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Students get hypnotized to help Sound Factory band
Posted on May 3, 2010Posted in Newton Life
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... Read more »
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Phenomenal young men, women use group to socially develop
Posted on March 19, 2010Posted in Newton Life
Written by Katia Macklin, Staff Writer
In its first year at Newton High, the Brothers and Sisters of Virtue are making positive efforts to instill values in its members. Every Thursday, many virtuous members from the organization wear their proud purple shirts to... Read more »
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Gunnery Sgt. Smith wins Teacher of the Month
Posted on March 15, 2010Posted in Newton Life
Written by Maryann Key, Staff Writer
Every month, an exceptional, dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled educator is chosen as Teacher of the Month. For the month of February, Gunnery Sergeant Sherman Smith was chosen. “I was surprised, awestruck, honored, and... Read more »
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MCJROTC Drill Team Takes 4th Place in Competition
Posted on February 24, 2010Posted in Newton Life
Written by Maryann Key, Staff Writer
The Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC) drill team for Newton recently took fourth place at the Parkview High School Drill Meet Invitational. On February 6, six MCJROTC drill teams traveled to Lilburn,... Read more »
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Oswald, Sicurella voted January’s teacher, staff member of the month
Posted on February 9, 2010Posted in Newton Life
Written by Monica Nga Nga, Staff Writer
For the first time in Newton High School history, faculty had the opportunity to nominate its choices for teacher and staff member of the month and Quest Biology and Advance Placement teacher Lisa Oswald and Secretary Serafina... Read more »
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“Code Red” raising awareness, funds for Haiti relief
Posted on February 2, 2010Posted in Newton Life
Written by Ciara Whimper, Managing Editor
A major earthquake on January 10 hit the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, Haiti; the strongest to hit the small island country in nearly a decade, and it measuring a shocking 7.0 on the Richter scale. The effects of this quake... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesNewton posts great gains in student achievement, wins award
Posted on January 27, 2010Posted in Newton Life
Written by Mary Ann Key, Staff Writer
Newton High School is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Single Statewide Accountability System award (SSAS); this honor is given to schools that show great gains in student achievement. On December 15, the governor’s... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesNew semester, fresh start: Newton FCA about spreading good news
Posted on January 26, 2010Posted in Newton Life
Written by Monica Nganga, Staff Writer
Spreading the gospel, getting involved with the community, and fellowship are a few things the Newton High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes club (FCA) is hoping to accomplish this year. With so many clubs at Newton, the... Read more »
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Newton FFA attends convention in Indianapolis
Posted on December 18, 2009Posted in Newton Life
Written by Katia Macklin, Staff Writer
Future Farmers of America, better recognized as FFA is just one of the many known clubs in Newton High School. The club consists of many enthusiastic members and recently, 13 of those members including the clubs two sponsors... Read more »
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At lunchtime, vegetarians, vegans find choices limiting
Posted on December 17, 2009Posted in Newton Life
Written by Katia Macklin, Staff Writer
“Chicken finger Friday “and “Pepperoni Pizza Wednesday,” sounds quite appealing to the average Newton High School student. However, not all students find the cafeteria meals so delectable. Although vegetarians at Newton... Read more »
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