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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

The Newtonite
Girl's cross country seniors pose for a picture. Courtesy of Laura Schlossman.

Girls' cross country finishes fourth in D1 meet, qualifies for All-States

The Newtonite • November 10, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Girl’s cross country, 8-3, scored 154 points at the D1 meet Saturday, coming in fourth place and qualifying for the All-State Meet. According to senior Catherine Xie, a captain with...

Girls' volleyball beats Brookline, advances to state semifinals

Girls' volleyball beats Brookline, advances to state semifinals

The Newtonite • November 9, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Throughout the regular season girls’ volleyball, 19-3, faced Brookline twice, winning a match and losing a match. Saturday, the two teams faced each other once more at Marlborough...

Live Blog: Football vs. BC High (South sectional semifinals)

Live Blog: Football vs. BC High (South sectional semifinals)

The Newtonite • November 7, 2014
If you can't make the game, sports editor MacKenzie Silvia will keep you up-to-date with all the action!
Review: Brighton Beach Memoirs transports audience to 1937 Brooklyn

Review: Brighton Beach Memoirs transports audience to 1937 Brooklyn

The Newtonite • November 6, 2014

by Maya Abou-Rizk Antique furniture and perfectly-styled decor fill a humble house and set the stage to take the audience to 1937 Brooklyn, where a young boy narrates his adolescent years as an American...

Senior Madeleine Lundberg goes up for a spike. Photo by Josh Shub-Seltzer.

Girls' volleyball beats King Philip to advance to sectional finals

The Newtonite • November 6, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Girls’ volleyball, 18-3, beat King Philip 3-0 in their second match of the postseason, advancing to the sectional finals. According to senior Bali Connors, a captain with the rest...

Photo by Josh Shub-Seltzer.

Girls' volleyball beats Charlestown in first match of postseason

The Newtonite • November 5, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Girls’ volleyball, 17-3, beat Charlestown 3-0 in the first match of the postseason at home Monday. According to senior Sammy Marcus, a captain with the rest of the team’s seniors,...

Girls' cross country prepares for postseason

Girls' cross country prepares for postseason

The Newtonite • November 2, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz After a long, challenging season, girls’ cross country, 8-3, has seen great improvement, and is hopeful to succeed in the postseason. According to senior Catherine Xie, a captain with...

Junior Owen Boucher playing golf

Golf finishes season well at North Regional Tournament

The Newtonite • October 29, 2014

By Adam Rabinowitz Golf recently finished its season at the North Sectional Tournament, finishing in 8th place out of 15 teams. According to coach Bob MacDougall, the course was rough, and there were...

Lion King cast speaks to students, teaches them dance

Lion King cast speaks to students, teaches them dance

The Newtonite • October 29, 2014

by Maya Abou-Rizk If you were to ask someone what they thought about The Lion King, you would most likely get solely positive reviews, plus the people around you would probably chip in with excitement,...

Boys' soccer plays for pride after failing to qualify for State Tournament

Boys' soccer plays for pride after failing to qualify for State Tournament

The Newtonite • October 26, 2014

by Jonny Levenfeld Last year, while girls’ soccer rode an undefeated regular season all the way to a State Championship, boys’ soccer fell short of the Tournament in what proved to be yet another frustrating...

Tiger Question: Predicting the Future

The Newtonite • October 23, 2014

Tiger Question: Where do you see yourself in 20 years? I’ll be an underwear model. —freshman Benny Baton  I’ll have a small family and a job, probably a teacher or a psychiatrist. And I’ll be...

Girls' volleyball hopes to make deep postseason run

Girls' volleyball hopes to make deep postseason run

The Newtonite • October 9, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Girls’ volleyball, 8-3, has had a strong start to the season and recently found their ideal lineup, according to senior Tess Simons, a captain with the rest of the team’s seniors. Simmons...

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