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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1965 volume:

Wahoo, Nebraska Volume one Editors: Annie Olsen Chuck Breunig WE DEDICATE THIS YEARBOOK . . .to the people who have made Neumann High possible. This first CAVALOG sums up in many pictures and a few words the education we received, the friends we made, and the spirit and philosophy we ab- sorbed. These things were ours to enjoy and profit from because of certain people -- people who cared. WE DEDICATE THIS FIRST CAVALOG . . .to our parents and all the pastors and parishioners of the eleven parishes who provided the funds to build and equip Neumann High. They responded in a material way to a spiritual and intellectual ideal. We thank them for caring about their responsibility for our future. 2 WE DEDICATE THIS FIRST CAVALOG . . .to our bishop, James V. Casey, who initiated the building of a cen- tral Catholic high school in the Wahoo Deanery. He recognized that the Church and the world would gain by the education of the whole man --spiritual, intellectual, physi- cal, social. We thank him for caring that the whole man” be educated. 3 WE DEDICATE THIS FIRST CAVALOG . . .finally, to the three priests who took the ideal and the funds and made Neumann High a reality--a first class Catholic high school. Father Ivan Vap--superintendent during crucial planning stages, and Fathers John Zastrow and Verness Ketter--super- intendent and principal during the school's first year of operation. More than any- one else, they made Neumann High what it is. We thank them for caring about ex- cellence, and for caring about us as in- dividuals. 4 NHS Faculty Provides Diversified Curriculum Father Richard Brombach, junior guidance instructor, takes time out to help a student understand an important point in theology. Father is pastor of St. Mary's parish, Valparaiso, and St. Joseph's parish, Agnew. The development of the whole man --the well-rounded individual --has long been one of the basic goals of Catholic education. At Neumann High, a remarkable diversity of talent among the faculty provides the students with the means to fulfill this goal. Learned religious, diligent coaches, and mentors of the fine'arts combine their talents to provide every Neumann student a superb groundwork in the basic fields of learning. Mr. Mike Roach, who combines athletic duties with teaching business courses, checks one of Neumann's many new typewriters. Mr. Roach, is head basketball and baseball coach at Neumann. Music department head, Mr. Don Johnson, demon- strates his familiar directing technique. Mr. Johnson who directs the band and chorus at Neumann also serves as Student Council moderator. In ad- dition, he has established an extensive music program for the Catholic grade schools in the aeanery. 6 HALL'S BEAUTY SALON wahoo a Lincoln. Nebraska Head football and track coach John Dillon, who also teaches biology and physical ed- ucation, is shown adjusting the micro-pro- jector. Sister John, junior class sponsor, demonstrates to two Neumann pupils the advantages of world literature. In addition to teaching English, Sister John also heads the speech and drama departments at Neumann. Father Leonard Kalin, pastor of St. Mary's Parish, Davey, is a guidance instructor at Neumann. Here bather enthusi- astically makes a point to his class. Mr. Kalin also serves the Catholic youth of the area in his capacity as moderator of the deanery C.Y.O. KRUMEL GRAIN 8c STORAGE 443-4155 wahoo, Nebraska 7 Accuracy counts as Sister Kevin prepares for her next class. The freshman class sponsor teaches a variety of subjects: chemistry, physics, physical science, algebra, English, and also manages to serve as yearbook moderator. Sister Dolores greets the sophomore girls' world history class at the start of the day. In addition to teaching world history, American history and modern problems classes, Sister Dolores also serves as the senior class sponsor. Father Donald Neal takes time out from his busy schedule to confer with a student. Father combines teaching Latin 1 and II at Neumann with his many duties as assistant pastor at St. VVenceslaus. Checking out the voice on the tape with the French text is Sister Vincent. Extensive use of the tape recorder is made in the A-L-M French course taught by Neumann's librarian who also teaches English. 8 Freshmen Develop Close Ties How does one take more than seventy assorted individuals from eleven dif- ferent parishes and turn this group into that mysterious entity known as a ’’class”? Whatever the secret, the freshmen seemed to possess it, as they began their high school years. Freshmen officers discuss class projects. President, Charles Hastert; treasurer, Valerian Bartek; vice-president, Kathy Shanahan; secretary, Ann Runyan. Carol Bartek Valerian Bartek Francis Brecka Nancy Pat Ell Cheryl Bartek Delores Bouc Joe Breunig Clinkenbeard Dennis Fiedler Richard Bartek Rod Bouc Sandra Chmelka Jim Dailey Dave Richard Fitzpatrick Damisch Don Fitzpatrick Sandra Richard Hawkinson Furasek Patty Hein Charles Hastert Richard Heuerman ANDERSON PHOTO STUDIO 443-3130 wahoo, Nebraska 9 The freshmen portray the spirit of Easter as they all pitch in to make Easter baskets. The baskets were sent to Good Shepherd Manor for Mongoloid children in Ohio. Demonstrates Initiative A successful class party, Christmas caroling, sending Easter baskets to a home for Mongoloid children, and other projects developed close ties among the class and demonstrated to the rest of the school that freshmen possess that most valuable of qualities: initiative. John Humlicek Phyllis Jambor Cathy Jirovsky Dave Kavan Margaret Knuth Larry Konecky Larry Kuberski Diane Kuncl Jim Ludvik Margaret Meduna Nick Meysenburg Ed Nemecek Margaret Noha Don Norris Connie Novotny John Otte Marvin Ourada Ray Paseka Mary Pellan Richard Pleskac Marvin Plunkett Mary Polak Lee Policky Arnold Pospisil Pam Primm Ed Prohaska 10 A W GRAIN COMPANY EOWARD l_. OURADA. MGR. WAHOO, NEBRASKA Darlene Rezac Duane Rezac Pam Rezac' Ann Runyan Marlene Sabatka Ralph Sabatka Paul Semrad Barb Shanahan Kathy Shanahan Darrel Skibinski Joan Skibinski Mary Sousek Ed Sprinegate Jean Svoboda Mike Tvrdy James Vasa Loretta Vasa Robert Vasa Leslie Vavak Fran Vlcan Dan York Rich Suzie Zimola Zimmerman Show Scholastic Promise Freshmen who received the recognition for aca- demic achievement awarded by the school were: Religion, Richard Furasek; Biology, Mary Polak; Algebra, Robert Vasa; English, Phyllis jambor. The freshies also found plenty of time to broaden their education by extra reading. Those honored in this field were: Phyllis Jambor, Sandra Chmelka, Nancy Clinkenbeard, Margaret Noha, and Marlene Sabatka. The freshmen really got down to the heart of the matter” in biology class. Here Pat Hein and Diane Kuncl demon- strate tne proper way to dissect a frog. The demonstra- tion is being made in the glass-enclosed prep room which adjoins the Biology and science labs. BACHAND GRAIN COMPANY 943-2801 Valparaiso, Nebraska 11 Sophs Build for the Future With close to sixty members, Neumannfs sophs were a class of diversified interests. Sports, music, debate, speech, math, pep club, and coon hunting kept this class busy throughout the year. Because many of these fields were new to the sophomores, 1964-65 was a year for building up their talents and abilities in these areas. Sophomore officers gather around a fireplace and inspect other decora- tions for the soph-sponsored post-Christmas dance. Secretary, Charles Hobza; president. Bob Lyons; Vice-president, Ann Clinkenbeard; treasurer, Linda Ohnoutka. Marion Bales Don Bartek Emmanuel Bartek Lee Bartek Patti Bartek Carol Beranek Bernadette Brecka Charles Brown Lene Chvatal Ann Clinkenbeard Jim Divine Jeanette Dolezal Jim Egr Eugene Fiedler Jerry Fitzpatrick 12 BACHAND GRAIN COMPANY MALMO, VALPARAISO, WESTON, LOMA, NEBRASKA Tim Hajek Sharon Hakel Judy Hansen Charles Hobza Allan Jambor Trudy Jambor Mary Jane Jirovsky Louise Kruce Susie Lanik Pete Loofe Bob Lyons Mary Malm Anthony Masck Jim Musilek Shari Noha Linda Ohnoutka Eileen Polacek Since almost 70% of modern English is derived from Latin, the study of that language enriches a student's understanding of his own linguistic heritage. At Neumann High, Latin is offered as an elective course for two years. Here sophomores learn their Quid's and Cur's'' in Father Neal's class. Latin was not the only subject filling the hours of Neumann's sophs. Even though rooms 25 and 22 are empty in the picture below they were usually bustling with lively sophomores. BREUNIG RENDERING WORKS INC. wahoo. Nebraska 13 Bob Proskovec Margie Rezac Judy Schwartz Patty Simons Gordon Specht Dave Spicka Rose Stoupa Mike Sullivan Janet Swartz Elizabeth Tvrdy Lucille Virgil Robert Vlcan Becky Wesely Charlene Marie Virgil Bob Voboril Monica Woita Velinsky Sophomores took a wide variety of courses at Neumann. Class honors in the various areas were awarded to: math, James Musilek; re- ligion, Becky Wesely; English, Jim Egr; social studies, Jeanette Dolezal and language, Mary Malm. Awards were also presented to those with achievement in supplementary reading. Re- cipients were Ann Clinkenbeard, Diane Kuncl, Bernadette Brecka, Trudy Jambor, Elizabeth Tvrdy. Allons, debout! (come on, get up!) says French student, Jim Dailey to Charles Hasten with mock severity as Larry Konecky and Arlene Rezac wait their turn to speak. Dialogues in French are part of the A-L-M course designed to teach the language of diplomats as spoken by the people of France themselves. Sophomore geometry students, Pete Loofe, Emmanuel Bartek, and Jerry Fitzpatrick, learn all the problems involved in constructing a straight circle on the blackboard. Under the tutelage of Sister Celeste, sophs were introduced to the complexities of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. 14 BRODAHL MOTOR COMPANY 443-4716 wahoo, Nebraska It's hard to tell whether the junior officers are keeping track of the sums of money spent on their prom and banquet or counting that earned by gleaning corn. Officers are: vice- president, Ruth Kruce; president, Dave Ohnoutka; secretary, Ken Noha; treasurer, Dave Behrns. Active Juniors Contribute Time A mixture of junior time and junior talent built the background on which the class, as seniors, will rely to make Neumann a better school. The class was well rep- resented in all areas of school activity. Members consistently led the honor roll. The juniors also produced a highly suc- cessful play and gala prom and banquet. Bookkeeping class was usually a period of bewilderment and anxiety for juniors as they struggled to avoid mis- calculations and thus balance the books. ' Von Bartek Helen Bouc Nancy Damisch Mary Lou Fiedler Cheryl Ermin Hajek Dennis Kavan Dan Behrns Cathy Ann Divine Fitzpatrick Dave Behrns Clinkenbeard Helen Coyle John Ell CHARLOTTE'S READY—TO—WEAR 8c DRY GOODS LUCKEYS FAMILY SHOE STORE wahoo. Nebraska Twenty-two juniors represented N.H.S. at County Government Day sponsored by the American Legion. FRONT ROW: John Ell, Janet Rerucha, Ermin Hajek, LaRhea Pageler, Jim Vech, Ruth Kruce, Dave Wesely, Kathryn Siercks. SECOND ROW: Phyllis Prohaska, Alice Nemecek, Mary Lou Fiedler, Dan Behrns, Bernie Ludvik, John Malm, Ken Noha, Larry Zimmerman, Mike Kavan, Dave Ohnoutka, Mary Ellen Knuth, Lou Ann Sabatka, LuAnn Machovec, Bernice Ludvik. And Talent to Build a Better School At the honors assembly following baccalaureate services, a junior, Ruth Kruce, was presented with the award for maintaining the highest scholastic average among Neumann students. Ruth also received recognition in the field of social studies, as did Mary Ellen Knuth in English and typing, John Malm in advanced algebra, Ken Noha in chem- istry and religion, Janet Rerucha in bookkeeping, and Kathryn Siercks in French. Mike Kavan Jim Krajicek Bernie Ludvik LuAnn Alice Nemecek LaRhea Pageler Phyllis Mary Ellen Ruth Kruce Bernice Ludvik Machovec Ken Noha David Pleskac Prochaska Knuth John Dave Ohnoutka Judy Policky Cathy Nancy Mara Proskovec Janet Reruche 16 COMMERCIAL STATE BANK COMPLETE BANKING INSURANCE SERVICE CEDAR BLUFFS, NEBRASKA Junior chemists, Ann Divine, Alice Nemecek, Tom Vasa, Wally Swartz, and Ellen Vavak procede with a series of experiments in their chemistry class, which empnasizes learning by doing. Frank Jacobs Arlene Rezac LuAnn Sahatka Bob Ostransky Sonja Saulnier Connie Schmidt Rose Schmidt Harold Shandera Mr. Roach instructs these eager typists that practice makes perfect. And perfect the paper must be before it is handed in. Kae Siercks Gerry Sloup Margaret Sloup Gerry Specht Wally Swartz Dennis Tvrdy Steve Vasa Tom Vasa Ellen Vavak Jim Vech Dave Wesely Larry Zimmerman DAILEY'S CLINIC PHARMACY 964 N. LAUREL. WAHOO, NEBRASKA 17 Seniors Set Precedents A combination of the beginning and the end made up the senior's year of 64-65. They had the re- sponsibility of setting the proper precedents for Neumann High School in that one important year. Yet after short nine months these same people would leave the school which they helped to establish. Between September and May, the seniors' activities ranged from the Coyle Tree of Lights to Green Pastures to Pomp and Circum- stance.” A class which earned a reputation for ability to work well as a unit, the seniors helped to start Neumann off right. Pictured around the Coyle Tree of Lights” are the senior officers: Bob Lanik, President; Kae Noha, Secretary; Mary Bartek. Vice- President; and Tom Krajicek, Treasurer. They were instrumental in the senior sponsored project to help raise money for Johnny Coyle, who was seriously injured in a hunting accident. Jarold Bartek Brian Beranek Mary Bartek 18 Edward Booth Patricia Breunig John Chapek John Brabee Nancy Semrad, Julius Tvrdy, Jeanette Pacula, Tim Runyan, and John Brabec 'ponder'' the lengthy series of literature books which they studied during their senior English class. Charles Breunig 19 Wilma Coufal Jean Divine Rose Marie Fiedler Dennis Malm, Bob Lanik, and Ed Booth demonstrate their mathematical genius on a problem presented in their senior math course. 20 Jody Haba Douglas Handler Mary Ann Janecek Wilma Coufal and Mary Ann Janecek study their text books while Eugene Kremlacek and Ken Masek glance over the stock exchange quotations as a part of their general business course. Gregory Kavan Thomas Krajicek 21 22 Peter Kruce Kathryn Krumel Robert Lanik Senior innovators pass down the art of ring spinning to their proteges, the juniors. Ringspinners are from left to right: Bob Ostransky, Steve Vasa, Margaret Noha, Dan Behrns, Nancy Semrad, and John Brabec. Denis Malm Kenneth Masek James McDermott 23 Mike Pleskac, Leslie Sloup, Brian Beranek, Annie Olsen, and Doug Handler experiment with different methods of assembling ripple tanks in physics class, so that they might experiment with these contraptions. Anabelle Olsen Jeanette Pacula John Meysenburg Kathleen Noha Michael Pleskac 24 Audrey Polacek W. Timothy Runyan Nancy Semrad Jim McDermott, Brian Beranek, and Rose Marie Fiedler locate an area of international interest during their social studies class. Bernadette Skibinski Leslie Sloup 25 Robert Sabatka A visitor can find practically any type of vehicle in the Neumann parking lot. Here rrank Velinsky, Denis Malm, Dan Behrns, Chuck Breunig, Ken Noha, and Larry Zimmerman take a closer look at the Model A and the Thunderbirds. Emil Tvrdy Julius Tvrdy Ralph Tvrdy Frank Velinsky 26 Forensics Along with a formal curriculum, stu- dents of Neumann High also have the op- portunity to grow in their appreciation of the finer things of life. Enthusiastic interest is shown in speech, debate, journal- ism, music, drama, and art. After a busy day of hitting the books, the traditional Neumann student may find himself at Football practice, a stage band engagement, planning debate strategy, even dress rehearsal, or trying'’ to lay out the yearbook. At times sleep is the only unknown to the well-rounded student. Since Neumann High ranks among the top schools in speech activity, she was granted an affiliate membership in the National Forensic League. The NFL is a national honor society for students ex- celling in speech work. Always giving it another try are these die-hard novice debaters: Jim Egr, Chuck Hobza, Bob Voboril, Bob Small in number, but mighty with words was the battle cry of Neumann's team of four varsity debaters, Carolyne Kralik, Ruth Kruce, John Meysenburg and Ken Noha. Displayed in two first place trophies are the fruits of their talents as accomplished arguers for the year 1964-65. The team of John and Carolyne, assisted by Ken and Ruth, defeated Fremont, Omaha Marian, and Bellevue High Schools to gain recognition as the first Nebraska television debate champions. 28 DIVINE'S FAMILY STORE Valparaiso, Nebraska hit's a pleasure to serve you. 5-4-3-2-1 • you're on the air I” After five TV appearances and one radio broadcast, these words became quite the familiar phrase for Neumannites this past year. Invited to a January filming for WOW-TV Teen Topics'wereKen Noha,Tom Krajicek,Ruth Kruce, Greg Kavan, and John Meysenburg. The thirty minute program featured a lively discussion on teenage conformity and its effects. Communication Arts Contribute to Leadership Training Lyons, Mary Ellen Knuth, Tom Vasa, John Malm, and Don Bartek. All are members of the N.F.L. Neumann's second appearance on Teen Topics featured the fine arts of drama and speech. Tom Krajicek, Doug Handler, and Kathryn Krumel presented a cutting from Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. Brian Beranek captured the viewers' attention with his interpretation of The Congo by Vachel Lindsay. FARMER'S CO-OPERATIVE CO. lumber, hardware, feed, grain wahoo, Nebraska 29 Individual trophy winning became a part of each tournament for these varsity speech partici- pants. Admiring the fruits of their talents are: FRONT ROW: Dan York, Ruth Kruce, Doug Handler, Annie Olsen, and Brian Beranek. SECOND ROW: Greg Kavan, LuAnn Machovec, Tom Krajicek, Kathryn Krumel, Ken Noha, and John Malm. Learning to speak with poise and self-confidence was a main interest for many of the underclassmen at Neumann. Their practice made perfect when they won the third place sweepstakes trophy at the Mercy High Novice Tournament and other awards at the Benson and Holy Name Speech Meets. Seated in the FRONT ROW are: Darlene Rezac, Margaret Noha, Becky Wesely, Mary Malm, Louise Kruce, Ann Clinkenbeard, Barbara Shanahan, Judy Schwartz. SECOND ROW: LeneChvatal, Frances Vlcan, Rose Mueller, Ann Runyan, JeanSvoboda, Eileen Polacek, Phyllis Jambor, Trudy Jambor, Susan Lanik, Mary Jane Jirovsky, Sharon Hakel. THIRD ROW; Nancy Clinkenbeard, Elizabeth Tvrdy, Pam Rezek, Diane Kuncl, Carol Bartek, Dan York, Patti Hein, Carol Beranek, Chuck Hobza, Larry Konecky, Jim Egr,Charlie Hasten, John Lumlicek, Bob Voboril, Bob Lyons. 30 Pat Breunig, Mike Kavan, Kathryn Krumel, Carolyne Kralik, Alice Nemecek and LaRhea Pageler comprise the staff, the hardworking core of the ’’Cavaliers Plume”. ’’Happiness is a good night's sleep” was the saying of the Plume staff as they worked late into the night on each issue of the paper. Journalists Initiate Plume” and Cavalog” The name, the ’’Plume”, was selected for Neumann's paper as a play on words, since plume” is French for pen and the name given to the feather on a Cavalier's hat. Sr. M. John, newspaper moderator, selected rotating co-editors for the various issues. John Mevsenburg, Jody Haba, Greg Kavan, Ken Noha and Annie Olsen were given the responsibility of editorship for the five issues of the Cavalier's Plume. FIRST NATIONAL BANK wahoo, Nebraska 31 Sr. M. Kevin, yearbook moderator, and the Co-editors, felt that juniors should be placed on the staff of the Cavalog to gain experience for the following year. Thus, the above members of the staff John Malm, Alice Nemecek, Nancy Mara, Mary Ellen Knuth, Mike Kavan, Jody Haba and Ken Noha, Kathryn Krumel, Pat Breunig, Greg Kavan, Carolyne Kralik, and John Meysenburg include both juniors and seniors. Not pictured is Ruth Kruce. Co-editors, Chuck Breunig and Annie Olsen were elected by the senior class to head the staff of the Cavalog. Chuck's suggestion of the name Cavalog'' also won the vote of the seniors. The sale of ads and the yearbooks themselves are big items in yearbook productions. Denis Malm, advertising manager, and Jean Divine ranked highest in the sale of yearbook ads. Jim McDermott and Tim Runyan played the roles of business managers concerning the direct sale of Cavalogs . Mary Bartek and Kae Noha proved indis- pensable in the fields of art work and de- signing for both the yearbook and newspaper. They received several awards throughout the year for their artistic productions. S A XOPHONEQUARTET: Jim Egr, Margaret Knuth, Pat Breunig, and Becky Wesely. Neumann Music Department Performs................... The Neumann High Music Department, head- ed by Mr. Don Johnson, spent an active year performing, hosting and learning. Early in October, the marching band traveled to Grand Island for the Annual Harvest of Harmony at which they received one first place trophy in parade marching and another in precision marching. Later that month they were invited to Syracuse for a marching band clinic. On November 7, the band went to Lincoln's Pershing Auditorium for the State Marching Band Clinic. These performances, interspersed with such exhibitions as those at the State Fair.Nebraskaland Days and the MemorialDayParade.gave Neumann's marching band opportunities to show its worth. Various small instrumental groups were also organized by Mr. Johnson at the beginning of the year. The groups pictured on this page provided entertainment for several local gather- ings and performed at the Spring Choral Concert and the District Music Contest. CLARINET QUARTET: Bernice Ludvik. La Rhea Pageler, Cathy Jirovsky and Mary Bartek. TROMBONE QUARTET: Jarold Bartek, Alice Nemecek, Kathryn Krumel and Dave Wesely. CONCERT BAND: FRONT ROW: Mary Bartek, LaRhea Pageler, Bob Lanik, Mary Ellen Knuth, Margaret Rezac, Shari Noha, Carol Beranek, Kae Noha, Annie Olsen, Jeanette Dolezal. SECOND ROW: Larry Zimmerman, JeanneSvoboda, Monica Woita, Cathy Jirovsky, Bernice Ludvik, Margaret Meduna, Carol Bartek, Susie Lanik, Barbara Shanahan, Allen Jambor, Joe Breunig, Jim Ludvik, Carolyne Kralik, Pat Breunig, Becky Wesely. THIRD ROW: Lucille Virgil, LuAnn Machovec, Ann Divine, Valerian Bartek, Tim Hajek, Ed Nemecek, Jim Egr, Ermin Hajek. The stage band, an 'extra'’ in the line of musical activities, was organized by Mr. Johnson for students with the intention of arousing more interest in music. FRONT ROW: Ermin Hajek, Lucille Virgil, Beckv Wesely, Mary Bartek, Von Bartek, John Meysenburg SECOND ROW: Pat Bartek, Alice Nemecek, Jarold Bartek, Ken Noha, Dave Wesely, Kathryn Krumel. THIRD ROW; Valerian Bartek, Jim Krajicek, Chuck Breunig, Larry Konecky, Bob Sabatka. FOURTH ROW: John Chapek, Denis Malm. Director: Mr. Don Johnson. 34 MUSIEL BROS. FERTILIZER CO PRAGUE CEDAR BLUFFS 663-4983 OR 663-4468 . .Hosts and Learns” Von Bartek, Margaret Knuth, Rod Bouc, Pal Ell, Marion Bales, John Otto, Nancy Mara, Rich Zimmerman, John Chapek, Darlene Rezac, Pat Bartek, Alice Nemecek, Jarold Bartek, Jim Krajicek, Chuck Breunig, Larry Konecky, BobSabatka, Ken Noha, David Wesely, Kathryn Krumel. FOURTH ROW; Denis Malm, John Meysenburg, Mike Sullivan, Denis Kavan, Jody Haba, Mary Malm, Sharon Hakel, Kathy Shanahan, Nick Dave Spicka, and Mr. Johnson. Meysenburg, Doug Handler, Tom Krajicek, Frank Velinsky, The concert band presented an enter- taining selection of numbers at a Winter Con- cert and a Spring Concert. These programs are to become annual events. On April 24, the band participated in the District Music Contest at Millard. In the field of indi- vidual competition, Jeanette Dolezal, Mary Ellen Knuth, Susan Lanik, Dave Wesely, and the Trumpet Trio composed of Valerian Bartek, Nancy Mara, and Larry Konecky merited superiors. In the course of the school year, the Neumann Music Department sponsored two band clinics, the Catholic High School Band Clinic and the Junior High Band Clinic. The first drew students from Lincoln Pius X, Columbus St. Bonaventure,Omaha Bishop Ryan, Hastings St. Cecilia, David City Aquinas, and Neumann High Schools. The junior high clinic attracted students from the area grade schools and junior highs. April 21 and 22 members of the Tri- Center Band from Neola, Iowa were the guests of Neumann students. They enter- tained at the Spring Choral Concert, spent the night in the homes of Neumann students, and performed at an all-school assembly the next morning. Other musical groups invited to Neumann by the Student Council were the University of Nebraska Brass Band and the Notre Dame Academy Select Chorus. OAK CREEK VALLEY BANK complete banking Mr. Jack Snider, University of Nebraska Marching Band Instructor, was head clinician for the Catholic High School Band Clinic held at Neumann. Other band in- structors conducted workshops for each instrumental section. The highlight of the day was the performance of the select band conducted by Mr. Snider. INSURANCE SERVICE VALPARAISO, NEBRASKA 3 The triple trio, composed of nine junior girls, practiced primarily on their own time. FRONT ROW: Cathy Clinkenbeard, Nancy Mara, and Kathryn Krumel, accom- panist. SECOND ROW: Ellen Vavak, Lou Ann Sabatka, and LuAnn Machovec. THIRD ROW; Marv Ellen Knuth, Cathy Proskovec, Marge Sloup, and Bernice Ludvik. (Kathryn Krumel received the Neumann award for music m recognition of her invaluable service as accompanist to the glee club and several instrumental groups. MIXED CHORUS: FRONT ROW: J. Dolezal, A. Clinkenbeard, M. Woita, M. Virgil, R. Stoupa, C. Beranek, J. Swartz, S. Lanik, M. Jirovsky, S. Hakel, J. Meysenburg, D. Malm, J. McDermott, B. Lanik, and D. Behrns. SECOND ROW: J. Haba, M. Malm, B. Shanahan, S. Saulnier, E. Tvrdy, J.Schwartz, C. Belinsky, W. Coufal, C. Proskovec, L. Machovec, E. Vavak, T. Hajek, C. Hobza, D. York, L. Policky, and V. Bartek. THIRD 3nd wcret r,es Play a vital role in the organization and the framework of itft: T°m KraJice.k- drum major; Dave Wesely. junior representative; fcreshm?n representative; Ann Runyan, secretary; Chuck Breunig. senior £.£. Sfncat!ye S“san sophomore representative; Pam Rezac, secretary; Kathrvn Krumel, Student Council representative and Mr. Johnson. J ROW: M. Polak, P. Primm,C. Jirovsky,D. Rezac, M. Sabatka, R. Mueller, F. Vlcan, S. Hawkinson, S. Zimola, J. I-11, J. Specht, M. Bartek, S. Noha, L. Chvatal, K. Shanahan, D. Tvrdy, J. Malm, and J. Sloup. FOURTH ROW: M. Knuth, J. Svoboda, D. Kuncl, A. Runyan, H. Shandera, T. Krajicek, B. Beranek, D. Handler, D. Behms, G. Kavan, M. Meduna, P. Jambor, M. Noha, S. Chmelka, C. Clinkenbeard, M. Sloup, and N. Mara. FIFTH ROW: P. Rezek, M. Knuth, C. Fitzpatrick, L. Zimmerman, D. Wesely, T. Vasa, D. Pleskac, F. Valinsky, J. Tvrdy, K. Masek, T. Jambor, F. Polacek, L.Ohnoutka, L. Kruce, L. Sabatka, L. Pageler, and B. Ludvik. SIXTH ROW: C. Bartek, N. Semrad, A. Polacek, F. Nemecek, N. Meysenburg, D. Kavan, J. Ludvik, A. Jambor, P. Semrad, M. Pleskac, R. Tvrdy, E. Tvrdy, J. Bartek, B. Brecka, M. Souchek, and N. Clinkenbeard. SEVENTH ROW: C. Novotny, L. Vasa, C. Bartek, J. Hansen, B. Wesely, P. Bartek, and L. Virgil. A 106 member chorus provided a melodic sound which could not go unheard in any part of Neumann High. Under the direction of Don Johnson, the mixed chorus presented a choral concert and performed at the District Music Contest and at the school dedication. The chorus also played a significant role in the senior class prod”ction, ”Green Pastures”. Selected for their vocal ability, Doug Handler, Ellen Vavak, and Jody Ilaba leave for the State Choral Clinic held in Hastings. LUDI PRINTING CO. OFFICE OUTFITTERS 443-4162 wahoo, Nebraska 37 The Old Ark's A-moverin' scene from Green Pastures finds Noah (Greg Kavan} being constantly harassed by God's evil men and women ' who meant nothing but bad bus- iness . Dancers and chorus added zest and rhythm to the play. Added assists were given to the seniors in the lighting department by Jim Lawson and Dan Behrns. With the help of Father Robert Trausch, they created Neumann's stage light- ing system. The wandering Israelites stand in amazement as they listen to Moses, their leader (Denis Malm), tell that they must go on without him. Actors are Ralph Tvrdy, Chuck Breunig, Jody Haba, Ed Booth, Frank Velinsky, Mike Pleskac, Ken Masek and Denis Malm. 38 Green Pastures Brings Music, Laughter, and Tears For the first dramatic production of Neumann High the seniors, assisted by the other classes, presented Marc Connelly's Green Pastures . Under the direction of Sister M. John, the presentation drew a full house on the nights of January 22 and 24. This play, originally written to be produced on a broadway stage, was ef- fectively presented with one curtain close. All scene changes were carried out in the dark. Except for minor mishaps, the technique worked quite well. Pete Kruce, taking the lead role of the Lawd God Jehovah, later received the Neumann award for outstanding ability in dramatics. Other prominent characters were Tom Krajicek (Adam), Mary Bartek (Eve), Bob Lanik (Cain), Ken Masek (Abel), Kae Noha (Zeba), Greg Kavan (Noah), and Denis Malm (Moses). Freshman Ann Runyan did the choreog- raphy for the dances which provided a gay atmosphere in several scenes. Dancers were: Ann Runyan, Nancy Semrad, Mary Ann Janecek, Pat Breunig, Carolyne Kralik, John Ell, Tim Runyan, Jim Krajicek, Dave Behrns, and Brian Beranek. The class felt that they had succeeded in one of the purposes of the play, (earning money to purchase the stage tin-can lighting sys- tem), as they counted their receipts. Sunday school children listen to the preacher, Mr. Deshee, as he tells them the story of creation. L. to R.: Ralph Tvrdy, Eddie Springgate, Ed Booth, Annie Olsen, Mike Tvrdy. 'WZ.'UXJ i. c . j Were you there when they crucified my Lord?' sings the chorus solemnly. The final scene of Green Pastures brought thought and inspiration to many as God (Pete Kruce) stood symbolically crucified in the minds of the audience. AL SHANAHAN TV APPLIANCE SERVICE wahoo, NEBRASKA 39 Surprise and consternation were the mixed feelings of that Grand Fenwick has defeated the United States with Queen Gloriana's royal court as Tully Bascom announces bows and arrows. Juniors Present Years The junior class added satirical comedy to the growing list of Neumann theatrical productions with their presentation of Leonard Wibberley's The Mouse That Roared . The political satire on the institutions of modern government featured sixteenth century char- acters living in the European country of Grand Fenwick. Their sixteenth century mannerisms and machines provided comedy in the midst of twentieth century surround- ings. The play was presented on May 8 and 9. CAST: (In order of appearance) Tully Second Dramatic Hit Bascom (John Malm) ...........Mary (Bernice Ludvik)....Jane (LuAnn Machovec)............ Fran (Cheryl Fitzpatrick)...... Pam (Judy Policky)....Ann (Ruth Kruce)....David Benter (Tom Vasa)....Count Mountjoy (DavidWesely) ....Pages (Arlene Rezac, Sonja Saulnier).... Gloriana (Margaret Sloup).....Norma (Mary Lou Fiedler).....Helen (LaRhea Pageler)..... Mr. Beston (David Ohnoutka)....Miss Johnson (LouAnn Sabatka).....College Students (Mary Ellen Knuth, Janet Rerucha, Connie Schmidt, Dan Behrns, Bob Ostransky, Jim Vech)........ Professor Kokintz (Jim Krajicek).......Mrs. Fenwickian soldiers draw their long bows as they prepare to protect themselves against American sol- diers and artillery in New York City. In this scene Tully Bascom is preparing to send two of his valiant boys to capture General Snippet and his daughters. The comical soldiers were portrayed by Harry Shandera, Bernie Ludvik, Wally Swartz, John Malm, Dennis Tvrdy, Steve Vasa, Jerry Specht, Dave Behrns, Mike Kavan and Dave Pleskac. The U.S. President has decided that erratic Professor Kokintz, inventor of the Q-bomb, must have a personal body guard. Here he delegates General Snippet and his daughters to this task while Jim Krajicek, as the professor, appears quite unconcerned about all the precautions taken for his safety. During the curtain call on Sunday night, John Malm presented the tra- ditional gift and bouquet of red roses to Sr. M. John, the play director. Reiner (Helen Coyle)...General Snippet (Larry Zimmerman)......President (Von Bartek).... Wac Debbie (Nancy Mara).....Wac Jill (Cathy Clinkenbeard)...Chorus Leader (Ellen Vavak)....Fenwick Singers and Citizens (Helen Bouc, Nancy Damisch, Ann Divine, Phyllis Prohaska, Cathy Proakovec, Rose Schmidt, Jerry Sloup, Frank Jacobs, Dennis Kavan).....Padio Announcer (Ken Noha)..... Tom Mulligan (Ermin Hajek)......Will Totum (John Ell)...Soldiers (Jerry Specht, Wally Swartz, Bernie Ludvik)...Miss Wilkins (Kaye Siercks)...Mrs. Bascom (Alice Nemecek). U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. Beston, pleads for cessation of hostilities and offers a generous sum to mechanize the production of Pinot Grand Fenwick. Marge Sloup and John Malm graciously accept the ap- plause of the audience and cast members in appreciation of their fine performances. Curtain call following the final performance of The Mouse That Roared revealed a group of tired but well satisfied juniors. They were pleased that after four weeks of seemingly endless prac- tice their production was well received by a full house. J. C. PENNEY CO. wahoo, Nebraska 41 One of Neumann's instrumental groups, the Trumpet Trio, merited a superior rating at the Dist. Music Contest. The talented trumpeters are Larry Konecky, Nancy Mara, and Valerian Bartek. Going, through their paces, the band of Neumann forms a giant N during their performance in marching hand competition at Pershing Auditorium in Lincoln. Cultural Interests Advanced Neumann students put on their own art show in February. Initiated by Mary Bartek, this program brought to the attention of students the talents of their classmates and enhanced their appreciation of art. Explaining their works are Dan York, Larry Konecky, and Margaret Noha. 42 PRAGUE CO-OP STORE LEONARD HUM LICEK, MGR. PRAGUE, NEBRASKA :leven-Man Game: Greg Kavan, Right Halfback John Malm, Right End 44 Chuck Breunig, Quarterback VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Ed Booth, Tom Krajicek, Denis Malm, Tim Runyan, John Ell, Gordon Specht, Ken Noha, Jerry Specht, Jim McDermott. SECOND ROW: Assistant Coach Mike Roach, Dave Behrns, Chuck Breunig, Jim John Ell, Center Mike Kavan, Left Halfback Krajicek, Dave Spicka, Mike Kavan, Bob Lanik, Chuck Hobza, Dan Behrns, Head Coach John Dillon. THIRD ROW: Frank Velinsky, Greg Kavan, Pete Kruce, John Malm, Jim Vech. Pete Kruce, Left Tackle Tough and Hard-hitting Frank Velinsky catches a short pass, tucks the ball in, and drives for extra yards in the Pius X reserve game. Greg Kavan, the team's leading ground-gainer and scorer, skirts end; heads for the goal line; and tallies another TD for Neumann in the Valparaiso game. With the starting of Neumann also came a different brand of football for most of the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers, under head coach John Dillon, fielded their first eleven-man football team. The task was a hard one, but Coach Dillon and his gridders won 3 games while los- ing 5 and tying one as they faced several Class B football powerhouses. Starting the season off slowly the Cavaliers lost the first four games to Ceresco, Pawnee City, West Point Central Catholic, and the Pius X reserves. How- ever, after discovering their weaknesses and ironing some of them out, they came back with great desire and won their next three games, defeating Alvo-Eagle, Valley and Valparaiso. They ended the season with a loss to a Class B, state- ranked Omaha Cathedral team. The team was bolstered by ten sen- iors; two of whom received recognition for their outstanding play. Pete Kruce was named as Honorable Mention to the all-area team while Greg Kavan made the first team of an all-area team as well as receiving Honorable Mention in All-State Honors in Class C. VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Tim Hajek, Student Manager, Assistant Coach John Dillon, Head Coach Mike Roach, Student Manager Ed Nemecek. SECOND ROW: Dave Behrns, Dave Ohnoutka, Ken Masek, Dennis Tvrdy, Jerry Specht, Pete Kruce, Greg Kavan, Von Bartek, Chuck Breunig, and Jim Krajicek. Not pictured are John Malm and Bernie Ludvik. Ken Masek goes in for a layup and two points as he leads the Cavalier's hardwood team on a fast break. Coach Mike Roach presents third place trophy to team ‘captain Greg Kavan after Neumann defeated Fremont Bergan in the consolation round of Neumann's invitational tournament. Greg Kavan, with the aid of Pete Kruce, swipes the ball from Ceresco player, as Cavaliers show rebounding strength. The varsity basketball team had a very slow season as they posted a 3-12 record. The only honor to come to the basketball team was a third place trophy which the cagers won in the Neumann invitational. The team was paced by junior Dave Ohnoutka who scored the most points for the season and received a trophy for the highest free throw percentage. The Cavaliers had a schedule that was composed of Class C and Class B opponents. The desire and talent was there, but the team did not seem to gel as they attempted but did not achieve good team scoring. With only four seniors gone. Head Coach Mike Roach has several returning lettermen. Cagers Have Slow Season Freshmen, Ray Paseka, Duane Rezek, and Dave Kavan surround a Holy Family player as he pulls down a rebound. 48 RESERVE BASKETBALL TEAM: Coach John Dillon, Coach Mike Roach, Allen Jambor, Dave Spicka, Jim Krajicek, Mike Kavan, John Ell, Jerry Fitzpatrick, Harold Shandera, Bernie Ludvik, Gordon Specht, Jerry-Specht, John Malm. The old saying that practice makes perfect was a significant one in Neumann's basketball program as the freshmen and reserves played a total of 30 games. Although these teams won only 12 games, the ex- perience of playing and learning from mistakes was worth the effort. The varsity Reserves posted the best season mark of the two as they tallied an even record of 6 wins and 6 losses. The Freshmen basketball team had the biggest schedule of any Neumann team as they played 18 games. They earned fourth place in the Pius X Junior High League as they battled 7 teams from Lincoln junior high schools. After the reg- ular season the freshmen were de- feated by the Class A Creighton Prep freshmen team in an Omaha invitational tournament. With the enthusiasm and talent displayed by underclassmen, the Cavaliers should make the basket- ball win column in the coming year. FRESHMEN TEAM: FRONT ROW: Duane Rezek, Dave Fitzpatrick, Rich Zimmerman, Larry Konecky, Coach Roach, Don Fitzpatrick, Paul Semrad, Jim Ludvik. SECOND ROW: Richard Furasek, Dennis Fiedler, Ed Nemecek, Ray Paseka, Dave Kavan, Les Vavak, Joe Breunig. Varsity track team. FRONT ROW: Jim Krajicek, Dan Behrns, Jim McDermott, Jim Musilek, John Ell, Denis Malm, Dan York, Dennis Tvrdy, Brian Beranek, Bob Voboril, Dave Spicka, Dave Behrns, Mike Kavan. SECOND ROW: Chuck Hobza, Don Bartek, Bernie Ludvik, Frank Velinsky, Von Bartek, John Malm, Ermin Hajek, Jerry Specht, Tom Krajicek, Greg Kavan, Ken Noha, Jim Vech, Coach John Dillon. Thinclads Set First Records Jerry Specht sprints to wire as he wins 100 yard dash. The track season proved to be a short but surprising one for the Cavaliers and track mentor, John Dillon. Lead by juniors, the team garnered one win against Valley and one loss to Ceresco in dual meets while several thinclads fared well in major meets. At the Knights of Columbus Invitational, Jim Vech and Von Bartek were the only scorers as Jim received first place honors in the pole vault and Von captured fourth in the broad jumps. The final meet of the season, the Districts, saw another junior, Jerry Specht, place fourth in 220 yard dash. The 880 yard relay team also merited fourth place for their efforts. Because this was the first year of track, records were set in all cate- gories. EVENT ATHLETE TIME EVENT ATHLETE TIME 60 yd. HH Rich Bartek 9.3 Shot-put Dan York 40T8 100 yd. LH Dan York 13.0 Discus Jerry Specht 126' 100 yd. dash Dan York 10.8 High Jump Von Bartek 5'7 220 Jerry Specht 23.9 Broad Jump Von Bartek 19 3 3 4 10'8 440 Ken Noha 56.9 Foie Vault Jim Vech 880 Mile Mike Kavan Bob Voboril 2:07.7 5:26.5 880 relay Specht, York Kavan, Spicka 1:38.8 Jim Vech hands Jerry Specht the baton as they sharpen up for the 880 yard relay competition. O. K. MEAT MARKET BERANEK BROS. 50 WAHOO, NEBRASKA Jim Vech's practice pays off as he sets a Neumann record in the pole vault at 10 8 . Von Bartek clears high jump height of 5 7 in professional form as he wins first place at the Ceresco Track Meet. Baseball produces best Cavalier record Baseball proved to be the winning varsity sport for the Neumann Cavaliers as the batmen had a 3-3 record for an even 500 season. Two of the wins came through a double header victory over Avoca. After suffering two losses at the hands of West Point Central Catholic and Snyder. With the regular season ended. Coach Mike Roach and his team traveled to Prague to play in the District Baseball Tournament. Here they defeated Gretna by a score of 11-1 and qualified for semi-finals play. Facing an experienced Ashland team, the Cavaliers were nosed out of district competition by the closest of scores, 2-1. The baseball season brought a pleasant end to the 64-65 athletic year and brightened the hopes for the future. Varsity Baseball Team: FRONT ROW: Don Fitzpatrick, Pat Sullivan, Lee Policky, Paul Semrad, John Humlicek, Dave Spicka, Chuck Hobza, Emmanuel Bartek. SECOND ROW: Pat Ell, Dan Behrns, John Otte, Dennis Fiedler, Les Vavak, Duane Rezek, Dave Kavan, Don Bartek, Coach Mike Roach. THIRD ROW: Ray Paseka, Greg Kavan, John Malm, Pete Kruce, Denis Malm, Jim Divine. Not pictured are Jerry Specht and Dave Ohnoutka. SVOBODA FUNERAL HOME ambulance service wahoo, NEBRASKA 51 Mr. Dillon's freshman physical education class is caught in the middle of one of their exercises. The phys-ed program is obligatory for all fresh- man, sophomore, and junior girls. Phys-Ed — Fun, Fitness An invigorating period of each school day for most students was the phys-ed class. Directed by Coaches Roach and Dillon, these classes featured everything from calisthenics to square dancing. Another unique feature of P. E. was the fact that a student directed one of the classes. During the basketball season, Tim Runyan supervised the freshmen boys who were not on the regular freshmen team. Paul Semrad and Jim Ludvik tussle over a ball while John Humlicek is about to be crowned by another one during a fresh- man P. E. class. Mary Lou Fiedler puts a lot of swing into her golf game while Cheryl Fitzpatrick and Rose Schmidt look on ana give pointers. Below, Connie Schmidt and Nancy Damisch join their classmates to practice improving their golf form. 52 WIGWAM CAFE WAHOO, NEBRASKA Neumann's four senior varsity basketball players served as co-captains for the Dis- trict Tournament. Here Ken Masek, Pete Kruce, Chuck Breunig, and Greg Kavan offer some final comments at a pep rally before the tournaments. Cheerleaders Kathryn Krumel, Mary Bartek, Carolyn Kralik, and Ruth Kruce get a pep rally off the ground with a rousing cheer. Pep Rallies-Source of Soaring Enthusiasm Coach Roach has the complete attention ot his audience as he reflects on the determining factors in forthcoming games. Clap your hands, we're here to show we're Neumann fans, yells a bevy of enthusiastic pep club girls. After parading Neumann boosters through the streets of city, cheerleaders Audrey Polacek, Mary Bartek, Ruth Kruce, Nancy Mara, and Cathy Clinkenbeard lead a homecoming cheer in downtown Wahoo. w 53 Behind every successful man there is a woman, and the Cavaliers were no exception. A pep club, seventy-five strong, with an endless supply of school spirit backed the team whether the boys were winning or losing. Cavalettes Kindle Support The office of pep club president means more than directing others. Here, president Jody Haba finds that it is her turn to pop corn. 54 me organizing force behind the pep club were of- ficers: Jody Haba, president; Marge Sloup, Vice- president; Lene Chvatal, secretary; Mary Jane Jirovsky, treasurer. Enthusiastic backing of the freshman basketball team was provided by cheerleaders, Kathy Shanahan, Margaret Knuth, and Carol Bartek. Even before Neumann opened, a pep club meeting was held to choose cheerleaders for the f64-'6D football and basketball campaigns. Ruth Kruce, Mary Bartek, Carolyn Kralik, Kathryn Krumel and Kae Noha form one of the two sets of varsity cheerleaders elected by those at the meeting. Also elected as varsity cheerleaders were Audrey in scarlet and gold outfits, provided zesty leader Polacek, Cathy Clinkenbeard, Patti Breunig. Annie ship for the newly formed pep club. Olsen and Nancy Mara. These two squads, attired Coach Roach presents Dave Ohnoutka with the trophy for having the best free throw shooting percentage throughout the entire basketball season. The coach announced at the beginning of the season that this trophy would be given. TTiis provided an added incentive for baskets. At Neumann High it isn't the letter of the law that counts but the principle of the matter. When the cheerleaders received blank pieces of paper for their athletic awards, due to an unexpected shortage of award certificates, they amusingly ac- cepted them with a hardy laugh. Thirty-two Neumann athletes were honored at the banquet where they were presented their awards. Neumann Opens with a Bang New sounds, new situations, and new friends surrounded the students and faculty of Neumann High on its opening day. The sounds were those of hammers and saws; the situations were the windowless classrooms and the wet concrete; the new friends were the carpenters. The form of our principal. Father Verness Ketter, parading through the halls with a unique bell system became a familiar sight. Since the P.A. wasn't yet working, the crash of symbols announced the change of classes. Other temporary features of Neumann occurred in the unfinished library and in the deskless classrooms. Books filed neatly on the floor and Neumann students bending over their laps in silent study were common sights. Not all energy, however, was devoted to study during the opening days. The seniors with the assistance of class moderator, Sister Dolores, gave a get-acquainted party , the first social gathering at Neumann. After a hectic morning of studying, students could al- forthcoming from the cooks, hrom left: _ Mrs. ways look forward to favorite fourth and fifth periods— Al Clinkenbeard, Mrs. Rose Lanik, Sister Karen, lunch. A good lunch and friendly smile were always Mrs. Lod Cihal. Behind the Scene Wheels Turn Janitor Emil Paseka seems happy in his perch among the rafters. At least here with the gym lights he is a- bove the anxieties of the school day. Some of the taken-for-granted people and events that made school life run smoothly would have been sorely missed if they had not been a part of every day. Fresh cookies and motherly smiles made lunch line, drying dishes, or wiping tables under the supervision the cooks a pleasant experience. Another friend to all students was always the janitor, whether he was loaning his pick-up to the juniors, teasing the seniors, returning sophomore balls, or directing hapless freshmen. The daily friendship of other students-- casual, uneventful, perhaps, but always present-was one of the enjoyed yet taken-for-granted events of each day. Helpers for Mrs. Lan;k earn their lunch. Under- classmen Margaret Knuth and Jeanne Swoboda keep up with the dishwasher. 59 Student Council Leads in Active Year Two rolicking campaigns for Student Council offices pro- vided Neumann students with a chance to witness first hand some real politicking . Above, backers of various candidates carry assorted paraphernalia to inform every- one that their man is the best. Listing his qualifica- tions, candidate Don Bartek, at left, gives a one minute speech. The '64-'65 officers were elected in October; the 65- 66 officers, in May. Neumann High’s first Student Council poses with charter from the National Association of Student Councils. SEATED: Ann Clinkenbeard, Bob Lyons, Ruth Kruce, Dave Ohnoutka, John Meysenburg, Carolyn Kralik, John The Student Council acted as a messenger to the administration by submitting problems and plans relevant to the student body. They tried to advance school spirit by selling Neumann buttons, sweatshirts, and pennants. Assemblies sponsored by this representative group ranged from cultural interests to comedy skits. Malm, Bob Lyons, Mary Bartek, Kathy Shanahan, Charles Hastert. STANDING: Ken Noha, Jody Haba, Mike Kavan, Mr. Johnson, Kathryn Krumel, Jim Krajicek. 60 STAVA WELDING CO. 443-9961 WAHOO, NEBRASKA Sophisticated juniors play three-decker piggy-back basketball at their class party. The junior pizza and carrot fest was held one night after play practice. Sunshine, fresh air, and an invigorating game of volley ball add life to the sophomore picnic. Hot dogs, potato chips, a roaring fire and a ball game combine with the nostalgia of the last days of the senior year. Fun Nite and Parties Begin Neumann Traditions Family fun was emphasized via a Fun Nite sponsored by the Student Council. On January 20, the families of Neumann students gathered in the gym for games of every variety. Fathers and faculty members, varsity basketball players and young-at-heart mothers all exhibited their skills. At various times during the year each class held a party for its members. The purpose of these gatherings was to strengthen class unity and friendship among mem- bers. (Left) The Fun Nite Big Mouth trophy was awarded to the cheerleaders of the loudest Pep Club. Brian Beranek, Jim McDermott, Bob Lanik, and Doug Handler receive their trophy from Student Council vice-president Carolyn Kralik. (Right) A hilarious volleyball game found football attired mothers facing the junior girls phys-ed class. Here the twinkle in their eyes reveals that they have more tricks up their sleeves—or rather in the bag. Victorious Homecoming Gala Event Reigning as King and Queen of Neumann High's first homecoming were Greg Kavanand Patti Breunig. The royal couple, selected by the pep club and football players, ruled over enthusiastic crowd at the Homecoming Dance. The Cavaliers had defeated Alvo-Eagle on the gridiron by a score of 21 to 18 on the night of October 16. 62 VIRGIL IMPLEMENT CO. wahoo, Nebraska Completing the royal court were attendents: Denis Malm, Carolyne Kralik, lorn Krajicek, Annie Olsen, Kathryn Krumel, Fete Kruce, Kae Noha, and Chuck Breunig. As the center of attention, Queen Patti finds herself being crowned by Neumann's Homecoming King. The final touches and adjustments are made to her royal garb by pep club officers Jody Haba, Marge Sloup, ana Mary Jane Jirovsky. Sr. Celeste doesn't look too convinced that this flat frame will ever be a football. However, after hours of work by pep club members and some industrious boys, an enormous three-dimensional football throne evolved. Catholic education focuses all toward the worship of God. Each Tuesday and Thursday students had the opportunity to express and strengthen this attitude in the offering of the Mass. The portable altar transformed the library into a chapel, where the congregation stood around the altar reviving the spirit of the early Christians. The offering of the gifts, in which the bread, wine and water are carried to the altar, helps the students to gain a fuller understanding and appreciation of the sacrifice of the Mass. The placing of the host in the ciborium upon entering the library for Mass is part of the active participation by Neumann students. Be- sides providing an accurate number of hosts for communion, the act also helps each student to realize that he is actually offering Christ in the Mass. 64 FARMER’S UNION CO-OP OIL ASS'N. cedar bluffs, Nebraska congratulations graduates Father Raymond Main, conductor of the fall C.Y.O. Deanery Day of Recollection, speaks casually with Neumann students outside of St. Wenceslaus Church. With Father Hain are Ken Masek, John Ell, Cathy Proskovec, and Jeanette Pacula. During Advent, Neumann students prepared spiritually for the birth of Christ. Marlene Sabatka and Bernadette Brecka watch Janet Rerucha light the first candle of the advent wreath. Living Christianity-Role of Students The Most Reverend James V. Casey, Bishop of Lincoln, Rt. Reverend Msgr. Daniel E. Cooper and Rt. Reverend William Rezabek proceed toward the stage for the Newmann Dedication ceremonies. A crowd of approxi- mately 1,500 toured the school and joined in the so- lemnities of the day. May 15 Becomes Some Enchanted Evening” May 15 was the date set for Neumann's biggest and final social event of the year, the Junior-Senior Prom and Ban- quet. The cafeteria was transformed into an oriental paradise for the ban- quet. For the prom the juniors created a realistic, life-sized pagoda, a humbling Buddha and various oriental items which added to their theme of Some Enchanted Evening. The Dimensions provided the musical entertainment for the evening. The juniors, besides electing the Prom Royalty, elected 12 sophomores as servers. The servers were: Mike Sullivan, Bob Vlcan, Emmanuel Bartek, Jim Egr, Jerry Fitzpatrick,Chuck Hobza, Allen Jambor, Trudy Jambor, Lucille Virgil, Judy Schwartz, Elizabeth Tvrdy and Mary Malm. At the strike of the gong Father Zastrow announced the attendants to the King and Queen. Kae Noha and Pete Kruce were chosen as second attendants; Mary Bartek and Tom Krajicek as first attendants. At the sound of a third gong. Chuck Breunig was named Prom King and Kathryn Krumel Prom Queen. Queen Kathryn Krumel and King Chuck Breunig. An Oriental rickshaw provided the throne for the Prom royalty. From left: Kae Noha, Mary Bartek, Dave Ohnoutka, junior class president, Ruth Kruce, junior class vice-president. Queen Kathryn, King Chuck, Tom Krajicek, Pete Kruce. Giggles and laughter can find their way into any event, even the graciousness of a prom. Juniors, Dan Behrns, Ellen Vavak, LuAnn Machovec and Dave Wesely are amused by some particular incident. A Buddha casts his spell over the entire dance floor as he sits majestically upon the stage. The oriental pillars separated the tables from the rest of the dance floor. Was it really made from a Clorax bottle?’ queries Chuck Breunig about his royal crown. The oriental coolies (sophomores incognito) costumes, they added spice and color to the gala helped serve the junior-senior Banquet which events, preceded the Prom. Attired in authentic oriental Looking their best are the winners of the Mr. and Miss Image contest. The contest selected the best dressed boy and girl at Neumann. Seated are Mr. Image, Chuck Breunig, and Miss Image, Arlene Rezac. Standing are the individual class win- ners: fresh., Margaret Noha; soph., Jerry Fitzpatrick and Susan Lanik; juniors, Gerald Sloup and LuAnn Machovec; seniors, Ralph Tvrdy and Patti Breunig. Not pictured: fresh. Jim Dailey. During the year, Neumann High was host to students from St. John's, Weston, St. John's, Prague, and St. Wenceslaus, Wahoo schools. The assemblies ranged from a concert by the University of Nebraska's brass band to a physics demonstration featuring ripple tanks and slinkies. Mr. Michael Sullivan, a social worker from Boys Town, reveals the horrible ef- fects of obscene literature. The assembly and the drive to stamp out obscene literature was sponsored by the Young Christian Students at Neumann. Left: Senior Pete Kruce is caught in a pensive mood. In commemoration of UN Day, October 24, eight delegates from Neumann were sent to the Mock UN Meet held at Duchesne College in Omaha. Research on current UN problems is be- ing done by Alice Nemecek, Ruth Kruce, Kathryn Krumel, Annie Olsen, Bernice Ludvik, Kae Noha, Kathryn Siercks, and Patti Breunig. The girls represented the countries of Algeria and Kenya. Displaying the Register Medal is recipient, Tom Krajicek. Tom won the medal by placing first in the diocesan newspaper's essay contest entitled, A Teen-Ager's Prayer. John Meysenburg was a semi- finalist in the same contest. Students of Neumann High garnered numerous academic honors during the school's first year. The following awards, received during the course of the year, were reviewed at Baccalaureate and have not been previously mentioned. Participants in Holiday Science Lecture Series--John Malm and alternate Tom Vasa. Highest scores in the National Math Contest--Ken Noha, Doug Handler, and Von Bartek. Creighton University Math Field Day, Second in Class C—Denis Malm, Mike Kavan, Doug Handler, John Malm, and Tim Hajek. Sixth place in Class C--Greg Kavan, Tom Vasa, Ken Noha, Ruth Kruce, and Mary Malm. National Association of Women's Clubs Art Contest-- First place in area, district, and state--Mary Bartek. Second place in area-wide contest--Kae Noha. Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award-- Audrey Polacek. Kiwanis Bell Ringers for scholastic achievement and leadership--Patti Breunig, Carolyne Kralik, Audrey Polacek, and John Meysenburg. Delegate to the United Nations Tour selected by Wahoo Odd Fellows Chapter—Jody Haba. Girls' State delegate--Ruth Kruce. Boys' State delegate--Ken Noha. Surprised but happy is Carolyne Kralik as she receives the Knights of Columbus Scholarship from the Most Reverend Bishop James V. Casey. The scholarship is to be applied at a Catholic college. Carolyne was also the recipient of the Bishop Casey Medal for outstanding achievement in religious studies over a four-year period. Neumann High was proud to announce these four senior boys as alternates to the various military academies throughout the country. They are: Denis Malm, Air Force and Merchant Marine; Greg Kavan, Navy and Merchant Marine; Peter Kruce, Navy; and John Meysenburg, Navy. Recognition for achievement in supplementary reading went to Cathy Jirovsky, as well as twelve other reading enthusiasts. On Friday, May 21, Baccalaureate services were held for the seniors in the Neumann High Gymnasium. The Seniors' High Mass was offered by Rev. Leonard Kalin, and the Baccalaureate address was given by Rev. Richard Brombach. Immediately following, the school Honors Assembly was held recognizing the achievements of outstanding members in the entire student body. Award announced for the first time included the previously mentioned individual class awards as well as extra-curricular honors: Band, Kathryn Krumel; Chorus, Ellen Vavak; Debate, John Meysenburg; Drama, Pete Kruce. Bishop Casey awards John Meysenburg with scholarships at Commencement. John was admitted to Honors Advanced Placement Standing at the University of Nebraska, received a Regents Freshman Scholarship to the Nebraska University and received a full four year tuition scholarship to Creighton University as one of the President's Scholars. (Below) Father Richard Brombach addresses the seniors. Thirty-nine graduates listen to Bishop James V. Casey as the last minutes of their high school career draw to a close. And Commencement The first graduating class of Neumann High School was honored to receive their diplomas from the Most Reverend James V. Casey, Bishop of Lincoln, on Sunday evening, May 23. Scholarships were awarded to Carolyne Kralik, Robert Lanik, and John Meysenburg. Recognition for outstanding achievement had previously been given to other seniors. Kathryn Krumel received the God-Home-Country Award sponsored by the National Rural Life Conference. The Neumann Scholarship Award, based on four-years of scholastic achievement, went to Carolyne Kralik; Patti Breunig ranked second. Annie Olsen and Chuck Breunig earned the Citizenship Award for best representing Neumann standards in academic, character, and activity achievement. Seniors precede Father Paul Sheehy, the guest speaker at Commencement. Above, Robert Lanik, president of the senior class, speaks at Commencement. Robert is the recipient of the Union Pacific Scholarship to be used at the University of Nebraska, College of Agriculture. Below, Bishop Casey congratulates Rose Marie Fiedler. PATRONS Anonymous Polacek Skelly Service Prague, Nebraska Chick's Produce Wahoo, Nebraska Rocky's I.G.A. 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