Recently, there have been some conflicts at NHS with the Keep A Breast Foundation (KAB)’s “I love boobies” breast cancer awareness campaign. Although KAB’s focus is to support breast cancer by donating money for each item sold and increase awareness among young people, the slogan has been causing some controversy. Students have been confronted...
Green plastic lounge chairs are scattered throughout the mezzanine, orange juice and grape juice are in abundance, and nurses in white American Red Cross scrubs bounce between students. Sheryl Crow belts “Soak up the Sun” on the play list of laid back music to lighten up the mood of the room. Once again, the...
Gum- “Just because I like gum.” Lotion/Spray- “So I don’t smell gross after P.E.” Inhaler- “My mom makes me carry it.” Earphones- “So I can listen to music in seminar. Beats by Dre- “Because I like to listen to music.”...
Junior Sam Felkins and his friend Jeffrey sing as lead singers in the “Voices of the Rainbow” choir. A choir clad in colorful robes sings joyfully, sharing its unique harmony of giddy voices with all who will listen. The smiles of special needs youth radiate happiness louder than their words. And at the front...
A woman with the struggles of life worn into her weary face answers the ringing phone. A conversation unfolds as tears begin to form in her eyes. Suddenly, under the weight of all of her stress, pain, and worry, her strength cracks. Her worst fear has become a reality. “I expected it,” the woman,...
Sophomore Kyle Houseman has been drawing for as long as he can remember. His love of drawing started as a small hobby and grew to the full on passion that it is today. “Drawing really started as a hobby and it wasn’t until about middle school that I took advantage of my full potential,”...
Donna Woolery Choir Instructor Written by Hana Robinson It is said that less than two percent of high school relationships will last through college. Defying all odds, vocal instructor Donna Woolery and band director Keith Woolery have been together nearly 40 years. “In the Newton High School pep band. He was the drummer and...
The Newtonian staff has a lot to be thankful for. Each staff member concocted a list of things or people they appreciate. sr. Brenda Valdivia: “I’m thankful for my family, of course. The people I call my friends, who are amazing for the most part. God, J.Cole and Drizzy Drake who warm my...
Freshman Kyle Kelsey names the top ten things he could never live without. His explanations follow. 10. Australia – “How else could you live without kangaroos?” 9. Women’s undergarments – ”What else am I supposed to wear?” 8. Barney’s Playhouse – “In the morning it picks me up and wakes me up.” 7. Milk...
Whether it is facial piercings, freshly died hair or just a new pair of jeans, many people are looking for something in order to have a little variety in their lives. Sophomore Ethan McDonald finds that variety in Supercross. “I chose Supercross because it was a different activity. Not many people do it. It’s...
