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Cardinal Newman High School

Honors Alumni And Benefactors At 2024 Legacy Awards

Cardinal Newman High School (CNHS) hosted the and volunteer contributions, which positively promoted over 200 people. He supports several community initiatives,
Ninth Annual Crusader Legacy Awards and Crusader Fund CNHS to the community. White earned her Juris Doctorate including CNHS’s football program, annual gala, and the
Appreciation Reception on May 23 at Mary Immaculate from Loyola University School of Law and has practiced Shaping the Future Campaign.
Catholic Church in West Palm Beach. The reception law in Palm Beach County while being deeply involved For more information about Cardinal Newman High
honored alumni and benefactors of the school who have in volunteer work at CNHS and other schools. School, visit cardinalnewman.com.
demonstrated outstanding achievements and contributions The Legacy Honorary Alumni Award was presented to
to CNHS and the community. Interim President John Karen Lower, Peggy Skantar and Rev. Ducasse Francois.
This award is given to friends of CNHS who are not alumni
Clarke and Principal Ed Curtin presented the 2024 awards but whose contributions through activities demonstrate Jupiter Senior
to deserving recipients in five distinctive categories.
“This year’s Legacy Award winners embody the spirit leadership and continued support. Lower has dedicated
over 45 years to youth ministry and Catholic education,
of service and dedication that defines our community,” including various roles at CNHS. Skantar has contributed Softball News
said John Clarke, CNHS interim president. “Their
contributions have profoundly impacted both our school significantly to CNHS’s religious education program as a
and the broader community.” religion teacher for 27 years and in various other roles. By Mike Richmond
The Legacy Crusader Service Award was presented to Rev. Ducasse, has served in several parishes for over We are in the dog days of summer when many head for
Father Michael Cairnes ’04 for his service to CNHS and 20 years and is currently the Dean of the diocesan Central the beach or golf course and others, such as players in the
the community. Cairnes has served in various parishes Deanery, supporting the school’s mission. Jupiter Senior Softball program, are competing in games
and is now the Parochial Vicar at St. Ignatius of Loyola The Legacy Business Person of the Year Award was at Jupiter Community Park three mornings per week.
Cathedral. He remains active on the CNHS campus, given to Tim Hulett ’71. Hulett grew his father’s pest control League Commissioner Paul Storch said he hopes
frequently presiding over Masses. business into Hulett Environmental Services, employing others will come out and participate in the year-round
The Legacy Community slow-pitch softball program that is open to persons
Leadership Award was 55 and older. He said because of the program’s three-
given to Allison Kleisley division format it is a place for persons of different skills.
’91 for her leadership at Interested persons can receive a two-week guest pass
CNHS and the community. to play and check out their skills and what position they
Kleisley served as a teacher, like. Storch said it is the camaraderie among players as
cheerleading coach, senior much as “throwing the
class moderator, and director ball around like kids”
of admissions at CNHS. that makes playing and
She co-created the school competition fun.
mascot, Big Blue, led Cross For many the
Catholic Outreach Food experience harks back
Packing Events at CNHS to their youth and Little
and serves as Congressional League baseball. “The
Award Advisor for students only thing missing is our Softball player Harold Fravel
in our community. mommies don’t pick us makes contact
The Legacy Alumni up,” Storch said. Games
Recognition Award went are every Monday and Wednesday beginning at 8 a.m.
to Paula White ’91 for her Ed Curtin, Paula White, Ann Frearson, Karen Lower, Rev. Ducasse Francois, Allie Kleisley, with batting practice.
professional achievements Rev. Michael Cairnes, Tim Hulett, John Clarke Jupiter retiree Harold Fravel, 74, who has been playing
since 2012, echoed Storch’s comments that playing,
enjoying the camaraderie and competing is what motivates
Experience Dentistry said, “Who would have thought that at this age we would
him. He estimates he plays about 100 games a year and
be playing softball?”

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