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INEVENTS NINE NORTH ALLEGHENY HIGH SCHOOL STANDOUTS ARE HONORED AT THE FIRST DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI GALA For the first time, more than 100 guests helped to celebrate the achievements of nine North Allegheny High School graduates at the Distinguished Alumni Gala, held at the DoubleTree in Cranberry Township. Sponsored by North Allegheny Foundation, the awardees were recognized as alumni who have “made significant contributions to society and outstanding professional accomplishments.” For more information, visit northallegheny.org/ alumni. 2018 North Allegheny Distinguished Alumni Awardees: Art: Wayne Brinda, Ed.D., Class of 1968 - Co- Founder/Producing Artistic Director of Prime Stage Theatre in Pittsburgh Business: Tom Bowman, CPA, Class of 1973 - Owner/President, Bowman & Company CPA, PC Community Service: Kimberly Boucek, Class of 1985 - Founder of Boucek’s Battalion Education: Mark Nordenberg, JD, Class of 1966 - Chancellor Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh Government: Larry Schweiger, Class of 1968 - CEO of PennFuture Law: Laura Ditka, JD, Class of 1981 - Chief Deputy Attorney General, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Medicine: Robert Hillman, Ph.D., Class of 1970 - Co-Director and Research Director of The Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and Director of Research Programs at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Science: Warren “Woody” Hoburg, Ph.D., Class of 2004 - NASA Astronaut Candidate 40 And Under: Jessica Jackley, Class of 1996 - Co- Founder of KIVA, Entrepreneur, Investor and Speaker - Also honored was Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Finalist Linda Granite, Marshall Middle School Band Teacher PHOTOS AND TEXT BY KATHY RUDOLPH 20 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com