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The Knight Crier
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The Knight Crier
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[Photo] Probability of Positivity: Mrs. Margrit Marino

Eleni Kountroubis, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
With all the changes made this school year, the Accolade staff will be taking the challenge of finding the memories that will make up the school year.

[Photo] Our own history book: the Accolade in an absent year

Hannah Nguyen, Executive Editor
November 24, 2020
Math Teachers Divide... and Conquer: Mrs. Lisa Wright teaches her 1st period math class at North Penn High School on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Wright has been teaching from the building since the beginning of the school year and now faces the hybrid learning model beginning in a few weeks.

[Photo] At home or in the classroom, teachers redefining teaching in 2020

Colin Davis, Staff Writer
October 20, 2020
The hallways at North Penn High School proudly display club announcements for some of the many clubs and activities available to students. During the pandemic shutdown, while learning has become virtual, replacing the in person interaction of clubs and activities has been more difficult.

[Photo] Camaraderie of clubs/activities difficult to replace at a distance

William Ketner, Staff Writer
October 15, 2020
Me and fellow (former) Knight Crier staff members Angela Tessitore, Julia Smeltzer, Abbie Puketza, and Spencer Heilveil posing back in September as part of Spirit Week.

[Photo] PHOTO STORY; My junior year in pictures

Connor Niszczak, News Editor
June 12, 2020
Peter Yourl celebrates as he begins the parade of North Penn High School graduates. Students paraded through Crawford Stadium during the week of June 1-7 as Covid-19 changed the graduation plans for schools around the world.

[Photo] 2020 NP grads off to new horizons

June 7, 2020
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[Photo] Local one hit Tik Tok wonder makes it to Kimmel

Julia Smeltzer, Lirpa Loof
April 1, 2020
Looking out at a January sunrise from room K239.

[Photo] I’m Halfway Done at North Penn High School

Connor Niszczak, News Editor
January 28, 2020
Carl Giuranna, shown here in photo from The Reporter, coached at NPHS until 1980. Giuranna passed away on Sunday, April 8th at the age of 89.

Baseball icon Carl “Go-Go” Giuranna dies at 89

Kevin Manero, Knight Crier Adviser
April 9, 2018
FILE PHOTO: HONORABLE KNIGHTS: - The yearly inductees are proudly displayed in the NPHS main concourse.

[Photo] Knights of Honor and football return for Thanksgiving week

Knight Crier
November 20, 2017
Protestors gather in Washington, D.C on January 21, 2017, the day after the inauguration of Donald Trump. Protests have long been part of the fabric of American democracy, and they continue to represent one part of what makes representative Democracy work.

EDITORIAL: After the torches and pitchforks

Kevin Manero, Adviser- NPHS Knight Crier
January 23, 2017
Carolyn Murphy poses for a picture with her grandsons. Murphy, a long respected teacher and school board member in the NPSD, passed away on Saturday.

Charm and Passion: Remembering Carolyn Murphy

Kevin Manero, Adviser- NPHS Knight Crier
December 13, 2016
NPHS Chamber Singers to make radio debut

NPHS Chamber Singers to make radio debut

Kevin Manero, Adviser- NPHS Knight Crier
December 5, 2016
Eagerly waiting! CNN broadcasts what has been a day long "pregame" show as the clock ticks down toward the much anticipated 1st Presidential Debate.

Some pre-debate reflections as the clock ticks down

Kevin Manero, Advisor- The Knight Crier
September 26, 2016
Smoke pours out of the first floor Fpod area of NPHS as emergency personnel arrive on the scene. A two alarm fire caused the evacuation of the building around 11:30am on Tuesday, May 24, 2016.

[Photo] Fire forces evacuation of NPHS

Knight Crier
May 25, 2016
he North Penn girls swim team poses with its team championship trophy at the PIAA Class AAA Swimming and Diving Championships at Bucknell University on Thursday, March 17, 2016.

Culture and Talent: Swimming and Diving State Title caps epic winter sports season

Kevin Manero, Knight Crier Adviser
March 31, 2016
A Trump supporter holds a campaign sign as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Snyder)

Editorial: Non-establishment candidates establish feel for American pulse

Kevin Manero, Knight Crier Adviser
February 2, 2016
Josiah Zulauf stands on the audion stage giving his final speech for public speaking.

[Photo] Life beyond literature

Madison Wiernusz, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2016
Snow where to put it - Mounds of snow line the edges of the parking lot at General Nash Elementary School on Monday, January 25, 2016. The region was brought to a halt when over 2 feet of snow fell on Saturday.

[Photo] Blizzard of 2016 pounds North Penn area

Knight Crier
January 25, 2016
POLITICKING: This scene from the 2012 Simulated Republican Convention at NPHS will be revisited in January as NP holds its 2016 simulated convention.

EDITORIAL: My Christmas wish for NP students – Embrace the political circus

Kevin Manero, Knight Crier Adviser
December 22, 2015
Let there be light! The Drelick family (L-R: Joe, Jake, Jordynn, and Tracey) of Towamencin Twp will have their Christmas lights displayed to the world when their home is featured next month on ABC.

Local family set to inspire holiday joy on national stage

Kevin Manero, Adviser - The Knight Crier
November 20, 2015
North Penn High School is pictured with its brand new parking garage, field house, and library - sure to be a hit with HGTV's "Love it or List It" reality show.

NPHS renovation to be featured on new Love It or List It series

Kevin Manero, LIRPA LOOF
April 1, 2015
North Penn graduate Jon Corson, shown here as an instructor with Kicking World, has been nominated for the All-Time Kutztown University football team.

NP grad Corson nominated for All Time Kutztown U. Football Team

Kevin Manero, Adviser
February 4, 2015
ICONIC: North Penn High School Athletic Director Donald C. "Doc" Ryan speaks at a ceremony in May, 2014 honoring longtime NP baseball coach Carl Giuranna. Ryan, who is in his 46th year with North Penn, announced he will retire effective January 9, 2015.

In 46th year with NP, legendary “Doc” Ryan announces January retirement

Kevin Manero, Knight Crier Adviser
December 3, 2014
EDITORIAL: Childhood cancer game should shed light on how lucky we are

EDITORIAL: Childhood cancer game should shed light on how lucky we are

Kevin Manero, NPHS English Teacher, Knight Crier Adviser
September 22, 2014
PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION CLASHES WITH CHARTER LAWS: An English class at North Penn High School works through a piece of literature. Classroom funding is often considered at risk for a school district forced to fund charter school education.

EDITORIAL- Can charter schools impair North Penn public education?

Kevin Manero, North Penn High School- English Dept.
January 28, 2014
Towamencin "Pumpkin House" lights its final candles

Towamencin “Pumpkin House” lights its final candles

Kevin Manero, For The Knight Crier
October 31, 2013
The Pop of the Catcher's Mitt - My "Insular Tahiti"

The Pop of the Catcher’s Mitt – My “Insular Tahiti”

Kevin Manero, NPHS English Teacher / Knight Crier Advisor
February 12, 2013

Take the Earbuds Out and Say Hello to Me!

Kevin Manero, NPHS English Teacher / Knight Crier Advisor
November 16, 2012

Five Things Sandy Taught Me

Kevin Manero, English Teacher -North Penn High School
November 2, 2012

An Epic Marathon Over in Just 9 Innings – What Major League Baseball can Learn from Moby-Dick

Kevin Manero, NPHS English Teacher and Baseball Coach
October 6, 2012
Take Me Out to the Ballpark

Take Me Out to the Ballpark

Kevin Manero, Knight Crier Adviser
May 3, 2012
Why High School Football Matters

Why High School Football Matters

Kevin Manero, North Penn HS English Teacher
December 13, 2011
Feeling the Burn

From the Classroom to the Weightroom – The Importance of “Feeling the Burn”

Kevin Manero, English Teacher - NPHS
October 16, 2011
At the Mercy of America's Pastime

At the Mercy of America’s Pastime

Kevin Manero, Faculty and Staff Contributor
October 9, 2011
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