The Newtonite

Parent launches The Spotlighters

The Newtonite • December 1, 2011

by Hilary Brumberg Parent Anne Bersani formed The Spotlighters this fall, to give high school students with disabilities a chance to participate in the production of musicals.

Strong group dedication aids debate team

The Newtonite • November 30, 2011

by Sam Jones This school’s debate team is using its strong interest in politics and its energy in order to qualify for the Massachusetts state tournament at the end of the year, according to senior Abby Holtzman, the team’s captain.

Students place second in Reserve Cup Challenge Tournament

The Newtonite • November 23, 2011

by Alex Feit Four students enrolled in buisness classes from this school placed fourth in the Reserve Cup Challenge yesterday. This was the first year students from this school competed in the Reserve Cup, which was sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to promote understanding of finance and economics, according to senior Kevin Wu, a participant with seniors Ryan Chan, Steven Michael and Andrew Walsworth.

Science team begins season

The Newtonite • November 22, 2011

by Peter Diamond In the past two months, the science team has competed in two Western Science Suburban League (WSSL) events, monthly competitions for high school science teams in the area.

Math team wins meet, two students chosen to compete at girls' national contest

The Newtonite • November 15, 2011

by Sam Jones This school’s math team is one of the leading teams in its division, according to math teacher Elisse Ghitelman. In addition, senior Caroline Ellison, the team's captain, and junior Christina Chen participated in the Math Prize for Girls Olympiad, a national contest.

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.

Future Business Leaders of America start holiday food drive

The Newtonite • November 9, 2011

by Kristina Zagame Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is organizing a holiday food drive to be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, according to senior Kevin Wu, the club's president. The club is asking for packaged or canned food donations, he said.

Students, teachers plan Short Film Project

The Newtonite • November 2, 2011

by Alex Feit Students and faculty are currently collaborating on starting the Newton North Short Film Project, a program run by the Innovation Lab that would allow interested students to help make short films, according to fine and performing arts department head Todd Young.

Administration discusses policy changes

The Newtonite • November 2, 2011

by Jared Perlo During today's meeting, Student Faculty Administration members deliberated prospective changes to the way the SFA operates.

Coalition prepares proposal for new innovation class

The Newtonite • October 31, 2011

by Alex Feit Several teachers and students aligned with the Innovation Lab are working on a proposal to offer an interdisciplinary Innovation and Design class for upperclassmen for the 2012-13 school year, according to English teacher and chief innovation officer Stephen Chinosi, who is helping spearhead the effort.

2011-2012 Student Faculty Administration holds first meeting

The Newtonite • October 26, 2011

by Jared Perlo Today, the 2011-2012 Student Faculty Administration kicked off the year of deliberations and policy making. Newly-elected freshman representatives joined returning members of the organization in the administration’s inaugural meeting.

Students fundraise for Feeding Frenzy, Cor Unum

The Newtonite • October 26, 2011

by Samantha Libraty Sophomore Mackenzie Dreese and eight of her friends are selling candy throughout the school this week for Feeding Frenzy, a fundraising campaign for Lawrence meal center Cor Unum.