Quakers value, among other things, reflection and silence. So it might come as a surprise that we value shouting as well—at the right place, at the right time. Our fans, or Cougar Crazies as they are affectionately called, are notorious for their omnipresent, high decibel energy at sporting events. You’ll find that Quakers—despite being quiet and collaborative—can also be downright loud and outright competitive.
Read more about the origin of the Cougar Crazies.
Asa Brooker ’12
Bronx, New York
Football, Basketball, Baseball
“Cougar Crazies are the real fans. They always shout their heads off. I love hearing them when I run.”
Alice Croom ’15
Levittown, Pennsylvania
Cheerleading, Swimming
“When people are cheering for the team or cheering your name…it just gives you that extra push. Everyone is your friend.”
Taylor Denton ’12
Yardley, Pennsylvania
Soccer
“Everyone just feeds off each other’s energy. It’s nice to have fans there to support you and it really helps the players.”
Chrissy Haney ’12
Buffalo, New York
Soccer, Track
“They bring high intensity, like really big energy, and they basically help us win the game.”
Jacqueline Jones ’13
West Bristol, Pennsylvania
Soccer, Track
“It’s just this massive green and white mob that cheers you on. It must be intimidating for our opponents.”
Chris May ’13
Taipei, Taiwan
Football, Basketball, Baseball
“We definitely make a big difference and we feel like we are actually a big part of the game.”
Yen Anh Nguyen ’13
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tennis, Basketball, Lacrosse
“All my friends and my teachers and everybody were there [at my game], cheering me on.”
Drew Pedersen ’12
Far Hills, New Jersey
Physical Education
“It’s kind of like a support system. Everyone comes to watch their friends participate in sports.”
Desi Smith ’13
Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania
Football, Track
“Cougar Crazies go absolutely wild…nothing holds them back from cheering on their team and helping them get to a victory.”
The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) launches its inaugural “Play On!” community touring program with Shakespeare’s classic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream this summer, and they are coming to George School!
Guests are invited to campus on Sunday, June 11 at 4:00 p.m. for the performance in the William Penn Outdoor Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your own chair and blanket, and enjoy the show outside to kick off your summer!
Stock up on your GS Gear before heading into summer with the 20% Clearance Sale on specially marked apparel items from now until the end of school on June 2!
The School Store hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on days when classes are in session.
Questions? Contact Maddy Roepcke at mroepcke@georgeschool.org.
Bring back your used Literature Books, that are in decent condition, to the School Store between May 26 – June 2 and get credit onto your GS account.
The School Store hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on days when classes are in session.
Here’s the list:
Maddy & Glen
School Store
Parents/Guardians: Please join the Parent and Guardian Association (PGA) for dinner in the dining hall at 5:30 p.m. before its final meeting of the school year on Monday, April 17. The meeting will be from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the MDA Library Conference Room. Those unable to attend in person may join virtually via Zoom. The meeting link is on the Parent Portal.
