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The front entrance of North Penn high school, soon to undergo the long awaited renovations.
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 school an extended renovation, with the extended renovation resulting in slightly higher taxes. Due to the failure of said referendum, the building will receive significantly less renovations than planned,...

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...

Board recognizes Peer Connection Mentorship Program
Maddie Cimino, Editor in Chief • April 27, 2025

LANSDALE- April’s action meeting was held at the North Penn School District Educational Services Center on Thursday, April 24. The board started...

With the help of AI, photo editing has become easier, causing more damage to body image and mental health
Scrolling Scaries; How social media harmed my self image
Marie Quiles-Rosa May 16, 2025

I was in 7th grade when I first downloaded Instagram. We were still in the early stages of the lockdown, clutching to our toilet paper rolls and filling our days with Netflix...

Gypsy-Rose's new TV show, "Gypsy-Rose Life After Lockup" streaming on Hulu with new episodes every Monday.
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 raises concerns about the...

Spoiler culture has become an increasing issue in modern society.
Opinion: The Internet has ruined spoiler culture
Caroline Walsh, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025

The creation of the Internet has allowed for several unique experiences that would not have occurred without it, including an accessible way to connect with others who share...

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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...

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....

The time spent out of the stage lights
The time spent out of the stage lights
Cate Trapani, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025

With only 24 hours in the day, 7 hours spent at school, 8-10 hours recommended for sleep, and about 7 hours spent at rehearsal, how do students involved with North Penn’s...

Knights Next Quest: Julia Beaver
Knights Next Quest: Julia Beaver
Cate Trapani, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025

What schools did you apply to? Belmont University, Berklee College of Music, University of Miami, Columbia College Chicago Where did you commit to, and why? I committed...

Knights Next Quest: Malini Kondisetty
Knights Next Quest: Malini Kondisetty
Cate Trapani, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025

What schools did you apply to? Pitt, Temple, Bucknell, South Carolina, Delaware, Massachusetts Amherst, Penn State, Lafayette, and Ursinus. Where did you commit to,...

North Penn and little leaguers in the pre-game huddle on Monday night
Fans pack Community Night in regular season finale
Maddie Cimino, Editor in Chief • May 13, 2025

NORTH WALES - North Penn Baseball is all about community. Before the Knights (15-5; 10-5 SOL) lost their final regular season battle to the Pennridge Rams (11-9; 6-9 SOL)...

The North Penn girls flag football team after their third win of the season.
Undefeated North Penn set for playoff rematch with Pennridge
Kyle Bonner, Sports Editor • May 7, 2025

Just seven months after flag football became an officially sanctioned PIAA high school sport, North Penn is making their first PIAA playoff appearance after a dominating 11-0...

North Penn's Emerson Morelli (27) lets a shot fly against Pope John Paul II.
North Penn secures senior night win over Pope John Paul II
Kyle Bonner, Sports Editor • May 2, 2025

TOWAMENCIN - The boys lacrosse team is family. From the way they play together, to the way they work at their craft, to the way they support each other. Before the Knight’s...

Recent Results
Knights' Records
Team Conf. Overall
Boys Volleyball 12-3-0 16-4-0
Baseball 10-5-0 15-5-0
Softball 8-2-0 11-7-0
Flag Football 6-0-0 13-0-0
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
The front door to the studio, Creative Edge Center of the Arts, which many North Penn students call home
Creative Edge Center of the Arts: where talent takes center stage
Cate Trapani, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

Cruising south 25 MPH from Sumneytown Pike to Main Street, you’ll see out your left window a plaza...

Located in the heart of Lansdale on Main Street, Backyard Beans makes for the perfect hangout spot, study session, or cup of coffee.
The best cup of coffee, right in our own backyard
Joni Stuchko and Gianna Ciccone May 9, 2025

Can you imagine your own backyard being the beginning of a community gem? For Matthew and Laura Adams,...

Get to know North Penn's shining star Michael Pozzi
Get to know North Penn’s shining star Michael Pozzi
Michael Pozzi May 3, 2025

My name is Michael Pozzi and I am in my Junior year at North Penn High School. I like a lot of things...

Scooby Doo cheering me up at Orlando Health's pediatric wing the day before my surgery.
I did not die in Disney
Heather Sisian, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

Friday, March 21, 2025. The day of my death and my rebirth. I was on my senior trip to Walt Disney World...

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District One Rankings
Team Overall Rank
Flag Football 13-0-0 1
Baseball 15-5-0 8
Softball 11-7-0 10
Marley's top 10 collabs and covers
Marley’s top 10 collabs and covers
Marley Capple, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

When the tracklist of an album is revealed, the first thing my eyes scan for is a set of parentheses including a featuring artist. The thrill of an unlikely collaboration...

The Dark of of Video Game movie adaptations
Why are Video Game movies so Terrible?
Bella Centeno, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

After being in development for a decade, A Minecraft Movie has finally hit theaters. The movie has brought in a staggering $350 million in just twenty days, according to Collider.  A...

Unplugging, musically: The beauty in acoustic sets, featuring Emery and City Winery Philadelphia
Unplugging, musically: The beauty in acoustic sets, featuring Emery and City Winery Philadelphia
Savannah Lanyi, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

When I found out that one of my favorite bands, Emery, was going on tour, I pictured myself moshing to their heavy post-hardcore music and screaming along to every song. ...

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