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Community Art Show 2021 — “The Nature of Things”

Posted on March 9, 2021 by jzhou21

Last month, the Teiger Gallery was filled with art submitted by the students, teachers, parents, and alumni of the NA community. Here are a few highlights from the exhibit, photographed by James Worrell (faculty). The full photo gallery of the … Continue reading →

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Poetry by Olivia Madreperla ’21

Posted on February 25, 2021 by jzhou21

Enjoy this collection of poetry, written by Olivia Madreperla ’21. Sanity is a fleeting thing Sanity is a fleeting thing Like a susurrate in the night A guttural bellow to the moon The residue of a supernova Sanity is a … Continue reading →

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Personal Essay by Anonymous

Posted on December 16, 2020 by jzhou21

Enjoy this touching anonymous essay reflecting on memories of the author’s grandfather. Ghost My grandfather seemed like a ghost to me. I never got to know him, he was seen around the house but he wouldn’t talk much, most of … Continue reading →

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“The Coffee Shop” by Anonymous

Posted on December 8, 2020 by jzhou21

Enjoy this heartfelt poem, an emulation of “Rain” by Jack Gilbert. “The Coffee Shop” after “Rain” by Jack Gilbert   Suddenly this feeling.  This absence.  The tears gone cold and dry. A pathetic smile.     I sit in our old … Continue reading →

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“She Kills Monsters” Fall Drama 2020

Posted on November 5, 2020 by jzhou21

Working within COVID-restrictions over the past few months, the NA theater department has put together a virtual production of “She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms” by Qui Nguyen. This drama-comedy follows the story of high school senior Agnes after she loses … Continue reading →

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Poetry by Ms. Duszak and Ms. Fischer

Posted on October 20, 2020 by jzhou21

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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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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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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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: 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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Poetry Week: Reviews and Recommendations

Posted on April 30, 2020 by jzhou21

Who’s your favorite poet? What’s the first poem you ever memorized? Which poetic form do you find most fun to read? Is there a particular poem that you’ve turned to for solace or distraction during these stressful times? Leave your … Continue reading →

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“Devotion” by Annika Inampudi

Posted on March 4, 2020 by jzhou21

“Foreign romance. The end of the world. A murderous plant. An impossible heist, a burning building. Pygmalion, with a twist.” Annika Inampudi ’21 is a poet and writer. She has been nationally recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards … 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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Month of Action Installations

Posted on January 27, 2020 by jzhou21

January 6–31 is Newark Academy’s first annual Month of Action, which combines the best of Revolution Week and NA Serves in a month full of action-based activities and discussions. As a part of the Month of Action, a variety of … Continue reading →

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Bechdel Comic Assignment

Posted on January 6, 2020 by jzhou21

Recently, an 11th grade IB English class taught by Mr. Stourton studied Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir Fun Home. In a creative project aiming to analyze the way Bechdel uses visual elements in her storytelling, students paired up and told their … Continue reading →

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Sustainability DIY: Recycled Paper

Posted on December 17, 2019 by jzhou21

Despite NA’s initiatives to go “paperless” throughout the past few years, it is still difficult to avoid the printed tests and essays in our lives. Over the summer, as I was sorting through stacks upon stacks of paper last year’s … Continue reading →

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“raven quills” by Anonymous

Posted on December 2, 2019 by jzhou21

raven quills i miss your bright smile,your hair black like raven quills,trueness in your eyes. every momentthat i cannot be with youmakes my heart go still, and i never knowif i will see you again.i just pray to god. when … 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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Spray Paint Art by Albert Zhou ’22

Posted on October 21, 2019 by jzhou21

Check out these captivating spray paint pieces by Albert Zhou ’22!

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Parents’ Night Artwork

Posted on October 7, 2019 by jzhou21

Last Wednesday, a variety of illustrations and photography was displayed in the arts wing hallways for Parents’ Night. These pieces are a great representation of the visual arts students’ works throughout the past few years!

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Poetry by Dr. LaPadula

Posted on October 1, 2019 by jzhou21

Something You Once — loved had the taste of magnolia tree petalsthat shook the top of the staircasein the hour of classes ending and sundown — feared walked with the sound of leaveslike broken-backed, forgotten Latina conjugation neither feminine nor … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame Sketches by Silvy Zhou ’21

Posted on May 20, 2019 by jzhou21

These sketches were done by Silvy Zhou ’21 during her visit to the Notre Dame over the past summer. The recent fire inspired her to share these sketches of the architecture and statues on the outside of the cathedral.

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2019 Community Art Show

Posted on May 13, 2019 by jzhou21

The Newark Academy 2019 Community Art Show curated by Arts Department Head Elaine Brodie, themed “House & Home,” was exhibited in the David Teiger ’47 Gallery for Studio Arts. The installation featured works of art by students, parents, faculty, and alumni … Continue reading →

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Poetry Out Loud 2019

Posted on April 29, 2019 by jzhou21

In January, English students in the Upper School were invited to memorize and perform a work of poetry from the official Poetry Out Loud website. These students had two weeks to prepare their recitations before performing in class, where one … Continue reading →

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Bullet Journal Doodle by Jamie Paradis ’20

Posted on April 5, 2019 by jzhou21

Check out this awesome notebook doodle by Jamie Paradis 20′!

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“Summer in France,” photography by Anonymous

Posted on November 27, 2018 by jzhou21

 

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“The Laramie Project” Fall Drama 2018

Posted on November 1, 2018 by jzhou21

Over the past two months, the cast and crew of The Laramie Project, led by Newark Academy Theater Director Rachel Shapiro Cooper, have been hard at work bringing the story of Matthew Shepard to life. The following photographic series taken … Continue reading →

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Spirit Boards 2018

Posted on October 30, 2018 by jzhou21

Over the course of Spirit Week, artists of each grade collaborate on completing a piece of artwork that would represent the grade theme. The themes this year were Middle School Medics, Fitness Freshmen, Saddle Up Sophomores, Jetlagged Juniors, and Shipwrecked … Continue reading →

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