About UsINK was launched in 2008 by a group of students who wanted to bring back an arts & literature magazine to the TA community. The INK Magazine editorial staff's mission is to highlight the incredibly talented artists, writers & performers at Thornton and recognize them for their craft. We aim to showcase hidden talents and encourage creativity in as many forms as possible.
The name INK represents ink used both in creating art and in composing literature - not to be confused with tattoo ink, although we have received several submissions from tattoo artists across the country! Check us out on Instagram @TAInkstagram and Twitter @INKMag_TA to see more student work. |
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Meet Our Staff
Julia Pisani '21 - Co-Editor-in-Chief
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Julia loves writing and publishing, and the occasional painting or drawing, which is why she loves Ink. As a member of Ink, Julia enjoys reading and looking at students’ work because it showcases all the artistic and literary talent at TA. She has been a member since her sophomore year and is now a senior. She also loves to bake, hike, and read in her spare time.
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Casey Donovan '21 - Co-Editor-in-Chief
Guin Robbins '24 - Editor
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Guin loves all things music and arts, and she plays four instruments herself. She has been in orchestra since third grade, and been participating in a kids music academy at a bluegrass festival every summer since then as well (Except for 2020 because Covid). Guin is a freshman. She loves to bake, read, go camping, kayak, explore nature, and play lacrosse.
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Mint Amornsirikul '23 - EditorMint loves to do anything that is related to art. She is currently a sophomore and is in her first year in INK. She reads most of the time and sometimes writes in her spare time. She loves photography and taking landscape pictures.
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Elise Soucy '22 - Editor
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Elise has always had a passion for writing and literature. Elise is a Junior and this is her first year with Ink. She’s excited to get the opportunity to interview others, and give people a chance to express themselves and share their creativity with the school. Along with writing, Elise also enjoys swimming, baking, and occasionally painting.
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Madeline Darigan '22 - Editor
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Maddie is an avid musician and writer who adores all things arts. She enjoys going on expeditions, communicating with the Muses, and delving into the worlds of infinite wisdom. In other words, walks, singing, and reading. So far, her favorite books include The Little Prince, Lord of the Flies, and The Kite Runner. She hopes this year’s magazine continues to honor and inspire the many artists of TA. Currently a junior, this is her first year with INK.
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Annabelle Winans '24 - Editor
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Annabelle decided to join Ink because she loves to read and write in her spare time. She is looking forward to helping people share their work with the school and learning more about publishing in the process. In addition to reading and writing, Annabelle also enjoys cooking and hiking in her free time. She is currently a freshman at TA.
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Ms. Barbara Barklow - Advisor
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Ms. Barklow has been an English teacher at Thornton Academy since 2005. When students approached her to start a literary magazine, she jumped at the chance, having served as a student editor on both her high school & college literary publications. In addition, Ms. Barklow was an active participant in both the visual arts (painting & sculpture) and the performing arts (theater) from a young age through her college experience. In her freetime, Ms. B always enjoys a good book or film and is getting back to her artistic roots with a big tin of chalk pastels, some watercolor pencils, and a wonderfully messy sketchbook.
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