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  • October 3Jazz Concert Oct. 6 at 6:00 p.m.
  • October 3Dance Senior Showcase Oct. 6 at 6:00 p.m.
  • October 2Vocal Concert Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
  • October 2Band Concert on Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
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Unit 6, Topic 7: The (Near) End of AP Psychology
Unit 6, Topic 7: The (Near) End of AP Psychology
In the back of social studies teacher Jeffrey Stohr’s room, established books are lined up along a bookshelf, awaiting use. Along with other textbooks and language arts books, these history books also require vetting before being shown to students. “What were teaching is history. It’s facts,” Stohr said. “Were not dealing with theories here. (Book vetting) is just so frustrating.”
Learning On Hold
Micah Drum performs as the lead vocalist and guitarist for his band, Drum & Co., at the Ford Stage on Sunday, May 7. Based in West Palm Beach, Drum & Co. is a six person band that was able to use SunFest as an opportunity to gain more exposure as a small local artist.
The Community Beyond the Fest
Dance senior Lindsey Ryerson, theatre senior Mary Keith, and dance senior Alexis Carter do jazzercise moves to the song “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa in the senior generation dance.
Dancing through History
[BRIEF] Dubbing in Sync
[BRIEF] Dubbing in Sync
[BRIEF] Dubbing in Sync
[BRIEF] Dubbing in Sync
For the first time on campus, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosts their own spin on the Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards. This ceremony commemorates Black students on campus in categories regarding arts, academics, and representing the student body.
[BRIEF] ‘Young, Gifted, and Black.’
Post it notes plaster the wall in Mrs. Chambers office, each one voicing a special message from a student, teacher, or administrator.
[BRIEF] School Counselors Celebrated during Appreciation Week
Mulally answers questions from the Forum Club moderator while guests eat lunch. He shared insight into his early life and professional career, citing his parents as major inspirations. “Every morning before school, my mom and dad would say things to remind me of important things in life,” Mulally said.
[BRIEF] Former Ford and Boeing CEO Alan Mulally Speaks at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches
Lining up his shot, visual junior Justin Olive-Blanco kicks the ball back into the game after it was sent out of bounds. Olive-Blanco blocked all of Twin Lakes’ shots, despite serving as a substitute goalie after the starting goalie was injured during the previous game.
[BRIEF] Girls and Boys Soccer Teams Score Back to Back Victories
In a World After COVID- 19
In a World After COVID- 19
Auditioning during COVID-19: Pre-recorded auditions are the new norm
Auditioning during COVID-19: Pre-recorded auditions are the new norm
My COVID-19 Story
My COVID-19 Story
Back to School in a Pandemic: Five Tips For Supporting Your Mental Health This Fall
Back to School in a Pandemic: Five Tips For Supporting Your Mental Health This Fall
SHIFTING EDUCATION: HOW THE SWITCH FROM IN-CLASSROOM TO DISTANCE LEARNING HAS AFFECTED US
SHIFTING EDUCATION: HOW THE SWITCH FROM IN-CLASSROOM TO DISTANCE LEARNING HAS AFFECTED US
Theatre senior Lucas Lacey saves digital media senior Coral Johnston from falling out of her chair while reenacting a morning newscast.
Preparing for the Unprepareable
Digital media junior Coral Johnston plays the drums as her band rehearses “Can I Call You Tonight?” by Dayglow in preparation for the Battle of the Bands competition.
Drumming up Excitement
Theatre senior Mason Materdomini stands in the wings, waiting to go onstage during the theatre department’s in-school performance of the first act of “Pippin” on March 2.
In the Wings
Dressed in pink, communications freshmen Vivian Jiang, Sienna Sossi, and Aiza Khan recite their poem, “How to Become the Ideal Girl,” a poem discussing feminism and beauty standards.
When Speech Meets Rhythm
The “Pippin” cast strikes their final poses for “Magic to Do,” the opening number of the theatre department’s spring musical.
‘Magic To Do, Just For You’
Dressed as Professor McGonagall, AP Precalculus teacher Monica Russell goes over answers to problems that students assigned to the different Harry Potter houses solved. Each correct answer gave that house a point. “I hope that I can make (math) a little bit more interesting,” Mrs. Russell said.
Bring in the Teachers, Bring in the Magic
Theatre junior Lillian Jones, illustrator of “The Very Hungry Little Girl”, poses arms crossed in the muse studio.
Lillian Jones: Illustrator
(Left to right) Band seniors Emma Ellis and Ella Martling, band sophomores Thu Dang and Michael Feuerborn, and band freshman Mathew Harper qualify for the National Trumpet Competition (NTC) with the help of artist-in-residence Veselin Bozhilov (third from the left).
[MULTIMEDIA] National Trumpet Competition Recognizes Five Young Musicians
Mr. Clark points to his great-great-grandmother’s whistle that she used when she was a P.E. teacher and his great great, great grandmother’s notebook that she taught out of. “I think that (the whistle and notebook) is something that’s really special that my parents actually gifted to me when I took this job.”
Welcoming the Welcomer
New math teacher Traci De León describes limits in relation to vertical asymptotes to her second period class. Mrs. De León decided to teach at Dreyfoos to be closer to her husband, jazz director Christopher De León, and to experience the school’s art areas. “We worked together at the beginning of our careers 12 years ago in Orlando,” De León said. “The biggest reason I enjoyed working with him was because I can cheer them (the students) on because … both my husband and I knew the students personally.”
From Teaching Suncoast Chargers to Dreyfoos Jaguars
Walking outside Building 7, communication freshman Maya Bourak talks to her friends. On Sept. 12, freshmen and all other students will be able to participate in Club Rush, one of the largest student-run events on campus with over 90 different clubs promoting themselves to prospective members in the gym during lunch.
A Freshman Survival Guide to Club Rush
Scripps students Reema Iqbal, Hena Ahmed, a Harvey Mudd student Leila Bensaid, Fares Marzouk, a Pomona College student and other students, after breaking their Ramadan fast partake specially prepared halal meal for Muslims at Harvey Mudd College on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Claremont, California.
From Dawn to Dusk
Communications junior Sanjana Gupta, strings junior Raveena Cherry, and band junior Nihar Bhavsar perform a Bollywood dance in the Multicultural Show. “I felt really excited. It was really nice for us to perform together.” Gupta said. “It was really fun to just have the band back together and perform our little routine for everybody. I feel like it put smiles on everybodys faces and we were just so happy to perform.”
A World of Talent
Generation dance co-choreographer and vocal junior Aileen Pereda leads the juniors in their ‘70s-inspired dance.
The Students Behind the Dances
Virtually Undefeated
Virtually Undefeated
Residing at 525 Clematis Street stands Petezpop Palm Beach, an international snack shop. Donning a neon green and fuschia logo, Petezpop houses unique treats and chips from all over the world, as well as rare finds from the United States.
For Petez’s Sake
America Won (Trust Me, We Get It)
America Won (Trust Me, We Get It)
Olivia Rodrigo dons silver rings for her new album “Guts.” (Photo by Geffen Records)
Ballads of a Teenage Girl
Photo Credit to Sony Studios
Endless Confliction
The Class of 2022 celebrates after they are announced the winner of Spirit Week.
[Satire] Here Lies Spirit Week Ethics
Sliding to save a block, Hinav Ahmad angles the ball to her teammates. “Im getting experience that I really need, just playing through these games,” Ahmad said. “I feel like I have more of a shot for varsity next year.”
A New Prowl of Jaguars Compete on the Court
At the blow of the whistle, vocal junior Zidane Guerrier and athletic director Matthew Vaughan jump into the air, reaching for the ball during the teacher versus student basketball game.
2 Sides of the Court
Lining up his shot, visual junior Justin Olive-Blanco kicks the ball back into the game after it was sent out of bounds. Olive-Blanco blocked all of Twin Lakes’ shots, despite serving as a substitute goalie after the starting goalie was injured during the previous game.
[BRIEF] Girls and Boys Soccer Teams Score Back to Back Victories
After giving her junior to senior speech, theatre junior Adaleigh Wagner hugs visual senior Zofia Killeen. This annual tradition allows a junior to write a speech for a senior they are close to. “(Wagner) and I have been playing together for two years, and we have become such good friends,” Killeen said. “It meant so much that she made my speech, and it made my eyes water a little bit.”
Senior Night Lights
Photo by Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS
Super Bowl Opinions
An audience member sits on another patron’s shoulders watching Jack Johnsen perform his song “Banana Pancakes” at the 2023 Sunfest Music Festival. Johnsen performed on May 6, the second day of the event.
Song to Soul
An audience member sits on another patron’s shoulders watching Jack Johnsen perform his song “Banana Pancakes” at the 2023 Sunfest Music Festival. Johnsen performed on May 6, the second day of the event.
Song to Soul
From top left to bottom right, Ant-Man from “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” Thor from “Thor: Love and Thunder,” The Wasp from “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” Jane from “Thor: Love and Thunder,” and Shuri from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” all characters from the MCU’s most recent phase.
The Decline of the MCU
M3GAN movie poster by Universal Pictures.
M3GAN: A Killer Good Time
From left, Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Brandon Perea in Nope. Kaluuya and Palmer play a sibling duo who wrangle horses for Hollywood productions in “Nope” before many of their horses begin to mysteriously disappear. (Universal Pictures/TNS)
Top 2022 Horror Movies Ranked so You Know What to Watch — Even After Halloween
Welcoming Mrs. Richardson
Welcoming Mrs. Richardson
Welcoming the Welcomer
Day 2: Class Clique Day
Day 2: Class Clique Day
Day 1: Holiday Day
Day 1: Holiday Day
Part of the Public Domain
Black History Month Timeline
Pointing to her club poster, visual senior Albertina Abrate explains the Fem in STEM club. Club Rush, an annual tradition, took place on Tuesday, Sept. 12. This year, a total of 103 different club tables were set up, giving students the option to explore new opportunities.
Photo of the Week – 9/11
Vocal sophomore Beau McDowell takes the microphone at the freshman intent-to-run meeting this past Tuesday and speaks about his experience as a former freshman vice president,explaining his previous responsibilities. Fellow SGA and Class Council members sat beside him on the stage in Meyer Hall, also speaking about theirexperiences in student government.
Photo of the Week – 8/30
Dance juniors Gabriela Tatum and Noah Moller strike a pose at the conclusion of their contemporary dance piece titled “Heartbreaker.”
Photo of the Week – 4/20
Digital media junior Ella Barlett points during the beginning of the juniors’ ‘70s generation dance.
Photo of the Week – 3/31
Decked in colorful costumes, the “Pippin” ensemble lunges forward to grab Pippin (played by theatre senior Mason Materdomini), representing his victory celebration during “With You.”
Photo of the Week – 3/7
Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts | 501 S. Sapodilla Ave, WPB, FL 33401

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Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts | 501 S. Sapodilla Ave, WPB, FL 33401

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Assistant Principal Ron Lewis spins Principal Blake Bennett as part of a secretly-planned faculty dance during the Pep Rally.

[Photo] New Year, Her Rules

April 4, 2022
Class of 2021 seniors pose with the Spirit Stick on campus after emerging victorious in Spirit Week 2020.

[Photo] The Story of A Stick

March 10, 2022
Current juniors dance in their freshman class shirts during the 2020 Pep Rally decked in their class color, blue.

[Photo] Spirit Week In Review

March 9, 2022
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[Photo] The Black Culture in Between

February 24, 2022
Pictured: Maya Rey-Anderson, Semaj Griffin, and Briana Dean

[Photo] A Homecoming on the Hardwood

February 2, 2022
Dance senior Ashley Nazzar twirls on stage in Meyer Hall during the “Immunity” showcase. Photo by Allison Robbert.

[Photo] Immunity: Senior Dancers Take the Stage

May 26, 2021
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[Photo] Through Thick and Thin: A Family Sticking Together

May 5, 2021
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[Photo] Where Do We Go From Here?

April 30, 2021
The class of 2020 piles on top of one another before stacking into the bleachers above, the final cue to begin the event.

[Photo] The Winners

April 12, 2021
The class of 2022 cheers on their classmates in the spirit week game during the 2020 pep rally.

[Photo] The Student Audience

April 12, 2021
A viral sensation with over 500,000 views on YouTube, the class of 2022 performs their sophomore class dance during the 2020 pep rally.

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Communications senior Adam Goldstick records dance juniors Kailey Worontsoff, Lauren Hopta, Sophia Chambers, and Jacqueline Albanese as they perform the junior class pep-rally dance.

Dead Air

Allison Robbert, Design Editor
April 12, 2021
Teneisha Finney and Sarah Garcia display peace signs in true hippie spirit. The symbol was originally used as a “V” sign for victory by the Allied Nations in World War II, but was reclaimed by anti-war activists in the 1960s. Photo by Allison Robbert.

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Nathan Hesse and Carmen Gallardo throw back to 1990’s grunge with a Nirvana t-shirt, overalls, and a flannel. The term grunge originated as a descriptor for an emerging style of music popularized by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, which grew into a genre of clothing that considered itself “anti-fashion.” Photo by Allison Robbert.

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English teacher Martha Warwick poses in a Mardi Gras ensemble, pairing vibrant pants with a layer of purple, gold, and green beads. These colors are traditionally associated with the holiday and have been assigned to symbolize justice, power, and faith respectively. Photo by Allison Robbert.

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Principal Blake Bennett sports graphic pants and a jersey to pay homage to the 1980s. Photo by Allison Robbert.

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[Photo] AP Testing News Gets Mixed Reviews

February 14, 2021
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[Photo] A How-To Guide for American Education

February 14, 2021

[Photo] Home for the Holidays: a Guide to Winter Celebrations During the Pandemic

January 2, 2021

[Photo] What We Learned from the Invisible

December 17, 2020
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[Photo] Back to School in a Pandemic: Five Tips For Supporting Your Mental Health This Fall

October 27, 2020
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[Photo] Quarantine Blues

October 20, 2020

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Protestors cross the street.

[Photo] RAIN OR SHINE, PROTECT BLACK LIVES

September 21, 2020
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[Photo] A MILLION STUDENTS MISSED THE SAT—60 COLLEGES RESPOND

May 3, 2020
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[Photo] Anthem of the QuaranTEENS

April 30, 2020
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[Photo] CLIMATE POLICY TURNED CLUELESS

April 28, 2020
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[Photo] A Student’s Guide to Staying Productive During a Pandemic

April 25, 2020
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[Photo] “ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME” CONCERT SET TO OPEN ONLINE APRIL 18

April 15, 2020
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[Photo] BREAKING: JUNE SAT CANCELED, SEPTEMBER SAT MAY BE ONLINE

April 15, 2020
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[Photo] DISTRICT BANS ZOOM FOR ALLEGEDLY VIOLATING STUDENTS’ PRIVACY

April 3, 2020
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[Photo] BREAKING: GOV. DESANTIS ISSUES STAY-AT-HOME ORDER

April 2, 2020
In the face of COVID-19, the transition to online education causes schools to consider a new grading metric: the pass or fail system.

[Photo] PASS OR FAIL? ONLINE SCHOOL LEAVES TRAIL OF GRADE INSECURITY

April 1, 2020
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[Photo] REVIEW: TO ALL THE BOYS

April 1, 2020
Due to the coronavirus, social distancing is becoming the new normal and spring break is turning into spring quarantine. Because of this, many people are left with no way to fill their time. That’s why The Muse has put together a virtual entertainment guide to keep students entertained. With these activities, students can travel the world without leaving the comfort of their homes. 

[Photo] THE MUSE’S GUIDE TO TRAVELING WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR BED: CORONAVIRUS EDITION

March 28, 2020
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[Photo] “IT’S TIME FOR ME TO GET BACK TO MY PEOPLE AND MY KIDS”: MRS. FERRERA RETURNS TO CAMPUS

February 21, 2020
Piano sophomore Philip Ye

[Photo] THE 88TH KEY

February 17, 2020
Piano junior Jason Ibalarrosa and vocal senior Isabella Caggiani perform Johannes Brahms’ “Vergebliches Ständchen,” a humorous dialogue between two lovers. “The male is trying to seduce the female, and the female is not having it” said Caggiani, who sang both the male and female parts.

[Photo] “EVOLUTION” PIANO CONCERT TRANSPORTS AUDIENCE THROUGH TIME

February 5, 2020
Freshman Class Council President Jayantha Kantamneni rolls his co-president Nam Tang around in a game of Hungry,Hungry Hippos.

[Photo] PEP RALLY RECAP

February 4, 2020
One of generation day’s biggest appeals is the large variety of music played during the dances and its old-school allure.

[Photo] GENERATION DAY PLAYLIST

January 30, 2020
Visual sophomore Alyssa Gonzalez finishes the “Shrek” 2022 portrait for the Generation Day sidewalk chalk competition. “Last night, we worked on it for three hours and this morning we added finishing touches,” Gonzalez said.

[Photo] FROM LEOTARDS TO POODLE SKIRTS: GENERATION DAY RECAP

January 30, 2020
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January 28, 2020
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[Photo] THE ARTS 3,000 MILES AWAY

January 28, 2020
Mason Evans, dance sophomore and choreographer for the sophomore pep rally dance, executes a new move while rehearsing with his dancers.

[Photo] INSIDE SPIRIT WEEK: WHAT IT TAKES TO CHOREOGRAPH THE DANCES

January 26, 2020
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[Photo] JEFFERSON JUBILEE DELIVERS A HOLIDAY SURPRISE TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

December 15, 2019
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[Photo] FROM GYM TO KRAVIS: A MERRY PRISMAS SPECTACULAR

December 7, 2019
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[Photo] THE BENEFITS OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

November 12, 2019
Band junior AutumnWong prepares to serve the ball. Pressure rose, for the teams were tied 7-7. The crowd went silent, as Wong released the ball into the air and smacked it over the net.

[Photo] VOLLEYBALL TEAM REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS RECAP

October 30, 2019
Dance majors pose with a Dreyfoos in White sign before leading guests to their tables, where they enjoyed dinner and drinks before the dancing and raffles started.

[Photo] ANNUAL DREYFOOS IN WHITE EVENT IS HELD AT ORIGINAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

October 28, 2019
Digital media junior Ian Wood works on an acrylic painting for his sustained investigation project. “I wanted to portray animals which have histories of being menacing or fear invoking in an appealing way to nearly any viewer,” Wood said. “I guess the concept really stemmed from how people perceive me and how I try my hardest to appeal to others.”

[Photo] YOUNGARTS INFLUENCES

October 17, 2019
Communications junior Lucy Steigenga paints a sign for the haunted house while staying after school on Oct. 14. The theme revolves around humans in animal masks harvesting organs from other humans, thus inspiring the name The Harvest.

[Photo] BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE HARVEST

October 16, 2019
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[Photo] WIND AND JAZZ: COMBINED

October 1, 2019

[Photo] WEATHER AND ITS EFFECT ON SCHOOL SPORTS

September 17, 2019
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[Photo] LADY GAGA’S MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID PROGRAM BROUGHT TO DREYFOOS

September 12, 2019
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