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 the Saint Louis area, many of which were violent. Students were given the opportunity to...
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 student.
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 or post-secondary education Students combined have been awarded over $2 million in scholarship...
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. ...
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 said that he has “learned more about myself and where I can flourish,” and that he works best when ...
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 students checked in at prom. Shane McDaniel, senior, was voted this year’s prom king. “Well ...
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 for candidates and learn how government works through hands-on experience. Located at University...
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 because of the program’s prestigious nature and potential opportunities to receive letters of recommend...
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, dinner, hotels, and after party events. This puts a significant amount of stress on families who are financi...
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 was kaleidoscope, representing diversity. The songs performed reflected on the themes of acceptance,...
New park renovation offers outlet for recreation, expression
Elyse Luecke, Web Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2017
Grand Center is known to be the “intersection of Art and Life”, consisting of the Fox Theater, Kranzberg Arts Center, various ethnic restaurants, Powell Symphony Hall, and Grand Center Arts Academy middle and high school. In early 2014, however, Grand Center Inc. established that they would make an additio...
Freshmen express what it means to be an American through poetry, “We, Too, Sing America”
Tessa Wild, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
Since the beginning of the semester, freshman have been working on a poetry unit called ‘Rhythm and Resistance’ with Amber Murphy, 9th Grade English teacher and Anna Sobotka, high school ELA teacher. In the unit, they use poetry to express a bigger idea about the country they live in. “In honor o...
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