Newman Central Catholic High School
Sterling, IL
Newman's Day of Giving
One Day - $250K and 600 donors
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Dan Danreiter (Alumni ’90)
2 years ago
Great memories with great friends.
Anonymous (Parent ’27)
2 years ago
In honor of Mr. Olson
His hard work, dedication and mastery of left turns is why people consistently say “Hey that Mr. Olson is one gosh darn good bus driver, top 6 of all time”
Mike Ackley (Alumni ’75)
a year ago
In honor of Class of 1975
Mary Kay (Wolf) Berjohn (Alumni ’70)
2 years ago
In memory of My deceased classmates
Thanks for all you do to help the youth of tomorrow see the value in making this world a better place and doing their part!
Ted Hegner (Alumni ’06)
2 years ago
Forever grateful. ROLL ON!!!
Amy Hermes (Alumni ’86, Parent ’08, ’14, ’16, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
In honor of Joe and Pauline Hermes Family
In honor of all the many Hermes' and their descendants who have chosen and supported Newman Central Catholic
Tom & Michelle Wilson (Alumni ’84, Parent ’10, ’12, ’17, ’18)
2 years ago
In honor of Deb VanNatta and Traci Payne Class of 84
Country Acres
2 years ago
In honor of Terry Grennan
Terry has always been a supporter for Newman for many decades. He was alumni 66, his wife Rosemary is alumni 66 his three daughters 87,88, & 90 and grandkids 2018,2019,2020, 2022.
Christopher Walter
2 years ago
Class of 2008!
Carter Mulderink (Alumni ’24)
2 years ago
In memory of Grandpa Ed
Ann Gach (Grandparent ’22)
2 years ago
Value catholic education
Anonymous (Alumni ’02)
2 years ago
In honor of Ryan Welty ‘26 and Danny Welty ‘27
George & Linda Logan (Grandparent ’27)
2 years ago
Let's Go Comets!
Michael Mills (Alumni ’84)
2 years ago
My parents sacrificed to send 5 kids to Newman I will always appreciate there sacrifices!
Connie and Frank Selmi (Grandparent ’23, ’24, ’25)
2 years ago
In honor of 7 grandchildren
Carla Hilbert (Alumni ’83)
2 years ago
In memory of the deceased Naughton and Grennan family members.
John Fritts (Alumni ’88)
2 years ago
In memory of John F Fritts
Kenneth Mullen (Alumni ’90)
2 years ago
In honor of Bill Mullen, Community Catholic 54, Jim Mullen 61, Mike Mullen 65, Sue Mullen 64, Pat Venier
Larry Villa (Alumni ’70)
2 years ago
In memory of Manuel Villa/Father
Dad told me never tell people how good you are. If are good they will tell you
Don Garland (Alumni ’74)
2 years ago
In honor of Class of 74
Anonymous (Alumni ’16, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
In honor of The Feeder Schools Staff!
Selflessly giving time and effort in a challenging position with likely better financial options elsewhere but staying true to your calling! Thank you k-8 and 9-12 teachers!
Sandra Ivey (Grandparent ’14, ’19, ’25)
2 years ago
Love the families of Newman
Alexa Pilgrim
2 years ago
In honor of my big brother, Jace Murphy
Rory King
2 years ago
Class of 2030
Grace King
2 years ago
Class of 2028
Brett Papoccia (Alumni ’97)
2 years ago
In honor of Angie Graham
Matthew & Bernadette Hermes (Alumni ’74, ’76)
2 years ago
In honor of Joe & Pauline Hermes, Ed & Lucille Grennan, Mary Jo, Frank McCue Jr.
In memory of Joe & Pauline Hermes, Ed & Lucille Grennan, Mary Jo, Frank Mc
Samantha Harris (Alumni ’12)
2 years ago
Newman is the best! :)
Joe & Teresa McCue (Alumni ’71, ’73, Grandparent ’25, ’27)
2 years ago
In honor of "Mugs" Baeza and Frank J McCue Jr
Katy Selmi (Alumni ’99, ’23, ’24, ’25)
2 years ago
MaryKay Downs Class of 2025 $40 donation, Andrew Downs $40 donation class of 2024
Newman Class Challenges
joseph mcGrath (Alumni ’72)
2 years ago
Newman is my alma mater. out years. .love the comets.
Aaron Smith (Parent ’27)
2 years ago
My girl, B Money.
David Eyrich (Alumni ’65)
2 years ago
In honor of Jean McKenna/Eyrich
For the education so generously given to me
Donna Spencer (Alumni ’39, Grandparent ’39, ’19, ’24)
2 years ago
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Sollars
For my mother and father whose love I cherish.
Art Barajas (Alumni ’80)
2 years ago
In honor of Little brother Tiger Barajas
In honor of my little brother and my parents Julian and Blanche Barajas
morgan jacobs (Parent)
2 years ago
Proud to support Newman as a St. Mary's family!
Peggy Shanley (Alumni ’76)
2 years ago
In honor of William & Jane Lawler
Matt and Melanie Selmi (Alumni ’95)
2 years ago
We proudly support our Newman community
Deb Murphy
2 years ago
Keep up the good work!!!
Gary Wike (Alumni ’64)
2 years ago
In memory of Deborah Kay Wike
Ryan & Jennifer Oetting (Alumni ’88, Parent ’22, ’26, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
In memory of The deceased family members of the Naughton and Grennan families.
Paul & Sara Magnafici (Alumni ’05, ’09, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
In honor of The Newman Family 💙
Lauren Fredette
2 years ago
In honor of The Newman Giving Day team!
You are an inspiration to all of us!!
Ramsey and Connie Mason (Grandparent ’27)
2 years ago
Go Comets!
Jennifer Morse (Alumni ’00)
2 years ago
In honor of My sister, Mary Jo who graduated in 1997. You are forever in our hearts.
Shelly & Dan Crownhart (Parent ’25)
2 years ago
Teachers and office staff
Thank you for all you do for helping our daughters 1 attending and 2 graduated.
Tricia Vorhees (Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
In honor of Students, Staff and Administration.
In Jesus' name we pray, teach, learn and serve.
Clint and Jane Jungerman (Parent ’16, ’18, ’21, ’24, ’26, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
REASONS WE LOVE NEWMAN 🙌… Faith-filled Education 💙 Amazing students 💙 Dedicated staff 💙 Supportive families, alums and community 💙 What a gift!!!
Chazz Michael Michaels (Alumni ’98)
2 years ago
In honor of Mr. Olson for his commitment to Physical Education and love of frisbee golf . Haven’t seen an arm like Olson’s since Doug Flutie in 92
Doug Craft (Alumni ’71)
2 years ago
In honor of Eileen Grennan Craft
Aaron and Tara Propheter (Alumni ’95, Parent ’25, ’27)
2 years ago
Newman has been a large part of our families over the years and we are proud to have our children attending and continuing the tradition of being a COMET!!!
Jace Murphy (Alumni ’22)
2 years ago
There is no place like Newman Central Catholic High School!
Darrell & Nancy Holbrook (Alumni ’64, Parent ’64)
2 years ago
In honor of In loving memory of our daughter Traci Holbrook Payne Class of 1984.
Anonymous (Alumni ’60)
2 years ago
In honor of Mr. Olson....I once took him bow hunting. I was shocked to see him take down a mule deer with a scissor kick instead. Unbelievable.
Greg Passini (Alumni ’74)
2 years ago
It's amazing to see what a dedicated group of people can accomplish to continue the success of Newman.
Barry & Nancy Passini (Alumni ’75)
2 years ago
In memory of Bob & Florence Propheter
FRANK CESAREK (Alumni ’60)
2 years ago
CONTINUE THEIR CATHOLIC TRADITION
Carol Blackburn (Parent ’74, ’13)
2 years ago
In honor of Frank McCue Jr & Connie Kendell
Hunter Luyando (Alumni ’23)
2 years ago
Roll on Big Blue
Haley Chad (Alumni ’01, Parent ’24, ’26)
2 years ago
In memory of Nicholas Haley
Class of 1996
Samuel Gallardo (Alumni ’06)
2 years ago
Proud to support! Keep going with faith, hope, and love
Anonymous (Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
Keep it up!
Mike and Lyndi LeMay (Alumni ’06)
2 years ago
Roll On!
Bethany & Delon Bland (Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
Let's go Newman! Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
Barry & Nancy Passini (Alumni ’75)
2 years ago
In memory of Bud Passini
Gary E Poci (Alumni ’70)
2 years ago
In memory of Bob Atilano -- Mike Berges -- Barb Thome
Nate and Jessie Mason (Parent ’27)
2 years ago
There is nothing like the Newman family!
Laurel Chavera (Alumni ’24)
2 years ago
💙 Newman
Ryan Sotelo (Alumni ’03, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
Great school; wonderful community.
Jessica Peterson (Alumni ’98, Parent ’24)
2 years ago
In honor of Lori TerBush
Susie & Pete Knudson (Parent ’24, ’27)
2 years ago
In memory of Jodi Sunday
Barry & Nancy Passini (Alumni ’75)
2 years ago
In memory of Peggy Propheter ‘74
Anonymous (Student ’27)
2 years ago
In honor of Newman's hard working teachers! Your dedication does not go unnoticed.
Marian Harrison (Alumni ’52)
2 years ago
In memory of James Harrison Class of '52
Mary Sue Neubauer (Alumni ’81)
2 years ago
Proud Graduate of Class of '81
Joseph O'Neil (Alumni ’84)
2 years ago
In honor of Debbi VanNatta, Traci Holbrook Payne, Mary Adams Hopkins and Joe Duran
Newman prepares students for Life.
Ken Fritz (Alumni ’75)
2 years ago
In honor of Bob Zinanni
Go Comets!
John Otto Wallin (Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
In honor of Kay Shore, Ann Shore, Susan Wallin, Jason Wallin
I consider the years I taught at Newman some of best years of my life.
Tim ONeil (Alumni ’78)
2 years ago
In honor of Matt and John ONeil
Joan Kohl
2 years ago
In memory of Gary Kohl
Shawn Grennan (Alumni ’82)
2 years ago
In honor of The deceased members of the Naughton and Grennan families.
Michael Padilla (Alumni ’78)
2 years ago
In honor of Class of 1978
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Welty (Grandparent ’26, ’27)
2 years ago
Supporting the importance of Catholic education
Mason Mulderink (Student ’27)
2 years ago
In memory of Grandpa Ed
Olivia Mulderink (Student ’26)
2 years ago
In memory of Grandpa Ed
Amy Norton (Alumni ’90)
2 years ago
In memory of the deceased Naughton and Grennan family members.
Michele Weber (Alumni ’82)
2 years ago
In memory of my brother, Tim Mills, class of 1989
Corrine Sandefer (Alumni ’85)
2 years ago
In honor of Those we have lost from the class of 1985.
Mike Coy, Gary Hodge, Jube Manzano
Stan Bardo, Dan Grettinger
Rachel Svancarek (Alumni ’14)
2 years ago
In memory of The deceased family members of the Naughton and Grennan families
Scott & Meg Schultz (Alumni ’01)
2 years ago
In memory of the deceased family members of the Naughton and Grennan families.
Carmen & Eduardo Trujillo (Parent ’25)
2 years ago
In memory of Miguel Trujillo
Amy Pearson (Alumni ’84)
2 years ago
In memory of Traci Holbrook Payne, Deb VanNatta and Mary Adams Hopkins, and Joe Duran
James Dugan (Alumni ’69)
2 years ago
Great friends, great environment, the best of the best.
Cean Staelens Embrey (Alumni ’76)
2 years ago
In honor of Marjorie & Alfred Staelens, who worked hard so that their children could have a good Catholic education.
Debbie McGinn-Abrams (Alumni ’82)
2 years ago
In memory of My mother, Joyce McGinn
Marcia Schreiber (Alumni ’88)
2 years ago
Thank you
Charles Pratt (Alumni ’65)
2 years ago
In honor of Sister Mary Clarice
Kristin Siebs Campbell (Alumni ’85)
2 years ago
In memory of Mike, Stan, Jube, Gary & Dan
Mike Ackley (Alumni ’75)
2 years ago
In honor of Frank McCue
Gabe King
2 years ago
Class of 2033
Denise Mosher (Alumni ’77)
2 years ago
In honor of Gerald J Schauff
Michael Kapp (Alumni ’77)
2 years ago
In honor of Coach Dick Siebs
Thank you Coach Siebs for your dedication to developing us as athletes and good Catholic men.
D Graham (Grandparent ’27)
2 years ago
In honor of Angela Peterson
James Wood (Alumni ’12, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
In memory of Roger Craig Massey
He was a great boss and an even greater man. He will forever be a part of the legacy of Newman.
Brett Riley (Alumni ’17)
2 years ago
Catholic education is an important foundation upon which to build a moral life.
Beth & Lori Rosenberry (Alumni ’75, ’76)
2 years ago
In honor of Our father, Charles Rosenberry
Virginia Owens (Alumni ’86)
2 years ago
In honor of Martin Papoccia
Nguyen Nguyen Inc
2 years ago
In memory of Carol Nguyen
Timothy Herchenbach
2 years ago
Peace be with you all.
praise be Jesus Christ now and forever. Amen
Timothy Nelson (Alumni ’85)
2 years ago
In memory of Class of 1985 who are no longer with us: Mike Kooy, Stan Bardo, Gary Hodge, Dan Graettinger, Jubencio Manzano. RIP Friends
God Bless!
Patricia D Zigler (Alumni ’77)
2 years ago
In memory of Heather Zigler
Susan & Dave Murray
2 years ago
Great newsletter!! :)
Thomas and Diana Hellmann (Alumni ’79)
2 years ago
In memory of Richard W Long '57
Mike&Mary Papoccia (Alumni ’70, Parent ’97)
2 years ago
In honor of Helen,Tony,Tony, Nancy
our children are our most successful accomplishments and Newman was certainly helpful in this !!
Veronica Edwards (Alumni ’85)
2 years ago
In honor of Hugh and Elizabeth Miller
Gehrig Koerner & Madison Craft (Alumni ’18, ’19, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
Newman has played a crucial role in both of our lives! We are getting married this weekend, all thanks to meeting at Newman! Newman is a place full of faith, love and community! Thank you Newman Central Catholic High School!
Patrick and Meghan King (Alumni ’97)
2 years ago
In honor of Stuart Keller
PLN Consulting
2 years ago
Go Comets!
Richard and Vicki Siebs (Parent ’85, ’88, ’89, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
In honor of Pat VanCoillie
Pat VanCoillie was an incredible contributor to Newman Central Catholic as the spouse of her husband, Chemistry and Physics Teacher, Dan; as a parent to Sean and Rebecca: and, as the secretary to the principal for seven years. She walked her talk as member of the Catholic Church. Thank you, Pat.
Diana Healy (Alumni ’78, Parent ’18, ’23)
2 years ago
In honor of Deceased members of the Class of 1978
We don't need to look far to see why it's so important to teach our children about God. Newman helped me raise my kids Catholic. I'm grateful.
Bette Mason (Grandparent ’27)
2 years ago
Great Grandma supporting Newman!
Elle Koerner (Alumni ’20)
2 years ago
Your welcome Gehrig aka best marketing director for Newman to ever have :)
Andrew and Maggie Olson (Alumni ’04, ’06, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
We are blessed to be part of Newman Family
Eric Larson
2 years ago
Our 4 children received an excellent education though the Catholic school system K-12 including college.
Clay & Betsy Partington (Parent ’21, ’25)
2 years ago
We love Newman! Proud parents of Comet Alumni Brady - 2021, Current Junior Ryan - 2025, and Future Comet Anna - 2031
Joyce Haley (Parent ’93, ’96, ’99, ’01, ’05, ’07, Grandparent ’93, ’96, ’99, ’01, ’05, ’07)
2 years ago
In memory of Nicholas L. Haley
Ryan & Debbi Kelly (Alumni ’86, ’91, Parent ’20, ’22, ’25, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
Proud to continue the support of Newman.
Anonymous (Alumni ’24)
2 years ago
In honor of Joanne Malmberg
Catherine Tredway (Alumni ’79)
2 years ago
In honor of Beth Summers
Beth Summers is a dedicated employee of Newman who cares so much for each student. She embodies the Newman spirit of hard work, compassion, tradition, and progress. It’s a pleasure to recognize her with a gift to Newman.
Jane Davis
2 years ago
In honor of All former band students. Newman "Pride" Band.
Tom and Paula DuBois (Alumni ’74, Parent ’01, ’03, ’07)
2 years ago
Thank you to all teachers and staff, past and present, whose unmatched dedication and support have made and continue to make Newman a very special place for a great Catholic education.
Parker Strommen (Student ’27)
2 years ago
Blue Machine! 💙
MIKE EBERLEY
2 years ago
In honor of RUSS HALL & NICK FIORINI
Mark Heeren (Grandparent ’27)
2 years ago
Let’s go Blue Machine 💙
Terry Lendman (Alumni ’67)
2 years ago
In honor of William & Phyllis Lendman
In memory of WILLIAM @ PHYLLIS LENDMAN
Michael Zolli and Haylie Zolli (Alumni ’03, ’07)
2 years ago
In memory of Art Johnson and Dan Johnson
Rebecca Boesen (Student ’27)
2 years ago
Go Comets!
Kathy Hoffmiller (Alumni ’86)
2 years ago
Go Big Blue!
Sam Neisewander (Alumni ’23)
2 years ago
In honor of Gehrig
Jim & Sue Olson (Alumni ’69)
2 years ago
In honor of John & Helen McDonnell
Kaitlyn Accardi (Alumni ’18, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
For the amazing students and teachers at Newman!
Brody Ivey (Alumni ’19, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
In honor of Patricia “Trixie” O’Brien
Nancy Heltemes (Alumni ’83)
2 years ago
Come on Class of ‘83!
Kenny Koerner (Parent ’18, ’20, ’22, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
Newman has been impactful on our family's life! Our 3 kids couldn't have gotten a better faith based education!
Katherine and Mark Chavera (Parent ’24)
2 years ago
We 💙 Newman!
Ann Stahl (Alumni ’66)
2 years ago
My years at NCCHS are special to me.
Lawrence R Jurkens (Alumni ’72)
2 years ago
In honor of The Jurkens family
PaulBarbara Hermes (Alumni ’66)
2 years ago
In memory of Mary Jo Hermes Tsokolas
Praying for a successful campaign!
Barry & Nancy Passini (Alumni ’75)
2 years ago
In memory of Chuck Rosenberry
Anonymous (Alumni ’04)
2 years ago
In honor of Mr. Olson. Anyone who went to Newman in the early 2000's remembers how much time he spent in the basement tunnels before and after school. This donation is to purchase office supplies and wall decor to move his office down there.
Anonymous
2 years ago
In honor of Stuart Keller
Michael Kapp (Alumni ’77)
2 years ago
In honor of Harry L. Kapp
Richard and Carol Baumann (Parent ’91, ’93, ’99, ’05, ’07, ’08)
2 years ago
Our six children were very prepared for the next step in their education. Catholic values were taught and put into action as they progressed through their four years at Newman.
Jane Thomas (Alumni ’63)
2 years ago
In memory of Max Thomas
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