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George School, US & World

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

Athena Mehling '29, Contributing Writer
Student Life

Live Music Weekend Brings Music, Community, and a Surprise

A Longstanding Campus Tradition Each year, the club Goldfish n’ Java hosts one of George School’s most anticipated music events: Live Music Weekend. The tradition centers on two performance nights held in Marshall Woodfloor on Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m., where students and members of the George School community take the stage to perform. From solo vocal performances to music in a … Continue reading Live Music Weekend Brings Music, Community, and a Surprise

Lucy Li, Deputy Media Editor
George School, Student Life

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

Lucy Li, Deputy Media Editor
George School, Media

GS Students Turn CAD Skills into Christmas Ornaments

Throughout the past two weeks, members of the George School CAD (Computer-Aided Design) team combined creativity and technical skills to design and produce their own Christmas ornaments. The activity allowed team members to explore the full design process, from digital modeling to the actual production, while creating meaningful holiday gifts. Under the guidance of faculty sponsor Chris Odom, students used OnShape (a CAD system) to … Continue reading GS Students Turn CAD Skills into Christmas Ornaments

Lucy Li, Deputy Media Editor