Cardinal Newman School Alumni

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Catherine Barnhill Keller, Class of 1963.

We join her classmates, friends, and loved ones in mourning her loss and ask our alumni community to keep Catherine and the Keller family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. Once they become available, we hope to share them with our alumni community. https://www.thepalmettomortuary.com/memorials/catherine-keller/5716247/

Last call for Alumni Hall of Fame nominations. Nominations close May 28.

Nominees must be graduates of Ursuline High, Catholic High, or Cardinal Newman School and must have graduated at least 10 years ago.

Candidates may be recognized for serving, inspiring, or achieving at the local, regional, national, or international level in areas including academics, the arts, business, civics, education, medicine, military, clergy, philanthropy, public service, science, and significant service to Cardinal Newman School.

Posthumous nominations are accepted. Self nominations will not be considered.

https://www.cnhs.org/fs/form-manager/view/61a8807b-b265-415b-8485-a112d259a853

With faith in the promise of eternal life, we continue to remember and pray for Coach Kelvin Smith and his family.

Funeral arrangements for Coach Smith have now been shared by Shives Funeral Home.

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Visitation – 12:00 PM
Funeral Service – 1:00 PM

Shives Funeral Home
7600 Trenholm Road
Columbia, SC 29223

https://www.shivesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/kelvin-smith?ttm_pid=211485171&ttm_affiliate=columbia&ttm_affiliatetype=syndicated&ttm_campaign=legacy

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Mr. Kelvin Smith.

Kelvin held a deep love for Cardinal Newman and for the students and families he served through our golf program. Coaching brought him tremendous joy, and he spoke often with pride and excitement about the students he mentored and the relationships he built within our community. His encouragement, dedication, and care for others left a meaningful impact on so many.

We are currently awaiting additional information regarding arrangements and will share those details with the community as they become available. As a school rooted in faith and community, we ask that you join us in prayer and support for his family, friends, students and fellow coaches who will be impacted by this tremendous loss.

With deepest sympathy,
Cardinal Newman School

Cardinal Newman mourns the loss of alumna Sandra Lee Thomas, Class of 1980. We extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathy to her family, friends, and classmates during this difficult time.

There will be visitation honoring Sandra and her mother, Billie Thomas, at Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Please keep Sandra and all who loved her in your prayers.

We were excited to welcome alumnus Nick Wracker CN'19 back to Cardinal Newman yesterday!

Nick recently graduated from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont with a double major in Environmental Science and Economics and a minor in Chemistry. During his four years as a student-athlete on the hockey team, Nick also earned one of the College’s highest honors, the Roger F. Keleher ’15 Award.

This prestigious award, presented to outstanding scholar-athletes with high academic achievement, is the Department of Athletics’ oldest annual accolade and has been awarded since 1954.

Congratulations, Nick! We are so proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see what’s next for you.

We are proud to welcome the Class of 2026 as the newest members of the Cardinal Newman Alumni family! Congratulations, graduates! May God always keep you close and guide you toward a bright and beautiful future. Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal. ❤️🖤

Tomorrow begins a new adventure for the Class of 2026. Whether your path leads to college, career, service, or something still unfolding, we pray you move forward with courage, faith, and purpose. The future is bright, and Cardinal Newman will always be cheering you on. Congratulations and God bless you all.

Three generations of Cardinal Newman pride and one future alumnus enjoying the Cardinal Matters! ❤️🖤

Little Brooks Hodaly is the son of Michael Hodaly, Class of 2011, grandson of Terry Castrichini Hodaly, Class of 1975, and great grandson of Anne Bultman Castrichini, Class of 1945.

Looks like Cardinal Newman spirit starts early in the Hodaly family! 📖✨

Today we celebrate all Cardinal Newman mothers, grandmothers, alumni mothers, faculty mothers, and the special women who have shaped our lives and community with wisdom, compassion, and faith. Wishing you a joyful and blessed Mother’s Day. 💐