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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
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
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
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 15Spring into College Series on April 19th at 11:19 a.m. in the Media Center
  • April 15Incent to Run Info Meeting on April 18th at 11:19 a.m. in Meyer Hall
  • April 15Nutrition Club Meeting on April 18th at 11:10 a.m. in the Media Center
  • April 15VA/DM Senior Show on April 17th at 5 p.m. in Buildings 2 and 9
  • April 15Students Against Human Trafficking Event on April 17th at 11:19 a.m. in the Media Center
  • April 15Ring Ceremony on April 17th at 9:00 a.m. in Meyer Hall
  • April 15SAC on April 16th at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center
  • April 15Arts Club Meeting on April 16th at 11:19 a.m. in the Gym
  • April 15Career Fair on April 15th 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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Ashley Brundage

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor

Communications junior Ashley Brundage is the Arts Editor and a second-year staffer on The Muse, and it’s been one of the greatest experiences of her life. She’s currently in that awkward in-between stage where one attempts to configure their priorities and figure out their future. She enjoys writing, reading books of all genres, and singing “Bohemian Rhapsody” in the shower. She maintains an internship at a nonprofit organization called the Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness.  

All content by Ashley Brundage
Vocal junior Ashlyn Taylor performs a solo during “Wood River,” by Willi Zwozdesky, while vocal dean Ken Taylor directs the chorus to sing background notes.

Fall Vocal Concert

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
October 15, 2016
School founder Alexander Dreyfoos waves to the crowd in Meyer Hall after receiving a shoutout by strings dean Wendell Simmons. Mr. Dreyfoos was among the packed group of students, parents, and administrators in attendance at the Philharmonic Orchestra.

Philharmonic Orchestra

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
September 29, 2016
Visual alumni Zachary Rapaport is known for creating various “drawing machines,” which are essentially kinetic devices that feature an arm revolving around a central point to create residual drawings on two-dimensional surfaces. “The performances of me using my drawing machines imitate the revolutions of how cycles are ongoing,” Rapaport said. “Movement is essential in all my work because a cycle relies on movement to continue.”

Artist Spotlight: Zachary Rapaport

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
August 10, 2016
Bountiful books: a review of five novels

Bountiful books: a review of five novels

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
July 30, 2016
Vocal juniors Sarah Haughn (second from left) and Alexa Burnston (middle) pose with their newfound friends at FSU Choral Ensemble Camp in Tallahassee, Florida. “It was an amazing experience,” said Burnston. “For a week, I feel like I truly got to live the life of a college student, minus the academic pressure and lack of money.”

Hitting chords at Choral Camp

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
July 5, 2016
Dance juniors Francesca Gabriel and Reagan Domino pose in front of a mural in Miami’s Wynwood Art District. “Now that its summer, I feel like I have full freedom to explore new places and acquire new experiences,” Domino said. “Being in a pair of awesome sunglasses with your best friends by your side definitely doesnt hurt.”

Capturing moments one Instagram post at a time

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
June 25, 2016
(L-R from top row) Vocal senior Gabriella Martinez, visual junior Jin Deng, visual alumni Victoria Pouille, visual junior Cheyenne Robinson, piano senior Ethan Nguyen, communications junior Ashley Brundage, dance sophomore Brida Gibbons, communications junior Shane McVan, Suncoast junior Gina Smith, Suncoast junior Rose-Ashley Osborne, communications sophomore Lindsay Spruce, piano senior Caroline Miller, and vocal alumni Hadley Bouchlas acted as “blue star” counselors for ARTS Camp 2016. They were responsible for caring for the four, five, and six year olds.

ARTS Camp

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
June 14, 2016
(L-R) Vocal sophomore Alexa Burnston, vocal juniors Jared Freedland and Lauren Healey, vocal director Arlene Sparks, vocal juniors Morgan Healey, Makayla Forgione, Noah Gunn, and Alexandra Slusarenko at the WorldStrides Onstage Competition in Atlanta, Ga. The choir walked away with a first place victory, as well as adjudicators choice.

Dreyfoos says farewell to Ms. Sparks

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
June 1, 2016
Visual senior Jailine Cano admires a piece by visual senior Palmer Crippen. The piece was made of a coconut, in which a story was painted in remarkably small detail. The details were so minuscule that one had to look through a microscope to grasp the whole story.

Senior Visual/Digital Showcase

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
May 23, 2016
The night ended with a rendition of “Unforgettable Journey” choreographed by dance senior Francesca Horvath. The dancers wore balloons around their wrists, which they released into the air at the end. Overall, the routine signified both the closing of a chapter and the start of a new beginning.

Senior Dance Concert

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
May 10, 2016
Artist in residence Michael Porte directs the Woodwind Choir during the ensemble “Adagio et Allegretto” by Charles Gounod. The group had to adapt the notes of the song to fit their particular set of instruments.

Chamber Winds Concert

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
May 5, 2016
Theater sophomores Maddy Stillman (L-R), Lexi McCain, junior Nia Bourne, sophomore Chase Rook and Madison Burmeister, freshman Olivia Troast, juniors Michael Joseph and Jay Jennings, senior Grace Wess, and freshman Danielle Goldfine stand on the stage in a declaration of friendship and unity. After being displaced from their respective stories, the characters come together in the end and plan their futures together.

Theatre students tell “The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs”

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
May 2, 2016
(L-R) Band seniors Ahmad Johnson, Joshua Ewers, Garrett Anderson, and band sophomore Nikki Lickstein perform during a rendition of “Rotten Kid” “I dedicate this song to all the kids on stage because they stink,” Hernandez said. “But in all seriousness, when we performed this at the Central Jazz Competition, we were greeted with massive applause and asked to perform an encore.”

Final Jazz Concert

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
April 28, 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.

“Strongholds”

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
April 24, 2016
Band director Evan Rogovin stands with his back to the crowd as he conducts the Symphonic Band’s performance of “Undertow,” a number by John Mackey.

Spring Band Concert

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
April 21, 2016
Last Philharmonic Orchestra

Last Philharmonic Orchestra

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
April 20, 2016
Vocal majors perform a cheerful rendition of “Always Look on The Brightside of Life,” bringing a smile to the spectators’ faces.

Vocal students shine at annual Pops Concert

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
April 14, 2016
During the annual Spring Dance Concert, which took place from April 8-10 in Meyer Hall, dancers from all grade levels came together to perform dances such as excerpts from Swan Lake; The List, a tribute to the Holocaust; and Last Dance, in honor of David Bowie and Freddie Mercury.

Springing into the Spring Dance Concert

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
April 14, 2016
Isaac Guido (L-R), Amari Greene, Josh Ewers, Connor Ingham, Nikki Lickstein, Liam Gallarso, Tommy Gallagher, Garrett Anderson, Nick Gulymov, Austin Klewan, Charlie Breakwell, Michael Mackey, Mark Ligonde, Max Ross, Justin Mignatti, Ian Press, Nino Salvia, Ryan Hall, and Ahmad Johnson stand together at the Central Swing Jazz Competition. The Jazz Band Ensemble I performed at the competition in Savannah, Georgia, directed by band teacher Pedro Hernandez.

Dreyfoos Jazz Band swings into first

Ashley Brundage, Arts Editor
April 9, 2016

Battle of the Books Celebration

Ashley Brundage and Erik Ridd
March 17, 2016
Digital media junior Sara Green sits with digital senior Austin Wilk at the Freshman Hill art sale on Friday, March 4. Wilk sold stickers printed with his own design for 50 cents each.

Freshmen Hill Art Sale

Ashley Brundage, News Staffer
March 8, 2016
Piano freshman Annemarie Gerlach smiles widely after cutting off multiple inches for St. Baldricks.

Students go bald for St. Baldrick’s

Ashley Brundage, News Staffer
February 12, 2016
Dreyfoos Academic Games team, consisting of band senior Charles Comiter (L-R), piano senior Laura Bomeny, band senior Philipp Popp, band senior Ethan Weatherdon, communications junior Michael Wang, and piano junior Stefan Wan, won first place at the Academic Games against Atlantic, Suncoast, Spanish River, John I Leonard, and Wellington on Jan. 28. Social studies teacher Sara Stout (fourth from left) was their sponsor.

Dreyfoos Wins the Academic Games

Ashley Brundage, News Staffer
February 5, 2016
Visual senior Jessica Kians submission, titled Van Gogh in Spain. It won first place in the Seeds Cultural Contest.

Seeds Holds Their Cultural and Halloween Contests

Ashley Brundage, Arts Staffer
December 12, 2015
Theatre students put on a flash mob performance of Romeo and Juliet on Friday, Oct.30 The costumes were really cool and everything looked so real, digital media sophomore Amelia Blair said. They really brought everything to life, so I cant wait to see the set and the final product.

Romeo and Juliet in CityPlace

Ashley Brundage and Morgan Scott
November 1, 2015
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