Category: History TL Four

The state-of-the-art fencing center opens

Newark Academy celebrates its 250th Anniversary!

The Coraci Performance Hall is completed.

A new facility for the Wilf Middle School opens.

Renovation and dedication of Kacur Field is completed.

The Petrello Upper School Academic Center is completed, including the addition of Kaltenbacher Hall, an octagonal lecture hall.

NA institutes the Immersion Experience requirement and kicks off the program with an inaugural trip to Madrid, Spain.

Donald M. Austin is named the Academy’s 49th Head of School. “A common spirit and purpose bind the Newark Academy community together, as do the traditions we share.” –Donald M. Austin, Head of School, 2007-present

The Simon Family Field House is completed, adding 57,000 square feet to the school, featuring a gymnasium, six–lane pool, fitness center, locker rooms, athletics offices and storage space.

Elizabeth “Penney” Riegelman is named the first female Head of School.