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Drama department presents Little Mermaid this week

January 14, 2019

The drama department is presenting the Advanced Musical Theater class' winter production of the Little Mermaid this week. The shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17-19 at 7 p.m., and an additional show Saturday at 2 p.m. The performance takes place in the Murray Theater and tickets can be purchased at this link.

15 science and social studies projects advance to regional and city-wide fairs

January 8, 2019

Filed under Student Life Briefs

15 academic fair projects along with 36 students will advance to the next level of competition. 10 science fair projects will advance to the Regional Science Fair, which will take place on Jan. 24 at the Coan Building, and 5 social studies projects will advance to the City Social Studies Fair, which will take place Jan. 15.

Sophomore Winer makes GMEA All-state Concert Band

January 8, 2019

Filed under Student Life Briefs

Sophomore Ellie Winer made GMEA All-State Concert Band for 9th and 10th graders. She is the fourth chair for bass clarinet and will be performing alongside excelling students from all across the state of Georgia at the University of Georgia from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2.

Quiz Bowl makes Nationals

December 19, 2018

Filed under Club Briefs, Student Life Briefs

Grady Quiz Bowl's A team qualified for nationals at the GATA Winter tournament on December 1. The team, which finished tied for 5th, was captained by Joe Earles.

Upcoming Orchestra Winter Concert scheduled for Dec. 12

December 10, 2018

Filed under Student Life Briefs

The annual Grady/Inman Orchestra Winter Concert will take place December 12, 2018 at 6:30. Special guest, Malek Jandali, the founder of Pianos for Peace, will be joining the Grady Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert is free for all.

Grady Quiz Bowl makes playoffs at GATA Winter

December 5, 2018

Filed under Student Life Briefs

Grady quiz bowl's A team made the playoffs at the Georgia North regional tournament on Dec. 1. The team, captained by Joe Earles, was knocked out in the second round by Chattahoochee A, a nationally-ranked team. The B team, captained by Safia Read, missed the playoffs by one game.

25 Grady students represent district as Governor’s Honors Program nominees

November 26, 2018

Filed under Student Life Briefs

The following Grady students have advanced to the state level of the Governor's Honors Program, a four week long summer program where students study their respective subjects as well as other areas of interest. The nominees from Atlanta Public Schools include: Maura O'Sullivan - Communicative Arts John Centner - Engineering Anthony Cochran - Engineering Brody Dowling -...

“Waffle Palace” opens Nov. 29

November 15, 2018

Filed under Student Life Briefs

Grady Drama has been rehearsing and will present "Waffle Palace," a spin off of Waffle House, on Nov. 29 in the Black Box theatre. This play is a hilarious yet realistic depiction of what goes on at a Waffle House at 3 am.

Counseling department hosts motivation week

November 12, 2018

Filed under Student Life Briefs

The school counseling department is hosting College and Career Motivation Week, this week, Nov. 12-16. Activities will include learning activities with an emphasis on college and career readiness, including motivational speakers on Friday, Nov. 16.

West Side Story Auditions

November 2, 2018

Filed under Student Life Briefs

Auditions for Grady theatre's West Side Story musical are on December 10th. Often likened to a modern-day Romeo and Juliet, the show incorporates dancing, singing, gangs, forbidden love and racial tensions.

DECA members win Statesman Award

October 26, 2018

Filed under Student Life Briefs

DECA members Price Black, Zahna Jenkins, Janese Bennett, Kendal Evans, Jeffrey Riddle, Haley Stevenson, Kevin Dorcinvileach each won the Statesman Award, which recognizes DECA members who have expert knowledge about the overall DECA program. In addition, each award also equals extra spots for Regional and State competition.

eSports Club seeks new players

October 21, 2018

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The eSports Club is seeking new players with proficiency in games such as Fortnite, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Paladins, Injustice 2, Overwatch, Smite, Call of Duty WWII, Rocket League, Rainbow Six: Siege. Grady's club plays high schools nationally. The team meets once a week before school on A schedule days 7:50-8:10 in the computer lab...