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

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Hola, Nihao, Hello, Shalom
Hola, Nihao, Hello, Shalom
Band junior Roodley Blaise pushes junior class council co-president and communications junior Raiqa Rayhan during the Mario Kart game. Participants had to race around a course taped out on the gym floor.
Game Over for Spirit Week 2024
Lining the bleachers in the gymnasium, sophomores cheer on performers during the Battle of the Bands competition.
Battle of the Genres
Pretending to play an inflatable guitar, digital media senior Coral Johnston performs in the Generations Dance with other seniors. The class of 2024 dressed up as part of the ’80s generation.
Admiration for Generations
Slamming the dunk button, administrator Belinda Castillo drops math teacher Craig Adams into the water. The dunk tank was an SGA fundraiser, featuring several other teachers including social studies teacher Ross Vening and assistant principal William Clark.
The Return of Field Day
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
[BRIEF] Class of 2024 Top 20
[BRIEF] Class of 2024 Top 20
Expressing her gratitude for founder and CEO of the Save Our Musicians Foundation Dennis Cunningham, Principal Blake Bennett explains how his donation will go toward a number of school issues, including fixing the DSOA Today teleprompter.
[BRIEF] Save Our Musicians Foundation Officially Donates $200,000 to the School
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
Vocal sophomore Levi Cowen plays the drums during the sophomores’ Battle of the Bands rehearsal. The sophomores had to perform songs from the techno genre.
Jamming to Win
Aris maintains a platform of over 27,000 followers across social media platforms to showcase her art.
Aris Style
Seniors from the Class of 2022 pose with The Muses adviser, Carly Gates, at graduation.
Beyond The Muse
Presenting as a guest speaker for day four of BSU’s Spirit Week, Palm Beach County Circuit Civil Court Judge, Bradley Harper shares anecdotes from his work in the legal system and encourages students to maximize their education and make the most of unique opportunities.
Hear His Story
Band junior Maria Lopez immigrated from Cuba to the United States Jan. 2023.
Rompiendo la Barrera (Breaking the Barrier)
Seniors from the class of 2002 celebrated their Spirit Week win during Class Pride Day. (Photo by Veronica Frehm from the 2002 Marquee Yearbook)
The Spirit of the Past
Principal Blake Bennett dances as she is circled by the senior Powderpuff boys in last year’s Spirit Week (Photo by Sofia Hennessey-Correa)
Five Ways to Show Your School Spirit
Pin it for Spirit
Pin it for Spirit
Graphic by Kiara Benoit
Odd Jobs
Visual junior and organizer of the event Taniyah Aris’ art piece (on the left) along with other featured artist’s work hang in the building two gallery for BSU’s last event of their spirit week.
‘Eclectic’ Displays
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
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #3
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #3
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #2
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #2
Spirit Week Crossword
Spirit Week Crossword
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #1
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #1
Student Press Freedom Day Crossword
Student Press Freedom Day Crossword
Behind the Camera: Film Associations 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
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
Dodging his opponent, vocal senior Zidane Guerrier sprints towards the end of the court to score against the Riviera Beach Preparatory Gladiators. Guerrier was later named player of the game, as he made two free throws, spent 40 minutes in the game, and had a final point total of 13. The Jaguars beat the Gladiators 52-40 at the Nov. 30 game.
Photo of the Week (12/4)
Happening Now
  • April 22Streaming Canvas on April 26 at 6 p.m. in Meyer Hall
  • April 22AICE English General Paper Exam on April 25 at 8:00 a.m.
  • April 22Chamber Recital Concert on April 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Norton Museum
  • April 22NHS Meeting on April 24 at 11:19 a.m. in the Media Center
  • April 22Spring into College Series on April 23 at 11:19 a.m. in the Media Center
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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Maria Grosso, Website Editor

Communications Major and native of Bogota, Colombia, Maria Grosso, concentrates on journalism and is a staffer on The Muse. She writes for the Op/Ed section and manages The Muse online. As editor of the website, Grosso hopes to translate the quality of the printed Muse to the online readership through interactivity and exclusive content.  Maria is an advocate for the empowerment of women and girls through involvement with The Women's Foundation of Palm Beach. She hopes to one day attend a scholarly enclave.

All content by Maria Grosso
Artist Spotlight: Lorenzo Romano

Artist Spotlight: Lorenzo Romano

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
March 25, 2015
The Palm Beach Post on Millie Controversy

The Palm Beach Post on Millie Controversy

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
March 14, 2015
Piano senior Lauren Hammett signs the integrity banner during lunch at the White Out party.

#SJW2015 Muse Sample

Maria Grosso, Chloe Krammel, Julia Horneck, Frances Landrum, and Brittany Mckenzie
February 27, 2015
Sun rise over Germany on a plane.

[Photo] Playlist: “Ethereal Daze”

Julia Horneck and Chloe Krammel
October 26, 2014
Communications seniors Aleya Z. (l-r) and Mackenzie White talk before the Communications Honor Society induction.

Photo of The Day: October 10th Communications Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
October 10, 2014
Digital long exposure of Miami International Airport

[Photo] Playlist: “A Dose of Epinephrine”

Julia Horneck and Chloe Krammel
October 13, 2014
French coffee shop in the Mitte district of Berlin, Germany.

[Photo]

First day of school welcomes students and prompts graduation awareness for seniors

First day of school welcomes students and prompts graduation awareness for seniors

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
August 18, 2014
(From left) Communications juniors Claudia Zamora, Taylor Hendrickson, Remi Lederman, communications seniors Camille Sanches and Jennifer Yoon, communications junior Maddi Fitzgerald, strings junior Felipe Bomeny and communications junior Maria Grosso at the awards luncheon.

The Muse wins big at Palm Beach Post Excellence in High School Journalism Awards

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
May 7, 2014
(From left) dance senior Angelina Granitz and vocal senior Stanford Purnell after being crowned Prom Queen and King.

Prom 2014

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
April 28, 2014
(From top left) Band junior Angelo Sierra, communications junior Ebony Lewis, dance junior Taejia Duffus, vocal junior Dominique Smith, theatre sophomore Dylan Jackson, strings junior Miriam Wagner, theatre junior Elisabeth Christie and band junior Kara DeVivo. (In front) Ms. Carlotta Walls LaNier, communications junior Maria Grosso and social studies teacher Lea Jefferson.

Photo of the day: 4/25

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
April 25, 2014

Prom scandal plagues Twitter

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
April 24, 2014
Digital media sophomore Valentina Suarez (left), communications sophomore Michelle Birch, visual sophomore Frances Landrum, digital media sophomores Victoria Morejon, Spencer Altus, Madelyn Winchester, band sophomore Molly Lynch and keyboard sophomore Catherine Zeng hang up their army-themed banner while preparing the sophomore section.

[Photo] Preparing for the pep rally

Taylor Rich, News staffer
February 28, 2014
Visual freshman Makenzie Black (left), communications freshman Matthew Nadel, theatre freshman Danielle Francois, visual freshman Shannon Cruz, strings freshman Weronika Dziak and dance freshman Alexandra Faife show off their freshmen class poster.

[Photo] DreyFusion Makes a Difference

Ximena Hasbach, Arts Editor
February 28, 2014
Dance senior Angelina Granitz performing as part of the senior dance during the Pep Rally.

Spirit Week 2014: Pep Rally Day

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
February 1, 2014
Spirit Week 2014: Twin Day

Spirit Week 2014: Twin Day

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
January 31, 2014
Spirit Week 2014: Generation Day

Spirit Week 2014: Generation Day

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
January 30, 2014
Spirit Week 2014: Class Clique Day

Spirit Week 2014: Class Clique Day

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
January 28, 2014
Students dressed in rap clothing dance during the Lunch Pep Rally during the first day of Spirit Week 2014.

Spirit Week 2014: Music Genre Day

Maria Grosso, Website Editor
January 27, 2014
Students gather by the flag pole near the from of the school for a memorial vigil sponsored by the Jewish Student Connection and First Priority for Alex and Jackie Berman.

[Photo] Dreyfoos commemorates Alex and Jackie Berman in private ceremony

Josie Russo, News Editor
January 14, 2014
Psychology

[Photo] Psychological Affects of Dressing Well

Dana Miller, Fashion Editor
November 21, 2013
A Prom to Remember core team prepares to host their Tribal Wars event.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: 11/15

November 15, 2013
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