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The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint

The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint

Driver shortages have made staffing school buses challenging across the country, including for Bellwood-Antis and Raystown Transit.
Bus shortages plague schools after COVID
Madison Simpson, Staff Writer • March 20, 2025

Five years ago, when COVID shut down all public services, school districts lost an abundance of substitute teachers and bus drivers. However, a problem had been brewing even before the lock downs. Since COVID, busses serving...

Students in masks was the norm for more than a year at Bellwood-Antis as the district implemented measures to prevent the spread of COVID and allow for in-person learning. It all began 5 years ago, when schools across the country shut down in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic anniversary cause for reflection in schools
Tanner Swogger, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

2020 B-A grad and current Penn State star Alli Campbell returned to Myers Elementary last week along with some teammates from PSU to help kick of Rad Across America Week. Pictured above are (l to r): Mrs. Longo-McGarvey, Alli Campbell, Jill Jekot, Moriah Murray, Puff Johnson, and Gracie Merkle.
Alli Campbell wins B10 sportsmanship award
Cayden Pellegrine, Sport’s Editor • March 11, 2025

It is hard to name an achievement that Alli Campbell hasn't earned. She graduated high school in 2020 as B-A's all-time leading scorer, as well as the most prolific scorer in Blair County and District 6 basketball history with...

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Ned Smearman is a three-sport athlete at B-A who plays soccer, swims, and runs track. B-A is mulling over the idea of letting athletes like Smearman pick up more than one sport perseason.
Dual-sport athletes seek opportunity at B-A
Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor • March 20, 2025

B-A athletes Ned and Miles Smearman have unique talents that translate to a multitude of sports. They’ve got speed and endurance, making them perfect for sports like basketball, track, and swimming, but where they really excel is their ability to...

B-A fifth grader Holland Boone qualified for states in four swimming events recently.
Athlete of The Week: Holland Boone
Cayden Pellegrine, Sports Editor • March 19, 2025

Making states in an achievement that takes many people their entire high school career to achieve. For example, last track season Bellwood only sent one athlete to states from both the boys and girls teams, and that was a senior. Qualifying for a state...

Matthew Berkowitz had his first home run of the season in B-A's loss to Hollidaysburg on Tuesday.
Sneath walks it off in season opener
Jordan Hance March 19, 2025

After a tough season last year, going 10-10, the Blue Devils baseball team enter 2025 looking to show how much they have improved over the off-season. The Blue Devils seem to be in for a great year with some key players returning. These returning players...

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Anthony Berardi poses with Mr. Sachse at Region III band. Berardi qualified for All-State band, which takes place April 12.
Anthony Berardi qualifies for All-State band
Janiyah Jackson, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

They say if you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life. That's the philosophy junior Anthony Berardi has heading to the All-State Music Conference/PMEA Wind Ensemble on April 12 in Erie. "For me it's...

Those attending Shrek the Musical on March 27 can double their pleasure and make it dinner and a show.
Dinner and a show!
Lily Burns, Staff writer • March 17, 2025

Are you looking for a fun activity to do on Thursday, March 27? Not only can you watch our music departments musical Shrek, but beforehand you could come to a delicious spaghetti dinner to benefit the BAHS Foundation. The...

Junior Cooper Lovrich got a heavy dose of Ashes from Father Michael at St. Josephs in Bellwood before returning to school on Ash Wednesday. He was one of several B-A students who received ashes before returning to class.
B-A students and teachers recognize Ash Wednesday
Gabby Morris, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

Today marks a very important holiday for the Catholic faith and other branches of the Christian religion. It is called Ash Wednesday, a holy day of prayer and fasting that is celebrated and shared throughout many western...

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Feature Teacher: Myers prepares to say goodbye to Mrs. Dionis
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Christian Jennings plays the role of Donkey in the play Shrek the Musical, which opens next week.
Meet the Cast: Christian Jennings
Nevaeh McClellan, Staff Writer • March 20, 2025

The Bellwood Antis’ music department will perform Shrek the musical on March 27, 28, and 29. The BluePrint will be highlighting cast and crew members in the days leading...

Derek Stivers plays the role of Lord Farquaad in the play Shrek the Musical, which opens next week.
Meet the cast of Shrek: Derek Stivers
Nevaeh McLellan, Staff Writer • March 20, 2025

The Bellwood Antis’ music department will perform Shrek the musical on March 27, 28, and 29. The BluePrint will be highlighting cast and crew members in the days leading...

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Spotlight on staff: Camden Turner
Spotlight on staff: Camden Turner
January 14, 2025

Name: Cam Turner  Age: 15 Years in Blueprint: 1 What do you enjoy about BP? I enjoy being able to do stories for the community and the school. What would you tell a...

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The BluePrint Archives
Icons in the Middle
Icons in the Middle
Finley McClellan and Avari Hinson March 13, 2025

Although we may not always see the BASD TechHelp team, they play one of the most crucial roles in our school. They handle essential tasks every day, such as fixing or setting...

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Led by a strong unit of dancers from Bellwood-Antis , the Dancxe Fusion studio has been shining at its competitions this season.
Dance Fusion tearing it up this season
Hailey Waite, Staff Writer • February 20, 2025
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Mr. Hunter's students who participated in pi day!
Holiday-ish: National pi day
Nicolee Lovrich, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

Did you know pi has 202 trillion digits? You probably thought that there was only like a couple hundred... but no, 202 trillion is a lot! March...

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2025 Bellwood-Antis alumnus Olivia Hess (far right) along with several of her fellow members of Onward State at a recent awards ceremony. Olivia has been writing for the PSU publication during her freshman year after a stellar performance in high school writing for the BluePrint.
Feature Alumni: Olivia Hess
Hailey Waite, Staff Writer • March 3, 2025
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What’s Trending: Puffy Vests
What’s Trending: Puffy Vests
Gabby Morris, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

As the cold season comes, so does the rising popularity of puffy jackets/vests. Puffy vests have started to make an impact again in the fashion...

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Gabby Morris and Riley Barnhart read together to strengthen their knowledge.
Opinion: Does reading equal knowledge?
Payton Martin, Feature's editor • March 17, 2025
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Power Of Three: Top 3 most popular brands
Power Of Three: Top 3 most popular brands
Gabby Morris, Staff Writer • March 20, 2025

There are a lot of different fashion trends and brands that come and go but what exactly are THEE most popular trending at the moment with the most demand? Here are the top...

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