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Poetry & Ceramic Pots by Julia Polen ’24

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Flannery James

by Brian Yun 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, … Continue reading →

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Two Scholastic Gold Key poems by Kieri Keys ’24

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Flannery James

“Ambidextrous” and “Permanent Marker,” two poems by sophomore Kieri Keys, recently won regional Scholastic Art and Writing Gold Key Awards. Congratulations, Kieri! Ambidextrous I believe in God, but I don’t believe his people. Why should I? They tell me that … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Poetry Competition Winners

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Flannery James

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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Poetry by Kristin Duszak and Sarah Fischer

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Flannery James

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.

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Jamie Paradis ’20 published in Hanging Loose

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Flannery James

Four poems by Jamie Paradis ’20 have been accepted for publication in the esteemed literary magazine Hanging Loose. They will be printed in an upcoming issue. Congratulations, Jamie! I can’t see in this fog but it’s okay for now I … Continue reading →

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Jamie Paradis Published by Apprentice Writer

Posted on September 10, 2019 by tjames

Poetry by Jamie Paradis ’20 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 print and online magazine. This year the contest … Continue reading →

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Poetry by Elizabeth Hawk

Posted on May 13, 2019 by tjames

Poetry by Newark Academy senior Elizabeth Hawk ’19. 3,000 Miles Away 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 … Continue reading →

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Jamie Paradis Published in Blue Marble Review

Posted on March 25, 2019 by tjames

“A Tree Poem” by junior Jamie Paradis ’20 was published in the March 2019 Volume 13 issue of the Blue Marble Review, a quarterly online literary journal showcasing the creative work of young writers ages 13-21. In addition, Jamie recently … Continue reading →

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Scholastic National Silver Medal Fiction by Ava Sharahy

Posted on September 25, 2018 by tjames

“Hero to Three” by Ava Sharahy ’20 earned a 2017 Scholastic National Silver Medal in Flash Fiction. In 2018 Ava earned a National Gold Medal in Poetry for her poem, “M,” awarded at a Carnegie Hall ceremony on June 2018. … Continue reading →

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Mel Xiao Published in Blue Marble Review

Posted on February 1, 2017 by tjames

This poem by Mel Xiao ’18 was published in the January 2017 issue of The Blue Marble Review. Mel’s work has also appeared in The Apprentice Writer, Black Fox Literary Magazine and Cicada Magazine.  She won a Bronze Medal for … Continue reading →

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Francesca Badalamenti ’18 Published by Claremont Review

Posted on December 4, 2016 by tjames

“Dangerous Habits” a villanelle by Francesca Badalamenti ’18 was published in Fall 2016 Volume 50 of the Claremont Review. Established in 1992, the Claremont Review has published work by artists and writers aged 13-19  from all over the English-speaking world.  … Continue reading →

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New Poetry Collection by Vanessa Jimenez Gabb

Posted on October 3, 2016 by tjames

Newark Academy English Department faculty member Vanessa Jimenez Gabb is the author of Images for Radical Politics, which was the Editor’s Choice in the 2015 Rescue Press Black Box Poetry Prize contest and is forthcoming in November, 2016; and the … Continue reading →

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