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

THE MUSE
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

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

THE MUSE
Sebastian Fernandez

Sebastian Fernandez, Managing Editor

Sebastian Fernandez is a third-year staffer as well the digital managing editor for The Muse. Sebastian works hard to increase the digital footprint of the publication, further engaging the student body and reaching a wider audience. When he’s not working on Muse, Sebastian serves as President for SGA. Sebastian hopes that through his efforts as a journalist and student leader he can bring the Dreyfoos community together. 

If you would like to contact this editor, you may reach them at

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All content by Sebastian Fernandez

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER LUIS VALDEZ, U.S. ARMY

Sebastian Fernandez
October 11, 2019

ENGLISH TEACHER CARMEN GALLARDO, U.S. NAVY

Sebastian Fernandez
October 11, 2019
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[Photo] AFTER SIX YEARS, SAC VOTES ON NAME CHANGE PROPOSAL ONCE AGAIN

Nirmit Chandan and George Wu
May 5, 2019
CITYPLACE TAKES ON NEW IDENTITY: ROSEMARY SQUARE

CITYPLACE TAKES ON NEW IDENTITY: ROSEMARY SQUARE

Sebastian Fernandez, Managing Editor
April 10, 2019
BREAKING: YOUTUBE BLOCKED ON DISTRICT NETWORK FOLLOWING INTERNET HOAX

BREAKING: YOUTUBE BLOCKED ON DISTRICT NETWORK FOLLOWING INTERNET HOAX

Sebastian Fernandez and Maddy Rubin
March 1, 2019
Lines of code fill vocal junior Ben Myer’s desktop monitor. Among his projects is a mobile application called Chest-Quest. Myer’s coding career began in early middle school, “but then I had the confidence to start working with other coding languages. I learned HTML, C# with Unity, and Swift after that.”

BEN MYERS: A DIGITAL CREATOR

Sebastian Fernandez, Assistant Digital Managing Editor
February 27, 2019
Although there are seven days left until Spirit Week begins, seniors already came to class in costume on Friday, Jan. 18, for Senior Citizen Day. Wrapped up in bathrobes and accompanied by canes, seniors emulated the styles of their elders to show enthusiasm for the Class of 2019. “My inspiration for my outfit was taken from my aunts,” communications senior Sydney Greenspan said. “It was an opportunity for me and my boyfriend to dress up for what we hope to look like in the future, or at least on my part.”

STUDENTS STEP INTO THE FUTURE ON SENIOR CITIZEN DAY

Sebastian Fernandez and Kate McNamara
January 20, 2019
CYBER MONDAY STUDENT GUIDE

CYBER MONDAY STUDENT GUIDE

Sebastian Fernandez, Assistant Digital Managing Editor
November 26, 2018
School Resource Officer Luis Valdez, U.S. Army

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER LUIS VALDEZ, U.S. ARMY

Sebastian Fernandez, Assistant Digital Managing Editor
November 11, 2018
English teacher Carmen Gallardo, U.S. Navy

ENGLISH TEACHER CARMEN GALLARDO, U.S. NAVY

Sebastian Fernandez, Assistant Digital Managing Editor
November 11, 2018
RECOGNIZING DREYFOOS VETERANS

RECOGNIZING DREYFOOS VETERANS

Sebastian Fernandez, Assistant Digital Managing Editor
November 11, 2018
The caramel apple mug cake can be made with seven ingredients in less than 10 minutes.

[Photo] SNUGGLE UP WITH A FALL MUG CAKE

Kate McNamara and Lilly Randolph
November 1, 2018
IN THE NAME OF SAFETY

IN THE NAME OF SAFETY

Sebastian Fernandez, Assistant Digital Managing Editor
April 30, 2018
Strings senior Madison Payne takes in the details of the multi-sensory art exhibit by sound artist Stephen Vitiello at Culture Lab. The new space features two other exhibits by Vitiello which can be seen on the weekends from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for free.

CULTURE LAB: WHAT’S INSIDE THE OLD MACY’S?

Sebastian Fernandez, News Staffer
February 12, 2018
Brightline’s blue train set rolls down the track, the first of several other Siemens Charger diesel locomotive and passenger coaches that will be part of the company’s fleet, which currently operates 20 daily trips.

BRIGHTLINE TRAINS HITS THREE PEDESTRIANS IN ONE WEEK

Sebastian Fernandez, News Staffer
January 31, 2018

FALSE BALLISTIC MISSILE ALERT IN HAWAII

Sebastian Fernandez, News Staffer
January 24, 2018
THE VOICE OF DREYFOOS: EPISODE 3

THE VOICE OF DREYFOOS: EPISODE 3

Sebastian Fernandez, Maddy Rubin, and Lila Goldstein
December 19, 2017

THE VOICE OF DREYFOOS: EPISODE 2

Sebastian Fernandez, Lila Goldstein, and Maddy Rubin
December 11, 2017
Retired U.S. Army lieutenant general Michael Flynn at a campaign rally for Donald Trump at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Weekly News Brief: Michael Flynn, Matt Lauer, and Tax Reform

Sebastian Fernandez, News Staffer
December 4, 2017
Youth Court Changes Lives of Defendants and Jurors

Youth Court Changes Lives of Defendants and Jurors

Sebastian Fernandez, News Staffer
November 27, 2017

Dreyfoos in White sees more guests than any year before

Sebastian Fernandez, News Staffer
October 30, 2017
Dance sophomores Alexa Olivier and Alyssa Foglia share their opinions and thoughts on some of the colleges represented at the fair. Along with competition, stress among students at Dreyfoos has increased. A survey conducted by The Muse in 2016 found that half of all Dreyfoos students felt extremely stressed as a result of the environment at school. This, coupled with the burden of applying to and getting into college, can threaten students’ performance in class and potentially in college.

College Fair Gives Students New Insight

Sebastian Fernandez, News Staffer
October 23, 2017
Catalans of all ages march through streets of Catalonia, showing the widespread support for the referendum on independence.

DREYFOOS NEWS BRIEFS: 10/9

Sebastian Fernandez, News Staffer
October 9, 2017
THE VOICE OF DREYFOOS: EPISODE 1

THE VOICE OF DREYFOOS: EPISODE 1

Sebastian Fernandez, Maddy Rubin, and Lila Goldstein
October 9, 2017

Fall Chorus Concert

Sebastian Fernandez, News Staffer
October 6, 2017
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