We are proud of the many accomplishments of our alumni and on the difference they are making in their community, organizations and the world!
1995
Dr. Peter Bogucki, Class of 1967
Princeton University, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Affairs,
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
1996
Bernice (Giordano) Duesler, MD, Class of 1979
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Temple University Hospital, Fellow of Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine
DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE and DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
1997
Theresa A. Bromley, PhD, Class of 1976
Psych Associates of Pennsylvania, Founder and Director
1998
Paul M. Krzywicki, Class of 1957
Philadelphia Orchestra, Tubaist
1999
Virginia Rentko, DVM, Class of 1973
Biopure Corporation, Vice President
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Clinical Associate Professor
2000
Lucie J. McDonald, Class of 1975
Assistant Counsel, Department of Navy
Northern Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command
2001
Carol L. St. George, DO, Class of 1966
Office of Carol L. St. George, DO
Solo Practitioner of Ear, Nose and Throat and ENT Allergy
2002
Alan Stasson, Class of 1977
RE/Max Affiliates NE, President/Owner
2003
Carl Gregory, Class of 1947
Third Federal Savings Bank, Chairman Emeritus/Director
2004
Ling Young, Honorary Graduate
9/11/01 Survivor. New York Department of Taxation and Finance, World Trade Center’s 86th Floor, South Tower
2005
Daniel J. Caputo, Class of 1989
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, Executive Pharmaceutical Representative
2006
Gregory Geruson, Class of 1975
St. Joseph’s University, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
2007
Patricia (Connolly) Mullen, Class of 1980
Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
2008
Steven P. Houpt, Posthumously, Class of 1979
Steven P. Houpt passed away after battling cancer on January 17, 1978, just months before he was due to graduate from NAGS. Accepting on his behalf were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Houpt, Tom Houpt, Camille Houpt and Angela Houpt, '83
2009
Maria (Nowacki) Lifsted, Class of 1983
Solo Practioner, Maria Nowacki, DMD, PC, General Dentistry
2010
Karen M. Czarnecki, Class of 1980
Served as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Labor, Conservative commentator and panelist on PBS' "To The Contrary"
Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University
2011
Dr. Richard Mikula, Class of 1989
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Lock Haven University
2012
Patricia (Gaughan) Gould, Class of 1974
Executive Producer at Boco Digital Media LLC
2013
Stefanie LaHart, Class of 1984
Co-founder Megaton Media and The Busted Foundation
2014
Dr. Marina D'Angelo, PhD., Class of 1977
Professor, Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2015
Olivia Sharkey, Class of 2005
Junior Theology Teacher, Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Founder of "The Banana Project" , a service organization in Guatemala
Continuing commitment and participant in service projects throughout the world
2016
Deneen Drab-McCaffery. Class of 1982
Founder and President of "Helping Hands in the Northeast," a foundation that has helped over 2,000 families in need through holiday food and toy drives, scholarships and youth sports. In addition, Deneen hosts the largest annual Prom Dress Drive at Academy Injury and Health, the expanding practice she co-manages.
2017
Robert M. Yerkov, Jr., Class of 2003
Director of Legislative Affairs and Communications at the office of Philadelphia Minority Leader and Councilman Brian O'Neill.
2018
Nancy Morozin, Class of 1970
Co-owner of The Dining Car Restaurant, 2018 Consulting Chair of the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, and local community leader.
2019
Meghan Quinn, Class of 2000
Latin Teacher at Phoenixville Area School District and Life Long Learner of the Classics
Due to COVID-19, no Distinguished Graduates were nominated in 2020 and 2021
2022
Sarah Gaughan Unger, Class of 1981
Educator at Nazareth Academy Grade School for 28 years, Middle States Internal Cooridinator for our past two Middle States Accreditation visits, Athletic Director.