Monthly Archives: December 2015

5Q Magazine: Co-founded by Vanessa Gabb & Assisted by Liz Merrigan ’16

Enjoy the Fall 2015 Issue of 5Q online literary magazine, co-founded by English Department faculty member and poet Vanessa Gabb. Senior Liz Merrigan was the Issue Assistant for this volume. Founded in 2012, Five Quarterly is an online literary project … Continue reading

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“Flint” poetry by Elizabeth LaPadula

English Department faculty member Betsy LaPadula is the author of the poetry chapbook Elpenor Falls.  She offers a grateful acknowledgement to her student Finn Jenkins ’20 for the bears in this poem.   Flint strikes fire, strikes an inner chord, … Continue reading

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Drawing by Mario Iturria ’19

Enjoy this amazing drawing created by Mario Iturria ’19 during the 9th grade field trip to the Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center. The drawing depicts Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.  

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“On Becoming Profe” a speech by Alexis Romay

Alexis Romay of the Language Department delivered this talk at the Senior-Faculty Dinner in Fall 2015. On Becoming Profe Thank you, Class of 2016, for selecting me to be your speaker at the Senior-Faculty dinner. It is an immense honor … Continue reading

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Concert Choir 2015 Cabaret Songs from Matilda, West Side Story, Cinderella, Into the Woods, Fiddler on the Roof & Rent

On May 2, 2015 the Newark Academy Arts Department presented its 2015 Concert Choir Cabaret, a night dedicated to Broadway and film. The evening was narrated by Math Department faculty member Amanda Addison and directed by Choral Director Viraj Lal. … Continue reading

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“The Soldiers in the Night” by Danny Laks ’19

The Soldiers in the Night The soft lifeless snow packed down with every step they take. Changing colors. From a beautiful soft white, To a darkening hard grey. Their boots imprint the ground as they march. Step by step in … Continue reading

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