The Newtonite

Red Sox legend David Ortiz calls it quits after 2016 season

The Newtonite • December 8, 2015

by Jacob Gurvis The day that all Boston Red Sox fans have been dreading is now upon us. The beloved David Ortiz has announced that he will be retiring after the 2016 season. “Big Papi” has been a fan-favorite...

Letter to the editor: It's time to say goodbye

The Newtonite • September 11, 2015

Dear North community, It’s time to say goodbye… It was a good time, it was the best time (well, sometimes), however, 29 years is a long time. It’s just a little more than a third of my lifetime....

Coach "Cappy" retires after 31 years of leading North football

The Newtonite • December 4, 2014

by MacKenzie Silvia “Coaching is really like teaching, but it’s in an open classroom. Athletics, drama, and music are all tied into the academic experience,” said football coach Peter Capodilupo,...

Football beats Brookline on Thanksgiving

The Newtonite • December 1, 2014

by MacKenzie Silvia Football ended its season on a high note after a 41-13 win over Brookline on Thanksgiving at Dickinson Stadium. The Tigers’ 9-2 record was good enough to help them clinch the Bay...

Football faces Brookline tomorrow

The Newtonite • November 26, 2014

by MacKenzie Silvia Tomorrow, football faces Brookline in the 120th edition of the annual Thanksgiving rivalry. Newton North, 8-2, will face the Warriors, 4-6, in hopes of keeping their domination...

End of an era: Jeter to retire after 2014, will join impressive group of retired stars

The Newtonite • March 18, 2014

by Jacob Gurvis Not very often in sports do we pause to appreciate the talent and legacy of our athletes. In baseball, “generations” of players come and go, but it is important to acknowledge the...

Cheryll Lane gives individual attention to students

The Newtonite • June 6, 2012

by Julia Oran “I really loved school––the academics, the sports and the traditions that made each school unique.

Hilda Karp adds energy, wisdom to Language Lab

The Newtonite • June 6, 2012

by Malini Gandhi Rarely is one both a bold, constantly moving firecracker and a person of quiet kindness, but long-time Language Lab coordinator Hilda Karp is an exception, according to world language department head Nancy Marrinucci.

James D’Orazio loves school’s unique atmosphere

The Newtonite • June 6, 2012

by Douglas Abrams “School is like a river, things come and go, kids, technology and teachers,” said Adams housemaster James D’Orazio.

Ann Snow holds numerous positions at this school

The Newtonite • June 6, 2012

by Malini Gandhi From organizing “Girl Talk” chats over popcorn with the female special education students to working as a history aide, for over two decades, Ann Snow demonstrated her ability to engage all students, according to history teacher Brian Goeselt.

Betsey Scharlack enjoys learning from her classes

The Newtonite • June 6, 2012

by Gloria Li History department head Jonathan Bassett remembers history teacher Betsey Scharlack as his second hire.

Bill O’Neill inspires student culinary achievement

The Newtonite • June 6, 2012

by Alex Feit When he first arrived at this school in 1977 as part of the then technical and vocational education department, culinary arts teacher Bill O’Neill said he was scared, lost in the halls and stairwells that commonly proved difficult for many newcomers to the old building.