Monthly Archives: May 2017

“How to be the Center of Attention” fiction by Summer Peace ’19

Posted on May 31, 2017 by tjames

“How To Be The Center of Attention” a short story by Summer Peace ’19 after Junot Diaz Dance everywhere. In the hallways, on stage, in people’s heads. Make sure to bend over. In flat backs, sliding into splits, port de … Continue reading →

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“You Will Be Found” by Academy Voices

Posted on May 23, 2017 by tjames

“Academy Voices share their gratitude towards Newark Academy’s Arts program for providing them a haven to be their true selves. Closing Act 1 of Concert Choir’s Cabaret, from Dear Evan Hansen — You Will Be Found — Arranged by Mr. … Continue reading →

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“Le dernier adagio” poetry by Amanda Cohen ’18

Posted on May 23, 2017 by tjames

“Le dernier adagio”by Amanda Cohen ’18 After “Black Swan” the movie her bleeding toes kiss open mouths trapped beneath rotted floors palms strangle white bars in haunted mirrors birds punch through knots of oil and broken nails that breed bruises … Continue reading →

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Chameleon Wins Honors at 2017 Essentially Ellington Competition

Posted on May 17, 2017 by tjames

Jazz at Lincoln Center announced Newark Academy’s Jazz Band “Chameleon” directed by Julius Tolentino as the 4th Place/Honorable Mention winner of the 22nd Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, which took place at Frederick P. Rose … Continue reading →

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“Shabu” poetry by Dean Tan ’18

Posted on May 17, 2017 by tjames

Dean Tan ’18 earned a Bronze Medal for Poetry in the New Jersey Council of Teachers of English statewide writing contest for high school students.  The award ceremony was held on Thursday, April 27 in Scotch Plains, N.J., where the … Continue reading →

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“Transubstantiation” by James Blume ’19

Posted on May 10, 2017 by tjames

James Blume ’19 earned a Bronze Medal for Poetry in the New Jersey Council of Teachers of English statewide writing contest for high school students.  The award ceremony was held on Thursday, April 27 in Scotch Plains, N.J., where the … Continue reading →

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“Stripes Come Back” blues song by Steve Miller

Posted on May 10, 2017 by tjames

Musician Steve Miller of the Maintenance Department calls this song the “rowdier, bluesier side of my solo thing.” The song, called “Stripes Come Back,” is played on a three string guitar with an extra singe pole pickup (made by John … Continue reading →

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Guatemala Photography by Caitlin Berkefeld

Posted on May 3, 2017 by tjames

The following images were captured by NA Science Faculty member Caitlin Berkefeld on the Guatemala trip. She says she has “a soft spot for young children and dogs.” See evidence below!

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“Sweet Sorrow” poetry by Jamie Paradis ’20

Posted on May 3, 2017 by tjames

Sweet Sorrow by Jamie Paradis ’20 Oops! My bad! Pardon me! Sometimes I count, using all Of my fingers, toes, Exactly how many ways there are To apologize. I’m Sorry rolls off the tongue with its Rounded vowels and- Saying … Continue reading →

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