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The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

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The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

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B-A security and members of the Bellwood and PA State Police conducted a run, hide, fight safety drill at all three levels of the Bellwood-Antis School District on Wednesday.
Bellwood-Antis prepares for dangerous emergency
Cameron Gallagher November 14, 2024

Bellwood-Antis security conducted a drill Wednesday that has the potential to save hundreds of lives. It also happens to be the drill Tim Mercer and the B-A security team hopes to never execute. It is known as a run-hide-fight...

Mr. Plummer, left, sits with his Army buddies Justin Lusut and Matthew Lynch. The photo is one of several Mr. Plummer said he likes to share on Facebook on Veterans Day.
Mr. Plummer values time spent in Armed Forces
Nevaeh McClellan, writer • November 12, 2024

Veterans Day is a day to remember the people who serve or have served our country. At Bellwood-Antis, one of those people is Mr. David Plummer, who served as a Cavalry Scout and Infantry Scout in the Army. He celebrates Veterans...

Mr. Elder, one of the miniTHON organizers, is growing out his ustache for the month of November.
Mustaches for MiniTHON
Cameron Gallagher November 8, 2024

For the month of November, 10 teachers will be growing out their mustaches to raise money for childhood cancer research. Last year miniTHON raised nearly $25,000, and this year they aim to replicate that success. This year, miniTHON...

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The B-A varsity cheer squad took second at its most recent competition in Lewisburg.
Cheerleaders hope to make it to states
Nevaeh McClellan, Writer • November 19, 2024

Thanks to strong leadership from their senior captain, the Bellwood-Antis varsity cheerleaders tuned up for Districts December 7 with a strong finish at their most recent competition. On Sunday, varsity cheerleaders attended The Launch at The Miller...

B-A's volleyball team went 14-6 in 2024 and finished as one of the top teams in the Laurel Highlands East.
Volleyball recap: Strong season ends in playoff loss
Jake Baker, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

The Lady Blue Devils recently finished their 2024 season, ending with a tough loss in the second round of playoffs. B-A had a great regular season, with a record of 13-5 before going into playoffs. There, the Lady Devils went 1-1, defeating Juniata...

Hunter Kyle was one of the leaders of B-A's offensive line this season. The Devils nearly doubled their run production compared to a season ago.
Athlete of the Week: Hunter Kyle
Landon Sneath, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

From going from 2-8 to 8-4 in just one season, with both of its top two running backs out with season-ending injuries, qas a pretty impressive jump from the Bellwood-Antis football team. One of the keys was B-A's offensive line. With all of the...

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Bailey is a therapy dog that visits Myers Elementary each week with owner Wendy Bush.
Bailey improves the learning environment as Myers’ therapy dog
Cam Turner, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Wendy Bush has been Myer's for 3 years and made a quite an impact on the kids as well as the staff. Bush has been bringing in therapy dogs, and it has made the school experience much more pleasant for many people. She...

The juniors won the annual powder puff game for the second straight year.
Junior’s take the win the Powder Puff game
Landon Sneath, Staff Writer • November 7, 2024

The juniors took the powder puff game over the seniors last Sunday with a score of 20-12. The game took place at Memorial Stadium. It was a competitive game compared to last year, when the seniors won with a score of 33-0. As...

The scholastic scrimmage team lost in the finals to Hollidaysburg but finished second in the IU8 quiz bowl league.
Scholastic Scrimmage falls in championship
Riley Barnhart, News Editor • November 4, 2024

B-A's Scholastic Scrimmage team came within inches of a Quiz Bowl championship last week at the IU8 building in Altoona. The team had advanced to playoffs two weeks earlier and last Tuesday claimed a 2-1 victory over Bedford...

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Feature Teacher: Mr. Mackereth closes in on retirement
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Freshman Max Miller began his career in band just looking to have some fun, but it quickly grew into a passion.
Artist of the week: Max Miller
Hailey Waite, Staff writer • November 14, 2024

What began as a way to have fun with friends has grown into real passion for a B-A freshman. This week's Artist of the week is Max Miller. He has been playing in the percussion...

Alyssa Islett is developing her culinary skills in Home Ec.
Artist Of The Week: Alysa Isett
Lily Burns, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

Alysa Isett was chosen by Ms. Harris to be student of the week because according to Ms. Harris, she continues to show her talent in home economics. Alysa says that being...

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Riley Barnhart, News Editor • November 20, 2024

Riley Barnhart Grade: 11th Years in BluePrint: 1 What is one goal you have for this school year? “My goal for this year is to achieve (high) honor roll.” What...

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Sports in the Middle: Volleyball
Sports in the Middle: Volleyball
Avery Conlon and Jenna Walker November 14, 2024

The Bellwood-Antis Junior High Volleyball team had an impressive fall 2024 season, with many players excelling.  We interviewed two standout athletes, Izzy Weeks and Amelia...

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Hoover sends wrong message with November 9
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B-A senior Gavin McElwain has already started his career working in the HVAC field. He leaves school each day for his job and works upwards of 20 hours each week.
Too Cool For School: Gavin McElwain
Tanner Swogger, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
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A case of soda for national soda day!
Holiday-ish: National Soda Day
Nicolee Lovrich, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Did you know that carbonated water was the first soda made in 1767? Is it soda? Or pop? November 19th is a day where we can celebrate our...

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B-A grad Sawyer Kline (2017) celebrate with his family after being sworn in as an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County.
Bellwood-Antis alumnus now Assistant District Attorney
Tanner Swogger, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024
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What’s Trending: Block Blast
What’s Trending: Block Blast
Gabby Morris, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024

Block blast is a new game that has risen among younger high school students as a way to pass the time. Very similar to Tetris, this new game...

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Cell phones could soon be a thing of the past for students at B-A thanks to a Pennsylvania law on the table.
Banning phones in school
Lily Burns, Staff writer • October 4, 2024
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Power Of Three: Top 3 Best Sandwiches
Power Of Three: Top 3 Best Sandwiches
Gabby Morris, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024

Subway, Primanti Brothers, Jersey Mikes. All good sandwich places. But what exactly is the most popular sandwich, is the question? Here are the top 3 most popular sandwiches...

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