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GCAAtoday
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
All content by Aiya Hunter
Evan Smith

Evan Smith

Aiya Hunter, Editor-In-Chief
May 5, 2020
Michael Perkins

Michael Musgrave-Perkins

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-chief
April 22, 2020
Staff senior photos

Flashback: Staff senior photos

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Katie Switzer

Katie Switzer

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Kimberly Campbell

Kimberly Campbell

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Megan Clayton

Megan Clayton

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Kelly Baker

Kelly Baker

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Deanna Breeden

Deanna Breeden

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Keith Williams

Keith Williams

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Jessica Kuenzle

Jessica Kuenzle

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Valerie Schroll

Valerie Schroll

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Travis Armknecht

Travis Armknecht

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Andrea Carpenter

Andrea Carpenter

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Liz LeSaulnier

Liz LeSaulnier

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Michael Schultz

Michael Schultz

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2020
Rachel Stohler

Rachel Stohler

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2020
Nicholas Rhodes

Nicholas Rhodes

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2020
Ginnifer Brown

Ginnifer Brown

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2020
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Confluence CEO responds to coronavirus concerns

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
Parent volunteer Sara Irlbeck followed by junior Kit Daugherty go door to door to speak with state representatives relevant to the funding discrepancy issue.

The fight for funding: Charter schools rally at state capital for National School Choice Week

Aiya Hunter and Jessica Carter
February 11, 2020
In front of a mural representing the theatre and dance departments, sophomore Nayla Nava poses for the camera.

[Photo] Tu Tienes Valor: Afrospanic Atmosphere aspires to inspire

January 30, 2020
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: To demonstrate a student losing internet access Jakyah Overton sits at a school computer that states "You Are Not Connected to the Internet."

[Photo] WiFi password change affects school community

January 15, 2020
Pre-show rush, creators gather backstage to make their last alterations. Students practiced their runway walks and added to their outfits under the supervision of science teacher Cassandra Lentz and Makerspace teacher Josh Linn.

Middle school teams collaborate for Recycling Trashion Show

Aiya Hunter, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2020
Lynne Jackson, great-great granddaughter of Dred and Harriot Scott, discusses the importance of the first amendment using a specific example of limiting religious practices. "One of the areas that I find that we're losing our rights is freedom of religion," Jackson said.

Editorial: New Voices Act of Missouri could give students back their first amendment rights

Jessica Carter and Aiya Hunter
December 19, 2019
Pick an Avengers character and get a unique hairstyle

[Photo] Pick an Avengers character and get a unique hair style

Nuri Broady, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
Due to inclement weather school closings from Monday December 16 continue into Tuesday December 17.

No school Tuesday changes finals schedule

Aiya Hunter, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2019
Photo screenshot of the high school finals schedule sent via email from Head of School Ashley Olson.

Wearing a recycled skirt, ---- grader Savannah Garcia hangs out backstage prior to the start of the show. "Can I cover my face?" she asked.

Before the

Cover photo asking "Which Thanksgiving side are you?"

[Photo] Which Thanksgiving side are you?

November 15, 2019
Copy of the poster advertisement sent out to high schoolers by high school principle Shane Hopper.

[Photo] High school counselors host a junior night to prepare students for college

Jessica Carter, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Video Game character quiz

[Photo] Video game character quiz!

October 28, 2019
Copy of Copy of quiz thing (1)

[Photo] How to meet your favorite band

Nuri Broady, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
Administration sends out schedule for the first days of school

Administration sends out schedule for the first days of school

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-In-Chief
August 9, 2019

[Video] Class of 2019 Graduation Livestream

Aiya Hunter
May 18, 2019
"I apologize for things I’ve done wrong, things I didn’t do wrong, and things that didn’t even require an apology in the first place. I apologize when I sneeze. When someone bumps into me. Even once when someone asked me if they could borrow a pencil. I use apologizing as a means of being polite." Photo illustration

[Photo] I’m not sorry: Confessions of a chronic over-apologizer

Amirah Bauder, Staff Writer
May 21, 2019
ILLUSTRATION: To represent selling art as a "starving artist", Aiya Hunter illustrates putting a price to the art that you create.

My guide to pursuing a career in the arts

Aiya Hunter, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
A balloon arrangement with the word prom decorates the stage while senior Charlie Anderson dances on the stage platform.

GCAA holds fourth annual prom: A Starry Night

Aiya Hunter, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
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
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
Big Questions: If you were given $1 million to donate anonymously to a stranger or cause of your choice, how would you dispose of it?

Big Questions: If you were given $1 million to donate anonymously to a stranger or cause of your choice, how would you dispose of it?

Aiya Hunter, Staff Writer
January 13, 2019
Opening up a conversation: education about sex-trafficking

Opening up a conversation: education about sex-trafficking

Aiya Hunter, Staff Writer
December 22, 2018
The Covering House talks with student body about sex trafficking

The Covering House talks with student body about sex trafficking

Aiya Hunter, Staff Writer
December 15, 2018
Open house kicks off new student recruitment efforts

Open house kicks off new student recruitment efforts

Aiya Hunter, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Kaya Floyd, freshman

Kaya Floyd, freshman

Aiya Hunter, Staff Writer
December 12, 2018
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