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Category Archives: Photography
Music and Memory
These are series of Photographs by Mr. Worrell. The first one is from Norbert Leo Butz’s album release party — an actor and Mr. Worrell’s friend. The second is from his collection of images titled “Memory,” which are composed of … Continue reading
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Senior Artist Spotlight: Tess Kesler ’22
Senior Tess Kesler has been submitting to WAM since sixth grade! During the past few years, she’s contributed traditional art, poetry, and photography to the blog. She is a great watercolor painter – featured below is her piece “Bill and … Continue reading
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Tagged 2022, Digital Art, photography, Senior Spotlight, tess kesler, watercolor
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“Individuality,” a photograph by Leon Sarkissian ’25
Leon Sarkissian ’25 says that to him, this photography represents a symbol of hope. Enjoy!
Photography by Meredith Janay ’22
Here are four nature and animal photographs by Meredith Janay ’22.
“Schoolbound Journey” Photograph by Samantha Witt ’22
While driving to school, Sam stopped at a red light to capture the below photograph of an October sunrise in the clouds.
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Tagged 2022, autumn, nature, photography, Samantha Witt, sunrise
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Sunflower Photographs by Kaya Patel ’22
Kaya Patel ’22 took the below photos at the Sussex County Sunflower Maze in September. Kaya would like to note that that this maze location is the largest producer of sunflower oil in the east coast.
IB Art Exhibits 2021
Recently, the works of senior IB artists Ben Tolpa, Kylie Bill, Michelle Wong, and Silvy Zhou were featured in NA’s Teiger Art Gallery. Here are some highlights from the exhibit, photographed by James Worrell (faculty), with rationales written by the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2021, art, Ben Tolpa, exhibit, gallery, IB, Kylie Bill, Michelle Wong, photography, senior, Silvy Zhou
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“Duck in a Fountain” Photography by Dr. DiBianca
Recently, Dr. D came across a duck resting peacefully in a school water fountain. Compelled by its whimsy, he took the following photographs:
Photography by Tess Kesler ’22
Here is some recent photography by junior Tess Kesler, a frequent WAM contributor. Enjoy, and feel free to leave a comment below!
Outdoors Club Contest Winning Photography by Kaya Patel ’22
Each year, Outdoors Club holds a nature photography contest. This year, the winner was junior Kaya Patel, who submitted three photographs from three different locations in nature.
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Tagged 2022, contest, Kaya Patel, nature, outdoors club, photography, winner
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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
“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.
Distanced Photoshoot and Other Photography by Gillian Cohen ’19
The first set of photographs, featuring Sangeetha, was taken by NA alum Gillian Cohen ’19 over FaceTime in April 2020. The second set features a mix of past photos Gillian has taken pre-quarantine. For more of her work, visit her … Continue reading
Senior Interns Spotlight: Alison Bader ’20 and Jamie Paradis ’20
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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Tagged 2020, Alison Bader, Jamie Paradis, photography, poetry, senior, travel, travel photography
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Nature Week: NA Ducks
Ms. Fischer captured this image of Newark Academy’s resident mallards, who nest in the courtyard every year.
Pet Week: Ms. Fischer’s Chickens
Fun Fact: I walk the girls out from the backyard to a special coop in the front yard every afternoon so they can get exercise, eat the grass and find worms. However, I mostly lead these chickens on parade so the … Continue reading
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Tagged covid19, pet photography, pet week, quarantine, Sarah Fischer
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“Nature Series,” Quarantine Photography by Michael Pyo ’22
Below are four photographs taken by sophomore Michael Pyo during his spring break: “These are meant to be seen as ethereal—an escape from disruptive forces, and an invitation to nature’s serene beauty.”
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Tagged 2022, coronavirus, covid19, hike, Michael Pyo, photography, quarantine, sophomore, spring break
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Photograph by Meredith Janay ’22
Meredith took this photograph on a 4th of July excursion with her camp age group to watch fireworks together in Bridgeton, Maine. She titled this photo “An Outing to Bumblef*ck, Maine.”
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Tagged 2022, camp, fireworks, meredith janay, photo, sophomore, summer
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Travel Photography by Alison Bader ’20
These photos were all taken on my iPhone 7 in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. In addition to going to the beach, I went to Bajos del Torro in Alajuela province as well as La Fortuna, near Arenal volcano.
Scholastic Art Awards Photography by Stella Gilbert ’22
The following photographs, taken by Stella Gilbert ’22, received Scholastic Awards in Art. One of Stella’s photos received the Silver Key Award and the other two received Honorable Mentions.
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Tagged art, award, honorable mention, photography, Scholastic, silver, silver key, sophomore, Stella Gilbert
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Photography by Cienna Cetrulo ’25
I took both these pictures coming home from Newark Academy. I always took interest in sunsets and the sky as a whole so seeing the blend of natural colors convinced me to capture them. Cienna Cetrulo ’25
NA Patio Pride 2019
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
“Food Arrangement” photo by Anonymous
Colorful, anonymous photography taken in the Newark Academy cafeteria.
“Pursuit of Happiness,” Travel Photography by Rachel Glickman ’20
“Last summer, I travelled to the Nuwakot district in Nepal where I worked on building a school for the kids in the village. Every day, all of the children would come down to the worksite and offer their help. We … Continue reading
Photography by Tess Kesler ’22
The following photographs were taken by Scholastic Silver and Gold Key award recipient Tess Kesler ’22. Tess’s work was on display at the Montclair Art Museum in late winter through spring of 2019.
“Contrast + Harmony,” Photography Portfolio by Gillian Cohen ’19
The following portfolio by Gillian Cohen ’19 entitled “Contrast + Harmony” won a Gold Key in the 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and will be considered for National Honors. Gillian’s work was on display at the Montclair Art Museum … Continue reading
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Tagged art, camera, photo, photography, Scholastic, senior, Student
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Math Pencils Photo By Brian Dion ’20
Recently, the dedicated members of the math office have been honing their hand-eye coordination by throwing pencils into the ceiling tiles. Below is a photograph by Brian Dion ’20 which captures this lively practice, along with a few quotes from these … Continue reading
Travel Photography by Penelope Jennings, ’22
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Tagged arizona, grand canyon, italy, photography, travel, travel photography
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Photography by James Blume ’19
“Rain Shadow Effect,” a photo by James Blume ’19, was selected for publication in the Fall 2018 issue of Susquehanna University’s APPRENTICE WRITER magazine (page 4).
“the beauty of you’re here,” Creative Nonfiction by Zoe Ades ‘18
the beauty of you’re here I walk out of the kitchen because he isn’t in the corner on his bed. He isn’t outside in his weird spot on the porch waiting to be invited inside. I should be walking towards … Continue reading
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Photography by Aneesha Kumra ’20
“Heading Out” by Aneesha Kumra ’20 was selected for publication in the Fall 2018 issue of Susquehanna University’s APPRENTICE WRITER magazine.
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Photography by Zoe Ades ’18
Two photographs by Zoe Ades ’18, “In the Old City” and “Everyday Childhood” earned Scholastic Art & Writing regional Gold and Silver Keys respectively.
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“The promise of every cobbled alley” by Jack Snyder ’19
The following story by Jack Snyder ’19 was published by Teen Ink and given an Editor’s Choice Award for outstanding work. Due to positive reader response, it was selected for the front page of the online magazine. The story was … Continue reading
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Photography by Theo Wright ’21
Enjoy this intriguing abstract photo by Theo Wright ’21.
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Photography by Silvy Zhou ’21
“Since receiving my Nikon camera as a birthday present from my dad last year, I’ve been teaching myself the basics of photography. Because I spend much of my time with the horses at Watchung, I’ve been able to practice my … Continue reading
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Photograph by Evan DeVirgilio ’20 and John Steinmetz ’20
Enjoy this image by Evan DeVirgilio ’20 and John Steinmetz ’20.
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“Champagne” poetry by Ezra Lebovitz ’18
This poem was part of a poetry portfolio by Ezra Lebovitz ’18 that earned a Scholastic National Gold Medal, to be awarded at a Carnegie Hall ceremony in June 2018. Other poems in his collection included “Cracking My Knuckles in … Continue reading
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“Miles and the Birds,” photography by Gillian Cohen ’20
“Miles and the Birds,” by Gillian Cohen ’20 earned a Scholastic National Gold Medal for Photography. Gillian was honored at an award ceremony at Carnegie Hall in June.
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Digital Photography Class: Two Challenges
The following images, a sample of those currently on display in the Newark Academy dining hall, were taken by Upper School Digital Photography students in response to two challenges, described below, crafted by Photography and Digital Arts teacher James Worrell. … Continue reading
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Photography by Stella Gilbert ’22
Enjoy these compelling images by Stella Gilbert ’22.
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Photography by Daniele Schmidt ’18
Enjoy these images by Daniele Schmidt ’18. Since Dani got her own camera, she’s been obsessed. As evidenced by these photos, she loves to embrace the beauty of nature. And dogs!
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Photography by Tess Kesler ’22
This photograph by Tess Kesler ’22, taken in the Swiss Alps, earned an Honorable Mention in the 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. Bravo, Tess!
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Pet Photography by Ellie Pitkowsky ’18
Enjoy this pet photography by Ellie Pitkowsky ’18 of her dog “Rosie.”
Dance Photography Film NYC Collaboration
The Dance, Photography & Film classes, led by Ms. Luxenberg, Mr. Worrell and Mr. Yow, collaborated on an annual New York City adventure inspired by the work of photographer Jordan Matter, whose books include DANCERS AMONG US. This year’s trip … Continue reading
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“Brodie” pet photography by Elaina Kwiatkowski ’18
Enjoy this pet photography by Elaina Kwiatkowski ’18.
WAM Blog Montage
Newark Academy’s Writing, Art & Music blog, WAM, invites students, alumni, teachers and staff to share creative work on a common platform with the goal of supporting and encouraging one another’s artistic pursuits, large and small. This 10-minute montage offers … Continue reading
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Dance & Film Class Collaboration with Jordan Matter
“After 8 years of doing a collaborative NYC field trip with photo and film students based on the work of photographer Jordan Matter, the man himself got wind of our trip and told us he’d stop by. We didn’t think … Continue reading
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“Dreams” fiction by Siddarth Tumu ’18
The following story by Siddarth Tumu ’18 won a 2017 Scholastic Gold Key Award. Enjoy! Dreams Between the gentle rasps of my snores I heard a sharp metallic sound echoing from the depths of the hallway. As I cautiously awoke … Continue reading
Guatemala Photography by Caitlin Berkefeld
The following images were captured by NA Science Faculty member Caitlin Berkefeld on the Guatemala trip. She says she has “a soft spot for young children and dogs.” See evidence below!
Digital Imaging by Jared Caputo ’17
This image was created by senior Jared Caputo in his Advanced Digital Imaging independent study course with Ms. Dixler. Jared uses color, or lack of color, to create atmosphere by selecting a dominant hue and a range of black and … Continue reading
“Static Beauty” photography by Zak Schwarz-Ruso ’20 of dancer Jax Taylor ’20
This photograph of dancer Jacqueline (Jax) Taylor ’20 was taken by Zak Schwarz-Ruso ’20 on the High Line in New York City during a joint field trip between Advanced/IB Dance taught by Yvette Luxenberg and Digital Photography taught by Debby … Continue reading
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Photography by Asha Varma ’20
This photo by Asha Varma ’20 was taken as part of the Digital Photography class taught by Deborah Dixler. “This assignment was part of a project titled ‘Times of Your Life’, where a different picture was taken every 5 minutes … Continue reading
“Searching for Ghosts” a Route 66 Journey by Steve Miller
Searching For Ghosts: Feral Tourist Exploring the Past on Route 66 Introduction: Mr. Miller, blues musician and longtime member of the NA Maintenance Department, ventured on a week-long motorcycle exploration of historic Route 66, also known as ‘Will Rogers Highway,’ … Continue reading
“Rhopalocera” photography by William Corprew ’20
Enjoy this photograph, “Rhopalocera (rōpə-läsərəl) – Butterfly” captured by William Corprew ’20.
Reflections by Peter Reed & Photography by Josh Charow ’16
Peter Reed, a member of Newark Academy’s Humanities Faculty, offers two reflections on the World Trade Center, one in prose and one in poetry. The photograph, “Apocalypse Now,” is by alum Josh Charow ’16. “Sacrificing Before the Toe of Zeus–A … Continue reading
Poetry & Photography by Megan McCullough ’18
The following poem by Megan McCullough ’18, written in Creative Writing class, was selected for publication by the national print magazine, Teen Ink, which has a circulation of half a million readers. The photograph, “Division,” if forthcoming in the print … Continue reading
Artwork by Sophia Busam ’16
The following artwork by Sophia Busam ’16 was created for IB Visual Art and exhibited in the McGraw Gallery in February 2016. Enjoy this beautiful work.
“888” poetry by Michelle Lee ’18 & Photography by Brendan James ’14
This poem was written by Michelle Lee ’18 as an Emily Dickinson emulation for Ms. Acquadro’s English class. The photograph was taken by alum Brendan James ’14 during his semester at the Island School in Eleuthera, the Bahamas. “888”an Emily … Continue reading
“Roll of the Dice” short story by Creative Writing & Digital Photography classes
Inspired by the 2016 NA Community Art Show theme of “Cubes,” the following short story entitled “Roll of the Dice” was written collectively by the two sections of the Creative Writing Workshop and illustrated by the Digital Photography class. All … Continue reading
Urban Photography by Josh Charow ’16
Enjoy these images by award winning photographer Josh Charow ’16.
Take 2: Dance & Live Jazz Concert with Photography (Excerpt)
Enjoy this excerpt from the first half of the Fall 2015 Dance & Jazz Concert, “Take 2,” directed by Yvette Luxenberg, held on Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at 7:30pm. Photography: The following members of the NA photography class led by … 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!
“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/
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.
“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
“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
“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 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
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
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
“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
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
Photography by Stephanie Acquadro
Feast your eyes on these photographs taken by faculty member Stephanie Acquadro. The first two are from a faculty trip to Cuba. Click “continue reading” to see the rest of the photos.
Sculpture Photography by Debby Dixler
Enjoy these striking images by NA faculty member Debby Dixler, (some of which were taken during the June Term Photography class). The expressions in stone tell a very human story. Click on www.dtwophotography.com to feast your eyes on this beautiful … Continue reading