NORWICH – Norwich High School social studies teacher Susan Fertig was honored with a great surprise this year, leaving her with ultimately nothing to say.

The teacher of 13 years was nominated by the senior class of 2006 “almost unanimously,” senior Leanne Willams said, to have the 2005-06 yearbook dedicated in her name.

“For once in my life, I was speechless,” Fertig said after her name was called in a filled auditorium.