Seeing Double
Addie Lindenmeyer, Newtonian Managing Editor
December 17, 2018
Filed under Features
One womb, two people and six pairs for a total of 12 people roaming the halls of Newton High School. People may be enlightened when they hear that they can cancel that eye appointment they had scheduled- they might actually be seeing double. Unlike any other pair of twins attending the high school,...
Edson Falls Ill with Wegner’s
Benton Dreasher, Newtonian Reporter
December 17, 2018
Filed under Features
Peculiar medical cases are often seen as abnormal. Such anomalies were presented when junior Maddie Edson fell ill in late September 2018. Although students may have heard about Edson’s ailment and extended absence, they may not know the extent of it. Edson fell ill with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis,...
Welcome Home
Kaete Schmidt, Newtonian Graphics Manager
December 17, 2018
Filed under Features
Teacher, coach, dad; these are all titles that business teacher Tyler Swalley now possesses. For the last few months, Swalley and his wife have been caring for three foster children. Although not so well-known or openly broadcast, Swalley’s plan to be a part of the foster care system had been in the...
Behind the Scenes
Kaeden Thurber, Newtonian Reporter
December 17, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
Drama teacher Jessica Heidrick has had her fair share of experience in the theatre world. Taking advantage of the opportunities that her high school offered, Heidrick worked her way from Wichita North High School to Baltimore, Maryland. where she taught for a private theatre company. Returning to...
BCAPA Haunt Fest Oct. 27
Natalie Kuhn, Newtonian Reporter
October 31, 2018
Filed under Features, Photos, Showcase
On Saturday Oct. 27, the Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts dance students, performed their annual Haunt Fest at the Bethel Performing Arts Center for families in Newton. The Haunt Fest consisted of four different dance performances by multiple skill level classes, a children's costume contest, a...
Students compete in math competition, place in top 50 percent
Natalie Kuhn and Addie Lindenmeyer
October 29, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
While Emporia State University students were going about their regular days, high school students from surrounding towns attended the annual Math Day Competition on Oct. 24. Students in Pre-Calculus, Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus and Algebra II were presented with the opportunity to attend this even...
Beating the Odds
Emma Pulaski, Newtonian Sports Manager
October 11, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
As seniors Alexis Felix and Angel Silveyra spent the day with friends in Wichita on March 23, they never could have anticipated what would soon lead to months of worry and recovery. Felix and Silveyra, along with two other friends, were involved in a car accident that resulted in many physical and e...
Gifted students for dummies
Natalie Kuhn, Newtonian Reporter
October 11, 2018
Filed under Features
A gifted student is often perceived by their peers as peculiar or an overachiever, but according Newton Public Schools Gifted Services powerpoint; Best Practices, “a gifted student is one who posses a form of higher thinking from early on in their education and displays a desire for complex learning”. Gifted...
It’s a Classic
Faye Smith, Newtonian Editor-in-chief
October 11, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
For most coming-of-age teens, purchasing a car is one of the first steps to adulthood; finally getting a grasp at driving by themselves, instead of driving in a mini-van with a parent yelling in their ears. Instead of purchasing a new or contemporary used vehicle, three students have invested their ti...
Fall Fest brings together players, community, performers
Ellen Garrett, Marco Aramburu, Addie Lindenmeyer, and Benton Dreasher
August 27, 2018
Filed under Features, News, Sports
Like any annual event, Fall Fest is a mixture of tradition, preparation and nerves. It brings forth different thoughts and feelings for its participants and supporters, which can vary from year to year. This year’s activities began with a volleyball scrimmage in Willis Gym. “[Fall Fest] helps b...
On the rise: students showcase choreography
Macy Rice, Newtonian Opinions Editor
March 16, 2018
Filed under Features
Following a six year tradition, eight high school students participated in Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts’ student choreography concert on March 12. Sophomore Emily Brandt worked for two weeks to choreograph a ten person dance, which she also performed in. Brandt got the idea of choreographing...
Behind the scenes: staff you should know
Taylor Tasaka, Newtonian Reporter
March 16, 2018
Filed under Features
Kari Sauerwein Most students use the library without a passing thought, whether it be checking out books for leisure or reserving a book for a project. However, few know the work that goes into maintaining the area. For assistant librarian Kari Sauerwein, the work is worth it. ¨It varies day-to-d...
Matt Olson, Railroader Staffer
January 21, 2019
On Friday, January 18th, students from every class went to enjoy 1st clubs that they joined. There are a wide variety of clubs from anime to powerlifting. Created this school...
Ben Schmidt, Yearbook Staffer
January 21, 2019
The auto shop is just one of the outdoor buildings that offers a specialized career pathway. Students engage in a variety of activities, including buying and repairing cars,...
Tony Lemus, Marketing Team
January 21, 2019
Many students met on Jan 18 to participate in different club events such as playing video games, trivia or others such as art. Esports and Anime Club are both examples of...
Braiden Botterweck, Railroader Staffer
January 21, 2019
Everyday after school players from both the Football and Baseball team go to the Weight room and workout to help make their team and themselves better. Usually they go straight...
Legacy Victorio-Coto, Railroader Managing Editor
January 21, 2019
Many high school students have jobs which they go to after school such as Dillons, Sonic and Walmart. Junior Kimberly Witterick works at McDonald’s. She has worked there...
Shelby Spreier, Staffer
January 20, 2019
On Jan. 5 at 9:30 a.m. the RaileRobotics team had a robotics kickoff in Lecture Hall. The kickoff was to start off the build season where the team learned the rules and strategy...
Rebekah Nelson, Editor-in-chief
January 19, 2019
It’s not every day that students can come to school and have the opportunity to save a life. On January 17th in the mezzanine they were given the chance to do so. Partnering...
Emily Brandt, Railroader Managing Editor
January 18, 2019
For some people, making art and the act of creating can be a way of expressing themselves. Ceramics 2 & 3 is one course that offers that opportunity. “I liked the...
Asha Regier, Yearbook Staffer
January 18, 2019
Although it happens annually, TOC (Tournament Of Champions) is still something that many people look forward to each year, and prepare months in advance for. From the hundreds...
Schyler Entz, Railroader Staff Member
January 17, 2019
At the 56th annual TOC, the Railers ended in 10th place with 101 points. With 30 teams in attendance they had 2 full days of wrestling, starting on Jan 11 at 9 a.m. and beginning...