Monthly Archives: October 2020

Junior Spirit Week Music Video – “Jukebox Juniors”

For this year’s Spirit Week, the juniors (class of 2022) were assigned the theme of Jukebox Juniors. Determined to win the grade video competition, Michael Pyo, Lucy Alaeto, Ethan Lee, Griffin Murphy, and Albert Zhou acted in a music video, … Continue reading

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Spirit Week Boards 2020

This year the Skiiniors, Jukebox Juniors, Secret Agent Sophomores, Fluorescent Freshmen, and Middle School Magicians competed for the Spirit Week win. One element of Spirit Week was the spirit board competition. Although the juniors were a close second, the seniors … Continue reading

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Acrylic Pouring by Alana Akiwumi ’22

Alana Akiwumi ’22 used acrylic pouring (fluid painting) techniques in her Advanced Art class to create the vibrant patterns and designs shown below.

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Poetry by Ms. Duszak and Ms. Fischer

Last summer, NA faculty members Kristin Duszak and Sarah Fischer participated in a conference around place-based learning, where they wrote reflective poems in the style of George Ella Lyons’ “Where I’m From” about their identity, their culture, and their stories.

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“Lean on Me” Choral Performance, Featuring NA Students, Faculty, and Alums

Recently, several current Newark Academy choral singers and alumni gave a virtual performance of “Lean on Me” in honor of Bill Withers, Lone Sailor Award Recipient and a Navy Veteran, at the Lone Sailor Honors Reception. Performers included current singers … Continue reading

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Photography by Miles Mu ’23

Miles Mu ’23 likes to take landscape photographs and use different perspectives to enhance the scenes. Check out his Instagram: @miless.photos

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“NA at Sunset”, Photograph and Painting by Sadie Kim ’22

Sadie Kim ’22 captured a spectacular sunset at our beloved school in both her vibrant photograph and her impressive painting.

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Summer Artwork by Tess Kesler ’22

Tess Kesler recently made two amazing new art pieces: digital and physical! The first piece was made using the program Procreate and the second was painted with watercolors.

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