Author: tpan14
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March Feature: Relationships
Relationships. We all have them. In fact, humans depend on them. But think about the specific relationships we have at Newark Academy? How are they alike? How are they different? Find out in this Feature. Ethan Andrzejewski ’13 and Thomas Pan ’14, Feature Editors This Feature may take a moment to load. Please Click on…
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Feburary Feature: Appropriateness
What is “appropriateness”? The government sets certain regulations in public schools to define this term in an educational setting. However, at Newark Academy, an independent institution, “appropriateness” is a little different. What does the term mean in our Newark Academy community? Explore this feature to discover the truth. Ethan Andrzejewski ’13 and Thomas Pan ’14, Feature…
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A talk with Ms. Amy Shapiro : How the College Counseling Office views Standarized Testing
by Hannah Zack ’14, Staff Writer Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Amy Shapiro, the Head of the College Counseling Office. I asked her a few questions about her opinions on standardized testing and on the college process in general.. HZ: How much of a presence do you think the college process…
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The Standarized Testing Newbies
By Samantha Sidi ’16, Staff Writer and Claudia Hyman ‘16, Staff Writer Regardless of age, the word commonly used to describe standardized tests is “stressful.” Typically, it is the freshmen and sophomores who are not prepared for the SATs, SAT Subject Tests, and ACTs. Most freshmen have no incentive to start studying because they feel…
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The Standarized Testing Conundrum
by Thomas Pan ’14, Feature Editor The SAT or the ACT? That is the question. This question plagues students all over the country and the juniors at the Academy are no different. Standardized testing, in its traditional usage, is meant to supplement high school grades. But today, it seems that standardized testing is the thing…
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Did We Get Accepted Because of Our Standarized Test Scores?
By Elizabeth Merrigan ’16, Staff Writer Newark Academy values its students for traits other than outstanding academic ability. The admissions office bases their decisions on character, eagerness to move outside of comfort zones, leadership qualities, desire to surpass expectations, and ability to inspire others, to mention a few. But, as every student who enters the…
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Spirit Week: Worth the trouble?
By Ben Shifrin ’13, Staff Writer Each year as we approach October, thoughts become more melancholy as the fall sets in, bringing with it the cold weather and darker days. The one thing that keeps most people excited, however, is the school’s traditional spirit week. Spirit week is a great way for everyone at the…
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Spirit’s Showcase: Homecoming
By Thomas Pan’ 14, Feature Editor and Elizabeth Merrigan ’16, Staff Writer Homecoming is an event that takes place annually in October at Newark Academy. The event invites alumni back to the school to join in a wonderful day of festivities. This year’s Homecoming featured numerous athletic games, the Senior Grill, face painting, music by…
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How Are We Coping with the New School Year?
Entering a new school year is always tough. With out minds still on summer, we suddenly find ourselves thrust back into the rigors of everyday NA life. How do we NA students deal with this? Find out in this feature: Ethan Andrzejewski ’13 and Thomas Pan ’14, Feature Editors This Feature may take a moment…
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Feature: New Faculty
With the new 2012-2013 school year… comes 13 new faculty to NA. Check them out with this prezi! by Thomas Pan’14 and Ethan Andrzejewski ’13 Feature Editors This Feature may take a moment to load. Please Click on “More” then “Fullscreen” below to view this edition’s Feature Section in its entirety. If the prezi does…