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R A H W A Y 7 T H A N D 8 T H G R A D E A C A D E M Y
| The Academy Times |
June 2015 Volume 3 Issue 4
By: Sarah Singh
Rahway Academy takes two major
class trips per year. When Mr. John-
son mentions an upcoming field trip,
everyone gets very excited!
The 7th Grade Field Trip was to visit
Raritan Valley Planetarium where we
watched a show and did a scavenger
hunt. We then went to the Bridge-
water Sports Arena where we played
laser tag (which everyone said was
the best part), played in an arcade,
and ice skated! We also had some
great food served up by none other
than Mr. Sorrentino! Everyone that
went said they had a great time.
The 8th Graders are looking forward
to their upcoming trip to Washington
D.C.!
You Can’t Stop Hairspray, Jr.
By: Keren Lebron
Music, theater, and arts are great aspects that make up Rahway Academy. There are many tal-
ented students that joined our musical play
this school year, which took place March
21-23. This musical brought students to-
gether to work hard and reach one goal
which is doing what they love to do most:
performing on stage. Hairspray, Jr. was not
just a romantic musi- cal, but an eye-opening
experience. Students had an opportunity to re
-live segregation that occurred in 1962. Tracy
Turnblad played by Hailee Ross, auditions
for a spot on an all white show at the time.
She becomes an overnight celebrity. This
led to racial integra- tion in the show. “This
show won’t be forgotten by the town. It was the best it could have been,” said 8th grader Khiari
Barrino. This musical with such an vital message resonated with the audience. Rahway Academy
didn't skip a beat with this show-stopping performance.
7th Grade Field Trip Fun
Bullying/Suicide
Awareness
By: Lily Viteka
A big problem in our
world is bullying. It can
lead to problems such
as anxiety, depression,
self-harm, and suicide. A
lot of students need
help. However, class-
mates may not see the
warning signs.
If you suspect a friend
needs help, please tell a
trusted adult like a
counselor, teacher, or a
parent. Are you afraid
you will feel like a
snitch? Then leave an
anonymous note on a
counselor’s desk. This
could potentially save a
life. It’s better to have a
friend mad at you than
gone forever. Suicide is
a permanent act. Bully-
ing is not. There are peo-
ple who can help.
Let’s stop the hate, the
torture, the pain, and
p o t e n t i a l l y s a v e
someone’s life. A simple
hello can stop a bigger
good bye. Learn to be a
friend, not an enemy.
P a g e 2 T h e A c a d e m y T i m e s
The Band Bulletin By: Meghan Flynn
In March, students from the Academy Band Program per-formed at the annual Union County Teen Arts Festival.
Among the selected chamber ensembles were the Brass
Choir, Clarinet Quartet, the Woodwind Ensemble, a Wood-wind Trio +1, the Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, and a duet by
Adam Greebel and Mrs. Spatz. Bravo to all who performed! But a big bravo to the Flute
Choir for being selected to per-form at the Teen Arts Show-
case!!! (Even though you weren’t supposed to be examined in this
competition aspect of the festival!)
Union County Teen Arts 2015
All-District Band Night
This was a THRILLER, THRILLER night!! On April 16th, Rahway’s biggest (and best) bands combined to have a night full of fun and music! Held here at the Academy, the All-City Band, the High School Sym-phonic Band and the 7th & 8th Grade Concert Bands performed music from the Land of Oz to the streets of Brazil during Carnaval! Among the arrangements were three Top 40 Hits played by our own Academy Bands! Performed by the 7th Grade Concert Band, they sure didn’t “go wrong” playing the hit “Am I Wrong” by Nico and Vinz. Performed by the 8th Grade Concert Band were “Royals” written by Lourde and the chart topping hit “Bang Bang” made famous by international superstars Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Manaj. All of the bands finished the night by playing the mega hit by Michael Jackson, “Thriller,” complete with zombie choreography and choruses from Mrs. Van Wyk while she conducted the 8th Grade Concert Band!!
Zikrayat at Lincoln Center, NYC
On March 18th students from the Academy Band and Orchestra Pro-
grams had the unique opportunity to travel into New York City to see
the group Zikrayat at Lincoln Center. This group, titled after the Arabic
word “memories,” showcased music, instruments, and dance from
Egypt and the greater Arab world. This trip was a continuation of global
awareness in the Arts Programs following the Project MEMA Recital.
Previous to this trip Directors Spatz,Van Wyk, and LaBelle took great
initiative to educate their students about the different instruments,
sounds, and colors of the Arab world. While there, students were able
to have a Q & A with the artists and a tour of Lincoln Center! And, in
one of the group tours, globally recognized, musical genius Alan Gilbert
made a surprise walk past the group! He is the current Musical Director
of the New York Philharmonic!!! Students were also able to hear a snip-
pet of a rehearsal of the Philharmonic, on one of their never-publicly
performed pieces, from a photography booth! This was truly an experi-
ence to remember!
Watch our 7th & 8th graders com-
bining as a "Promotion
Band" to provide the ceremonial mu-sic at the 8th grade Promotion Ceremo-
ny on June 22!
P a g e 3
V o l u m e 3 , i s s u e 4
By: Meghan Flynn
It was a night full of friends, fun, and dancing! Rahway Academy’s 7th and
8th graders came to celebrate the beginning of spring break in style! At this
year’s semi-formal, titled “A Night in Hollywood,” students surely felt like
stars! From the movie reel decorations, red carpet photos, and the iced tea
fountain, students felt Oscar-worthy.
Ladies were dressed to the nines in dresses and very classy ensembles.
And the young men also dressed to the T’s in dress shirts and some even
had blazers! Well done to all, who looked red-carpet-worthy. On the menu
of this event were classic sub sandwiches, rice, fried chicken, ground beef,
salad, and a delicious school-colored cake to finish the night. A big thanks
to the PBSIS committee and to all of the staff who chaperoned at this
event!
A Night in Hollywood Dance
By: Keren Lebron
The Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy has many athletes that take part in
our sports every year. The boys baseball team had a great season working
hard to win every victory. Being on the team doesn’t just teach you how to
become a better player but also teaches them leadership, sportsmanship,
and that hard work gets you far. Coach O’Reilly said, “The season was a
great one. I was proud of each player and their contributions to the team. I
look forward to another great year next year!”
Boys Baseball
Girls Softball By: Bryanna Fleischman
The Rahway Academy girls softball team had a great season! The team started off
the year better than last year. We started getting runs quickly this year. The team
also got better throughout the season. The team captains this year were Alize Corzo
and Maggie Sadlon. The pitcher this year was Taylor Antczak, with Ava Garay pitch-
ing occasionally. The team ended the season with a 4-7 record. A lot of members
are 8th graders who are graduating, so the team will have to start fresh next year
and rebuild. Coach O’Callahan said, “The girls did a great job this year. I was very
happy with how much they improved from the beginning of the season until the end
of the season. Many of them had never played organized softball and worked hard
to be competitive with the other teams in our league.”
Gang Awareness at the Academy
By: Atiya Jackson
Rahway Academy students experienced a Gang Awareness Presentation
in April. It was very inspiring and students learned so much about life in
jail and gangs. Gang expert, Lt. Torres, has come the past several years
to speak to students about gangs. He managed to be funny and enter-
taining even though it was a very serious topic, which enabled him to
reach students. The presentation taught us many lessons but the main
message was clear: Stay away from gangs! Even if you are on a success-
ful path joining a gang would take you down a path that would make you
throw your entire life away and endanger the lives of your family and
loved ones. Thank you Lt. Torres for coming to speak with us!
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE NEWSPAPER? SEE MRS. DE VITO IN 325A!
The Academy Times Staff Members:
Katelynn Bunsee Tracy Datus Samuel Dorielan Bryanna Fleischman Atiya Jackson
Melissa Knutelski Stacy Saint-Paul
Sarah Singh Lily Viteka
Senior Editor: Keren Lebron
Arts & Music Editor: Meghan Flynn Photographer: Cecilia Puga
Advisor: Mrs. De Vito
Upcoming Important Dates at
Rahway Academy 6/4 Faculty/Student Basketball Game
6/5 Spanish Dance
6/8 Spanish I Trip to the United Nations
6/9 A+ Attitude Awards Program
6/10 8th Grade Picture
6/11 RHS Band Presentation and 8th Grade Trip to
Washington, DC
6/15 Chorus Pops Concert Grade 8 and Grade 7
6/16 Academic Awards and Attendance Program
6/17 Carnival Day
6/19, 6/22, 6/23 Shortened Days
6/22 8th Grade Promotion and Dance
The Academy Times Staff
would like to wish the
faculty and students of
Rahway Academy a safe,
relaxing, and fun-filled
summer!
By: Melissa Knutelski
On June 4, the students and facul-
ty faced off at the annual Faculty
Student Bas- ketball Game held
in the gym at Rahway 7th and
8th Grade Academy. The
game was very exciting to
watch with m u l t i p l e l e a d
changes. The ending of the game
has sparked much controversy.
With four sec- onds left on the
clock, Elijah Peele hit a three point shot to put the students up by one. At that
point the stu- dent fans rushed
the court, pre- venting the game
from being completed. They
carried Peele off the court chant-
ing, “MVP!” The students were
initially de- clared victorious.
Later, an an- nouncement was
made that since the student
fans rushed the court, the facul-
ty would be awarded two foul
shots, as this was determined to
be a technical foul. Mr. Cawley
made one of the two shots, thus tying the game. Will an overtime quarter be
played? Or will it end as a tie? Will the students break the faculty winning
streak? Stay tuned to find out!
Students Beat Faculty?