Monthly Archives: September 2018

“Phaedo” poem by Ben Zimmerman ’19

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Stella Gilbert

After David Foster Wallace’s “Lyndon” In your death, you have come to realize that a thing is not made greater or lesser by the alteration of an existing form. But you cannot understand how two can become one. I will … Continue reading →

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Photography by Aneesha Kumra ’20

Posted on September 25, 2018 by tjames

“Heading Out” by Aneesha Kumra ’20 was selected for publication in the Fall 2018 issue of Susquehanna University’s APPRENTICE WRITER magazine.

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“Joy” drawing by Jessie Luo ’22

Posted on September 17, 2018 by tjames

“Joy” by Jessie Luo ’22 won a Scholastic Art & Writing 2018 regional Gold Key Award for Drawing/Illustration.

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Original Fiddle Music by Steve Miller

Posted on September 17, 2018 by tjames

This original song by Maintenance Department member Steve Miller, called “Used To Call You Babe,” was written in an old solo fiddle style. According to Mr. Miller, the tuning is called dead man’s tuning (DDAD) as a compliment to a … Continue reading →

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Ceramics by Phillip Kim ’20

Posted on September 11, 2018 by tjames

Masterful ceramic pieces by Phillip Kim ’20 lit up the Newark Academy David Teiger Art Gallery in Spring 2018. “The vessels shown are ones I made with the intention of creating a more toned down and minimalist aesthetic, where I … Continue reading →

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LumeNAtion International Championship of HS A cappella Performance

Posted on September 11, 2018 by tjames

Directed by Newark Academy Choral Director Viraj Lal, LumeNAtion competed in the International Championship of HS A cappella (ICHSA) for their 3rd time last year. They placed 1st place at their Quarterfinal and took 4th place at the Mid-Atlantic Semifinal … Continue reading →

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“Summer’s Lease Hath All Too Short a Date,” video by James Worrell

Posted on September 4, 2018 by tjames

“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” – William Shakespeare. Stop motion video shot and edited by James Worrell. Music : Coumba by Orchestra Baobab off the album Pirates Choice Newark Academy’s Photography and Digital Media teacher, James Worrell, … Continue reading →

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“The Illustrated Generation,” essay by James Blume ’19

Posted on September 4, 2018 by tjames

This essay by James Blume ’19 was part of a portfolio of work that earned a 2018 NCTE Achievement Award for Superior Writing. The Illustrated Generation To the great disdain of my parents and utter delight of his high school … Continue reading →

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