The North Penn School District (NPSD) has selected the Knights of Honor Class of 2026. This year’s nominees include alumni, community members, and former staff members who have had a significant impact on the North Penn community and continually give back to others. The ceremony will be held on March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm at North Penn High School, 1340 S Valley Forge Road, Lansdale.
During the 2015-2016 school year as part of the North Penn School District’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, the district introduced the Knights of Honor Program. The program is designed to recognize notable North Penn community members, former staff members and alumni who have brought honor and outstanding service to the district. The goal is to pay tribute to these important people and their contributions and to inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
Dr. Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, is a graduate of North Penn High School, Class of 2003, and the owner of Skippack Pharmacy. Known as “Dr. Mak” or “The Superman Pharmacist”, he stepped up to provide thousands of vaccinations and tests to the community during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to run Skippack Pharmacy as a community hub. To read Dr. Mayank Amin’s full biography, please click here.
Tina Simmons DeFoor is a graduate of North Penn High School, Class of 1985, and is the Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Comcast. DeFoor has been recognized for her outstanding work in cable and telecommunications and her leadership across multiple organizations. To read Tina Simmons DeFoor’s full biography, please click here.
Burton T. Hynes is a former principal of North Penn High School. He spent nearly his entire career in the North Penn School District and under his leadership continued North Penn’s legacy as a school known for its outstanding academics, athletics, and arts. To read Burton T. Hynes’ full biography, please click here.
Missy Mazzoli is a graduate of North Penn High School, Class of 1998, and is a composer, pianist, and Professor of Music at Bard College. Mazzoli’s music has been performed all over the world by symphony orchestras, opera houses, and she has received three Grammy nominations for her work. To read Missy Mazzoli’s full biography, please click here.
The ceremony will be held March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm in North Penn High School and is open to the public. The ceremony will last approximately an hour with a short reception to follow. Attire is business casual. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP at https://www.npenn.org/our_district/knightsofhonor/knights_of_honor_r_s_v_p/. To learn more about the Knights of Honor program and read about past honorees, please visit the NPSD website.