Author: rgiles12
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Album of the Month: “Beautiful Wave ’74” by Blithe Field
By Harry McCarthy ’13, Staff Writer As life and love loaded on the stress in heavy doses this fall, I turned to music (as usual) to find refuge. There are only a few albums that I consider integral parts of my musical knowledge, and Blithe Field’s “Beautiful Wave ’74” is one of the best. Striking…
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Interview: Gracie McNeely
By Robin Giles ’12, Arts & Entertainment Editor After this year’s fantastic fall choral concert, I had the opportunity to chat with Gracie McNeely, the only senior in the choral program this year. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: RG: How long have you participated in Newark Academy’s choral program? GM: I started in the…
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Glee… at Newark Academy?
By Jeffery Frankel ’13, Staff Writer Get your “gleek” on as Newark Academy’s fall dance concert rolls around the corner. Set to take the stage on November 19 at 7:30 PM, this season’s dance pieces are all accompanied by songs performed on the hit television show Glee. Glee, a musical comedy-drama, also serves as a…
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Expedition for Inspiration: Artists and Dancers Travel to NYC
By Nitika Kaul ’12, Staff Writer This fall, the IB Visual Arts and IB Dance students had a chance to take their talent out of Newark Academy, and explore a far bigger classroom: New York City. After all, what better place to get inspired than the Big Apple? After stopping in the Moonstruck Diner for…
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Spotlight: Clara Mooney
By Rachel Dechiara ’13, Arts Editor Last week, I was lucky enough to get a chance to interview Clara Mooney on her title role in the upcoming Fall Drama, “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Here are some of the most memorable excerpts: RD: Tell me about your vision of the role of Anne Frank. CM: Anne…
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The End of an Era: Mr. Jacoby Steps Down as Arts Department Chair
By Rachel DeChiara ’12, Arts & Entertainment Editor After twenty-five years as Department Chair, Mr. Jacoby has passed the torch to Ms. Brodie. With decades of practice and time in the position, he offers a world of wisdom and experience. Mr. Jacoby remembers how he felt when he started as Chairyears ago. “I was excited…
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The Arts, After NA
By Robin Giles ’12, Arts & Entertainment Editor With painters and sculptors, singers and musicians, actors and choreographers, the class of 2011 has been one of the most artistically talented grades to pass through the halls of Newark Academy. And although it may be bittersweet to bid adieu to our artsy seniors, each one has…
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Steve Miller: The Music Behind the Man
By Robin Giles ’12, Arts Editor While most of us know him as “the maintenance guy” or “the motorcycle guy,” a far more accurate description of Steve Miller would be “the music guy.” For him, playing music is more than just a hobby – it’s a lifelong passion. And while he has occasionally graced our…
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SLANT: A Last Hurrah for Senior Artists
By Ben Martin-Katz ’12, Arts & Entertainment Columnist Last week, Sydney Hershman, Leigh Wolfson, Ashley Ulrich, Nyasia Jones, and Tara Gadde finished dismantling the SLANT art exhibit whose title was an acronym of the artists’ initials. The show was the culmination of the seniors’ art careers at Newark Academy, and displayed work they have made…
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Water for Elephants: A Lackluster Adaptation
By Jeffrey Frankel ’13, Staff Writer Last year, people across the country (including many at Newark Academy) fell in love with Water for Elephants, Sara Gruen’s runaway bestseller. Unfortunately for fans of the novel, however, the film adaptation is certainly not “the most spectacular show on Earth.” Robert Pattinson stars as Jacob Jankowski, an orphaned…