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 Abigail Eckenrod

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer

Abigail Eckenrod

Grade 12

Years in BluePrint: 1

What you hope to do this year: I hope to spread more positivity towards everyone and grow my writing style. I’d also like to win some awards!

Outside activities: Marching band, Jazz band, Mock trial, and Home Ec Club

Why did you take BluePrint? I took Blueprint because I wanted to expand myself as a writer and feed people facts about the school and the people in it.

All content by Abigail Eckenrod
Freshman Anika Giffin competes competitively in cheerleading and plays in the high school concert band! She’s this week’s Artist of the Week!

Artist of the Week: Anika Giffin

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
May 20, 2024
School security and Bellwood police responded to an incident last Friday in which an intruder made his way into the outdoor classroom.

High school placed under soft lockdown last week

Abigail Eckenrod and Kerry Naylor, BluePrint Advisor
May 3, 2024
The band practices on stage for their final concert of the school year!

BA holds spring band concert this evening

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
The cast and crew of Bye Bye Birdie scored big nominations at the Isaac Awards in May!

Bye Bye Birdie scores big nominations at Isaac Awards

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
This week's Artist of The Week is Gabe Waltermire, a B-AHS Band member and figurine painter.

Artist of the Week: Gabe Waltermire

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
The gym was filled with teams eager to try to win first place!

Photo Story: Aevidum’s 2nd annual volleyball tournament

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
Meet the Bye Bye Birdie Cast: Collin Matthews

Meet the Bye Bye Birdie Cast: Collin Matthews

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
B-A students lineup in the media center for breakfast Number 4. Breakfast is the most popular meal in Bellwood.

Breakfast: the most important meal at B-A

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Gianna Juart stars as Ursula Merkle in the up-coming spring production!

Meet the Bye Bye Birdie Cast: Gianna Juart

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Miranda Tornatore stars as Mae Peterson in the Spring production of Bye Bye Birdie!

Meet the Bye Bye Birdie Cast: Miranda Tornatore

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
Alia Bennett participates in many activities, but she excels in choir and in the Spring musical!

Artist of the Week: Alia Bennett

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
March 19, 2024
Trinity Riva stars as Rose Alvarez in the up-coming spring production!

Meet the Bye Bye Birdie Cast: Trinity Riva

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024
Students now more than ever are distracted in class. Are cell phones to blame?

Do cellphones in school cause more harm than good?

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
Jace Rimmey stars as Randolph MacAfee in the up-coming spring production!

Meet the Bye Bye Birdie Cast: Jace Rimmey

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
Christian Jennings stars as Mr. MacAfee in the up-coming spring production!

Meet the Bye Bye Birdie Cast: Christian Jennings

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Anthony Berardi, sophomore, received 2nd chair at the Region 3 Band festival and will be attending the PMEA All-State Conference in the Wind Ensemble.

Anthony Berardi attending PMEA All-State Conference

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
Kimberly Bennett stars as Mrs. MacAfee in the up-coming spring production!

Meet the Bye Bye Birdie Cast: Kimberly Bennett

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Sign-ups to participate in the musical are located outside the music room!

Musical team looking for extra help

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
Jacob Caracciolo stars as Albert Peterson in the up-coming spring production!

Meet the Bye Bye Birdie Cast: Jacob Caracciolo

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

PJAS holds parent presentation night

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
MEET THE BYE BYE BIRDIE CAST: Annie LeGrand

MEET THE BYE BYE BIRDIE CAST: Annie LeGrand

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
The mini-THON t-shirt order forms are hanging on the bulletin board outside of room 104.

Mini-THON makes last push for support

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Thad Dick is staring as Conrad Birdie in the up-coming spring production!

MEET THE BYE BYE BIRDIE CAST: Thad Dick

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
Jocelyn Diehl has been writing fiction stories for several years.

TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL: Jocelyn Diehl

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Lindsey Brinkman (Sophomore) took a huge leap by participating in both marching band and cheerleading last season.

Brinkman closing the stigma

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
January 24, 2024
Koda Wilson is B-A's only French horn player.

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Koda Wilson

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024
This week's Artist of the Week is Kimberly Bennett! Congratulations!

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Kimberly Bennett

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
January 9, 2024
2022 Graduate Sarah Berkowitz recently attended the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California with the West Chester University INCOMPARABLE Golden Rams.

Sarah Berkowitz attends Rose Parade

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
January 4, 2024
Chaos broke out among the BA Blueprint staff following website blockage.

BA Blueprint locked out of own website

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
December 18, 2023
This week's Artist of The Week is senior Konnor Miller! Congrats!

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Konnor Miller

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Gianna Juart

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Gianna Juart

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Bellwood-Antis musicians will have their Christmas concert next week.

A Christmas Around The World!

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
Mrs. Wright has been a staple sub in the school district since her retirement.

Super Sub: Mrs. Wright

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
Band members show off their playing skills at the Myers. (Morgan Kienzle)

Introducing music to young minds

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023

The Blue Devil’s Advocate: Episode 7, Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Kate Wallace and Abigail Eckenrod
November 6, 2023
Naloxone (Narcan) can be found in the nurse’s office and is used in case of overdose.

Narcan: Better safe than sorry

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
This opinion article contains information about why our staff writer, Abigail Eckenrod, believes Athletics mean nothing outside of high school. (Public domain image_

Athletics mean nothing outside of high school

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
IT the movie is ranked based on cinematics and CGI.

MOVIE REVIEW: IT (2017)

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
The Hylite features Olivia Hess and Chloe Brown talking about the latest updates in our school dsitrict

The Hylite (Ep 1)

Olivia Hess, Chloe Brown, and Abigail Eckenrod
October 13, 2023
Julie Kraft is this week’s Artist of The Week!

[Photo] ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Julie Kraft

Kate Wallace, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023
Trinity Riva is this week's Artist of The Week!

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Trinity Riva

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Penn State School of Music students came and taught the middle school Music Ensembles.

Music Department hosts PSU Music students to lead middle school ensembles

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
October 11, 2023
Blueprint Staff Writer Abigail Eckenrod

Spotlight On Staff: Abigail Eckenrod

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Mr. Rhone is this week's feature teacher!

Feature Teacher: Mr. Rhone

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
Trinity Riva recently stared in the ACT Production of Matilda!

TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL: Trinity Riva

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
The STEM department at Bellwood-Antis is gearing up to take on the new STEELS Standards adopted by the board of education.

Pennsylvania set to change STEELS Standards for STEM education

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023

The Blue Devil’s Advocate: Episode 1 Apple vs. Orange Juice

Abigail Eckenrod and Kate Wallace
September 18, 2023
Alexis joined the Army National Guard!

TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL: Alexis Schratzmeier

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Katie Bianchini is the newest Artist of the Week.

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Katie Bianchini

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
Band and chorus students are holding a fundraiser through September 18th

BAMBA selling Country Meats for fundraiser

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
Mr. Logue is this week's feature teacher!

Feature Teacher: Mr. Logue

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
September 1, 2023
Mrs. Harris BA Home Economics Teacher

Keeping Up With The Teachers Of Bellwood-Antis: Miss Harris

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Mr. Andrekovich has had a long and successful career as a teacher at Bellwood-Antis Middle School.

Keeping Up With The Teachers Of Bellwood-Antis: Mr. Andrekovich

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
November 5, 2020
Mrs. Trexler's doing amazing in the middle school!

Keeping Up With The Teachers Of Bellwood-Antis: Mrs. Trexler

Abigail Eckenrod, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
Mrs. Trexler's doing amazing in the middle school!

[Photo] FAB FRESHMAN – Emma Longsinger

Kami O'Shell, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
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