The Newtonite

ToBGLAD: Students read writing, exhibit art, perform in annual Speak Out

The Newtonite • January 7, 2014

Students participated in Speak Out D-block yesterday in the auditorium as a part of Transgender Bisexual Gay Lesbian Awareness Day (ToBGLAD). The Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) organized this on-campus event which involved students reading both their own work and other published pieces, as well as a dance performance and two a cappella groups.

ToBGLAD: Alum and local transgender activists discuss experiences, LGBTQ issues

The Newtonite • January 7, 2014

Members of the Newton and greater Boston transgender community educated students and faculty about what it means to be transgender as part of the Transgender Bisexual Gay Lesbian Awareness Day (ToBGLAD) in the auditorium during C-block yesterday. Students were encouraged to ask questions, and junior Sam Taylor, a co-officer of the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), mediated the discussion.

Former student discusses study of humanities in higher education

The Newtonite • November 20, 2013

Thursday night at 7pm in the Film Lecture Hall, the first Huntington Lecture of this school year was held. The Huntington Lecture series was named to celebrate former principal Jennifer Huntington. Noah Van Niel ‘04 spoke in a presentation entitled, “The Humanities: R.I.P.?”

Gubernatorial candidate speaks to Up Close club

The Newtonite • October 13, 2013

United Independent Party gubernatorial candidate Evan Falchuk spoke after school to the Up Close club on Monday during X-block. Up Close, which was founded last year, focuses on local and state governments.

Asian Culture Club hosts Asian Culture Day at this school

The Newtonite • February 14, 2013

Panel discusses Asian American experiences Cafe owner reminisces Korean American childhood Asian American teachers answer questions about their childhood Author lectures about Asian American struggles

Just Think! expo held at this school

The Newtonite • February 5, 2013

To help raise awareness about common teen issues and promote smart decisions, the PTSO held the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices exposition yesterday during g-block and after school from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Tommy Mobley wins sophomore Martin Luther King, Jr. speech contest

The Newtonite • January 22, 2013

by Doug Abrams and Peter Diamond Five finalists for the Martin Luther King, Jr. sophomore speech contests presented their speeches B-block Friday in the little theatre.

On Campus: Former teacher reads anthology

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Nicky Kaufman For the second part of the Huntington Lecture series, a series that celebrates former principal Jennifer Huntington, former teacher Anne Serafin, read from and discussed “African Women Writing Resistance: Contemporary Voices,” an anthology she co-edited. Her presentation was yesterday at 4 in the film lecture hall.

State secretary of education tours school

The Newtonite • January 15, 2013

by Perrin Stein “If it weren’t for people like campus aide and coach John Staulo and English teacher Peter Capodilupo and for the amazing drafting program in Career and Technical Vocational Education, I would not be where I am today,” said secretary of education for the State Matt Malone ’88.

Music groups perform Holiday Concert

The Newtonite • December 20, 2012

by Hilary Brumberg and Leah Budson During the Holiday Concert E-block today in the auditorium, Concert Choir, Family Singers, Jubilee, Orchestra, String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Tiger BeBop and Wind Ensemble festively wore red and green and sang holiday-themed songs in front of a red and green backdrop.

Professor discusses unethical banking practices

The Newtonite • November 5, 2012

by Douglas Abrams For the first part of the Huntington Lecture Series, a series of lectures that celebrate former principal Jennifer Huntington, Mark Williams, a professor at Boston University, spoke about ethics and the banking industry Thursday at 4 in the film lecture hall.

Tiger Hunger Games brings novel to life

The Newtonite • October 2, 2012

by Douglas Abrams “My adrenaline has yet to subside,” said sophomore Sean Fitzpatrick immediately after winning the Tiger Hunger Games, which was C-block today on the multi-purpose field.