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Members and speakers from the TEDx event stand together after the event, Wednesday, Feb. 12.
TEDx event invites alumni and student perspectives on ‘Power of Passion’
March 10, 2025
Influenza on the rise at North
Influenza on the rise at North
March 10, 2025
Leadership elective begins a nomination process for course registration
Leadership elective begins a nomination process for course registration
February 24, 2025
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
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
Back-and-forth action in boys’ basketball matchup results in advancement to elite eight
Back-and-forth action in boys’ basketball matchup results in advancement to elite eight
March 10, 2025
Junior Nikki Rao looks for a layup Friday, Feb. 28.
Girls’ basketball upsets Belmont in round of 32
March 4, 2025
The team's seniors pose for a picture at pre-game celebrations Saturday, Feb. 8.
Girls’ hockey celebrates senior night with exhilarating win 
February 27, 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 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
Back-and-forth action in boys’ basketball matchup results in advancement to elite eight
Back-and-forth action in boys’ basketball matchup results in advancement to elite eight
March 10, 2025
Junior Nikki Rao looks for a layup Friday, Feb. 28.
Girls’ basketball upsets Belmont in round of 32
March 4, 2025
The team's seniors pose for a picture at pre-game celebrations Saturday, Feb. 8.
Girls’ hockey celebrates senior night with exhilarating win 
February 27, 2025
Sophomore Lucia Grapski leaps above the beam at the team's meet against Natick Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Gymnastics shatters records in second consecutive undefeated season
February 27, 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
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
Standardized testing takes a digital turn
Standardized testing takes a digital turn
February 12, 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 Nour Chahboun
Asian Culture Night amazes audience with beautifully diverse performances

Asian Culture Night amazes audience with beautifully diverse performances

Nour Chahboun
May 11, 2017
Passionate actors energizes audience with comedic, improvised skits

Passionate actors energizes audience with comedic, improvised skits

Nour Chahboun
April 24, 2017
Photo by Wendy Li

Jubilee joined with the Kuumba Singers of Harvard College to perform passionate pieces

Nour Chahboun
February 6, 2017
Photo by Josh Shub-Seltzer.

Assassins cast impresses audience with portrayal of complex characters

Nour Chahboun
December 9, 2016
Music groups celebrate year's accomplishments at Pops Night

Music groups celebrate year's accomplishments at Pops Night

Nour Chahboun
May 27, 2016
Art students showcased impressive pieces at Art Morning

Art students showcased impressive pieces at Art Morning

Nour Chahboun
May 27, 2016
Teachers display impressive talent at Faculty Talent Show

Teachers display impressive talent at Faculty Talent Show

Nour Chahboun
May 11, 2016
Review: Springfest II presents talented musicians and delightful pieces

Review: Springfest II presents talented musicians and delightful pieces

Nour Chahboun
April 17, 2016
Review: Actors display natural spontaneity in Spontaneous Generation

Review: Actors display natural spontaneity in Spontaneous Generation

Nour Chahboun
April 8, 2016
Oliver! cast members rehearse the musical number "Oliver"

Preview: Oliver! discovers the true meaning of home

Nour Chahboun
March 14, 2016
Review: Nitrous Oxide's comical sketches evoke laughter

Review: Nitrous Oxide's comical sketches evoke laughter

Nour Chahboun
February 3, 2016
Review: Winterfest presents skilled musicians performing captivating pieces

Review: Winterfest presents skilled musicians performing captivating pieces

Nour Chahboun
January 31, 2016
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Preview: Nitrous Oxide to perform authentic, comedic sketches

Nour Chahboun
January 29, 2016

What is your new year's resolution?

Nour Chahboun
January 6, 2016

Tiger Question: If you could be a food, what would you be?

Nour Chahboun
December 7, 2015

What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving?

Nour Chahboun
November 18, 2015

Tiger Question: Do you feel a stress relief about the no homework weekend? How would you change it?

Nour Chahboun
November 12, 2015

Which teacher do you want to have before you graduate?

Nour Chahboun
November 5, 2015

Are you involved in any North afterschool activities?

Nour Chahboun
October 29, 2015

Tiger Question: Who is your favorite music artist and what is your favorite song by him or her?

Nour Chahboun
June 15, 2015

If you could have a superpower what would it be?

Nour Chahboun
May 25, 2015

What is one thing you are looking forward to doing this Spring?

Nour Chahboun
May 7, 2015

How do you feel about Dr. Price leaving and Mr. Aronson becoming the new interim principal?

Nour Chahboun
April 16, 2015

Tiger Question: What is your most embarrassing moment at NNHS?

Nour Chahboun
April 10, 2015

Do you think it is worth spending an entire day focusing on kindness? What is one act of kindness you made last “Be-Kind Day"?

Nour Chahboun
March 30, 2015
Tiger Question: What is one thing on your bucket list that you want to do before you graduate?

Tiger Question: What is one thing on your bucket list that you want to do before you graduate?

Nour Chahboun
March 14, 2015
Tiger Question: What color is the dress? Why do you think people see different colors?

Tiger Question: What color is the dress? Why do you think people see different colors?

Nour Chahboun
March 5, 2015

Tiger Question: What did you think of the Oscars?

Nour Chahboun
February 23, 2015

Tiger Question: What will you be doing if you have a snow day tomorrow?

Nour Chahboun
January 26, 2015
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