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Positioning himself for a swing, vocal sophomore Harrison Poulakakos grips his club. “We only had, not even two to three practices the whole entire year, that was due to the consistent bad weather during the season,” Poulakakos said. “But I'm really grateful that now the golf simulator really gives us a chance to practice during the weeks, where we really can't get out there.
On the Virtual Green
Discussing the loss experienced at the Dachau concentration camp in Nazi Germany during World War II, author Alex Kershaw tells the story of Felix Sparks, the subject of his 2012 nonfiction novel, “The Liberator,” during an author event. The event took place in the media center during lunch Jan. 27. “You have to have your eyes open, especially as an artist, because groups are being murdered around the world,” Kershaw said. “All you have to do is look at history to see it happen, and it’s still happening today.”
[Brief] The New York Times bestselling nonfiction author discusses World War II in presentation
At the pop-up for Boys Town, an organization focused on caring for children and families, communications sophomore Aiden Rudnick and theatre sophomore Greyson Nardi speak to clinic director, Steve Arcidiacono. “It was great to have the opportunity to speak with Mr. Arcadiacono,” Rudnick said. “I wouldn’t have had the opportunity otherwise.”
Annual Mental Health Expo Connects Students With Local Organizations
A graphic of Moostipher (The Muse's mascot) getting his blood drawn.
Blood Drive Tips
The graphic pictured above signifies the divide of America due to political parties.
‘This is Beyond Conservative and Liberal’: When Politics Become Personal
Looking toward the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine, a child waits for the skating rink to open. This Winter Wonderland at The Ben Hotel opened Nov. 1 and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
A Slice of the North in South Florida
Kicking up their legs in a synchronized motion, dancers from all grade levels circle each other while holding drumsticks. This work, called "Rhythm Line,” was choreographed by Holly Evans and utilized drumsticks as a method to create a beat and an interactive element to the dance. Photo by Keegan McLendon
‘Dancin’’ Around
Working with an attendee of the Jefferson Jubilee, dance junior Alexandra Lopez-Granados works on a gingerbread house in front of various Christmas trees. ARTS Club utilized “Angel Trees,” where they asked students and faculty members to donate toys, clothes, and other gifts for each student, or “leaf,” on the tree.
A Helping Hand for the Holidays
Visual Arts and Digital Arts & Photography calendar arranged by visual teacher Erica Prince. Photo courtesy of @dreyfoosvigitals
Keeping Time With Art
Surrounded by ballerinas, dance freshman Desi Kanter holds fourth position while supporting his partners’ penchés, a controlled forward tilt of the body with a back leg lifted high in an arabesque, creating a “V” shape.
Winter Arts Medley: Photo Gallery
Gathering to perform the final number of their first Prism practice at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, band director Evan Rogovin conducts the philharmonic, chorus, and drummers as the band and piano students come through the aisles to bow.
Pajamas at Prism
Speaking out to the audience, band director Evan Rogovin talks about the importance of Veteran’s Day and thanks all who have served.
Valuing Veterans Day
Answering questions, American journalist Lester Holt speaks on advice to an audience member considering pursuing a journalism career. “You want to be the Swiss army knife,” Mr. Holt said. “You want to be able to do a lot of things, and you want them to recognize you for being able to do a lot of things.
[Brief] Former NBC Reporter, Newscaster Lester Holt Speaks at Local Non-Profit Event
Hanging across the room, a balloon banner spelling the phrase “Oh baby it’s cold outside” is displayed in Room 1-401. “Mrs. De Leon came up with the idea to have a baby shower and the theme ‘Baby it’s cold outside,’” senior class council treasurer and band senior Jackson Murray said. “Throughout the entire process, Mrs. De Leon helped so much with ordering decorations and ensuring this would be successful.”
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Turkeys and Timeless Traditions
Speaking out to the audience, band director Evan Rogovin talks about the importance of Veteran’s Day and thanks all who have served.
Valuing Veterans Day
Sorting through baked goods to hand out to their customers, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket employees showcase a food area near the waterfront with bakery items, beverages, and meals that represent many cultures.
The Market on the Marina
A decorated display featuring a senior memory box, a memory book, and a throwback backpack.
Sealed and Signed Off
The 'Desmos Curve'
The ‘Desmos Curve’
Featured on “Muse Tries” are espresso-based and energy drinks from 7 Brew. From left to right are the Pink Mermaid, Raspberry Truffle Macchiato, Iced Blondie, and Monster Mash drinks.
Syrups, Sips, and Surprises
“Winter in West Palm Beach” provides alternatives for how to commemorate the holidays whilst experiencing the humid Floridian weather. Graphic and caption by Vi Erisha
[SATIRE] Winter in West Palm Beach
The Season Should Belong to All of Us
The Season Should Belong to All of Us
The cover of Freida McFadden’s first book in “The Housemaid” trilogy. It remained on Amazon’s bestseller list for 83 consecutive weeks after its release. Additionally, it spent 60 weeks on The New York Times trade paperback best-seller list, and all books in “The Housemaid” series made it to the list of the Best Books of 2024.
“The Housemaid” Heads to Hollywood
Driving Me Crazy
Driving Me Crazy
Politics is BRAT
Politics is BRAT
We Have No Shock Left
We Have No Shock Left
[Editorial] The Art of Funding
[Editorial] The Art of Funding
"I hope [my image] evokes reliability and/or understanding. Teens, AKA test takers, [will] hopefully relate to at least one of the figures shown," visual junior Giovanna Romano said about the cartoon above. "I thought it would be a good idea to illustrate how different people handle hard tests, and different emotional reactions to not knowing the answer."
Why Pass/Fail is Necessary
Beginning the race, visual junior Max Cannon, alongside other teammates and runners, starts the Jupiter XC Invite #2 hosted by Jupiter Community High School, an almost three-mile course located in Okeeheelee Park. Cannon’s sisters, Maria, a visual sophomore, and visual junior Amelie Cannon, cheer him on from the sidelines. “It’s really nice to have Maria and Amelie giving the support I need to be successful, even in the stands and after, for the celebrations,” Max Cannon said.
It Runs in the Family
Posed photo of the varsity girls volleyball team.
The Lady Jags Reach the Sweet 16
Putting their hands together, the boys and girls bowling teams discuss their plans for the Florida District 13 match. “This year’s team has a special bond,” bowling coach and science teacher Stephan Anand said. "We've built a really supportive atmosphere where everyone pushes each other to be better.”
Bowling Team Strikes at Districts
Pins, Practice, and Precision: An Inside Look into the bowling team
Pins, Practice, and Precision: An Inside Look into the bowling team
Huddling up, digital media senior Joshua Molnar communicates game plans and strategies with the boys volleyball team. “The most challenging part this year was finding ways to stay connected and motivated when we hit a slow patch mid-season or end season," Molnar said. "We weren’t clicking as a team for a while…I tried to help by setting the tone in practices, bringing the energy even on the off days and making sure no one felt alone in the struggle.”
Serving Up for Senior Night
Tennis Team's Senior Night
Tennis Team’s Senior Night
Posed photo of communications junior Carly Cantor, visual senior Willa Kanter, and communications senior Hanna Masudi, all holding their published books.
From Notebooks to Novels
Performing an overheard press, theatre junior Lucy Quigley practices breathing techniques and focuses on improving her form for her next weightlifting competition. “Each lift I have to brace, which is when you breathe in and engage your core in order to balance the weight,” Quigley said.
Raising the Barbell
Visual senior Mara Popa talks with a student about the Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition (PBCBHC). She represented and ran the table for the organization at the mental health expo.
Turning Awareness into Action
Check in hand, band senior Jackson Murray and communications sophomore Cathryn Murray present a $10,000 check they received from the 2025 Philanthropy Tank Finals celebration. “At the Philanthropy Tank Finals Event, the student finalists each presented their community impact projects to philanthropist investors in a Shark Tank-like fashion for a chance to receive support and mentorship,” Cathryn Murray said. “It was a surreal moment because food allergy awareness is such an important topic that is in need of more education.” Photo by Guest
Bringing Food Allergies to the Frontline
Facing the class, guest speaker Grace Handel speaks about her college experience leading to her job as a chemical engineer working at Plus Power, an energy company. “I just wanted to give advice to them (the students),” Handel said. “If I had been sitting in that class five years ago and someone just told me, ‘Yeah, you can be a chemical engineer and move to California,’ I wouldn't have believed them.”
From Ballerina to Chemical Engineer
Getting makeup applied by stage crew members, theatre junior Emily Riggs prepares to perform her scenes during rehearsals of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
Against The Tide
Muse Talks: Hot Takes
Muse Talks: Hot Takes
Muse Talks: American Shrapnel Part 1
Muse Talks: American Shrapnel Part 1
Muse Talks: The Overhead Myth
Muse Talks: The Overhead Myth
Muse Talks: Live at Dreyfoos!
Muse Talks: Live at Dreyfoos!
Muse Talks: Football Fantasies
Muse Talks: Football Fantasies
Turning up the Heat
Turning up the Heat
Turning up the Heat
Turning up the Heat
Tennis Team's Senior Night
Tennis Team’s Senior Night
Artist Market Recap
Artist Market Recap
WHEN RECYCLING DOESN'T WORK
WHEN RECYCLING DOESN’T WORK
PEP RALLY DAY 2019 RECAP
PEP RALLY DAY 2019 RECAP
ST. BALDRICK'S 2019 RECAP
ST. BALDRICK’S 2019 RECAP
Muse Talks: Hot Takes
Muse Talks: Hot Takes
Muse Talks: American Shrapnel Part 1
Muse Talks: American Shrapnel Part 1
Muse Talks: The Overhead Myth
Muse Talks: The Overhead Myth
Muse Talks: Live at Dreyfoos!
Muse Talks: Live at Dreyfoos!
Muse Talks: Football Fantasies
Muse Talks: Football Fantasies
Muse Talks: Backstage Access
Muse Talks: Backstage Access
Connections: 2/4/2026
Connections: 2/4/2026
Musele: Feb. 2
Musele: Feb. 2
Word Search: 1/26/2026
Word Search: 1/26/2026
Musele: 1/26/2026
Musele: 1/26/2026
Connections: Jan. 21 2026
Connections: Jan. 21 2026
Musele: 1/19/2025
Musele: 1/19/2025
Communicating to Asian Cultural Society (ACS) members through Google Meet (a video-call application), Join Cheng, whose artist alias is “hongjoin,” offers insight about his upbringing in his vocal career. The event, which was hosted in math teacher Traci De Leon’s room (2-112), was arranged by ACS event coordinator and communications junior Reya Chenath after she contacted him.
Indie Artist Hongjoin Meets ACS
Every year, the Golden Globes ceremony takes place to celebrate film and television from the previous year. The article discusses our predictions. Photo taken from DiscussingFilm.
The Gilded Forecast
Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) encounters Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), as Vecna kidnaps a group of children to the Upside Down. Photo taken from the official Netflix website.
“Stranger Things” Season Five is an ‘Eleven’ out of 10
"The Life of a Showgirl" album cover. The color scheme was speculated on Taylor Swift’s social media account and was confirmed on Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast.
Taylor Swift’s “The Life of A Showgirl” Marks a Return to her Older Music
Putting the Fear Back in Frankenstein
Putting the Fear Back in Frankenstein
Football - NFL - Super Bowl LVIII - Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers - Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States - February 11, 2024 Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce celebrates with partner Taylor Swift after Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII REUTERS/Mike Blake
Get Ready for It (Football Season)
Talking with other Dreyfoos audition volunteers, piano junior Eva Basnet waits for her group of auditionees to be called on. The auditions took place Thursday, Jan. 22. “Helping with auditions is always really fun,” Basnet said. “It’s truly a full circle moment because you get to see yourself in these kids, and you get to reminisce a little about your audition and how nervous you are at that time.”
Photo of the Week 1/22
After donating roughly 500 milliliters of blood, visual junior Amelie Cannon gets her catheter (the tube which carries the blood into the collecting pouch) pinched and cut.
Photo of the Week 1/12
Reviewing the expectations and processes for the School of the Arts Foundation (SOAFI) application, SOAFI communications and administrative manager Laura Fournier communicates with students who inquire about resources granted through their education and summer institute funding programs. “Not every public school is granted the opportunity for outside scholarships like we (Dreyfoos) are,” Fournier said. “We have about 40 different scholarships and every year we give out about 160 students the opportunity to go to the summer institute of their dreams, or the college of their dreams.”
Photo of the Week 01/07
Practicing her speech outside for the Palm Beach/Martin Counties Forensic League (PBCFL) 4 local tournament at John I Leonard High School, communications senior Bianca Angelino reads her authorship speech, the first speech in the round of a Student Congress session, from her legal pad. “I love to practice my speeches early in the morning before the tournament,” Angelino said. “I feel ready and confident when I finally get to my chamber.”
Photo of the Week 12/13
Watching in the audience, theatre sophomore Ella Sauerberg rises in support of a family member who served in the military, a tradition at the annual Veterans Day Concert.
Photo of the Week 11/11
Reaching out for his Hogwarts acceptance letter, theatre senior Kevontay Oliver performs as the lead role of Albus Potter, Harry Potter’s son, in the theatre preview night of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” The play focuses on how Albus struggles with being in his father’s shadow and having to fulfill his legacy.
Photo of The Week 10/13
  • Boys Basketball Finals (Gym, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.): Feb. 7
  • Piano Concert (Black Box, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.): Feb. 5
  • Seeds Promo Event (Cafeteria, Lunch): Feb. 5
  • Vocal Senior Showcase (Black Box, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.): Feb. 4
Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts | 501 S. Sapodilla Ave, WPB, FL 33401

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Kicking up their legs in a synchronized motion, dancers from all grade levels circle each other while holding drumsticks. This work, called "Rhythm Line,” was choreographed by Holly Evans and utilized drumsticks as a method to create a beat and an interactive element to the dance. Photo by Keegan McLendon
‘Dancin’’ Around
Keegan McLendon and Valentina Saenz-Daza • January 26, 2026
Working with an attendee of the Jefferson Jubilee, dance junior Alexandra Lopez-Granados works on a gingerbread house in front of various Christmas trees. ARTS Club utilized “Angel Trees,” where they asked students and faculty members to donate toys, clothes, and other gifts for each student, or “leaf,” on the tree.
A Helping Hand for the Holidays
Jacob Amoroso, Coverage Staffer • December 17, 2025
Visual Arts and Digital Arts & Photography calendar arranged by visual teacher Erica Prince. Photo courtesy of @dreyfoosvigitals
Keeping Time With Art
Cole Hoffman, Coverage Staffer • December 15, 2025
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NEWS
Positioning himself for a swing, vocal sophomore Harrison Poulakakos grips his club. “We only had, not even two to three practices the whole entire year, that was due to the consistent bad weather during the season,” Poulakakos said. “But I'm really grateful that now the golf simulator really gives us a chance to practice during the weeks, where we really can't get out there.
On the Virtual Green
Milo Stamp, Coverage Staffer • February 4, 2026
Discussing the loss experienced at the Dachau concentration camp in Nazi Germany during World War II, author Alex Kershaw tells the story of Felix Sparks, the subject of his 2012 nonfiction novel, “The Liberator,” during an author event. The event took place in the media center during lunch Jan. 27. “You have to have your eyes open, especially as an artist, because groups are being murdered around the world,” Kershaw said. “All you have to do is look at history to see it happen, and it’s still happening today.”
[Brief] The New York Times bestselling nonfiction author discusses World War II in presentation
Landon D'Alessandro, Photo Staffer • January 28, 2026
At the pop-up for Boys Town, an organization focused on caring for children and families, communications sophomore Aiden Rudnick and theatre sophomore Greyson Nardi speak to clinic director, Steve Arcidiacono. “It was great to have the opportunity to speak with Mr. Arcadiacono,” Rudnick said. “I wouldn’t have had the opportunity otherwise.”
Annual Mental Health Expo Connects Students With Local Organizations
Landon D, Photographer • January 26, 2026
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GAMES
Connections: 2/4/2026
Connections: 2/4/2026
Vivian Jiang, Website Staffer • February 4, 2026
Musele: Feb. 2
Musele: Feb. 2
Alexa Manganiotis, Website Editor • February 2, 2026
Word Search: 1/26/2026
Word Search: 1/26/2026
Vivian Jiang, Website Staffer • January 26, 2026
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MULTIMEDIA
Muse Talks: Hot Takes
Muse Talks: Hot Takes
January 23, 2026
Muse Talks: American Shrapnel Part 1
Muse Talks: American Shrapnel Part 1
Mabruk Alam and Sienna Rose Sossi • December 10, 2025
Muse Talks: The Overhead Myth
Muse Talks: The Overhead Myth
Mabruk Alam and Lila Goldin • November 21, 2025
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EDITOR'S PICKS
Visual senior Mara Popa talks with a student about the Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition (PBCBHC). She represented and ran the table for the organization at the mental health expo.
Turning Awareness into Action
Jaya Ramanujan and Natalie Vidal
The graphic pictured above signifies the divide of America due to political parties.
‘This is Beyond Conservative and Liberal’: When Politics Become Personal
Lila Goldin, Coverage Staffer
Football - NFL - Super Bowl LVIII - Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers - Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States - February 11, 2024 Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce celebrates with partner Taylor Swift after Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII REUTERS/Mike Blake
Get Ready for It (Football Season)
Lila Goldin, Coverage Staffer
TOP STORIES
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Interacting with a pre-school learner, Justice Builder intern and digital senior Aaliyah Keys helps lead the day’s craft activity centered around the letter “I.” As part of her paid internship at Rohi’s Readery, which focuses on community outreach and social justice education, Keys prepared pre-made craft pieces for the children to easily assemble an insect.

Rohi’s Readery Provides ‘Safe Space’ for Student Interns • 274 Views

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Smiling with her arms crossed, 4-H reporter and strings senior Musiq Williams poses for a photo. Williams was elected as the Florida 4-H State Council reporter for the Palm Beach chapter. 4-H is a national organization focused on educating students about various environmental and agricultural sectors.

Cultivating Leadership • 249 Views

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Giving directions to a driver exiting the campus, Mr. Koronec, the school monitor, surveys the parking lot during the students’ lunch hours. As part of keeping the campus safe, Mr. Koronec makes sure every driver is accounted for. “If I don't recognize you, you're supposed to stop,” Mr. Koronec said. “I ask you who you are, they tell me who they are, then I proceed.”

Feeling the Heat • 232 Views

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Listening in, theatre junior Malaika Bourgi-Gordon, who is movement captain as well as an understudy for Moaning Myrtle, works with the cast during a vocal exercise. “This vocal work really helped me think about how I say each syllable…it really does affect how you see words because it’s like, you think of the alphabet in a whole new phonetic way,” Bourgi-Gordon said. For the production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the cast has to learn how to speak with a vocal dialect. “The whole show is completely British,” Bourgi-Gordon said. “So for the people who do not know the rules (of British dialect), this definitely helps us sound a little more competent and makes it sound better for the whole show.”

The Magic Behind The Curtain • 222 Views

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Participating in icebreakers, rising communications freshmen play a game of bingo as a way to get to know each other. Bingo questions varied from finding someone who has “starred in a short film” to "proficiently plays an instrument.” “You get to see what Dreyfoos is about and it's so far been really fun,” said communications freshman Arjun Kuturu.

First Steps into Something New • 187 Views

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FEATURES
Posed photo of communications junior Carly Cantor, visual senior Willa Kanter, and communications senior Hanna Masudi, all holding their published books.
From Notebooks to Novels
Vi Erisha, Coverage Staffer • February 3, 2026
Performing an overheard press, theatre junior Lucy Quigley practices breathing techniques and focuses on improving her form for her next weightlifting competition. “Each lift I have to brace, which is when you breathe in and engage your core in order to balance the weight,” Quigley said.
Raising the Barbell
Belen Rivera, Content Team Editor • February 2, 2026
Visual senior Mara Popa talks with a student about the Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition (PBCBHC). She represented and ran the table for the organization at the mental health expo.
Turning Awareness into Action
Jaya Ramanujan and Natalie Vidal • January 24, 2026
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CULTURE
Answering questions, American journalist Lester Holt speaks on advice to an audience member considering pursuing a journalism career. “You want to be the Swiss army knife,” Mr. Holt said. “You want to be able to do a lot of things, and you want them to recognize you for being able to do a lot of things.
[Brief] Former NBC Reporter, Newscaster Lester Holt Speaks at Local Non-Profit Event
Sienna Rose Sossi, Editor-in-Chief • February 3, 2026
Hanging across the room, a balloon banner spelling the phrase “Oh baby it’s cold outside” is displayed in Room 1-401. “Mrs. De Leon came up with the idea to have a baby shower and the theme ‘Baby it’s cold outside,’” senior class council treasurer and band senior Jackson Murray said. “Throughout the entire process, Mrs. De Leon helped so much with ordering decorations and ensuring this would be successful.”
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Lila Goldin, Coverage Staffer • December 6, 2025
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Turkeys and Timeless Traditions
Jaya Ramanujan, Coverage Staffer • November 27, 2025
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