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The Art Of Trying

High school senior Jamarius Cozzart is comfortable and confident walking the halls of University Preparatory Academy every day. He’s talkative, and everyone knows his name. ...
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Stitched with Ambition

Charlotte Moxon joined WMCAT’s Teen Arts + Tech Fashion Design studio her freshman year of high school — determined to create, even without prior experience ...
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Finding a Space for Creativity

Now more than ever, many young people are seeking spaces for connection and creativity. Amidst a demanding academic schedule and pressure to plan their future, ...
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A Lifetime of Creative Confidence

WMCAT’s Teen Arts + Tech Program is more than a place to learn — it is a space where creativity and confidence come together. Trusted ...
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Sculpting a New Path

Trying something new is scary. Each semester, high school students from Grand Rapids Public Schools come to WMCAT’s Teen Arts + Tech Program to meet new people and learn ...
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Making Beats, Making Connections

Only halfway through his high school career, Harry Wepman-Wabeke is all-in on his creative endeavors. He’s a student at Ottawa Hills High School, attends My ...
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Marcos, Mariah, and Cierra celebrate with their parents, Sherry and Robert, at WMCAT’s iBall 2024 where they were presented the WMCAT Award for Inspiration. Student Stories

‘Your Dream is Not Too Big’

After nearly two decades teaching in WMCAT’s Teen Arts + Tech Program, Dennis Grantz has mentored hundreds of students. “There are so many kids who ...
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I Belong Here

After school, Kiara walks into WMCAT and knows she belongs to a community. “When I come inside, I see everybody chilling in this calm space, ...
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Full STEAM Ahead

What do watercolor and geometry, or clay and fractions have in common? They all come together through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning ...
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