The Muse Volume 13 Issue 1 by The Muse at Dreyfoos

Volume 13

Issue 1

October 2015

YEARS OF DREYFOOS Faculty and alumni reflect on Dreyfoos' legacy. Pages 17-19

Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

TABLE of CONTENTS ON THE COVER Volume 13

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October 2015

Security at Dreyfoos YEARS OF DREYFOOS Faculty and alumni reflect on Dreyfoos' legacy. Pages 17-19

Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Cover photo by Rowan Bennetti

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As the Palm Beach School District begins to implement a new security system at Dreyfoos, we evalutes the changes.

Dreyfoos celebrates its 25th birthday. Faculty and alumni look back on how Dreyfoos has grown,

NEWS Counseling changes

The guidance department uses tools such as the website Naviance to help students stay organized.

FEATURES Summer adventures

Check out some of the unusual trips students went on this summer.

COVERSTORY Celebrating 25 years of Dreyfoos

Photo by Jade Lenkersdorf

Visual junior Courtney Root serves at a home game against Fort Pierce Westwood on Sept. 3.

Students and faculty come together to celebrate the opening of Dreyfoos and how far they have come.

ARTS Freshman dance concert

The incoming class of Dreyfoos dancers showcase their audition pieces in a concert.

SPORTS Mr. Vening

New social studies teacher and Athletic Director Ross Vening pursues inline skating.

LIFESTYLE Hot Yoga

The Muse staff experiences a new phenomenon in the fitness world.

ENTERTAINMENT Behind the bands

Check out what up-and-coming Dreyfoos musicians face to get discovered.

ON THE WEB

www.themuseatdreyfoos.com OP ED iPhone 6s

This is a QR code. Scan it with your smart phone and it will take you directly to The Muse website.

Is the new iPhone 6s an innovative leap ahead, or is it just more of the same? Find out when The Muse examines and analyzes the latest in Apple’s smartphone line.

SPORTS Soccer Preseason ARTS SpeakEasy Before the soccer season starts, the team is going through conditioning to get in shape and prepare to represent Dreyfoos on the field. Visit the website to see the ways that this will help the athletes before the season begins.

On Oct. 10, Dreyfoos hosted the SpeakEasy debate event where the debate team will showcase their debating skills. Check out the website to read our report on the performances. Photo by Bethany Ebanks

Communications senior Emma Harris performs her Original Oratory piece at last year's SpeakEasy debate fundraiser.

EDITORS'LETTER

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Editors-in-Chief and communications seniors Michelle Birch (left) and Samantha Rose wear the senior colors, black and gold, on the first Senior Blackout of the year. It took place on Aug. 21, 2015.

e are extremely excited and proud to be the Co-Editorsin-Chief of The Muse this year. As freshmen, we stared in confusion and awe as a sea of black and gold rushed down the sidewalks on the first Senior Blackout of the year. Now we participate in our own Senior Blackouts and apply for colleges as we embark upon our last year at Dreyfoos. It has become apparent that the theme of our lives this year is change, and it is even reflected in our work on The Muse. For the first time, The Muse editors and staff decided to change a major style component for stories: the Oxford comma. Although this seems like such a small component of a sentence, on The Muse, we had many “passionate discussions,” putting it

lightly, to determine whether or not there should be a comma separating the word ‘and’ from the second to last item in a list of three or more items… captivating, we know. This year also brings an expanded website with more media content. Our Table of Contents is now a two-page spread to incorporate previews of stories both in print and on the web. We continuously examine how to make our publication as innovative as we know how. The onset of our senior year and Dreyfoos’ 25th anniversary, which we explore in our cover story, have caused us to reflect on changes throughout our years at Dreyfoos on and off of The Muse. We continue to work to produce a great publication and hopefully, one day soon, finish our college applications. g

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STAFFEDITORAL YOU GOT ME IN CHAINS Security changes are good, but more may be needed by MuseStaff

odies were found on the Dreyfoos campus in the summer of 2013 and a teenager was shot on Jan. 3 in CityPlace. Dreyfoos is closer to crimes than one might think. According to WPBF News, on Sept. 15, a Park Vista High School student brought a gun on campus. On Sept. 23, a student from Vero Beach High School was in possession of a gun on campus as well. Due to the constant threat of dangerous events unfolding in Dreyfoos’ backyard, the Palm Beach School District will impose a new security system this school year. Multiple incidents happening in schools over the past few years, such as the Sandy Hook shooting, have proven that protection from the unpredictable is necessary. Security is the number one priority for Dreyfoos. According to Officer James O’Sullivan, Principal Susan Atherley has been actively seeking stronger campus security ever since the Sandy Hook shooting. The perfect solution to this growing world problem: an additional Dreyfoos fence on steroids. This taller, more technologically savvy fence will change students’ lives. Unless students want to climb over the

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fence, they will have to be buzzed in and out by Student Services Secretary Lynn Berryman. Ms. Berryman’s office will be in the very front of Building 1 according to Assistant Principal Leo Barrett. If late to class, students will need to stand in line, waiting outside the gates of Dreyfoos. “I think it’s going to change for the better, and make things more secure by the gate being locked so if people are coming in late, they’ll have to go through student services.” Officer O’Sullivan said. A raptor system which uses identification to check for sex offenders and custody issues will be installed as well, according to Mr. Barrett. Other schools around the country work to make a safer atmosphere for teachers and students. Whether it be security cameras or metal detectors, innovative technology is becoming common in the classroom. According to Boston Magazine, a state of the art security system that relies on motion detectors to alert police of dangerous activity will be installed in one of Boston’s public schools. Orange County School District in Connecticut also instituted live cameras

that feed to the police. Students attending Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kan. must pass through metal detectors before entering the halls of their school. These methods of security are strong and do not have literal holes in between their wiring. Dreyfoos’ changes are a positive step, but the school district should focus on other new ways to secure the campus, not old methods that failed the first time. The dangers of the world are closer than students might think, and these dangers may be sitting in math class. Of course, Dreyfoos is a very peaceful school, but it doesn’t hurt if everyone who walked through the doors of school had to participate in a safety screening. The best bullet-proof methods are ones that ensure there are no bullets around. It is the responsibility of everyone to make school the sanctuary it is intended to be. This can only be done by the implementation of stricter security such as checking bags or new cameras connected to the police department.n

Contributor: Alexis Pinchuk

WILL TRUMP TRUMP THE ELECTIONS? A campaign with no mercy, no apologies, no policies commentary by MichaelWang

onald Trump doesn’t care about anyone. His blatant disregard for political correctness has landed him in hot water more times than he has gone bankrupt. Despite Trump’s ability to offend literally every living thing, he continues to lead in the Republican polls, leading political pundits to do two things: attack him and his platform, and forecast the fall of Trump. But what most people miss is that Trump isn’t just a candidate. Normal candidates pander to party supporters and higher-ups to create a vision that matches what their party says it should be. This dogma that has existed since the establishment of political parties has frustrated many Americans as broken campaign promises litter the campaign trail. As a strong, independent, rich, old, and white man, Trump’s demographic background suits the GOP, but the benefits stop there. With his bravado and straight-shooting, Trump is incredibly polarizing. For some, he is the messiah. For others, he just might be devil incarnate. One thing is for sure: he receives so much press attention that there is no space for other candidates on headlines. Trump’s trump of the political establishment has caused a wave of backlash and criticism. However, Trump does have redeeming qualities, and Trump is an impetus

for change manifesting as a half-orangutan, refused to be associated with big donors, half-human caricature. saying that the only interests he wants to He represents a segment of voters that represent are his own. This blunt honesty is want something new in the political a surprising but well-received change in process, much like people tempo for presidential politics. Unlike who vote for Hillary Clinton candidates like Hillary Clinton who because no woman has been have purposefully hid opinions to president before. People cater to the largest portion of the are polling for Trump population, Trump supporters because no one with know exactly what they are such controversial going to get if they and powerful vote him in. beliefs has In an run before. often quoted His straight, farewell address, unfiltered opinions founding father cater to large sects of George Washington the American public. warned America of the Juxtaposing Trump danger surrounding with other candidates political parties. Now, shows stark contrasts third party candidates and hypocrisies that voters have no chance of can use to understand their winning a presidential candidates and the political election. Even though arena better. many Americans don’t fall Americans are desperate for Cartoon by Katherine McCann directly into the Democratic change. With the constant stream or Republican camp, they are forced to of backstabbing politicians and negative choose and compromise their beliefs. It will ads flooding television, everyday Americans take a new and bold candidate to finally are being shut out of their own political uproot this system, and I know exactly who it process. Donald Trump has repeatedly will be. #KANYE2020 n

TRANSPORTATION TROUBLES

Students struggle getting to and from school every day commentary by NoaKroyter

onsidering that students do not magically wake up at school, they all have to take various forms of transportation. But after taking Tri-Rail, bus, and car to and from school myself, I understand what other students may be going through every day. Since the beginning of the year busses have been causing problems all over the county. Not only are they rather unclean (I once walked onto the bus to find the remainder of someone’s weave taking up my usual seat), but since the first day of

school, bus riders have experienced some routing issues. According to the Sun Sentinel, Superintendent Robert Avossa was visiting Grassy Waters Elementary School in West Palm Beach on opening day, only to find that not a single bus arrived due to unreliable scheduling. Mr. Avossa also said that about 40 percent of busses had problems. Since then, most of these issues have been solved. On the first day of school this year, I was lucky enough to arrive to my bus stop 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled time. If I had come even two minutes later, I would’ve missed my bus. The district confused many of the busses’ scheduled times this year. Tri-Rail serves students living in the southern part of Palm Beach County. When I rode it home, I found quite a few problems with it. For instance, it seems that there are some - for lack of a better word - questionable people who talk to students. When I sat down with my friends, a strange man approached us and asked us some peculiar questions, such

as, “How was your day today?” and “What are you guys doing?” After not really addressing his presence, he left us alone. Nevertheless, strangers and sometimes panhandlers continue to converse with young Dreyfoos students. Those who take cars to school may have unfavorable experiences of their own. I had my parents drive me to and from school one day. Although I was ready to leave my house on time, my mother was running late. I barely made it to my first period. When I was being picked up from school, I was shocked by the length of the carline and how long it took for my parents to even reach me. It’s safe to say that every possible form of transportation to and from our school has quite a few problems. Whether it’s sketchy people approaching you, waiting for your mom, or finding large remnants of fake hair sitting in your bus seat, our students go through a lot to get to and from school. n

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A NATION OF Strength of community

HOPE

commentary by CelineCastronuovo wo hours after flying over the towering high-rises that line the beaches of Palm Beach, I entered a world of make-shift houses surrounded by polluted waters. Over 700 miles away from one of the wealthiest countries in the world lies the poorest country in the western hemisphere. Over the summer, strings juniors Olivia and Sofia Perez and I traveled to Haiti with a mission team of 30 Americans and 10 Haitians. We brought medicine and supplies to the Haitian people living without health care. “You can never understand the poverty and conditions Haiti is in unless you live them yourself,” Olivia Perez said. Following the devastating earthquake of Jan. 12, 2010, Haiti became a focus in the public eye. For vocal senior Chelsea Vincent, the earthquake was a moment that shook her life. Her parents were in Haiti that day. “My life almost changed forever, but they were thankfully brought back to me,” Vincent said. “Not being able to contact them for two days, not knowing if they were even alive, was the most traumatic experience of my life.” My perception of Haiti has been limited to brief news images of flooding and rubble lining the streets. After traveling there, however, I learned Haiti’s culture is vibrant and strong, as Vincent knew already. “I think it’s important that everyone stops associating Haiti with the words ‘poor,’ ‘broken,’ dirty,’ and ‘earthquake’ because Haiti is so much more than that,” Vincent said. An indescribable level of joy was infectious as we rode through the congested streets. Nancy Anderson, a missionary and founder of Hands Together of the Palm Beaches (HTPB), has experienced this human spirit after first traveling to Haiti as a nurse in 1977.

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empowers Haitians

“I found the people to be so loving, kind, and gracious,” Mrs. Anderson said. “I wanted to have that joy.” HTPB, which organized this mission trip, is centered in Lake Worth and treats around 1,500-2,000 patients during each week-long trip. This organization has also helped in the development of education and infrastructure in some of the communities there. Despite lacking in wealth and basic medical care, the people of Haiti are not devoid of hope. Religion is an integral aspect of the Haitian culture. Erinece Saint Jean, a member of the Haitian community and

newly elected representative of his hometown district of Boucan Carré, is aware of the reverent spirit of his people. “[Haitians] have love, they have faith, and they have hope. They are so resilient,” Mr. Saint Jean said. This resilience has shown through the struggle within the international community, as The American Red Cross collected nearly $500 million from donors after the earthquake. The Red Cross stated it had provided temporary homes to more than 130,000 people and, yet, only provided six permanent homes, according to a study by the National Public Radio (NPR). “The level of aid was mediocre. Only a few of the world’s strongest economic powers did anything,” communications senior Ianko Joseph said. “As soon as the terror stops being reported on a global scale, everyone

stops caring.” Joseph travels to the country at least once a year with the Gaskov Clerge Foundation, an organization which was founded by his mother in memory of his uncle who died of liver cancer. The organization focuses on providing medical care to empower the Haitian people. After living in Haiti for three years when he was younger, Joseph could see what separates Haitians from those living in the United States, besides a few hundred miles. “[Haitians] are less possessive and more objective,” Joseph said.“They care less about what they do have and more about what they can have. There are a lot of lessons that can be learned from the Haitian people.” I found the most value in observing the people there and experiencing life as Haitians see it. I remember a woman at the age of 95 waiting for us to enter her medical data into the computer before she left Cartoon by Katherine McCann the clinic. A smile rested upon her face. She then ran up to each member of the mission team in the room, giving each of us a hug and a kiss. I finally understood the joy that Mrs. Anderson had spoken of. Youth should be more empowered to discover this type of human experience which cannot arise from reading an article, but through the act of listening to the people who live there. The needs of the community go beyond the needs of the individual. “A gesture, no matter how big or small, goes a long way,” Vincent said. “That works for anything - a country in need or the person next to you. We’re all struggling in our own ways, but we are also surviving in our own ways, and I think it’s important to help anyone and everyone you can.” n

FROM BOOKS TO BURRITOS

Historic bookstore in Boston is now a Chipotle T commentary by SamanthaRose

he aromas of rice, beans, cooking meat, and jalapeños waft throughout the room. My stomach rumbles as I join a line of customers. It is a typical day in Boston and the people in front of me order food on their lunch break. These people do not acknowledge the plaque memorializing the building’s historical significance. If there is anything that AP U.S. History taught me, it’s that Boston is home to numerous sites with rich histories. When I went to Boston this summer, I visited a few of these places. While planning my tourist adventure, I researched the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile route that passes 16 historically significant sites such as Boston Common, the Boston Massacre site, and the Old North Church. Out of all the sites, the Old Corner Bookstore caught my eye. “The oldest commercial building in Boston, the Old Corner Bookstore was built in 1718 as an apothecary shop and home on property that once belonged to Puritan dissident Anne Hutchinson,” the Freedom Trail website says. “The Old Corner Bookstore was the center of American book publishing in the mid-1800s when Boston was the country’s literary mecca.” I was intrigued. Not only had the building been a bookstore and publishing hub, but also the home of Anne Hutchinson, a female religious leader who was eventually banished from Massachusetts and excommunicated by the Church of Boston due to her views that challenged Puritan principles. When I reached the end of the Old Corner Bookstore’s page on the Freedom Trail website, however, I discovered a bit of information that caused a turnaround in my excitement. “Today, the building is being leased and reused by Chipotle.”

This place, where Hutchinson held weekly scripture readings and where authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Louisa May Alcott had books published, is now a casual chain restaurant. The only sign of its notable past hangs on the outside of the building next to the front door. A green plaque displays two Photo by Cory Rose paragraphs about Photo courtesy of Samantha Rose the building’s Communications senior Samantha Rose points at a plaque describing the history of the Old history, provided Corner Bookstore outside its former building. The building is now a Chipotle. by the Bostonian Time alters landscapes. Although Boston Society. revels in being America’s oldest city and does According to The Boston Globe, the much to retain its historic character, some building housed a string of different retailers things change. For example, the Old State and restaurants in the 20th century. In 1960, House offers tours and exhibits about its when the structure was to be demolished, role in the Revolutionary War, but part of its Bostonians objected and saved the building. basement has been converted to the State Historic Boston, Inc. now owns it. Street subway station. The irony in how one of Boston’s oldest History fades as the modern world grows. I structures is now a Mexican chain restaurant do wish that the bookstore had prevailed and amuses but also disappoints me. When I that more of the building’s history had been enter Chipotle, I plan what to put in my preserved. However, I also recognize that the burrito. Customers typically don’t consider advances that come with change outweigh that they are standing in the same space the disadvantages. Nothing can stay the where Hutchinson and famous authors once same forever. As Dreyfoos celebrates its 25th stood. There are plenty of places in Boston anniversary, I think about how change on that conserve and now commemorate their campus over the years has benefited students historic significance, but the Old Corner and has made Dreyfoos the unparalleled Bookstore did not make the cut. The only school it is today. tribute to its past is an underwhelming Besides, perhaps Hutchinson and her plaque and its status as an overlooked stop followers would have enjoyed burrito bowls on the Freedom Trail. during their scripture readings. g

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News

CUTTING-EDGE

COUNSELING

Guidance introduces new ways to counsel students HOME

STUDENTS COLLEGE by AlexanderGordon anging from a new college planning system to free SAT preparation for seniors, Dreyfoos’ School Counseling Department is exploring new ways to improve its services to students during the 2015-16 school "Everything is year. now tailored to “There are a ton of new who you are as enhancements a person and happening in the School Counseling as a student.” Department right -school counselor now,” head school Mark Carson counselor Georgia Mounce said. ”Everything is now designed so that we can provide more for our students.” At the end of last year, the department began implementing a college-planning system called Naviance, which they made available to the classes of 2016 and 2017. ”[The best part is that] we can personalize it depending on the students’ strengths and weaknesses,” school counselor Mark Carson said. ”Everything is now tailored to who you are as a person and as a student.” The Naviance platform gives students access to tools which make the college planning process simpler. Naviance has many features including a résumé builder, a scholarship locator, and a counselor recommendation survey. Other aspects of the system include college matching, a summer program locator, and a college application

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Read about the new teachers at Dreyfoos this year and how they are adapting to a new environment. Check out bite-sized news briefs about the new Arts Council, class representatives, and cameras in classes.

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College Counseling Certificate Program organizer. typically costs around $5,000, but the ”Naviance is providing greater counselors are gaining the certification free of opportunities,” Principal Susan Atherley charge because of a grant. said. ”It is streamlining the entire college ”[With the program] we as counselors have preparation [and application] process for more knowledge as to what is happening our students. in the profession of college counseling,” Mr. Everything isn’t Carson said. “It’s even easier for us to make all over the place anymore. It is right sure our students are successful.” Communication and connecting to on Naviance.” students are critical tenets of being a The School school counselor. The department created a Counseling “Remind101” system for students and parents, Department which currently has over 1,300 subscribers. also offers “Part of our job is to assist in college college visits, planning, and making sure we are connected where a college to our students is included,” Mrs. Mounce said. representative Much of the funding for school counseling comes and comes from private grants. Another $20,000 speaks to students interested in the school. grant from Mr. Patterson funded an SAT ”boot Before Naviance, the sign-up process was camp” for 50 current seniors over the summer. unorganized and on paper, but now it is more Hand-picked students, who demonstrated efficient. financial need or needed an extra boost to ”Based on the nature of this school, we reach the next level of scores, attended the need to put an emphasis on planning for four-week, intense preparation course. college,” Mrs. ”The best Mounce said. "Based on the part [of the ”Most of the was guidance nature of this school, course] how informative process is no we need to put it was. The longer being teachers were done the oldan emphasis on so engaged with fashioned planning for college.” us; they really way.” -school counselor Georgia worked on a The Mounce one-on-one scale Naviance the best they program could,” communications senior Nyna Van Eps was costly, but funding for it came through said. ”They taught us the tools we needed to a $10,000 grant from benefactor James improve and made them easy to learn. It was Patterson, who has repeatedly invested in an amazing experience.” Dreyfoos. Current freshmen and sophomores This is the first full year where Naviance will be enrolled to Naviance beginning in and other counseling tools are in use. The October. results have yet to be fully determined, but ”The Naviance system took a lot of stress students and counselors remain optimistic. off me. It was already organized so all I had ”Everything [the counselors are doing] is to do was add information,” communications allowing students more ease of access to and senior Jessica Taylor said. information about college,” theatre junior In addition to Naviance, Dreyfoos’ four Nicolas Pollock said. ”That’s the best part.” g school counselors are enrolled in a two-year University of California, Los Angeles course to become certified college counselors. The

TEACHERS' NEW Allison Glenn by JackYan

ath teacher Allison Glenn beams at her new students on the first day of school, ready to become a part of the Dreyfoos community. “My main goal is to surprise my kids. They might not like math, but they can like education and learning,” Mrs. Glenn said. “I want them to come in at some point throughout the year [and] say that they can achieve things they didn’t think were possible and learn things they’ve never thought about.” g

Pamela Girard by JackYan

eginning her teaching career in Palm Beach County in the 1980s, math teacher Pamela Girard is glad to be back after teaching in Connecticut. Although Mrs. Girard is new to Dreyfoos, Dreyfoos is not new to her; her daughter graduated from Dreyfoos in 2003. “Dreyfoos is a dream come true to me,” Mrs. Girard said. “I’ve been teaching for many years at all levels [and subjects.] I’ve put in all these years of work and now I’ve been given this gift.” g

Ross Vening by DanielMontoya

ocial studies teacher Ross Vening was welcomed to Dreyfoos as the new track and field coach and athletic director. Mr. Vening taught social studies and coached track and field at Forest Hill High school before coming to Dreyfoos. “There are lots of differences between [Forest Hill and Dreyfoos],” Mr. Vening said. “[There were] 2,200 students at Forest Hill vs. 1,400 here at Dreyfoos. The student pride is bigger here. Students are more motivated and want to do things well.” g

PERSPECTIVES

new teachers adjust to life at Dreyfoos T

his year marked Dreyfoos’ 25th anniversary, bringing in both returning and new teachers. These new faces are excited to add to the creativity that has defined Dreyfoos for the last 25 years and will continue to define Dreyfoos in the coming years.

Maggie Marlin-Hess by DanielMontoya

heatre teacher Maggie MarlinHess was a national performer OffBroadway. She also taught college classes, most recently at Missouri State University where she

also taught theatre. “The students here rival college freshmen and sophomores in how responsive they are,” Ms. Marlin-Hess said. “I don’t regret [giving up performing]. I love making the show. I prefer the process over the final product and teaching was the best way to get [to work on the] process because now I have to practice what I preach.” g

Heather Lescialle by JackYan

n 1995, dance teacher Heather Lescialle graduated from Dreyfoos. Twenty years later, she has come back after teaching at dance studios across the state. “It’s been fun to be back,” Mrs. Lescialle said. “[My goal is] to enhance the training that they’re getting. Many of them train outside of school so [I want] to open doors for them. [My] personal goal is to be here long term and to have this be where I teach until it’s time to retire.” g

Kenneth Luba

by DanielMontoya

cience teacher Kenneth Luba had taught English in Japan for over a year before teaching English at Wellington High School. He made another move and now teaches at Dreyfoos. “I’m teaching physical science and chemistry, but I use my English background in [class],” Mr. Luba said. “I know the students are artistic so I try to bring in other elements to make the chemistry pop out so they can see the relevance. My number one goal is to give awesome lessons.” g

Lori Brown by DanielMontoya

ew Spanish teacher Lori Brown hopes to ease the learning process for students taking a foreign language. Ms. Brown previously taught at Palm Beach Gardens High School. “I’ve heard wonderful things about Dreyfoos. It’s a fantastic school as far as the arts, and everything it has to offer, but the academic program here is awesome,” Ms. Brown said. “Not everyone is excited about Spanish, [but] it’s a passion of mine. I love to show my enthusiasm and it rubs off on the kids.” g

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CLASS COUNCIL NOW HAS REPS by EmmaBaldinger

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Communications junior Michael Wang (L-R), piano junior Stefan Wan, and band senior Charles Comiter hold signs advertising the Math Honor Society at Club Rush.

STUDENT FORM NEW ARTS COUNCIL discussing it and what we are going to do is take by EmmaBaldinger

riendly competition is healthy, but if it turns hostile, it can become detrimental. Theatre senior Zachary Biggins saw some unfriendly competition between art areas at Dreyfoos. In response, he has created Arts Council, a new organization to foster communication between departments. “At the end of last year, I noticed a lot of animosity between the departments. I first noticed it with the ‘Millie conflict,’ ” Biggins said. “The whole ‘Millie’ argument could have been avoided if Arts Council had been around. Communication is key, and if we all work together, this school could be even more awesome than it already is.” Biggins envisioned a group of two representatives from each art area, nominated by teachers from that department. “We will be finding solutions for different issues or conflicts that arise between the majors, and we will also enable them to work together,” Biggins said. “The council [will] bring the departments together so that they can help each other.” Biggins brought the idea to head school counselor Georgia Mounce so that she could inform others about it as well. “When Zak first brought me the idea, my initial thoughts were, why hasn’t this ever been done before? We have so many academic clubs and organizations but nothing that really pertains to the all the arts and encompasses all of the departments,” Mrs. Mounce said. “[Magnet Coordinator] Patrick Marshall and I have been

the officers or leaders from each department and have them meet about once a month to prevent any misunderstandings.” Eventually, the idea was brought to the department deans, many of whom were interested. “Mr. Marshall first came to me with the idea. He said something about having representation of students from each art area [in a single council],” communications dean Angela Anyzeski said. “I think that it’s a good idea to have input from all the art areas and bringing them all together will definitely be a positive thing. Recently, there has been more of a focus on academics, and arts really need to be a priority, or at least equal, so I think the Arts Council can help with that.” Although she appreciates the idea, Mrs. Anyzeski recognizes the possibility of a negative outcome. “My only concern is that it [may] become a group that just complains or decides they want to do a million different things,” Mrs. Anyzeski said. “But with clear structure and clear goals, I think it can be very successful.” Biggins has a simple goal: a friendlier environment for students from all art areas at Dreyfoos. “The main goal is to eliminate the [hostility] between the art areas and promote collaboration,” Biggins said. “This school is built on the foundation of being artists and coming together through the arts, and the council will help enable us to do that.” g

lass council and SGA can look forward to less chaos and more communication this school year. There is a new addition to class councils for all grades: class representatives. These representatives will serve as liaisons for class council and the Student Government Association (SGA). Some of the representatives’ responsibilities include getting the notes from SGA and class council meetings as well as making sure that both organizations have the information that they need. “As a class representative for 2015-16, I hope to build a more cohesive effort between class counsel and SGA so that our goals are aligned,” strings sophomore and sophomore class representative Madison Payne said. “I also would like to see all class members involved and with good information so they can participate and feel they know what’s going on at school.” g

CAMERAS NOW IN TWO CLASSROOMS by DanielMontoya

tudents in some social studies and science classes may have noticed something different in the classroom. Social studies teacher Sara Stout and science teacher Marilynn Pedek-Howard both had cameras installed on the ceiling of their rooms. “I’m still in the process of [learning to use the camera],” Ms. Stout said. “My hope is to get it cleaned, since the lens has condensation, and use it not just for students who are absent but for training new teachers.” The cameras, which were installed over the summer, capture the whole classroom, effectively allowing the teacher to record and observe their classroom. Students in Ms. Stout’s and Mrs. PedekHoward’s classrooms had to sign a waiver that allowed them to be recorded. “I don’t think students care [about the cameras]” Ms. Stout said. “Nobody has said they object it.” g

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SUMMER ADVENTURES National Geographic Student Expedition by HannahDunn

eing up close and personal with the photographers of National Geographic magazine is something many can only dream of. This past summer, theatre junior Chris Zarcadoolas got to make that dream a reality when he attended a National Geographic Student Expedition to Iceland. “I’m taking a digital media class this year so I thought this would be a good opportunity to take pictures for my summer work,” Zarcadoolas said. “I also wanted to go because of Iceland.” High school students from around the world attended this program for 15 days. In those two weeks, they traveled Iceland’s landscape by hiking glaciers and traveling to local volcanoes. “We got to go to an ice cave which was really cool because we were some of the only people that got to see it because it melts in only a few months,” Zarcadoolas said. “There were also [a lot] of waterfalls. We would see them every time we drove somewhere.” They also learned about the effects of climate change and were able to talk with two photographers from National Geographic. The photographers talked to the students about their professional experience and even showed the group photographs from previous projects. “It was interesting hearing the photographers’ stories,” Zarcadoolas said. “We even got to do our own photography assignment where we had to go around and take pictures and talk to some of the local people.” g

Dog Sledding in Alaska by CarlySchwamm

now-capped mountains surrounded visual sophomore Shelby Goldring as she felt her pulse increase as the helicopter ascended. Her palms were sweating as she looked out at the breathtaking view below her. The Alaskan glaciers were unlike anything she had seen before, and now in a matter of minutes, she would be dog sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier. “It was very cold and windy while we were dog sledding on the glacier, but it was definitely a once in a lifetime experience,” Goldring said. This summer, Goldring took a vacation to Alaska and became a dog sledder. Alaskan Huskies pulled her on a sled through the glacier’s snow. “While I was in the helicopter I was scared out of my mind. I am terrified of heights and I don’t think that helicopters are that sturdy, so I had a lot of doubts,” Goldring said. “I had so much fun during the dog sledding, and the dogs were really cute.” Goldring would like to experience the glaciers of Alaska again, despite her initial

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Theatre junior Chris Zarcadoolas is photographed in a broken airplane in Iceland. Zarcadoolas attended the National Geographic Student Expedition. He traveled to Iceland and took various photos of the landscape, people, and culture. ”I was trying to photobomb everyone taking pictures of [the plane,]" Zarcadoolas said.

fear of the heights involved. “I would definitely go dog sledding again, and I love the summer weather in Alaska compared to the unbearable heat in South Florida,” Goldring said. Before this trip Goldring had never seen anything similar to the sights of Alaska. The helicopter took her sightseeing, and she saw glaciers and mountains that were very different compared to the landscape of Florida. “The view above the mountains was breathtaking. It looked like it came straight out of a postcard,” Goldring said. Despite Goldring’s fear of heights, her summer experience of dog sledding and going in a helicopter was something she will remember forever. She overcame her fear by going in the helicopter and sitting in the front to see the views. “I was really scared while we were in the helicopter because of my fear of heights and since I was sitting in the front and there wasn’t much to hold onto,” Goldring said. g

Photo courtesy of Shelby Goldring

Visual sophomore Shelby Goldring pets the Alaskan Huskies that pulled the dog sled. "The view above the mountains was breathtaking. It looked like it came straight out of a postcard."" Goldring said."

Photo by Chris Zarcadoolas

Theatre junior Chris Zarcadoolas took photos of Iceland's landscape as part of the National Geographic Student Expedition. Top: Zarcadoolas photographed a glacier while on the expedition, which lasted 15 days. Left: The expedition stopped by the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa in Iceland. Before taking the photo, Zarcadoolas went in the hot spring.

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Learn about two new students, one who had never attended public school and another who lived in various countries for her father’s job. Dance sophomore Madison McCue recovers after her hip surgery in early July.

Dancing in Budapest by NoelleWamsley

he buildings resemble castles as their windows glow at night and beautiful architecture casts down on the city. Dance sophomores Lauren Clair, Francesca Gabriel, and band senior Shannon Murray traveled to Budapest, Hungary this summer on a dance trip from July 24 to Aug. 5 as part of Ballet Palm Beach. “It was cool to go to a place where not many people have been,” Murray said.“The experience was eye opening.” As part of the international outreach program provided by the school, the girls traveled to unique locations annually to explore the cities and experience the culture. Twenty-one dancers attended the trip, along with three from Dreyfoos. They performed various numbers as well as an original piece in diverse locations, including:

a coffee house, two subway stations, the central train station, and a women’s detention center. The original piece related to Hungary’s past experience with communism and expressed how art and religion is making its way back into the country. “In Budapest they had a communist leader and the people lost touch with art and God,” Clair said. “I didn’t connect with it at first, but once we performed for the people it felt a lot different to inspire so many people.” The girls brought the art of ballet straight to the streets of the Hungarian citizens and exposed them to classical ballet. The people of Budapest gathered around and watched as the dancers spread their message through dance. g

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Dance sophmore Francesca Gabriel and band senior Shannon Murray perfom in a town square in Budapest. The two Dreyfoos students traveled to Hungary as part of the Ballet of Palm Beach.

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FINDING HOME Student adjusts to public school after years of homeschooling by RubyRosenthal

Photo by Jade Lenkersdorf

Strings junior Madison Weinberg plays her viola. She chose to leave homeschooling after 13 years to pursue her love of music. “Even though it’s a big change, I think that going to Dreyfoos is going to be a really great experience for me,” Weinberg said.

or the first 13 years of her academic career, strings junior Madison Weinberg was home schooled, taking online classes and private music lessons. However, this year, she entered the public school system for the first time. “Even though it’s a big change, I think that going to Dreyfoos is going to be a really great experience for me,” Weinberg said. “Music is important to me and at Dreyfoos I will have a chance to concentrate on my arts alongside my academics—something I wouldn’t be able to do anywhere else.” Weinberg is attending her first real school, and adjusting to big classes, crowded hallways, and nightly homework. Despite these differences, Weinberg seems to be adapting well. “While taking online classes, I didn’t get to interact much with my teachers and classmates, I am enjoying having a more interactive learning experience at school and making new friends,” Weinberg said. Making such a transition can be difficult, and Weinberg is facing challenges trying adjust to the lifestyle of

a public school student. “The most difficult thing about switching from home school to public school has been managing my time and fitting in homework, private lessons, and practice,” Weinberg said. “I am used to having a much more flexible schedule, so that has been a challenge for me.” Music has been in Weinberg’s life for a long time. At three years old, she began playing the violin, and at age 11, she began the viola. Weinberg knows that music is her passion, and it will play a role in her future. “Music has been a big part of my life from a young age,” Weinberg said. “I feel that being a musician has really shaped me as a person, giving me confidence and teaching me not to give up when things are difficult. To me, my art is empowering.” “I would tell other students that if their art is really important to them, they should just go for it. I’m so glad I decided to take a risk and audition for Dreyfoos.” Weinberg said. g

After frequent moves for father's Homeland Security job, junior joins Dreyfoos by NoelleWamsley

alfway around the world, communications junior Olivia Leisure lived in the cities of Hong Kong, a Special Administration Region of China, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while her dad worked for The Investigative Department of Homeland Security. Leisure’s family spent five years in these countries until she ended up back in Florida as a new student at Dreyfoos this year. Leisure’s father’s occupation has moved her from country to country. While her life is seemingly normal and fits the nine to five schedule, there are still some obstacles that come with her father’s job. “It is weird seeing my dad getting ready every day and strapping a gun on,” Leisure said. Her father, Steve Leisure, works in the investigative division and deals with drug smuggling and immigration. “When 9/11 happened they merged 22 agencies to create Homeland Security,” Mr. Leisure said. While there isn’t a lot of immediate danger, there are still risks on an everyday basis when dealing with corruption. “There are quite a few drug cases and it gets a little aggressive,” Mr. Leisure said.

Florida-born, Olivia has traveled with Mr. Leisure’s job dictates that every five her family for as long as she can remember. years the Leisure family must return to the Starting in Hong Kong, she lived in the town United States. This can take its toll as Leisure of Repulse Bay where has had to leave different her mother claimed a schools and different job at the American friends behind. However, it Embassy. has also helped her become “Hong Kong is like a unique person. New York on steroids: “She’s better off. She twice the people, half understands the world and the size,” Leisure said. is a more well-rounded While abroad, she person,” Mr. Leisure said. attended international Olivia has her eyes schools provided set on a future in art by the American and design. She wishes embassy. The schools to pursue a career in had an American character design and enjoys curriculum, but storyboarding, but she educated students sees her parents’ jobs as from all different a backup plan if she ever countries. The school needs it. in Malaysia even “It’s definitely had an international something I look to fall Photo courtesy of Olivia Leisure Communications junior Olivia Leisure (left) stands festival where back on if my original with her mother and two sisters at a temple in they sold food and plans don’t work out,” Cambodia. Leisure has lived all around the world for her father/'s Homeland Security job. had performances Leisure said. representing different Her family is ready to areas of the globe. get back out on the road after she graduates, “You get to meet people from every corner hoping to transfer to Europe. g of the world,” Leisure said.

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DANCER’S DREAM PUT ON HOLD Surgery prevents dance sophomore Madison McCue from continuing her art this year

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Dance sophomore Madison McCue practices in her former dance studio. Since hip surgery this summer, McCue has been unable to dance. She has a six-month recovery time from the surgery. She has had to change her schedule to fill up her dance classes.

by LexiMarcellino

hen meeting fellow students for the first time, usually one of the first questions Dreyfoos students are asked is “what major are you?” Naturally, the student body has come to the unconscious assumption that a person’s art defines who he or she is: but what if this identity were taken? This was the case for dance sophomore Madison McCue. “I was born with hip displacement. Due to years of dancing and physical exertion, my hips grinded and over time got really worn out,” McCue said. “I have a six month recovery ahead of me. I got my surgery on July 1 this summer.” McCue is in a wheelchair, and is currently not able to participate in her dance classes. McCue was devastated to not be able to carry on with her dance classes at Dreyfoos. Fortunately, she has found a way to make the best of her situation. “I replaced [my dance classes] with other extracurriculars but it is honestly really difficult with how long I’ve been dancing to just sit and watch other people dance,” McCue said. “I’ve been dancing ever since I was two; it’s always been there for me.” Through this hard time in her life, McCue has received help and support from her family and best friends. Dance sophomore Gia Prizzi and vocal sophomore Mario Selman have been two of McCue’s closest companions

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Dance sophomore Madison McCue must use a wheelchair following hip surgery. “I replaced [my dance classes]with other extracurriculars but it is honestly really difficult with how long I've been dancing to just sit and watch other people dance,” McCue said.

since this long process began over the summer. “We were at the hospital when she got surgery, and when she got discharged we would visit her house everyday, ” Selman said. “We would watch movies, eat ice cream, and just talk for hours and hours—anything to get her mind off the negatives.” Prizzi also helps McCue get around Dreyfoos’ large campus by pushing her

wheelchair and accompanying her on the school elevators. “[McCue] is handling it all incredibly well. She tries her hardest to maintain a positive attitude,” Prizzi said. “I know that if I was in a wheelchair, she’d definitely do the same for me. so I’m honored to do it for her. It’s just being a good friend.” It’s more than likely that someone in her position would be discouraged, but McCue still holds her head high and maintains her passion for dance. “I want to go to college at [University of Florida,] and be a dancer there,” McCue said. “I plan to become a veterinarian, but I still want to dance in my spare time. I want dance to be a part of my life for a long time; I really can’t see myself without it.” McCue will soon be able to walk without her wheelchair, and hopefully will also be dancing again by this upcoming summer. For now, she remains supportive of her friends and fellow dance majors, and is taking her recovery seriously. “I’ve been dancing with her for a long time,” Prizzi said. “The passion and dedication she has is so inspiring. She’s so determined in everything that she does—she always tries her hardest and never backs down in the face of adversity. I’m so grateful to call her a friend." g

BUILDING A DREAM Dreyfoos celebrates 25 years of inspiring young artists

Building 1 was originally built in 1922. This photo was taken in 1995 while the building was being rennovated.

by TiffanyAbreu simple conversation was the beginning of a legacy when a gaggle of art teachers suggested an arts school be added to Palm Beach County in the late ’80s. This idea took form when a survey was sent out to gauge interest and came back with wildly positive results. The district decided the North Shore High School campus would become the Palm Beach County School of the Arts. In 1989 it opened its doors for the first time and became a new experience for teachers and students alike. “It was a great social experiment,” founding dance dean Stacie Pittman-Porcher said. The school opened with five arts – dance, theatre, communications, visual arts, and music. The early years were marked with crossovers and collaboration, with little distinction between majors. “[The school of the arts] was new, [and] because it wasn’t in the top hundred schools of the nation, it was really easy to crossover without that focus on us,” theatre alumna (‘96) and current School of the Arts Foundation (SOAFI) director of development Stefani Kochanski said. Ms. Kochanski witnessed the magic of a small arts school, where a camera was as good as a hall pass and school plays had actors from all majors. With little over a hundred students, collaboration was a necessary part of growing as an artist. Students switching majors over the course of four years was not as uncommon as it is today. “There were 133 students in my graduating class. It was a much smaller school, which lent itself to inter-department collaborations,” Ms. Kochanski said. Mrs. Pittman-Porcher recalls integration with academics as well, such as a physics

lesson on torque and motion she would help teach with then physics teacher Ed Blum. She wrote a grant for an interdisciplinary arts program that relied heavily on collaboration between the arts. A sign language interpreter came in and taught her dance class the sign language for the piece “I Am A Dancer” by Martha Graham, which the class then choreographed a dance around. Visual majors created backdrops for the performance, and the music department provided live music. “It was wonderful. We had programs to pull from the arts,” Mrs. Pittman-Porcher said. “I am so proud to have been a part of [Dreyfoos].” As the school grew, however, the competitive nature of students combined with growing classes led to less crossover and more focus in their individual art areas. The founding principal, Ed Duhy, set the standards high for Dreyfoos with the audition process he helped develop in the first year of the school. “[The audition process guaranteed] we could get the top tier students who would continue in the arts,” Mr. Duhy said. “Lots of kids are left out due to numbers. One out of five who applied was accepted. When you get in the real world, it’s a competitive field.” Students began to excel as individuals in their art area as the increasing competition made crossing over less common. As time went on, the school changed. It was renamed in 1997 after the generous donation of $1 million by Alexander W. Dreyfoos. In the 2006-2007 school year, the digital media department was born. The academics of the school improved to some of the best in the nation. But students maintained their energy and ambition, and Dreyfoos continued to be an eccentric outlier in the school district. Visual

Photo courtesy of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Alumni Association.

alumna (‘05) and current SOAFI development associate Kremer Shell believes little has changed. “[Dreyfoos is] pretty much the same [as when I went here] except maybe a little cleaner. When I walked in to the visual arts building for my interview with the Foundation it seemed like nothing had changed. It even smelled the same,” Ms. Shell said. “Each year there is a group of students that seem excited to be here, energetic, and dedicated.” In 2015, the 25th anniversary of Dreyfoos was celebrated with a declaration by the mayor announcing Aug. 27 as “Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Day.” The celebration had students and staff reminiscing on the past and looking forward to the future the school holds and the artists it will create. “[The school] may not be building the next fleet of movie stars, but we’re building the audience. The future audience for the arts, and that’s just as important,” Ms. Kochanski said. “What’s the point of making a film if there’s no one there to see it?” Principal Susan Atherley has high expectations for the future of Dreyfoos. “[In 25 years] I’d like to see [Dreyfoos] as the number one in the state, number one in the country,” Dr. Atherley said. Founder of the communications department and current communications teacher Ancil Deluz has watched the school rise from a tentative experiment to a benchmark in arts education. “Dreyfoos has affirmed the fact that there is a place for art in education…,” Dr. Deluz said. “I anticipate that this school will continue to serve its mission and its vision through its students.”

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LOOKING BACK... 1990

ounding principal Ed Duhy selected teachers all over the district as well as artists around the country applying to join the staff at the new arts school. “I got to pick the best staff possible,” Mr. Duhy said. As the first arts school in the district, the administration was allowed leeway in their development. Mr. Duhy set up the artist in residence program. A deal was made with the Tri-Rail station to allow students to ride free, the first time any school used the Tri-Rail as daily transportation. A campus was retrofitted into arts facility. “Kids ended up in Miami on the Tri-Rail the first few weeks,” Mr. Duhy said. g

After the re-naming of Palm Beach County School of the Arts to Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, the varsity sport letterman design reflected the change.

Photo courtesy of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Alumni Association

The back of Dreyfoos’, then Palm Beach School of the Arts, first graduating class’ T-shirts featured the names of each senior and a banner. Photo by Michelle Birch

1994

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Palm Beach County School of the Arts opens with 250 students.

he first class graduates from the experimental arts school Stefani Kochanski, theatre alumna (’96) and current School of the Arts Foundation (SOAFI) manager of development, recalls the early years of collaboration between the arts at a more common level than today. “We’d need 30 people for a play and only had 60 theatre majors,” Ms. Kochanski said. Other majors would come in and fill the roles; visual majors would help make backdrops and vocal majors would act in the play. Students revealed abilities outside of their majors at “coffee houses” – small events that served coffee on campus. Students didn’t have to be a band major to play music, a theatre major to act, or a communications major to write. “There was this great club called Imagination Club. They created music and skits,” Ms. Kochanski said. “The bass player was a communications major.” The music of the Imagination Club can be found on SoundCloud. g

1994 A yearbook page from 1998 features founding principal Ed Duhy (top, left) Assistant Principal Leo Barrett, Student Services Secretary Lynn Berryman, English teacher Theresa Beermann, math teacher Chris Coombs, and communications teacher Ancil Deluz.

The school expands to include seventh to 12th grade. The first class graduates. Band alumni (‘96) Charles Porter (second from left), Anthony McFarlane (right) and other students perform as a jazz band at the former North Shore High School campus. Photo courtesy of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Alumni Association

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Photo courtesy of the Marquee yearbook

1997

n 1997, the school was moved from the North Shore High School Campus to the Twin Lakes campus in downtown West Palm Beach. It was renamed A. W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in honor of Alexander W. Dreyfoos, a philanthropist who made a $1 million donation to the school. Along with the new campus, three new buildings were added. The Kramer Science Building was built for the dance and science departments; the Performing Arts Center was built to house the music and theatre students, as well as the new auditorium Meyer Hall; and the Media Center. The students were impressed with the new arts facilities. “We had a gymnatorium [at the old campus]. We didn’t even have a theater,” Ms. Kochanski said. “During the day they’d have the metal chairs and we’d eat. At night, they put the chairs away, roll out the carpet and it’d be a theater.” g

Alumni (‘96) Stephanie Kababe (L-R), Holly Ann Walther, and Carrie Nicholson pose on a school bus for picture day. This photo was taken in 1996 at the North Shore High School campus.

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2015

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The senior class of 2001 rides to victory in their Spirit Week caravan. Math teacher Rachelle Lowen (right of boy sitting above the stop sign) cheers with her classmates. Spirit Week used to be celebrated with floats.

1997 The class of 2004 show their class pride as freshmen in 2000. Photo courtesy of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Alumni Association

The school is renamed A.W. Dreyfoos and relocated to the downtown West Palm Beach campus.

n 2015, the School of the Arts Foundation collaborated with the city and officially declared Aug. 27 as “Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Day.” Mr. Duhy accepted the proclamation from the Mayor of West Palm Beach. Principal Susan Atherley described it as a special recognition by the city. Not every school will be honored as Dreyfoos was for its achievements, and Dr. Atherley is proud of the school Dreyfoos has become since it first opened 25 years ago. “When Dreyfoos first opened, I was at Suncoast,” Dr. Atherley said. “Parents would ask me which to go to and I would say, if you want academics, Suncoast. If you want arts, Dreyfoos. [Since then] Dreyfoos has changed from an arts focus to an academic focus. We’re number one in the county for academics.” Dr. Atherley hopes to see continued academic improvement in the future and for the respectful and creative culture of Dreyfoos to continue evolving. While the biggest changes in the past 10 years have been in academics, the arts are still key at Dreyfoos. “[I am] just honored to be with you kids,” Dr. Atherley said. “All of our kids have a talent. All of you are artists.” g

2015 August 27 is declared ‘‘Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Day’’ by the city and the school celebrates its 25th anniversary.

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RE-EVALUATION RECITAL Freshmen dancers perform the routines that got them here by AshleyBrundage

reyfoos hosted its inaugural Freshman Dance Concert on Sept. 4. The show featured freshmen dance majors performing the routines that got them accepted into Dreyfoos. “My colleagues joke that I say every year how incredibly talented each new group of dancers is,” dance dean Jan Hanniford said. “Dance is so individual, and each new group has something special to offer. All they need is someone to nurture their talent, and I feel so blessed that I get to be that someone. It’s beautiful to watch them grow as dancers and as young women.” Dance freshmen don’t often get an opportunity to showcase their talent. The Senior Showcase and Spring Dance Concert are popular events. However, solos are traditionally given to upperclassmen. The idea of hosting a Freshman Dance Concert was discussed for several years, but it didn’t come about until this year. “I’ve noticed that freshmen are at the bottom of the totem pole,” Mrs. Hanniford said. “They’re treated as inferior, and their talents are often underestimated. The dance department felt that giving the freshmen their own concert would be a wonderful way to welcome them to Dreyfoos, and to showcase the talent that got them accepted in the first place.” The concert demanded extensive amounts of organization and planning—with the whole dance department working to ensure that the event was a success. “It was quite a challenge,” Mrs. Hanniford said. “We had each of the freshman show us their solos, and we would coach them individually on how they could improve. Then there was the lighting, the costumes, and advertising the showcase. We really tried to make it a beautiful event.” In addition, the freshmen worked nonstop to perfect their routines. For weeks, they practiced for hours at a time. They exerted

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enormous physical and emotional effort Leanne Grunow said. “I feel like I have so to ensure that they put on a stunning much more respect for the freshmen, because performance. now I understand what they’re capable of.” “I worked really hard to prepare for this The routines were exceptionally concert,” dance freshman Brida Gibbons diverse and each performance said. “I wanted to prove that I deserve to go touched the audience in a different to Dreyfoos, just as much as anyone else.” way. Expectations were high for the freshmen. “Each and every one of those Some of them had never performed a solo girls are so gifted. They dance with before; leading to anxiety about the such poise and emotion; it’s event. really incredible to watch,” “It was nerve-wracking, said Mrs. Hanniford especially since this was my first As the show came to a solo,” Gibbons said. “I really poured close, all of the freshmen my heart and soul onto that stage, filed onto the stage to and in doing that, I opened myself take a final bow. As the up to the criticism of audience applauded, the others.” faces of the dancers beamed However, the with triumph. concert gave the “It felt like such an freshmen a chance accomplishment,” Gibbons said. to bond, “I was standing next to appreciate such amazing people, other and I felt so grateful styles of to be where I am. dance, and It’s a moment ultimately I wouldn’t to grow give up for as both anything.” dancers and Now that people. the concert “The is over, the concert made freshmen me remember why are eager to I love dance so much,” see what they’ll said dance freshman Kyra accomplish in the Singh. “It’s an expression of future. individuality and passion. Sure, “I’m so proud of all the girls who it was nerve-wracking, but it performed,” Singh said. “I can’t think was so worth it, because I’m of anyone I’d rather share this doing what I love to do.” experience with, and I can’t wait Spectators were in awe to see what the future brings for as the freshmen performed all of us.” their routines. The Freshman Dance “They made it look effortless,” Concert serves as a reminder Photo by Lorenzo Romano communications sophomore of the immense talent Dance freshman Victoria Noelle Wamsley said. “I was Dreyfoos students have. Rosario showcases her audition piece for the school absolutely blown away by the “We’re all here to learn in the Freshman Dance talent that they displayed. I and to grow, and I have no Concert. couldn’t believe that they were doubt that the freshmen just freshman.” will blossom into beautiful The grace in their stride, the dancers,” Ms. Hanniford said. fluidity in their movements, and the passion “They have so much potential, and it’s about in their eyes showcased the great potential time we appreciate and acknowledge that.” g the freshman possess. “I really hope this becomes a Dreyfoos tradition,” communications sophomore

TEACHER GOES BACK TO SCHOOL Brittany Rigdon attends exclusive writing workshop in the French Alps by MorganScott

love for writing took creative writing and English teacher Brittany Rigdon out of the country this summer for a two week writing workshop in the French Alps. During the workshop Ms. Rigdon had the opportunity to grow as a writer under the guidance of published authors. “When my professor at Florida Atlantic University emailed me about this program I knew right away I wanted to do it,” Ms. Rigdon said. “Being able to work with published authors in such a beautiful place was a once in a lifetime opportunity I had to take.” Ms. Rigdon worked with Pam Huston, a New York Times bestselling author, during the workshop. She also was able to work with Alan Heathcock and Cheryl Strayed, whose book Wild was recently turned into a movie starring Reese Witherspoon. Ms. Rigdon worked with Huston on different writing exercises such as writing in short bursts. Huston also read some of Ms. Rigdon’s pieces and gave her tips to improve and went over how to plan out stories in an effective way. “Before the workshop I thought I had to plan everything out and would stress if the story was not going the way I though it should. I now know I don’t have to plan everything,” Ms. Rigdon said.

Ms. Rigdon learned so much from Huston, she plans on bringing her in to talk to her creative

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Although Ms. Rigdon worked hard during the writing workshop, she found time to enjoy the beauty of the French Alps.

writing students. “I want my students to know they don’t have to be perfect all the time and they can just write for them,” Ms. Rigdon said. Ms. Rigdon has already started to

incorporate things she learned from the workshop to her own classroom. She has been helping her students see they don’t have to be perfect and has been using new terms for writing styles. “She tells us we need to write in glimmers, which means writing in short bursts and still being able to express ourselves,” communications senior Tiffany Abreu, one of Rigdon’s creative writing students said. Along with bringing back a new view on writing and an even stronger passion for her art, Ms. Rigdon is also encouraging her students to follow their dreams. They have also developed a new level of admiration for her as a writer. “I respect her so much as a writer because she loves it so much and would go across the world, literally, for it,” Abreu said. Ms. Rigdon was able to grow in her art, and gain a new perspective on different writing styles. She now can teach her students new tools to improve their writing. Ms. Rigdon is bringing her love for writing into her classroom and inspiring her students in the process. “I feel exponentially more passionate about my art,” Ms. Rigdon said. “It was so amazing to be able to work with all these published authors and learn how they made their living. It is something I will never forget.” g

’SENSE’ATIONAL SUMMER ART SHOW Visual and digital departments' art show displays unique pieces

by UmaRaja

he Summer Art Show is a delight for the senses. The hallways are lined with colorful art, sculptures, and photographs. Computers play short films and snippets of advanced animation. Some pieces Photo by Rowan Bennetti The The Summer Summer ArtArt Show Show contained contained work invite people made work ofmade various ofmediums. various mediums. This piece to touch their was created by visual senior Janessa unique textures, Ma. and the crowd gathered around the art chatters softly. The Summer Art Show even appeals to your tastebuds - tables are lined with cookies, sandwiches, donuts, and chips. “The visual and digital media departments have the Summer Art Show within a few weeks of coming back to school each year because we like to give our students the opportunity to show the work they created

over the summer,” visual dean Lacey Van Reeth said. “Each student in both departments must create work over the summer, and this show is a way to display it for their peers, families, and community.” The opening night was on Sept. 6 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Building 9. However, the show was displayed for a total of two weeks. Pieces ranged from comics to book covers and hanging cameras where those who attended the show could take their own pictures. Some paintings had thread sewn into them, and non-traditional mediums such as live plants and decorated tree branches were put on display. “The show reflects more upon what everyone likes to do as far as their individual art because we don’t have an assigned piece,” visual junior Seanna Harris said. “I think it really shows the diversity of what everyone likes to do.” The Summer Art Show was one of largest art displays Dreyfoos has ever hosted. Although the main senior gallery was the focus, an assortment of work from students in all grade levels covered every inch of wall in the building. Paintings curved around each archway in Building 9 and sculptures

descended from the ceilings. On opening night alone, approximately 200 parents, students, teachers, and family members arrived to see the show; but hosting such a large event is not a simple task. “Setting up for each individual person depends on their piece,” visual junior Madison Maddox said. “People doing animation have to use computers to play their videos, sculptures usually need a pedestal. We use thumbtacks, screws, and hammers. It’s hectic and people steal each other’s spots, but all the walls are filled by the end.” It was the freshmen’s first art show, so upperclassmen provided guidance. All students from the visual and digital departments united to make the Summer Art Show a reality. “We have the students give each other feedback in class critiques the first few weeks of school and ultimately help each other decide what work should be displayed for the show,” Ms. Van Reeth said. “I think it’s also a great experience for them to learn how to put work up, consider the aesthetics of the show, and make sure it all comes together as a group.” g

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A guide to what's going on in the art area classes

MUSIC D

reyfoos’ music majors have been in preparation for multiple events since school started. In strings, the Philharmonic Orchestra hosted a concert on Oct. 2. The Strings Orchestra is having their concert on Nov. 13. The first band concert was held on Sept. 30. Additionally, the Chamber Music Recital will be on Oct. 29. The band has already started to prepare for the prestigious Music For All National Concert, which they will be participating in for the first time during March 10 to 12 of next year. “The reason that [the Music For All National Concert] is such a big accomplishment for us was because it was a [blind] audition entry only,” band director Evan Rogovin said. Piano majors spent the year practicing for the popular Impromptu concert, where students played a variety of pieces that can range from classic hits to anime theme songs. Impromptu takes place on Oct. 8 to10. g

VISUAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA

reyfoos’ visual art and digital media departments hosted the annual Summer Art Show on Sept. 6. The art was taken down as the month went on and all art was returned to their artists by Sept. 25. “I think everyone really improved a lot this year,” digital media junior Julie Canales said. “Everyone is keeping up with their theme and concentration and even all of the freshmen work [in the show] was extremely well done.” The students are currently preparing for their submissions for YoungArts, a nationwide competition that gives students the opportunity to earn scholarships and national recognition for their work. Applications are due by Oct. 16. g

Band senior Philipp Popp, (L-R) band sophomore Kyle Tellez , and band senior Isaac Guido perform at the first Band Concert of the school year. The concert was held on Sept. 30 and included the most of the department.

THEATRE

lthough the school year is just beginning, the theatre department has already begun rehearsing for their upcoming productions. On Aug. 24, auditions for Romeo and Juliet took place. Later in the week, Aug. 27 and 28, callbacks were held. The cast list was posted on Aug. 31, unveiling a predominantly sophomore cast. “So far we’ve ‘laid out a skeleton’ of the show, walking through blocking and intentions. We do really cool warm ups that have helped me learn so much more about my voice,” theatre sophomore Brennah Leone, who is playing the role of Juliet, said. “[Theatre teacher Brad Barfield] has been such an incredible director. I love how you can tell he truly gets the intentions and inner workings of Shakespeare.” Auditions for the spring musical Shrek were also held on Aug. 24 and the callback list was posted on Sept. 18. The cast list for the show was announced on Sept. 30. Tech and crew for both of the productions have already been chosen and they’ve begun preparing for the shows. g

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Communications sophomore Shane McVan (L-R) and communications junior Britania Cameron film the Oct. 2 morning video announcements.

COMMUNICATIONS

he communications department is constantly evolving and making changes, and this year is no exception. The debate yeam participated in a tournament at Yale University, which took place on Sept. 19 and 20. There were over a thousand competitors from all over the country, and four Dreyfoos students advanced into the upper rounds of the tournament. The students were communications seniors Taylor Rich, Bethany Ebanks, communications sophomore Alex Gordon, and communications junior Jack Yan. In addition, “Seeds Literary Magazine” is currently hosting its annual Halloween Horror Contest. The contest is accepting pieces of all mediums, and two winners will be announced on Oct.30. “I think the contest is going to be really great this year,” communications junior and Seeds advertising editor Grace Sullivan said. “The students at Dreyfoos are so talented, so I have no doubt that we’re going to receive some amazing submissions. It’s going to be so hard to pick the winners.” g

DANCE

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ancers are now required by administration to do a written assignment each time they are absent, even if it is excused. Dance majors must pick out an article of their choice on either a well-known dancer, dance school, or type of dance and answer questions about it. “[The purpose of the assignment] is for students to expand on learning their art form,” dance dean Jane Hanniford said. “Dancers receive a grade for every class, so [if they are absent] there needs to be an alternative.” The dance department has also welcomed new teachers and artists in residence this school year including Dreyfoos alumna Lauren Carey and parttime dance teacher Heather Lescaille. “I am looking forward to learning more from my [current] teachers and learning more from new teachers,” dance sophomore Devyn Adler said. “I am also excited for new guest choreographers and guest pieces.” Dance freshmen performed at Dreyfoos’ inaugural freshman dance concert held on Sept. 4. The fall dance concert will be held on Nov. 20, and it will feature performances from dance majors from all grade levels. g

VOCAL V Photo by Jade Lenkersdorf

Dance freshman Lauren Lamontagne preforms her audition piece at the first Freshman Dance Concert.. It was a collection in which all of the dance freshmen showcased their individual routines.

ocal students are keeping busy as they prepare for their fall concert taking place on Nov. 24 in Meyer Hall. Only upperclassmen will be able to participate in the show, so sophomores, juniors, and seniors have spent the school year practicing their pieces. “We try to do all kinds of songs,” vocal junior Jaiden Lemongello said. “Right now we are working on a song called ‘Joshua’ and it’s in Latin, so we have to learn all of these new words that are in a dead language and translate them into English.” g

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FORMER SPEED SKATER ROLLS INTO DREYFOOS

by ShaneMcVan

or social studies teacher and Athletic Director Ross Vening, roller skating is not just a hobby - it is his passion. Mr. Vening is a competitive inline speed skater who has won five national championships. Inline speed skating is a sport where athletes skate around an indoor track. In competitions, athletes can compete in both individual and relay events. “You race on a track against other competitors,” Mr. Vening said. “Everyone lines up on the starting line and the gun goes off. The race is in an oval-shaped course.” When he was 8, his father took him to the skating rink and dropped him off. Mr. Vening joined a team and soon afterwards started competing. “My dad dropped me off because it was around 1988 and that’s when speed skating was pretty popular,” Mr. Vening said. “[It was a way for my sister, brother, and I] to get our energy out.” After training for several years, Mr. Vening decided to compete for nationals. He has won five national championships since he began. “It took place at the United States Roller Indoor National Championships,” Mr. Vening said. “[To get to nationals,] you would start in the South Florida Speed League, then regionals against nine other states, and the top four qualify for nationals.” Although Mr. Vening has won many competitions, there were also disappointments. “There was one [time] when I was in the semis and I was disqualified on a bad call,” Mr. Vening said. “I fell and was taken out [of the race].” This specific instance took place in Lincoln, Neb. Mr. Vening did not give up after that but instead continued to move on and compete. His last

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Check out Coach's Corner with Tom Amenita and a column about having your dad as your coach. Sports Updates: catch up on what is going on with fall sports at Dreyfoos.

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competition was in 2012, when he won nationals for his fifth time. Now, rather than competing in the national championships, Mr. Vening commentates at the Indoor Speed Skating National Championships in

“Speed skating makes you never want to be comfortable and [always] challenge yourself.”

-social studies teacher Ross Vening

Albuquerque, N.M. every year. Mr. Vening continues to train at various locations including Dyer Park, on A1A, and at the Lake Worth Bridge. “I got ingrained in it and once you get good at it, you want to get better,” Mr. Vening said. “Once you reach one level, you want to reach that next level. Speed skating makes you never want to be comfortable and [always] challenge yourself.” Mr. Vening trained with several people in his five-national-championship run, one of

Athletic Director and social studies teacher Ross Vening speed skates in a competition. He has won five national speed skating championships. ''Skating is awesome, from people I've met to the places I've gone and the mentality I have now,'' Mr. Vening said.

them being Rudy Robaina. Robaina has a close relationship with Mr. Vening and has trained with him for years. They helped each other improve and made each other better skaters. “[He has helped me] become a consistent skater and a better sportsman,” Mr. Robaina said. “He’s a good guy and he’s fast. Very consistent, reliable, and a great guy to speed skate with.” Two years ago Mr. Vening had a son, which made it difficult to find time to skate. Since then Mr. Vening has been spending more time with his son than he has speed skating. He plans on introducing his son to speed skating in the future. “In a couple of months we’ll put some skates on [my son] and see what he can do,” Mr. Vening said. “I thought it was great when I [speed skated], so why not him.” Speed skating has given Mr. Vening the necessary tools to develop into a better teacher, coach, and athlete. “Skating is awesome, from people I’ve met to the places I’ve gone and the mentality I have now,” Mr. Vening said. “It taught me to never quit and keep going and to better yourself every time.” g

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FOOTBALLS AND FAMILY TIES Four years on the field brings father and daughter together by AlanaGomez

hen I was 7 years old, I joined flag football, a sport that I would continue to love and compete in to this day. One year later, my dad got a new hobby too: coaching me. This new opportunity to bond with my dad was as fresh a concept as football itself. With the excitement of the surplus time my dad and I would be spending together, however, I never realized the complications that being related to your coach could cause. Where I grew up, playing flag football was a culture. In the Acreage, it’s not unusual for an entire family to be out all day on a Saturday watching several of their children take part in the game. As a kid fresh out of cheerleading, I was ready to try something new. I wanted more contact, more of the quick decision-making and excitement that football gave me. Having fun was important to me, and although this was important to my dad too, so was winning. I’ll just put this out there now and cut my dad some slack: I was hard to coach. I was clumsy, easily distracted, and too headstrong for my own good. On top of all that, I wasn’t a very good player. All of this frustrated my dad. I was frustrated too; I wasn’t as developed as a player as I had hoped to be, and my dad’s constant frown combined with having to sit

out at games gave me an indifferent attitude. This only further infuriated my dad and

Photo courtesy of Alana Gomez

Communications junior Alana Gomez (right) has been coached by her father, Robert Gomez for four years at the Acreage Community Fields. While Gomez learned to play quarterback, her father learned some patience.

encouraged my stubborn nature. In order to work together, my dad and I had to find a happy medium, and “keep the

peace,” so to speak. As it turned out, through all our fighting and my time on the sidelines, I learned a thing or two about discipline, and my dad learned some patience. Maybe our time away from each other and regular bickering gave us each an opportunity to consider our options. We could continue on as two opposing forces, or we could join together and become a force to be reckoned with. With time and hard work, we did just that. As my father and I began to get along on the field, my performance as a player improved. We began winning more games, and even some championships. Now, I have my dad to thank for his dedication to me and his patience. He made me into the great flag-football player I am today, and my experience with my dad in football is something I will cherish forever. I’ve learned from him on and off the field, and have been able to incorporate key lessons he has taught me in football into my life now. I’ve never thanked my dad for his time spent coaching me in flag football, nor do I think he knows how much it has meant to me. So this is to you dad. Because of you, I know that wherever I end up in life, I can always look towards the future, because just like in football, the most important play in life is the next play. g

COACH’S CORNER: TOM AMENITA New coach brings outside experience to volleyball team

by RyanFreese

ver the summer, volleyball coach Tom Amenita was hired to coach the Dreyfoos girls volleyball team in replacement of last year’s coach, William Wood. Unlike many Dreyfoos coaches who have taught an academic subject at Dreyfoos as well as coach, Mr. Amenita teaches at a different school. “I accepted a teaching position in West Palm Beach this year and Dreyfoos was five minutes away,” Mr. Amenita said. “I teach fifth

Photo by Julia Bonavita

Volleyball coach Mr. Amenita makes a note during the volleyball game against Fort Pierce Westwood on Sept. 3. The girls team won the game’s three matches.

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grade at Learning Path Academy [and coach girls volleyball at Dreyfoos].” Mr. Amenita has also coached many of the girls volleyball teams players before at Jupiter Elite, a club volleyball organization that some Dreyfoos team members participate in during the off-season. “[At] Jupiter Elite I am the head coach and trainer,” Mr. Amenita said. “We offer training and clinics now, [and] the travel season starts after the FHSAA [volleyball] state finals are over. The girls will play tournaments all over the state and some out of the state.” Communications sophomore Chantel McMillan is one of the players who has been coached by Mr. Amenita before. She played for Mr. Amenita’s volleyball club and encouraged Mr. Amenita to coach for the Dreyfoos volleyball team. “I played travel volleyball [at Jupiter Elite] for him and we had a really fun season,” McMillan said. “During travel you practice from November to December to compete in the tournaments that follow from January to June.” The addition of a new coach like Mr.

Amenita with a background in coaching volleyball has greatly improved the skills of players on the team. “The difference between Mr. Wood and [Mr. Amenita] is that [Mr. Amenita] played volleyball in college and runs a volleyball club,” McMillan said. “Mr. Amenita has even led some of his club volleyball teams to out-of-state tournaments and his team has qualified for national championships.” “I’ve qualified for the USAV National championships five times since I’ve started coaching in 2003,” Mr. Amenita said. “I’ve gone two years in a row since taking over at Jupiter Elite in 2014. We [have gone] to Minnesota and New Orleans, respectively.” Before coaching volleyball, Mr. Amenita had a history of playing sports and has even earned scholarships for his excellent playing. “I played in the open division of the Florida Beach Volleyball Tour,“ Mr. Amenita said. “[It] helped me earn a scholarship to play libero at Warner University. I was just in the right place at the right time with volleyball.” g

SPORTS GUIDE A play by play of this season's meets, games, and tournaments

FALL

Photo by Jade Lenkersdorf

Band senior Riley Gore dives in an attempt to hit the volleyball while band sophomore Hailey Ray (L-R), digital sohphomore Jamie Lynch, communications sophomore Chantel McMillan, and visual junior Fiona Salsich look on.

Volleyball

Bowling

by AlanaGomez

oth the boys bowling team and girls bowling team had their first matches on Sept. 9 against Suncoast High School at the Jupiter Lanes Bowling Center. Although the boys and girls teams lost the match, they have been given an opportunity to succeed this year with the addition of many new players as well as a full boys team. The girls record is 0-6 and the boys record is 2-4. “I believe the new team members have a lot of talent and that we have a good chance this year,” communications junior and girls bowling team captain Rebecca Bullock said. “We have a full team, so I’m thankful for that.” g

Cross Country by RyanFreese

he Dreyfoos cross country team has competed in five meets so far this season. The first of these meets was held at Benjamin High School on Aug. 26 with the boys team placing last and the girls team placing fourth overall out of seven competing schools. The Spanish River meet was on Sept. 19 with girls placing ninth out of 13 schools. Boys did not place because not enough Dreyfoos runners attended the meet. “Running [five kilometers] almost every week isn’t easy, but I have been seeing improvements in my breathing and time throughout the season,” communications senior Riley Freese said. g

by AlanaGomez

he Dreyfoos girls volleyball team started off their season with a loss against Suncoast High School on Aug. 26. They played a second game against Fort Pierce Westwood on Sept. 3 and were able to take home a Dreyfoos victory with wins in all three matches. The team’s current record is 2-3. “Although the team has a lot of work to do, we’re headed in the right direction with our new coach,” visual junior Courtney Root said. “I think with a lot of hard work and determination our team will have a chance at a district title in the near future.” g

Golf by ElliotHacker

he time for a clutter of golf clubs and having to deal with the weight of being your own caddy has come again with the 2015-16 Dreyfoos golf season. Unlike the previous season, the golf team now has depth on their roster. From having only five players last year, this year’s team of 11 brings a new advantage to how the team will practice and play. The golf team is also learning to work with their new coach, social studies teacher Sara Stout. Their record is 3-1. g

Swim by ShaneMcVan

wim and dive coach and math teacher Rachelle Lowen met with her team during the summer through a week of conditioning before school. “It [the preparation] will affect the team moving forward by making them confident going into a meet,” Ms. Lowen said. The swim and dive team started out strong against Santaluces and Boynton Beach. The boys won 102-52 against Santaluces and 104-36 points against Boynton Beach. The girls won against Santaluces 89-66 and 104-20 against Boynton Beach. The girls record is 6-2 and the boys record is 5-3. g

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Lifestyle

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eaweed packs omega-3 fatty acids, which may prevent sudden heart attacks and can curb stiffness and joint pain. This green superfood has bone-friendly calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, iodine, and zinc. These are beneficial for their ability to reduce the risk of inflammation, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and certain cancers. By taking sheets of nori, the seaweed used for sushi, and layering it on cooked brown rice and sliced vegetables, a quick lunchtime wrap can be made. g

eans raise leptin levels, which maintain an energy balance that may inhibit hunger. Beans also deliver a powerful combination of vitamin B, calcium, potassium, and folate. These nutritious elements not only help maintain a hearty brain and skin function but even help to reduce blood pressure and the risk of strokes. To increase intake, beans can be substituted as a side instead of those that contain many calories and saturated fats. Beans keep stomachs appeased while giving an awesome source of caffeine and sugar-free energy for much of your day. g

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hatever the body cannot create, nature is sure to have it. As scientists continue to find the best way of living, superfoods, the nutrient powerhouses that make bodies smile, will become more important in daily diets. According to the Harvard University Medical Health Department, five specific superfoods can help the intake of necessary nutrients. g

vocado has plenty of vitamin E and monounsaturated fats. Vitamin E improves physical endurance, increases a person’s energy, reduces muscle damage after exercise, and betters muscle strength. Monounsaturated fats help protect the body from heart disease, cancer, and even degenerative brain and eye diseases. By adding half of an avocado to smoothies, the drink will gain a creamy texture while providing a nutritional boost. For anyone running late in the morning, putting a slice of avocado on toast can ensure a wholesome and effortless meal while still keeping time as a priority. g

hen it comes to walnuts, just a small handful a day can bring a nourishing dose of omega-3s, melatonin, copper, and the hard-to-find gammatocopherol. Eating a few walnuts can slow the onset of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. If lone walnuts do not seem appealing, try adding chopped walnuts to cereal in the morning or add two tablespoons of walnut butter to fruit smoothies. g

xtremely high in fiber and low in calories, pumpkin stows an abundance of disease-fighting nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C and E. Pumpkin has carotenoids, fat-soluble compounds found in blood and breast milk. They have been shown to decrease the risk of lung, colon, bladder, cervical, breast, and skin cancers. With a heated skillet, throw pumpkin puree into pancake mix. In this guise, the taste of pumpkins will avoid notice, guaranteeing the full serving recommended for the day. g

JUICING AT CITYPLACE

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Jamba Juice offers numerous smoothie options for teens by GerniseGregoire

t Dreyfoos, students have been foregoing the ideal artificial flavored drink for natural juice or smoothie blends at the new Jamba Juice located in CityPlace. This new habit can result in a healthier lifestyle. “No matter what size or form, tourists and many people come in here since they supposedly think we look healthy,” Jamba Juice employee and band senior Nick Zarins said. “I usually recommend to them my favorite, the Caribbean Passion smoothie.” Zarins was employed by Jamba Juice at the annual CityPlace job fair after realizing the correlations between Jamba Juice and his athletic lifestyle. “I’m on the Dreyfoos tennis team so controlling my diet at Jamba Juice helps a lot. It’s [beneficial] for me, especially since I’ve been on the team since my freshman year,” Zarins said. Jamba Juice has smoothie choices for each diet. Zarins serves the Strawberry Blueberry Banana Smoothie for a balance boost after a difficult workout, the Razzmatazz Smoothie

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for juice lovers who need a berry blend of or lemon, and we have our energy bowls,” energy to keep alert, and the Peanut Butter Zarins said. “People can choose from either an Chocolate Love smoothie for those who want acai bowl, fruit and greek yogurt bowl, or our to attain fibers and proteins. chunky strawberry bowl.” “For people who want to get something For a quick snack or a refreshing breakfast, even healthier, they can try our green the popular acai bowl includes pure honey, smoothies, which can be a blend of any green coconut, organic granola, bananas, soy milk, veggie and ginger blueberries and acai juice. or a blend of Infused with 580% of green veggies and the recommended intake green apples,” of Vitamin C, protection Zarins said. against high blood Zarins’ favorite pressure and a decrease contains organic in the risk of respiratory peaches, orange conditions like asthma, is sherbet, a passion almost guaranteed if the fruit and mango acai bowl is consumed juice blend, ice, twice a week. and strawberries. “I believe people come Photo by Rowan Bennetti Jamba Juice is open from 7 a..m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays. The smoothie in because they want Students can visit the shop after school to enjoy fruit contains the longevity,” Zarins said. smoothies. required daily “They want something intake of vitamins A and C. that will keep them healthy but still tastes “Other than smoothie blends, we also have good, and that’s exactly what we offer.” g our freshly squeezed juices like orange juice

HOT FOR YOGA

Hot yoga can be an alternative for fitness freaks T commentary by KaraiMcLean

he stale air dried my throat as I forced my body to stay in its lunge position for just five more seconds. The instructor finally called time on our oneminute lunges, letting the class rest. I was trying something new: hot yoga. On a homework-free Saturday, I chose to take a class at the local Yoga Path Palm Beach studio on South Dixie Highway. Myths of this seemingly easy exercise had led me to try something new to keep in shape. Lying to myself and planning for a 30-minute walk every day on a treadmill was not burning my daily intake of Chick-Fil-A Original sandwiches and waffle fries. Filled with senior citizens, the building gave off a serene vibe as those seen on TV or on Tumblr blogs. After paying $15 for the shortest class, which lasted one hour and 15 minutes, the instructor handed me mats Photo by Madison Daorerk and two block-like cubes. Not Communications seniors Gernise Gregoire (L-R) and Karai McLean do a child's pose at a hot yoga class at Youth Yoga of Palm Beach. sure what the blocks were for, I “When I was younger, the discs in my back were damaged,” Yoga Path Palm Beach’s hot yoga instructor Anna Lee Sanders said. “I healed walked into a room of heat and it doing yoga.” arriving to the hospital, I was supposed to discomforting sweat to drip down my face humidity. I laid my mat down have surgery, but my mother didn’t agree,” and back. and stretched. Sanders said. “She thought a surgery would “There are different grades of hot yoga. As the class grew quiet, our instructor cause more back problems in the future, so Today, our class was between 80 and 85 asked us to kneel down on our mats in a she instead had me take her pilates class until degrees. Some styles of yoga heat the room to crawling toddler position. Half an hour into my back healed.” 106 [degrees], and by the end of that class the the session, I was holding myself up by my Teaching yoga had never occurred to room is usually 120 [degrees]. [Today’s class] forearms with the soles of my feet firmly Sanders until she realized that wearing heels was a very mild form of hot yoga,” Sanders planted on the wall behind me. My blood was said. rushing to my head, and I could not feel Even though the studio felt like a sauna, I my fingers. When the connective tissue gets learned that the heat actually helps the body “There’s a difference between become more flexible and easier to bend. discomfort and pain,” Yoga Path Palm soft, you have the potential to “When the body is heated, the connective Beach’s hot yoga instructor Anna Lee stretch your muscles much further tissue, the fascia, turns into a jelly-like Sanders said. state and goes from being solid and hard As the class went on, it almost felt than in a regular air-conditioning to being very soft,” Sanders said. “When as if I was going to collapse. During one room. the connective tissue gets soft, you have of the exercises, I had to lie flat on my -Yoga Path Palm Beach hot yoga instructor the potential to stretch your muscles much stomach with my arms crossed behind Anne Lee Sanders further than in a regular air conditioning my back. I then had to lift my upper room.” body as high as I could off of the matt and sitting behind a desk at a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We ended the class by lying straight on and hold the position. Sanders realized that job would make her back worse. It was only our stomachs, listening to the sound of waves I was not stretching to my full potential. She right to follow her mother’s footsteps and coming on and off shores. Sanders dismissed stood behind me, firmly grasped my biceps, teach pilates and yoga classes. the class with a “namaste” and a gong. I went and pulled me so far back that I could feel I then had to balance my body into a plank from a state of discomfort to revitalization. my scoliosis being adjusted. Sanders also had position, holding myself up by my forearms That one class was not a mild form of hot back problems which led her to pursue yoga. for about five minutes. Not only did it pain yoga, but I certainly found an alternative to “I was a softball player in high school, me, but being in the heated room caused burn off Chick-Fil-A fries. g and I got a really bad back injury. When

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STRAIGHT OUTTA DREYFOOS Dreyfoos performances don't end with the school bell

by ChloeKrammel and JordanJohnson

After spending a day around talented musicians who wish to further their talent at school, some Dreyfoos students have ventured out to perform on stage in hopes of advancing their careers outside of academia. Theatre sophomore Brennah Leone, band sophomore Dustin Hill, and communications sophomore Emily Pacenti have used their singing, acting, and performing gifts to start their own band or solo careers outside of school. These three Dreyfoos students have experienced music unlike most teenagers. “The exercises, tactics, and morals I’ve learned [from performing on stage] have helped me become more in touch with life and how I interact with people and myself,” theatre sophomore Brennah Leone said. “It’s helped me become a generally happy person, and I have no idea how I could express how appreciative I am to have something in my life that I’m so naturally drawn to and passionate about.” The influence of performing on stage has helped band sophomore and rapper Dustin Hill in more ways than one. Whether it be building up confidence or tackling stage fright, the effects of showcasing one’s passion can be a moving experience. “I used to be depressed and overthink everything, but then I started writing and producing [music]. Performing was a great way for me to not keep everything bottled up inside,” Hill said. The ascent into music and performing can be an unexpected thing that will stay with someone forever. Hill, for example, started listening to Eminem three years ago and was influenced by his lyrics and flow. “I remember vividly when I was young and in the front seat watching a production of the ‘Nutcracker,’ my mom said my eyes were so wide,” Leone said. “I decided in that moment, only 5 years old, that performing was what I wanted to do with my life.” Communications sophomore Emily Pacenti has been performing with her alternative rock band for about two and a half years. She plays at local bars such as Packy’s, O’Malley’s, and Cheers at least twice a month with her band Rise Above. “It’s the best stress reliever if you’re really prepared for your performance

because you can just let loose and do all kinds of crazy things you can’t really do in other performance arts,” Pacenti said. The experience of performing in front of an audience is different for everyone who steps up on stage. Emotions are expressed, connections are made, and the act of bravery is met. Hill overcame his nervousness and was able to feel confident while on stage, Leone was able to place herself in the position of another performer, rather than picturing herself up on stage, and Pacenti relieves stress. “I’m nervous when I perform percussions for school and things like that, but when I rap, it’s completely different,” Hill said. “I feel comfortable and confident.” The music business has ups and downs. There are times when conflicts occur and the show must go on, such as when Pacenti’s stage was too small for the whole band, and her bass player kept hitting her in the head. There are also times when that moment on stage can be memorable and positive. “When I was traveling across the country on tour with School of Rock this summer, I unexpectedly ended up singing a song with a girl from the Mason, Ohio School of Rock,” Leone said. “When we sang onstage together, we harmonized and connected so well without any rehearsal, and it was such a special bond.” Being able to fulfill the dream of staying in the music and performing business can be difficult. It is the passion that these Dreyfoos students have that will help them succeed.

“I just hope to get an album recorded. Our goal is to have a full record written, that we would then record and hopefully showcase to record companies,” Pacenti said. Performing on stage seems scary to many but that is not that case for Leone. She does not have any fears, only nerves from excitement, which she uses to gain more energy. “I feel like if you put in the work, you’re emotionally invested, and you’re having fun, there’s no reason to fear anything,” Leone said. Dreyfoos’ own performers have all developed their own musical style. Whether it be upbeat tracks or chill tunes, students like Leone, Pacenti, and Hill always have a good time performing on the stage. “My music is pretty relaxed so instead of being all hyped up on stage I like to connect with the audience,” Hill said. “That’s what inspires me and keeps me going.”g

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Band sophomore Dustin Hill raps outside at a local party. It was his first show done by himself.

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Halloween Horror Nights is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Orlando. Previous themes are examined. Streaming services replace piracy with Apple Music. Staff members comment on Netflix shows they can’t wait to binge watch this school year. The Pixar Theory, how different Pixar films are related and connected, is explained.

25 YEARS OF HORROR Halloween Horror Nights celebrates its 25th anniversary in style by CodyBaez creams and scares will be awaiting around every corner at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando. This year, the park celebrates its 25th anniversary of Horror Nights in what will be one of the most terrifying and satisfying years in the event’s history. Universal will be making its annual event bigger and scarier than ever before by bringing back some fans’ favorite haunted houses, creating new scares based on popular horror movies, and returning old icons from past events. Since its first event in 1991, Halloween Horror Nights has created many haunted houses, and this year the event will be featuring nine spine-chilling houses, the most houses ever created for a single year. As part of the 25 year celebration, Universal has decided to bring back “An American Werewolf in London,” one of the highest rated houses in its history, which first appeared at the event in 2013. Guests will also encounter a new house for “The Walking Dead,” making this the fourth consecutive year in which the popular TV show has a house. In addition to

these, a house based on the movie “Insidious” will be making its debut, along with houses featuring horror icons Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees from “Freddy vs. Jason.” The hit movie “The Purge” will be upgraded to a haunted house this year after joining a scare zone in the streets of the park last year. Dance sophomore Gia Prizzi, longtime fan of Halloween Horror Nights, anticipates the new houses coming to this year’s event. “I just can’t wait to see the cool effects they will have this year,” Prizzi said. “I hope all the houses are used creatively so that it will go along with the overall theme. “ Perhaps the biggest addition Universal has created for the event’s 25th anniversary is the return of old icons and characters from events in the past. Icons are original characters created by Universal to promote and add theming to the event. This year, Jack the Clown will be returning as the event’s host. Jack first appeared in the 2000 event as an icon created by Universal. An anniversary house titled “Jack Presents: 25 Years of Monsters and Mayhem” will feature Jack along with other characters from haunted

houses of the past. Another house from a previous event, titled “Body CollectorsRecollection,” will return to allow guests who did not experience it years ago an opportunity to be terrified by it this year. “I really like the concept of a 25th anniversary,” communications sophomore Ariel Gordon said. “I see it as an opportunity to flashback to previous houses and characters that were popular and really shaped Horror Nights over the years into what it is today.” Gordon has also been attending the event for many years, and has seen it progress over time. “My favorite year was definitely 2012,” Gordon said. “But since then, the event has really perfected any issues it had and has focused on the scares and terror, which makes it so much more memorable.” This years event will run from Sept. 18 to Nov. 1 for 30 select nights, the most nights ever in its history. Experience it for yourself, but only if you think you can survive the night. g

Graphic by Cody Baez, Marco Esrella, and Chloe Krammel

APPLE MUSIC Music streaming services are leaving creativity too expensive of an option

by IsaacOchoa

ith the termination of Apple Music’s first three-month subscriptions on Sept. 30, the music industry confronts a new transformation in the way artists and fans connect. Since the first human voice recording in 1860, the music industry had relied on the physical distribution of songs and albums. The Internet, unprecedentedly, spawned the digitalization of songs on media platforms, such as iTunes, to facilitate consumption. Digital purchases officially surpassed physical album sales in 2012. The Internet market, unfortunately, resulted in one problem: piracy. The expedited process of illegal music reproduction, known as piracy, brought infinite benefits to the consumer while firms and artists lacked any returns. From piracy stems the idea of a streaming service. Streaming provides buyers with any number of songs they wish to add to a playlist for a low cost. This new system professed the introduction of different revenues that were unseen in the industry, but artists now only have three options: to stream and recover a few pennies in exchange for less piracy, to stay with their physical and digital albums and risk losing money, or to release music themselves. Adding this new platform to a market with already minimal financial gains cuts the cake too thin. The average musician releases albums with a record label, and the alternative system doesn’t always pay them reasonably. When the iTunes store opened in 2003, reports that musicians were receiving fewer than six cents for the cost of a download were met with gasps. Today, that figure is luxurious

in contrast to the $0.006 – $0.0084 per stream average on Spotify. At those rates, the average artist’s songs would have to be streamed hundreds of times to equal the revenues of a single digital sale. Not only are the low rates of payment alarming, but iTunes’ sales fell by 14 percent last year. Streaming services are gradually replacing purchases, not piracy. When Apple Music announced it would allow users a free three-month trial of its new streaming service – and that artists would not be paid for those three months – Taylor Swift threatened to pull her work from the store. Apple quickly backtracked. Other well-known stars, such as Prince, have pulled their music from streaming services, claiming them to be unfair. Ultimately, Apple is the big bully on the block, forcing most prudent artists who wish to still profit from their music to join their streaming platform. All other musicians will either continue with antiquated ways of production or pioneer in their fields. Miley Cyrus has capitalized from the simplified reproduction of music to efface the middleman and produce her own album, but unlike others, Cyrus has the capital to take risks. As Apple Music germinates in a dying industry, artists and consumers will thicken the pockets of megacorporations, CEOs, middle managers, and venture capitalists. The music industry will change; however, the risks of creativity will be too expensive in a field of small profits for producing artists. By streaming, we are killing the creativity of an industry. g

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his school year I cannot wait to rewatch all 18 episodes of “Freaks and Geeks” on Netflix to escape the drama and stress of real school and instead involve myself in the fictional ones of McKinley High. I also cannot wait to live vicariously through Kim Kelly and be in a relationship Photo by IMDb with the young James Franco; this will definitely take my mind off of the lack of guys at Dreyfoos. Here’s to a new school year that I’m mentally spending somewhere else. g

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’ve watched a lot of Netflix, and the majority of it is not good. But there are still TV-show dark horses waiting to be my new favorite form of procrastination, and this year it’s “Dexter.” I’ve only seen a few episodes, but I can’t stop. A story based around Photo by IMDb a blood-splatter analyst by day and Miami’s biggest serial killer by night is a concept that will keep me hooked. Hall’s voice-overs throughout the episodes show what it’s like to be a sociopath, making you wonder if you’re crazy for enjoying it all. The intro leaves me speechless; the theme song by Rolfe Kent and the depictions of Dexter’s morning routine, all made to look bloody and intriguing, make every part of the show enjoyable. It’s funny, it’s suspenseful, it’s amazing, and I can’t wait to watch all of it while I should be studying for AP World History. g

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am getting ready to binge watch all five seasons of “The Walking Dead” on Netflix in preparation for the sixth season premiere. Since the first season, I have been hooked on this show and can’t get enough of it. Not only do I love the zombie-slaying and always awesome Daryl Dixon, but the show packs an emotional punch Photo by AMC that is even more satisfying when watching all of the episodes back to back. g

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s I make my way into the new school year, one of the few things that will keep me sane is re-watching “Gossip Girl.” The first time I watched the show, I finished it in under three months. This time, there’s no stopping. School can get pretty busy at times, so to take a Photo by CW break from the homework, stress, and studying I will watch “Gossip Girl.” After the first episode, anyone who watches it will be hooked, and it will become a “necessity” this school year. g

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uninhabitable. In “Wall-E,” Buy N’ Large expanded to different countries until it became the control system of Axiom, the spaceship where humans lived in the film. Humans were sent to space while robots cleaned the Earth, but the robots never uncontaminated it. While humans were away, the theory suggests that cars ran the Earth, as seen in “Cars.” These cars have come alive from the zero-point energy given off by Syndrome’s powers and add to the increasing issue of pollution in the Pixar universe. In “Cars 2,” a brand named Allinol, which was created by Buy N’ Large, uses propaganda to appear green and safe; in reality, the brand was increasing pollution and killing the cars. At the end of “Wall-E,” humans leave Axiom and return to Earth with a plant. That plant grows into a tree, and is seen in “A Bug’s Life,” which shows the ants that live for hundreds of years. This shows a strange mutation in their genes that not only affects bugs but animals. The theory states that all animals have mutated into a new species: monsters. “Monsters, Inc.” and “Monsters University” show a futuristic Earth with mutated animals living ordinary human lives. The doors that the monsters travel through in the “Monsters, Inc.” series take the monsters back in time to the age of humans where monsters can extract energy from screaming children. This is where Sulley and Mike meet Boo. Boo, after learning about the monster world and how doors can travel through time, grew up trying to find Sulley. This explains how the witch in “Brave” could disappear through doors, why she carved bears that resembled Sulley, and why she turned Merida’s mother into a bear. This also explains why the witch’s hut always changed; Merida was entering the defect doors that Boo created trying to find Sulley. Boo travels to Merida’s time to find where magic begins, so she can channel the Will-o’-the-Wisps and find the right door. With five Pixar movies already announced to be released in the next few years – “Good

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hen Disney first collaborated with Pixar in 1995, they created “Toy Story.” To some, “Toy Story” was a kids’ movie showing what happened when humans were not around. But for others, it was the first step into the Pixar universe. Now in a collection of movies with talking cars, toys, and monsters, conspiracy theorist Jon Negroni has compiled enough evidence to support his idea that all Pixar films exist in the same universe, as shown in his book “The Pixar Theory.” The theory is chronological, beginning with “Brave.” In the movie, the blue orbs, referred to as the “Will-o’-the-Wisps,” are believed to be the source of magic for all films and characters in the Pixar world. The witch from the movie is shown carving wooden creatures, mostly bears, and uses doors to travel to and from her shed. “The Pixar Theory” suggests that the witch in “Brave” is Boo from “Monsters, Inc.” all grown up. This may seem impossible. “Brave” is set in the 14th Century, and “Monsters, Inc.” is set in a future America. However, Negroni connects the films through his book starting with “Brave.” “The Incredibles” follows “Brave” a few centuries later. This film shows the first signs of artificial life turning against humans, which is focused in the scene where the Omnidroid tries to kill the Incredibles. When “Toy Story” came along, the toys were walking, talking, and feeling. This is due to the zero-point energy that Syndrome, Mr. Incredible’s nemesis, used in “The Incredibles.” The toys and other objects in the Pixar universe absorbed the energy and used it to animate themselves. Before “Inside Out” was released, which chronologically follows “Toy Story,” conspiracy theorists believed that love from humans was the energy source for toys. But after the release of “Inside Out” this summer, theorists discovered Joy was the energy that drove toys and other objects in the universe. Without the love and happiness from humans, toys would turn resentful. In “Up,” multinational company Buy N’ Large is trying to buy Carl’s land. This company could be deemed as an “Easter egg,” or an object in Pixar movies that references another movie. According to “The Pixar Theory,” the development of properties, as seen in “Up,” is happening around the world, leading to an abundance of consumerism and apathy. The Earth soon becomes

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his year, the Dreyfoos dance department held its inaugural Freshman Dance Concert on Sept. 4. The show was such a success that dance dean Jan Hanniford is excited to continue this new tradition for freshman dancers to come. “[Freshmen are] treated as inferior, and their talents are often underestimated,” Ms. Hanniford said. “The dance department felt that giving the freshmen their own concert would be a wonderful way to welcome them to Dreyfoos, and to showcase the talent that got them accepted in the first place.” Communications senior Jade Lenkersdorf attended the Freshman Dance Concert to photograph dancers for The Muse. She has been photographing for The Muse since she was a sophomore.

Since then, she has continued to improve her skills and has been published in “Seeds Literary Arts Magazine” for her photography. Lenkersdorf also has an interest in film and had the opportunity to work with “Discovery Channel” to expand her experience in the field. “I really like this photo because she looks really graceful and you can just tell how happy she is to be dancing,” Lenkersdorf said. “Photographing dance is really hard because of all of the movement. Reviewing my photos for this show was really cool because I just came upon this photo. Right away I knew this photo would not be good for print because it is not exactly ‘photojournalism’ and leans more on the artistic side, but I love artistic photography. This is one of my favorite photos.” g