The Newtonite

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.

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.

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.

Tiger's Loft Bistro to discontinue serving students

The Newtonite • January 13, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Starting second semester, the Tiger's Loft Bistro, this school's student-run restaurant, will be closed to students and only open for faculty and staff, culinary arts teacher Bill O'Neill wrote in a faculty-wide email.

Nine science team members compete in Women of Science competition

The Newtonite • January 10, 2012

by Alex Feit Female members of this school’s science team competed in the Women of Science competition at Bedford High School yesterday, according to science department head Amy Winston, the team’s adviser. The team, comprised of nine girls from all grades, sent three groups of three students each to participate in the competition, according to Winston.

Greenginneers sell bike-powered smoothies

The Newtonite • January 4, 2012

by Hilary Brumberg This morning was the second morning the Greengineers sold bike powered smoothies to raise awareness about nutrition and to raise money for a charity that they selected.

Group organizes gift drive for holidays

The Newtonite • December 11, 2011

by Kristina Zagame Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is organizing a holiday gift drive in collaboration with the Village Bank. Gift donations will be collected in 319 or at any Village Bank location until Friday, Dec. 16, according to senior Tim Kenslea, the club’s co-president along with senior Jordan Long.

Student designs, releases Apple game application

The Newtonite • December 6, 2011

by Perrin Stein After spending over a 100 hours working on his Apple game application, sophomore Eli Bock will unveil "Spacekiwi" Tuesday, Dec. 13. People will be able to purchase the full game for 99 cents or get the lite version for free. Orro Apps, a company developed by Bock, manages the production and dissemination of the game.