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The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

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The middle school locker and wrestling room are expected to see renovations in the near future.
Bellwood-Antis School District fire update
Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor • January 4, 2025

On December 17, a fire broke out early in the B-A middle school wrestling and locker room. Former student Elias Alley was later charged with arson and had his bail set at $1 million. The fire closed the middle and high school...

A fire in the wrestling room on Wednesday forced students into FID day learning the week before Christmas.
FID Days: B-A perseveres
Zach Gonzalez, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

FID days are more prominent than ever right now in Bellwood-Antis. After recent events at the school affected students’ ability to attend classes, the district had to adapt. It was announced Tuesday morning that students would...

Tuesday's fire at B-A has forced several groups to reschedule activities.
Bellwood High and Middle School experience setbacks from fire
Cayden Pellegrine, Sport’s Editor • December 20, 2024

Bellwood-Antis has been forced to scramble extra-curricular events following a fire on Tuesday that closed the middle and high school buildings. At 4 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17 a state police fire marshal arrived at Bellwood-Antis...

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Cayden Pellegrine and Colin Gibbons made the PFN All-State team after outstanding seasons on the gridiron.
Two B-A football players go All-State
Zach Gonzalez, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025

Last Friday, it was announced that senior Cayden Pellegrine and junior Colin Gibbons made the first team on the Pennsylvania Football News Class 2A All-State team. This award is very prestigious and only the best players in Pennsylvania are given this...

Parker Lucas takes his turn in the B-A unified bocce team's game against Tyrone on Wednesday. Tyrone won in 2 sets to claim the Backyard Brawl bocce trophy.
B-A faces Tyrone in bocce brawl
Nevaeh McClellan, writer • January 10, 2025

The Bellwood-Antis unified bocce team fought hard in a tough loss in the bocce backyard brawl in the high school gymnasium on Wednesday. The Blue Devils faced Tyrone in front of a packed house during eighth period, with the entire high school student...

Connor Mayes is a standout sophomore on the boys basketball team.
Athlete of The Week: Connor Mayes
Cayden Pellegrine, Sports Editor • January 9, 2025

Coming into this basketball season, the Blue Devils needed to have younger guys step up big for them this season, and Connor Mayes has done just that. Averaging 7.1 PPG, 3.4 RPG, and 1.4 APG as a sophomore is an impressive accomplishment. Most sophomores...

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Still time to sign up for winter dance
Still time to sign up for winter dance
Tanner Swogger, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025

There is still one day left to sign up for this year's MINI-Thon dance scheduled for Saturday. The event will open at 6:30 p.m. at the door and will go from 7-9. Tickets are available at Mrs. Stinson’s room for $10....

B-A was represented by 13 singer last week when it hosted the annual Blair County chorus festival.
Bellwood-Antis hosts county chorus
Hailey Waite, Staff writer • December 7, 2024

Right before thanksgiving break, Bellwood-Antis hosted the Blair County chorus festival, with 13 B-A students attending. It was a large amount of work, but according to music teacher Mr. David Logue is was impressive to...

Students will have a chance to perform voluntary service at the school or in the community of B-A's fourth annual Day of Giving next Tuesday. Some of those activities include decorating teachers' classroom doors, like these students in a file photo from 2022.
Day of Giving coming up soon
Macy Keller November 22, 2024

The annual “Day of Giving” is coming up next Tuesday. This is the fourth year of “Day of Giving” at Bellwood-Antis. It was a day originally created by the Renaissance Club as a way of using the last day before...

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Mrs. Coleman is adjusting well to 1st grade
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Alia Bennett is a junior at BAHS.
Just Junior: Alia Bennett
Payton Martin, Feature’s Editor • December 20, 2024

Alia Bennet is this week’s featured student. Alia is a junior at BAHS and furthers her participation within the school each year. Musical theatre has been Alia’s passion...

Alyssa Briggs is stepping outside of her comfort zone to play a bigger role in the arts at B-A as a junior.
Artist Of The Week: Alyssa Briggs
Lily Burns, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

Artist of the week this week Alyssa Briggs says she is so grateful to be appreciated for doing something she's passionate about. "It feels good to be recognized for something...

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A fire in the wrestling room on Wednesday forced students into FID day learning the week before Christmas.
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Spotlight On Staff: Riley Barnhart
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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The BluePrint Archives
New Teacher: Mr. Baronner
New Teacher: Mr. Baronner
Sara Kraft, Maya Soisson, and Jasey Deyarmin January 3, 2025

Stepping into the halls of Bellwood Middle School, one can't help but notice the enthusiasm and fresh perspective brought by Mr. Baronner, the newest addition to the English...

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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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Holiday-ish: Law Enforcment Appreciation Day
Holiday-ish: Law Enforcment Appreciation Day
Lily Burns, Staff Writer • January 9, 2025

National Law Enforcement Day is an important day for everyone, especially those who have family or friends in law enforcement. January 9 is...

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Bellwood-Antis Alumnus makes new video game
Bellwood-Antis Alumnus makes new video game
Tanner Swogger, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024
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Classic kicks like Adidas Sambas have been making a comeback at Bellwood-Antis.
What’s Trending: Classic Shoes
Gabby Morris, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

A lot of classic shoes are starting to make a comeback. They seem to have scooted their way back into the modern fashion. New Balances 574, Sambas,...

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Financial Aid is a key to college success.
Does college create debt or success?
Payton Martin, Feature's Editor • January 9, 2025
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Power Of Three: Top 3 Most Broken New Year’s Resolutions
Power Of Three: Top 3 Most Broken New Year’s Resolutions
Gabby Morris, Staff Writer • January 9, 2025

What’s your New Year’s resolution? Everyone usually starts out with at least one or a few in the beginning of the year. A resolution is particularly described as a list...

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