The Newtonite

Ligerbots begin building process

The Newtonite • January 18, 2012

by Alex Feit Since beginning their six-week building process over a week ago, members of the Ligerbots, this school’s and South’s robotics team, have begun building prototypes to compete in this year’s iteration of the FIRST Robotics challenge, according to senior Paige Grody, the team’s captain.

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.

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.

Tobacco prevention club offered

The Newtonite • November 28, 2011

by Samantha Libraty Nurse Rozanne Milner is working to start a student-run 84 club at this school to help fight youth tobacco, she said. According to an 84 informational sheet, “The 84 represents the 84 percent of Massachusetts youth who choose to do positive things and not smoke."

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.

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 find safe-haven at Boys and Girls Club

The Newtonite • October 28, 2011

by Amanda Hills All teenagers needs an outlet––a trustworthy place where they can relax, be themselves and feel at home. For many students at this school, they have found that place in the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton.

Songwriting club members share love, passion for music

The Newtonite • October 28, 2011

by Fatema Zaidi Sitting around a table, a small group of students talk with Italian teacher David Master about their favorite kind of music.

'Thoughtprints' celebrates students' skills

The Newtonite • October 28, 2011

by Perrin Stein and Fatema Zaidi The house on Alexander Street always creaked alive as the sun climbed towards its throne in the sky,” senior Madeline Aqualina wrote as the opening line of her short story “On Alexander and Eden.”

Students describe process to form clubs

The Newtonite • October 28, 2011

By Julia Moss From Quidditch to ski and snowboard, this school offers an incredible range of clubs—nearly 80 in total, including 12 new ones this year.

Ramiro Torres from JAM'N 94.5 runs with Dreamfar High School Marathon team

The Newtonite • October 20, 2011

by Kristina Zagame Radio talk show host Ramiro Torres from JAM’N 94.5 will be training alongside high school students from the Dreamfar High School Marathon (DHSM) team every Saturday in preparation for the Providence Marathon, according to student teacher Drew Pierce, this school's team adviser.