The Cardinal Newman Gala
Celebrating our Cardinal Newman Legacy
As we approach a decade on our Alpine Road campus in 2026, Cardinal Newman is preparing a year-long series of celebrations to honor both our time in this new home and our long-standing legacy in Columbia. The Gala, held at Spring Valley, will launch this special anniversary year with an evening that brings together alumni, families, and friends to celebrate our mission through fellowship, great food, drinks, music, and more. We invite you to be a part of the celebration.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Location: Spring Valley Country Club
Theme: The Decades
Attire: Dress in your favorite decade or prom-inspired look
Why Your Support Matters
Funds raised through the Gala help ensure that Cardinal Newman students continue to grow in faith, scholarship, and service. Your generosity strengthens the academic, spiritual, and extracurricular opportunities that define the Cardinal Newman experience. Every gift—large or small—supports our commitment to developing the whole student and sustaining Catholic education in Columbia for generations to come.
Learn more and reserve your place at the Gala:
Interested in helping plan the 2026 Gala?
Contact Amy Yoho at ayoho@cnhs.org to join the planning team or share your ideas.
The Legacy Era Presenting Sponsor
Special thanks to Mr. Robert and Ann Leichtle, CN Alumni Parent and CN Grandparent
and Stephanie DeFreese, CN '96, for securing this generous sponsorship
The Swinging 60's $5,000 Sponsors
The Groovy 70's $2,500 Sponsors
Dr. Christopher Hydorn, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery - CN Alumni Parent and CN Parent
Control Management, Inc Owned and Operated by: Bebe and Blake deTreville- CN Alumni and CN Parents, Margaret Asay- CN Alumni and CN Parent and Beth Wilson- CN Grandparent
CogniLive
Heather Futch - CN Parent
Faculty Ticket Sponsors
Terra Restaurant owned and operated by Mike Davis and Taje Davis, CN '93 and current CN Parent
NAI Columbia, Patrick Chambers, Shareholder, CN Parent
The Classic 80's $1,000 sponsors
Dr. Matthew Thoma, FACG - CN Parent
Excel Physical Theraphy owned by CN Parent Heather Reeves
Jerry Reardon, Attorney at Law - CN Parent
803-602-5242
Mr. Robert and Barbara Williams & the William's Family, CN Alumni Parents and CN Grandparents
The Vibin 90's $500 Sponsors
Mr. Ernest Haynes, CN Parent and CN'91 Alum
CN Partner School serving 4K-6
Icebox Columbia owned by CN Parents John and Jennifer Hooks
Bernis Gabelman - CN Parent
Owner & Travel Agent
(678) 362-0995
