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...
Wrestling program recoops after first season without coach J.J. Thaw
Kaete Schmidt, Newtonian Graphic Manager
November 14, 2018
As winter sports practices begins, this brings nerves as well as excitement. For the wrestling program, this season marks the beginning of a new chapter for the team. After the sudden death of assistant wrestling coach J.J. Thaw, wrestlers prepare to begin their first season without Thaw present. ...
KSHSAA buffer week affects student athletes in positive way
Kaeden Thurber, Newtonian Reporter
November 9, 2018
Filed under Sports
The Kansas State High School Activities Association requires one week in between fall and winter sports seasons known as the buffer week. Falling on Nov. 5-11, Athletes are using this time to catch up on school work, allow their bodies to recuperate, and prepare themselves for the winter season. Fres...
Ravenscroft gym floor to be refinished, ready for use before winter sports season
Addie Lindenmeyer and Faye Smith
October 26, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Sports
Last January, Newton High School acquired approval to redo the Ravenscroft gym floor. With money through capital outlay, funds that the district has in their budget to do major capital improvement projects, the gym floors are being sanded and repainted. In the original bond that was communicated b...
Varsity football plays under Thursday night lights, possibility of hosting playoff game
Marco Aramburu and Benton Dreasher
October 18, 2018
On Oct. 18, the varsity football team will travel to Salina South for their last regular season game on a Thursday night, due to the Salina high school's shared football stadium. Both Salina South and Salina Central share the same stadium like many other teams in the league including Goddard and Ando...
Going in head first
Kaeden Thurber, Newtonian Reporter
October 11, 2018
Concussion training has always been prevalent in school athletics, but this year it has reached a larger audience. For years, select sports have gone without concussion training, this year, however, all sports were required to watch informational videos about concussions symptoms and procedures. Th...
Perfect 10
Addie Lindenmeyer, Newtonian Managing Editor
October 11, 2018
Filed under Sports
Going from a tight-knit group of five to a team of 10, the gymnastics team has made a sizeable increase from past seasons. It was only two years ago that the team was on the verge of being terminated completely, but has so far managed to remain. The near discontinuation of the program affected multipl...
Senior Night Volleyball
Legacy Victorio-Coto, Railroader Managing Editor
October 7, 2018
Seniors celebrated Senior Night on Oct. 2 with wins against both Derby and Maize on home court. The railers defeated both teams with a score of 26-24. Senior Jessica Floerke acknowledged that the team was “fighting for balls” and worked well together as a team. “We were kind of saving ...
Soccer October 4
Mallory Seirer, Staffer
October 5, 2018
The Railer boys soccer team competed against the Salina South Cougars on Oct. 4 at Fischer Field. Playing through cold weather and mist, the game remained tied 0-0 going into halftime. The first goal came from the Cougars with 33 minutes left in the game, but the game was quickly tied after an own g...
Third annual Community Pep Rally takes place, attendees share thoughts
Natalie Kuhn, Reporter
August 29, 2018
Fall sports kick off with a Community Pep Rally to display our teams and involve the community in school athletics. Students, parents, and other community members enjoyed free hot dogs, along with performances by the Railiners, cheer team, band, and drumline. Freshman Joel Franz Q- What do you think ...
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...
Schyler Entz, Railroader Staffer
November 9, 2018
When most students were sitting inside their classrooms watching the snowfall, English teacher Cathlina Bergman's 4th hour ventured outside and enjoyed the second snow of...
Natalie Kuhn, Newtonian Reporter
October 31, 2018
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....
Kati Blaylock, Railroader Staff Member
October 24, 2018
The JV football team played Salina South on Oct. 22 at Fisher field. At the end of the first quarter, the railers were beating the cougars 16-8. “We were playing really...
Emily Brandt, Railroader Managing Editor
October 19, 2018
The College Planning Conference was held on Oct. 17 in Willis Gym from 9-10:30 a.m. Colleges and universities from all over the state came to display information for college...
Braiden Botterweck, Railroader Staffer
October 19, 2018
Varsity boys soccer team suffered a 4-1 defeat against Salina Central on Oct. 16 at Fischer Field. “I think we did pretty good, they were a pretty good team a very quality...
Mallory Seirer, Staffer
October 19, 2018
The Railer football team picked up their third win of the year on the road against the Eisenhower Tigers on Oct. 12. This win came after a loss at home against the Salina...
Matt Olson, Railroader Staffer
October 19, 2018
The boy’s soccer team celebrated senior night on Oct. 18 at Fischer Field. After a 1-2 loss against Maize South, the boys walked off the field with heavy hearts. Soccer...
Atlanta Lopez, Marketing Team Railroader
October 19, 2018
Heading towards the end of the season, the JV soccer team plays their second to last home game. The game took place on Oct. 18 at Fischer Field against Salina Central. "For...
Legacy Victorio-Coto, Railroader Managing Editor
October 19, 2018
Starting on Oct. 1, DECA began making shirts in support for junior Maddie Edson and her family. The fundraiser for Edson has raised over 1,000 dollars and has sold over...
Tony Lemus, Marketing Team
October 18, 2018
Every black day, Paint and Draw I students work together or alone on paintings, drawings and whatever else they have in mind. After taking the Art Basics class, students are...