THE T . C . ABBEY ORATION

Newark Academy established the T.C. Abbey Oration in 1982 to honor the memory of this beloved teacher, who died on October 22, 1981. Each year at Commencement a senior, chosen by the Cum Laude Society, delivers the oration.

T.C. “Charlie” Abbey devoted more than 50 years of his life to the education of young men and women. He was on the faculty at Newark Academy for 22 years, serving at various times as English Department Chair, Debate Coach, Director of Admission and Chairman of the Discipline Committee. Prior to coming to Newark Academy, Mr. Abbey taught for 31 years at the Holderness School in Plymouth, New Hampshire.

Officers Of The Class Of 2023

President, Upper School Council

Harold Fullilove

Senior Class President & Rahul Arora

Vice President, Upper School Council

Senior Class Vice President Claire Waskow

Class Representative Ethan Garcia

Class Representative Paige Schachtel