Join Us in Celebrating Norwin's Ninth Annual Knight of Distinguished Alumni

On May 21, 2026, members of the Norwin community and past graduates came together in celebration of the accomplishments of eleven Distinguished Norwin Alumni, one Friends of Norwin, and our two graduating NAFA Scholarship recipients.

The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association, together with the Norwin School District Community Foundation would like to thank the community for their support and a wonderful evening, as well as Duncan Financial Group for sponsoring the event.

A Knight of Distinguished Alumni
Thursday May 21
Stratigos Banquet Centre 131 Colonial Manor Road North Huntingdon, PA 15642
  • Cocktails and Cash Bar
  • Buffet Dinner
  • Award Presentations
    After Dinner

The 2026 Class of Distinguished Alumni

We are proud to announce that the following individuals have been selected for the 2026 Class of Distinguished Alumni.

Ms. Nancy Coxx née Walter ‘98
Distinguished Alum in Business
Maj. Angela N. Day née Russo ‘08, US Army
Distinguished Alum in Military Service
Ms. Courtney Durante née Bergstein ‘04
Distinguished Alum in Philanthropy
Mr. Kenneth G. Howell ‘80
Distinguished Alum in Business, Philanthropy, Medicine
Ms. Stacy Hurt née Sydeski ‘88, MHA, MBA
Distinguished Alum in Business, Medicine, Public Service
Ms. Rachel Ann Gediminskas Kalberer ‘07, Ed.D, MAT
Distinguished Alum in Education
Ms. Teresa Lucchetti née Russo ‘01, MSN, RN, CNL, CCRN
Distinguished Alum in Medicine
Ms. Alyssa Minko ‘15
Distinguished Alum in Fine Arts
Ms. Carla Capozzi née Riccelli ‘79, DMD
Distinguished Alum in Medicine
Mr. Cody Sabol ‘13
Distinguished Alum in Performing Arts
The Rev. Dr. Christopher J. Suehr ‘05, Ph.D.
Distinguished Alum in Theology & Education
Ms. Alexis Janiga née Tomich
Friend of Norwin
Ms. Kristie Lynn née Carozza
Friend of Norwin

Make your reservations today.

Make your reservations for A Knight of Distinction while seats are still available. Reservations are $52.00 per person including transaction fees, with group tables of 8-10 also available.

Prefer to pay by check? Print our reservations form and return by mail.

Please enter the name of the honoree you are attending in support of for seating purposes.
Please list each guest name, including your own, on a separate line.

The deadline for reservations is May 10. Please note that we are unable to issue refunds after the deadline.

Congratulate this year's honoreers while helping make the event a success by advertising in our commemorative program

You can help make this year’s event a success by supporting it with an advertisement in our commemorative program. The Knight of Distinguished Alumni thrives thanks to the generosity of the Norwin community.

In previous years, advertisements have encompassed everything from heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed honorees from friends and family to supportive messages and well-wishes from local businesses. Your message will be woven into the fabric of our event, becoming an essential part of its narrative. Furthermore, sponsors will gain visibility on our website and Facebook page, receiving due recognition for their support.

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