the samba school has since then become a constant presence in the top places of the second division, but it never had a real chance in winning against the cream of the samba schools, although it did face them a few times in the special division.

regardless, its presence in the circle is very welcomed by several residents of the farthest neighborhoods of rio de janeiro, who consider it the representative of the rural area of the city in the main festivities.

the school is also known for using its growing popularity to sponsor several cultural and solidarity initiatives in the neighborhood, earning a great fondness from those who know it - g. r. e. s. acadêmicos de santa cruz maintains a webpage with details on its history, parades, and contact information on this page.