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Junior Landen McBroom shakes another players hand before tip-off.

Tri-County League Basketball – Jan. 21

Zachary Ruth, Railroader Staffer January 31, 2022

On January 21, The special education class participated in a basketball game against Northeast High School, in Willis Gym. Many students came out of their lunch hour classes to come to watch and support...

Junior Nicholas Treaster holds on to his opponent to avoid giving him points.

Tournament of Champions – Jan. 13, 14, 15

Sofia Lindenmeyer, Railroader Staffer January 24, 2022

The 59th annual boy's TOC [Tournament of Champions] and the 1st annual girl TOC was held in Ravenscroft Gym on Jan. 13,14,15. Newton had multiple placers with the Railer boys placing 1st with Colin Bybee...

Girls soccer receives new coaching staff

Girls soccer receives new coaching staff

Caileane Thurston, Reporter January 21, 2022

Kicking off the new year on the right foot, USD 373 has officially named two new assistant soccer coaches for 2022 and future seasons. Marco Antonio Valdivia and Mariah Banning were recently hired as the...

Partway through the fourth quarter, the JV Basketball team gets a breakdown before going back out onto the court.

JV Girls Basketball – Dec. 18

Zachary Ruth, Railroader Staffer January 18, 2022

Playing in a tournament on Dec. 18, the JV Girls Basketball team goes up against Winfield. Both teams traded the lead early on before Winfield took the lead and held on to the end. The game ended in a...

TOC makes its return!

TOC makes its return!

Elly Green, Print Production Manager January 12, 2022

After not having a typical Tournament of Champions (TOC) in 2021, the boys and girls wrestling teams were able to experience a “normal” TOC in the 2021-2022 season. With a full student section, parent...

Bowling team searches for practice space

Bowling team searches for practice space

Elly Green, Print Production Manager December 19, 2021

The bowling team faces opposition this 2021-2022 season due to both bowling alleys in the Newton area closing down. While both the girls and boys bowling teams are working to find a close practice area,...

Band plays songs as students enter the gym to start the pep assembly off.

Winter Pep Assembly – Dec. 3

Jaylianna Diaz, Railroader Staffer December 13, 2021

Winter pep assembly recognizes winter sports. Students also get to enjoy activities and performances.

Senior Joe Slechta prepares before going to shoot his free throw after being fouled by a member of the opposing team.

Varsity Basketball – Dec. 4

Sofia Lindenmeyer, Railroader Staffer December 13, 2021

The girls and boys basketball played their first games on Dec. 4 in Ravenscroft Gym. Students came out to support in their neon clothes to fit the theme of the night. The boy's team fell to Dodge city...

Senior Jonah Remsberg and fellow seniors pose for the camera while showing school spirit at the Dec. 10 home basketball games.

Student section prepares for winter sports

Daniel Gonzalez-Arevalo, Reporter December 11, 2021

In the past two years, COVID-19 has had a great impact on everything that people do. From going to work, going to school and even participating in sports. A great number of people have been unable to attend...

Spirit squads excel at cheer and dance state competition

Spirit squads excel at cheer and dance state competition

Elly Green, Print Production Manager December 9, 2021

A spirit squad’s main duty is to keep the players and school community engaged in whatever event is happening that day, to keep school spirit at an all time high. However, what most people do not know...

Newton students perform in Nutcracker production

Newton students perform in Nutcracker production

Annika Yoder, Reporter December 8, 2021

Every other year, Newton Dance Connections puts on their version of the famous ballet, The Nutcracker. Dancers from two local dance studios unite to put on the classic show that first began back in 1892....

Athletics prioritize bonding after school hours

Athletics prioritize bonding after school hours

Simon Hodge, Reporter December 6, 2021

Team bonding is an important part of high school and collegiate team sports alike and it can bring benefits to almost every team. Many teams conduct team bonding in different ways though much of it consists...

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