The Newtonite

School hosts running clinic

The Newtonite • April 4, 2012

by Amanda Hills Marathoner and South alumnus Leo Westebbe ’11 led a running clinic Saturday called Run Leo Run, which was open to anyone age eight and older and was held at this school’s indoor track.

Ligerbots place seventh in regional competition

The Newtonite • March 30, 2012

by Amanda Hills This school and South’s Ligerbots team competed at the Boston FIRST Robotics competition Thursday to Saturday and the Worcester Polytechnical Institute Regional FIRST Robotics competition (WPI) Thursday, March 8 to Saturday, March 10.

Club hosts dance showcase to raise money for cancer research

The Newtonite • March 30, 2012

by Amanda Hills This school’s Team Pulling Against Cancer Together (Team P.A.C.T.) club will be hosting a dance showcase Friday, May 18 in the cafeteria to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS), according to senior Hannah Stubblefield, an officer with senior Danielle Wasson.

Class of 2015 hosts event

The Newtonite • March 29, 2012

by David Kwartler Tuesday night, the Class of 2015 held a movie night at the West Newton Cinema to raise money for an end of year dance, according to class president Tommy Mobley.

Principal addresses recent threat to school

The Newtonite • March 17, 2012

by Amanda Hills Thursday during the school-wide anti-bullying lesson, principal Jennifer Price made an announcement over the loudspeaker, informing students and faculty about a student who “recently posted a threatening statement to our school on Facebook about Transgender Bisexual Gay Lesbian Awareness Day,” which was last Wednesday, she said in the announcement.

Ligerbots compete in first meet of the season

The Newtonite • March 15, 2012

by Amanda Hills and David Kwartler At their first meet of the season, the Ligerbots competed at Worcese Polytechnic Institute from Thursday until Saturday. Senior Paige Grody, the team captain, said that 34 teams participated, the majority of which are from New England.

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.

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).

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.