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The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint

The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint

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...

Mrs. Ali Stinson gives some advice to her daughter Lainey at a softball tournament. Mrs. Stinson is the coach of Sideline Cancer, a top-level travel team that plays for something more than just softball.
Mrs. Stinson heads up initiatives with Sideline Cancer
Tanner Swogger, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024

For most athletes, sports are all about living in the moment. However, under Sideline Cancer, athletes play for something a lot bigger than just winning a game. No one knows that more than Mrs. Ali Stinson, who has forged a...

Miranda Tornatore embracing Gianna Juart after passing off the crown.
Gianna Juart crowned as Homecoming queen
Riley Barnhart, News Editor • October 3, 2024

During the Bellwood-Antis' Homecoming football game last Friday at memorial Stadium, Miranda Tornatore passed off her crown to Gianna Juart after Juart was announced as 2024-25 Homecoming Queen. Friends and family were ecstatic...

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Blue Devil defenders Cayden Pellegrine and Jordan Hance chase down BEA's Nick McCully Friday. The Blue Devils won the game 32-18.
BA soars past Bald Eagle
Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor • October 21, 2024

The Blue Devils traveled to Wingate Friday night to take on Bald Eagle Area, and while B-A's offense started off slow, it eventually found its rhythm in the second half in a 32-18 victory. B-A advanced to 6-3 and upgraded to the 5th seed in the District...

B-A cross country teams kickoff their race.
XC Teams find success at LHAC Championship
Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor • October 18, 2024

On Wednesday, the Bellwood-Antis cross country team traveled to Portage for the Laurel Highlands championship. The boys and girls team both found success and placed strong times. On the boys side there were five runners who ran under 20:00.00. Junior...

Bellwood vs Bald Eagle: October 20, 2023 (Morgan Kienzle)
Blue Devils hope to swoop in with a win in Bald Eagle
Zach Gonzalez, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024

Bellwood-Antis is looking to bounce back after two straight losses. The Devils travel to Wingate to take on Bald Eagle Area this Friday to conclude their three-game gauntlet. It’s been a rough patch for BA, but the team is still hoping to make a playoff...

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Musical sign-up sheets found outside the music room.
Shrek The Musical Auditions Starting Soon
Cameron Gallagher, Staff Editor • October 22, 2024

With dancing role auditions behind it, the Bellwood-Antis Music Department looks forward to their latest musical, Shrek. Auditions start Wednesday, October 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, October 24from 3 to  p.m. for...

When people experience less exposure to sunlight in the late-fall and winter months, Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD) can become an issue.
SAD and students
Janiyah Jackson October 22, 2024

Seasonal depression, otherwise known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of mood disorder that is recognized by its patterned symptoms that appear usually in the around the end of daylights saving, which set for...

Cooper Lovrich, Eli Moser, Ryan Marinak, Briley Campbell, Holden Schreier, Derek Stivers, and Emily Zacker led the Scholastic Scrimmage team to 4 victories on Tuesday.
B-A crushes it at Scholastic Scrimmage
October 18, 2024

The Bellwood-Antis Scholastic Scrimmage team went to the Iu8 building in Altoona Tuesday for its third competition. The team had a strong showing, going 4-1 on the day while improving their season record 12-3. B-A had...

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Feature Teacher: Mrs. Schreier
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Dennis (DJ) Brown's still life.
Artist of the Week: Dennis Brown
Payton Martin, Feature's Editor • October 16, 2024

Dennis (DJ) Brown is a freshman at Bellwood-Antis who continues to take pride in drawing, specifically in Mrs. McNaul's art classes. DJ strives for perfection in his Art...

Eric Johnson cooking up a storm
Artist of the Week: Eric Johnson
Hailey Waite, Staff writer • October 11, 2024

Eric Johnson, whose favorite thing to cook is French toast, has been cooking since his grandmother taught him how to make chocolate covered pretzels when he was 7. Now a sophomore,...

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Photo of the Week
Northern lights in Bellwood
The Latest Vids
College Corner: Vincent Cacciotti
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Cayden strikes a pose for the Blueprint.
Spotlight on Staff: Cayden Pellegrine
September 30, 2024

Name: Cayden Pellegrine Class: Senior Age: 17 Years in BluePrint: 1 What I Do in BluePrint: I write mostly sports stories and opinion stories. Favorite Thing...

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The BluePrint Archives
New Teacher: Mr. McClure
New Teacher: Mr. McClure
Sara Kraft and Maya Soisson October 18, 2024

“Everyone should be able to learn,” Mr. McClure proclaimed! He believes all people deserve access to learning. This wonderful and experienced teacher was brought to Bellwood-Antis...

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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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A simple game of cornhole is a fun way to get some exercise and build friendships on National Sports Day.
National Sports Day
Nevaeh McClellan, Writer • October 17, 2024

Sports are something that brings people together, something that spreads the joy of a game into others. In fact, in 2023, more than 200 million...

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Brittany Webb (2007 BAHS Graduate) Founder of Better Minds mental health practice group.
Featured Alumni: Brittany Webb                                                                
Payton Martin, Features Editor • September 19, 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 Current Netflix Series
Power Of Three: Top 3 Current Netflix Series
Gabby Morris, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024

Netflix has sky rocketed into popularity over the last few years, it’s become one of the top streaming platforms on all of the internet. Especially for its shows. Here are...

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