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Administration discusses Tiger's Loft Bistro, possible textbook cart

The Newtonite February 3, 2012
by Jared Perlo In the recent weeks, Student Faculty Administration members have discussed several key issues, including the Tiger’s Loft Bistro ending its servicesto students and student access to textbooks and computers during study halls.

Innovation Lab representatives present projects

The Newtonite February 2, 2012
by Amanda Hills Students from the Innovation Lab will present the Lab’s latest projects and achievements to officials from across the State Thursday, Feb. 16, according to English teacher and chief innovation officer Stephen Chinosi. Presentations will take place in the Innovation Lab.

Viewpoint: Secretary-general reflects on four years of participation in Model United Nations

The Newtonite February 2, 2012
by Gabe Dreyer This school's Model United Nations club sends delegates to several college conferences every year. These conferences are conducted by college students, and high schoolers from around the world come to debate, interact and make lasting friends with each other.

Holman named finalist for Brookline headmaster position

The Newtonite February 1, 2012
by Samantha Libraty Vice principal Deborah Holman is one of two finalists in the running for the headmaster position at Brookline High School, she said. Holman and the other finalist, Wellesley Middle School principal Jamie Chisum, were selected out of the 11 candidates who applied in December, according to Holman.

Model United Nations participates in international conference

The Newtonite January 31, 2012
by Amanda Hills Last weekend, students in the Model United Nations club attended the Harvard National Model United Nations conference along with 3,000 other students from around the world, according to history teacher and Model U.N. adviser Gregory Drake.

CrossFit Newton hosts competition

The Newtonite January 31, 2012
by Amanda Hills CrossFit gyms from across the region participated in a throw-down event hosted by CrossFit Newton Sunday, Jan. 22.

Debate wins tournament at South

The Newtonite January 30, 2012
by Sam Jones Juniors Jordan Ecker and Jonathan Kim experienced their first win since joining the debate team at the meet at South Saturday, Jan. 7, according to Ecker.

Families contribute to school through Stop and Shop A+ Rewards

The Newtonite January 27, 2012
by Samantha Libraty Stop and Shop card holders can earn money for this school by registering for A+ Rewards at all Stop and Shop stores, parent and PTSO coordinator Isabelle Thacker said.

Faculty explain post-graduate planning process during Junior, Senior Parent Nights

The Newtonite January 26, 2012
Junior Parent Night will be held Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 7 to 9:45 p.m., to provide parents with important post-graduate information, according to guidance department head Beth Swederskas.

Augmented reality comes to the Learning Commons

The Newtonite January 26, 2012
by Samantha Libraty Augmented Reality, a program that makes three-dimensional images appear active, was introduced to this school in early December, according to English teacher and librarian Kevin McGrath.

Mock Trial defeats Newton Country Day in first trial

The Newtonite January 26, 2012
by Amanda Hills Mock Trial won its first meet so far against Newton Country Day Tuesday, according to senior Meredith Abrams, who has participated in Mock Trial for three years.

Custodians change cleaning procedure

The Newtonite January 23, 2012
by Amanda Hills Starting at the return from Winter Break, the custodians adopted a new cleaning procedure to allow for optimal efficiency and cleanliness, according to facilities operations manager Paul Anastasi.
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