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

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Photo courtesy of communications senior David Sanchez taken in Wellington, FL.
Students and Their Communities Impacted by Hurricane Milton
Dressed as a psych ward patient to scare students in the haunted house, band sophomore Hinav Kour Ahmad jumps out and screams at theatre junior Reese McCobb. The Student Government Association (SGA) members and student volunteers put on costumes and acted in the asylum-themed haunted house to create an immersive experience.
Fall Dance Frights
Image courtesy of NOAA
School Canceled Due To Hurricane Milton
[BRIEF] Hairy Details Hosts First Performance
[BRIEF] Hairy Details Hosts First Performance
[BRIEF] Dance Seniors Perform Solo Showcase
[BRIEF] Dance Seniors Perform Solo Showcase
The Speech and Debate Team Competes at PBCFL #1
The Speech and Debate Team Competes at PBCFL #1
Photo courtesy of communications senior David Sanchez taken in Wellington, FL.
Students and Their Communities Impacted by Hurricane Milton
Image courtesy of NOAA
School Canceled Due To Hurricane Milton
[BRIEF] Students Register to Vote During Lunch
[BRIEF] Students Register to Vote During Lunch
[BRIEF] National Honor Society Inducts New Members
[BRIEF] National Honor Society Inducts New Members
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
Dancing together in the Brandt Black Box Theater, the “Drowsy Chaperone” cast members practice their routines. This production incorporates numerous dance numbers with the entire cast. “There are so many of us in the cast, (so) it's important for all the dancing to look very specific and sharp,” ensemble member and theatre senior Erin Duran said.
Bringing a Show to Life
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
Conversing with a group of students, new biology teacher Richard Zullo instructs them on how to complete an assignment about the properties of water.
The Tooth Fairy in Building 4
Checking her email and the school district portal, new musical theatre and vocal guidance counselor Christelina Milan views new student information. Since it was Ms. Milan’s first year, she dedicated time to familiarize herself with new students and school procedures.
From Corporate to Creative
New assistant principal Drew Dawson supervises the cafeteria during lunch. Mr. Dawson’s duties on campus include lunch supervision, metal detector duty, and door-holder for building three during class changes. “It's a school where everyone seems to just welcome you and make you feel like you're a part of the culture and a part of the school,” Mr. Dawson said. “I just feel like everyone has a place here, and that's really cool.”
A New Dawn for Dawson
Mrs. Waugh watches her students as they work on graphing data from the lab that took place during class. Prior to becoming a teacher, Waugh worked as a fire protection engineer. ”I thought it would be most impactful if I could teach science here [at Dreyfoos].” Mrs. Waugh said. “And I had loved my physics teacher. He was part of why I became an engineer,”
Breaking the Surface Tension
Surrounded by his students, Mr. Angulo demonstrates the process of developing an image in the darkroom. He transferred the paper from the developing chemical to the stop bath using a pair of tongs. To protect the light-sensitive paper in the darkroom, students must leave their phones, watches, and other devices with lights outside.
The Angles of Angulo
After studying film and dramatics at the University of Southern California, Dreyfoos alumnus and former communications major Tommy McCabe now works as an artist-in-residence, assisting communications teacher Ruby Hernandez in teaching students film production. “It was just something that interested me, the opportunity to come back here and work with young minds and kind of see the trajectory of where art is going,” Mr. McCabe said.
Moviemaking with McCabe
Digital media junior Sabastyan Henriquez wears a thrifted t-shirt and thrifted jewelry.
Secondhand Styles
Pumpkin cinnamon rolls bake in the oven, ready to be frosted with cream cheese icing.
How to: Fall (Recipe)
This depicts two t-shirts and a sweatshirt sold by SHEIN and manufactured in China. In order for SHEIN to keep up with fast moving trends, 35,000 to 100,000 items are produced daily, according to Design Life Cycle, releasing 6.3 million tons of carbon dioxide every year.
Behind The Seams
Some seniors pose for a group photo at the municipal beach near the Worth Avenue Clock Tower for “Senior Sunrise.” The event was unaffiliated with the school but organized by senior class presidents and digital media seniors Olivia Le and Joshua Molnar. (Ashwin Kishor)
Here Comes the Sun (and Senior Year)
Looking towards the audience, Ben Krieger sing his original song “Burden On Me” during his set at Sunfest.
‘Me, My Guitar, and My Notebook’: Ben Krieger performs at SunFest
Yelling into his microphone, country musician Noah Hunton performs at SunFest as part of his mini south-Floridian tour, across venues from West Palm Beach to Key West.
Tuning Up SunFest
This depicts two t-shirts and a sweatshirt sold by SHEIN and manufactured in China. In order for SHEIN to keep up with fast moving trends, 35,000 to 100,000 items are produced daily, according to Design Life Cycle, releasing 6.3 million tons of carbon dioxide every year.
Behind The Seams
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
Sliding to save a block, Hinav Ahmad angles the ball to her teammates. “I'm 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
Nestled behind trees, the storefront of Maman in the Square, located at 473 S Rosemary Ave.
Not Your Maman’s Coffee
Yelling into his microphone, country musician Noah Hunton performs at SunFest as part of his mini south-Floridian tour, across venues from West Palm Beach to Key West.
Tuning Up SunFest
Nelly performs at SunFest 2024.
The Appeal of SunFest
Image courtesy of Taylor Swift
Give ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Another Listen
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #3
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #3
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #2
Spirit Week Mini Crossword #2
Muse Talks: Lovesick or Sick of Love
Behind the Camera: Film Association's 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
Dancing along to the song “Toledo Surprise,” Drowsy Chaperone dance captain and theatre sophomore Sofia Gianetti participates in the Drowsy Chaperone flash mob. This surprise performance in the cafeteria aimed to promote the upcoming musical and showcase the work and time students put into the musical. “The experience is so much fun, getting to make up all the dances with (theatre teacher Sandra) Christie, assisting her, and helping anyone who has questions,” Gianetti said.
Photo of the Week 10/21
Looking at the phlebotomist, dance junior Finleigh Townsend gets blood drawn for her first time. On Oct. 16, National Honor Society (NHS) held its blood drive in the school parking lot. Oneblood Donation and its Big Red Bus visited the school campus to find volunteers for blood and plasma donations. Their mission is to replenish and maintain a healthy blood supply in the community. “It makes you feel really good to have had an impact on so many people by doing something that didn't take much time and didn't hurt me at all,” said Townsend.
Photo of the Week 10/16
Waving his baton to the rhythm of the music, band teacher Evan Rogovin leads the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble musicians as they focus on their parts during the Fall Band Concert. On Oct. 1, the music department held its first band performance of the year in Meyer Hall. “After not getting to play in front of people all summer, it was refreshing to be back on a stage with an audience and with my band family,” band sophomore Luna Schneider said.
Photo of the Week 10/7
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
  • National Art Honor Society Meeting During Lunch: Oct. 28
  • Visual and Digital Arts NY Parent Meeting at 5:30 pm: Oct. 28
  • The Drowsy Chaperone in Meyer Hall at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm: Nov. 2
  • Fall Festival in the Gym During Lunch: Oct. 31
  • Communications Honors Society Induction in the Media Center During Lunch: Oct. 30
  • Mr. Duhy's Bench Dedication at 4:15pm: Oct. 29
  • Drowsy Chaperone Opening: Nov. 1
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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Scholastic Results Released

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The Scholastics Arts and Writing Competition awarded gold keys, silver keys or honorable mentions to 70 pieces of writing submitted by Dreyfoos students. The results were released Monday Feb. 2 at 5:00 p.m. Students won in categories such as personal essay, memoir, poetry, journalism and science fiction. All recipients of the awards will receive a certificate and/or a pin for their accomplishments. Winners of gold keys qualify for the national competition where the pieces will be judged again by a different panel of judges. Only 2000 submissions out of close to 255000 will win awards nationally. The results of the national competition are expected to come out in March of 2015.

Tiffany Abreu      Writing                  Silver Key      Short Story

Jillian Acri            Writing         Honorable Mention   Personal Essay/Memoir

Cassandra Adair Writing        Honorable Mention       Personal Essay/Memoir

Cassandra Adair Writing        Honorable Mention Short Story

Zoe Alexiadis      Writing                   Silver Key               Personal Essay/Memoir

Lexi Andersen    Writing         Honorable Mention                    Poetry

Sara Araoz          Writing                  Silver Key                Personal Essay/Memoir

Serena August    Writing         Honorable Mention           Writing Portfolio

Serena August    Writing         Honorable Mention                  Poetry

Serena August    Writing         Honorable Mention                  Poetry

Serena August    Writing         Honorable Mention                  Poetry

Emma Baldinger Writing         Honorable Mention              Journalism

Chayse Banks      Writing         Honorable Mention              Short Story

Alexandra Blanco Writing              Silver Key                          Short Story

Cuyla Brown         Writing         Honorable Mention      Science Fiction/Fantasy

Ashley Brundage Writing         Honorable Mention                 Poetry

Rebecca Bullock   Writing         Honorable Mention             Short Story

Hannah Butcher   Writing         Honorable Mention                Poetry

Hannah Butcher   Writing         Honorable Mention                Poetry

Diana Calderon     Writing                  Gold Key                   Writing Portfolio

Diana Calderon    Writing        Silver Key                     Personal Essay/Memoir

Diana Calderon     Writing                 Silver Key                        Poetry

Diana Calderon     Writing         Honorable Mention     Science Fiction/Fantasy

Gianna Delgado     Writing               Silver Key                         Poetry

Gianna Delgado     Writing               Silver Key                Writing Portfolio

Gianna Delgado   Writing                Silver Key                           Poetry

Gianna Delgado   Writing          Honorable Mention               Poetry

Gianna Delgado   Writing          Honorable Mention           Flash Fiction

Ryan Freese          Writing          Honorable Mention               Poetry

Rae Glismann       Writing                  Silver Key                         Poetry

Rae Glismann       Writing         Honorable Mention     Personal Essay/Memoir

Alana Gomez        Writing         Honorable Mention     Science Fiction/Fantasy

Alana Gomez        Writing                 Silver Key                       Short Story

Amanda Goodman      Writing        Honorable Mention           Short Story

Alexander Gordon        Writing       Honorable Mention              Poetry

Alexander Gordon        Writing       Honorable Mention     Personal Essay/Memoir

Ditalia Grnja          Writing                Honorable Mention              Poetry

Emma Sue Harris   Writing               Honorable Mention       Dramatic Script

Lisa Hooper            Writing                Honorable Mention              Poetry

Robert Kanjian       Writing                          Silver Key                  Short Story

Daniel Kaufman     Writing                          Silver Key                 Flash Fiction

Kayla Kirschenbaum       Writing                Silver Key                   Short Story

Remi Lederman             Writing                  Silver Key                   Journalism

Nathaniel Leonard        Writing             Silver Key                          Short Story

Nathaniel Leonard         Writing                Gold Key                     Short Story

Matthew Nadel            Writing     Gold Key                                     Journalism

Isaac Ochoa                 Writing                 Gold Key                       Short Story

Rhiannon O’Neil           Writing            Honorable Mention          Science Fiction/Fantasy

Mariana Pesquera        Writing               Gold Key                            Short Story

Jessica Ralph                 Writing                    Silver Key               Personal Essay/Memoir

Jessica Ralph                 Writing                  Gold Key                           Poetry

Maicie Ramirez             Writing          Honorable Mention                Poetry

Mary Rasura                   Writing                Gold Key                        Short Story

Mary Rasura                   Writing           Honorable Mention            Journalism

Sarah Rogers                   Writing          Honorable Mention          Personal Essay/Memoir

Sarah Rogers                  Writing                Silver Key                             Poetry

Sarah Rogers                 Writing                 Silver Key                             Poetry

Madison Ruth              Writing                 Silver Key                    Personal Essay/Memoir

Zolia Schultz               Writing        Gold Key                                         Poetry

Chelsea Smith            Writing                   Silver Key                       Short Story

Brianna Steidle           Writing         Silver Key                                  Poetry

Brianna Steidle            Writing             Silver Key               Personal Essay/Memoir

Jessica Taylor      Writing       Honorable Mention                        Poetry

Megan Walsch          Writing                Silver Key                         Poetry

Michael Wang             Writing             Silver Key                    Critical Essay

Michael Wang            Writing              Silver Key                      Critical Essay

Michael Wang         Writing             Silver Key                         Critical Essay

Emily Winters         Writing         Honorable Mention                Poetry

Emily Winters          Writing              Silver Key                          Short Story

Emily Winters           Writing         Honorable Mention           Flash Fiction

70 awards

45 Student winners

8 gold keys

28 silver keys

34 honorable mentions

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Isaac Ochoa
Isaac Ochoa, Editor-in-Chief
Communications senior Isaac Ochoa is a third-year journalist on The Muse. He hails from south of the border where life is much more mellow yet dangerous. He is president of the Latin-Hispanic Heritage Club and has a passion for the environment that has led him to become a vegetarian. Now reflecting on his four years of high school, he wonders why he joined The Muse. After spending countless hours behind a desk writing, editing, designing and solving last minute setbacks, Ochoa has come to the conclusion that only masochistic students join school newspapers. Fortunately, he doesn't mind the extra work. Ochoa hopes to continue to raise the standards of The Muse through experimental work. Sometimes he fails miserably, but it's okay.
Remi Lederman
Remi Lederman, Editor in Chief
Communications Major Remi Lederman is an Editor-in-Chief of The Muse. Lederman is also an officer of National Honor Society and Jewish Student Connection. She is also involved in Debate, Quill and Scroll Honor Society, English Honor Society, History Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society. For four summers, Remi attended the Duke Talent Identification Program where she took college courses on different aspects of writing including Creative Writing and Screenwriting. Lederman aspires to be the publisher of a professional magazine one day and plans to study business in college.
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