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Senior Indy Springer purchases his lunch, Monday, Sept. 16.
Students vote on new recipes to add to the school lunch menu
March 25, 2025
Asian American Culture Club hosts panels to celebrate AAPI culture
Asian American Culture Club hosts panels to celebrate AAPI culture
March 25, 2025
Just Think Expo provides students with fun interactions and helpful information
Just Think Expo provides students with fun interactions and helpful information
March 25, 2025
Tiger Drive entrance before Keypad installment, Tuesday, March 11.
Keypad entry system installed at North to enhance security and maintain open campus
March 24, 2025
Courtesy of Public School Review
Beyond the rankings: examining North’s true strengths and challenges
March 21, 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
Senior Nicky Spinelli proudly holds the Final Four trophy Friday, March 7.
Boys’ basketball fends off Braintree to advance to the Final Four
March 11, 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
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
Senior Nicky Spinelli proudly holds the Final Four trophy Friday, March 7.
Boys’ basketball fends off Braintree to advance to the Final Four
March 11, 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
Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students
Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students
March 31, 2025
Joint concerts between Bigelow, Day, North inspire young musicians
Joint concerts between Bigelow, Day, North inspire young musicians
March 12, 2025
Theatre Ink and Jazz Department’s NYC trip reignites annual tradition
Theatre Ink and Jazz Department’s NYC trip reignites annual tradition
March 12, 2025
Nitrous Oxide cast sits for 'corporate' like photo to promote their comedy, Saturday, Jan. 11.
Nitrous Oxide delivers a night of laughter with student-created sketch comedy
March 12, 2025
Winterfest transports audience to a different world
Winterfest transports audience to a different world
February 12, 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
Culinary teacher Christopher DeRocher presents a fresh batch of cookies Thursday, Feb. 13.
DeRocher brings passion and professionalism to the culinary kitchen
February 17, 2025
Students walk to school from their cars parked on Hull Street Thursday, Feb. 13.
Lack of parking spots causes chaos on Hull Street
February 14, 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
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
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

The Newtonite

The Newtonite
North students organize local march, attend Boston Climate Strike

North students organize local march, attend Boston Climate Strike

Dea Cela • December 17, 2019

North students organized and marched to Newton City Hall and joined the Boston Climate Strike on Friday, Dec. 6.  Students went to downtown Boston and the statehouse to protests.  “The...

Senior Andrew Landry, a captain with seniors Nolan Boyer and Michael Coscione, attempts a pass in the annual Friday Night Lights Game against Natick on Friday, Nov. 18.

Football prepares for 125th annual Thanksgiving Day Game

Will Ayinon • November 25, 2019

Football, 3-7, will play at Brookline on Thursday morning in the 125th annual Thanksgiving Day Game. Head coach Mike Coppola understands the significance of this century old tradition. “Many of the...

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Huntington.

Mural rededication ceremony to take place in auditorium

Tali Falk-Judson • November 8, 2017

Students and teachers will rededicate a mural honoring soldiers who died in World War I during E-block Thursday, Nov. 9, in the auditorium. The mural originally hung in North’s old building as a memorial...

Girls' track finishes season at All-States meet

Girls' track finishes season at All-States meet

The Newtonite • February 25, 2015

by Adam Rabinowitz Girls’ indoor track, 6-0, finished off its season in the All-State meet at the Reggie Lewis Center February 21. The Tigers did not do as well as they have in past competitions, but...

Girls' indoor track performs well in Conference Championships

Girls' indoor track performs well in Conference Championships

The Newtonite • February 7, 2015

by Adam Rabinowitz Girls’ indoor track, 6-0, competed in the Bay State Conference Championship Wednesday, Feb. 4. Although the meet is not scored, it was a good opportunity for the Tigers to compete...

Wrestling starts season strong, shows strong potential

Wrestling starts season strong, shows strong potential

The Newtonite • December 22, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz With a new, young lineup, wrestling, 3-2, has started off the season strong and has great potential, according to senior Joe Arcuri, a captain with senior Max Long. The Tigers’ season...

Football coach Peter Capodilupo wins award

Football coach Peter Capodilupo wins award

The Newtonite • November 26, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Longtime football coach Peter Capodilupo was honored at the 30th annual Newton/Brookline Rotary Thanksgiving Football Luncheon, yesterday at the Brae Burn Country Club. Capodilupo, who...

Girls' swim and dive places third at States

Girls' swim and dive places third at States

The Newtonite • November 19, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Girls’ swim and dive, 11-0, placed third at States last Sunday at Harvard, breaking several records and placing highest in team history, according to senior Sasha McDonald, a captain...

Girls' cross country performs well at All-State meet

Girls' cross country performs well at All-State meet

The Newtonite • November 18, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Girl’s cross country, 8-3, placed thirteenth at the All-State meet at Franklin Park Saturday. According to senior Catherine Xie, a captain with seniors Irene Golden, Sonya Jampel and...

Girls' volleyball captures elusive state title

Girls' volleyball captures elusive state title

The Newtonite • November 18, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Finding themselves in the State Finals for the third year in a row, girls’ volleyball, 21-3, beat Andover 3-2 to finally bring home the State Championship. According to senior Bali...

Girl's cross country seniors pose for a picture. Courtesy of Laura Schlossman.

Girls' cross country finishes fourth in D1 meet, qualifies for All-States

The Newtonite • November 10, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Girl’s cross country, 8-3, scored 154 points at the D1 meet Saturday, coming in fourth place and qualifying for the All-State Meet. According to senior Catherine Xie, a captain with...

Girls' volleyball beats Brookline, advances to state semifinals

Girls' volleyball beats Brookline, advances to state semifinals

The Newtonite • November 9, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Throughout the regular season girls’ volleyball, 19-3, faced Brookline twice, winning a match and losing a match. Saturday, the two teams faced each other once more at Marlborough...

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