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Annual Civics Day encourages students to take local civic action
Annual Civics Day encourages students to take local civic action
February 17, 2025
Sophomore students gathered in the Lasker Auditorium Friday, Jan. 24, during WIN to listen seven selected students’ sophomore speeches embodying the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.
Students deliver meaningful speeches at the annual Sophomore Speech Showcase
February 17, 2025
Donnellan accepts annual CTE award while standing with CTE faculty Thursday, Jan. 30.
Donnellan wins outstanding vocational technical student award
February 12, 2025
Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities
Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities
February 5, 2025
Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty
Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty
February 5, 2025
Gymnastics wins Bay State Conference with record-tying scores
Gymnastics wins Bay State Conference with record-tying scores
February 17, 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
Senior Molly Haughton salutes after performing a vault routine Thursday, Jan. 30.
Gymnastics breaks school record for fourth time this season at senior night
February 9, 2025
Gymnastics beats Natick in tight meet, stays undefeated
Gymnastics beats Natick in tight meet, stays undefeated
February 9, 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 Devon Burke goes in for the kill Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Needham to secure championship spot
November 14, 2024
Gymnastics wins Bay State Conference with record-tying scores
Gymnastics wins Bay State Conference with record-tying scores
February 17, 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 Molly Haughton salutes after performing a vault routine Thursday, Jan. 30.
Gymnastics breaks school record for fourth time this season at senior night
February 9, 2025
Gymnastics beats Natick in tight meet, stays undefeated
Gymnastics beats Natick in tight meet, stays undefeated
February 9, 2025
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
February 5, 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
Winterfest transports audience to a different world
Winterfest transports audience to a different world
February 12, 2025
Jazz Cafe to bring opportunities for middle schoolers
Jazz Cafe to bring opportunities for middle schoolers
February 11, 2025
Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches
Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches
February 3, 2025
Members of 'Lost and Found' production pose for a group photo during a rehearsal, Saturday, Jan. 12.
Lost and Found emphasizes POC experiences through performances
January 30, 2025
Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry
Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry
January 16, 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
Standardized testing takes a digital turn
Standardized testing takes a digital turn
February 12, 2025
North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies
North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies
January 20, 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 22, 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
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
Disney-fication of 'Star Wars' ruins historic weapon
Disney-fication of ‘Star Wars’ ruins historic weapon
November 3, 2023

The Newtonite

The Newtonite
The Ligerbots are welcomed into a competition at Ponaganset High School Sunday, March 19.

LigerBots succeed at playoffs, states, prepare to take on off season

Maddie Ngo, News editor • April 27, 2023

Capping a year of great success, North and South’s combined robotics team, the LigerBots, finished strong at The New England District Championship April 6-8 in Springfield. At states, the team ended...

Photo courtesy of the Ligerbots

Ligerbots host robotics competition for elementary, middle school students

Samantha Fredberg • December 5, 2017

North and South’s joint robotics team, the Ligerbots, hosted a For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Lego League competition with a hydro dynamics theme for students in grades...

Photo courtesy of Ligerbots

Ligerbots taste success at first competition

Samantha Fredberg • April 7, 2016

By Samantha Fredberg Another successful season is taking shape for the Ligerbots following a successful first competition on March 12-13. The Entrepreneurship award was awarded to the joint North-South...

Courtesy of Diane Levy.

Ligerbots rank worldwide at FIRST Robotics World Championship

The Newtonite • May 5, 2015

by Cate Waters North and South’s LigerBot team traveled to St. Louis last week to compete in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics World Championship, Wednesday...

Courtesy of Diane Levy.

Ligerbots earn prestigious award, to advance to regional competition

Jackie Gong • March 25, 2015

by Jackie Gong North and South’s combined Ligerbots team sent 30 members to participate in its first district qualifying competition of the year, won the Chairman’s Award and placed third out of...

Ligerbots attends world finals in St. Louis

Ligerbots attends world finals in St. Louis

Emily Moss • May 12, 2014

By Emily Moss When Ligerbots, the robotics team made up of students from this school and South, was founded six years ago, members of the team were invited to the FIRST Robotics Championship to receive...

Ligerbots team wins qualifying event

Ligerbots team wins qualifying event

Emily Moss • March 26, 2014

by Emily Moss Members of Ligerbots, the robotics team made up of students from this school and South, won the New England First District Qualifying Event at Worcester Polytechnic Institute March 12, 13,...

School hosts First Lego League Maker Faire Competition

The Newtonite • November 13, 2012
by Hilary Brumberg Saturday, hundreds of elementary and middle school students will swarm to this school to compete with Lego robots and to give research presentations as part of the First Lego League (FLL) Maker Faire Competition.

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.

Ligerbots host competition, strengthen team

The Newtonite • November 29, 2011
by Alex Feit This school hosted a regional robotics competition and gathering sponsored by the Ligerbots Sunday, Nov. 12. The competition, in which over 30 teams participated, was based on the FIRST Lego League rules, according to senior Paige Grody, the team's captain.
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