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  • November 27Prism Concert on 11/28/23 at 7:00 p.m.
  • November 27BSU Block Party 11:19 a.m. on 12/1/23
  • November 27Jefferson Jubilee Gift Wrapping Party 3:40 p.m. on 11/30/23
  • November 27Drivers E.D. Class on 11/29/23 at 3:45 p.m.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts | 501 S. Sapodilla Ave, WPB, FL 33401

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The Save Our Musicians Foundation partnered with the School of the Arts Foundation to host a fundraising concert for Bak Middle School of the Arts and Dreyfoos Nov. 18 at Tiki 52. Students, teachers, and their families had the opportunity to attend the concert. “I would consider myself one of the biggest country (music) fans at Dreyfoos. I’m actually not even going to meet the man (Luke Bryan) and I am freaking out,” digital media senior Cynthia Mondragon said before the concert.
“Play it Again”
Dance Department Performs Annual Fall Concert
Dance Department Performs Annual Fall Concert
Parental Rights Lead to Student Responsibilities
Parental Rights Lead to Student Responsibilities
Visual junior Thi Tang eats on the bleachers with others at the Multicultural Potluck, held Nov. 10.
Cultural Clubs Share Dishes at Potluck
Graphic by Daniela Peñafiel
Adapting to the Digital Standard
Visual junior Thi Tang eats on the bleachers with others at the Multicultural Potluck, held Nov. 10.
Cultural Clubs Share Dishes at Potluck
Boys Basketball Team Announced
Boys Basketball Team Announced
Asian Cultural Society and Bollyfuse Present Bollywood Dancing Tutorial Event
Asian Cultural Society and Bollyfuse Present Bollywood Dancing Tutorial Event
[BRIEF] Speech and Debate Team Advances in Florida Blue Key Tournament
[BRIEF] Speech and Debate Team Advances in Florida Blue Key Tournament
SGA Attends District Meeting
SGA Attends District Meeting
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
Jumping up in the air, dance senior Anna Sofia Machado cheers on members of her class during the mummy-wrapping contest at the Fall Festival on Oct. 30. SGA hosted the event during lunch to celebrate Halloween, with students dressing up and SGA members distributing candy, among other festivities.
Ghouls and Games
Performing her latest Oral Interpretation piece, “Tell-Tale Heart,” communications sophomore Olivia Kahn recites the introductory paragraph to her piece. Special rules allow Oral Interpretation performers to use a black binder during their performances, a feature special to this event.
An Open Forum
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
Mirroring Mrs. Christie, theatre senior Isabela Aronson practices her choreography to “Does Your Mother Know” from “Mamma Mia!”
Choreographer’s Cut
Communications senior Adin Darling poses with a video camera.
Anything He Can Imagine
Darius Hickman kneels in front of Beyoncé during her song, “Alien Superstar.” Hickman performed in 56 shows, and to over 50,000 people in some stadiums during Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” Tour.
Destined for the Stage
Our School’s New Smile
Our School’s New Smile
Theatre senior Nicolette Clivio played the lead role of Donna Sheridan in “Mamma Mia!”
‘When All Is Said and Done’
Snap Out Of It
Snap Out Of It
Photo courtesy of OVO Sound and Republic Records
For All the Discontent
Two One Blood buses parked outside of Meyer Hall from 8:30 to 3:30. One of the buses was set up to take blood donations, while the other was set up to take plasma donations.
A Drip Goes a Long Way
In the center of a cheering crowd, theatre sophomore Aissa Duclervil dances at Black Student Union (BSU)’s first block party of the year. The party saw attendees in costumes, including different variations of the “barbecue dad, as they sang with their peers.
BSU Throws First Block Party of the Year
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
Saw X movie poster from Lionsgate.
You’ll Never Believe What I Just SAW: “Saw X” Review
From Silents to Slashers
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
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
Boys Basketball Team Announced
Boys Basketball Team Announced
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
Red Dresses, Blue Jeans, and More
Red Dresses, Blue Jeans, and More
Offbeat Obsessions
Offbeat Obsessions
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
Behind the Camera: Film Associations Upcoming Projects
Behind the Camera: Film Association’s Upcoming Projects
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
Band junior David Aloni dives into the water at the swim practice on Oct. 17. The swim practice occured the day before the swim team competed at the regional competition.
Photo of the Week 10/23
With the crowd cheering her on, theatre junior Brielle Brooks dances in the gym during the Fall Dance. The dance had three different activities that attendees could participate in: the escape room in the gym locker room, the haunted house in the media center, and dance floor in the gym.
Photo of the Week – 10/16
Improvising a jazz composition, band freshman Davis Yang performs at the first jazz concert of the year. Jazz includes breaks in the music where certain musicians can perform spontaneous unprepared solos. The concert, held on Oct. 6, split the jazz band into three different skill levels, each of which got a chance to perform.
Photo of the Week – 10/9
Singing at iThink Financial Amphitheatre, contemporary pop artist Lana Del Rey performs a sold out show in front of an audience of almost 20,000 people. Rey came to Palm Beach under her small amphitheater tour showcasing her most popular songs while also promoting her new album, “Did You Know That Theres a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.”
Photo of the Week – 10/2
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
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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Veronica Longoria

Veronica Longoria, Writer

Veronica Longoria is a third-year staffer and writing staffer on The Muse. She enjoys exploring different art forms and learning about the people and things in her environment. She’s very excited represent this year of rebirth through her stories.

All content by Veronica Longoria
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

Veronica Longoria, Writer
March 29, 2022
Being lifted in a moshpit of seniors during the seniors’ ‘80s inspired Generations Dance, dance senior Courtney Pirozzi raises her hands during A-ha’s “Take On Me.”

Spirit Week: In A Time Machine

Veronica Longoria, Writer
March 9, 2022
All One People

All One People

Veronica Longoria, Writer
March 6, 2022
Listening to communications sophomore Josiah Manners’ speech, theatre sophomore Lillian Jones holds a sign that says “I am my ancestors wildest dreams.” Students and staff held similar signs as they gathered in front of the school and marched around campus. “I feel empowered,” Jones said. “I have never done this at any of my schools before, and I feel very unified.”

“I Am My Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams.”

Sofia Kissel and Veronica Longoria
February 24, 2022
From the Closet to Classroom

From the Closet to Classroom

Veronica Longoria and Sofia Kissel
February 9, 2022
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

Veronica Longoria, Writer
February 4, 2022
Both halves of Bandana Diptych are framed in Building 9 for the Fall Vigital Showcase that opened on Oct. 7 and is open for students to visit during lunch in Buildings 2 and 9.

Bandana Diptych: Deconstructed

Veronica Longoria, Writer
October 25, 2021

The Energy and Connectivity of Jazz

Veronica Longoria, Writer
September 29, 2021
INFECTION PREVENTION

INFECTION PREVENTION

Kaja Andric and Veronica Longoria
March 17, 2020
PREPPING THE PEP RALLY

PREPPING THE PEP RALLY

Veronica Longoria, Arts Writer
February 1, 2020
FLOURISHING FRESHMAN

FLOURISHING FRESHMAN

Veronica Longoria, Arts Writer
December 16, 2019
Technical theater majors help to paint the set of 1960’s musical.

CREATING “CRAZY FOR YOU”

Katie Davis and Veronica Longoria
December 11, 2019
IT ALL FALLS UNDER DANCE

IT ALL FALLS UNDER DANCE

Veronica Longoria, Arts Writer
December 6, 2019
CREATING CRAZY FOR YOU

CREATING ‘CRAZY FOR YOU’

Katie Davis and Veronica Longoria
November 7, 2019
STUDENTS OF SPEAKEASY

STUDENTS OF SPEAKEASY

Veronica Longoria, Arts Writer
November 4, 2019

IDENTIDAD—BEING WHO YOU ARE

Veronica Longoria, Arts Staffer
October 1, 2019
LEAVING IT OUT ON THE DEBATE FLOOR

LEAVING IT OUT ON THE DEBATE FLOOR

Veronica Longoria, Arts Staffer
September 27, 2019
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