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Penn student-artists honored in Scholastic Art competition

“Mask,” by Mackenzie Griman From mosaic masks that featured a dazzling kaleidoscope of color, to visionary photography that encased social commentary, Penn High School students took their artist creativity and expression to higher levels through the Scholastic Art competition. Penn students claimed 57 awards at three levels (Gold Key, Silver Key, Honorable Mention) regionally. The art of Gold Key winners will be in a competition ...

Spotlight on “Mary Poppins”: Lead Roles

Eddie Bell, Reagan Stohler, Broderick Balsley and Alyssa Chambers are the leads in “Mary Poppins.” Penn High School student Kennedy Parker offers an insider’s look at the spring musical, “Mary Poppins.” Penn’s spring musical this year is “Mary Poppins”! The performances are Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 6, at 3 p.m., all in the Penn Center for ...

Jazz at the Palace set for Friday, Feb. 5

By ARIELLE KIRSCH Student reporter At 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, relaxing and fun jazz music will sail through the Main Arena of Penn High School, as music lovers settle down for an exciting evening of Jazz at the Palace. Showcasing ensembles from Penn High School, Discovery Middle School, and Concord High School, the program will feature world-famous drummer Dana Hall, a professional musician ...

Scholastic Art Gallery

Penn students excelled in the recent Scholastic Art competition. Award-winning artwork will be displayed starting on Feb. 5, at the South Bend Museum of Art in the Century Center. Here are a few of Penn’s award-winning pieces: Mckenzie Blankenbaker Breyanne Urbin Akane Tokusumi Abby Jones Ashley Szumski Austin White Brianna Edgerly Courtney Seigel Deniz Arikan Emily Latham Emily Schulz James Darr Joey Emery Katie Turner ...

Principal Hope Gets Called “out of” the Principal’s Office

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-IN 2nd District) made a surprise visit today to call Penn High School Principal Steve Hope out of the principal’s office! Representative Walorski made the special drop-in visit to present Principal Hope with a Congressional Record recognition. The award is actually a framed letter from the Congresswoman that states that she submitted a statement about Mr. Hope to the official Congressional Record ...