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
Jayden Bartlebaugh

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor

Jayden Bartlebaugh

Grade 12

Years in BluePrint: 3

What you hope to do this year: Write some silly satire stories and win an SNO Award.

Outside activities: Track, long walks on the beach

Why did you take BluePrint: I read my brothers stories and thought it would be a good way to improve my writing skill.

All content by Jayden Bartlebaugh
The United States should prioritize its own problems before sending money to other countries, writes Jayden Bartlebaugh.

America should focus on domestic problems

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
May 13, 2024
Irvin's on Main will have its name displayed atop the scoreboard as part of its new naming rights deal with Bellwood-Antis.

Bellwood-Antis sells football stadium naming rights

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
May 1, 2024
A picture of a black hole similar to the one displayed in the movie. (public domain by Alexander Antropov)

Interstellar: a realistic science fiction

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
May 1, 2024
Bryon Krug, then and now. The 1994 B-A graduate is currently the president of a that specializes in water and energy-saving technologies.

Featured Alumni: Bryon Krug

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
April 16, 2024
Prom will be held this year on April 26.

[Photo] Prom tickets on sale now

Olivia McCloskey, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Alien invasion movies have been popular in Hollywood since the 50s.

Top 3 alien invasion movies

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
March 18, 2024
B-A could manage with homeroom, accomplishing most homeroom activities during other periods.

Opinion: Get rid of homeroom

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
March 13, 2024
Ethan McGee, Mr. Naylor, Christina Kowalski, Ms. Forshey, and Jarrett Taneyhill accepted the Keystone Award as PA's top student newspaper in 2017, just three years after going online.

BluePrint celebrates a decade online

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E editor
March 1, 2024
No Longer Human is a book by Osmau Dazai.

No Longer Human Review

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
February 6, 2024

J Squared Podcast: episode 2 – Mr. VanScoyoc

Jayden Bartlebaugh and Jordan Hescox
January 31, 2024
The cold temps and fear of snow have finally led to drastic measures.

Bellwood returns to virtual learning due to unpredicatable weather

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E editor
January 30, 2024
Abi Eckenrod and Anthony Berardi each qualified for regional band, while Emily Zacker was a runner up.

Two musicians qualify for regionals

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
January 24, 2024

J Squared Podcast

Jordan Hescox, Jayden Bartlebaugh, Chloe Stoltzfus, and Alyssa Briggs
January 17, 2024
Mr. Hallahan checks out a spreadsheet with students in his financial literacy class.

New bill requires students to take a financial literacy class

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
January 17, 2024
The Breakfast Club is a classic coming-of-age movie from the 1980s.

Breakfast Club remains a classic

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
December 20, 2023
Administrators reach an agreement after a violent riot

Administrators reach an agreement after a violent riot

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
December 8, 2023
The movie version of The Perks of Being a Wallflower lives up to the lofty expectations set by the novel.

Book Vs Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
December 1, 2023
BASD security is already in line with changes proposed by the PA Senate's Education Committee.

Senate Bill could force schools to increase security

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
November 14, 2023
Alayna Roberts, B-A Class of 2015, recently began practicing law after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Featured Alumni: Alayna Roberts

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
October 23, 2023
Coach John Hayes established Bellwood-Antis as a football powerhouse during his 38-year career.

Remembering Coach Hayes

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
October 13, 2023
Suspicions of alien activity at Bellwood-Antis have heightened in recent days.

Alien body discovered at BAHS

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
October 9, 2023
Coach John Hayes sends a play in with Jarrett Taneyhill in 2015. Hayes passed away Saturday. He is the winningest coach in Blair County history.

BA coaching legend passes away

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A and E Editor
October 2, 2023
FCA is hosting See You at the Pole Wednesday morning.

FCA to host annual See You at the Pole Wednesday

Ethan Johnston and Jayden Bartlebaugh
September 26, 2023
The Beatles were overrated, says writer Jayden Bartlebaugh.

Unpopular Opinion: The Beatles are overrated

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
September 22, 2023
B-A students are more hydrated than ever before thanks to a new trend in drinking containers.

New trend taken to the extreme at Bellwood

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
September 15, 2023
House of Leaves is a book written in 2000 that challenges readers in many ways, including its structure.

House of Leaves is the most mind bending book you will ever read

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
September 5, 2023
Spotlight On Staff: Jayden Bartlebaugh

Spotlight On Staff: Jayden Bartlebaugh

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
May 18, 2023
Mr. Rhone, Mr. Hallahan, Mr. Elder, and Mr. Burch, B-A's own Fab Four, will be performing live at commencement, a la the Beatles.

Graduation moved to Bell Mansion rooftop

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
B-A plans to fully switch to a military school within the next several months. (file photo)

Bellwood plans to transition to a military boarding school

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Mr. Crowell inspects the work of senior Hunter Foor. (Julia Johnson)

Mr. Crowell winding down his B-A career

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
Travis Luensmann fanned 10 batters in four innings against Indiana last week. (Photo courtesy Penn State Athletics)

Former Bellwood athletes win B1G awards

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Pop Battles: Fight Club movie vs book

Pop Battles: Fight Club movie vs book

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
March 15, 2023
AI art can be incredibly close to what one would expect from a human artist.

How will AI affect the arts?

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
March 4, 2023
Officers Hannah and Mercer have been the driving forces behind improving safety protocols at B-A.

Busy week for B-A security team

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Myers Elementary exchanged hands recently in a tough-beat bet lost by the district.

Bellwood sells the elementary school to Tyrone

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
2020 B-A grad Travis Luensmann pitched more than 67 innings last season for the Penn State baseball team.

FEATURED ALUMNI: Travis Luensmann

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
In breaking the first rule, we're going to talk about Fight Club and why it's so good.

MOVIE REVIEW: Fight Club

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Daman Mills (center) and Jacob Caracciolo (right) shown here with Carter Rettig, qualified for Region III chorus last week.

Mills, Caracciolo advance to Region III chorus

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Jayden Bartlebaugh
January 19, 2023
What's the best policy for addressing the reality of cell phones in schools?

Leave phone bans up to the teachers

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
Caroline Showalter came full circle last fall, completing her student teaching at her former elementary school, Myers Elementary.

FEATURED ALUMNI: Caroline Showalter

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
Movie vs book: American Psycho

Movie vs book: American Psycho

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
December 19, 2022
Adam Plummer pitched B-A to a PIAA baseball championship in 2003. Now he's taking over the varsity baseball program he helped put on the map.

Plummer returns to coach B-A baseball team

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Mrs. Trexler is in her 23rd year at Bellwood-Antis.

Feature Teacher: Mrs. Trexler

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
Bellwood-Antis converts practice field into airport

Bellwood-Antis converts practice field into airport

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
Nurse Kelly Hoover distributed hygiene kits to middle school students at a recent meeting about keeping clean.

Middle school students learn about hygiene

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
The new clocks at BA hide deep secrets.

The dark secret behind the new clocks

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
Bellwood-Antis officialized its school calendar for 2021-2022.

The Bellwood-Antis 2021-2022 School calendar

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
April 26, 2021
1989 BA grad Ron Blazier spent two seasons pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies.

BA HISTORY 101: Ron Blaizier

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
April 22, 2021
This year's spring band concert will be performed outdoors at Memorial Stadium.

Bellwood-Antis band spring concert to be held outside

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
Jack Luensmann pitched six strong innings against Mount Union.

Baseball team downs Mount Union

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
March 31, 2021

Inclusion Club getting off the ground

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
March 30, 2021
Zach Mallon, Malia Danish, and Rebecca Burns prepare for to get started at the annual CHS schoolwide debates.

Bellwood-Antis CHS debate last Friday

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
Robbie Kenner is winding down his freshman year.

FAB FRESHMAN: Robbie Kenner

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
March 17, 2021
Mrs. McNaul kicks off the first-ever Inclusion Club meeting.

Inclusion Club holds initial meeting

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
March 17, 2021
The junior high Scholastic Scrimmage team.

Scholastic scrimmage finishes second

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
March 16, 2021
Bollinger ready for Softball coaching

Bollinger ready for Softball coaching

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
February 26, 2021
several padcasters purchased yb the school district have revolutionized the way high school sports can be shared with the BA community.

Live streaming changes sports landscape at BA

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
Lexi Diamond and Haley Campbell each earned top places at the speech team's virtual meet last week. Missing form the photo is Lauren Young.

Bellwood places three at virtual speech meet

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
February 3, 2021
True snow days could become a thing of the past, as BA students can now access school work at home to avoid inactivity on days when the school is closed.

What happens to snow days in a virtual learning world?

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
January 25, 2021
Alex Taylor is one of several key letter winners returning for the Blue Devil wrestling team.

Wrestling team returns lots of talent

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
January 11, 2021
Mr. Martin is a popular teacher and coach at the Bellwood-Antis Middle School.

Feature Teacher: Mr. Martin

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020

Bellwood Buzz: Hallway Edition

Rorie Wolf and Jayden Bartlebaugh
November 23, 2020
Abi Eckenrod (left) and Kate Wallace (right) placed high for the B-A speech team at its first virtual meet last week.

Two freshmen medal at virtual Speech Meet

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020
Chase Plummer fights for extra yardage in the first quarter against Tyrone.

BAYFL played TYFL in the annual all-star game.

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
November 9, 2020

COACHES CORNER: Richland edition

Kami O'Shell and Jayden Bartlebaugh
October 30, 2020
Activities like Chess Club have shut down their operations because of the suspension of activity period.

Activity periods postponed for now

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
Liam Maule, Evelyn Toland, Riley Barnhart, and Abi Claybaugh are this week's middle school Students of the Week.

Middle school announces Students of the Week

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020
2020 Homecoming videos

2020 Homecoming videos

Jayden Bartlebaugh
October 13, 2020
Kami O'Shell and Haley Campbell show off their camo to kick off Spirit Week.

Homecoming Spirit week leads to Homecoming game

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
October 12, 2020
The Mini-THON committee is hosting a meltaway sale.

Mini THON sponsoring peanut butter meltaway sale

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
The third Alumni 5K goes down on October 10.

BA Cross Country alumni 5k co-sponsored by the Bellwood-Antis Band

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020
The B-A band is selling masks for students and teachers.

Bellwood-Antis Marching Band selling masks

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
September 24, 2020
Science classrooms at B-A can become very cramped, especially when students are working on hands-on activities.

OPINION: Time for an upgrade

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020
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