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Special Recognition for North Penn Girls Tennis

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 NORTH PENN GIRLS TENNIS

Throughout the storied history of North Penn girls tennis there have been many exceptional players and many championship teams. From their first Bux-Mont Championship in 1959, captained by Judy McCann and coached by Laura Kehler, to the undefeated team of 1970 led by State Singles medal winner Lynn Koth and coached by Dottie Ball, the team was a constant force in the Bux-Mont League, claiming five titles between 1955 and 1976. New challenges were faced when girls tennis was shifted to a fall sport beginning with the 1977 season. Still, the team continued to post strong league records and another State Singles medalist in Lisa Wagner. Building on these early successes the girls program reached its pinnacle from 1983 to 1993. During this period the girls compiled an overall won-lost record of 127 – 25 and a league record of 92 – 16. They won seven league titles, three in the Bux-Mont League: 1983, '84, and '85 and four in the Suburban I League, 1988, ‘92, '93, and '94. In four of these years, 1983, '85, '88, and '93 the team was undefeated. Three of these teams had particularly exceptional seasons and players.

1985 UNDEFEATED BUX-MONT CHAMPIONS
OVERALL 15 – 0 LEAGUE 8 - 0

Led by team captains Sherri Williams, Wendy Wenhold and Leonie Arano the 1985 Maidens completed an undefeated season (15-0, 8-0) and clinched their third consecutive Bux-Mont League Championship. This team arguably had the strongest, deepest singles line-up in school history. Sherri Williams won her second consecutive gold medal in the league Singles Championship while Kristina Maxwell claimed the bronze medal. In the league Doubles Championship Wendy Wenhold and Kate Holme repeated as champions. Each of the four singles players: Williams, Maxwell, Kate Holme, and Wendy Wenhold along with the first doubles team of Julee Wenhold and Renee Narducci were undefeated in league dual match play. (Clara Chu, Amy Narducci, Amy Bradley, Jenn Caiola, Cheri Blagbrough, and Lisa Hunn also played Varsity doubles during the '85 campaign.) Combining their talents in post-season doubles play, Sherri Williams and Kristina Maxwell won the District I Doubles Championship, defeating their teammates Wendy Wenhold and Kate Holme in the tournament finals. This marked the first time in District I history that a school captured the top two spots in the District I Doubles Tournament. Sherri and Kristina would go on to win the fourth place medal in the State Doubles Tournament. (In 1986, despite a strike-shortened season that denied the team an opportunity to pursue a fourth consecutive championship, Kristina Maxwell and Kate Holme would win the District I Doubles Championship and capture the fourth place medal in the State Doubles Championship.)

1988 UNDEFEATED SUBURBAN I COLONIAL DIVISION CHAMPIONS
OVERALL 15 – 0 LEAGUE 11 – 0

In 1988 the quest for another championship would not be realized unless the team was able to overcome their strongest opponent, Central Bucks West, in an epic season-ending match between two undefeated teams. (The Bucks were on a 34 match unbeaten streak dating back to Oct. 8, 1986.) It was reported that nearly three hundred spectators surrounded the North Penn courts in support of the two teams. Play was intense and for five hours both teams performed brilliantly before North Penn prevailed with a dramatic, hard fought 5 -2 victory to post their fifteenth win of the season. The Maiden's success lay in the depth of their line-up: 4th Singles Robin Morinsky finished the year undefeated as did 1st Doubles Kristin Hinz/Jenn Caiola, 2nd Doubles Pam Underwood/ Chris Eckard and 3rd Doubles Shannon Brown/Christine Buckmaster. (Monique Williams, Laurie Paul and Nicole Buckmaster played first, second and third singles respectively while Denise Murray and Leslie Kang also added individual wins during the season.) Each of the ten members of the starting line-up were named to either the first or second All-League teams. (Despite losing four seniors and failing to win the league championship, the 1989 team would finish 15 -2 and reach the semi-finals of the inaugural District I Team Championship!)

1993 UNDEFEATED SUBURBAN I COLONIAL DIVISION CHAMPIONS
UNDEFEATED DISTRICT I TEAM CHAMPION
OVERALL 18 – 0 LEAGUE 11 - 0

There was no State Team Tennis Championship until 2000, so in 1993 the ultimate goal was to be undefeated and win the District I Team Championship. That is exactly what the '93 Maidens accomplished. After clinching their second consecutive Suburban I title, the Maidens defeated Upper Dublin, Conestoga, and Abington to reach the District I Team Championship finals where they defeated Harriton 5 ½ - 1 ½ and secured the only District I Team Tennis Championship (boys or girls) in school history. Led by the sensational play of freshman #1 Singles, Lenka Beranova, and the steady play and leadership of Alison Tweedie and Kari D'Amora, the girls won a school record 18 matches. In addition to the District I Championship, the team also won the prestigious Downingtown Invitational Team Tournament by dropping Downingtown, Radnor, and State College. Alison (2nd singles), Kari (3rd singles), and Kathy Mallon (4th singles) finished dual match competition with undefeated records. The accomplished play of doubles duos Andrea Kapusta/Joanne Nasife, Kari Holloway/Erin Lukens and Marcy Wetzel/Kelly Stock was recognized when they were named to the All League Second Team. (After losing four seniors to graduation and freshmen Beranova to the boys team, the 1994 team won a third consecutive league championship with a 10 – 1 record. The team won a total of 16 matches including a first round victory over Pennridge in the District I Team Championship. Unfortunately their season ended when Upper Dublin handed the Maidens just their second loss of the season in the quarter finals of the District I Team Championship. Only the slimmest of margins, a third set tie breaker loss at first singles, kept the Maiden's from advancing.)

THE COACHES

From 1980 to 2004 the Maidens Head Coach was Robert Hurst; Ron Jaros was Assistant Coach from 1983-1991; Renee DiDomizio and Bill Sinkinson were Assistant Coaches in 1993 and 1994.

GREG MOYER

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GREG MOYER

North Penn High School 1971

Editor of Knight Crier
Global Television and Digital Media Executive
Greg Moyer is a Peabody award-winning television and digital media executive with deep
international experience and a track record of innovation in channel design, brand positioning,
programming, marketing, and global distribution. Moyer has operated in senior positions across
the television and digital media industries and has grown such esteemed brands as: Discovery
Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Food Network, and Fine Living Network both domestically and
internationally.
Blue Chalk Media: Founder and CEO (2013 to present)
Scripps Networks International; President & Chief Creative Officer (2009-12):First ever
executive to lead Scripps Networks domestic television channels Food Network, HGTV, Travel
Channel, and Fine Living Network overseas through a combination of channel launches,
strategic acquisitions, and enhanced syndication.
Cablevision Systems Corp. Rainbow Media Holdings, now AMC Networks, Inc. (1999-2008)
Led VOOM HD, the first all-HD suite of 15 television services programmed across an array of
genres from 2005-2008. Served as President, Regional Programming for Cablevision from
1999-2004.
Discovery Communications, Inc. (1985-1999): Served as Chief Creative Officer from 1996-1999
and supervised the company’s expansion into retail and large-format motion pictures (IMAX).
Served as President, Discovery Networks, U.S., from 1994 -1996
Bucknell University, Bachelor of Arts, 1975
INDUCTED 2014

Greg Moyer is an award-winning television and digital media executive with deep international experience and a track record of innovation in channel design, brand positioning, programming, marketing, and global distribution. A creative and inspirational leader, Moyer built and operated esteemed brands such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, VOOM HD, and Food Network International.

Last year Moyer founded a new company, Blue Chalk Media, which produces high quality, short-form documentary videos for distribution by journalism brands and companies wanting to show their products or services in the context of authentic storytelling.

Before joining the entrepreneurial ranks, Moyer joined Scripps Networks Interactive to become the first president of Scripps Networks International.  Within three years, Moyer launched the Food Network and Fine Living Network into 85 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and SE Asia while significantly expanding its long-standing program sales and syndication business.  He also led Scripps to acquire a 50% interest in UKTV, 10 cable and satellite channels co-owned by the BBC, and 100% of the Travel Channel International, allowing Scripps to expand its domestic Travel Channel franchise into 91 countries and 20 languages.

Prior to Scripps, Moyer led VOOM HD Networks, a new business unit started by Cablevision founder Charles Dolan, designed to provide abundant HD programming across 15 cable and satellite channels in the U.S. Under Moyer’s leadership, VOOM HD also launched two pioneering HD channels into 36 countries overseas and was acclaimed for its innovative channel packaging and design. At Cablevision, the dominant cable operator serving New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, he took the newly created post of President, Regional Programming. There he was responsible for five regional news channels, five hyper-local Traffic and Weather channels, and two city-centric lifestyle and entertainment services.

Moyer began his television career in 1985 as one of the first 20 employees hired at a newly launched cable service called “The Discovery Channel”.  Over the span of 13 years, he led communications and marketing, then programming, then all aspects of the domestic networks, Discovery Channel and TLC. Ultimately Moyer was the first to hold the title of Chief Creative Officer where he operated as the brand steward responsible for all Discovery product development across television, retail, and digital. While in charge of programming, Discovery was honored with five George Foster Peabody Awards for programming excellence.

NPHS UNDEFEATED GIRLS WATER POLO TEAM 2006

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NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL

UNDEFEATED GIRLS WATER POLO TEAM 2006

PIAA AAAA STATE CHAMPION

Head Coach: Bill Bartle
Assistant Coach: Katie (Plewinski) Grunmeier
Captains: Kate Klinger, Amy Plewinski, Emily Stiles, Allison Warwick

 2006 Girls Watr Polo

North Penn’s 2006 Girls Water Team set benchmarks that future teams aspire to achieve. The 2006 squad remains the only undefeated team in the program’s history, was the first team to capture the Beast of East title, and topped off the season with a PA State Title.

Led by captains Kate Klinger, Amy Plewinski, Emily Stiles and Allison Warwick, the team captured the Suburban One League title, the Eastern Conference title en-route to their State victory. As a result, Klinger, Plewinski, Stiles, Warwick, along with teammates Lauren French, Rebecca Hannings, and Molly Robinson received state honors, including Lauren French being named PA Player of the Year.

The girls faced a number of challenges throughout the season. The team defeated state runner-up Souderton twice during league play, and notched another victory over the rivals with an 8-7 overtime victory in the state finale.  In the championship game at the Beast of East Tournament, the team battled back from a 5-1 deficit to defeat tournament host Wilson, West Lawn.

At the State Tournament, the Maidens defeated Wyoming Valley West, Erie McDowell, and host Cumberland Valley to set up a most memorable state final.

The Maidens have had many successful seasons since 2006, though no team has matched the achievements of the 2006 team. Congratulations to all team members on their 2014 Hall of Fame induction, and treasured season.

PIAA All State: Allison Warwick and Lauren French 1st Team All State, Rebecca Hannings, Emily Stiles, Amy Plewinski 2nd Team All State, Kate Klinger and Molly Robinson Honorable Mention All-State

MVP of the State Water Polo Tournament - M iss Water Polo: Lauren French

All Americans: Lauren French 2nd Team; Allison Warwick

PIAA State Championship Team Members:
Lauren Baur Rebecca Hannings Jessica Palumbo Georgia Simcox
Caley Britton Lauren Hennessey Amy Plewinski Megan Sisko
Nicole DiBonaventura Kate Klinger Shelby Rinker Emily Stiles
Heather Fellmeth Megan McNally Molly Robinson Allison Warwick
Lauren French Sara Meingossner Autumn Shenton

NPHS BOYS WATER POLO TEAM 2004

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BOYS WATER POLO TEAM 2004

PIAA AAAA STATE CHAMPION

Head Coach: Brian Faikish
Assistant Coach: Jason Grubb
Assistant Coach: Jeff Faikish
Captains: Sean Gallagher, Josh Kratz & Drew Palumbo

 2004 Boys Water polo

Season of Dominance

The 2004 North Penn Boys Water Polo Team accomplished something that had eluted the program since 1996 – a state title.  Led by Coach Brian Faikish and assistant coaches Jason Grubb and Jeff Faikish, the Knights captured the State Championship topping off a season of dominance.

The Knights produced an impressive overall record of 28-1.  In addition to winning the State Championship, they also captured first place in the Eastern Division as well as placing second at the prestigious Beast of the East Tournament, which is host to the best teams from the East Coast of the United States.

Early in the season, the Knights knew this year could be special based on the fact they were undefeated and had outscored their opponents 92-45 after only nine games.  The only blemish of the 2004 season occurred during the 10th game when they lost their only match to the nationally ranked squad from Greenwich, CT.  Due to the combination of outstanding leadership and hard work, this loss provided the team with the spark that fueled a 19 game winning streak as they pushed toward the end of the season.

The Knights had a strong senior class led by tri-captains Sean Gallagher, Josh Kratz and Drew Palumbo.  Gallagher was one of the best goalies on the east coast and was the heart of our defense for three years.  Quick in the water and clear decision maker, Kratz was the heart of our offense for three years and Brendan Fanslau sparked the offense with his quick aggressive drives.  Andrew Jaycox, Palumbo, Tim McKeever, Kevin Ketterer, Adam Reynolds and Kyle Kushner added tremendous depth as drivers and outside shooters.  Kelsey Britton was a tenacious 2 meter defender who was able to shut down the opposing teams’ best offensive players.

At the state championship tournament, the Knights went in as the top seed and did not disappoint.  They won their bracket by defeating Erie McDowell (12-5), Wyoming Valley West (14-7) and Wilson West Lawn (10-6) advancing to the championship game.  The Knights saved their best for last.  In a dominating performance over Governor Mifflin, the Knights jumped out to a 6-1 lead in the first quarter and eventually won the game by the score of 14-10.

The senior members of this team played a large part in the success of the season as well as those to come.  They will be remembered not only by the impact they had in the water but by the impact they made on their teammates.  Two more state titles (2006 & 2007) and a runner up (2005) will be won by the underclassman of the 2004 State Champion Water Polo Team.

PIAA All State:

Brendan Fanslau, Sean Gallagher & Josh Kratz   1st Team All State

Kelsey Britton   2nd Team All State

Andrew Jaycox  3rd Team All State

Drew Palumbo   Honorable Mention All State

MVP of the State - Mr. Water Polo:   Josh Kratz

All Americans:     Josh Kratz 1st Team,  Sean Gallagher 2nd Team

NPHS UNDEFEATED BOYS SWIM TEAM 2004

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UNDEFEATED BOYS SWIM TEAM 2004

Suburban One League Champion, District One Champion,
PIAA STATE CHAMPION

Head Coach: Brian Faikish
Assistant Coach: Brian Daly; Diving Coach: Sue McDonald
Captains: Brad Oglevee & Dan McKeever

 2004-Boys-Swim-Team

Victory Lap

The 2003-2004 North Penn Boys Swimming and Diving Team was faced with a monumental task.  Having graduated its strongest class in years in the Class of 2003, they suddenly found the legacy of a decades-long winning tradition thrust upon them.  Led by captains Brad Oglevee and Dan McKeever and head coach Brian Faikish, assistant coaches Brian Daly and Sue McDonald, the team sought the 11th state championship in this storied program’s history.

Although many throughout the state doubted them, these persistent young men rose to the challenge against all expectations but their own.  From a strong showing at the Parkland Invitational to huge dual meet victories against strong Emmaus and Souderton teams, these hardworking young men proved their mettle and showed the depth of this team extended far beyond just one class.

After taking home a first place trophy from the Wilson Relays for the first time in four years, the Knights went on to dominate the Suburban One League Championship meet and then to capture their 16th consecutive District One Championship.

The defining moment of the season, however, came two weeks later.  The Knights arrived at the PIAA State championship meet as underdogs, but in a grand final showing of strength, perseverance and determination, they silenced their critics once and for all by winning their second straight PIAA state title.

By extending the team’s winning streak to 241 consecutive dual meets, 32 Suburban League Championships in a row, 16 straight District One Titles and having turned one state championship into a back-to-back run, this unlikely team earned their part of the North Penn Swimming and Diving Legacy, a long standing tradition of swimming excellence.

All-Americans: Brendan Fanslau, Sean Gallagher, Mike Kerr, Dan McKeever, Josh Myers, Brad Oglevee, Adam Reynolds, Chris Salomone
All State: Matt Bauer, Brendan Detweiler, Brendan Fanslau, Sean Gallagher, Mike Kerr, Josh Myers, Dan McKeever, Tim McKeever, Brad Oglevee, Adam Reynolds, Chris Salomone

2003-04 Results from PIAA Districts and States

District One Championship:

Mike Kerr                    1st 200 Medley Relay;  4th 100 Backstroke;  10th 200 Individual Medley

Adam Reynolds          1st 200 Medley Relay; 2nd 400 Freestyle Relay; 1st 200 Individual Medley; 1st 100 Breaststroke

Brad Oglevee              1st 200 Medley Relay; 2nd 200 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 400 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 100 Butterfly

Brendan Fanslau         1st 200 Medley Relay; 2nd 200 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 400 Freestyle Relay; 7th 100 Freestyle

Sean Gallagher            2nd 200 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 400 Freestyle Relay; 9th 50 Free

Chris Salomone           2nd 200 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 400 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 200 Freestyle; 2nd 500 Freestyle

Dan McKeever            3rd 500 Freestyle; 8th 200 Freestyle

Tim McKeever            4th 500 Freestyle; 7th 200 Freestyle

Matt Bauer                  2nd 200 Individual Medley; 4th 100 Breaststroke

Josh Kratz                   11th 100 Butterfly

Matt Slomiany             7th 500 Freestyle

Kelsey Britton             12th 100 Breaststroke

Josh Myers                  3rd Diving

Brendan Detweiler      7th Diving

Ryan Gengler              10th Diving

 

PIAA State Championship:

Mike Kerr                    2nd 200 Medley Relay;  6th 100 Backstroke

Adam Reynolds          2nd 200 Medley Relay; 3rd 400 Freestyle Relay; 5th 200 Individual Medley; 2nd 100 Breaststroke

Brad Oglevee              2nd 200 Medley Relay; 3rd  200 Freestyle Relay; 3rd 400 Freestyle Relay

Brendan Fanslau         2nd 200 Medley Relay; 3rd  200 Freestyle Relay; 3rd 400 Freestyle Relay; 10th 100 Freestyle

Sean Gallagher            3rd 200 Freestyle Relay

Chris Salomone           3rd 200 Freestyle Relay; 3rd 400 Freestyle Relay; 5th 200 Freestyle; 6th 500 Freestyle

Dan McKeever            5th 500 Freestyle

Tim McKeever            8th 500 Freestyle

Matt Bauer                  7th 200 Individual Medley

Josh Myers                  2nd Diving

Brendan Detweiler      8th Diving

NPHS UNDEFEATED BOYS SWIM TEAM 2003

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UNDEFEATED BOYS SWIM TEAM 2003

Suburban One League Champion, District One Champion

PIAA AAAA STATE TEAM CHAMPION

Head Coach: Brian Faikish

Assistant Coach: Brian Daly; Diving Coach: Sue McDonald

Captains: Carter Hayes, Jeff Chiang, Brett Kratz, Nick Fanslau

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BOYS SWIM TEAM 2003

One More Time

The 2002-2003 North Penn Swimming and Diving team, led by Coach Brian Faikish and assistant coaches Brian Daly and Sue McDonald, kept the tradition alive this season by extending their national record dual meet winning streak to 228 consecutive wins dating back to 1986.  In addition to this monumental feat, the Knights won the Suburban One League Championship, as well as the District One Championship for the 15th straight year.  The highlight of the season happened in March when the team captured the PIAA State Championship, the 5th PIAA State Championship in the past seven years.

The depth of the boys’ team has always been a key factor to their success.  “Every year we have underclassman step it up and swim faster than anyone expected,” commented Senior Captain Brett Kratz, “This season was no different”.  In total, the Knights qualified seventeen swimmers for the District meet and advanced eleven onto the state meet.

Although underclassman helped provide a great deal of depth, the seniors of the team shined when called upon.  Along with Kratz, fellow seniors Brennan Lodge, Jeff Chiang, Nick Fanslau, Carter Hayes, and Jake Taylor helped carry the team throughout the season and into the District and State meets.  “The seniors as a whole drove me to do my best and always led by example,” said Junior Mike Kerr.

One of the many other key components for the Knights was the strength of their divers.  Coached by Sue McDonald, the foursome of Senior Todd Gibson, Juniors Brendan Detweiler and Ryan Gengler and sophomore Josh Myers battled for the top three dual meet spots all year long.  The fierce competition between these talented divers brought out the best of them in the District meet when Meyers advanced to states with his third place finish and Gibson and Detweiler finished in the top 12.

At the PIAA Championship meet, the Knights domination continued. All three relays took gold and strong individual performances from seniors Brett Kratz and Nick Fanslau; juniors Mike Kerr, Brad Oglevee, Matt Bauer, Chris Salamone and Dan McKeever and sophomores Adam Reynolds and Josh Myers insured the title for the team, the first since 2000.

All-Americans: Matt Bauer, Nick Fanslau, Carter Hayes, Mike Kerr, Brett Kratz, Brad Oglevee, Adam Reynolds, Jake Taylor

PIAA All State: Matt Bauer, Nick Fanslau, Carter Hayes, Mike Kerr, Brett Kratz, Dan McKeever,  Josh Myers, Brad Oglevee, Adam Reynolds, Chris Salomone, Jake Taylor

2002-03 Results from PIAA Districts and States

District One Championship:

Mike Kerr                    1st 200 Medley Relay; 6th 200 Individual Medley; 3rd 100 Backstroke

Nick Fanslau               1st 200 Medley Relay; 1st 400 Freestyle Relay; 1st 200 Individual Medley; 1st 100 Breaststroke

Brad Oglevee              1st 200 Medley Relay; 1st 200 Freestyle Relay; 1st 400 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 100 Butterfly

Brett Kratz                  1st 200 Medley Relay; 1st 200 Freestyle Relay; 1st 50 Freestyle; 1st 100 Freestyle

Carter Hayes               1st 200 Free Relay; 1st 400 Freestyle Relay; 4th 500 Freestyle;  7th 200 Freestyle

Jake Taylor                  1st 200 Freestyle Relay; 1st 400 Freestyle Relay

Matt Bauer                  2nd 100 Breaststroke;  3rd 200 Individual Medley

Chris Salomone           2nd 500 Freestyle;  5th 200 Freestyle

Dan McKeever            5th 500 Freestyle;  12th 200 Freestyle

Adam Reynolds          3rd 100 Breaststroke;  8th place 500 Freestyle

Brennan Lodge           7th 100 Backstroke;  12th 200 Individual Medley

Jeff Chiang                 5th 100 Breaststroke

Adam Parrott              9th 100 Butterfly

Josh Myers                  3rd Diving

Brendan Detweiler      9th Diving

Todd Gibson               10th Diving

 

PIAA State Championship:

Mike Kerr                    1st 200 Medley Relay; 9th 100 Backstroke

Nick Fanslau               1st 200 Medley Relay; 1st 400 Freestyle Relay; 2nd  200 Individual Medley; 2nd 100 Breaststroke

Brad Oglevee              1st 200 Medley Relay; 1st 200 Freestyle Relay; 1st 400 Freestyle Relay; 7th 100 Butterfly

Brett Kratz                  1st 200 Medley Relay; 1st 200 Freestyle Relay; 1st 400 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 50 Freestyle

Carter Hayes               1st 200 Free Relay; 1st 400 Freestyle Relay

Jake Taylor                  1st 200 Freestyle Relay

Matt Bauer                  12th  200 Individual Medley

Chris Salomone           8th 500 Freestyle

Dan McKeever            11th 500 Freestyle

Adam Reynolds          3rd 100 Breaststroke

Josh Myers                  4th  Diving

 

JOSH HENSON

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JOSH HENSON

Athlete, North Penn High School, 1992

6 Varsity letters, 3 Wrestling, 3 Soccer
1992 PIAA STATECHAMPION 171 LBS. WEIGHT CLASS
1992 Section 3, District 1, South East Regional Champion
1992 NPHS Wrestling MVP Award
Overall Wrestling Record 75-23, Senior Record 36-2, 22 pins
2001 Inducted into District 1 Wrestling Hall of Fame
Section 3, Colonial Division, National Conference Team Champions
1992 Winner of Challenge of Champions Match AAA vs AA
2001 Inducted into South East Regional Wrestling Hall of Frame
1991 NPHS Soccer MVP Award
Collegiate Wrestling: James Madison University and Rider University
3 time NCAA qualifier, over 100 wins
CAA Conference Champion 1994, ECWA Conference Champion 1997
Rider University, B.S., Finance, 1997
Drexel University, MBA, Finance, 2002
Drexel University Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coach 2000-2002
INDUCTED 2014

Josh came from a North Penn wrestling family where his father, Fred, and brother, Jason, wrestled for coach Ed Klavon. Fred was a Regional qualifier in the 1965.He later became an assistant wrestling coach at North Penn in the 1980's. (Fred was awarded the Silver Star for valor in the Marine corps in Viet Nam.)

On the varsity for 3 years Josh improved steadily as a wrestler and soccer player where in his senior year he was selected as outstanding player in both sports. As a junior in soccer and wrestling he received the outstanding athlete award and selected to the Suburban 1 League. In 1992 he won the PIAA State title in the 171 weight class along with S.E. Regional, District 1 and Section 3 titles. At North Penn he received the award for wrestler with the highest scholastic average. He was a team member of team championships; Suburban 1 League, National Conference, Colonial Division and Section 3 of District 1. His senior year he won the Northern Lebanon Tourney and finished  2nd in the prestigious Manheim Tournament, won the Challenge of Champions match AAA vs AA, and represented Pennsylvania in the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic.His overall record was 75 wins and 23 losses and his senior year record was 32 wins, 2 losses with 22 pins.

He was inducted to the South East Regional Hall of Fame in 2001

At college he continued his scholastic and athletic progress. He was NCAA tournament qualifier 3 times with over 100 wins. As a freshman at James Madison U. he placed 3rd in the CAA conference and was conference champion in 1994. At Rider U. he as ECWA runner-up and then conference champion in 1997.He was nominee for Rider President's Award for distinguished academic and athletic performance. He graduated  from Rider with a BS degree in finance and later  from Drexel U.  with an MBA in 2002. He served as assistant wrestling coach at Drexel in 2000 to 2002.

Josh is employed at Constellation Energy and lives in  West Chester, Pa. with his wife Stephanie and daughter Kathryn age 7 and son Matthew age 4.

While attending North Penn High School, Josh participated in soccer in the fall.  He earned 3 varsity letters and received the MVP award in his senior year.  During his first year in high school on the soccer team, he was the only sophomore that started on the varsity team.  He played on the front line at left wing mainly focusing on offense.  His junior and senior years, he settled back in his more comfortable position at center halfback where he could play defense and offense.  Josh played under coach Dave Rittenhouse all three years and appreciated his leadership style.

During the winter, Josh wrestled and earned 3 varsity letters.  He wrestled all three years under legendary coach Ed Klavon, who had also coached his father and brother as well.  During his sophomore year at 152 lbs., Josh compiled a winning record.  During his junior and senior years, he wrestled 171 lbs.  Josh continued to improve upon his overall wrestling record and advanced to the District championships his junior year.  It wasn’t until his senior year that he put it all together earning the MVP award on the team.  He compiled a 36-2 season with 22 pins that was the most on the team that year.  He won Sectional, District, and Regional championships.  His season was capped off at the end of the year winning the PIAA state wrestling championship at 171lbs.

After high school graduation, Josh accepted a wrestling scholarship to James Madison University.  He wrestled there for two years and started for the team at 177lbs. both years.  In his sophomore year, he won a CAA conference championship and qualified for the NCAA wrestling championships.  Josh later transferred to Rider University wrestling for 2 more seasons.  He won an ECWA conference championship, qualified for nationals two more times, and compiled over 100 wins in his collegiate career.  His most proud moment at Rider during his senior year was being nominated for the president’s award for distinguished academic and athletic performance.

 

Josh graduated from both Rider University with his undergraduate degree and Drexel University with his MBA with honors. Currently in his professional career, Josh is a Managing Director in Portfolio Management at Exelon Corporation.  He resides in West Chester, PA with his wife, Stephanie, and two children, Kathryn and Matthew.  Josh is honored to be a member of the North Penn Alumni Athletic Association and is proud to be from the North Penn community

JASON HARKEN

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JASON HARKEN

Athlete, North Penn High School 1989

4 Varsity Tennis Letters
1986 Bux Mont Singles Championships 2nd Place
1987, 1988, 1989 1st Team All SOL Singles
1987 District One Champion Mixed Doubles
1988 & 1989 SOL Singles Champion
1988 District 1 Singles Champion
First District 1 Tennis Champion in School History
1987, 1988, 1989 NPHS Tennis MVP Award
Overall NPHS record 87-23
1988 Ranked 8th in Middle States Boys 18 yrs.
Rutgers University, 3 years Capt., 4 Varsity Letters
1990 Team MVP & All-Conference Academic Team Honors
Rutgers University, B.S., Business Management, 1993
St. Joseph’s University, MBA, Finance, 2003
Member of Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society
INDUCTED 2014

Jason is honored to be inducted into the North Penn Athletic Hall of Fame.  As a player and student, Jason always took pride in being a well rounded scholar athlete.  During his time at North Penn, Jason was a 4 year letter winner, was a member of the National Honor Society, and served for 2 years on the Student Government Association Cabinet as Sports and Spirit Coordinator.  As a Senior, he graduated in the top 10% of his class, was chosen the Most Outstanding Member of Student Government, and won the Athletic Department’s Outstanding Citizen Award.

On the tennis court, Jason starting playing competitively at the age of 9.  Among many goals he established, one that stands out was that he one day wanted to play #1 Singles for North Penn.  That dream became a reality as a Freshman when he shared #1 singles duties and ultimately won the position outright from his Sophomore through Senior year.

Jason has many tennis highlights from his time at North Penn.  Among those that stand out include being named The Reporter “Athlete of the Week” as a Freshman, winning the District 1 Mixed Doubles Title with Kristina Maxwell as a Sophomore, winning the District 1 Boy’s Singles Title and being named The Philadelphia Inquirer Athlete of the Week as a Junior, and earning a combination Athletic and Academic Scholarship to Rutgers University as a Senior.

While at Rutgers, Jason earned the #1 Men’s Singles and Doubles position as a Freshman and played in the top 3 his entire 4 years.  Jason was a 4 year letter winner, earned All Conference Academic Honors as a Sophomore, was named All Conference as a player his Junior year, and is most proud of being named captain by his peers for 3 years - the only player in school history with that distinction.

After college, Jason spent several years as a Professional Level USPTA Coach – coaching dozens of regionally ranked juniors, many at the highest level, including one PIAA Girl’s State Champion, one PIAA Boy’s State Medalist, and at least 5 Division I college players.

Jason earned his MBA from St. Joseph’s University and currently works as a Certified Financial Planner for Citizens Wealth Management, the financial planning and investment arm of Citizens Bank.  His current passion is traveling with his wife Melissa to soccer tournaments, tennis matches, baseball games, and Odyssey of the Mind competitions to watch his children Gretchen and Erik learn the valuable life lessons that athletic and academic competition has to offer.

LAUREN FRENCH

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LAUREN FRENCH

LAUREN FRENCH

Athlete, North Penn High School, 2008

7 Varsity Letters: 4 Swimming, 3 Water Polo
2007 PIAA WATER POLO TEAM CHAMPIONS, UNDEFEATED
2007 MISS WATER POLO AWARD, MVP PIAA STATE TOURNAMENT
2008 MISS WATER POLO AWARD, MVP PIAA STATE TOURNAMENT
2007 & 2008 ALL-AMERICAN, WATERPOLO 1st TEAM
2007 & 2008 ALL-STATE, WATER POLO 1st TEAM
2007 & 2008 NPHS WATER POLO MVP
2008 Water Polo Team Captain
2008 NPHS Most Outstanding Female Athlete
Wagner University, 4 year Varsity Letter Winner, Water Polo
2011 & 2012 1st Team All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference &
All-Academic MAAC, Honorable Mention All- American Water Polo
Australian Youth Water Polo Coach, Canberra W. P. Academy
Wagner University, B.S., Elementary Education, 2012
INDUCTED 2014

Lauren received numerous aquatic honors throughout her high school career. In swimming, she was a four year letter winner. She received All-league, All District One Team, All-State and All-American Honorable Mention honors every year. Lauren was integral part in the team’s four league titles and District Championships in 2005-06 and 2006-07.

During her high school water polo career, she was a three year letter winner, team captain, and played a major role in the 2006-2007 team’s undefeated season, 31-0, and PA State Championship. During her junior and senior year, Lauren received the team’s MVP award, and earned First Team All-League, First Team All-State and First-Team All American honors. As a junior and senior Lauren received the “PA Miss Water Polo Award”. This award is given to the States Top Female water polo player. Her high school athletic accomplishments led her to be North Penn High School’s 2007-2008 outstanding female athletes.

After graduating North Penn, Lauren received a full scholarship to swim and play water polo at Wagner College. Lauren was very successful during her four years at Wagner, receiving academic and athletic honors. Lauren was a four year letter winner, was named First Team All-Metro in 2011 and 2012, and received All-Academic and Honorable Mention All-American Water Polo honors.

Lauren received a B.S. In Elementary Education in 2012 from Wagner College and is currently coaching an Australian Youth Water Polo team at the Canberra W.P. Academy.

SCOTT WALKER

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SCOTT WALKER

SCOTT WALKER

Athlete, North Penn High School, 1991

4 Varsity Letters Swimming, 1991 Team Captain
1990 &1991 PIAA STATE TEAM CHAMPIONS
1990 & 91 STATE CHAMPION 4x100 FREESTYLE RELAY, STATE RECORD
1991 STATE CHAMPION 100 FREESTYLE, STATE RECORD
1991 STATE CHAMPION 200 FREESTYLE RELAY, STATE RECORD
4 Time NISCA All-American and 4 Time PIAA All-STATE 1st TEAM
1st North Penn Swimmer to earn ALL-AMERICAN SWIMMING and
ALL-AMERICAN ACADEMIC HONORS in the same year
1989 & 1990 NPHS Most Improved Swimmer Award
1991 NPHS Outstanding Swimmer and Most Improved in Career
Team record for 4 years: 53 wins - 0 Losses
University of Minnesota, 1995 Team Captain, 3 Varsity Letters
3 Time NCAA ALL-AMERICAN & BIG TEN ALL-ACADEMIC, 1994
University of Minnesota, B.S., Business, 1996
Carlson School of Management, MBA, 2002
INDUCTED 2014

In 1987 Scott walked onto the deck of the North Penn swimming pool…a tall, thin and unassuming freshman. In 1991, Scott walked away from North Penn Swimming as one of the most accomplished sprinters in the program’s history. Scott demonstrated that with dedication, hard work, and self-confidence, anything is possible.

In 1982, at age nine, Scott started swimming for the Nor-Gwyn swim team and eventually joined the North Penn AquaticClub.In those early years he was dedicated and worked hard, but there were few accomplishments that distinguished him from his peers.

But then during his junior year of 1989-1990, things began to change for Scott. He grew taller, got stronger and his training began to pay off.  At the District I Championships, Scott placed third in the 200 Freestyle, fourth in the 100 Backstroke and qualified for the PIAA State Championships in both events. Scott was also a part of the 400 Freestyle Relay that set the District I record. North Penn won the District I Championships that year and moved on to the state championships. The team was in the running for the state team title and every point was important. At the meet Scott scored by  placing 8th in the 200 Freestyle. He was also a member of the 400 Freestyle Relay of Matt Krystopa, Scott Walker, Derek Williams and Dan Dunigan that won and broke the state record. Behind the scoring efforts of Kevin Faikish, John Raeburn, Kyle Kroberger, Mike Wilkens, Matt Krystopa, Derek Williams,Dan Dunigan and Scott Walker, North Penn won the 1989-1990 PIAA State championships. The record setting 400 Freestyle Relay would be named as All-Americansand the 1989-1990 team was ranked eighth in the United States by the National Swim Coaches Association (NISCA). Motivated by his success, Scott’s hard work in the pool and in the weight room continued in the spring and he approached the summer club season with optimism about what might be possible in his senior year. In a USSwimming meet in Buffalo, New York, Scott took a huge leap forward. The North Penn 400 Meter Medley Relay was in the water racing and had fallen off the Junior National qualifying pace. With the freestyle leg remaining Scott knew the only chance of making the cut would be his effort in swimming the final leg of the relay. Scott gave it his all and the relay qualified for Jr. Nationals. Scott’s conversion split on that anchor leg was impressive. It was a near equivalent to the time that had won states that year. As the events of the three day meet continued to unfold, it was evident that Scott was evolving into a very talented swimmer.