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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
Sameera Rachakonda

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief

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Over the past three years, attending School Board meetings has played a significant role in my high school career. Shown above is a photo from a Board meeting earlier this school year.

How attending School Board meetings has shaped who I am today

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
June 10, 2019
Landes with a student at GreenWorks Farm, a site she takes students to as a job coach.

Special Ed Job Coach Mrs. Gail Landes retires

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
June 5, 2019
A decade of change is on the horizon for NPSD.

Decade of change ahead for NPSD

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
June 5, 2019
Meet your SGA candidates for the 2019-2020 school year.

[Photo] Meet your SGA candidates

Knight Crier
April 29, 2019
NPHS class of 2018 graduate Nina Raman poses for a picture with her friend Kassandra.

Alumni Spotlight: Nina Raman, class of 2018

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2019
High School Musical 4 will be filmed at NPHS

High School Musical 4 will be filmed at NPHS

Sameera Rachakonda, Lirpa Loof
April 1, 2019
During Thursday's action meeting, the Board recognized two groups of students and had discussion over several action items.

Board recognizes students, discusses several action items

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
March 22, 2019
File Photo: Unplayable conditions at North Penn's Crawford Stadium in September 2018.

Comprehensive renovations to Crawford Stadium underway

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
March 7, 2019
As one of the coaches for the Unified Bocce team, NPHS Health and PE teacher Kristen Panaski loves the interactions between the team.

Mrs. Kristen Panaski strives to impact students

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2019
At Thursday's action meeting, the Board recognized members of the NPHS Marching Knights.

Board recognizes Marching Knights, approves Superintendent’s Report

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
January 18, 2019
NPSB: The Board discussed facility needs and the benefits of moving 9th grade to the high school and 6th grade to the middle schools.

Could major changes be on horizon for NPSD?

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
January 8, 2019
This picture shows a side-by-side comparison of the current Christmas tree in the NPHS lobby (left), and the tree from previous years (right).

[Photo] A smaller tree hasn’t taken away North Penn’s holiday spirit

Sammi Stec, Staff Writer
December 20, 2018
NPSB ACTION MEETING: NP merit scholars are recognized for their accomplishments.

Board recognizes students, approves Crawford Stadium renovations

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2018
Members of the High Schools Against Cancer club at NP pose for a picture. From left to right: Eesha Dave (Vice President), Siddhi Ameser (Treasurer), Brigit Joseph (President), and Mr. Schmitz (Advisor).

High Schools Against Cancer will host Breast Cancer Dinner at NP

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2018
A migrant, part of the migrant caravan, rest next to U.S. flag and shoes drying in the sun, at a sports complex where more than 5,000 Central American migrants are sheltering in Tijuana, Mexico, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. As Mexico wrestles with what to do with the thousands of people camped out in the border city of Tijuana, President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's government signaled that it would be willing to house the migrants on Mexican soil while they apply for asylum in the United States, a key demand of U.S. President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

EDITORIAL: America needs to examine the line between legality and morality

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2018
NPSB HEARS FROM COMMUNITY: Pennbrook teacher Dianne Guihan-McTamney expresses input regarding NPSD facilities at public forum.

North Penn School Board hears community input at facilities forum

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
November 14, 2018
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[Photo] Honoring the veterans at North Penn

Elijah May, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
NPSB hears from Wes Hall from the PFM about the 2018 bond issue before approval.

School Board approves 2018 bond issue and other agenda items

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2018
The North Penn School Board heard from Dr. Jenna Rufo about the 2018-2019 comprehensive plan.

Board hears presentation on district comprehensive plan

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
October 10, 2018
NPSB: Teachers, parents, and community members watch as the Board approves full day kindergarten.

Board approves full day kindergarten with 8-1 vote

Sameera Rachakonda, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2018
NPSB: The North Penn School Board discussed the implementation of full day kindergarten Tuesday evening.

Board moves full day kindergarten to action agenda

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
September 4, 2018
Library secretary Janice Johnson poses by the bookshelves. Johnson will retire this year.

North Penn library secretary Janice Johnson to retire

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
June 4, 2018
NPSD: Members of the NPHS Chamber Singers are recognized by the Board

Board discusses budget, hears from community about controversial slavery game

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
May 9, 2018
Members of the NPHS Unified Bocce team are recognized for their state championship

Board recognizes four North Penn teams, approves agenda

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
April 21, 2018
NP School Board discusses development of strategic plan

School Board discusses development of strategic plan

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
April 10, 2018
School Board appoints Elisha Gee to fill spot of John Schilling

School Board appoints Elisha Gee to fill vacant seat

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
March 7, 2018
North Penn School Board members convene at a mid-December board meeting to induct five newly elected board members (PRE-COVID).

School directors aware diversity gap exists on board

Sameera Rachakonda, Staff Writer
March 5, 2018
NPHS Senior Ariana Gardizy at a DVGTCA Meet #2 December 26th

North Penn senior Ariana Gardizy runs sub-five-minute mile

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
February 27, 2018
School Board awards longtime member John Schilling with a plaque to commemorate his service.

School Board approves items, honors longtime member John Schilling

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
February 16, 2018
NPSB Meeting: Board member Mark Warren presents the first session of the 2018 strategic planning.

Board discusses strategic planning, accepts resignation of John Schilling

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
February 7, 2018
North Penn Democrats' Club poses for a picture with Board members Jenna Ott, Tina Stoll, and Jonathan Kassa.

North Penn Democrats’ Club engages with School Board members

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
January 26, 2018
NPSD Board of School Directors: Juliane Ramic was sworn in as a Board member on Tuesday, January 9th.

School Board swears in Juliane Ramic to fill vacant seat

Sameera Rachakonda, Staff Writer
January 10, 2018
North Penn School Board: The NPSD Board of School Directors held a work session meeting Monday evening to discuss the air conditioning project in three elementary schools.

Board holds work session meeting regarding air conditioning

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
December 12, 2017
NP School Board swears in new members: Christian Fusco recites the Oath of Office as he is sworn in as a Board member.

North Penn School Board swears in five new members

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
December 4, 2017
Proclamations at Thursday's School Board meeting: Members of the boys water polo team are recognized for their state championship win.

Board honors the 5 members leaving, recognizes state championship athletes

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
November 17, 2017
In this Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 photo, a brigade from the Electric Power Authority repairs distribution lines damaged by Hurricane Maria in the Cantera community of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The storm struck after the Authority had filed for bankruptcy in July, put off maintenance and had finished dealing with outages from Hurricane Irma. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

Power contract cancelled: What’s next for Puerto Rico?

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
October 31, 2017
Director of Business Administration Mr. Stephen Skrocki presented his Real Estate Tax Rebate Program to the School Board on Tuesday evening

Skrocki presents Real Estate Tax Rebate Program to School Board

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
October 14, 2017
Member of the 2008 and 2009 North Penn Girls' Water Polo team, Colleen Stiles, speaks on behalf of the two teams at the induction ceremony

North Penn Alumni Athletic Association Celebrates 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
October 9, 2017
Late Night talk show host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel uses his platform to fight for affordable health care.

Editorial: Dismissing the demand celebrities “stay in their lane”

Sameera Rachakonda, News Editor
September 24, 2017
Sameera Rachakonda explains how Wonder Woman not only fights villains, but also stereotypes.

Three Ways Wonder Woman is impacting society

Sameera Rachakonda, Staff Writer
June 6, 2017
Mrs. Kathleen Kerper poses for a photo at NPHS. The Special Education Teacher has served the NPSD for 38 years and will be retiring this year.

Mrs. Kathleen Kerper to retire after 38 years of service

Sameera Rachakonda, Staff Writer
June 5, 2017
The Academic Decathlon team is recognized for their accomplishments by the Board with their Coach Ms. Nancy Craig.

Community members express concerns about AC, Board approves agenda items

Sameera Rachakonda, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Mr. Ralph Jackson, Orchestra Director for Bridle Path and Montgomery Elementary String Ensemble, recognized eighteen students for their accomplishments as members of the string ensemble and participation in the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. as part of the Symphonic Series.

Proposed final budget adopted, community members speak at Board meeting

Sameera Rachakonda, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
On Tuesday, April 25th during 9th period, the above nine SGA students will have the opportunity to give their campaign speeches on NPTV. Polls for voting will open immediately after.

Meet your SGA candidates

Sameera Rachakonda, Staff Writer
April 24, 2017
The board met at the administration building for January's work session meeting.

District volunteers, student athletes honored at School Board meeting

Sameera Rachakonda and Taylor Young
April 20, 2017
Girls work in a discovery lab during the Discover Your Future Event with Dr. Andrea Greyson, keystone speaker of the event, who is an industrial chemist.

Analyzing the importance of girls in STEM

Sameera Rachakonda, Staff Writer
April 17, 2017
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