Superheroes aren’t only for the movies! On Monday morning, March 7, GPA’s class of 2016 had the pleasure of meeting keynote speaker and author of, The Superhero Factor, Tom “Terrific” Schenck. Mr. Schenck motivated our students during college class by helping them realize their full superhero potential. He taught students...
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Competitive Season: Promising Future for GPA Boys Varsity Soccer
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“If it doesn’t challenge you…it doesn’t change you.” Brayan Flores a GPA senior varsity soccer player described this season as a challenging but rewarding one. He is proud of his team and stated, “You can’t always win.” Despite the loss to San Diego High School, GPA varsity soccer boys...
Napoleon Bonaparte Takes over 10th Grade History at GPA!
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Napoleon Bonaparte (also known as our very own Mr. Torres) took over 10th grade history classes today at GPA today, sharing his influence on the French Revolution, his family history, how he came to power, and how he was not really as short as many may believe.
Gompers Preparatory Academy Awards Celebrates Middle School Honor Roll
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GPA Middle School students kicked off the first semester with an outstanding academic performance. This prestigious honor roll ceremony highlighted the academic achievement of our students. Our Middle School students took to the stage to proudly receive their honors. Amidst the glistening crystal backdrop, they paused proudly in front...
GPA Sophomore Competes Against Well-Known Local Photographers
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Congratulations to our GPA sophomore student, Muhammad E., for being selected as one of fourteen photographers in the San Diego area to compete in the Adobe Creative Jam tournament. He is the youngest competitor ever. Muhammad E. is also the very first Eagle from GPA to be accepted to the Harvard University Summer...
GPA Relives The March on Washington
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On August 28th of 1963, nearly 200,000 people marched arm in arm in solidarity with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They marched with a dream in mind. They marched for equality, the type of equality that transcended both racial and color lines. Most importantly, they marched for us...
Sports Update from GPA
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CONGRATULATIONS to our girls basketball team for winning the Apollo League and our boys varsity soccer team for winning the Frontier League! Both teams have earned a spot in the postseason as they fight to bring home a CIF championship to GPA. We are incredibly proud of all our teams for their accomplishments...
GPA Founders Day
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Gompers Preparatory Academy (formerly Gompers Charter Middle School) was founded on March 1, 2005, when the San Diego Unified Board of Education unanimously approved our charter school petition. To honor the vision and dedication of the founding students, staff, parents, and community members, March 1st is an annual school...