Behind the Shield – Class of 2020 Knight Spotlight

Future plans: "I will be attending the University of Pennsylvania and majoring in Health and Societies. I also plan to do the Biological Basis of Behavior & Health Services Management minor at Wharton. I want  to pursue medicine but I’ve realized that it’s important to examine health in a social context and the HSOC major is the perfect blend of that." Favorite NPHS memory: "I loved g...

Future plans: My future plans are to attend MCCC and eventually further my education at a university to pursue a degree in communications. Favorite NPHS memory: My favorite NPHS memory has to be directing the mock convention. This year has been a year of growth from directing football games, morning shows, and then the mock convention. Although 8 hours seems like a lifetime in tv world, the crew ...

Future Plans: "I'm going to Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology next year to get a technical degree in plumbing." Favorite Class: "Music technology." Favorite Teacher: "Mr. Faikish." Advice to incoming sophomores: "Don't be knuckleheads! Be nice to all your teachers, get good grades, and work hard at what you do!" To the Class of 2021... "You're almost there. Senior yea...

Future Plans: “Montco [for] Criminal Justice (Forensics) [and become a] licensed cosmetologist.” Favorite NPHS memory: “The Kpod mirrors are the best hands down. So many pics in those mirrors, LOL.” Favorite class: “Brett and Leebz math class (my favorite people).” Favorite teacher: “She’s not a teacher but MRS. FLOCCO AND MRS. TRANSUE MY GIRL.” Advice to in...

Future plans: "In the fall I'm going to Montco, but I'm still unsure what to major in." Favorite NPHS memory: "Last year's prom since this year clearly didn't turn out how we expected, but at least I got to wear a cute dress once." Favorite classes: "Portfolio Preparations and AP Studio Drawing." Favorite teacher: "It's definitely a tie between Mrs. Cooney and Mr. King, I learned a ...

Future plans: "Go to college and become rich one day." Favorite NPHS memory: "Playing sports alongside my brothers." Favorite Class:  "First period business administration." Favorite teacher: "Mrs. Westerlund." Advice to incoming sophomores: "Do what you want and work hard at what you do. High school flies by." To the class of 2021, I leave... "An era."...

Future plans: “I will be attending Montgomery County Community College for 2 years, where I hope to finish off at Temple University with a degree in Secondary Education.” Favorite NPHS memory: “My favorite NPHS memory would have to be watching the most anticipated sports matchups. Whether it be Pennridge, Souderton, Central Bucks or La Salle, North Penn never failed to put on a great show...

Future Plans: "Going to Drexel to study Computer Science." Favorite NPHS Memory: "Seeing the pep rallies." Favorite Class: "Principle of Engineering. Mr. Specht." Favorite Teacher: "Mr. King, he’s a cool guy, loved him." Advice to incoming sophomores? "Don’t be me, get involved. Otherwise your high school experience will be as sorry as mine." To the Class of 2021, I leave... ...

Future plans: “I plan to major in biology at The Pennsylvania State University and later study business as part of their accelerated BS-MBA program.” Favorite NPHS memory: “Homecoming 2020. It was cool to MC the assembly, be an escort on the field, and be a part of the biggest student section we’ve ever had. It’ll be cool to hear about how they do homecoming next year with the st...

Future Plans:  Attend Montgomery County Community College to a pursue a career in film making and screenwriting Favorite NPHS Memory:  Entire week of Homecoming and doing the morning show every Friday Morning Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Childs Advice to the incoming sophomores: Use High School as an opportunity to become the best version of yourself, you will be a whole ...

Future Plans:  I will be attending the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada and studying Health Sciences in the French Immersion program. In this program, the classes for my major will be taught in french. I intend to be a bilingual specialty doctor of some sort. Favorite NPHS Memory:  My favorite NPHS memories are the football games & dances with my friends, and the annual IFC trips to ...

Future plans: “I will be studying biology at Penn State University.” Favorite NPHS memory:  “My favorite high school memory would have to be attending all of the football games with my best friends and making lasting memories every Friday night.” Favorite classes: "Government with Mr. Haley." Favorite teacher: “My favorite teachers would have to be Mr. Haley and Ms. Dix...

Future Plans: “I will be studying at Colorado State University at the Warner College of Natural Resources, majoring in natural tourism and possibly minoring in outdoor education.” Favorite NPHS memory: “Lacrosse — before home games when all of varsity was getting hyped up in the locker room and bus rides home with the team after a huge win from an away game.” Favorite classes:...

Future plans: "Attending Montgomery County Community College then transferring to either Kutztown, Penn State, or somewhere warm." Favorite NPHS memory: "Qualifying for States in Pittsburgh for Ultimate Frisbee my junior Year." Favorite classes: "Mrs. Groat’s Chemistry class. She’s one of the best teachers I ever had." Favorite teacher: "Mr. Bovell." Advice to incoming sophomo...

Future plans: "I am attending Millersville University studying the tech field." Favorite NPHS memory: "Being with the cheer squad and the football games and the spirit days." Favorite classes: "Chemistry and astronomy. I liked the chemical reactions and experiments." Favorite teacher: "Mr. Collier because he is cool." Advice to incoming sophomores: "Have fun, don’t miss...

Future plans: "I plan to attend Penn State University for Hospitality Management or Business Management." Favorite NPHS memory: "My favorite North Penn High School memory is sharing that I had been selected to study abroad in Toulouse, France with all of my friends. Their reactions were priceless." Favorite classes: "My favorite classes include Ceramics, French, and Chemistry." Favorite teacher...

Future Plans:  “I plan to attend Temple University and major in accounting.” Favorite NPHS memory:  “My favorite North Penn High School memory is when I had a debate with my fellow classmates and teacher, and I had called my teacher a loser.” Favorite classes:  “My favorite classes are Chemistry and Accounting.” Favorite teachers:  “My favorite teachers are Mr...

Future plans:  “Planning to go to LSU for Liberal Arts degree, most likely working in communications.”  Favorite NPHS memory:  “Sitting in the halls with my closest friends every morning before class starts.”  Favorite classes:  “Spanish and Genetics and Embryology.”  Favorite teachers:  “Señor Vidal, Dr. Hall, and Mr. Henry.”  Advice to incoming soph...

Future plans:  "I'm going to Penn State University Park and studying Business. I'm going to get certified as a Yoga instructor." Favorite NPHS memory: "My favorite North Penn memory is being in the North Penn show Mamma Mia. It was so fun, and I made a lot of friendships. I also loved the music and choreography." Favorite classes: "Mr. Boucher's science class." Favorite teachers:  "My fa...

Future Plans: "West Chester University Honors College to study biomedical engineering." Favorite NPHS memory: "Planning Mini-THON this year and attending it in my sophomore and junior years." Favorite classes: "Pre-calc, Chemistry, and Genetics. It was so hard to pick my favorite classes, but these are my favorites because I liked both the material and the teachers who taught it." F...

Future Plans: "I plan on pursuing a degree in pre-pharmacy at Temple University." Favorite NPHS memory: "Literally every day that I spent with my amazing friends and every moment that we laughed and cried together has to be my favorite. I am beyond blessed to have met some very special people." Favorite Classes: "Anatomy and Emergency Care with Mrs. Kelly and Advanced Bio with Mrs. ...

Future plans:  “I will attend Temple University for Advertising and find a job in that field after college. I wish to travel a lot and be happy.” Favorite memory:  “Going to football games.” Favorite teachers: “Mr. Shea, Mrs. Cooney, Mr. Manero, Mr. Schmitz.”   Advice to incoming sophomores:  “Get involved with whatever interests you, get to know your teachers,...

Future plans: “I will be attending DeSales University as a Medical Studies major. I was accepted into their 3+2 Physician Assistant Program.” Favorite NPHS memory: “I loved my whole junior year. My AP Psych and World History classes were so fun. I had lots of friends in those classes and I made some new ones too. I also loved going to NHS and Goodwill Ambassadors meetings with my fr...

Future plans: “Attend Widener where I will be majoring in Civil Engineering as well as playing football. Favorite NPHS memory: “My last football game against Downingtown West; unfortunately, we lost, but I’m glad I ended my career with my brothers, Nolan Verespy, Trey Evangelisto, as well as the younger linemen that I mentored this season. It was a bittersweet knowing my career here is ...

Future plans:  “I plan to attend Penn State Harrisburg in the fall where I will be furthering my athletic and academic career. I will be playing soccer and be studying Early Childhood Education.” Favorite NPHS memory:  “My favorite high school memory is all the football games at North Penn. I loved getting dressed up for the game’s theme, standing in the student section with all ...

Future Plans: "I plan on pursuing a mechanical or optical engineering degree at a college that I will soon commit to!" Favorite NPHS memory: "I have a lot of great memories, which include seeing new faces and meeting amazing people. I enjoy interacting with people that make me laugh. I would definitely recommend spending time with people who vibe with you! I will miss my nonexistent parking spot ...

Future Plans:  “I'm going to Stanford University in California to study computer science. I'm not sure what career I want yet. Being close to Silicon Valley, I hope to maximize the tech and entrepreneurial opportunities around the area.” Favorite NPHS Memory:  “There are countless memories I have from North Penn. Some include spending long nights jazzing with fellow musicians, the Moc...

Future Plans: "Going to Temple University as a public health major with a biology minor." Favorite NPHS Memory: "Sushi on Fridays." Favorite Class: "Advanced Biology with Ms. Ferrant." Favorite Teacher: "Honestly it really depends on what they were trying to teach me that day." Advice to incoming sophomores: "It’s never too late to take up on a new activity. If you’re interested i...

Future Plans:  "Attend college for business." Favorite NPHS memory: "10th-grade men’s choir." Favorite Class: "Biology." Favorite Class: "Mr. Krueger." Advice to incoming sophomores:  "Make the most of your time here and join as many clubs as you can." To the class of 2021, I leave... "Very stressed out science teachers."   ...

Future plans: "Go to Millersville University and get a degree in statistics." Favorite NPHS memory: "Watching the boys soccer team win states for the first time." Favorite class: "AP Econ with Mr. Wilson" Favorite teacher: "Mr. Wilson" Advice to incoming sophomores: "No matter what happens don’t give up." To the class of 2021, I leave... "Making the most out of every da...

Future plans:  "I will be attending the University of Pittsburgh. I am going into business school where I will most likely be majoring in finance." Favorite NPHS memory:  "Winning the state championship for soccer my senior year." Favorite class: "French class with Madame Fuga." Favorite teachers: "Mr. Swindells, Mr. Lucas, Madame Fuga, Mr Lorandeau." Advice to incoming s...

Future plans: "Go to college for Biomedical Engineering." Favorite NPHS memory: "Postgame football wins celebrating with my teammates." Favorite class: "Engineering with Mr. Boyer." Favorite teacher:  "Mr. Reichwein" Advice to incoming sophomores:  "Do your work and enjoy the moment while you can, it does not last long." To the class of 2021, I leave... "My smelly football ...

Future plans:   "Play collegiate baseball at Penn State Abington and to study finance." Favorite NPHS memory:  "Half-court shot at 2019 homecoming pep rally in front of the whole school." Favorite Class: "Sports Marketing with Mr. Bovell." Favorite teacher:  "Mr. Bovell or what I call him: Mr. Bovee." Advice to incoming sophomores: "Go to as many sporting events as possibl...

Future Plans:  "I will be attending  Penn State University Park for information systems technology and a minor in Marketing or International Business." Favorite NPHS Memory:  "One of my favorite NPHS memories is powderpuff. Sophomore year I played, junior year I managed and this past year I was a cheer coach- definitely the best year by far. It was really just heartwarming and wholesome t...

Future Plans: "This fall, I’m going to Northeastern University for Electrical Engineering and in the Honors Program."  Favorite NPHS Memory: "My favorite memory had to be seeing Mlle. Gumbert at one of the Japanese Club meetings. During my presentation, I kinda spotted her from the corner of my eye and I could not believe it. Pushing through crowds of club members (what felt like thous...

Future plans: "I will be attending American University in Washington DC and studying International Relations with minors in both French and German. I intend to become a Foreign Service Officer in the State Department." Favorite NPHS memory: "My favorite NPHS memories are the German club trip to the Christmas Market or attending WAMUNC with Model UN." Favorite classes: "My favorite clas...

Future Plans: "I'm going to University of Pittsburgh to study biochemistry on the Pre-med track. I'm also going to minor in Spanish so that as a doctor I can work abroad through Doctors Without Borders." Favorite NPHS Memory: "The Ski Club trip to Mont Tremblant in Quebec this year was absolutely amazing. The views from the top of the mountain were like nothing I had ever seen before. It was so...

Future plans: “I am going to Pitt this fall. I applied as Undecided but I am interested in the social sciences, so something along the lines of sociology and psychology.” Favorite NPHS memory: “My favorite memory would have to be tennis season and watching the matches with my friends. And meeting up with my friends and talking to them every day.” Favorite teacher: “I have ...

Future plans: “I will be attending West Chester University this fall and majoring in Early Childhood Education and minoring in Special Education.” Favorite NPHS memory: “My favorite memory was homecoming this year. The football games were always my favorite events to go to at North Penn. The packed student section under the lights, while listening to the marching band play, the rival stude...

Future plans: “I’m going to Franklin & Marshall College to hopefully major in government and psychology. My goal is to become a forensic psychologist or to go to law school, for the reasons of being a victim advocate and reforming the criminal justice system.” Favorite NPHS memory: “My favorite memory at North Penn was definitely watching the club Divya Sood and I started, Nort...

Future plans: “I’m going to Penn State University in the fall and am currently undecided on a major.” Favorite NPHS memory: “My favorite NPHS memory was senior year homecoming. It was such a fun football game with all my friends and I think I will really remember it forever. A close second for a favorite memory would be all of the Goodwill Ambassadors meetings because they were so fun to...

Future plans: “I will be attending Cal State San Marcos in San Diego this fall.  I’ll probably major in Communications and Media Studies or Political Science.” Favorite NPHS memory: “The student sections were awesome.  Like at any sporting event the atmosphere was so fun, it really made me happy that I went to NP.” Favorite teachers: “Mrs. Weizer, Mr. Shea, and Mr. Dan...

Future Plans: "I plan on attending Muhlenberg College in the fall where I will be majoring in chemistry. I learned in my sophomore year that I enjoy helping others when I began volunteering at Lansdale Hospital. Along with science I also have a passion for music and Muhlenberg has amazing opportunities that allow me to be a part of both!" Favorite NPHS Memory:  "I had the wonderful opportunity my ...

Future Plans:  “My plan is to attend Montco for two years and then transfer. I’m not completely sure, but I am thinking of West Chester or Penn State. I want to major in Early Childhood Education or Nursing.” Favorite NPHS memory: “I can’t choose my favorite, but I loved going to football games, Winter Ball, and MiniThon.” Favorite Teacher:  “Mrs. Noce has been one of...

Future Plans: "My future plans include going to West Chester University and studying exercise science: Pre-Physical Therapy and I would like to also minor in special education, because I hope to work in physical therapy with children who have special needs." Favorite NPHS Memory: "Although I have a bunch of really happy memories from North Penn, I would have to say my favorite is from this y...

Future Plans "This fall I will be attending Penn State University and will be studying either computer engineering or material science and engineering." Favorite NPHS memory "My favorite memory at North Penn was being invited to compete at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in both 2018 and 2019." Favorite Classes "All of the classes that I took in the Engineering Academy were my favorite. The wa...

Future Plans: "I am attending West Virginia University to major in Public Health. I would like to become a Physician Assistant one day." Favorite NPHS Memory: "I have so many great memories from North Penn, but my favorite was homecoming this year. As part of SGA, a lot of hard work went into it and seeing what a success it was made me so proud." Favorite Classes: "My favorite classes were Mar...

Future plans:  “I’ve always wanted to just help people, so when the basketball coach from DeSales reached out and I saw their psychology program, I was sold. I will be attending DeSales University next year to major in Clinical Psychology and minor in Creative Writing. Hopefully after that I will go back to school to get my Master’s and someday be able to own my own practice.”  Favori...

Future Plans: “I will be attending the University of Pittsburgh in the fall and majoring in Biology and possibly minoring in Psychology or Chemistry. My plan for right now is to go into a Master's program after undergrad and go into Genetic Counseling, but that could change, I never know!”  Favorite Memory: “My favorite memory would have to be the pep rally my senior year. It was so...

Future Plans: “I will be attending the University of Scranton to study in the Kinesiology/DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) program.” Favorite NPHS Memory: “My favorite memories at NPHS were going to the football games with my friends and singing on the bus rides home after a win with the basketball team.”  Favorite Teacher: “Ms. Haeusser was one of my English teachers and she always made class really fu...

Future Plans: "I will attend Lehigh University to study biomedical engineering and continue to play softball.  My end goal is to work in a facility to make prosthetics." Favorite NPHS Memory: "My favorite memory at the high school would have to be being a part of the softball team.  We are a huge family and will always keep them close in my heart." Favorite Classes: "My favorite classes are defi...

Future Plans "I'm going to attend Penn State and plan to study corporate law." Favorite NPHS Memory: "My favorite high school memory is just watching all my friends play sports.  Football, soccer, basketball etc." Favorite Classes: "Athletic training with Mr. Frey, pre calc with Mr. Gourley, and bio with Mr. Boucher." Favorite Teacher:  "My favorite teacher has to be Mr. Collier.�...

Reflect on Your Time as Thespian Troupe #5464 President: “Being Thespian President has given me more of a voice. I feel that since I became the President I have more confidence and I am able to speak up more. I am generally the quiet kid in class, but when it comes to organizing Thespian events and being with my Troupe I make myself heard. Sophomore year I got involved in everything I could t...

Future Plans: "I am going to Slippery Rock University to study exercise science and play lacrosse.  I hope to stay there for graduate school and become a physical therapist." Favorite NPHS Memory: "My favorite memory is the bus rides home from a win with the whole lacrosse team." Favorite Classes: "AP biology and KT with Mr. Snyder.  I'll miss our crazy our arguments and Knight Time ...

Future Plans: "I will be attending Williams College this fall to major in math and statistics! I hope to continue to be involved in music in college also." Favorite NPHS Memory: "In my junior year, the Marching Knights were lucky enough to get to perform at a competition in Boston. In addition to performing, we had lots of free time to spend downtown. A group of us hung out for the whole trip...

Future Plans: "I'm going to be studying computer science at Penn State and the goal in life is to run my own hedge fund." Favorite NPHS Memory: "My favorite high school memory is becoming the President of the Student Government Association." Favorite Classes: "My favorite class was computer science principles with Dr. Voicheck." Favorite Teacher: "This is a hard one as I've had many great tea...

Future Plans: "Go to University of South Carolina and major in psychology." Favorite NPHS Memory: "Basketball and lacrosse games." Favorite Classes: "Advanced bio and AP psychology." Favorite Teacher: "Mr. Snyder." Advice to incoming sophomores: "Get involved in clubs and sports you like ASAP." To the Class of 2021, I leave... "Mine and Alexa (Juska)'s bunny in Ms....

Future Plans: "I plan to attend Widener University, where I will be swimming and studying biology on a pre-physical therapy track." Favorite NPHS Memory: "One time at morning swim practice, my coach told us that if we made snow angels, we could choose our own practice. A group of us ran outside in our suits to lay in the snow." Favorite Classes: "I took Creative Writing my sophomore ...

Future Plans:  "My future plans are to become a psychologist (majoring in Psychology at West Virginia University) so I can open new case studies studying the effects of trauma on the developing child. I'm also planning to travel to different parts of the world to help with my research." Favorite NPHS Memory:  "Participating in the Dominican Republic service trip last summer. I was so honore...

Future Plans: "Next year I will be attending the University of Georgia to study sports and exercise science while diving." Favorite NPHS Memory: "Swimming and diving states sophomore and senior year, I had the best time getting to cheer on all my teammates and have them do the same for me." Favorite Classes: "Chemistry with Mr. King and Spanish with Mrs. Atkiss.  They both always m...

Future Plans:  "I am attending Bloomsburg University majoring in a pre-med track. I hope to become an Obstetrician one day because I’ve always had a passion for wanting to help others." Favorite NPHS Memory: "My favorite memories are making my best friends that I got to have throughout high school and that I know I’ll have beyond it."  Favorite Classes: "My favorite classes have to ...

Future Plans: "Even though I still haven’t committed to a college yet (it’s between Temple and Bucknell), I plan on majoring in English. Grad school? Hopefully not! The plan is to not shell out thousands of dollars." Favorite NPHS memory: "Gosh...there’s been a lot of good memories from North Penn. One of my favorites would have to be the Spring Event with the EnAct club in my junior year. ...

Future Plans: “I am going to attend Suffolk University up in Boston and I will be majoring in International Relations.” Favorite NPHS Memory: “All of senior year, I sat with my best friends every morning in the library and had many laughs.” Favorite Classes:  “I liked my language classes like English and German. AP German was definitely the best though because there were just 4 o...

Future Plans: "My future plan is to attend La Salle University as a business major. I want to study fashion as my minor because I've always wanted to become a fashion designer when I was little. I want to incorporate both business and fashion by creating a fashion company. I want to design streetwear to workout clothes and more." Favorite NPHS memory "My favorite memory at NPHS is meeting my exchan...

Future Plans: “I’m going to Penn State University in the fall for English! I’m really excited.” Favorite NPHS Memory: “My favorite memory from North Penn would be the Women’s Choir trip to Pittsburgh this year! While we didn’t get to do a lot of the things we wanted to this year with the after school choirs because of the circumstances, that trip was so much fun.”  Favor...

Future Plans:  “After high school, my dream is to pursue nursing and earn my Bachelor in Science in Nursing Degree (BSN). I hope to specialize in pediatrics since I love engaging with children and learning more about them. I always had a passion, so in order to get to know kids better, I used to volunteer at my old elementary school [Oak Park Elementary School] every week or go to the Boys a...