Newton North High School - Newtonian Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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BEALS HOUSE Beals, the light green house, was named after John N. Beals. Mr. Beals provided guidance as principal of Newton's first pure high school which opened its doors in 1859. With a limited staff of one assistant and two teachers he met the challenge of providing college and non-college programs for the seventy-five stu- dents enrolled. The high hopes ofthe School Commit- tee were reflected in these words: We shall watch this experiment anxiously, but hopefully, leaving the results to speak for themselves. Today the house is used to provide a home base for the student within a large school. However, it is the students' personal involvement which makes the high school a meaningful experience, said Housemaster Meredith Ghattas. B2 9? Esther Aronson Silverman Katherine Dililusso is l

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BAHHY HOUSE In 1953, Dr. Leo J. Barry, for whom Barry, the yellow house was named, became principal of Newton High School. During this time he enhanced the relationship between the school and the community by sponsoring the Newton High School Parent-Teacher-Student Associ- ation, and by coordinating a Citizens Secondary School Study Program. He won the continuing affection and respect of those who worked with him and of the students he taught by precept, direction, and example. Gail Stein, Barry Housemaster, sums up her experi- ences with the Barry House class of 1980. The Barry House Senior Class is amazing in its diversity. Its talents include concert musicians, outstanding athletes, gifted artists, actors and scholars, and fine school citizens. It has been a pleasure to know and work with the members ofthis class. - - 1 it A. - un-A S I ' ' 'is' V , l 5,n .. Evil ' H- A X 5 . V :' I ,h h .. - -i .i X-Y-54' ' ' gig .. S at 3, ,- ' 'G Ruth Ginsberg Marrie Kenney

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l l l i l l l l 1 l Aomvis HousE , Adams, the dark green house, was named for Enoch Case Adams. Mr. Adams was principal of Newton North High School from 1897-1921. During his 25 years as prin- I cipal Adams was known for his remarkable foresight and 5 wisdom in the handling of school activities and interscho- lastic athletics. He believed strongly inthe characteristics of integrity and honesty, and was known for his love of truth and justice, Even the football game would not begin ' until Enoch Adams had taken his place at the fifty yard 1 line. Mr. Gaudet, Adams Housemaster, echoed these objectives by stating that, Adams House continues the Q tradition of Mr. Adams. The Adams House experience is designed to make young people mature adults. l Norman Gaudet, Housemaster 1 4 v i lm l L A i 1 -Q. nf' t l f ,J 5 ll lt if ' l 9044140-'01 v-'nn . , I I i , .X I. M. v i l Florence Festinger Florence Taplin l l A