The Newtonite

Semester I Special: YouTube video editing captivates Franklin Lewis

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Alex Feit For the most part, “Super Smash Bros. Brawl” for the Nintendo Wii stands simply as a multiplayer fighting game with scant evidence of a plot. Yet where many only use the game to engage in mindless button smashing for hours on end, senior Franklin Lewis sees a drama.

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: Matt Anderson plays, coaches Ultimate

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Julia Moss For many Ultimate Frisbee players, the term “team sport” connotes much more than passing to teammates and attending a few team dinners.

Semester I Special: To study herpetology, Cameron Hunt raises snakes

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Leah Budson Light shimmers across the iridescent scales of a rainbow boa constrictor as it slithers across the cypress bark mulch at the floor of its tank, its body thin but powerful.

Semester I Special: Jesse Metzger explores outdoors through hiking

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Gloria Li and Perrin Stein “It is a combination of the challenge, the scenery, the mountains, the simplicity of everyday life and the people I get to spend time with that have made the experiences amazing,” junior Jesse Metzger said regarding hiking, his favorite pastime.

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: Mayor turns hobby into job

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Julia Moss Mayor Setti Warren ’88 discovered his passion for local community leadership when he served as class president at this school for all four years.

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.