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  • November 27Prism Concert on 11/28/23 at 7:00 p.m.
  • November 27BSU Block Party 11:19 a.m. on 12/1/23
  • November 27Jefferson Jubilee Gift Wrapping Party 3:40 p.m. on 11/30/23
  • November 27Drivers E.D. Class on 11/29/23 at 3:45 p.m.
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The Save Our Musicians Foundation partnered with the School of the Arts Foundation to host a fundraising concert for Bak Middle School of the Arts and Dreyfoos Nov. 18 at Tiki 52. Students, teachers, and their families had the opportunity to attend the concert. “I would consider myself one of the biggest country (music) fans at Dreyfoos. I’m actually not even going to meet the man (Luke Bryan) and I am freaking out,” digital media senior Cynthia Mondragon said before the concert.
“Play it Again”
Dance Department Performs Annual Fall Concert
Dance Department Performs Annual Fall Concert
Parental Rights Lead to Student Responsibilities
Parental Rights Lead to Student Responsibilities
Visual junior Thi Tang eats on the bleachers with others at the Multicultural Potluck, held Nov. 10.
Cultural Clubs Share Dishes at Potluck
Graphic by Daniela Peñafiel
Adapting to the Digital Standard
Visual junior Thi Tang eats on the bleachers with others at the Multicultural Potluck, held Nov. 10.
Cultural Clubs Share Dishes at Potluck
Boys Basketball Team Announced
Boys Basketball Team Announced
Asian Cultural Society and Bollyfuse Present Bollywood Dancing Tutorial Event
Asian Cultural Society and Bollyfuse Present Bollywood Dancing Tutorial Event
[BRIEF] Speech and Debate Team Advances in Florida Blue Key Tournament
[BRIEF] Speech and Debate Team Advances in Florida Blue Key Tournament
SGA Attends District Meeting
SGA Attends District Meeting
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
Jumping up in the air, dance senior Anna Sofia Machado cheers on members of her class during the mummy-wrapping contest at the Fall Festival on Oct. 30. SGA hosted the event during lunch to celebrate Halloween, with students dressing up and SGA members distributing candy, among other festivities.
Ghouls and Games
Performing her latest Oral Interpretation piece, “Tell-Tale Heart,” communications sophomore Olivia Kahn recites the introductory paragraph to her piece. Special rules allow Oral Interpretation performers to use a black binder during their performances, a feature special to this event.
An Open Forum
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
Mirroring Mrs. Christie, theatre senior Isabela Aronson practices her choreography to “Does Your Mother Know” from “Mamma Mia!”
Choreographer’s Cut
Communications senior Adin Darling poses with a video camera.
Anything He Can Imagine
Darius Hickman kneels in front of Beyoncé during her song, “Alien Superstar.” Hickman performed in 56 shows, and to over 50,000 people in some stadiums during Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” Tour.
Destined for the Stage
Our School’s New Smile
Our School’s New Smile
Theatre senior Nicolette Clivio played the lead role of Donna Sheridan in “Mamma Mia!”
‘When All Is Said and Done’
Snap Out Of It
Snap Out Of It
Photo courtesy of OVO Sound and Republic Records
For All the Discontent
Two One Blood buses parked outside of Meyer Hall from 8:30 to 3:30. One of the buses was set up to take blood donations, while the other was set up to take plasma donations.
A Drip Goes a Long Way
In the center of a cheering crowd, theatre sophomore Aissa Duclervil dances at Black Student Union (BSU)’s first block party of the year. The party saw attendees in costumes, including different variations of the “barbecue dad, as they sang with their peers.
BSU Throws First Block Party of the Year
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
Saw X movie poster from Lionsgate.
You’ll Never Believe What I Just SAW: “Saw X” Review
From Silents to Slashers
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
Strings sophomore Gavin Chandler leaps up in the air to pull off a jump shot, practicing for upcoming lacrosse tryouts at Palm Beach Atlantic High School.
Game-changer
Boys Basketball Team Announced
Boys Basketball Team Announced
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
Red Dresses, Blue Jeans, and More
Red Dresses, Blue Jeans, and More
Offbeat Obsessions
Offbeat Obsessions
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
Behind the Camera: Film Associations Upcoming Projects
Behind the Camera: Film Association’s Upcoming Projects
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
Band junior David Aloni dives into the water at the swim practice on Oct. 17. The swim practice occured the day before the swim team competed at the regional competition.
Photo of the Week 10/23
With the crowd cheering her on, theatre junior Brielle Brooks dances in the gym during the Fall Dance. The dance had three different activities that attendees could participate in: the escape room in the gym locker room, the haunted house in the media center, and dance floor in the gym.
Photo of the Week – 10/16
Improvising a jazz composition, band freshman Davis Yang performs at the first jazz concert of the year. Jazz includes breaks in the music where certain musicians can perform spontaneous unprepared solos. The concert, held on Oct. 6, split the jazz band into three different skill levels, each of which got a chance to perform.
Photo of the Week – 10/9
Singing at iThink Financial Amphitheatre, contemporary pop artist Lana Del Rey performs a sold out show in front of an audience of almost 20,000 people. Rey came to Palm Beach under her small amphitheater tour showcasing her most popular songs while also promoting her new album, “Did You Know That Theres a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.”
Photo of the Week – 10/2
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
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.

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All content by Allison Robbert
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 23, 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 29, 2020
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January 27, 2020
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[Photo] THE ARTS 3,000 MILES AWAY

January 27, 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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