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Huddling up, digital media senior Joshua Molnar communicates game plans and strategies with the boys volleyball team. “The most challenging part this year was finding ways to stay connected and motivated when we hit a slow patch mid-season or end season," Molnar said. "We weren’t clicking as a team for a while…I tried to help by setting the tone in practices, bringing the energy even on the off days and making sure no one felt alone in the struggle.”
Serving Up for Senior Night
Graphic by Maja Milovanovic
The Art of Testing
Clenching his hand into a fist at the beat drop of a song, piano junior Matthew Reyes gets lifted into the air by vocal junior Jason Robins.
Prom at Gatsby’s Mansion
Photo illustration of a piggy bank sitting on top of a stack of books and money.
The Cost of Success
Substances Gone Social
Substances Gone Social
Celebrating a win at the Pep Rally after the relay race, the class of ‘25 abrupts into cheers.
A ‘Wicked’ New Take on Pep Rally
Playing on stage, Maximum Friction band member Jaden Garcia strums his guitar. Garcia started learning the guitar at the age of 9, and joined Jasmine Marchi’s band Maximum Friction in February of 2021. “I have played a wide variety of instruments, from bass to keyboard,” Garcia said. “I am able to play basic stuff on those other instruments, but my main (instruments I play) are guitar and drums.”
[BRIEF] Stars in the Spotlight: Student Runs Metal and Mayhem Concert Event
Applauding the other actors dancing around her, Oliver sits in the middle of the Black Box Theater during the musical piece “Gaston” from the musical “Beauty and the Beast.”
[BRIEF] Broadway Backwards: Ballads for a Cause
Closing her eyes as she performs, communications sophomore Carly Cantor sings the song “Climbing Up the Walls” by Radiohead.
[BRIEF] Coffee and Creations
This piece, titled “Transience,” features two separate paintings with strings of beads connecting the two into a singular piece.
[BRIEF] “Threads of Time” Gallery Opened for Display
Chemistry teacher Anushka Larkin was educationally affected by Hurricane Milton. Several of her students grades fell during the break.
Missed Days of School Impact Teachers’ Lesson Plans
Photo courtesy of communications senior David Sanchez taken in Wellington, FL.
Students and Their Communities Impacted by Hurricane Milton
Holding hands, theatre freshmen Sofia Carbone and Kayla Brown perform their musical theatre piece, “Who Will Love Me As I Am” by Henry Krieger and Bill Russel.
Welcome to the Final Show
Graphic by Maja Milovanovic
The Art of Testing
Jumping into the air and kicking his legs out, theatre freshman Devin Jackson, playing the character Mike, explains his backstory.
‘One Singular Sensation’
Dance junior Arielle Montopeirous poses during the finale of the in-school performance of “Be Our Guest.”
Springing Onto the Stage
Performing an 80’s style dance routine, dance senior Parker Sheehan participates alongside other senior dancers during Generations Day.
A Step Back In Time
Visual senior Angelina Gustafson reflects on her journey in the visual arts department and the impact of drawing on her social life. “I've always had a love for illustrations and everything like that,” Gustafson said. “It's always just been something that I cared about and liked doing. Being surrounded by so many people who are also my friends, it's hard to even think of them as competition. I always find myself rooting for them and hoping for their success.”
4 Years in the Making
Hosting a lunch study session, math teacher Joshua Millstein explains how to calculate equations to his students. Outside of class time, Millstein hosts study sessions for students during lunch, in which he targets their shortcomings.
Where the Classroom Meets the Court
Between School and Sky
Between School and Sky
Patel, Pacheco, and Burgess pose for a photo. While they all discovered basketball at a young age, Patel and Pacheco began their journey playing recreational basketball throughout elementary and middle school. Burgess started playing her freshman year on the team but grew her skills over the years with the help of her teammates.
Dribbling Through Time
Band junior Anderson Spellman poses with his tenor saxophone.
Spellbound by Jazz
While participating in a lunch practice for Powderpuff, juniors put their hands up as a part of their choreographed dance.
Powderpuff: A Different Rhythm
Sitting in his art classroom, visual teacher Ryan Toth explains his ideas and process for creating his new Spirit Week costumes. According to Mr. Toth, some costumes are planned days in advance, and others are made the night before each dress-up day, utilizing items like taxidermied skunks and “old wigs found in (his) house.”
Lesson Plans and Lookbooks
Holding hands, theatre freshmen Sofia Carbone and Kayla Brown perform their musical theatre piece, “Who Will Love Me As I Am” by Henry Krieger and Bill Russel.
Welcome to the Final Show
Huddling up, digital media senior Joshua Molnar communicates game plans and strategies with the boys volleyball team. “The most challenging part this year was finding ways to stay connected and motivated when we hit a slow patch mid-season or end season," Molnar said. "We weren’t clicking as a team for a while…I tried to help by setting the tone in practices, bringing the energy even on the off days and making sure no one felt alone in the struggle.”
Serving Up for Senior Night
Reaching for a graduation cap, dance senior Lilly Foster and strings senior Vincenzo Serra hold their pointe shoes and violin, respectively. According to Foster, getting to graduation has been “a challenge” because of her extracurricular commitments. “After school, I go to the dance studio, and I'm also (part of my studio’s) dance company,” Foster said. “It's both of those things together, attending (dance) classes at school every day and going to the dance studio (right away) from (4 p.m.) to (9 p.m.) most nights, (that) is really difficult.”
Brushstrokes, Burnout, and Balance
Leaning towards the microphone, cultural club presidents finish the annual show with a closing speech.
One World, Many Stories
Performing for the senior class in Battle of the Bands, an event hosted during lunch on Tuesday of Spirit Week, communications senior Emma Yela Bueno and vocal senior Giuliana Siqueira sing a medley of songs which fall into the Y2K music genre.
Spirit Week Goes Full Volume
Multimedia staffer Mabruk Alam demonstrates the usage of “Starface” brand pimple patches
Pimple Patches: The Spotty Truth
Politics is BRAT
Politics is BRAT
Located at the back of the beach, the lifeguard tower at Ocean Reef Park oversees visitors both on land and in the water. Lifeguards on this beach work for the Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue division, which is USLA (United States Lifesaving Association) certified. USLA’s website reports that the “chance of drowning while at a beach protected by USLA-affiliated lifeguards is 1 in 18 million.”
Finding the Perfect Palm Beach
Holding up “Ws,” the class of ’25 cheers and celebrates after winning the Mario Kart game.
Terrifically Themed Teams
Illustration of Liliana Kirby surrounded by book pages.
We’ve Lost the Plot
We Have No Shock Left
We Have No Shock Left
Two girls record themselves using TikTok, a social media platform. Under House Bill Three (HB3), children younger than 14 are outlawed from using TikTok and 14 and 15-year-olds need parental consent to use it. Photo courtesy of Reuters (Reporting by Dawn Chmielewski in Los Angeles, Nandita Bose on Air Force One, Kanishka Singh and Jeff Mason in Washington; additional reporting by Milana Vinn; Editing by Matthew Lewis, Chizu Nomiyama, Kenneth Li and Christian Schmollinger)
[EDITORIAL] We Need Access to Social Media — It’s No Surprise the Florida Government Wants to Take It Away
Huddling up, digital media senior Joshua Molnar communicates game plans and strategies with the boys volleyball team. “The most challenging part this year was finding ways to stay connected and motivated when we hit a slow patch mid-season or end season," Molnar said. "We weren’t clicking as a team for a while…I tried to help by setting the tone in practices, bringing the energy even on the off days and making sure no one felt alone in the struggle.”
Serving Up for Senior Night
Tennis Team's Senior Night
Tennis Team’s Senior Night
Crossing the ball between his legs, dance junior Zackary Chodor plays basketball as one of the members of the recreational sports club. The club, led by band senior Drew Arfa and theatre senior Kenneth Quinter, meets monthly to play sports.
Lunch League Of Their Own
Patel, Pacheco, and Burgess pose for a photo. While they all discovered basketball at a young age, Patel and Pacheco began their journey playing recreational basketball throughout elementary and middle school. Burgess started playing her freshman year on the team but grew her skills over the years with the help of her teammates.
Dribbling Through Time
Jumping toward the net, girl's basketball coach and math teacher Joshua Millstein attempts to dunk the ball.
King of the Court
Surrounded by players, tennis coach and Spanish teacher Marina Ratchford talks about pre-practice plans, upcoming games, and match-ups between students in determining game-day lineups for both the boys and girls teams.
‘Keep Your Head in the Game’
Photo courtesy of Tribune
Why Some Movies Last Forever
Photo courtesy of Pix4free
All I Want for Christmas: A Holiday Gift Guide
Nestled behind trees, the storefront of Maman in the Square, located at 473 S Rosemary Ave.
Not Your Maman’s Coffee
Yelling into his microphone, country musician Noah Hunton performs at SunFest as part of his mini south-Floridian tour, across venues from West Palm Beach to Key West.
Tuning Up SunFest
Nelly performs at SunFest 2024.
The Appeal of SunFest
Image courtesy of Taylor Swift
Give ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Another Listen
Tennis Team's Senior Night
Tennis Team’s Senior Night
Clenching his hand into a fist at the beat drop of a song, piano junior Matthew Reyes gets lifted into the air by vocal junior Jason Robins.
Prom at Gatsby’s Mansion
Seniors Reflect on Spirit Week
Seniors Reflect on Spirit Week
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Standing in third position, theatre sophomore Sophia Caputo smiles toward the audience in the theater. From April 9-12, the musical’s showings took place in the Kravis Center Helen K. Persson Hall theater. “My favorite part of being in ‘A Chorus Line’ was all the rehearsals and learning all the choreography,” Caputo said. “It was so fun being able to put on this amazing show, with an amazing story, with all of my friends. And I just love doing it so much, especially in theatre performance.”
Photo of the Week 4/10
Holding each other’s hands, theatre senior Guilbrhea Pacheco and communications junior Micaela Suage dance together at Prom. Hosted by the junior class council, the 2025 Prom was held at the Palm Beach Convention Center. The theme for the dance was “A Party at Gatsby’s” based on the novel “The Great Gatsby.”
Photo of the Week 4/5
Attending the communications department film event Streaming Canvas, visual sophomore Marcalix Lemene watches a silent film titled “Return of Silence” created by communications senior Isabella Ward and starring communications seniors Daniela Peñafiel, Jason Monaco, and communications junior Carter Dytko. The event took place Friday, March 14 with students, staff, and family in attendance to watch student-made films on the big screen in Meyer Hall. “It was really cool to see this kind of work from the communications department,” Lemene said. “The event brought light to their hard work and dedication.”
Photo of the Week 3/14
Yelling into the microphones, communications freshmen BellaDonna Petersen and Monica Chirolde perform their speech “Playground” at the Figure of Speech showcase on March 6. In this speech event, called Duo Interpretation, participants base their performance on a previously written piece of work of their choosing.
Photo of the Week 3/6
The rock band "The Interlude" — featuring communications sophomore Carly Cantor as the vocalist, visual freshman Emmy Harkin as the bassist, visual sophomore Christina O'Grady as the guitarist, theatre freshman Callahan Fernandez as the drummer, and founder of the band and vocal senior Isabella Besin as the keyboardist — practices the Arctic Monkeys’ song "505" in Principal Blake Bennett’s office. Besin had established the band as a club this year. “I’ve always had a love for performing and listening to live music,” Besin said. “So I wanted to give students at Dreyfoos the opportunity to perform (in a band). (Principal) Bennett loved the idea of putting a group together and offered us the front office to practice whenever we needed (it).”
Photo of the Week 2/28
Being held in the air by ensemble members, theatre seniors Melanie Simmons and Shane Rainsburg look at each other while performing the Greek tale of Ceyx and Alcyone in the spring play “Metamorphoses.” Opening night took place Feb. 21 in Meyer Hall, and the show portrayed Greek myths and legends such as those about King Midas and Erysichthon and his Mother. “I love it (the show) so much,” ensemble member and theatre junior Kylie Mraz said. “Portraying (the) magic of Greek gods and goddesses into lights and sound was so difficult but so worth the effort.”
Photo of the Week 2/21
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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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Allison Robbert

Allison Robbert, Production Managing Editor

Allison Robbert is a third-year staffer and Production Managing Editor on The Muse. In short, she is a high-school media creator who happens to be an unapologetic feminist, outspoken storyteller, devoted New York Times Crossword attempter, and dedicated aspiring notary.

If you happen to be Will Schwartz or Michael Barabaro (or need to reach her for any other reason) feel free to send over an email at [email protected].

All content by Allison Robbert
Former coverage editor on The Muse Melodie Barrau stands in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. Former production managing editor Allison Robbert took this photo as part of Barrau’s internship at Congresswoman Lois Frankel’s office. “At the moment, my work in journalism is focused less on writing and creating content and more on understanding what constitutes media as a whole,” Barrau said. “The media, regardless of its ideological affiliations, shapes a lot of the way that average people engage with the political system.”

[Photo] Beyond The Muse

Yemaya Gaspard, Production Managing Editor
February 28, 2024
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

Dylan Dam, Multimedia Staffer
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

Kaja Andric, Content Team Editor
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

Melodie Barrau, Coverage Editor
February 24, 2022
Communications senior Penelope Ryan gets a hold of the ball during a 10 point lead in the Jan. 10 game against Inlet Grove High School.

[Photo] A Homecoming on the Hardwood

Sheevam Patel, Writer
February 2, 2022
Dance seniors strike a pose while rehearsing for a group performance in the senior showcase.

[Photo] Immunity: Senior Dancers Take the Stage

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

Kaja Andric, Coverage Editor
May 5, 2021
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[Photo] Where Do We Go From Here?

Melodie Barrau, Business Editor
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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Jenna Lee, Copy Staffer
February 14, 2021
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[Photo] A How-To Guide for American Education

Jenna Lee, Copy Staffer
February 14, 2021

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

Sandra Nemes, Writer
January 2, 2021

[Photo] What We Learned from the Invisible

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

Sam Cohen, Content Team Editor
October 27, 2020
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[Photo] Quarantine Blues

Jenna Lee, Copy Staffer
October 20, 2020

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[Photo] RAIN OR SHINE, PROTECT BLACK LIVES

Kaja Andric and Alissa Gary
September 21, 2020
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[Photo] A MILLION STUDENTS MISSED THE SAT—60 COLLEGES RESPOND

Asher Moss, Team Content Editor
May 3, 2020
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[Photo] Anthem of the QuaranTEENS

Kaja Andric, Coverage Editor
April 30, 2020
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[Photo] CLIMATE POLICY TURNED CLUELESS

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

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

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

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

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

Asher Moss and Jakob Leser
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

Melodie Barrau, Opinion Writer
April 1, 2020
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[Photo] REVIEW: TO ALL THE BOYS

Kaja Andric, Culture Writer
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

Annabella Saccaro, News Writer
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

Anamaria Navarrete, Assistant Managing Editor
February 21, 2020
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[Photo] THE 88TH KEY

Sophia Roud, Arts Writer
February 17, 2020
Piano junior Daniel Wang plays the first movement of Beethoven’s “Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57.” Journalist Peter Gutmann called this piece “one of the most compelling and significant” of Beethoven’s 32 sonatas.

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

Emma Garrett, Arts Editor
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

Sheevam Patel, Culture Writer
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

Shreya Srinivasan, Arts Writer
January 30, 2020
Since last quarter, the sophomores have been preparing and practicing for their moment on the floor. This year, their dance was choreographed by dance sophomore Jacqueline Albanese.

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

Annabella Saccaro, News Writer
January 30, 2020
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Sophia Roud, Arts Writer
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

Shreya Srinivasan, Arts Writer
January 26, 2020
Spinning around with kids on the dance floor, dance senior Sasha Sagel sways along to the student jazz ensemble. Jefferson Jubilee brought the chance for students to give back to the community and underprivileged elementary schools by giving them gifts and creating a winter wonderland holiday celebration.

[Photo] JEFFERSON JUBILEE DELIVERS A HOLIDAY SURPRISE TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

Nirmit Chandan and Annabella Saccaro
December 15, 2019
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[Photo] FROM GYM TO KRAVIS: A MERRY PRISMAS SPECTACULAR

Annabella Saccaro and Kaja Andric
December 7, 2019
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[Photo] THE BENEFITS OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Mark Shteyman, Opinion Writer
November 12, 2019
The girls volleyball team congratulated the Menendez High School Falcons on their win after the Regional Quarterfinals game ended.

[Photo] VOLLEYBALL TEAM REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS RECAP

Jules Popiel, Sports Editor
October 30, 2019
Dreyfoos’ founding principal, Edmund Duhy, dances after dinner is finished. Guests danced to a Dreyfoos Alumni band performance during the sparkler show as well.

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

Kaja Andric, Arts Writer
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

Katie Davis, Arts Writer
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

Nirmit Chandan, News Editor
October 16, 2019
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[Photo] WIND AND JAZZ: COMBINED

Katie Davis, Arts Staffer
October 1, 2019

[Photo] WEATHER AND ITS EFFECT ON SCHOOL SPORTS

Sam Cohen, Sports Staffer
September 17, 2019
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