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...

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.  ...

Christine Nobbe’s R2D2 collection displayed at Schlafly Branch Library

Natalie O'Dell, Staff Writer

May 24, 2017

Christine Nobbe, Instructional Coach, has her collection of R2D2 merchandise featured at the Schlafly Branch Library.  This was in celebration of “Star Wars Day”, May 4th, which comes from a play on words with the franchise's famous line “May the force be with you”. Among these items were a...

Theater teacher Brandon Riley receives Arts for Life Award for Best Direction of musical “Oliver!”

Alex Hopson-Whittier, Staff Writer

May 24, 2017

Theater arts teacher Mr. Brandon Riley was recently nominated for Art For Life’s award for Best Direction of a Youth Musical Production for the musical, Oliver! This citywide award acknowledges his significant efforts as a teacher in that field. “I am honored and humbled to receive this nomination. I n...

Vocal music pathway holds last choir concert

Natalie O'Dell, Staff Writer

May 24, 2017

The Vocal Music pathway held a Choir Concert on Thursday, May 4th.  As well as performing, there was an awards ceremony during the event.  Students would receive awards from their instructor, Wes Smith, Vocal music, for a category that he believed they excelled in.

Graduation Livestream – Class of 2017

May 19, 2017

The class of 2017 Commencement Service will be broadcast here live on Sunday, May 21 at 3 pm.

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 ...

Senior Magazine – Class of 2017

Chloe Ward, Senior Magazine Editor-in-Chief

May 19, 2017

This is the class of 2017 issue of the Unknown, the annual magazine for GCAA graduates.

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 ...

Senior Isobel Ramsey produces show about her musical theater experiences

Kayla Rollins, Staff Writer

May 18, 2017

Senior, Isobel Ramsey will host a show called, “A musical theater review with Isobel Ramsey” showing Friday, May 19th at 7:00pm in the black box on the sixth floor. “This is my last show here at GCAA. So, it’s about me. It’s about my musical theater journey. From when I was a toddler and...

Senior Chloe Ward prepares for future, reflects on contributions to student media staff

Caroline Knapp, Staff Writer

May 18, 2017

After two and a half years on the Student Media staff, senior Chloe Ward will say goodbye at the end of this year as she graduates and begins her journey after high school. Chloe began her journalism career at GCAA when she joined staff second semester of her sophomore year. She eventually rose in th...