The Kutztown Area School District Education Foundation Board of Directors announced the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus of the year, Dr. John J. Siegfried, PhD. John is an American economist and Emeritus Professor of Economics at Vanderbilt University.

Dr. Siegfried will be honored at the Annual Foundation Reception to be held at Setter Ridge Vineyards on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 5pm to 7pm. Dr. Siegfried will deliver the commencement address to the Kutztown Area High School graduating class of 2026.