GFA Blog

In a hands-on exploration of the legislative process, eighth graders in Mr. McWhorter’s history classes recently participated in a Mock Congress project, taking on the roles of lawmakers, experts, and committee members.

GFA is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of three students who have earned national recognition for their academic excellence and leadership.

For decades, GFA’s literary magazine Penumbra has been a space where creativity thrives—where student and faculty writers and artists bring their voices to life on the page. This year, the editorial team took a journey through the archives, selecting standout pieces from past editions to share at a recent Friday Speaker.

What makes us happy? How can we cultivate happiness in our daily lives? These were some of the fundamental questions that Dr. Laurie Santos explored by during her visit to GFA as this year’s Coyle Scholar.

Dragons go 3-1 at US Squash Middle School Nationals to take third.

During the week of January 31, GFA’s youngest learners reached beyond the curriculum to delve into a community-focused project as part of their “Mini-Term.”

On Thursday, January 23, parents, board members, faculty, staff, and alumni gathered together to mark the Centennial year at the 10th annual State of the School.