Monthly Archives: May 2020

6th Grade Choral Reflections

Posted on May 29, 2020 by jzhou21

Throughout the past few months, remote learning has largely changed the structures of our art classes here at NA. In a class like choir, we are no longer able to be physically there with our friends and teachers, but singing … Continue reading →

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PSA Posters by US History Students

Posted on May 26, 2020 by azhou22

For their citizenship project, sophomore US History students were given the option to create PSA posters to raise awareness about their topic. The posters showcased below, by Cassidy Wong, Sadie Kim, Kaya Patel, Alana Akiwumi, and Jessie Luo, are focused … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from by Chopin Étude Op. 25 No. 11 “Winter Wind” by Albert Zhou ’22

Posted on May 26, 2020 by azhou22

The following performance is a short excerpt from Chopin Étude Op. 25 No. 11, more commonly known as the “Winter Wind” by Albert Zhou ’22.

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Rachel Glickman ’20 IB Art Exhibit

Posted on May 19, 2020 by abader20

Intro Mixed Media on Canvas, 18 x 22in, October 2019 Tangala House Acrylic on Canvas, 12 x 18in, November 2018 Underneath the Kitchen Sink Acrylic on Canvas, 12 x 16in, December 2018 The Elements of Home Mixed Media on Canvas, … Continue reading →

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Sophia Emmanuel ’20 IB Art Exhibit

Posted on May 19, 2020 by abader20

“Change Yourself; The World Will Follow”  Digital Painting; 14 x 21.5in. January, 2020 Don’t Exclude Us Digital Painting; 17 x 22in. February, 2019 Growing Love Digital Drawing and Collage; 19 x 13in. November, 2019 Moving in the Wright Direction Digital … Continue reading →

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Senior Interns Spotlight: Alison Bader ’20 and Jamie Paradis ’20

Posted on May 17, 2020 by jzhou21

In 2018, the WAM blog welcomed four student interns to work as a part of the team, helping to curate blog posts and organize outreach to the NA community. Senior Alison Bader ’20 has since then been a valuable contributor … Continue reading →

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“The Plague,” Short Story by Juliet Bu ’23

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Flannery James

This short story from the perspective of Earth was written by Juliet Bu ’23 for her English class. The Plague In a galaxy not so far away… There is no need for me to look in the mirror. I already … Continue reading →

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“Father,” Short Story by Yavan Vyas ’23

Posted on May 12, 2020 by njain23

This short story was written by Yavan Vyas ’23 for his English class. It follows the journey of a slave through the Battle of Malvern Hill. Father “Life only gives you one thing from the start and you must cherish … Continue reading →

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“We Fall in the Darkness,” Short Story by Elena Koestel ’23

Posted on May 12, 2020 by azhou22

The following story by Elena Koestel ’23 was written for a unit in her English class, focusing on a fantastical narrative of a young woman named Lucia. We Fall In The Darkness “I was one of those stupid kids, you … Continue reading →

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Theater Week: 8 Movements by Meredith Janay ’22

Posted on May 8, 2020 by jzhou21

Below is a short, 40-second video by Meredith Janay ’22, done for an acting assignment. It is incredible how many elements of story-telling can be packed into such a short video, while also conveying so much depth and context!

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Theater Week: 10-minute play by Lucy Alaeto ’22

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Flannery James

This post was written by guest blogger Yihun Stith ’22. Interested in guest blogging for WAM? Email wam@newarka.edu. For the past few weeks the Intermediate Acting class, composed mainly of sophomores, have been writing their own 10 minute length plays. … Continue reading →

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Theater Week: Essay on Hamlet by Mr. Beckman

Posted on May 6, 2020 by abader20

“He knew that thought clings round dead limbs”: Materiality, Representation, and the Corpse in Hamlet By David Beckman What do we think of when we think of Hamlet (or Hamlet)? For many, the image that comes to mind is of … Continue reading →

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Theater Week: Reflections on “Godspell” by Meredith Janay ’22

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Flannery James

This post was written by guest blogger Meredith Janay ’22. Interested in guest blogging for WAM? Email wam@newarka.edu. From right when we got back to school after winter break to the weekend of February 28, I was in rehearsals for … Continue reading →

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Theater Week: The Turn of a Padawan by Justin Gawron ’21

Posted on May 4, 2020 by jzhou21

Happy Theater Week on WAM! Here is a Star Wars-inspired short film by Justin Gawron ’21, which was inspired by a short video assignment that ended up turning into a slightly longer project. “The original assignment was only supposed to … Continue reading →

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