Newman Catholic High School (Wausau, Wisconsin)

Newman Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic high school in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States, in the Diocese of La Crosse.

Background

Newman Catholic was established in 1951. It is the only Catholic high school in Marathon County. The school has a student–teacher ratio of 20:1. The school was named in honor of John Henry Newman.

Athletics

Newman Catholic's athletic nickname is the Cardinals, and their colors are Columbia Blue and Scarlet. They have been affiliated with the Marawood Conference and the WIAA since 2000.

Athletic conference affiliation history

• Central Wisconsin Catholic Conference (1956–2000)
• Marawood Conference (2000–present)

Notable alumni

• Jack Koltes (class of 1960): Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball
• Jim DeLisle (class of 1967): football defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers; professor of real estate at the University of Washington
• Jerry Petrowski (class of 1968): member of the Wisconsin State Senate, 29th district; former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
• John H. Robinson (class of 1973): former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, 85th district

References

External links

• Newman Catholic High School website