Cardinal Newman High School recently kicked off the Newman Night 2025 Gala with a special trolley shopping event on October 1, 2024. Embracing the gala theme of “An Evening of Polynesian Paradise,” the day offered a fun-filled shopping experience titled “Shop it like it’s Hot.”
The festivities began at 8 AM as participants boarded two Molly’s Trolleys for a unique adventure. Starting with a stop at C. Orrico in Palm Beach, where Mayor Danielle H. Moore made a special appearance, the day’s itinerary then featured visits to various shops in Delray Beach, followed by a Polynesian lunch at Hawkers and concluded with coffee back at Cardinal Newman High School.
President Chuck Stembler expressed his appreciation for the Cardinal Newman community, stating, “Events like this truly highlight what makes Cardinal Newman a special place. It’s wonderful to see parents and friends come together for a day of bonding and shopping to support the school. This strong family atmosphere is what sets Cardinal Newman apart.”
“C. Orrico was proud to host the Shop and Share Breakfast with Cardinal Newman High School,” said Colleen Orrico, co-owner of C. Orrico. “As my son’s alma mater, this school holds a special place in our hearts, and we are committed to supporting our local schools and community. We love our entire extended Crusader family!”
Newman Night 2025, themed “An Evening of Polynesian Paradise,” is Cardinal Newman’s largest annual fundraiser. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable night in paradise with dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and entertainment. This exciting event scheduled for March 8, 2025, at the Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center is chaired by Tiffany Eitel, Michelle Gonzalez, and Wendy Tuma, with honorary chairpersons Mary Jo Higgins and Virginia O’Hara.
Cardinal Newman has provided a premier college preparatory Catholic education for over sixty years. This academic year, the school proudly opened the newly renovated Rocco A. Marcello Family Academic Building, featuring innovative, student-centered collaborative classrooms that foster creativity and academic achievement. The renovation includes a new chapel and campus ministry center, a welcome center with offices for admissions, college advising, student services, state-of-the-art science facilities, an innovation center, and mathematics classrooms.
For more information about Newman Night 2025 and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mary Martens at mary.martens@cardinalnewman.com or 561-619-7280.