Announcing the 2026 Class of Distinguished Alumni

The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association is proud to share that the selection process for the 2026 Class of Distinguished Alumni is now complete. This year, we are honored to recognize eleven new Distinguished Alumni, two Friends of Norwin, and our two scholarship recipients. Together, the achievements and contributions of these individuals reflect the very best of the Norwin community. This year’s honorees include:

• Ms. Nancy Cox née Walter ‘98 Business
• Maj. Angela N. Day née Russo ‘08, US Army Military Service
• Ms. Courtney Durante née Bergstein ‘04 Philanthropy
• Mr. Kenneth G. Howell ‘80 Business, Philanthropy, Medicine
• Ms. Stacy Hurt née Sydeski ‘88, MHA, MBA Business, Medicine, Public Service
• Ms. Rachel Ann Gediminskas Kalberer ‘07, Ed.D, MAT Education
• Ms. Teresa Lucchetti née Russo ‘01, MSN, RN, CNL, CCRN Medicine
• Ms. Alyssa Minko ‘15 Fine Arts
• Dr. Carla Capozzi (Riccelli) ‘79, DMD Medicine
• Mr. Cody Sabol ‘13 Performing Arts
• The Rev. Dr. Christopher J. Suehr ‘05, Ph.D. Theology & Education
• Ms. Alexis Janiga née Tomich Friend of Norwin
• Ms. Kristie Lynn née Carozza Friend of Norwin
• Ms. Julia Choby 2026 NAFA Scholarship Recipient
• Ms. Mia Gigliotti 2026 NAFA Scholarship Recipient

For decades, Norwin has helped provide students with a strong foundation for the rest of their lives. Many of our alumni have gone on to achieve remarkable things, and we are proud to have witnessed their growth and the impact of their accomplishments.

In recognizing our Distinguished Alumni, we aim not only to celebrate their successes, but also to highlight the perseverance, growth, and purpose reflected in their journeys, in the hope that current students will find encouragement as they begin to shape their own stories.