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NA’s Annual Flash Fiction Contest
Newark Academy recently held its third annual Flash Fiction Contest, which welcomes students’ creative submissions of 500 words or fewer. The judges – all published writers in NA’s orbit – recognize the following students as winners of the 2024 competition: … Continue reading
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Worse Sights by Dr. LaPadula
As Dr. LaPadula explains in a footnote, “This piece is the opening to a longer collection–Worse Sights is the title of said collection, which does not yet exist. It is from Homer’s Odyssey: “Be strong, saith my heart; I am … Continue reading
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“The Tree” — a reimagined fairy tale by Mr. Reed
“Little Red Riding Hood” takes a dark turn in this story. Many thanks to Mr. Reed for this amazing submission!
“Beats” by Sophia Frantz Pendell ‘27
Sophia’s poem explores how music brings tranquility in a world full of stress, but only for a short time — Vivian Zhang Beats As I slip the bulky headphones over my ears, The knot that built up, creating a pit … Continue reading
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ABC-s
The ABCs is filled with laughter and fun until some letters get jealous…read Brody’s play to find out what happens next! — Siyona Bordia
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7, 8, 9: The Ultimate Trio
Check out junior Veera Jetley’s awesome play about three characters, 7, 8, and 9 – and read to the end so you don’t miss out on the funniest part!
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The Madness Named Humanity
Angela’s essay, which opens with natural motifs of plants and critters, creates a striking connection between people and the environmental world. They introduce and explore the songs of various artists like King Gnu and Lanndo, diving into their music and … Continue reading
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The Question Without an Answer
25′ Lea Adam’s beautifully written play, “The Question Without an Answer,” is worth reading for anyone who feels love for a family member who is perhaps not as close or present anymore — Siyona Bordia. You can find it below:
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“Stakes” by Lynna King ’25
Lynna wrote a story about camping in a dusty canyon. It features Ms. Mahoney and other friends! posted by:
“Stolen” by Yulin Tang ’26
AI art. It’s a controversial topic. Yulin’s take provides some intriguing perspectives! posted by:
Flash Fiction Contest 2023
During Monday’s morning meeting, the Upper School learned the results of NA’s Second Annual Flash Fiction Competition, which welcomes students’ creative submissions of 500 words or fewer. The judges – all published writers in NA’s orbit (Liz Maccie ’93, Flannery … Continue reading
built like a brick house: by anonymous
Check out this beautifully-written poem! built like a brick house i walk around with my head skewed on the passing classrooms trying to make it around without bumping into people meanwhile, i feel eyes on me i notice the whispers … Continue reading
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‘beat of a butterfly’s wings’ By Elena Koestel
By Aanya Kothari Elena’s poem dives into a man’s absence in his relationship with his wife and children. beat of a butterfly’s wings By Elena Koestel as far as he was concerned, the leeks and the potatoes and the apples … Continue reading
“Caged” by Leila Ricot 26′
“Caged” is a poem by Leila about feeling trapped by personal struggles. Enjoy! Caged Cages are like a barrier They protect you from the world that’s supposedly even scarier But the feeling of not knowing what’s beyond Endlessly stirs to … Continue reading
“Jack in a Mysterious World” by Evan Wong ’24
Enjoy Evan’s gripping rendition of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” Jack and the Mysterious World Jack was raised with almost nothing, each meal at most being a stale piece of bread, and most days even nothing. His father was no more … Continue reading
“Needs” and “Accompanied Loneliness” by Zinnia Magill ’24
Check out these two amazing poems by Zinnia! Needs the Soul is too weak to be accompanied by brooding buildings, with their gleaming glass exteriors and lifeless skeletons. It will grow faint and restless, filling cubicle styled cubbies It calls … Continue reading
Monday Night Thoughts
The one quote that I try to live by is from W.E.B. Du Bois: “The most important thing to remember is this: to be ready at any moment to give up what you are for what you might become.” Change … Continue reading
Screenplay by Jonny Eichler ’23
For his creative writing class’s final project, Jonny Eichler wrote a lengthy screenplay full of mystery and suspense. Below is an excerpt of Jonny’s work. Enjoy!
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Monomyth by Lily Sternlieb ’24
Sophomore Lily Sternlieb recently completed the June Term course “One with the Force: Creative Writing with Mythology,” taught by Profe, Ms. James, and Ms. Sarmiento. In addition to learning how to juggle and solve a Rubik’s cube, Lily learned about … Continue reading
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Poetry Collection by Willow Palmer ’23
For her creative writing class’s final project, Willow Palmer created a collection of poems around her central idea of death. Using different styles of writing, the poems beautifully demonstrate how poetry can be enhanced by the visual art around the … Continue reading
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Poems and Ceramic Pots by Julia Polen ’24
At the end of every year, Creative Writing students design and create a final independent project. Julia chose to write a series of flower-themed poems. The poems describe the 5 stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance … Continue reading
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“Rain,” a poem by Zinnia Magill ’24
Rain To like the rain is cliche and to not like the rain is expected. But what if you’re jealous of it? The serene extreme of freefall, lightly landing on anything below. Taking with it the impurities that covered that … Continue reading
“Self Control by Frank Ocean and Why I Hate It” by Sadie Kim ’22
“I love Frank Ocean, more than you might be able to understand. He can verbalize so many emotions that I didn’t even know that I had… However, upon listening to “Self Control” by my friend Frank, I felt a deep anger rise inside of me…” Continue reading
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Two odes by Marina Chernin ’23
Junior Marina Chernin recently wrote two poems for her Creative Writing class. Enjoy! Ode to the Online Thesaurus Oh, how the pages fill With letters that leap, jump, vault In alternating shades of Noun Verb And Adjective That fill oceans, … Continue reading
“Ode to Airpods,” a poem by Zinnia Magill ’24
Ode to Airpods daydreaming devices If I want to go somewhere else, While sitting perfectly still, I know I have you, just a frantic sweep Of my pockets away, I wonder if you hide on purpose, Trying to escape the … Continue reading
“Loosing Teeth,” a personal essay by Sadie Kim ’22
“Throughout my entire childhood, one of the things I feared most was losing teeth. I don’t think it is uncommon for children to dislike the idea of losing teeth…” Continue reading
Two Scholastic Gold Key poems by Kieri Keys ’24
Ambidextrous I believe in God, but I don’t believe his people. Why should I? They tell me that I’m wrong, that they know better. How easily corrupted, how conversationally cruel. I left the church with dignity, They stayed looking like … Continue reading
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“Brace Face,” a personal narrative by Olivia Palker ’24
“When I first got my braces on, it was October of eighth grade. That October was a turning point in my whole middle school experience: for once, I had one of those tightly knit group of friends plastered on movie posters, two best friends that knew me better than I knew myself, people I could call countless hours every day, obnoxious bright neon tie-dye t-shirts, and newly secured braces to close the immature gaps in my teeth…” Continue reading
“Daydreaming,” Creative Nonfiction by Zinnia Magill ’24
Daydreaming a bus, 2am, and doc martens I sat in my math class staring at the white board trying my hardest to tune into whatever my teacher was saying. Something about factoring or radicals or whatever. But my mind … Continue reading
Flash Fiction by Anonymous
Bobbing through the aisle, the book, tilting itself, seemed to think before lunging at its unsuspecting victim. It seemed to be looking at the sixty year old pervert that had been lounging about pretending to play chess while eyeing the … Continue reading
“The Age Old Question,” a Poem by Anonymous
What is it? Is it a thought, an emotion? Do you smell it, taste it, hear it, feel it? A question so timeless, it almost predates “why” Because it can’t be determined by the most intelligent minds It’s a feeling, … Continue reading
“Glitter Cherry Bomb Lipgloss,” a Short Story by Anonymous
It was one of those warm nights with a slight chill in the air: a breeze that raises the hair on your arms and brushes by your skin, licking your very outer shell and eliciting goosebumps. I sat in the … Continue reading
“Soup,” a poem by Willow Palmer ’23
Eating soup is my favorite pastime. The fun slurping noise as your sip the soup. Down it goes, hot and filling. A hair rises to the surface of the soup. Disgusted, you try to pluck it out with your fingers. … Continue reading
“Dreams Come True,” a Short Story by Ambika Sharma ’24
Ramira paused by the automatic doors, allowing the invisible sensors to scan her retinas. After a moment there was a soft beep, and the doors slid open, letting her step into the building’s quiet marble lobby. The secretary looked up … Continue reading
“The Towers,” Creative Nonfiction by Marina Chernin ’23
He stands, fading under the flaming red sky, which streaks the river below with shades oforange and pink and yellow. Boats drift behind him, peacefully unaware, and his fellowcountrymen amble down the bridge he has found himself on. The low … Continue reading
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“Happy Birthday,” a Poem by Anonymous
Today is one year closer to death. Most celebrate As if they are happy. Happy to be closer to death? One year closer. One Breath closer Death trails after each person Waiting for the right time To strike Young or … Continue reading
“One,” Personal Narrative by Harold Fullilove ’23
Three inches in size and dark gray in color, a small figurine of a rhinoceros was myprized possession during my infancy. My sister had used it for a project she had inschool, and when she finally got her grade back … Continue reading
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“Swamped,” a Personal Narrative by Zinnia Magill ’24
Enjoy this personal narrative below, which was written by Zinnia Magill from the Class of 2024 for her Creative Writing class. You’re looking at a picture someone drew. It’s a person sitting in a chair. They’resitting inside they’re own mind … Continue reading
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“My Fairy Tale Logic,” a Poem by Marina Chernin ’23
The tasks in fairy tales? Not quite so bad. ‘Cause there’s a happy ending every time. Rapunzel may have lost her mom and dad, but Flynn is cute and he knows how to climb! And sure, Aurora slept a thousand … Continue reading
“Poppet” by Anika Lippke ’24
This is a short story written by Anika Lippke ’24 as a preface to a technological dystopia. 1: the moon is not merciful, and static weeps silently. It wasn’t intentional. They had all agreed to stay manual this round, to … Continue reading
“mother may i” by Navyaa Jain ’23: Published in The Apprentice Writer
Navyaa’s poem “mother may i” follows a daughter who grieves the loss of her mother. It was recently accepted for publication in the 39th volume of The Apprentice Writer, which will be released in early October. mother may i eat … Continue reading
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Anonymous Creative Response to Claudia Rankine’s “Citizen”
In response to Citizen by Claudia Rankine, pg. 139- Some years there exists a wanting to escape– You, floating above your certain ache– Still the ache coexists. Call that the immanent you You are you even before you grow into … Continue reading
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Political Blog Post by Alum Sophie Gilbert ’19
Sophie Gilbert graduated from NA in 2019 and is now a sophomore at Northwestern University studying Sociology and Integrated Marketing Communications. Sophie serves as the PR chair of the Northwestern University Political Union, a nonpartisan political student organization. They hold … Continue reading
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Research Websites by 6th Graders
This year, 6th graders compiled their social science fair projects into comprehensive Google sites, covering complex topics and historical events such as like the emancipation proclamation and segregation. Hope you enjoy the projects and learn something new! Hildana Gezahegn: https://sites.google.com/newarka.edu/littlenineheroes/home … Continue reading
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Tagged 2027, Aiden Solotoff, Emily Lim, Hildana Gezahegn, History, project, research, social science, websites
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Hamlet Magazine by IB English Students
After reading Hamlet in Ms. Nwokedi’s IB English SL class, students were assigned to make creative projects to be presented at a Shakespeare Showcase open to the public. Juniors Lucy Alaeto, Stella Gilbert, Meredith Janay, Arwen Schnieders-Smith, and Wyatt Shiff … Continue reading
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Chocolate Poetry Competition Winners
On February 24th, Newark Academy celebrated its annual Chocolate Day. Among the Chocolate Day festivities was a chocolate poetry competition. Andrew Zabelo ’21 won first place, with Oliver Adelson ’21 in second! The two winners received large chocolate prizes as … Continue reading
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Prose Poem by Molly Lindstrom ’21
Misunderstood I was never in it for the claustrophobia, the sequined and fluffy costumes, the miscellaneous water bottles and bobby pins, the too red lipstick, the painful false eyelashes, the even more painful false smiles, the acrobatics, the jazz walks, … Continue reading
Poetry by Olivia Madreperla ’21
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
Film Review by Leila Mullally ’21
Leila wrote this review of “Bombshell” for Ms. Mahoney’s Film Studies class. Bombshell: An Expose of America’s Patriarchy Bombshell is an intense and powerful film that dives deep into what America has become focusing on power, sexism, and empowerment. From … Continue reading
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Film Review by Chris Mulligan ’21
Chris wrote this review of “Uncut Gems” for Ms. Mahoney’s Film Studies class. Not Your Typical Adam Sandler Movie Adam Sandler is a world-wide favorite comedy actor for many. He has come to perfect the “kid in a man’s body” … Continue reading
“Pandemic Puppies” by Lily Sternlieb ’24
Read freshman Lily Sternlieb’s touching reflection on the events that strengthened the connections within her neighborhood. Pandemic Puppies We used to have block parties. Kids rode scooters clumsily up and down the streets, their rusty wheels creating more sparks than … Continue reading
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Personal Essay by Anonymous
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
“The Ghost of Sugar and Stories” by Dina Drogin ’23
In “The Ghost of Sugar and Stories,” Dina Drogin ’23 writes a compelling and poignant reflection on baking with her grandmother. Every Friday after school, I would ride my bike to my grandmother’s house. I had a reserved seat at … Continue reading
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“The Coffee Shop” by Anonymous
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
“Distance” by Justin Gawron ’21
Blackness surrounds me. Its inky tendrils filling every nook and its razor teeth gliding in my retinas, yet I welcome this foul beast that wraps itself around my body as I lie alone. Blackness surrounds me, the kind of rot … Continue reading
“The City That Keeps On Sleeping” by Jelani Dean ’23
Jelani reflects on quarantine in his poem “The City That Keeps On Sleeping”, which is composed of quotes from “A New England Nun”, a short story by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman. The City That Keeps On Sleeping There was a … Continue reading
“As Any Mother Would,” Personal Narrative by Justin Baker ’24
As Any Mother Would It was the quietest car ride. My sister glared through the window, expressionless. My dad was depressingly slouched in the driver’s seat. My mom kept her hand over her eyes, appearing hopeless. While the voices in … Continue reading
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Tagged 2024, book, family, film, justin baker, movie, personal narrative, reflection, the hate u give
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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.
“Transcript. 4/2/2021,” Short Story by Yasmeena Sharif ’23
This short story was written by Yasmeena Sharif ’23 for her English Class. It follows Nala Signia and her life in an alternate universe. Transcript. 4/2/2021 This couldn’t be real – could it? Out of all of the professions I … 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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“The Plague,” Short Story by Juliet Bu ’23
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
“Father,” Short Story by Yavan Vyas ’23
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
“We Fall in the Darkness,” Short Story by Elena Koestel ’23
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
Theater Week: Essay on Hamlet by Mr. Beckman
“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
Poetry Week: “I can’t see in this fog but it’s okay for now” by Jamie Paradis ’20
This poem was recently published by the acclaimed literary magazine Hanging Loose.
Poetry Week: Reviews and Recommendations
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
Poetry Week: “Playground” by Tiana Evans ’24
Playground This was never fair,From the beginning nor towards the end.It will never be.I recognize that as I look around me;they recognize it too.But what is it worth for them to care. As I walk around, My sneakers squeaking along the … Continue reading
Poetry Week: Profe recites T.S. Eliot’s “The Wasteland”
“April is the cruelest month…” But it also is as good a time as any to read and recite poetry. I have loved T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land” for over two decades. I’ve listened to wonderful recreations of the poem … Continue reading
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Excerpt from “The Essence of Being Mr. Porcher,” a novel by Lily Sternlieb ’24
There are few in the world who, once seen, can never be forgotten; fewer whose words repeat in your mind, ringing with the same severity as when first uttered. But there is only one, one who makes others seem circumstantial, … Continue reading
“Devotion” by Annika Inampudi
“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
Spanish poetry videos by Tess Kesler ’22 and Ryan Cheung ’21
Tess Kesler – “Oda a la cebolla” from Pablo Neruda:“In Spanish 3 Honors, students are required to do a video-poem based on a piece from literary giants such as García Lorca, Pablo Neruda and José Martí. Tess did a terrific … Continue reading
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“Apothecary,” poetry by alumna Remenna Xu ’14
Apothecary We both had stupid dreamsbut I mean, I wasn’t the onewho was about to fly to Seattle on a rainy Wednesday afternoonjust because I wanted to avoid finals. You never took your medicine. I mixed drugs for you at … Continue reading
“It’s So Easy,” Fiction by Maya Martos ’25
Content warning: this story discusses suicide. I have just started eighth grade in the Bronx, NY. We are four months into school, but nothing has changed. I still see them pointing, see them laughing, hear their whispers, poorly hidden behind … Continue reading
“Don’t Go,” Fiction by Anonymous
“Be home by ten so you aren’t out when it gets dark,” said my mom as I asked if I could go to my boyfriend, Hunter’s house. It was our one year anniversary and I was so excited to give … Continue reading
NA Hallway Survival Guide & Bestiary by Mr. Alford
The bell rings. You’ve got 5 minutes. A straight line is not the shortest distance between two doors. Forget on time. How do you arrive alive? The Paper Dolls Perhaps you have learned to create these in grade school, in … Continue reading
“A Tale of Two Cities” by Alexis Romay
Faculty member Alexis Romay (aka Profe) writes about his experience in Cuba. The piece was published on World Literature Today. You can read his essay and poem in Spanish here. Havana just turned five hundred. The beautiful Havana: the city of … Continue reading
“raven quills” by Anonymous
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
“It Was Expected,” a Short Story by Anonymous
No one knew I was gone. They assumed I was late. When I didn’t text back, they assumed I was busy or overreacting over what had happened the following day. But I wasn’t. I was there, walking among them. Not … Continue reading
Bitter Fruit Review
Newark Academy students Annika Imanpudi ’21 and Samantha Parelli ’21 recently co-founded Bitter Fruit Review, an independent literary and arts magazine by and for teens. The new Editors-in-Chief, along with Senior Arts Editor Silvy Zhou ’21, have combined their experience … Continue reading
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Tagged Annika Inampudi, Bitter Fruit Review, literary magazine, Samantha Parelli, Silvy Zhou, writing
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Reviews of Summer Art Programs
Here are summaries, reviews, and reflections on summer programs that NA students have attended, hopefully to assist any prospective students looking to apply to these programs. Continue reading
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Tagged 92nd Street Y, art, Art Students League, music, Myla Goldberg, NEYWC, RISD, Skidmore, summer program, summer programs, visual art, writing, writing program
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Poetry by Emily Tang ‘21
Slicing She slices onions with expertise, and I watch as the steel knife glints and flakes of light green fallperfectly under her control.My eyes tear up but she does not appear to be affected by the trauma of onion juice. … Continue reading
“To All the Movies I’ve Loved Before,” essay by Antonia Park ’18
To All the Movies I’ve Loved Before: The Importance of Representation in Hollywood by Antonia Park ‘18 The following essay is from an October 8, 2018 post on Antonia’s personal blog, Tonzy’s World. You can read more of her work … Continue reading
Ava Sharahy ’20 Earns NCTE Achievement Award for Writing
Each year, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) hosts awards in a range of subjects and for different age groups. This year, Ava Sharahy (’20) was one of 15 11th grade winners from the state of New Jersey … Continue reading
Poetry by Dr. LaPadula
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
Poetry by Elan Lakes ’21 inspired by Langston Hughes
Let Him Be Free He wants to be free!The persistent, ever present dream of man himself…The urge to run.The urge to simply be.He wishes to follow his desiresBut no! No! This cannot be!Forbidden! Prohibited!Against the majorityBut does the man care?Not … Continue reading
“Evening at New York” poetry by Young Se Choi ’18
“Evening at New York” by Young Se Choi ’18 was published by the Live Poets Society of New Jersey for their “Inside of Me” theme, summer 2016. You can read more of Young Se’s published work on WAM: Selected Works. … Continue reading
“You Used to Make Me Breakfast,” poetry by Jamie Paradis ’20
This poem by Jamie Paradis ’20 titled “You Used to Make Me Breakfast” was selected by judges of Susquehanna University’s 37th Annual High School Writing Contest for publication in the Fall 2019 Vol. 37 edition of the Apprentice Writer, a … Continue reading
“Melania,” Poem by Alizah Rizvhi ’20
Melania by Alizah Rizvi I stand behind him–tall, proud, and beautiful under the dismal sky. Thousands of people pool out front. Red hats sprinkled throughout. They delight. Not for me, I remind myself. Breath held. I remain frozen in his steps. … Continue reading
“Other Gods,” Scholastic National Medal-Winning Fiction by Annika Inampudi
This flash fiction story by sophomore Annika Inampudi ’21 earned a 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing National Silver Medal. This is Annika’s second National Medal. As an eighth grader she won a 2017 Gold Medal for her flash fiction story, “Stolen Hearts.” Congratulations Annika! “Other Gods” … Continue reading
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“Sostenuto,” Flash Fiction by Olivia Mudrick ’20
The following story by Olivia Mudrick ’20 was awarded a Scholastic Gold Key for Flash Fiction. Sostenuto Frédéric Chopin was confined to an armchair. George, perched on the edge of the sofa nearby, watched him intently. His condition had gotten … Continue reading
“Skye,” Fiction by Amaani Jetley ’22
The following story by Amaani Jetley ’22 earned a 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Gold Key Award for Flash Fiction. Skye Attempt 1- You walk out onto the green field to find just what you feared. Golden hair locked among … Continue reading
Poetry Out Loud 2019
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
Unnathy Nellutla ’19 Scholastic American Voices Nominee
This poem by Unnathy Nellutla ’19 earned a 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Award Gold Key for Poetry and was selected by judges as one of five nominees from New Jersey for the prestigious American Voices Medal. Before 9/11 When … Continue reading
Melanie Kramarchuk ’22 NJCTE Bronze Medal Winner
Melanie Kramarchuk was awarded a NJCTE Bronze Medal for Fiction for her short story “FALLING.” The story was written in response to a challenge from Mr. Scerra to write something inspired by author Ted Chiang’s style in which form matches content. Melanie was honored at a … Continue reading
“3,000 Miles Away” Poetry by Elizabeth Hawk ’19
I can hear the wind in California Crackling through the phone. Carried to me through threads Of bouncing information On waves into my ear But I can’t think about this now I can hear our friend crying Static through the … Continue reading
Group TOK Poem by Hernandez ’20, Moretti ’20 & Pulver ’20
Dafne Hernandez ’20, Luca Moretti ’20, and Andrew Pulver ’20 wrote this poem for Mr. Scerra’s Theory of Knowledge Class in response to an assignment to write poetry about a news article.
“DO THE RIGHT THING” Essay by Taj Wilson ’19
This essay by Taj Wilson was written for Ms. Mahoney’s Film Studies class about the role of character Radio Raheem in Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing. Students had to analyze the choices in cinematography in connection with a single character in … Continue reading
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“Something Else” Personal Narrative by Isabela McNeilly-Anta ’23
Something Else The loud bell hollered, dismissing all the students before our teacher could say another word. Everyone jumped up and the boys ran to go put sneakers on in a hurry, not wanting to be … Continue reading
“Oda a la Alcachofa” Video Poem by Ruthie Gu ’21
This video poem by Ruthie Gu ’21 was a project for Señora Ortega’s Newark Academy Spanish 3 Honors class. Students were required to create a video poem based on work from some of the giants in the Spanish-speaking world: Lope … Continue reading
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