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The GFA community gathered for our first-ever Model Passover Seder on Friday, April 26th, hosted by the Upper School Jewish Cultural Club in the Lower School Dining Commons.
Honoring Dr. King
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As we bid farewell to February, we also conclude our annual celebration of Black History Month, a period marked by observance and recognition across all divisions of our school community. This year's theme, "African-Americans & the Arts," was a focal point for assemblies, classroom discussions, and conversations throughout our hallways. Community blocks were dedicated to meaningful dialogues that delved into the contributions and impact of African Americans in the arts
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As we embrace 2024, the Year of the Dragon, our school community has been vibrant with Lunar New Year festivities. Students enrolled in Mandarin courses dedicated their class time throughout the 15-day celebration to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of the holiday.
"You have the responsibility to have the courage to learn about people who are different than you. ... There’s nothing wrong with being ignorant, but there is something wrong with enthusiastic ignorance.
— Kevin Powell
Activist, Writer, Public Speaker
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"Just like during the civil rights movement, or any other movement in this country, there are women, often women of color, behind it all, pushing the moral conscience of our country to do better."
— Shanelle Henry
Director of Equity and Inclusion
"We owe it to Dr. King and to ourselves to finish what he started. How will we carry on his dream? How can we build upon it? What can we do to make our community, our country, and our world a better place?"
—Nia Forbes '27
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"A lot of people go through [challenging situations, and I wanted to make sure they have the art supplies they needed because art is part of the healing process."
— Chelsea Phaire
Founder, Chelsea's Charity
Musical Moments
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