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Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts | 501 S. Sapodilla Ave, WPB, FL 33401

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Micah Drum performs as the lead vocalist and guitarist for his band, Drum & Co., at the Ford Stage on Sunday, May 7. Based in West Palm Beach, Drum & Co. is a six person band that was able to use SunFest as an opportunity to gain more exposure as a small local artist.
The Community Beyond the Fest
Dance senior Lindsey Ryerson, theatre senior Mary Keith, and dance senior Alexis Carter do jazzercise moves to the song “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa in the senior generation dance.
Dancing through History
[BRIEF] Dubbing in Sync
[BRIEF] Dubbing in Sync
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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[BRIEF] Dubbing in Sync
[BRIEF] Dubbing in Sync
For the first time on campus, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosts their own spin on the Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards. This ceremony commemorates Black students on campus in categories regarding arts, academics, and representing the student body.
[BRIEF] ‘Young, Gifted, and Black.’
Post it notes plaster the wall in Mrs. Chambers office, each one voicing a special message from a student, teacher, or administrator.
[BRIEF] School Counselors Celebrated during Appreciation Week
Mulally answers questions from the Forum Club moderator while guests eat lunch. He shared insight into his early life and professional career, citing his parents as major inspirations. “Every morning before school, my mom and dad would say things to remind me of important things in life,” Mulally said.
[BRIEF] Former Ford and Boeing CEO Alan Mulally Speaks at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches
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
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
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
Dressed in pink, communications freshmen Vivian Jiang, Sienna Sossi, and Aiza Khan recite their poem, “How to Become the Ideal Girl,” a poem discussing feminism and beauty standards.
When Speech Meets Rhythm
The “Pippin” cast strikes their final poses for “Magic to Do,” the opening number of the theatre department’s spring musical.
‘Magic To Do, Just For You’
(Left to right) Band seniors Emma Ellis and Ella Martling, band sophomores Thu Dang and Michael Feuerborn, and band freshman Mathew Harper qualify for the National Trumpet Competition (NTC) with the help of artist-in-residence Veselin Bozhilov (third from the left).
[MULTIMEDIA] National Trumpet Competition Recognizes Five Young Musicians
Theatre junior Lillian Jones, illustrator of “The Very Hungry Little Girl”, poses arms crossed in the muse studio.
Lillian Jones: Illustrator
(Left to right) Band seniors Emma Ellis and Ella Martling, band sophomores Thu Dang and Michael Feuerborn, and band freshman Mathew Harper qualify for the National Trumpet Competition (NTC) with the help of artist-in-residence Veselin Bozhilov (third from the left).
[MULTIMEDIA] National Trumpet Competition Recognizes Five Young Musicians
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
Scripps students Reema Iqbal, Hena Ahmed, a Harvey Mudd student Leila Bensaid, Fares Marzouk, a Pomona College student and other students, after breaking their Ramadan fast partake specially prepared halal meal for Muslims at Harvey Mudd College on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Claremont, California.
From Dawn to Dusk
Communications junior Sanjana Gupta, strings junior Raveena Cherry, and band junior Nihar Bhavsar perform a Bollywood dance in the Multicultural Show. “I felt really excited. It was really nice for us to perform together.” Gupta said. “It was really fun to just have the band back together and perform our little routine for everybody. I feel like it put smiles on everybodys faces and we were just so happy to perform.”
A World of Talent
Generation dance co-choreographer and vocal junior Aileen Pereda leads the juniors in their ‘70s-inspired dance.
The Students Behind the Dances
Virtually Undefeated
Virtually Undefeated
The Doors to Fantasy
The Doors to Fantasy
(Sony Music via AP)(Uncredited/Associated Press)
Endless Confliction
The Class of 2022 celebrates after they are announced the winner of Spirit Week.
[Satire] Here Lies Spirit Week Ethics
THE BATTLE OF THE 6.0S
THE BATTLE OF THE 6.0S
[Editorial] The Art of Funding
[Editorial] The Art of Funding
Band senior Grant Conley flicks his wrist in the air as the senior Powderpuff boys line up and perform the choreography created by theatre senior Keiona Nesbitt (Rachel Jeune, The Muse, February 1st, 2019)
In Defense of Powderpuff
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
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
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
M3GAN movie poster by Universal Pictures.
M3GAN: A Killer Good Time
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
Welcoming the Welcomer
Day 2: Class Clique Day
Day 2: Class Clique Day
Day 1: Holiday Day
Day 1: Holiday Day
Part of the Public Domain
Black History Month Timeline
Student Press Freedom Day 2023: The Muse at Dreyfoos
Student Press Freedom Day 2023: The Muse at Dreyfoos
Dance juniors Gabriela Tatum and Noah Moller strike a pose at the conclusion of their contemporary dance piece titled “Heartbreaker.”
Photo of the Week – 4/20
Digital media junior Ella Barlett points during the beginning of the juniors’ ‘70s generation dance.
Photo of the Week – 3/31
Decked in colorful costumes, the “Pippin” ensemble lunges forward to grab Pippin (played by theatre senior Mason Materdomini), representing his victory celebration during “With You.”
Photo of the Week – 3/7
Theatre freshman Kevontay Oliver and dance senior Gabrielle Kiminyo hold up a walking stick after Kimonyo finished her solo to “King of Pride Rock” by Hans Zimmer from “The Lion King” during Black Student Union’s (BSU) “Black on Broadway” showcase.
Photo of the Week – 2/6
Communications freshman Chloe Ryder jumps and sings along to the music during the Winter Formal. The Winter Formal on Jan. 21 was the first one in Dreyfoos history.
Photo of the Week – 1/30
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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Annabella Saccaro

Annabella Saccaro, Content Team Editor

Annabella Saccaro is a third-year staffer and a content team editor on The Muse. When she is not in the Muse room, she can be found as the vice president for the debate team, jamming out to country music, or getting an unnecessarily complicated Starbucks order. She believes that anything can be solved with a good country song and a car jam-out session. She is so excited to cover the vibrant community within Dreyfoos and feels bittersweet her time on the staff is coming to an end.

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Annabella Saccaro, Writer
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Holiday Lights in Palm Beach

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Sade Young, Annabella Saccaro, and Isabella Johnson
December 25, 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. 

THE MUSE’S GUIDE TO TRAVELING WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR BED: CORONAVIRUS EDITION

Annabella Saccaro, News Writer
March 28, 2020
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BEHIND THE SCENES OF DEPARTMENT AUDITIONS

Miles Wang and Annabella Saccaro
February 26, 2020
Sitting with her late friend Jaime Guttenberg, digital media sophomore Becca Fineberg (right) smiles with her soccer trophy in hand. Jaime Guttenberg was one of the 17 lives lost in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting two years ago.

‘NEVER FORGET THOSE WHO WERE LOST, BUT CONTINUE TO FIGHT IN THEIR HONOR.’ REMEMBERING THE 17 LIVES LOST TWO YEARS AGO.

Annabella Saccaro, News Writer
February 17, 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.

FROM LEOTARDS TO POODLE SKIRTS: GENERATION DAY RECAP

Annabella Saccaro, News Writer
January 30, 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.

JEFFERSON JUBILEE DELIVERS A HOLIDAY SURPRISE TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

Nirmit Chandan and Annabella Saccaro
December 15, 2019
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QUANTIFYING ADVERSITY AND ‘ALTERING’ HISTORY

Nirmit Chandan and Annabella Saccaro
December 10, 2019
On Dec. 4, students, families, and alumni filled the Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center of the Performing Arts for the 30th annual Prism holiday concert. Through donations from the family of novelist James Patterson, this performance has been held at the Kravis for the last eight years. This year, the music department added interactive elements to the display, such as the Grinch swiping presents off of the stage and vocal senior Ben Myers, dressed as Santa, sprinkling tinsel over singers during an a cappella piece. “The show has only gotten better since Ive been in Dreyfoos,” piano alumnus Hunter Fani (‘08) said. “It was [a] really amazing experience to see, and brought up a lot of memories of stuff that we used to do during Prism time and doing the Prism concert series. It was a real experience.”

FROM GYM TO KRAVIS: A MERRY PRISMAS SPECTACULAR

Annabella Saccaro and Kaja Andric
December 7, 2019
According to the Pew Research Center in 2018, over 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone, with 45 percent of those surveyed saying they were online “almost constantly. To combat this issue from infiltrating their classrooms, the science department implemented a system known as “phone jails.” “There have been hundreds of studies done that show the negative impact of cell phones and learning, even if they are not in use. Just their mere presence is distracting,” science teacher Kendra Huff said. “They have been linked to poor grades, comprehension issues, and the inability to focus in class. I have seen this trend occurring in my classroom over the last decade and it gets worse each year.”

THE RISE OF “PHONE JAILS” IN CLASSROOMS

Annabella Saccaro, News Writer
November 17, 2019
Signing into her school district portal, ESE Coordinator Julie Craver finishes her tasks before an upcoming meeting. “I do meetings [with] kids that have been identified as having some kind of a learning disability, or maybe have an emotional disability or a physical disability,” Mrs. Craver said. “[Then], we go through a process of [deeming] them eligible, and we develop whats called an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for those kids.”

ESE COORDINATOR’S PASSION FOR TEACHING STEMS FROM CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES

Annabella Saccaro and Sheevam Patel
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October 14, 2019
Social studies teachers across Florida were required to integrate the Declaration of Independence into their curriculum

FLORIDA DEMANDS DECLARATION

Annabella Saccaro, News Writer
October 2, 2019
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Annabella Saccaro, News Staffer
September 29, 2019
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