Top headlines from 2016
TOWAMENCIN- Showing off their wardrobe for Ugly Sweater Day, participating in gift exchanges, organizing classroom parties, and caroling in the halls, NPHS students and staff celebrated the holiday season this week. Not only that, but Friday, December 23rd marked the last day of school for 2016. As the students and staff close out the year with the winter and holiday break and embark on the new year, the Knight Crier has compiled a list of the top headlines from each month in 2016 to recap the year.
January
Track of success: Swanker to enter state Hall of Fame
FBLA and adviser Linda Westerlund enjoying success in 2015-2016
Sanders wins 2016 Simulated Convention nomination in landslide vote
February
Lady Knights win marks DeMarteleire’s 500th career victory
North Penn celebrates diversity at Colors of Pride
Acadec wins regional crown; States are up next
FOX broadcasts live from NPHS on McManus Day
March
Culture and Talent: Swimming and Diving State Title caps epic winter sports season
‘The Leading Strand’ captures win at 2016 Talent Show
NPHS students could be next women entrepreneurs
Danielle Vollmar encourages North Penn students to pursue their dreams
NPHS takes first place in DeSales Shakespeare competition
Super Bowl champ McManus returns home
NPHS artwork featured in county-wide gallery
Storied teacher, coach, and counselor announces retirement
April
Once Upon A Mattress charms audience on opening night
NPHS students thrive in annual AAUW contest
North Penn raises over $35,000 to say goodnight to pediatric cancer
FBLA shines at state conference
May
Arrest made in wake of NPHS fire
Fire forces evacuation of NPHS
NP Jazz Band takes talent to the birthplace of jazz and blues
NPHS sets record mark with four NCTE writing winners
Saying goodbye to Berardelli: longtime teacher, coach retires
June
960 students set to graduate from NPHS
September
NPHS crowns “Benergetic” student homecoming king
Victoria’s victory as NPHS’s homecoming queen
13 NPHS students named National Merit Semifinalists
October
Knights cage the Falcons, advance to state tournament
Girls’ Cross Country Team qualifies for State Championships
43 German students welcomed to NPHS for 2 week exchange
Woah, just take it easy man, it’s Drake Bell!
Commander Scott Moyer accepts Lifetime Achievement award
North Penn Alumni Athletic Association recognizes accomplishments
November
Governments come together at annual PASC conference
Knights conquered by Warriors in second round
Knights splash their way to second in the state
December
Model UN hosts annual cultural celebration
Dr. James Perkins visits NPHS Tech Ed. Dept. from London
