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Celebrity Roast of Newell Normand, Radio Talk Show Host and Former Jefferson Parish Sheriff, to be held on March 28

March 11, 2025

The Delgado Community College Foundation will host the 2025 Roast of the Town fundraising event on Friday, March 28, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal Street, New Orleans. This annual fundraiser supports ongoing student success at Delgado by providing scholarships, support services and other programs for students. 

Newell Normand

This year’s roastee is Newell Normand, radio talk show host and former Jefferson Parish Sheriff.

Distinguished roasters include:

  • The Honorable Joseph P. Lopinto III, Sheriff, Jefferson Parish
  • The Honorable J. P. Morrell, Councilman at Large, New Orleans City Council
  • Diane Newman, WWL Brand Manager
  • The Honorable Dr. Ronal Serpas, Professor, Loyola University Former Chief of Police, Orleans Parish
  • The Honorable Cynthia Lee Sheng, Jefferson Parish President

Michael Hecht, GNO, Inc. President and CEO, will be the Master of Ceremonies.  
 
“At Delgado Community College, we strive to empower students with the quality education and skills they need to succeed, while also driving economic growth in our community. The ‘Roast of the Town’ fundraiser supports initiatives that directly impact student success, from scholarships to workforce development programs. We are proud to honor Sheriff Newell Normand, whose leadership and dedication have strengthened our region. Events like these highlight the power of education and collaboration in shaping a brighter future for all,” said Chancellor Larissa Littleton-Steib, Ph.D.  
 
Normand said, “It’s an honor to be this year’s roastee for the Delgado Foundation Roast. Delgado Community College plays a critical role in shaping the future of our workforce and community, and I’m proud to support their mission. I look forward to a night of laughter, good fun, and, most importantly, raising funds for student success."
 
The Roast of the Town is Delgado’s biggest annual fundraising event. Lee Giorgio, chairman of the Delgado Foundation, noted that “this event funds scholarships that often make the difference in a student’s ability to get an education. Support for the Delgado Foundation helps transform people’s lives and puts highly qualified graduates into the workforce.”  
 
The evening will begin with a reception and silent auction beginning at 7 p.m., followed by dinner and the roast. For more information, or to purchase table packages or tickets, visit https://www.dcc.edu/go/roast/