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Upcoming Tiger 5K starts a new tradition at North
April 17, 2025
Students celebrate Women’s contributions in STEM fields during Women in STEM Day
Students celebrate Women’s contributions in STEM fields during Women in STEM Day
April 16, 2025
Members of The Second Step Club pose in front of their display, at the Newton Free Library, Tuesday, February 4.
Students for The Second Step display findings at the Newton Free Library
April 15, 2025
Goldendoodle Izzy plays fetch at Walker Park, Tues. April 1st.
Off-leash dog park completes construction on Washington Street
April 15, 2025
Senior Indy Springer purchases his lunch, Monday, Sept. 16.
Students vote on new recipes to add to the school lunch menu
March 25, 2025
Sophomore Summer Lin lunges to hit a birdie, Tuesday, March 18.
Badminton club nurtures bonds beyond the court
April 15, 2025
Boys' ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
Boys’ ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
April 12, 2025
Sophomore Lily Southall looks for a pass, Tuesday, April 1.
Girls’ lacrosse starts season off hot with big win over Framingham
April 3, 2025
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
April 3, 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
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
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
April 3, 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
Boys' ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
Boys’ ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
April 12, 2025
Sophomore Lily Southall looks for a pass, Tuesday, April 1.
Girls’ lacrosse starts season off hot with big win over Framingham
April 3, 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
Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time
Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time
April 9, 2025
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The Prom shares empowering story of acceptance
April 9, 2025
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
Sophomore Summer Lin lunges to hit a birdie, Tuesday, March 18.
Badminton club nurtures bonds beyond the court
April 15, 2025
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
April 3, 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
(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
Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards
Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards
April 4, 2025
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

The Newtonite

The Newtonite
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

Hannah Sheppard, News Editor • February 17, 2025

The annual Sophomore Speech Showcase, held Friday, Jan. 24, in the Lasker Auditorium, honored Martin Luther King Jr. and encouraged students to use their voices to inspire change. The finalists, TJ...

Body Confidence Club works to improve current sophomore height, weight screenings

Body Confidence Club works to improve current sophomore height, weight screenings

Helen Xiao • February 12, 2018

Body Confidence Club is working with the school nurse and state health department to change the height and weight screening for sophomores into a less stressful and uncomfortable process. Each year, the...

by Maria Melissa and Mary Solovyeva

Cartoon: High school through the ages

The Newtonite • September 28, 2015

As work gets more difficult, well thought out plans can go by the wayside. by Maria Melissa and Mary Solovyeva.

Cartoon: Sophomores vs. Juniors

The Newtonite • February 24, 2014
As work gets more difficult, well thought out plans may go by the wayside.

Sophomores get ready for second annual Martin Luther King Jr. speech contest

The Newtonite • December 6, 2013
As Martin Luther King, Jr. Day gets closer, the sophomores of this school prepare for the second annual MLK Jr. sophomore speech contest.

Argument Clinic: Should Advanced Placement classes be the norm for sophomores?

The Newtonite • December 21, 2012
by Alex Feit and Kristian Lundeberg This blog is dedicated to point-counterpoint discussion on various topics related to current events. These discussions include everything from interpreting school policies to developments on the national political stage. This week, the duo is debating whether or not this school should expand Advanced Placement classes to sophomores. Kristian argues in the affirmative, while Alex argues in the negative.

Column: New sophomore speech contest refreshes curriculum

The Newtonite • December 20, 2012
by Connor Vasu In switching the annual Martin Luther King, Jr., sophomore essay contest to a speech contest, this school is updating an integral part of its curriculum.

Student Faculty Administration discusses two new proposals

The Newtonite • March 29, 2012
by Jared Perlo As the legislative year reaches its most crucial stage, members of the Student Faculty Administration have ramped up their discussions and debates to a new level of efficiency. In recent weeks, the SFA has covered many topics, ranging from the ongoing construction of a student union in the cafeteria to the possible implementation of unlimited, full-year open campus for sophomores.

Sophomores transition into second semester

The Newtonite • January 25, 2012
by Julia Moss Second semester brought a transition for sophomores because many now have open campus privileges; they no longer have study halls in their schedules. Six sophomores shared their experiences with this change.

Administration discusses issue of sophomore cancelled classes

The Newtonite • January 16, 2012
by Jared Perlo Members of the Student Faculty Administration (SFA) spent most of Wednesday’s meeting discussing proposed improvements to study halls and canceled class policies.

Student Faculty Administration wraps up 2011

The Newtonite • December 24, 2011
by Jared Perlo Student Faculty Administration members conclused the calendar year during Wedensday’s meeting by releasing the details for the proposed construction of a student hangout area in the cafeteria.
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