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The K-Pod front entrance pictured in the North Penn Minecraft recreation.
North Penn in Minecraft?
Constantine Diatlov, Content Editor, Archival lead • June 8, 2025

TOWAMENCIN: As the senior year wraps up for hundreds of students at North Penn, many choose to document time in high school through different ways, such as photography, video or writing; but one North Penn senior decided to do so in an unusual way, through building a detailed recreation of the high school in Minecraft.  “Honestly, why...

Upcoming changes in the 2025-2026 academic year with the renovation
Constantine Diatlov, Content Editor • May 14, 2025

TOWAMENCIN: The referendum in 2024 gave the residents of the North Penn school district a choice whether or not they wanted to give the high...

OPINION: Gypsy-Rose Blanchard: How can such a positive influencer be such a bad influence on society?
Heather Sisian, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s transformation from a victim of abuse to a social media influencer has captivated the internet. However, her rapid ascent...

OPINION: An American pope
Chaity Sarkar, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

The Cardinals have elected a new pope “Pope Leo XIV”, however, no one expected the next pope to be an American. In the Vatican, built by...

Board worksession focuses on Phase 2 of NPHS renovation
Joni Stuchko, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025

LANSDALE- Taking the next steps towards the new future of North Penn High School, the North Penn School Board approved advertisement of Bid Package...

Opinion: Trump’s 100 Days of Disorder
Caroline Walsh, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025

President Donald J. Trump has been the source of controversy ever since his first term back in 2017, and with his second 100 day review coming...

Elon Musk sparked up media coverage after his surprising split from the Trump administration
Musk leaves the White House with a bang!
Helene Schuler, Staff Writer • June 5, 2025

“Congress is making America bankrupt,” the phrase uttered by who was thought to be the White House’s strongest and wealthiest ally. After dawning a literal and figurative...

Mental health awareness had never been so prominent before GenZ
Mental health awareness had never been so prominent before GenZ
Anuva Hasan, Staff Writer • June 5, 2025

According to the Walton Family Foundation, 42% of Gen Zers struggle with depression, nearly double the rate of Americans over age 25. Another report by Harmony Healthcare...

"Everyday People" is a song with a lot to give when it goes back to its soulful roots
What Everyday People Has to Teach Us, And So On, And So On
Joni Stuchko, Staff Writer • June 1, 2025

“Different strokes, for different folks, and so on and so on, and scooby dooby dooby.” These lyrics, awkwardly sung by hall-of-famer Cher, backed with ad-libs drenched...

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Mr. Gillespie's daughter welcomed into class discussion
Kids Take on North Penn
Joni Stuchko, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

Thousands of North Penn students populate the high school’s halls every day, passing by the familiar...

Mrs Schmidt joyfully sitting in her classroom, ready to begin another great day of teaching!
Schmidt spreads smiles and support
Cate Trapani, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

Peddling down the Wissahickon trail with the shining warm sun out and coming home to see a nice ready...

Fortune's time at the high school has brought him down many paths.
For NP junior, move to North Penn was a true Fortune
Savannah Lanyi, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025

Most people who know Bryce Fortune, or “Chocolate Biggums” as many call him, wouldn’t imagine he...

Kenny Felton with his kind and infectious smile
Kenny Felton: a Leader, not a Follower
Cate Trapani, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

When it comes to any schedule changes, students don’t have to fret about knowing the schedule because...

North Penn senior, Mac Buchanan, poses with her SkillsUSA first place medal
Beyond the Brush for Mac Buchanan
Bella Centeno, Staff Writer • February 18, 2025

For some, hair and makeup are just necessary chores for daily life. For North Penn Senior Mac Buchanan,...

Mrs. Dixon's love for teaching has been displayed all over the country.
Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Carrie Dixon
Tyler Agriss, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025

For 25 years, Ms. Carrie Dixon has been shaping teenagers' minds across the country. But, beyond the...

Principal Kyle Hassler looks over the basketball court from above in the weight room in preperation to call a game.
Hassler and McKenna to pick up the mic
Kyle Bonner, Sports Editor • January 28, 2025

Tune in to NPTV on the 31st for a basketball doubleheader and two games worth of commentating from Principal...

North Penn senior, Cece Ahart, stands in front of the thespian troupe's bulletin board in the theater hallway.
Behind the curtains: A look into North Penn’s theater and Marching Band
Claire Segrest, Associate Editor • January 15, 2025

  North Penn high school is known for its outstanding extracurricular. From its championship...

Cell Phone bans spark the question of where do the kids go?
Cell Phone bans spark the question of where do the kids go?
Maddie Cimino, Editor in Cheif • June 10, 2025

"Kids need to get off their phones and go outside!" This has become a trite phrase in 2025, a time in which North Penn School District and many others opened the school...

Lailani Williams is headed to GMC
Knights next Quest: Lailani Williams
Marie Quiles-Rosa, Associate Editor • May 28, 2025

What schools did you apply to? I applied to the Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and West Point, along with 18 other  well known private/public schools.   Where...

With 21 days left till graduation: grad party season is upon us, but where do you start?
Grad Party Prep
Cate Trapani, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

There are just 21 days left until graduation. And with this momentous day comes: graduation parties! Whether you’ve been to a million “grad” parties or you’ve never...

Humongous prom spelled out  sign with mini lights at North Penn High School
Affordable prom tips
Chaity Sarkar, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025

For many high school seniors, prom is not just a dance, it’s the one night students have been dreaming about for years, a night with a mix of music, friends and memories....

Mr. 500
Mr. 500
Maddie Cimino and Kyle Bonner June 10, 2025

North Penn High School Softball is a powerhouse known across the state and even the country. Winning the state championship three out of the last four years, there is no doubt...

The Knights clinch a berth in the 2025 PIAA State Tournament after defeating Haverford 8-1 on Friday May 23. It is the Knights 3rd straight year qualifying for states and 4th time in the last five years. For Manero, it is his 7th trip to States in his 14 seasons as head coach
200 wins for 28
Maddie Cimino, Editor in Chief • June 9, 2025

“Win. Compete. Outwork everyone.” This is the attitude Coach Kevin Manero engraved into North Penn Baseball. From 5am lifts to late night practices, there is no sliver...

Fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse watch warm-ups ahead of Indiana Fever preseason matchup.
Caitlin Clark and the new era of women’s basketball
Claire Segrest, Associate Editor • May 16, 2025

For its 27-year history, the WNBA has existed in the shadows of American sports culture. It had loyal fans, talented athletes, and thrilling games, but somehow never gained...

Recent Results
Knights' Records
Team Conf. Overall
Boys Volleyball 12-3-0 16-4-0
Baseball 10-5-0 22-6-0
Softball 8-2-0 15-9-0
Flag Football 6-0-0 13-1-0
Boys Lacrosse 5-5-0 12-7-0
Girls Lacrosse 4-6-0 7-10-0
Boys Tennis 3-1-0 8-3-0
Boys Track & Field 2-1-0 2-1-0
Girls Track & Field 2-1-0 2-1-0
For Ms. Mary Hall, it’s been all about how she made them feel
For Ms. Mary Hall, it’s been all about how she made them feel
Claire Segrest, Associate Editor • June 11, 2025

After twenty years at North Penn High School, reading teacher Ms. Mary Hall is stepping out of the halls...

Tumolo: from preschool Music and Movement to moving high-schooler’s with music
Tumolo: from preschool Music and Movement to moving high-schooler’s with music
Savannah Lanyi, Staff Writer • June 11, 2025

A musician’s life is known to be unpredictable, as the universal force of music penetrates everywhere,...

Williams heads south for retirement
Williams heads south for retirement
Tyler Agriss, Staff Writer • June 11, 2025

After 28 years of dedicated service, Ms. Robyn Williams, Senior Home Office Secretary, is closing a memorable...

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State Rankings (Via MaxPreps)
Team Overall Rank
Baseball 22-6-0 2
Boys Volleyball 16-4-0 10
Softball 15-9-0 62
The K-Pod front entrance pictured in the North Penn Minecraft recreation.
North Penn in Minecraft?
Constantine Diatlov, Content Editor, Archival lead • June 8, 2025

TOWAMENCIN: As the senior year wraps up for hundreds of students at North Penn, many choose to document time in high school through different ways, such as photography, video...

Summer 2025 holds multiple movies for viewers to look forward to.
Summer 2025 Movies to look forward to
Bella Centeno, Staff Writer • June 5, 2025

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina - June 6 The John Wick franchise will see its first spin-off with Ballerina. The film, which takes place between John Wick Chapter...

A simple wall at Round Guys Brewing Company, featuring bands that have visited — there’s always room for more.
“Lansdale Forever”: Lansdale’s thriving music scene
Savannah Lanyi, Staff Writer • June 2, 2025

It’s 11:00 PM, you can feel the kick drum in your chest, and you know your ears will be ringing for the rest of the night, when the band calls for a mosh pit.  You wonder...

Pushart opens new doors at Kutztown University
Pushart opens new doors at Kutztown University
Marley Capple, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025
Jack Bachman poses wearing his new Brown University merch.
Bachman haromizes sucess with Brown’s Jabberwocks
Cate Trapani, Staff Writer • January 29, 2025
Prasham Jobanputra in the Penn Baseball dugout during his internship as Baseball Support Staff, Analytics, and Operations intern.
Love of sports leads Jobanputra to triple major at Drexel, internship at Penn
Gianna Ciccone, Content Editor • November 19, 2024