Congratulations Emily Shoulson!
Emily Shoulson ’21 has started a new career as an Emergency Medical Technician
Congratulations Jacob Foster!
Jacob Foster ’19 graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Mixing Science, History, and Art
In “Darkroom Techniques” with Art Teacher Maya Wainhaus, students learn the science of art while engaging in historical creative practices. Throughout their time in this class, students become masters of darkroom photography, completing every step of the lengthy developing and printing process with ease. Stepping into the Darkroom lab feels like entering another world. A […]
Storytelling Through Art
“I love that this project gives me a chance to step out of my comfort zone a little,” said Lexi ‘24. “I’m relating my real life to my art, and I’ve always wanted to do that.” In Art Teacher Natalya Bernstein’s “Art + Activism” course, students are making projects inspired by William Kentridge and Swoon. […]
Coding with ChatGPT
“ChatGPT can be like a personal tutor if you use it correctly,” explained STEAM Teacher Casey Moden. “In the case of coding, you can learn from it by asking specific questions that lead to customized follow-up.” In his “CS I: Object-Oriented Programming” course, Mr. Moden is teaching his students how to effectively use ChatGPT, an […]
Gann Moot Beit Din Becomes Back-to-Back Champions!
Last weekend, students in Rabbi Hillel Greene’s “Halachic Process” module competed at the Maimonides Moot Court High School Competition just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. This competition begins with a lively Shabbaton for the 130 participants, before culminating in a Jewish ethics debate. Gann Academy sent two teams last weekend, and one of them came back […]
Gann Mock Trial Wins State Championships!
For the first time in Gann history, Mock Trial won the state championships! On Tuesday, March 28, our team competed against Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter School, winning the title of first place in the entire state. On the road to victory, they also beat other top schools like Newton North, and Malden Catholic, last year’s winner. Under […]
Condolences to the Bell Family.
Sharing the GoFundMe for Lindsey Bell ’11 in support of her late mother’s funeral. Our condolences to the Bell Family. https://gofund.me/13c0b48b
David Ball Joins Gann Academy
Gann Academy is thrilled to announce that Mr. David Ball will be joining Gann next year as our new Assistant Head of School for Student Experience. David joins us from the Upper School at Milton Academy, where he has spent the last seventeen years as Upper School Principal, Academic Dean, and member of the history department. […]
Get Ready For Purim!
Purim is right around the corner, and we are so excited! Festivities started this week during Z’man Kodesh, when students prepared mishloach manot, or gifts to friends. Each Z’man Kodesh group will give the treats to another group, creating connection among the vast array of different religious practices Gann celebrates. The Gann community is also working hard […]