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
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Bellwood-Antis was well-represented at the Math 24 challenge hosted by the IU8.

[Photo] BA students shine at Math 24 challenge

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

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

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

May 20, 2022
inclusion story

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

May 18, 2022
Caedon Poe, Jayce Miller, Sophia Nelson, Sean Mallon, and Alex Perry were some of the winners at the senior awards banquet.

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

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

May 16, 2022
Mr. McNauls law students take in some lessons at the Blair County Courthouse.

[Photo] Law class takes field trip to Blair Courthouse

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

May 9, 2022
Isabel Sweet with Coach Evans and Coach Hewitt.

[Photo] How Sweet it is

May 6, 2022
Chloe Stoltzfus receives her writing award.

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

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

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

April 22, 2022
Maverick Baker.

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

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

April 7, 2022
The music department had a successful fundraiser last weekend with its Princess Tea.

[Photo] Disney Princess Tea huge hit for music department

April 5, 2022
Vincent Cacciotti has taken on a big role for the Blue Devils this season

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Vincent Cacciotti

April 5, 2022
Adam Osborne is living the dream, working for Ping and making golf a part of his everyday life.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Adam Osborne

March 31, 2022
Hunter Shawley, Sophia Nelson, and Ethan Brown have all signed to play sports in college.

[Photo] Bellwood-Antis Students Sign to Colleges

March 25, 2022
Mr. Rhone works in the fall at Beaver Stadium and then spends his spring and summer at PNG Field for the Altoona Curve.

[Photo] TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL: Mr. Rhone

March 23, 2022
Sean Mallon, Dominic Caracciolo, Xander Shank, Alexis Lovrich, and Sophia Nelson helped transport cereal boxes to St. Vincent DePaul.

[Photo] FCA concludes cereal drive

March 17, 2022
Creationz4U will be selling its products in Tyrone this week.

[Photo] Creationz4u is broadening its horizons

March 15, 2022
Excelsior has quite a few young members who are students at Bellwood-Antis.

[Photo] B-A students continue service at Excelsior

March 14, 2022
Travis Luensmann is already making an impact on the Penn State pitching staff.

[Photo] Luensmann finding success at PSU

March 9, 2022
The Scholastic Scrimmage team took second overall in the finals of the IU8 quiz bowl.

[Photo] Junior high Scholastic Scrimmage places second

March 4, 2022
Kara (Kimberly) Armstrong went from a physicians assistant to a medical doctor.

[Photo] Featured Alumni: Kara (Armstrong) Kimberly

February 11, 2022
Cooper Guyer and Dominic Caracciolo had plenty of well-wishers on hand when they signed their letters of intent.

[Photo] Caracciolo and Guyer sign letters of intent

February 3, 2022
The Sideline Cancer game is coming to B-A February 4.

[Photo] B-A basketball sponsoring Sideline Cancer Game

January 10, 2022
The football team and cheerleaders welcomed middle school students to Blue Devil life last week.

[Photo] Passing the Torch

January 10, 2022
Sam Miller is one of many BA students to get a deer during the first week of hunting season.

[Photo] Hunting season has begun

December 14, 2021
Jake Burch, shown here while attending a conference in Lake Loise, Canada, is currently working in Odessa, TX.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Jake Burch

November 2, 2021
The junior high football team finished the season undefeated to claim another ICC title.

[Photo] B-A junior high wins ICC championship

November 2, 2021
Gracie Rice is on a weightlifting journey.

[Photo] Chalked Up

October 14, 2021
The Blue Devils 4X400 meter relay team of Sean Mallon, Cooper Keen, Hunter Shawley, and Kenny Robison celebrate their victory at the West Central Coaches Meet.

[Photo] BA boys win West Central Coaches Meet

May 12, 2021
Ms. Curry is wrapping up her student teaching experience at Myers.

[Photo] FEATURE TEACHER: Ms. Curry

April 23, 2021
Zach McCaulley became a state police officer after graduating form Bellwood-Antis in 2010.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Zach McCaulley

April 20, 2021
Daman Mills is participating in state chorus virtually from his home.

[Photo] Mills participating in state chorus

April 16, 2021
BAMS Students of the Week from April 12-16 are: (L to R) Vance Finamore, Delaynie McKinney, Christian Jennings & Robbie Servello.

[Photo] Middle school announces Students of the Week

April 15, 2021
Attie Poorman fires to home plate against Moshannon Valley.

[Photo] Lady Devils Absolutely Pound Damsels

April 9, 2021
Joey Whiteford is a member of the Excelsior Fire Company.

[Photo] SOPHOMORE SENSATIONAL: Joe Whiteford

March 31, 2021
Hunter has always been close with his dad, and recent hardships have only made this bond stronger.

[Photo] Just Junior: Hunter Shawley and his unbreakable bond with his dad

March 31, 2021
Emily Martin took on an art class for the first time in her senior year, and it has been a natural fit to display her array of talents.

[Photo] ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Emily Martin

March 26, 2021
Prom plans were set last week when students voted on a prom at Lakemont Park.

[Photo] B-A announces prom plans

March 23, 2021
BAMS Students of the Week from March 8-12 are: (L to R) Maya Plummer, Hayden Laird, Ava Beiswenger & Johanna Heckman.

[Photo] Middle school announces Students of the Week

March 17, 2021
Lexi Lovrich prepares for a road race last summer. The sophomore is primed for a big season this year on the track.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lexi Lovrich

March 16, 2021
The Bellwood-Antis cheer squad wrapped up its season Saturday at the District championships.

[Photo] Cheer team falls short at D6

March 16, 2021
Dancers Lauren Heisler, Emily Martin, Sasha Neyman, and Kali Lonsinger take some time for a photo during a break at their most recent competition.

[Photo] Bellwood dancers finish strong at competition

March 15, 2021
The success of the Unified Bocce team paved the way for the new Inclusion Club.

[Photo] New Inclusion Club aims to unify all BA students

March 12, 2021
Jeremy Claypoole has found his calling in the fitness industry.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Jeremy Claypoole

March 10, 2021
BAMS Students of the Week from March 1-5 are: (L to R) Brady Crist, Eric Johnson, Hailey Loupe & Kaitlyn Brallier.

[Photo] Middle school announces Students of the Week

March 3, 2021
BAMS Students of the Week from February 8-12 are: (L to R) Allison Heisler, Brooke Noren, Bella Myers & Ava Patton.

[Photo] Middle school announces Students of the Week

February 19, 2021
Trenton Pellegrino, seen here in his elementary days with a WWE championship, has been a serious World Wrestling Entertainment fan for most of his life.

[Photo] Bellwood Bios: Trenton Pellegrino’s WWE Obsession

February 18, 2021
Some Bellwood-Antis High School students were able to get an early jump on Valentines Day by handing our Valentines and gifts.

[Photo] A Special Valentine’s Day Party

February 12, 2021
The mock trial team won its first meet to advance to the District round of competition. Team members include: front row (l to r) Sarah Berkowitz, Daman Mills, and advisor Mr. Rhone; back row (l to r) Wyatt McKendree, Olivia Finelli, Lauren Young, Brendan Andrews, Abi Eckenrod, Madison Brinkman, and Andrew Crocker.

[Photo] Mock Trial team advances to Districts

February 12, 2021
Joe Beam is having great success in the art world, and has recently had a solo show titled, WARPED.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Joe Beam

February 8, 2021
Raven Criscitello is solid in the kitchen.

[Photo] Artist of the week- Raven Criscitello

February 2, 2021
Loralie Weeden is this weeks Artist of the Week.

[Photo] ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Loralie Weeden

January 20, 2021
Nic Caracciolo has been dee-jaying local parties and gatherings since he was 13.

[Photo] BELLWOOD BIOS: DJ Nic Caracciolo

January 13, 2021
Seniors Raven Criscitello, Lauren Heisler, Caroline Nagle, Malia Danish, Haley Campbell, and Caitlyn McCartney pose outside of Bee Z Acres before prom last summer. COVID-19 restrictions limiting large gatherings of students could result in another prom event unsanctioned by Bellwood-Antis this year.

[Photo] BA prom has uncertain future

January 7, 2021
Kamryn Bolden (to the right) and his sister Kira Harris (to the left) at the beach last summer.

[Photo] SENSATIONAL SOPHOMORE – Kamryn Bolden

January 6, 2021
Jason Lamertina is working in the physical fitness industry in Florida.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Jason Lamertina

December 18, 2020
Scholastic scrimmage team members include, front row (l to r), Zach Amato, Alex Taylor, and Emma Corrado; back row ( l to r), Shane Rachel, John Sloey, Aiden Taylor, Jack uensmann, and Caedon Poe.

[Photo] Scholastic Scrimmage team finishes strong despite changes

December 8, 2020
This is just one superior photo taken by 2018 BA grad Haley McCloskey, who is working on growing her own photography business.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Haley McCloskey

November 24, 2020
Gracie Rice is headed to nationals in power lifting.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gracie Rice

November 18, 2020
This week’s BAMS Students of the Week are: (L to R) Tristan Mock, Maya Powers, Brylee Hewitt & Griffin Kyle.

[Photo] Middle school announces Students of the Week

November 17, 2020
The West Antis Packers won their third straight BAYFL championship this year behind the coaching of Chris McCartney, who is exiting the coaching game after 25 years.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Chris McCartney

November 5, 2020
Before stereotyping, take the time to walk in another persons shoes.

[Photo] Stereotyping: It Needs To Stop

October 21, 2020
Zombies!!! is a sprawling board game that can quite hilarious.

[Photo] Zombies!!! (The board game)

October 19, 2020
Ms. Hull and the chorus spent fourth period Friday in the gym with Mr. Lovrich and the football team, preparing to sing the National Anthem tonight at Homecoming.

[Photo] Football team set to sing the national anthem

October 16, 2020
Madison Otto, Abbey Snyder, and Ty Mercer work another busy shift at the Meadows in Greenwood.

[Photo] Bellwood Bios: The Custard Queens

October 15, 2020
With the help of cross country coach Jamie Rimmey, senior Kenny Robinson is reaching his personal goals.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kenny Robison

October 15, 2020
This week’s BAMS Students of the Week are: (L to R) Chloe Stoltzfus, Ned Smearman & Maddox McCall. Missing from photo: Emily Zacker.

[Photo] BAMS announces Students of the Week

October 6, 2020
Senior Raven Criscitello set a new single-season record for digs in just seven games for the Lady Devils.

[Photo] Criscitello sets record in volleyball loss

September 29, 2020
The B-A band is selling masks for students and teachers.

[Photo] Bellwood-Antis Marching Band selling masks

September 24, 2020
Mackenzie Webber, Logan Ridgway, Blake Pennington and Jackson Riddle are the first middle school Students of the Week for 2020-2021.

[Photo] BAMS announces Students of the Week

September 21, 2020
The Bellwood-Antis Education Foundation report is available for free online.

[Photo] BA Foundation releases achievement report

August 19, 2020
B-A graduate Jill McCartney (2007) recently earned her doctorate in nursing at Robert Morris.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Jill McCartney

May 31, 2020
Matt Stinson will replace Dr. Terri Harpster as the principal of Myers Elementary.

[Photo] Matt Stinson approved as new Myers principal

May 17, 2020
Nathan Davis and his brother Noah each played basketball at Seton Hill.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Nathan Davis

April 21, 2020
Some of the math skills sixth grade students review using the IXL program.

[Photo] A Love-Hate Relationship with IXL

March 17, 2020
Zachary Merritts and Philip Chamberlin each earned first awards at PJAS and qualified for the state competition.

[Photo] Pair of Bellwood seniors win 1st place at regional PJAS

March 13, 2020
Senior Sam Gormont qualified for Student Congress Nationals for the third time.

[Photo] Sam Gormont advances to National Student Congress contest

March 11, 2020
Tyler Hunter started with a dream of creating a fitness center that was welcoming for people of all abilities.

[Photo] FEATURED ALUMNI: Tyler Hunter

March 3, 2020
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