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

2009  grad Josh Rimmey had a long journey from Central Pennsylvania to Hollywood, where he has worked with some of the top stars in the entertainment industry.
Rimmey returns to B-A as commencement speaker
Olivia Hess, Editor in Chief • May 9, 2024

The class of 2024 will be addressed at commencement by Josh Rimmey, an accomplished ‘09 B-A graduate who shines in the entertainment industry as a producer, writer, director, and editor. His journey since graduation led him...

Recycling is something much easier said than done in public schools for a lot of reasons.
Recycling at B-A: Easier said than done
Kate Wallace, Staff Writer • May 8, 2024

If you look inside a classroom in Bellwood-Antis School District, you will usually find no sign of recycling bins. In the case you find one, it is not used for its intended purpose anymore. Schools across the state of Pennsylvania...

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.
Mr. Rhone named Teacher of the Year
Chloe Brown, Staff Writer • May 7, 2024

Bellwood-Antis world cultures teacher Mr. Gary Rhone was recently named Altoona Curve Teacher of the Year presented by 1st Summit Bank.  He was recognized with a special assembly to acknowledge the achievement last week. Mr....

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Gabe Thompson waits for the handoff in the 400 relay at a meet in April.
Athlete of the Week: Gabe Thompson
Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024

Senior, Gabe Thompson has been one of the top track stars for Bellwood this season, and is this week’s Blueprint Athlete of the Week. This season Gabe has been the second highest scorer on the team, with 239 points. He runs in the 100m and 200m dashes,...

Freshman Julie Kraft placed third in the 800 meters at the LHAC championships.
Track teams place 6th and 13th in LHAC Championship
Ethan Johnston, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024

The best of the best competed at the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Championships at Saint Francis University on Monday. Both the boys and girls placed well in their first appearance in the LHAC Championship. Kole Dickinson led the way for the...

Senior Josh Dorminy has 6 hits in his last 7 at-bats.
Baseball ended in a loss on Senior Night
Jordan Hescox, Staff Writer • May 9, 2024

On Tuesday, the Blue Devils baseball team topped the Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers by a score of 11-8. The team would then celebrate Senior Night on Wednesday but were unfortunately beaten by the Huntington Bearcats. This game had extended to the 8th inning,...

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Charleigh Garcia brought home a couple national championship rings from cheer nationals in April.
B-A 4th grader wins cheer nationals
Chloe Brown, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024

A Myers Elementary student reached the highest levels of competitive success last month. Fourth-grader Charleigh Garcia and her all-star cheerleading teammates from a small gym in Hollidaysburg took first place at cheer...

Freshmen class officers get ready to distribute boxes of Worlds Finest Chocolates.
Freshmen kick off annual candy sale
Kate Wallace, Staff Writer • May 6, 2024

On Friday May 3, Bellwood’s freshmen class started their candy fundraiser to pay the expenses that come with their senior year, such as cap and gown and field trips.  

Katie Bianchini (left) and Abi Eckenrod (right) both got recognized at the High School Spring Band Concert.
Two BA musicians win scholarships
Kate Wallace, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024

Last Tuesday at the annual High School Spring Band Concert, two extraordinary student musicians were each granted not only an award, but also a $500 scholarship. Katie Bianchini received the Patrick Gilmore Band Award,...

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Feature Teacher: Mrs. Gonder prepares for retirement
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Jerica Schoening loves creating practical works of art!
Artist of the Week: Jerica Schoening
Kate Wallace, Staff Writer • May 13, 2024

This week’s Artist of the Week is Jerica Schoening, who takes an interest in creating art and is very proud of what she is capable of. Jerica is a senior at Bellwood-Antis,...

Chance gives a thumbs up to the reader
Fab Freshman: Chance Hawk
Brady McConnell, Staff Writer • May 7, 2024

This weeks Fab Freshman is Chance Hawk. Chance is apart of the Track Team, and is apart of FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). "This year has been super easy, and...

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Bellwood-Antis scholarship banquet; May 12, 2024. (Morgan Kienzle)
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New Teacher: Mrs. Kustaborder
New Teacher: Mrs. Kustaborder
Sara Kraft, Harper Seiler, and Keira Pennington May 14, 2024

Mrs. Kustaborder is our new 7th grade history teacher this year at BAMS.  While she is new to our school, she comes with plenty of experience! Experience “My favorite...

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Jase Hostler says cheese in front of the camera
Too Cool for School: Jase Hostler
Jordan Hescox, Staff Writer • April 9, 2024
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National Teacher Appreciation Day
Holiday-ish: National Teacher Appreciation Day
Colin McClellan, Staff Writer • May 7, 2024

We should all give some thanks to our teacher for teaching us the things we need in life. The day is today, National Teacher Appreciation...

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2018 BluePrint Editor in Chief Sidney Patterson is beginning a career as a speech-language pathologist.
Featured Alumni: Sidney Patterson
Olivia Hess, Editor in Chief • April 26, 2024
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A day at Penn State with the state's best writers
Chloe Brown, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024

On April 3rd,we made our way to Penn State University to compete in the PSPA SJC Finals. We had to drive through the pouring rain, and taking...

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Gas station glory. A collage made of the mac and cheese, chicken and milkshakes rated based on appearance and taste.
Fueling up with flavor
Jordan Hescox and Megan Shultz May 14, 2024
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Lazy summer days call for the best easy activities.
Power of Three: Top 3 Summer Activities
Jackson Dorminy, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024

With school winding down, and waiting for summer I feel its only right it talk about the best thing to do. 1. Swimming. There are many reasons that swimming is at the top...

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