The Newtonite

Vanessa Battista wins car through Keys to Success

The Newtonite • May 11, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Today, junior Vanessa Battista won a used car through Honda Village Automotive Group’s Keys to Success program at this school. Fifty students, who were nominated for Keys to Success throughout the year, were randomly chosen as finalists.

Administration discusses possibility of unblocking Facebook on school computers

The Newtonite • May 9, 2012

by Jared Perlo Senior Lucia Grigoli proposed a bill to allow access to Facebook on school computers to the Student Faculty Administration at Wednesday’s meeting.

Student union construction officially begins

The Newtonite • May 8, 2012

by Jared Perlo Over the past several weeks, the Student Faculty Administration has been bustling with activity as it continues to construct the new student union in the cafeteria and as it continues to debate new proposals.

Greengineers hope to pedal power graduation

The Newtonite • May 7, 2012

by Amanda Hills Greengineering students are exploring the possibility of bike-powering the Public Announcement system for this year’s Moving On Ceremony, according to English teacher and chief innovation officer Stephen Chinosi.

Math team wins first place in regional meet

The Newtonite • May 4, 2012

by Amanda Hills Friday, the math team took first place in the large school division at the regional math meet at Canton, according to math teacher Elisse Ghitelman, the coach.

Senior, junior, freshman class officers plan dances

The Newtonite • May 4, 2012

by Samantha Libraty During May and June, this school is abuzz with prom excitement. The Class of 2013 is looking forward to the Junior Semi-Formal, the Class of 2012 to Senior Prom and the freshman to Freshman Masquerade Ball.

Midge Connolly named new vice principal

The Newtonite • May 3, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Today, Williams Elementary School principal Midge Connolly, '84, was named this school's new vice principal, according to principal Jennifer Price. Connolly with begin in the fall. She will replace current vice principal Deb Holman, who is to become the Brookline headmaster in the fall.

School hosts Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo tomorrow

The Newtonite • May 2, 2012

by Nicky Kaufman This school will host the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo tomorrow during all three lunches and X-block in the cafeteria.

Students, faculty nominate teachers for excellence awards

The Newtonite • May 1, 2012

by Amanda Hills Every year, two teachers at this school are awarded the Paul E. Elicker and Brenda Keegan awards for excellence in teaching. This year’s awards will be distributed Wednesday, May 30.

Student athletes perform for senior citizens

The Newtonite • April 30, 2012

by Amanda Hills Athletes Serving the Community (ASC) Newton, a local community service-based program for student athletes, hosted an event for senior citizens Saturday in this school’s cafeteria.

West Suburban YMCA houses Newton Teen Center

The Newtonite • April 27, 2012

by Samantha Libraty In January, the Newton Teen Center relocated to the West Suburban YMCA, according to Newton Teen Center director Chanda Gunn. It had operated on Chestnut Street in Newton Lower Falls since 2009.

Gay-Straight Alliance organizes Days of Silence, Action

The Newtonite • April 27, 2012

by Amanda Hills Wednesday, the Gay-Straight Alliance will host a Day of Silence, during which participants will remain silent all day. Two days later, the club will host the Day of Action Friday, during which members will distribute literature on the gay, lesbian, transexual, bisexual and queer community, according to Spanish teacher Daniel Fabrizio, the adviser.