Taste of Tradition
Ann Pomeroy Editor-in-Chief @PomeroyAnn
Students engage with community through annual Taste of Newton event
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aking over downtown, the annual Taste of Newton event made its grand return on Sept. 30 after a brief time away due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As restrictions were lessened this September, Newton residents swooned at the idea of this social gathering being reinstated. “I think that Taste of Newton is probably a highlight of our community’s year. We can all get together to enjoy the delicious foods, all while
being able to give back to our local businesses and organizations who provided food at the booths,” senior Hallie Watkins said. “I’m going to miss it while I am at college next year.” Taste of Newton is generally considered one of Newton’s largest events on its social calendar. The event has been taking place for the past 34 out of 35 years. Each year, vendors line up and down Main Street of downtown Newton selling a
1.) Serving up edible cookie dough and positivity at the STAND booth, NHS students freshman Estrella Negrete-Sanchez, freshman Gehrig Watkins, freshman Emma Zimmerman, senior Hallie Watkins and senior Savannah Hunsucker pose for the camera. Photo Courtesy. 2.) While working their shift at the NHS cheer bake sale booth junior Alicia Gaeddert, sophomore Daytona Doty-Helm and sophomore Violet Bartley make funny faces at the photographer. Photo by Caleb Smith.
5.) Focusing on his music, junior Ryan Ruggiero plays his saxophone at the downtown evening performance at Taste of Newton. Photo Courtesy. 6.) After performing in the Railiners showcase at the Taste of Newton, sophomore Mateya McCord captures a quick picture with senior Olivia Adams. Photo by Mateya McCord. 7.) Helping out customers freshman Karla Lopez-Correa works at the NHS choral department booth to raise money for their upcoming trip to Disney. Photo by Caleb Smith.
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