The Student News Site of Newton North High School

The Newtonite
Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities
Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities
February 5, 2025
Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty
Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty
February 5, 2025
Newton schools dismissed for Lunar New Year
Newton schools dismissed for Lunar New Year
February 5, 2025
Tingle stands next to his completed tiny home project, Friday, Dec. 14 2024.
Tingle honored as 2024 MCEW teacher of the year for sustainable tiny home project
January 31, 2025
SFA works to improve North’s learning environment
SFA works to improve North’s learning environment
January 30, 2025
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
February 5, 2025
Junior Mathaios Stamm dribbles down the court Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Boys’ basketball overthrows Framingham in blowout win
February 5, 2025
Junior Allie Danis directs the court while dribbling Friday, Jan. 31.
Girls’ basketball takes vengeance against Wellesley in intense victory
February 5, 2025
Senior Molly Haughton salutes after performing a vault routine Thursday, Jan. 30.
Gymnastics breaks school record for fourth time this season at senior night
February 3, 2025
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
February 3, 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
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
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
February 5, 2025
Junior Mathaios Stamm dribbles down the court Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Boys’ basketball overthrows Framingham in blowout win
February 5, 2025
Junior Allie Danis directs the court while dribbling Friday, Jan. 31.
Girls’ basketball takes vengeance against Wellesley in intense victory
February 5, 2025
Senior Molly Haughton salutes after performing a vault routine Thursday, Jan. 30.
Gymnastics breaks school record for fourth time this season at senior night
February 3, 2025
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
February 3, 2025
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
Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches
Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches
February 3, 2025
Members of 'Lost and Found' production pose for a group photo during a rehearsal, Saturday, Jan. 12.
Lost and Found emphasizes POC experiences through performances
January 30, 2025
Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry
Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry
January 16, 2025
Seniors Nate Burres and Toby Gilpin, and Sophomore Alex Santanastaso, perform in a dress rehearsal of Heathers: Teen Edition, Saturday, Nov. 23.
Heathers: Teen Edition fills Little Theater with dark comedy, teenage angst
January 15, 2025
Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk
Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk
January 1, 2025
North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies
North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies
January 20, 2025
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
(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
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
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

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.
Load More Stories
Donate to The Newtonite