The Newtonite

Guidance department to hold Back to School Night

The Newtonite • September 28, 2012

by Douglas Abrams Back to School Night, which will be different than in previous years, will be Wednesday from 7 to 9, according to guidance department head Beth Swederskas.

Exposition to teach safe driving habits

The Newtonite • September 22, 2012

by Amanda Hills As part of an initiative to improve teens’ safety on the road, there will be a “Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices” presentation at Monday’s PTSO meeting in the film lecture hall from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Clubs to recruit new members

The Newtonite • September 21, 2012

by Amanda Hills To expose students to a variety of clubs, Club Day will be held Thursday X-block in the cafeteria.

Guidance departement to host Twelfth Grade Parent Night

The Newtonite • September 13, 2012

by Amanda Hills Twelfth Grade Parent Night will be held Thursday in the auditorium from 7 to 8.

Students reenact 'The Hunger Games'

The Newtonite • September 11, 2012

by Amanda Hills As part of One School, One Book, which required all students at this school to read The Hunger Games over the summer, this school will be staging a reenactment of the Hunger Games Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Greengineers, Patagonia host free screening of 'Bag It'

The Newtonite • June 13, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Tonight, the Greengineers and Patagonia, an outdoor clothing and gear company, are hosting a free showing of Bag It, a film about this world's plastic consumption, according to English teacher and chief innovations officer Stephen Chinosi.

Graduates present customized topiary as senior gift

The Newtonite • June 6, 2012

by Amanda Hills Overlooking the multi-purpose field are bushes that say “NNHS.” The Class of 2012 funded the installation of the bushes in order to leave its mark on this school, according to senior class president Jon Paul Roby.

Ligerbots competes in informal competition

The Newtonite • June 6, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Saturday, the Ligerbots, this school and South’s combined robotics team, competed in the Beantown Blitz, an informal competition held at Northeastern University, according to junior Eli Sadovnik, a captain.

Senior physics classes participate in boat race

The Newtonite • May 24, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Today, all Honors and Advanced Placement Physics classes participated in the annual Physics Boat Project race, an event this school has held for over 12 years, according to physics teacher Michael Hazeltine.

Science team places first in Envirothon competition

The Newtonite • May 24, 2012

by Amanda Hills Thursday, the science team won the Massachusetts Envirothon competition at the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park.

Kristian Sumner wins used car in redraw of Keys to Success Key Off

The Newtonite • May 23, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Yesterday, junior Kristian Sumner won a used car during the redraw of the Key Off through the Honda Village Automotive Group’s Keys to Success program at this school, according to Honda Village representative Jade Giacoppo.

Science team wins State competition

The Newtonite • May 18, 2012

by Amanda Hills This school’s science team won the Massachusetts Envirothon competition, which took place yesterday afternoon at the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. More information to follow.