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Student Faculty Administration proposal sparks discussion on field trips, N-rule

The Newtonite • February 5, 2013

It was pouring when English teacher Janice Miller’s Honors American Studies class arrived at Walden Pond for a field trip. Despite the weather, the spirit of the pond that had entranced Henry David Thoreau centuries earlier was as fierce and alive as ever, according to junior Sophie Sokolov.

Math teacher Joe Siciliano to be inducted into Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame

The Newtonite • January 24, 2013

For almost three decades, math teacher Joe Siciliano has been coaching varsity baseball and junior varsity basketball at this school. This Saturday, Siciliano, nicknamed “Joe Sic,” will be inducted into the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Siciliano said, “It is very humbling because the people who go in the Hall of Fame are very accomplished.”

Semester I Special: Nurses, secretaries form knitting club

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Hilary Brumberg After a long day taking students’ temperatures, warning them of the perils of drugs and STDs, answering phones and communicating with administrators, a few nurses and secretaries at this school head over to the Newton Free Library for their weekly knitting club.

Semester I Special: Sports bring Shannon Fitzgerald’s family together

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by David Kwartler Freshmen on the varsity team are often bench-warmers, but as a freshman, junior Shannon Fitzgerald said she had the opportunity to take her love of lacrosse to the next level.

Semester I Special: Brittany Tedford-Riley competes in horse contests

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Connor Vasu Ever since she was young, senior Brittany Tedford-Riley knew she wanted to ride horses. A family friend who rides horses introduced Tedford-Riley to horses through horse lessons, and she could not stop going back for more.

Semester I Special: For Bethany Lehman, photos can send powerful messages

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Jacob Schwartz Photography might seem simple to some––just aim, shoot and you’re done. However, junior Bethany Lehman has shown how it is much more. Currently taking Photography Major II at this school, Lehman has experimented with many aspects of photography in order to transform her photos.

Semester I Special: Graduates pursue passions

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Julia Moss Participation in extracurricular activities at this school have inspired many alumni to pursue high school interests in their studies and careers.

Semester I Special: Jacob Fauman participates in chess competitions

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Kristian Lundberg Though the rules of chess are fairly rigid, during one of senior Jacob Fauman’s first competitive tournaments in Queensland, Ohio, his opponent was quite willing to bend them.

Semester I Special: Cooper Jackson fences in national competitions

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Samantha Libraty To begin, fencers salute each other. Then, the referee calls “En-garde,” and the bout commences.

Semester I Special: Energy defines Caroline Nunberg’s dancing style

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Malini Gandhi One hour before beginning their silver medal performance at the USA Dance National Championships for ballroom dancing last April, senior Caroline Nunberg and her dance partner Steven Varshavsky were far from meditating or receiving quiet advice from their coach.

Teachers address cheating

The Newtonite • January 10, 2013

by Julia Oran Cheating is an age-old problem, but as the use of technology has made it easier for students to cheat, teachers are looking for more ways to prevent cheating.

Students start NNHS Compliments to combat bullying

The Newtonite • December 19, 2012

by Julia Oran This school has been working hard to combat bullying, whether online or in person, through in school activities including extended homeroom and presentations, such as Rachel’s Challenge.

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