Club Day Vol 93 by The Newtonite

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Newtonite

◆ Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 • Volume 93

Newton North High School, 457 Walnut St., Newtonville, Mass. 02460

Clubs offer new opportunities for students This year’s Club Day will showcase over 70 groups, displaying various interests and passions of students from all grades. Science teacher and club director Michael Hazeltine said, “It is really important that students find a niche at the school, and clubs make that possible. “Students should feel comfortable at the school, and clubs increase their comfort level, academically and socially.”

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What: Students serve the community by volunteering at various events. When: Check ascnewton.org for meeting times. Goal: “To get more kids involved and to help the community,” said junior Ben Shale, an officer. Officers: Shale, senior Maddie Maloney, and juniors Henry Forman and Deven Labovitch. Adviser: Parent Kim Boucher. Contact: newtonasc2011@gmail.com. —Elena Balafas

Animal Rights Club

What: Students volunteer and fundraise for an animal shelter. When: Thursday X-blocks, location to be determined. Goal: “To help out the community and be more aware of the issues around animal rights,” said junior Sarah Williams, the officer. Adviser: To be determined. Contact: wsarah13@gmail.com. —Maya Metser

Art Club

What: Students sell art projects to raise money to help homeless children in Boston. When: Thursday X-blocks in 129. Goal: “To create beautiful pieces of art, raise as much money as we can for ‘Horizons for Homeless Children,’ and have fun,” said junior Mary Solovyeva, an officer. Officers: Solovyeva and junior Melissa De Carmago Gross. Adviser: Art teacher Shannon Slattery. Contact: marynightingale97@gmail.com, melfloripa13@hotmail.com. —Rose Bostwick

Asian Culture Club

What: Students learn about and participate in activities relating to Asian and Asian American cultures. When: Monday X-blocks in 353. Goal: “To put on the best Asian Culture Day and Asian Culture Night possible,” said senior Cameron Hunt. Officers: Hunt, senior Julie Duong, and juniors Sabrina Ng and Fiona Yang. Advisers: English teachers Charlene Beh and Michele Leong. Contact: asiancultureclubnnhs@gmail. com. —Jacob Sims Speyer

Aviation Club

What: Students construct and fly homemade model airplanes. When: Saturdays 12 p.m. at members’ houses or on the multi-purpose field. Goal: “To get every interested member up to a point where they are comfortable piloting a model aircraft and have the skills to design and construct their own planes and multirotors,” said senior Izzy Brand, an officer. Officers: Brand and senior Luke Fisher. Adviser: Science teacher Kevin Brosnan. Contact: izzybrand@gmail.com or Facebook group “NNHS Aviation Club.” —Connor Vasu

Badminton Club

What: Students play badminton and compete against other schools. When: Monday and Thursday X-blocks in the SOA. Goal: “To improve our members’ skills and do well at the yearly state championships,” said junior Bonnie Chan, an officer. Officers: Chan and sophomore Jing Zhu. Adviser: Math teacher Derek Hogan. Contact: bonniechan424@gmail.com. —Isaiah Bowden

Bird Club

What: Students learn about and appreciate birds. When: Wednesdays after school in 425. Goal: “To share our personal birding experience and help each other gain a better understanding of birds,” said senior Kaija Gahm, an officer. Officers: Gahm and senior Becca Webster. Adviser: Science teacher Ann Dannenberg. Contact: kaija.gahm@gmail.com. —Maxwell Kozlov

Black Leadership Advisory Council (BLAC)

What: Students discuss topics regarding race and hold the annual Black Culture Day. When: Thursday X-blocks in 268. Goal: “To create a voice for minorities by working with the community to spread awareness of who we really are,” said senior Mathena Abramson. Officers: Abramson and seniors Ezeka Allen, Tanaja Jordan, Desiree Miranda, and Naz Night.

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Unicycle Club: Senior Alexander Lund does a 360° unispin Monday, Sept. 8 outside the athletic entrance. Adviser: Science teacher Jodie Cohen. Contact: mathena118@msn.com. —Jacob Sims Speyer

Boys’ Ultimate

What: Students practice, play games, and compete in local tournaments. When: Everyday after school at Cabot Field. Goal: “We’re trying to get out there, play some Ultimate, and cause a general ruckus,” said senior Eli Schwamm, an officer. Officers: Schwamm and senior Alex Lund. Adviser: Science teacher Matthew Anderson. —Nour Chahboun

Creative Writing Club

What: Students write and share writing. When: Friday after school in 368. Goal: “To inspire members to write as much as they can and improve their writing if they’d like,” said sophomore Ariel Cox, an officer. Officers: Cox and junior Katherine Zhou. Adviser: English teacher Maureen Kavanaugh. Contact: creativewritingnnhs@gmail. com. —Connor Vasu

Class of 2015

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Behind the scenes: Juniors Kayla Tynes and Carly Thayer work on costumes Thursday, Sept. 11 in the costumes room.

What: Class officers discuss and organize both fundraisers and major events, in addition to managing budgets and discussing venues for Senior Prom. When: Thursday third lunch in Beals House. Goal: “Our goal is to raise more money

than we did the year before, while managing to plan a prom that blows last year’s Junior Semi-Formal out of the water,” said class president Nathan Buchwald. Officers: Buchwald and vice presidents Noah Blankenship, Lucine Boloyan, Bali Connors, and Alex Wei. Advisers: History teacher David Bedar and television and film production aide Amanda Mazzola. —Maya Abou-Rizk

Class of 2016

What: The president and officers work on an overview of the year and brainstorm long term plans, setting details for upcoming events, and delegating work. When: Thursdays before school in the cafeteria. Goal: “An unforgettable prom and a possible charity project or world record,” said class president Benjamin Cole. Officers: Cole and vice presidents Sofia Leav, Perri Succoff, Sophie Tavolieri, and Alex Weylman. Adviser: Guidance counselor Michelle Kennedy. —Maya Abou-Rizk

Class of 2017

What: Class officers discuss ways to earn money throughout the year. When: Barry House once a week. Goal: “To raise money for events and items that the class will be excited about,” said class president Ryan Steele. Officers: Steele and vice presidents Erique Green, Gabby Grossman, Devin Perlo, and Luna Zhang. Advisers: To be determined. —Maya Abou-Rizk

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Club Special Crossword

Club Day Word Search

Aviation BLAC Up Close Dance Debate

Words: Dreamfar Feminism GALS Greengineering

GSA Ligerbots Manga Melocotones

Newtonian Newtonite Northern Lights Oceanators

Old Grannies Peer Tutoring Philosophy Thoughprints Tiger Docs

Tiger Question:

If you could start any club, what would it be?

Across

3. Senior Alexander Lund and junior Benjamin Cole are officers of this club. 4. Be spontaneous! 6. Seniors Noah Carlen and Aris Vanderpool run this club. 7. Science teacher Matt Anderson is the adviser of this club. 9. This sport originated in England.

Down

1. This club takes place Sundays 7 to 9 p.m. at members’ houses. 2. If you’re in a rush, but need some exercise, come to this club. 5. This club meets Friday third lunch. 8. History teacher Gregory Drake advises this club.

Senior Max Long: “The business club because I’m interested in the business path in the future.” Senior Tristan Robinson: “I would create a surfing club because I grew up in Florida.” Junior Cassidy Belmore: “I would start the Glee club because I love Glee.” Junior Noah Brown: “A club for kids who don’t have time for driver’s ed. They would just take a class at the club and then take the test when they’re ready. ”

Junior Sarah Williams: “I am actually starting the Animal Rights club because I believe in animal rights.” Sophomore Katie Bradshaw: “The songwriting club because I like music and writing songs. I think it would be cool to get better at it.” Sophomore Devonte Learned: “A guitar club. It would basically be just teaching people guitar.” Sophomore Tim Mo: “A parkour club—it’s basically when you use your momentum to

vault over objects. I just think it’s really cool.” Sophomore Luna Zhang: “I would start the incognito food club. We would play tetris and then eat food because tetris is life and so is food.” Freshman Briana Best: “I would create the Netflix club so we could watch Netflix together.” Freshman Emily Hogan: “I would create the air hockey club to raise money to get a better air hockey table in the cafeteria.”

Sudoku

Newtonite The Newtonite, founded in 1922, is the news source of Newton North High School. 457 Walnut St., Newtonville, Mass. 02460. Editors in chief — Leah Budson, Connor Vasu Managing editors — Jacob Gurvis, Maxwell Kozlov, Jonny Levenfeld News editors — Sophie King, Emily Moss Sports editors — Adam Rabinowitz, MacKenzie Silvia Arts editors — Maya Abou-Rizk, Jessica Tharaud Features editors — Isabel Joyce, Elena Schwartz Opinion editor — Peter Diamond

Freelance editors — Nicky Kaufman, David Kwartler, Andrew Mannix, Jacob Sims Speyer Talk of the Tiger editor — Maya Metser Blogs editor — Doug Abrams Photography managers — Robin Donohoe, Josh Shub-Seltzer Graphics manager — Maria Trias Advertising manager — Rachel Adamsky Business manager — Camille Bowman

Technology manager — Alex Potter Advisers — Tom Fabian, Derek Knapp, Amanda Mazzola News staff — Nalini Khurana, Izzy Sumner Arts staff — Annabelle Tocco Blogs staff — Doug Abrams, Jacob Gurvis, Kyle Mendelsohn, Alex Potter Photo staff — Matt Davis-Morin, Casey Pollard, Dee Wu Talk of the Tiger staff — Maria Melissa, Mary Solovyeva

The Newtonite staff does all its reporting and photography to post content daily to its website, theNewtonite.com. They make all content choices. Sign up for the Newtonite’s weekly email newsletter on its website. In addition to the print club special, the Newtonite will publish a first day of school special, a midyear special, and a graduation special. To place an advertisement online or in the print version of the Newtonite or to contact us by phone, please call 617-559-6273. Readers can also reach us at thenewtonite@gmail.com. Students interested in getting involved with the Newtonite can email us, visit the staff in 273, or sign up for Journalism I in the fall.

Letters

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Check theNewtonite.com for the answer keys to the Crossword, Word Search, and Sudoku. Page compiled by Maya Metser

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Class of 2018

What: Elected students plan events and fundraise for the Class of 2018. When: Elections will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30. Goal: “To plan events for the class and fundraise. I think it’s really important for kids to be involved in this,” said science teacher Jodie Cohen, the adviser. Officers: To be determined. —Andrew Mannix

Crossfit Club

What: Students complete short, highintensity workouts to get in better shape. When: Every day after school outside the fitness center. Goal: “To encourage people of all levels of athletic abilities to pursue improving their fitness and health,” said senior Ming Kibel, the officer. Adviser: Physical education teacher Lauren Baugher. Contact: Lauren_Baugher@newton. k12.ma.us. —Val Dountcheva

Dance Club

What: Students learn and perform different styles of dance. When: Every day after school in 416. Goal: “The goal for the club is for everyone to dance and get along,” said sophomore Victoria Rodriguez, the officer. Adviser: French teacher Margot Murphy. Contact: Margot_Murphy@newton. k12.ma.us. —Val Dountcheva

Debate Team

What: Students debate issues to practice thinking and speaking about topics with sophistication and responsibility. When: Thursdays 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., location to be determined. Goal: “To learn that, as much as we refuse to believe so, every side of an argument has merit,” said senior Bill Shen, an officer. Officers: Shen and junior Edward Ding. Adviser: To be determined. —Sean Garofalo

Divest Newton

What: Students advocate for progressive climate legislation and policy. When: To be determined. Goal: “To divest Newton from fossil fuels,” said senior Kerry Brock, an officer. Officers: Brock and senior Peter Diamond. Adviser: Science teacher Ann Dannenberg. Contact: brockyhockey97@gmail.com or divest.newton@gmail.com. —Jessica Tharaud

Dreamfar High School Marathon Team

What: Students train to run the Providence Marathon. When: After school Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in 469, and on Saturdays. Goal: “To show students how inputting effort can output reward,” said senior Sarina Wolfe, an officer.

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Officers: Wolfe and junior Ruby Mayer. Advisers: Math teacher Stephanie Chmura and reading specialist Amy McMahon. —Sean Garofalo

Fashion for a Cause

What: Students organize a spring fashion show benefitting UNICEF. When: Monday X-blocks in 424. Goals: “We’re all looking forward to working with new people, because most of the club graduated,” said sophomore Caira Turnage, an officer. Officers: Turnage and sophomore Laurel Stanley. Adviser: Science teacher Shu-Yee Chen. —Adam Clements

Feminism Club

What: Students contribute and work with organizations and groups that support feminist issues to raise awareness about feminism and its importance. When: Tuesdays or Wednesdays after school in 352. Goals: “To spread awareness about gender inequality, decrease the stigma surrounding the idea of feminism, and educate ourselves and the rest of the school about issues both within our community and in the world,” said junior Naomi Forman-Katz, an officer. Officers: Forman-Katz and junior Michaela Morgan. Adviser: English teacher Shannon Barker. Contact: nnhsfeminism@gmail.com. —Zoe Dissanayake

Fencing Club

What: Students fence and practice fencing drills. Students who are new to the sport are taught the basic skills to help get them started. When: Monday X-blocks in the cafeteria. Goal: “To have fun fencing and teach kids how to do the sport. Depending on how many people we get, we may try to go to a competition or something,” said senior Noah Carlen. Officers: Carlen and senior Aris Vanderpool. Adviser: Latin teacher Elise Rubenstein. —Zoe Dissanayake

Film Club

What: Students watch different films of various genres and discuss them afterwards. When: To be determined. Goal: “To have well-thought-out discussions about film and important elements of film culture and cinematography,” said senior Kyle Mendelsohn, an officer. Officers: Mendelsohn and junior Noah Brown. Adviser: Television and film production aide Amanda Mazzola. Contact: kylesmendelsohn@gmail. com. —Jacqueline Gong

Forté

What: Students learn and practice a cappella songs and then perform at gigs and concerts.

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Boys’ Ultimate: Senior Alex Gekas throws a disc during Ultimate practice at Cabot Field Friday, Sept. 12. When: Sundays 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the officers’ houses. Goal: “To learn more songs than normal and to have fun,” said senior Ella Laniado, an officer. Officers: Laniado and senior Rachel Schindler. Adviser: Fine and performing arts department head Todd Young. Contact: fortedirectors@gmail.com. —Andrew Mannix

Friday Afternoon Culture Society

What: Students explore popular American culture through contemporary television programs. When: Friday third lunch in 269. Goal: “To blow off steam and eat delicious food after a long week of school,” said senior Ethan Plotkin, an officer. Officers: Plotkin and seniors Ben Porter, Ari Seckler, and Remy Vrahas. Adviser: English teacher Kate Shaughnessy. Contact: ethan.plotkin@yahoo.com. —Jonny Levenfeld

Future Business Leaders of America

What: Students learn real life business skills such as actively recruiting potential sponsors, doing sales pitches, and planning for Newtonopoly. When: Monday X-blocks in 319. Goal: “To create a fundraiser production of a board game called Newtonopoly. The proceeds from the fundraiser will help to build a school store,” said business teacher Robert Kane, the adviser. Officer: Senior Asya Grozdanova. Contact: fblannhs@gmail.com. —Carolina Gutierrez

Gender Sexuality Alliance

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Math Team: Junior Ruthie Jia and seniors Anna Ellison and Kavish Gandhi prepare for a math meet Wednesday, Sept. 10.

What: Students engage in discussions on a variety of topics affecting the LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Asexual) community and plan events such as the annual ToBGLAD (Trans, Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian Awareness Day). When: Thursday X-blocks in 242. Goal: “To increase a sense of community and understanding in our school,” said senior Spencer Bronk, an officer. Officers: Bronk and seniors Leah Budson and Sam Taylor.

Adviser: Spanish teacher Daniel Fabrizio. Contact: nnhsgsa20132014@gmail. com. —Carolina Gutierrez

Girls Achieving Leadership and Service (GALS)

What: Students discuss female empowerment and feminism-related articles, as well as participate in other activities. When: Monday X-blocks in 269. Goal: “To volunteer as much as we can this year and really just form a club that girls are really comfortable to go to and just hang out and talk about things,” said senior Laura Schlossman, an officer. Officers: Schlossman and junior Natalie Cohen. Adviser: English teacher Mary Palisoul. Contact: Facebook group “NNHS G.A.L.S.” —Jacob Sims Speyer

Girls’ Ultimate

What: Students practice and play Ultimate, and compete in tournaments. When: After school everyday at Cabot Field. Goal: “We’re a super positive-minded sport and everyone’s really into the spirit of the game,” said junior Zoe Hecht, the officer. Adviser: Science teacher Matt Anderson. Contact: Matt_Anderson@newton.k12. ma.us. —Astrid Kugener

Greengineering Club

What: Students assemble into groups and take on projects concerning the environment. When: Tuesdays and Fridays after school in the Innovation Lab. Goal: “To provide time outside of class for Greengineering students to innovate and to give those who did not get into Greengineering an opportunity to try it,” said sophomore Tharun Kannan, an officer. Officers: Kannan and sophomore Junghyun Park. Adviser: Innovation Lab director Stephen Chinosi. Contact: Stephen_Chinosi@newton. k12.ma.us. —Astrid Kugener

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Guidance Aides

What: Upperclassmen join freshman homerooms each week to help freshmen transition into high school. When: Tuesday and Thursday homerooms. Goal: “To give freshman students a perspective on adjusting to the school and to give them people they can ask if they have questions or say ‘hi’ to in the hallways,” said senior Rachel Schindler, an officer. Requirements: Students must be a junior or senior. Officers: Schindler and senior Brianna Gershkowitz. Adviser: Guidance counselor Christine Potter. —Lucy Lu

Hiking Club

What: Students go on hiking trips to the Blue Hills and White Mountains. When: Various days after school in 429. Goal: “To get students out in nature through hiking and having fun with friends,” said senior Kerry Brock, an officer. Officers: Brock and senior Michael Razis. Adviser: Science teacher Ann Dannenberg. Contact: nnhshikingclub@gmail.com. —Lucy Lu

House Management Club

What: Students help set up the theatre and welcome Theatre Ink audiences by passing out programs and selling tickets. When: Sign up for a show night on the Theatre Ink callboard. Goal: “To give our audience members the best experience possible while they enjoy our productions,” said junior Maxwell Kozlov, an officer. Officers: Kozlov, junior Amanda Kuo, and sophomores Sofia Perez-Dietz and Devin Perlo. Adviser: Theatre Ink director Adam Brown. Contact: teamstuprod@gmail.com. —Leah Budson

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Improv Club

What: Students practice and perform improvisational comedy. When: X-blocks in the Little Theatre. Goal: “To focus on getting more people to feel at ease when they are performing,” said senior Elena Rodriguez, an officer. Officers: Rodriguez, senior Daniel Ruttenberg, and junior Jen Gately. Adviser: Theatre Ink director Adam Brown. Contact: spongendirectors2015@gmail. com. —Jessica Tharaud

Italian Culture Club

What: Students arrange trips to the North End, watch and discuss Italian movies, and cook and eat Italian food. When: Various X-blocks in 256. Goal: “To experience and learn about Italian culture and teach people who might not take Italian as a language but are interested in the culture,” said senior Gabriella Coppola Flynn, an officer. Officers: Coppola Flynn and senior Becca Popma. Adviser: Italian teacher Maria Procopio. Contact: gabriellac.flynn@gmail.com or becca.popma@gmail.com. —Maxwell Kozlov

Japanese Film and Anime Club

What: Students will watch anime and work with the Manga and Comic Club to organize and fundraise for a trip to Anime Boston, an anime convention in the spring. When: Tuesday and Thursday X-blocks in 363. Goal: “To provide our club members with experience in fundraising, expand the anime community, and share and discuss the anime that we watch,” said junior Joanna Le, an officer. Officers: Le and senior Coco Erikson. Adviser: English teacher Wendy Richardson. Contact: sakura050698@yahoo.com or the Facebook group, “Newton North

Anime and Manga Club.”

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Kickball for A Kure

What: Students play kickball while raising money for a charity of choice. When: Monday X-blocks on the front field. Goal: “To raise money and have a successful club as well,” said senior Maddie Irwin, an officer. Officers: Irwin and senior Bali Connors. Adviser: Support teacher Brian Collier. Contact: mlsirwin@gmail.com. —Jacob Sims Speyer

Ladies’ Coding Club

What: Students learn basic computer coding skills to program robotic devices. When: Thursday X-blocks every other week. Goal: “To learn the basics of computer programming and electrical engineering, as well as encouraging girls to explore these male-dominated fields,” said senior Sarina Wolfe, the officer. Adviser: Innovation Lab director Stephen Chinosi. Contact: ladiescodingclub@gmail.com. —Leah Budson

League of Legends Club

What: Students play League of Legends, learn game strategy, and compete in tournaments. When: Monday X-blocks in 217. Goal: “To make a team and compete in a weekly competition where we play against other high school teams in League of Legends,” said sophomore Alex Chin, the president. Officers: Chin and vice president Michael Yip. Adviser: Jubilee director Sheldon Reid. Contact: azchinz@gmail.com. —Connor Vasu

Ligerbots

What: Students from North and South work together to build a fully functioning robot and then compete against other schools, while also fundraising, organizing, and managing the team. When: Informational meeting next Monday X-block in 139 (after that, to be determined). Goal: “To remain a worldwide top 100 team, return to the New England District Finals or beyond, and have our team members continue to develop their engineering, management, and business skills,” said senior Sean Fitzpatrick, an officer. Officers: Fitzpatrick, senior Alex Samaha, and South junior Rachel McVittie. Adviser: Administrative technology specialist Phil Golando. Contact: sean_fitzpatrick@ligerbots.com. —Amy Morrill

Math Team

What: Students practice math skills and prepare for competitions. When: Wednesday after school in 465. Goal: “To compete well in meets, make it to States, make it to New England Regionals, and get younger members,” said senior Kavish Gandhi, an officer. Officers: Gandhi and senior Anna Ellison. Adviser: Math teacher Elisse Ghitelman. Contact: annamellison@gmail.com. —Catherine Waters

Media Literacy Club

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Science Team: Junior Bowen He and senior SeungWan Kang play a jeopardylike game during a club meeting Friday, Sept. 12.

What: Students watch movies and television shows and discuss their impact on society. When: Monday X-blocks in the library. Goal: “To talk about issues that people don’t want to talk about,” said junior Alexia Perides, an officer.

Goal: “To work with the city government to effectively address teen issues by designing and implementing practical solutions for the community,” said senior SeungWan Kang, an officer. Officers: Kang and junior Benjamin Cole. Adviser: Youth Services director Jenny O’Higgins. Contact: johiggins@newtonma.gov. —Leah Budson

classmen. When: Various blocks throughout the school week. Goal: “To offer support to all students who struggle in one or more subjects by pairing them up in a one-on-one tutoring environment,” said science teacher Melissa Rice, the adviser. Contact: Melissa_Rice@newton.k12. ma.us. —Jackie Gong

What: Students collaborate as a coed a cappella group to make music. When: Sundays 7 to 9 p.m at members’ houses. Goal: “To make ourselves more widely known,” said senior Nellie Rogers. Officers: Rogers and senior Jonathan Gomolka. Adviser: Guidance counselor Matthew Ford. Contact: northernlights1415@gmail. com. —Maxwell Kozlov

What: Students learn about philosophy and discuss thoughts and opinions about particular topics. When: Thursday X-blocks, location to be determined. Goal: “To foster a welcome and open community—we’re all just trying to learn,” said senior Alyssa Kann, an officer. Officers: Kann and seniors Chloe Amouyal and Lauren Benson. Adviser: To be determined. —Andrew Mannix

What: Students express their interest in oceanography through engaging in discussions and other activities. When: Wednesdays after school in 425. Goal: “To make something that will benefit the whole school, and for people who love oceanography to share their passion,” said senior Tamara Aleksanyan. Officers: Aleksanyan and senior Polina Feschenko Adviser: Science teacher Ann Dannenberg. Contact: “Oceanators” Facebook group and pfeschenko@gmail.com. —Jacob Sims Speyer

What: Students discuss, write, and share poems. When: Friday third lunches, location to be determined. Goal: “To create a fun and relaxed atmosphere where we can read, write, and share poems,” said senior Molly Dalzell, an officer. Officers: Dalzell and senior Leah Budson. Adviser: English teacher Maureen Kavanaugh. Contact: creativewritingnnhs@gmail. com. —Connor Vasu

What: Students participate in crafts such as knitting, crocheting, and needlepointing. When: Thursday X-blocks in 129. Goal: “To make crafts, have fun, and make friends,” said senior Lucy Beizer, an officer. Officers: Beizer and junior Gloria Singleton-Kahn. Adviser: Art teacher Cindy Massoff. Contact: lucybeizer@yahoo.com. —Jacob Sims Speyer

What: Students play and practice rugby and participate in tournaments. When: During the spring sports season every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday after school. Goal: “To popularize the game of rugby in Newton. This year, our goal is to win the state title,” said senior Jack Sharer. Officers: Sharer and South senior Conor Boyce. Advisers: South teachers Michael Sapers and Matthew Condon. Contact: jdsharer@hotmail.com. —Maya Abou-Rizk

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Philosophy Club

Oceanators

Poetry Club

Old Grannies’ Club

Rugby Team

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Class of 2016: Guidance counselor Michelle Kennedy discusses the upcoming school year with juniors Sofia Leav, Sophie Tavolieri, Perri Sucoff, Benjamin Cole, and Alex Weylman in a Class of 2016 meeting Thursday, Sept. 11. Officers: Perides and junior Samantha Leone. Adviser: English teacher Mary Palisoul. Contact: samanthaleone@gmail.com. —Connor Vasu

Mentors in Violence Prevention

What: Students discuss bullying and stereotypes in a safe environment. When: Thursdays after school in the Library Learning Commons. Goal: “To get everyone to come together and make the school a better place,” said senior Liv Sloane, an officer. Officers: Sloane and seniors Brianna Gershowitz and Kat Hansell. Adviser: Math teacher Rachel Mingos. Contact: Sloane.liv@gmail.com. —Catherine Waters

Melocotones

What: Students arrange and perform covers of songs a cappella. When: Weekends at members’ houses. Goal: “To create a close group of friendly people who love to sing and perform,” said senior Camille Evans, an officer. Officers: Evans and sophomores Jennifer Bindman, David Mapes-Frances, and Elizabeth Wu. Adviser: Fine and performing arts department head Todd Young. Contact: spottedleaf12@comcast.net. —Jessica Tharaud

Microcredit Club

What: Students raise money and give out loans to businesses in developing countries. When: Every other Thursday X-block in the college and career center. Goal: “To raise money and make loans to people in third-world countries,” said senior Alyssa Kann, an officer. Officers: Kann, seniors Anna Ellison and Mridula Peddada, and junior Gina Hsu. Adviser: History and social sciences teacher Ty Vignone. Contact: nnhsmicrocredit@gmail.com. —Andrew Mannix

Model UN

What: Students debate current world events and go to conferences at local high schools and universities. When: Thursdays 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the film lecture hall. Goal: “To get students more interested in current events and debate and to get them to learn about things from other countries’ perspectives,” said junior Lilly Skerlj, an undersecretary general. Officers: Skerlj, secretary generals seniors Chloe Amouyal and Daniel Ruttenberg and undersecretary generals senior Haley Ring and junior Alex Weylman. Adviser: History teacher Gregory Drake. Contact: nnhsmun@gmail.com. —Maya Abou-Rizk

film production aide Amanda Mazzola. Contact: thenewtonite@gmail.com. —Elani Balafas

Newton Teen Voice

What: Students discuss issues affecting Newton teens and work with the city government and other social groups to find solutions to these problems. When: Wednesdays 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Health and Human Services room at Newton City Hall.

What: Mentors serve as student ambassadors for new or prospective students by allowing students to shadow them. Mentors also help students out during their first days of classes. When: Times vary. Goal: “To facilitate the transition for new students coming into the school,” said senior Julia Feinstein, the officer. Adviser: Guidance counselor Kyra Bateman. Contact: feinsteinjulia@gmail.com. —Leah Budson

Peer Tutoring

What: Students give or receive extra support in various subjects from upper-

Science Team

What: Students prepare to compete in different events, such as the Science Olympiad, the Blue Lobster Bowl, TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science), and others. When: Times vary. Goal: “To educate students in sciences that are not offered at this school,” said senior Luke Fisher, the president. Officers: Fisher and vice president junior Amy Huang. Adviser: Science department head Amy Winston. Contact: amyhuang25@gmail.com. —Maya Abou-Rizk

Newtonian

What: Students create this school’s yearbook, recording events of the past year. When: In 275. Time to be determined. Goal: “To put together a yearbook that everyone can enjoy,” said television and film production aide Amanda Mazzola, the adviser. Officers: Currently accepting applications. Contact: newtonian.yearbook@gmail. com. —Leah Budson

Newtonite

What: Students write and edit articles to be published in this school’s newspaper, both online and in print. When: Every day in 273. Goal: “To provide useful and interesting information to students and faculty at North,” said senior Leah Budson, an editor in chief. Requirements: Students must take journalism to be an editor. Any student may write blogs, take photos, make graphics, sell advertisements, and maintain the website. Officers: Budson and senior Connor Vasu are editors in chief. Advisers: English teachers Thomas Fabian and Derek Knapp and television and

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Theatre Ink: Junior Sam Shereda talks to senior Celia Gittleman about stage managing and Theatre Ink’s March musical, “Once Upon a Mattress,” at Theatre Ink’s open house Wednesday, Sept. 10.

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Ski and Snowboard Club

What: Students ski and snowboard recreationally. When: Students take two to three weekend trips a year (leaving Friday after school and returning Sunday night) to ski mountains in the area. Goal: “To allow students who love to ski and snowboard to be able to have a time to go with their friends and just have a good time,” said senior Meghan Lyons-Dunckel, the officer. Adviser: Special education teacher Stephen Hess. Contact: itsameghan27@gmail.com. —Maya Abou-Rizk

Social Debate Club

What: Students debate social issues in the world. When: Monday X-blocks in 351. Goal: “To allow students of Newton North to express and argue their opinion in an organized way about social issues that appear throughout the world around us,” said junior Natasha Yunen, an officer. Officers: Yunen and sophomore Gregory Brumberg. Adviser: English teacher Alicia Carrillo. Contact: yunen.natasha@gmail.com. —Connor Vasu

Squash Club

What: Students practice and compete against other schools in the area. When: Three evenings a week at the Harvard Moore Center Squash Courts. Goal: “To have good matches against other schools and maybe enter in the High School National Tournament,” said senior Fiona Ross, an officer. Officers: Ross and senior Taylor Lord. Adviser: Math teacher Audrey Prager. Contact: campbell796@gmail.com. —Jessica Tharaud

Stage Crew

What: Students design and create the sets, lights, and sound for productions at this school. When: Every day after school until 6 p.m. Goal: “To create whatever scene, place, or time that is appropriate for the show to make it as lifelike as possible,” said senior Elizabeth Reilly, a student technical director. Officers: Reilly and senior Abby Rowe are student technical directors. Juniors Natalie Bohm and Samantha Notick are assistant student technical directors. Advisers: Theatre Ink technical director Michael Barrington-Haber. —Jessica Tharaud

Student-Library Advisory Club

What: Students help the librarians do tasks in the library. When: Free blocks and lunches.

Goal: “To learn the basics of being a librarian-in-training,” said junior Katherine Zhou, an officer. Officers: Zhou, senior Becca Webster, and juniors Gina Joseph and Marisa Ng. Advisers: Librarians Erin Dalbec and Annette Tate. Contact: nnhslacers@gmail.com. —Jessica Tharaud

Theatre Ink

What: Students work to annually produce 12 to 13 productions. When: Rehearsal and production schedules vary. Goal: “To create a community where anyone has the opportunity to find and improve their niche, be it acting, creating sets, designing costumes and makeup, organizing props, or administering business,” said junior Amanda Kuo, a student producer coordinator. Adviser: Theatre Ink director Adam Brown. Contact: Adam_Brown@newton.k12. ma.us. —Maxwell Kozlov

Theatre Ink Costumes

What: Students craft, sew, create, and design costumes for Theatre Ink productions. When: Every day after school in 179. Goal: “To create and teach others the skills they need to create high quality costumes for theatre productions while having fun,” said costumes teacher Ruth Talvacchia. Officers: Juniors Jules Clott and Alison Forman-Katz. Contact: Ruth_Talvacchia@newton. k12.ma.us. —Maya Abou-Rizk

Theatre Ink Student Producing

What: Students assist Theatre Ink director Adam Brown in running the business side of Theatre Ink. When: Time varies. Goal: “To ensure that Theatre Ink runs smoothly by creating the programs, handling bills, managing communication with parents, and helping set up on show nights,” said junior Maxwell Kozlov, a student producer coordinator. Officers: Kozlov, junior Amanda Kuo, and sophomores Sofia Perez-Dietz and Devin Perlo. Adviser: Theatre Ink director Adam Brown. Contact: teamstuprod@gmail.com. —Jessica Tharaud

Tiger Docs

What: Students explore areas of medicine that club members are interested in through guest speakers, discussions, small projects, dissections, videos, and field trips. When: Monday or Thursday X-blocks every other week in 213. Goal: “To aim to expose participants

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Boys’ Ultimate: Senior Izzy Brand catches a disc during Ultimate practice Friday, Sept. 12. to the various possibilities available within the field and to give back to the community by fundraising for a medical organization that the club members choose,” said senior Danielle deBairos. Officers: deBairos and senior Adam Zupancic. Adviser: Special education teacher Jane Kenslea. —Andrew Mannix

Thoughtprints

What: Students discuss literature, art, and music submitted to the Thoughtprints magazine. When: Sundays 7 to 9 p.m. at members’ houses. Goal: “To foster a welcoming community devoted to lit, art, and music,” said senior Alyssa Kann, an editor in chief. Officers: Kann and senior Kaija Gahm. Adviser: English teacher Neil Giordano. Contact: thoughtprints1213@gmail. com. —Jessica Tharaud

Tutors In Action

What: Students help fifth graders at Cabot Elementary school with math homework. When: Mondays outside the film lecture hall at 2:45 p.m to walk to Cabot Elementary School and tutor 3 to 3:45 p.m. Goal: “To create a comfortable and focused learning environment in which tutors can assist students with their math assignments. The hope is that both tutors and tutees receive a benefit from working with each other, whether it be comprehension of material or learning to remain calm and patient,” said senior Lucine Boloyan, an officer. Officers: Boloyan and senior Kimberly Ng. Adviser: Counselor Darby Veere. Contact: lulub96@gmail.com or kimberlyng97xd@gmail.com. —Andrew Mannix

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Stage Crew: Freshman Campbell Rogers works on a set piece for “Brighton Beach Memoirs” Monday, Sept. 15.

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What: Students learn how to ride and practice new tricks on unicycles. When: Monday and Thursday X-blocks on the tennis courts.

Goal: “To recruit new riders, get all new riders to be able to do some basic unicycling, create a Newton Unicycle Society, and work with Brookline juggling club to put on shows for charity and birthday wishes,” said senior Alexander Lund. Officers: Lund and junior Benjamin Cole. Adviser: Science teacher Deborah Lund. Contact: alexander.lnd@gmail.com. —Jacob Sims Speyer

Up Close

What: Students discuss current events and politics. When: Monday X-blocks in 326. Goal: “To hold invigorating discussions that are fun and informational,” said senior Nicky Kaufman, an officer. Officers: Kaufman and senior Liam Wilcox Warren. Adviser: History and social sciences teacher Ty Vignone. Contact: nickykaufman88@gmail.com, liamdww57@gmail.com. —Connor Vasu

Veteran’s History Club

What: Students interview veterans and discuss history. When: Once a month in 369. Goal: “To further teens’ understandings of post traumatic stress disorder and the experiences of veterans after their combat is over,” said junior Thomas Wittrup, an officer. Officers: Wittrup and junior Shay Lynch. Adviser: History and social sciences teacher Ty Vignone. Contact: tomwitt17@gmail.com. —Connor Vasu

Wiffle Ball Club

What: Students socialize and play wiffle ball. When: Fridays 3 p.m. near the softball field. Goal: “To build a friendly community,” said senior Jason Beshansky, an officer. Officers: Beshansky and seniors Brian Fitzgerald and Brett Stanton. Adviser: Basketball coach Matt Bell. Contact: jason.beshansky@gmail.com. —Jonny Levenfeld

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