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Students celebrate on the dance floor at the school’s first prom in two years.
Once Upon A Time In … West Palm Beach
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.
Rain or Shine, Let the SunFest In
[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”
[BRIEF] The Final Showcase
[BRIEF] The Final Showcase
[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”
[BRIEF] The Final Showcase
[BRIEF] The Final Showcase
The Magical Gift of Life”
“The Magical Gift of Life”
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
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
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
Visual freshman Rebecca Chen and theatre junior Paula Navarrete paint tomatoes as part of the new Good Thyme Gardening Club mural between buildings 3 and 4. This was the club’s first on-campus mural, so visual senior and Mural Painting Society co-vice president Gyongy “Lili” Szaszvarosi’s hopes that this project sets a “precedent for other clubs to collaborate” and helps to create “a single community (within Dreyfoos).” “Murals really help build a sense of community in physical spaces,” Szaszvarosi said. “When you have a lot of people, especially who are part of the community, working to turn a blank wall into something else, it really does make it feel more personal to the people who exist in that space. In the case of this mural, it’s the students themselves who are painting it and deciding to make the space more visually interesting.”
Murals with a Message
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
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.
A “Little Letter” to Officer O
Trial and Error
Trial and Error
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
From the Closet to Classroom
From the Closet to Classroom
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
A Pride flag billows in the wind as students go to join a protest at Gaither High in Tampa, Florida, against what critics call the Dont Say Gay bills on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. The Florida Legislature is under scrutiny over the bills that in part read, A school district may not encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students. (Ivy Ceballo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)
Dear Queer Students: It’s Time to Get Angry
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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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.

Rain or Shine, Let the SunFest In

May 1, 2022
“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

April 5, 2022
Running across the field, juniors sport their jock and cheerleader looks. Students dressed up in clothing representing the cliques of nerds, preps, cheerleaders/jocks, and goths. “You guys have a really strong culture here of tradition,” Assistant Principal Jennifer Napuli said. “Some of these events have been going on for a long time, and the students are really invested, which makes them extra fun and special.”

Sweater Vests and Letterman Jackets: A Deep Dive Into Class Cliques

March 9, 2022
Vocal freshman Maria Clara Da Fonseca and strings senior Natalia Sanchez wear their Generations Day outfits for Spirit Week. Each day of Spirit Week gives students the opportunity to experiment with distinct styles. “I was inspired by the seniors before me,” communications sophomore Emily Singer said. “I think its all about finding what inspires you about the theme and then taking it to another level.”

Figuring out their ‘Fits

March 3, 2022
Adding on to the presentation about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), communications senior and Black Student Union (BSU) vice president Se’Maj Griffin explains the diverse opportunities and communities at HBCUs. “I started (in BSU) as a freshman and it’s very much like a family. Its more than a club,” Griffin said. “It’s a big part of my life, and its also very fun, and Ive learned different things about my culture along with teaching different things about my culture.”

It’s Time to Learn About HBCUs

February 22, 2022
Carrying a stack of freshly wrapped presents, digital media sophomore Giada Robinson goes to place her gifts in a collection bag. Students in Artists Reaching Out to Society (A.R.T.S.) Club worked together to wrap presents for the annual Jefferson Jubilee. “Im so enthused to be a part of this environment and this cause,” Robinson said. “Im really just looking forward to helping out and making a holiday special.”

The Jolly Behind the Jubilee

December 9, 2021
The Daily Dose of Wisdom

The Daily Dose of Wisdom

November 19, 2021
Increases in school violence and concerns about security have prompted the implementation of new safety policies. Now IDs are required on campus to ensure the wellbeing of students. Photo by Sofia Hennessey-Correa. Photo illustration by Angelyna Rodriguez.

The Cameras are Watching

November 7, 2021
Circling the cafeteria, communications senior Christian Chantayan leads the conga line as music blasts through speakers. One by one students and teachers joined the line during the Fiesta. “Ive always wanted to lead a conga line. I was presented with the opportunity spontaneously, and I took it, and I led an entire cafeteria of people,” Chantayan said.

Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana

October 19, 2021
Draped in white silks, dance senior Tori Gilbert performs her ballet solo, “La Bayadere Variation,” pirouetting across the Brandt Black Box Theater for the first time since her sophomore year. “Were all just really excited to see them out there and showcasing their love, passion, and talent for dance,” Department Dean Heather Lescaille said. “This is a nice way for them to just decompress.”

The 2022 Tutus

September 23, 2021
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