Derek Herber (Class of ’91), Erica MacDonald Laplante (’05), and long-time coach Patti Johnson will be among the individuals honored Feb. 8, 2025 by the North Attleboro High School Alumni Association at its annual awards reception at NAHS.
Herber and Johnson will be recipients of the Excellence in Education Award, joined by fellow long-time educators Wayne Griffin, Scott Holster and Donna Newbury. The award is given annually to recognize current or past staff members at all North Schools for their exceptional commitment to excellence in the classroom and dedication to the students, staff and the schools.
MacDonald Laplante will be awarded the Young Alumni Award, recognizing notable accomplishments in the first 20 years after graduating from NAHS.
This year’s Community Impact Award will be given to North Attleboro Middle School teacher Jason Fied (’90), highlighting his nationally-recognized success with the Hoops for Hearts charitable program.
Finally, Ernie Sandland will receive the Honorary Alumni Award for his years of tireless effort in support of North Attleboro Schools construction and improvements.
The banquet will be held at NAHS, on Feb. 8, 2025. A reception and cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a reception and awards presentation at 7 p.m.
Tickets for the event, which includes the reception, cost $50 and can be purchased online by downloading an order form at www.NAHSAlumni.org. The form and payment can be mailed to NAHS AA, P.O. Box 1051, North Attleboro, MA 02761. Alternatively, email Sean Fisher at info@nahsalumni.org with the names and number of attendees and submit payment via Venmo using @NAHSAlumniAssociation.
Further information is available by emailing Sean Fisher at info@nahsalumni.org or by contacting any of the association Board Members directly: Patrick Reynolds, Tom Pirri, Sean Fisher, or Keith Lapointe.
