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
Ethan McGee

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer

My name is Ethan McGee and I am a senior. This is my second year in BluePrint, although I have been a model for BluePrint pictures since I was a freshman.

I am the Sports Editor, and I mostly cover sports, but have also branched out into news and feature writing.

Through BluePrint, I hope to become an advanced writer.

In 2016, my story on sports injuries was awarded first place at the Keystone Press Awards.

I’m also involved in football, basketball, track, and FCA.

All content by Ethan McGee
For the second straight year, the CHS argument forum held in Pittsburgh has been cancelled due to COVID-19.

[Photo] CHS Forum in Pittsburgh has been canceled

Caroline Nagle, Social Media Editor
December 22, 2020
Sawyer Kline looks to make a play at the plate yesterday against Blairsville.

B-A punches championship ticket

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
May 24, 2017
Joe Padula rips a hit against Bishop Guilfoyle.

Experience lifts B-A

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
May 23, 2017
Myranda Mamat congratulates a teammate on the way back to the dugout.

Lady Devils bow out early

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
May 23, 2017
Teamwork makes the dream work for B-A, which thumped West Branch yesterday in a playoff tuneup.

Devils cruise to crushing victory

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
May 19, 2017
Maddie Miller pitched a complete-game shutout in her first start since tearing her ACL.

Softball steals Backyard Brawl

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
May 18, 2017
Abby Luensmann will play volleyball next year at Juniata College

Luensmann chooses Juniata

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
May 12, 2017
Sawyer Kline, Brandan Kowalski and the rest of the Blue Devil baseball team have been all smiles lately while enjoying a 9-game winning streak.

Devils spear Bulldogs early

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
May 10, 2017
Nevin Wood did the job on the bump for Bellwood-Antis against Williamsburg.

Blue Devils wins seven straight

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
May 3, 2017
Ian McFarland and the baseball team kept rolling Friday with a win over Northern Bedford.

B-A wins big

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
May 2, 2017
Senior Grace Misera was part of the winning debate team last week at the annual CHS public forum in Pittsburgh.

PHOTOSTORY: CHS public forum debate

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
May 1, 2017
Senior Brendan Kowalski prepares to swing in an at-bat against Mount Union.

B-A secures huge win over Mount Union

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
April 26, 2017
Joe Padula had a big day at the plate to lead B-A over Moshannon Valley.

Devils tear to 10-0 victory

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
April 25, 2017
Travis Luensman came on in long relief against Bald Eagle Area and was able to earn the pitching victory.

B-A wins two straight

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
April 24, 2017
Sawyer Kline touches home plate yesterday after blasting a three-run home run to help B-A knock off unbeaten Juniata Valley.

Blue Devils go yard in ICC showdown

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
April 21, 2017
Saige McElwain cracked her third home run of the season against Juniata Valley.

Softball team wins third straight

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
April 19, 2017
Jarrett Taneyhill was surrounded by family and coaches today when he signed to throw javelin at Lehigh.

Taneyhill signs with Lehigh

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
April 18, 2017
Nevin Wood prepares to zing a pitch

Devils drop backyard brawl

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
April 13, 2017
Nevin Wood prepares to zing a pitch

BMOC: Nevin Wood

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
April 12, 2017
Joe Padula connects with the ball.

Clutch hit propels Devils

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
April 5, 2017
Jarrett Taneyhill, Joe Padula and Tyrone's Alex Weaver helped Blair County to its first win in the Mirror Classic since 2009.

Blue Devils shine in Mirror Classic

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
April 4, 2017
Trent Walker led B-A against Glendale with a ppair of hits and four RBI. (Ali Wagner)

B-A picks up first win

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
April 1, 2017
Alanna Leidig competes in the long jump for the B-A girls in their loss to Bedford.

B-A boys win first meet

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
March 29, 2017
Joe Padula gets back safely to first base following a pick-off move.

Blue Devils fall just short in home opener

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
March 27, 2017
Freshman Emilie Leidig launches one of her three three-pointers as Alli Campbell maneuvers for a rebound in B-A's loss to Bishop McCort in the PIAA semifinals.

Lady Devils fall short of dream run

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
March 21, 2017
Karson Swogger and the Lady Devils get one more shot at Bishop McCort tonight in the PIAA semifinals.

B-A Cruises past Sacred Heart

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
March 20, 2017
Karson Swogger dropped 30 points against Chartiers-Houston

B-A dominates Chartiers-Houston

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
March 17, 2017
Karson SWwogger scored a game-high 33 and broke her own single-season school scoring record in the Lady Devils' rout of Northern Bedford in the PIAA playoffs.

Lady Devils outrun Panthers

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
March 15, 2017
The Bellwood-Antis girl's basketball team, although losing to Bishop McCort, will play Northern Bedford in the state playoffs.

Lady Devils fall short of District title

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
March 6, 2017
Kamryn Mercer is planning to have a big season on the track.

Big Man On Campus: Kamryn Mercer

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
March 1, 2017
Sophomore Kara Engle lays in two points in B-A's emphatic playoff win over Penns Manor.

Lady Devils Stomp Comets

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
February 23, 2017
Riley D'Angelo and Sophie Damiano look on from the bench after fouling out in the Lady Blue Devils' loss to Everett Saturday in the ICC championship.

Lady Devils Fall in ICC Championship

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
February 21, 2017
Valentines Day Kills

Valentines Day Kills

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
Colton Gorrity is 15-8 this season at 170.

Athlete Of The Week: Colton Gority

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
February 10, 2017
Sophie Damiano was one of several Lady Devils to turn it up defensively against Juniata Valley last night.

Lady Devils hold on, clinching ICC North title

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
February 9, 2017
Sophomore Colton Gorrity was one of a few bright spots for B-A last night in a tough loss to Central.

B-A falls to Central Dragons on the mat

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
February 8, 2017
Alanna Leidig bears down on defense against Glendale.

Lady Devils sink all Vikings hope

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
February 7, 2017
Noah Schratzmeier was one of six B-A wrestlers to register pins against Tussey Mountain.

Blue Devil wrestlers manhandle Tussey Mountain

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
February 6, 2017
What would you do if you stumbled across a Sasquatch?

Bigfoot Or Bust?

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
February 6, 2017
Ryan Kerns takes the down position in his match last night with Tyrone's Levi Raling.

B-A falls in annual Black and Blue Match

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
February 2, 2017
Karson Swogger is now the undisputed scoring queen of Blair County.

Queen of the county: Karson Swogger

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
January 27, 2017
Is it best to specialize in one sport or play as many as possible? That's the question many young athletes face today.

Is overspecializing overdoing?

Ethan McGee, Sports Editor
January 20, 2017
Alli Campbell is averaging more than 16 points per game through the first half of the season.

Freshman rising to the challenge

Ethan McGee, Staff Sports Editor
January 18, 2017
The Bengals made another mistake against the Steelers when they dissed the Terrible Towel.

Steeler’s survive gang encounter vs. Bengals

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
December 21, 2016
Bellwood-Antis wrestling coach Ron Wilson earned his 100th career win Thursday when the Devils took down Claysburg-Kimmel,

B-A muscles past Claysburg-Kimmel

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
December 16, 2016
Noah Schratzmeier and Aaron Bowman both won their weight class at the Connemaugh Township Wrestling Tournament.

[Photo] Grapplers lose to Mo Valley, take 3rd at Conemaugh Twp.

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
December 14, 2016
Kindergarten teacher Mr. Pete Harry is using his YouTube channel to raise awareness and funds for Maddie Shura in her fight with cancer.

Mr. Harry’s creates Maddie Shura tributes

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
December 9, 2016
This week's middle school Students of the Week were (l to r) Caitlyn McCartney, Cynthia Hamel, Caden Nedimyer, and Allison Nycum.

Middle School Students of the Week

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
November 21, 2016
Mrs. Kelly, formally Ms. Johnson, was recognized in high school by Sports Illustrated for her outstanding basketball achievements.

Feature Teacher: Mrs. Kelly

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
November 21, 2016
Iran's president has a problem with the U.S. presidential candidates.

Iran said what..?

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
November 6, 2016
Karlee Gathagan was busy at school reading about the latest antics from the presidential debates.

Trump Train

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
October 20, 2016
The Fugees burned bright for several years in the mid-1990s.

The Fugees made an impact on 90s hip hop

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
October 7, 2016
Matt Jenkins leads the St. Vincent defense in tackles.

Matt Jenkins: never say die

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
October 4, 2016
Lindsey Southwaorth goes up for a spike against Mount Union.

[Photo] Volleyball team takes down Mt. Union

Julian Bartlebaugh and Corey Johnston
September 30, 2016
The clowns are coming ... the clowns are coming.

Circus Rejects: Killer Clowns

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
September 21, 2016
Lady Blue Devil all-time scoring leader Karson Swogger gave a verbal commitment over the summer to play at St. Francis.

Karson Swogger Commits to SFU

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
September 19, 2016
Kara Engle may only be in tenth grade, but even she keeps up with international events.

What is Aleppo?

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
September 13, 2016
He was much more than a monkey ... or ape.

Harambe, a national hero

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
September 3, 2016
Junior Tina Hollen continued to win on the tennis court for the Tyrone/B-A co-op team.

Hollen wins for co-op tennis team

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
August 30, 2016
Brian Leap, a 2011 B-A grad, recently won the Big Ten triple jump championship and is now headed for NCAA nationals, with a shot at the US Olympic trials a real possibility.

Brian Leap: Big Ten Champion & going…

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
June 2, 2016
Taylor Shildt starts at pitcher today for Bellwood-Antis.

[Photo] 3 Keys to a win over Somerset

May 25, 2016
The girls basketball boosters are hosting a 5K race on May 21.

[Photo] Girls basketball boosters sponsoring 5K race

Joe Padula, Staff Writer
May 11, 2016
The annual Backyard Brawl t-shirt design contest is back this year, starting on May 11.

Backyard Brawl T-Shirt Contest

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
May 10, 2016
Panisiti catching her breath.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Marissa Panasiti

Tierra Mahute, Staff Writer
May 10, 2016
Mrs. Adams created a mural recognizing high school teachers outside of her office for Teacher Appreciation Week.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Ethan McGee, Sports Writer
May 4, 2016
Snapchat and Twitter are very popular apps among students at BAHS.

Social Media: Which is the best?

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
April 29, 2016
Noah D'Angelo turns on the afterburners in the 4X100 relay. D'Angelo's finish in the 4X400 relay helped BA win the meet against Southern Huntingdon.

[Photo] ICC champs again!

Blair Poorman, Staff Writer
April 29, 2016
Ag students visited the elementary school to teach the younger kids.

Ag takes it to the next level

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
April 22, 2016
Tina Hollen and Beau Potter are the B-A representatives in Blair County Leadership this year.

Blair County Leadership looking for interested freshmen

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
April 21, 2016
Senior Marissa Panasiti rounds into the home stretch to win the 400 meter run yesterday against Hollidaysburg and Bishop Guilfoyle.

Boys and girls track both earn splits with Hollidaysburg and BG

Blair Poorman and Ethan McGee
April 1, 2016
Hannah Hornberger works at a computer.

Sophomore wins national science award

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
March 29, 2016
Bellwood-Antis is making one more push for students to bring in those pop tabs.

The Final Push: Pop Tabs For Service Dogs

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
March 18, 2016
Juniors Jasmine McCoy, Alivia Halvorsen, and Kiley Neidermyer took second place at last week's tech competition at Penn State-Altoona.

Tech Club brings home the hardware

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
March 17, 2016
Quintin Nelson, Hannah Hornberger, and Kerri Little advanced to the state PJAS competition thanks to their performances last Saturday.

PJAS finalists move on to states

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
March 10, 2016
Senior Brennan McKendree reads to a group of elementary students last week as part of Read Across America Week.

Bellwood-Antis celebrates Read Across America Week

Ethan McGee and Jarrett Taneyhill
March 8, 2016
The new set of emoticons introduced last week by Facebook give users a wide variety of expressive options.

The emojicon take over!

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
March 2, 2016
Kyra Woomer, Revel Southwell, and Kaite Hamer look good at Honors Band

B-A musicians attend honors band

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
February 26, 2016
These three metal bands approached the 80s in different ways.

[Photo] The Power of Three: 80s metal bands

Eli Vaglica, Staff Writer
February 22, 2016
Bathroom use is necessary, but the privilege can be misused.

Potty talk

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
February 19, 2016
Jarrett Taneyhill prepares for a pressure-filled foul shot.

Slip under pressure, no more!

Ethan McGee, Staff Writer
February 8, 2016
The recent snowfall caused a stir on social media, flooding news feeds with obvious revelations about the weather.

[Photo] Social media weather

Noah D'Angelo, Staff Writer
February 4, 2016
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