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Cardinal Newman Alumni Association

The Cardinal Newman Alumni Association is made up of alumni from both Cardinal Newman and Ursuline High Schools who wish to give back to their alma mater.

Members of the Alumni Association attend and volunteer at many school-related social events including Cardinal Newman's Homecoming, Fun in the Fall Wine Tasting & Polenta Feed, Ursuline Crab Feed, Spring Legacy Gala, and the Alumni Golf Tournament.

Alumni Scholarships

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Cardinal Newman Alumni Scholarship

Qualification Requirements: 

  • Applicants for this scholarship must be children or grandchildren (daughters or sons) of alumni who graduated from Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rosa, California, who will attend Cardinal Newman High School in the 2025-26 school year.
  • Students must complete an application and essay and submit to the school by March 31. Applications dropped off or postmarked later than March 31 will not be accepted.
  • Students must be in good academic standing
  • Students must not have any behavior issues with their school
  • Families must actively support the CN Mission through their involvement and volunteerism 
  • If any of these requirements are not met, the application will not be considered that year.

Variables for the Funding of the Cardinal Newman Alumni Scholarship:

  • The amount distributed each year is based on the support received for the CN Alumni Endowment and the CN Alumni Scholarship programs and varies year after year. 
  • The number of qualified applications received varies year after year resulting in the amount we are able to give to each winner.
  • The annual scholarship amount is divided by the number of qualified applicants and distributed directly into their tuition account for the next school year.

Application for the 2025-2026 School Year

 

Ursuline Alumni Scholarship

Qualification Requirements:

  • Applicants for this scholarship must be children or grandchildren (daughters or sons) of alumni who graduated from Ursuline High School in Santa Rosa, California, who will attend Cardinal Newman High School in the 2025-26 school year. Applications are due by March 31, 2025.

Application for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Annual Fund – Alumni Appeal

Whether you graduated in 1968 or 2023, there is something special about being a “Newman Grad.” 

Ensure today's students experience the same opportunities by giving to the Annual Fund – Alumni Appeal.

Tuition covers the basics, but alumni support elevates the Cardinal Newman experience. Your generosity helps enhance academics, arts, and athletics while providing crucial tuition assistance for future Cardinals.

For over 50 years, alumni giving has shaped our school, funding essential improvements like the Athletic Convocation Center, all-weather track, tennis courts, and more. In recent years, alumni contributions have exceeded $200,000 annually—fueling growth and opportunity.

Join the tradition. Support the Annual Fund – Alumni Appeal and help us deliver our promise to educate students into persons of faith, intellect, and integrity while ensuring a vibrant future for every Cardinal Newman student.

Make a Gift Today! Thank You!

Alumni Newsletter Archives

 

Alumni Scholarship Fund

The Cardinal Newman Alumni Association has established the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Endowment Fund. This fund helps support the children and grandchildren of Cardinal Newman graduates, giving them the opportunity to continue their family's legacy at CNHS. Applicants for this scholarship must complete an annual application form and essay. 

Your generous gift to this fund directly supports legacy families, ensuring future generations can experience the values and traditions that shaped generations of CNHS and USH alumni.

 

Support the Alumni Scholarship Fund

CNHS Trinity Magazine

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Become a Class Agent

Help bring your class together!

Class Agents play an important role in keeping their classmates in the loop regarding news and upcoming events and Reunions! Contact Graham Rutherford, Director of Alumni Relations
707-546-6470 ext. 108 or 
alumni@cardinalnewman.org to learn more about becoming a class agent.

Stay Connected

Join our growing membership of Cardinal Newman and Ursuline Alums!

To become an active member, use the button below sign up, or contact Graham Rutherford, Director of Alumni Relations: (707) 546-6470 ext. 108  | alumni@cardinalnewman.org

Join the Alumni Association

Thank you for considering a gift to support the good work at your alma mater. Giving back to our community that has given so much to us is one way to show your Newman spirit! Another is to join us at our Alumni Association Committee (AAC) monthly meetings on campus. 

Graham Rutherford, CN '77
Alumni Director