I am delighted to report that our 24th annual Winter Wonderland Auction was once again a fabulous success! Our auction elves are still hard at work tallying the results, so check back soon for the final totals. It was very heartwarming to witness the outpouring of support for our school system and programs. We truly have committed parents, a generous business community, devoted staff and loyal alumni, alumni parents and benefactors that believe in Newman Catholic Schools. God Bless you all!

I would like to thank all of our donors, which includes over 300 local businesses and families, all of our volunteers, including NCHS and NCMS students, and staff - for without you this spectacular event would not be possible.

I would also like to extend special thanks to C.Ann Dietrich, long time treasured Newman volunteer / past parent, for her countless hours of creativity; along with our Winter Wonderland committee. In addition, a huge thank you to NCS Development office staff Emily Nowak and Jill Mabry – We could not pull this together without you! I am blessed with an awesome staff! The festive evening was once again a joyful celebration of the great things happening in our Newman Catholic Schools. Please share the wonderful news!

Congratulations to our 2011 Winter Wonderland raffle winners:

Bahamas Cruise: Susan Coleman
Tuition Credit $3,000: Mike & Sandy O’Connor
Tuition Credit $2,000: Dan Glennon
Tution Credit $1,000: Phil & Lori Menzner
55” Toshiba TV: Rebecca Boehlke
32” Toshiba TV: Mr. Jamie Delikowski
NetFlix Gift Cert.: Mark & Lisa Gajewski
Handcrafted Canoe: Duane Erwin
Diamond Choice: Jill Mabry (she picked the ring!)
Pandora Bracelets: Jim Sobolewski
Sterling Silver Jewelry: Mary Ellen Schill
Browning X-Bolt Rifle: Chris Gustafson
Maxus Hunter Shotgun: Marty Hanley
Packer Tickets: Virginia Gottschalk
Wine Lovers: Rachel Yaron
Beer Lovers: Phil Menzner & Mike Weise
iPad2: Deb Anliker
xBox Kinect: Vanessa McDonell
iPod Touch: Kim Olson
Elf - 32” TV: Dolly Feira
Elf - Diamond Pendant: Karla Kieffer
Elf - Wii: Theresa Zieglmeier
Elf - Nintendo 3DS: Bob Radtke
Elf - Lanyard Crystals: Nick Zeimetz
Elf - iPod NANO: Mark Dolenshek
Elf - Camera: Helen Champine
Elf - Cty Market $250: Lisa Gajewski
Heads / Tails: Lisa Gajewski
In The Red:
Luggage: Mikki Fronek
Jefferson Street Inn (2): Jessica Nowak & Shirley Strasser
Hampton Inn: Sara Haumschild
Slumberland G.C.: Darlene Wicsneski
Massage Therapy: Jennifer Kronberger
Holiday Inn/Green Mill: Tom Niewolny
iHome Alarm Clock: Paul Hoffer
Studio E: Patti Klinger
Mount View Car Wash: Bob Radtke
Stoney Creek: Alice Hancock
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
NCS Director of Development