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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
Madison Wiernusz

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief

Hi, my name is Madison Wiernusz. I’m a senior and I’m proud to say that this is my second year writing for the Knight Crier. If I’m not editing or writing articles, then I am working on Odyssey of the Mind, volunteering for Key Club, or cheering on the Knights at football games. Aside from that, I like to spend the rest of my “free time” making sandwiches at WaWa, taking spontaneous drives with my friends, binge-watching Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix, and napping. In college, I plan on majoring in general or strategic communications with a concentration in public relations or advertising. Fun Fact: So far, I have been to ten major league baseball stadiums.

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[Photo] End of year print edition now available

Knight Crier
June 3, 2016
After a long career as both a teacher and coach in North Penn High School, Mr. Bill Berardelli will be retiring following the 2016 school year.

Saying goodbye to Berardelli: longtime teacher, coach retires

Madi Peyton, Steph Krane, and Madison Wiernusz
June 3, 2016
At the end of the night, all of the chairs and committee members gathered on stage to finally reveal the grand total amount of money raised for Four Diamonds.

North Penn raises over $35,000 to say goodknight to pediatric cancer

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2016
NPHS student Ben Hartranft walks off the mound after performing the National Anthem at the North Penn Knights Autism Awareness Day game on Thursday, April 14, 2016.

Full of Ben-ergy! NP student Ben Hartranft rallies for autism awareness

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2016
North Penn Fashion teacher Ms. Joelle Townsend with her "fashion citation" for students who choose to break the new, stricter dress code.

Stricter dress code forces formation of North Penn Fashion Police

Madison Wiernusz, LIRPA LOOF
April 1, 2016
For the first time in North Penn history, the boys bowling team will compete in the state championship tournament to be held this coming Saturday, March 19th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Top (left to right): Coach Donald Stadnycki, Colin Nast, Tyler Sharpe, Zach Fuschetto. Bottom: Lucas Denton Not Pictured: Christian Stinson and Dylan Bailey-Smith

Bowlers have striking showing at regional tournament, advance to states

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
March 15, 2016
On Friday, March 11th, NPHS graduate Danielle Vollmar shared her journey to becoming a meteorologist with Meteorology, Women's Voices, Broadcasting and Video Production, and North Penn Television students.

Danielle Vollmar encourages North Penn students to pursue their dreams

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
March 13, 2016
Mr. Bill Travers has been a counselor in North Penn's College and Career Planning Center for the past sixteen years, and he taught math for thirty years prior. Travers is set to retire on April 15th, 2016.

Storied teacher, coach, and counselor announces retirement

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2016
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[Photo] Valentine’s Day from two halves of a whole

Steph Krane and Kee Min
February 12, 2016
Image courtesy of www.outsidethebeltway.com

The Knight Crier staff’s Presidential endorsements

Kate Knab, Ryan Bryson, Tyra Gwalthney, and Madison Wiernusz
February 10, 2016
With both backpacks and game faces on, our very own Knight Crier staff writers take on the hallway crowd.

[Photo] Respective perspectives: the hallway trek

Cydney Lee, Ryan Bryson, and Taylor Wooley
February 9, 2016
The 1985 Indoor Guard with their coaches. The drill club competed in various competitions throughout the season.

Fifty Year Flashback: Evolution of the Color Guard

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
February 7, 2016
Students in the journalism course work on their broadcasting projects. Broadcast journalism is one journalistic style the students explore in the course.

Life beyond literature

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2016
NPSD Superintendent Dr. Curt Dietrich sits in his office at the Educational Services Center (ESC) trying to manage his seemingly never ending email inbox.

Shadowing the Super

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
January 12, 2016
David Shelly, campaign manager for Bernie Sanders, exits the podium after delivering his candidate's acceptance speech

Sanders wins 2016 Simulated Convention nomination in landslide vote

Steph Krane, Madison Wiernusz, and
January 6, 2016
Mr. Brian Haley, with convention chairs Katie Solomon and JT Monserrat, speaks at the podium at the start of the 2016 Simulated Presidential Convention.

Students get fired up on first day of Simulated Convention

Steph Krane and Madison Wiernusz
January 5, 2016
Before the cameras start rolling, Mr. Bob Gillmer directs the crew of North Penn's morning show.

Life in two takes: Bob Gillmer switched from music to media

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
December 18, 2015
North Penn senior Nicole Owens worked for two weeks to recreate X-Strap hand grips (right) and make her own version (left).

Fashion student grips Phys-Ed class with sewing talents

Madison Wiernusz and Taylor Wooley
December 11, 2015
The Student Government Association's (SGA) advisor Jim Finnemeyer oversaw the SGA's House of Reps meetings. The reps were elected from history classes, then reported back the next day. The same format is still being used at North Penn today.

Fifty Year Flashback: Roots of North Penn’s Student Government Association

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2015
Social media continues to be a tool used in insensitive ways, such as a recent twitter account created to besmirch fellow students.

“NP Roast” yet another example of cyber-irresponsibility

Madi Peyton and Madison Wiernusz
November 17, 2015
North Penn junior Noah Golden runs a sound check on an actor's microphone during a rehearsal for As You Like It. This fall's show is Noah's third time running sound during an NPHS production.

‘Putting on a show without being seen’: North Penn junior Noah Golden

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
November 17, 2015
Local elections pose great importance because they directly impact the people throughout a community.

[Photo] Go out and vote: the importance of local elections

Kate Knab, Staff Writer
November 3, 2015
I spent four periods of my day in the cafeteria serving food to students. While serving, I noticed that most of them would not look up from their phones. Instead, they would just grab a tray and move on.

Lunchtime and long lines: my day as a cafeteria worker

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2015
Since 1969, the Marching Knights have been upholding the tradition of playing music at the football games.

Fifty Year Flashback: Marching to the beat of NP

Taylor Wooley and Madison Wiernusz
October 16, 2015
The North Penn Alumni Athletic Association President, Thomas Strickland, opened up the ceremony with a speech about the history of the NPAAA and then went on to briefly talk about the night's inductees.

North Penn Alumni Athletic Association inducts members into 2015 Hall of Fame

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2015
In 1966, the typewriter was the latest technology for students to use to type an assignment.

Fifty Year Flashback: A different type of classroom

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2015
The North Penn Marching Knights present their 2015 fall show, "The Calling", to the community during their annual Knight of Sound.

Marching Knights host annual Knight of Sound

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2015
Knight Likes

Knight Likes

Steph Krane and Madison Wiernusz
September 24, 2015
Mr. Stefan Muller stands outside his new home in North Penn High School - home office D103.

Mulling over a new position

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2015
Jimena Gallo, right, and former North Penn exchange student, Ke’Nia Washington, left, pose with the Spanish flag.

[Photo] Spiking her way to the USA – Spanish exchange student Jimena Gallo

Cydney Lee, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
File photo - Courtesy of npsd.phanfare.com. North Penn High School, Lansdale PA.

16 North Penn seniors announced as National Merit Semifinalists

Steph Krane and Madison Wiernusz
September 13, 2015
NPHS student Ben Harftranft caps off a week of autism awareness by throwing out the first pitch in the North Penn Knights baseball game vs. Souderton.

North Penn’s Ben Hartranft makes big pitch to fight autism

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015

Meet the candidates for Class Cabinet

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
NPHS students perform on stage in 1970.

Throwback Thursday: A look back at NPHS on stage

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
April 30, 2015
Revved up to come to school: NPHS senior enjoys the freedom of two wheels

Revved up to come to school: NPHS senior enjoys the freedom of two wheels

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
April 29, 2015
The new Starbucks, implemented just outside North Penn's doors, should drum up tremendous revenue from coffee-crazed students and teachers alike.

All business: NP to open doors on new café

Madison Wiernusz, LIRPA LOOF
April 1, 2015

Annual Craft Show supports student exchange program

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
March 23, 2015
LAUREN CRISLER, a 2013 NP grad, will suit up for American University today. She is the first Lady Knight grad to appear in an NCAA tournament.

NP grad Crisler first Lady Knight to play in NCAA tourney

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
March 20, 2015
Mr. Thomas Vizzard, advisor to the Knight Crier reads the finished product with a smile of satisfaction.

Throwback Thursday: the 1965 Knight Crier

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
March 19, 2015
The Valkyries huddle together during their game on Sunday, March 8th at the Nash Bash rugby tournament in Nashville, Tennessee.

North Penn’s Valkyries girls’ rugby team travels to Nashville for annual Nash Bash

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
March 13, 2015
North Penn High School Counselor Mrs. Christine McCreary checks the College Board website before meeting with several students to discuss course selection and college plans.

An inside look at guidance counselors’ yearlong balancing act

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
March 10, 2015
The recently chosen exchange students pose for a picture with the flags of their individual countries - (top left to right) Brittany Van Strein, Jackie Bumgarner, Sydney Juska, and Leanne Spiegle, (bottom left to right) Nolan Marett, and Taylor Young.

Exchange students excited about their upcoming journey abroad

Madison Wiernusz and Steph Krane
March 4, 2015
North Penn High School Health/PR teach Jon Fluck settles in to his interim role as Activities Director at NPHS.

Fluck exchanges sweat suit for dress suit

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
February 17, 2015
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2014 file photo, Brian Williams speaks at the 8th Annual Stand Up For Heroes, presented by New York Comedy Festival and The Bob Woodruff Foundation in New York. NBC says it is suspending Brian Williams as "Nightly News" anchor and managing editor for six months without pay for misleading the public about his experiences covering the Iraq War. NBC chief executive Steve Burke said Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, that Williams' actions were inexcusable and jeopardized the trust he has built up with viewers during his decade as the network's lead anchor. (Photo by Brad Barket/Invision/AP, File)

When the newscaster is the news

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
February 11, 2015
Actor Channing Tatum, left, director Bennett Miller, actors Steve Carell, Vanessa Redgrave and Anthony Michael Hall attend a special screening of "Foxcatcher," hosted by the Cinema Society with Details and Brooks Brothers, at The Museum of Modern Art on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Foxcatcher a poignant retelling of chapter in local history

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
January 26, 2015
Dr. Martin Luther King, left, heads a column of about 200 African Americans in a four-block march to the courthouse spearheading a voter registration drive in Montgomery, Alabama on Feb. 9, 1965. State capitol building in right background. (AP Photo/Horace Cort)

“Selma” puts civil rights movement into perspective in an intense, telling biopic

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
January 21, 2015
President Barack Obama speaks at Pellissippi State Community College Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, in Knoxville, Tenn. Obama is promoting a plan to make publicly funded community college available to all students. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Obama’s college plan could prove an advancement for the nation’s future

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
January 21, 2015
The Polar Express train in North Penn High School's main lobby, constructed by Class of 2016 co-adviser Mr. Jonathan Fluck over the Winter Break.

Journey to Winter Ball for an express ticket to a magical night

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
January 15, 2015
Knight Likes

Knight Likes

Madison Wiernusz and Steph Krane
January 7, 2015
In this Nov. 30, 2014, file photo, St. Louis Rams players, from left; Stedman Bailey (12), Tavon Austin (11), Jared Cook, (89) Chris Givens (13) and Kenny Britt (81) raise their arms in awareness of the events in Ferguson, Mo., as they walk onto the field during introductions before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in St. Louis. Perhaps given his extensive experience with law enforcement officials, it shouldn't come as a shock that Britt was the one who lit the spark of player protest against police brutality and civil unrest that's mushroomed across professional leagues as the incidents keep coming. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

Professional athletes show support for Brown, Garner

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
December 16, 2014
Ah, the classics! Student stress is certainly real in high school, But there are ways to cope.

Feeling stressed? You’re definitely not alone

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
December 9, 2014
SPIRIT OF GIVINGL: NPHS SGA members in front of the 465 pounds of clothes they collected for Big Brother Big Sister.

NPHS students rise to occasion in spirit of giving

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
November 26, 2014
Mr. Christopher King shows a student the periodic table in his very own tye dye lab coat.

Chemistry, humor, and tye dye: welcome to Mr. King’s classroom

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
November 24, 2014
TO THE FUTURE! Neal and Barbarann Voron depart the Bus to the Future at North Penn High School on Friday, November 14, 2014.

Bus takes NP community members to the future

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
November 17, 2014

Writer reflects on the importance of Veterans Day

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
November 12, 2014
Jorge Palacios, NP exchange student from Spain.

[Photo] Getting his kicks in America – Exchange student Jorge Palacios

October 7, 2014
IF CLUB in action - Members of the International Friendship Club- L-R: Janine Heinrich, Jorge Palacios (exchange student), Nele Kanzer (exchange student), Pia Wolf (exchange student), Ludovic Francis (exchange student), Remi Bulhangui, Yvonne Pham, Tim Dickenson

IF club kicks off school year

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
October 7, 2014
The cookie corner, as seen in Madison Wiernusz's article in September of 2014.

That’s the way the Cookie Corner crumbles

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
September 29, 2014
Reality check- What are we watching on TV?

Reality check- What are we watching on TV?

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
September 24, 2014
NP grad Everist joins English department

NP grad Everist joins English department

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
September 19, 2014
Overseas Opportunity: Meet Nele Kanzer, German exchange student

Overseas Opportunity: Meet Nele Kanzer, German exchange student

Madison Wiernusz, Staff Writer
September 15, 2014
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