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Ligerbots rank worldwide at FIRST Robotics World Championship

The Newtonite May 5, 2015

by Cate Waters North and South’s LigerBot team traveled to St. Louis last week to compete in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics World Championship, Wednesday...

Teachers march, fail to receive higher pay in new budget

Teachers march, fail to receive higher pay in new budget

The Newtonite May 5, 2015

by Cate Waters About 500 teachers, in yellow shirts, marched from North to the Ed Center last Monday at 6:30 p.m. They went to see if the School Committee would vote, either for or against, what the...

Whitsons Culinary Group introduces omelet station every Friday morning

Whitsons Culinary Group introduces omelet station every Friday morning

Lucy Lu May 4, 2015

by Lucy Lu Whitsons Culinary Group will now serve omelets for $2 every Friday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The omelet station was piloted the Friday before April vacation near the kitchens but...

Photo by Devin Perlo.

Superintendent David Fleishman names housemaster Mark Aronson interim principal for next year

Emily Moss April 18, 2015

by Jacob Sims Speyer and Emily Moss Riley housemaster Mark Aronson was named interim principal for the 2015-2016 school year in a letter sent to parents by superintendent David Fleishman on Tuesday. Aronson,...

Photo by Devin Perlo.

Review: Springfest I brings together a variety of music, amazes audience

Lucy Lu April 18, 2015

by Lucy Lu In front of a pink and blue faded backdrop, beneath the bright lights, empty black chairs and music stands were delicately laid out before an eagerly-awaiting audience. A sudden applause erupted,...

Sophomore Nick Scott places second in Chinese Bridge Speech Contest

Sophomore Nick Scott places second in Chinese Bridge Speech Contest

Lucy Lu April 18, 2015

by Lucy Lu Sophomore Nick Scott won second place in the advanced level of the Chinese Bridge Speech Contest for non-native high school students last Sunday. To enter the competition, Scott sent in a recording...

Graphic made by Maria Trias.

Housemaster candidates to spend day at North, Price to select new housemaster by Friday

The Newtonite April 14, 2015

by Cate Waters School officials this week narrowed down three candidates to fill Riley housemaster Mark Aronson's vacancy—physical education teacher Lauren Baugher, special education teacher Scott...

Preview: Springfest celebrates new season with Chamber Ensembles, senior soloists

Preview: Springfest celebrates new season with Chamber Ensembles, senior soloists

Rose Bostwick April 14, 2015

by Rose Bostwick Every year, North celebrates the beginning of the spring season with the annual concert, Springfest. Springfest is a two-part concert, which will begin with Springest I tomorrow and continue...

WGBH High School Quiz Show

Students compete, advance to quarterfinal in High School Quiz Show

The Newtonite April 10, 2015

In WGBH's TV series, High School Quiz Show, North beat Chelmsford High School 650 to 330 Saturday, March 14 and advanced to the next round. The team consisted of seniors Zach Bennett, Nathan Buchwald,...

Graphic by Maria Trias.

New 'Sexuality and Health II' course goes in depth on self defense, health issues

The Newtonite April 10, 2015

by Maya Metser One in four women report experiencing abuse over the course of their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This worrisome statistic is one of many...

Review: Actors showcase improv skills in Spontaneous Generation

Review: Actors showcase improv skills in Spontaneous Generation

Rose Bostwick April 10, 2015

by Rose Bostwick Actors clad in bright yellow “Spontaneous Generation University” sweatshirts thrilled audiences with improvised scenes, songs, and dances at yesterday’s hilarious opening night...

Graphic made by Maria Trias.

Update: Students express mixed feelings regarding appointment of interim principal

Emily Moss April 8, 2015

by Emily Moss In a letter to Newton families last Wednesday, superintendent David Fleishman announced his decision to appoint an interim principal next school year rather than selecting either William...

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