The Newtonite

Math team has successful season

The Newtonite • March 2, 2012

by Amanda Hills Math team participated in the final meet of the regular season Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Canton, according to math teacher Elisse Ghitelman, the team adviser.

Fundraiser to support international exchanges

The Newtonite • February 29, 2012

by Douglas Abrams In order to raise money for "low income Newton students aspiring to participate in our international educational programs," the Global Education Leadership Fund (GELF) will host a dinner and dance Saturday, March 24, according to the event's invitation.

Administration chooses student union design competition winner

The Newtonite • February 28, 2012

by Amanda Hills Sophomore Liran Bromberg’s design won the student union design competition. English teacher and librarian Kevin McGrath noted that Bromberg’s design was chosen because it seated the right number of students, its furniture was cohesive with the library’s and it was practical for the custodians to clean.

Student union construction begins phase one

The Newtonite • February 18, 2012

by Jared Perlo During the past two meetings, Student Faculty Administration members discussed the ongoing effort to transform a section of the cafeteria into a student union, a place where students can hangout and relax.

Kern performs as postergirl for dog award show

The Newtonite • February 16, 2012

by Amanda Hills Sophomore Emily Kern was the Golden Collar Girl at the Golden Collar Awards, an award show for dogs, last night in Los Angeles.

School wins architectural award

The Newtonite • February 14, 2012

by Amanda Hills This school won a 2011 Award for Design Excellence from the Boston Society of Architects (BSA).

Innovation Lab offers new courses

The Newtonite • February 14, 2012

by Amanda Hills Within the next year, the Innovation Lab will offer three new courses, which according to junior Katie Wu, who is involved with the Lab, will “open eyes to a new form of learning and thinking.”

Science team places well at Blue Lobster Bowl

The Newtonite • February 13, 2012

by Alex Feit Members of this school’s science team finished in second place out of 12 teams at the regional Blue Lobster Bowl competition Saturday, Feb. 4. Members also competed at the final West Suburban Science League season meet Thursday, Feb. 9.

Students awarded with certificates for performing good deeds

The Newtonite • February 13, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Keys to Success, this school’s ongoing student incentive program sponsored by the Honda Village Automotive group, awarded 25 students with certificates for doing an unexpected deed, such as helping other students or making progress in class.

Holman named Brookline headmaster

The Newtonite • February 13, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Vice principal Deborah Holman was named the new headmaster of Brookline High School Thursday, according to her.

Administrators discuss transition to tablets, digital learning

The Newtonite • February 10, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Today, heavy textbooks weigh down students’ backpacks. Tomorrow, students could carry sleek, light-weight tablets instead.

Viewpoint: Debate team captain reflects on experiences

The Newtonite • February 10, 2012

by Abby Holtzman It is 7 p.m on a Tuesday evening, and the lights in a second floor classroom snap on as I open the door. I remember two years ago, when the debate team met in a crumbling corner of the old building. We would perch on the radiator and yell at each other. We would stand up, turn red and speak about justice, democracy and John Locke.