Monthly Archives: February 2020

Spanish poetry videos by Tess Kesler ’22 and Ryan Cheung ’21

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Stella Gilbert

Tess Kesler – “Oda a la cebolla” from Pablo Neruda:“In Spanish 3 Honors, students are required to do a video-poem based on a piece from literary giants such as García Lorca, Pablo Neruda and José Martí. Tess did a terrific … Continue reading →

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Music by alumnus Chris Paradis ’16

Posted on February 24, 2020 by jparadis20

Chris Paradis has found a creative outlet in music-making since the end of high school. What started as a fun thing to do with friends—hanging out in his basement and writing rap lyrics or freestyling to beats—has turned into one … Continue reading →

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Community Art Show 2020 — “Figuratively Speaking”

Posted on February 18, 2020 by abader20
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“Apothecary,” poetry by alumna Remenna Xu ’14

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Flannery James

Apothecary We both had stupid dreamsbut I mean, I wasn’t the onewho was about to fly to Seattle on a rainy Wednesday afternoonjust because I wanted to avoid finals. You never took your medicine. I mixed drugs for you at … Continue reading →

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“It’s So Easy,” Fiction by Maya Martos ’25

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Flannery James

Content warning: this story discusses suicide. I have just started eighth grade in the Bronx, NY. We are four months into school, but nothing has changed. I still see them pointing, see them laughing, hear their whispers, poorly hidden behind … Continue reading →

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“Into the Wild” Video Essays

Posted on February 10, 2020 by jzhou21

As a part of Ms. Mahoney’s Film Studies class, students edited video essays about the film “Into the Wild,” directed by Sean Penn, focusing on a specific topic or theme. Here are two outstanding essays by Eli Song ’20 and … Continue reading →

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Month of Action Spotlight

Posted on February 3, 2020 by jzhou21

This January was Newark Academy’s first annual Month of Action. Here are some highlights of the month including photos and videos from participating clubs, including the Green & Blue Committee’s Eco Bricks project. Also check out a video from Around … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Go,” Fiction by Anonymous

Posted on February 3, 2020 by abader20

“Be home by ten so you aren’t out when it gets dark,” said my mom as I asked if I could go to my boyfriend, Hunter’s house. It was our one year anniversary and I was so excited to give … Continue reading →

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