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Senior Indy Springer purchases his lunch, Monday, Sept. 16.
Students vote on new recipes to add to the school lunch menu
March 25, 2025
Asian American Culture Club hosts panels to celebrate AAPI culture
Asian American Culture Club hosts panels to celebrate AAPI culture
March 25, 2025
Just Think Expo provides students with fun interactions and helpful information
Just Think Expo provides students with fun interactions and helpful information
March 25, 2025
Tiger Drive entrance before Keypad installment, Tuesday, March 11.
Keypad entry system installed at North to enhance security and maintain open campus
March 24, 2025
Courtesy of Public School Review
Beyond the rankings: examining North’s true strengths and challenges
March 21, 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
Senior Nicky Spinelli proudly holds the Final Four trophy Friday, March 7.
Boys’ basketball fends off Braintree to advance to the Final Four
March 11, 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
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
Senior Nicky Spinelli proudly holds the Final Four trophy Friday, March 7.
Boys’ basketball fends off Braintree to advance to the Final Four
March 11, 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
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
Nitrous Oxide cast sits for 'corporate' like photo to promote their comedy, Saturday, Jan. 11.
Nitrous Oxide delivers a night of laughter with student-created sketch comedy
March 12, 2025
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
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
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
(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
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 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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