Bishop Neumann Catholic High School - Cavalog Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

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The 1979 Homecoming candidates. FRONT ROW: Nancy Janecek. Paul Pleskac. MIDDLE ROW: Mike Murren, Patty York, Jim Martin, Peggy Polacek, Steve Bartek and Maggie Sullivan. BACK ROW: Jim Virgl and Theresa Konecky. On the eve of Homecoming, Pep Club member, Diane Meduna makes last minute prepartions to be used as part of the festivities. For not participating in the last day of Spirit Week activities by wearing school colors of red and gold, Chris Otte is called before the pep rally crowd to have make-up applied by cheerleaders, Gail Maly and Cindy Bauer. Homecoming 9

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Audience excitement high while awaiting announcement Excitement was in the air as the audience waited to hear the an- nouncement of the Homecoming royal court. As the names of Patty York and Steve Bartek were called, the audience went into a frenzy of excitement; cameras flashed, hands clapped and people near the throne jumped and screamed. 1978 Queen Renae Nelson and King John Vasa crowned the 1979 royalty. Music for the October 21 Homecoming dance was provided by “Flight”. The theme, chosen by the Pep Club, was “Around the World”. Events highlighting Spirit Week, which proceeded Homecoming day, were Crazy Socks day, Hat day, Inside Out day, Fifties day and School Colors day. At the pep rally Friday afternoon on the football field, students who didn’t par- ticipate in Colors day were required to take part in comical routines. As her contribution to 50’s day activities. Karen Sayker passes out candy cigarettes to fellow students Cheryl Zetocka, Debbie Kadavy and Linda Stuchlik. The thrill of the moment shines on the faces of newly crowned queen and king Patty York and Steve Bartek as they share the traditional first dance. 8 Homecoming

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Dave Kavan, one of the many students who helped in constructing the set. works on a wall frame for the play while Dave Leander waits to aid him. Joe Benjamin (Ernie Cajka) tries to comfort his family as they attempt to endure the cold. Family. Linda Uhllk, Cathy Konecky. Dave Kavan, Maggie Sullivan, Mike Wolfe and Mike Dostal. TOP RIGHT: Fulfilling her part as director, Miss Marylou Wirth reads along with the actors and actresses at the final dress rehearsal and makes notations on the progress of the play. Enthusiasm impresses director “I was very impressed with the performances turned in by the cast members and pleased, too, that the audience responded so enthusias- tically to their efforts,” stated Miss Marylou Wirth. Under her direction, the drama department presented “God’s Favorite,” a contemporary comedy written by Neil Simon. Approximately 700 people at- tended the three performances given on the nights of November 16, 17 and 18. Students contributed much time to each of the eight departments of set construction, lights, sound, props, costumes, makeup, publicity and art design. The play tells the story of a modern day Job whose life is suddenly turned upside down by the appear- ance of an eccentric messenger from God. Joe has been chosen by God to show the devil how much he loves Him. Throughout the course of the play, Joe faces one hilarious disaster after another. Since Joe does not renounce God, but remains faithful, he is rewarded by God in the end. 10 Fall Play