The Newtonite

School Council conducts survey

The Newtonite • May 17, 2012

by Samantha Libraty For the past month, the School Council has been conducting a survey of this school’s community about this school's strengths and weaknesses, according to parent Meryl Kessler, the School Council co-chair with seniors Madeline Cetlin and Allison Wu.

Special education teacher Dave Turcotte named Adams housemaster

The Newtonite • May 16, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Special education teacher Dave Turcotte will be the new Adams housemaster, according to Beals housemaster Michelle Stauss. Turcotte was chosen out of three finalists by a committee of administrators, 12 teachers, counselors, a parent and a student, Stauss said.

School to redraw Keys to Success Key Off

The Newtonite • May 15, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Within the coming week, a redraw for the Keys to Success final Key Off will occur, according to Keys to Success coordinator Michelle Roselli.

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.

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.

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.

School hosts NewtonSERVES project

The Newtonite • April 26, 2012

by Amanda Hills NewtonSERVES Day, a City-wide day of community service, will take place at over 60 non-profit organizations and City of Newton departments around Newton Sunday, according to the NewtonSERVES informational pamphlet.

Faculty members nominate students for Keys to Success

The Newtonite • April 23, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Keys to Success, this school’s ongoing student incentive program sponsored by the Honda Village Automotive group, awarded 45 students during March and April with certificates for doing an unexpected deed, such as helping other students or making progress in class.