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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
New cafeteria lunch containers help make North more sustainable
New cafeteria lunch containers help make North more sustainable
April 4, 2024
New head custodian Dave Murphy.
Veteran custodian Dave Murphy takes head role
March 4, 2024
Girls in AI Club champions excellence, inclusivity in technology
Girls in AI Club champions excellence, inclusivity in technology
March 4, 2024
AACC and HLU Club celebration days rescheduled following strike
AACC and HLU Club celebration days rescheduled following strike
February 23, 2024
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
Coach Staulo and other honorary coaches pose for photos holding their dedicated awards, Saturday March 2.
Wrestling Head coach John Staulo honored with induction into New England Hall of Fame after 27 years of coaching at North
April 10, 2024
Members of the Dance team pose in front of the ESPN globe for picture after competing, Saturday, Feb. 2.
Winter varsity dance team shines at UDA nationals despite budget cuts
April 10, 2024
Seniors Aiden Umina and Hayden Willen skate across the ice in celebratory social media post.
Boys hockey falls to Weymouth at annual senior night
April 3, 2024
Senior Nadia Briggs sprints passed Milton players for a shot, Saturday, Feb. 18.
Girls basketball defeats Milton at the annual senior night
February 18, 2024
Boys basketball falls to Needham in home thriller
Boys basketball falls to Needham in home thriller
February 17, 2024
North players pose with the trophy after their victory.
Football batters Brookline in annual Thanksgiving game
December 18, 2023
Field hockey displays grit, spirit in loss to Natick
Field hockey displays grit, spirit in loss to Natick
September 26, 2023
The Tigers hoist the trophy up high after the match.
Football defeats Brookline in annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry game
December 12, 2022
Members of the girls swim and dive team before they compete at the state championship.
Girls’ swim and dive top off fun season with impressive eighth place finish at state championship
December 2, 2022
Senior Abigail Wright (right) and junior Katelin Simmons (left) celebrate their victory with head coach Nile Fox.
Girls’ volleyball captures MIAA state championship against Lincoln Sudbury in impressive performance
November 28, 2022
Boys basketball defeats number one team in Connecticut at nationwide tournament
Boys’ basketball defeats number one team in Connecticut at nationwide tournament
January 26, 2023
Boys basketball players run drills at tryouts to prepare for the upcoming season.
Winter sports look to continue competitive success, build community
December 14, 2022
Girls shot put embraces positive support system to achieve success
Girls’ shot put embraces positive support system to achieve success
May 4, 2022
Boys loses in championship game, looks towards promising future
Boys’ loses in championship game, looks towards promising future
March 25, 2022
Boys basketball takes over second half to advance to championship game
Boys’ basketball takes over second half to advance to championship game
March 20, 2022
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
Senior Stephanie Fraktman paints a mural of musicians in the art wing on Thursday, March 21.
Art Major IV students paint new generation of murals
April 10, 2024
Performers in Norths production of Chicago rehearse in the Lasker Auditorium Thursday, March 14 during the shows Tech week.
Chicago brings the roaring 20s to Lasker Auditorium
April 3, 2024
Senior Nate Reily, and Junior Orlando Christian improvise in a comedic skit together, Friday, Feb. 29.
Improv Jam provides the audience with a top-tier experience interacting with the show
March 23, 2024
Sophomore, Mariana Chango-Gassett shares her speech, “The Stolen People From a Stolen Land,” Friday, March 1.
Sophomore speeches showcase variety of underrepresented topics
March 20, 2024
Mean Girls Adaptation Lacks Spark of Original Movie
Mean Girls Adaptation Lacks Spark of Original Movie
March 6, 2024
Union members and supporters gather at the Education Center to rally for a fair contract Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Teacher strike continues for fourteenth day amid contentious contract negotiations, budget disputes
February 1, 2024
Inclusion specialist Kate Woodford and her two daughters visit the Education Center to attend the union protest Wednesday, Jan. 24.
Number One Strikers: A photographer’s walk through the sixth day of protests
January 29, 2024
English teacher Sherri Ziomek listens to South teacher John Curley present his speech at the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) rally, Thursday, Jan. 25.
A day in the life of a Newton Public Schools teacher on strike
January 26, 2024
Grandmas Kitchen has a wall featuring photos of regular costumers.
Grandma’s Kitchen offers welcoming atmosphere, great food
October 30, 2023
AI prompts change to academic violation policy
AI prompts change to academic violation policy
September 8, 2023
(graphic courtesy of Kerry Prasad)
Newton's newly established Indigenous Peoples' Day stirs controversy among Italian American community
December 5, 2020
For Lauras 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
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
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Disability education program cut at schools, valuable resource lost
September 14, 2023
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Lawmakers must prioritize preventing gun violence rather than simply managing it
November 7, 2022
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Denial of voting rights to Puerto Ricans must end
March 6, 2022
Photos from the METCO graduation ceremony
Photos from the METCO graduation ceremony
June 16, 2022
Photo by Samantha Fredberg.
Tiger Question of the Week: What are some memorable April Fools' Day pranks you have seen or done?
April 1, 2017
Photo by Samantha Fredberg.
Tiger Question of the Week: What are your plans for February vacation?
February 18, 2017
Profile: Jessica Chen
November 30, 2016
Tiger Questions: North community shares evolving views on presidential election
November 10, 2016
Vincenzino received the Career and Technology Education Outstanding Student of the Year Award on Thursday, Feb. 16.
Vincenzino Receives CTE Award for Passion in Early Education and Care
March 3, 2023
A family poses behind the Vietnam booth at Multicultural Night Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Multicultural night showcases rich cultural diversity at North
December 2, 2022
Senior Zoe Kritzer and sophomore Vivian Kritzer organized a hand turkey display leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday break.
Kindness club creates display promoting gratitude, thankfulness
November 28, 2022
Pep rally boosts school spirit, community
Pep rally boosts school spirit, community
November 4, 2022
Mini-golf fundraiser to raise money for pediatric cancer patients
Mini-golf fundraiser to raise money for pediatric cancer patients
October 7, 2022
Inclusion specialist Kate Woodford and her two daughters visit the Education Center to attend the union protest Wednesday, Jan. 24.
Number One Strikers: A photographer’s walk through the sixth day of protests
January 29, 2024
Tiger Reads: We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Tiger Reads: We Have Always Lived in the Castle
October 30, 2019
Album cover for Florence+The Machines most recent album, High as Hope. Shot by Tom Beard.
Best songs for Winter and Spring 2019
March 19, 2019
"Bohemian Rhapsody" creates warped legacy of Freddie Mercury, Queen
"Bohemian Rhapsody" creates warped legacy of Freddie Mercury, Queen
December 11, 2018
Cover art for The Goldfinch by Carel Fabritius.
"The Goldfinch" combats modern social media usage
December 4, 2018

The Newtonite

The Newtonite

Noah Kesselman, Features editor

Noah Kesselman is currently a junior at Newton North High School. He races on the Alpine team, and he is a member of Jazz Ensemble. When he is not in school, Noah produces music and plays in a few different bands. With his friends and family, he loves to travel to new places and experience different cultures. His favorite movie genres are comedy and mystery. He is really competitive and enjoys strategy games such as Whist, Clue, and chess. Noah is a co-president of both the Jewish Student Union and the Tutoring Organization at North. His favorite subjects are Math and English, and he is looking forward to working on Volume 102!

All content by Noah Kesselman
Educators and student advocates line the Education Center hallways Wednesday, Sep. 27.

Pamphlets encourage student advocacy amid teacher negotiations

Shira Lobron, Arya Anekal, and Noah Kesselman
September 28, 2023
Student creativity to be displayed in upcoming Choreography Project

Student creativity to be displayed in upcoming Choreography Project

Noah Kesselman
April 29, 2023
Sophomore Aly Tahoun and freshman Maialen Alawam play the drums and sing middle-eastern tunes outside the cafeteria Friday, March 10.

MENA Day exposes students to Middle East and North African cultures

Noah Kesselman, Features Editor
April 4, 2023
Crowds gather on front lawns to watch locals perform for Porchfest Saturday, June 4.

North students discover music opportunities in the local community

Noah Kesselman, Features editor
February 17, 2023
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