The Newtonite

DeRocher brings passion and professionalism to the culinary kitchen

Emily Nie, News Editor • February 17, 2025

It was lunch block in the Tiger’s Loft Bistro, the busiest time for the Culinary kitchen. Students purchasing lunch chatted in the front as paninis sizzled on the grill in the back. Culinary teacher...

Business booms in Tiger’s Loft Bistro after COVID-19 shutdown

Shira Lobron • November 29, 2021

After a hiatus caused by COVID-19, culinary elective students are back in the kitchen and customers have resumed purchasing lunches and other baked products from the Tiger’s Loft Bistro. “I remember...

Senior Noah Shanshiry wins CVTE Student of the Year award

Sophie Murthy • February 18, 2018

Senior Noah Shanshiry of the culinary program won the Outstanding Student of the Year Award from the Career and Vocational Technical Education (CVTE) department B-block Thursday, Feb. 8. “To me, the...

Student Spotlight: Noah Shanshiry

The Newtonite • March 14, 2016

by Laura Schmidt-Hong Sophomore Noah Shanshiry has a passion for culinary and graphics and is part of a work-study for both subjects, in addition to being a full-time student at North. Q: Why and...

Bill O’Neill inspires student culinary achievement

The Newtonite • June 6, 2012

by Alex Feit When he first arrived at this school in 1977 as part of the then technical and vocational education department, culinary arts teacher Bill O’Neill said he was scared, lost in the halls and stairwells that commonly proved difficult for many newcomers to the old building.

Tiger's Loft begins serving lunch to students again

The Newtonite • April 4, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Following its controversial closing three months ago, this week, the Tiger’s Loft Bistro will reopen to the student population, according to assistant superintendent of secondary education and special programs Cynthia Bergan.

Tiger's Loft Bistro to discontinue serving students

The Newtonite • January 13, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Starting second semester, the Tiger's Loft Bistro, this school's student-run restaurant, will be closed to students and only open for faculty and staff, culinary arts teacher Bill O'Neill wrote in a faculty-wide email.