West Palm Beach, FL – January 22, 2025 -Cardinal Newman High School (CNHS) expressed gratitude to the generous donors supporting its biggest annual fundraiser, Newman Night 2025, during the Underwriting Appreciation Reception held on January 16, 2025. The exclusive event, themed as a Tiki Party, took place at The Cove Club, a private beach club in West Palm Beach, offering guests an elegant evening in tropical style.
This reception is part of a series of events leading up to Newman Night 2025, themed “An Evening of Polynesian Paradise,” which will be held on March 8, 2025, at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. The event is chaired by Tiffany Eitel, Michelle Gonzalez, and Wendy Tuma. This year’s honorees are Mary Jo Higgins and Virginia O’Hara, who were celebrated for their contributions to the Cardinal Newman community.
“Our donors are the backbone of the success of Newman Night and the many initiatives it supports,” said CNHS President Charles Stembler. “Their unwavering belief in the value of a Catholic education allows us to continue providing transformative experiences for our students.”
Guests enjoyed an evening of tropical elegance with Polynesian-inspired centerpieces, gourmet appetizers, and a captivating flame dancer performance on the beach. Set under a grand tiki hut overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, the event highlighted the spirit of gratitude and community that defines Cardinal Newman.
For more information about Newman Night 2025, visit cardinalnewman.com or contact Mary Martens at [email protected] or 561-619-7280.
ABOUT CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL: Founded in 1961, Cardinal Newman is a Catholic college preparatory high school in West Palm Beach. Newman’s coeducational environment allows students to grow and develop in a safe and communal setting. Every classroom promotes collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, and each student receives the support required to achieve his/her personal best. Our Vision is to build life’s champions through faith, scholarship, servant leadership, and a strong family atmosphere.