The Senior Smiles Club is a new club introduced to the Academy this school year. Julia Calderaro '26 came up with the idea at the beginning of the school year. Julia wanted to start a club where students could bridge connections with the elderly and club members could form valuable connections with them. Julia collaborated with Madelyn Riordan ’26 as her vice-president to bring the idea to life. In December, the club visited Brookdale Senior Living, which is located in Florham Park. The club brought supplies and Christmas cheer to make Christmas wreaths with the residents. Christmas music was playing, and everyone was busy at work making their beautiful wreath. The residents made these wreaths to decorate their doors to enhance the Christmas spirit. The event went exceedingly well, and the club plans to visit again soon. The next event will have a Valentine's Day theme. Club members...
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Easter break is only a few days away! This Friday, April 11th, is the last day before the Academy's ten-day break. After the afternoon announcements on Friday, students will be more than ready to rush out the doors. The chance to relax, sleep in, and enjoy time with loved ones has finally arrived, after weeks of projects, early mornings, and assessments. If you travel in or out of the country for a vacation or a chance to...
Entering a new year means the start of new beginnings and reflecting on the past year. In this generation, music has become an integral part of people's daily lives. People use music to help them focus on daily tasks, relieve stress or anxiety, create a certain mood or emotion, and help them enjoy themselves in the present moments. Apple Music and Spotify are two popular streaming platforms. At the end of every...
A voice emerges from the depths of injustice; BBC calls her the “bravest woman in Afghanistan.” Her name is Malalai Joya, an activist, writer, and politician. Joya was born on April 25, 1978, in Farah, Afghanistan. She is the oldest of seven sisters and three brothers. Early in Joya’s life, her father fought in the Afghan civil war. After the war, Joya’s father left the country due to the dangerous atmosphere forming...
Maddy Brisby, a current sophomore, has dived headfirst into the Academy community, channeling her passion into creating a new club. Last year, Maddy founded the sailing club, a unique and exciting addition to the Academy's diverse extracurricular...