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

THE MUSE
Receiving her high school diploma and a hug from Principal Blake Bennett, graduating piano senior Karen Zhao walks the stage.
Photo Gallery: Graduation 2026
Rethinking Our Re-education Graphic
Editorial: Rethinking our Re-education
On May 1, President Donald J. Trump was a guest speaker for the Forum Club to mark the 50th anniversary of the organization.
President Trump Takes Center Stage at the Kravis
Celebrating Decisions and Donuts day, communication seniors Valerie Schmidt and Samantha Craven pose for a photo alongside their personalized college pendants.
[BRIEF]: Dunking Donuts, Departing Dreyfoos
Senior Theatre Showcase Rescheduled Due to President Trump’s Visit to the Kravis Center
Senior Theatre Showcase Rescheduled Due to President Trump’s Visit to the Kravis Center
Throwing the winning dodgeball in the final round of the Spirit Week dodgeball tournament, digital arts and photography senior Sophia Milcheva eliminates the last remaining opponent, vocal junior Leonard Ward.
Rewinding Dreyfoos on Demand
Celebrating Decisions and Donuts day, communication seniors Valerie Schmidt and Samantha Craven pose for a photo alongside their personalized college pendants.
[BRIEF]: Dunking Donuts, Departing Dreyfoos
Senior Theatre Showcase Rescheduled Due to President Trump’s Visit to the Kravis Center
Senior Theatre Showcase Rescheduled Due to President Trump’s Visit to the Kravis Center
Posed for a photo, piano junior Eva Basnet attends the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference (SLC). Photo courtesy of Natalie Ngan
BRIEF: Student Qualifies for HOSA International Leadership Conference
[BRIEF]: Speech and Debate Team hosts annual Senior Toast
[BRIEF]: Speech and Debate Team hosts annual Senior Toast
[Brief] Palm Beach Symphony Announces Award Winners
[Brief] Palm Beach Symphony Announces Award Winners
Looking toward the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine, a child waits for the skating rink to open. This Winter Wonderland at The Ben Hotel opened Nov. 1 and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
A Slice of the North in South Florida
Throwing their heads down, dancers from all grade levels move in a patterned formation during the piece titled “Open Hearts.” This dance was the final one in the show and had a mixture of songs from the artist “The Weeknd.”
A Year in the Arts
Communications senior Kiara Benoit walks back to her table after receiving the Designer of the Year award. “At first I was really nervous, because when we were waiting for them to announce the award, everyone was telling me that I can do it but I didn't want to disappoint them,” Benoit said. “But then when they called my name, I was so excited and surprised to be recognized in front of all those schools. I just feel like everything that I've done on The Muse for these past three years has built up to this moment, and it was great to leave my last FSPA and last year on the publication knowing that despite the hard work, it was all worth it.”
The Muse and The Marquee “Make Waves” at FSPA
Recording the freshmen Battle of the Bands performance, Principal Blake Bennett acts as a judge for this Spirit Week event. Battle of the Bands takes place in the gymnasium, and each class performs songs from their assigned genre. The freshmen were country, sophomores were techno, juniors were beach bops, seniors were Y2K.
Turning up the Volume in Spirit Week’s Battle of the Bands
A graphic showcasing the Student Press Law Center (SPLC) website, which provides resources for student journalists and advisers to navigate reporting processes.
A Student Journalist’s Guide to Press Law
Observing art pieces, vocal seniors Neila Bhagwandeen and Ediesha Saint-Vil attend “Black Print,” the opening art gallery for Black Student Union (BSU) Spirit Week. “Seeing art that shows black identity, creativity, and self-expression was really amazing,” Saint-Vil said.
Black Student Union Kicks Off Spirit Week
Reciting her slam poem, communications senior Nathalia D’agosto comments on current events regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Creative writing teacher Brittany Rigdon expresses, “It always inspires me not only to see the talent, but also the dedication these students have to perform these pieces that allow them to speak and have a voice.”
Photo Gallery: Slam Jam
Emilie Alfarez 3/13/26
Photo Gallery: Spirit Week Digicam Contest
Colored headshots of visual sophomore Karishma Koodie and communications senior Nathalia D’agosto are displayed in front of a paint-splattered background. The article explores how the two students use their respective art pieces to connect with their culture and identity.
Unveiling Identity
Serving Kang Shi Fu jasmine tea, a common drink in Chinese culture, to communications senior Bianca Angelino, communications junior Reya Chennath works the Asian Cultural Society (ACS) table at the multicultural potluck.
Photo Gallery: Multicultural Potluck
Participating in the Black Student Union (BSU) block party, visual senior Malachi Rhodes and theatre senior Dior Knight are served lunch.
Black Student Union (BSU) Brings the ‘90s Back
This infographic establishes the evolution of student press freedom rights over the last 57 years.
A Timeline of Student Press Freedom
Presenting flags of countries represented in the multicultural show, vocal junior Vidya Muthu and her multicultural group conduct the final moments of their performance. “We started prepping at the very beginning of the year, during August, and we started thinking about the songs we’d do as well as the choreography,” Muthu said. “We would meet after school to create choreographies for our dances, and later we asked anyone interested to join.”
Across Borders and Backgrounds: Creating One Humanity
Graphic depicts an open gift box.
Deck the Halls and Shopping Carts
Graphic of the Gotcha logo designed by members of the Student Government Association (SGA). Graphic courtesy of @dsoagotcha
Q&A: XOXO, Gotcha Girls
Photo by Ye’s Website for “BULLY”
All the Love, None of the Peace: The Chaotic Rollout of Bully
The graphic illustration displays an adaptation of British singer and songwriter Harry Style's fourth studio album's cover with The Muse's publication logo on the bottom left. The album, titled "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally." released March 6. Graphic by Maja Milovanovic
Listen All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.
An illustration of a star that collapsed, forming a black hole without an explosive supernova event, where it's surrounded by a dust shell moving away from the unseen black hole at the center and gas being pulled toward it, in this image released on February 12, 2026. Keith Miller, Caltech/IPAC – SELab/Handout via REUTERS.
Opinion: A Descent into the Mediocre
Jacob Elordi (Heathcliff) and Margot Robbie (Catherine) at the UK premiere of “Wuthering Heights.” Photo taken from Reuters.
Emily Brontë Deserves Better
Rethinking Our Re-education Graphic
Editorial: Rethinking our Re-education
Graphic depicts man yelling profanity.
Editorial: Throwing Away Our Respect
An illustration represents Andie Anderson and Benjamin Barry, the main characters of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. (Lyriq Forde)
Love at First Scene
Standing together, communications seniors Aiza Khan and Milo Stamp represent the contrasting sides of summer break: “locked in” versus a relaxed approach.
Opinion: Summer Break or “Ache”?
A graphic depicts icons representing the different art majors fading away to symbolize the idea of Dreyfoos Magic waning. (Lyriq Forde)
Editorial: Where’s the Magic?
A graphic for the “Literacy Through a New Lens” article, which covers advice on strengthening media analysis and critical thinking skills when consuming news media.
Opinion: Literacy Through a New Lens
Rethinking Our Re-education Graphic
Editorial: Rethinking our Re-education
Graphic depicts man yelling profanity.
Editorial: Throwing Away Our Respect
A graphic depicts icons representing the different art majors fading away to symbolize the idea of Dreyfoos Magic waning. (Lyriq Forde)
Editorial: Where’s the Magic?
A graphic of a run-down school
Editorial: Stop Messing with Our Education
The data included was gathered from a casual survey given by The Muse via English classes Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, to 1,146 students.
Editorial: The Exploitation of Empathy
Politics is BRAT
Politics is BRAT
The Cost of Cutting College Credit
One Last Article
One Last Article
Communications junior Nikolas Zimmerman listens to “Mary, Did You Know?” by Pentatonix before Thanksgiving.
THE CASE AGAINST CHRISTMAS MUSIC (BEFORE THANKSGIVING)
COLUMN: THE POWER OF AN ARTS EDUCATION
COLUMN: THE POWER OF AN ARTS EDUCATION
50 Shades of Orange
50 Shades of Orange
The Confusing Priorities of Feminism
The Confusing Priorities of Feminism
Aiming her throw, band junior Hinav Kour Ahmad prepares to release her discus on her second attempt at the Royal Palm Beach Invitational. During competitions, athletes receive three attempts, with their longest recorded throw being their final mark, Ahmad’s being 18.12 meters. “I wanted to try another throwing event and expand my involvement in field events while learning a new skill because discus throwing is much harder than it seems,” Ahmad said.
Speed, Strength, and Skill
As the cheer team welcomes the seniors onto the court, vocal senior Jack Meller walks through the line accompanied by his parents. “I feel like it's pretty sad because I've been on it (the team) all four years of high school, and I really can't imagine myself leaving because it was just such an amazing experience for me,” Meller said. “It's like a second family, because we've just created this special bond, and I mean nothing else compares to it. I just love and cherish the memories I've had with all of my teammates."
[BRIEF] Boys Volleyball Hosts Senior Night
In breaking news, students will represent the track team across multiple events, including the high jump, long jump, and more at the county championships.
BRIEF: 13 Students Qualify for The Track and Field Palm Beach County Championships
Throwing the winning dodgeball in the final round of the Spirit Week dodgeball tournament, digital arts and photography senior Sophia Milcheva eliminates the last remaining opponent, vocal junior Leonard Ward.
Dodgeball’s Opening Run at Spirit Week
Tipping their cowboy hat, theatre sophomore Kayla Ledger performs in the gymnasium with other members of the cheerleading team. “So much work gets put into productions like these,” Ledger said. “We practice pep, rally dances, and cheers one to two months ahead of time to ensure perfection and technique so that we can be prepared for pep rallies and halftime shows.”
Pom-Poms and Prep
Beginning the race, visual junior Max Cannon, alongside other teammates and runners, starts the Jupiter XC Invite #2 hosted by Jupiter Community High School, an almost three-mile course located in Okeeheelee Park. Cannon’s sisters, Maria, a visual sophomore, and visual junior Amelie Cannon, cheer him on from the sidelines. “It’s really nice to have Maria and Amelie giving the support I need to be successful, even in the stands and after, for the celebrations,” Max Cannon said.
It Runs in the Family
Cutting the ribbon, president of Surface 71 and communications junior Lyra Radashkevich officially opened a water filling station for Pleasant City Elementary Nov. 13, 2025. Surface 71 is an environmental conservation organization. Photo courtesy of Lyra Radashkevich
Connected to the Coast
Theatre junior Jordan Sanna looks down with his hands in his pockets. Photo courtesy of Jordan Sanna.
Volume Up on Vax
Posed photo of visual senior Tora Cooper, kicking a volleyball up behind her.
Beyond Break Point
Visual teacher Ryan Toth stands before an extensive collection of artist books, available to students, alongside his own original works displayed around the classroom, as both guidance and inspiration for the students’ own artwork.
He’s ‘All In’
Invitation poster for “Waiting In The Wings” written by Atlas Saavedra. Courtesy of Dreyfoos Theatre Department.
On the Playwright Track
Warming up her vocality, vocal junior Ailey Tetrault prepares with her chorus group, the Palm Beach Opera, for their dress rehearsal of the musical “La Bohème” at the Kravis Center. The group, titled “Children’s Chorus,” portrayed French children, with Tetrault playing the role of a street child delivering newspapers.
Studio Takes the Stage
Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival
Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival
The newest addition of Muse Talks featuring Giselle Fernandez-Perez and Valentina Saenz-Daza where they explore the significance of Bad Bunny's headlining performance.
La Musa Habla: El Espectáculo de Medio Tiempo del Súper Tazon de Bad Bunny
“For the fourth day of Black Student Union (BSU) spirit week, members gathered in Mrs. Carlisle’s room to create paper fans.”
BSU Spirit Week Day 4: Fan Making
Celebrating the third day of Journalism Education Association’s Scholastic Journalism week, “Pressure makes professionals,” The Muse talked to three student journalists about how pressure influences their work in journalism.
Scholastic Journalism Week: “Pressure Creates Professionals”
An interactive graphic depicting five ways to fact-check news and keep yourself informed.
How to Spot Fake News
Positioned in the middle of CityPlace, a new Italian market, Eataly, opened Dec. 5, 2025. Located in the former Harriet Himmel Hall, a 100-year-old building, Eataly features sit-down dining, fresh counters, and cooking classes.
The Evolution of CityPlace
Spring Arts Exhibition
Working with an attendee of the Jefferson Jubilee, dance junior Alexandra Lopez-Granados works on a gingerbread house in front of various Christmas trees. ARTS Club utilized “Angel Trees,” where they asked students and faculty members to donate toys, clothes, and other gifts for each student, or “leaf,” on the tree.
A Helping Hand for the Holidays
Turning up the Heat
Turning up the Heat
Tennis Team's Senior Night
Tennis Team’s Senior Night
Artist Market Recap
Artist Market Recap
WHEN RECYCLING DOESN'T WORK
WHEN RECYCLING DOESN’T WORK
The newest addition of Muse Talks featuring Giselle Fernandez-Perez and Valentina Saenz-Daza where they explore the significance of Bad Bunny's headlining performance.
La Musa Habla: El Espectáculo de Medio Tiempo del Súper Tazon de Bad Bunny
The newest addition of Muse Talks featuring Giselle Fernandez-Perez and Valentina Saenz-Daza where they explore the significance of Bad Bunny's headlining performance.
Muse Talks: Hot Takes
The newest addition of Muse Talks featuring Giselle Fernandez-Perez and Valentina Saenz-Daza where they explore the significance of Bad Bunny's headlining performance.
Muse Talks: American Shrapnel Part 1
The newest addition of Muse Talks featuring Giselle Fernandez-Perez and Valentina Saenz-Daza where they explore the significance of Bad Bunny's headlining performance.
Muse Talks: The Overhead Myth
The newest addition of Muse Talks featuring Giselle Fernandez-Perez and Valentina Saenz-Daza where they explore the significance of Bad Bunny's headlining performance.
Muse Talks: Live at Dreyfoos!
The newest addition of Muse Talks featuring Giselle Fernandez-Perez and Valentina Saenz-Daza where they explore the significance of Bad Bunny's headlining performance.
Muse Talks: Football Fantasies
Musele: June 7
Musele: June 7
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Musele: May 4
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Musele: April 27
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Musele: April 20
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Musele: April 13
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Musele: April 6
Receiving her high school diploma and a hug from Principal Blake Bennett, graduating piano senior Karen Zhao walks the stage.
Photo Gallery: Graduation 2026
Rethinking Our Re-education Graphic
Editorial: Rethinking our Re-education
Throwing their heads down, dancers from all grade levels move in a patterned formation during the piece titled “Open Hearts.” This dance was the final one in the show and had a mixture of songs from the artist “The Weeknd.”
A Year in the Arts
Graphic depicts man yelling profanity.
Editorial: Throwing Away Our Respect
Emilie Alfarez 3/13/26
Photo Gallery: Spirit Week Digicam Contest
Aiming her throw, band junior Hinav Kour Ahmad prepares to release her discus on her second attempt at the Royal Palm Beach Invitational. During competitions, athletes receive three attempts, with their longest recorded throw being their final mark, Ahmad’s being 18.12 meters. “I wanted to try another throwing event and expand my involvement in field events while learning a new skill because discus throwing is much harder than it seems,” Ahmad said.
Speed, Strength, and Skill
  • Math Bootcamp (Cafeteria and Media Center, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.): May 9
  • Vocal Concert (Meyer Hall, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.): May 8
  • Incoming Parent Night (Meyer Hall, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.): May 6
  • Virtual Graduation Rehearsal (5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.): May 4
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
Kaitlyn Maldonado

Kaitlyn Maldonado, Photo Staffer

Kaitlyn Maldonado is a second-year staffer and a photo staffer on The Muse. Kaitlyn plays for both her school and travel basketball teams, occasionally plays volleyball, and competes in her schools’ track team. She enjoys sweet treats, watching horror movies, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

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