Alumni

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2024 Class of Distinguished Alumni

The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association, in cooperation with the Norwin School District Community Foundation, is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Class of Distinguished Alumni. The 2024 class will feature up to twelve alumni who have had careers of distinction since their days at Norwin High School. Nominees must be graduates of Irwin High School, North Huntingdon High School or Norwin High School and have been graduated from high school for at least ten years.

It was a wonderful Knight of Distinguished Alumni

On May 25, 2023, members of the Norwin community and past graduates came together in celebration of the accomplishments of fifteen Distinguished Norwin Alumni and our graduating NAFA Scholarship recipient. 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.

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Class of Distinguished Alumni

Update: Nominations are no longer being accepted for this year’s class of Distinguished Alumni. If you missed our deadline, please consider submitting nominating next year. The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association, in cooperation with the Norwin School District Community Foundation, is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Class of Distinguished Alumni.

Thank you for a successful Knight of Distinguished Alumni

On May 26, 2022, members of the Norwin community and past graduates came together in celebration of the accomplishments of eleven Distinguished Norwin Alumni, one Distinguished Friend of Norwin, and our graduating NAFA Scholarship recipient. 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.

Sponsor the 2022 Knight of Distinguished Alumni Programs

Our 2022 Knight of Distinguished Alumni is fully funded through the support of the local Norwin community. Towards that end, we are respectfully asking local businesses to assist us in making this event a success by placing an ad in the commemorative program. Ad sponsors will also be recognized on the NAFA website and Facebook page.

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2022 Class of Distinguished Alumni

The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association, in cooperation with the Norwin School District Community Foundation, is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Class of Distinguished Alumni. The 2022 class will feature up to twelve alumni who have had careers of distinction since their days at Norwin High School. Nominees must be graduates of Irwin High School, North Huntingdon High School or Norwin High School and have been graduated from high school for at least 10 years.

Remember to apply for the 2021 Norwin Alumni & Friends Association Scholarship

The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association (NAFA) will award a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating Norwin High School student who has been accepted to a college or trade school, and has at least one parent who is a Norwin graduate. The successful scholarship applicant will be one who shows active school and community service during their high school years.

Welcoming the New NAFA President

The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association proudly welcomes its new president, Ms. Lynn Clark,‘75 and looks forward to a bright future under her leadership.

Read about Dan Priatko, '80, in the new book A Noble Knight

Dan Priatko, '80 was honored as one of Norwin’s Distinguished Alumni in 2018. Many of you know Dan Priatko and his compelling life story. A Norwin High School and United States Military Academy graduate, Dan was critically injured in an automobile accident while on a return trip home from visiting West Point. Dan has never given up, and he continues to be an inspiration to many.

Fourth Annual Knight of Distinguished Alumni

On August 8, 2021, members of the Norwin community and past graduates came together in celebration of the accomplishments of eleven Distinguished Norwin Alumni, one Distinguished Friend of Norwin, and our graduating NAFA Scholarship recipient. 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.

2020 Knight of Distinguished Alumni Recognition Dinner Postponed, Rescheduled

As a result of the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Norwin School District Community Foundation and the Norwin Alumni & Friends Association have decided to reschedule their annual Knight of Distinguished Alumni. The Knight of Distinguished Alumni, originally scheduled for May 27, 2020, has been postponed. The event has been rescheduled to May 20, 2021, with additional information available in the coming months.

Apply Now for the 2020 NAFA Scholarship

The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association (NAFA) will award a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating Norwin High School student who has been accepted to a college or trade school, and has at least one parent who is a Norwin graduate. The successful scholarship applicant will be one who shows active school and community service during their high school years.

Congratulations to the 2019 Norwin Community Scholarship Recipients

The NSDCF oversees over 25 community scholarship funds, in addition to its own Norwin Alumni & Friends Association scholarships. For 2019, we’re proud to recognize the recipients of the James L. Dudley Memorial Scholarship, Richard W. Murdock Scholarship, David J. Nelson Memorial Scholarship, Paul and Anne Smiy Scholarship, and Thomas J.

Thank you for our third successful Knight of Distinguished Alumni

On May 23, 2019, members of the Norwin community and past graduates came together in celebration of the accomplishments of seven Distinguished Norwin Alumni, one Distinguished Friend of Norwin, and our graduating NAFA Scholarship recipient. Those honored included George Koury, Jr. (1977), Heather Newell (1988), John Tirpak (1986), Rebecca Gediminskas (1974), Robin Sleigh Dillon (1973), Ted Kopas (1991), and Tim Kotch (1974).

Congratulations to our Luck & Loot Raffle Winner

The NSDCF would like to congratulate this year’s lucky NAFA Luck & Loot raffle winner, Jude Abraham. Jude was excited to take home $500 along with $100 in instant lottery tickets while helping support NAFA’s mission. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to help fund the Norwin Alumni & Friends Association’s annual scholarships for graduating Norwin students.

Third Annual Knight of Distinguished Alumni

On May 23, 2019, members of the Norwin community and past graduates came together in celebration of the accomplishments of seven Distinguished Norwin Alumni, one Distinguished Friend of Norwin, and our graduating NAFA Scholarship recipient. 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.

Announcing Norwin's Distinguished Alumni for 2019

The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association, in coordination with the Norwin School District Community Foundation, is proud to announce the 2019 class of Distinguished Alumni. Throughout their lives, these honorees have demonstrated how the quality education they received, along with the support of a nurturing community, can serve as a springboard to great achievements:

Sponsor an ad in the 2019 Knight of Distinguished Alumni Program Booklet

The selection process for the Third Annual Knight of Distinguished Alumni Recognition Dinner is well under way. Norwin has a long tradition of producing outstanding alumni, but some go even further in life. This event is a celebration of Norwin’s past, present, and future as we honor the achievements of some of our most distinguished alumni and a graduating student on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Stratigos Banquet Center.

Apply Now for the 2019 NAFA Scholarship

The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association (NAFA) will award a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating Norwin High School student who has been accepted to a college or trade school, and has at least one parent who is a Norwin graduate. The successful scholarship applicant will be one who shows active school and community service during their high school years.

Why is a high school alumni association needed?

Why, all of a sudden, is there this need to create an alumni association for Norwin? Perhaps, the real question should be, why has it taken so long? High school alumni groups have been around for many years. Although there may be relatively few in western Pennsylvania, the eastern part of the state has had many high school alumni groups for years.

Now Accepting Nominations for 2019 Distinguished Alumni

Nominations for the 2019 Distinguished Alumni are no longer being accepted. The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association thanks you for your interest. Download the 2019 Nomination Form The Norwin Alumni & Friends Association (NAFA) is seeking nominations for the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award to be presented at the Third Annual Knight of Distinguished Alumni Recognition Dinner in May 2019.

Thank you for a successful Knight of Distinguished Alumni

On the evening of May 24, two-hundred and fourteen guests came together to celebrate the lifetime accomplishments of ten Distinguished Norwin Alumni, one Distinguished Friend of Norwin, and our graduating NAFA Scholarship recipient. Those honored included William Caruthers, Esq. (1973), Hon. Mark Critz (1980), Dr. Constance DeMore (1991), Dr. Robin Dillon (1973), Dr.

Second Annual Knight of Distinguished Alumni

On May 24, 2018, members of the Norwin community and past graduates came together in celebration of the accomplishments of eight Distinguished Norwin Alumni, one Distinguished Friend of Norwin, and our graduating NAFA Scholarship recipient. 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.

Nominations for the Second Annual Knight of Distinguished Alumni Begin January 2nd

The Norwin Alumni and Friends Association will host the second annual Knight of Distinguished Alumni Banquet on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Stratigos Banquet Centre. The event will feature a cash bar and full buffet dinner followed by the presentation of the 2018 Class of Distinguished Alumni. Nominees must be graduates of Irwin High School, North Huntingdon High School or Norwin High School and have been graduated from high school for at least 10 years.

Distinguished Alumni 2018 Nominations

The Norwin Alumni and Friends Association will host the second annual Knight of Distinguished Alumni Banquet on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Stratigos Banquet Centre. The event will feature a cash bar and full buffet dinner followed by the presentation of the 2018 Class of Distinguished Alumni. Nominees must be graduates of Irwin High School, North Huntingdon High School or Norwin High School and have been graduated from high school for at least 10 years.

First Annual Knight of Distinguished Alumni

On May 25, 2017, members of the Norwin community and past graduates came together in celebration of the accomplishments of ten Distinguished Norwin Alumni, one Distinguished Friend of Norwin, and our graduating NAFA Scholarship recipient. 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.

Knight of Distinguished Alumni 2017

The Norwin Alumni and Friends Association will host A Knight of Distinguished Alumni on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Stratigos Banquet Centre. The event will feature a cash bar and full buffet dinner followed by the presentation of the inaugural class of distinguished alumni. The inaugural class features 10 alumni who have had careers of distinction since their days at Norwin High School.