Doug Polaner '82 founded Polaner Selections with his wife in the late 90's and the company has since created a well curated portfolio of delightful wines which can be found at many restaurants and stores in the NYC/NJ metro area. We had a chance to speak with Doug about his time at NA and his career in the wine industry.

Ricky Kirshner '78 is one of the entertainment industry’s preeminent event producers.  His credits include many of the world’s most widely acclaimed, most watched and award-winning television specials, including the Tony Awards, 14 Super Bowl Half-Time Shows, the Democratic National Convention, Presidential Inaugurals and many others. Ricky has received 28 EMMY Nominations  (including the last 16 years in a row) and has won 10 Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award.  Listen to our interview with Ricky to hear about his Newark Academy days and a behind-the-scenes look at his career.

Robyn Silverman ’92 is an expert in child/teen development and skilled in making difficult conversations with kids easier.

Brad Johnson is a 40-year veteran of the hospitality industry and a 2nd generation restaurateur who built a reputation owning and operating acclaimed restaurants, bars and clubs in Los Angeles, New York and Las Vegas. During his 40 year career, Brad established a reputation for cultivating a diverse multi-ethnic clientele and staff. Listen as Brad shares his personal and professional journeys from NA to LA.

World-renowned jazz singer, Stacey Kent '83 sits down to talk with Don Austin about her journey from Newark Academy to the international spotlight in this episode of NA Voices.

Dr. Robert Pensack '68 is a physician, psychiatrist, former general practitioner, emergency room doctor, and a long-term survivor of a cardiac transplant. Dr. Pensack authored a critically acclaimed memoir entitled Raising Lazarus, which was originally published by Putnam in 1994 and shares a powerful spiritual and existential message of hope. Enjoy this conversation and miraculous story of hope

Newark Academy's Head of School Don Austin welcomes Adrien K. Wing '74 to the program.