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Principal Henry Turner and Athletic Director Mike Jackson join a kickline with the tiger mascot, Sunday, May 4.
First annual Tiger 5K unites North community in celebration of school spirit
May 13, 2025
North’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) celebrates queer culture during annual ToBeGladDay
North’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) celebrates queer culture during annual ToBeGladDay
May 11, 2025
Senior Tarene Cunningham runs to claim her new JBL speaker, Tuesday, April 15.
Pep rally energizes, student, staff North sports fans
May 4, 2025
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
Boys' volleyball digs deep to defeat Milford
Boys’ volleyball digs deep to defeat Milford
May 13, 2025
Courtesy of Newton Parks and Open Spaces
New albemarle turf impacts student-athletes
May 13, 2025
Principal Henry Turner and Athletic Director Mike Jackson join a kickline with the tiger mascot, Sunday, May 4.
First annual Tiger 5K unites North community in celebration of school spirit
May 13, 2025
Boys' volleyball hopes for improvement despite solid performance
Boys’ volleyball hopes for improvement despite solid performance
May 12, 2025
Junior Roxy Feldman prepares to serve Monday, April 28.
Girls’ tennis demonstrates impressive skill regardless of loss
May 7, 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' volleyball digs deep to defeat Milford
Boys’ volleyball digs deep to defeat Milford
May 13, 2025
Courtesy of Newton Parks and Open Spaces
New albemarle turf impacts student-athletes
May 13, 2025
Boys' volleyball hopes for improvement despite solid performance
Boys’ volleyball hopes for improvement despite solid performance
May 12, 2025
Junior Roxy Feldman prepares to serve Monday, April 28.
Girls’ tennis demonstrates impressive skill regardless of loss
May 7, 2025
Boys' ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
Boys’ ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
April 12, 2025
Springfest makes a triumphant return
Springfest makes a triumphant return
May 11, 2025
Jazz Night welcomes spring to North
Jazz Night welcomes spring to North
May 11, 2025
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
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
Junior Roxy Feldman prepares to serve Monday, April 28.

Girls’ tennis demonstrates impressive skill regardless of loss

Abigail Elam, Sports Editor • May 7, 2025

After a long, persistent fight, girls’ tennis fell 2-3 to Milton, Monday, April 28 at home.The Tigers faced the narrow loss with pride, standing tall in recognition of their growth as players, according...

Senior Lochlan Seth prepares to serve ball, Monday, May 13.

Tennis prodigy Lochlan Seth: from state rankings to Colgate University’s courts

Lily Southall, Sports editor • June 10, 2024

  Ranked as one of the top male tennis players in Massachusetts for his age group, senior Lochlan Seth has not only dominated the high school tennis courts but also established himself as a pivotal leader...

Girls' tennis off to slow start, playing well

Girls' tennis off to slow start, playing well

The Newtonite • May 11, 2015

by Adam Rabinowitz Girls’ tennis, 3-2, has had a low start highlighted by close and tough matches. According to senior Sammy Marcus, a captain with seniors Taylor Lord and Cari Daniels, the Tigers are...

Photo by Robin Donohoe.

Boys' tennis off to slow start

The Newtonite • May 12, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz About halfway into the season, boys’ tennis hasn’t had the start it wanted. Currently 5-4, the Tigers are looking to step up their game as the season progresses. “So far we've...

Girls' tennis beats Walpole 5-0

The Newtonite • April 30, 2012
by Ryan Condon A 5-0 win over Walpole at home Friday gave girls’ tennis a record of 3-3 after an 0-3 start to the season, according to senior Emily Chan, a captain with senior Katie Regan.

Girls' tennis drops match against Wellesley

The Newtonite • April 12, 2012
by Ryan Condon Girls’ tennis, 0-3, lost 0-5 to Wellesley in a match that coach John Gautschi said was one of the team’s most competitive all season, despite the score.

Girls’ tennis closes season hindered by difficult weather

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011
by Gloria Li Despite adverse weather throughout the season that impeded productivity during practices, junior Emily Chan, a captain with senior Emily Kelly, said she believes that everyone on girls’ tennis, 7-8, put forth commendable effort at each game.

Older JV players lead team

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011
by Amanda Hills Throughout the season, JV girls’ tennis improved its volleys and basic strategies despite the ever-present rain, according to coach John Gaustchi. Gaustchi said the team had many players who were new to the sport.

Communication benefits JV

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011
by Kristian Lundberg JV boys’ tennis “was exceptionally deep this year in its talent,” coach Katie Gryska said.

Tigers edge Brookline

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011
by Gloria Li Boys’ tennis, 8-7, June 3 experienced its most exciting moment of the season by “beating Brookline 3-2 in order to make it into the State Tournament after losing to them earlier in the season 4-1,” said senior Eric Krasnow, the captain.
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