Memory Project Brings RPS Artists Together

By: Matthew Telyczka Arts and Entertainment Editor

In particular, students have different styles that go into each art piece, and no two pieces are the same. For example, while some students are designing portraits, others are working on art pieces related to something that the children are interested in.

Each artist is given a description of a child’s name, age, personality, hobbies, and interests. Through this project, students are able to see that they have a global impact. Even if it is a simple drawing or portrait, it goes a long way in bringing joy and putting a smile on children’s faces. Ms. Falzon, RPS’s new art teacher, points out the importance of this project. She is impressed and inspired to see many students using art as a way to connect and spread love and support. But most of all, she sees that it captures a feeling of empathy. Students are forced to put themselves in the perspective of the children they are drawing and imagine what their reality is like in order to make their audience feel seen. In Ms. Falzon’s words, “Art has the ability to create connections which transcend language and culture.”

This is why the Art Club at RPS is a crucial example of how students will always have an impact on the world. The leader of the Art Club, Jennifer Hua, started the club because she felt it was needed at RPS. “I wanted to have a place where people could enjoy artistic activities in between classes,” she explained. Art is something Jennifer always has appreciated, and she enjoys all the time she spends with it. She loves that everyone in the Art Club also shares that same joy and, most importantly, that they are using a shared love to better the world around them.

Argo Archive: Introduction

By: Leela Menon’25 Staff Writer

The Argo Archive has come to Rutgers Prep, and dare I say, this arrival is historic! The Argo Archive is a club, or rather a branch, connected to the History Club here at RPS. The idea of the Archive was created by Serena Li ‘22 towards the end of the last school year and became active in the 2022-2023 school year. The club is run by Mr. Cohen, Rachel Wanagosit ‘23, and Victor Zhang ‘24 in the DeSantis Room in the library. The club meets Tuesday and Friday during the ninth period and Wednesday during community time.

Rutgers Prep is the first independent school in the country and having been founded in 1766, is over 256 years old. Our school’s rich history is one of its many wonderful traits.

The Argo, which was founded in 1889, is a way for students to document history. This student-run newspaper has recorded historical events, from our very own teachers being drafted into World War II to John F. Kennedy’s assassination and far more. The Argo also has no shortage of information relating to our own past, such as the old football team, gymnastics team, sophomore bowling, and arguments regarding the dress code. The dress code articles discussed a variety of styles of the different eras, ranging from allowing blue jeans in school to remarks about the dress code in general.

The goal of The Argo Archive is to scan all of the old Argo articles. Eventually, these articles will be uploaded for all Argonauts to enjoy, as history is essential and can be entertaining to witness. So far, the club has finished over 300 articles from 1883 to 1997 and onwards. There are still many more articles to be scanned, but The Argo archivers are hard at work, saving and making history.

2022-2023

Message from the Class of 2023

On behalf of the class of 2023, I would like to thank each and every member of the Rutgers Prep community for the support and love throughout the years. To the faculty and staff, thank you for showing all of us the wonders that true intelligence and care can create. Each member of the Rutgers Prep community is equally valued and that would not be possible without our teachers, coaches, mentors, and admin. Our peers have inspired us to be our best selves. We will take the lessons we learned and the bonds we created with us. As we move onto become alum, we wish our younger peers the best of the luck! We are forever greatful for how Rutgers Prep has impacted our lives.

The 134th Editorial Board of The Argo

Editors-in-Chief & Layout Editors: Siya Angras’23, Chris Kaleekal’23, Keyon Majidi’23

News Editor: Kavya Kartik’24, Sanjog Dandona’24

Feature Editor: Juliet Bou Mansour’23

Opinion Editor: Jennifer Bekos’23, Yuhe Wei’23

Club/RPS Today Editor: Matthew Telyczka ’24

Arts & Entertainment

Editor: Audrey Qian’24

Sports Editor: Michael Chang’25 and Sushant Lebaka’24

Food Editor: Raina Desai’23

Technology Editor: Logan Gill ‘23

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Cary Griffin and Dr. James Morgart

Special Thanks to Ms. Burk and Dr. Loy

Interested in submitting an article, taking pictures, or drawing graphics? Have a complaint or concern? Notice an inaccurate fact or statement? Reach us at theargo@rutgersprep.org Volume