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The student news site of Grand Center Arts Academy, St. Louis, MO

GCAAtoday

The student news site of Grand Center Arts Academy, St. Louis, MO

GCAAtoday

A balloon arrangement with the word prom decorates the stage while senior Charlie Anderson dances on the stage platform.

GCAA holds fourth annual prom: A Starry Night

Aiya Hunter, Staff Writer April 18, 2019

This year the junior and senior prom was held at the Caramel Room at Bissinger’s on April 6, from 7pm to 10:30pm. The venue had plenty of space including the terrace area, but there were less than 50...

Bad Boy Super, consisting of Tim Pitts, Derrell Ishmon, Michael Lindsey hitting the whip and nae nae along to the song, Watch Me.

Middle school students form a “Dance Off” for positive behavior

Nuri Broady, Staff Writer April 16, 2019

Middle School teachers and students put together a dance battle performance as a good behavior incentive for grades 6-8. The dance battle was held March 21st, 2019 and was an event for kids that had...

Students take leadership trip to Hawaii

Kaitlyn Eckhard, Assistant Editor November 30, 2018

Gabe Gibert talks and laughs as he plays chess and makes his next move.

After successful past, chess team eyes more trophies in 2019

Ace Moen, Staff Writer November 27, 2018

One of the most successful, but often overlooked student organizations is the chess team. Their trophies dominate the case in the main lobby and line the windows and shelves in the main office, with...

Jermaine Williams, junior

Jermaine Williams, junior

Jessica Carter, Staff Writer November 21, 2018

“My first wish would be for all kids to have access to a good education. My second wish would be for women in all countries have equal rights. And my third wish would be that people would stop being...

While the set is being finished in the blackbox, Freshman Jesus Pena practices playing the drunk man in a classroom, which was Penas favorite role to play. ‘I see myself as a comedian, so I like making people laugh, so when I’m so called ‘drunk’...I just see smiles on all the fellow actors...laughing with me, it just makes me feel good,” Pena said.

Actors prepare for fall semester play “Metamorphoses”

Natalie O'Dell, Business Manager November 20, 2018

Metamorphoses, a play composed of short stories from Greek mythology, is unconventional in its storytelling, which added many challenges for casting and practicing. Each cast member was given roles...

Reginald Coleman, senior

Reginald Coleman, senior

Christopher Corriveau, Staff Writer November 14, 2018

"My goal in life is to be successful, to where I can support my family. Since I just recently got into acting, I want to go far, like probably Broadway, also I want to act in like movies and TV shows....

Noah Trevino, eighth grade

Noah Trevino, eighth grade

Jessica Carter, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

“I’m in jazz, intro to modern, drama II, and boys’ choir. My favorite is boys’ choir because I don’t have to dress up and continually change and I feel like people try more in choir and it’s...

The homecoming crowd from the venues balcony. The DJ played music from the balcony while the attendees were on the main floor.

Homecoming held at new venue

Natalie O'Dell, Business Manager November 6, 2018

Held at a separate venue for the first time, this year's homecoming featured several new changes from the past homecomings held in the cafeteria. Senior Mario Harris, the high school president, along with...

Marissa Moyers, eighth grade

Marissa Moyers, eighth grade

Nuri Broady, Staff Writer October 31, 2018

“I’ve been singing since I was around six years old. I honestly just love music in general because it helps me cope with almost everything in my life.” -Marissa Moyers, eighth grade

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