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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

The camera locker in room 300.

Art equipment stolen from room 300, investigation underway

Kumari Pacheco, Staff Writer October 10, 2017

Thousands of dollars worth of art equipment and technology has been stolen from room 300 for the second time in two years. The newest robbery occurred either late August or early September of this year....

Rebekah Stern, senior, poses for a photo illustration of her finding out her original Confluence account has been wiped.

Confluence wipes all students’ Google accounts

Kumari Pacheco, Staff Writer October 3, 2017

At the start of the school year, all students’ old Google Classroom accounts (and the documents within them) were found to be completely deleted. Google Classroom is a teaching platform developed...

Cameron Johnson, junior, closes his eyes during a moment of silence for Anthony Lamar Smith during a morning assembly after breakfast in the North Cafeteria on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Smith, a black man, was shot and killed by former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley, who is white, following a car chase in 2011. Stockley was found not guilty of first-degree murder of Smith on Friday, Sept. 15, leading to protests throughout the St. Louis area.

Students speak out: Stockley trial verdict

Natalie O'Dell, Staff Writer September 22, 2017

On Friday, Sept. 15, white St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley, who shot and killed Anthony Lamar Smith , a black man, was found not guilty for first degree murder.  This started many protests throughout...

Amirah Bauder puts on her glasses to watch the eclipse.  Bauder says her favorite part was how it was dark even though it was in the afternoon.  It was really cool to get to see the sun slowly get covered by the moon, and the sun slowly disappear, but my favorite was seeing my surroundings get darker, because it felt like night, Bauder said.

GCAA holds eclipse viewing

Natalie O'Dell, Staff Writer September 13, 2017

On Monday, August 21, a long-anticipated solar eclipse took place.  A viewing of this phenomenon was held at Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School.  GCAA provided a pair of eclipse glasses for every...

The class of 2017 stands on the stage, waiting for the National Anthem to be sung by choir students, standing in front.

Second graduating class of 2017 continues to set high standards with 100% graduation rate

Elyse Luecke, Web Editor-in-Chief May 31, 2017

13% of students scored higher than a 25 on the ACT, three students scored a 31 or above, qualifying for the Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship 100% graduated, 88% have finalized plans for college...

Patra Patton takes a picture of a group of friends. (Left to right) Katlyn Miller, Nicholas Baggett, Chase Doctor, Caroline Knapp, Chloe Ward, and Maasai Rodgers, who are all in Calculus together, wanted to remember their times in class together.

GCAA holds second prom in school’s history: Enchanted Gala

Elyse Luecke, Web Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2017

On the night of April 29th, GCAA held it's second prom in the school's history at the Windows on Washington venue. Students involved in Prom Committee developed the theme of Enchanted Gala.  

Dr. Matt Frederickson poses for a picture. Frederickson will be taking a new position of superintendent of the Bowling Green R-1 School District.

Changes in administration leaves GCAA in the hands of new authority

Galen Selligman, Staff Writer May 19, 2017

At the end of this semester Dr. Matt Frederickson and Lisa Kaczmarczyk, GCAA Head of School and High School Principal respectively, are leaving their positions. During his time here, Frederickson...

Shane McDaniel, senior, just after winning Prom King. I was just really proud of my school for supporting me in things that Ive never done before, and they support the whole trans community, said McDaniel. I want people to know that theyre not alone, and they should stand up for who they are and not be afraid to come out as the person they truly are.

Transgender student wins prom king

Aurora Phillips, Staff Writer May 19, 2017

GCAA’s second ever prom had its first ever transgender prom king. Seniors were able to nominate their choice for prom king and queen. The top nominees were then put onto a ballot and then voted on as...

Sophia Schirmer-Beiermann, junior, poses in the school hallway.

Sophia Schirmer-Beiermann, junior, accepted into Missouri Girls State

Natalie O'Dell, Staff Writer May 15, 2017

Sophia Schirmer-Beiermann, junior, was accepted into Missouri Girls State, a program that focuses on female leadership, interest in government, and service to others by creating a mock where students vote...

Kumari Pacheco writes in her notebook.

Kumari Pacheco, junior, accepted into Stanford creative writing program

Natalie O'Dell, Staff Writer May 11, 2017

Kumari Pacheco, junior, was accepted into a creative writing pre-collegiate program at Stanford University.  She sent her application in January and received her acceptance letter in April. She applied...

Dresses hang on a rack in the lobby of the Urban League of St. Louis. It was just a really good bonding experience for a large group of girls and boys that maybe not would have necessarily gone shopping together. said college counselor Erica Snelson.

Urban League provides select students with prom attire at no cost, releases financial burden for families

Elyse Luecke, Web Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2017

On average, families spend up to nearly $1,000 on various prom expenses. This includes renting a tuxedo, buying a dress, shoes, a corsage, a boutonniere, hair, makeup, nails, formal photography, limos,...

Thomas Judkins, sophomore, performs “Together.”  Judkins  says he chose the song before knowing the event’s theme, but he was surprised to find he felt like it fit perfectly in a theme meant to celebrate unity and diversity.

Vocal music students showcased at annual high school Cabaret Night

Natalie O'Dell, Staff Writer April 17, 2017

Vocal music students performed at The Franklin Room in Soulard on April 1, 2017.  The event featured choir performances as well as solos.  This was one of GCAA's biggest fundraisers.  The event's theme...

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