Newton High School Students 'Plant the Promise' for Red Ribbon Week
NEWTON, NJ – Newton High School Peer Leaders spent some of their lunch period digging in the dirt on Friday. The students with advisor Lisa Bechtel were planting tulip bulbs that will decorate the front of the school and the school’s sign in the spring.The Braves were one of seven schools selected by the Center for Prevention and Counseling to receive the bulbs as part of their “Plant the Promise” Red Ribbon Week celebration. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“Students get to plant flower bulbs during Red Ribbon Week which bloom in the Spring, and serve as a reminder of the importance and the beauty of living a drug-free life. Additionally, it provides a chance to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, take a break from daily stress, and see the rewards of something beautiful students have nurtured,” Center for Prevention and Counseling’s Kaitlyn Decker said.According to Decker, 15 schools applied to be considered for the Plant the Promise bulbs and seven were selected to receive the bulbs. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Newton High School to Host 8th Grade Parent Night
NEWTON, NJ – Newton High School faculty is hosting an Eight Grade Parent Night on November 19 at 6 p.m. “We are looking forward to meeting and connecting with all incoming freshman families,” Newton High School’s Carla Brunelle said. “This event is a fantastic opportunity to discover what makes Newton High special, receive important information, and begin the exciting journey to high school. We can't wait to see you there.Parent will be able to tour the school, led by current high school students. The staff will be introducing their departments to the parents. They will also be able to learn about course selection and transitioning to become a Brave. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Newton Boys Soccer Team Gets Shut Out by Mount Olive
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School boys soccer team was shut out 7-0 by Mount Olive when they played them away on Monday, October 21.Offensively, Newton took eight shots on Mount Olive’s keeper, while the Marauders tested the Braves' goalies with 26 shots.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNewton had two goalies in the net throughout the game. Anthony Romeo, who had 17 saves, and Jack Boffa, who had seven saves.The Newton High School boys soccer team continues on in the season with an overall record of 4-11-1 and an NJAC-Freedom record of 3-5. They will host Hackettstown on Tuesday, October 22, beginning at 4 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Newton Girls Tennis: Shuts Out Wallkill Valley, Loses in First Round of NJSIAA Tournament to Sussex Tech
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School girls tennis team continued on in their regular season, shutting out Wallkill Valley when they hosted them on Wednesday, 5-0. The results of the matches are as follows:Singles: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 1st: won over Samantha Sutton (N) won over Claire Kornak (WV) 6-4, 6-4 2nd: Micaela Schlesner (N) won over Fiona Gordon (WV), 6-0, 6-2 3rd: Kirsten Ehrnberg (N) won over Brooke Galway (WV) 6-2, 6-3 Doubles: 1st: Sinead Kerrick & Duncan Henriquez (N) won over Grace Carr & Zoey Vanderbeck (WV) 6-4, 6-4 2nd: Halle Schuele & Nana Tabiri (N)...