Monthly Archives: November 2019

Alexa Meade Visits Newark Academy

Posted on November 25, 2019 by jparadis20

In the middle of spirit week, the art department hosted the innovative artist and illusionist Alexa Meade. Meade’s known for her unique artwork in which she paints 2D patterns onto 3D objects, creating “the illusion of a world where 2D … Continue reading →

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“It Was Expected,” a Short Story by Anonymous

Posted on November 25, 2019 by abader20

No one knew I was gone. They assumed I was late. When I didn’t text back, they assumed I was busy or overreacting over what had happened the following day. But I wasn’t. I was there, walking among them. Not … Continue reading →

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“The Weight,” music by Steve Miller

Posted on November 19, 2019 by abader20

Steve Miller, longtime NA staff member, presents another song, this time on the banjo. Enjoy this thoughtfully composed video and excellent musical performance!

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Fall Gallery Exhibit by Paul & Irene Aspell

Posted on November 18, 2019 by abader20

A recent exhibit by artists Irene and Paul Aspell in the David Teiger Gallery incorporated both their sensibilities, combining Paul’s ceramic plates and Irene’s paintings. The artists have been married for 37 years. Paul Aspell, who taught at Newark Academy … Continue reading →

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Bitter Fruit Review

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Flannery James

Newark Academy students Annika Imanpudi ’21 and Samantha Parelli ’21 recently co-founded Bitter Fruit Review, an independent literary and arts magazine by and for teens. The new Editors-in-Chief, along with Senior Arts Editor Silvy Zhou ’21, have combined their experience … Continue reading →

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NA Patio Pride 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019 by jzhou21

On National Coming Out Day, October 11th, the Newark Academy community hosted a Patio Pride event in the front patio of the school, celebrating LGBTQ+ identities. The event was made possible with the support of the NA Office of Equity … Continue reading →

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Upper School Choral Music

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Stella Gilbert

Cabaret 2019 Cabaret is one of the most highly anticipated events for Upper School choir singers and their friends and families. The below song was performed by seniors Sammi Powell, Madeleine Levinsohn, and Neha Maddali in Cabaret 2019. Fall 2018 … Continue reading →

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Senior Initiation Video

Posted on November 5, 2019 by abader20

Every fall, NA seniors dive into their last year of high school with Senior Initiation, a chocolate-covered event held at the annual Back-to-School Barbecue. This year, the class of 2020’s initiation was captured on video in all its sticky glory. … Continue reading →

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