Though he doesn’t like the word “integrate” because he feels that it doesn’t reflect that “individuals retain their own integrity,” John Streetz, along with wife Jackie, does indeed integrate the George School faculty in 1950. He takes a position as a science teacher and dormitory counselor after considerable persuasion by Head of School Dick McFeely.
When Julian Bond ’57 arrives at George School in the fall of 1952, his classmates would never guess that he will become a civil rights giant. At the urging of teacher John Streetz, Julian, age twelve, becomes the first African-American who isn’t a Quaker or staff member’s child to attend the school.
A letter from home.
Bucking the trend, George School rejects a “Sputnik curriculum” in favor of broad academic and personal growth.
Strict rules govern 1950s social life, even for seniors.
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.
