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

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School Canceled Due To Hurricane Milton
[BRIEF] Hairy Details Hosts First Performance
[BRIEF] Hairy Details Hosts First Performance
[BRIEF] Dance Seniors Perform Solo Showcase
[BRIEF] Dance Seniors Perform Solo Showcase
The Speech and Debate Team Competes at PBCFL #1
The Speech and Debate Team Competes at PBCFL #1
[BRIEF] Students Register to Vote During Lunch
[BRIEF] Students Register to Vote During Lunch
[BRIEF] National Honor Society Inducts New Members
[BRIEF] National Honor Society Inducts New Members
Image courtesy of NOAA
School Canceled Due To Hurricane Milton
[BRIEF] Students Register to Vote During Lunch
[BRIEF] Students Register to Vote During Lunch
[BRIEF] National Honor Society Inducts New Members
[BRIEF] National Honor Society Inducts New Members
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
Dancing together in the Brandt Black Box Theater, the “Drowsy Chaperone” cast members practice their routines. This production incorporates numerous dance numbers with the entire cast. “There are so many of us in the cast, (so) it's important for all the dancing to look very specific and sharp,” ensemble member and theatre senior Erin Duran said.
Bringing a Show to Life
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
Conversing with a group of students, new biology teacher Richard Zullo instructs them on how to complete an assignment about the properties of water.
The Tooth Fairy in Building 4
Checking her email and the school district portal, new musical theatre and vocal guidance counselor Christelina Milan views new student information. Since it was Ms. Milan’s first year, she dedicated time to familiarize herself with new students and school procedures.
From Corporate to Creative
Upholding one of his duties at Dreyfoos, new assistant principal Drew Dawson supervises the cafeteria.
A New Dawn for Dawson
Mrs. Waugh watches her students as they work on graphing data from the lab that took place during class. Prior to becoming a teacher, Waugh worked as a fire protection engineer. ”I thought it would be most impactful if I could teach science here [at Dreyfoos].” Mrs. Waugh said. “And I had loved my physics teacher. He was part of why I became an engineer,”
Breaking the Surface Tension
Surrounded by his students, Mr. Angulo demonstrates the process of developing an image in the darkroom. He transferred the paper from the developing chemical to the stop bath using a pair of tongs. To protect the light-sensitive paper in the darkroom, students must leave their phones, watches, and other devices with lights outside.
The Angles of Angulo
After studying film and dramatics at the University of Southern California, Dreyfoos alumnus and former communications major Tommy McCabe now works as an artist-in-residence, assisting communications teacher Ruby Hernandez in teaching students film production. “It was just something that interested me, the opportunity to come back here and work with young minds and kind of see the trajectory of where art is going,” Mr. McCabe said.
Moviemaking with McCabe
Pumpkin cinnamon rolls bake in the oven, ready to be frosted with cream cheese icing.
How to: Fall (Recipe)
This depicts two t-shirts and a sweatshirt sold by SHEIN and manufactured in China. In order for SHEIN to keep up with fast moving trends, 35,000 to 100,000 items are produced daily, according to Design Life Cycle, releasing 6.3 million tons of carbon dioxide every year.
Behind The Seams
Some seniors pose for a group photo at the municipal beach near the Worth Avenue Clock Tower for “Senior Sunrise.” The event was unaffiliated with the school but organized by senior class presidents and digital media seniors Olivia Le and Joshua Molnar.
Here Comes the Sun (and Senior Year)
Looking towards the audience, Ben Krieger sing his original song “Burden On Me” during his set at Sunfest.
‘Me, My Guitar, and My Notebook’: Ben Krieger performs at SunFest
Yelling into his microphone, country musician Noah Hunton performs at SunFest as part of his mini south-Floridian tour, across venues from West Palm Beach to Key West.
Tuning Up SunFest
Former cultural club officers Jasmine Mullings, Sophie Burnston, Jacqueline Alvarado, Alyssa McIntosh, Kaitlin Xia, and Ben Levkovitz pose together.
Unity in Diversity
This depicts two t-shirts and a sweatshirt sold by SHEIN and manufactured in China. In order for SHEIN to keep up with fast moving trends, 35,000 to 100,000 items are produced daily, according to Design Life Cycle, releasing 6.3 million tons of carbon dioxide every year.
Behind The Seams
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
Dreyfoos on Ice
Dreyfoos on Ice
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. “I'm 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
Nestled behind trees, the storefront of Maman in the Square, located at 473 S Rosemary Ave.
Not Your Maman’s Coffee
Yelling into his microphone, country musician Noah Hunton performs at SunFest as part of his mini south-Floridian tour, across venues from West Palm Beach to Key West.
Tuning Up SunFest
Nelly performs at SunFest 2024.
The Appeal of SunFest
Image courtesy of Taylor Swift
Give ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Another Listen
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #3
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #3
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #2
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #2
Behind the Camera: Film Association's 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
Part of the Public Domain
Black History Month Timeline
Looking at the phlebotomist, dance junior Finleigh Townsend gets blood drawn for her first time. On Oct. 16, National Honor Society (NHS) held its blood drive in the school parking lot. Oneblood Donation and its Big Red Bus visited the school campus to find volunteers for blood and plasma donations. Their mission is to replenish and maintain a healthy blood supply in the community. “It makes you feel really good to have had an impact on so many people by doing something that didn't take much time and didn't hurt me at all,” said Townsend.
Photo of the Week 10/16
Waving his baton to the rhythm of the music, band teacher Evan Rogovin leads the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble musicians as they focus on their parts during the Fall Band Concert. On Oct. 1, the music department held its first band performance of the year in Meyer Hall. “After not getting to play in front of people all summer, it was refreshing to be back on a stage with an audience and with my band family,” band sophomore Luna Schneider said.
Photo of the Week 10/7
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
  • October 21ACS Open Mic night at 4pm: Oct. 25th
  • October 21Speakeasy Communications Event at 5:45: Oct. 24th
  • October 21College Bootcamp in Media Center: Oct. 24th
  • October 21Jazz Combo Performance during Lunch: Oct. 23
  • October 21PSAT Testing Grade 9: Oct. 24th
  • October 21PSAT Testing for Grade 10: Oct. 23
  • October 21PSAT Testing for Grade 11: Oct. 22
  • October 17Drowsy Chaperone Opening: Nov. 1
  • October 17National Hispanic Honor Society Induction: Oct. 21
  • October 17Vocal Concert in Myer Hall @ 6:30pm: Oct. 21
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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Kaja Andric

Kaja Andric, Content Team Editor

Kaja Andric is a third-year staffer and Content Team Editor on The Muse. If Andric isn’t writing about Florida, planning her great escape from Florida, or riding her bike around Florida, she is reading... currently The Neapolitan Novels, by Elena Ferrante. Andric wants to live in New York (like Lady Bird) and write (like Eve Babitz).

All content by Kaja Andric
Class of 2021 seniors pose with the Spirit Stick on campus after emerging victorious in Spirit Week 2020.

The Story of A Stick

Kaja Andric, Content Team Editor
March 10, 2022
Through Thick and Thin: A Family Sticking Together

Through Thick and Thin: A Family Sticking Together

Kaja Andric, Coverage Editor
May 5, 2021
Mrs. Zietz’s high school graduation in Bloomington, Illinois. Her friend Leslie is second-left, Mrs. Zietz is in the middle, and Buffy is third-right. The friends since “have a monthly Zoom call, plus three more not pictured,” Mrs. Zietz said. “Every one of these girls were in the cornfields that night!”

The Cornfields, The Classroom, The Chronicles

Kaja Andric, Coverage Editor
February 3, 2021
What We Learned from the Invisible

What We Learned from the Invisible

Sam Cohen and Kaja Andric
December 17, 2020
Sex traffick ring leader Jeffrey Epstein notoriously lured teenage girls into his mansion and sexually abused them for almost two decades on the island of Palm Beach. Since then, the compound has become a hangout for teenagers to boast about on social media.

Don’t Visit Jeffrey Epstein’s House. And No, Don’t Post About It.

Kaja Andric, Coverage Editor
December 4, 2020
Protestors cross the street.

RAIN OR SHINE, PROTECT BLACK LIVES

Kaja Andric and Alissa Gary
September 21, 2020
Watson, left, and Inayat Sood, right, geared up and ready to go to work. At the Medical Examiner Office of Palm Beach County, Watson worked closely with those involved in the field of forensic pathology as a summer job, shadowing medical examiners in autopsies and accompanying investigators to crime scenes. “I am so grateful for the opportunity that [Dr. Wendolyn Sneed has] given me,” Watson says, reflecting on her unique job during the summer. Photo courtesy of Alex Watson’s VSCO.

ALEX WATSON TELLS ALL

Kaja Andric, Coverage Editor
September 5, 2020
“Outer Banks” Review: Kooks vs. Pogues

“Outer Banks” Review: Kooks vs. Pogues

Kaja Andric, Coverage Editor
May 28, 2020
Anthem of the QuaranTEENS

Anthem of the QuaranTEENS

Kaja Andric, Coverage Editor
April 30, 2020
CLIMATE POLICY TURNED CLUELESS

CLIMATE POLICY TURNED CLUELESS

Kaja Andric, Coverage Editor
April 28, 2020
"ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME” CONCERT SET TO OPEN ONLINE APRIL 18

“ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME” CONCERT SET TO OPEN ONLINE APRIL 18

Kaja Andric, Coverage Editor
April 15, 2020
REVIEW: TO ALL THE BOYS

REVIEW: TO ALL THE BOYS

Kaja Andric, Culture Writer
April 1, 2020
INFECTION PREVENTION

INFECTION PREVENTION

Kaja Andric and Veronica Longoria
March 17, 2020
Students smile in school halls as digital sophomore Natalie Macadar takes their photo. Macadar’s film archive, displayed on Instagram, has provided her with a creative space to display her art. Taking film photos “feels more valuable, in a sense,” to Macadar, due to the time it takes for film to be developed. She captures moments of “cool things [she] see[s]”. The film rolls start blank, but later fill up with the memories that Macadar will discover with their development.

NATALIE MACADAR: THE FACE BEHIND THE FILM

Kaja Andric, Arts Writer
February 19, 2020
“Radium Girls” is set to debut on Feb. 21 in Meyer Hall. Combining the art of acting and the science of chemistry, the play takes on the controversial story of young factory workers who were poisoned by the radium in watch dials.

THE ‘CHEMICAL’ PRODUCTION OF RADIUM GIRLS

Kaja Andric, Arts Writer
January 23, 2020
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 I've 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
STUDENTS PERFORM WITH THE ALL-COUNTY JAZZ BAND

STUDENTS PERFORM WITH THE ALL-COUNTY JAZZ BAND

Kaja Andric, Arts Writer
November 23, 2019
Dreyfoos’ founding principal, Edmund Duhy, dances after dinner is finished. Guests danced to a Dreyfoos Alumni band performance during the sparkler show as well.

ANNUAL DREYFOOS IN WHITE EVENT IS HELD AT ORIGINAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Kaja Andric, Arts Writer
October 28, 2019
PHILHARMONIC CONCERT

PHILHARMONIC CONCERT

Kaja Andric, Arts Writer
October 15, 2019
BROADWAY ALUMNA CRISTA MOORE VISITS THEATRE DEPARTMENT FOR MASTER CLASSES

BROADWAY ALUMNA CRISTA MOORE VISITS THEATRE DEPARTMENT FOR MASTER CLASSES

Kaja Andric, Arts Staffer
October 1, 2019
A TREK THROUGH MICHAEL LAURITO'S SKETCHBOOK

A TREK THROUGH MICHAEL LAURITO’S SKETCHBOOK

Kaja Andric, Arts Staffer
September 9, 2019
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