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Under the spotlight, theatre junior Von Markarian sits at his desk onstage while trying to figure out what to write in his play. “This show has been not the most prop heavy, but we had to make a lot of paper. Its about Shakespeare. Everybodys writing and reading the whole time,” theatre junior Lucas Green said. “We didnt want everybody to just be reading off of like bleached white paper. So we had to dye sheets of paper. We dyed them all brown with coffee.”
The World is a Stage
Handing out medals, communications juniors Callum Curran and Josiah Manners congratulate the winners in Original Oratory, an original 10-minute memorized speech. “The most humbling experience was being able to present medallions to students, some of whom were my own fellow debate team members,” Manners said. “To see the excitement in their eyes and to feel the gratitude in their hearts was what really made my job even more special.”
[BRIEF] Speech and Debate Team Hosts First Tournament Since the Pandemic
[BRIEF] Lightning Strikes Campus Wildlife
[BRIEF] Lightning Strikes Campus Wildlife
Carefully tracing the letters of her poster, co-president of the Colleen Hoover Book Club, and communications sophomore Kendall Smith, prepares for Club Rush. “We felt like there’s a huge community of people, especially in highschool, that really enjoy Colleen Hoovers books and all the different layers behind them,” said Smith. “We wanted to create a fun and safe space to talk about them.”
Twilight Polls, Rockets, and QR Codes
Handing out medals, communications juniors Callum Curran and Josiah Manners congratulate the winners in Original Oratory, an original 10-minute memorized speech. “The most humbling experience was being able to present medallions to students, some of whom were my own fellow debate team members,” Manners said. “To see the excitement in their eyes and to feel the gratitude in their hearts was what really made my job even more special.”
[BRIEF] Speech and Debate Team Hosts First Tournament Since the Pandemic
[BRIEF] Lightning Strikes Campus Wildlife
[BRIEF] Lightning Strikes Campus Wildlife
After announcing their names and roles, vocal department officers ran to the front row, and the vocal students gathered for a group photo.
[BRIEF] Vocal Potluck Offers Cuisine and Community
Members of the School Advisory Council (SAC) listen in as SGA Co-Historian and dance senior Jonelle Brinkley explains the progress the athletic department has made for the 2022-23 school year. She shared a list of the recent varsity sports activities, including team tryouts and upcoming schedules for the cross-country and swim teams.
[BRIEF] First SAC Meeting of the 2022-2023 School Year
[BRIEF] Pulling the Strings
[BRIEF] Pulling the Strings
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
Strings sophomores Mia Hakkarainen, Andrew Zhu, and Jeffrey Bai sit in a semicircle as they practice for their small ensemble performance for this year’s annual Prism show. The group gathered in the band room for a quiet space to play. “It took a little bit for us to get it together,” Hakkarainen said. “We met every few weeks at Josetta’s (a pianist in the ensemble) house, and we just rehearsed and put our parts together slowly, and eventually, we were able to play it.”
The Sound of Small Ensembles
Under the spotlight, theatre junior Von Markarian sits at his desk onstage while trying to figure out what to write in his play. “This show has been not the most prop heavy, but we had to make a lot of paper. Its about Shakespeare. Everybodys writing and reading the whole time,” theatre junior Lucas Green said. “We didnt want everybody to just be reading off of like bleached white paper. So we had to dye sheets of paper. We dyed them all brown with coffee.”
The World is a Stage
Urging the audience to snap along, piano seniors Joshua Lumaban and Arthur Schofield play a song inspired by the movie “Monsters Inc.” During their piece, they drew the audience in as they switched spots and ran around each other throughout the song. “I havent played a duet with AJ since last year,” Lumaban said. “We chose the piece because we watched a YouTube video and actually really liked what the YouTube video showed us.”
Playing At An Impromptu Ianpromptu
Marking through an arabesque promenade, dance senior Kylie Peitz practices the adagio combination as dance dean Heather Lescaille demonstrates in front of the class. “It’s always important to have ballet as a foundation,” dance senior Paulina Salas said. “Since we’re going to have it so often, I hope it will improve my versatility and strength as a dancer.”
Twirling Their Way to Higher HPAs
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
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
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
Looking out into the crowd, communications senior Manha Chowdhury performs her opening speech. Asian Cultural Society’s (ACS) Open Mic Night was not only for the Asian community but also for students to come out and express themselves. Caption by Haiden Kenney
“Now Brewing”: Culture and Coffee
Black Student Union (BSU) members dance together in the cafeteria during the block party on Oct. 17. This event celebrated their heritage with music, dances, and ‘70s attire.
BSU Block Party Spreads Culture and ‘70s Spirit
I Survived the First Quarter at Dreyfoos: Photos in Review
I Survived the First Quarter at Dreyfoos: Photos in Review
Slowly coming to a stop, the Yellow Line trolley arrives at its 200 Rosemary Ave. stop. The trolley runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Thursday through Saturday.
Downtown Drives
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
Taylor Swift holds a flame for her new album cover.
‘Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve’ Been Better
More Than Just a Quarter-Life Crisis
More Than Just a Quarter-Life Crisis
Wooden pilings stand at the corner of Hercules Drive and Estero Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach, Florida (caption edited for clarity).
1 Storm, 2 Experiences
We’re in Need of a Trip to the Polls
We’re in Need of a Trip to the Polls
The Road to Representation
The Road to Representation
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
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”
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
Taylor Swift holds a flame for her new album cover.
‘Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve’ Been Better
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
The Salty Donut Review
The Salty Donut Review
Latin Hispanic Heritage Club Fiesta Recap
Latin Hispanic Heritage Club Fiesta Recap
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
The strings orchestra watches orchestra director Jeffrey Adkins conduct students as they perform “Little Suite for String Orchestra” by Carl Nielson. This was the second time they took stage this school year.
Photo of the Week- 11/28
Junior dance majors twirl on pointe as they perform “Evergreen,” a piece in “Unity,” the fall dance show that opened on Friday, Nov. 11. The group has been preparing since September for opening night.
Photo of the Week- 11/14
As students clap and cheer around her, theatre sophomore Satya Hamilton dances to “Let’s Groove” by Earth, Wind & Fire. BSU’s “Soul Train” themed block party on Oct. 9 brought the ‘70s and ‘80s to the cafeteria through disco music and patterned outfits.
Photo of the Week- 11/7
Theater junior Von Markarian looks off of the balcony on the set of “Shakespeare In Love” during rehearsals on Monday, Oct. 24. Students began designing and creating the elements of this set at the end of last year. “We had a professional painter, Sydney, come in and help us with the wood grating. I think it looks really good with the set, and I think it serves the show really well,” theatre junior Kylie Glassgold said.
Photo of the Week- 10/31
After placing their bags against the front gate of the school, seniors wait in line to get their IDs checked before they exit campus. During lunch, seniors are allowed to leave campus, known as senior privilege.
Photo of the Week- 10/24
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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.

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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

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
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[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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