With the school year beginning, we’re eager to see what Forum has planned. Keep reading to learn about these leaders and what they have in store for this year!
Alice Grace ’25
President
What do you hope to accomplish this year?
My main goal for this year is to build connections within the upper school! I’d love to collaborate with the other Forum reps to create fun events and activities to connect different grades with one another. Some of the best advice I’ve gotten throughout my high school experience has been from the upperclassmen I’ve met through teams, peer, and musicals, so I think that creating events for people to connect across different grades would be super helpful. Most importantly, I hope that everyone feels that they can come talk and share ideas that they might have with me. I want to be an advocate for all of your voices, so don’t be afraid to come and talk to me whenever you need to!
What are you most excited for?
Spirit Week and Homecoming, and I’m going to try my best to go all out for Spirit Week costumes this year. I’m also excited to continue my talk show “Good-Day GA!”—so don’t be alarmed if you see me running around the hallways at 7:00 AM bombarding people for interviews. Most of all, I’m pumped to get back into the swing of things for senior year, and I can’t wait to see everyone again on Opening Day!
What’s your favorite movie or TV series?
My favorite is The Office, but my seasonal favorite (that I will probably rewatch once it’s fall again) is Gilmore Girls. Movie definitely The Sound of Music, but if I’m looking for a comfort watch I’ll turn on Ratatouille. I absolutely love movies (and take film here at GA), so if anyone has recs please let me know 🙂
What’s one thing not many people know about you?
I can tap dance, I learned how to milk a cow and a goat this summer, and this is my 14th year at GA!
Caroline DiBiasio ’25
Vice President
What do you hope to accomplish this year?
I hope to make everyone at GA feel welcomed and excited to be here! I want to bring everyone together as a whole GA community
What are you most excited for?
To meet the new students and freshmen coming into the Upper School.
One thing you’ve learned in your time at GA?
That it is important to be yourself and always be kind to others.
Favorite show as a kid?
Jessie.
One thing people don’t know about you?
I love to fish!
Katherine Feiner ’25
President of the Arts Board
What do you hope to accomplish this year as Arts Board President?
I can’t share too much about plans for this year but I will say that the Arts Board Instagram is going to be super active and our first big project is revamping Spirit Week in October!
What is one thing you’ve learned in your time at GA?
During my 13 years at GA (going to be 14) I have learned how special the community is. The faculty and student body is so supportive and that is something I will always be grateful for.
What’s one thing not many people know about you?
I have had three toe surgeries!
Madison Drummond ’25
President of the DEI board
What do you hope to accomplish this year?
For starters, to strengthen the sense of belonging to all parts of our GA community. I also want to create more opportunities for events and collaborations with other offices and affinity groups that are educating and engaging.
What are you most excited for?
I think I’m most excited for graduation. I mean, who doesn’t want to walk across a stage in a pretty white dress?
One thing you’ve learned in your time at GA?
I’ve definitely learned to go at my own pace. Life isn’t enjoyable if I’m constantly putting myself in competition with my peers. Life is too short for that. I just try to find the joy in learning and take the classes that would make me the happiest.
Something not many people know about you?
I love photography. Hit me up if you ever want a photo shoot.
Best advice for high school?
Don’t think there’s only one path or one way out. Don’t make yourself miserable. Take the time to try everything and meet everyone. From there, stick to what you like the most. I think that’s the key to surviving high school.
Charlotte Pastel ’25
President of the Athletics Board
What do you hope to accomplish this year?
To raise the support at all of our games and matches. I think our teams perform best when they have the support of their peers, so I will make sure to encourage everyone to be there for each other more!!
What are you most excited for?
To spend time with my peers and all the amazing teachers in the GA community! As it is my last year, I am just overall super excited to make the most of my final time at GA. I also look forward to having one more year on the squash and tennis teams!
One thing you’ve learned in your time at GA?
The importance of having a great support system. The relationships I have created with teachers, coaches, and friends have been the best part of my GA experience so far and I feel so lucky to be a part of a community like this.
Something not many people know about you?
I love to surf!
Lindsey Gaynor ’25
President of Community Engagement
What do you hope to accomplish this year?
I hope to build off of the foundation of previous presidents and leave a lasting impact on GA and our Community Engagement program. I am in the process of planning school-wide events that I hope will engage and motivate our entire community to come together and support local and national initiatives. I am so excited to incorporate ideas from all grades so that everyone has the opportunity to find their own fulfillment through service. I want to get as many people involved as possible and help each individual find a cause they feel passionate about contributing to.
What are you most excited for this year?
I am so excited to see everyone, and soak up every opportunity GA offers in my last year to make lasting memories with friends and to get involved as much as possible. I am also very excited to see all the amazing things my grade will accomplish in Forum and as leaders of our school. I hope that our entire upper school can be the most unified it has ever been, and I can’t wait to bond with all the new freshmen and other students I don’t know as well.
One thing you’ve learned in your time at GA?
The value of individuality. There is no reason to compare yourself and your experience to that of others because there is no point in hiding your uniqueness. Embrace all the love and support in our community because it makes each day memorable and highlights how lucky we are to be with each other in such a special place. Ask for help, be curious, and share the kindness you hope to receive.
What’s one thing not many people know about you?
I am a thrill-seeker and am always looking for an adrenaline rush. I went paragliding for the first time this summer (which was AMAZING!!) and want to skydive once I turn 18.
