Meet the Guys of Mr. Norristown 2K19

“If you want to succeed as much as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.” This is the philosophy that senior Nandin Patel lives by. Born July 2, 2001 in the Republic of India, Nandin is the epitome of passion and outgoingness, believing that hard work and dedication will aid in his path to prosperity. Currently in his last year at the “high,” Nandin plans to pursue a degree in...

A charismatic contestant, Michael Kinsey is ready to be your 2019 Mr. Norristown. Born and raised in Norristown, he is heavily-involved at NAHS. He believes his past four years of high school have been incredible due to all of the diversity and passion in the school. He is involved in what others might consider an extreme amount of school activities, including Blue and White Society, Best Buddies, Na...

Victor Walker is a senior running for the 18th Annual Mr. Norristown event. He is also a part of DECA, Video Production, and the Cultural Club, previously known as the Spanish Club. He plans to go to college to become an engineer. Victor was inspired to be one of the candidates for Mr. Norristown because, to him, it appears to be the best thing a senior can do. He says it doesn’t matter if he wins ...

Semaj Wray is a Norristown native and spends his free time in the NAHS Jazz Band and Gospel Choir. When asked what motivated him to join Mr. Norristown, Semaj explained that he is a a third-generation Mr. Norristown participant.  “My older cousin did it, my brother did it, and my uncle did it. And they didn’t win, so I want to show my talents other than what they know me for.” So what wil...

Born in Abington PA, Doje Toussaint grew up in Germantown, Philadelphia and moved to Norristown, where he was able to see a the Mr. Norristown production, peeking his interest in entering the competition when it was his time. “I like Norristown. I don’t mind staying here, unlike other people who plan on leaving,” said Doje. Throughout his 4 years, Doje would describe his experience at NAHS as ...

Luke Vitale’s love for sound, involvement in music programs, and humility make him a true embodiment of what it means to be a part of the NAHS music department. An avid melophile, this senior draws much of his inspiration from Brooklyn rapper, Biggie Smalls, whose songs, Luke believes, demonstrate how music can elevate others’ moods. Luke’s own motivation for his music is to affect others simil...

Santino Carlomagno, or Magno as his friends refer to him, is one of the 12 candidates for Mr. Norristown 2k19. His goal is to be involved in as many things as he can his senior year, something that motivated him to join this event and present his talent for the audience. “I feel like I represent the school.” Magno stated. Magno loves sports, having previously participated in football and...

Wilbert expresses himself as ambitious, talented and passionate towards his music. Born in North Philadelphia, Wilbert moved to Norristown in sixth grade and has been here ever since. He dedicates himself to singing and post his music and songs onto many social media platforms. He was involved in jazz band, chorus, select choir, and he continues to sing in his church choir. His biggest musical infl...

Born and raised in Norristown, Miguel Barcenas takes his Mexican heritage very personally. “My parents came to this country not knowing the language,” he said reverentially.  “They had to adapt to the language, something that they weren't used to. I just see them as brave people for that.” Miguel holds these lessons from his parents sacred.  One way Miguel shows his Latino pride is by jo...

Ever since Giovanni was a freshman at Norristown Area High School, he's been anticipating the day he would become a senior so he could enter the Mr. Norristown pageant.  “Freshman year, I really wanted to join, but I found out that it was only for seniors and I was like, ‘well ok when I’m a Senior I'm going to do this.’” The wait to become part of Mr. Norristown for Piergrossi was bea...

A true life of the party, Tamir Brice, or the GOAT, as he calls himself, aims to win Mr. Norristown 2019. “I feel like I have the personality, and everybody knows me around here, so I feel like I would have the perfect face for it to hold the crown,” he said. When Tamir graduates, he plans to go to college to start his own business. His biggest influences, therefore, are Pnb Rock and Meek Mil...

Tyjshier Hill has been a proud representative of Norristown Area High School for four years as an avid drama club member as well as a participant in drum-line. You can find him singing the Star Spangled Banner at every assembly with a burning passion. “I believe I give the school a lot of credit,” Hill said, “And if I win this, I think I could motivate people for next year.” Hill�...