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Hola, Nihao, Hello, Shalom
Hola, Nihao, Hello, Shalom
Band junior Roodley Blaise pushes junior class council co-president and communications junior Raiqa Rayhan during the Mario Kart game. Participants had to race around a course taped out on the gym floor.
Game Over for Spirit Week 2024
Lining the bleachers in the gymnasium, sophomores cheer on performers during the Battle of the Bands competition.
Battle of the Genres
Pretending to play an inflatable guitar, digital media senior Coral Johnston performs in the Generations Dance with other seniors. The class of 2024 dressed up as part of the ’80s generation.
Admiration for Generations
Slamming the dunk button, administrator Belinda Castillo drops math teacher Craig Adams into the water. The dunk tank was an SGA fundraiser, featuring several other teachers including social studies teacher Ross Vening and assistant principal William Clark.
The Return of Field Day
Chanting in unison, the cast of “Twelfth Night, or What You Will” bands together in the Brandt Black Box theater before the theatre preview.
[BRIEF] “Twelfth Night, or What You Will” Cast Performs Theatre Preview
[BRIEF] Fire Alarm Interrupts Class
[BRIEF] Fire Alarm Interrupts Class
[BRIEF] Piano Students Perform “Groundbreaking Music” Recital
[BRIEF] Piano Students Perform “Groundbreaking Music” Recital
[BRIEF] Class of 2024 Top 20
[BRIEF] Class of 2024 Top 20
Expressing her gratitude for founder and CEO of the Save Our Musicians Foundation Dennis Cunningham, Principal Blake Bennett explains how his donation will go toward a number of school issues, including fixing the DSOA Today teleprompter.
[BRIEF] Save Our Musicians Foundation Officially Donates $200,000 to the School
Acting as a mother awaiting a kiss on the cheek, communications senior Emily Singer performs her Dramatic Interpretation (DI) titled “Girls & Boys.”
The Figures Behind the Speeches
Arts after Dark
Arts after Dark
Visual senior Maia Derrevere displays her artwork for the annual Portfolio Day. The event occurred during periods five and seven on Jan. 17.
Curating Their Futures
Vocal seniors Brian Trompeter, Brianna Tejada, Angelina Castillo, and Aileen Pereda perform “Frosty the Snowman” at the 2023 Winter Arts Medley (WAM).
Celebration of Collaboration
A small choral group performs “Vuelie,” from Disney’s “Frozen”, at the 2023 Prism concert.
A Snapshot of the Concert
Vocal sophomore Levi Cowen plays the drums during the sophomores’ Battle of the Bands rehearsal. The sophomores had to perform songs from the techno genre.
Jamming to Win
Aris maintains a platform of over 27,000 followers across social media platforms to showcase her art.
Aris Style
Seniors from the Class of 2022 pose with The Muses adviser, Carly Gates, at graduation.
Beyond The Muse
Presenting as a guest speaker for day four of BSU’s Spirit Week, Palm Beach County Circuit Civil Court Judge, Bradley Harper shares anecdotes from his work in the legal system and encourages students to maximize their education and make the most of unique opportunities.
Hear His Story
Band junior Maria Lopez immigrated from Cuba to the United States Jan. 2023.
Rompiendo la Barrera (Breaking the Barrier)
Seniors from the class of 2002 celebrated their Spirit Week win during Class Pride Day. (Photo by Veronica Frehm from the 2002 Marquee Yearbook)
The Spirit of the Past
Principal Blake Bennett dances as she is circled by the senior Powderpuff boys in last year’s Spirit Week (Photo by Sofia Hennessey-Correa)
Five Ways to Show Your School Spirit
Pin it for Spirit
Pin it for Spirit
Graphic by Kiara Benoit
Odd Jobs
Visual junior and organizer of the event Taniyah Aris’ art piece (on the left) along with other featured artist’s work hang in the building two gallery for BSU’s last event of their spirit week.
‘Eclectic’ Displays
Photo illustration of two hands representing rock and scissors.
[SATIRE] How To Win Rock, Paper, Scissors
Photo by Sofia Hennessey-Correa
[SATIRE] The Muse’s Guide to Last Minute Spirit Week Outfits
[SATIRE] Spirit Week: Written in the Stars
[SATIRE] Spirit Week: Written in the Stars
This photo illustration, of the opinion story writer Gavin Leser, is meant to highlight how society pressures people to seem happy even when they don’t feel that way. Often someone’s external positivity may contrast their inner feelings.
Don’t Smile Through the Sadness
Graphic by Juliana DeFilippo
It’s Time to Stop Writing Off Student Journalists
Watching the boys soccer team prep, French Teacher Mr. Ruth prepares the team for their upcoming games.
The Faces Behind The Teams
[BRIEF] Boys Basketball Wins Close Game
[BRIEF] Boys Basketball Wins Close Game
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
[BRIEF] Boys Basketball Team Announced
[BRIEF] 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
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #3
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #3
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #2
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #2
Spirit Week Crossword
Spirit Week Crossword
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #1
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #1
Student Press Freedom Day Crossword
Student Press Freedom Day Crossword
Behind the Camera: Film Associations Upcoming Projects
Behind the Camera: Film Association’s Upcoming Projects
Welcoming Mrs. Richardson
Welcoming Mrs. Richardson
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
Day 2: Class Clique Day
Day 2: Class Clique Day
Day 1: Holiday Day
Day 1: Holiday Day
Vocal junior Emilie Paul and digital media junior Isabelle Phillips sing “Sleepwalk” by Betsy Brye. The duo performed at the Seeds Open Mic, which was held Feb. 2 in support of the literary magazine.
Photo of the Week 2/5
Observing potassium pomegranate droplets react with an acid, piano sophomore Mili Dagan engages in a chemistry lab in Ms. PH’s class. During the experiment, Dagan conducts a titration — a technique in which a solution of known concentration is used to ascertain the concentration of an unknown solution.
Photo of the Week 1/29
Flipping through visual senior Ella Smith’s sketchbook, a representative from Moore College of Art & Design reviews her portfolio work. On Portfolio Day, a variety of arts college representatives travel to review the work of visual and digital media majors. The students participating have the opportunity to learn about different colleges and explore options for pursuing the arts in college.
Photo of the Week 1/22
Digital media junior co-captain Briana Dean plays basketball with her team against The Pine School Dec. 7. The girls team lost the game 53 - 26.
Photo of the Week 12/7
Dodging his opponent, vocal senior Zidane Guerrier sprints towards the end of the court to score against the Riviera Beach Preparatory Gladiators. Guerrier was later named player of the game, as he made two free throws, spent 40 minutes in the game, and had a final point total of 13. The Jaguars beat the Gladiators 52-40 at the Nov. 30 game.
Photo of the Week (12/4)
Happening Now
  • April 15Spring into College Series on April 19th at 11:19 a.m. in the Media Center
  • April 15Intent to Run Info Meeting on April 18th at 11:19 a.m. in Meyer Hall
  • April 15Nutrition Club Meeting on April 18th at 11:10 a.m. in the Media Center
  • April 15VA/DM Senior Show on April 17th at 5 p.m. in Buildings 2 and 9
  • April 15Students Against Human Trafficking Event on April 17th at 11:19 a.m. in the Media Center
  • April 15Ring Ceremony on April 17th at 9:00 a.m. in Meyer Hall
  • April 15SAC on April 16th at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center
  • April 15Arts Club Meeting on April 16th at 11:19 a.m. in the Gym
  • April 15Career Fair on April 15th at 11:19 a.m. in the Media Center
Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts | 501 S. Sapodilla Ave, WPB, FL 33401

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

THE MUSE
Elizabeth Lane

Elizabeth Lane, Photo Editor

Elizabeth Lane is the Photo Editor and the head columnist of The Muse. She enjoys photography as well as reading and writing. She aspires to be a photographer for National Geographic and travel the world. She spends a great deal of time devoted to the publication, during lunch, after school and during the weekends. She attends school events inside and out of school to capture moments engaged in by the student body.

All content by Elizabeth Lane
Today was the dance departments final Spring Show of the year.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 4/6

April 6, 2014
Communications senior Angelic Edery counts the money from todays carnation sales during lunch. Today was the last day to purchase carnations to be delivered to your valentine tomorrow during your 4th or 6th period. Seeds made nearly $300 i todays sales alone.

Photo of the Day: February 13th

Elizabeth Lane
February 13, 2014
Principal Dr. Susan Atherley announcing the time restraints of the Pep Rally Finale.

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Sophomores cheering for their class during the Pep Rally.

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Vocal junior Cara Young as part of the junior class duet of River Deep Mountain High by Tina Turner.

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The freshman class singer singing Only Girl by Rihanna.

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Communications senior Tess Sapperstein rapping as part of the senior class singers.

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Freshmen cheering for their class during the 2014 Pep Rally.

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English teacher Nieves Lopez as an Army commander for the sophomore class during the Teacher Dress- Up.

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Digital media senior and senior class council president Daniel Martin is embraced by his class after winning in Musical Chairs.

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Dance teacher Ronda Johnson during the Teacher Dress- Up as Beyonce, The Queen Bee.

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Juniors competing in the Tug of War with the ribbon on the rope in memory of Alex Berman.

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Social studies teacher Tom Ruth representing the freshman class in the Teacher Dress-Up.

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Mr.Anand displaying the ultimate effects of controlling and distributing pressure as he destroys a cinder block atop science teacher William Wood without causing him any harm.

Visual Summary: LTM Science Presentation

Elizabeth Lane, Photo Editor
January 31, 2014
Communications junior Matt Charlton taking a shot during the Homecoming Basketball game which resulted in a win for Dreyfoos 57-48.

[Photo] Basketball Team Wins Final Game

Bari Bossis, Sports Staffer
January 31, 2014
Digital media senior Meredith Padgett (left) speaks to a college representative (right) about her artwork. Visual and digital media juniors and seniors has all-day SRAs today to participate in portfolio day in the Gym.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 1/22

January 22, 2014

Photo of the Day: January 17th

Elizabeth Lane
January 17, 2014
Students stand before the flag pole in prayer, in honor of Alex and Jackie Berman.

[Photo] Photo of The Day: 1/14

January 14, 2014
The Philharmonic Orchestra and the DSOA Choir perform Deck The Halls, for the finale of Prism.

[Photo] Visual Summary: Prism Concert 2013

December 20, 2013
Granparents pass through the breakfast table during the Gradnparents Day event hosted by the School of Arts Foundation today.

[Photo] Photo of The Day: 11/26

November 26, 2013
Channel 5 News reporter Ashleigh Walters speaks to communications freshmen.

[Photo] Ashleigh Walters visits Dreyfoos

Taylor Rich, News Staffer
November 21, 2013
Keyboard senior Abigail Schirmer swims the butterfly during a practice at Gaines Park. Even though Schirmer placed in the Freestyle swim event, she still likes to practice all the different swim strokes.

[Photo] Swingin’ and Swimmin’ to Success

Jack Reagan, Sports Staffer
November 14, 2013
(From left) communications junior Maddi Fitzgerald, seniors Jennifer Yoon, Jensen Tate and sophomore Michelle Birch dance while passing out our Issue 2. Today during lunch, Muse staffers held a Distribution Party during lunch in the cafeteria.

[Photo] Photo of the day 11/13

November 14, 2013
Last Friday (11/8) seniors gather at tables set up by Freshman Hill to get their senior crowns and decorate them. This has been a Dreyfoos tradition for years.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 11/12

November 12, 2013
Theatre seniors Michael Pisani and Antonio Chicco perform in todays LTM showing of Lend Me a Tenor.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 11/7

November 7, 2013
Communications junior, Matthew Feuer, blindly attacks a donut in the Donut Eating contest during Fall Festival yesterday.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 11/1

November 1, 2013
Dance students rehearse their coreography before their first show.

[Photo] Photo of The Day: 10/31

November 1, 2013
Visual arts junior Samantha Santana works on a stencil for a print.

[Photo] Photo of The Day: 10/30

October 30, 2013
Dance junior Ciara Selk and other Dance Honors society members suprised students with a Flash Mob during lunch last Friday.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 9/24

September 24, 2013
Summer is over and students are back to bustling about the campus. Outside of the cafeteria during lunch, a pigeon flew under the overhang, causing a stir among the students.

[Photo] Back to School

August 19, 2013
Photo editor Elizabeth Lane captured a portrait of a squirrel monkey while visiting Miamis Jungle Island. You dont have to travel far from home to explore exotic habitats here in South Florida.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 7/16

July 16, 2013
Orange star campers perform the dance that they learned throughout last week for an audience of parents this past Saturday. The camp took place all of last week and is entirely student run. Children ranging from ages 4-12 attended and learned about all of the art majors at Dreyfoos, engaging in activities and games involving the arts.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 6/17

June 16, 2013
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