CHRISTIAN SERVICE

STUDENT LIFE

DRAMA

The Cardinal Newman drama class has been hard at work this year. They presented a showcase of scenes, monologues, and even an original song in the Fall. The class presented for two nights to excited audiences. During this Spring’s production, drama presented Pack Of Lies by Hugh Whitemore, a tale of secrets and spies set in Cold War Era London. The students explored the struggles of what is right vs. what feels right.

Ethan Stanford, ’22 and Bella Alvear, ’24

OXFORD SCHOLARS

Spring Oxford Scholars: Seniors Maguire Hansel, Colby Jacobs, Dante Lafranchi, Kate Hall, Jacob Jannicelli, Meghan Do, Lily Zichichi, Kathryn Clark, Preston Kohut, Neala Kelley, Eternity McDonell, Sydney Bellman.

AP ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Our APES students are studying the effects of climate change and deforestation. As part of this course study, they have germinated oak trees to be planted in the burn areas in Sonoma County. These students will plant them and water them once a week during the dry months until the rainy season hits.

Adrian Tunev, Braxton Sasuta, Rose Meihaus, Isabella Titone, Jessica Nowacki, Sydney Saure, Julia Lubas, Katherine Clark, Kate Hall

SENIOR SUNRISE

The class of 2022 kicked off their senior year with a Senior Sunrise on the football field on September 3, 2021. Over 75 seniors attended with blankets, stuffed animals, and smiles. In addition, a gracious group of parents brought breakfast burritos and beverages for the students to enjoy. Although the seniors didn’t see the sunrise that morning, due to the foggy nature of fall in Sonoma County, seniors wanted to start the year by seeing the sunrise together metaphorically before the sun sets on their high school careers.

OLIVE OIL LABEL DESIGN

In December of 2021, an organization called Farm To

Pantry collaborated with the Cardinal Newman Fine Art Classes and the Graphic Design class. The project was to create a label for a bottle of olive oil that Farm

To Pantry was producing. Farm To Pantry [https://www. farmtopantry.org/] is a gleaning organization based in Sonoma County. They partner with produce farms to collect all unharvested food. Farm To Pantry then distributes that produce to charitable organizations located throughout Sonoma County so that none of it goes to waste. They chose a label designed by senior Michael Gonzalez-Lopez, with art drawn by junior Sophia Passalacqua.

COMPASSION

CHRISTIAN SERVICE

Marian Sisters reward the hard work of Cardinal Newman High School students with hot chocolate on a chilly day. CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL HAS A STRONG TRADITION OF LEADING STUDENTS IN CHRISTIAN SERVICE. OUR STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 25 HOURS OF SERVICE EACH YEAR, WITH A MORE EXTENSIVE CAPSTONE PROJECT IN THEIR SENIOR YEAR.

LEADERSHIP & REFLECTION

Christian Service is a hallmark of Catholic high school education and a point of pride at Cardinal Newman. The process of researching, planning, and performing service exercises several higher-order executive skills in our students. They learn initiative, develop positive work habits, complete quality research, and, perhaps most importantly, reflect on issues of interest to them.

The goal of our Christian Service program is to combine the principles of our faith with relevant, real-world actions that students can perform in service to others. Particularly those who are in greater need. The process is humbling. It makes the sentiment of, “There but for the grace of God go I” relatable. Understanding our many blessings reminds us to be grateful, even during difficult times. Serving the less fortunate also builds empathy for the struggles of others.

In the current school year, Cardinal Newman students have engaged with many of society’s most significant challenges: (Continues on page 26)

CHRISTIAN SERVICE

Helping

Others LIVING OUR FAITH

5Student Blake Bryson organized a “Tyler Talk” to discuss mental health. His guest presenter was Christine Lombardi with Hilinski’s Hope Foundation. Together, they shared a difficult but important story encouraging students to speak freely about their mental health and wellness. 3The St. Vincent de Paul Club sold baked treats to raise funds for Ukraine Relief, to help those who are impacted and displaced by Russia’s war on Ukraine.

4Abigail Cunningham and Sydney Saure created compost bins and held an educational day in support of Earth Day. At lunch, they helped everyone learn what is compostible and what can be recycled.

4Students worked with Farm to Pantry gleaning unharvested olives in a local vineyard to be made into olive oil and donated to food banks. 3Kimi Waller created a volleyball camp to help young athletes build skill, confidence, and resiliency so they can pursue athletics with confidence. 4Students volunteered their time to help Homes 4 the Homeless build shelters to help address the homeless crisis in California.

5Avery Jacobs with her service dog that she helped train as a service animal for the visually impaired through Guide Dogs for the Blind. 5Press Democrat

Youth Service Awards

In the 2021-22 School Year, the Press Democrat’s Youth Service Awards nominated 125 students in the greater Santa Rosa area, including ten Cardinal Newman seniors, for outstanding community service. Left to right: • Mr. Perrin Cheney • Ricky Waite • Avery Jacobs • Eternity McDonell • Aiden Johnson • Vincenzo Bigattini • Liya Golden • Jenna Bertoli • Maguire Hansel

Not pictured: • Julietta Solano • Kenneth (KJ) Born