Monthly Archives: April 2015

How to have Great Ideas —in Spanish

Posted on April 29, 2015 by tjames

NA Language Department faculty member Alexis Romay (#Profe) says: “Following on the footsteps of Bored and Brilliant, an initiative of WNYC’s radio show “New Tech City,” a couple of weeks ago, I assigned my IB Spanish 2 class a group … Continue reading →

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Visual Art by Katherine Hall-Lapinski ’15

Posted on April 28, 2015 by tjames

Katherine Hall-Lapinski ’15 explored a wide variety of media and styles this year in her Advanced Art 12 class with Mr. Torson. Enjoy this intriguing collection of drawings and mixed media collage.  

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“Miracles” a Physics Thriller Novel-in-Progress by Robert Bitler – Revised & Updated 5/18/15

Posted on April 28, 2015 by tjames

NA physics teacher Robert Bitler began work on his novel, Miracles, in November 2013 as part of National Novel Writing Month, and has been working on it steadily ever since. To date, it is about 140 pages in manuscript form. … Continue reading →

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“Night Without Words” a Sestina by Josh Martin ’16

Posted on April 22, 2015 by tjames

  Night Without Words As I approach my father lying serenely in his hospital bed, I feel ashamed to be called his son. What kind of father would abandon the ones he says he loves and look so peaceful lying … Continue reading →

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“Behind the Counter” Kitchen Staff Documentary by Cohen ’16, Fox ’16, Merritt ’17 & Persing ’15

Posted on April 22, 2015 by tjames

As part of the 2014 Documentary Filmmaking June Term, Mr. Milani asked students to develop an idea for a story and then bring it to life through the filmmaking production process. Jason Cohen ’16, Aidan Fox ’16 (director), Isaiah Merritt … Continue reading →

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Violin Solo by Rebecca Slater ’18

Posted on April 19, 2015 by tjames

Rebecca Slater ’18 was one of three Upper School violinists accepted into the New Jersey Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra. To qualify for the All-State audition, she had to audition for, be accepted into, and perform with the North Jersey … Continue reading →

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Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” performed by OSG

Posted on April 12, 2015 by tjames

 “Mark McDonnell ’15 and I formed OSG in our  freshmen year. The other members are Aaron Levy ’16 and Patrick Peters ’15. Julia Tarnow ’17 joined us as a guest performer for this recent morning meeting performance of ‘Sweet Child … Continue reading →

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“If I Could Write to Truman Capote” Creative Nonfiction by Haley Mudrick ’15

Posted on April 12, 2015 by tjames

Haley Mudrick’s personal essay, “If I Could Write to Truman Capote,” excerpted below, won the New Jersey Council of Teachers of English 2015 Gold Medal for Creative Nonfiction.  Dear Mr. Capote, I was raised to believe that people could be … Continue reading →

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From the Desk of Poet Vanessa Jimenez Gabb

Posted on April 9, 2015 by tjames

The online literary press Real Pants asked NA faculty member and poet Vanessa Jimenez Gabb, author of Midnight Blue and co-founder of Five Quarterly, to share a photograph of her writing desk and answer the question: Messy or clean? “I need … Continue reading →

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“Thanksgiving Surprise” One Act Play by Betsy Zaubler ’17

Posted on April 9, 2015 by tjames

The following play by Betsy Zaubler won the 32nd annual NJ Playwrights Theatre Contest and will be performed by professional actors at the NJ Playwrights Festival on June 2, 2015 at 7pm. Betsy will work closely with the actors and … Continue reading →

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“Harvest Moon” Flash Fiction by Paul Brown ’17

Posted on April 9, 2015 by tjames

The black bag rested on the cold table, bathed in the soft glow of the full moon shining through the small, barred window. Dr. Werner stood in the hall for a few moments before entering the morgue, filling the small … Continue reading →

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“The Apple and the Tree” Poetry by Samantha Kany ’18

Posted on April 8, 2015 by tjames

My father looks down, and though half his face Is shrouded in darkness, I can see his eyes. I love his eyes. I always wanted them, though They would never suit me. My features are dark. We are opposites On … Continue reading →

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“Why I Do My Homework” Poetry & Photography by Michael Lee ’15

Posted on April 8, 2015 by tjames

This poem by senior Michael Lee won the New Jersey Council of Teachers of English 2015 Bronze Medal for Poetry and was performed at an award ceremony in Scotch Plains, NJ on April 23, 2015. Michael will be invited to … Continue reading →

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“The Damn Football” Flash Fiction by Mila Nazarali ’18

Posted on April 6, 2015 by tjames

Charlie Brown and Lucy were in love.  Or rather, Charlie Brown loved Lucy, and Lucy loved herself, but Charlie Brown considered it to be the same.  We all want to be loved by our people; it’s the one concession even … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Happiness” Poetry by Michael Smith ’19

Posted on April 6, 2015 by tjames

                                    * Line contributed by Danny Laks ’19  

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“The Land Above the Clouds” Fiction by Spencer Wang ’19

Posted on April 6, 2015 by tjames

The boy’s eyes flickered open; above him lay nothing but a crisp blue. Cool, light winds tickled his nose. He sat up, his eyelids still weighed down by fatigue, and saw an ocean of white, a sea of cottony liquid … Continue reading →

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Micro Marine Photography by Kristin Duszak

Posted on April 1, 2015 by tjames

NA staff member Kristin Duszak took these stunning marine photographs with a Zeiss dissecting microscope coupled with a Canon DSLR and various complicated attachments. During the time, Ms. Duszak was the manager of a lab focusing on Benthic Community Ecology at … Continue reading →

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“Sic Semper Tyrannus” Poetry by Zachary Burd ’19

Posted on April 1, 2015 by tjames

The following poem by Zachary Burd ’19 was inspired by the question: What is your greatest fear? Enjoy this amazing response.   Like clotting blood, the people gather, Gazing down, with Open, wide eyes. A dreary day, but The empyrean … Continue reading →

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