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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

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

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Elliot Hacker

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor

Communications senior Elliot Hacker is a third-year staffer on The Muse. He is the editor of the Sports section, and enjoys all aspects of communications, but primarily concentrates on film and writing. He plays basketball competitively and generally loves sports. Hacker's future plans are currently unknown but he hopes to use communications in whatever he does. He feels privileged to be at Dreyfoos surrounded by such great talent. Hacker is happy with how high school is going and hopes it continues down a good path.

All content by Elliot Hacker
Track and field coaches, social studies teacher Ross Venning and math teacher Craig Adams, start to round up the team as they go through stretches during conditioning.

Track and Field Season Takes Off

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor
January 31, 2017
The freshman and junior team begin tip off against the sophomore and senior team.

Spirit Week Sporting Events in Review

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor
January 27, 2017
Fantasy Football Fillers Week 7

Fantasy Football Fillers Week 7

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor
October 26, 2016
Photo by Lorenzo Romano

Fantasy Football Fillers Week 5

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor
October 12, 2016
Fantasy Football Fillers Week 2

Fantasy Football Fillers Week 2

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor
September 20, 2016
Fantasy Football Fillers Week 1

Fantasy Football Fillers Week 1

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor
September 13, 2016
Competing swimmers ready themselves for the start of the girls 200-meter individual medley in the first swim meet of the season on Friday, Aug. 26.

First Swim Meet Results

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor
August 30, 2016
Chess is a sport that requires little pysical ability and can be fun for all ages. Chesss strategice value and simple nature makes it an easy alternative to some of those hotter, outside sports.

Summer Sports Feature: Chess

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor
June 12, 2016
Digital media junior Lindsey Trinchets car after the accident.

Rehabilitating back into the rink

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor
April 6, 2016
Social studies teacher and Athletic director Ross Vening stands with team members at Forest Hill High School, the new location for practice that Mr. Vening has implemented this year. Mr. Vening reviews with his players their events for the teams next meet on March 8 at William T. Dwyer High School.

Coach’s Corner: Ross Vening

Elliot Hacker, Sports Staffer
March 3, 2016

Teachers talk journalism

Oscar Hamilton, Elliot Hacker, and Bailey Van Putten Vink
February 19, 2016
Nov. 21, visual junior Georges Lexima was transported from the Palms West hospital to the Miami Children’s hospital via trauma hawk. “I started to get a little nervous when I got in the helicopter,” Lexima said. “It was really relieving to land and have all my family with me.” Due to Leximas major injury, he will not be able to participate in the boys Dreyfoos basketball team for the rest of the season.

Major Injury Keeps Basketball Player Off the Court

Elliot Hacker, Sports Staffer
December 16, 2015
The home screens of the popularly played fantasy football leagues, FanDuel and DraftKings.

Fantasy Football Frenzy

Elliot Hacker, Sports Staffer
November 5, 2015
Math teacher and Assistant Coach Allison Glenn is excited to start the Dreyfoos swim and dive season. “What I’m looking forward to most is everyone performing at their personal best. I think that swimming makes it interesting because it’s a team and an individual sport, Ms. Glenn said.

Coaches Corner: Allison Glenn

Elliot Hacker, Sports Staffer
September 30, 2015
Communications junior Matt Nadel (center with girl on shoulders) poses for a group photo with his CSSSA (California State Summer School for the Arts) classmates.

Communications Junior Creates at CALARTS

Elliot Hacker, Sports Staffer
September 18, 2015
Band sophomore Amare Davis and visual sophomore Aaron Crawford are encouraged by returning player visual junior Aaron Nesbitt.

Preseason Preparation

Elliot Hacker, Sports Staffer
September 3, 2015
The thriving butterfly garden outside Building 9.

Bricks and Butterfly Gardens

Elliot Hacker, Features Staffer
May 21, 2015
#SJW2015 Lexington vs. Yeo

#SJW2015 Lexington vs. Yeo

Bailey Van Putten Vink, Riley O'Connor, and Elliot Hacker
February 27, 2015
Basketball Season Finishes

Basketball Season Finishes

Elliot Hacker, Sports Staffer
February 6, 2015
Basketball Update

Basketball Update

Elliot Hacker, Sports Staffer
January 18, 2015

Dance seniors’ final showcase

Elliot Hacker, Arts staffer
October 14, 2014
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