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

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Unique Religion Department Enlightens As the era of change within the Church finally reached its climax, the internal con- troversy within the classroom subsided. The student discussions once again were pointed towards the basic principles of the Catholic faith and the student's role in the Christian world. Four dynamic personalities assumed the important role of instructing the students in their faith and making it a part of their lives. The seniors were presented the conservative side of the Church by Fr. Kalin while Sr. Stephanie allowed her freshmen to look for God in small, bright, black, and wet things. Fr. Brombach and Fr. Sladky rounded out the staff by the presentation of God to their junior and sophomore class with much small group dis- cussion. For many of the seniors, 1969-70 was their last contact with formal Catholic education, and the religion department strove to prepare them for their first step into the modern world. Janet Hansen relaxes to take a quick breather. Meanwhile Roseann Virgil and Collette Masek continue writing fever- ishly to keep up with Father Kalin's fast-paced dictations. Under the capable direction of Father Richard Sladky, the sophomore and junior classes developed through their mutual exchange of new ideas. 12 Dave Lanik and Jeff Bratrosovsky se- clude themselves from the chaos of school life for a few moments in the

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Initiates New Modular Scheduling Father Philip Rauth, principal, proudly displays the new pleted through long, hard man-hours during the summer master schedule. Schedules such as these are usually as- months. Conflicts were common as each student's sched- sembled with the aid of a computer, but this one was com- ule had to be handled individually. Marvin Rerucha finds Father Myers'of lice helpful in choosing a col- lege or career. As guidance counselor, Father's aid proved indis- pensable to the graduating seniors. Versatility marks the character of Father Richard Brombach who teaches junior religion and has charge of all student transportation. 11

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Students These lectures taught students the Sister Stephanie takes a minute out of her busy schedule fundamentals of taking notes effec- to work with Collette Masek, Diane Ohnoutka and Mary tively. Behrns on some new Mass songs. religion resource center. Students made use of the books to broaden their spiritual background. Caught in one of his usual moods, Father Kalin smiles in the midst of a lecture. This controversial figure gave the senior religion class proofs and hard facts to supplement their last year of formal religious training.