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Cardinal Newman High School Honored Outstanding Alumni

And Benefactors At The 2023 Legacy Awards Reception

Cardinal Newman High School (CNHS) hosted the Parish and the St. Edward Guild were recognized with become women and men of character, faith, and intellect.
Eighth Crusader Legacy Awards Reception on Thursday, The Legacy Star Awards for their continued dedication Newman’s coeducational environment allows students
May 18, at the Skaff Hall at Mary Immaculate Parish and support of CNHS. The Mary Alice Foundation and to grow and develop in a safe and communal setting.
in West Palm Beach. The awards reception honored Brother Thomas Zoppo, FSC, president of CNHS, were Every classroom promotes collaboration, creativity, and
alumni and benefactors of the school who demonstrated presented with The Legacy Honorary Alumni Awards, critical thinking, and each student receives the support
outstanding achievements and contributions to the college recognizing non-alumni for contributing to Newman required to achieve his/her personal best. The vision is to
preparatory Catholic high school and the community. through demonstrated leadership and continued support. build life’s champions through faith, scholarship, servant
Ellen Acosta, ’82, presented the 2023 Legacy Awards to Larry Alexander, director and secretary, accepted the leadership, and a strong family atmosphere. Among the
deserving recipients in six distinctive categories. award on behalf of the Mary Alice Fortin Foundation. 12,000 graduates have been war heroes, police chiefs,
“This year’s Legacy Award winners are inspiring Patrick Dillon, ’91, received The Legacy Alumni physicians, musicians, authors, researchers, politicians,
because of the meaningful impact they have had on our Recognition Award, which acknowledges Newman lawyers, professional athletes, teachers, entrepreneurs,
community,” said Brother Thomas Zoppo, FSC, outgoing alumni whose outstanding professional achievements and priests, and community leaders. Each Newman graduate
Cardinal Newman president. “What these individuals volunteer contributions promote CNHS to the community. is empowered with the ability to rise to every challenge
have in common is a commitment to serving others. Gabriel Isasi V, ’11, received The Legacy Community and overcome every obstacle.
They have earned the respect of the greater Cardinal Leadership Award for his community leadership. Eileen Photo by Duran Studio Photography
Newman community and I am honored to recognize their Lewis, ’82, received The Legacy Crusader Award for
contributions and accomplishments.” her many years of service in Catholic education. The
Rev. Tomasz Makowski of Mary Immaculate Parish Legacy Businesswomen of the Year Award was given
and Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Glen J. Pothier of St. Edward to Dr. Ada Hanlon, ’84, for her work as a pediatrician
in our community.
Nick Coniglio, ’97,
was presented with
the Businessman
of the Year Award
for significantly
impacting CNHS
and the community.
About Cardinal
Newman High
School
Founded in 1961,
Cardinal Newman is
a premier Catholic
college preparatory
high school in West
Palm Beach. It has
a rich tradition of
attracting gifted
Winners: Father Tomasz Makowski, Nick Coniglio, Dr. Ada Hanlon, Gabriel Isasi, Eileen Lewis, scholars, athletes,
Brother Thomas Zoppo, Larry Alexander, Pat Dillon and artists who will

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