Winter dance concert explores the theme of “Vitality”
Natalie O'Dell, Staff Writer
January 3, 2018
On December 8, the dance pathway performed in the fall dance concert held in the sun theatre. The event's theme was "vitality" and was based on a quote from Martha Graham, well-known choreographer and dancer, “There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action,...
Fall art show encourages viewers and artists to find their “Identity”
Elyse Luecke, Managing Editor
December 19, 2017
A project started earlier in the year called, “Who am I?” set the theme for the fall art show, “Identity”. Students created sculptures of things or ideas they showed an interest in. This eventually led to more intricate pieces of art, like “Assante and Phone” by Everett Schoenke, senior. ...
Winter mixer: A celebration after finals
Brooke Schuessler, Staff Writer
December 18, 2017
Wednesday, December 20th is a half day for high school students, as well as the winter mixer, starting at 12 pm. Transportation will be provided for the students who plan on attending the mixer events, which will start with traveling to Chase Park Plaza Cinema from 12-12:30. The movie that will be showing...
Students embody live portraits, inspired by the works of Alexa Meade
Elyse Luecke, Managing Editor
December 18, 2017
Alexa Meade, an American installation artist best known for her portraits painted on the body and inanimate objects, was the inspiration for visual art students to expand their projects beyond the studio. Students who participated in this project teamed up with the photography department as well,...
Dates set for Cabaret performances, tickets on sale now
Kumari Pacheco, Staff Writer
December 14, 2017
The sixth annual vocal pathway show, Cabaret, is coming up. All choir students will perform in Cabaret as part of their choir, with individuals acts selected via audition by teachers Raynard Brown and Wes Smith. The middle school show will take place on Friday, April 27th, at 7:00 p.m. The high school...
Administration crafts and implements new detention policy
Kumari Pacheco, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017
Administration has implemented a new detention policy to address minor disciplinary offenses. On November 12th, an email was sent to parents and students concerning a new detention system. It warned that, starting November 13th, teachers will begin assigning after school detentions for “minor behavior...
The Phoenix Elite: New dance team aims to bridge pathways
Brooke Schuessler, Staff Writer
December 7, 2017
The Phoenix Elite is GCAA’s all-new majorette step team. This group was brought together and auditioned by Nate Branch, senior. “I created the team as a way for us to reach out to other schools and bring groups of people who would otherwise not know each other,” Branch said. Stepping has...
Competitive fundraiser benefits hurricane victims
Ace Moen, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017
Recently, both high school and middle school students raced to donate the most amount of money for their grade in a penny war. The purpose of the penny war was to raise money for the victims of the recent hurricanes that devastated Houston, Florida, and Puerto Rico this fall. Cassandra Lentz, science ...
Students receive Honorable Mention ratings in national competitions
Elyse Luecke, Managing Editor
November 30, 2017
Five of six students who attended the JEA/NSPA National Journalism Convention in Dallas, Texas participated in write-off contests. Of those five, four received recognition for their work. Each student submitted their work within various categories ranging from news writing, yearbook captions, press law an...
Purchase a yearbook for a chance to win tickets to see The Irreplaceables Tour
Caroline Knapp, Expression Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2017
Purchase a yearbook by Tuesday, Dec. 12 for a chance to win two tickets (a $70 value) to see The Irreplaceables Tour, featuring Kalani Hilliker, Chloe Lukasiak and Kendall Vertes from the TV show Dance Moms, on Friday, Dec. 15, at 6 pm at The Pageant. According to organizers, "the 75 minute show...
New lunch program implements feedback, conforms to desires of students after miscommunication
Elyse Luecke, Managing Editor
November 11, 2017
In the midst of new adjustments this school year, a trend in topics talked about is common and controversial among many schools: lunch. At the beginning of the year, many complaints from students had been filed about the quality and quantity of their meal. This circulated on Facebook as well, with students...
Choir student Preather Preuitt accepted into All-State Choir
Kumari Pacheco, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Choir student Preather Preuitt becomes the only Grand Center Arts Academy student to be accepted into the 2017-18 Missouri All-State Choir. The audition for All-State took place November 1st, at Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School. Prospective auditioners (anyone in District Choir) were...
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