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“A Tale of Two Cities” by Alexis Romay
Faculty member Alexis Romay (aka Profe) writes about his complicated relationship with the city of Havana. 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 … Continue reading
Eco-bricks: A Sustainable and Creative Way to Reduce Plastic Pollution
Last semester, Green and Blue Committee began a new initiative within the school: creating eco-bricks. In various locations throughout the building are collection bins for non-recyclable waste such as soft plastics, plastic bags, aluminum foil, and styrofoam. These materials would … Continue reading
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Tagged eco-bricks, Green and Blue Committee, Jamie Paradis, sustainability
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Sustainability DIY: Recycled Paper Tutorial by Silvy Zhou ’21
Despite NA’s initiatives to go “paperless” throughout the past few years, it is still difficult to avoid the printed tests and essays in our lives. Over the summer, as I was sorting through stacks upon stacks of paper last year’s … Continue reading
Posted in Visual Art
Tagged art, Mixed Media, paper art, recycled paper, sustainability
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Jazz Performances by NA Student Musicians
Luca Moretti ’20, Teddy McGraw ’20, and Vikram Bala ’20 perform “Billie’s Bounce” and “Cottontail.”
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Tagged Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Jazz, Luca Moretti, music, Teddy McGraw, Vikram Bala
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Artist Alexa Meade Visits Newark Academy
Written by Jamie Paradis ’20. In the middle of spirit week, the art department hosted the innovative artist and illusionist Alexa Meade. Meade is known for her unique artwork in which she paints 2D patterns onto 3D objects, creating “the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexa Meade, Ariana Grande, IB Art, Mini Cooper, painting, Ralph Lauren, Toyota, Victoria Justice, Visiting artist, visual art
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Fall Gallery Exhibit by Paul & Irene Aspell
A recent exhibit by artists Irene and Paul Aspell in the David Teiger Gallery incorporated both their sensibilities, combining Paul’s ceramic plates and Irene’s paintings. The artists have been married for 37 years. Paul Aspell, who taught at Newark Academy … Continue reading
Posted in Visual Art
Tagged David Teiger Art Gallery, Irene Aspell, Paul Aspell, visual art
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Patio Pride 2019
On National Coming Out Day, October 11th, the Newark Academy community hosted Patio Pride, an event celebrating LGBTQ+ identities. The event was made possible with the support of the NA Office of Equity & Inclusion, Offices of Student Activities, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Gender Sexuality Alliance, LGBTQ+, Office of Equity & Inclusion, Patio Pride, Photography
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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 Imanpudi, Bitter Fruit Review, literary magazine, Samantha Parelli, Silvy Zhou, Student publications, writing
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Student Reviews of Summer Art Programs
Interviews and write-up by Jamie Paradis ’20. Newark Academy students often spend their summers honing their creative craft in programs outside of NA. Here, students Ben Chaddha, Lori Hashasian, Jamie Paradis, Kaitlin Weiss, and Silvy Zhou reflect on their experiences … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Music, Poetry, Visual Art, writing
Tagged 92nd St Y Young Writers Workshop, Art Students League, Jewish Museum, Myla Goldberg, New England Young Writers Conference, NEYWC, RISD Pre-college, Skidmore Jazz Institute
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Parents’ Night Artwork
Newark Academy parents had the opportunity to meet teachers, advisors, fellow parents, and to learn more about NA curriculum at Parents’ Night 2019. As a bonus, they enjoyed a display of student artwork in the David Teiger ’47 Gallery. The … Continue reading
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Tagged David Teiger Art Gallery, Newark Academy Arts, Parents Night
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“It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing”: Chameleon at Essentially Ellington 2019
In 2019 the Newark Academy Jazz Program, directed by Julius Tolentino, performed for its 5th time at the prestigious Essentially Ellington Festival. This excerpt, “It Don’t Mean a Thing (if it ain’t got that Swing),” features vocalist Sammi Powell ’19. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ali Jackson, Alvin Atkinson, Andre Hayward, Bob Cranshaw, Chameleon Jazz Band, David Gibson, Eddie Bert, JToleMusic, Julius Tolentino, Kenny Rampton, Marcus Printup, Newark Acadmy Arts, Sammi Powell, Steve Davis, Steve Turre, Victor Goines, Vincent Gardner
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Fall Art Exhibit Featuring Cat Delett
Cat Delett, a Maplewood resident and passionate artist, is featured this fall in the Teiger Art Gallery. During Delett’s gallery discussion with the IB and Advanced Art Classes, she described herself as a “narrative artist.” Many of her pieces incorporate … Continue reading
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Tagged Artwork, Cat Delett, Collage, David Teiger Art Gallery, Narrative Art, Newark Academy Arts, Visiting artist
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Ava Sharahy 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
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Tagged Ava Sharahy, award, NCTE, writing
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Digital Art by Elaine Brodie
Newark Academy Arts Department Head Elaine Brodie created these pieces on her iPad using an Apple Pencil and an app that allows the Pencil to function like various media. For example, Walpack Church and Peter’s Valley Barn were done in … Continue reading
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Tagged Digital Art, Digital pastels, Elaine Brodie
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Artwork by Deborah Dixler
Artwork in progress by retired Arts Department faculty member and graphic designer Deborah Dixler. You can follow Ms. Dixler’s new artwork on Instagram.
James Blume Earns NCTE Achievement Award for Writing
This essay by James Blume ’19 was part of a portfolio of work that earned a 2018 NCTE Achievement Award for Superior Writing. The Illustrated Generation To the great disdain of my parents and utter delight of his high school … Continue reading
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