Meet the 2015 Mr. North Penn contestants
(from top left to right) Anthony Flores, Neil Nguyen, Harrison Mask, Khalif Johnson, Mikey Raimo, and Max Munos. (from bottom left to right) James Kim, Liam Fisher, Josh Bower, Dan Sardaro, Shane Dolan, and DJ Lewis.
February 3, 2015
An annual tradition at North Penn High School is returning to the auditorium stage: on next Wednesday, February 18th, twelve of North Penn’s finest seniors will compete to win the coveted ‘Mr. North Penn Crown’. We made sure to ask them what they thought about the upcoming competition and how they feel they are going to win.
Mr. North Penn takes place Friday, February 6 at 7pm. Tickets are still available during lunch periods.
And now… the 2015 contestants:
Mike Raimo, Mr. January
Q – Why did you decide to be a part of Mr. North Penn?
A – I felt that I didn’t get enough fame from the Dude Report, so being in Mr. North Penn would help with that.
Q – What quality makes you the most worthy candidate for the crown?
A – I can make people laugh sometimes…not always.
Q – Tell us something people don’t know about you that they should.
A – I’m one of four gingers in NPHS, probably.
Q – What would be your first order as Mr. North Penn?
A – I would make Dan Sardaro carry me around school.
Q – What clubs or sports do you do at North Penn?
A – Hockey and Dude Report
Q – Why should you be crowned Mr. North Penn?
A – Because why not?
Harrison Mask, Mr. February
Q – Why did you decide to be a part of Mr. North Penn?
A – I feel that most kids at NP know me for one reason or another i.e. being a good ball and the like.
Q – What quality makes you the most worthy candidate for the crown?
A – Denial. Even if I don’t win I’m just going to convince myself that I did so I can tell everybody.
Q – Tell us something people don’t know about you that they should.
A – I had the BOMB bowl cut in the game back in middle school.
Q – What would be your first order as Mr. North Penn?
A – Me and Marquise Watson are the DJs for Senior Prom
Q- What clubs or sports do you do at North Penn?
A – I’m a white Jewish kid from Lansdale, so volleyball is one of the only sports I kill it in. I’m also in EPICS club led by Mr. Boyer.
Q – Why should you be crowned Mr. North Penn?
A – I should be crowned Mr. North Penn because I couldn’t care less what people assume about me. Once ya know me, you can decide for yourself why I’m the only choice for the crown.
Dan Sardaro, Mr. March
Q – Why did you decide to be a part of Mr. North Penn?
A – Well laughter is the best medicine… so everyone better leave Mr. North Penn cured of all their sicknesses after they witness me and 11 other guys dance in yoga pants.
Q – What quality makes you the most worthy candidate for the crown?
A – My diverse pallet of a debonair, chivalrous, zany, and renaissance-man-like gentleman furnishes me with the essential abilities to surmount all deterrents in the escapade for the coveted piece de resistance so called the “Mr. North Penn Crown.” If you the reader thought for a second that this was a copious monologue of highfalutin jargon, you’re right.
Q – Tell us something people don’t know about you that they should.
A – I mean I like cats.
Q – What would be your first order as Mr. North Penn?
A – Bring your pet to school day.
Q – What clubs or sports do you do at North Penn?
A – Knight Crier Editor and Key Club
Q – Why should you be crowned Mr. North Penn?
A – I really think the crown would look good with the glasses.
Liam Fisher, Mr. April
Q – Why did you decide to be a part of Mr. North Penn?
A – I missed the NHS meeting of the day of signups so I figured this would make up for it.
Q – What quality makes you the most worthy candidate for the crown?
A – What makes me the most worthy is two things: my extensive beauty pageant experience and my flannel shirt collection.
Q – Tell us something people don’t know about you that they should.
A – I’m really good at climbing trees, so if anyone wants to climb trees they should hit me up.
Q – What would be your first order as Mr. North Penn?
A – My first order as Mr. North Penn will be to have everyone drink a glass of water in the auditorium.
Q – What clubs or sports do you do at North Penn?
A – I am involved in the greatest activity at North Penn, the Marching Knights as well as Key Club, Ski and Snowboard Club and the insanely intelligent Science Olympiad team.
Q – Why should you be crowned Mr. North Penn?
A – Because I am Liam Fisher. Any other reason is inconsequential.
James Kim, Mr. May
Q – Why did you decide to be a part of Mr. North Penn?
A – To be honest, I never wanted to be part of Mr. North Penn since I am more comfortable with organizing and preparing the show backstage; however, as a NHS Cabinet Member, I was forced by Cabinet and, particularly, the advisors. No guy wanted to do it, and they all pointed their eyes at me. Eventually, they managed to convince me with phrases such as “It’s your Senior Year!” and “Yolo.” Technically, I was already a part of Mr. North Penn, but Cabinet offered me as tribute. #HungerGames
Q- What quality makes you the most worthy candidate for the crown?
A – My humor and kind nature
Q – Tell us something people don’t know about you that they should.
A – Back in 9th grade when I play the violin, my school orchestra played the first part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. My seat was too close to my stand partner to the point our arms would always bump into each other. As we were playing the song, I moved myself to the left to give us both space; however, I felt a sudden shift of balance beneath my butt. I immediately stood up, and the chair went off the stage, tumbling down the chorus’s risers platforms. My friends in the orchestra all looked at me with confusion as they played. Awkwardly, I kneeled on the stage and continued to play. Eventually we got to the fermata break then my conductor turned to the audience and loudly spoke, “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a fermata. A fermata is a grand pause in which the orchestra holds a note for a long time. Long enough for a certain student to go down and get his chair.” After hearing that, I immediately ran down the stage with my instrument, ran back up the stairs with the chair and then sat. the 9th grade class applauded with laughter. Although it was pretty funny to see, I actually could have fallen off the stage.
Q – What would be your first order as Mr. North Penn?
A – A chipotle line for lunch
Q – What clubs or sports do you do at North Penn?
A – I played the JV Tennis Team. I am involved in National Honor Society cabinet as well as Key Club and Relay for Knights.
Q – Why should you be crowned Mr. North Penn?
A – Because I have to win one for Cabinet. Too many losses…
Khalif Johnson, Mr. June
Q – Why did you decide to be a part of Mr. North Penn?
A – I decided to do Mr. North Penn because I love entertaining people and making them smile. Doing Mr. North Penn makes me bring out my personality.
Q- What quality makes you the most worthy candidate for the crown?
A – My outgoing personality makes it super easy to be friends with me and I feel it’s easy to make others smile. Being happy will make my performance that much better.
Q – Tell us something people don’t know about you that they should.
A – People should know that I am legally blind so when they see me squinting on stage they’ll know why.
Q – What would be your first order as Mr. North Penn?
A – Every study hall will have fresh pizza waiting for students.
Q – What clubs or sports do you do at North Penn?
A – I was in the North Penn Improv Troop for two years.
Q – Why should you be crowned Mr. North Penn?
A – I should be crowned Mr. North Penn because I will look the best in yoga pants and make the school’s dreams come true. Oh and world peace will be a thing.
Shane Dolan, Mr. July
Q – Why did you decide to be a part of Mr. North Penn?
A – In sophomore year my friend decided to do Mr. North Penn and he asked me to be a part of his talent. After being on stage I found out it was a lot of fun so I just decided to be in it myself this year.
Q- What quality makes you the most worthy candidate for the crown?
A – Personally I am doing Mr. North Penn just for one and winning the crown would be an added bonus. So picking one quality is hard for me, but if you need an answer I guess I’d say it would be my ability to laugh at myself when I do something stupid.
Q – Tell us something people don’t know about you that they should.
A – I love corny dance moves because I’m not great at dancing so if we have to start free styling expect the worm.
Q – What would be your first order as Mr. North Penn?
A – I would decree that the cookie corner would be reopened and every student gets a complementary knightwich mmmmmmmmmmm knightwich
Q – What clubs or sports do you do at North Penn?
A – I’m a part of North Penn Television and something else…what was it? Its something stupid…oh yeah the Dude Report!
Q – Why should you be crowned Mr. North Penn?
A – Honestly that’s up for the audience and the judges to decide. All I can say is keep an open mind to everyone and just vote for the guy that really deserves it.
DJ Lewis, Mr. August
Q – Why did you decide to be a part of Mr. North Penn?
A – I believe I am the funniest person in the school.
Q- What quality makes you the most worthy candidate for the crown?
A – My very outrageous personality and my drive to entertain people.
Q – Tell us something people don’t know about you that they should.
A – I have a collection of wrestling DVD’s, actually over 130 of them.
Q – What would be your first order as Mr. North Penn?
A – There must be a continuous chant of my name throughout the entire lunch period. Also, I would be on an entire episode of the Morning Show, including the Dude Report.
Q – What clubs or sports do you do at North Penn?
A – I’m on the wrestling team.
Q – Why should you be crowned Mr. North Penn?
A – I feel I have the charisma that the audience is looking for to make them vote for me.
Neil Nguyen, Mr. September
Q – Why did you decide to be a part of Mr. North Penn?
A – Who wouldn’t want to take part in North Penn’s favorite male pageant?
Q- What quality makes you the most worthy candidate for the crown?
A – Optimism: Win or lose, as long as it makes a good story to tell.
Q – Tell us something people don’t know about you that they should.
A – I drive a stick shift. Vroom vroom.
Q – What would be your first order as Mr. North Penn?
A – All North Penn graduates receive a sword.
Q – What clubs or sports do you do at North Penn?
A – Goodwill Ambassadors, Science Olympiad, Engineering Projects in Community Service, National Honors Society, SGA, Academic Discussion and Peer Tutoring, Track and Field, Rugby
Q – Why should you be crowned Mr. North Penn?
A – In a school full of Knights, someone’s got to be the royal fool.
Josh Bower, Mr. October
Q – Why did you decide to be a part of Mr. North Penn?
A – I decided to be a part of Mr. North Penn, simply to have a good time. Everyone in years past seemed to be having an awesome time, it’s my senior year and I wanted to make the best of it!
Q – What quality makes you the most worthy candidate for the crown?
A – My ability to make people laugh. I consider myself to be rather comedic. I am funny in what I say, but also how I act. I am constantly laughing at myself!
Q – Tell us something people don’t know about you that they should.
A – I have never worn the same outfit twice to school.
Q – What would be your first order as Mr. North Penn?
A – As Ellen says, “Be kind to one another.’ I will strive to spread that message to North Penn.
Q – What clubs or sports do you do at North Penn?
A – I am President of the Class of 2015. I am heavily involved in the planning of events for the class. I am also involved in the planning and execution of the Fashion Show.
Q – Why should you be crowned Mr. North Penn?
A – Why me? I am not afraid to make a fool out of myself. I am also devoted to this school, and for me, this is a way to give back
Max Munoz, Mr. November
Q – Why did you decide to be a part of Mr. North Penn?
A – I thought it would be a lot of fun and a great competition.
Q – What quality makes you the most worthy candidate for the crown?
A – My desire to make people laugh and be happy.
Q – Tell us something people don’t know about you that they should.
A – No one makes me get dressed up every day; I just do it because I love it.
Q – What would be your first order as Mr. North Penn?
A – Receiving a hug from Mr. Hynes.
Q – What clubs or sports do you do at North Penn?
A – I do Salsa Club; I did Powderpuff and was in the Homecoming Court. I also enjoy going to football, softball and hockey games.
Q – Why should you be crowned Mr. North Penn?
A – I embody North Penn spirit, and I live and breathe North Penn.
Anthony Flores, Mr. December
Q – Why did you decide to be a part of Mr. North Penn?
A – I decided to be a part of Mr. North Penn because I love to make people laugh, and I’ve never seen an activity at North Penn do that better than this one.
Q – What quality makes you the most worthy candidate for the crown?
A – I have absolutely no problem making a fool of myself. I have no reservations about getting up on the stage and making sure the audience and the other contestants have the best time of their lives – at my own expense! Go self-confidence!
Q – Tell us something people don’t know about you that they should.
A – I can nearly perfectly quote The Princess Bride, AKA one of the most incredible movies to ever grace the silver screen.
Q – What would be your first order as Mr. North Penn? Why should you be crowned Mr. North Penn?
A – I should be crowned Mr. North Penn because my first official order would be the immediate construction of a puppy playpen at North Penn. Students under stress must enter the pen and may not leave until they smile uncontrollably. So says Mr. North Penn.
Q – What clubs or sports do you do at North Penn?
A – Odyssey of the Mind, NHS, President of the French Club, and of course, Mr. North Penn.
