Meet the Guys (and Hosts) of Mr. Norristown 2K20

The famous Shane Byrd won homecoming king and multiple mock awards at the senior banquet but has now set his sight on the title of Mr. Norristown. Byrd’s supportive peers describe him as funny and full of happy vibes. Highly motivated by his friends, he said, “I’ll do [Mr. Norristown] for the people.” He is involved in many school activities and clubs like Blue & White, chess club, and...

Since he was around the age of 6 or 7, Sean O’Connor had been attending Mr. Norristown. “I’ve always wanted to do it [the contest] since I’ve seen other people do it in the past,” he said. O’Connor was also driven to join because of his dedication to the community, as he does many hours of community service and has a hard work ethic. O’Connor is always busy and never has any time...

A talented track star, Ruben Morales is one of the many contestants who is competing to become the next Mr. Norristown. “Something I bring to the table would be dancing because I feel like I’m decent enough to get up there and win.” He stated that he never took an interest in Mr. Norristown until Mrs. Shahin and Mrs. Bartlett suggested the idea and convinced him to run for the show. He at...

Although he was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Max Guzman believes he captures what it truly means to be Mr. Norristown. Originally inspired by a friend who made the whole experience seem like a blast, Guzman soon realized that the competition was a perfect fit for him, giving him a memory to hold on to when moving on from Norristown. As a senior, Guzman would like the underclassmen to remember...

Aidan Smith is ready to be your 2020 Mr. Norristown. “I think I bring something unique to the table and I know how to put on a good show!” he said. After watching previous competitions, Smith decided to compete, as it’s his last year at the high. “Mr. Norristown seemed like a fun thing to do because it can work as a fun way to express yourself and also compete,” Smith explained. “You...

Bryce Allen believes he has something that distinguishes himself from the rest of the Mr. Norristown contestants. “I’m different because I’m an interesting person, and I’m not really like anyone else in the room,” he said. Allen describes himself as an outgoing, athletic and an all-round good person. His older brother Koby won runner-up in Mr. Norristown and Allen said he just wants to...

Living in Norristown all his life, Christian Flores had always hoped to participate in the Mr. Norristown competition. “Because it’s my final year at the High, I want to make the most of it,” said Flores. Throughout his 4 years at Norristown, Flores would describe his experience as memorable. “So many special things have happened here,” he said of his time at Norristown. By committing...

Born in Sellersville, PA, Ben Rosario was raised in Norristown throughout his childhood. During his high school journey, Rosario was in multiple acts of the production of Mr.Norristown for the past two years. He was friends with former contestants who inspired him to rise to the top and try out to be this year’s new Mr. Norristown. Rosario described his four years at NAHS as memorable, with his...

From the earliest of his childhood memories, music has always been a part of Dayon Littlepage’s life. “I’m just a guy that loves music, comedy, and his family.” Littlepage is funny, outgoing and talented, and he believes he will be the next Mr. Norristown. Littlepage enjoys being goofy while making his friends and loved ones laugh. “I try to focus on the good in people,” Littlepage said....

Andy Atenco-Torres thought it would be fun to compete for the title of Mr.Norristown and that he would “regret it” if he didn’t do it.  Antenco-Torres has always been a diligent person and believes he should win because he says he “puts in the effort and hard work” to win the crown.  He found his experience at Norristown Area High School to be “pretty fun” and enjoyed himself.  ...

Born and raised in Norristown PA, Margret Paramo never expected to audition for, let alone become, a host for Mr. Norristown. “It’s my last year and I’ve never done anything like this and in front of the whole school.” A week before the audition, she and her friend, Evelyn Romero, decided they wanted to do something out of their comfort zone. Paramo is an outgoing and humorous person, and...

Ever since her junior year of high school, Evelyn Romero wanted to become the host of the 2020 Mr. Norristown contest. “I thought it would be a fun experience and I wanted to be there at the practices and see what it was all about behind the scenes,” Romero said. Thinking she wouldn’t get the role, she was pleasantly surprised when she went to host auditions and found out that she and Margret...