Chriskindlemarket 2016
Kevin McNulty Chriskindlemarket is a traditional German Christmas market held in Chicago annually around Christmas. There will be food, crafts, and trinkets from Germany and around the world. German club will be…
Jenni Muñoz Awarded Bronze at “Hispanic Heritage Youth Award.”
Just this past October, Jenni Muñoz (class of 2017) was searching the world wide web for scholarship opportunities. During her search she came across the Hispanic Heritage Youth Award, an…
New Teacher imparts knowledge in a unique way
Alyssa Bucholz teaches a language like no one else at Penn does. That's because American Sign Language is the language she uses in her daily life. Bucholz has been deaf her…
Key Club Puts on Thanksgiving Food Drive
Penn Key Club recently hosted a food drive. Mrs. Bates who is the advises Key club , commented on the event in an email interview. She explained ",Penn Key Club…
SAT on Saturday
The SAT for Penn High School will take place on Saturday, December 3. Students taking the test should enter through door A which will open at 7:30 a.m. It is…
Theater’s “The Last Train” Rides On to State
On Saturday, November 19th, the Penn Theater Department traveled to Bethel College to the regional thespian competition, where they won first place for their performance of “The Last Train”. Actors…
Tournament Tuesday
On Tuesdays the fitness center will have basketball tournaments from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. In an email interview with Mrs. Garrett, she commented on tournament Tuesdays and how students can…
Understanding FAFSA In Your Community
Are you a Senior and need money for college? Have you already heard of "FAFSA", the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, but think that filling out all the paperwork will…
Nicolini wins outstanding educator award
Penn teacher Mrs. Nicolini recently received the University of Chicago Oustanding Educator Award. In an email interview, she commeted on receiving the award. Mrs. Nicolini came to Penn in 1994 after…
Run to State: Penn Spell Bowl
The undefeated Penn Kingsmen Spellbowl team looks to make their twentieth state finals appearance this coming weekend on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The spell bowl team…