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from “The Lady of Civilization” poetry by Vanessa Jimenez Gabb
This “Anti-Valentine” ghazal by English Department Faculty member Vanessa Jimenez Gabb was published in Poetry Crush, February 2016. Miss Gabb is the author of the chapbooks midnight blue (Porkbelly Press, 2015) and Weekend Poems (dancing girl press, 2014). She is … Continue reading
“Rumble & Pummel” original score by Reid Christmann ’18
This original score by Reid Christmann ’18, inspired by his relationship with his brother, was composed during Ms. Emelianoff’s 2015 June Term course, “Musical Composition as Self Expression,” and performed by the jazz band Chameleon (directed by Mr. Tolentino) at Morning … Continue reading
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Creative Writing Class Valentine Poems
The two sections of the Creative Writing Workshop jointly performed the following poems at Morning Meeting on January 30, 2016. Enjoy these unconventional valentines! The Little Things by Sam Kany You’ve always thought it strange that I feel at home … Continue reading
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“Opus 1” original score by Mark Dempsey ’16
Senior Mark Dempsey created this score during his 2015 June Term class “Musical Composition as Self Expression” with Ms. Emelianoff. To see the complete composition, go here: Mark Dempsey Opus 1 The Sunrise As Seen From Starbucks-Score_and_Parts. Great work, Mark!
Pottery by “Art of Raku Firing” June Term Class
Students in the 2014 Art of Ceramic Raku Firing June Term class taught by Ms. Brodie created these beautiful pottery pieces. Enjoy!
“March” original score by Shaan Pandiri ’17
This original score by Shaan Pandiri ’17 was composed during Ms. Emelianoff’s June Term course, “Musical Composition as Self Expression,” and performed by the jazz band Chameleon, directed by Mr. Tolentino, at Morning Meeting in October 2015. It includes a solo … Continue reading
Concert Choir 2015 Cabaret Finale Song from High School Musical
On May 2, 2015 the Newark Academy Arts Department presented its 2015 Concert Choir Cabaret, a night dedicated to Broadway and film. The evening was narrated by Math Department faculty member Amanda Addison and directed by Choral Director Viraj Lal. … Continue reading
“A Twist on Translation” poetry by Elliott Zorintsky ’18
A Twist on Translation Grasping my hand tightly, warmth radiating from your fingertips— you lead me along a trodden path. Trees sway in the gentle breeze, leaves shift aimlessly against the wind. Aromas of wildflowers permeate our bodies like ghosts. … Continue reading
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Concert Choir 2015 Cabaret Songs from My Fair Lady, Grease, Addams Family, Catch Me If You Can & Bare
On May 2, 2015 the Newark Academy Arts Department presented its 2015 Concert Choir Cabaret, a night dedicated to Broadway and film. The evening was narrated by Math Department faculty member Amanda Addison and directed by Choral Director Viraj Lal. … Continue reading
“Ambidexterity” a personal essay by Alan Lin ’19
Freshman Alan Lin wrote this “Call to Adventure” personal essay for Ms. Mahoney‘s English class about his audition for the NA jazz band Chameleon. It was one of 60 pieces out of 3,000 submissions selected for publication by Susquehanna University’s … Continue reading
Artwork by Elizabeth Merrigan ’16
Senior Elizabeth Merrigan created this oil pastel composition during the summer of 2015. Enjoy this beautiful piece!
Concert Choir 2015 Cabaret Songs from West Side Story, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Beautiful, Les Misérables & Chess
On May 2, 2015 the Newark Academy Arts Department presented its 2015 Concert Choir Cabaret, a night dedicated to Broadway and film. The evening was narrated by Math Department faculty member Amanda Addison and directed by Choral Director Viraj Lal. … Continue reading
“We Are the Innocent Ones” short fiction by Ava Sharahy ’20
We Are the Innocent Ones Conradin had always been fascinated by locomotives, but it was to his chagrin that the sour-faced maid announced that they would take the train to a distant uncle. Specifically, it was Ernest De Ropp, the … Continue reading
Concert Choir 2015 Cabaret Songs from Guys and Dolls, The Music Man, Pippin, Craig Carnelia, Aladdin & Wonderland
On May 2, 2015 the Newark Academy Arts Department presented its 2015 Concert Choir Cabaret, a night dedicated to Broadway and film. The evening was narrated by Math Department faculty member Amanda Addison and directed by Choral Director Viraj Lal. … Continue reading
5Q Magazine: Co-founded by Vanessa Gabb & Assisted by Liz Merrigan ’16
Enjoy the Fall 2015 Issue of 5Q online literary magazine, co-founded by English Department faculty member and poet Vanessa Gabb. Senior Liz Merrigan was the Issue Assistant for this volume. Founded in 2012, Five Quarterly is an online literary project … Continue reading
“Flint” poetry by Elizabeth LaPadula
English Department faculty member Betsy LaPadula is the author of the poetry chapbook Elpenor Falls. She offers a grateful acknowledgement to her student Finn Jenkins ’20 for the bears in this poem. Flint strikes fire, strikes an inner chord, … Continue reading
Drawing by Mario Iturria ’19
Enjoy this amazing drawing created by Mario Iturria ’19 during the 9th grade field trip to the Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center. The drawing depicts Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
“On Becoming Profe” a speech by Alexis Romay
Alexis Romay of the Language Department delivered this talk at the Senior-Faculty Dinner in Fall 2015. On Becoming Profe Thank you, Class of 2016, for selecting me to be your speaker at the Senior-Faculty dinner. It is an immense honor … Continue reading
Concert Choir 2015 Cabaret Songs from Matilda, West Side Story, Cinderella, Into the Woods, Fiddler on the Roof & Rent
On May 2, 2015 the Newark Academy Arts Department presented its 2015 Concert Choir Cabaret, a night dedicated to Broadway and film. The evening was narrated by Math Department faculty member Amanda Addison and directed by Choral Director Viraj Lal. … Continue reading
“The Soldiers in the Night” by Danny Laks ’19
The Soldiers in the Night The soft lifeless snow packed down with every step they take. Changing colors. From a beautiful soft white, To a darkening hard grey. Their boots imprint the ground as they march. Step by step in … Continue reading
Photography by Josh Charow ’16
The following photographs by senior Josh Charow have been selected for publication by the national print magazine Teen Ink. Congratulations, Josh!
“Faith” poetry by Issi Young ’17
Issi Young ’17 is done with her Creative Writing class (taken in 2014-15), but poetry is not done with her! Enjoy this new work by a prolific poet. Faith A mind that ventures through unexplored crevices Climbing a … Continue reading
“Light Falling on Horses” photography by Debby Dixler
Enjoy this spectacular series of photos by NA Arts Department faculty member and graphic designer/photographer Debby Dixler. Click here to see the rest of this exquisite series: http://www.dtwo-photography.com/
“Adulthood” poetry by Isabel Alland ’17
Junior Isabel Alland took Creative Writing as a sophomore and is still going strong! In writing this poem she aimed to emulate the style of Seamus Heaney, particularly his poem, “Blackberry Picking.” Enjoy! Adulthood Early September, you sat … Continue reading
Artwork by Jocelyn Tolpin ’17
Jocelyn Tolpin ’17 created this captivating artwork on her own over the summer. Beautiful, Joceylyn! _ Click “Read More” to see more artwork.
“Something” a short story by Alicja Madloch ’15
This story by alumnus Alicja Madloch ’15 was written during the summer before her freshman year of college. SOMETHING She was one of the few people who actually looked up words she didn’t know in books. She’d lift the ancient … Continue reading
“The Shipwreck” poetry by Maddie Christmann ’18
This poem by Maddie Christmann ’18, written in Creative Writing class as an emulation of Robert Wrigley’s “After a Rainstorm,” will be published in the November/ December issue of the national print magazine, Cicada. “The Shipwreck” after “After … Continue reading
Painting by Cindy Xiong ’17
This painting by Cindy Xiong was created in IB Visual Arts with Ms. Brodie. Enjoy this beautiful work!
“Man with Avocado” by Vanessa Jimenez Gabb
This poem by English Department Faculty member Vanessa Jimenez Gabb was published in Issue 18 of the online poetry journal DUSIE. Ms. Gabb’s first full-length poetry manuscript has been selected for publication by Rescue Press. Her manuscript, Images for Radical … Continue reading
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Drawing by Nicholas He ’18
Sophomore Nick He created this larger-than-life graphite on paper composition while studying at the 2015 Cooper Union Summer Art Intensive.
“Collision Theory” a poem by Kiran Damodaran ’17
The following poem by Kiran Damodaran ’17, written in NA’s Creative Writing Workshop, earned a Scholastic National Silver Medal for Poetry and was published in the Claremont Review, an international literary magazine for young writers. The poem was inspired by a … Continue reading
“No More Shame” an essay by SaVonne Anderson ’13
SaVonne Anderson ’13 published the following essay in the blog For Harriet, as well as in her book, Womanifesto, edited by classmate Alyssa McPherson ’13. SaVonne’s work has also appeared in the Comma Literary Magazine and LoveBrownSugar multicultural beauty blog. … Continue reading
“May Day” a story by Emma Hoffman ’16
The following short story by Emma Hoffman ’16 was selected for publication by Polyphony H.S., an international student-run literary magazine for high school students. The events of the story are loosely based on the kidnappings of 43 students in Iguala, … Continue reading
“Worn Thin” a play by Gabrielle Poisson ’17
The following play by Gabrielle Poisson ’17, written for the “Page to Stage” June Term class and revised in Creative Writing class, won the 32nd annual NJ Playwrights Theatre Contest and was performed by professional actors at the NJ Playwrights … Continue reading
“Mom’s Potato Salad” Painting by Elaine Brodie
Art Department Chair and McGraw Gallery Director Elaine Brodie painted this acrylic still life in the summer of 2015. Feast your eyes on this beauty!
“School Bus” a poem by Elizabeth Merrigan ’16
This poem by senior Elizabeth Merrigan was selected for publication in the Claremont Review, a premier international literary magazine for young writers. Congratulations, Liz! School Bus The wheels sing rusty high into the street’s sandpaper sallow, chanting … Continue reading
Photography by Stephanie Acquadro
English Department Faculty Member Stephanie Acquadro shares her photographic eye. Feast your eyes on these lovely images. Click “continue reading” to see the rest of the photos.
“What the Stars Hold” Poetry by Young Se Choi ’18
The following poem by sophomore Young Se Choi was selected as a topical winner for the “Of Faith and Inspiration” issue of the Live Poets Society of New Jersey and was published in their Fall 2015 issue. Bravo, Young! … Continue reading
“Miracles” a Novel by Robert Bitler
NA physics teacher Robert Bitler began writing his novel, Miracles, in November 2013 as part of National Novel Writing Month, and has worked on it steadily ever since, finishing the final chapters this summer. Enjoy this physics thriller! … Continue reading
“Family Affairs” Poetry by Abdul-Nafea Syed ’17
This poem by junior Adbul-Nafea Syed was selected as a topical winner for the “My Word” issue of the Live Poets Society of New Jersey and was published in their Fall 2015 issue. Congratulations! Family Affairs Violence is … Continue reading
“Hold Her Hand” Poetry by Issi Young ’17
This poem by Isabel Young ’17 was published in the Fall 2015 edition of Live Poets Society of New Jersey. Congratulations, Issi! Hold Her Hand 1 That uneven terrain, the grounds of swollen veins like the roots of an elderly … Continue reading
June Term 2015 Documentary Films
Enjoy these three films by the 2015 June Term Documentary Filmmaking class, taught by faculty member and NA webmaster Justin Milani and alumni filmmaker Bailey Galvin-Scott. https://youtu.be/y_GVifIB16Q The Carol J. Heaney Nature Trail, a documentary film about the creation and … Continue reading
“Intercounty” a Robotics & Engineering Film by Josh Charow ’16 & Aidan Fox ’16
Annual Robotics Movie: The Newark Academy Robotics and Engineering Club Goes Interstellar In this Annual Robotics movie by Josh Charow ’16 and Aidan Fox ’16, the Robotics & Engineering Club gives an update on their projects and “intercounty” travels—to the … Continue reading
One-Act Play by Gabrielle Poisson ’17: Feedback Requested!
Gabrielle Poisson ’17 would like your feedback regarding the order of the scenes in this play, as well as the title. Please be generous with your thoughtful, helpful suggestions in the comment section below. Thank you! THE BLUE DRESS CHARACTERS: … Continue reading
“It Begins Here” Poetry by Karina Mehta ’16
Here is where the road begins and where adolescence ends. Here the weeds die, breathless and expired and here the moon melts, a powdery grey and here the sundog awakens from his rest away from the sweltering cinnamon glow. Where … Continue reading
“Gaps and Gashes” A One-Act Play by Steve Bonsall ’16
This is one of a series of interrelated one-act plays written by Stephen Bonsall ’16 for his Creative Writing Workshop spring project. The plays include overlapping characters depicted at different moments in their lives. GAPS AND GASHES CHARACTERS DAISY, girlfriend … Continue reading
“Blinded” Poetry & Photography by Chloe Kent ’17
I wish I could blind you with my brilliance, vanish after I explode like dynamite, leave your ears ringing for years so that your music can’t escape me because I cannot forget you the way you forgot me. I want … Continue reading
“Fracture” a film by Brendan James ’14, starring Bailey Galvin-Scott ’14 & David Yaroshevsky ’14
The following short film, written, directed, filmed and edited by Brendan James ’14 and starring Bailey Galvin-Scott ’14 and David Yaroshevsky ’14 has an all-star crew of NA students and alumni, including Aiden Fox ’16, Erin Garinger ’14, Flannery James … Continue reading
“The Best Damn Mailman in Northwest Minnesota” A One-Act Play by Andrew Hutchinson ’17
CHARACTERS: ROBIN, older mailman, has outdated ways of doing his job but has never missed a package, drives an environmentally safe mail truck. TYSON, young mailman who wants to do everything his way, environmentally neutral, confident. MR. SANDERS, boss, about … Continue reading
“Ingrained” Poetry & Photography by Anurima Sharma ’15
We are told to never forget, never forget the tragedies that led us to where we are today. All the pain and suffering felt, all the time and money spent, all the regret and bravery is passed down from generation … Continue reading
Six Poems by Elizabeth Merrigan ’16
Persephone Long ago you poured the orange juice with both hands. Your knuckles turned white from a weight too heavy for your songbird wrists. Someone called you honey. The carpet tickled the skin between your toes and cereal took you … Continue reading
“Broken You Fall” Poetry by Rose Parker ’17
Broken You Fall (After “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou) I cannot tell you the future without my candied, fraudulent truths. I cannot halt your isolation, so broken, deserted, you’ll fall. When has your silence ever comforted me? When am … Continue reading
“Intimacy and Disequilibrium” an Essay by Claudia Lu ’15
The following essay by Claudia Lu ’15, written for the Film Studies class taught by Ms. Acquadro, won a 2015 Scholastic Silver Key Writing Award in the “Critical Essay” category. Intimacy and Disequilibrium: A Film Study on On the Waterfront … Continue reading
Three Poems by Amani Garvin ’15
The Second Law of Thermodynamics When I write over this poem, I will cross out every word but time. repeating time time passing passing time passing You can never go back if you drop a glass you will never pick … Continue reading
Green Committee Film by Aidan Fox ’16 & Matt Thekkethala ’15
This video, created by Aidan Fox ’16 and Matt Thekkethala ‘15 and shown at Morning Meeting on April 20, 2015, pins Matt against the principal of Kushner Academy, (played by Aditya Srivatsan ’15), and his own inimitable psyche.
How to have Great Ideas —in Spanish
NA Language Department faculty member Alexis Romay (#Profe) says: “Following on the footsteps of Bored and Brilliant, an initiative of WNYC’s radio show “New Tech City,” a couple of weeks ago, I assigned my IB Spanish 2 class a group … Continue reading
Visual Art by Katherine Hall-Lapinski ’15
Katherine Hall-Lapinski ’15 explored a wide variety of media and styles this year in her Advanced Art 12 class with Mr. Torson. Enjoy this intriguing collection of drawings and mixed media collage.
“Miracles” a Physics Thriller Novel-in-Progress by Robert Bitler – Revised & Updated 5/18/15
NA physics teacher Robert Bitler began work on his novel, Miracles, in November 2013 as part of National Novel Writing Month, and has been working on it steadily ever since. To date, it is about 140 pages in manuscript form. … Continue reading
“Night Without Words” a Sestina by Josh Martin ’16
Night Without Words As I approach my father lying serenely in his hospital bed, I feel ashamed to be called his son. What kind of father would abandon the ones he says he loves and look so peaceful lying … Continue reading
“Behind the Counter” Kitchen Staff Documentary by Cohen ’16, Fox ’16, Merritt ’17 & Persing ’15
As part of the 2014 Documentary Filmmaking June Term, Mr. Milani asked students to develop an idea for a story and then bring it to life through the filmmaking production process. Jason Cohen ’16, Aidan Fox ’16 (director), Isaiah Merritt … Continue reading
Violin Solo by Rebecca Slater ’18
Rebecca Slater ’18 was one of three Upper School violinists accepted into the New Jersey Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra. To qualify for the All-State audition, she had to audition for, be accepted into, and perform with the North Jersey … Continue reading
Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” performed by OSG
“Mark McDonnell ’15 and I formed OSG in our freshmen year. The other members are Aaron Levy ’16 and Patrick Peters ’15. Julia Tarnow ’17 joined us as a guest performer for this recent morning meeting performance of ‘Sweet Child … Continue reading
“If I Could Write to Truman Capote” Creative Nonfiction by Haley Mudrick ’15
Haley Mudrick’s personal essay, “If I Could Write to Truman Capote,” excerpted below, won the New Jersey Council of Teachers of English 2015 Gold Medal for Creative Nonfiction. Dear Mr. Capote, I was raised to believe that people could be … Continue reading
From the Desk of Poet Vanessa Jimenez Gabb
The online literary press Real Pants asked NA faculty member and poet Vanessa Jimenez Gabb, author of Midnight Blue and co-founder of Five Quarterly, to share a photograph of her writing desk and answer the question: Messy or clean? “I need … Continue reading
“Thanksgiving Surprise” One Act Play by Betsy Zaubler ’17
The following play by Betsy Zaubler won the 32nd annual NJ Playwrights Theatre Contest and will be performed by professional actors at the NJ Playwrights Festival on June 2, 2015 at 7pm. Betsy will work closely with the actors and … Continue reading
“Harvest Moon” Flash Fiction by Paul Brown ’17
The black bag rested on the cold table, bathed in the soft glow of the full moon shining through the small, barred window. Dr. Werner stood in the hall for a few moments before entering the morgue, filling the small … Continue reading
“The Apple and the Tree” Poetry by Samantha Kany ’18
My father looks down, and though half his face Is shrouded in darkness, I can see his eyes. I love his eyes. I always wanted them, though They would never suit me. My features are dark. We are opposites On … Continue reading
“Why I Do My Homework” Poetry & Photography by Michael Lee ’15
This poem by senior Michael Lee won the New Jersey Council of Teachers of English 2015 Bronze Medal for Poetry and was performed at an award ceremony in Scotch Plains, NJ on April 23, 2015. Michael will be invited to … Continue reading
“The Damn Football” Flash Fiction by Mila Nazarali ’18
Charlie Brown and Lucy were in love. Or rather, Charlie Brown loved Lucy, and Lucy loved herself, but Charlie Brown considered it to be the same. We all want to be loved by our people; it’s the one concession even … Continue reading
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“Perfect Happiness” Poetry by Michael Smith ’19
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“The Land Above the Clouds” Fiction by Spencer Wang ’19
The boy’s eyes flickered open; above him lay nothing but a crisp blue. Cool, light winds tickled his nose. He sat up, his eyelids still weighed down by fatigue, and saw an ocean of white, a sea of cottony liquid … Continue reading
Micro Marine Photography by Kristin Duszak
NA staff member Kristin Duszak took these stunning marine photographs with a Zeiss dissecting microscope coupled with a Canon DSLR and various complicated attachments. During the time, Ms. Duszak was the manager of a lab focusing on Benthic Community Ecology at … Continue reading
“Sic Semper Tyrannus” Poetry by Zachary Burd ’19
The following poem by Zachary Burd ’19 was inspired by the question: What is your greatest fear? Enjoy this amazing response. Like clotting blood, the people gather, Gazing down, with Open, wide eyes. A dreary day, but The empyrean … Continue reading
“Flies in the Peanut Butter” Flash Fiction by Simon Gorbaty ’19
It was past midnight and the street was empty when the cab parked at the construction site. Doug got out of the back seat, and staring at the ground the entire way, went over to the trunk to begin the … Continue reading
“Synesthesia” Poetry by Haley Mudrick ’15
“Synesthesia,” a poem written and performed by Haley Mudrick ’15 for the Creative Writing Morning Meeting Presentation in January, was selected as a “Topical Winner” for the Spring 2015 “Love and Dedication” issue of the The Live Poets Society of … Continue reading
Painting & Drawing by Stewart Tillyer ’15
Enjoy this recent work by IB Artist Stewart Tillyer ’15. The third drawing, “Snowy Pond,” will be the cover of the 2014-2015 Creative Writing class anthology. Beautiful work, Stewart!
NYC Scholastic Reading by Daniel Kwiatkowski ’15
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards hosted a celebratory reading in a renowned independent NYC bookstore featuring a select group of Northeast Region-at-Large Gold Key award recipients. Daniel Kwiatkowski ’15 was invited to read his Gold Key Flash Fiction piece, … Continue reading
Photography by Truman Ruberti ’16
When I found out the theme of the Community Art Show Exhibit was going to be “Zoom In,” I immediately knew that I wanted to do something with photography, partially because zooming in with a camera would be a very … Continue reading
Learn how to “Dance the Michael” from Artist-in-Residence Jonathan Lee
This week NA had the great fortune of hosting artist-in-residence Jonathan Lee. An Alvin Ailey dance instructor, Lee has worked with various recording artists including Grammy Award winners Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Tracy Chapman and Joe as … Continue reading
“Rap Is” Poetry and Social Commentary by Isaiah Merritt ’17
Sophomore Isaiah Merritt read this poem at the Umojaa Club Morning Meeting Presentation during Black History Month, February 2015. He offers different versions of the poem below, along with two videos, one by the rapper Lecrae (mentioned in the poem) … Continue reading
“Shadow Friends” Fiction by Gabrielle Poisson ’17
This story by Gabrielle Poisson ’17 won First Place in the 2015 Writers Slate Fiction Contest sponsored by the Writing Conference, Inc. The daylight was waning and the damp beach had descended into a cool lull. Over-sized men in beach … Continue reading
IB Dancers Adina Gitomer ’15 & Emily Labdon ’16 Photograped by Blackie Parlin
Dance Teacher Yvette Luxenberg guided her IB/Advanced students through the process of creating their own dance pieces for their IB Final Solo Showings, which required them to make a piece of choreography with a clear intention, in any style, using … Continue reading
“Carnival Games” Fiction by Kiran Damodaran ’17
This story by Kiran Damodaran ’17 won 2nd Place in the 2015 Writers Slate Fiction Contest sponsored by the Writing Conference, Inc. Kiran explains, “The following piece attempts to tackle the difficult issues surrounding school shootings, including the way in … Continue reading
Martin Luther King Day Letter to the Editor by Kirsti Morin
The following Letter to the Editor by Humanities faculty member Kirsti Morin was published in the Madison Eagle on February 12, 2015. You can find the published letter online here. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section … Continue reading
“Waste” a 16mm Film Exploration by Greta Skagerlind ’14
This 90 second film was created by alumnus Greta Skagerlind ’14 as the final project for her Film Explorations Winter Session course at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she is a freshman. Shot on a 16mm Bolex camera … Continue reading
Vignettes in Oil & Acrylic by Nina Pusic ’15
Nina Pusic ’15 is a Newark Academy senior and IB visual artist. Her work is primarily a collection of painting in oils and acrylics. She enjoys incorporating color theory into her pieces while making statements about the human condition. You … Continue reading
“Happy Valentine’s Day” Flash Fiction by Alicja Madloch ’15
Alicja Madloch’s fiction and poetry have been published in Almost 5Q, The Apprentice Writer, Black Fox Literary Magazine, BRICKrhetoric Literary & Visual Arts Journal, Canvas Literary Magazine, Cuckoo Quarterly, Pomona Valley Review, Teen Ink Online and Vademecum Magazine. She participated … Continue reading
“Cathedrals” by Emma Hoffman ’16
This poem by Emma Hoffman ’16 will be published in the Fall 2015 issue of The Louisville Review. (Details available on the Creative Writing News). The piece, begun as a personal essay and distilled into a poem, is based on … Continue reading
“Unembellished We” by Mollie Wohlforth ’15
The following poem by Mollie Wohlforth ’15 was published on the Five Quarterly blog, “Amost 5Q” on February 13th, 2015 and is forthcoming in Polyphony H.S. (Details on the Creative Writing News.) Her work has also been published by Canvas … Continue reading
Watercolor by Hannah Tarnow ’16
Artist Hannah Tarnow ’16 created this piece during the IB Visual Art class’s color unit. In her words, “I chose to use watercolor as my medium, as I had not used it much before. The painting I made is a … Continue reading
Sylvia Plath Inspired Poems by Betsy LaPadula
Because curious minds never stop learning, English Department faculty member Betsy LaPadula (author of the poetry chapbook Elpenor Falls) is taking an online poetry class focusing on the work of Sylvia Plath. The following poems were written in response to … Continue reading
Me, Myself & Mia: Artwork by Mia Smith ’15
Mia Smith, a member of the Newark Academy Class of 2015, an alumna from The Oxbow School semester OS30, and a future graduate from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Class of 2019, has used art to express who … Continue reading
“Hammerhead Goes to the Gallows” by Andrew Alford
NA’s Computer Science teacher and Tech Office guru, Andrew Alford, was recently awarded a New Writer Award Honorable Mention by Glimmer Train Magazine for his short story, “Erasure.” He calls the piece below a “mock, mock trial story,” (with apologies … Continue reading
“Zoom In” Community Art Show Photos & Poems by Digital Photography and Creative Writing Students
The Digital Photography and Creative Writing classes collaborated on this project for the 2015 Community Art Show, which has the theme of “Zoom In.” The photographers took the “zoomed in” photos and the writers used the evocative shots as inspiration … Continue reading
New Creative Nonfiction by Aaron Weiss
A. A. Weiss grew up in Maine and now resides in New York City. He teaches in NA’s Language Department after having lived in Ecuador, Mexico, Moldova and New Jersey. His writing has appeared or is forthcoming in Hippocampus Magazine, … Continue reading
Op-Ed & Personal Essay by Alexis Romay published by Translating Cuba & NBC News
“On Cuba, Hope and Change” was published on December 23rd, 2014, by Translating Cuba, the platform that publishes the blogs that are banned by the Cuban government. (Here you can read the essay in Spanish.) Alexis Romay of the NA … Continue reading
Music by Bob Mallalieu and Wayfarers & Company
Hawkes Library Director Bob Mallalieu, along with Norm Mallalieu, Amanda Parker, Carol Walker and John James, comprise Wayfarers & Company. This exciting group performs gospel music and old time songs on traditional instruments such as guitars, hammered and lap dulcimers, … Continue reading
Haicubano Haiku Project by Alexis Romay
I wrote the first 50, 000 words of La apertura cubana, my second novel, during NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) 2009. This year, pressed for time, I settled for seventeen syllables per day. My idea was to deconstruct and/or (re)create Cuba, three … Continue reading
Photography by Josh Charow ’16
Josh Charow’s photo “The Edge of the Earth” (below under “continue reading”) earned a 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Silver Key Award and his photography has been published in the Postscript Journal. Josh says, “The goal of photography for me … Continue reading
“A Gun Story” by Aaron Weiss, Pushcart Prize Nominee
The following creative nonfiction, excerpted from a memoir-in-progress, was written by faculty member Aaron Weiss, published in Hippocampus Magazine in August 2014, and nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Good luck, Mr. Weiss! The pipes weren’t cooperating, so I had to … Continue reading