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applicants in grades 6-9 who reside in, or attend school in, the City of Newark. Once named a Newark Scholar, the student will retain that support throughout his/her academic career at NA, assuming the student remains in good academic standing. Through a grant from the E.E. Ford Foundation, Newark Scholars will have the benefit of a wide range of academic and social resources through the newly established Newark Scholars Support Services.
“As our 240th anniversary approaches, Newark Academy is pleased and proud to have the opportunity to offer these phenomenal aid packages to the best and brightest students in Newark,” said Austin. “We know that our curriculum and programs have a lot to offer these students, but we are even more excited by the contributions that students of this caliber will contribute to the community.” NA
A Father & Grandfather’s Legacy John R. Redmond, Sr. led by example. As the father of six, he instilled in his children a love of learning and the importance of a high-quality education. He also taught his children how to give back.
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our of John Redmond’s sons – Jack ’73, Rob ’74, Rick ’77 and Paul ’79 – and one daughter, Ruth Redmond Bloom ’80 followed in one another’s footsteps to Newark Academy. Redmond set the example for involvement by serving on the Newark Academy Board of Trustees through most of the years that his children were in school and by giving to NA generously for more than 35 consecutive years. He also could be found on the sidelines at untold numbers of soccer, football, hockey, fencing, cross country and lacrosse events. He continued as a presence in and around Newark Academy while the next generation of Redmonds enrolled, ultimately seeing eight of his
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Redmond’s life insurance gift ensures that his legacy of commitment to Newark Academy will always be remembered.
grandchildren wear the red and black of NA. Two sons, Rob and Rick, and one son-in-law, Billy Bloom, have served or currently serve on the Board of Trustees, son Jack served on the Alumni Board of Governors, son Paul served for many years as the 1979 Class Representative and daughter, Ruth, has served as a volunteer for the NAPA Red and Black fundraising event.
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Jack’s son Rick ’77, currently a trustee, recalled that his father was adamant that the NA graduates in the family support the school. “Dad always monitored the giving stats,” Rick said, “and, back in the day, if one of us missed a gift – the phone would ring and we’d hear about it. He didn’t care about the amount we gave, but he wanted us to participate every year.” A model of generosity to Newark Academy through much of his life, Redmond gave a final demonstration of his commitment by making NA the beneficiary of a long-held life insurance policy. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2011, Mr. Redmond passed away – surrounded by his family – on March 28, 2012. The proceeds for his life insurance policy have been directed to Newark Academy’s general endowment fund. Redmond’s life insurance gift ensures that his legacy of commitment to Newark Academy will always be remembered. If you are interested in learning more about how you can make a gift intention to Newark Academy through a life insurance policy or your will, please contact Director of Institutional Advancement Lisa Grider (lgrider@newarka.edu or (973) 992-7000, ext. 320). NA