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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 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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