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The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

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The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

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Seniors had a special day filled with activities on Tuesday, all leading up to commencement on Friday.
Seniors celebrate last day
May 29, 2026

Bellwood-Antis seniors had one last day of organized classes at B-A Tuesday, although it was far from the typical day of classes. The entire student body kicked off the day with the annual yearbook dedication ceremony before students...

Jayden Soboleski, Alyssa Briggs, and Alia Bennett, shown here with Collin Matthews, were part of the ensemble from Little Shop of Horrors that won an award at the Isaacs.
Little Shop of Horrors awarded at Isaacs
Amalia Grove May 28, 2026

Before you can make it big you have to have big dreams. Little Shop of Horrors was one of the most ambitious productions B-A's music department had ever attempted back in March, and it was a resounding success. Last Saturday,...

Ten students from B-A received awards at the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center's recent senior awards ceremony.
CTC students earn recognition
Seth Shaw, Staff Writer • May 15, 2026

Throughout the school year, Bellwood-Antis students go to the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (GACTC) to get into the workforce early and earn a nice paycheck. It's a hands-on, outcomes-based, no-nonsense program. In...

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Emma Taneyhill lets loose a throw in the discus at the PIAA championships in Shippensburg.
Taneyhill leads three medal-winners at PIAA meet
May 30, 2026

Emma Taneyhill spent most of the season ranked among the top discus throwers in Pennsylvania. In that sense, obtaining a medal at the PIAA meet at Shippensburg University last week seemed like a lock. But it's not always easy to deliver on cue, especially...

The baseball team advanced to the District 6 2A championship with a win over Bishop McCort in Johnstown.
Blue Devils will play for the title
May 22, 2026

There’s a saying in baseball for a batter with two strikes: it only takes one. The idea is everyone is one good swing away from something good. That philosophy held true for the Bellwood-Antis baseball team yesterday in its District 6 2A semifinal...

Cam Swogger has been a statistical and emotional leader for B-A for several seasons.
Athlete of the Week: Camden Swogger
Collin Matthews, Sport Writer • May 21, 2026

The Blue Devil baseball team has had its best season since COVID, making the playoffs for the first time in 5 years and picking up some huge wins in the process. Senior Camden Swogger has been a vital part of that resurgence. He is batting .400 with...

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Five B-A students were awarded scholarships at the recent CPCF annual luncheon.
Bellwood-Antis students awarded at CPCF
Nolan Clouse May 18, 2026

On  May 7th, the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation had its annual luncheon at the Blair County Convention Center to recognize outstanding seniors from across Blair County and award thousands of dollars in scholarships. Bellwood-Antis...

America250 is now in full swing as our nation prepares to celebrate its sesquicentennial.
Scouts celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary
Jackson Dorminy, Staff Writer • May 5, 2026

On Tuesday, April 21st about a dozen Boy scouts and their troop leaders gathered in front of the Blair County Courthouse for a flag raising ceremony. This event was a part of the Flags Across the Commonwealth. This event...

The annual Powder Puff game will be played on May 26. (Photo: 2022 powderpuff game; November 6, 2022 by Morgan Kienzle)
2026 Powder Puff game announced
Colin McClellan, Staff Writer • May 4, 2026

The 2025-2026 Powder Puff game sponsored by BAHS key club is set for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6pm. The junior's vs Seniors game will be held at John R. Hayes Field @ Memorial stadium It's $5 dollars for a player or...

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Landon Sneath attempting a "mog".
Sensational Sophomore: Landon Sneath
Jackson Dorminy, Staff Writer • May 15, 2026

The man buzzing with "huzz" in Bellwood is Landon Sneath, also known as ‘Shmead,’ who has been named this week’s Sensational Sophomore. Landon is an extremely involved...

A throwback of Mr. Hunter to when teachers were wearing masks and visors during Covid.
Feature Teacher: Mr. Hunter
Connor Stivers, Staff Writer • May 8, 2026

Mr. Connor Hunter has been teaching for a while now at Bellwood-Antis Middle School, teaching 7th grade math. But it turns out teaching wasn't always on Mr. Hunter's radar. After...

Domanick Halerz is a junior who is built for endurance sports.
Just Junior: Domanick Halerz
Amalia Grove April 13, 2026

Domanick Halerz is athletic kid inside school and outside of school. Halerz has been doing cross country and track for three years and swimming for two years. Over the...

Luke in action during a JV baseball game.
Fab Freshman: Luke Gonzalez
Jackson Dorminy, Staff Writer • April 2, 2026

If you're ever on Among us or Rocket league Sideswipe and need someone to play with, then Luke Gonzalez is your guy. Every 8th period in Mr. Rhone's study hall you'll see...

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Photo of the Week
Fifth through twelth grade classes combine for the final song.  (Cameron Gallagher)
College Corner: Marissa Cacciotti
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Spotlight on Staff: Lilly Gerwert
Spotlight on Staff: Lilly Gerwert
Lilly Gerwert, Social Media Editor • March 17, 2026

Name: Lilly Gerwert Title: Social Media Editor Class: Senior Age: 18 Years in BluePrint: 1 What I Do in BluePrint: I do a lot of College Corners, social media...

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The BluePrint Archives
Tips That You Will Actually Use
Tips That You Will Actually Use
Samantha Fagan and Jacey Deyarmin May 19, 2026

  Next school year, will you study the same way—and get the same results… or try something different that actually works? Studying has been shown to improve students’...

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B-A students from Mr. McNaul's law class attended a field trip to the Blair County Courthouse.
Law class tours APD, courthouse, prison
Kevin Stiver, Editor • May 21, 2026
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Fliers for a limited-edition Top Gun Poster
Holiday Ish: Top Gun Day
Seth Shaw, Staff Writer • May 13, 2026

"I feel the need... the need for speed!" - Maverick & Goose, Top Gun: Maverick (2022) You might hear many people using this quote today....

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Dylan Andrews pole vaulting in a meet for Saint Francis University.
Featured Alumni: Dylan Andrews
Brady McConnell, Staff Writer • March 20, 2026
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The world can't wait for the FIFA World Cup to start and watch top stars like; Lamen Yamal, Ronoldo, Vini JR. and Messi
What’s Trending: FIFA World Cup
Hayden Mountz, Sports Writer • May 7, 2026

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially heating up, even though the tournament is still ahead. This World Cup is expected to be...

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B-A's senior CHS debate students developed their own modest proposals for making the world a better place.
Our Own Modest Proposals
Kevin Stiver, Editor • April 29, 2026
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Nice picture of a pitcher on the diamond.
Power of Three: Top 3 current MLB pitchers
Jackson Dorminy, Staff Writer • April 21, 2026

With MLB officially underway and rolling I think it's a good idea to get some early season rankings. Today I'll be giving my opinion on the best pitchers in the league. 1....

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