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[BRIEF] Lightning Strikes Campus Wildlife
[BRIEF] Lightning Strikes Campus Wildlife
Carefully tracing the letters of her poster, co-president of the Colleen Hoover Book Club, and communications sophomore Kendall Smith, prepares for Club Rush. “We felt like there’s a huge community of people, especially in highschool, that really enjoy Colleen Hoovers books and all the different layers behind them,” said Smith. “We wanted to create a fun and safe space to talk about them.”
Twilight Polls, Rockets, and QR Codes
Theatre senior Théa Lamy displays how Dreyfoos’ dress code applies to her, including the requirement to cover shoulders. “I think we just need to look back on these rules because there’s such a diversity of people,” Lamy said. “There tends to be some bias because we’re looking at the person, not the outfit.”
Different Body, Different Standards
After announcing their names and roles, vocal department officers ran to the front row, and the vocal students gathered for a group photo.
[BRIEF] Vocal Potluck Offers Cuisine and Community
Members of the School Advisory Council (SAC) listen in as SGA Co-Historian and dance senior Jonelle Brinkley explains the progress the athletic department has made for the 2022-23 school year. She shared a list of the recent varsity sports activities, including team tryouts and upcoming schedules for the cross-country and swim teams.
[BRIEF] First SAC Meeting of the 2022-2023 School Year
[BRIEF] Lightning Strikes Campus Wildlife
[BRIEF] Lightning Strikes Campus Wildlife
After announcing their names and roles, vocal department officers ran to the front row, and the vocal students gathered for a group photo.
[BRIEF] Vocal Potluck Offers Cuisine and Community
Members of the School Advisory Council (SAC) listen in as SGA Co-Historian and dance senior Jonelle Brinkley explains the progress the athletic department has made for the 2022-23 school year. She shared a list of the recent varsity sports activities, including team tryouts and upcoming schedules for the cross-country and swim teams.
[BRIEF] First SAC Meeting of the 2022-2023 School Year
[BRIEF] Pulling the Strings
[BRIEF] Pulling the Strings
Standing in the middle of her peers, dance senior Zoe Revennaugh dances to the piece she choreographed, titled “Zoe’s Dance.”
“Bittersweet”
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
Marking through an arabesque promenade, dance senior Kylie Peitz practices the adagio combination as dance dean Heather Lescaille demonstrates in front of the class. “It’s always important to have ballet as a foundation,” dance senior Paulina Salas said. “Since we’re going to have it so often, I hope it will improve my versatility and strength as a dancer.”
Twirling Their Way to Higher HPAs
The Speech and Debate and Creative Writing programs came together to showcase their work at Figure of Speech in the Black Box Theater on March 24.
Telling Their Truths
The entire cast of “Little Shop of Horrors” comes together on stage for the finale, “Don’t Feed the Plants.” In this number, Audrey and Seymour come together after both being eaten by Audrey II as a final reminder for the audience to never feed the plants.
Don’t Feed the Plants
Looking back at her artwork, visual senior Giovanna Romano reflects on how difficult it is to work on just a 4x4 canvas. However, she found that the project helped her apply the skills she learned over the past four years.
The Butterfly Effect
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.”
A Face to the Frog: The Girl Under the Frog Hat
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
AP Government and Politics and Macroeconomics teacher Micheal Esopakis discusses supply and demand concepts with students as they complete a Venn diagram illustration.
Introducing Mr. Esopakis
New math teacher Timothy Freeman helps band sophomore Gianna “Gigi” Mendelson with homework problems at the end of his fifth period precalculus class. Her classmate, band sophomore Ryan Brown, believes Mr. Freeman’s spontaneous style of teaching better “accommodates the needs of the class” by going at the pace of the class. “If you have a more rigid system, you can’t be that flexible,” Brown said. “You can’t be that adaptable.”
New Vests and New Faces
Slowly coming to a stop, the Yellow Line trolley arrives at its 200 Rosemary Ave. stop. The trolley runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Thursday through Saturday.
Downtown Drives
Laying on the newly renovated fountain in front of Building 9, digital media junior Mckenna Dickinson uses Quizlet to help her study.
Study Tips for Exam Season
Digital senior Emma Shukla spreads out her AP Statistics notes to study, monitoring her time for work and breaks in accordance with the Pomodoro Technique. This method incorporates five steps to break workloads into 25 minute intervals.
Real Student Study Methods
All One People
All One People
Guest pianist Susan Zhang plays on The Concert Truck for students and staff spread out across the field.
Finding Unity in Black History
We’re in Need of a Trip to the Polls
We’re in Need of a Trip to the Polls
The Road to Representation
The Road to Representation
“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury serves as commentary to warn against censorship; the title itself corresponds to the degree at which a book burns. It is being censored by parents who clearly missed the point of Bradbury’s dystopian novel, raising the question if people who challenged it even finished the book.
The War on Books
Ariel Mindel, left, of Mental Health America of Illinois, hands out information about depression and suicidal behavior after a presentation at Oak Lawn Community High School, January 26, 2011. At rear is high school social worker Carol Gustafson. Photo by Alex Garcia/Chicago Tribune/MCT
Don’t Settle: This is Not Enough
Class of 2021 seniors pose with the Spirit Stick on campus after emerging victorious in Spirit Week 2020.
The Story of A Stick
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
Soccer and Sashes: Girls and Boys Soccer Team Celebrate the Season
Soccer and Sashes: Girls and Boys Soccer Team Celebrate the Season
“We fought through it”
“We fought through it”
Visual senior Will Dhana walks towards the goal, watching the game in case the opposing team tries to score. Dhana played keeper in the game and was responsible for preventing the Jupiter team from scoring goals. “The hardest thing about playing keeper is the self-inflicted injuries,” Dhana said. “It’s extremely easy to get in and come out in a lot of pain.”
Jags Take on Jupiter: Boys Soccer Photo Recap
There’s Nothing Wrong with Red Pandas
There’s Nothing Wrong with Red Pandas
It’s Not Perfect, But That’s the Point
It’s Not Perfect, But That’s the Point
Photo by Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures.
The Band of Misfits Take the Road
A Classic Retold
A Classic Retold
Cruella de Vil, Mad or Magnificent?
Cruella de Vil, Mad or Magnificent?
On the Double: His Class is like a Movie
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 4: Holiday Day
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 4: Holiday Day
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 3: Generation Day
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 3: Generation Day
Spirit Week 2022 | Behind the Scenes: Pep Rally Dance
Spirit Week 2022 | Behind the Scenes: Pep Rally Dance
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 2: Class Clique
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 2: Class Clique
Cheering for the seniors’ Spirit Week win, SGA co-president and communications senior Sheevam Patel jumps in front of the senior section.
The Beginning of the End: 2022 Spirit Week
The juniors part as Biology teacher Stephen Anand searches for a bird in the junior section as part of the freshmen skit.
[BRIEF] Bringing Back the Pep
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 4: Holiday Day
Spirit Week 2022 | Day 4: Holiday Day
Sophomores, decked out in green gear for their St. Patrick’s day theme, jump, scream, and wave as the drone flies above the front of campus. Caption written by Olivia Metzler.
Rain Didn’t Stop Spirit Week
[BRIEF] Holiday Day
[BRIEF] Holiday Day
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Lexi Critchett is a second-year staffer and photo editor on The Muse. In the rare moments that she isn’t holding a camera, she can be found blasting any type of music, zoned out and philosophizing over minute details of life, or adding new books to her Goodreads wishlist while still having a stack of books yet to read piled on her desk. Aside from The Muse, she is involved in a variety of clubs and extracurriculars, from SGA to Film Association to A.R.T.S. Club. There’s nothing she loves more than an invigorating photographic adventure to immerse her in exciting events, finding unique perspectives and stories to highlight new experiences and the truths of our world.

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Alternative rapper De’Wayne, dressed head to toe in denim, kicks his leg out during his performance at the LaBovick Law Group Stage on Saturday, April 30. This was his first show of the year, and he made a point to interact with the audience whenever possible, responding to fan comments and remarking on the energy.

[Photo] Rain or Shine, Let the SunFest In

May 1, 2022
Guitarist and vocalist for Chase Atlantic, Christian Anthony sprays the crowd with water right before smoke blasts into the air in front of him.

[Photo] Sunfest

May 1, 2022
Theatre senior Kaytlin Sanchez and vocal seniors Lillian Critchett and Marbella Deininger pose on the field during the 2020 Spirit Week. For Holidays Day, sophomores can adorn bead necklaces, green shirts, and clover glasses.

[Photo] Spirit Week In Review

March 9, 2022
The entire cast of “Little Shop of Horrors” comes together on stage for the finale, “Don’t Feed the Plants.” In this number, Audrey and Seymour come together after both being eaten by Audrey II as a final reminder for the audience to never feed the plants.

Don’t Feed the Plants

March 5, 2022
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[Photo] BEFORE FEB. 18: THE CREW

March 3, 2022
Seymour plots the death of Audrey II, detailing to Audrey (played by theatre senior Grace Trainor) the various methods he planned on using to ensure it would be killed, from stabbing it with a machete to harming it with rat poison.

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Mushnik hoists a bloodied lab coat into the air to force Seymour to reveal the truth and motive behind Scrivello’s death: he was fed to the carnivorous plant to help it thrive and keep Audrey safe (and single).

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Theatre sophomore Nicolette Clivio looks toward theatre junior Maggie Bohanek as they sing the ensemble parts of “Skid Row (Downtown).”

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After the bows, the cast motions toward the audience to recognize all of the crew and management members that made the show possible backstage. “As much as I have loved helping to create this show, I certainly feel that sort of sinking feeling that this is nearly the last,”production manager and theatre senior Sunaina Singh said. “It’s been amazing being able to do tech here, and I wouldn’t give it up for anything.”

[Photo] FEB. 18 – 27: THE CULMINATION

March 3, 2022
After she died from an attack by Audrey II, Seymour carries Audrey to the plant, fulfilling her dying wish by giving it another meal that would allow it to flourish and perpetuate his fame.

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Mushnik lifts Seymour into his arms as they belt out the closing of “Mushnik and Son,” a song in which Mushnik decides to adopt Seymour to ensure he remains loyalty to the shop, maintaining the fame and glory he brought with the creation of Audrey II.

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During the opening number “Skid Row (Downtown),” Mr. Mushnik (played by theatre senior Daniel Reiter) leans on a broom, contemplating his life in the decrepit town.

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Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. (played by theatre senior Ryan Lamontagne) reveals his insanity and savage dental practices during “Dentist!”

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Reaching toward Seymour, Mushnik is consumed by Audrey II after being convinced that money needing to be deposited had been stored inside of the plant.

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Seymour Krelborn (played by theatre junior Juan Rivera) talks to the trio of Skid Row street urchins, Crystal, Chiffon, and Ronnette (played by theatre freshman Samantha Marchena, theatre junior Olivia Bynum, and theatre sophomore Lillian Jones) about his rising popularity and hatred of Orin Scrivello, Audrey’s sadistic boyfriend.

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Tuning their instruments before a rehearsal, the 12 musicians playing during the show sit in the pit, guided by music director Marcus Swan and assistant music director and piano senior Sara Abdo.

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While they preset the stage for Act II as assistant stage managers, Peitz walks Gary through the layout of each prop and directs her on where to place each item.

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Sound designer Marty Mets guides sound crew co-heads and theatre juniors Amberly Rodriguez and Talia Pamatat through the process of altering the pitch and tone of an actor’s microphone. “For this position I came in knowing absolutely nothing. I started learning everything my freshman year and I’ve learned even more since then,” Rodriguez said.

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Members of the paint crew finish the sign for the WSKID Radio Station in the workshop before adding it to the collection of props.

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Preparing for the first runthrough in Meyer Hall, stage manager and theatre junior Devyn Humble adds notes to the script, outlining components to implement.

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Hair and makeup head and theatre senior Hank Brown tests new looks on Whitacre after having styled the bright orange wig. Brown has worked on multiple hair and makeup crews for previous shows, including “Radium Girls” and “Crybaby,” though this is his first time getting to head one.

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Theatre sophomores Jaden Casey and Gabriele Pettener work together to unveil the third Audrey II puppet in preparation for Act II. Throughout the show, they were responsible for helping theatre sophomore and puppeteer Lucas Lacey get in and out of the puppet and getting it ready for each scene.

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Production manager and theatre senior Sunaina Singh drills the bridge together, following the example set by technical director Nathaniel Rayman.

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Surrounded by foam cutouts for the morph suits of the plant roots, theatre freshman Elizabeth Kronhaus cuts a piece of fabric as actors are fitted for their other costumes in the shop.

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Supporting theatre junior Karma Carr as they lean back into his arms, theatre sophomore Saiden Tamim watches Whitacre as she walks them through the choreography for “Dentist!”

[Photo] BEFORE FEB. 18: THE CAST

March 3, 2022
4:20 p.m: Visual senior and boys volleyball setter Dennis Gettinger serves a volleyball during practice. “I look forward to practice every day,” Gettinger said. “I’ve wanted to play here since freshman year because I played in middle school and really liked it. This is the first chance Ive had to play here so I was really excited to try out.”

[Photo] Dreyfoos: After Hours

March 2, 2022
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[Photo] Finding Unity in Black History

February 23, 2022
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[Photo] [BRIEF] All That Jazz

December 8, 2021
Looking to her fellow musicians, vocal senior Elise Overfield sings along to “We Wish You the Merriest.” This piece was sung by the third-hour ensemble chorus and accompanied by jazz instrumentalists.

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In the saxophone quintet playing “Klezmer Holiday,” band senior Karla De Jesus encourages the audience to clap along.

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Vocal director Kent Taylor leads the fifth-hour chorus in their performance of “Lux Aurumque.” Translating to “Light and Gold,” this piece diverged from the more traditional, well-known holiday pieces featured in the show.

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Vocal seniors Lillian Critchett, Dariel Peguero, Francesca Moore, Reed Wolfrom, Daniel Mills, and Sydney Horan sing “Sleep Softly” as one of several small groups. Each of these groups was completely student-led, and therefore responsible for every aspect of their performance.

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Piano freshmen Josetta Wang and Hannah Zimmerman play “Linus and Lacy” in their first Prism.

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Principal Blake Bennett introduces the performance, thanking numerous benefactors and staff members, especially the music directors who created and oversaw the production. During the evening show, she took this opportunity to introduce author James Patterson, who has continuously supported the concert for the last nine years.

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Band director Evan Rogovin throws his fist in the air as the closing piece, “When You Believe,” finishes, marking the end of the concert.

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Piano senior Zachary Williams plays “Hava Nagila” with band senior Harrison Gesser on the drums and strings senior Ethan Harris on the bass guitar. While this is a traditional Jewish folk song, Williams and Gesser arranged it to fit their small group and respective instruments.

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The 74 vocal students in the fifth-hour chorus span across the Kravis stage while singing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

[Photo] Dreyfoos Hall is Alive with the Sound of Music

December 2, 2021
Theatre senior Lily Counihan, who plays Rona Lisa Peretti, stares as Reiter reprimands a contestant for not spelling their word in the given timeframe.

[Photo] The Black Box theater in P-A-N-D-E-M-O-N-I-U-M

November 14, 2021
Everyday, Officer O. drives his golf cart around campus to ensure that all entry points are secure and each student feels safe. Part of these rounds include going to the field and cafeteria during lunch to check that everything is running smoothly.

[Photo] A “Little Letter” to Officer O

October 24, 2021
Digital senior Milan Tangirala and visual senior Morgan Jourdin pose for pictures on the red carpet. Photo by Lexi Critchett.

[Photo] “On the Big Screen”

June 13, 2021
Theatre seniors Mayah Bernstein, Alena Serrano, Heather Cruise, Emma Troast, and Lucy Oxer pose together at the end of their parody to Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5.” Photo by Lexi Critchett.

[Photo] A Closed Curtain Symbolizes New Chapters

June 6, 2021
Band senior Autumn Wong waves as she walks into the Senior Banquet.

[Photo] “The Last Hoorah”

May 15, 2021
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[Photo] Trial and Error

May 5, 2021
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[Photo] A Swing and a Miss for District Titles, but an Ace of an Experience

April 28, 2021
New principal Blake Bennett dresses in 90’s fashion for Generation Day of Spirit Week.

[Photo] Spirited Beginnings

April 5, 2021
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[Photo] “Is it Really a Dreyfoos Senior Year Without a Generation Day?”

March 24, 2021
Dreyfoos was one of six high schools across the country selected to participate in the concert, earning the chance to play two pieces as a band. Band teacher Christopher De Leon, who has participated at similar events with other high school bands, presented this opportunity. “We all were looking forward to it, we all decided it was a big opportunity for us,” band senior Ivan Serafin said. “It was [an] experience, a way of making our performances more enjoyable.” Photos by Lexi Critchett.

Harmonies Amid a Year of Dissonance

March 5, 2021
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[Photo] “Black history is history”

March 3, 2021
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[Photo] “The Beginning of a Conversation”

February 12, 2021
Juries: An Exhibition of Art and Progress

Juries: An Exhibition of Art and Progress

February 3, 2021
2020 in Photos: Capturing Chaos

2020 in Photos: Capturing Chaos

December 31, 2020
A Sign Of The Change

A Sign Of The Change

November 23, 2020
Strings junior Sydney Felton flips the board as she counts for visual junior Elba Martin, who competed in the 500-yard freestyle. The signs are dipped into the water to help competitors keep track of how many yards they have left to swim in this long-distance event. Once out of the pool, swim team members are required to abide by CDC guidelines, wearing masks and social distancing.

[Photo] Swim Team Redefines “New Normal” With First Live Meet Of The Season

November 5, 2020
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