Newark Academy Congratulates the Class of 2017

The following Maplewood residents are among the 102 high school seniors from Newark Academy in Livingston who will receive their diplomas at Commencement Exercises on Sunday, June 11. Christine McBride, composer, bassist and educator, will deliver the keynote address.

The graduates and their college choices, awards and honors are listed below.

Benjamin Thomas Barba
Indiana University (Kelley)

Catherine Nicole Benoit
Yale University
International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate

Eva Kahn Verzani
Bowdoin College

Lily Grace Brackett
Hamilton College

About Newark Academy: Founded in 1774, Newark Academy has a rich history as an independent, coeducational school, for grades 6-12, located on a beautiful 68-acre campus in northern New Jersey. The mission of Newark Academy is to “contribute to the world engaged individuals instilled with a passion for learning, a standard of excellence, and a generosity of spirit.” For more information, visit newarka.edu.