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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

Issues surrounding masculinity, relationships and consent were all discussed during the sessions held for boys in each grade. Photo Illustration

Staff holds workshop to discuss concepts affecting boys and young men

Christopher Corriveau, Staff Writer May 16, 2019

A workshop was recently held for all male high school students to hold an honest and open discussion on several topics that relate to boys and men. Organized by male staff of GCAA in response to several...

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PERSPECTIVE: Split opinions on sexual harassment assemblies

Aurora Phillips, Engagement Editor April 25, 2019

The #MeToo movement has thrust the issue of sexual harassment into the minds of many Americans. Walking through the halls of school every day, a person is likely to encounter others who could have been...

Tim Oey speaks to middle and high school students about Zero Waste and biking on April 9th 2019. He answered various questions about his trip so far and gave advice about ways to reduce waste.
“When I finish my cross country, I will have climbed the equivalent of about 6 [Mount] Everists,” said Oey.

Environmental activist Tim Oey stops at GCAA to talk about his trip across country

Amirah Bauder, Staff Writer April 23, 2019

  Tim Oey is not like most people. Most people would get to a college reunion by car, plane, or even train. Most people would choose one of these modes of transportation to reach a distant destination....

Seventh grader Aelilian Ceron-Reyes dumps waste from a classroom recycling bin into the main recycling can.

Green class entered in contest for recycling program

Natalie O'Dell, Business Manager April 10, 2019

The middle school’s green class is among the fifty-nine St. Louis schools entered to win prizes worth up to $600 dollars for their work on bringing recycling to their school through Green Schools quest,...

At the lip sync battle in the Sun Theatre, visual art teacher Caitlin Munguia, math teacher Michael Mancuso and (offstage)  counselor Kim Campbell perform to the song Push It by Salt-N-Peppa. “I thought it would be a great way to have the kids see how silly I can be and that we’re just people too. The interaction and comradery it builds. I got to know Ms. Muguia and Mr. Mancuso better so that’s nice for me being new, Campbell said.

Students, teachers participate in lip sync battle to fund HERstory

Aiya Hunter, Staff Writer April 3, 2019

On Friday March 8, there was a lip sync battle between students, staff, and a mix of both. Students purchased one dollar tickets to attend the battle during block B8. Junior Paul Hollis hosted the event.  “Our...

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: A calendar with the phrase “Summer Break!” crossed out to represent the extended school year. The last day of school is now Thursday, May 30.

Additional school days added due to extreme winter weather

Aiya Hunter, Staff Writer March 24, 2019

During the 2018-2019 school year, there have been four days called off due to weather hazards. As required by state law, there are six days built into the school calendar to accommodate for potential school...

Sophomore Lilliana Bremerkamp works on a poster for the HERstory Museum in art teacher Caitlin Munguias room.

Students and teachers collaborate on this year’s HERstory Museum

Jessica Carter, Staff Writer March 15, 2019

On Friday, March 15, GCAA will be presenting the HERstory Museum from 5-7pm. Headed by art teacher Caitlin Munguia, the HERstory Museum is a display of student and teacher collaborative projects to...

Courtney Young wins award for Staff of the Year

Courtney Young wins award for ‘Staff of the Year’

Jessica Carter, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

We are proud to congratulate instructional coach Courtney Young, for winning 'Staff of the Year' at the district competition. Beating out all other support staff in the Confluence district, she was presented...

“They gave me the award in the middle of the cafeteria while I was talking to a student, so I was definitely taken by surprise. I think there were a lot of really deserving teachers, so I don’t really know why I received this, like it’s an honor I was chosen, but I know that there are a lot more deserving teachers, middle school math teacher Elisabeth Reeder said.

Staff members receive award for ‘Staff of The Year’

Jessica Carter, Staff Writer February 14, 2019

High school science teacher Bradford Buck, middle school math teacher Elisabeth Reeder, instructional coach Courtney Young, and security officer Zena Bush have been selected as the winners for the...

Cast list for Shrek: The Musical announced

Cast list for Shrek: The Musical announced

Aurora Phillips, Engagement Editor January 25, 2019

The cast list for the theater department’s spring musical, Shrek: The Musical, was just announced, and this week marked the first week of rehearsals. With more than 20 students involved, the cast is...

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GCAAtoday named finalist for national award

Aliena Yost, Coverage Editor January 16, 2019

GCAAtoday.com is one of 44 finalists for the 2019 Online Pacemaker from the National Scholastic Press Association. The NSPA looks at the work of many different high school student media publications, to...

Photo illustration.  7th grader India Mitchell and 7th grader Janelle Briggs horseplay in math class as 7th Grade Math teacher writes them up for minors on her clipboard.

Major minor system uses incentives to improve middle school behavior

Natalie O'Dell, Business Manager January 7, 2019

Inspired by South City Academy’s policy, the major-minor system uses punishments and rewards to enforce school rules among middle school students. “I like it because it gives students the opportunity...

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