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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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Shrek: The Musical coming to Bellwood-Antis
Cast announced for Shrek: The Musical
Riley Barnhart, News Editor • October 28, 2024

Jacob Caracciolo and Giana Juart were named as the make and female leads in this year's spring musical. On Friday, October 25, the cast list for Shrek: The Musical was posted on the music room bulletin board during 8th period....

B-A students spent about 40 minutes at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday while state police secured the middle and high school following a bomb threat.
Written threat found in Middle School
Riley Barnhart, News Editor • October 23, 2024

Bellwood-Antis evacuated both middle and high schools on Tuesday after a bomb threat was found written in a middle school bathroom. At about 12:45, the district requested via PA system for teachers to check their email, and soon...

Crumbl cookie's location will be at Logan Towne Center between GameStop and Fiercely Dynamic Fashion!
Crumbl Cookie coming to Altoona
Riley Barnhart, News Editor • October 18, 2024

Now trending and coming to Altoona: Crumbl Cookies The buzz has been circulating around Bellwood-Antis, and there are very mixed reactions amongst students and staff. "I'm very excited," said Lily McNelis. "I'm going to spend...

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Bellwood-Antis sweeps Juniata
Bellwood-Antis falls short in playoffs
Jake Baker, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

The Lady Blue Devils played their second round game against the Forest Hills Lady Rangers on Tuesday. B-A lost in a 3-0 sweep, which put an official end to their season. The set scores were not very close for the first two sets, with scores of 25-14 and...

The Blue Devils celebrate a win sending them to the District 6 2A semifinals.
Blue Devils ease past Panthers
Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor • November 5, 2024

The Blue Devils dominated on both sides of the ball Friday night when Bellwood-Antis traveled to Blairsville for the District 6 2A quarterfinal. There, they took on the River Valley Panthers and earned a 43-14 victory. The B-A offense thrived, and...

B-A will turn to senior leaders like Cayden Pellegrine to lead them into the playoffs.
Blue Devils on the prowl for a win against the Panthers
Zach Gonzalez, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

Bellwood-Antis will face off against River Valley in the first round of the playoffs this Friday. This is the Blue Devils’ third away game in a row as they settle in and try to make a run in the playoffs. The Bellwood-Antis offense is hotter than...

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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...

Seniors posing after their win last year.
Powderpuff Football Game set for November 3rd
Cayden Pellegrine, Sports Editor • October 29, 2024

This year’s annual powderpuff football game between the seniors and the juniors is set for Sunday, November 3rd. If you are interested in signing up, see Mrs. McNelis in the guidance office. The cost to play is 3$ and everyone...

Red Ribbon Week runs through Friday.
Red Ribbon Week winding down at B-A
Janiyah Jackson October 29, 2024

Red Ribbon week is now going on at Bellwood-Antis, and if you aren't familiar with this special October week here is a few things to fill you in. Started in 1988, Red Ribbon Week is Americas oldest and largest anti-drug...

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Mrs. Naylor returns from injury
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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...

Sensational Sophmore: Brady McConnell
Sensational Sophmore: Brady McConnell
Nevaeh McClellan, Writer • October 30, 2024

Sophomore Brady McConnell is a big part of the Bellw0od-Antis community's sports and activates. Brady plays baseball and basketball for B-A, and plays for other teams outside...

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Photo of the Week
Bellwood vs River Valley; 11/1/24 (Morgan Kienzle)
The Latest Vids
College Corner: Halee Young
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Spotlight On Staff: Gabby Morris
Spotlight On Staff: Gabby Morris
Gabby Morris, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024

Name: Gabby Morris  Class: Junior Age: 16 Years in BluePrint: 1 What I Do in BluePrint: I write The Power Of Threes and I run the Twitter  Favorite Thing...

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The BluePrint Archives
Icons in the Middle
Icons in the Middle
Aubree Osborn October 29, 2024

Lunch is often a favorite time of day for students in the middle school. Patty Turner has been recognized as an icon because of her hard work, kindness, and her friendly interactions...

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Book review: The Fault In Our Stars
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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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Lily and Julia Burns in 2018
Holiday-ish: National “Wicked” Day
Nicolee Lovrich, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024

National Wicked Day celebrates one of the longest running shows on Broadway. Wicked  won 3 Tony Awards in 2004, while having 10 nominations....

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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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Crumbl cookie's location will be at Logan Towne Center between GameStop and Fiercely Dynamic Fashion!
Crumbl Cookie coming to Altoona
Riley Barnhart, News Editor • October 18, 2024

Now trending and coming to Altoona: Crumbl Cookies The buzz has been circulating around Bellwood-Antis, and there are very mixed reactions...

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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 Cookie Flavors
Power Of Three: Top 3 Cookie Flavors
Gabby Morris, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024

Everyone has a favorite dessert, whether it be cakes or ice creams, but a lot of people really like cookies. Cookies have dated back since forever. There are so many different...

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