Student-Athletes Honored at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy

(Philadelphia, PA) - Two Norwood-Fontbonne Academy eighth grade student-athletes were recently honored at the school’s Spring Athletic Assembly.

Kevin Doerzbacher is the recipient of the Russell G. Clements Memorial Award, which was presented by Brien Tilley, baseball commissioner of the Chestnut Hill Youth Sports Club. In memory of the Academy’s beloved teacher and coach who passed away suddenly in 2001, this award is given to the baseball player who best exemplifies the qualities of honesty, integrity and sportsmanship.

Kayleigh Howard is the recipient of the Arthur Bolton Memorial Award, which was presented by Anne Porter, physical education teacher. Named for a former parent of accomplished field hockey player, Katherine Bolton ’00, this award is given to the athlete who has demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship and proficiency in field hockey.

About Norwood-Fontbonne Academy

Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is a Catholic independent academy for preschool to eighth grade students. Committed to a strong academic program, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy offers both Montessori and creative interactive education enriched by service learning, outreach, and co-curricular experiences. Within a faith-filled community, students are challenged to become self-directed persons who live gospel values, enjoy learning, make reflective choices, and treasure themselves, others, and the Earth.