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Julia Nardone

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor

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Chief Dee Sullivan plans to retire after fifteen years of teaching at North Penn.

Salute to retirement for Chief Dee Sullivan

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
May 27, 2022
The cast of 'Singin' in the Rain' during a rehearsal before opening night. (photo credit: Lou Liguori Photography)

NPHS ending live theatre drought with ‘Singin’ In the Rain’

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
April 26, 2022
The North Penn School Board met virtually for their April action meeting with various teachers from around the district recognizing outstanding student achievements.

Board recognizes outstanding student achievements in April action meeting

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
April 22, 2022
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson testifies during her Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

OPINION: Ketanji Brown Jackson: A monumental first in American history

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
April 8, 2022
Board faces tense public comments in March action meeting

Board faces tense public comments in March action meeting

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
March 18, 2022
PEPPY! Students at NPHS get fired up during the annual homecoming pep rally on Friday, October 10, 2014. (file photo: 2014) This is an example of North Penn's school spirit in a time before Covid- if we compare it to today, the difference is striking and the lack of school spirit today is an unforeseen effect of two years of virtual learning.

Where is North Penn’s school spirit?

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
March 17, 2022
The North Penn School Board meets virtually in their special action meeting to vote on optional masking in schools after receiving new guidance from the CDC last Friday.

[Photo] North Penn Unmasked: Board approves mask optional CDC guidelines

Emily Dahms, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
The winners for the NPSD Black History Month Oratorical Competition receive their awards for their outstanding performances.

NPSD Black History Oratorical Competition’s returns after one year hiatus

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
February 25, 2022
The North Penn School Board applauds Superintendent Dr. Curt Dietrich on his many years of service in the North Penn School District after his announcement of retirement earlier this week.

Board celebrates Superintendent Dr. Curt Dietrich’s announcement of retirement

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
February 18, 2022
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Todd Bauer presents the proposed new Middle School schedule to the Board during the February worksession.

Calls for respect and kindness amid board worksession

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
February 10, 2022
Photographers Chloe Kaczkurkin and Liam Aument both model and photograph for each other for their submission to the World Fashion Magazine.

World Fashion Magazine highlights NPHS student’s work

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
February 1, 2022
North Penn School Board acknowledges the photo of a teacher taping a student's mask to their face at the January action meeting.

North Penn School Board acknowledges controversial photo at January action meeting

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
January 21, 2022
Netflix's 'Don't Look Up' explores the issue of climate change through the satirical use of a comet heading towards Earth.

‘Don’t Look Up’: the controversial display of Earth’s fight with climate change

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
January 13, 2022
The North Penn School Board approves the revised Health and Safety plan in the NPHS auditorium where they discuss masking, testing, and distance learning.

Board approves updated Health and Safety Plan amid rising Covid cases

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
January 11, 2022
North Penn student Dillon Scott performs on NPR's podcase 'From the Top' the week of January 3 2022, playing the viola.

NP’s Dillon Scott on NPR’s podcast ‘From The Top’ this week

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
January 5, 2022
Superinendent Dr. Curt Dietrich and Board President Mrs. Tina Stoll at the December 17. 2021 School Board action meeting.

Board with high hopes for 2022 at their last meeting of this year

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
December 17, 2021
A woman in an doctors uniform holds a poster that reads "Abortion is Healthcare" as abortion rights advocates and anti-abortion protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Washington, as the court hears arguments in a case from Mississippi, where a 2018 law would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, well before viability. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

OPINION: The fight for abortion more important than ever

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
December 8, 2021
The North Penn School Board Reorganizes with all four incumbents after a competitive election.

North Penn School Board reorganizes after competitive election

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
December 6, 2021
The North Penn School Board at the most recent action meeting in November.

School Board action meeting returns to normalcy

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
November 23, 2021
Author Liz Moore speaking to English 101 students via Zoom about her Book 'Long Bright River'

There is ‘Moore’ to writing than words

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
November 15, 2021
JUDGING A BOOK: Recent board meetings have seen complaints about books alleged to have been found in NPSD libraries.

A look at how North Penn judges a book

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
November 10, 2021
The North Penn School Board listens to each community member as they speak during the Audience of Citizens.

The last North Penn School Board meeting before a looming election day

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
October 26, 2021
Lost: The show before its time

Lost: The show before its time

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
October 11, 2021
Homecoming King and Queen Giovanni Nero and Caitlin Tecklin crowned during halftime at Crawford Stadium

Nero and Tecklin crowned King and Queen in the new Crawford Stadium

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
October 2, 2021
Mr. Brandon Turner in the Future Planning Center in room K031.

Turner holding down fort in the Future Planning Center

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Eric Lewis: Homecoming King Candidate

Eric Lewis: Homecoming King Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Maya Simpson: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Maya Simpson: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Tyler Beam: Homecoming King Candidate

Tyler Beam: Homecoming King Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Linsey Gilbert: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Linsey Gilbert: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Giovanni Nero: Homecoming King Candidate

Giovanni Nero: Homecoming King Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Caitlin Tecklin: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Caitlin Tecklin: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Jaiman Kondisetty: Homecoming King Candidate

Jaiman Kondisetty: Homecoming King Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Erin Jesberger: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Erin Jesberger: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Brian Karchner: Homecoming King Candidate

Brian Karchner: Homecoming King Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Emily Blanchard: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Emily Blanchard: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Avery Downing: Homecoming King Candidate

Avery Downing: Homecoming King Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Grace Kim: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Grace Kim: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Matt Biswas: Homecoming King Candidate

Matt Biswas: Homecoming King Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Sanaa Beaufort: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Sanaa Beaufort: Homecoming Queen Candidate

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
Homecoming Court 2021

Homecoming Court 2021

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 29, 2021
North Penn School Board holds first meeting of the 2021-2022 school year

North Penn School Board discusses air conditioning and future infrastructure plans

Julia Nardone, Executive Editor
September 17, 2021
North Penn School Board meets at North Penn High school to vote on the Revised Health and Safety Plan

North Penn School Board approves Revised Health and Safety Plan

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
August 20, 2021
Board meets in Penndale's auditorium to discuss masking this fall

Uproar at North Penn School Board meeting over possible mask requirements

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
August 12, 2021
North Penn School Board meets fully in person at the ESC to discuss the 2021-2022 school year

Board updates timeline for the 2021-2022 school year and discusses optional masks in schools

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
June 18, 2021
North Penn School Board unveils plans for next school year

Board discusses optional masks and in person learning for the 2021-2022 school year

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
June 10, 2021
After 20 years with North Penn, Guidance Department Chair Dr. Nicole Yetter is moving on.

Looking out of the windshield, instead of the rearview, for Dr. Nicole Yetter

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
May 28, 2021
Board President Tina Stoll reads a statement addressing the incident that occurred at NPHS on May 4th.

Board issues statement on recent incident at NPHS

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
May 12, 2021
Staff writer Julia Nardone examines the treatment of orcas at SeaWorld.

Orcas should not have to swim in bathtubs

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
April 20, 2021
Get your “Moxie” on with Netflix’s New Original Movie

Get your “Moxie” on with Netflix’s New Original Movie

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
April 8, 2021
Being at his best the key for Mostert

Being at his best the key for Mostert

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
March 30, 2021
One year ago today, NPHS students walked out of those front doors. They wouldn't be back for nearly 8 months.

Remembering when days were “normal”

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
March 12, 2021
North Penn a 'perfect fit' for Ms. Bianca Adams

North Penn a ‘perfect fit’ for Ms. Bianca Adams

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
February 26, 2021
With their breathtaking performances, the color guard team proves to be one of the most underrated sports at North Penn.

The Physical Representation of Music at North Penn

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
“Adapt”ing to a Virtual SAT Prep Experience

“Adapt”ing to a Virtual SAT Prep Experience

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
January 24, 2021

Dillon Scott refuses to let Covid draw boundaries in musical pursuits

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
January 18, 2021
Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the Capitol Building, January 6.

OPINION: Two different protests, two different outcomes. Both for change, and only months apart.

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
January 7, 2021
Due to the fact that COVID-19 has prevented the art department from having their traditional art show, they decided to utilize social media to showcase all of the amazing artwork for everyone to see.

50 works in 50 days: North Penn’s very own virtual art show

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
December 20, 2020
The NPHS Art Department has encountered many new circumstances this year, but by putting their creativity to the test, they were able to overcome those challenges.

A hands on class through a screen — Art Class in 2020

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
December 20, 2020
For 20 years, Hairdaze Hair Salon has been transforming their clients by giving them a fresh, new hairdo every time they walk out of their salon.

20 years of transformations: Hairdaze Hair Salon

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
Chloe Kaczkurkin at a sunflower field in Pennsylvania.

Life through the lens of Chloe Kaczkurkin

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
December 8, 2020
Female news anchors from networks MSNBC, CNN, CBS, and NBC (L-R; top: Kaitlen Collins, Gayle King, Rachel Maddow, Abby Phillip, Hallie Jackson. bottom: Robin Roberts, Hoda Kotb, Joy Reid, Savannah Guthrie, Kristen Welker)

Opinion: Diversity in the Media is Something We Need to Keep Seeing

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
November 21, 2020
OPINION: One Step Forward is Another Two Steps Backward

OPINION: One Step Forward is Another Two Steps Backward

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
PA State Rep. Todd Stephens currently represents the 151st Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representative and is now running for re-election.

State Representative Todd Stephens is looking forward to winning another 2 years in Harrisburg

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
North Penn School Board member, Jonathan Kassa (Center), and Pennsylvania State Representative, Madeleine Dean (Far Left) talk to a group of literature droppers about their campaigns for the upcoming election, hosted by Montogmery Township Supervisor, Beth Staab (Far Right).

From School Board to State Representative, Jonathan Kassa hopes to win a seat in Harrisburg this fall

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
Todd Stephens and Jonathan Kassa are running in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151 on November 3, 2020.

Local Elections not to be overshadowed in 2020

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., visits the This Is the Place Monument, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Salt Lake City. The monument commemorates the end of the westward journey of Mormon pioneers to Utah as well as early explorers of the West. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Opinion: As election day looms, remember the need for women in government

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
In this video grab captured on Sept. 20, 2020, courtesy of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and ABC Entertainment, Zendaya accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for "Euphoria" during the 72nd Emmy Awards broadcast. (The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)

A Truly “Euphoric” Experience

Julia Nardone, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
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