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... Read More

Daft Punk to Release New Album, Random Access Memories

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
April 9, 2013  

In 1993 two French musicians attended a rave. While this may sound like the start of a poor joke, fast forward 20 years and those two musicians, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, are the duo known as Daft Punk, the igniters of the wild-fire known as house music. After two decades... Read More

Spring Sports Preview: Men’s and Women’s Track and Field

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
March 24, 2013  

After last year’s season, the men’s and women’s track and field teams both look to reclaim their Suburban One District title after falling to conference rival, Pennridge. The opportunity for revenge comes early this year as both will face the Rams on Tuesday, March 26th.   Men’s... Read More

FBLA Wins ICC Volleyball Tourney

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
March 15, 2013  

TOWAMENCIN-Tuesday March 12th , the North Penn gymnasium was host to the Student Government Association’s annual Inter Club Council Volleyball Tournament where North Penn High School’s faculty and student organizations faced off in games of sets, spikes and aces. Clubs including the Italian... Read More

Filibuster Opens Eyes to Issues

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
March 8, 2013  

During a political period in which many citizens are accustomed to hearing government officials give long-winded, often counterproductive speeches, it is nice to finally see someone finally admit to it. At approximately 11:47 am on Wednesday morning, Senator Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky,... Read More

Talent Show Includes Viewer’s Choice – View Now!

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
March 6, 2013  

TOWAMENCIN – This Friday night at North Penn High School, SGA will be holding their annual “Talent Show” in the auditorium. The spotlight is set but before SGA can crown a champion they need your help selecting one last performer. The Viewer’s Choice act will be awarded to the person... Read More

55th Annual Grammy Awards Predictions

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
February 10, 2013  

Record of the Year: “We Are Young” – Fun. Featuring Janelle Monáe Jeff Bhasker, producer; Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dawson & Stuart White, engineers/mixers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer What started off as a little known song that was covered during an episode of Glee, and... Read More

A Grand Knight: Crisler Scores 1000th Point for Lady Knights

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
January 23, 2013  

TOWAMENCIN-With bated breath, the crowd in the North Penn gymnasium watched as senior Lauren Crisler took to the free throw line, one point away from North Penn history – 1,000 points. Crisler dribbled the ball, squatted down and released it, floating in the air for what seem like an... Read More

AS SEEN ON THE DUDE REPORT: Delicious Cornbread-Like Yam Cookie Recipe

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
November 19, 2012  

Yam Cookies! Ingredients 3 sticks butter, softened 3 cups of sugar 3 eggs, beaten 6 cups of flour 3 tablespoons of baking powder 3 cups of cooked yams 1 tablespoon of vanilla 1 ½ teaspoons of salt   Directions First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit You will want to start... Read More

Skyfall: Best 007 Movie Yet

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
November 13, 2012  

On the 50th anniversary of the release of the first James Bond film Dr. No, audiences were treated to Skyfall – the 23rd installment in the 007 series. This marked the third installment in which Daniel Craig played the beloved MI6 agent, bringing along not only his suave lines and charisma,... Read More

Modern Day Prohibition: Legalizing Cannabis

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
November 12, 2012  

On December 5th, 1933, the United States ratified an amendment that would end Prohibition in America. Almost 79 years later, six states voted on laws that would legalize marijuana. After the polls closed late Tuesday night, the results came through the wire: Colorado, Washington, Massachusetts,... Read More

October Music Reviews

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
November 8, 2012  

Fall is officially here and the leaves weren’t the only things dropping this month. Check out all the music that October brought for us. Taylor Swift’s Red Rating 8.6/10 Everybody’s favorite country heartthrob is back with her fourth studio album entitled Red. Almost a year after releasing... Read More

Decades Under the Dust: An Exploration of the “Trophy Graveyard”

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
October 25, 2012  

What began as a storage room for old accolades that the sports lobby could no longer hold quickly became one of the most mysterious places in North Penn High School: the trophy graveyard. After walking up a small flight of stairs above the girls’ gym, one will find him or herself stepping... Read More

Knights Tip Hatters and Tackle for a Cure

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
October 13, 2012  

TOWAMENCIN- Crawford Stadium was blanketed in pink as North Penn battled against conference rivals Hatboro-Horsham, late Friday night. There was a common theme under the lights –  finding the cure. For the high school’s Key Club, it was hosting a “Tackle for the Cure,” pink-out themed... Read More

September Music Reviews

Ethan Tomko
October 5, 2012  

With the end of September, comes the end of a great month of music. From hip-hop to folk music, September 2012 brought us a wide variety of albums. Kanye West Presents GOOD Music’s Cruel Summer Rating: 8.4/10 One of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, finally made its debut. With... Read More

Sports Commentary: Lewis, Ravens to test Vick

Ethan Tomko, Staff Writer
September 13, 2012  

In the days following the Eagles embarrassing 17-16 win over the Cleveland Browns, the cries for Nick Foles are already echoing throughout the streets of Philadelphia–with good reason. Against the Browns defense, starting quarterback Michael Vick threw 4 interceptions including a 27-yard... Read More