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
BluePrint staff writer Jacob Mercer.

Jacob Mercer

Name: Jake Mercer

Grade: 11th

Years in BluePrint: 1

What do you do each day for BluePrint:

I write and publish articles.

What made you want to join BluePrint:

I joined the BluePrint so I could better my writing skills and challenge myself.

All content by Jacob Mercer
Raging Bull is a classic DeNiro movie about Jake LaMotta.

Movie Review: Raging Bull

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
May 26, 2023
Soccer coach Alex Bartlett talks strategy with his team at halftime of the district 6 3A championship.

Featured Alumni: Alex Bartlett

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Boxing had a long ride at the top of the sports world, but MMA has overtaken it in popularity.

The Rise and Fall: Boxing

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
May 11, 2023
Maliah Hassler recently learned she has earned the distinction of Valedictorian for the Class of 2023, and Canyon Neyman will be Salutatorian.

B-A announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
Check out The Stranger, written by philosopher Albert Camus.

Book Review: L’Étranger (The Stranger) by Albert Camus

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
The Rise and Fall: Tiger Woods

The Rise and Fall: Tiger Woods

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Bellwood-Antis has begun the difficult process of rewriting its history. (Mara Bollinger)

Bellwood-Antis starts re-writing shameful past

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
The Rise and Fall: Jon Jones

The Rise and Fall: Jon Jones

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
April 3, 2023
Jayden enjoys reading in his spare time.

Just junior: Jayden Bartlebaugh

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
BluePrint staff writer Jacob Mercer.

Spotlight On Staff: Jacob Mercer

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
Ukraine is not only causing problems for the U.S, but also the entire world

Opinion: Ukraine is a lost cause

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
All of the money from Dancing with the Stars goes to helping the funding of activities around the school through the Foundation.

Dancing with the Stars contestants confirmed

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Miranda likes to help out with the morning announcements

Just Junior: Miranda Tornatore

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
The candy boxes sold by freshmen and sophomores hold 60 bars of chocolate.

New revisions come to B-A candy fundraiser

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023
I was able to snap a picture moments before it got taken down

Bellwood-Antis spots UFO hovering over school

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023
Brandon Buss is participating in his first year of swim

SUPER SENIOR: Brandon Buss

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
The information and trophies for Dancing with the Stars are posted in the shared hallway

B-A to host school wide Dancing with the Stars in March

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Chance Schreier is a tri-sport athlete.

Just juniors: Chance Schreier

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
The B-A Mock Trial team is preparing to open its season next week. Team members include, front (l to r): Kaelyn Toland, Madison Brinkman, Trinity Maines, Emily Zacker, and Abigail Laird; back row (l to r): Elayna McCaulley, Olivia Finelli, Wyatt McKendree, Abby Eckenrod, Luke Gurekovich, and Derek Stivers.

Mock Trial heading to the Blair County Courthouse

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Student attending County Band

Bellwood-Antis to host Jr. High County Band

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
Weezer is known as one of the worst bands of all time

Ultimate guide to Musical Torture

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
Zach thinking about his math homework.

Just juniors: Zach Pier

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Teachers and staff at BA will spend the next several months cutting weight to raise money for the seed packing event.

B-A brings back 12th annual Biggest Loser Contest

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
B-A FFA members were recognized yesterday at the Farm Show in Harrisburg.

FFA Honors three Bellwood-Antis Students

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
January 10, 2023
POP Battles: The Godfather vs. Goodfellas

POP Battles: The Godfather vs. Goodfellas

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
Christmas movies can range from classic to awful, but we've got the top 5.

Top 5 Christmas Movies

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
The Activity Fair will have games like corn hole.

Annual Activity Fair returns December 23

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
Steven Barnhart is a 2010 B-A grad who has become a positive influence on young people at the Door.

FEATURED ALUMNI: Steven Barnhart

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
December 1, 2022
Colleges all around the nation use affirmative action as part of their admissions policies.

Opinion: Race should not be considered in college admissions

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Find out about the classic Zeppelin album, Led Zeppelin III.

ALBUM REVIEW: Led Zeppelin III

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Students at B-A generally have the option to complete their reading with a hard copy or online.

Digital reading overtaking paper reading

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Extremism is destroying American politics.

Opinion: Extremism is destroying America

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
The quintessential Elvis movie has now been made.

Elvis: Movie Review

Jacob Mercer, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
The new clocks at BA hide deep secrets.

[Photo] The dark secret behind the new clocks

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
Bellwood-Antis High School is keeping time with new clocks this year.

[Photo] High school enjoying updated clocks

Payton Martin
September 8, 2022
Mr. Thone teaches from his new Samsung Flip touch screen board.

[Photo] New touch screens come to Bellwood-Antis

Jake Mercer, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
Shawna and Kole working on information for the Bellwood Buzz.

[Photo] Behind the Scenes of the Bellwood Buzz

Kole Dickinson, Olivia Hess & Jacob Mercer, Jr. Reporters
October 3, 2018
Officer Tim Mercer showing off his uniform at BAMS.

[Photo] Up Close and Personal with Tim Mercer

Kole Dickinson & Jacob Mercer, Jr. Reporters
September 18, 2018
Load More Stories