Monthly Archives: May 2016

“Odes to Summer” poetry by Creative Writing Class

“The Long Sun” by Mark Dempsey ‘16 Stuck in space like suspended amber, we stare upwards at it, our torch in the night. It sits in dispassion, content to scald. Flax-colored over blue, pearly-lustrous through the clouds, and bloody before … Continue reading

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“The Sound of Winter” fiction by Samantha Kany ’18

“The Sound of Winter” by Samantha Kany ’18 won 2nd place in the the Writers’ Slate annual writing contest sponsored by The Writing Conference, Inc.  The story was  published in the Spring 2016 edition of the online magazine.   The … Continue reading

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“Aubade” flash fiction by Nick Wecal ’17

“Aubade” by Nick Wecal ’17 The elevator chirped as its doors slid open on the ninety-third floor. Langston stepped out into the hallway. He fingered the wool of his tie as he moved down the hall. Motion-activated lights clicked on … Continue reading

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“Revolution” poetry by Sarah Chang ’18

“Revolution” by Sarah Chang ’18 After “Revolution” by Blas Falconer Cherimoya trees disperse at the edge of ruta panamericana, clamor for shadow under a whitewashed sky. They seem to stand fierce and proud, filling the spaces between the scrawling hand … Continue reading

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“Birds of a Feather,” mixed media sculpture by 8th Grade 3-D Art Students

The following mixed media “Birds of a Feather” sculptures were created by several of Ms. Brodie’s eighth grade 3D Art students: Sophia Emanuel ’20, Connor Epstein ’20, Julie Katz ’20, Jack Levene ’20, Aashna Parameshwar ’20, Neha Rodricks ’20, Luke … Continue reading

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“A Sad Man Sitting in a Cafe” nonfiction by Matteo Moretti ’17

“A Sad Man Sitting in a Café” by Matteo Moretti ’17 Just yesterday I was arguing with myself about whether the world is actually evolving or whether the universe is just returning to its natural rhythmic state of regeneration. Okay, … Continue reading

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Architectural Drawings by Tyler Mudge ’18

“This is a modern home designed for Arizona. The long design reflects the long fields and the sloped roofs represent the plateaus and mountains that make up the horizon line of most Arizona views. Philip Johnson’s Glass House in Connecticut … Continue reading

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Poetry & Photography by Megan McCullough ’18

The following poem by Megan McCullough ’18, written in Creative Writing class, was selected for publication by the national print magazine, Teen Ink, which has a circulation of half a million readers. The photograph, “Division,” if forthcoming in the print … Continue reading

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“In the Corn Maze” one-act play by Francesca Badalamenti ’18

“In the Corn Maze,” a play by Francesca Badalamenti ’18 is one of five scripts selected as statewide winners in the 33rd annual NJ Playwrights Festival high school contest. The play will be staged by professional actors during the Playwrights … Continue reading

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“Bitter Words” poetry by Katy Kim ’18

The following poem by Katy Kim ’18 was published in the summer 2016 issue of Canvas Literary Journal. “Bitter Words” Cinnamon dust flecks on a persimmon mortar the tang of our stone and bone dinner, that rests stout in the … Continue reading

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Mixed Media Artwork by Tess Kesler ’22

The following mixed media artwork was made by sixth grader Tess Kesler ’22 and exhibited in the 2016 McGraw Gallery Community Art Show, themed “Cubes.” Beautiful work, Tess!

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Poetry by Ezra Lebovitz ’18

Joint Pain I move my joints and marrow leaks out. The bones are cratering like moonshine, pulling Corinthian lines over my ribs– there’s a dull ache in my back and no way out. Consider the architecture of falling apart– cartilage, … Continue reading

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