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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
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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During Scholastic Journalism Week, The Muse staff attended a proofing stay-after for their upcoming third issue on Feb. 21 after school. The staff edited proofs — large, printed versions of the pages. This process allowed everyone to provide feedback on designs, photos, and stories before sending the issue off to print.
The Importance of Freedom
[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
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’
(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
(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
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
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
The Doors to Fantasy
The Doors to Fantasy
Background image: The Class of 2025, the freshman class of 2022, fill the gym bleachers to cheer and celebrate during last year’s Pep Rally. Photo courtesy of Natalie Ryder
A Fresh New Perspective
Theatre junior Nailah Smith dances along to the song “Wobble” by V.I.C. at Black Student Union’s (BSU) block party outside the cafeteria on Feb. 16.
Shutting Down the Block
The Class of 2022 celebrates after they are announced the winner of Spirit Week.
[Satire] Here Lies Spirit Week Ethics
THE BATTLE OF THE 6.0S
THE BATTLE OF THE 6.0S
[Editorial] The Art of Funding
[Editorial] The Art of Funding
Band senior Grant Conley flicks his wrist in the air as the senior Powderpuff boys line up and perform the choreography created by theatre senior Keiona Nesbitt (Rachel Jeune, The Muse, February 1st, 2019)
In Defense of Powderpuff
A Freshman’s Guide to Surviving Spirit Week
A Freshman’s Guide to Surviving Spirit Week
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
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
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
Taylor Swift holds a flame for her new album cover.
‘Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve’ Been Better
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
Welcoming the Welcomer
Day 2: Class Clique Day
Day 2: Class Clique Day
Day 1: Holiday Day
Day 1: Holiday Day
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Black History Month Timeline
Student Press Freedom Day 2023: The Muse at Dreyfoos
Student Press Freedom Day 2023: The Muse at Dreyfoos
Raised in the air, Principal Blake Bennett sings in the teachers’ dance during the Pep Rally. Ms. Bennett and other staff members recreated Rihanna’s 2023 Super Bowl Halftime performance.
Pep Rally Through the Grades
The Class of 2022 celebrates after they are announced the winner of Spirit Week.
[Satire] Here Lies Spirit Week Ethics
Generation dance co-choreographer and vocal junior Aileen Pereda leads the juniors in their ‘70s-inspired dance.
The Students Behind the Dances
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
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
Theatre freshman Kevontay Oliver and dance senior Gabrielle Kiminyo hold up a walking stick after Kimonyo finished her solo to “King of Pride Rock” by Hans Zimmer from “The Lion King” during Black Student Union’s (BSU) “Black on Broadway” showcase.
Photo of the Week – 2/6
Communications freshman Chloe Ryder jumps and sings along to the music during the Winter Formal. The Winter Formal on Jan. 21 was the first one in Dreyfoos history.
Photo of the Week – 1/30
Preparing to donate blood, vocal junior Taylor Klein scrolls through her phone as she waits for the nurse. National Honor Society (NHS) hosted a Valentine’s Day-themed blood drive on Friday, Jan. 20, allowing eligible students to donate blood and platelets.
Photo of the Week – 1/23
Basketball player and communications junior Josef Fiala takes a practice shot during pre-game warmups on Jan. 9. The boys basketball team won their home game against the Village Academy School. “It’s important to practice before games so you can get warmed up and mentally prepared for the game you are about to play,” Fiala said.
Photo of the Week – 1/17
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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Maddy Rubin

Maddy Rubin, Managing Editor

Communications senior Maddy Rubin is Print Managing Editor and a third-year staff member of The Muse. Outside of the publication, Rubin is the event coordinator of Dreyfoos’ Spanish Honor Society, a Speech and Debate Team member, and an intern for the School of the Arts Foundation, where she writes stories for www.soafi.org. Rubin is passionate about journalism and so thankful for all of the experience The Muse has provided her with. She can’t wait for another amazing year working alongside her Muse family to create content for the Dreyfoos community!

If you would like to contact this editor, you may reach them at 

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All content by Maddy Rubin
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Maddy Rubin and Michael Pincus
April 27, 2020

BREAKING: SCHOOL PLACED UNDER CODE YELLOW DUE TO BOMB THREAT

Kate McNamara and Maddy Rubin
August 15, 2019
MR. DREYFOOS WITHDRAWS SCHOOL NAME CHANGE REQUEST

MR. DREYFOOS WITHDRAWS SCHOOL NAME CHANGE REQUEST

Maddy Rubin, Print Managing Editor
May 16, 2019
CLASS OF 2019 COLLEGE DECISIONS

CLASS OF 2019 COLLEGE DECISIONS

Maddy Rubin, Print Managing Editor
May 15, 2019
BREAKING: YOUTUBE BLOCKED ON DISTRICT NETWORK FOLLOWING INTERNET HOAX

BREAKING: YOUTUBE BLOCKED ON DISTRICT NETWORK FOLLOWING INTERNET HOAX

Sebastian Fernandez and Maddy Rubin
March 1, 2019
Mr. Ruth teaches his French class how to correctly conjugate reflexive verbs just before field day festivities begin at lunch. “Mr. Ruth has really done a great job keeping us organized,” Junior Class Council Treasurer and band junior Mitch Faloona said. “He makes sure we stay consistent with our weekly meetings and our committees for each event of spirit week.”

TEACHER SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: MR. RUTH

Maddy Rubin , Cover Editor
January 30, 2019
Jorge Torres works as a day custodian at Dreyfoos, a job which he occupies for his seventh year this school year. While making his way across school-grounds, he can often be found with headphones in his ears. “I listen to music all the time,” Torres said. “I like merengue, bachata, reggae, and pop—pretty much all music; I don’t have a favorite.”

Meet Dreyfoos’ Custodians: Yuritza Hernandez-Salgado, Jorge Torres, and Sergio Canalejo

Maddy Rubin, Cover Editor
April 19, 2018
FILM STUDENTS RAISE MONEY FOR EQUIPMENT

FILM STUDENTS RAISE MONEY FOR EQUIPMENT

Maddy Rubin, Features Staffer
March 9, 2018
Dance sophomore Ally Christian participates in the sophomore class dance at the pep rally, which included songs such as “Buttons” by The Pussycat Dolls and “Toxic” by Britney Spears. The dance placed fourth overall in the competition, behind the freshmen in third, the juniors in second, and the seniors in first.

SENIORS WIN SPIRIT WEEK AFTER A MAGICAL PEP RALLY

Maddy Rubin, Features Staffer
February 5, 2018
Visual Art senior Brandon Kainth contemplates which food to choose while waiting in the lunch line. The cafeteria staff served students throughout all of lunch and in the morning for breakfast, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

SERVING UP SMILES

Maddy Rubin, Features Staffer
January 25, 2018
THE VOICE OF DREYFOOS: EPISODE 3

THE VOICE OF DREYFOOS: EPISODE 3

Sebastian Fernandez, Maddy Rubin, and Lila Goldstein
December 19, 2017
Once completed, this sign will connect to new fencing on either side and read “Dreyfoos School of the Arts.” Construction of the project is expected to culminate in January 2018.

CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION: NEW DREYFOOS GATE & SIGN

Maddy Rubin, News Staffer
December 12, 2017

THE VOICE OF DREYFOOS: EPISODE 2

Sebastian Fernandez, Lila Goldstein, and Maddy Rubin
December 11, 2017
South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in welcomes President Trump to his third stop on his trip throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Weekly News Brief 11/5 – 11/12

Maddy Rubin, News Staffer
November 13, 2017
THE VOICE OF DREYFOOS: EPISODE 1

THE VOICE OF DREYFOOS: EPISODE 1

Sebastian Fernandez, Maddy Rubin, and Lila Goldstein
October 9, 2017
Vocal sophomore Jackie Kaskel signs up for Chess Club at Club Rush. Students had the opportunity to learn more about all 78 of Dreyfoos’ clubs at the event.

Club Rush Offers Involvement and Opportunity for Students

Maddy Rubin, News Staffer
September 27, 2017
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