The Newtonite

Seniors hope for smooth college application process amid COVID-19

Dea Cela • November 29, 2020

As colleges adjust the application process to COVID-19, seniors across the United States face a unique challenge as they begin to wrap up the college application process. Some have decided to make the...

Seniors maintain positive outlook for remote school year

Helen Xiao • September 17, 2020

The fall breeze of September typically marks the reopening of high school with students streaming back into the building. Seniors, ready to embark on the last year of high school, arrive at the building...

Football defeats Brookline in annual Thanksgiving Day Game

Jake Forbes • November 22, 2018

Football defeated Brookline 33-6 at home this morning in the 124th annual Thanksgiving Day Game. “This was such a special game because of the long tradition that it has,” said senior Nick Busa, a captain...

What are your goals now that the school year is almost over?

The Newtonite • June 13, 2016

by Laura Schmidt-Hong Tiger Question: What are your goals now that the school year is almost over? “I want to get the highest grades this term and do well on my finals.” - Freshman Isabella...

Cartoon: High school through the ages

The Newtonite • September 28, 2015

Jermel Wright wins Mr. 014 pageant

The Newtonite • May 22, 2014

by Jake Sims Speyer On Monday night in the little theatre, senior Jermel Wright beat out five other seniors in the Mr. 014 competition, which is a cross between a beauty pageant and a talent show. Mr....

For students, semester-long educational programs becomes a popular option

The Newtonite • September 23, 2013

Hike mountains. Chop trees for firewood for the night. Camp overnight in the woods in two foot snow, then try to find your way back home using little more than a compass, a map, and your knowledge of the outdoors. Speak a little Spanish, then, go to Advanced Placement (AP) United States History and do your IDs. Rinse and repeat.

For contestants, Mr. '013 competition proves a night to let loose

The Newtonite • February 6, 2013

by Alex Feit Before he would walk the runway in a pink tutu and prance onstage, senior Jonathan Kim had a few choice words to say to his competitors. “The other contestants should have better things to do with their time than lose a competition,” he said. “I’m in it to win it.”