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Students sample Korean-Style Bulgogi Tots
Global Eats event introduces students to Korean, Caribbean foods
November 18, 2024
Newton Teachers Association protests lack of kindergarten aides in classrooms
Newton Teachers Association protests lack of kindergarten aides in classrooms
November 18, 2024
Class of '84 returns to North for reunion
Class of ’84 returns to North for reunion
November 7, 2024
State election ballot questions and explanations are posted in front of the cafeteria.
Massachusetts voters decide future of MCAS testing
November 2, 2024
Seniors set to vote for the first time in upcoming election
Seniors set to vote for the first time in upcoming election
November 1, 2024
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
Members of girls' volleyball pose with their trophy Saturday, Nov. 16.
Girls’ volleyball takes home third consecutive MIAA Division 1 title with flawless playoff run
November 18, 2024
Senior Vivi Kritzer dribbles past Wellesley defender Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Girls’ soccer ends record-breaking season in devastating defeat against Wellesley
November 18, 2024
Junior Bella Mangada fights for header Monday, Nov. 4.
Girls’ soccer faces South for first time in playoff history, edges out in opening round
November 13, 2024
Sophomore Bishrelt "Giga" Bat-Erdene runs to catch up on offense in game against Leominster Saturday, Nov. 9.
Toma discusses remarkable playoff journey for boys’ soccer
November 12, 2024
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 Devon Burke goes in for the kill Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Needham to secure championship spot
November 14, 2024
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Chelmsford, advances to Elite Eight in pursuit of third straight state title
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Chelmsford, advances to Elite Eight in pursuit of third straight state title
November 14, 2024
Senior Marco Comin Natick defenders to keep the offensive possession alive Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Boys’ soccer advances to Final Four after defeating Natick
November 14, 2024
Sophomore Bishrelt "Giga" Bat-Erdene runs to catch up on offense in game against Leominster Saturday, Nov. 9.
Toma discusses remarkable playoff journey for boys’ soccer
November 12, 2024
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
The Crucible transports audiences back to seventeenth-century Salem
The Crucible transports audiences back to seventeenth-century Salem
November 13, 2024
Charlotte Pinto works on self portrait for her art major IV class Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Charlotte Pinto’s art brings joy and representation to students and staff
October 31, 2024
Students in AP History pose in their ancient Greek attire, Wednesday, Oct. 23.
AP Art History attracts popularity around school
October 30, 2024
Drag queen Jean Chandler stands before performance Saturday, Sept. 21.
Newton’s own Drag Extravaganza features engaging drag performances and Q&As
October 7, 2024
The New Art Center's gallery displays various pieces of student and adult work, Sunday Sept. 29.
New Arts Center empowers teens through art, leadership, and cultural programs
September 29, 2024
Administration reflects on new block schedule after four years
Administration reflects on new block schedule after four years
November 12, 2024
North’s 'hidden athletes' excel outside-of-school sports
North’s ‘hidden athletes’ excel outside-of-school sports
November 11, 2024
Senior Stephanie Fraktman paints a mural of musicians in the art wing on Thursday, March 21.
Students weigh commitment to CTE programs
October 28, 2024
The Scarlet Letter, a book that students are no longer required to read.
Evolving English curriculum reflects student diversity, contemporary issues
October 27, 2024
Members of jazz ensemble practice during a-block, Monday, April 8.
New policies aim to curb first-period tardiness
October 26, 2024
(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 22, 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
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
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
Newton North Map
August 27, 2024
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 17, 2017
Profile: Jessica Chen
November 30, 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 Machine's 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
College night to offer insight to post-graduation plans

College night to offer insight to post-graduation plans

Emma Sukosolvisit, News editor • October 7, 2024

Representatives from over 150 colleges across the country, as well as the military, will gather and meet with students in the SOA during College Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9. “I think it’s...

Senior Jacob Viveiros sits in on a reverse field trip in the film lecture hall for history teacher David Bedar's Middle East, Asia, Latin America (MEALA) course Monday, Nov. 23. (photo by Ian Dickerman)

Seniors hope for smooth college application process amid COVID-19

Dea Cela • November 29, 2020

As colleges adjust the application process to COVID-19, seniors across the United States face a unique challenge as they begin to wrap up the college application process. Some have decided to make the...

Business program provides opportunities to develop financial knowledge, skills

Business program provides opportunities to develop financial knowledge, skills

Laura Schmidt-Hong • December 8, 2017

Amidst the chaos of applying to colleges and considering their career plans, many high schoolers struggle to determine where their interests lie. In college, even, about 80 percent of students change their...

Alumni answer questions about life after high school at First Year Forum

Amy Morrill • June 13, 2017

A panel of Class of 2016 alumni answered questions about their experiences after graduation as part of the annual First Year Forum, during D-block, G-block, and F-block May 22 in the Little Theatre. The...

Tiger Question: How do you feel about AP testing?

The Newtonite • May 6, 2016

by Laura Schmidt-Hong Tiger Question: How do you feel about AP testing and standardized testing in general?   “I don’t think it’s a good measure of student’s intelligence. Everyone responds...

What are your semester two goals?

The Newtonite • January 28, 2016

by Laura Schmidt-Hong   Tiger Question: What are your goals for semester two?   “Make more friends, since I’m a new student, and get more involved in school.” - Freshman Sophia Watson   “Have...

by Maria Melissa and Mary Solovyeva

Cartoon: High school through the ages

The Newtonite • September 28, 2015

Tiger Question: Plans for April break

Tiger Question: Plans for April break

The Newtonite • April 10, 2014
Tiger Question: What are your plans for April break?
While Juniors have to worry about course registration for next year, seniors can relax. Graphic by Maria Melissa and Mary Solovyeva.

Cartoon: Course Registration

The Newtonite • March 14, 2014
While Juniors worry about course registration for next year, seniors can relax . . .
Person on the Street: Junior Stress

Person on the Street: Junior Stress

The Newtonite • March 11, 2014
Upon juggling SAT preparations, writing the junior thesis, and classes in . . .
As work gets more difficult, well thought out plans can go by the wayside. by Maria Melissa and Mary Solovyeva.

Cartoon: Sophomores vs. Juniors

The Newtonite • February 24, 2014
As work gets more difficult, well thought out plans may go by the wayside.

School to hold two college nights

The Newtonite • October 15, 2012
by Samantha Libraty College representatives from around the country will participate in this school's college nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 and Wednesday, Oct. 24 in the cafeteria for junior and senior families, according to college and career counselor Brad MacGowan.
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