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
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
B-A could manage with homeroom, accomplishing most homeroom activities during other periods.

[Photo] Opinion: Get rid of homeroom

Jayden Bartlebaugh, A&E Editor
March 13, 2024
Owala bottles may replace Stanley Cups as the cool new water container.

[Photo] Owala free sip water bottle

Chloe Brown, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
There are plenty of brands to choose from on National Cereal Day.

[Photo] Holiday-ish: National Cereal day

Brady McConnell, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
Eric Johnson and Noah Corklic won their project-based science bridge challenge with a structure that supported more than 132 pounds.

[Photo] Bridge builders impress

Jackson Dorminy, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
Anna Wilt, Maddie Larson, and Ava Cooley display their toasted creations from Ms. Harris's class.

[Photo] Holiday-ish: National Toast day

Brady McConnell, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
The Bellwood-Antis Middle and High Schools went through drills on Friday to prepare in the case of an intruder.

[Photo] Run-Hide-Fight drill takes place at BAHS/MS

Jordan Hescox, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
B-A's first live Mini-THON since before the pandemic will take place March 1.

[Photo] Mini-THON set to launch March 1

Chloe Brown, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Tasman shoes have been a hard-to-find, in-demand line of Uggs for two years.

[Photo] Uggs stays trendy with Mini’s and Tasmans

Chloe Brown, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Music is one of the coping skills for mental health.

[Photo] Coping skill are important to mental health

Abigail McGuire
February 20, 2024
Members of the varsity scholastic scrimmage team included Vince Cacciotti, Briley Campbell, Ryan Marinak, Emily Zacker, and Derek Stivers. Missing for the photo were Chance and Holden Schreier.

[Photo] Scholastic scrimmage team concludes the season

Chloe Brown, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
Noah Cokrlic and Damien Barnett prepare their projects for the PJAS competition.

[Photo] PJAS holds parent presentation night

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Ian Clark, Jonathan Bickel, Noah Corklic, Chance Hawk, Eric Johnson, Hunter Shura, and Damien Barnett have all prepared to compete in the PJAS regional competition this weekend at Saint Francis university.

[Photo] PJAS participants prepare for the upcoming regional competition

Kevin Liang, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Students can send Valentines to their favorite teachers by stopping in at the media center.

[Photo] Students can send a Valentine to a teacher

Chloe Brown, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
Senior Julia Johnson selling tickets for annual Polar Pop

[Photo] Bocce team raises money for annual Polar Pop

Brady McConnell, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Mr. Stewart gave the thumbs up as an official at yesterday's unified bocce match.

[Photo] Photo story: unified bocce vs. Tyrone

January 31, 2024
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