I am delighted to report that our 22nd annual Winter Wonderland Auction was once again a fabulous success, raising over $178,000. It was very heartwarming to witness the outpouring of support for our school system and programs. We truly have committed parents, past parents, community members and benefactors that believe in Catholic education. God Bless you all!

I would like to thank all of our donors, which includes over 350 local businesses and families, volunteers, including NCHS and NCMS students, parents and staff for without all of you this spectacular event would not be possible. I would also like to extend special thanks to C.Ann Dietrich, Auction Elf / Consultant for her countless volunteer hours, along with Sue Grunow and Cathy Bush. In addition, a huge thank you to NCS Development office staff Emily Nowak and Jill Mabry – I could not do this without you! A very special thank you to our emcees for the evening Kevin & Louise Wolf, your enthusiasm is contagious! The evening was once again transformed into a festive and joyous opportunity to celebrate and show support of the great things happening in our Newman Catholic Schools.

Congratulations to our raffle winners:

Disney Vacation: Eric Mandli
Tuition: Abigail Zarza Reyes
47: TV: Karla Kieffer
Diamond Choice: Margee Romportl
Pearls: Mary Brotz
Garnet Jewelry: Bill Nietert
22 Rifle: Steve hodgdon
30-06 X-Bolt Rifle: Tammy Michalske
Packer Tickets/Limo: German Larrain
Wine Lovers: Jill Mabry
Beer Lovers: Russ Slaby
Wis Dells: Dave Klein
Texas Roadhouse: Paul Lapree, Bernie Baumann, Steve Magrecke, Vanessa McDonell, Alice Hartke
Mini Laptop: Randy Beck
iPod Touch: Sue Zastuipil
Wii: Shelly Norman
Camera: McHugh
Pandora Earrings: Tom Turner
iPod Nano: Mary Peksa
Nintendo DSI: Debbie Watson
Pandora Bracelet: Tina Meyer
Heads/Tails Cash: Barb Reineking
50/50 Cash: Carol Drechsler
iPod Nano: Tom Connolly
NCES at St. Anne PK-2 Concert Seats: Steve Seidl, Steve Brenner, Anthony Cicha, RaeAnn Mackay,
NCES at St. Anne Gr 3-5 Concert Seats: Jim Sobolewski, Marianne Mayer, Sadie Weinkauf, Colette Brill,
NCES at St. Michael: Durkes, Goetz, Melissa Saxe, Dena Christopherson
NCES at St. Mark: Rick Svennes, Diane Stroik, Eric Mandli (2)
NCMS – Band Side: Carol Luetmer, Peter Dums
NCMS – Choir Side: Matt Hattenhauer, John O’Malley


Winter Wonderland Auction is an extremely important event in the life of Newman Catholic Schools, and I thank everyone for sharing in the success! May God bless you.

Kelly Meverden
Director of Development
Newman Catholic Schools