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Annual Civics Day encourages students to take local civic action
Annual Civics Day encourages students to take local civic action
February 17, 2025
Sophomore students gathered in the Lasker Auditorium Friday, Jan. 24, during WIN to listen seven selected students’ sophomore speeches embodying the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.
Students deliver meaningful speeches at the annual Sophomore Speech Showcase
February 17, 2025
Donnellan accepts annual CTE award while standing with CTE faculty Thursday, Jan. 30.
Donnellan wins outstanding vocational technical student award
February 12, 2025
Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities
Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities
February 5, 2025
Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty
Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty
February 5, 2025
Gymnastics wins Bay State Conference with record-tying scores
Gymnastics wins Bay State Conference with record-tying scores
February 17, 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
Senior Molly Haughton salutes after performing a vault routine Thursday, Jan. 30.
Gymnastics breaks school record for fourth time this season at senior night
February 9, 2025
Gymnastics beats Natick in tight meet, stays undefeated
Gymnastics beats Natick in tight meet, stays undefeated
February 9, 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
Senior Devon Burke goes in for the kill Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Needham to secure championship spot
November 14, 2024
Gymnastics wins Bay State Conference with record-tying scores
Gymnastics wins Bay State Conference with record-tying scores
February 17, 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 Molly Haughton salutes after performing a vault routine Thursday, Jan. 30.
Gymnastics breaks school record for fourth time this season at senior night
February 9, 2025
Gymnastics beats Natick in tight meet, stays undefeated
Gymnastics beats Natick in tight meet, stays undefeated
February 9, 2025
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
February 5, 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
Girls' tennis dominates Framingham, displaying the products of hard work
Girls’ tennis dominates Framingham, displaying the products of hard work
May 10, 2022
Ethan Ou '21 receives the 52nd annual Hamill Award outside Newton City Hall Thursday, July 8. Left to right Hamill Award Committee Chair Elliott Loew, Newton North pitcher Ethan Ou, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Nicole Banks. (Photo Courtesy of Ethan Ou)
Ethan Ou '21 wins 52nd Annual Hamill Award
July 24, 2021
Winterfest transports audience to a different world
Winterfest transports audience to a different world
February 12, 2025
Jazz Cafe to bring opportunities for middle schoolers
Jazz Cafe to bring opportunities for middle schoolers
February 11, 2025
Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches
Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches
February 3, 2025
Members of 'Lost and Found' production pose for a group photo during a rehearsal, Saturday, Jan. 12.
Lost and Found emphasizes POC experiences through performances
January 30, 2025
Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry
Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry
January 16, 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
Culinary teacher Christopher DeRocher presents a fresh batch of cookies Thursday, Feb. 13.
DeRocher brings passion and professionalism to the culinary kitchen
February 17, 2025
Students walk to school from their cars parked on Hull Street Thursday, Feb. 13.
Lack of parking spots causes chaos on Hull Street
February 14, 2025
Standardized testing takes a digital turn
Standardized testing takes a digital turn
February 12, 2025
North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies
North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies
January 20, 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 22, 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
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
Union members and supporters hold up a sign condemning Mayor Ruthanne Fuller at the NTA rally Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Guest Column: Students should stand strong in solidarity with striking teachers
January 31, 2024
Disney-fication of 'Star Wars' ruins historic weapon
Disney-fication of ‘Star Wars’ ruins historic weapon
November 3, 2023

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 12, 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 4, 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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