Norw in School District

Norwin School DistrictAmerican Education Week“A Commitment to Excellence”Rachel GeizuraGeofrey HollingerDominic LeaderNicole ShuckhartBusiness-Education-Community ProgramFriday, November 18, 20118:00 to 9:15 a.m.Norwin High School

Student Speakers“A Commitment to Excellence”Rachel GeizuraMs. Rachel M. Geizura, the daughter of Ginger Geizura, isrepresenting National Honor Society. She serves as avarsity cheerleader, a Student Council School Boardrepresentative, and a member of Interact, National HonorSociety, and the German Club. She was the 2010 HughO’Brian Youth Leadership Conference Award Recipient,and she served as chairperson for the first and secondannual“Pink-Out” football games at Norwin High School.She is also a student secretary in the High School office.Mr. Geofrey R. Hollinger, who represents Interact Cluband Show Choir, is the son of Andrea and RichardHollinger. He is president of Interact, vice president ofStudents Against Destructive Decisions, treasurer of theShow Choir, secretary of the Theater Club, and a memberof National Honor Society, Student Council, DiversityClub, Japanese Club, Select Choir, and A Capella Choir.Geofrey HollingerDominic LeaderMr. Dominic J. Leader represents the Senior Class. Theson of Darlene and William Leader, he has served as a classofficer for the Junior and Senior classes. He is a member ofInteract, Future Business Leaders of America, the MathQuiz Team, and National Honor Society. He plays both inhousebaseball and basketball and serves as baseballmanager. He is also a world champion in Karate, claiminghis first world title at the 2010 World Games inSacramento, California.Nicole ShuckhartMs. Nicole M. Shuckhart is speaking on behalf of StudentCouncil. Nicole, who is the daughter of Judith and AnthonyShuckhart, is president of Student Council, and is a memberof Interact and National Honor Society. She was a threeyearmember of Spanish Club and serves as High Schoolyearbook editor. She coaches adaptive baseball throughPAL Norwin, an organization that gives everyone a chanceto play ball regardless of their ability or disability. She alsoworks as a cashier at Target.

Guest SpeakerMr. Mike ShanahanNorwin High School Class of 2008History Major, University of PittsburghWide Receiver, Pitt Panthers Football TeamMichael Andrew Shanahan, the son of Michael and Diane Shanahan,will be the keynote speaker. A member of Norwin High School Classof 2008, Michael is currently a History Major at the University ofPittsburgh where he has become known as a standout wide receiverfor the Pitt Panther football team. According to the Panther website,Mike is a “veteran receiver whose size, smarts and strong hands areassets in Pitt's multiple no-huddle offensive attack...a distinguishedstudent who is a two-time honoree on the Big East All-AcademicFootball Team.” In the 2010 season, Mike scored a touchdown and had 43 catches for589 yards (13.7 average). During his high school career, he was a Division I prospectin both football and basketball. His football feats included more than 100 catches for1,998 yards and 30 touchdowns. In a game against Gateway, Mike caught fivetouchdown passes. That same year, in a game against Pittsburgh Central Catholic, hehad a 98-yard touchdown reception. Mike led Norwin to the WPIAL Class AAAAplayoffs in each of his final two seasons.

Class OfficersSeniorsClass Advisor: Ms. Lori AnselminoAssistant Class Advisor: Ms. Kathleen O’HalloranJenna Nguyen, PresidentMarissa Puc, Vice PresidentShelbi Brison, TreasurerDominic Leader, Recording SecretaryEmily Chrisman, CorrespondingSecretaryNate Derry, Homeroom CoordinatorJuniorsClass Advisor: Ms. Danae Brentzel-MartinaNathan Andreyko, PresidentKaura Bassegio, CorrespondenceSecretaryEmily Best, TreasurerRachael Brady, Vice PresidentCarmen Buffalini, HomeroomCoordinatorJosh Ellwood, HistorianMarissa Huss, Recording SecretarySophomoresCo-Class Advisors: Mr. David Jordan and Mr. Ryan LynnWill Kerr, PresidentChelsea Gasparich, Vice PresidentCassidy Steinkopf, TreasurerAmanda Booth, Recording SecretaryJohn Ott, Financial SecretaryKatie Kratzenberg, HomeroomRepresentativeFreshmenClass Advisor: Mr. Timothy J. LloydTristin Davis, PresidentRachel Obeldobel, Vice PresidentZeke Kljucaric, TreasurerNicole Javorski, SecretaryTrey Quealy, Homeroom CoordinatorAdvisor: Ms. Lynn ClarkAssisted by Mr. Ryan LynnStudent Council OfficersNicole Shuckhart, PresidentCorinne Dally, Vice PresidentChelsea Hubert, Recording SecretaryElizabeth Mance, CorrespondingSecretaryMikayla Nolfi, Sophomore DelegateRachel Geizura, Board RepresentativeMichael Bartolac, BoardRepresentativeHeather Svec, Treasurer

National Honor Society Purpose and ActivitiesMr. Paul Amic, AdvisorThe National Honor Society promotes character, leadership, scholarship andcommunity service among the students of Norwin School District. Further,it provides activities and opportunities for them to give back to the schooland local communities while enjoying educational, cultural and socialactivities. Throughout the year, the National Honor Society participates in avariety of activities, including Homecoming, You’ve Got a Friend Day,Powderpuff Football, Induction Ceremony, and an Annual National HonorSociety Trip. They also complete numerous individual community projects.Interact Club Purpose and ActivitiesMs. Debra Spang, AdvisorThe Interact Club is a service organization that is open to all students andsponsored by Rotary with the goal of providing service to our communityand to the world. Students provide service to the High School throughrecycling and to the community through the read-a-thon, Hobgoblin Hikes,You’ve Got a Friend Day, Presents for Patients and Adopt-a-Highway onNike Site Road. The club provides service worldwide by raising money anddonating to causes such as Children’s Safe Drinking Water Fund, Relief forHaiti, Rotary’s Polio Fund and Operation Christmas Child.Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)Purpose and ActivitiesMs. Renee Greene, AdvisorFCCLA has been a community service organization at Norwin High Schoolfor 20 years. The group formerly operated as SCAF, Students Caring aboutFamilies. Its purpose is to provide opportunities for personal developmentand preparation for adult life through the Family and Consumer Sciencecurriculum. Students develop self-esteem, communication skills andleadership abilities through community involvement. The new affiliationwith the State and National FCCLA has provided additional opportunities todevelop these skills through conference education, competitive events, andnetworking with other schools. Service involvement continues to includeactivities such as the Winter Outerwear Drive for the Salvation Army,providing volunteers for the Hobgoblin Hike (Westmoreland Parks andRecreation), Trick or Treat for UNICEF, Decorating for the Holidays atlocal elderly care facilities, Secret Santa Project, Valentines for Vets, and aWalk-a-thon to benefit the Westmoreland County Food Bank.