CG atricle- Senior College Advices (Things you should know)

As the snow melts on campus and snow days run out, we transition into the “unanimous” best season of the year: spring. Apart from the cherry blossoms, it is also the season when seniors find out perhaps the biggest result in their early lives. With the so-called “Ivy Day” results out, most seniors have received all of their early decision (ED) or regular decision (RD) … Continue reading CG atricle- Senior College Advices (Things you should know)

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

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

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

Censorship versus Celebration: How George School Deals with US Book Bans

Image the librarians Peggy Karaffa and Caroline Sipio in the MDA Library. Photo Credit: Christina Ozhogan ‘28 Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, 6,870 total books were banned from public schools across the United States, according to PEN America, a nonprofit organization advocating for free expression and literature. Many were removed due to themes or topics involving racial injustice, gender identity, or sexual orientation, which some … Continue reading Censorship versus Celebration: How George School Deals with US Book Bans

Across Oceans, Under Red Lanterns

A New Year Far From Home For many Chinese families, the Chinese New Year is surrounded by family, red decorations, and the familiar warmth of tradition. At George School, thousands of miles away from home for many international Chinese students, this important holiday assumes a different yet equally meaningful form. Also known as the Spring Festival, Chinese New Year falls on the first day of … Continue reading Across Oceans, Under Red Lanterns