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New hallway sweep program is in action at North Penn
March 24, 2023
Kate Miller, Staff Writer
TOWAMENCIN - Do you know someone still lurking in the halls? Taking fifteen-minute bathroom breaks? Well, consider those days gone because hallway sweeps are in session. Within the past three weeks, North Penn High School staff has implemented a new policy called a hallway sweep. The hallway sweep...
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Knights next quest: Colin McClarnon
March 24, 2023
Aidan Simon, Staff Writer
What schools did you apply to? I'm going to Montgomery County Community College to start off my college experience. What school did you commit to and why? I decided on Montco because I want to save money on college and reduce the amount of money I'd have to take out on a loan. What are...
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Knights Next Quest: Jon Lee
March 24, 2023
Julia Shearer, Copy Editor
What schools did you apply to? I applied to Purdue, Penn State, Pitt, and Rutgers. What schools were you accepted to? I was accepted to all of these schools. Where did you accept and why? I accepted Penn State because I got into the business program. What are your academic/career aspirations? I'm...
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Free tickets offered to students in Frozen sponsored contest at North Penn
March 23, 2023
Frankie Gallagher, Staff Writer
The time is drawing near. The halls around seem to be echoing with kids singing “Let it Go” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” as North Penn’s Production of Frozen slowly inches closer. What students may not know is that they have a possibility of getting selected for free tickets! The...
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Knights next quest: Riley Houdeshell
March 23, 2023
Nikki Sajja, Staff Writer
What schools did you apply to? U Miami, University of Rhode Island, and Coastal Carolina. What school did you commit to and why? I committed to Coastal because of the warm weather and the program for my major. What are your academic/career aspirations? I want to study marine biology...
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Knights next quest: Prachit Amin
March 23, 2023
Nikki Sajja, Staff Writer
What schools did you apply to? I sent an early decision application to Carnegie Mellon, and early action apps to UMD, Penn State, Pitt, Georgia Tech, Purdue, and Northwestern. I didn’t do any regular decision apps. What school did you commit to and why? I committed to Penn State but am hoping...
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Free tickets offered to students in Frozen sponsored contest at North Penn

Frankie Gallagher, Staff Writer • March 23, 2023

The time is drawing near. The halls around seem to be echoing with kids singing “Let it Go” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” as North...

Abundance of upcoming ICA events to look out for

Yamuni Kaijumi, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023

During the most recent ICA meeting President Yash Prabhu touched upon the activities the club has planned for the future. Some upcoming events...

From NPTV to NBC; alumna Emilie Ikeda shares about career path at her alma mater

Riley Roach, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023

TOWAMENCIN – Mr. Kyle Berger has helped many North Penn students over the years in NPTV’s career study program. For class of 2012 graduate,...

Two men compare television brands LG, Samsung, TCL, Sony and Vizio, while shopping at a retail store, Monday, May 13, 2019, in New Rochelle, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Smart TVs: Futuristic or Forced?

Tyler Letcher, Associate Editor • March 8, 2023

I like my old TV. No, I really do. I currently own an old Vizio flat-screen from 2007. It’s not 4K, it’s not smart, and it doesn’t have Bluetooth. But I wouldn’t have...

This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio are still on fire at mid-day Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

OPINION: When will Biden decide to pay East Palestine a “surprise” visit?

Riley Roach, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023

Opinions expressed in the Op/Ed section of The Knight Crier are not necessarily reflective of the views of the entire staff of the KC. On Monday, ironically President’s...

Another year, another disappointment. When will All-Star games be thrilling again?

OPINION: The all-star game should be renamed “snooze fest”

Maureen Gambogi, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023

Opinions expressed in the Op/Ed section of The Knight Crier are not necessarily reflective of the views of the entire staff of the KC. A local little league has a better...

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Mrs. Syeda Mirza has been an influential educator at North Penn High School, but her influence and selflessness extends across the globe.

Here or across the world, Mrs. Syeda Mirza’s passion is helping children

Julia Shearer , Copy Editor • March 9, 2023

8,000 miles. Three countries. 2 US States. That’s what it took for Mrs. Syeda Mirza to find her way...

Holmes fights her way through the defense in the pursuit to put the Knights on the board during the 2022 Knights season

Kylie Holmes taking a shot at future in England

Peyton Stagliano, Staff Writer • February 15, 2023

Kylie Holmes knows when she takes her first step onto the field things are going to be extremely different....

Ryan Bell standing at the desk of NPTV, at the studio where he produces content for North Penn High School

Bell rings behind the scenes of NPTV

Aidan Simon, Staff Writer • February 13, 2023

NPTV producer and career studies student Ryan Bell has worked behind the scenes every Friday in order...

The capybara photographed above lives at the Brandywine Zoo in Wilmington, Delaware. Her name is Candace and she is about 12 years old.

What is the Capybara?

Maggie Robinson, Staff Writer • March 23, 2023

What animal do you think of when someone says rodent? Most people would say a mouse, I would say capybara. A...

FILE - In this April 1, 2020 file photo, a closed sign is displayed outside a Salvation Army store and donation center in Glenview, Ill. Across the country, drug and alcohol recovery programs claiming to help the poor and the desperate are instead conscripting them into forms of indentured servitude, requiring them to work without pay or for pennies on the dollar, in exchange for their stay. For the first time, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting has determined how widespread these programs have become. In 1990, in response to a complaint from a former participant, the Labor Department launched an investigation into the nations largest chain of work-based rehabs, The Salvation Army, which operates about 100 programs across the country. At The Salvation Armys rehabs, participants were required to work full time processing donations for the organizations thrift stores, receiving a stipend of only $5 to $20 a week. The department found The Salvation Army had violated labor laws and ordered the nonprofit to pay its participants minimum wage. The Salvation Army refused to comply. It sued, then enlisted members of Congress to defend the venerable charity. Within a month, the department backed off.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Fast Fashion Is Out and Sustainability Is In

Kate Miller, Staff Writer • March 22, 2023

As you pack away your oversized bulky sweaters and take out shorts and t-shirts, are you thinking about...

Team captain, Nick Lupinacci, speaking on behalf of the Unified Sports teams.

Board recognizes North Penn's Unified Sports

Emily Dahms, Executive Editor • March 17, 2023

March’s action meeting took place at the Towamencin township building. As the board has been doing...

Virginias Kyle Guy (5) shoots the last free throw to defeat Auburn 63-62 during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nathan's Final “Four”cast

Nathan Rawa, Staff Writer • March 16, 2023

Earning a spot in the Final Four is the dream of any college basketball player. With all the upsets that occur during the NCAA tournament, being one of the last four teams...

After a disapointing last season, these players look to bounceback.

AL bounceback canidates for the upcoming MLB season

Tyler Letcher, Associate Editor • March 15, 2023

In baseball, some players gain contracts on name recognition and past performance alone but don’t exactly perform up to expectations once they hit the field. Let’s...

Kansas States Mason Schoen, left, and Kade Kinnamon (40) leave the court after a regional final NCAA college basketball tournament game against Loyola-Chicago, Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Atlanta. Loyola-Chicago won 78-62. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Let the madness begin!

Nathan Rawa, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023

Let the madness begin! March Madness is here. The field of 68 has been selected, and teams are now beginning to prepare for their first-round matchups. Seedings aside,...

Officer Fahem makes a friend at the PAL vs North Penn Bocce exhibition match on Wednesday

Police patrol courts in bocce standoff

Nick Lupinacci, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023

TOWAMENCIN - If you were at North Penn High School Wednesday afternoon, you probably saw all the police cars in the parking lot, but relax... nobody was getting arrested. The...

Members of The AAAC gather together on stage after a successful preformance.

North Penn shines it's Colors of Pride through its annual assembly

Kate Miller, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023

Do you know what an HBCU is? How about this history of traditional African fashion? Last Thursday, North Penn High School’s African American Awareness Club highlighted many...