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

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Holding a position en pointe, dance juniors and seniors perform “Snow” in the final number of the Winter Arts Medley. During the piece, a simulated snowfall took place in Meyer Hall.
Multi-Major Medley
Band director Evan Rogovin swiftly moves his arms as he conducts a piece. This piece was the fourth composition of the night, titled “C’est Noel,” which was performed by the symphonic orchestra.
We Are Lights: Reflecting on Prism
Sporting a Santa hat given to her by the ARTS Club, a little girl finishes unwrapping her present during the Jefferson Jubilee. Before the event, members of ARTS Club were assigned to buy toys and clothes for one child. The gifts the children received spanned from Lego sets to Barbie dolls and toy cars.
Helping for the Holidays
District Pilots AI Student Surveillance Program
District Pilots AI Student Surveillance Program
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
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
Holding a position en pointe, dance juniors and seniors perform “Snow” in the final number of the Winter Arts Medley. During the piece, a simulated snowfall took place in Meyer Hall.
Multi-Major Medley
Band director Evan Rogovin swiftly moves his arms as he conducts a piece. This piece was the fourth composition of the night, titled “C’est Noel,” which was performed by the symphonic orchestra.
We Are Lights: Reflecting on Prism
This piece, titled “Transience,” features two separate paintings with strings of beads connecting the two into a singular piece.
[BRIEF] “Threads of Time” Gallery Opened for Display
Staged in the back of the ensemble, trumpet players utilized a variety of trumpet mutes to amplify and augment their pitch and musical tone throughout different songs in the concert.
Jazzing it Up
Leaning to the right, dance senior Emma Elder performs in a hip-hop piece titled “Y2K.” The music played during the piece was a compilation of various artists, and the choreography was done by Ebone Johnson. The dancers wore costumes inspired by the fashion trends of the early 2000s. (Caption by Mia Salvador)
Significant Steps, Lasting Encounters
Artist Market Recap
Artist Market Recap
Michael Feuerborn and his family stand in front of their home. After receiving GoFundMe donations, the Feuerborns could repay their missed rent and secure another lease on the home. Michael said that the money they raised “guaranteed a roof over our head(s)."
Hope Reborn for the Feuerborns
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
Bringing Christmas to South Florida: On Nov 2. The Ben Marriott Autograph Collection opened South Florida's first outdoor skating rink. From the hotel's top floor, there is a view of the hundreds of people who visit throughout the day to participate in this winter activity.
West Palm’s Winter Wonderland
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)
A photo illustration of Griffin Petti surrounded by parental consent forms.
The Wrongs of Parental Rights
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
Strings senior William Tong and other boys basketball team members cheer on the girls basketball team after a three-point shot was made during the second quarter. The boys team played their first home game against SLAM! Palm Beach (Sports Leadership and Management) following the girls game.
Welcome to the Jungle
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
Photo courtesy of Pix4free
All I Want for Christmas: A Holiday Gift Guide
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
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
Band director Evan Rogovin prepares the symphonic band for the piece “C’est Noel” as the curtains rise behind him. This piece was the fourth of the night and spanned over three minutes and 40 seconds.
Photo Of the Week 12/12
Reading out loud, dance junior Jillian Homeier holds up a book to assist a preschooler. Books were just one of the gifts that all children received; other gifts, including clothes, toys, and games, were taken home by the children. The ARTS Club manages this Jefferson Jubilee event off of school and community involvement by asking ARTS Club members to donate Christmas gifts and buy clothes for their assigned kid.
Photo of the Week 12/6
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
  • Semester Exams: Dec. 17-20th
  • Last Day Until Winter Break: Dec. 20
  • SOAFI Event for Vocal Majors: Dec.18
  • Step Team Practice: Dec. 17
  • Drivers Ed Course: Dec. 17
  • NHS campus cleanup at 4pm: Dec. 16
  • Band Potluck at lunch : Dec. 16
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
Sofia Hennessey-Correa

Sofia Hennessey-Correa, Editor in Chief

Sofia Hennessey-Correa is a third-year staffer and co-editor-in-chief on The Muse. Apart from the publication, you may find her practicing her speech, taking photos around campus, volunteering, or spending time with friends and family. Sofia is active in multiple activities including the Speech & Debate Team, Spanish Honor Society, and various service projects. She hopes to create a positive and productive environment, while building relationships with the staff.

All content by Sofia Hennessey-Correa
Principal Blake Bennett dances as she is circled by the senior Powderpuff boys in last year’s Spirit Week (Photo by Sofia Hennessey-Correa)

[Photo] Five Ways to Show Your School Spirit

Gabriele Pettener, Writer
March 11, 2024
Former production managing editor on The Muse Lexi Critchett smiles, ready to photograph the 2022 Fall Festival.

[Photo] Beyond The Muse

Yemaya Gaspard, Production Managing Editor
February 28, 2024
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.

[Photo] [BRIEF] Save Our Musicians Foundation Officially Donates $200,000 to the School

Juliana Defilippo and Makena Senzon
January 21, 2024
The Save Our Musicians Foundation partnered with the School of the Arts Foundation to host a fundraising concert for Bak Middle School of the Arts and Dreyfoos Nov. 18 at Tiki 52. Students, teachers, and their families had the opportunity to attend the concert. “I would consider myself one of the biggest country (music) fans at Dreyfoos. I’m actually not even going to meet the man (Luke Bryan) and I am freaking out,” digital media senior Cynthia Mondragon said before the concert.

[Photo] “Play it Again”

Makena Senzon and Juliana DeFilippo
November 19, 2023
A Luke Byran fan holds up a handmade sign during the concert.

Grammy Award-winning artist Joelle James sings her original country song “Tomorrow” which she published the night before the concert.

Local country artist Jutt Huffman, the unanimous winner of the Save Our Musicians Foundation event “Open for an Icon”, sings right before Luke Bryan.

An auctioneer urges the crowd to outbid each other during the charity auction portion of the concert.

Smiling as she dances along, Ava Cameja shares the stage with Mason and Julez Coutinho. At the Gwen Stefani Save Our Musicians Concert on April 29, Cameja was the winner of “Open for an Icon”, an opportunity from Save Our Musicians where up-and-coming stars perform before a more well-known artist does.

Mason and Julez Coutinho, 17- and 18- year old musical Australian brothers, perform an original song as the opening act prior to Luke Bryan’s performance.

CEO and founder of Save Our Musicians Foundation Dennis Cunningham welcomes the audience. The concert was in partnership with the School of the Arts Foundation (SOAFI). “Mr. Cunningham approached me about two years ago with regards to doing a fundraiser for the school,” SOAFI major gifts officer John Richards said. “He had heard about us and I just brought him to a concert. Our jazz concert actually blew him away. He wanted to help out young students who were wanting to be in the world of the arts, a bit more leaning towards music, but he's open to all the art departments that we have.”

CEO and founder of Save Our Musicians Foundation Dennis Cunningham welcomes the audience. The concert was in partnership with the School of the Arts Foundation (SOAFI). “Mr. Cunningham approached me about two years ago with regards to doing a fundraiser for the school,” SOAFI major gifts officer John Richards said. “He had heard about us and I just brought him to a concert. Our jazz concert actually blew him away. He wanted to help out young students who were wanting to be in the world of the arts, a bit more leaning towards music, but he's open to all the art departments that we have.”

The acapella barbershop quartet Square One (vocal seniors Brian Trompeter, Brianna Tejada, Angelina Castillo, and Aileen Pereda) accompanied by vocal senior London O’Brien perform “Sweet Creature” by Harry Styles. “The learning process is completely different. So we did it by ear instead of by sheet music. So we were listening to the songs and he had a guitar in London, looking at chords for the songs. And then we were all like learning the songs by ear, like having harmonies by ear, while our traditional barbershop is like from sheet music that we buy online.”

Vocal sophomore Sage Duke finishes her mic check to “Jolene” by Dolly Parton. “I just want to add how grateful I am to have this experience because this is like a once in a lifetime sort of thing,” Duke said. “I'm just eternally grateful for this opportunity, and for Dreyfoos, and for the people who are a part of the foundation.” Duke performs “Jolene” during the Save Our Musicians Foundation’s “An Evening with Luke Bryan” concert. Duke was the first performer from Dreyfoos.

Emcee welcomes the Bak Middle School of the Arts performers onto the stage.

A Bak Middle School of the Arts student plays “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver on the saxophone.

Attendees of the Luke Bryan concert had the opportunity to watch the event from boats docked in the bordering Intercoastal, from the VIP Cabana section, at tables, or standing.

Communications seniors Harrison Mandell and Ben Bruscell film the introduction to their package for DSOA Today. Six students were granted press passes to cover the event for the communications department.

The acapella barbershop quartet Square One (vocal seniors Brian Trompeter, Brianna Tejada, Angelina Castillo, and Aileen Pereda) accompanied by vocal senior London O’Brien perform “Sweet Creature” by Harry Styles. “The learning process is completely different. So we did it by ear instead of by sheet music. So we were listening to the songs and he had a guitar in London, looking at chords for the songs. And then we were all like learning the songs by ear, like having harmonies by ear, while our traditional barbershop is like from sheet music that we buy online.”

Attendees of the Luke Bryan concert had the opportunity to watch the event from boats docked in the bordering Intercoastal, from the VIP Cabana section, at tables, or standing.

Attendees of the Luke Bryan concert had the opportunity to watch the event from boats docked in the bordering Intercoastal, from the VIP Cabana section, at tables, or standing.

Digital media junior Ella Barlett points during the beginning of the juniors’ ‘70s generation dance.

Photo of the Week – 3/31

Sofia Hennessey-Correa, Photo Editor
March 31, 2023
Generation dance co-choreographer and vocal junior Aileen Pereda leads the juniors in their ‘70s-inspired dance.

[Photo] The Students Behind the Dances

Capri Wayne, Public Relations Staffer
March 16, 2023
Dance senior Lindsey Ryerson, theatre senior Mary Keith, and dance senior Alexis Carter do jazzercise moves to the song “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa in the senior generation dance.

[Photo] Dancing through History

Aidan Smith, Writer
March 16, 2023
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[Photo] [Editorial] The Art of Funding

Jenna Lee, Print Managing Editor
March 14, 2023
Theatre freshman Kevontay Oliver and dance senior Gabrielle Kiminyo hold up a walking stick after Kimonyo finished her solo to “King of Pride Rock” by Hans Zimmer from “The Lion King” during Black Student Union’s (BSU) “Black on Broadway” showcase.

Photo of the Week – 2/6

Sofia Hennessey-Correa, Photo Editor
February 7, 2023
I Survived the Second Quarter at Dreyfoos: Photos in Review

I Survived the Second Quarter at Dreyfoos: Photos in Review

Lexi Critchett and Sofia Hennessey-Correa
January 18, 2023
This quarter, one of the main projects on campus was painting buildings, as well as making renovations to the bathrooms, media center, and other locations around campus.

[Photo] Quarter Two in Photos

January 17, 2023
During a slam poetry team practice, communications senior Phoenix Medley listens to the critiques of her poem from a fellow slam poetry member. The team holds regular practices after school, working together to prepare pieces for competition.

[Photo] Slam Poetry Team Fosters Creativity Among Students

Ellie Symons, Writer
December 21, 2022
I Survived the First Quarter at Dreyfoos: Photos in Review

I Survived the First Quarter at Dreyfoos: Photos in Review

Lexi Critchett and Sofia Hennessey-Correa
October 16, 2022
With her legs extended for a grand jeté, dance senior Lindsey Ryerson performs her solo, “Life,” during the annual Dance Senior Solo Showcase. The Senior Solo Showcase on Sept. 23 allowed students to include the skills they have learned during their time at Dreyfoos. “Being in the black box was definitely different because during the performance, since the black box is so small, I was able to see every single person,” Ryerson said. “I was excited and a little bit nervous because I didn’t want to mess up on stage.”

[Photo] First Quarter at Dreyfoos: Photos in Review

October 16, 2022
Handing out medals, communications juniors Callum Curran and Josiah Manners congratulate the winners in Original Oratory, an original 10-minute memorized speech. “The most humbling experience was being able to present medallions to students, some of whom were my own fellow debate team members,” Manners said. “To see the excitement in their eyes and to feel the gratitude in their hearts was what really made my job even more special.”

[Photo] [BRIEF] Speech and Debate Team Hosts First Tournament Since the Pandemic

Jeremiah Alondra, Copy Staffer
October 15, 2022
Urging the audience to snap along, piano seniors Joshua Lumaban and Arthur Schofield play a song inspired by the movie “Monsters Inc.” During their piece, they drew the audience in as they switched spots and ran around each other throughout the song. “I haven't played a duet with AJ since last year,” Lumaban said. “We chose the piece because we watched a YouTube video and actually really liked what the YouTube video showed us.”

[Video] Playing At An Impromptu Ianpromptu

Jeremiah Alondra, Copy Staffer
October 2, 2022
New math teacher Traci De León describes limits in relation to vertical asymptotes to her second period class. Mrs. De León decided to teach at Dreyfoos to be closer to her husband, jazz director Christopher De León, and to experience the school’s art areas. “We worked together at the beginning of our careers 12 years ago in Orlando,” De León said. “The biggest reason I enjoyed working with him was because I can cheer them (the students) on because … both my husband and I knew the students personally.”

[Photo] From Teaching Suncoast Chargers to Dreyfoos Jaguars

Ankith Sureddi, Design Staffer
September 5, 2022
“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury serves as commentary to warn against censorship; the title itself corresponds to the degree at which a book burns. It is being censored by parents who clearly missed the point of Bradbury’s dystopian novel, raising the question if people who challenged it even finished the book.

[Photo] The War on Books

Makena Senzon, Writer
April 5, 2022
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[Photo] What Class Clique are You?

March 9, 2022
Running across the field, juniors sport their jock and cheerleader looks. Students dressed up in clothing representing the cliques of nerds, preps, cheerleaders/jocks, and goths. “You guys have a really strong culture here of tradition,” Assistant Principal Jennifer Napuli said. “Some of these events have been going on for a long time, and the students are really invested, which makes them extra fun and special.”

[Photo] Sweater Vests and Letterman Jackets: A Deep Dive Into Class Cliques

Makena Senzon, Writer
March 9, 2022
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