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Two minutes that changed every morning
Two minutes that changed every morning
Joni Stuchko, Co Editor-in-Chief • June 2, 2026

On October 22, a phone call was made to North Penn High School with a tip that a student could be armed. Two minutes later, during the changing of classes with 3,000 people in the halls, the student, while in possession of a firearm, was taken into custody by security. Those two minutes rippled into a forever changed school environment, with...

From K-Pod to the courtyard: Expanding the castle walls 
Tyler Agriss, Associate Editor • June 2, 2026

When students walked into school on August 27th, 2025, the biggest renovation topics were 3rd floor K-pod and the pool, both of which were still...

Pennsylvania’s advancing “Phone-Free Schools” bill starting conversations at North Penn
Joni Stuchko, Co Editor-in-Chief • May 12, 2026

TOWAMENCIN- The advancement of Senate Bill 1014 is a push by lawmakers to remove cell phones in learning environments. The legislation aims to...

Planned community center hopes to bring a “Third Space” to Lansdale
Alex Kim, Staff Writer • April 28, 2026

“I’m not trying to save the world… if [the community center] helps one kid have a better outcome than they would’ve had without it, I’m...

A faster, meaner change of pace: North Penn Theater bringing “Mean Girls: The Musical” to the stage
Claire Segrest, Co Editor-in-Chief • April 21, 2026

Spring is bringing a new energy to the North Penn stage. This year’s Spring musical, Mean Girls, based on Tina Fey’s 2004 film with the same...

Second floor K-Pod reopens as renovations continue
Aidan Green, Staff Writer • April 14, 2026

As construction continues, we are officially able to see and access the second large step in what will be a new North Penn High School. The second...

North Penn Video of the Week
North Penn Knights of Honor Ceremony, Induction of Mr. Burton T. Hynes - a NPTV Production
What will the world look like in 2030?
Aidan Green, Staff Writer • June 2, 2026

The North Penn High School Class of 2026 is composed of many different types of graduates, with countless different futures, whether it be the military, trade school, or going...

Apps like Kalshi (featured) make it in increasingly more accessible for underage people to gain access to sport betting.
The rise of underage sports betting
Ian West, Staff Writer • April 30, 2026

Sports betting has gotten very popular lately, especially since it’s been legalized in a lot of states. With apps and websites, people can place bets right from their phone...

They look cool until you sit down
They look cool until you sit down
Kyle Bonner, Associate Editor • April 30, 2026

With students returning to the most recently renovated part of the high school in the second floor of K-pod, only one thing stood out to me more than the misspelling of the...

Social media in the hands of politicians
Social media in the hands of politicians
Emilia Adarayan, Staff Writer • April 22, 2026

In an increasingly technology based world, society has shifted towards a heavier reliance on the use of social media. While there are benefits to the use of social media including...

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North Penn congratulates Mrs. Amber Somers on her graduation!
Her third graduation: Mrs. Amber Somers’ retirement
Alex Kim, Staff Writer • June 2, 2026

Every year, teachers stay back and watch their students move on to new classes, new opportunities, and...

Dress to impress: Mrs. Joelle Townsend wraps up her fashionable career at North Penn this year.
Mrs. Joelle Townsend: Retiring in style
Joni Stuchko, Co Editor-in-Chief • June 2, 2026

A Vogue magazine. A cup of Starbucks coffee with a pink lipstick stain around the rim. Fabrics, mannequins,...

Mrs. Lisa Krzemien and 26 years of connection at North Penn
Mrs. Lisa Krzemien and 26 years of connection at North Penn
Claire Segrest, Co Editor-in-Chief • June 2, 2026

For Mrs.Lisa Krzemien, North Penn has never been just a workplace. It’s where she found her calling...

Mrs. Mancino will say goodbye to D103 this June.
North Penn’s most well-traveled secretary, Mrs. Lorrie Mancino, set to retire
Caitlynn Roach, Staff Writer • June 2, 2026

Mrs. Lorrie Mancino began at North Penn when there were typewriters, no K-pod, and no email. She is closing...

A Farewell to F40: Mrs. Maria Shaw’s next chapter
A Farewell to F40: Mrs. Maria Shaw’s next chapter
Erin Malley, Staff Writer • June 2, 2026

Mrs. Maria Shaw prepares to say goodbye to her F40 family as she enters her retirement after twenty-one...

Mrs. Donna Smith gets the cookie corner ready for the daily lunch rush. After 35 years of dedicated service in the North Penn school district, Smith is set to retire this June.
Cornering the market on kindness: Mrs. Donna Smith retires After 35 years
Kyle Bonner, Associate Editor • June 2, 2026

Every lunch period, five days a week, students crowd the cookie corner in search of a sweet treat. Behind...

Mrs. Jennifer Ruppel's bond with teaching Chemistry
Mrs. Jennifer Ruppel’s bond with teaching Chemistry
Caitlynn Roach, Staff Writer • May 5, 2026

Over two decades Jennifer Ruppel has been teaching science classes at North Penn High School. She has...

Meet the team that keeps North Penn athletes in the game
Meet the team that keeps North Penn athletes in the game
Jonathan Han, Staff Writer • March 10, 2026

While athletes get the spotlight on game day, the athletic trainers work hard behind the scenes to keep...

North Penn High School student Lyla Hickey
Spotlight 2026- Layla Hickey
Lyla Hickey, Special Contribution to the KC • May 11, 2026

My Name is Layla Hickey and I am an 18 year old Senior at North Penn High School. I am involved in Unified Bocce, Unified Track and Chorus. Unified Track is my favorite...

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Behind the letter: What college recommendations really say about us
Electra Triantafyllos, Staff Writer • May 5, 2026

When people think about college applications, they usually think about grades, test scores, and activities. Recommendation letters feel different. They’re kind of out of...

One of the largest changes people make adjusting to college is the cultural shift.
Speed walking vs. sweet tea
Scarlett McCoy, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026

For many students heading off to college, the biggest adjustment isn’t always academics; it’s culture. And nowhere is that more noticeable than in the differences between...

North Penn Theater brings "Mean Girls" to the stage.
A faster, meaner change of pace: North Penn Theater bringing “Mean Girls: The Musical” to the stage
Claire Segrest, Co Editor-in-Chief • April 21, 2026

Spring is bringing a new energy to the North Penn stage. This year’s Spring musical, Mean Girls, based on Tina Fey’s 2004 film with the same name, follows a new student...

Senior Felicia Connolly throws a pitch at home.
Knights clinch state playoff berth with win over Neshaminy in playbacks
Kyle Bonner, Associate Editor • May 27, 2026

TOWAMENCIN - The last time the Knights were not participants in the state tournament was nearly a decade ago in 2017 when they lost to CR North in playbacks. On Tuesday in...

North Penn sweeps Neshaminy to claim first District One title since 2000
North Penn sweeps Neshaminy to claim first District One title since 2000
Kyle Bonner, Associate Editor • May 22, 2026

WARRINGTON - For the first time in a quarter decade, the North Penn boys volleyball team stands alone atop the District One scene. After knocking off three higher-seeded...

Battavio and Connolly lead Knights to win over Perkiomen Valley in Districts
Battavio and Connolly lead Knights to win over Perkiomen Valley in Districts
Kyle Bonner, Associate Editor • May 21, 2026

TOWAMENCIN - It was a tale of two halves, and in this case, two days, plus a whole lot of rain as North Penn took their second round matchup by storm on day two. The Knights...

Recent Results
Knights' Records
Team Conf. Overall
Flag Football 12-0-0 19-2-0
Boys Volleyball 11-5-0 18-6-0
Softball 10-0-0 21-2-0
Baseball 5-10-0 8-12-0
Girls Lacrosse 4-6-0 7-11-0
Boys Lacrosse 2-7-0 4-14-0
Boys Tennis 2-2-0 3-3-0
(L to R): Mr. Koh Chiba, Mrs. Christine Coyne, and Dr. Mark Teoh after a recent school board meeting
A New perspective
Alex Kim and Emilia Adarayan May 27, 2026

Like pieces of a puzzle, all ethnic groups of America fit together to form the picture the world knows...

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Knights Next Quest: Sophia Ecto
Emilia Adarayan, Staff Writer • May 12, 2026

1. What schools did you apply to? I applied to Temple, Pitt, and Penn State 2. What school did you...

Reflections and lessons from a college graduation
Reflections and lessons from a college graduation
Electra Triantafyllos, Staff Writer • May 11, 2026

Owls in Flight: A Graduation Reflection Attending my brother’s graduation at Temple University was...

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State Rankings (via MaxPreps)
Team Overall Rank
Softball 21-2-0 2
Flag Football 19-2-0 4
Boys Volleyball 18-6-0 11
Girls Lacrosse 7-11-0 117
Boys Lacrosse 4-14-0 161
Baseball 8-12-0 254
The Oscars are a way to celebrate and reward the tremendous work and effort put into films from the past year.
The 2026 Oscars Awards overview
Claire Segrest, Co Editor-in-chief • March 16, 2026

Last night marked the 98th Academy Awards, celebrating the best films of 2025. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony reflected a year of film defined by ambitious directors,...

The next Instagram? Introducing Upscrolled
The next Instagram? Introducing Upscrolled
Musa Herzi, Staff Writer • February 9, 2026

Introducing the most downloaded app in the app store currently: UpScrolled is an app introduced in the summer of 2022. It didn’t really gain much attention the first few...

The Philadelphia Auto Show showcases a wide variety of cars from different brands.
Start your engines for the Philadelphia Auto Show
Caitlynn Roach, Staff Writer • February 4, 2026

The city of Philadelphia is known for its many traditions. One of those traditions is the Philadelphia Auto Show, located at the convention center, that has been celebrated...

Julia Beaver performing on stage, living out her dreams of becoming a musical artist.
Julia Beaver making her mark in the City of music
Erin Malley, Staff Writer • December 16, 2025
Nicole Mattiacci sees her dreams within reach
Nicole Mattiacci reaches for her future
Alex Kim, Staff Writer • November 26, 2025
Swing and Long Drive! 2009 North Penn grad Robbie Zinsmeister was recently inducted into the IUP Hall of Fame. Zinsmeister was a state champion at North Penn before playing four years at IUP
North Penn Alum, Zinsmeister 2x Hall of Famer
Jake Nunn, Staff Writer • September 26, 2025