Distinguished Alumni Award nomination forms for 2025, as well as additional details for all people interested in nominating a Northampton Area High School graduate for the award, are now available at konkretefoundation.org or by calling 610-767-7824. The award is sponsored by Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation.

All nomination forms should be completed and submitted as soon as possible. A Distinguished Alumni Award nominee must have graduated at least 15 years ago and should reflect NASD’s proud tradition of producing outstanding graduates and role models who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in both their professional and personal lives. A nominee does not need to be a current resident of NASD, but the nominee should reflect some of the following criteria:

• achieved outstanding success in his/her chosen profession/field of employment

• performed substantial community service or volunteer work

• made a positive impact on others

• received special recognition or awards for professional accomplishments/community service

Posthumous nominations will be accepted. The selected 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient(s) will have a permanent recognition plaque placed on the Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor in the main lobby of NAHS. Established in 2018, the wall displays a plaque for each honoree, recognizing his or her personal and professional post high school graduation achievements and features a current photo, as well as the honoree’s senior photo.

The wall now contains plaques honoring 43 distinguished NAHS graduates, including Edward Pany (Class of 1954), the Rev. Clark Kuntz (Class of 1963), Paulette Fritz (Class of 1968), Troy Thrash (Class of 1988), Dr. Christopher Raab (Class of 1989), Joan Snyder Kuhl (Class of 1997), Dr. Rodger Berg (Class of 1964), Bruce Lack (Class of 1969), Dr. Stephen Ressler (Class of 1975), Charles Hangen (Class of 1990), Tina Pagotto (Class of 1993), Travis Mohr (Class of 1999), Dale Newhart (Class of 1943), Daryl Amey (Class of 1962), Dr. Edgar Balliet (Class of 1968), Dr. Linda Koch (Class of 1965), Leo Livengood (Class of 1957), John Mauser (Class of 1965), Larry Oberly (Class of 1963), Grace Lois Bauer (Class of 1970), Daniel P. Heist (Class of 1979), Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito (Class of 1980), Dr. Thomas Becker (Class of 1981), Larry Kemmerer (Class of 1965), Stephen Kerbacher (Class of 1983), Edward Novogratz (Class of 1949), Thomas Reenock (Class of 1958), Peter Schneider Jr. (Class of 1966), Tim Tepes (Class of 1986), LeRoy Brobst (Class of 1965), Martin Fella (Class of 1965), Joseph Kovalchik (Class of 1986), Dr. Roseanna Neupauer (Class of 1985), Ronald Newhart (Class of 1973), Arthur Schisler (Class of 1958), Monica Jurasits Weninger (Class of 1988), Patricia Amey (Class of 1962), Kim Davis (Class of 1970), Ronald Jerdon (Class of 1980), Sally Madden (Class of 1979), Laura Meyers (Class of 2007), Brian Ruff (Class of 1977) and Peter Schneider Sr. (Class of 1938).

The Distinguished Alumni Award inductees honored with this recognition serve as an inspiration to all students and as a reminder to the entire community of NASD’s proud education tradition and commitment to serve others.

In addition to the recognition on the wall of honor, the award recipients will be recognized by friends, family, community members and local businesses at a Distinguished Alumni Award celebration dinner, set for Sept. 28 at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge 3777 Dogwood Road, Danielsville. The event is a major fundraiser of Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, and all proceeds from the event are used to support the foundation’s mission to provide funding for programs, speakers, equipment and various “extended learning opportunities and experiences” that “promote, enhance and supplement the educational and co-curricular programs” for K-12 students throughout NASD.

Tickets for the event will be available July 1, and all are welcome.