The Newtonite

Field hockey demonstrated strong, collaborative defense in victory against Newton South

Anderson Free • October 14, 2022

Field hockey succeeded in a 2-0 victory against Newton South Saturday, Oct. 1, at home. North excelled on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. “I think we played really well cohesively...

FORJ panel discusses benefits of safe spaces in Newton schools

Savannah Bond • February 17, 2022

The Newton Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) discussed the benefits of race-related affinity groups and the affinity spaces at North and South on a Zoom webinar Thursday, Jan. 27 with NPS high...

'As You Like It' combines North, South actors in charming play about love

Zoe Goldstein • June 13, 2017

As a warm wind swept through the open, green courtyard, a group of actors dressed in black and white Edwardian-era costumes entered the open space in front of a tree bristling with leaves. Music sprung...

Boys' gymnastics wins State Title

The Newtonite • February 10, 2015

by MacKenzie Silvia Boys’ gymnastics won the State Title last Friday. Combined this season with South, the team was able to find its rhythm and compete as a unit, said junior Vitaliy Kates, a captain...

Boys' basketball defeats South at TD Garden

The Newtonite • January 12, 2015

by MacKenzie Silvia Boys’ basketball, 10-0, beat South, 6-3, 61-46 at the second annual Good Sports Invitational at TD Garden last Saturday. The game remained close throughout the first two quarters....

South looks for revenge at TD Garden Game

The Newtonite • January 9, 2015

by MacKenzie Silvia Boys’ basketball, 8-0, plays South, 6-2, at the TD Garden tomorrow at 3 p.m. The Tigers hope to gain another win against South after beating the Lions 71-69 Dec. 29 in the first...

Preview: Jubilee Singers present special guests from South’s Harambee Gospel Choir

The Newtonite • January 26, 2014

This school’s Jubilee Singers will be performing their Winter Concert “One More Time!” in the auditorium next Saturday at 7 p.m., with special guests from South’s Harambee Gospel Choir.

Field hockey clinches State Tournament

The Newtonite • October 17, 2012

by Jacob Schwartz Five minutes into the second half Monday, with field hockey down 1-0, a pass to sophomore Rachel Hamilton landed her right in front of South’s goalie.

Modified schedule creates new opportunities

The Newtonite • October 12, 2012

by Gloria Li “If Newton North hadn’t allowed us to take classes there then I would not have been able to continue taking Chinese this year, so I enjoy this new opportunity,” said South senior Jenny Kaufman, who takes Advanced Placement Chinese at this school.

Ligerbots competes in informal competition

The Newtonite • June 6, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Saturday, the Ligerbots, this school and South’s combined robotics team, competed in the Beantown Blitz, an informal competition held at Northeastern University, according to junior Eli Sadovnik, a captain.

Winners of writing competition share work

The Newtonite • May 11, 2012

by Peter Diamond Winners of the 56th Annual M. Roland Heintzelman Memorial Awards read original pieces aloud E-block yesterday in the auditorium. The Annual M. Roland Heintzelman Memorial Awards recognizes outstanding writers from this school and South, according to English department head Melissa Dilworth.

Preview: Annual Shakespeare play to go on stage

The Newtonite • April 26, 2012

by Leah Budson Plays by Shakespeare—intimidating in their legacy and remarkable in their comedic and dramatic value—have been tackled jointly by Theatre Ink and South Stage every year since 1983, according to South Stage’s website.