The Newtonite

A capella Ensembles at North: Celebrating Harmony

Hava Shenkman and Seth Diller, Arts editors • February 18, 2024

Step into the harmonious world of a capella, an artistic pillar of high schools and colleges nationwide. North is home to two vibrant a capella ensembles: Northern Lights and Melocotones. These vocal powerhouses...

Newton community unites for a weekend of joyful events at Winterfest

Savannah Bond, News editor • January 29, 2024

WinterFEST, an annual community event hosted by Newton Community Pride, a local non-profit, took place Saturday, Jan. 27 and Sunday, Jan. 28. WinterFEST consisted of four free events in various locations...

Artist of the Month: Senior wins Lasker Award

The Newtonite • May 30, 2012

by Leah Budson “The Henry Lasker Award goes to a student who is a fantastic musician, but more importantly, it goes to a student who has embodied the total picture of what it means to be a musician. This year, we are very proud, as a music department, to honor Emily Paley,” said fine and performing arts department head Todd Young at Pops Night Thursday, May 17.

A Capella for a Cure to raise funds for cancer research

The Newtonite • March 26, 2012

by Leah Budson Senior Emily Paley’s two passions are fundraising for cancer research and performing. She discovered a way to combine the two when she founded A Cappella for a Cure three years ago, she said.