Dreyfoos School of the Arts Alumni Association

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Dreyfoos School of the Arts Theatre alumnus Alex M. Calle, Class of 2004, on the release of his TEDx Boca Raton talk!

In his thought-provoking presentation, Alex explores the concept of entertainment design and how the spaces around us are intentionally crafted, much like a stage set, to influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

We're proud to see our alumni sharing their creativity, expertise, and unique perspectives on such impactful platforms. Bravo, Alex!

Watch his TEDx talk and let us know what resonates with you most. 🎭✨

Environment Designer, Alex M. Calle, reveals how our physical life is crafted, much like a stage is designed, and how those stages quietly script our thought...

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten. ❤️🤍💙

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Class of 2026 🎓✨

It’s strange to think that one day, you’re rushing through the halls to make it to class on time… and then suddenly, school really does end on a random Wednesday afternoon.

No final movie moment. No dramatic fade out. Just one last bell, one last rehearsal, one last jury, one last walk across campus with the people who became family.

Thank you for the art, the music, the performances, the creativity, the late nights, and the memories you’ve left behind at Dreyfoos School of the Arts. Your talent changed these halls forever.

Once a Jaguar, always a Jaguar. 💛🖤 🐆

Congratulations, DSOA Class of 2026.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Heather Lescaille, Dean of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Dance Department and proud Class of 1995 Dance alumna, on being awarded the prestigious Randolph A. Frank Prize for the Performing Arts! 👏✨

This incredible honor, presented by Palm Beach Symphony, recognizes performing artists and dedicated educators who enrich the cultural and artistic life of Palm Beach County through excellence in the performing arts.

Through her passion, leadership, and dedication to dance education, Heather continues to inspire the next generation of artists while making a lasting impact on our community and the arts world beyond. We are so proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of her talent, commitment, and legacy at DSOA. 💙🐆

Please join us in congratulating Heather on this outstanding achievement!

05/18/2026

🍄✨ From the classrooms of Dreyfoos to the pages of The Guardian!

We’re proud to spotlight Dreyfoos School of the Arts 2003 Communications alumna Maria Pinto, whose work and debut book Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless continue to earn national recognition. In a newly featured Guardian article, Maria shares her journey into the fascinating world of fungi, foraging, ecology, and Black cultural history. The Guardian

A Jamaican American writer, educator, and naturalist, Maria is helping expand conversations around mycology by exploring the deep connections between mushrooms, survival, ancestry, and community. Her book has been praised by Publishers Weekly as “a joyful mix of memoir, science, history, and adventure.”

Congratulations, Maria, on continuing to inspire curiosity, storytelling, and exploration through your remarkable work! 🍄📚💫

Read the article here: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2026/may/16/mushrooms-black-foragers?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=fb_us&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaAR2lJpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEefph5Ixn-uNPIJchcwPk42MBI722jH4VXlnwjDFmY8uQ6QwBjRRiqbq16LuA_aem_IL8y6q9ceRgXBrvTiTC6Yg =1778938788

05/14/2026

We have a very special announcement to make! 🎷🏆

For the FOURTH year in a row, Dreyfoos School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble 1 has been recognized by with a Student Music Award - this year earning the distinction of WINNER in the Performing Arts High School Large Jazz Ensemble category!

This marks the Jazz Program’s ninth recognition from DOWNBEAT Magazine, one of the world’s leading publications dedicated to jazz music and education.

We are incredibly proud of these talented students and grateful to our families, supporters, and community whose continued encouragement makes achievements like this possible. Congratulations to Jazz Ensemble 1 and Director Christopher De León on this outstanding national honor! 🎶

05/13/2026

From the practice room to this incredible honor 🎷✨ Congratulations to DSOA senior Music major Daniel Goodwin on receiving the Lisa Bruno Band Major Award! Presented by the , Daniel was gifted a custom-made tenor saxophone in recognition of his dedication, leadership, and musical talent.

We are so proud of Daniel and all he has accomplished during his time at DSOA, and we can’t wait to see where his journey takes him next! 👏🎶

05/12/2026

🎷 Congratulations to DSOA Class of 2024 Music alumnus JJ Ratchford on being named the 2026 Jazz Camp West Fellowship winner!

Raised in South Florida and now based in Baltimore, Maryland, JJ is a talented saxophonist, composer, and bandleader whose passion for jazz began at age 10 after discovering the music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. That passion led him to the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts and now to his second year at the Peabody Institute, where he studies under Tim Green and Tedd Baker.

We are so proud to see JJ continuing to grow as an artist and earning this incredible recognition. Congratulations, JJ! 🎶👏

05/11/2026

The winners of the 2026 Pathfinder Awards have officially been announced, and Dreyfoos School of the Arts is proud to have students recognized in every category! 🌟

Congratulations to these outstanding Jaguars:

🎵 Mathew Harper — 1st Place, Music/Instrumental
➗ Scarlett Huang — 2nd Place, Mathematics
📚 Cecily Mendelson — 2nd Place, Academic Excellence
🎨 Mara Popa — 2nd Place, Art
🎙️ Sienna Sossi — 2nd Place, Communications
🗣️ Ashwin Kishor — 4th Place, Forensics/Speech

We are incredibly proud of these students for this outstanding achievement and for representing Dreyfoos with excellence, creativity, and dedication. Congratulations to all of our Pathfinder Award winners! 💙💛

05/09/2026

✨ A huge congratulations to the DSOA Theatre Department on an incredible 15 Cappies nominations for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! ⚡🎭 We are so proud of the talented students, crew, and creative team who brought this magical production to life.

🏆 Nominations include:

⭐ Lead Actor in a Male Role: Darien Batista
⭐ Supporting Actor in a Male Role: Connor Hullender
⭐ Supporting Actor in a Female Role: Maria Costa Scheid
⭐ Comic Actor in a Female Role: Sofia Bornia
⭐ Comic Actor in a Male Role: Graham Gilbert
⭐ Featured Actor in a Male Role: Dior Knight
⭐ Featured Actor in a Female Role: Sophia Caputo
⭐ Junior Critic: Juliana Priddy
⭐ Ensemble in a Play: Students of Hogwarts
⭐ Stage Management & Crew in a Play: Sherry Lynn Wiedrich, Isabela Matzen, Kennedy Pettygrove & Charlotte Wooley
⭐ Costumes in a Play: Mykell Brown, Josephine Kohring, Kylie Motta & Company
⭐ Props in a Play: Niko Gerrard, Adela Jacenko & Charlie Faldetta
⭐ Sound in a Play: Bethany Rodriguez & Co.
⭐ Special Effects & Technology: Phoenix Bevan, Zyan Robinson & the entire Digital Arts & Photography Team
⭐ Best Play: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

👏 Congratulations to everyone involved in this outstanding production and thank you to all who supported the show along the way!