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
All content by Kerry Naylor
Officer Jeff Hannah, aided by Tom Kovac, prepares to fire a blank round in a high school hallway at a teacher in-service on March 21. Teachers were taken through an active shooter drill that included actual shots being fired to prepare them in case of emergency.

[Photo] BASD security conducts active shooter drill

Gabby Morris, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025
Driver shortages have made staffing school buses challenging across the country, including for Bellwood-Antis and Raystown Transit.

[Photo] Bus shortages plague schools after COVID

Madison Simpson, Staff Writer
March 20, 2025
Today is National Oreo Cookie Day. What are the best Oreo's in your pantry?

[Photo] Holiday-ish: National Oreo day

Nicolee Lovrich, Staff Writer
March 6, 2025
A grant from the BA Foundation allowed the BluePrint to improve its broadcast capabilities and take a step forward in video production for 2024-25.

[Photo] B-A BluePrint wins best website in PA

Zach Gonzalez, Staff Writer
March 5, 2025
Junior Cooper Lovrich got a heavy dose of Ashes from Father Michael at St. Josephs in Bellwood before returning to school on Ash Wednesday. He was one of several B-A students who received ashes before returning to class.

[Photo] B-A students and teachers recognize Ash Wednesday

Gabby Morris, Staff Writer
March 5, 2025
Jenna Norton came up big as a scorer against Portage in the first round of the District 6 2A playoffs.

[Photo] Bellwood-Antis moves on to semis

Jake Baker, Staff Writer
February 20, 2025
Holden Schreier sinks a foul shot late against Williamsburg to seal the Blue Devils' second victory of the season.

[Photo] Photo Story: B-A boys topple Williamsburg

February 17, 2025
Mini-THON organizers are asking students to bring in all of their loose change and extra currency tomorrow for Stall Day.

[Photo] Stall Day scheduled for Thursday

Jordan Hance, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
A new club is forming focusing on student mental health.

[Photo] Students are invited to Youth Voices

Maddie Simpson
February 8, 2025
The periodic table, as seen on full display in Mr. Carr's room, has been an invaluable scientific took for more than 150 years.

[Photo] Holiday-ish: National Periodic Table Day

Lily burns, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
B-A will soon be starting a dance team, advised by middle school teacher Ms. Poplin.

[Photo] B-A set to start up dance team

Lily Burns, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
Students will be seeing these boxes in their home rooms for the next several weeks as part of FCA's annual cereal drive to benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. The home room that collects the most boxes gets a pizza party.

[Photo] FCA kicking off the cereal drive

Hailey Waite, Staff Writer
January 28, 2025
PMEA District Band students arrived at Bellwood-Antis High School Thursday just as classes were being dismissed due to cold temperatures in the building.

[Photo] Events scheduled to continue after closure

Lily Burns, Staff Writer
January 23, 2025
Plastic straws are tough on the environment, but few schools have made a move to paper ones.

[Photo] Holiday-ish: National Drinking Straw Day

Nicolee Lovrich, Staff Writer
January 3, 2025
Mrs. Naylor stands with her son Christian outside of University Orthopedic, where both were being treated for injuries. Mrs. Naylor completely tore her hamstring in July and underwent surgery in August.

[Photo] Mrs. Naylor returns from injury

Lily Burns, staff writer
October 23, 2024
B-A students spent about 40 minutes at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday while state police secured the middle and high school following a bomb threat.

[Photo] Written threat found in Middle School

Riley Barnhart, News Editor
October 23, 2024
B-A senior Gavin McElwain has already started his career working in the HVAC field. He leaves school each day for his job and works upwards of 20 hours each week.

[Photo] Too Cool For School: Gavin McElwain

Tanner Swogger, Staff Writer
October 22, 2024
Cooper Lovrich, Eli Moser, Ryan Marinak, Briley Campbell, Holden Schreier, Derek Stivers, and Emily Zacker led the Scholastic Scrimmage team to 4 victories on Tuesday.

[Photo] B-A crushes it at Scholastic Scrimmage

October 18, 2024
Ethan Shawley is excelling at life as he begins his sophomore year.

[Photo] Sensational Sophomore : Ethan Shawley

Nevaeh McClellan
September 20, 2024
B-A junior Marissa Cacciotti throws in a ball from the side during the Tyrone/Bellwood-Antis soccer team's game against Penns Valley on Monday.

[Photo] The Tyrone/Bellwood-Antis soccer snaps 4-game losing streak

Landon Sneath, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024
B-A students who attend classes and stay out of trouble are eligible for a unique rewards program called COTY (Citizen of the Year).

[Photo] COTY program benefits students with end-of-year rewards

September 6, 2024
B-A senior Halee Young spends her study hall in the media center reading a new book she picked up - the perfect way to spend National Read a Book Day.

[Photo] Holiday-ish: National Read a Book Day

September 6, 2024
Connor Cobaugh, Chris Walls, Zach Pier, and Ethan Johnston smile with their diplomas at 2024 commencement.

[Photo] Class of 2024 says goodbye

May 31, 2024
The Class of 2024 shares a laugh during guest speaker Josh Rimmey's address.

[Photo] Seniors receive diplomas for 2024

May 31, 2024
2009 grad Josh Rimmey addresses the Class of 2024 at commencement on May 30.

[Photo] B-A celebrates 2024 commencement

May 31, 2024
Designs for the Backyard Brawl t-shirt contest are on display now in the high school. Students can vote on their favorite via Google From.

[Photo] Backyard Brawl T-shirt Voting

Peyton McCahan, Staff Writer
May 20, 2024
Recycling is something much easier said than done in public schools for a lot of reasons.

[Photo] Recycling at B-A: Easier said than done

Kate Wallace, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Mr. Rhone, accompanied by Curve mascot Loco and 1st Summit Bank Senior Vice President Ronald Yeager, receives prizes for being named Curve Teacher of the Year.

[Photo] Mr. Rhone named Teacher of the Year

Chloe Brown, Staff Writer
May 7, 2024
Irvin's on Main will have its name displayed atop the scoreboard as part of its new naming rights deal with Bellwood-Antis.

[Photo] Bellwood-Antis sells football stadium naming rights

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
May 1, 2024
Just one softball bag could contain thousands of dollars in equipment. It's possible the rising costs of equipment could price families out of the game.

[Photo] Priced out of playing

Zach Pier, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Mr. Rawa and Mr. McNaul talk to students during a classroom party to say goodbye to Mr. Rawa. Student teachers at B-A had their last days on Frday.

[Photo] BAHS teachers get their classrooms back

Kate Wallace, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
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[Photo] Student teachers heading back to campus

Kate Wallace, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
Mr. Rawa delivers a lesson to his seventh period civics class. He is one of many student teachers in PA who are finishing their student teaching experience just before the state begins paying student teachers a $10,000 stipend.

[Photo] Student teacher support program launches in Pennsylvania

Chloe Brown, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
The BA Foundation is hosting a spaghetti dinner on Wednesday [prior to its second annual Dancing with the Stars contest.

[Photo] BASD Foundation to hold spaghetti dinner

Colin McClellan, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
The Blueprint Staff at the Nittany Lion!

[Photo] A day at Penn State with the state’s best writers

Chloe Brown, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
Collecting and painting War Hammer 40K figurines is a beloved pastime for Gabe Waltermire.

[Photo] Artist of the Week: Gabe Waltermire

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Vincent Cacciotti and Corry Shanafelt will both be speaking at commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024. Vincent learned this week he had earned the distinction of valedictorian, while Shanafelt was named salutatorian. Commencement ceremonies take place May 30.

[Photo] B-A reveals the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Class of 2024

Anthony Caracciolo
April 12, 2024
The gym was filled with teams eager to try to win first place!

[Photo] Photo Story: Aevidum’s 2nd annual volleyball tournament

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
The Setsy Ladies took home the championship of Aevidum's second annual schoolwide volleyball tournament. Team members included, left to right: Holden Schreier, Connor Cobaugh, Chance Schreier, Addalyn Turek, Ava Patton, Ava Hassler, and Scotlyn Hassler.,

[Photo] Aevidum 2nd annual volley tournament a success

Ethan Johnston, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
College financial aid information is available at the guidance office. It's a pressing issue seniors find themselves confronting as the college experience draws closer.

[Photo] B-A seniors face college cost crunch

Olivia Hess, Editor in Chief
April 11, 2024
Abi Eckenrod, Jordan Hescox, Olivia Hess, and Chloe Brown pose at the Nittany Lion shrine at Penn State University. The students were on campus last week for the PSPA state journalism contest.

[Photo] Eckenrod places 2nd at PSPA journalism contest

Brady McConnell, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
B-A, along with other county schools, closed early Wednesday due to flooding and hazardous conditions from heavy rainfall.

[Photo] Heavy rains force school closures

April 3, 2024
Olivia Hess leads the BluePrint NCAA poll after one week of tournament play.

[Photo] Bracket Challenge after round of 32

Ethan Johnston, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
The BluePrint staff is having a contest to determine its best prognosticators for March Madness.

[Photo] BluePrint to host March Madness challenge

Ethan Johnston, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
Bye Bye Birdie tickets are available online now.

[Photo] Tickets for Bye-Bye Birdie

Delaynie McKinney, Staff Writer
March 15, 2024
When it comes to potato chips, it's hard to stop at one, which is why it's good there are so many flavors and varieties.

[Photo] Holiday-ish: National Potato Chip day

Brady McConnell, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
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