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The Knight Crier
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The Knight Crier
Jojo Dalwadi

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor

My name is Jojo Dalwadi and this is my second year writing for the Knight Crier. I chose to write for this publication because it allows me the ability to give my insign on various topics. Whether that be about a tv-show or politics, I’m always happy to give my outlook on the matter.

All content by Jojo Dalwadi
After 15 years at North Penn, Chemistry teacher Mrs. Donna Lusardi decides to retire.

Lusardi to study the science of retirement

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
May 29, 2021
After 25 years in education, Matthew Mosser is moving on to start a second career.

Mr. Matthew Mosser retiring towards a new path

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
May 28, 2021
Left to right: Danny Jonson, Jaden Weed, Aarush Hatti, Aditya Datta, and Rihbs Chakrabarti feature in a music video for Susie's Song.

Aditya Datta’s “Entries” into music

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
April 29, 2021
Why you should go to prom

Why you should go to prom

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
April 27, 2021
North Penn School Board members convene at a mid-December board meeting to induct five newly elected board members (PRE-COVID).

May 18th, more important than you think

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
April 25, 2021
The North Penn soccer program starts the week of April 25th and aims to provide a cheap fundamental introduction to the sport of soccer for ages ranging from 3-12 year-olds.

No “pay-to-play” for newly found North Penn Sports Club

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
April 17, 2021
Knight Crier now featuring absolutely trustworthy horoscopes

Knight Crier now featuring absolutely trustworthy horoscopes

Jojo Dalwadi, Lirpa Loof
April 1, 2021
A mural of some of the North Penn schools located at the "Educational Services Center" on E Hancock Rd right by Penndale Middle School.

House bill charts new course for charter education

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
March 29, 2021
Dr. D'Ana Waters with members of the Hatfield faculty. (Pre-COVID)

Dr. D’Ana Waters’ journey to Assistant Superintendent

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
March 25, 2021
Neighbors have an informal gathering while keeping a safe distance because of the corona virus Sunday, March 22, 2020, in Nolensville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

A very different perspective on the first quarantine

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
March 21, 2021
Class Cabinet and Student Government Association are two clubs that could not get more mixed up. Read this article to finally find out what the differences are.

Difference between Class Cabinet and Student Government Association

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
March 16, 2021
Head Coach Rick Torresani hugs his assistant coach, Ellie White, as the Knights celebrate their win.

Spring athletes wake up after prolonged hibernation

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
March 8, 2021
Mr. Bovell isn't a complainer. So much so that if you had a conversation with him, you'd have no idea that this school year is different.

Aircraft carriers, ski lifts, ambulances, and Mr. Ed Bovell

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
March 4, 2021
Junior Joey Larkins drives hard into the lane in transition for a quick 2.

[Photo] Sgro leads defensive effort against Trojans

Colin Davis, Staff Writer
February 15, 2021
Lindsay dribbles up the court during her senior year to lead the North Penn girl's basketball team through this season of COVID.

Court is supreme for Knights’ Lindsay

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
February 1, 2021
Senior Rob Carangi chose not to play basketball for the Knight's due to COVID-19 and other health reasons, but his impact on the team in recent years helped transform the team into what it is now.

Virus puts full court press on Carangi

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
January 24, 2021
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the U.S. Congress, in Washington, U.S, January 6, 2021. Jim Bourg | Reuters

OPINION- Trump should not only be impeached (again), but convicted

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
January 6, 2021
Serving as the state representative for a total of 7 towns, Steve Malagari, begins his second term in office in January.

Get to know your local state representative: Steve Malagari

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
December 20, 2020
State Representative in Pennsylvania's 151st district, Todd Stephens, begins his 10th term this January after winning his re-election last November.

Get to know your local State Representative: Todd Stephens

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
December 13, 2020
Despite school not being the same as last year, North Penn senior Michael Nguyen still plans on spreading the holiday spirit with some holiday songs.

Michael Nguyen’s exuberant lifestyle

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
December 13, 2020
Test your luck at a shot at winning any of the prizes in the image shown above by simply filling out a google form courtesy of the North Penn SGA. You'll be able to find that google form in your email starting the first week we get back from Thanksgiving Break.

Want a chance at winning Apple products for free?

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
November 23, 2020
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is book that most readers shy away from. And for good reason too, as it can be seen here to easily equal the size of three other books all the size of 300 pages.

I read War and Peace for fun…

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
October 28, 2020
A look at an early morning sunrise from third-floor k-pod. Take a closer look, and you'll also notice a parking lot filled with cars driven by students and teachers. Although the parking lot may not get to be filled to full capacity this year, going hybrid will bring back some life into this lot.

One step closer to normalcy

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
October 15, 2020
Photo created by senior Alison Kulak

Food for political thought

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
October 11, 2020
Employees at the Broward Supervisor of Elections Office conduct logic and accuracy testing of equipment used for counting ballots, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Lauderhill, Fla. Vote-by-mail ballots for the general election will begin going out to residents in Broward County Thursday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

North Penn helping students register to vote

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
September 25, 2020
The student section that included 4 buses of students that travelled from Lansdale to Hershey to watch the Boy's Soccer Team compete for their first state championship.

North Penn sets guidelines for home game spectators

Jojo Dalwadi, Executive Editor
September 24, 2020
Recently, the District announced that it will begin the school year with virtual learning. For many high school students, it raises the question of what will the start of the school year look like for them.

100% Online until November 6th. Well, what does that mean exactly?

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
August 5, 2020
Time to rewrite the political playbook

Time to rewrite the political playbook

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
May 19, 2020
Harsh Patel will attend Drexel University to major in computer science.

Senior Spotlight: Harsh Patel

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
May 8, 2020
Students across the country have been learning from home for about six weeks. While the achievement gap is already a real challenge facing education, what happens when a students bedroom becomes his or her classroom?

Does distance make the gap grow wider?

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
April 28, 2020
Kavita Kute will be attending Temple University next year.

Senior Spotlight: Kavita Kute

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
April 24, 2020
Josh Jones vows to return for senior season

Josh Jones vows to return for senior season

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
April 5, 2020
Tik Tok is an app where anyone can create their own videos, but not everyone gets the chance to reach success. KC staff writer Jojo Dalwadi has compiled a list of North Penn students who have been inducted into North Penn's Tik Tok Hall of Fame.

North Penn’s Tik Tok Hall of Fame

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
An election worker holds up an "I Voted" sticker during the New Hampshire primary at Parker-Varney Elementary School, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Ready, set, vote: NP to host voter registration drive

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
February 18, 2020
The grandfather of the owner's, Freddy, is seen standing in front of the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial.

Freddy’s: a family-friendly restaurant

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
February 18, 2020
This years Mr. and Mrs. Rep Knight Jimmy Patel and Isha Bhatt.

A Knight for Indian Culture: North Penn holds 13th annual Republic Night

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
January 27, 2020
A groom waits for the bride before their wedding at the Sistine Chapel of Los Andes in Curahuara de Carangas, Oruro department, 260 km. (160 miles) south from La Paz, Bolivia, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. Although a far cry from the original Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, this small church, built in 1608 to evangelize indigenous Bolivians into the Roman Catholic faith, attracts both the faithful and tourists and it's a popular choice for special religious services. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Course Selection: Why you should consider taking AP European History

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
January 14, 2020
NPHS seniors ponder the future that is the 2020s. Well...actually they're staged in a pondering pose, but you get it!

28 years old… Seniors, that’s you in the next decade

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
December 16, 2019
FILE - This Oct. 24, 2019 file photo shows Robert De Niro at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Irishman." De Niro will receive the Screen Actors Guild’s life achievement award at its award show in January. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

An honest review of The Irishman

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019

Preview: 2019-2020 Girls Bowling

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019

Preview: 2019-20 Boys Bowling

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
Divya addresses the attendees of the inaugural High School Democrats of Pennsylvania State Summit.

Divya Sood: An instant and forever lasting impact on North Penn

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
The junior, Luke VanWhy, has been starting on the Knights since his freshman year.

Luke VanWhy: the quiet Knight on the ice

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
November 29, 2019
Yanni's Restaurant can be found less then a mile away from NPHS.

The Usual at Yanni’s

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
North Penn High School's newest band directer Mr. Joe Santanello

Mr. Joe Santanello: Up next at the helm of the North Penn Marching Knights

Jojo Dalwadi, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
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