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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 Nichol Weylman-Farwell
(Photo by Ella Bailey)

Girls' swim and dive finishes season by placing third at state meet

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
December 6, 2019
Boys' soccer loses to Framingham, ends playoff run

Boys' soccer loses to Framingham, ends playoff run

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
November 18, 2019
Girls' volleyball celebrates after a win. (Photo by Joelle Sugianto.)

Girls' volleyball makes playoffs, hope to return to State Finals

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
November 6, 2019
Senior Andrew Landry passes down field during last week's Friday Night Lights game against Natick.

Football plays annual Friday Night Lights game

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
October 22, 2019
Freshman Louisa Essmann warms-up before practice on Monday, Aug, 26.

Girls' swim falls to Milton in close race

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
October 22, 2019
Members of girls' cross country practice on the track at Dickinson Stadium.

Girls' cross country falls to Natick and Milton

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
October 2, 2019
Boys' tennis defeats Milton

Boys' tennis defeats Milton

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
May 6, 2019
Girls' indoor track prepares for playoffs at Interdivisional Bay State Conference Meet

Girls' indoor track prepares for playoffs at Interdivisional Bay State Conference Meet

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
February 12, 2019
Sophomore Matthew Hassan performs his floor routine. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)

Boys’ Gymnastics defeats Burlington in home opener

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
January 9, 2019
Girls' swim places third in state meet

Girls' swim places third in state meet

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
November 20, 2018
Unified basketball poses before their game last Thursday. (Photo courtesy of NNHS Athletics)

Unified basketball completes successful inaugural season

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
November 16, 2018
Seniors Casey D'agostino and Emma Mckee and sophomore Isabelle Magré ride a landscaping cart at the Newton Cemetery for their volunteer project.

Fall teams participate in fundraising projects

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
November 16, 2018
Girls' Cross Country falls to Milton and Natick in competitive meet

Girls' Cross Country falls to Milton and Natick in competitive meet

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
October 12, 2018
Golf defeats Needham in tight match

Golf defeats Needham in tight match

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
September 25, 2018
Photo by Joelle Sugianto

Boys’ Soccer outlasts Natick in win

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
September 21, 2018
Boys' volleyball defeats Framingham three sets to none

Boys' volleyball defeats Framingham three sets to none

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
April 27, 2018
Profile: Ethan Wright reflects on high school basketball career, looks forward to future in Division I

Profile: Ethan Wright reflects on high school basketball career, looks forward to future in Division I

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
February 15, 2018
Senior Steven Tan performs his routine on parallel bars.

Boys' Gymnastics wins MIAA state championship for fourth consecutive year

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
February 12, 2018
Golf loses close match against Brookline

Golf loses close match against Brookline

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
October 10, 2017
Boys' volleyball falls to Needham in emotional game

Boys' volleyball falls to Needham in emotional game

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
April 25, 2017
Photo by Samantha Fredberg.

Tiger Question of the Week: What are your plans for February vacation?

Nichol Weylman-Farwell
February 18, 2017
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