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Disease Awareness Club arranges event for cancer awareness
Disease Awareness Club arranges event for cancer awareness
October 24, 2025
North welcomes new Adams House Dean Fiona Healy
North welcomes new Adams House Dean Fiona Healy
October 24, 2025
@newtonnorthboosters on Instagram
North athletics gears up for second annual Tiger 5k
October 24, 2025
Students begin serving up chicken tenders and fries during lunch on opening day, Wednesday, Oct. 1.
The Tiger’s Loft Bistro officially opens for the 2025-26 school year
October 22, 2025
Class of 2029 welcome event excites students for new year ahead at North
Class of 2029 welcome event excites students for new year ahead at North
October 15, 2025
@newtonnorthboosters on Instagram
North athletics gears up for second annual Tiger 5k
October 24, 2025
Field hockey displays resilience against Wellesley
Field hockey displays resilience against Wellesley
October 22, 2025
Senior Lola Caruso breaks past a defender, Thursday, Oct. 16.
Girls’ soccer kicks into gear with breakthrough against Framingham
October 21, 2025
Girls' swim and dive's seniors were honored with bouquets, Friday, Oct. 17.
Girls’ swim and dive concludes undefeated season with senior night win
October 21, 2025
Senior Eva Hautefeuille and junior Alina Yeung celebrate Hautefeuille's first goal of the season, Thursday, Oct. 9.
Girls’ soccer makes a comeback to defeat Walpole
October 15, 2025
The purpose of the bare-minimum list
The purpose of the bare-minimum list
October 28, 2025
@newtonnorthboosters on Instagram
North athletics gears up for second annual Tiger 5k
October 24, 2025
Field hockey displays resilience against Wellesley
Field hockey displays resilience against Wellesley
October 22, 2025
Senior Lola Caruso breaks past a defender, Thursday, Oct. 16.
Girls’ soccer kicks into gear with breakthrough against Framingham
October 21, 2025
Girls' swim and dive's seniors were honored with bouquets, Friday, Oct. 17.
Girls’ swim and dive concludes undefeated season with senior night win
October 21, 2025
Caputo and his teammates embrace after a hard-earned 3rd place finish at States, Sunday, Feb. 23.
Caputo propels Tigers forward during record-breaking season
June 27, 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
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
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
Olivia de Geofroy is a key change for North music
Olivia de Geofroy is a key change for North music
October 27, 2025
Tiger Bebop performed “He Beeped when he Shoulda Bopped” at Village Day Sunday, Oct. 5.
North’s jazz program brings style and swing to Village Day
October 22, 2025
Members of WHAM practice their skills, during a workshop, Wednesday, Sept. 10.
WHAM transforms characters on stage with creativity and collaboration
October 16, 2025
Dad Bod performs live at a block party for neighbors Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.
Student bands strike a chord in North’s growing music scene
October 9, 2025
New director Annmarie Benedict will bring a fresh perspective to North’s theater department
New director Annmarie Benedict will bring a fresh perspective to North’s theater department
October 9, 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
Seniors Maya Solomon, Shaelyn Shields and junior Kayleigh Shields stand beside candidates' photos during their League of Women Voters event, Saturday, Oct. 4.
My take on the student civic engagement dilemma
October 28, 2025
The purpose of the bare-minimum list
The purpose of the bare-minimum list
October 28, 2025
The hidden cost of a 9:00 a.m. start
The hidden cost of a 9:00 a.m. start
October 16, 2025
Try thrifting instead
Try thrifting instead
September 4, 2025
Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards
Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards
April 4, 2025

The Newtonite

The Newtonite
All content by Jacques Abou-Rizk
Teachers and faculty stand at the entrance of Tiger Drive, welcoming freshmen in groups to take a first walk through the building as students Tuesday, Sept. 15. (photo by Ian Dickerman)

Virtual Club Day to still provide students with connection opportunities

Jacques Abou-Rizk
September 16, 2020
Hate speech sparks Friday's planned rally

Hate speech sparks Friday's planned rally

Jacques Abou-Rizk
February 12, 2020
North and South students participate in a climate march organized by North's Next Generation Voices club after school Friday, March 15. (Photo by Joel Schurgin)

School Year in Review

Jacques Abou-Rizk
May 24, 2019
Administration locks Theatre Entrance

Administration locks Theatre Entrance

Jacques Abou-Rizk
May 9, 2019
The Newton School Committee listens to an audience question during a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. (Photo by Rose Skylstad)

School officials respond to lawsuit against history curriculum

Jacques Abou-Rizk
April 22, 2019
Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis speaks to students and faculty about public service Tuesday in the auditorium. (Photo by Ella Bailey)

Dukakis encourages students to help their community, participate in civic engagement

Jacques Abou-Rizk
December 21, 2018
Jenna Stein, co-founder of Lab Shares, a biochemistry lab in Newton, speaks during c-block of Entrepreneurship Day. (Photo by Jake Forbes)

Entrepreneurs discuss personal experience, give career advice

Jacques Abou-Rizk
December 11, 2018
Leadership class students lead discussion reflecting on shootings, pipe bomb mailings

Leadership class students lead discussion reflecting on shootings, pipe bomb mailings

Jacques Abou-Rizk
November 19, 2018
Seniors Toby Kreiman and Henry Macht place flyers on cars parked on Hull Street for their app, "North Parking", Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Seniors create parking app to help students find spots

Jacques Abou-Rizk
November 7, 2018
Mayor Fuller visits North to promote voter registration

Mayor Fuller visits North to promote voter registration

Jacques Abou-Rizk
October 12, 2018
Annual talent show raises money for academic support program

Annual talent show raises money for academic support program

Jacques Abou-Rizk
June 5, 2018
(Photo by Joelle Sugianto)

Asian Culture Night celebrates Asian culture within the North community

Jacques Abou-Rizk
May 11, 2018
Argentinian Choir performs Spanish songs for students, teachers

Argentinian Choir performs Spanish songs for students, teachers

Jacques Abou-Rizk
April 8, 2018
Public meeting addresses affordable housing on Washington Street

Public meeting addresses affordable housing on Washington Street

Jacques Abou-Rizk
March 9, 2018
School Council discusses dangerous traffic around North

School Council discusses dangerous traffic around North

Jacques Abou-Rizk
February 11, 2018
Newton North's Chinese classes display paper lanterns with riddles attached to them on Main Street and in the Cafeteria to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Chinese classes create lanterns, inform students about Lunar New Year

Jacques Abou-Rizk
February 2, 2018
Connolly extinguishes bathroom fire, administration searches for students involved

Connolly extinguishes bathroom fire, administration searches for students involved

Jacques Abou-Rizk
January 26, 2018
A Newton Free Library representative speaks to students about different programs they have to offer.

PTSO Just Think EXPO informs students about drug use, local organizations

Jacques Abou-Rizk
January 24, 2018
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