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Students visit different booths regarding sustainability during d-block, Friday, May 2.
Green Team provides educational and engaging event for students
May 20, 2025
Memorial Day assembly highlights how service can impact one’s life direction
Memorial Day assembly highlights how service can impact one’s life direction
May 20, 2025
Barren windows from the inside of the cattle car, Tuesday, April 29.
Hate Ends Now Cattle Car exhibit immerses Newton Community into experiences of Holocaust victims
May 20, 2025
Principal Henry Turner and Athletic Director Mike Jackson join a kickline with the tiger mascot, Sunday, May 4.
First annual Tiger 5K unites North community in celebration of school spirit
May 13, 2025
North’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) celebrates queer culture during annual ToBeGladDay
North’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) celebrates queer culture during annual ToBeGladDay
May 11, 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
Principal Henry Turner and Athletic Director Mike Jackson join a kickline with the tiger mascot, Sunday, May 4.
First annual Tiger 5K unites North community in celebration of school spirit
May 13, 2025
Boys' volleyball hopes for improvement despite solid performance
Boys’ volleyball hopes for improvement despite solid performance
May 12, 2025
Junior Roxy Feldman prepares to serve Monday, April 28.
Girls’ tennis demonstrates impressive skill regardless of loss
May 7, 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
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
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
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
Boys' volleyball hopes for improvement despite solid performance
Boys’ volleyball hopes for improvement despite solid performance
May 12, 2025
Junior Roxy Feldman prepares to serve Monday, April 28.
Girls’ tennis demonstrates impressive skill regardless of loss
May 7, 2025
Boys' ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
Boys’ ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
April 12, 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
Students embrace sustainability at thrift swap, organized by Climate Collective Club

Students embrace sustainability at thrift swap, organized by Climate Collective Club

Amy Zhang, News Editor • January 27, 2025

Students donated and took home used clothes, CDs, books, and other items during a thrift swap organized by the Sustainable Development and Climate Collective club.  Students dropped off items Nov....

Animal Advocacy Club makes strides in supporting local shelters

Animal Advocacy Club makes strides in supporting local shelters

Madi Drewry, News Editor • January 26, 2025

North's Animal Advocacy Club is a group of students dedicated to animal welfare through volunteer opportunities, club meetings, social media awareness, and fundraising with bake sales and GoFundMes. The...

North’s Club Showcase unveils new and established clubs for students to join

North’s Club Showcase unveils new and established clubs for students to join

Emily Nie, News editor • May 2, 2024

North’s Club Showcase, held from February 19-24, aimed to introduce new clubs to the student body while bolstering existing ones through officer-led presentations and promotions. According to Chinese...

Girls in AI Club champions excellence, inclusivity in technology

Girls in AI Club champions excellence, inclusivity in technology

Shir Lev, News editor • March 4, 2024

Members of the Girls in AI Club spent their first meeting Wednesday, Feb. 7, using an AI model to predict the popularity of Taylor Swift songs based on the song’s danceability, level of energy, and tempo. Club...

"Untitled Collage" by Julia Dun Rappaport was featured in last year's Thoughtprints calendar.

‘Thoughtprints’ showcases students creativity

Nika Jayanth • December 7, 2023

With each page brimming with vivid paintings and powerful poems, North's Thoughtprints magazine offers students an opportunity to showcase their artwork and creativity. The club's members collaborate all...

DECA club at the district competition Thursday, Dec. 15.

DECA succeeds at district competition, hopes for success at States

Cat Torosyan, News editor • February 15, 2023

North’s business competition club, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) broke the school record for the amount of students that qualified for States after they performed successfully at their...

HLU hosts events in honor of Hispanic Heritage month

HLU hosts events in honor of Hispanic Heritage month

Aaron Spetter-Goldstein • November 4, 2022

Members of the Hispanos y Latinos Unidos club (HLU) shared their stories and challenged assumptions in the auditorium Thursday, Oct. 13. “We definitely need to have those conversations, even if they’re...

Climate Collective's Pop Up Clothing Swap attracts students' interest Jan. 18, 2021. (Photo by Angela Nie)

North supports sustainable fashion in clothing swap

Angela Nie • January 25, 2022

From jean jackets to avocado print clothing, piles of neatly folded garments and informational posters encouraged North students to support sustainable fashion.  The Climate Collective organized a...

Freshmen walk through Main Street in groups for their first walk as students at North Tuesday, Sept. 15. (photo by Ian Dickerman)

SET Day provides students with virtual opportunities to connect to clubs

The Newtonite • September 25, 2020

For the Zoom links to each club’s SET Day meeting, click here. Anime and Manga ClubWhat: Students watch TV shows and play games to learn about and celebrate Japanese culture.When: To be determined.Goal:...

Cultural, religious clubs seek platform for discussion

Cultural, religious clubs seek platform for discussion

The Newtonite • May 8, 2017

by Laura Schmidt-Hong Racial and religious clubs at North have become integral parts of the school community, holding event days throughout the year and spreading the word about their cultures and communities. Principal...

Senior Maddie Bledsoe doing Crossfit

CrossFit club provides short, intense workouts

The Newtonite • March 28, 2014
The lack of time in students’ increasingly busy lives causes many students to forsake . . .
Freshman Joanna Le draws on the white board during Japanese film and anime club.

Semester I Special: Pokémon hat represents Joanna Le’s love of anime

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013
by Peter Diamond Every day, a student wears a hat designed to look like Pikachu, a character from the anime media franchise Pokémon, which she describes as a symbol of her love of anime, a form of Japanese animation.
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