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Cardinal Newman High School Hosts Newman Night 2024:

A Night Under The Palms At The Kravis Center On March 9

New Building Name

Announced As The Rocco A.
Marcello Family Building

On March 9 Cardinal Newman High School welcomed
guests to its annual gala, Newman Night 2024, themed “A
Night Under the Palms,” at the esteemed Kravis Center in
West Palm Beach. Chaired by Kathryn Dillon, Erin Shea,
and Shana Sheptak, with Honorary Chairs Jackie and
Jay Marvin, the gala raised vital funds that will directly
benefit the students of Cardinal Newman High School.

Ed Curtin, Bishop Barbarito, John Clarke, Chuck Stembler Rocco, Jennifer, Emanuela and Mark Marcello

In his opening remarks, Interim President Clarke
and donors for their support. The Most Reverend Gerald Do Students
warmly welcomed the attendees and thanked underwriters

M. Barbarito began the meal with grace. A highlight of
renovated academic building as the Rocco A. Marcello With Disabilities
the evening was the unveiling of the name of the newly
Family Academic Building.
The renovation, scheduled to be completed at the
Erin Shea, Shana Sheptak, Kathryn Dillon beginning of the 2024/25 academic year, signifies a Attend College?
transformative chapter in the school’s 63-year history.
The enchanting evening, attended by over 350 guests, Substantial enhancements will provide students with By Jim Forgan, Ph.D.,
featured old Florida decor, with elegant centerpieces of an immersive and enriching learning environment. The Licensed School
calla lilies and palm fronds raised on plexiglass pedestals state-of-the-art facility will house science classrooms, Psychologist
throughout the ballroom. The evening was filled with laboratories, an innovation center, mathematics The high school to
camaraderie and entertainment, including silent and live classrooms, and a centralized entry with offices for college transition is a
auctions, dinner, dancing and music performed by the admissions and student services. milestone step in a teen’s
15-piece band The Social. As Cardinal Newman continues its fundraising life and independent living.
“The support of our community significantly impacts efforts through the Shaping the Future appeal the school With hard work students
the students today and paves the way for their future,” said reaffirms its commitment to operational excellence and with learning disabilities,
Cardinal Newman Interim President John Clarke. “This delivering exceptional education to its students. For mild autism, ADHD, and
event is a testament to our community’s dedication to the further information and updates on the Shaping the other disabilities attend and
education and growth of our students. I am truly grateful Future Capital Campaign, please visit cardinalnewman. graduate from college. In
for the generosity and dedication of all who contributed com/shapingthefuture/ or email or phone mary.martens@ addition to your student’s hard work, planning for college
to making this event a resounding success.” cardinalnewman.com, (561) 619-7280. is an important factor to set your student up for success.
Expert college planners such as those at Class 101 North
Palm Beach help all high school students, including those
with disabilities, identify the right college. They specialize
in supporting families through the entire process from
identifying colleges for their unique needs, applying, essay
writing and ensuring that accommodations are available.
Class 101 college planners even guide families on available
scholarships for making college more affordable.
While many college students live on campus, some
live in off-campus housing with support. The organization
called College Living Experience.com provides off-campus
housing along with coaching or mentoring to students with
disabilities. They help facilitate the transition to college by
providing tutoring, executive functioning skills coaching and
socialization for students.
Students with developmental disabilities or intellectual
disabilities also attend college. Florida Atlantic University
offers the Academy for Community Inclusion on the Jupiter
and Boca Raton campuses. This program allows students to
participate in college activities, clubs and organizations as
they take college courses to earn certificates. Students have
a college experience while gaining skills for independence
and employment.
Of course, college is not the right fit for everyone and there
are plenty of well-paying jobs that don’t require a degree.
Mike Rowe is a television personality and host of Dirty Jobs.
He is a huge advocate of the trades and has resources on his
website or podcast.
We know students with disabilities who are successful
in college and life because of caring parents, family
and mentors. Reach out if we can help you as we test
students from preschool through graduate school. If you
need updated testing or are concerned about a potential
learning disability, autism or ADHD, visit JimForgan.
com or call (561) 625-4125.

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