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North hosts Holocaust survivor Jack Trompetter assembly
North hosts Holocaust survivor Jack Trompetter assembly
June 12, 2025
Recharge event aims to help students de-stress before finals with games, food, and furry friends
Recharge event aims to help students de-stress before finals with games, food, and furry friends
June 10, 2025
North teachers recognized for their passion and impact in the classroom
North teachers recognized for their passion and impact in the classroom
June 3, 2025
Athletic Director Mike Jackson poses with his award alongside District 7 Councilors, Friday, March 28.
Athletic Director Michael Jackson honored with Ted Damko Award
May 21, 2025
Students visit different booths regarding sustainability during d-block, Friday, May 2.
Green Team provides educational and engaging event for students
May 20, 2025
Softball celebrates seniors Collette Rousseau, Lizzie Marini, Samantha Lao, Emily Hurley, and Ellie Fahey, Wednesday, May 21.
Softball fights fiercely in senior night loss
June 9, 2025
Senior manager Ava Qiu and senior captains Finley Crane, Bea Fernandez-Medina, Kathryn Fine, and Julia Kammer are honored during senior night, Thursday, May 21.
Girls’ tennis brings senior night spirit to a hard-earned win against Braintree
June 6, 2025
Boys’ volleyball falls to Natick 0–3 amid injuries and communication struggles
Boys’ volleyball falls to Natick 0–3 amid injuries and communication struggles
May 22, 2025
Athletic Director Mike Jackson poses with his award alongside District 7 Councilors, Friday, March 28.
Athletic Director Michael Jackson honored with Ted Damko Award
May 21, 2025
Boys' volleyball digs deep to defeat Milford
Boys’ volleyball digs deep to defeat Milford
May 13, 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
Softball celebrates seniors Collette Rousseau, Lizzie Marini, Samantha Lao, Emily Hurley, and Ellie Fahey, Wednesday, May 21.
Softball fights fiercely in senior night loss
June 9, 2025
Senior manager Ava Qiu and senior captains Finley Crane, Bea Fernandez-Medina, Kathryn Fine, and Julia Kammer are honored during senior night, Thursday, May 21.
Girls’ tennis brings senior night spirit to a hard-earned win against Braintree
June 6, 2025
Boys’ volleyball falls to Natick 0–3 amid injuries and communication struggles
Boys’ volleyball falls to Natick 0–3 amid injuries and communication struggles
May 22, 2025
Boys' volleyball digs deep to defeat Milford
Boys’ volleyball digs deep to defeat Milford
May 13, 2025
Courtesy of Newton Parks and Open Spaces
New albemarle turf impacts student-athletes
May 13, 2025
Springfest makes a triumphant return
Springfest makes a triumphant return
May 11, 2025
Jazz Night welcomes spring to North
Jazz Night welcomes spring to North
May 11, 2025
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
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 Hannah Liu
Improve Club rehearses a scene

Improv Jam promises night of laughter

Hannah Liu
January 19, 2018
Photo by Alina Zheng

Newton bands hold benefit concert for MASF initiative

Hannah Liu
December 14, 2017
'Clybourne Park' inspires conversations about sensitive topics

'Clybourne Park' inspires conversations about sensitive topics

Hannah Liu
November 2, 2017
Clybourne Park workshop with Theatre Ink director Adam Brown

Behind the scenes of Theatre Ink: Casting

Hannah Liu
October 13, 2017
Guest speaker Luke Schaefer discusses economic barriers with Close Up class

Guest speaker Luke Schaefer discusses economic barriers with Close Up class

Hannah Liu
May 17, 2017
Spring Jazz Night wows crowd with groovy tunes

Spring Jazz Night wows crowd with groovy tunes

Hannah Liu
April 24, 2017
Student talent show recognizes academic support program

Student talent show recognizes academic support program

Hannah Liu
April 12, 2017
Sodexo’s “Future Chefs Competition” tests elementary students' kitchen skills

Sodexo’s “Future Chefs Competition” tests elementary students' kitchen skills

Hannah Liu
April 9, 2017
Artist of the Month: Maggie Quigley

Artist of the Month: Maggie Quigley

Hannah Liu
April 4, 2017
North student localizes global “street piano” project in Newton

North student localizes global “street piano” project in Newton

Hannah Liu
March 15, 2017
Family Singers wrap up lunch block concert.

Pop-up performances remind students of upcoming auditions

Hannah Liu
February 14, 2017
Artist of the Month: Dylan Evans

Artist of the Month: Dylan Evans

Hannah Liu
February 7, 2017
Review: Vibrant freshmen take the stage for Freshman Cabaret

Review: Vibrant freshmen take the stage for Freshman Cabaret

Hannah Liu
December 14, 2016

Artist of the Month: Sophie Spector

Hannah Liu
December 12, 2016
Photo by Devin Perlo

Upswing Jazz Quintet to play at FUSN tonight

Hannah Liu
November 18, 2016
Fine and performing arts students plan for exciting fall, winter seasons

Fine and performing arts students plan for exciting fall, winter seasons

Hannah Liu
October 25, 2016
Artist of the Month: Alex Hoffman

Artist of the Month: Alex Hoffman

Hannah Liu
April 28, 2016
Spring Jazz Night impresses with smooth performance

Spring Jazz Night impresses with smooth performance

Hannah Liu
April 9, 2016
Jazz Ensembles to perform in New Orleans

Jazz Ensembles to perform in New Orleans

Hannah Liu
April 6, 2016
Profile: Myles Hoffman

Profile: Myles Hoffman

Hannah Liu
March 23, 2016
Review: Oliver takes audience on emotional roller-coaster

Review: Oliver takes audience on emotional roller-coaster

Hannah Liu
March 20, 2016
Preview: Winterfest to showcase musical talent

Preview: Winterfest to showcase musical talent

Hannah Liu
January 26, 2016
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