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

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Chemistry teacher Anushka Larkin was educationally affected by Hurricane Milton. Several of her students grades fell during the break.
Missed Days of School Impact Teachers’ Lesson Plans
Smiling at her students, English teacher Carmen Gallardo hosts a class discussion about the AP exam. It is one part of the routine that Ms. Gallardo has to ensure that students learn and understand the subject matter. “She gives us a schedule at the beginning of every quarter that breaks down what we're going to do each class.” strings junior Kayci Estelle said. “I think her sticking to such a regimen not only reflects her navy training but who she is as a person.”
A Salute to Veterans
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
Chemistry teacher Anushka Larkin was educationally affected by Hurricane Milton. Several of her students grades fell during the break.
Missed Days of School Impact Teachers’ Lesson Plans
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
Visual senior Claire Natanek sits on the astroturf outside Building 9 during lunch to draw keyframes for her latest project. In animation, a keyframe is a drawing showing the beginning or end point of an action. These keyframes allow the motion to flow smoothly in the final product.
Animating with Intelligence
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
Anticipating the ball, visual junior Tora Cooper stands on the court in front of a crowd of students and parents. “My favorite part of being on the team is having a community that is always supportive of one another,” Cooper said. (Photo courtesy of Lotta Cooper)
‘Setting’ Up For Success
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
The donations received for Dona Por Amor include clothes, non-perishable foods, and more. Once the donation window ends, the items will be organized into groups based on the type of donation and packed into boxes. Spanish teacher Lori Brown explained that shipments going into countries with political turmoil, like Venezuela, often get stolen in the process. To combat this, the boxes will be dropped off at a non-profit organization that brings the boxes directly to Venezuela, ensuring the safety of the items.
Doing More with Amor
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
Professor AI
Professor AI
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
Anticipating the ball, visual junior Tora Cooper stands on the court in front of a crowd of students and parents. “My favorite part of being on the team is having a community that is always supportive of one another,” Cooper said. (Photo courtesy of Lotta Cooper)
‘Setting’ Up For Success
Preparing to enter the field, number 15 and communications senior John Markee watches his teammates from the sidelines. On Friday, Sept. 20, the Forest Hill High School varsity football team played in their fourth game of the season, ending in a loss despite winning their first three games.
Jaguars on Forest Hill Boulevard
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
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
The Muse Has...
The Muse Has…
Muse Talks: The Ivy Illusion
Muse Talks: The Ivy Illusion
Artist Market Recap
Artist Market Recap
Muse Talks: Lovesick or Sick of Love
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
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
  • Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 23-Dec. 1
  • Multicultural Potluck at Lunch: Nov. 22
  • Orchestra Concert at 6:30 p.m. in Meyer Hall: Nov. 20
  • Jazz Concert at 6:30 p.m. in Meyer Hall: Nov. 19
  • Boys Basketball Away Game at 7:30 p.m.: Nov. 19
  • Girls Basketball Away Game at 6 p.m.: Nov. 19
  • Club Photos: Nov. 21-22
  • Boys Soccer Game at 7:30 p.m: Nov. 18
  • Girls Soccer Game at 6 p.m.: Nov. 18
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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Students show their appreciation for former communications teacher Ancil Deluz during the closing applause of Streaming Canvas. “I was really happy to see him come back and support dreyfoos film and it made my heart warm to see his smiling face,” communications senior Gina Givens said. “He taught me so much about film, but the main thing I learned is that film is all about love and compassion towards the people around you and the world.” Mr. Deluz taught at Dreyfoos since it was founded, and he retired just last year. Communications teacher Ruby Hernandez made the transition to becoming a teacher, as opposed to an artist in residence, this year, assuming the responsibilities of the film festival alongside artist in residence Alisha Snyder.

[Photo] STREAMING CANVAS SHOWCASES STUDENT FILMS

Anamaria Navarrete, Arts Staffer
March 16, 2018
Theatre junior Jaden Martinez lifts dance junior Tatiana Nuñez into the air as the two participate in the juniors’ 70s themed dance alongside their peers. The dance was choreographed by dance junior Gabriella Angel and came in second place amongst the judges, following the seniors who came in first.

[Photo] DREYFOOS GOES BACK IN TIME FOR GENERATION DAY

Lilly Randolph, Sports Staffer
February 1, 2018
The freshmen dodgeball team celebrate defeating the junior class. Advancing to the final round against the seniors, the freshmen later lost, placing second in the tournament.

[Photo] Seniors Dominate Dodgeball on Music Genre Day

Jennifer Jia, Arts Editor
January 29, 2018
Dance senior Skylar Smith performs her solo, Paquita Variation from Act 3 of the French ballet “Paquita.” “Paquita is getting married [in the ballet],” Smith said. “It’s definitely a more personal story, and there’s performance quality you have for this ballet. You have to tell the story.” Smith showcased her ballet focus at Dreyfoos through this performance.

[Photo] Dance Seniors Shine at Solo Showcase

Kate McNamara, Arts Staffer
November 1, 2017
Communications junior Garret O’Donnell smiles as his head is shaved for St. Baldrick’s

[Photo] Students Brave the Shave for St. Baldrick’s

Jack Yan, News Editor
February 9, 2017
Students gathered in the gym during lunch to watch each class perform its generation dance. Seniors stood in the bleachers while chanting their graduating year and cheering on their classmates.

[Photo] Students Step Into the Past on Generation Day

Julia Horneck, Website Editor
January 25, 2017
Holocaust survivor and guest speaker Rosette Goldstein tells students about her experiences during lunch in the media center. "I came to speak today because I think it's very important for young people to hear what Holocaust survivors have to say. It's not just an event of the past, it also pertains to the future."​​

[Photo] Photo of the Day 12/13

Natalie Bergeron, Photo Staffer
December 13, 2016
[L-R] Communications senior Kayla Kirshenbaum and theatre senior Nick Pollock admire The Bohemian, a magazine created by artist in residence Emmy Kenny and her partner CJ Riehl, in the GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) meeting at lunch. "The magazine had two different lifespans. The first one we started as students to bridge the gap between students and [Kansas] city. After we discovered 'Riot grrrl' (a 1990's feminist punk movement) we reformatted the magazine to focus on social issues like gender and sexuality. We started all of this as a platform to help amplify the voices of marginalized groups."

[Photo] Photo of the Day 12/6

Natalie Bergeron, Photo Staffer
December 6, 2016
The First Priority Club put up sticky notes on students' lockers with kind and encouraging phrases written on them. "Besides for advertising, we decided to put up the sticky notes to lighten up people's day, for the ones who need it the most. Implementing positivity in people's lives encourages hope and optimism, and that is what we want more of in this school's atmosphere," said visual junior and First Priority member Alexis Smith.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 11/29

Natalie Bergeron, Photo Staffer
November 29, 2016
[L-R] Parent volunteers Paula Jaffe and Ines Garcia work on making costumes for the upcoming dance shows.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 11/15

Natalie Bergeron, Photo Staffer
November 15, 2016
[L-R] Digital Media junior Vanessa Ritota and communications juniors Gina Givens and MLE Dejaco edit a film project. "Film is a collaborative art and I'm glad to be a part of such an amazing team," Ritota said.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 11/2

Natalie Bergeron, Photo Staffer
November 2, 2016
Theatre seniors Danielle Francois and Krystina Toledo cheer on their grade at the Fall Festival in the gym.

[Photo] Halloween Trends

Emily Sweetz, Entertainment Staffer
November 1, 2016
Digital junior Ethan Blanc bobs for apples during the Fall Festival on Oct. 31 in the Bobbing for Apples Relay. The sophomore class ultimately won the relay.

[Photo] Fall Festival

Ruby Rosenthal, Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2016
Visual senior Gleinys Martinez (left) stares up through binoculars at communications senior Daniel Kaufman, clad in a dinosaur suit, on Safari Day. "Iconic. I've never seen anyone dress up like this," Martinez said. "This is prehistoric."

[Photo] Photo of the Day 10/14

Natalie Bergeron, Photo Staffer
October 14, 2016
Visual freshman Gabi Thomadis sits at her desk and sketches in her sketchbook in a nearly empty classroom. Many students stayed home today so that they could help their families prepare for the hurricane possibly heading towards Florida. "I had to come because I had too much stuff to do at school today" Thomadis said.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 10/5

Natalie Bergeron, Photo Staffer
October 5, 2016
(L-R) Band junior Lihn Ton, communications junior Dylan Pollak, and dance junior Pia Kresse practice racing the cars they built for physics class using only a rubber band and McDonald's trash. "The process of creating the car was tedious, but it was rewarding to see my hard work pay off when it [the car] actually worked," Ton said.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: 9/28

Natalie Bergeron, Photo Staffer
September 28, 2016
Visual junior Megan Hostetler works on one of her many themed art pieces that emphasize and illustrate the human body from a unique perspective. "My art deals with the juxtaposition of expressing sexuality within a religious society," Hostetler said.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 9/13

Natalie Bergeron, Photo Staffer
September 13, 2016
Band junior Spencer Edwards plays his euphonium in a music room during lunch. "Practice makes perfect," Edwards said.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 8/31

September 1, 2016
Communications junior Brianna Seaberg storyboards her short film idea on a white board in the editing lab during lunch. "When I'm storyboarding I'm able to take the vision I have in my mind and apply it to paper," said Seaberg.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 8/24

Natalie Bergeron, Photo Staffer
August 24, 2016
The class of 2018 take in all of the new changes taking place this school year. "It was really nice to see all my friends that I didn't see all summer and I got to sit with someone I don't usually get to sit with," said communications junior Gina Givens.

[Photo] Photo of the Day 8/17

Natalie Bergeron, Photo Staffer
August 17, 2016
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