literary magazine

Scope and Contents Chirps was a literary publication published by Nightingale students, founded and first edited by student Henrietta Skinner '31. A selection of writing contributions and/or winning stories and poems submitted to Chirps were published in a freestanding first issue in March 1931 and in the school's annual yearbook. Thereafter, it appears that Chirps was only published in the yearbook, then completely disappeared in 1936. The...

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The Ivy and the Acorn was a literary magazine born from the Middle School newspaper (which also included creative writing), The Acorn, giving opportunity for individual expression to students in Kindergarten through Class XII. A student editor and Board managed its publication from 1943 until 1954.

(Source: 1951 Yearbook, p. 34)

Scope and Contents Philomel is one of the most acclaimed high school literary journals in the country. First published in 1955, Philomel serves as a sampling and survey of art, photography, and writing of the Upper School. It was preceded by Festival of the Written Word as a publication in 1953 and 1954, and an ongoing opportunity to read compositions aloud for others, judged by outside literary figures. Philomel...

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Student Publications consist of Nightingale student-created content published by students, usually under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Publications include student newspapers, literary magazines, art magazines, foreign language magazines, humor, and entertainment publications. Most are created by Upper School students, although some Middle School publications are included. The archives does not have full runs of most student publications.

Scope and Contents Out of Uniform is a student publication that features literature and (since c. 2010-2011) art from the Middle School. Students review submissions from their peers—from concrete poetry and prose to sculpture and photography—and vote by committee on which to feature in their yearly publication. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association has bestowed the Silver Crown award on the 2009, 2012, 2016, 2017, and 2018 issues, and the Gold Crown award on the 2011 issue. ...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Student Publications consist of Nightingale student-created content published by students, usually under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Publications include student newspapers, literary magazines, art magazines, foreign language magazines, humor, and entertainment publications. Most are created by Upper School students, although some Middle School publications are included. The archives does not have full runs of most student publications.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Student Publications consist of Nightingale student-created content published by students, usually under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Publications include student newspapers, literary magazines, art magazines, foreign language magazines, humor, and entertainment publications. Most are created by Upper School students, although some Middle School publications are included. The archives does not have full runs of most student publications.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Student Publications consist of Nightingale student-created content published by students, usually under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Publications include student newspapers, literary magazines, art magazines, foreign language magazines, humor, and entertainment publications. Most are created by Upper School students, although some Middle School publications are included. The archives does not have full runs of most student publications.

Scope and Contents From the Series: School Magazine is a handwritten student literary magazine that was created in 1919 by Nightingale classes. Contents include a variety of writing, from true stories about travels to creative writing to academic writing reports to school "gossip" (mostly factual news!). Some issues include student artwork. A chain letter between students dominates one issue. It is unknown how long this publication existed; it ceased sometime prior to 1931, when students created the literary magazine, Chirps....

Scope and Contents From the Series: School Magazine is a handwritten student literary magazine that was created in 1919 by Nightingale classes. Contents include a variety of writing, from true stories about travels to creative writing to academic writing reports to school "gossip" (mostly factual news!). Some issues include student artwork. A chain letter between students dominates one issue. It is unknown how long this publication existed; it ceased sometime prior to 1931, when students created the literary magazine, Chirps....