By Michael Beaumont On March 2nd, 2018, Rush held its third spirit day: "Twin" Day. It was a day for students to dress up as each other and show the entire school their matching style. Some students decided to pair up with teachers and match today, while some teachers themselves dressed to mimic each other! … Continue reading Twin Day
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Freshmen Formal
By Michael Beaumont Photos by Ryan Snyder On February 23rd, 2018, the class of 2021 took part in the first celebration of its high school career, the Freshmen Formal. While it may have been held in Rush's gymnasium, it was spruced up immensely to allow the freshman students to dress in their best attire and … Continue reading Freshmen Formal
Eagles Pride at Rush
By Michael Beaumont The Philadelphia Eagles took down the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII! Even though the odds were stacked against our underdog team, The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush didn’t slack on supporting their home team. Watch as the instrumental majors marched around school blasting the fight song, Fly, Eagles Fly for … Continue reading Eagles Pride at Rush
Jackie Park Show – Rush’s 10th Anniversary
By Michael Beaumont The Jackie Park Winter Festival is an annual tradition at The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush where students of every major come together to pay tribute to Jackie Park, a former dance student at Rush whose life ended before it could even really begin to show what she was truly capable of. … Continue reading Jackie Park Show – Rush’s 10th Anniversary
Jackie Park Show – Interview with Ms. Masters
By Michael Beaumont Photos by Gustavo Menezes We had the opportunity to ask Ms. Denise Masters about the Jackie Park Show being held tomorrow on January 6th, 2018! How is the Jackie Park Show different than any other dance show held at Rush? MASTERS: “The Jackie Park Show is not all just dance, it’s … Continue reading Jackie Park Show – Interview with Ms. Masters
Winter Vocal Music Showcase
By Michael Beaumont To start off the new year, our vocal majors put on a fantastic winter showcase held on January 18th, 2018, starring choir students from every grade, the Chamber singers, and numerous solo acts. Featured songs included “You Will Be Found” from the musical Dear Evan Hansen and the soulful “I Wanna Dance … Continue reading Winter Vocal Music Showcase
Review: Goodnight From Thebes
By Michael Beaumont Photos by Megan Armstrong Goodnight From Thebes: An Adaptation of Antigone by Sophocles Directed by Finn Wesolowski & Sydney Edwards Hopefully you made it out to see our own theatre teacher’s very first adaptation performed at The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush. Sally Wojcik comes from Springfield, MA, and studied Theatre, English, … Continue reading Review: Goodnight From Thebes
Photo Essay: “Hallo-week”
At The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, some of our students express their dedication to Halloween by coming to school in costume all week! So, we decided to document some of the best and most creative costumes! Even some of our teachers joined in on the festivities! BLOOPERS! Photographers: Alexa Hanna Jordyn Katilas
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