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…

By Ahlia Bethea ’13, Staff Writer As temperatures are steadily dropping, it’s important to remember warmth as you transition into your winter wardrobe. One of the most difficult things about getting dressed during the colder months is voluminous and bulky clothing. A great piece to have in your closet is a vest. This piece can…

By Ben Martin-Katz, Staff Writer Climbing through a bookcase, ducking into the small annex and joining the poignant story of Anne Frank, the audience members of this year’s Fall Drama were immersed in a historical experience on November 3th, 4th, and 5th during Newark Academy’s production of The Diary of Anne Frank. The small cast…

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…

By Natalie Swanson ’13, Staff Writer On Monday, October 3, IB English students were given a wonderful opportunity to attend a reading by Seamus Heaney  at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. The performance aligned perfectly with the beginning of the students’ study of Heaney’s work. Heaney is an Irish poet who wasborn…

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…

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…

By Robin Giles ’12, Arts & Entertainment Editor After everything Mr. Jacoby has accomplished these past 25 years, it’s hard to imagine another taking up the mantle as head of the Arts Department.  But just as we look back on his great successes, we also must look forward to the future of the department with…

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…