George School Wins Award for Viewbook
George School is a proud 2021 Brilliance Award Winner from InspirED School Marketers. The 2021 George School deconstructed admission viewbook received the silver award for Printed Viewbook/Prospectus.
Category: 2021
Lexi Muller ’23 Sets New Swimming Records
Lexi Muller ‘23 helped set two George School athletic records in the varsity girls’ swim team victory over Friends Select School on December 16, 2021. Lexi set an individual record in the girls’ 50-yard freestyle with a time of 25.92 beating the previous record of 26.21 seconds.
Sam Houser Shares Plans for January 2022
To make the return from break as seamless as possible, and to give us time to make any alternative staffing arrangements that might be necessary with the return of students to campus, we are moving to online learning for the first week of classes starting on Tuesday, January 4, and expect that the school will start in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 11.
Warm Wishes from George School
Head of School Sam Houser shared this email with the George School community: As Friends School, we are innately optimistic, and we look with hope to the future. We are so deeply fortunate to be...
George School Varsity Math Team Celebrates Successful Fall Season
George School’s Varsity Math Team (GSVMT) won their first ever away match on Thursday, December 9, 2021, during the Philadelphia Math Olympiad competition at Episcopal Academy. The team ended their exciting fall season with a 17-2 record (5-0 in FSL)—the best record of any Friends League team.
Alumni Award Nominations Now Open
The Advancement Office is now seeking nominations for its annual Alumni Awards, which are presented during Alumni Weekend, taking place May 6—8, 2022. Any George School alum celebrating a reunion is eligible for nomination.
Lael Brainard ’79 Selected to be Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank
Lael Brainard ’79 was recently selected by President Joe Biden to be Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank. Upon confirmation, Lael will be just the third woman to serve in the position.
Remembering George School Alum Stephen Sondheim ’46
Of the many George School alums who found careers in music and theater, Stephen Sondheim ’46 is the most prolific. He is a legend in the musical theater industry producing music and lyrics to nearly twenty of Broadway’s biggest hits.
Bryce Flowers ’24 named All-State Soccer Player
Boys’ varsity soccer player Bryce Flowers ’24 was the unanimous pick for All-League & All-State honors by the Friends Schools League (FSL) coaches. Bryce scored twenty-two goals—the most of any FSL player this season. Players are selected in recognition of their outstanding performance.
Carter Sio ‘76 and Charlie Sizer ’22 Chosen for Works in Wood Exhibition
Woodworking teacher, Carter Sio ‘76 and student Charlie Sizer ’22, were both selected to be featured in the Works in Wood, New Hope Arts 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition.