Tag Archives: 2021

Gallery Display by Kylie Bill ’21

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Stella Gilbert

Recently, NA alum Kylie Bill assembled a visual art gallery exhibit. She describes her process: “For my ENVS-160 class, we were tasked with an open-ended final project. Instead of completing a research paper, I wanted to do something more creative. … Continue reading →

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Radio Show by Kylie Bill ’21

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Stella Gilbert

NA alum Kylie Bill hosts a radio show on Tuesdays from 9-10am on WVAU: a radio station run by American University students. Watch her show here every week! Below are images of Kylie’s studio and a short interview about her … Continue reading →

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Dance by Molly Lindstrom ’21 & Kayla Cohen ’21

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Flannery James

During the summer between graduation and leaving for college, dancers Molly Lindstrom ’21 and Kayla Cohen ’21 choreographed this beautiful performance to the song “Happier Than Ever” by Billie Eilish. Molly appeared in the video, while Kayla filmed and edited.

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“Wagon Wheel” by Parth Sarkar ’21, Mateo Zoubek ’21, Jack Cleeve ’21, and Elan Lakes ’21, a Senior Project

Posted on September 1, 2021 by azhou22

For their Senior Project, Parth Sarkar ’21, Mateo Zoubek ’21, Jack Cleeve ’21, and Elan Lakes ’21 put themselves to learning the guitar. For their final presentation, they played “Wagon Wheel” by Bob Dylan together. We spent a few weeks … Continue reading →

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Art Exhibit Showcase

Posted on June 1, 2021 by azhou22

As the year comes to a close, the exhibit in the art gallery is filled with works done by a variety of visual art students. Below, we highlight some of the work that is currently on display by Réal Nix … Continue reading →

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IB Art Exhibits 2021

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Stella Gilbert

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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Senior Intern Spotlight: Silvy Zhou ’21

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Stella Gilbert

In 2018, the WAM blog introduced the intern position in an effort to expand the blog and cultivate more student involvement. Senior Silvy Zhou took on this role from the beginning and, for the past 3 years, has curated posts … Continue reading →

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Prose Poem by Molly Lindstrom ’21

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Flannery James

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 →

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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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Film Review by Leila Mullally ’21

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Stella Gilbert

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

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Flannery James

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 →

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Baking with Kayla Cohen ’21

Posted on December 1, 2020 by njain23

Kayla Cohen ’21 bakes a purple cake in a light hearted video. Check it out!

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“Temporary Love” and “Jolene” Performed by LumeNAtion

Posted on November 18, 2020 by njain23

Despite being limited to outdoor practices, LumeNAtion continues to make music and rehearse for ICHSA. Check out the video of their audition tape with soloists Haniya Cheema ’21 and Mikey Marcus ’21.

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“Distance” by Justin Gawron ’21

Posted on November 18, 2020 by azhou22

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 →

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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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Experimentation Week: Funfetti Cake by Kayla Cohen ’21

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Flannery James

This week, WAM is inviting members of the Newark Academy community to submit their adventures in new forms of art that they’ve explored during this period of social distancing. Kayla Cohen ’21 submitted images of her first foray into cake … Continue reading →

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Pet Week: Art by Kylie Bill ’21

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Flannery James
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