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North hosts Holocaust survivor Jack Trompetter assembly
North hosts Holocaust survivor Jack Trompetter assembly
June 12, 2025
Recharge event aims to help students de-stress before finals with games, food, and furry friends
Recharge event aims to help students de-stress before finals with games, food, and furry friends
June 10, 2025
North teachers recognized for their passion and impact in the classroom
North teachers recognized for their passion and impact in the classroom
June 3, 2025
Athletic Director Mike Jackson poses with his award alongside District 7 Councilors, Friday, March 28.
Athletic Director Michael Jackson honored with Ted Damko Award
May 21, 2025
Students visit different booths regarding sustainability during d-block, Friday, May 2.
Green Team provides educational and engaging event for students
May 20, 2025
Caputo and his teammates embrace after a hard-earned 3rd place finish at States, Sunday, Feb. 23.
Caputo propels Tigers forward during record-breaking season
June 27, 2025
Softball celebrates seniors Collette Rousseau, Lizzie Marini, Samantha Lao, Emily Hurley, and Ellie Fahey, Wednesday, May 21.
Softball fights fiercely in senior night loss
June 9, 2025
Senior manager Ava Qiu and senior captains Finley Crane, Bea Fernandez-Medina, Kathryn Fine, and Julia Kammer are honored during senior night, Thursday, May 21.
Girls’ tennis brings senior night spirit to a hard-earned win against Braintree
June 6, 2025
Boys’ volleyball falls to Natick 0–3 amid injuries and communication struggles
Boys’ volleyball falls to Natick 0–3 amid injuries and communication struggles
May 22, 2025
Athletic Director Mike Jackson poses with his award alongside District 7 Councilors, Friday, March 28.
Athletic Director Michael Jackson honored with Ted Damko Award
May 21, 2025
Sophomore Sasha Selivan goes in for a kill Sunday, January 26.
Sasha Selivan brings good spirits, outstanding setting skills to girls’ volleyball
March 11, 2025
Members of the dance team pose after their performance Saturday, Feb. 8.
Dance secures second-place silver at Bay States
February 10, 2025
Senior Macy Goodwin flashes a smile as she poses in front of the turf Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Goodwin’s dedication drives field hockey forward
February 9, 2025
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
February 3, 2025
Seniors Marco Comin and Seth Rao pose post-win Tuesday, Nov. 20.
Boys’ soccer triumphs in thrilling penalty shootout to reach state final
November 20, 2024
Caputo and his teammates embrace after a hard-earned 3rd place finish at States, Sunday, Feb. 23.
Caputo propels Tigers forward during record-breaking season
June 27, 2025
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
April 3, 2025
Senior Teagan Swint follows up a fast break with a dunk, Sunday, March 16.
Swint shines in championship battle as North falls just short of state title
March 16, 2025
Senior Oliver Wardly goes in for a layup, Thursday, March 13.
Boys’ basketball progresses to the state championship final round after hard-earned win
March 16, 2025
Swimmers dive at home meet where Natick, Needham, and Wellesley visited North, Thursday, Jan. 30.
Boys’ swim and dive displays valiant effort throughout season
March 12, 2025
Softball celebrates seniors Collette Rousseau, Lizzie Marini, Samantha Lao, Emily Hurley, and Ellie Fahey, Wednesday, May 21.
Softball fights fiercely in senior night loss
June 9, 2025
Senior manager Ava Qiu and senior captains Finley Crane, Bea Fernandez-Medina, Kathryn Fine, and Julia Kammer are honored during senior night, Thursday, May 21.
Girls’ tennis brings senior night spirit to a hard-earned win against Braintree
June 6, 2025
Boys’ volleyball falls to Natick 0–3 amid injuries and communication struggles
Boys’ volleyball falls to Natick 0–3 amid injuries and communication struggles
May 22, 2025
Boys' volleyball digs deep to defeat Milford
Boys’ volleyball digs deep to defeat Milford
May 13, 2025
Courtesy of Newton Parks and Open Spaces
New albemarle turf impacts student-athletes
May 13, 2025
Springfest makes a triumphant return
Springfest makes a triumphant return
May 11, 2025
Jazz Night welcomes spring to North
Jazz Night welcomes spring to North
May 11, 2025
Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time
Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time
April 9, 2025
Instagram
The Prom shares empowering story of acceptance
April 9, 2025
Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students
Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students
March 31, 2025
Sophomore Summer Lin lunges to hit a birdie, Tuesday, March 18.
Badminton club nurtures bonds beyond the court
April 15, 2025
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
April 3, 2025
The Vangaurd's Ayana Kurthik and editor Annalise Vito go over the Newtonite's copy flow system, Thursday, Nov. 14.
A tale of two schools: experiencing private vs. public education at BB&N and North
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Sasha Selivan goes in for a kill Sunday, January 26.
Sasha Selivan brings good spirits, outstanding setting skills to girls’ volleyball
March 11, 2025
History teacher Brian Goeselt, upon request, sits alongside his cutout of Harry Truman in order to have "two great historians" in the photo Thursday, Feb. 13.
Goeselt motivates students to engage with history
February 18, 2025
(graphic courtesy of Kerry Prasad)
Newton's newly established Indigenous Peoples' Day stirs controversy among Italian American community
December 5, 2020
For Laura's Feature by Joelle
Catalyzing innovation: academic scientists share secrets to success
April 6, 2018
Business program provides opportunities to develop financial knowledge, skills
Business program provides opportunities to develop financial knowledge, skills
December 8, 2017
Cultural, religious clubs seek platform for discussion
Cultural, religious clubs seek platform for discussion
May 8, 2017
Tensions rise between students, librarians over library policies
Tensions rise between students, librarians over library policies
April 26, 2017
Beals House Executive Assistant Cheryl Stover hands out treats to welcome students back to school following the end of the union strike Monday, Feb. 5.
Students, educators rebuild community after teachers strike
February 23, 2024
Members of Lost and Found gather for group photo on opening night prior to the strike, Thursday, Jan. 18.
Theatre Ink productions rescheduled following teachers’ strike
February 16, 2024
North track previous victory from last years meet, Jan. 22 2023.
Teacher’s strike causes boys’ indoor track to forfeit 27-year win streak
February 5, 2024
South teacher Ryan Normandin delivers a speech announcing the end of the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike, Friday, Feb. 2.
Teachers strike ends after 15 days, contract agreement reached
February 2, 2024
Teachers rally at the Education Center on their fifteenth day of strike Friday, Feb. 2.
Teacher contract resolution nearly reached after nightlong bargaining
February 2, 2024
Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards
Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards
April 4, 2025
Attorney Elliott Loew thanks Newton
Attorney Elliott Loew thanks Newton
March 19, 2025
Baseball is not boring, we have just forgotten how to watch it
Baseball is not boring, we have just forgotten how to watch it
February 4, 2025
In order for progress to happen, discussions over complicated issues must be nuanced and open-minded
In order for progress to happen, discussions over complicated issues must be nuanced and open-minded
January 17, 2025
Daisies in the summer.
Why everyone should dabble in photography
October 28, 2024

The Newtonite

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Debate team competes at Lexington Winter Invitational Tournament

Debate team competes at Lexington Winter Invitational Tournament

The Newtonite • January 21, 2015

by Cate Waters North’s debate team was one of the 132 teams competing at The Lexington Winter Invitational, held at Lexington High School last weekend. They sent four teams of two people to argue if...

Debate team competes at South's Winter Invitational Tournament

Jackie Gong • January 15, 2015

by Jackie Gong North’s debate team competed at South’s Winter Invitational Tournament last weekend, sending four teams of two members each, according to senior Bill Shen, a captain with junior Edward...

Wrestling starts season strong, shows strong potential

Wrestling starts season strong, shows strong potential

The Newtonite • December 22, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz With a new, young lineup, wrestling, 3-2, has started off the season strong and has great potential, according to senior Joe Arcuri, a captain with senior Max Long. The Tigers’ season...

Preview: Theatre Ink takes 'Freaky Friday' plot to a whole new level

Preview: Theatre Ink takes 'Freaky Friday' plot to a whole new level

The Newtonite • November 29, 2014

by Maya Abou-Rizk Everyone loves the classic movie Freaky Friday. In the film, a mother and her daughter switch bodies. Theatre Ink takes this classic plot to a whole new level with “Prelude to a Kiss,”...

Football coach Peter Capodilupo wins award

Football coach Peter Capodilupo wins award

The Newtonite • November 26, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Longtime football coach Peter Capodilupo was honored at the 30th annual Newton/Brookline Rotary Thanksgiving Football Luncheon, yesterday at the Brae Burn Country Club. Capodilupo, who...

Friday Night Lights Football Game

Live Blog: Football vs. Brookline

The Newtonite • November 25, 2014
Tune in Thursday at 10 a.m. for a live blog of the annual Thanksgiving football game!
Girls' swim and dive places third at States

Girls' swim and dive places third at States

The Newtonite • November 19, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Girls’ swim and dive, 11-0, placed third at States last Sunday at Harvard, breaking several records and placing highest in team history, according to senior Sasha McDonald, a captain...

Girls' cross country performs well at All-State meet

Girls' cross country performs well at All-State meet

The Newtonite • November 18, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Girl’s cross country, 8-3, placed thirteenth at the All-State meet at Franklin Park Saturday. According to senior Catherine Xie, a captain with seniors Irene Golden, Sonya Jampel and...

Girls' volleyball captures elusive state title

Girls' volleyball captures elusive state title

The Newtonite • November 18, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Finding themselves in the State Finals for the third year in a row, girls’ volleyball, 21-3, beat Andover 3-2 to finally bring home the State Championship. According to senior Bali...

English teacher Michael Fieleke speaks during the Huntington Lecture. Photo by David Kwartler.

English teacher discusses Zen Buddhism

The Newtonite • November 17, 2014

by David Kwartler English Teacher Michael Fieleke presented the first Huntington Lecture of this school year Thursday in the Film Lecture Hall. The Huntington Lecture series is an annual series of presentations...

Girls' volleyball looks to capture state title

Girls' volleyball looks to capture state title

The Newtonite • November 14, 2014

by Ada m Rabinowitz For the third year in a row, girls’ volleyball, 20-3, will be heading to the State Finals, where the Tigers will face Andover. The Tigers defeated Barnstable Wednesday 3-1 in a tense...

Sophomore Ashley Rodriguez won the Miss Teen Belleza Latina USA competition last month. Photo courtesy Rodriguez.

Sophomore wins Miss Teen Latina USA

Emily Moss • November 12, 2014

  by Emily Moss Ever since she was seven years old, Ashley Rodriguez knew she was interested in fashion. Now a sophomore at North, Rodriguez attends weekly modeling classes with professional makeup...

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