Author: Cherry Gao, Contributing Writer

George School

Reimagining Walton: Beginning Construction in May 2026

George School is getting ready for a major renovation: the expansion of the Walton Performing Arts Center lobby. Construction fencing will go up in late April, with work starting in May 2026 and finishing around May 2027. Although it may have felt sudden, the planning of the project began in January 2024.  Led by Director of the Physical Plant Department Robert Kleimenhagen, who joined George … Continue reading Reimagining Walton: Beginning Construction in May 2026

Cherry Gao, Contributing Writer
George School, Media, Student Life

Reimagining Walton: Beginning Construction in May 2026

Image depicting Robert Kleimenhagen holding a pack of documents for the renovation project. Photo Credit: Haerin Noh ‘28. George School is getting ready for a major renovation: the expansion of the Walton Performing Arts Center lobby. Construction fencing will go up in late April, with work starting in May 2026 and finishing around May 2027. Although it may have felt sudden, the planning of the … Continue reading Reimagining Walton: Beginning Construction in May 2026

Cherry Gao, Contributing Writer
George School

Bettye’s Place: Then and the Now

When Bettye’s Place reopened in Marshall on Monday, November 3, students were excited to see the return of a once-beloved George School dining and hangout spot. Before the reopening, the Dining Hall hosted “Appetizer Madness,” where students and faculty sampled potential menu items and voted on their favorites. Using this feedback, Bettye’s launched with classic comfort foods like burgers, fries, and chicken fingers, along with … Continue reading Bettye’s Place: Then and the Now

Fiona Mayorga '28, Contributing Writer
George School

New Orleans Service Trip: the Bigs and the Smalls

Image depicting students on the trip and Edna Valdepeñas. Photo Credit: Susan Ross. In today’s fast-paced, consumerist society, people are constantly chasing for more, such as bigger houses, more possessions, and greater success, without always stopping to appreciate what living with less can offer. The idea of living large, which became a central theme guiding this trip, encouraged us to think differently about what it … Continue reading New Orleans Service Trip: the Bigs and the Smalls

Cherry Gao, Contributing Writer
Media, Student Life

From Toroto to Sparklers: SEASU Weekend 2026

From February 20th to 22nd, Southeast Asian Student Union (SEASU) returned in full force with the annual SEASU Weekend. Dedicated to honoring the vibrant cultures of Southeast Asia, the weekend wasn’t just for SEASU members, it welcomed the entire George School community and students from neighboring schools as well. The weekend kicked off on a freezing Friday night with a screening of the beloved Japanese … Continue reading From Toroto to Sparklers: SEASU Weekend 2026

Cherry Gao, Contributing Writer