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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

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(Photo by Joel Schurgin)

Football game moved up due to risk of EEE

Jake Forbes
September 20, 2019
Girls' hockey ties Brookline in first game after winter break

Girls' hockey ties Brookline in first game after winter break

Jake Forbes
January 4, 2019
Junior Izzy Day completes her beam routine during last week's meet against South. (Photo by Julia Bu)

Girls' gymnastics loses to South in first match of season

Jake Forbes
December 17, 2018
Boys' swim loses to Reading at home

Boys' swim loses to Reading at home

Jake Forbes
December 10, 2018
Football runs onto the field before the game. (Photo by Joelle Sugianto)

Football defeats Brookline in annual Thanksgiving Day Game

Jake Forbes
November 22, 2018
Dance places third at State Championships

Dance places third at State Championships

Jake Forbes
November 22, 2018
(Photo by Jake Forbes)

Girls' volleyball wins back-to-back state titles

Jake Forbes
November 18, 2018
Girls' volleyball celebrates after a win. (Photo by Joelle Sugianto.)

Girls' volleyball wins MIAA Central East Sectional Championship

Jake Forbes
November 10, 2018
Senior Filippo Menozzi lunges for the ball. (Photo by Joelle Sugianto)

Boys' soccer loses to Brookline in first round of playoffs

Jake Forbes
November 6, 2018
Cheerleading performs a pyramid stunt at Friday Night Lights. (Photo by Joelle Sugianto)

Cheerleading advances to regional competition

Jake Forbes
November 5, 2018
Football loses to Needham in first round of playoffs

Football loses to Needham in first round of playoffs

Jake Forbes
October 29, 2018
Girls' volleyball recognizes seniors in final regular season home game

Girls' volleyball recognizes seniors in final regular season home game

Jake Forbes
October 28, 2018
Girls' swim falls to Acton-Boxborough, aims to improve in specific events

Girls' swim falls to Acton-Boxborough, aims to improve in specific events

Jake Forbes
October 16, 2018
Field Hockey celebrates after a win. (Photo courtesy of NNHS Athletics)

Field hockey defeats Milton, beats previous record

Jake Forbes
October 1, 2018
Tigers line up to begin a play. (Photo by Molly Potter)

Football falls to Wellesley in annual friday night lights game

Jake Forbes
September 30, 2018
Football falls to Needham, hopes to improve consistency

Football falls to Needham, hopes to improve consistency

Jake Forbes
September 24, 2018
Varsity football lines up to practice a play. (Photo by Joelle Sugianto)

Outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease causes setbacks for football

Jake Forbes
September 21, 2018
Baseball loses to Walpole, looks to improve on offense

Baseball loses to Walpole, looks to improve on offense

Jake Forbes
May 14, 2018
Girls' lacrosse falls to Braintree, struggles to maintain positive attitude

Girls' lacrosse falls to Braintree, struggles to maintain positive attitude

Jake Forbes
May 3, 2018
North Hall of Fame class of '18 honored for past achievements

North Hall of Fame class of '18 honored for past achievements

Jake Forbes
April 24, 2018
Boys' indoor track finds success, wins State title

Boys' indoor track finds success, wins State title

Jake Forbes
April 5, 2018
Boys' basketball advances to semifinal of South Sectionals Tournament

Boys' basketball advances to semifinal of South Sectionals Tournament

Jake Forbes
March 5, 2018
Girls' gymnastics wins Bay State Championship

Girls' gymnastics wins Bay State Championship

Jake Forbes
February 15, 2018
Senior Noah Neville (?)

Boys' basketball defeats Needham in annual "A Shot For Life" game

Jake Forbes
January 31, 2018
Taken by Lilah Gentry

Boys' basketball soundly defeats Walpole, Ethan Wright honored for McDonald's All-American nomination

Jake Forbes
January 25, 2018
Girls' basketball falls to Braintree in a low scoring performance

Girls' basketball falls to Braintree in a low scoring performance

Jake Forbes
January 20, 2018
Vallabh wins annual Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Contest

Vallabh wins annual Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Contest

Jake Forbes
January 16, 2018
Photo courtesy of Andrea Flint.

Girls' swim and dive finds post-season success, senior breaks school record

Jake Forbes
November 17, 2017
Football beats Framingham at seventh annual Friday Night Lights game

Football beats Framingham at seventh annual Friday Night Lights game

Jake Forbes
November 6, 2017
Football falls to Natick, hopes to improve season

Football falls to Natick, hopes to improve season

Jake Forbes
October 4, 2017
Girls' soccer picks up momentum near end of season

Girls' soccer picks up momentum near end of season

Jake Forbes
October 4, 2017
Photo by Wendy Li

Profile: Amy Shen brings passion, dedication to gymnastics

Jake Forbes
June 21, 2017
Boys' baseball falls short in last inning comeback

Boys' baseball falls short in last inning comeback

Jake Forbes
June 13, 2017
Photo courtesy of Amy Winston

Softball wins division 1 North Championship for first time in program history

Jake Forbes
June 13, 2017
Tiger basketball season ends with girls' team playoff loss

Tiger basketball season ends with girls' team playoff loss

Jake Forbes
March 7, 2017
Girls' basketball scores win against Needham at senior night

Girls' basketball scores win against Needham at senior night

Jake Forbes
March 2, 2017
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