Seniors register to vote in presidential election
Ann Pomeroy, Newtonian Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2020
Many seniors are faced with a difficult decision this November. As their 18th birthday’s fly by they gain new responsibilities and opportunities. One major opportunity for the legal adults in the class of 2021 is the choice whether or not to vote in the 2020 election. No matter one’s political viewpoint, most ...
Homecoming candidates 2020
Kati Blaylock, Elly Green, and Libby Crawford
September 30, 2020
The 2020 homecoming candidates participate in various activities to introduce themselves to the student body. Based off of a satire Tik Tok trend, the candidates state who they would like to win king/queen and who they do not want to see win. Candidates walk through the school answering questions abou...
Zoo Story gives back to drama department
Eris Rindt, Reporter
September 29, 2020
Students from the drama department recently put on a play that was performed outside. During the Zoo Story performances there were great times and a few laughs. Zoo Story was performed outside due to Covid-19 at the Athletic Park. Senior Tryston Mitchell helped with the set up and the performanc...
Second NHS student tests positive for COVID
Ann Pomeroy, Newtonian Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2020
On Monday, Sept. 28, Newton High School reported it’s second case of COVID-19. The school was notified of the individual’s positive test result on Saturday, Sept. 26, however, the individual had not been present in the building since Friday, Sept. 18. The first case of COVID-19 was reported ...
Exchange student takes on cheerleading
Libby Crawford, Reporter
September 28, 2020
NHS is facing challenging and unprecedented times in many ways, one of which is welcoming the first foreign exchange student onto the cheerleading team for the 2020-2021 school year. Due to exchange students missing tryouts in the spring and the summer practices, this has never been done before, but...
The five best ways to get better grades
Kati Blaylock, Reporter
September 28, 2020
As students make the adjustments from a hybrid class schedule to a five-day schedule, they also have to adjust their organizational patterns. Here are a few ways to stay organized and develop better study habits.
NHS music deals with pandemic
Matt Olson, Reporter
September 28, 2020
From outdoor concerts to band practice over Zoom calls, the structure for music classes this year has adjusted dramatically. The COVID-19 outbreak last spring brought with it many challenges in the school setting, such as transitioning to online classes and cancelling/postponing sporting events. For student mu...
Students share hobbies from the COVID-19 outbreak
Daniel Gonzalez-Arevalo, Reporter
September 27, 2020
COVID-19 has changed a lot of things throughout the year. Almost everything people do in their everyday lives has been affected by the pandemic. From going to school, the store, the park, sports, etc. However, it also challenged the mental health of many people, forcing them to quarantine and avoid ph...
Seniors give advice about high school
Ava Olson, Reporter
September 23, 2020
The transition from middle school to high school can cause a lot of mixed feelings for many teenagers. Some students may be excited to leave their awkward middle school years behind them, while others may be worried about the social and academic standards that come with starting high school. Ther...
NHS student tests positive for COVID
Ann Pomeroy and Libby Crawford
September 22, 2020
On Monday, Sept. 21, NHS principal Caleb Smith sent out an email to all highschool parents, informing them that a 9-12 grade student had tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was last reported on campus on Sept. 8. In his email, Smith informs parents that USD 373 is taking the matter very se...
New staff feature: Caleb Smith
Ann Pomeroy, Newtonian Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2020
Anytime someone takes on a new challenge, whether that be a new job, sport or hobby, they are bound to face hidden challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has created more difficulties amongst the faculty at Newton High School. For the 18 new staff members at NHS, the year has proposed unforeseen circumstanc...
Fall Homecoming changed to meet restrictions
Libby Crawford, Reporter
September 21, 2020
COVID-19 has altered the way activities are being held this school year and throughout the community. Homecoming is an example of one of the events that will be put on differently. In previous years each grade, club and sport builds a float to ride on during the homecoming parade. The parade finishes whe...
Kamryn Archibald, Railroader Staffer
September 23, 2020
Kamryn Archibald, Railroader Staffer
September 10, 2020
The boys soccer team hosted Bishop Carroll on Sept. 8 at Fisher Field. Varsity ended the night with a loss of 3-0 and JV
Jamilid Romero, Yearbook Staff
September 4, 2020
Emily Brandt, Railroader Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
As the season shifted to warmer weather, we marked the beginning of spring sports. The first day of spring sports practices was on March 2. Along with many other spring sports,...
Braiden Botterweck, Railroader Staffer
March 12, 2020
Newton sent five wrestlers to the state tournament at Hartman Arena on Feb. 25-26. "They told me to take one match at a time, because if you lose focus it will stay in...
Schyler Entz, Railroader Photo Coverage Manager
March 12, 2020
On Feb. 28 Nan Bergen’s first hour German I class worked on writing simple sentence structures. Students were asked to write down the correct verb tense and work on writing...
Olivia Adams, Railroader Staffer
March 12, 2020
On March 5th, the fourth annual Badminton tournament was held in Ravenscroft Gym. Students participated in teams of two to battle for a winning title and a gift card. A total...
Linda Shine, Yearbook staffer
March 12, 2020
First clubs are held once every nine weeks all around the school. On Feb.21 students attended their designated first clubs to hang out with their friends and play games. ...
Linda Shine, Yearbook staffer
March 12, 2020
On March 2 spring sports started up such as girls soccer, track, baseball, boys tennis and girls swim. This week was baseball's tryout week for the upcoming season. "I'm...
Allyson Symonds, Railroader Staffer
March 12, 2020
On Feb 21, students met up with their first clubs depending on what club they signed up for. Students were distributed amongst the school depending on what club they are in....