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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Students perform an African high-energy dance wearing clothes that represent their culture, and how it has developed through time.

[Photo] DREYFOOS MULTICULTURAL SHOW

Lexi Marcellino, Copy Editor
January 29, 2017
Theater senior Alexandra Chicco passes the hula hoop through her arm in the hoop chain challenge.

[Photo] Spirit Week Sporting Events in Review

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor
January 27, 2017
Belting out the lyrics to Adele’s “Skyfall”, theatre senior Sarah Joseph (L-R) and vocal senior Makayla Forgione represented their class in the karaoke competition at today’s pep rally. The seniors won first place in karaoke.

[Photo] Students Showcase Spirit at Pep Rally

Cody Baez, Entertainment Editor
January 27, 2017
Communications senior Makoa Beck pulled his team to victory in tug-of-war. Six volunteers from each grade competed in rounds of tug-of-war each pulling the rope to the best of their abilities. There were four rounds; in the first round, juniors advanced over the freshmen, and in the second round, seniors defeated the sophomores. In the third-place match,the freshmen lost to the sophomores, and in the final round, seniors competed against juniors, and lost.

[Photo] Students Get Festive With Holiday Day

Gillian Beer, News Staffer
January 24, 2017
(L-R) Dance senior Miranda Capparelli and junior Madelynn Gallo dance and sing along to music at the Fun Friday event hosted in the cafeteria by SGA.

[Photo] Students Enjoy ‘Fun Friday’ Festivities

Jennifer Jia, Arts Staffer
November 19, 2016
Vocal senior Nicole Kelly dressed up with costume and makeup at the Fall Festival.

[Photo] Halloween Trends

Emily Sweetz, Entertainment Staffer
November 1, 2016
(L-R) Theatre seniors Logan Russell and Joey Morfogen greet each other onstage in the midst of the Theatre Departments dress rehearsal of The Addams Family. Trying to find the right grunt took actually a lot more time and effort than I originally anticipated. I would end my days with a very sore throat from all of the experimenting with my voice until I found just the right moan. I get in character by imagining all of my foreboding college deadlines, schoolwork and everything in-between, said Russell, who plays Lurch in the musical. Tickets are currently on sale for The Addams Family, which opens on Oct. 28 and closes on Nov. 6. The Addams Family truly is a family. Everyone involved in the show, whether actor or production, has been extremely supportive and has allowed me to achieve a level of confidence that I did not imagine possible, said Russell.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 10/26

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
October 26, 2016
Theatre senior Ben Rothschild plays the drums as Dreyfoos club, The Collective, performs at lunch to celebrate International Womens Day. We decided to put on a show for the club because we love the cause. It was really fun and a great opportunity to celebrate women and get people together through music, vocal senior Makayla Forgione said. The Collective performed with various people from all majors to put on a show for students at lunch.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 10/11

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
October 11, 2016
The Brandt Black Box Theater is packed to the brim as students, faculty, relatives, and friends gather to watch the annual Impromptu concert.

[Photo] Impromptu sets the tone

Danelle Eugene, Arts Staffer
October 5, 2016
Theatre senior Isabel Block cuts a piece of wood that will be used to assemble the set for Dreyfoos latest production, The Addams Family. Addams Family is opening October 28th. Build Crew has been working hard, and were getting things done. I feel confident that well be ready for the show, Block said.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 10/4

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
October 4, 2016
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[Photo] Photo of the Day 9/27

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
September 27, 2016
Digital senior Ali Mundan prepares for a hit as communications junior Chantel McMillan spikes the ball over the net at a game against Santaluces High School on Sept. 26.

[Photo] Girls Volleyball Senior Night

Daniel Montoya, Sports Staffer
September 26, 2016
Students and teachers alike crowd into the gym for Dreyfoos’ annual Club Rush held this year on Sept. 20.

[Photo] Club Rush

Jack Yan, News Editor
September 20, 2016
(L-R) Communications senior, Matthew Nadel, communications sophomore, Eli Anderson and theatre senior, Suzanne Litwinka prepare The Gender and Sexuality Alliance Clubs table for Club Rush. In the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, we hope to create a supportive space for queer and ally students at Dreyfoos and to work with faculty and administration to make Dreyfoos an inclusive and safe place for all students. Every student, regardless of gender, sexuality, or any other factor, deserves safety and the opportunity to succeed in school. The Gender and Sexuality Alliance is here to ensure that, Nadel said. Students could sign up for various clubs, run by their fellow peers, at Club Rush on Sept. 20th.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 9/20

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
September 20, 2016
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[Photo] Fantasy Football Fillers Week 2

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor
September 20, 2016
(L-R) Theatre seniors Bethany Hoffman and Emily DAddio give a presentation in social studies teacher Jeffrey Stohrs AP Government and Economics class on Jimmy Buffetts company, Margaritaville. Students were asked to choose a major company or entrepreneur and present their research to their class to exemplify economics in the world. We thought itd be a fun idea to do something different and put our own flair to it. It just took a quick drive to a party store and $20 later, we were dressed as Parrotheads. Dressing up is my favorite thing to do. Its always fun to see the reactions people have to an outrageous getup, Hoffman said. Presentations will continue through next week.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 9/14

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
September 14, 2016
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[Photo] Fantasy Football Fillers Week 1

Elliot Hacker, Sports Editor
September 13, 2016
Visual senior Kate Barker prepares her summer art project in the Building 9 gallery for the Visual/Digital Art Summer Show. Barker enjoys making custom dresses by printing her original designs onto fabric, then fashioning the dress using mannequins and live models. Its the first time Ive made a dress, so its fun to showcase something I havent done yet. Im proud of [the dress]. It made me realize my love of fashion, Barker said. The show will take place at 4:30pm on Wednesday, Sept. 7 in Building 9.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 9/6

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
September 6, 2016
(L-R) County Commissioner Steven Abrams, Judge Leonard Hanser and Judge August Bonavita, members of the Supervisor of Elections Canvasing Board, review a rejected absentee ballot. The Canvasing Board studies each ballot and attempt to determine the intent of the voter.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 8/30

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
August 30, 2016
Former Royal Palm Beach High School golf coach and new math teacher Matthew Vaughan will head the girls golf team this year. I have a love for sports, a love to help kids and especially for golf, Mr. Vaughan said. I love to be on the course.

[Photo] Coach’s Corner: Matthew Vaughan

Shane McVan, Sports Staffer
August 26, 2016
Dace senior Alex Faife checks out her AP Government textbook from Ms. Belinda Castillo. [Distribution of] textbooks are going really smooth and it has been a team effort from everyone, Ms. Castillo said. Students have spent the first week of school checking out various textbooks to accommodate their academic and arts classes.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 8/23

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
August 23, 2016
Theatre seniors Suzanne Litwinka and Aly Mazzie share a laugh after taking a class photo with the graduating class of 2017. Today marks the second Senior Blackout Day for this class, with all seniors dressing in black to celebrate their future graduation.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 8/19

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
August 19, 2016
Communications sophomore Elizabeth White purchases her locker for the year from volunteer, Mrs. Fullop in the cafeteria. Its fun to interact with the kids in the first week of school, said volunteer, Mrs. Fullop. Lockers will be available for purchase throughout the first week of school.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 8/16

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
August 16, 2016
Dreyfoos Class of 2017 poses for their first senior blackout photo. It was pretty fun, theatre junior Bethany Hoffman said. It was not as hype as pep rally yet but we will get there.

[Photo] First Senior Blackout

Jack Yan, News Editor and Alana Gomez, Assistant Managing Editor
May 27, 2016
Board of Directors of Dreyfoos member Patrick Cousins (L-R), Mitch Winehouse, Board of Directors of Dreyfoos member Bill Fritz, Board of Directors of Dreyfoos member and Dreyfoos alumnus Brandon Levine, and Principal Dr. Susan Atherley present the $50,000 check from the Winehouse Foundation.

[Photo] Winehouse Foundation makes $50,000 donation to Dreyfoos

Daniel Montoya, News Staffer
May 25, 2016
Dance seniors Delaney Holdt (L-R), Kiandra Hering, Laura Guley, Morgan Aumick, and Lucia De-Poli get ready to walk into the graduation ceremony.

[Photo] Dreyfoos says Goodbye to the Class of 2016

Daniel Montoya, News Staffer
May 23, 2016
Concert attendees wave their hands in the air as Dan Smith, lead singer of Bastille comes into the audience.

[Photo] Visual Summary: Sunfest 2016

Julia Bonavita and Ruby Rosenthal
May 2, 2016
Vocal junior Christian Ucelo holds a fetal pig heart during an Anatomy dissection. I would like to study medicine, and having the opportunity to dissect a pig has allowed me to further my knowledge in what I would like to do and have an idea of what I will be doing in medical school, Ucelo said. Classes have spent the week applying what they have learned throughout the year through the dissections.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 4/28

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
April 28, 2016
Marquee adviser Stephen Moore opens the packaging that holds the 2015-2016 yearbook. The Marquee staff has been working for over a year to produce the latest yearbook, Art. The book looks good. The class worked really hard on it and I hope everyone enjoys it, Mr. Moore said. Yearbooks can be picked up and purchased in the cafeteria starting April 27.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: 4/26

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
April 26, 2016
Dance senior Alexia Belrose performs during “Strongholds.” The yellow costume and face makeup is symbolic of greed and corrupt ambition, as our society is grounded in materialism. We’re told that the more we have, the happier we’ll be.

[Photo] “Strongholds”

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
April 24, 2016
Dance junior and 2015 Mr. Dreyfoos Darius Hickman crowns the 2016 winner, theatre senior Matthew Paszkiet, at the second annual Mr. Dreyfoos Pageant hosted by A Prom To Remember on April 14 in Meyer Hall. It feels amazing to be a part of A Prom to Remember knowing that we are helping give cancer patients a night that they will never forget and being a part of this event was great because anything we can do to help the kids is amazing, said vocal junior Jared Freedland. All donations and proceeds from this event were used by the students to help orchestrate the prom for cancer patients.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 4/14

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
April 14, 2016
Visual senior Jailine Cano showcases her original artwork as a t-shirt design to digital media senior Casey McDonald at the last art sale of the 2015-2016 school year. The art sale, which takes place semi-annually on Freshman Hill, allows students to sell their artwork to other members of the Dreyfoos community.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 4/13

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
April 13, 2016
Theatre senior Jillian Tone squeezes a stress ball to help the flow of blood as she donates to the blood drive.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 4/8

Julia Bonavita, Photo Editor
April 8, 2016
An example of a 3-D portrait in the gallery done by visual senior Isabella Montoya.

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Visual senior Dan Mitrovic examines an interactive piece in the 4x4 art show on April 1.

[Photo] Taking a look into the 4x4 Art Show

April 1, 2016
“The only people who sit on Freshman Hill are like ‘ha ha ha we don’t care,” dance senior Laura Guley said.

[Photo] Only at Dreyfoos…

Delaney Cotton, Carly Schwamm, and Jordan Johnson
March 16, 2016
Author Pam Houston speaks to a crowd of English classes and creative writing students in the Brandt Box Theater about her multiple short stories which were published in her novel Sight Hound.

[Photo] Pam Houston comes to inspire young writers

Lexi Marcellino, Copy Editor
February 29, 2016
Since leaving Dreyfoos, former communications teacher Kaleb Durocher has traveled through Europe and now works as a designer in Los Angeles. He is currently working on an art book.

[Photo] People of Dreyfoos: Teachers

Lexi Marcellino and Uma Raja
February 27, 2016
Communications senior Naomi Kelly (L-R) runs along visual senior Heather Hart at the track and field teams first meet of the season. The meet took place at The Benjamin School and some of the events such as the field events were cancelled due to the rain.

[Photo] First Track Meet

Daniel Montoya, Sports Staffer
February 23, 2016
Piano senior Nick Baldwin (L-R), visual senior Abbott Schrotenboer, and band senior Nick Zarins serenade members of administration with a singing telegram, of which were sold by A Prom to Remember to raise funds for their annual prom event.

[Photo] Singing telegrams sweetly serenade

Emma Baldinger, Arts Staffer
February 13, 2016
Straining in effort, visual sophomore Dalton Nellegar (left) and strings sophomore Dillon McCormick compete in tug-of-war. The sophomore class, in an upset, ultimately emerged victorious in the event.

[Photo] Spirit Week Day 2: Class Clique Day

Jack Yan, News Editor
January 26, 2016
Communications junior Alex Huynh uses a needle to tattoo a piece of pig skin. This lab is part of the Anatomy curriculum and takes place after students learn about the Integumentary system.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: 12/3

December 3, 2015
Strings sophomore Nicole Lickstein practices her guitar on Freshman Hill. Lickstein has been practicing for years and recently released a single titled Ex Crush off her upcoming album.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: 11/3

Julia Bonavita, Photo Staffer
November 3, 2015
Science dean Stephen Anand competes for the junior class in the pie eating contest during the Fall Festival. Juniors got second place, while seniors got first place with science teacher Michael Rathe.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: 10/30

Julia Bonavita, Photo Staffer
October 30, 2015
Communications junior Brittany McKenzie is surprised on her birthday by The Muse staff, lead by communications junior Hannah Dunn. McKenzie turns 17 today and has spent the day finding clues as part of a scavenger hunt that lead up to this surprise. It meant so much to me that my friends took so much time to plan this great birthday surprise, McKenzie said.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: 10/20

Julia Bonavita, Photo Staffer
October 20, 2015
Band senior Triton Payne and communications junior Daniel Kauffman, co-presidents of the Video Game Club announce auditions for voice actors for the production of the clubs upcoming video game. Its a club where people who are not able to connect with people out in the social setting can connect through video games, Payne said. The Video Game Club serves as a way for fellow gamers to meet, collaborate with, and challenge each other. The club meets every Thursday at lunch in Room 3-306.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: 10/16

Julia Bonavita, Photo Staffer
October 16, 2015
Communications senior and Photo Editor Jade Lenkersdorf hands theatre senior Robert Scruggs a copy of issue 1 of The Muse during lunch.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: 10/15

Julia Bonavita, Photo Staffer
October 15, 2015
Communications junior Krystal Sundar hides from the Florida heat while studying for her upcoming French test on the second floor of Building 1. Sundar enjoyed sitting in this particular area during her sophomore year. She was not affected by Dreyfoos Adminstration banning all students from eating in the buildings during lunch, despite having to occasionally share her coveted spot with passerbys who are still looking for a permanent outdoor seating arrangement.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: 10/9

Julia Bonavita, Photo Staffer
October 9, 2015
Dancers perform in the multicultural show.

[Photo] A Multicultural Show For All

Daniel Montoya, News Staffer
May 29, 2015
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