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Online News Day or Knight - Official news site of North Penn High School - 1340 Valley Forge Rd. Lansdale, PA

The Knight Crier
Online News Day or Knight - Official news site of North Penn High School - 1340 Valley Forge Rd. Lansdale, PA

The Knight Crier
Taylor Young

Taylor Young, Editor in Chief

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Editor reflects on NP career on Graduation Day

Editor reflects on NP career on Graduation Day

June 21, 2017
Principal Mr. Todd Bauer communicates changes regarding Knight Time

Principal Mr. Todd Bauer communicates changes regarding Knight Time

June 7, 2017
Mrs. Sally Kauffman, NPHS Nurse and Department Chair of Health Services, is set to retire after three decades of service to the NPSD.

Nurse Mrs. Sally Kauffman to retire after three decades of service

June 5, 2017
Alumni Association expands database, connects with Class of 2017

Alumni Association expands database, connects with Class of 2017

May 17, 2017
Mr. Andrew Baker, German teacher at NPHS, recognized ten students for their accomplishment as world language students and their achievements in the National Language Exams and Oral Proficiency Contest in German.

[Photo] Proposed final budget adopted, community members speak at Board meeting

May 10, 2017
The entrance from the concourse to the auditorium is decorated with Welcome signs in different languages at the International Spring Festival.

[Photo] Community celebrates 26th International Spring Festival

April 27, 2017
District volunteers, student athletes honored at School Board meeting

District volunteers, student athletes honored at School Board meeting

April 20, 2017
North Penn School Board President Vince Sherpinsky, top center, and the rest of the school board discuss an issue during Thursday nights meeting.

Longtime Board members Sherpinsky and Kerr will not seek reelection in fall

April 20, 2017
Moira Shoush poses with the French flag; she will spend her junior year abroad in France.

[Photo] Simple Smiles: Moira Shoush

April 17, 2017
North Penns class of 2016 graduation ceremony at Crawford Stadium.

2017 Commencement to feature new student speaker

April 11, 2017
On March 20th, Mrs. Sara Rattigan officially began her new position at NPHS as assistant principal in the junior home office. After serving as an English teacher at West Chester East High School, Rattigan is eager to serve as part of the NPHS admin team.

Mrs. Sara Rattigan embraces new role as assistant principal

April 4, 2017
Dan Sardaro from the Knight Crier Update continues education at La Salle

Dan Sardaro from the Knight Crier Update continues education at La Salle

March 31, 2017
Ms. Patty Miller, the Horticulture instructor at the North Montco Technical Career Center, presents the achievements of her students to the NPSD Board of School Directors.

Agenda approved, A.C. input from community at School Board meeting

March 16, 2017
Mark McGuire, a NP alum, speaks with students about real estate at Tuesdays Next Steps college and career fair.

Students take the Next Steps to college and career readiness

March 8, 2017
The Academic Decathlon team studies for the two-day state competition that will be held at NPHS. In order to advance to nations, the team must place first in the state.

Academic Decathlon prepares for state competition at NPHS

March 1, 2017
With the banner signed with pledges, students and staff from NPHS pose for a photo on the first annual Spread the Word to End the Word campaign at NPHS last year.

Taking the pledge to Spread the Word to End the Word

February 28, 2017
A student does a flip during lunch while enjoying music by DJ Noah Golden

[Photo] NPHS celebrates first ever Student Appreciation Day

February 27, 2017
Students interested in the Career Apprenticeship Program can join the Google Classroom dedicated to the program, which can be found on Mr. Dominic Calamias teacher website on npenn.org.

Career-oriented experience offered with Apprenticeship Program

February 23, 2017
Community members speak, agenda items approved at Board meeting

Community members speak, agenda items approved at Board meeting

February 16, 2017
Steph Krane, a NP alum from the Class of 2016, poses for a photo from graduation. Krane is currently continuing her education at Penn State University.

Alumni Spotlight: former Knight Crier editor Steph Krane at PSU

February 1, 2017
From left: Mrs. Mary Scott, an Assistant Principal in the junior home office at NPHS, will be joined in March by Mrs. Sara Rattigan. On Thursday evening, the Board approved the nomination of Rattigan as Assistant Principal. She will fulfill the position of Ms. Amy Schwartz, who is set to retire in March.

Board approves Mrs. Sara Rattigan as new NPHS Assistant Principal

January 20, 2017
Mr. Michael Boyer introduces his three teams of students from the Engineering Design and Development course before they each presented their research to the Board.

McGee sworn in, nanotechnology students present at School Board meeting

January 10, 2017
From left: Dr. Curt Dietrich, Superintendent of NPSD, and Patrick McGee Jr. chat after the Thursday evenings School Board meeting. In a 6-2 vote, the Board voted in favor of McGee over Tina Stoll.

School Board elects McGee, audience expresses disapproval

January 6, 2017
Top headlines from 2016

Top headlines from 2016

December 23, 2016
School Board approves agenda, community member runs for open position

School Board approves agenda, community member runs for open position

December 16, 2016
Students leave the cafeteria during class transition time and make their way to their next class.

When students fight: Examining school culture and climate

December 15, 2016
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[Photo] A guide to the holidays

December 4, 2016
Miss Julia Young, a new addition to the engineering department at NPHS, currently teaches First Level Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Electronics classes. In the above photo, she poses with three of her students that are currently working on a circuit board.

[Photo] Miss Julia Young: newest addition to engineering department

November 28, 2016
Kate Knab, a graduate from the Class of 2016, is currently enrolled at Arcadia University, but she is spending her first semester in London, England. In this photo, Knab poses at a castle in Prauge.

Alumni Spotlight: Knab’s experience from Lansdale to London

November 27, 2016
Google classroom allows students and educators to keep track of work and assignments paperless.

[Photo] Google classroom makes paperless learning a reality

November 27, 2016
NP alumni high-five and congratulate each other on the sidelines during the second annual Thanksgiving Day Alumni Game.

LC defeats NP at Thanksgiving Alumni Game

November 24, 2016
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Two customers browse through the pottery being sold by Dan Watt, an employee of Eldreth Pottery. Watt has attended the craft show since 1986 or for 60 shows.

IFC hosts 63rd craft show to benefit exchange program

November 19, 2016
School board approves agenda items, receives considerable community input

School board approves agenda items, receives considerable community input

November 18, 2016
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[Photo] Collegiate athletic careers: reflections by students and alumni

November 17, 2016
Madi Peyton, a NP alum, poses for a photo while canning for Penn State Universitys THON.

Alumni Spotlight: Peyton pursues passion at PSU

November 11, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump addressed the crowd at New York Citys Hilton Midtown in a low-key acceptance speech. Credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty

Editor reflects on why respect is crucial in next four years

November 11, 2016
Andrea Canavan, left, and Mikala Camburn, right, posed for a photo in NPHSs greenhouse during 9th period, as they worked on their projects and prepared for the programs club meeting. (Not pictured: Sean Rice, work study student)

Exploring the growing seas of marine science and botany

October 30, 2016
North Penn High School welcomed 43 German students as part of a two-week exchange experience. For one of their trips, the students visited Philadelphia for the day.

43 German students welcomed to NPHS for 2 week exchange

October 22, 2016
WELCOME HOME This school year NPHS restructured its home office system. There are now three houses, one for each grade level.

[Photo] There’s no place like home offices

October 6, 2016
From left: Cem Hoffman, student from Salzgitter, Germany, Veronica Muñoz, student from Madrid, Spain, Karolina Weiland, student from Essingen, Germany, and Luc Bougeard, student from Bordeaux, France pose for a photo from a bowling outing organized by the International Friendship Club.

¡Hola! Hallo! Bonjour! Say hello to NPHS’s exchange students

October 4, 2016
North Penn High School students show their pride in the student section of Crawford Stadium during the Homecoming game.

Editor reflects on homecoming celebrations

September 24, 2016
Hannah Garder, pictured in the center of the back row, poses for a photo with her volunteers at the check in station from her 6th annual movie night to benefit childhood cancer.

NPHS student hosts movie night to benefit childhood cancer

September 20, 2016
Sitting in on their childs classes, parents receive the opportunity to meet their teachers and familiarize themselves with their schedule.

NPHS filled by eager parents on back to school night

September 16, 2016
Taylor Young pauses for a picture in Santiago, Spain in October 2015.

A year in Spain: 5 things Taylor Young wants you to know

September 12, 2016
3365 Miles: Un Año en España/ A Year in Spain

3365 Miles: Un Año en España/ A Year in Spain

October 2, 2015
3365 Miles: Un Año en España/ A Year in Spain

3365 Miles: Un Año en España/ A Year in Spain

September 26, 2015
3365 Miles: Un Año en España/ A Year in Spain

3365 Miles: Un Año en España/ A Year in Spain

September 23, 2015
Hannah Gardner, junior at NPHS and founder of Hannah’s Hope Jar, pictured with a poster that states facts regarding childhood cancer.

NPHS student hosts 5th annual movie night to benefit childhood cancer

September 22, 2015
3365 Miles: Un Año en España/ A Year in Spain

3365 Miles: Un Año en España/ A Year in Spain

September 15, 2015
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