The Newtonite

Emilio Mazzola adds energy, humor to department

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Steven Michael When the College Board planned the first ever Advanced Placement exam in Italian, the board selected Italian teacher Emilio Mazzola as one of the six teachers to design the nationwide test.

Richard Jones shares grammar passion with school

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Julia Oran “He is the undisputed ‘grammar guru’ of the English department,” said English teacher Nick Grant, describing English teacher Richard Jones, who is retiring after teaching at this school for 12 of his 46 as a teacher.

Social worker Carol Evans helps students achieve

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

[media-credit name="courtesy Carol Evans" align="alignleft" width="300"][/media-credit]“I want to leave school with a good attitude and a recognition that I did my job,” said social worker Carol Evans. by...

Richard Ballou displays commitment to school

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Ryan Condon For longtime scheduler Richard Ballou, this year will be his last at this school. In his nine years here, Ballou has also been a math and history teacher, as well as serving for seven years as an assistant principal.

Beekeeping may solve allergy issues

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Kayla Shore Instead of spending the final term of her senior year counting down the days until freedom, Andrea Marzilli was outside, keeping bees and jarring honey.

Student says Potter should be taught

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Kayla Shore Harry Potter should have a place in classrooms outside of Hogwarts, according to senior Karen Brier.

Senior studies tattoo meanings

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Kayla Shore That tattoo you are considering getting might carry more meaning than you think.

Project investigates products from luxury brands

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Meredith Abrams There’s a method behind the success of high-end brand name clothes and luxury items, and Christopher Rao tried to find out what it is, he said.

SYP allows students to independently explore

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Meredith Abrams Students can become experts in topics they are interested in through Senior Year Project, according to English teacher Stephen Chinosi.

Dr. Judah Folkman: A Man with a Dream

The Newtonite • January 19, 2011

by Julia Moss When I was five years old, my best friend’s father died of cancer. I was very sad for her and her family. But I was also frightened, because I realized for the first time that cancer could take away a parent. When my Uncle Judah heard about this (and how frightened I...