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

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Balanced English Courses Offered 22 Pike Shannahan seems to be at the height of his glory as he explains the theory behind the Cavaliers' football formation. Informative Sister Rosalee finds time to smile during her hectic schedule of teaching senior English, sophomore speech, directing plays and moderating the yearbook. HOME LUMBER CO. ADOLPH REZEK MANAGER 642- 5415 WESTON, NEBRASKA From Hamlet's to be or not to be to Sister Rosalee's don't tell anyone who taught you grammar the English depart- ment strove to provide each Neumann stu- dent with a basis for effectively communi- cating with his fellow man. The various means included such things as listening to THE EARTH by Rod McKuen while viewing a wall covered with scenic pictures. Con- tempory music also provided insights into the rhythm and content of poetry. A group of seniors went from the novel DON QUIXOTE to the play Man of La Mancha to the stage production of the latter in Omaha. Skits brought to life plays while filmstrips and movies provided background information. From Kennedy College a first was Mr. Robert Sulek, a practice teacher. A six week film series was initiated and shown both to the students and to the public. The movies ranged from those on film technique to the film David and Lisa. All not only were able to relax, but also to receive an education valuable in this age of visual media.

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Group work is stressed constantly in the numbers de- partment during the year. Here sophomores from the first period math class strive to enrich themselves by helping Precision is the only way to describe the model home constructed by the Math n students, aided by Father Rauth. Marvin Sousek and Cliff Thege measure crossbeams. others. This type of arrangement succeeded in eliminating numerous questions and stimulating overall class par- ticipation. Advanced algebra becomes increasingly interesting with an introduction to the slide rule. Steve Brabee and Roseann Virgil demonstrate the proper method. HAKEL'S SKELLY SERVICE AND RESTAURANT 642-9955 WESTON, NEBRASKA 21

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Simon and Garfunkel provide the sound and Mr. Bennignus supplies the commentary as this freshman English class discovers literary value in today's popular music. Teaching at Neumann for the first time this past year, Tom Bennignus inspired many of his students with his fresh approach to the study of literature and Latin. speeches are only one of the several forms which sophomores deliver during their trimester of speech. As moderator of an enthusiastic junior class, Sister Veronica mixed fun and frolic with many hours of hard work. Sister aptly handled five English classes as well as the Prom arrangements. HAVEN HOUSE NURSING HOME 1145 LAUREL WAHOO, NEBRASKA 23