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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
Riley Roach

Riley Roach, Associate Editor

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Mrs. Linda Pistoria about to head into retirement.

English and special education teacher Mrs. Linda Pistoria retires

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
May 30, 2024
Ms. Suzanne Daywalt ready to take down her room decor for the last time before retirement.

Daywalt set to retire after 30 dedicated years

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
May 30, 2024
Trooper Ross Greenwood talks about his time as a firefighter with his best friend, Branden Sisca.

Emotional DUI assembly leaves NPHS seniors with a lasting impact

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
April 30, 2024
RISKS OF DUI- Reenactment of law enforcement responding to a drunk-driving related car crash.

NPHS holds annual DUI reenactment for seniors

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
April 24, 2024
Just a few simple steps can give you all of North Penn's written news.

Accessing The Knight Crier has never been easier

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
February 29, 2024
Republican primary elections kicking off.

Trumping them all?

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
February 20, 2024
WITH LOVE: Middle schoolers getting the chance to bond with their elementary schoolers.

Sewn with love: Pennbrook freshmen make stuffed animals for Gwyn-Nor’s first graders

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
February 20, 2024
PRESS PASS-The Knight Crier press pass that allowed student journalism to be able to take place.

Are you even here to see the president?

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
January 12, 2024
NPHS senior MJ Tareq monitors a discussion over issues facing our nation during the Mock Convention at NPHS on January 8, 2024

North Penn HS continues 48 year long tradition of holding Mock Convention

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
January 9, 2024
NO LABELS-North Penn High School holding their quadrennial Mock Convention as an Independent Party convention.

NPHS to hold “No Labels” Mock Convention

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
January 7, 2024
Superintendent Dr. Todd Bauer talking to students about the logistics of the referendum vote.

NPHS seniors attend special meeting on renovation and referendum

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
December 21, 2023
North Penn Child Development students holding their babies.

Baby Think it Over: A timeless lesson for high school students

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
December 19, 2023
BACK TO SCHOOL: Superintendent Dr. Todd Bauer speaks with a room of NPSD residents as part of the tours of NPHS that took place prior to the Community Forum on December 5, 2023,

North Penn holds community forum on renovations and referendum

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
December 7, 2023
KNIGHTS VISIT LIONS - Two Knight Crier Editors, Peyton Stagliano (left) and Riley Roach (right), take on the State College Senior Day game.

How the Knights can learn from the Lions

Riley Roach and Peyton Stagliano
November 20, 2023
BE MAGGIE STRONG - Maggie Sexton holding up her hero sign this year at the JDRF walk.

North Penn family walks for a cure

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
November 14, 2023
BERGER, FREY TAKE ON NEW ROLES: Mr. Chris Frey (L) and Mr. Kyle Berger (R) have moved into new jobs at NPHS this year,

Catch up on Berger, Frey, and new roles

Riley Roach and MJ Tareq
October 31, 2023
GNN (Gwyn-Nor Network) continues on to its second year of production.

Gwyn-Nor Gators chomp into their film and production futures

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
October 25, 2023
North Penn High School Principal Mr. Kyle Hassler taking the half-court shot.

The dunk before the dub

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
October 9, 2023
Marc Hayford holds up his best-selling book, “Get Up.”

Marc Hayford lends motivational tips through the lens of a former WWE referee

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
October 2, 2023
Landon Clarke after his first exploratory flight.

How 20 four-legged friends helped Landon Clarke take off into his future

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
September 27, 2023
Science and Living - North Penn's Mr. Jereme Boucher has lived a life well beyond the science classroom. (Photo by Riley Roach)

Martial arts, eskimos, and Mr. Jereme Boucher

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Dr. Tomorrow Jenkins, North Penn High School's newest addition to the admin team, comes from Pennbrook Middle School, where she was the building principal. (Photo Credit: Riley Roach)

Dr. Tomorrow Jenkins joins NPHS admin team

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
April 20, 2023
Ticketmaster made it hard for fans to buy tickets in the past, they try to prevent the same problems for Beyonce's world tour

Fans aren’t letting Ticketmaster run the world

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023
Emilie Ikeda returned to NPHS to have an open Q&A with her former teacher, Mr. Berger.

From NPTV to NBC; alumna Emilie Ikeda shares about career path at her alma mater

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
Star Spangled opportunity

Star Spangled opportunity

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio are still on fire at mid-day Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

OPINION: When will Biden decide to pay East Palestine a “surprise” visit?

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Indium after performing for North Penn students on Friday for spirit before the Eagles played in Superbowl LVII.

Indium: the up-and-coming “soft metal” band born at NPHS

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Knights next quest: Sara Matlack

Knights next quest: Sara Matlack

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Knights next quest: Sydney Schulz

Knights next quest: Sydney Schulz

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Even with the tiniest bit of snowfall, it is vital to be prepared for a big storm!

Start your engines – and don’t get stuck out in the cold

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Liana Daywalt at her job as the producer of Fox 29's 8am and 9am "Good Day Philadelphia" segment.

The brains behind Fox 29’s “Good Day Philadelphia”

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
Priscilla Presley, left, and Lisa Marie Presley speak to fans gathered at a candlelight vigil at Graceland, Elvis Presley's Memphis, Tenn. home, on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. Fans from around the world are at Graceland to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Entertainment world loses iconic daughter; Lisa Marie Presley, dead at 54

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Playa Bowls unveiled new winter specials at the Montgomeryville location in preparation for the holiday season.

Don’t wait until summer for Acai bowls at Playa Bowls Montgomeryville

Kate Miller and Riley Roach
December 23, 2022
Junior and AF JROTC cadet Natalie Rios, soars past 2,000 other scholarship applicants to receive private piloting license.

Natalie Rios, third-year AF JROTC cadet, ready for take-off

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
This year’s NP Italian Club members spending a cold, December night in Philadelphia.

Italian Clubs says “addio” to Towamencin for a night in Philadelphia’s Christmas Village

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
Will you fall for these limited time Trader Joe’s items? With Thanksgiving only days away, it's a good time to review some possible Turkey Day purchases at Trader Joe's.

Food Review: Don’t be a turkey with last minute purchases

Shreeya Patel and Riley Roach
November 21, 2022
Ávila showing off his book and some of his grandmother’s products.

Javier Ávila visits NPHS to provide a unique perspective

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022
Amy Christine Parker, Christina Farley, and Vivi Barnes (left to right) making an appearance at NPHS for their Fall 2022 tour.

“Thrills and Chills” tour comes to NPHS to workshop with Creative Writing scholars

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Casey’s Saloon & Eatery has been prospering in Hatfield since June 10, 1988.

Casey’s Saloon & Eatery pays attention to detail for their loyal locals

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
October 16, 2022
Donna Huston Murray accepts NP Lifetime Achievement Honor

Donna Huston Murray accepts NP Lifetime Achievement Honor

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
October 9, 2022
Mystic Restaurant is a locally owned business, thriving for over 30 years in the North Penn community.

Alumni owned Mystic Restaurant- The staple pizzeria in The Orchards

Riley Roach, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
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