Newman Central Catholic High School
Sterling, IL
Newman's Day of Giving
One Day - $275K and 700 donors
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Anonymous (Alumni ’07)
5 months ago
A shout out to Coach Dugan, That turtleneck says “I draw up plays on a whiteboard, but that blazer says 'I own a yacht named Blue Momentum!"
Mary Kay (Wolf) Berjohn (Alumni ’70)
5 months ago
In memory of our deceased 1970 classmates and teachers
Our class did well at Newman and we owe a debt of gratitude to those whose efforts made our excellent educations possible!!! May God bless them all and may the tradition of excellence continue!!!
Brooklyn & Michael :) (Parent ’27)
5 months ago
These two homies 4 life
Aaron Smith (Parent ’27)
5 months ago
First of many today for my future school bus driver
Bethany Bland (Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
Faith, family, friends. Newman is for everyone. Looking forward to our future Comet attending next year!
Kaitlyn Accardi (Alumni ’18, Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
For all of the hardworking students that participate in the annual spring musical.
Barbara Kapp
5 months ago
In honor of Marvin and Judy Scott
Kathleen Wright (Alumni ’99)
5 months ago
In honor of Joseph and Pauline Hermes
Anonymous (Alumni ’65)
5 months ago
In gratitude for many excellent teachers during my four years at Newman.
Anonymous
5 months ago
Our daughter married into a strong Newman family. We are impressed with the philosophies of this school.
Anonymous (Alumni ’14)
5 months ago
In honor of Hugh F. Miller
Partington Building Services
5 months ago
Let's Go Comets!
Ann Cousins (Alumni ’70)
5 months ago
In honor of Mike and Mary Papoccia, who do so much for NHS!
Sorry to miss reunion this year, but I’m happy to support Newman!
Anonymous (Alumni ’80)
5 months ago
In memory of Phyllis Conklen
Michael & Mary Jane Verhulst (Alumni ’99, Parent ’26, ’29)
5 months ago
In honor of Wesley and Emma Verhulst and Leane Verhulst
John Fritts (Alumni ’88)
5 months ago
In honor of John F Fritts
Carla Hilbert (Alumni ’83)
5 months ago
Because the Principal rocks!!!
Carrie Long Emmons (Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
In honor of John and Matt Hoffmiller
In memory of John and Matt Hoffmiller
Julie Rose-Hader (Alumni ’77)
5 months ago
In memory of Alcie Daniels
Rest in peace Alcie. You were a great friend to all.
Jean Schutt (Alumni ’76, Parent ’05, ’08)
5 months ago
Proud Newman Alumni and parent of former students.
Anonymous (Parent ’27)
5 months ago
I typically donate earlier in the day, but I was unexpectedly detained this morning by important research—YouTube tutorials on “the floss.” Watching Coach Lemay and Coach Mag in action was transformative. Their moves didn’t just teach rhythm; they taught life. I am, somehow, a better man for it.
Lori Rosenberry (Alumni ’75)
5 months ago
In memory of Charles Rosenberry
Corrine Sandefer (Alumni ’85)
5 months ago
In honor of Gary Hodge
Scott & Meg Schultz (Alumni ’01)
5 months ago
In honor of the deceased members of the Grennan & Naughton families.
Joanna Papoccia (Alumni ’54)
5 months ago
In honor of Martin Papoccia
Curt Repass (Alumni ’76)
5 months ago
We are Alums, parents, and soon to be grandparents of students there
Tracee Roberts (Alumni ’84)
5 months ago
In honor of Traci Holbrook-Payne
Forever missed and never forgotten.
Joseph McGrath (Alumni ’72)
5 months ago
A 1972 Grad, as were my siblings before me, my Mother her sisters and brothers, ( Grennan) my Dad’s two younger brothers2of my 3 children , I love Newman and my grandson is a freshman
Shawn Grennan (Alumni ’82)
5 months ago
In memory of Peggy Grennan
Pete/Kathy Kaup (Alumni ’62)
5 months ago
In memory of Kay & Vic
Rosanne Stuckmaier (Grandparent ’27)
5 months ago
My grandson loves it there!
Rory King
5 months ago
Go Comets!
Anonymous (Alumni ’59, Grandparent ’26, ’27, ’29)
5 months ago
In memory of the love of my life a 1960 alumni. Miss you dearly.
James Wood (Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
In memory of Roger Craig Massey and Ken Schaefer
Sheila jim Gabler (Grandparent ’27)
5 months ago
In honor of David Gabler
Penny Mallo (Grandparent ’24, ’26)
5 months ago
In memory of Gary Mallo
What a joy it was to support the Jungerman grandchildren in their Newman School Endeavors. A true Blessing!
Joe & Teresa McCue (Alumni ’71, ’73, Grandparent ’25, ’27)
5 months ago
In memory of Frank & Betty McCue and Mugs Baeza
Barry & Nancy Passini (Alumni ’75)
5 months ago
In memory of Bud Passini
john ferris (Alumni ’70)
5 months ago
In memory of The classmates of 1970 who have left us all too soon!
Remember all the times you shared with your classmates with nothing but fond memories. The 4 years we were together at Newman really were the Best of Times!
Kathy Howard
5 months ago
In memory of Ann Propheter
Sam Ramirez (Alumni ’94)
5 months ago
In memory of Ben Melendrez
Meghan King (Alumni ’97, Parent ’28)
5 months ago
In honor of Stuart Keller
Jennifer Morse (Alumni ’94, ’00, Parent ’27, ’29)
5 months ago
Troy and I love our Newman Family. Always happy to support a faith-filled school surrounded and blessed with an amazing staff! Go Comets!
Katie Pilgrim (Alumni ’97, Parent ’22)
5 months ago
In memory of My dad, Ed Bartel - Newman class of 1961
Anthony Selmi (Student ’28)
5 months ago
i get ice cream
Ray Sharp (Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
Newman Comets!!!
Kari Lippens
5 months ago
Go Newman! Have a wonderful day!
Mariana Rojas Arceo (Parent ’26)
5 months ago
Go comets!!
Hernandez Family
Aaron and Tara Propheter (Alumni ’95, Parent ’25, ’27, Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
In honor of Dedicated to all our family members who attended Newman throughout the year
Nick & Laura Rude (Alumni ’13)
5 months ago
In honor of Phyllis Conklen
Calli McClain (Parent ’28, ’29)
5 months ago
We love Newman!!
Don and Jane Ann Groharing (Grandparent ’27)
5 months ago
Proud Grandparents!
Eloise Sweet (Grandparent ’27, ’29)
5 months ago
Very proud to have my granddaughters at your school
Nate and Jessie Mason (Parent ’27)
5 months ago
Go Comets!
Anonymous
5 months ago
Keep up the good work
Anne Pillai (Alumni ’73)
5 months ago
In honor of Deceased members of Class of ‘73
We thought Newman would close soon in 1973. It’s a gift that it’s still open and providing a Catholic education for today’s youth.
Denise Gary Mosher
5 months ago
The school was where I graduated in 1977
Katy Selmi (Alumni ’99, Parent ’29)
5 months ago
Class of 99 and parent of 4 kids to come through Newman - last one is A freshman 💙✨ Go Comets
Bob & Carol Blackburn (Alumni ’74, ’13, Parent ’13)
5 months ago
In honor of Connie Kendell
John McCauley (Alumni ’82)
5 months ago
In honor of Arnold McCauley
Joanne (Papoccia) Krider (Alumni ’79, ’80, ’81, ’82)
5 months ago
In honor of Joanne (Tifft) and Martin Papoccia
Thank you for providing us with a Catholic education at St Andrew’s, St Mary’s and Newman.
Jerry d Petersen (Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
In honor of Class of 1972
Nancy & Barry Passini (Alumni ’75)
5 months ago
In memory of Peggy Propheter
Doug Craft (Alumni ’71)
6 months ago
In honor of Eileen Grennan Craft
Anonymous (Alumni ’23)
5 months ago
Together, they form the Holy Trinity of Sideline Wisdom — one part armchair coach, one part Gatorade connoisseur, and one part “I swear I used to fit in these shorts.”
Ty Ty & B-Nut (Parent ’27)
5 months ago
Stay geared up, fam
A-Aron Smithers (Parent ’27)
5 months ago
For my queen B
Ramsey Mason (Grandparent ’27)
5 months ago
Great school, students, teachers
Academics, SPORTS
Martin & Paula Passini (Alumni ’84)
5 months ago
Class of 1984
Tim ONeil (Alumni ’78)
5 months ago
In memory of Matt and John O'Neil
Newman first team in the state playoffs, Acorn!
Sarah stickelmaier (Alumni ’96)
5 months ago
In honor of Joe & Pauline Hermes
Beth Miller (Alumni ’00)
5 months ago
In honor of Joseph and Pauline Hermes
Gael Aldeano
5 months ago
To support Mr Accardi, Miss Accardi and all the wonderful staff at Newman!
Anonymous (Alumni ’14)
5 months ago
In honor of Elizabeth Miller
Jim Dugan (Alumni ’69)
5 months ago
I have numerous fond memories of my time at Newman. My classmates, the teachers, the coaches, all made Newman a special place.
Cean Embrey (Alumni ’76)
5 months ago
In honor of Marjorie & Alfred Staelens
My parents worked very hard and sacrificed in order to be able to send their 5 kids to Newman. It was a precious gift they gave us.
Colin Woodward
5 months ago
Future class of ‘31
Randy&Terri Stewart (Grandparent ’27)
5 months ago
Keep up the good work!
Patrick King (Parent ’28)
5 months ago
to help purchase shirts with sleeves for Mr. Olson
Timothy Nelson (Alumni ’85)
5 months ago
In honor of Classmates no longer with us.
Mike and Lyndi LeMay (Alumni ’06)
5 months ago
Proud of the Newman family! Roll on!
Barbara Ciaccio (Grandparent ’27)
5 months ago
From Great Grandmas GG
Peggy Shanley (Alumni ’76)
5 months ago
In memory of Bill Lawler
Spencer Mauch (Alumni ’19)
5 months ago
In honor of Coach Patrick Warkins who is currently passing off the reins of Newman XC to new leadership!
Roll on Blue Machine
Bronwyn Richards & Jay Jacobsen (Grandparent ’27)
5 months ago
Great teachers and spirit throughout the school. Thank you for guiding these great kids with strong values, love and understanding.
Chris Rowzee (Alumni ’85)
5 months ago
We appreciate all of the teachers, administration and coaches dedication to the students at NHS. Thank You All
Virginia Owens (Alumni ’86)
5 months ago
In honor of The Papoccia Family
Janice Repass (Alumni ’76)
5 months ago
GO COMETS. NHS 76 BEWARE
Sue and David Ely (Alumni ’78)
5 months ago
In honor of The Papoccia Family
marianne hoffmiller (Alumni ’64)
5 months ago
In honor of John L Hoffmiller
Dan Danreiter (Alumni ’90)
5 months ago
Class of 1990 !
Dave Fritz (Alumni ’81)
5 months ago
In honor of Joanne Zinanni
Bill & Rita Nieman & Nathanson
5 months ago
We need more well-educated young people with good morals. Keep up the good work.
Gerald Fitzgerald (Alumni ’65)
5 months ago
Good memories of Newman High School
Thomas Grennan (Parent ’29)
5 months ago
In honor of Margaret J Grennan
Gabriel King
5 months ago
Go Comets
Nancy Heltemes (Alumni ’83)
5 months ago
In honor of Jim and Karen Nelson who put us all through Catholic education
Class of ‘83 rocks!
Donna Spencer (Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
In honor of Father William F. Myers
Proud to be a faculty member at NHS!
Mary Lee Walter (Alumni ’68, Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
In honor of Dorothy Walter
My mother, Dorothy Walter was librarian at Newman for years.
Andrew and Maggie Olson (Alumni ’04, ’06, Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
In honor of Coach Terry Messer and Mrs. P
Paul & Sara Magnafici (Alumni ’05, ’10, Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
Roll On Blue Machine 💙
Mike and Haylie Zolli (Alumni ’03, ’07, Parent ’27)
5 months ago
Class of 03 and 07 and proud parents of 4 future Newman Graduates. Let’s go Blue! 💙
Tim Graff (Alumni ’79)
5 months ago
Supporting Newman... Excellence in education founded in Catholic values. Go Comets!
Matt and Melanie Selmi (Alumni ’95, Parent ’28)
5 months ago
In honor of Chad Law
Jen Wildes (Alumni ’98)
5 months ago
In honor of The best teachers I never had: the OG Senora and Mr. Olson
James Kane (Alumni ’74)
5 months ago
I appreciate the education I got at Newman. It left me well grounded for life.
Alexa Pilgrim
5 months ago
In memory of Grandpa Ed Bartel
Linda Ellis (Alumni ’70)
5 months ago
In memory of Marilyn Hanson Seidel
Michael Padilla (Alumni ’78)
5 months ago
In honor of Jim McBride
I wish our friendship could have lasted longer, miss you, Mike
Jenni DeMay (Alumni ’98, Parent ’29)
5 months ago
Good luck Newman on your Day of Giving!
Ryan & Jennifer Oetting (Alumni ’88, Parent ’26, Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
To the amazing faculty and staff at Newman who give their heart and soul to our students. God Bless all of you!
Ryan Sotelo (Alumni ’03, Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
Wonderful students. Great school!
Deb Murphy (Faculty/Staff)
5 months ago
In memory of Bill & Pat Eberley
Catherine Tredway (Alumni ’79)
5 months ago
In honor of Beth Summers and Dorothy Cheshier
Beth has dedicated years ensuring Newman
students are well fed and cherished. Dorothy has supported Beth and Newman for decades and is celebrating her 95th birthday today.
It’s an honor to recognized their contributions.
Harry Forehand (Alumni ’60)
5 months ago
Appreciate what they provided for me
Tom and Louann Hoch (Grandparent ’27)
5 months ago
Proud grandparents!
JoEllen McCue (Parent ’86, ’87, ’88, Grandparent)
5 months ago
Praying for continued success!!!
Jessica Vanoosten
5 months ago
Keep up the good work!
Peggy Carlson (Alumni ’75)
5 months ago
In memory of Susan Chamberlain Henkel
Tony & Michele Gillette (Alumni ’80, Parent ’06, ’09, ’14)
5 months ago
In honor of Hugh & Elizabeth Miller & Maureen Danilson
Michael Cheshier (Alumni ’75)
5 months ago
In honor of Dorothy Cheshier
Jen Sarno (Parent ’29)
5 months ago
In honor of Jan Schlemmer
Anonymous
5 months ago
In honor of Jessica Ardis
Beautiful niece!! We love you!
Mark, Heeren (Grandparent ’27)
5 months ago
In honor of Delores heeren
Michael Kapp (Alumni ’77)
5 months ago
In honor of Harry L. Kapp
Thank you Newman High School for upholding our Catholic tradition passed down through the years.
Anne Mayberry (Alumni ’66)
5 months ago
I attended Newman, my kids also, plus my Mom attended back in 1928.
Carolyn Rogers (Alumni ’56)
5 months ago
In memory of Dave Rogers Class of '56
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