By Teddy Simpson ’13, Staff Writer After finishing the season 20-6, the Girls’ Tennis team considered the possibilities. It had been marked as a season of rebuilding; winning states came as a supplemental surprise to the Newark Academy school community.  Perhaps, from a competitive standpoint, players and fans should always expect such consistency. Despite a…

By Jessica Waggoner ’12, Sports Columnist In recent years, many athletes have achieved great milestones here at Newark Academy. From Nikki Blank ’11 joining the 100 goal club to Jordan Jett ’11 breaking several school records, NA has seen some phenomenal athletic feats. Many of these athletes have continued their athletic careers at their respective…

By Caroline Willian ’13, Staff Writer “We’re strong even though we’re small.” Star junior Carley Stein couldn’t have said it better. After losing a large and talented senior class, Newark Academy’s field hockey team consists of just eighteen players. The team only has the five subs, assuming everyone is healthy, and the program was forced…

By Caroline Willian ’13, Staff Writer Fall is a time of new beginnings at Newark Academy – a new school year, new classes, new faces. The majority of NA’s newest members can be seen throughout the halls of the building. But some are involved in extracurricular happenings, namely new coaches for fall sports, who go…

By Ethan Andrzejewski ’13, Sports Editor You’re no longer relaxing on the beach, enjoying mid-day naps. Instead, you’re waking up at six in the morning, hurrying to catch the bus (especially if you live in Mendham, like me). You’re no longer pulling all-nighters with your friends, sharing summer stories. Nope. Now, you’re staying up all-night,…

By Caroline Willian ’13, Staff Writer Nearly 80 percent of Newark Academy students play a sport for the school. This should not come as a surprise; NA students tend to be well rounded, and the no-cut policy on its school teams gives students opportunities that they may not have otherwise had. Most of our athletes…

By Matthew Cowen ’13, Staff Writer The Newark Academy golf team had a solid, yet somewhat frustrating season. Although the team’s record stands at a respectable 14-5, they have lost pivotal matchups versus rivals MKA and Livingston. In fact, the Minutemen have lost twice against each of these teams. The widest margin of defeat was…

By Ethan Andrzejewski ’13, Sports Editor It is fair to say that Newark Academy is best known for its excellence in the classroom. In holding such a prestigious academic reputation, NA offers a myriad of stimulating pursuits that set it apart from surrounding high schools. From our college-sque IB Program, to our countless AP courses,…

By Teddy Simpson ’13, Staff Writer Over the past few years, a prominent trend has arisen in college basketball. Commonly known as “one and done,” the nation’s best players leave school after their freshman season and head straight for the NBA. With this trend came a cycle. Schools would recruit the top talent in the…