Scholarship Ball - Honorees

Jack ’70 and Kathy Newman

Jack Newman graduated from Rockhurst High School and St. Benedict’s College, and then obtained both a master’s degree in healthcare administration and certification as a CPA.  He served in an administrative role at the University of Kansas Hospital, and then continued his career in healthcare advisory services for 22 years at KPMG and for 12+ years at Cerner Corporation.  Both during his career and in retirement Jack has served or is serving on the following Boards of Directors: Benedictine College, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, Enterprise Bank & Trust, EPR Properties, Hallbrook Country Club, Heartland Health and The University of Kansas Health System.

Kathy Newman graduated from St. Teresa’s Academy and Avila University, and has a bachelor's degree in special education.  She initially taught special needs children at the Marillac School in Kansas City, and later served on the first formal Board of Directors of the Marillac School.  She also has served on the Board of Directors of St. Teresa’s Academy.  Kathy moved to the role of a stay at home mom raising, with Jack, the couple’s son, Chris, and their three daughters, Amy, Molly and Kate; and now assists whenever possible with 11 grandchildren, ranging in age from 1 to 21.