Category: Feature
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“Express Yourself” My Newark Academy Experience: Trombone Legend Coleman Hughes
By Matt Thekkethala ’15, Feature Staff Writer There he was. As a short seventh grader, he stood behind the lectern. His powerful and articulated voice astounded the audience. “My name is Coleman Hughes, and I’m the Middle School President.” After he spoke, I, an awkward 6th grader at the time, was sure that Coleman Hughes would go…
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“Express Yourself” My Newark Academy Experience: Top 10 Reasons Why Immersions Are The Best
By Soven Bery ’15, Feature Editor The immersion is a requirement to graduate Newark Academy; however, for many students it isn’t viewed as something that needs to get done, but rather something that they look forward to do. Immersing one’s self in a new culture has become hallmark of the Newark Academy experience. It is…
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“Express Yourself” My Newark Academy Experience: Jocelyn Willoughby
By Sam Sidi ’16, Feature Staff Writer The moment Jocelyn Willoughby ’16 came to Newark Academy last year, she instantly changed the Women’s Basketball Program. She helped lead the team to a 24-3 winning season and garner their first two banners hanging proudly in the Kirby Gym. According to Willoughby, two of her major successes, while playing…
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December Feature: Inclusion and Exclusion
Newark Academy is well known for its inclusivity. Students are accepted, teachers are welcomed, and new ideas are encouraged. But does the Academy ever create an environment in which exclusivity thrives? How do we as a school deal with cases of exclusion? This Feature investigates inclusion and exclusion. Sivi Satchi ’15 and Soven Bery ’15,…
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November Feature: Film
Whether you’re a teacher, student, or faculty member we all have the common interest of film. It’s the one-stop resource for information, entertainment, and education. With so many different platforms for viewing, nowadays, it’s impossible to avoid film. But what are the most watched TV shows at Newark Academy? How do we integrate film into…
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October Feature: The Internet
The Internet is undoubtably an important part of the lives of many Newark Academy students and faculty. The information superhighway is becoming increasingly prevalent in the school and many couldn’t imagine their lives without it. Why is the Internet so important? How are Newark Academy students utilizing it to express themselves? What role does the…
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May Feature: Seniors
The Class of 2013 has always been an important part of the Newark Academy community. But now the Seniors are prepared to graduate and move on. What will we remember about them? What will they remember about Newark Academy? How did they survive four years of high school? Find out in this Feature. Soven Bery…
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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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December Feature Introduction: Standardized Testing
Standardized testing has created a great deal of controversy and distress. As high school students, we (unfortunately) experience the disappointment, the pressure, and the pride brought about by testing. The SAT and the ACT are used by colleges to compare students from different high schools around the world. While many students understand their need, many…