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The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint

The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint

Former NFL player Steve Grant visited Bellwood-Antis Monday to give a motivational speech aimed at helping students focus on their goals.
Special guest speaker: Steve Grant comes to Bellwood
April 19, 2025

Steve Grant use to dream and visualize about playing in the NFL. It was such a big part of his life that he wasn't surprised or overwhelmed when he got picked in 1997 for the Indianapolis Colts. Grant was welcomed to Bellwood-Antis...

The podcast crew sits down to discuss their next topics. Jake Baker, Matt Berkowitz, Zach Gonzelez, and Cayden Pellegrine, creators of the 4th and 3 podcast,  earned their second statewide award last week when their show placed first in the podcast category in the Pa. Press Club's student journalism contest.
Podcast wins statewide award
Macy Keller, Staff Writer • April 11, 2025

One group of BluePrint seniors can’t remember exactly where the idea for the format of their award-winning podcast came from, but they know for sure it’s all working out. The Blueprint’s “4th and 3” podcast last week...

B-A's therapy dog program is working wonders at Myers Elementary.
Bailey’s first year at Myers is a hit
Cam Turner, Staff Writer • April 4, 2025

Elementary students were sad when they found out that Levi, Myers' old therapy dog, retired last year because of his age, but Mrs. Wendy Bush brought her own golden retriever named Bailey  in to help students when there is something...

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Jayce Quick is a multi-sport athlete at B-A who is spending his spring dominating in the field for the Blue Devils track and field team. He recently won the shot put at the United Invitational.
Athlete of the Week: Jayce Quick
April 22, 2025

In the sport of track and field, it is a common belief that the field portion of the sport is easier than its track counterpart. However, throwing requires a mastery of body control and balance. While it may not be as physically intensive as something...

Sophomore Olivia Rishell placed second in the pole vault at the United Invitational.
Track athletes find success at United Invitational
Jake Baker, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025

The Bellwood-Antis track teams traveled to United High School for the annual Bill Wilt Memorial Invitational on Saturday. Several athletes for both the boys and girls teams ended up placing in their events. The girls’ team won their meet while the...

Abby Clabaugh is one of the softball team's top hitters this season in her first year on the varsity team.
Raider offense too strong for Lady Devils
Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor • April 16, 2025

The Lady Devils traveled to Bellefonte Monday to face off against the Red Raiders. B-A struggled to contain Bellefonte’s offense who combined for four home runs in the loss. The Lady Devils fell to a 15-5 final. They moved to 2-5 on the season while...

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Students were encouraged to sign a pledge poster outside of the cafeteria, vowing not to say the R-word.
B-A spreads inclusion during special week
Cam Turner, Staff Writer • April 10, 2025

Did you know that the Bellwood-Antis bocce team is doing a project to spread kindness and the stop bullying of people with a disability for the Spread the Word campaign? In 2009, Spread the Word was created to end the...

The 2025 CHS schoolwide debates took place on March 14. (Cameron Gallagher)
Annual CHS debates carry on B-A tradition
Macy Keller, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025

CHS held the 12th annual schoolwide debates on March 14, arguing over topics ranging from body positivity to the value of grades. The CHS debates are annual debates hosted by the College in High School argument class,...

Jacob Caracciolo performing as Shrek works with Christian Jennings, who plays Donkey.
Shrek the Musical opens tonight
Cam Turner, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025

The long awaited production of Shrek the musical opens tonight at Bellwood-Antis, with Jacob Caracciolo staring the lead role. The play also stars Giana Juart as Fiona, Christian Jennings as Donkey, Derek Stivers as Lord...

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Feature Teacher: Mrs. Hughes loves B-A
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Ava Worthing is a featured artist.
Artist of the week: Ava Worthing
Payton Martin, Feature’s editor • April 10, 2025

Sophomore Ava Worthing is credited for her imaginative work in art class this week. Ava is a student in Mrs. McNaul’s ceramics and painting class, which introduces students...

Shrek concluded a successful three-day run last week, but there are still plenty of characters worth getting to know.
One last look at Shrek the Musical
April 1, 2025

Although Shrek The Musical closed Saturday, there are still plenty of people who should be recognized for their success.

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Track and Field senior night 4/7
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Landon Sneath (Photo by Cameron Gallagher.
Spotlight on Staff: Landon Sneath
March 31, 2025

Name: Landon Sneath  Age: 15 Years in Blueprint: 1 What do you enjoy in BP? I enjoy being in the class with my friends and doing fun story’s. What would you tell a...

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The BluePrint Archives
The Middle School Social
The Middle School Social
Finley McClellan April 15, 2025

Have you ever dreamed of walking on a red carpet? Our 7th and 8th grade students will get the chance at the annual spring social, sponsored by the middle school student council!...

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A&E: Prom playlist
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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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People love their pets. Here's a collage of the pets owned by some members of the BluePrint staff.
Holiday-ish: National Pet Day
Lily Burns, Staff Writer • April 11, 2025

Pets are the best companions for all people, but are we their greatest companions? National Pet Day, celebrated every year on April 11, is...

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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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Brodie repping the Y2K look perfectly!
What’s Trending: Y2K fashion.
Maddie Simpson April 9, 2025

Fashion is one thing that makes a complete circle, and in 2025, the Y2K aesthetic is making a full force comeback. The early 2000s, once considered...

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The 2025 March Madness bracket has enough teams as it is and should not be expanded.
Should the NCAA basketball tournament be expanded?
Jake Baker, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025
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Power Of Three: Top 3 Cereals
Power Of Three: Top 3 Cereals
Gabby Morris, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

I’m sure we all had that favorite cereal as a kid that we just couldn’t stop eating for breakfast everyday, not to mention how cool the cereal boxes were back then that...

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