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Cardinal Newman High School Celebrates Sixty Years

The 2020/21 school year marks Cardinal Newman aut hors, re se arc he rs,
High School’s sixtieth year providing a college politicians , lawyer s ,
preparatory, Catholic education in Palm Beach County. profe ssi onal at hl et es,
Cardinal Newman offers a challenging and varied teachers, entrepreneurs,
curriculum that includes an international baccalaureate priests, and community
(IB) program, advanced placement (AP) courses, dual leaders. Each Newman
enrollment credits, honors and regular college preparatory graduate is empowered with
level classes along with a learning strategies program to the ability to rise to every
assist students with extra support. challenge and overcome
The high school has a rich history in West Palm Beach every obstacle. Facebook:
and prides itself on having involved alumni known @CNCrusaders, Instagram:
for giving back to the school and community. Notable @CNCrusaders, Twitter: @
alums include Palm Beach County Department of Health newmancrusaders
Director Alina Alonso, M.D., former State Senator Jeff Distinguished Highlights:
Atwater, Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins, Red • Teacher/student ratio of
Sox pitcher Shane Drohan, golfer Brooks Koepka, former 1:11 Cardinal Newman Athletics Girls’ Soccer
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Theresa • Average class size of 20
LePore, University of Santa Clara President Rev. Kevin • Over 100 athletic
O’Brien, S.J., broadcast journalist Angela Rozier among championships since 1961
many others. Named after Cardinal John Henry Newman, • 22 teams in 14 sports
who was canonized a saint in October, the high school • Extra-curricular activities
begins its sixtieth year under the leadership of Brother that include theater, music,
Thomas Zoppo, FSC, president and Katie Gomez Kervi, and art
principal. The new leadership team is committed to • 100 percent college
fostering an exemplary Catholic education that focuses placement at colleges
on 21st century skills and an appreciation for lifelong throughout the state of
learning as well as developing graduates who are prepared Florida and across the nation
to make a difference in the world. • Over $10 million in college
Brother Thomas Zoppo, FSC, was appointed as grants and scholarships
president in July 2020. A De La Salle Christian, he has awarded to the class of 2020
over 35 years of administrative experience. He holds • Most affordable tuition
degrees from Villanova University and Manhattan among comparable private
College and has completed additional studies at Boston schools in the area
College, the University of Notre Dame, and the State • Our students provide over
University of New York. As president, Br. Thomas is the 44,000 hours of community
chief administrator of Cardinal Newman and provides service annually. Thank you! Photo by Moya Photography
the leadership and oversight necessary to ensure that the
school fulfills its mission.
On his appointment at Cardinal Newman, Br. Thomas
stated: “It is my distinct honor and privilege to be part
of this wonderful educational community at this exciting
time in Newman’s history. I am eager to help oversee our
essential mission of developing faith, collaboration and
accountability as well as nurturing the talents of each
student, inspiring a sense of responsibility for others,
underscoring the importance of embracing diversity, and
encouraging the need to compassionately respond to the
needs of others, especially the marginalized.”
Principal Marikay “Katie” Gomez Kervi graduated
from Cardinal Newman in 1999. She earned her
undergraduate degree from the University of South
Carolina and Master of Science in Education from Walden
University. She returned to Cardinal Newman in 2005
and held positions as speech and journalism teacher,
registrar, and dean of students. Since 2013, she has served
as principal of St. Juliana Catholic School.
“It has always been a professional goal of mine to end
up back at Cardinal Newman. I have so much to give back
to this school that helped form me in so many ways. As a
teenager, an adult, a teacher and an administrator Cardinal
Newman has been my foundation,” states Kervi.
About Cardinal Newman High School
Founded in 1961, Cardinal Newman is a premier,
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Beach. It has a rich tradition of attracting gifted scholars,
athletes, and artists who will become women and men of
character, faith, and intellect. Newman’s coeducational Experience The Difference
environment allows students to grow and develop in a
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through faith, scholarship, servant leadership, and a
strong family atmosphere. Among our 12,000 graduates
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