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Upcoming Tiger 5K starts a new tradition at North
April 17, 2025
Students celebrate Women’s contributions in STEM fields during Women in STEM Day
Students celebrate Women’s contributions in STEM fields during Women in STEM Day
April 16, 2025
Members of The Second Step Club pose in front of their display, at the Newton Free Library, Tuesday, February 4.
Students for The Second Step display findings at the Newton Free Library
April 15, 2025
Goldendoodle Izzy plays fetch at Walker Park, Tues. April 1st.
Off-leash dog park completes construction on Washington Street
April 15, 2025
Senior Indy Springer purchases his lunch, Monday, Sept. 16.
Students vote on new recipes to add to the school lunch menu
March 25, 2025
Sophomore Summer Lin lunges to hit a birdie, Tuesday, March 18.
Badminton club nurtures bonds beyond the court
April 15, 2025
Boys' ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
Boys’ ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
April 12, 2025
Sophomore Lily Southall looks for a pass, Tuesday, April 1.
Girls’ lacrosse starts season off hot with big win over Framingham
April 3, 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
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
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
Junior Maddie Ngo comes up between periods during mixed gender sectionals Saturday, Feb. 15.
Wrestling advances into the postseason with great force after shaky season
March 12, 2025
Boys' ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
Boys’ ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
April 12, 2025
Sophomore Lily Southall looks for a pass, Tuesday, April 1.
Girls’ lacrosse starts season off hot with big win over Framingham
April 3, 2025
Boys' volleyball defeats Brookline with impressive performances from star players
Boys’ volleyball defeats Brookline with impressive performances from star players
June 15, 2022
Girls' ultimate flies past Andover in highly offensive, commanding win
Girls’ ultimate flies past Andover in highly offensive, commanding win
May 18, 2022
Boys' lacrosse in annual Suburban Cup game defeat Waltham with unselfish scoring
Boys’ lacrosse in annual Suburban Cup game defeat Waltham with unselfish scoring
May 10, 2022
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
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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
Joint concerts between Bigelow, Day, North inspire young musicians
Joint concerts between Bigelow, Day, North inspire young musicians
March 12, 2025
Theatre Ink and Jazz Department’s NYC trip reignites annual tradition
Theatre Ink and Jazz Department’s NYC trip reignites annual tradition
March 12, 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
All content by Blake Krantz
Girls' Volleyball ends strong season with state finals loss to Barnstable

Girls' Volleyball ends strong season with state finals loss to Barnstable

Blake Krantz
November 28, 2016
Girls' volleyball keeps motivated for state tournament semifinal

Girls' volleyball keeps motivated for state tournament semifinal

Blake Krantz
November 14, 2016
Girls' volleyball maintains undefeated record

Girls' volleyball maintains undefeated record

Blake Krantz
October 3, 2016
Class of 2017 holds lottery for Principal Turner's Parking Spot

Class of 2017 holds lottery for Principal Turner's Parking Spot

Blake Krantz
September 22, 2016
Senior Jimmy Hodgson rushes the ball in a 9-7 victory against Waltham last Saturday, September 10.

Football defeats Waltham in first game of season

Blake Krantz
September 12, 2016
Boys’ lacrosse advances to semifinals at State Tournament

Boys’ lacrosse advances to semifinals at State Tournament

Blake Krantz
June 14, 2016
Successful small businesses: The secrets of three popular Newton destinations

Successful small businesses: The secrets of three popular Newton destinations

Blake Krantz
June 14, 2016
Senior Paul Goldfinger runs Boston Marathon as four-year member of DreamFar

Senior Paul Goldfinger runs Boston Marathon as four-year member of DreamFar

Blake Krantz
May 4, 2016
Inductees to the Newton North Hall of Fame pose for a photo. Photo by Peter Harding.

Twelve former Tigers inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame

Blake Krantz
March 14, 2016
Boys' Hockey falls to Franklin 3-0 in third round of state tournament

Boys' Hockey falls to Franklin 3-0 in third round of state tournament

Blake Krantz
March 14, 2016
Boys' Hockey defeats Braintree in double overtime, advances to semi-finals

Boys' Hockey defeats Braintree in double overtime, advances to semi-finals

Blake Krantz
March 6, 2016
Boys' Hockey advances to second round of state tournament

Boys' Hockey advances to second round of state tournament

Blake Krantz
March 4, 2016
Boys' swim compete in All-State Meet

Boys' swim compete in All-State Meet

Blake Krantz
February 23, 2016
Boys' swim competes in Sectional Meet

Boys' swim competes in Sectional Meet

Blake Krantz
February 17, 2016
Boys' Swim competes in Baystate meet

Boys' Swim competes in Baystate meet

Blake Krantz
February 10, 2016
Super Bowl 50 preview

Super Bowl 50 preview

Blake Krantz
February 3, 2016
Girls' hockey hopes to end season on good note

Girls' hockey hopes to end season on good note

Blake Krantz
February 3, 2016
Boys' Swim looks forward to Conference Meet

Boys' Swim looks forward to Conference Meet

Blake Krantz
January 26, 2016
NFL Conference Championship preview

NFL Conference Championship preview

Blake Krantz
January 23, 2016
Boys' Hockey sees success, looks to qualify for state tournament

Boys' Hockey sees success, looks to qualify for state tournament

Blake Krantz
January 20, 2016
Girls' hockey takes positive outlook into new year

Girls' hockey takes positive outlook into new year

Blake Krantz
January 13, 2016

NFL Wild-Card Round Preview

Blake Krantz
January 6, 2016
Boys' hockey looks to replicate previous season's results

Boys' hockey looks to replicate previous season's results

Blake Krantz
December 16, 2015
Girls' hockey carries positive outlook after win in first game

Girls' hockey carries positive outlook after win in first game

Blake Krantz
December 16, 2015

Week 13 recap, Week 14 preview

Blake Krantz
December 12, 2015
Packers stunning Thursday night victory, Week 13 NFL Preview

Packers stunning Thursday night victory, Week 13 NFL Preview

Blake Krantz
December 5, 2015
Boys' cross country places seventh at Division-1 State meet

Boys' cross country places seventh at Division-1 State meet

Blake Krantz
November 16, 2015
NFL week 9 summary, week 10 preview

NFL week 9 summary, week 10 preview

Blake Krantz
November 13, 2015
Boys' cross country finishes fourth at Bay State Conference Championship

Boys' cross country finishes fourth at Bay State Conference Championship

Blake Krantz
November 5, 2015
Junior Kira Matthews guards the ball from a Brookline opponent, Monday, Sept 21. Photo by Josh Shub-Seltzer

Girls' soccer misses state tournament, optimistic for next year

Blake Krantz
November 3, 2015
NFL Week 7 Summary, Week 8 Preview

NFL Week 7 Summary, Week 8 Preview

Blake Krantz
October 30, 2015
Boys' cross country looks ahead to Bay State Conference, divisional meets

Boys' cross country looks ahead to Bay State Conference, divisional meets

Blake Krantz
October 29, 2015
NFL Week 6 Summary, Week 7 Preview

NFL Week 6 Summary, Week 7 Preview

Blake Krantz
October 22, 2015
Junior Kira Matthews guards the ball from a Brookline opponent, Monday, Sept 21. Photo by Josh Shub-Seltzer

Despite record, girls' soccer begins to improve

Blake Krantz
October 21, 2015
Golf ends season on winning streak, six Tigers move on to State Sectionals

Golf ends season on winning streak, six Tigers move on to State Sectionals

Blake Krantz
October 21, 2015
Golf finishes sixth at State Sectionals, lauds successful season

Golf finishes sixth at State Sectionals, lauds successful season

Blake Krantz
October 21, 2015
Boys' cross country seeks to improve

Boys' cross country seeks to improve

Blake Krantz
October 6, 2015
Week 3 sees several trades, leaves many NFL teams desperate

Week 3 sees several trades, leaves many NFL teams desperate

Blake Krantz
September 30, 2015
Golf wins first four before dropping two, hopes to return to top form

Golf wins first four before dropping two, hopes to return to top form

Blake Krantz
September 28, 2015
Many NFL teams off to rough starts, look to bounce back Week 3

Many NFL teams off to rough starts, look to bounce back Week 3

Blake Krantz
September 24, 2015

Girls' soccer learns from preseason, first few games, identifies areas to improve

Blake Krantz
September 21, 2015
Week 2 of the NFL Season looks to match thrilling Week 1

Week 2 of the NFL Season looks to match thrilling Week 1

Blake Krantz
September 19, 2015
Boys' cross country has good first race, looks to improve

Boys' cross country has good first race, looks to improve

Blake Krantz
September 15, 2015
Patriots defeat Steelers in NFL season opener, Week One continues Sunday

Patriots defeat Steelers in NFL season opener, Week One continues Sunday

Blake Krantz
September 12, 2015

Lebron James and the Cavaliers take shocking lead in 2015 NBA Finals

Blake Krantz
June 11, 2015

Boys' Outdoor Track competes in All-State Meet

Blake Krantz
June 11, 2015
Boys' tennis falls to Barnstable in State Tournament

Boys' tennis falls to Barnstable in State Tournament

Blake Krantz
June 7, 2015
2015 NBA Finals Preview

2015 NBA Finals Preview

Blake Krantz
June 3, 2015
Boys' outdoor track qualifies for All-States at Division-1 State Meet

Boys' outdoor track qualifies for All-States at Division-1 State Meet

Blake Krantz
June 2, 2015
Boys' outdoor track finishes first at Bay State Conference Meet

Boys' outdoor track finishes first at Bay State Conference Meet

Blake Krantz
May 30, 2015
Boys' Tennis looks to make State Tournament in final games of the Season

Boys' Tennis looks to make State Tournament in final games of the Season

Blake Krantz
May 27, 2015
Eastern, Western Conference Finals underway, with favorites taking the lead

Eastern, Western Conference Finals underway, with favorites taking the lead

Blake Krantz
May 21, 2015
NBA looks ahead to Eastern, Western Conference Finals

NBA looks ahead to Eastern, Western Conference Finals

Blake Krantz
May 18, 2015
Boys' outdoor track starts season off strong, looks forward to future meets

Boys' outdoor track starts season off strong, looks forward to future meets

Blake Krantz
May 14, 2015
The second round of the NBA playoffs continue, with every series going to six games

The second round of the NBA playoffs continue, with every series going to six games

Blake Krantz
May 14, 2015
by Devin Perlo

Boys' tennis begins season, looks to keep improving

Blake Krantz
May 6, 2015

First round comes to a close with epic game 7, second round now underway in the NBA

Blake Krantz
May 6, 2015
NBA Playoffs continue, several teams completing sweeps

NBA Playoffs continue, several teams completing sweeps

Blake Krantz
April 29, 2015

One series remains tied after five nights of NBA playoffs

Blake Krantz
April 23, 2015
First-round Match-ups are set, NBA Playoffs kick off Saturday

First-round Match-ups are set, NBA Playoffs kick off Saturday

Blake Krantz
April 16, 2015
Boston Celtics clinch a playoff spot with two nights remaining in the NBA's regular season

Boston Celtics clinch a playoff spot with two nights remaining in the NBA's regular season

Blake Krantz
April 14, 2015
Photo courtesy of Sonya Jampel

Senior Sonya Jampel rises to become best nordic skier in state, tells her story

Blake Krantz
April 10, 2015
English teacher Alicia Carrillo named new girls' soccer coach

English teacher Alicia Carrillo named new girls' soccer coach

Blake Krantz
April 9, 2015
As the NBA season comes to a close, many teams still fighting for final spots

As the NBA season comes to a close, many teams still fighting for final spots

Blake Krantz
April 9, 2015

Boys' Swim qualifies six for All-State meet

Blake Krantz
February 25, 2015
Boys' Track finishes season in All-States, with several Tigers placing

Boys' Track finishes season in All-States, with several Tigers placing

Blake Krantz
February 24, 2015

Boys' wrestling finishes fifth in Sectionals, four qualify for States

Blake Krantz
February 18, 2015
Several Tigers qualify for boys' indoor track All-State meet

Several Tigers qualify for boys' indoor track All-State meet

Blake Krantz
February 14, 2015
Boys' track competes in Conference Championships

Boys' track competes in Conference Championships

Blake Krantz
February 5, 2015

Boys' track looks to become state champions

Blake Krantz
January 30, 2015
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