Denebologues

Marini ends term as superintendent

By Denebola | Published: June 2010
­After returning to the Newton Public Schools as Interim Superintendent, V. James Marini’s time in Newton is coming to an end.

The Fan “retires”

By Denebola | Published: June 2010
George Abbott White announced his retirement from the Newton Public Schools as of 30 June 2010. White taught nearly 41 years, initially at Meadowbrook and Bigelow junior highs, at Newton South since 1981.

South Stage show called off for first time in years

By Denebola | Published: June 2010
Last Saturday, South Stage’s rendition of the play Proof was unexpectedly cancelled shortly before what was to be the play’s third and final performance. Unfortunately, it turns out, one of the play’s four performers suddenly fell ill and the director felt the show could not go on.

Parlin named interim History head

By Denebola | Published: June 2010
Principal Joel Stembridge announced on June 9 that Robert Parlin would serve as interim history department chair. Parlin is replacing long time department head Dr. Marshall A. Cohen.

Denebola takes home First Place at NESPA

By Denebola | Published: April 2010
On April 30, Denebola and its editors were were recognized by the New England Scholastic Press Association at its annual Boston University conference. Denebola received the Highest Achievement award – First Place in Class I newspapers. This award acknowledges Denebola's overall general excellence and its role as a leader in high school journalism. Volume 49, the volume primarily responsible for this achievement, was led by Editors-in-Chief David Han and Claire Pezza, Managing Editors Amrita Rao and Julia Sklar, and Business Director Alice Lee.

Vol49 receives recognition

By Denebola | Published: March 2010
On March 11, Denebola received the Massachusetts Press Association's "Award for General Excellence," as well as awards in several other categories. These awards recognize the outstanding work of Volume 49's senior editors and staff. Editors and senior editors from both Volume 49 and Volume 50 attended the awards banquet at Suffolk University.

Responding to Haiti

By Denebola | Published: February 2010
The South response to Haiti is nothing if not generous and compassionate; from door-to-door cash collection to concerted student efforts, the entire South community has shown extraordinary empathy towards the Haitians in the aftermath of the disastrous earthquakes.

Ban on texting passes House

By Denebola | Published: February 2010
On February 4, Massachusetts House lawmakers approved an amendment that proposes to ban drivers from using any kind of cell phones, with the exception of hands-free models with voice-activated dialing. The amendment was attached to a bill meant to crack down on distracted drivers.

No-Pants Monday, no problem

By Denebola | Published: February 2010
In an effort to publicize the Turnaround program’s used jeans donation drive, senior Ben Chesler organized “No-Pants Monday,” which took place on February 8.Chesler broadcasted a mass appeal via Facebook, asking for students to take off the jeans they wore to school and donate them.

Volume 50 senior editors appointed

By Denebola | Published: February 2010
Denebola's outgoing senior editors, David Han, Claire Pezza, Amrita Rao, and Julia Sklar, have appointed the new senior editors of Volume 50.

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