NHS student arrested due to bomb threat, serves as reminder of mission statement
Benton Dreasher, Reporter
February 22, 2019
As if history repeats itself, there has been yet another threat of violence aimed towards Newton High School, in the form of a written note left in a classroom late in the morning of Feb. 21, 2019. Resource Officer Brian Salsmans was responsible for conducting an investigation into who exactly left ...
19 Questions with 2019 winter homecoming candidates
Faye Smith and Addie Lindenmeyer
February 4, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase
Get to know your the six winter sports candidates as they answer 19 questions from The Newtonian staff. ...
Varsity Scholars Bowl team earns AVCTL D1 title, explains tournament process
Lorelei Jacobs, Newtonian Reporter
January 28, 2019
The varsity Scholars Bowl team went on to win their second AVCTL Division I title at the league tournament on Jan. 23. Scholars bowl head coach, Brian Skinner, is now working with the varsity and JV team to prepare for regionals. At the regional tournament, 18 teams compete in two pools of nine. Newton...
Prom committee pranks school with “emoji” theme
Benton Dreasher, Reporter
January 25, 2019
Late Sunday night, Jan. 19, Student Council (StuCo) revealed the Prom theme to be “Emoji” on both it’s Twitter and Instagram accounts. Alongside the official StuCo pages, a few members of the junior StuCo posted the aforementioned announcement to their personal accounts as well. Many students foun...
Student Council Hosts Annual Blood Drive
Kaete Schmidt, Graphic Manager
January 21, 2019
For more than 20 years Student Council (StuCo) has hosted the American Red Cross blood drive at the high school. This blood drive gives students ages 16 and up the opportunity to donate blood to people in need. “It is a chance for the high schoolers to donate and give back to the community. When ...
Weighing In
Kaete Schmidt, Newtonian Graphics Manager
December 17, 2018
Contorting their limbs in unnatural positions, using every muscle in their bodies and making moves on their opponent with non-stop adrenaline shows how physically demanding wrestling is during a match. While this sport requires energy and power on the mat, it also takes self-control and willpower, specifically...
Under Pressure
Lorelei Jacobs, Newtonian Reporter
December 17, 2018
Under the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requirements, the first year a college can make a verbal offer is a player’s freshman year. After receiving his first offer freshman year from Kansas State University (K-State)i, junior point guard Ty Berry has received 11 additional offers...
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...
Stop the Sorry Reflex
Faye Smith, Newtonian Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2018
Imagine this, it is dinner at your favorite restaurant. All of your friends at the table are talking about their school day, and you instantly start talking about your favorite class. You get so excited about what you learned, and the funny things that happened, but people immediately seem uninterested....
Peer leaders help students Find their Sources of Strength
Natalie Kuhn, Newtonian Reporter
December 17, 2018
In an effort to promote peer leadership and support within the building, counselor Jana Crittenden, along with other staff members, is introducing a new program focused on bringing a peer-support group to Newton High. Sources of Strength is a program based around showcasing the strengths that students...
Preston takes over as head varsity coach for boys basketball team
Marco Aramburu, Newtonian Reporter
November 16, 2018
As the 2018-19 boys basketball season commences, there have been changes to the coaching staff that mimic years prior. This season math teacher Andy Preston returns as head coach, after he left the program in 2016 to take an assistant coaching position at Mill Valley High School in Kansas City, Kansas. ...
Boys swim team enters season with new varsity head coach
Faye Smith, Newtonian Editor-in-cheif
November 15, 2018
The boys swim team splashes into a new season with the addition of their new varsity head coach Shawna Cole. With a background in competitive club swim as well as competing with Missouri State, an NCAA Division one school, Cole’s first high school coaching position begins at Newton High School. Even...
Tony Lemus, Marketing Team
February 18, 2019
Winter homecoming came immediately after Valentine's Day, as well as a day Newton didn't have school. Students were free and able to join the student section of the basketball...
Shelby Spreier, Staffer
February 18, 2019
Before the show, the cast of Almost, Maine held a dinner on Feb. 9 at 5:30. The dinner was served by the cast, they also set up the decorations in the commons beforehand....
Emily Brandt, Railroader Managing Editor
February 18, 2019
On Feb. 13, STUCO hosted the third annual Badminton tournament in Ravenscroft Gym. Participants were split up between six different courts and each played three games before...
Matt Olson, Railroader Staffer
February 18, 2019
In preparation for Valentine's Day, on Feb. 8, the members of chem club made valentines with invisible ink made from lemon juice and heating it over a candle, and lollipops...
Schyler Entz, Railroader Staff Member
February 18, 2019
To end the week of Homecoming festivities, everyone gathered in Ravenscroft gym on Feb. 14. There were performances from the Choraleers, Cheerleaders, Railiners and the Drumline. Another...
Mallory Seirer, Staffer
February 18, 2019
Clubs meet every month. Some clubs, like Azteca club, are large. Others are much smaller. Seniors Mollee Ewart Smith and Naomi Kuhn are the only two members of Ed Rising,...
Rebekah Nelson, Editor-in-chief
February 17, 2019
The third annual Badminton tournament was held on February 13 in Ravenscroft Gym. Students were allowed 3 games in pool play and then divided into a gold, silver and bronze...
Asha Regier, Railroader Staffer
February 15, 2019
A main goal for German club is to attract and meet the wants of all students enrolled. As a way to meet this goal, officer of the club, sophomore Kaily Kosminski took a survey...
Legacy Victorio-Coto, Railroader Managing Editor
February 15, 2019
Seniors received the traditional yellow rose from parents and family members on Monday, February 5 at Play-Mor Lanes during their senior night ceremony. Newton bowlers hosted...
Kati Blaylock, Railroader Staff Member
February 13, 2019
The cast and crew of Almost, Maine came together for one final rehearsal and work day on Thursday, February 7. The rehearsal was postponed on Wednesday because of the snow...