Ms. Mary Scott- Biology and Beyond: The Importance of Making Student Connections
Jewel Rama, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013
The scientfic equation for good teaching involves many factors. Science teacher Ms. Mary Scott implements two of the most important: teacher-student interaction and involvement. Advising the Class of 2014, teaching science and AP Bio courses, and advising a club, Scott values those personal connections... Read more »
Loper, Polzella Win Awards for Article and Video on Dating Violence
Carly Loper, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013
Knight Crier staff member Carly Loper submitted this article to the “In Your Own Words” Contest sponsored by Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Her article won first place in the category of print media. Loper’s entry was one from among 106 students across 17 Pennsylvania... Read more »
Getting Ready for a 5! – Photo Spread of an AP Testing Morning
May 10, 2013
TOWAMENCIN- AP testing season is well underway in the classrooms of North Penn High School, and on the morning of the big test, students are gearing up for what awaits them. After months of preparation and hard work, the day of the test is a time to trust that prepartion and enter the testing environment... Read more »
Of Primary Importance: Four School Board Seats at Stake in May 21st Primary Election
Michelle Zeng, Staff Writer
May 8, 2013
LANSDALE - Without attack ads and pundits’ speculations and commentaries, you may not have noticed that it is primary election season again. However, local elections are the simple, yet the most fundamental reflections of the democratic process, and this year four seats on the North Penn... Read more »
AP Art Students Show off Fruits of their Labor
Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
May 8, 2013
TOWAMENCIN-While most students were cramming for AP exams, AP Studio Art students prepared themselves for a different kind of test; a cumulative showcase of their works from over the course of the school year. The class of 20, including 19 seniors, each chose and showcased different concentrations ranging... Read more »
Bonne Appetite! French Club Students Indulge at La Crêperie Beau Monde
Ella Lundquist, Staff Writer
May 3, 2013
PHILADELPHIA – On a beautiful sunny afternoon, members of the North Penn High School French Club boarded a bus and headed down the Blue Route and into Philly to immerse themselves in the French culture by indulging in French cuisine at the La Crêperie Beau Monde. After entering the quaint French... Read more »
Restaurant Review: Oki Sushi – Authentic Menu, Agreeable Prices
Carly Loper, Staff Writer
May 3, 2013
Sushi is undoubtedly a trending lunch special, as it is not only deemed as a healthy choice of meals, but also because a new restaurant in town is suppressing any prior beliefs that sushi is an overpriced meal bound to leave you continually famished even after devouring your meal. Oki Sushi opened this... Read more »
Sun and Smiles Abound at For Pete’s Sake, Walk! Event
Jill Harrington, Executive Editor
May 1, 2013
PHILADELPHIA- On Sunday, April 28th, the beautiful spring weather provided a perfect back drop as members of the North Penn’s National Honor Society completed their annual chapter-wide service project at the For Pete’s Sake, Walk! event hosted at Citizen’s Bank Park. For Pete’s Sake,... Read more »
A Certain Teaching Style – Fashionable Faculty of NPHS
Shelby Leasher and Annie Rider, Staff Writer
April 30, 2013
TOWAMENCIN- Have you ever seen a teacher in the school who was wearing something you’ve seen at one of your favorite stores or maybe even wearing a shirt similar to one of yours? Don’t be alarmed, it’s nowhere even close to a bad thing- these teachers are super fashionable. North Penn teachers... Read more »
A Good Knight on the Diamond
Mitch Lord, Staff Writer
April 29, 2013
UPPER GWYNEDD- Despite allowing just one run in 4 2/3 innings, Brian Maher managed to work himself into a couple of jams in Friday night’s SOL Continental matchup against Souderton (6-7, 4-5 conference). He also managed to work out of them with minimal to no damage. “[Brian] didn’t have his... Read more »
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