senior year project – The Newtonite

Senior Year Projects gives students opportunity to pursue areas of interest

The Newtonite • May 24, 2012

by Gloria Li Senior Year Project (SYP) is a unique second-semester opportunity, which allows students to “find something they’ve never done before, but always wanted to do or something they’ve done before, but want to take to a new level and investigate towards mastery,” librarian and English teacher Kevin McGrath said.

Artist of the Month: Aaron Siegel hopes to pursue career in photography

The Newtonite • April 12, 2012

by Peter Diamond Whether he is developing photos in this school’s dark room, designing the scenery for Theatre Ink’s next production or constructing sculptures for his Senior Year Project (SYP), senior Aaron Siegel is an active participant in arts at this school.

Beekeeping may solve allergy issues

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Kayla Shore Instead of spending the final term of her senior year counting down the days until freedom, Andrea Marzilli was outside, keeping bees and jarring honey.

Student says Potter should be taught

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Kayla Shore Harry Potter should have a place in classrooms outside of Hogwarts, according to senior Karen Brier.

Senior studies tattoo meanings

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Kayla Shore That tattoo you are considering getting might carry more meaning than you think.

Project investigates products from luxury brands

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Meredith Abrams There’s a method behind the success of high-end brand name clothes and luxury items, and Christopher Rao tried to find out what it is, he said.

SYP allows students to independently explore

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Meredith Abrams Students can become experts in topics they are interested in through Senior Year Project, according to English teacher Stephen Chinosi.

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