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Body Confidence Day encourages acceptance, self love

The Newtonite • April 12, 2018

(Photo by Lilah Gentry) A-block by Helen Xiao Harvard junior and NCAA Division I swimmer Schuyler Bailar urged students to focus on what their bodies can achieve rather than how they look, during A-block...

Body Confidence Day speakers encourage self-acceptance

The Newtonite • April 24, 2017

A-block by Laura Schmidt-Hong Seniors Maddy Sherbet, Laurel Stanley, and junior Clare Donohoe spoke about eating disorders and diet addiction as part of Body Confidence Day last Wednesday during A-block...

Social-emotional health issues focus of PTSO EdEx campaign

The Newtonite • May 28, 2014

by Sophie King In light of the tragic events of the past year in Newton, this school’s PTSO officially launched their yearly Educational Excellence Campaign (EdEx) Friday, May 16, with a focus on social-emotional...

Column: Lack of media literacy causes lack of body confidence

The Newtonite • February 14, 2014

One of the principal takeaways of Body Confidence Day Thursday, Jan. 23 was . . .

Body Confidence Day: Panelists share experiences with eating disorders

The Newtonite • January 24, 2014

Five panelists who have either recovered from eating disorders or have had family members with eating disorders presented their stories yesterday B-block in the Little Theatre. The presentation was a part of Body Confidence Day, which was organized by seniors Kelsey Fox and Bethany Lehman. The panelists have requested to keep their last names private.

Body Confidence Day: Nutritionist discusses healthy diets and tips for students

The Newtonite • January 24, 2014

Health coach Susan Altman spoke D-block yesterday in the Auditorium as a part of Body Confidence Day. She had a visual presentation that she used to structure her discussion. She began by introducing herself and describing her education at Trinity College and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She said that she had also studied the psychological side of nutrition and eating disorders as well.

Body Confidence Day: Teachers discuss body image in history, literature

The Newtonite • January 23, 2014

English teacher Janice Miller and history teacher Susan Wilkins discussed the historical roots of body image in society and literature today E-block in the auditorium as part of Body Confidence Day. Photoshop expert and New England School of Photography teacher Caleb Cole finished the block with a brief photoshop demonstration.

Body Confidence Day: Journalist speaks about body image, experiences in Africa

The Newtonite • January 23, 2014

Liz Walker, an experienced television news journalist, humanitarian, and preacher, spoke about self-image and confidence in her life today C-block as part of Body Confidence Day.