A Night of Celebration and Gratitude for Norwin's Latest Class of Distinguished Alumni

On May 26, 2022, the Norwin community gathered alongside alumni to honor the achievements of eleven Distinguished Norwin Alumni, one Distinguished Friend of Norwin, and the NAFA Scholarship recipient. It was an evening of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. Those honored include:

Those honored include Mr. Matthew Bertoty ‘14, Ms. Betsy Frye née Bouldin ‘80, Dr. Jodi A. Burns née Pezek ‘87, Ed.D., Mr. Michael Doyle ‘92, Ms. Kelly Doyle née Sickels ‘91, Ms. Allison Leigh Fedorka ‘03, Mr. John S. Howell ‘79, Ms. Annetta L. Marion ‘83, Ms. Sarita Nair ‘91, Ms. Ashley Popojas ‘05, and Mr. Trey G. Quealy ‘15. Mr. Bill Priatko was honored as a Friend of Norwin, and the 2025 NAFA Scholarship recipients were Mr. Nikolas G. Kelly ‘25 and Mr. Adam D. Guskiewicz ‘25. You may read about each recipient in the 2025 Distinguished Alumni section.

These honorees are recognized not only for their personal and professional accomplishments, but also for the impact their stories have on today’s students. In the days leading up to each year’s event, several of our Distinguished Alumni visit Norwin schools to speak directly with students. They share their life journeys—their challenges, moments of perseverance, and successes—with the hope that these stories will inspire students as they begin thinking about their own futures beyond graduation.

The opportunity for students to hear from past graduates who once walked the same halls is invaluable and these conversations help students see the many paths open to them and remind them that even the most difficult challenges can become stepping stones to success.

The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association, together with the Norwin School District Community Foundation, extends heartfelt thanks to the community for its support and for making this year’s event a memorable one. We could not be succesful without their support.