Happening Now
  • 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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Strings sophomore Petra Dababneh practices with her bandmates in a backstage storage room before going onstage at the Prism dress rehearsal on Nov. 28. Before each song, performers gathered there to collect themselves and rehearse their music.
Behind The Curtains
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
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
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The performers come together for a standing ovation from the audience at the end of the show.

[Photo] Telling Their Truths

March 29, 2022
Smiling for the camera, vocal junior Jacqueline Alvarado (top) and visual junior Julian Leyva (bottom) pose for pictures on the field after the Generation Dances.

[Photo] Spirit Week: In A Time Machine

March 9, 2022
Band juniors Ava DeGaetano and Jake Dudley pose on the field dressed as nerds for Class Clique Day during the 2020 Spirit Week. Through bowties, plaid skirts, glasses, suspenders, and collared shirts, freshmen can design a nerd-themed outfit.

[Photo] Spirit Week In Review

March 9, 2022
Vocal junior Amelia Williams wrote about her personal disconnection from her heritage and her grandfather’s struggles while assimilating from Korean to American culture. Williams will be performing her poem titled “할아버지,” which translates to “Grandpa,” in the Multicultural Show. In Korea, red often represents creation and love, two central themes of her poem.

[Photo] All One People

March 6, 2022
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.”

[Photo] A Face to the Frog: The Girl Under the Frog Hat

February 4, 2022
Both halves of Bandana Diptych are framed in Building 9 for the Fall Vigital Showcase that opened on Oct. 7 and is open for students to visit during lunch in Buildings 2 and 9.

[Photo] Bandana Diptych: Deconstructed

October 25, 2021
Jazz director Christopher De Leon conducts the Jazz Ensemble 1 band in preparation for their first concert of the year. De Leon began teaching the jazz band last school year, and has since noticed many differences between this school year and last. “Its been great to establish something steady, and be able to see all of them and start to get that energy [and] bonding that a band usually has together,” De Leon said.

[Photo] The Energy and Connectivity of Jazz

September 29, 2021
Vocal senior Shweta Pandit participates in early voting on Nov. 1 at the Mandel Public Library. Pandit was part of 62 percent of Florida’s voters that participated in early voting before Election Day on Nov. 3. She believes “it’s important to vote to have your wants to be heard by the government, but it is especially important now to vote early since you most likely won’t have to wait in longer lines with a bunch of people around you during the pandemic.” 

The Importance of Young, Early Voters

Anna Jones, Photo Staffer
November 12, 2020
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[Photo] QUARANTINE NECESSITIES

May 12, 2020
Strings senior Justin Toterella runs to scoop up the dodgeballs sitting in the center of the gym. Dressed completely in black, Toterella fit right in with the rest of his team members, who also wore black for the seniors’ goth theme.

[Photo] CLASS CLIQUE DAY RECAP

January 30, 2020
Band freshman Ava DeGaetano receives the ball from a teammate in preparation for their game. They focused on pass accuracy during the warmup, a strength the soccer team has been working on. “We connect very well with each other,” DeGaetano said, “on and off the soccer field.”

[Photo] JAGUARS VS. CRUSADERS GIRLS SOCCER GAME RECAP

December 12, 2019
Playing left back, theatre sophomore Grace Trainor juggles the soccer ball during warm-ups in preparation for their game against Santaluces High School. “It was a good season opener,” Trainor said in reference to their tie. “We have a lot to work on.”

[Photo] KICKING OFF THE SEASON WITH GIRLS SOCCER JAMBOREE

November 5, 2019
TOPSoccer volunteers help their buddies participate in a drill before the end of the session scrimmage. “They all get so happy and excited when kicking the ball,” communications freshman Cameron Wilson said. “It’s the little things that make their day and mine.”

[Photo] STUDENTS SHARE PASSION FOR SOCCER WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PLAYERS AT TOPSOCCER

November 4, 2019
Band freshman Ava DeGaetano trains at Gardens District Park three times a week after school. She balances her busy schedule to fit in her two-hour practices. “Practices are my favorite part of the day,” DeGaetano said. “I love playing with my teammates.”

[Photo] JUGGLING PRIORITIES: AVA DEGAETANO’S

November 4, 2019
Band sophomore Samuel Schwartz practices the vibraphone to prepare for his audition. “I was playing with a four-mallet technique called Stevens Grip,” Schwartz said.

[Photo] MUSIC STUDENTS PREPARE FOR PRISM

October 28, 2019
Vocal sophomore Kira Winston plays up on the ball at practice. “Practice goes into everything we do,” Winston said. “In order to be ready for [the showcase in] Texas, we need to practice as much as we can.” (Anna Jones)

[Photo] TAKING ON TEXAS

October 27, 2019

[Photo] JOINING THE FAMILY: 11 NEW STAFFERS ADDED TO DREYFOOS ROSTER FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

September 13, 2019
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