Neshaminy High School is set to host its second annual Alumni Achievement Award ceremony this month and honor six distinguished alumni for their exceptional achievements and contributions post-graduation.
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The event is sponsored by the Neshaminy Education Foundation and aims to inspire current students and the community by celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of former students.
The Alumni Achievement Award was established to recognize alumni who have demonstrated remarkable success in their personal and professional lives, serving as role models for current students.
Nominations were solicited from both the community and district staff, with the final selection made by the Alumni Committee of the Neshaminy Education Foundation.
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The 2023 Neshaminy Alumni Achievement Awards recipients are:
- Dr. Matthew Clauhs, NHS Class of 2000, Associate Professor of Music Education, Ithaca College
- PA Sen. Frank Farry, NHS Class of 1990. Pennsylvania State Senator and Langhorne-Middletown Fire Chief
- Maj. Robert Gulla, USAF, NHS Class of 2007. Maintenance Officer for the Air Force Thunderbirds Team
- Carin O’Donnell, NHS Class of 1987. Attorney with Stark & Stark and law lecturer.
- Brian Jacoby, NHS Class of 1993. HVAC teacher at Eastern Center for the Arts and Technology
- Martin Schwartz, PhD, NHS Class of 1972. Professor of Cardiology, Biomedical Engineering and Cell Biology at Yale University
“We are very excited and proud to honor this year’s recipients,” said Susan Weber, president of the Neshaminy Education Foundation. “In their adult lives, each of them has demonstrated the qualities of dedication, perseverance and service to their communities and country. These are values that we want to share with our children as they embark on their own life journeys.”
The ceremony will take place in the school’s Black Box Theater on November 20 and will be followed by a reception.
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In addition to the awards presentation, the alumni will have the opportunity to engage with current Neshaminy High School students through in-person or virtual class visits.
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