The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
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Homecoming Spirit Week

Homecoming Spirit Week

Homecoming Spirit Week

Homecoming Spirit Week

Homecoming Spirit Week

Homecoming Spirit Week

Homecoming Spirit Week

Anika compete’s professionally in cheerleading, and their team recently won first at a couple competitions around the area!

[Photo] Artist of the Week: Anika Giffin

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
May 20, 2024
Charleigh Garcia and her Volition cheer team were crowned national champions in April.

[Photo] B-A 4th grader wins cheer nationals

Chloe Brown, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
The cast and crew of Bye Bye Birdie scored big nominations at the Isaac Awards in May!

[Photo] Bye Bye Birdie scores big nominations at Isaac Awards

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Jake will be joining the Air National Guard while being a full-time student at IUP.

[Photo] College Corner: Jake Mercer

Olivia Hess, Editor in Chief
March 25, 2024
Chloe will be attending IUP in the fall.

[Photo] College Corner: Chloe Brown

Olivia Hess, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2024
Juliette Cuevas displays her winning bracket on the podium at Milton Area High School on Saturday. Cuevas won the regional tournament at 100 pounds and advanced to the PIAA championships.

[Photo] Cuevas cops regional wrestling title

Jackson Dorminy, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
Miranda will be attending Saint Francis University in the fall.

[Photo] College Corner: Miranda Tornatore

Olivia Hess, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2024
Mya Roberts (left) graduated from B-A in 2019, and is the Featured Alumni. She and Kaelynn Behrens (right) were BluePrint editors in 2018-2019.

[Photo] Featured Alumni: Mya Roberts

Olivia Hess, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2024
Lindsey Brinkman (Sophomore) took a huge leap by participating in both marching band and cheerleading last season.

[Photo] Brinkman closing the stigma

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
January 24, 2024
Sarah had a blast with the Ram Band at the Rose Parade!

[Photo] Sarah Berkowitz attends Rose Parade

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
January 4, 2024
Twenty-seven participants gathered for the murder mystery.

[Photo] TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL: Vincent Cacciotti

Olivia Hess, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2023
Alyssa will be attending Duquesne University in the fall of 2024.

[Photo] COLLEGE CORNER: Alyssa Mills

Olivia Hess, Editor in Chief
November 3, 2023
The first Athlete of the Week, Ethan Johnston.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Ethan Johnston

Anthony Caracciolo
September 7, 2023
Seniors posed for a group picture following the baccalaureate.

[Photo] B-A holds baccalaureate and spring concert

May 22, 2023
Dylan Andrews and Lydia Worthing, shown with Coach Jim Gerwert, each won the AA pole vault in their respective divisions Friday at the Mountain Lion Classic.

[Photo] Andrews, Worthing, and others dominate Altoona meet

Tighe Eaken Jr., Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Grease scores several award nominations.

[Photo] B-A musical scores big nominations

May 4, 2023
Ashlyn and Amyra Snyder are enjoying their time working together as pitcher and catcher for the B-A softball team.

[Photo] Softball sisters form special tandem

Tighe Eaken Jr., Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Freshman Hailey Loupe has developed a passion for martial arts.

[Photo] Too cool for school: Hailey Loupe

Olivia Hess, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
The French Club received praise from their guests.

[Photo] French Club hosts “Restaurant Français”

Bailee Conway, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
Thad and Hannah celebrate with their mirrorball trophies.

[Photo] Thad Dick and Hannah Waite take home the mirror ball

Olivia Hess, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
The Bellwood-Antis varsity cheerleading team made huge strides this season as a competitive squad and is looking to level up next year.

[Photo] B-A cheer teams end season on a high note

Olivia Hess, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023
Gaven Ridgway (center) poses with high school principal Mr. Richard Schreier and football coach Mr. Nick Lovrich after receiving a scholarship from the National Football Foundation.

[Photo] Ridgway earns prestigious scholarship

Jacob Hawn, Staff Writer
March 15, 2023
Philip receiving awards for his research.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Philip Chamberlain

Bailee Conway, Staff Writer
March 15, 2023
The Grease cast rocked the B-A stage for three weekend shows.

[Photo] GREASE ends three-show run on high note

Bailee Conway, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Dawson Carpenter is a regular competitor in demolition derbies.

[Photo] Too cool for school: Dawson Carpenter

Jacob Hawn, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
The Pines will be playing a special concert for Bellwood-Antis High School students next Thursday afternoon.

[Photo] The Pines to visit Bellwood-Antis for concert

Kimberly Bennett, Editor in chief
February 10, 2023
Mara Bollinger, Brielle Campbell, and Renee VanProoyen are all headed to Liberty University next fall.

[Photo] Senior trio all heading to Liberty University

Olivia Hess, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
A winter dance to support the production of Grease is on the way.

[Photo] B-A announces winter formal

Bailee Conway, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
Christian Jennings had a fabulous season as a freshman on the wrestling team.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Christian “Chug” Jennings

Tighe Eaken Jr., Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Students at Myers built snowmen last Friday when they ended their Hibernation Week with a Fitness Friday.

[Photo] Hibernation week down at Myers

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
The B-A Mini-THON event in 2019, raised over $40,000.

[Photo] B-A not holding Mini – THON this year

Bailee Conway, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
First grade students entertains the Hope Center.

[Photo] The Hope Center welcomes Myers Elementary

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
The golf team gains its momentum from its above-par drip.

[Photo] Very Superstitious

Olivia Hess, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
BA Cheerleaders at their competition.

[Photo] BA Cheer Teams come out on top

Bailee Conway, Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
Caroline Showalter came full circle last fall, completing her student teaching at her former elementary school, Myers Elementary.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Caroline Showalter

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
Ms. Hull with her Beauty and the Beast cast on closing night.

[Photo] Ms. Hull announces departure from Bellwood

Bailee Conway, Staff Writer
January 4, 2023
B-A teaching aide Mrs. Mara Wagner had the opportunity to visit her home country of Honduras over Thanksgiving break.

[Photo] Feature Teacher: Mrs. Wagner returns to Honduras

Brandon Buss, Staff Writer
December 20, 2022
Maliah dancing in the Colorado Mountains.

[Photo] Too cool for school: Maliah Hassler

Bailee Conway, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
Kiwanis president Fred Miller, right, dropped by Bellwood-Antis earlier this month to present a check to Superintendent Edward DiSabato targeted at reading initiatives at Myers Elementary.

[Photo] Kiwanis Club makes donation to B-A reading

Bailee Conway, Staff Writer
November 29, 2022
Connor Bardell takes some time out while on break at junior job shadowing.

[Photo] Junior Job Shadowing

Jase Hostler
November 22, 2022
Hostesses Annie LeGrand and Ava Miller find time for a picture during a shift at their job at Texas Roadhouse.

[Photo] Too cool for school : ROADIES TAKING OVER

Bailee Conway, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
The National Honor Society inducted new members on Tuesday.

[Photo] New members inducted into NHS

Olivia Hess, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
The Bellwood-Antis band helped support local veterans when it played at the Sweats for Vets event last week.

[Photo] Band shows out for Vets

Tighe Eaken Jr., Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Eight middle school students attended a leadership luncheon in late October.

[Photo] Leadership Team attends luncheon

Collin Matthews, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Middle school student Blake Pennington has a bright future as a distance runner.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Blake Pennington

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
The Bellwood-Antis football team made a donation of $1,550 to Girls Night Out last week.

[Photo] B-A football raises $1,500 for breast cancer awareness

Tighe Eaken Jr., Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Alexis Lovrich punched her ticket to the PIAA cross country championship meet with a top-5 finish at Districts last weekend.

[Photo] Lovrich runs to cross country state championship

Jacob Hawn, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Members of the Bellwood-Antis band attended a County Band Workshop at Claysburg-Kimmel last week.

[Photo] B-A musicians attend musicians workshop

Brandon Buss, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Second grade teacher Angela Coleman is a B-A graduate who uses her craftiness and enthusiasm to engage her second grade students.

[Photo] Feature Teacher: Mrs. Coleman

Olivia Hess, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022
Christian Sensibaugh, running here just ahead of Daman Mills, has been the top runner for the boys cross country team this season.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Christian Sensibaugh

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022
Frankie Pulcinello, Jacob Miller, Vincent Daughenbaugh, Parker Lucas, and Noah Larson paid a visit to Mr. DiSabato in the District office to celebrate Halloween.

[Photo] Life skills class hosts annual Halloween party

Kimberly Bennett, Editor in chief
October 27, 2022
B-A freshmen are once again teaming with Myers students on a reading project to promote a love of literacy.

[Photo] High school students buddy up with Myers to promote reading

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
Daman Mills and Christian Sensibaugh each ran sub-19 times at the ICC championship meet.

[Photo] XC teams fare well at ICC meet

Daman Mills, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
B-A's volleyball team raised money for breast cancer awareness with its annual Pink Out game.

[Photo] SPORTS ROUNDUP: Volleyball team defeats Juniata Valley

Tighe Eaken Jr., Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Ethan Johnston captured the ICC championship last week in Sinking Valley.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ethan Johnston

Jase Hostler, Staff Writer
October 4, 2022
The Belllwood-Antis golf team scored a three-peat with another win in the ICC championships.

[Photo] Golf team wins ICC championship

Tighe Eaken Jr., Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
The annual See You at the Pole prayer event had its largest turnout since before COVID.

[Photo] FCA hosts annual See You at the Pole event

Olivia Hess, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
Zach Pier, Ethan Johnston, Ryan Marinak and Caleb Beiswinger were the top scorers yesterday for the Bellwood-Antis golf team.

[Photo] B-A golf picks up pair of wins

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 20, 2022
B-A sophomore Gracie Rice is a national champion weightlifter after her performance last summer.

[Photo] Sophomore Gracie Rice wins national championship

Jase Hostler, Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
B-A and Tyrone battle annually for the Backyard Brawl trophy, but the traditional time for the game will be changing next season.

[Photo] Backyard Brawl changed to Week 5

Tighe Eaken Jr., Staff Writer
September 1, 2022
Briley Campbell and Riley Andrews set up field day activities for National Junior Honor Society.

[Photo] NJHS closes the year with fun activities

June 3, 2022
B-A inducted National Junior Honor Society members last week.

[Photo] NJHS induction to new members

Hayliana Shumac, Staff Writer
June 1, 2022
Shane Browder (left) turned a summer job at DelGrossos into a career.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Shane Browder

Jojo Caswell, Staff Writer
May 31, 2022
Bellwood-Antis was well-represented at the Math 24 challenge hosted by the IU8.

[Photo] BA students shine at Math 24 challenge

Johanna Heckman, Staff Writer
May 27, 2022
Bellwood-Antis had its first live chorus concert since 2019.

[Photo] B-A singers perform first live concert since 2019

Kimberly Bennett, Staff Writer
May 24, 2022
Dave Lewis graduated from B-A in 1992 and will return June 2 as the commencement speaker.

[Photo] Lewis returning to BA as speaker at commencement

Tyler Mercer, Staff Writer
May 20, 2022
inclusion story

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

Tyler Mercer and Addalyn Turek
May 18, 2022
Forty-one B-A seniors earned $69,000 in scholarships this year.

[Photo] B-A awards $69,000 in scholarships to class of ’22

Jojo Caswell, Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
Members of the BA Leadership Club attended a field trip to the Goddard Space Flight Center recently.

[Photo] Leadership Club tours Goddard Space Flight Center

Kimberly Bennett, Staff Writer
May 16, 2022
Mr. McNaul's law students take in some lessons at the Blair County Courthouse.

[Photo] Law class takes field trip to Blair Courthouse

Addalyn Turek, Staff Writer
May 12, 2022
B-A honored 5 seniors on Senior Day. From l to r: Nathan Rabenstein, Connor Gibbons, Alex Kovak, Jack Luensmann, and Cooper Guyer.

[Photo] Baseball team loses to Golden Tide

Zach Pellegrine, Sports Writer
May 9, 2022
Isabel Higgins Sweet, recently placed fourth at the PJW championships, but she's not afraid to mix it up with the boys either.

[Photo] How Sweet it is

Julius Diossa, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
Chloe Stoltzfus earned first place in a an essay contest recently.

[Photo] 8th Grade student wins the Adam Holiday Chapter NSDAR essay contest

Kimberly Bennett, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
A young Sidney Davis feeds a kid. Her interest in raising goats began at a young age.

[Photo] TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL: Sidney Davis

Halee Young and Kimberly Bennett
April 27, 2022
Mr. Edward DiSabato was selected by the school board to become the next superintendent at Bellwood-Antis.

[Photo] DiSabato ready to take on new role as BASD superintendent

Tyler Mercer, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
Maverick Baker and his father Justin following a hockey game earlier this year..

[Photo] Baker family creating scholarship, foundation to honor son

Tyler Mercer, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
From left: Lori Bechtel Wherry (Dean of PSU Altoona), Steve Sheetz, Kaelynn Behrens, and Nancy Sheetz. Behrens, a 2019 B-A grad, is a part of the Sheetz Fellowship Program.

[Photo] Featured Alumni: Kaelynn Behrens

Jojo Caswell, Staff Writer
April 7, 2022
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