Newton’s 142 nd Alumni Banquet
The Newton Alumni Banquet was held May 13, 2023 at 6 PM in the Newton Junior High Gymnasium with Duff Denial ’73 as Master of Ceremony.
The Honored Classes were: 1948, 1963, 1973, 1983 and the newest Class of 2023. The Class of 2025 helped to serve and help the cater, Laura Country Diner who served a delicious meal.
Entertainment for the evening was provided by Chloe Shellenberger ’24 and Linda Landis ’73 and Bonnie Jackson Jenkins ‘65 accompanied both soloists.
Danielle Davis announced the newest members of the Newton Wall of Fame. They are Paige Johnson, long time bus driver, Brian Miller ’77, announcer for many sporting events and Jackie Ostrov, long time teacher.
Pat Mc Bride announced the inductees into the Newton Athletic Hall of Fame.
Doris Trost ’43 celebrated her 80 th year and was presented a gift from the Alumni committee.
Many generous scholarship donations from the alumni allowed us to give eight scholarships, awarded to members of the class of 2023. They were: Nicole Devlin, Jenna Robbins, Arianna Vannus, Alex Hartman, Taylor Polson, Ella Rapp, Blake Reish, and
Grace Rowland.
Coming the furthest for the Banquet was Wendy Jenkins ’98, from Burien, Washington. The 50/50 winner was Sally Adams.
The 2024 Alumni Banquet will be held May 11, 2024 at 6 PM.
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Hope to see you there.