Norwin Teacher Recognized
at Football Game
by University of Pittsburgh College
Football Playoff Foundation (CFP) and
Extra Yard for Teachers campaign
Photo by Norwin High School Yearbook Staff.
Norwin School District’s 2019 Homecoming
included a full lineup of activities for the greater
Norwin community.
T
M
r. Raymond Rakvic, a Business,
Computer, Information, and Technology
(BCIT) teacher at Norwin High School,
was recognized on Saturday, September 21st
by the University of Pittsburgh College Football
Playoff Foundation (CFP) and Extra Yard for
Teachers campaign. CFP recognizes teachers
across the country for making positive impacts
in the community while serving as role models
and leaders for their students.
Mr. Rakvic serves as the Department Head for
BCIT. He was one of seven western Pennsylvania
teachers who received recognition at the Pitt
football game.
“I was honored to be nominated and
recognized by the University of Pittsburgh and
the Extra Yard for Teachers (College in Football
Playoff Foundation),” Mr. Rakvic said. “I truly
enjoy working with the students of Norwin
School District and I am always striving to
provide the best education possible for our
students.”
Mr. Rakvic noted that the School District
offers many opportunities for students,
including the College in High School Program.
He teaches both Cyber Security/Information
Science and Computer Science courses here
at Norwin for the University of Pittsburgh,
which allow our students to earn University of
Pittsburgh college credit while taking Norwin
classes.
Congratulations, Mr. Rakvic!
he Eleventh-Annual Athletic Hall of Fame inducted nine
individuals, including Dennis Fix (Wrestling); Ron Garofolo
(Baseball); Andy Kalas (Soccer); Kasey Kemp (Track); Craig
Kovalcin (Football); Laura Marcolina (Basketball, Volleyball); Michael
Salopek (Football, Wrestling); Jessica Sharik (Soccer); Jackie Wilson
(Volleyball).
Three teams were also honored, including 1984 Boys Swimming;
2006 Girls Track; and 2007 Girls Track.
The sixth-annual Norwin Homecoming Carnival, hosted by the
Classes of 2020-2023, took place on Friday, September 27 at Norwin
High School prior to the Homecoming game. There was a Photo
Booth, Face Painting, Dunk Tank, High Striker, Auction Basket Raffle,
Food Trucks, and Live Entertainment.
Following the carnival, the Knights Football Team defeated Butler
by a score of 49-21.
The weekend activities continued Saturday, September 28, 2019,
with the annual Homecoming Parade presented by the High School
Student Council. The parade route followed its traditional path
through Irwin, beginning at Immaculate Conception Church and
ending at the intersection of Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
The weekend concluded with the annual Homecoming Dance.
2019 Homecoming Court.
(Front) Queen Kelsy
Levensdosky and King
Matthew Federovich pose for
a picture along with Senior
Royalty Candidates (2nd row)
Samuel Taleff, Kylie Arnold,
Jensen Scamardi, and Alfredo
Calub on steps of Immaculate
Conception Church before the
annual Homecoming Parade.
Additional students pictured
include Jenna Varney, Michelle
Bojalad, Danielle Modrak,
Kennedy Soliday, Addison
Patrick, Jocelyn Boyd, Zach
Corlazolli, Austin Kellar, Isaac
Anticole, Gavin Wagner, Nick
Markovina, and Ian Resnik.
Photo by Norwin High School
Yearbook Staff.
Homecoming parade.
Photo by Norwin High School
Yearbook Staff.
The 2006 and 2007 track teams
at the Norwin Athletic Hall of
Fame. Photo by Rich Straw.
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