Top Story #1
Newton outruns last year total, raises over $10,000 for Relay for Life
Katia Macklin
Staff Writer
This year, Relay for Life has found a new way to help contribute to research for cancer: eleven brave teachers are willing to throw their pride out of the door and shave their heads. Unlike last year, English teacher George Miles was unable to run by himself due to...
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Dubstep not so underground anymore
Tejai Henry
Staff Writer
The pressure to move forward fuels music development; but which way is forward? For dubstep (the current hottest sound of London underground), forward means seeing how low its bass can go. Dubstep is a genre that comes from a confluence of British dance music styles,...
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Budget crunching teachers, programs, services
Stormy Kage
Editor-in-Chief
The following is part two of an ongoing series Newton County is expected to face a $17 million cut in its education budget for the 2010-2011 school year. This money will affect personnel, programs, and services at Newton High School. Information on the types...
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Boys basketball team’s historic season ends with loss to Milton
Staff Reports
The end is not near, it’s here. Wrapping up the best season on record in the past four-and-a-half decades, the boys’ basketball team lost its Final Four game last week to eventual state champion Milton High 86-54. Led by their three Div.-I prospects, shooting...
Read More...Last 3 stories in Newton Life
- Phenomenal young men, women use group to socially develop - March 19, 2010
- Gunnery Sgt. Smith wins Teacher of the Month - March 15, 2010
- MCJROTC Drill Team Takes 4th Place in Competition - February 24, 2010
Written by Katia Macklin, Staff Writer
As a fundraiser to help pay for the Newton High School Sound Factory’s trip to the Louisiana for the Sugar Bowl, the band presented a hypnotic comedy show at Porter Auditorium last month. Certified clinical hypnotherapist Sean Wheeler reached... Read more »
May 3, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Newton Life
Awkward moments lead to sticky situations
Written by Stormy Kage, Editor-in-Chief
Most people have been in an uncomfortable or awkward moment. Their face may turn red, palms start to sweat, and for some, fidgeting may occur. The problem with an awkward moment is many tend to get caught up in the situation, making themselves vulnerable... Read more »
May 4, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features
Team of friends take Phylte with clothing line Fly P.E.A.T.
Written by Jason Moffitt, II, Staff Writer
They are a team with a dream, “Can we get our wings?” Team Phylte not only makes music and throws parties, but it has its own clothing line entitled Fly P.E.A.T. The P stands for “plausible”, the E for “exotic”, the A for “acme”... Read more »
May 3, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Arts and Entertainment
Former Newton student Smith brings bite to UGA cheerleading squad
Written by Jesse Epps, Sports Editor
She is a rambunctious cheerleading bulldog who frequents “Between the Hedges.” Former Newton High School class of 2007 student Erica Smith was recently announced as the Cheerleader of the Week by Sports Illustrated. Smith is a criminal justice... Read more »
May 3, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports
Former Georgia Governor Barnes helps Newton mark Black History Month
Written by Katia Macklin, Staff Writer
For the last 34 years, Newton High School has been the host of many Black History Month assemblies. However, for the past four years, Dr. Jacqueline Pennington has been in charge of the gatherings and introductions of previous guest speakers using... Read more »
February 8, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Special, Top Stories
Last 3 stories in Creative Writing Club
- Lilly - May 4, 2010
- The invisible one - May 4, 2010
- Never too late - May 4, 2010
Written by Shane Smith
Can I go now, Daddy? I got to go to school now. Love you too. Aw, I love how you hug me. Oh, dear. I can’t be late. I never knew why aquatic vulpines had strong legs – they didn’t need them most of the time, but then it could be because of the fish... Read more »
May 6, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Creative Writing Club
