North Attleboro High School Alumni Association

The Alumni Awards are designed to recognize the accomplishments of our alumni as well as acknowledge the significant contributions many have made to North Attleboro High School.

To read about the individual Alumni Awards Banquets, please click on the following links:

The Alumni Awards consist of five distinct categories of recognition:

Joseph W. Martin, Jr. Distinguished Alumni Award
Named after the distinguished graduate of the class of 1902, this award recognizes the outstanding professional, personal and civic achievements of the men and women who are former students of North Attleboro High School. Their excellence in these areas brings pride and distinction to the school and the community.

2024 - Stan Nimiroski '60
2015 - Dr. Jeffery Sutherland '58 and Dr. P Barry Ryan '70
2014 - Captain Kyle R. Van De Giesen '98 and Command Sergeant Major Stephen J. Travers '82
2012 - Dr. Kimberlee E. Fish Chatson '80 and Colonel Maggie Dunn '82
2009 - Dr. David Christianson '79 and Clayton Dietz '41
2008 - Dennis Redding '58 and Tom Grant '87
2007 - Kevin Poirier '59 and Rear Admiral John A. "Jack" Moriarty '56

Community Impact Award
Presented to a North Attleboro High School graduate for his/her outstanding commitment to the North Attleboro community.

2024 - Kristin Silva-Barese '97
2014 - Elizabeth "Betty" Poirier '60
2012 - Robert L. Guthrie '61
2011 - John Rhyno '66, and Pat Fitzgibbons '75
2010 - Tony Calcia '74, Max Gould '59, and Kerry Vigorito '69

Young Alumni Award
In recognition of the outstanding service and accomplishments of an exceptional alumna/alumnus of North Attleboro High School who has graduated within the last twenty years. Areas of service may include professional, personal, civic and/or service to the high school. This individual’s achievements bring inspiration to young alumni, their peers and current students.

2015 - Anthony Sherman '07 and Tara Rose '03
2014 - Michael J. Flynn '06
2012 - Eric Roland '93 and Patrick K. Beith '96
2011 - Dawn Norris '92 and Daniel Patnaude '91
2010 - Tara Bennett '94
2009 - Richard Beaudoin '93
2008 - Aaron Ryder '89
2007 - Amy (Schaltegger) Escoto '93

Excellence in Education
Awarded to a current or past member of the faculty, administration or staff of North Attleboro Schools, at all levels, whose performance and contributions demonstrate a commitment to excellence and dedication to the students, the staff and the entire school community.

2024 - Roberta Zarrella, James Hale '66, Matthew Lacasse '94, and Anne Marie McGrail
2015 - Laurie Blake
2011 - Arthur Nunes, William C. Kummer, Betty Graas, and Donald Johnson '79
2010 - Bob Aussant, Dwight Estey '70, and Richard Smith
2009 - Elaine Bedard '69, Judy Cobb, Jim Frutchey, and Ed Shockro
2008 - Martha Frutchey, Paul Sullivan, Peter Johnson, Rus Benson, and William Kelly
2007 - Charlie Ayotte, Raymond Beaupre '61, Lou Kelley, Mary Ellen Palenchar, Ken Pickering '59, David Vito and Wilson Whitty

Honorary Alumni Award
This award is presented to a non-alumnus whose past, present and potential impact on North Attleboro High School qualifies them for alumni status. Their professional, civic and philanthropic pursuits reflect the high standards and values associated with the school and the Alumni Association.

2024 - Paul Belham and John Ventura
2010 - Mark Fisher
2009 - Jack Fitzgibbons, Sr.
2008 - Dr. Daniel M. DeYoung, M.D. and Janet Barber
2007 - Dexter Harmon