On Wednesday, February 9th, the North Penn Knights Football team touched down at the 13 Elementary Schools for their 19th annual Reading Superbowl.
This long-standing tradition involves Knights returning to their elementary schools to read picture books to various grades of current students.
“It was awesome, it felt like a dream having all of those little kids look up to me like I was their hero because I remember being in their position when I was younger and feeling so inspired by the older kids and now that’s me,” Senior Connor Adams said.
For many Knights, this was the first time they had returned to their elementary schools in six years. Many of the elementary schools have received major renovations since these students have attended.
“It was great seeing my old teachers and even better getting to see the new school. I wish it looked like that when I went there, but I’m really happy for the kids that they get to experience that,” Junior and former Knapp elementary student, Dylan Webb-Dennis shared.
Because this tradition has been around for so long, our Knights were lucky enough to have this same experience when they were in elementary school, inspiring them to fill the shoes they do today.
“When I was younger, my brother actually came and read to me and eight years later it still feels great to be able to do the same thing he did. I really feel blessed,” Senior Devon Stewart stated.
The Knights took this opportunity to teach students of all ages about not only the North Penn football team but the high school in general, in hopes of getting them excited about their futures at North Penn.
“As a younger kid, you really look up to the older kids and you want to be them one day, and to experience that on the other side was great. I hope I made kids excited to become part of the North Penn program, playing sports, and all that fun stuff.” Senior Zach Duld said.
The Knights have completed another successful Reading Superbowl and are eager to continue this heartwarming tradition for the many years that follow.
“It’s really nice that the kids look at you like a hero. It was just a great experience and I would do it again a million times if I could,” Webb-Dennis shared.
