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GCAAtoday

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 view of the window sill from the third floor looking down.

Custodial staff prioritize under Confluence standards

Jackson Wild, Contributing Writer May 18, 2018

Recently, some have began to question the ability of students and janitorial staff to take care of the school’s trash. It piles up on the windowsills, bathrooms, in classrooms and in hallways; it can...

Advanced Treble Choir performs Mama Mia.

Vocal Music students perform in Broadway themed “Cabaret Night”

Natalie O'Dell, Staff Writer May 16, 2018

In April, the high school and middle school performed in the annual Cabaret Night. This year, the theme was Broadway. The idea for the theme was developed over the summer by choir teachers Raynard Brown...

Gina Bell-Moore dance with students during prom.

GCAA holds third annual prom: “Masquerade”

Kaitlyn Eckhard, Staff Writer May 14, 2018

On April 21st, juniors and seniors took the dance floor at prom for ‘a night to remember’ at The Vault on South Grand Boulevard. The theme chosen for the night was Masquerade.  

The official Playbill for Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Hamilton is a rapped-through musical that tells the life story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

“Hamilton” provides students with opportunity to perform on the Fox Theater stage

Elyse Luecke, Managing Editor May 13, 2018

Nearly 4,000 students and teachers from 42 high schools in the surrounding area attended the performance of Hamilton back in April at the Fabulous Fox Theater. As part of the Hamilton Education Program...

Senior Spirit Week kicks off Monday

Senior Spirit Week kicks off Monday

Elyse Luecke, Managing Editor May 11, 2018

Seniors are encouraged to participate in Spirit Week, which kicks off Monday, May 14th. Monday- Red Ribbon Day: Dress your best, dress to impress! Tuesday- College Day: Represent your college and...

High school lip sync battle and basketball rematch to take place May 17th

High school lip sync battle and basketball rematch to take place May 17th

Brooke Schuessler, Staff Writer May 9, 2018

In the fall, Student Council held the first teachers VS. students basketball game, which the teachers won. Now it's time for a re-match. On Thursday, May 17th,  STUCO is planning  a basketball game re-match...

Kathleen Boesch, junior, takes a break from setting up her AP Art Studio Portfolio project. The pictures were intentionally arranged in a cross and put in symbolic order.

Visual Art department holds Spring Art Show

Natalie O'Dell, Staff Writer May 7, 2018

The Visual Art Department displayed the student work they deemed exceptional in the Spring Art Show, which was held on April 19th. The event exhibited the artwork of all grades from all of the many art...

Denise Pranger, Middle School English teacher, poses with Dr. Candice Carter-Oliver, CEO of Confluence Charter Schools, and Gina Bell-Moore,  GCAA Upper Academy Principal, after being surprised with her award.

Denise Pranger named one of Confluence Charter School’s Educators of the Year

Paisley Regester, Staff Writer May 4, 2018

Denise Pranger, Middle School English teacher, has been awarded Confluence’s Educator of the Year award. The award was announced at an All-Staff Professional Development meeting held in the Sun Theater....

Senior showcase Friday, May 4th at 7 pm in the Sun Theater

Senior showcase Friday, May 4th at 7 pm in the Sun Theater

Natalie Welborn, Staff Writer May 3, 2018

The senior showcase is tomorrow at 7pm in the Sun Theater. The following seniors have submitted choreography that their peers will perform: Shaniah Fitts Kennedi Glass Ella Holman Quinlan Holt Chasity...

Students wait on the Cardinal Ritter football field for further instructions. This location was selected as a predesignated evacuation spot earlier in the school year.

Students and staff evacuate building due to bomb threat

Elyse Luecke, Managing Editor May 3, 2018

In an announcement made on Wednesday, May 2nd by middle school principal Rebecca Irving, students were told to exit the building and make their way to the Cardinal Ritter football field [predesignated...

Kathleen Boesch, junior, sets up her display for her AP Art Studio portfolio project. In her project, she chose the explore how her upbringing in a Catholic school affected her upbringing. She does this by using Catholic imagery and stories into the paintings to symbolize her experiences.

Student artwork showcased at annual show

Natalie O'Dell, Staff Writer May 1, 2018

The Visual Art Department displayed the student work they deemed exceptional in the Spring Art Show, which was held on April 19th. The event exhibited the artwork of all grades from all of the many art...

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