The Newtonite

Hard work pays off for boys' swim

David Feng • February 14, 2020

Senior John Ryan Byers prepares to dive off the board during the Bay State Conference Championship Jan. 28. (Photo courtesy of John Ryan Byers)

Girls' swim and dive finish season strong

The Newtonite • November 26, 2013

Girls’ swim and dive finished off its season Sunday, Nov. 17, with a fourth place finish at States.

Boys' swimming loses to Brookline in close meet

The Newtonite • January 16, 2013

by Adam Rabinowitz Boys’ swimming and diving, 5-1, lost 93-91 to Brookline at home Thursday, Jan. 11 in a very close meet in which either team could have won, according to coach Ryan Rich.

New school record opens boys' swim season

The Newtonite • December 12, 2012

by David Kwartler Boys’ swimming and diving opened its new season with a 99-81 victory against Belmont at home Friday.

New routine prevents injuries for girls' swimming

The Newtonite • October 27, 2012

by Jay Feinstein Additional workouts with volunteer coach Jen Brickey, led girls’ swimming and diving, 5-4, to a season with fewer injuries than the team has seen in many years.

Girls' swim defeats Mount Alvernia Friday in season opener

The Newtonite • September 11, 2012

by Jay Feinstein In what may be the third to last opener of fall girls’ swimming and diving, the Tigers defeated Mount Alvernia Friday, 99-82.

Editorial: Swimming should be graduation requirement

The Newtonite • May 4, 2012

To prevent drownings and to help students learn a healthy activity, swimming should be a graduation requirement.

Swimmers face Mount Alvernia tonight

The Newtonite • October 28, 2011

by Jay Feinstein Tonight, in the last meet of the regular season, girls’ swimming and diving, 6-4-1, will face a small Mount Alvernia team.

Tigers defeat Dedham, swimmers try new events

The Newtonite • October 20, 2011

by Jay Feinstein At home Tuesday, the Tigers defeated Dedham, 96-80, bringing their record to 5-3-1. As a result of the meet, now, the Tigers have a winning record.

Girls’ swim benefits from experienced members

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

by Jay Feinstein Graduating just five seniors at the end of last year, girls’ swimming and diving, 2-1-1, starts its season with an optimistic attitude, according to coach Kirsten Tuohy.

Girls' swimming defeats Braintree

The Newtonite • September 28, 2011

by Jay Feinstein Girls' swimming and diving, 2-1-1, defeated Braintree 84-99 Tuesday Sept. 28. "Having a win in our home pool is always exciting," said senior Hunter Hedenberg, a captain with senior Veronica Ingham.

Co-ed Norwood defeats Tigers in season opener

The Newtonite • September 15, 2011

by Jay Feinstein In its season opener Tuesday, Sept. 13, girls’ swimming and diving lost against Norwood, 99-87. “It was a good meet, despite the loss” said senior Veronica Ingham, a captain with senior Hunter Hedenberg. "Freshmen really stepped up their performances.”