The Newtonite

Senior, junior win writing competition

The Newtonite • February 5, 2012

by Leah Budson Three years ago the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards competition added writing as one of the mediums that students may submit.

Students accept fall athletic awards

The Newtonite • November 23, 2011

by Ryan Condon Fall season student athletes received varsity letters and athletic awards during the Fall Sports Awards Ceremony Monday at 6p.m. in the auditorium. Coaches and captains gave thanks to parents, coaches, students and the athletic administration, as well as describing the team’s season.

Model United Nations members receive awards at Brown University conference

The Newtonite • November 14, 2011

by Kristina Zagame This weekend, the Model United Nations club participated in its first conference of the year at Brown University, and three members won awards. Ten Model U.N. members and other high school students from around the world participated in a debate lead by current Brown students, according to secretary-general Gabe Dreyer.

School adopts Keys to Success incentive program

The Newtonite • November 2, 2011

by Samantha Libraty Principal’s Student of the Month, which is part of Keys to Success, a program that recognizes Massachusetts students for random acts of kindness and/or increasing academic standing, was instated at this school starting yesterday, according to principal Jennifer Price.

Football awards acknowledge standout players

The Newtonite • October 28, 2011

by Jacob Schwartz After every football game this season, players will take a knee and listen to their coaches explain to them what went right and what went wrong at that competition. However, if the Tigers win that day, there is an added bonus, according to senior Mike Bradley, a captain with seniors Pat Bryson, Brendan Fagan and Swardiq Mayanja.

Teachers, alumni win Understanding Our Differences awards

The Newtonite • October 25, 2011

by Hilary Brumberg Understanding Our Differences held a celebration to honor its 60 program speakers who share their stories with all Newton third and fourth graders, according to Mary Beth McIntyre, a volunteer and board member of Understanding Our Differences.

History teacher Susan Wilkins wins Meserve award

The Newtonite • October 24, 2011

by Amanda Hills Meserve award recipients “possess a love for teaching, a strong content knowledge, a high level of professionalism and an understanding of kids,” according to history teacher Anthony Patelis. Patelis sees all of those qualities in this year’s Meserve winner history teacher Susan Wilkins.

Teachers receive awards for excellence

The Newtonite • October 13, 2011

by Ryan Condon and Alex Feit This school awarded the Paul E. Elicker and Brenda Keegan awards for excellence in teaching in the spring to science teacher Zachary Snow and Latin teacher David Hawkins.

Student wins medal at international diving competition

The Newtonite • September 26, 2011

by Samantha Libraty Sophomore Gracia Leydon-Mahoney recently competed in two national and international diving competitions. Leydon-Mahoney competed in the U.S.A. Senior Diving Nationals in August where she received a silver medal for the 10-meter platform competition. She was one of the youngest competitors there.