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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

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

THE MUSE
Daniel Montoya

Daniel Montoya, Sports Staffer

Communications senior Daniel Montoya is a third-year news staffer for The Muse. He’s been invested in journalism since middle school. Besides journalism, Montoya has an interest in 3D modeling and 3D printing. He is founder and president of the 3D printing club. When he is not writing for the Muse, modeling on the computer or studying for his exams, Montoya can be found sleeping or staying up late doing homework. In addition to working for The Muse, Montoya’s also has a passion for soccer. He has been playing since he was little and has been on the Dreyfoos varsity soccer team and hopes to continue in his college career. Montoya is a member of the varsity cross country and track and field team, and is also a member of Spanish Honor Society and president of A.R.T.S. club.

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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.

Girls Volleyball Senior Night

Daniel Montoya, Sports Staffer
September 26, 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.

Winehouse Foundation makes $50,000 donation to Dreyfoos

Daniel Montoya, News Staffer
May 25, 2016
Piano senior Tiffany Chen (L-R), digital media senior Nina Marchell, piano senior Alexandra OBrien, dance senior Morgan Aumick, and digital media senior Valentina Suarez wait to receive their high school diplomas.

Dreyfoos says Goodbye to the Class of 2016

Daniel Montoya, News Staffer
May 23, 2016

Dreyfoos students arrange art gallery exhibition

Daniel Montoya, News Staffer
May 16, 2016
Theatre sophomore Madison Burmeister competes in a sprinting event at the track and field teams fifth meet held at The Kings Academy. In her 400m race she finished with a time of 1:06.

March 14 Track Update

Daniel Montoya, Sports Staffer
March 15, 2016
Theatre junior Ashton Royal performs a push press and a front squat at her Crossfit gym. Royal typically works out two to three times a week.

Staying in shape with Crossfit

Daniel Montoya, Sports Staffer
March 9, 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.

First Track Meet

Daniel Montoya, Sports Staffer
February 23, 2016

Carrying his own weight

Daniel Montoya and Michael Wang
February 21, 2016
(L-R) Alumnus Stefan Gawlikowski (15) takes a shot while piano sophomore Josh Boss and visual sophomore Nadid Cruz try to block the shot. The current team beat the alumni team on penalty kicks 2-1, after a 3-3 draw after regular play had ended.

Dreyfoos Holds Alumni Soccer Game

Daniel Montoya, News Staffer
December 23, 2015
A Pahokee Elementary School student admires the decorated media center during Jeffersons Jolly Jubilee.

A.R.T.S. Club “Jefferson’s Jolly Jubilee”

Daniel Montoya, News Staffer
December 10, 2015
Students without 2015-16 parking passes were not allowed to park on campus on Oct. 29. As they pulled onto campus they were instructed to turn around and park across the street at the Red Cross. Administration will begin stricter implementation of the parking pass policies.

Parking Passes Becoming More Strictly Enforced

Daniel Montoya, News Staffer
October 29, 2015
(L-R) Dance junior Makia Bogle, theatre junior Regine Joseph, theatre junior Tiffani Singleton, theatre junior Brittany Seville, theatre junior Nia Bourne and theatre junior Michelle Shannon look over old Marquee yearbooks during lunch on Dreyfoos Day, Aug. 27.

Dreyfoos’ 25th Birthday

Daniel Montoya, News Staffer
August 27, 2015
Dancers perform in the multicultural show.

A Multicultural Show For All

Daniel Montoya, News Staffer
May 29, 2015
Sid Katz (L-R) and Warren Klein speak about their WWII experiences to Dreyfoos students.

WWII Veterans Share Their Story With Dreyfoos

Daniel Montoya, News Staffer
April 14, 2015

Football Fever

Daniel Montoya, Sports Staffer
February 20, 2015
Keyboard junior Nick Baldwin lines up a throw to the underclassmen side in a game of dodge ball. Juniors and seniors teamed up against freshman and sophomores.

Spirit Week: Day 1 Dodge Ball

Daniel Montoya, Website Staffer
January 26, 2015

AP Spanish removed from the curriculum

Daniel Montoya, Features writer
September 23, 2014
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