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Theatre senior Brandi Quigley talks to the parents of new students about theatre merchandise being sold. While students were in Meyer Hall for their presentations, parents were able to meander through the gym and browse different booths from a variety of organizations and majors. They had the opportunity to sign up to be a part of the PTO, purchase school “swag,” as well as learn more about the publications.
New Nerves, New Classes, New Students
Students celebrate on the dance floor at the school’s first prom in two years.
Once Upon A Time In … West Palm Beach
Alternative rapper De’Wayne, dressed head to toe in denim, kicks his leg out during his performance at the LaBovick Law Group Stage on Saturday, April 30. This was his first show of the year, and he made a point to interact with the audience whenever possible, responding to fan comments and remarking on the energy.
Rain or Shine, Let the SunFest In
[BRIEF] Pulling the Strings
[BRIEF] Pulling the Strings
Standing in the middle of her peers, dance senior Zoe Revennaugh dances to the piece she choreographed, titled “Zoe’s Dance.”
“Bittersweet”
[BRIEF] Pulling the Strings
[BRIEF] Pulling the Strings
Standing in the middle of her peers, dance senior Zoe Revennaugh dances to the piece she choreographed, titled “Zoe’s Dance.”
“Bittersweet”
[BRIEF] The Final Showcase
[BRIEF] The Final Showcase
The Magical Gift of Life”
“The Magical Gift of Life”
The juniors part as Biology teacher Stephen Anand searches for a bird in the junior section as part of the freshmen skit.
[BRIEF] Bringing Back the Pep
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
The Speech and Debate and Creative Writing programs came together to showcase their work at Figure of Speech in the Black Box Theater on March 24.
Telling Their Truths
The entire cast of “Little Shop of Horrors” comes together on stage for the finale, “Don’t Feed the Plants.” In this number, Audrey and Seymour come together after both being eaten by Audrey II as a final reminder for the audience to never feed the plants.
Don’t Feed the Plants
Looking back at her artwork, visual senior Giovanna Romano reflects on how difficult it is to work on just a 4x4 canvas. However, she found that the project helped her apply the skills she learned over the past four years.
The Butterfly Effect
As president of Mural Painting Society, visual senior Jackie Cohen poses in front of the club’s first on-campus mural, which was created in collaboration with the Good Thyme Gardening Club. Cohen can often be spotted around campus sporting a headband or hat with frog eyes because she “just like(s) frogs.”
A Face to the Frog: The Girl Under the Frog Hat
Visual freshman Rebecca Chen and theatre junior Paula Navarrete paint tomatoes as part of the new Good Thyme Gardening Club mural between buildings 3 and 4. This was the club’s first on-campus mural, so visual senior and Mural Painting Society co-vice president Gyongy “Lili” Szaszvarosi’s hopes that this project sets a “precedent for other clubs to collaborate” and helps to create “a single community (within Dreyfoos).” “Murals really help build a sense of community in physical spaces,” Szaszvarosi said. “When you have a lot of people, especially who are part of the community, working to turn a blank wall into something else, it really does make it feel more personal to the people who exist in that space. In the case of this mural, it’s the students themselves who are painting it and deciding to make the space more visually interesting.”
Murals with a Message
Assistant Principal Ron Lewis spins Principal Blake Bennett as part of a secretly-planned faculty dance during the Pep Rally.
New Year, Her Rules
AP Government and Politics and Macroeconomics teacher Micheal Esopakis discusses supply and demand concepts with students as they complete a Venn diagram illustration.
Introducing Mr. Esopakis
New math teacher Timothy Freeman helps band sophomore Gianna “Gigi” Mendelson with homework problems at the end of his fifth period precalculus class. Her classmate, band sophomore Ryan Brown, believes Mr. Freeman’s spontaneous style of teaching better “accommodates the needs of the class” by going at the pace of the class. “If you have a more rigid system, you can’t be that flexible,” Brown said. “You can’t be that adaptable.”
New Vests and New Faces
Everyday, Officer O. drives his golf cart around campus to ensure that all entry points are secure and each student feels safe. Part of these rounds include going to the field and cafeteria during lunch to check that everything is running smoothly.
A “Little Letter” to Officer O
Trial and Error
Trial and Error
Laying on the newly renovated fountain in front of Building 9, digital media junior Mckenna Dickinson uses Quizlet to help her study.
Study Tips for Exam Season
Digital senior Emma Shukla spreads out her AP Statistics notes to study, monitoring her time for work and breaks in accordance with the Pomodoro Technique. This method incorporates five steps to break workloads into 25 minute intervals.
Real Student Study Methods
All One People
All One People
Guest pianist Susan Zhang plays on The Concert Truck for students and staff spread out across the field.
Finding Unity in Black History
From the Closet to Classroom
From the Closet to Classroom
The Road to Representation
The Road to Representation
“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury serves as commentary to warn against censorship; the title itself corresponds to the degree at which a book burns. It is being censored by parents who clearly missed the point of Bradbury’s dystopian novel, raising the question if people who challenged it even finished the book.
The War on Books
Ariel Mindel, left, of Mental Health America of Illinois, hands out information about depression and suicidal behavior after a presentation at Oak Lawn Community High School, January 26, 2011. At rear is high school social worker Carol Gustafson. Photo by Alex Garcia/Chicago Tribune/MCT
Don’t Settle: This is Not Enough
Class of 2021 seniors pose with the Spirit Stick on campus after emerging victorious in Spirit Week 2020.
The Story of A Stick
A Pride flag billows in the wind as students go to join a protest at Gaither High in Tampa, Florida, against what critics call the Dont Say Gay bills on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. The Florida Legislature is under scrutiny over the bills that in part read, A school district may not encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students. (Ivy Ceballo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)
Dear Queer Students: It’s Time to Get Angry
Photo by Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS
Super Bowl Opinions
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.
A Homecoming on the Hardwood
Soccer and Sashes: Girls and Boys Soccer Team Celebrate the Season
Soccer and Sashes: Girls and Boys Soccer Team Celebrate the Season
“We fought through it”
“We fought through it”
Visual senior Will Dhana walks towards the goal, watching the game in case the opposing team tries to score. Dhana played keeper in the game and was responsible for preventing the Jupiter team from scoring goals. “The hardest thing about playing keeper is the self-inflicted injuries,” Dhana said. “It’s extremely easy to get in and come out in a lot of pain.”
Jags Take on Jupiter: Boys Soccer Photo Recap
There’s Nothing Wrong with Red Pandas
There’s Nothing Wrong with Red Pandas
It’s Not Perfect, But That’s the Point
It’s Not Perfect, But That’s the Point
Photo by Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures.
The Band of Misfits Take the Road
A Classic Retold
A Classic Retold
Cruella de Vil, Mad or Magnificent?
Cruella de Vil, Mad or Magnificent?
On the Double: His Class is like a Movie
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 4: Holiday Day
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 4: Holiday Day
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 3: Generation Day
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 3: Generation Day
Spirit Week 2022 | Behind the Scenes: Pep Rally Dance
Spirit Week 2022 | Behind the Scenes: Pep Rally Dance
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 2: Class Clique
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 2: Class Clique
Cheering for the seniors’ Spirit Week win, SGA co-president and communications senior Sheevam Patel jumps in front of the senior section.
The Beginning of the End: 2022 Spirit Week
The juniors part as Biology teacher Stephen Anand searches for a bird in the junior section as part of the freshmen skit.
[BRIEF] Bringing Back the Pep
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 4: Holiday Day
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 4: Holiday Day
Sophomores, decked out in green gear for their St. Patrick’s day theme, jump, scream, and wave as the drone flies above the front of campus. Caption written by Olivia Metzler.
Rain Didn’t Stop Spirit Week
[BRIEF] Holiday Day
[BRIEF] Holiday Day
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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

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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