The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

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The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
Aarron Laird

Aarron Laird, Page Editor

Aarron Laird

Grade: 12th

Number of years in BluePrint: 2

Activities

Football, wrestling, track, FFA, FCA, Junior firefighter, First responders club, Mini-Thon, NHS, and The Sons of the American Legion.

Job Details

I do a combination of things, I write stories, edit stories, and edit the page.

Why I joined BluePrint

I love writing, so I thought it would be fun and I heard a lot of good things about the BA BluePrint.

Fun Fact(s)

I love pizza, I love working with computers, and my favorite number is 7.

All content by Aarron Laird
Mrs. Elder works with ninth grader Vincent Daughenbaugh.

[Photo] B-A’s inclusion program helps whole school thrive

Tyler Mercer and Addalyn Turek
May 18, 2022

POLE VAULT JEDI: Gerwert coaches champions in the pit

JoJo Caswell, Aarron Laird, and Halee Young
May 13, 2022
SPOTLIGHT ON STAFF: Aarron Laird

SPOTLIGHT ON STAFF: Aarron Laird

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
May 9, 2022
Ethan Scharff and Mason Ott on their way to pick up litter on Earth Day.

PHOTOSTORY: Earth Day

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
April 25, 2022
Nurse Nori has been helping out Mrs. Hoover in the nurse's office for two years.

Linchpins: nurse helper Susan Nori

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
April 22, 2022
Dr. Thomas McInroy has been the superintendent at B-A for eight years.

Dr. McInroy reflects on time at B-A

Aarron Laird and JoJo Caswell
April 22, 2022
Peter Orona is an outstanding junior.

Just Junior: Peter Orona

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
April 13, 2022
Alex Perry is a super senior.

Super Senior: Alex Perry

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
April 13, 2022
Thad Dick has been a part of the BA music program since second grade.

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Thad Dick

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
April 7, 2022
Junior Daman Mills is back starring in another production by the Bellwood-Antis Music Department, this with the lead role in Beauty and the Beast.

Mills ready to go beast mode

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
March 30, 2022
Five B-A students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Clockwise from top right: Ashlyn Holby, Gabriella Musselman, Arrhen Gathagan, Lauren Rodland, Michael Kienzle.

5 Bellwood Students inducted into NTHS

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
March 24, 2022
Kelly Hoover has been the BA middle and high school nurse for 15 years.

Linchpins: Nurse Hoover

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
March 21, 2022
Sean Mallon, Dominic Caracciolo, Xander Shank, Alexis Lovrich, and Sophia Nelson helped transport cereal boxes to St. Vincent DePaul.

FCA concludes cereal drive

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
March 17, 2022
Mr. Webreck is in his 15th year at Bellwood-Antis and has become a linchpin of the faculty.

Linchpins: Mr. Webreck

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
February 2, 2022
Mrs. LuAnn Shoop and Mrs. Amy Chamberlin bring more than 50 years of experience to work with them everyday in B-A's high school/middle school office.

[Photo] Linchpins: Mrs. Chamberlin and Mrs. Shoop

Julius Diossa, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
B-A bocce vs. Claysburg-Kimmel; January 12, 2022. (Morgan Kienzle)

Bellwood-Antis bocce team loses at Central

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
January 20, 2022
Teachers and staff at BA will spend the next several months cutting weight to raise money for the seed packing event.

BASD launches annual weight loss contest

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
January 19, 2022
Tim Mercer returned to B-A four years ago and has revamped the district's security procedures.

[Photo] Mercer’s passion for B-A is an asset to student safety

Kimberly Bennett, Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
Bellwood-Antis has installed new touchless bottle fillers.

New fountains at Bellwood-Antis School District

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
December 20, 2021
Aarron Laird and Crisinda Miller are applicants for the FFA's Keystone Degree.

FFA applicants to receive honors in January

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
December 9, 2021
Joey Balsamo, Ben Carr, and Patrick Coakley are working towards becoming Eagle Scouts.

B-A students prepare for Eagle Scout recognition

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
December 1, 2021
Susan Grassmyer has been enjoying her first several weeks working in the district office.

New face in the district office

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
November 15, 2021

Morning Announcements 11/3/21

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
November 3, 2021

Morning Announcements 10/1/21

Aarron Laird
October 1, 2021

Morning Announcements 9/30/21

Aarron Laird
September 30, 2021
An uptick in vandalism at Bellwood-Antis, including several acts in student bathrooms, may be the result of the latest TikTok trend.

Vandalism is the new fad

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
September 29, 2021
Mrs. Stinson and Mrs. Auberzinsky talk at the Renaissance table at the recent activity fair.

Activity period is back

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
September 7, 2021
Vince Cacciotti delivers his award-winning poem at the poetry slam.

Poetry Slam returns with four winners

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
May 25, 2021
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[Photo] Artist of the week: Blake DeArmitt

Rorie Wolf, Staff Writer
May 25, 2021
Outdoor commencement should be returning the B-A this year, as long as the weather holds up.

Graduation Is different this year

Aarron Laird and Joe Dorminy
May 17, 2021
Eli Pluebell is a sophomore at B-A who plays two sports.

SENSATIONAL SOPHOMORE: Eli Pluebell

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
April 27, 2021
Mr. Van Scoyoc has been teaching at B-A since 2006.

Feature Teacher: Mr. Van Scoyoc

Aarron Laird, Page editor
April 15, 2021
Caroline Nagle, Jack uensmann, and Andrew Crocker each won awards from the Pa. Press Club.

BluePrint writers earn more awards

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
April 13, 2021
B-A students have made it to the fourth nine weeks.

B-A gears up for final quarter

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
March 31, 2021
Zach Amato is spreading his wings during his junior year, though his only goal was to survive.

JUST JUNIORS: Zach Amato

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
March 29, 2021
Mini-THON is still raising money, although its dance event was cancelled.

Mini-Thon basket raffle planned

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
March 26, 2021
Mrs. McNaul at the inclusion Club meeting 3/17/21

PHOTOSTORY: Inclusion Club Meeting

Aarron Laird
March 18, 2021
A push to include all students at Bellwood-Antis that began four years ago has produced the new Inclusion Club.

New Inclusion Club aims to unify all BA students

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
March 12, 2021

Morning Announcements 3-11-21

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
March 11, 2021

Morning Announcements 3/4/21

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
March 3, 2021

morning announcements 3-2-21

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
March 2, 2021
Mr. Hallahan has been teaching computers and financial lit as a long-term substitute.

Feature Teacher: Mr. Hallahan

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
February 25, 2021
Aiden Taylor was B-A's highest finisher at Districts, placing fourth at 160.

Taylor places fourth at Districts

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
February 23, 2021
The Bellwood-Antis mini-THON committee is continuing to raise money, even though they will not have a formal THON event this year.

Polar Pop at Bellwood-Antis

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
February 19, 2021
Seniors heading to post-secondary education have an abundance of scholarship opportunities available through BAHS.

Bellwood-Antis scholarship applications available now

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
February 12, 2021
Nick Kost battles it out against Tyrone.

The Blue Devil wrestling team rounds up the week

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
February 8, 2021
The high school is putting sings of motivation all around school.

PHOTOSTORY: Signs, Signs, Everywhere is Signs

Aarron Laird, Page editor
January 28, 2021
The cafeteria is much more wide open with B-A on a hybrid learning model and students practicing social distancing.

Lunches at BAHS undergo changes for hybrid

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
January 12, 2021
Ms. Harris has been working to teach kids how to cook through remote learning.

Feature Teacher: Mrs. Harris

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
January 7, 2021
Elementary students and teachers have pushed ahead and made progress even though learning at BA has been virtual since Thanksgiving.

Myers students stay on track during virtual learning

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
December 23, 2020
COVID-19 has a major impact on 2020 as well as education for the 2020-2021 school year.

[Photo] The BluePrint’s top new stories of 2020

Kami O’Shell, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
B-A security officer Tim Mercer helps distribute lunches at Myers Elementary.

BA security department stays busy with students gone

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
December 7, 2020
The delicious food is just one of the aspects of Thanksgiving that makes for fond memories.

Teachers share their best Thanksgiving memories

Rorie Wolf and Aarron Laird
November 25, 2020
Bryson Guyer gets set on defense during the recent all-star game against Tyrone.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bryson Guyer

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
November 24, 2020

Morning Announcements 11-23-20

Aarron Laird
November 23, 2020
Bellwood-Antis graduate William Sitman sacrificed his life to save his platoon during the Korean War.

William Sitman died to save his platoon

Aarron Laird, page Editor
November 10, 2020
Students at B-A received a reminder on Friday of the importance of following COVID guidelines, including social distancing during class.

BA reinforces COVID guidelines

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 30, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-29-20

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 29, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-28-20

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 28, 2020
SPOT LIGHT ON STAFF: Caroline Nagle

SPOT LIGHT ON STAFF: Caroline Nagle

Aarron Laird, page editor
October 28, 2020
The guidance department hasn't seen an increase in students with emotional needs.

Emotional needs stay the same amid COVID crisis

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
October 27, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-27-20

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 27, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-26-20

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 26, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-22-20

Aarron Laird, page editor
October 26, 2020
The Bellwood-Antis Public Library has been a service to the community from its current spot on Main Street for 40 years.

BA HISTORY: Bellwood-Antis Library

Aarron Laird and Emalee Strong
October 21, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-20-20

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 20, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-19-20

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 19, 2020

The BluePrint Buzz

Rorie Wolf, Aarron Laird, and Emalee Strong
October 16, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-16-20

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 16, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-15-2020

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 15, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-14-2020

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 14, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-12-2020

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 13, 2020
Grade levels elected class officers last week. Presidents included Joe Dorminy (senior class, top left), Cooper Keen (junior class, top right), Gavin Ridgway (sophomore class, bottom left) and Chance Schreier (freshman class, bottom right).

Grade levels at B-A choose officers

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 13, 2020
Rorie Wolf

SPOT LIGHT ON STAFF: Rorie Wolf

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 12, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-9-2020

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 12, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-8-2020

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 12, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-7-2020

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 12, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-6-2020

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 12, 2020
Sarah Berkowitz is the only student in this French 3 class.

What classes look like during COVID-19

Aarron Laird and Emalee Strong
October 6, 2020
Emalee Strong

SPOT LIGHT ON STAFF: Emalee Strong

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 2, 2020

Morning Announcements 9-2-2020

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 2, 2020
Students will have the option of making up their Keystone exams come December.

The Keystone is back

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 1, 2020

Morning Announcements 10-1-2020

Aarron Laird, Page editor
October 1, 2020

Morning Announcements 9-30-2020

Aarron Laird, Page editor
September 30, 2020

Morning Announcements 9-29-2020

Aarron Laird, Page editor
September 29, 2020
Aarron laird

SPOT LIGHT ON STAFF: Aarron Laird

Aarron Laird, Page editor
September 28, 2020

Morning Announcements 9-28-2020

Aarron Laird, Page editor
September 28, 2020
When the internet goes down, teachers are sent scrambling for ways to continue teaching without online lessons and resources.

What happens when the internet goes down at B-A?

Aarron Laird, Page editor
September 25, 2020

Morning announcements 9-25-2020

Aarron Laird, page writer
September 25, 2020
Caroline Nagle, Lexi Diamond, Haley Campbell, and Lauren Young were elected Speech League officers for 2020-2021.

Speech League elects new officers

Aarron Laird, Page editor
September 24, 2020

Morning Announcements 9-24-2020

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
September 24, 2020
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