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
Payton Martin

Payton Martin

Grade: 11th

Years in BluePrint: 2

What is one goal you have for this school year?

“To focus on maintaining grades this year.”

What is your favorite part of BluePrint?

“My favorite part is writing while also learning mare about stuff happening in the school, and world.”

What activities are you a part of outside of BluePrint?

“I’m in musical theater, renaissance club and French club.”

All content by Payton Martin
Mr. Elder helped raise money for the Four Diamonds while also growing out the best mustache in the school.

Mr. Elder is the champion of Movember

Payton Martin, Feature’s Editor
December 5, 2024
Brianna Patterson is a senior who is enjoying her experiences in art class.

Artist of the Week: Brianna Patterson

Payton Martin, Feature’s Editor
November 22, 2024
Halee Young pictured with Pittsburgh’s mascot (Roc the Panther)

College Corner: Halee Young

Payton Martin, Feature’s Editor
November 4, 2024
Dennis (DJ) Brown's still life.

Artist of the Week: Dennis Brown

Payton Martin, Feature's Editor
October 16, 2024
The Gilmore Girls was a popular show that ran from 2000-2007.

What’s Trending: Gilmore Girls

Payton Martin, Feature's Editor
October 7, 2024
The recently-shaved Mr. Hallahan has been an active member of the B-A staff in just a few short years on the job.

Feature teacher: Mr. Hallahan

Payton Martin, Feature's Editor
September 24, 2024
The Adidas Sambas, like these work by Karlie Sweigart,, have made another comeback in popularity this school year.

What’s Trending: Adidas Sambas

Payton Martin, Feature's Editor
September 24, 2024
Brittany Webb (2007 BAHS Graduate) Founder of Better Minds mental health practice group.

Featured Alumni: Brittany Webb                                                                

Payton Martin, Features Editor
September 19, 2024
This year's Homecoming Court (left-Gianna Juart, Chloe McCloskey, Avah Hassler, Rowan Kyle, and Briley Campbell- right) with their escorts by their side.

2024 Homecoming court is announced

Payton Martin, Features Editor
September 12, 2024
Summer break means time at the beach!

Opinion: School breaks; Love or hate?

Payton Martin, Features Editor
September 5, 2024
A high number of students out of the building on Friday caused the cancellation of a student assembly.

With students out for sports, trips, assembly is cancelled

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
May 12, 2023
Spanish classes at B-A celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a variety of ways, as do many places around the world.

Holiday-ish: Cinco de Mayo

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
Poetry is spread all around.

HOLIDAY-ISH: National Poem in Your Pocket Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
April 29, 2023
The Earth is too valuable for us to ruin. (pubic domain image)

HOLIDAY-ISH: National Earth Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
April 22, 2023
Mona Lisa is one of the most famous pieces painted by Da Vinci. (Public domain image)

HOLIDAY-ISH: National World Art day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
April 15, 2023
The Class of 1973 is looking for old editions of the Hylite. (Julia Johnson)

B-A Class of 1973 searching for old Hylites

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
The Eifel Tower beams brightly over Paris. (Payton Martin)

HOLIDAY-ISH: National Eiffel Tower Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
Students at Myers Elementary will once again be able to participate in Running Club.

Myers brings back Running Club

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
St. Patrick's Day takes a lot of dedication.

HOLIDAY-ISH: St. Patrick’s Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
The hallways to the elementary gym are being decked out in preparation for Thursday's Something Special dance.

Myers hosting the Someone Special Dance

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
March 15, 2023
Mrs. Shura, Mrs. Zitterbart, and Mrs. Chamberlain are three women in our school community that deserve recognition.

HOLIDAY-ISH: International Women’s Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Ghost writers should take in recognition.

HOLIDAY-ISH: National Ghostwriters Week

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Second grade teacher Mrs. Coleman reads to her class.

Myers hosting Read-a-Thon

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Ellie Patterson is a freshman wrestle who worked her way into the state tournament.

FAB FRESHMAN: Elliana Patterson

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
Mr. Goodman starts off the day with a positive attitude

Feature Teacher: Mr. Goodman

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023
Students at Myers kicked off Acts of Kindness Week with a hat day!

Acts of Kindness Week for taking place Myers

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Galentine's Day occurs the day right before Valentine's Day.

HOLIDAY-ISH: National Galentine’s Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Bella Myers is this week's Fab Freshman.

FAB FRESHMAN: Bella Myers

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
First grade students entertains the Hope Center.

The Hope Center welcomes Myers Elementary

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
Mr. Schreier says he is grateful for the job he has and feels right at home in Bellwood.

[Photo] COUNT YOUR BELSSINGS AND LEAN ON YOUR SUPPORTERS

January 30, 2023
Students at Myers built snowmen last Friday when they ended their Hibernation Week with a Fitness Friday.

Hibernation week down at Myers

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
A daisy's petals glisten in the sunlight..

HOLIDAY-ISH: National Daisy Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Taking risks can level out widely.

HOLIDAY-ISH: National “Just Do It” Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
Give someone a hug today.

HOLIDAY-ISH: National Hugging Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
Sunglasses will do for today.

HOLIDAY-ISH: National Dress Up Your Pet Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
January 14, 2023
Today is the day to get out and cuddle someone, and it doesn't have to be a significant other. It could be a friend, a pet, or, like Julia Johnson, her brother Eric.

HOLIDAY-ISH: National Cuddle Up Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
The school calendar has been updated following a snow day before Christmas.

B-A announces snow makeup day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
January 4, 2023
Myers is ready for the Christmas break, enjoying a week of spirit-filled activities leading up to Christmas Eve.

Christmas at Myers in full swing

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
December 20, 2022
B-A students celebrated National Hot Cocoa Day with a taste test matching store-bought and homemade versions of the chocolaty treat.

HOLIDAY-ISH: National Cocoa Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
Madison Brinkman is heading back to District band, along with Abby Eckenrod.

Two students qualify for PMEA District band

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Cats are an adorable addition to your life.

HOLIDAY-ISH: Cat Lovers Month

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
Hailey Loupe is this week's Fab Freshman.

FAB FRESHMAN: Hailey Loupe

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
November 29, 2022
Annie LeGrand is headed to county chorus.

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Annie LeGrand

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Memorialize any fallen soldiers.

HOLIDAY-ISH: Veterans Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Mr. McBaul began teaching at B-A in 2011.

Feature Teacher: Mr. McNaul

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Myers Halloween Parade; October 27, 2022. (Kimberly Bennett(

Festive Halloween at Myers

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
B-A freshmen are once again teaming with Myers students on a reading project to promote a love of literacy.

High school students buddy up with Myers to promote reading

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
Today is your day.

HOLIDAY-ISH: Day of Unity

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Mr. Schreier says he is grateful for the job he has and feels right at home in Bellwood.

[Photo] B-A’s principals buck national trends

Olivia Hess, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
Face your biggest fear today!

HOLIDAY-ISH: Face Your Fears Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
Members of B-A's Scholastic Scrimmage team include (l to r): Ryan Marinak, Vince Cacciotti, Briley Campbell, Holden Schreier, Emily Zacker, Chance Schreier. (Missing Derek Stivers)

Scholastic Scrimmage team takes victory

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
October 3 is Mean Girls Day.

HOLIDAY-ISH: Mean Girls Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
No excuses, fun memories.

HOLIDAY-ISH: No Excuses day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
Parker Martin is a freshman who loves softball and math.

FAB FRESHMAN: Parker Martin

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
Celebrate punch day with friends.

The famous Punch Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
There are plenty of opportunities to get to know a stranger.

HOLIDAY-ISH: Sit with a Stranger Day

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
Celebrate Gobstopper Day.

Sugarcoat your Wednesday

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
September 14, 2022
Adam Snadler is an American cultural icon.

All about Adam Sandler

Payton Martin, Staff Writer
September 9, 2022
Bellwood-Antis High School is keeping time with new clocks this year.

High school enjoying updated clocks

Payton Martin
September 8, 2022
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