Phone Calls for Education

By Gaonou Lo

One of the most popular fundraisers that Newman Catholic organizes is the Phonathon.  The Phonathon is phase two of the Newman Catholic Schools annual fund drive.  Every April, Newman Catholic students gather to make telephone calls to seek support from any alumni, parents, parents of alumni or friends that have not already donated to the annual fund.  The funds raised from the Phonathon are restricted; they are only used to help support those families who may otherwise be unable to afford a Newman Catholic School education for their children.  

Each year over 100 students receive financial assistance from the Phonathon.  Four Newman Catholic High School scholarships, at $2,000 each, are awarded, and approximately 100 Newman Catholic Schools financial aid grants are made available to qualifying families. 

Phonathon signups are held in the registrar’s office and student ambassadors are obligated to sign up and help with this event.  The class that earns the most money receives $100 and the class with the second most earned money receives $75 for their class accounts.  This event is a great way to give students the opportunity to receive a Catholic education.