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Alumni Dorm Decorations

Posted on October 11, 2022 by njain23

We might not realize it, but our rooms can be one of the greatest avenues for expressing ourselves artistically. With color schemes, collages, and paintings decorating our walls, we make many creative choices when designing our homes. As freshmen move … Continue reading →

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Alum Interview: Bailey Galvin-Scott ’14

Posted on February 16, 2022 by njain23

I recently got the opportunity to speak with alumnus Bailey Galvin-Scott, from NA’s class of 2014. Galvin-Scott is a professional filmmaker and photographer who specializes in operating drone technology. His work, including photographs, short films, and documentaries, is featured at … Continue reading →

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“Lean on Me” Choral Performance, Featuring NA Students, Faculty, and Alums

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Stella Gilbert

Recently, several current Newark Academy choral singers and alumni gave a virtual performance of “Lean on Me” in honor of Bill Withers, Lone Sailor Award Recipient and a Navy Veteran, at the Lone Sailor Honors Reception. Performers included current singers … Continue reading →

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Distanced Photoshoot and Other Photography by Gillian Cohen ’19

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Stella Gilbert

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 →

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Music by alumnus Chris Paradis ’16

Posted on February 24, 2020 by jparadis20

Chris Paradis has found a creative outlet in music-making since the end of high school. What started as a fun thing to do with friends—hanging out in his basement and writing rap lyrics or freestyling to beats—has turned into one … Continue reading →

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“Apothecary,” poetry by alumna Remenna Xu ’14

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Flannery James

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 →

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“To All the Movies I’ve Loved Before,” essay by Antonia Park ’18

Posted on October 9, 2019 by jparadis20

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 →

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“Evening at New York” poetry by Young Se Choi ’18

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Flannery James

“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 →

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Drawing by Ashley Sun ’18

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Flannery James

This drawing was created by IB Artist and Scholastic National Gold Medalist Ashley Sun ’18. You can find more of Ashley’s work on WAM: Selected Works.

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“How Not to Ask a Girl to Prom” video by Bailey Galvin-Scott ’14

Posted on March 25, 2019 by tjames

This throwback video by alum Bailey Galvin-Scott ’14 has had nearly 100,000 views on YouTube to date. After graduating from NA, Bailey studied Film at Emerson College and now works in the film industry in LA. WAM challenges you to … Continue reading →

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“In Line” a film by Truman Ruberti ’16

Posted on October 16, 2018 by tjames

“In Line” is a short film written and directed by Truman Ruberti ’16, a student at the University of Saint Andrews in Scotland. It was produced by St Andrews’ own Bubble TV Network. The story follows the internal struggle of … Continue reading →

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“On Being a First Generation Korean American Woman,” by Antonia Park ‘18

Posted on October 9, 2018 by zschwarz-ruso20

The following article by recent grad Antonia Park was originally published in Keke Magazine, which she helped found. Keke is a literary a publication dedicated to showing an unfiltered and honest reflection of women. Antonia encourages current Newark Academy students … Continue reading →

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“the beauty of you’re here,” Creative Nonfiction by Zoe Ades ‘18

Posted on October 2, 2018 by zschwarz-ruso20

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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“Smile” play by Kianni Keys ’19

Posted on September 5, 2017 by tjames

“Smile” by Kianni Keys ’19 was one of two plays by Newark Academy students to win the 34th NJ Playwrights Festival annual high school contest. The other winner, “Trust No One,” by Gabrielle Poisson ’17 will appear on WAM later this … Continue reading →

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“Walrus” film by Brendan James ’14

Posted on January 24, 2017 by tjames

This 3-minute film by alumnus Brendan James ’14 was filmed for a class he took at Colorado College where he is a Film and New Media Studies major. Enjoy!

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Award-winning Design by Lisa Fischer ’10

Posted on October 5, 2016 by tjames

Designer Lisa Fischer was a Newark Academy student in the two-year Higher Level International Baccalaureate Visual Arts Program and received the Visual Arts Award in 2010, when she was also senior class president. Fischer earned an MA from Savannah College of … Continue reading →

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“Clair de Lune” fiction by Joshua Martin ’16

Posted on September 6, 2016 by tjames

The following story by alum Joshua Martin ’16 won Honorable Mention for Fiction in Rider University’s annual national High School Writing Contest, and is under consideration for publication in the Ride literary magazine, Venture. Clair de Lune If there were … Continue reading →

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Rules ‘o Cool: a Nonfiction work-in-progress by Bob Bitler; Foreword by Ethan Andrzejewski ’13

Posted on April 5, 2016 by tjames

Coolacious! Coolerific! COOLEXCELLENT! THE HITHERTO HIDDEN AND VERY VALUABLE “RULES O’ COOL” (Or: How to Be Really Cool Without Even Trying) by Bob Bitler FOREWORD By Ethan Andrzejewski ’13 He is an expert in many sciences, international affairs, and engineering, … Continue reading →

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“888” poetry by Michelle Lee ’18 & Photography by Brendan James ’14

Posted on April 5, 2016 by tjames

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 →

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“Something” a short story by Alicja Madloch ’15

Posted on November 3, 2015 by tjames

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 →

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“No More Shame” an essay by SaVonne Anderson ’13

Posted on October 14, 2015 by tjames

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 →

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“Fracture” a film by Brendan James ’14, starring Bailey Galvin-Scott ’14 & David Yaroshevsky ’14

Posted on May 17, 2015 by tjames

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 →

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“The Land Above the Clouds” Fiction by Spencer Wang ’19

Posted on April 6, 2015 by tjames

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 →

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“Waste” a 16mm Film Exploration by Greta Skagerlind ’14

Posted on February 10, 2015 by tjames

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 →

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Sculpture, Drawing & Cut-outs by Greta Skagerlind ’14

Posted on November 4, 2014 by tjames

Former Newark Academy IB Art student Greta Skagerlind has had a very productive first semester at the Rhode Island School of Design. Check out Greta’s blog for images of her accordion paper cut-out representations of Haven Brothers Diner in Providence, … Continue reading →

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Performances by Alyssa McPherson ’13 & Flannery James ’14

Posted on October 24, 2014 by tjames

Alyssa McPherson ’13 and Flannery James ’14 performed their poetry at the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on October 24, 2014. For details click on the Creative Writing News. Below is … Continue reading →

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“Catey Shaw’s ‘Brooklyn Girls’ Is Only Cute When Lana Does It” by Elizabeth Coscia ’11

Posted on September 18, 2014 by tjames

Alumnus Elizabeth Coscia ’11 is a New York Observer columnist operating out of New York and Washington D.C. with a background in culture and politics. Elizabeth participated in the Creative Writing Workshop at NA and currently attends Georgetown University. Read … Continue reading →

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“Yellow Starbursts” by Danielle Sidi ’14

Posted on September 2, 2014 by tjames

The following contribution to WAM! is from alumnus Danielle Sidi, who currently studies at Emory University. Another of her poems, entitled “The City” (written in response to Elizabeth Bishop’s poem, “The Map”) was published on Poets.org and can be found … Continue reading →

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