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10 Middle School Students Ace General Knowledge Category at Consortium Competition by Tom Ashburn, Middle School Principal Newark Academy is a member of The Middle School Consortium of New Jersey. The consortium consists of 10 middle schools, both public and private. Delbarton, Oak Knoll, Morristown Beard, Oratory Prep, and Saint Virgil are the other independent schools; while Central Middle School of Stirling, Frelinghuysen in Morristown, Morris Plains Borough School, and Ridgedale Middle School in Florham Park represent the public schools. Each year the Consortium runs 10 events, both competitive and non-competitive. Newark Academy hosts the general knowledge competition; at this event – similar to a quiz bowl – students answer questions from all of the academic disciplines they study in school. More than 100 middle school students participate in the day as we have both an 8th grade varsity team and a 6th and 7th grade JV team that compete in separate contests. For the first time in the history of the event, both of Newark Academy’s teams finished in first place. Congratulations congratulations to our varsity team members: Sanjana Umarale, (Captain) Christopher Davis, Robin Giles, Josh Faber, Mia Hutchinson, and Jake Okinow. Also, a wonderful job by the JV team: Nathaniel Okun, (Captain) Carter Beardsley, Coleman Hughes, Robert Kwiatkowski, Lyle Poisson and Trevor Williams. We are proud of how well all of our students represent Newark Academy in all of the consortium events. THE GIFT OF 1,000 CRANES As part of Amy Schottland’s eighth grade world cultures curriculum, students folded 1,000 origami cranes which they donated to Newark Academy. The dedication of this gift took place in the entry foyer of the school, under the canopy of the beautiful multicolored cranes. The dedication ceremony included sharing the story of Sadoko, a Japanese girl who fell victim to the nuclear bomb of Hiroshima. After studying this girl’s valiant fight in August 1945, the eighth grade students wanted to remember and honor her struggle with the legendary 1,000 cranes. According to Japanese legend, cranes are associated with prosperity and longevity. When Sadako fell ill, she began making 1,000 cranes in the hope that this would in fact, bring her long life. Sadly, she died before accomplishing her goal, and her classmates finished the 1,000 cranes. Today, children throughout the world honor Sadako’s memory by folding cranes in a symbolic gesture for world peace. OUTREACH spring 2008
When Someday BY MARCIA WORTH-BAKER Promise Became a A Lifelong Dream Was Fulfilled When Robin Giles ’12 Traveled to Antarctica While his classmates watched the November rains fall, Robin Giles ’12 and his father, Walter, headed south. They flew to Santiago, Chile and then to the Falkland Islands. From there, they took a boat to South Georgia, across the Scotia Sea, to Elephant Island, and to the Antarctic Peninsula. The trip, which lasted three weeks, was long in the planning. “I wanted to see Antarctica since I was four,” explained Robin. “I asked my parents, who said, ‘Someday.’ That someday became a promise.” Working closely with members of administration and faculty to coordinate dates, the Giles family booked the trip two years ago, when Robin was in sixth grade. The planning intensified as the departure date grew closer. “I did schoolwork before I left,” said Robin. “I studied Latin and math on the trip, as well. I talked to all my teachers quite a bit before I left, so I fit pretty easily into school when I returned.” His classmates shared Robin’s enthusiasm for Antarctica; he presented a slide show to the middle school that showcased highlights of the trip. “I loved seeing the landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula. The ice there is clear white, but also shades of blue. The water is pristine, and as bright as Caribbean water, which surprised me.” Before the trip, Robin recalls that classmates wondered why he wanted to go. “Some of them asked me to bring back a penguin,” laughs Robin. “After seeing the pictures, they seemed to understand the trip better.” “My trip connects with what I’ve learned at Newark Academy because I had a global experience that gave me a better understanding of the effect of humans on our environment,” says Robin. “I hope that the kids in the middle school understood that from what I said and from the pictures I showed to them.” While in Antarctica, he met fellow travelers from all around the globe. “I heard that Botswana is really interesting,” Robin muses. “I’d like to see the wildlife and meet the people. Maybe someday I can go.” If the past is any guide to Robin’s future, that “someday” will be soon. NA NEWS spring 2008 11
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Page 3 and 4: Contents 14 21 22 Features 14 Ignit
Page 5 and 6: Perspectives FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOO
Page 7 and 8: Last January, Elizabeth Barbato (En
Page 9 and 10: WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE A SCHOOL-WI
Page 11: Fabulous Fibs Mathematician Leonard
Page 15 and 16: NA ATHLETIC TEAMS HAVE A NEW LOOK!
Page 17 and 18: Fresh Faces In September 2007, Vira
Page 19 and 20: Winter Musical: The Klemperers’ N
Page 21 and 22: THE 2008 ANNUAL FUND PHONATHON MORE
Page 23 and 24: A “GROWING” EFFORT During the w
Page 25 and 26: “Travel itself is more than mere
Page 27 and 28: own carbon footprint on the earth,
Page 29 and 30: Some of measures that Crystal Sprin
Page 31 and 32: from the Archives by Blackie Parlin
Page 33 and 34: Alumni News & Events From the Presi
Page 35 and 36: 1 2 4 6 5 3 NEW YORK CITY December
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Page 39 and 40: Class Notes 1930 Bob Busse was rece
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Page 47 and 48: The Hinson family: Laura, Eli ’85
Page 49 and 50: Emily Uddin-Alves ’91 and husband
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Page 53 and 54: Clockwise from the top: Rachel Klin
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