NCHS Mission Trip

Newman Catholic High School
1130 W. Bridge Street
Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715/845-8274
Fax:

Mr. Mike Switaliski

Every summer students have an opportunity to gather with high school students from across the country to participate in Youth Works. Some previous locations were: Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota and the Town of Cairo, Illnois The trip includes working with children, building houses, prayer services, and a bit of sight seeing along the way!

Mission Trip 2009: Rosebud Indian Reservation - Caitlyn Bastable

This past July I was blessed with the opportunity to take part in the 2009 Newman Catholic High School Mission Trip to the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. Our trip was headed by the one and only Mr. Mike Switalski and his crew of chaperones, consisting of: Sam Mabry, Megan Wagner, Eric Wagner, and ... Read Full Story

Written by Katie Menzner, Class of 2009

Driving into the small town of Cairo, Illinois crushed whatever expectations I had and proved wrong every stereotype my mind had created. Our first look at the poverty-stricken river city was almost shocking: a Dollar General, SuperValu grocery store and countless abandoned homes and businesses. In the week to come, this place would become ... Read Full Story

Read about last summer's trip to Rosebud Reservation and see how the lives of our students have changed.