The Newtonite

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...

Huck Finn removed from core texts amid controversy

Yesha Thakkar • November 14, 2019

The English Department chose to remove Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from its list of required readings for juniors in early October. English department head Melissa Dilworth said that the department...

Counseling department educates juniors on depression, mental illness with Signs of Suicide program

Samantha Fredberg • April 12, 2017

The counseling department is holding a signs of suicide program in all junior English classes April 3 to 13 in order to create awareness and dialogue surrounding mental illness. Throughout the two weeks,...

Cartoon: High school through the ages

The Newtonite • September 28, 2015

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

The Newtonite • March 11, 2014

Upon juggling SAT preparations, writing the junior thesis, and classes in . . .

Cartoon: Sophomores vs. Juniors

The Newtonite • February 24, 2014

As work gets more difficult, well thought out plans may go by the wayside.

For students, semester-long educational programs becomes a popular option

The Newtonite • September 23, 2013

Hike mountains. Chop trees for firewood for the night. Camp overnight in the woods in two foot snow, then try to find your way back home using little more than a compass, a map, and your knowledge of the outdoors. Speak a little Spanish, then, go to Advanced Placement (AP) United States History and do your IDs. Rinse and repeat.

Cartoon: Juggling Act

The Newtonite • September 25, 2012

by Julia Moss Many students at this school participate in a variety of classes and activities. Club Day, which is Thursday X-block in the cafeteria, will showcase just a few of the many activities in which students participate.

Upperclassmen reflect on April college tours

The Newtonite • April 27, 2012

by Julia Moss During April vacation, while freshmen and sophomores are going on family vacations, taking drivers’ education courses or just relaxing at home, many upperclassmen visit colleges. Juniors generally tour colleges that they are considering applying to. Seniors visit colleges which they have already been accepted to.