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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
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
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
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
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
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 Jake Forbes
(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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