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Unit 6, Topic 7: The (Near) End of AP Psychology
Unit 6, Topic 7: The (Near) End of AP Psychology
In the back of social studies teacher Jeffrey Stohr’s room, established books are lined up along a bookshelf, awaiting use. Along with other textbooks and language arts books, these history books also require vetting before being shown to students. “What were teaching is history. It’s facts,” Stohr said. “Were not dealing with theories here. (Book vetting) is just so frustrating.”
Learning On Hold
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
[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
Theatre senior Lucas Lacey saves digital media senior Coral Johnston from falling out of her chair while reenacting a morning newscast.
Preparing for the Unprepareable
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’
Dressed as Professor McGonagall, AP Precalculus teacher Monica Russell goes over answers to problems that students assigned to the different Harry Potter houses solved. Each correct answer gave that house a point. “I hope that I can make (math) a little bit more interesting,” Mrs. Russell said.
Bring in the Teachers, Bring in the Magic
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
Walking outside Building 7, communication freshman Maya Bourak talks to her friends. On Sept. 12, freshmen and all other students will be able to participate in Club Rush, one of the largest student-run events on campus with over 90 different clubs promoting themselves to prospective members in the gym during lunch.
A Freshman Survival Guide to Club Rush
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
Residing at 525 Clematis Street stands Petezpop Palm Beach, an international snack shop. Donning a neon green and fuschia logo, Petezpop houses unique treats and chips from all over the world, as well as rare finds from the United States.
For Petez’s Sake
America Won (Trust Me, We Get It)
America Won (Trust Me, We Get It)
Olivia Rodrigo dons silver rings for her new album “Guts.” (Photo by Geffen Records)
Ballads of a Teenage Girl
Photo Credit to Sony Studios
Endless Confliction
The Class of 2022 celebrates after they are announced the winner of Spirit Week.
[Satire] Here Lies Spirit Week Ethics
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
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
An audience member sits on another patron’s shoulders watching Jack Johnsen perform his song “Banana Pancakes” at the 2023 Sunfest Music Festival. Johnsen performed on May 6, the second day of the event.
Song to Soul
An audience member sits on another patron’s shoulders watching Jack Johnsen perform his song “Banana Pancakes” at the 2023 Sunfest Music Festival. Johnsen performed on May 6, the second day of the event.
Song to Soul
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
Welcoming Mrs. Richardson
Welcoming Mrs. Richardson
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
Pointing to her club poster, visual senior Albertina Abrate explains the Fem in STEM club. Club Rush, an annual tradition, took place on Tuesday, Sept. 12. This year, a total of 103 different club tables were set up, giving students the option to explore new opportunities.
Photo of the Week – 9/11
Vocal sophomore Beau McDowell takes the microphone at the freshman intent-to-run meeting this past Tuesday and speaks about his experience as a former freshman vice president,explaining his previous responsibilities. Fellow SGA and Class Council members sat beside him on the stage in Meyer Hall, also speaking about theirexperiences in student government.
Photo of the Week – 8/30
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
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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Lexi Critchett

Lexi Critchett, Production Managing Editor

Lexi Critchett is a third-year staffer and production managing editor on The Muse. Most may know her as “that girl that’s always holding a camera” as she loves every new photo adventure and is always ready to capture the memories surrounding everyone. She can typically be found blasting a wide range of music, contemplating existential questions, or doing a deep dive on some new random and obscure topic. 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. She loves finding unique perspectives to highlight new experiences and the truths of our world and is excited to continue doing so this year.

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The Class of 2022 celebrates after they are announced the winner of Spirit Week.

[Photo] [Satire] Here Lies Spirit Week Ethics

March 16, 2023
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

Lexi Critchett, Production Managing Editor
March 7, 2023
The “Pippin” cast strikes their final poses for “Magic to Do,” the opening number of the theatre department’s spring musical.

[Photo] ‘Magic To Do, Just For You’

March 5, 2023
I Survived the Second Quarter at Dreyfoos: Photos in Review

I Survived the Second Quarter at Dreyfoos: Photos in Review

Lexi Critchett and Sofia Hennessey-Correa
January 18, 2023
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[Photo] Quarter Two in Photos

January 17, 2023
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[Photo] Shakespeare in Love

January 17, 2023
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[Photo] Pas De Deux

December 16, 2022
Decked out in holiday apparel, the girls chorus sings, “Rockin Holidays”.

[Photo] A Performance for Peers

December 7, 2022
I Survived the First Quarter at Dreyfoos: Photos in Review

I Survived the First Quarter at Dreyfoos: Photos in Review

Lexi Critchett and Sofia Hennessey-Correa
October 16, 2022
As a crowd gathers around her, visual junior Cherise Hightower dances along to “Hotel Room Service” by Pitbull at the Fall Dance on Oct. 13. An annual tradition allowing students to dress in their costumes and celebrate Halloween early, this year’s circus-themed dance included a haunted house, escape rooms, carnival games, and a DJ.

[Photo] First Quarter at Dreyfoos: Photos in Review

October 16, 2022
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

Lexi Critchett, Photo Editor
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
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