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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1973 volume:

Bishop Neumann Central Catholic High School Wahoo, Nebraska a Neumannites Reveal Philosophy Of Joy Revelation—the unveiling to man of the hidden things of God. This so-called revealing may well occur at any specified time, without gaining attention or in- terest. Simple truth or facts that lie dormant in the recesses of minds, may surge forth at the precise moment to restore self- confidence and give new ideals. This new self retained guidance gives the stamina and courage to extend oneself to others. Per- sonality may swell to conquering force, able to overtake the actions of negative components. To bind hearts and minds into one in- termeshing unit strikes a blow at immaturity and selfishness, which in turn lets us accept ourselves and others. To be able to take what is at hand and mold it into a new mean- ing or give it a new application may make one aware that there are better things in life. This Cavalog intends to make known Neumann as it is. May this revelation mold the many into one, one possessing common goals and justified means, one who has discovered the joy of being alive. Clowning around is serious business for Myron Sabatka during sophomore speech class. Kevin Wallace's art creation catches the eyes of Jerry Fiala and Donna Slaughter. Revelation Hits In All Shapes In the expanse of one year, Neumann High revealed many developments. One of the major steps taken was the installation of an industrial arts program, headed by Mr. Herman Rauth. The north wing was renovated and fully equipped with all necessary tools and machinery. This new room also housed the ex- panded art classes. Next door, an extensive physical education program was opened. An aspect of the program was Coach John Lawlor's gymnasium class which offered weightlifting and tumbling. Freshmen physical education classes even in- cluded bowling. To climax the year, the Cavalier basketball team, piloted by Mr. Jerry Likes, traveled to the state tournament for the very first time in Neumann's history, and the first time for any Wahoo team in twenty-five years. The concert and marching band, under the direction of Mr. Perry Dawes, also revealed a superior year. The troupe captured their eighth Division-I rating at the State Marching Festival held in Lincoln. Because of these surpassing achievements, two hundred fifty students and twenty-one faculty members stood up and were counted. 6 'Ah! A fine tid bit and a cool brew.” exclaim Julie Noonan and Mary Ell. Ken Chvatal and Leroy Novotny agree that this must be the one they're looking for. 7 CURRICULUM Affirming the date, Sister Rosalee Burke de N.D. organizes calendar events for the next school bulletin. Rev. John Zastrow, superintendent, follows the Neumann news in the local Wahoo paper. Mr. Wayne Reeves, director of discipline, is checking it twice— his list that is- to find out who is naughty or nice. 10 Jaycees Recognize Administrator “Outstanding Young Educator of 1972-73“ was awarded to Sister Rosalie Burke de N.D. by the Wahoo Jaycees. For the first time in its history, the award was given to a woman. Using her own creativi- ty and ideas obtained from educational workshops, Sister Rosalee worked with the teachers to implement im- provements in curriculum. Trading offices, but not positions, Rev. John Zastrow, superintendent, presided over financial affairs as well as be- ing the head of the administra- tion for his ninth year, while Mr. Wayne Reeves completed his second year as director of discipline. As guidance counselor, Rev. Philip Rauth taught Educational Vocational Gui- dance classes to juniors and se- niors for the first time this year. 11 While the freshman class try to unscramble their word puzzles, Sister Phyllis Stoeckinger, M.S., gives Cindy Rezac a hint. Cosmopolites Invade Religion Department Four new teachers in the Neumann Religion Department gave instruction of religion a definite cosmopolitan flavor. Rev. Mr. Liam Barr with his Irish brogue was clearly of Irish descent. Sister Phyllis Stoeckinger, M.S., boasted some Scotch descent, while Rev. John Zastrow added the German touch. Rev. Ray Roh felt quite at home in his Czech community. Besides developing cosmopolitan tastes, the freshman class learned that growing up is a long process with their teachers, Rev. John Zastrow and Sister Phyllis Stoeckinger, M.S. Sophomores discovered Good News as Rev. Mr. Liam Barr taught them about the land of the Gospels and what morality means to juniors. Rev. Ray Roh prepared the seniors for after graduation by dis- cussing marriage, drugs, abortion, and Christian maturity in rela- tion to Gospels. Rev. Ray Roh brings his guitar to play for a Christmas party held in senior religion class. 12 Rev. Mr. Liam Barr is one of the leprechauns who puts up banners before Mass. The folk choir sings out the theme of each all school Mass. To find out what a ten-year-old has to say about religion. Rev. John Zastrow brought his book. O Ye Jigs Juleps. 13 North Wing Takes On New Look Transforming the north wing from a dark, cold, storage room to a light and busy art and industrial arts center was an all year project for Mr. Herman Rauth. In the in- dustrial arts section, Mr. Rauth in- stalled an office, lockers, drafting tables, and chairs. The I. A. program included drafting and woodworking. Meanwhile the art program was devoted to fundamentals in- cluding pencil, charcoal, and ink drawing; texture and space; study in compositions; and color and value usage. Second semester choices were decoupage, sculpture, ceramics, and painting. Instructor Mr. Herman Rauth shows Mary Haba. Cindy Hohl. and Sharon Bartek, how books can give valuable ideas. Ken Chvalal and John Virgl are itching to etch. Sister Paula Melmer de N.D. applies a coat of varnish to her latest decoupage. Pop art is Dan Otte's third quarter project. An aerial view of the industrial arts section shows the drafting tables and machines purchased from the Army Surplus Center at economical prices. Mr. Rauth's office is in the background. New Faces, Classes, Johnny Tremain becomes immortal on sophomore tapes. Shown recording are Myron Sabatka, Leonard Maly. Rick Sabatka. Jim Stejskal, Jerry Norris and Terry Vlcan. Sister Margaret Mary, student teacher, keeps herself busy correcting papers. The sophomore speech class creates a human machine whose components are Jamie Scott. Julie Polacek. Marsha Lackey. Scott Reeves. Randy Egr and Dave Janecek. Schedules Revitalize English Buffs New faces, new courses and new scheduling set the pace in the English department. Two new teachers — Miss Colette Malolepszy and Sister Margaret Mary Mostek — helped implement nine- week mini-courses such as sports fiction, science fiction, and film study. In order to schedule these electives, Fr. Zastrow resorted to a new scheduling process called block time. Mrs. Darlene Kaiser, taught another new course, reading skills. This course was financed through Title I funds. Also for the first time, Neumann and Wahoo English teachers met for a joint department meeting in October. Mrs. Mary Ellen Goodenberger brought English materials from the State Department of Education for a joint department meeting. Election Year Sister Phyllis shows Mr. John Lawler and Miss Collette Malolepszy a box of documentaries. Diane Sabatka. Nick Maly. Jim Meduna, Mike Peterson and Julie Noonan use a salty dough to make a map of Europe. Sparks Up Historians Do the seniors have the power to predict presidential elections? It was so proved when the seniors on ballot day matched the results of the National elec- tions this fall. Also government-minded, Juniors acted as county officials by participating in annual County Government Day. Meanwhile freshman made history by changing teachers. The first semester they had Sr. Phyllis and the second semester Miss Collette Malolepszy. They studied cultures. Student teacher. Mr. Paul Semrad pauses while running off a test. Mr. Semrad teaches freshmen first semester. A snowy day does not stop Juniors from participating in County Government Day Those attending are Rita Bouc, Mary Breunig, Cheryl Benes, Cindy Wolfe. Diane Shanahan. Joe Cerv, Paul Virgl. Jan Asmussen, Karen Svoboda. Kathy Kavan, Liz Malm. John Wolfe, Larry Ludvik. Leo Meduna, Mari Noonan and Dave Shanahan. 19 Is it type A.B or possibly O? Sister Marie Alice explains to Deb Carroll. Lynn Hraban and Colleen Ohnoutka the procedure followed in determining blood type. Science Department Has Corner On Brains Brains, brains and more brains! One of the major projects undertaken by members of the ad- vanced biology class was dissec- ting beef brains. Other activities were dissection of beef heart and eye, blood typing, and experimen- tal procedures determining results on the offspring of rats on an un- balanced diet. Meanwhile, an innovation took place in biology I as Sister Marie Alice executed in- dividualized study in the class for the first time. Throwing paper airplanes in physical science class was just an experiment proving the theory that the distance a paper airplane flies depends on its length and mass. Another way Miss Sydik gained class interest was by flip- ping pennies and rolling dice to understand the concept of probability. Meetings and conventions alerted both teachers and students to human problems and the scien- tific approach to solutions. On Oc- tober 6-8, both science teachers attended a drug seminar at which problems and effects of drug abuse were studied. Then on February 23 and 24, seven biology students, accompanied by Miss Sydik, attended the March of Dimes Birth Defects Convention at Norfolk. 20 It's H20 in the air! Diane Morton and Wendy KuncI enjoy splashing around, unconcerned about clean-up. Miss Sydik tidies up a disorderly lab station as she believes in neatness and order. This is her first year of teaching at Neumann. Dissecting beef brains requires scissors, forceps and two brainy advanced biology students. Marlene Kouma and Rene Rochford. 21 Three Teachers Divide Year’s Responsibilities All good things come in three’s” in the math department as Mr. Stephen Gold and Mr. Ed Johnson shared the year's responsibilities of developing student’s mathematical reasoning. At the change of semester, Mr. Gold left his position as instructor of math I, geometry, advanced algebra and advanced math to further his education at the University of Nebraska and was succeeded by Mr. Johnson. Meanwhile, the third teacher. Sister Celeste, taught algebra 1, math II and advanced algebra, thus completing her ninth year of teaching at Neumann. Two important dates were outstanding to Neumann math students. These were February 10, Creighton University Math Field Day and March 13, Annual High School Mathematics Examination. Mr. Gold explains a difficult equation on the blackboard. After a lecture on the overhead, Mr. Johnson calls on someone to solve a related problem. 22 Graphing becomes easier to visualize using a three-dimensional axis as Laurie Maly and Kathy Rezac discover. Readying themselves for Math Field Day are Sister Celeste, Leona Benes and Dolores Kavan, seated. Standing are Cindy Wolfe, Leo Meduna. Jan Asmussen and Liz Malm. 23 Business Classes Mean ‘Real Business’ Mr. Jerry Likes and Mr. Wayne Reeves joined forces in untangling the world of business for Neumann students. In this era of modern machines, Mr. Likes updated his shorthand class with the aid of dictaphones and headphones. He also taught typing and office practice. Mr. Reeves was confronted with two bookkeeping classes and one business math class. When asked what he did this year, Mr. Reeves answered, “Had class. However, Mr. Reeves also sparked up Sr. Phyllis' social studies class by teaching the seniors how to figure income tax. Nancy Komenda smiles as she manages to keep up taking shorthand Gregg style. Fixing a typewriter is only one of Mr. Likes' usual tasks. Mr. Reeves explains the complicated problem to Sharon Bartek. Kathy Kadavy lends a helping hand to Debbie Nemec by showing her her mistake. 24 Students Read Funnies In French Bonyour was more than just a friendly greeting in Sr. Patricia’s French class; it was also a magazine used in teaching contemporary French terms. Even in French class, however, the comics section was the most likely to attract attention first. Along with studying, the students enjoyed playing games such as French ball, hangman, and bingo. Sr. Patricia taught both French I and II. This constituted the whole of the foreign language department since Latin was discontinued. joe Nemec. Rod Musilek and Ron Sladky find the French comic section the most enjoyable. 25 Sr. Patricia starts off une autre classe de franqais avec le grand sourire. Sister Vincent Dvorak de N.D. librarian. helps to decorate the library by her creation. Eye of God,” which she makes as a hobby. Wilma Wolfe, secretary, has work hours from 8:30 to 3:00 While waiting for school to let out. Ken Horning and Carl Jelinek enjoy a little chit-chat. Staff Works Over 8,330 Hours Combining their total hours, eight staff members racked up 8,- 330 hours behind the scenes. Two of Neumann's “freshmen of four years ago did not graduate this year. Coming in '69-70, Stan Taylor, custodian, and Wilma Wolfe, secretary, have completed four years of service. Returnees Helen Rezek and Blanche Bartek with newcomer Mary Ann Schense, cooked dinner for 206 students and 30 faculty members. Some top menus were spaghetti, chicken, hamburger paddies, fish, chicken on biscuit, pizzas, tuna and noodles, and sloppy joes. Also returning were bus drivers, Carl Jelinek, Ken Hor- ning, and Al Shanahan who com- pleted the staff at Neumann High School. 26 Overjoyed with their culinary creation. Helen Rezek. Blanche Bartek, and Mary Anne Schense admire their fresh bread. Stan Taylor, custodian, demonstrates his automatic floor washer which was purchased this year. 27 DRAGONS SPORTS 29 Pepsters Become Philanthropists According to Kahlil Gibran, one gives but little when he gives of his possessions. It is when he gives of himself that he truly gives. The NHS Pep Club did both in 1972-73. In order to give of themselves, the cheerleaders attended a five-day clinic at Doane College and an all day clinic at Wesleyan College where new cheers and chants were heartily welcomed. Donating a hard-earned $500 to the Industrial Arts Department was one of the pepsters’ more material contributions. Meanwhile, “Round Ball” was their Valentine gift to the public as they sponsored a faculty game between Neumann and Wahoo High teachers on February 14. Rich Virgil accepts “Thanks for the Memories with a red carnation from Sheri Peterson. Pony-tailed pepsters Jan Asmussen.Annette Vech. Karen Janecek. Sharon Bartek. and Kim Shonka bop their way through the Mock 50's Spirit Day. Except for their shakers, nothing can come between cheerleaders Marsha Lackey. Lynn Maly, Sheri Peterson. 30 Jan Asmussen, Liz Malm Karen Janecek. Sharon Bartek. Mary Breunig, Gloria Breunig, and Karen Meduna. Emotions differ as the Pep Club flaunts signs of calm assurance and worried anticipation. 31 Mud, Close Games, and New Coach Set Season SCOREBOARD D.C. Aquinas 18 Neumann 0 Omaha Paul VI 20 Neumann 13 Fremont Bergan 35 Neumann 0 Springfield 30 Neumann 13 Columbus Scotus 20 Neumann 0 Omaha Cathedral 48 Neumann 12 Tri County 7 Neumann 6 West Point 53 Neumann 6 Wymore Southern 18 Neumann 16 “During a period of eight years of coaching, I have never known a football team I had greater personal feeling for than the team of 1972,” commented Coach Lawler despite the Cavaliers losing efforts. Losing nine games the Cavaliers and their fans still ex- perienced thrilling moments. After losing their first game to David City Aquinas, the Cavs faced Omaha Paul VI. The Cavs scored first in the opening minutes but were defeated 20 to 13. After going on the road to face Columbus Scotus and Cathedral, they came back home to face DeWitt Tri County. Neumann jumped to a 6 to 0 lead only to see a fifty yard punt return and an extra point spoil the evening. In the final game of the season, Neumann fought hard against Wymore Southern only to lose 18 to 16. Mr. Lawler explained after an 0 and 9 season, “There is no way of predicting if the Cavaliers of the future can make that great leap forward toward success, but we will try very, very hard. At the conclusion of the season Don Hraban, John Virgil, and Jeff Breunig were honored by being named to the All Conference Team. First row, Lu Maly. Jeff Breunig, Scott Reeves. Randy Egr, Steve Styskal; second row. Rich Bohaty, Greg Hohl. Dave Lanik, Ken Chvatal. Don Hraban: third row, Dave Shanahan, Mike Tvrdy, Marlin Fujan, Dave Pellan, Don Tvrdy, Rich Virgil, fourth row, Kev Wallace, Rex Haag. Mike Chvatal, John Virgl, Joe Cerv. Paul Virgl. Not pictured. Bob Petska, Dustin Morton, and Don Schense. Mud does not stop Neumann’s defense as they team together to stop a Wymore Southern ball carrier. Dave Lanik (83) tries to out maneuver Wymore players as he goes after the “fumble of the year.” Junior halfback Lu Maly fights for extra yardage during a game against Wymore Southern. In his first year as Neumann s Coach. John Lawler strikes a now familiar thoughtful pose. 33 Creative Frosh Institute Inside Football Practice Have you ever heard of in- door football? Neither rain nor drizzle prevented the freshman football team from their ap- pointed practice as they used the gymnasium during bad weather. Plays were manuevered over oak covered floors but tackles were reserved for the turf. The end result of this concen- tration was a team that was not afraid to mix with opposition. The freshman team, coached by Mr. Wayne Reeves, was rewarded for their efforts with one victory over Fremont Bergan, a class B school. In spite of their 1-3 record the freshman showed promise. John Cerv (32) and two other Cavaliers play offense in an afternoon game. 34 The stars of the frosh offense are center Todd Peterson, quarterback John Cerv, and back Nick Maly. The referee watches as the frosh defense crashes through the opposition. The freshman team are. top-row. J. Meduna. K. Bartek. E. Rochford. M. Benes, J. Stuchlik. M. Nelson. R. Styskal. M. Peterson. H. Fujan, A. Malm. Middle row: R. Walla, M. Shananhan. N. Maly. P. Dailey. D. Lanik, T. Murren. T. Virgl. Kneeling. G. Wonka. T. Shanahan. G. Walla. C. Cihal, T. Peterson. M. Chvatal, J. Cerv. J. Shanahan. 35 The leam goes to Stale! Row one, S. Styskal, D. Lanik G. Furasek. Row two. J. Breunig G. Hohl, L. Maly. M. Fujan. G. Novotny. Row three. Coach Jerry Likes. G. Chmelka. K. Wallace. D. Hraban. B. Kobza, M. Tvrdy. D. Schense D. Chmelka. Coach Wayne Reeves. Scoreboard Cavaliers Opponents Cavaliers Opponents Cavaliers Oppone 43 Valley 59 46 Cathedral 63 Districts 68 Bennington 58 67 Paul VI 77 104 Dominican 54 69 Mt. Micheal 51 61 Columbus Scotus 74 65 Bennington 55 51 Yutan 40 63 Bergan 54 51 Louisville 47 59 D.C. Aquinas 54 77 Louisville 51 Playoffs 56 Blair 60 60 Gretna 69 55 Pawnee City 50 62 Holy Name 74 Conference State 46 Gross 49 68 Columbus Scotus 53 50 Bertrand 53 52 West Point 54 44 D.C. Aquinas 41 57 Holy Name 51 42 Paul VI 48 76 Mead 56 36 Cavaliers Go To State! Kev Wallace stretches for a Don Hraban portrays rebound in the tension-packed outstanding strength as he game against Pawnee City. shoots over Bergan players. Record books were rewritten as the Neumann Cavaliers basket- ball team achieved six firsts in the school's sports history. Under the leadership of Jerry Likes, the team went from a heartbreaking, but exciting, second place finish in the Conference Tourney, to storm through the District Tourney, and Regional Playoffs and finally ending the season with the greatest honor of all - a trip to the “Big Show the State Tourney in Lincoln. Other firsts achieved were the most points ever scored by a Neumann team (104) and the most wins ever chalked up by a Neumann team (14). Outstanding awards went to Bruce Kobza who received All- Conference honors. Lu Maly received second team All- Conference honors while Kev Wallace was voted most valuable player by the team. The fourth foul light precedes the loss to Paul VI 48 to 42. But the unluckiest foul came at State Tourney. That's using your head.” says Bruce Kobza. tipping a loose ball to Jeff Breunig. as Gary Chmelka offers his help. 37 Jim Stejskal shoots for the extra point. Dustin Morton watches as Jim Stejskal goes up for two more points. Pat Dailey (24) is ready to rebound, if necessary. Two Cavs struggle for the ball. typifying the fighting spirit of the reserves. 38 Frosh, Reserves Improve Records Breaking last year’s bad luck, the Neumann freshman basket- ball team came home with an im- pressive 11-4 record with such notables as Doug Lanik, Joe Ste- jskal, Nick Maly, Pat Dailey and John Cerv leading the team. Also improving from a 6-9 record to 8-7 this year were the reserves led by Gary Novotny, Marlin Fujan, Dave Chemelka, Scott Reeves, and Mike Tvrdy. Mr. Jerry Likes worked the freshman into an excellent team while Mr. Wayne Reeves coached the rugged reserves. The reserves plan to follow in the footsteps of this year's varsity team by going to state again. The freshman plan to improve the ex- isting reserve record. All eyes are on the ball as Doug Lanik shoots for two. The reserve team, top row: Mr. Jerry Likes, G. Novotny. D. Schense, M. Tvrdy. G. Hohl, M. Fujan, Mr. Wayne Reeves. Middle row: J. Stejskal, T. Vlcan. R. Haag, D. Chmelka, D. Morton. S. Reeves Bottom row: K. Bartek, P. Dailey. J. Cerv. J. Ste- jskal. N. Maly. D. Lanik. T. Virgl. The freshman team, top row: J. Stejskal. K. Bartek. P. Dailey. N. Maly. T. Virgl. M. Nelson. Mr. Jerry Likes; bottom row: A. Malm, T. Murren. D. Lanik. J. Cerv, S. Jambor, T. Shanahan, and J. Voboril. 39 Louis Meduna practices with the barbells in doing some basic lifts. Exercising in front of the mirror helps concentration. The smaller pictures show the body form during a lift. Marion Proskovec leaps over the hurdles in a practice run at the conference track meet. Concentrate! Relax! Explode! Concentrate! Relax! Explode! This was the key to the spring athletics program. With Coach John Lawler’s first year at Neumann came the new weight-lifting program and the renewal of the boys’ track program after a lapse of two years. Many basic lifts were taught in this program with the boys setting goals and trying to meet them. The boy's track team consisting mainly of underclassmen, made some good showings. Freshman Pat Daily placed high in many of the meets while senior Bruce Kobza qualified for the State in the 120 yard high- Veteran golfers Jeff Breunig. Gary Novotny, John Wolfe, and Kevin Wallace show newcomer Rex Hagg what golfing is all about. hurdles. It was the first year for girl's track, coached by Miss Mary Lou Sydik, Miss Collette Malolepszy, and Mrs. Darlene Kaiser. In the first triangular meet the team placed se- cond. Freshman Nancy Vasa, sophomore Anne Lanik, junior Lynn Hraban, and senior Mary Kay Shanahan paced the team. Meanwhile the golf team, coach- ed by Mr. Wayne Reeves, had a record of five wins and three losses. They were led by seniors Jeff Breunig and Kevin Wallace. 42 SOCIAL 43 Trucks, Clowns In Homecoming Trucks and clowns and a merry-go- round were a part of Neumann’s homecoming festivities featuring Cavalier Carnival.” On the afternoon of Friday, September 22, Neumann's homecoming opened with a downtown parade. The honored football team was transported to the parade on a truck provided by Don Virgl. Two Wahoo bankers, Mr. Ray Fiala and Mr. Robert Hohl were honored speakers at the pep rally. Mr. Fiala in- troduced the team using well known song titles. Friday night the Cavaliers hosted Fremont Bergan and lost to them with a score of 36-0. At the coronation dance following, Bruce Kobza announced the royal homecoming court. Music was provided by “Frenzie of Wahoo. Keep on (ruckin' is the football team's new motto as they are transported downtown. Homecoming candidates Karen Janecek, Kevin Wallace. Michelle Lackey, Don Hraban, Sharon Bartek, Dave Lanik, Sheri Peterson, Ken Chvatal, Mary Kay Shanahan, and Jeff Breunig are honored at the downtown pep rally. 44 Carnival Congratulations go to Queen Michelle Lackey and King Don Hraban. as they reign over the 1972-73 homecoming court. First attendants were Sheri Peter- son and Dave Lanik. Is it Bozo the Clown or just a couple of his buddies? Annette Vech and Kim Shonka help boost Cavalier spirit for the gala festivities of homecoming. 45 Arabian Setting Created With Camels And Carpets Fragrant with the delicate blossoms of bouquets and bouton- nieres, the banquet hall was the genesis of the May 5 Arabian Night. Sixteen sophomore genii served a roast camel dinner to the honored senior guests. Following the dinner, the prom servers delighted all with the skit, “Aham and the Arabs.” After a brief journey to the Neumann gym, everyone found themselves encompassed in an ar- tistically executed Arabian tent of colorful streamers. Unifying the theme were the sheik's tent, Aladdin lamps, and camels resting under palm trees. The romantic mood was com- pleted with music by the Dennis Wesely Orchestra. Dressed in tuxedos and frilly feminine formats, couples abandon contemporary rock dancing to engage in toe-trampling efforts at waltzing. 46 Enclosed under raging hues of Arabian brilliance, couples secure a good seat from which to view the upcoming coronation festivities. Rick Svara tries to calm the petulant camel as Bill Rezac, Diane Breunig, Ken Chvatal. Michelle Lackey, and Denise Bordovsky unnerve the crepe creation. 47 Cindy Hohl and Gary Chmelka. the second attendants, along with other hopeful and anxious candidates. await the revelation of the royalty. Queen Karen Janecek places a kiss on the tall and majestic king. Bruce Kobza. 48 Arabian Coronation Prompts No Tears For the first time in at least five years, the newly crowned prom queen refused to flood the gym with a joyful flow of tears. Instead, Karen Janecek, breaking tradition, replaced the tears with radiant smiles. Bruce Kobza, her counterpart in this honor, made the most of the shower of con- gratulation kisses he received from feminine well-wishers. After the long awaited an- nouncement, the beaming couple received their crowns and were escorted to their specially design- ed Arabian tapestry throne. Liz Malm, president of the junior class, presented a beautiful bou- quet of red roses to the queen. Other jubilant seniors were second attendants, Cindy Hohl and Gary Chmelka, and first atten- dants Sharon Bartek and Kevin Wallace. The remaining can- didates were Mary Haba, Sheri Peterson, Mary Kay Shanahan, Mike J. Bartek, Jeff Breunig, and Dave Lanik. Sporting their crowns, the new king and queen take their places of honor on the tapestry throne. 49 50 Hats off to all students who helped load papers, making the ecological paper drive a success. Shown are Jim Safranek. Jerry Fiala, Mike Nelson, and Dwayne Musilek. Seated Council members are Mr. Steve Gold. Sr. Kathleen. Bruce Kobza, Sr. Rosalee. and Mary Haba. Standing are Joe Virgil, Terri Polacek. Lori Tvrdy, Liz Malm. Mary Keane. Kim Shonka, Jayne Polacek. Kathy Kavan. and Mark Tvrdy. 52 Romance, Recreation and Recycling Rally School Council Ambitions A few laughed, some cried, but most smiled delightedly at the amorous or otherwise telegrams they received through the School Council Hearts and Flowers Telegraph Office on Valentine's Day. For the price of one small dime—a true bargain—anyone could send a telegram with the assurance that it was bound to please. An approximate total of three hundred telegrams were sent out. Other projects sponsored by the School Council included a monthly paper drive, which demonstrated student concern in pollution control. Also set in mo- tion was the library club, whose purpose was to raise money for the purchase of books. Indoor noon recreation was again looked into, resulting in the investment of a ping-pong table and in the oc- casional raising of the volley ball nets. A new face appeared as Miss Colette Malolepszy replaced Mr. Steve Gold at the beginning of the second semester. ttarlow Fujan. Greg Wonka. Tom Murren, Melvin Benes. and Nick Maly giggle boisterously over sweet nothings found in Tom's Hearts and Flowers” telegram. Counting bookstore profits are Bruce Kobza, president; Kathy Kavan. secretary; Mary Haba. treasurer; and Fr. Rauth. faculty co-chairman. 53 54 Conventions Bring Fresh Dimensions After a summer filled with political conventions, members of the Cavalog staff became guests of two fall yearbook conventions. Yearbook techniques were featured at the September convention in Seward, Nebraska, sponsored by Walsworth Publisher Company. At the October NHSPA convention in Lincoln, Neumann received second for its 1972 Vibrations. A new twist was added to the weekly C.B.S. broadcasts (Cavalier Broadcasting System) with permanent sportscaster, Darrell Walla, who reported and predicted school sports scores. Lavender walls also became familiar to C.B.S. members as they once again moved into the journalism room. The room was brightened with paint donated by Kim Shonka. Darrell Walla begins another weekly broadcast on school sports while Sister Veronica conveniently holds the microphone. Sister Veronica laughs while yearbook members Leona Pacula, Cheryl Benes. Denise Machacek, Leona Benes. Kathy Furasek. and Tony Kralik examine yearbooks from representative schools at the VValsworth Company Yearbook Convention in Seward. Nebraska. Rodney Urban and Dave Polacek compare Mr. Vasa's camera with the school's camera. Twenty-one members of the Cavalog staff try to show the spaciousness of their reclaimed 8 x8’ journalism room. 55 Band Introduces Music Librarians What's new in the music department? For one thing, a trio of music librarians was initiated into the band program because of increased student enrollment and the playing of a greater variety of music. Another first was the Christmas Concert and Vesper Service held December 17. The art and band department teamed up to bring this event to the community. Although not for the first time, the stage band made good showings at the Midland Jazz Festival and the Doane Stage Band Clinic, while the concert band held two performances. March 1 and May 16. With the help of industrious band parents, the band department sported new facilities. The physical plant was completed with the addition of a uniform closet, bass and drum cabinets, and office expansion. Wall blocks were painted in an array of psychedelic colors to brighten up the windowless room. The Thinker alias Steve Janecek, contemplates his turn to play. Cavalier Concert Band: First Row—D. Kavan, J. Asmussen, L. Tvrdy, J. Polacek, M. Bartek, K. Meduna, K. Sousek, C. Noha, G. Breunig. Second Row—C. Hohl, L. Bartek, S. Bartek. N. Vasa. J. Nemec, K. Svoboda, L. Hakel, P. Polacek, D. Pacula. S. Peterson. M. Proskovec, P. Kuncl, D. Breuning. K. Shonka. |. Jelinek, M. Breunig, M. Shanahan, L. Cajka, L. Malm. Third Row—M. Vlcan, R. Ludvik. A. Albin. M. Noonan. J. Sloup, L. Benes. J. Shanahan, S. Jambor. M. Lackey. P. Polacek, ). Storm, J. Vasa, M.J. Bartek, B. Polacek. L. Musilek, M.A. Bartek, N. Maly, 56 A note of humor captures the attention of librarians Kay Humlicek. Carol Janecek. and Kathy Bauer. Anne Schmidt is one of eight flag girls that emerge as a sychronized group. M. Shanahan, J. Kavan, D. Nemee, H. Fujan, A. Lanik, J. Lanik, R. Sloup. C. Richter. F. Vasa, C. Thege. Fourth How—M. Ell, C. Tvrdy, J. Knuth. K. Shonka, S. Bartek. J. Meduna. D. Shanahan, R. Musilek, J. Stucklik. J. Noonan. M. Ostransky, K. Ell, M. Haba. G. Hohl. J. Vasa, C. Benes. Fifth How—T. Polacek. K. Dailey. R. Hagg. J. Norris. S. Janecek. J. Safranek. D. Schense. R. Ludvik. T. Vasa, P. Virgl. B. Schense. Mr. Dawes. K. Kavan 57 58 Bandsters Go Round And Round Find a ring and put it round, round, round...” This was the song that inspired the high-stepping Neumann band members when the intricate cir- cle drills were incorporated into their marching routine. Spurred by the record ninety-nine member enrollment, the maroon and gold marching machine was off to a trouncing start beginning with the second annual band camp. These spirited troopers made street marching appearances at the Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln and the Applejack Festival in Nebraska City. The Cavalier regiment grabbed five successive trophies in field marching competition at Wisner Marching Contest, Grand Island Harvest of Har- mony, Plattsmouth Marching Contest, Syracuse Marching Contest and the grand finale, the State Marching Contest at Pershing. With Mr. Dawes in command, the Cavalier band ostentatiously exhibited an unbeaten record in field marching competition for four years with a collection of twenty-two trophies. As head majorette for the second successive year, Pat Kuncl catches many a watchful eye. Radiantly displaying a rich harvest of trophies, the band council are Cindy Hohl, Larry Musilek, Diane Breunig. Pat Kuncl. Kim Shunka, Liz Malm. Sharon Bartek, Harlow Fujan, Terri Polacek, and Gloria Breunig. 59 Assemblies Reveal Beauty Of Human Body Humanum corpus—its ruination, development, and movement—was the central message conveyed through the assemblies. Starting off the calendar of events, Dr. John Elder, professor of pharmocology from the department of physiology at Creighton University, discussed the effects of alcohol and various drugs on the human body. Then, in January, the weight-lifting class demonstrated isometrics and weight-lifting techniques. Closing out the year of assemblies, George Churlley, drama teacher at Seward Concordia College and his students emphasized total body movement and concentration vs. vocal emphasis and traditional stage blocking in an improvisational theater assembly. Building upon poses of another person is the object of this game played by Concordia students at March's assembly. Coach Lawler explains the chair-dip exercise and its effect on back muscle development as Mike Peterson demonstrates. 60 Jim Knuth warms up his pitching arm at the softball toss, one of the many booths at Fun Nile. What are the effects of alcohol anti cigarettes? is the question being answered by Dr. Elder. Sr. Marie Alice arranges his return trip to the science and social studies classes. Crowds of people throng the gym awaiting the start of the Giant Raffle. Giant Raffle Steals Show At Fun Nite Where else but Fun Nite could Sr. Marie Alice win a set of four bouncing new tires or photegenic Fr. Barr receive a free picture certificate at Vasa Studio? This became the case at the annual, band-sponsored event held February 25 in the Neumann gym- The evening’s festivities started off hot and steaming with a chili and chicken noodle soup supper served by the band mothers. Later, stuffed teddy bears, popcorn and prizes came into the picture at the carnival. Topping off the fun and excitement was the Giant Raffle at which ninety-four prizes were given away. A total net profit of $1250 was earned. The money was used to pay the yearly installment payment on in- strument purchases. 61 62 Area Talent A Thing To Crow About Under the watchful eyes of feathered friends, the Neumann High Talent Show was off to a flying start. Acts ranging from a satire on a talk show, You Think You’ve Got Problems,” to the senior girls' interpretation of By The Sea caused a lot of ruffled feathers. Emcee Bruce Kobza added humor when he and Mr. Herman Rauth voiced their bird- calling abilities in the crow call- ing contest. Trophies were given to the three winning acts with third place going to Chris and Craig Shonka and Tom Wesely and their three man band. Shellie Hejal captured second place with her baton drill. First place was presented to alumna Sue Keane for her vocal talents. All acts entered were per- formed for the public in the Neumann High gym on October 15 at 8:00 p.m. Neumann’s Talent Show evolved as a result of the need for money to finance the new in- dustrial arts department. Head- ed by Sister Rosalee Burke de N.D. and sponsored by the school council, the talent show netted an $800 profit which was really something to crow about. Dude Crow smiles approvingly of Mr. Rauth's challenge to out crow anyone in the audience. Agnes Bouc accepted the challenge. Rockin’ n' rollin’ through the ’50’s at Pop’s Malt Shop are Denise Bordovsky and Leroy Novotny Kicking up a storm down at the Neumann Saloon are Christie Tvrdy and Dennis Brabec. First place winner Sue Keane gives interpretation of Van Gogh’s work of art by singing “Vincent. 63 “Oh, wise Owl, please tell us what to do.” plead the animals as the dreadful killer-of-the-woods prepares to enter the scene. Showing just how bouncy and obnoxious he can be. Tigger (D. Schense) flips a somersault over the “sitting stone. 64 House At Pooh Corner Delights Younger Set Roaring and thumping his chest, the wonderful Tigger bounced his way into the hearts of the younger audience. “The House at Pooh Corner,” an all school play under the direction of Sister Rosalee Burke de N.D., was produced in the round in the Neumann High gym on November 17,18, and 19. Christopher Robin (G. Novotny) is being sent away to ‘‘education”, but plans to solve the problem by running away with all his friends to the South Pole. Tigger (D. Schense), an obnoxious un- ruly creature, is not wanted. Plotting to lose Tigger on a “long explore the animals only end up getting lost themselves. Pondering the problem of education is Christopher Robin (G. Novotny) with Early Rabbit (M. Noonan) looking on in disbelief. Early Rabbit (M. Noonan) and Late Rabbit (). Noonan) prove to Roo (M. Haba) that lollipops are much better than strengthening medicine. 65 Birthright Presentation Highlights Who speaks for the unborn child?” This was only one of the moral issues confronting students. The question of abortion was put to the students when Mrs. Mary Alice Pratt and Mrs. Davey Weitzel, two members from the Lincoln Chapter of Birthright presented a program showing the evil of abortion. Meaningful Liturgy also was a challenge which con- fronted Neumannites as members from each class, along with Rev. Mr. Liam Barr and Sister Phyllis Stoeckinger, planned thought-provoking celebrations of the Eucharist. An exceptional Thanksgiving Day mass was com- plete with a brass section playing many selections, among them God Bless America. One momentous oc- casion was the senior graduation mass which gave the seniors new insight into the theme, “1 Can See Clearly Now. Monica Polak purchases some of the homemade goodies sold by Vicki Rezac, Leona Pacula, Diane Shanahan, and Denise Machacek. officers of the Christian Action Group. Giving thanks to the Lord at an all school mass are Rev. Rudy Oborny, Msgr. Denis Barry. Rev. Mr. Liam Barr. Rev. John Zastrow. Rev. Ray Roh, Rev. Joseph Mroczkowski. and Rev. Philip Rauth. 66 Spiritual Activities Remember man that you are dust, and unto dust you shall return.” recites Father Rauth as he places ashes on the forehead of Curtis Cihal. Members of the Lincoln Chapter of Birthright. Mrs. Davey Weitzel and Mrs. Mary Alice Pratt, discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion with Rev. Mr. Liam Barr. 68 Christ is the light of the world. proclaims a group of senior boys during one of the candle-light services. Retreat masters Fr. Frank Palmer, Fr. Jim Freeman, and Fr. Ray Roh concelebrate the farewell mass for a spirit of unity. Taking the lead is Sue Hattan as she and Frank Jirovsky make a mad dash to burst their balloons. With a burst of hot air, the ping-pong ball is blown across to the opponent’s side proving which seniors were the windiest. Active Iowans Lead Senior Retreat With a delay of two hours due to a blundering snow storm, the first group of retreat-bound seniors arrived at Mt. Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota, to find themselves in Christ. Retreat masters R. Jim Freeman and Fr. Frank Palmer conducted various discussions and group dynamic games. They and attending faculty members gave testimony to the awareness of Christ in their lives. Communial penance, an authentic agape, and a pizza party contributed to a well rounded retreat. The days from January 27- 31 were a new and unique ex- perience for the class of “73”. During a time for serious thought M. Kouma, J. Meduna. Sr. Rosalee, and P. Kuncl listen intently to a conference on trust. Don Tvrdy explains what he would do with the Church, (represented by a paper cup,) if it were in his hands. 69 ' - - - S2F� Ti r-? ■ r r z� . p cr ••• “r-- rj.u STUDENTS Kathy Bauer Gery Benes Laura Benes Melvin Benes Spirit Of ‘76’ Beats The Seniors Revolution hit Neumann with the coming of seventy freshmen in September. Never before in the school's history had boys so far outnumbered girls as in this ratio of forty-three to twenty-seven. As the “Spirit of 76” the freshmen broke the senior tradi- tion by donating $115.00 to the an- nual Tree of Lights, thus winning the competition between classes. Cindy Akin Donna Bartek Furthermore, the “frosh of '76 went on to sponsor a caroling par- ty, a spirit week, and a sock-hop as well. Miss Colette Malolepszy and Miss Mary Lou Sydik were co- sponsors of the class. Commented Miss Malolepszy, “Their energy and enthusiasm often outweighs their spastic nature.” Joe Stejskal displays his cast autographed by friends. Kirk Bartek Patrick Bartek 72 Shawn Carroll John Cerv Martin Chvatal Curtis Cihal Pat Dailey Kathy Ell Mary Ell Barbara Ethofer Exulting in victory. Lori Tvrdy. president; Cheryl Richter, treasurer; Nancy Vasa, vice-president; and John Kavan, secretary, point to their lead over the seniors in the competition of the Tree of Lights. Joe Freeborn Harlow Fujan Joyce Hensen Kay Humlicek 73 Hal Day permits Kris Vavak, Kristine Woita, and Kay Humlicek to express their enthusiasm during spirit week. Steve (ambor Steve Kadavy John Kavan Beth Kucera Wendy Kuncl Doug Lanik Rosemarie Ludvik Diane Machacek Andy Malm Nick Maly Randall Matulka Janice Meduna Jim Meduna Louis Meduna John Morris Diane Morton 74 Boys Outnumber Girls Two To One Tom Murren Mike Nelson Julie Noonan Mike Peterson Todd Peterson Barb Polacek Jerome Polacek 75 Penny tossing challenges J. Sloup and R. Styskal while A. Malm. P. Polacek. J. Stuchlik. J. Stejskal. E. Rochford. M. Benes, G. Benes, D. Lanik. and T. Peterson watch. Leonard Polacek Freshmen Renew ‘Spirit of 76’ 76 Paul Polacek Terri Polacek Cindy Rezac Cheryl Richter Ed Rochford Diane Sabatka Leroy Sabatka Jerome Shanahan Mike Shanahan Tim Shanahan Jeanine Sloup Jeff Sloup Playing a game of Twister are Kathy Ell, Cindy Rezac, Connie Sabatka. and Diane Sabatka at the freshman-sophomore mixer. Are long dresses in style again? Laura Benes and Julie Noonan model 1950 fashions. Rudy Sloup Joe Stejskal John Sluchlik Richard Slyskal Lori Tvrdy Nancy Vasa Kris Vavak Tom Virgl Jerry Voboril Greg Walla Richard Walla Kristine Woita Steve Wolfe Greg Wonka 77 Ken Abeles Manon Akin Anne Albin Paul Bartek Gloria Breunig David Chemelka Mike Chvatal Jeff Curtis Randy Egr Rex Hagg Lynn Hakel Carol Janecek Dave Janecek 78 Two Sabatka cousins Richard and Myron, make drafting a family project. Sophomore Spirit Shows Hattiness Hats off to the sophomores for a year packed with activity. Starting off the school year, the sophs hosted a freshman-sophomore mix- er. Then mixing spirit potions, vic- tory pitching, Valenteam's Day, and ice cream bars, they held spirit week February 12-16. This made sophomore year more than a Reviewed Statistic.” Clown hats are modeled by Dolores Kavan, Kari Shonka. Marsha Lackey. Kim Shonka. and Karen Meduna. while Gloria Breunig flips Carol Noha's lid. Jean Jelinek Dolores Kavan Mary Keane Marsha Lackey Anne Lanik Richard Ludvik Leonard Maly Lynn Maly Paul Masek Karen Meduna Mary Ann Meduna Lynn Morris 79 Sophs Stand Together Dustin Morton Rodney Musilek Joe Nemec Carol Noha Jerry Norris Julie Polacek Marvin Polacek Pat Polacek Dan Pospisil Scott Reeves Connie Sabatka Myron Sabatka Rich Sabatka Jamie Scott Kari Shonka Ron Sladky 80 9 A United we stand. cry the sophomore class officers. Jean Jelinek. Dolores Kavan, joe Virgil and Ann Lanik. Karen Sousek Joe Spicka Jim Stejskal Cynthia Styskal Cynthia Tvrdy Mark Tvrdy Steve Tvrdy Joe Vasa Joe Virgil Linda Vitek Mary Vlcan Terry Vlcan 81 Shawn Akin Jan Asmussen Debbie Bartek Laurie Bartek Steve Bartek Cheryl Benes Dave Benes Rich Bohaty Rita Bouc Mary Breunig John Cajka Debra Carroll Showing seamtress ability, Diane Shanahan threads a needle! How exasperating can a problem get! thinks Marge Kadavy. 82 Juniors Ring A Wrong Number Horrified, the junior class dis- covers that they are sixth graders. Had they flunked? No, the ring company had erroneously engraved the date on their class rings to 1979 instead of 1974. To their relief, however, the rings were corrected. The juniors rang up the year by sponsoring a moving spirit week and an original prom. Lynne Hraban supervises Dave Benes and Dave Redler proving their talent in spinning class rings. Joe Cerv Claudia Cihal Kathy Dailey Marcia Divis Rudy Fiedler Marlin Fujan Kathy Furasek Greg Hohl Lynne Hraban Steve Janecek Marge Kadavy Kathy Kavan 83 Serious Or Gay Marks ’74 Class officers. Liz Malm. Larry Musilek. and |an Asmussen listen intently to secretary Karen Svoboda reading the minutes. Jim Knuth Julie Lanik Larry Ludvik Denise Machacek Liz Malm Laurie Maly Lu Maly Robin Matulka 84 Leo Meduna Larry Musilek Mari Noonan Gary Novotny Colleen Ohnoutka Leona Pacula Bob Paseka Dave Pellan Debbie Petska Dave Polacek Dave Redler Kathy Rezac Leo Meduna, |an Asmussen. Laurie Bartek, Jim Knulh, Liz Malm. Mary Breunig. Kim Shonka, Laurie Maly, Cheryl Benes. Marge Kadavy, and Kathy Kavan toast to juniors. Smoke And Fire Stir Up Juniors Are Steve Janecek. Dave Pellan, Greg Hohl and |ohn Wolfe really rescuing the backseat of Mary Haba's car? (Tony Kralik and Mike ]. Bartek are the real firemen that extinguish the fire.) Vicki Rezac Rene Rochford Don Schense Ann Schmidt Mike Scott Dave Shanahan Diane Shanahan Kim Shonka 86 Darlene Skibinski John Storm Steve Sfyskal Karen Svoboda Cindy Thege Mike Tvrdy Frank Vasa Tim Vasa Indians Karen Svoboda, Leona Pacuta, Darlene Skibinski. Marge Kadavy, Rita Bouc. and Mari Noonan hold a pow-wow during the junior spirit week. Paul Virgl Norman Voboril Cindy Wolfe John Wolfe 87 Seniors Graduate In Era Of Peace In the year that saw the peace movement and the release of the Vietnam P.O.W.’s, the senior class used the shalom theme for their Christmas decorations. Other outstanding worldly events during the year included a second term election of President Nixon and the probing of the Watergate scandal. These seniors, however, had some outstanding events of their own to remember: the Tree of Lights for the Goodfellows Christmas fund; the senior retreat at Mount Marty, Yankton, South Dakota; Neumann’s first year to attend State Basketball Tournaments; the first class to complete four years of modular scheduling; and the first senior class to wear diapers on stage. On their last day, sixty-three seniors left Neumann with their theme song, “I Can See Clearly Now,” still fresh in their minds. Shalom officers: Treasurer Annette Vech, Secretary Karen Janecek, President )ayne Polacek, and Vice-President Dwayne Musilek. Mary Beth Bartek Michael A. Bartek Michael ). Bartek Sharon Bartek Leona Benes Denise Bordovsky Agnes Bouc Dennis Brabec 88 Diane Breunig Jeff Breunig Elizabeth Cajka Gary Chmelka Ken Chvatal Diane Cihal Gerald Fiala George Furasek Sheri Peterson finds track has its ups and downs as she uses the halls for work out. Ordering announcements was the first item on the agenda for the graduating seniors at a class meeting 89 Seniors Set Moods of 73 Mary Haba David Hanson Donald Hraban Karen Janecek Frank Jirovsky Kathy Kadavy A quick glance is given by Karen Janecek as she attempts to blow in silence during the January cold and flu season. Don Hraban's jeep captured the coolness of the day for these six seniors: Denise Bordovsky, Michelle Lackey, Diane Breunig, Jeff Breunig, Don Hraban. and Bob Petska hidden. 90 Mary Beth Bartek uncovers her birthday present in the cafeteria, the birthday parlies headquarters during the school year. Bashful and meek, Sue Hattan is a bit camera-shy. James Kaiser Darlene Kellner Bruce Kobza Nancy Komenda Marlene Kouma Anthony Kralik Patricia Kuncl Michelle Lackey 91 Lottery Threat No Concern Dave Lanik Julie Meduna Dwayne Musilek Deborah Nemec Leroy Novotny Michael Ohnoutka Frank Jirovsky demonstrates the easy way out. as he seeks an alternative to an exam. 92 For Senior Boys Time consumed on buses during four years is considered by Sue Hattan and Donna Slaughter. Some students spend over 800 hours of their high school years on one of Neurpann's four yellow busies. Mary Ostransky Daniel Otte Diane Pacula Sheryl Peterson Robert Petska Darlene Pokorny Jayne Polacek Monica Polak 93 Three Seniors Vote Jim Safranek and Bob Schense are two of the sixty seniors who aren't old enough to vote in the presidential election. Three seniors can vote, however. They are Cindy Hohl. Don Hraban and Leroy Novetny. Deborah Princ Marian Preskevec Annette Ruzicka James Safranek Robert Schense John Shanahan Mary Kay Shanahan Donna Slaughter Christy Tvrdy 94 In Election Year Donald Tvrdy Rodney Urban Jean Vasas Annette Vech Richard Virgil John Virgl Darrell Walla Kevin Wallace Monica Polak opens wide for an appetizing bite of a rice crispy bar during the senior lunch mod. 95 Yesterday Is But Today’s Memory Commencement exercises were held May 25 for the graduating class of 73. Bishop Flavin gave a short address and then presented the graduates with their diplomas and con- gratulations. The speeches were given by Cindy Hohl and Darrell Walla, emphasizing mutual trust and communication. During the recessional a pink rose was hand- ed to each graduating girl. The class song was “I Can See Clearly Now.” Diplomas in hand, the senior class of 73 end their brief stay at Neumann High. Darlene Pokorny receives some assistance from Leona Benes before their last official school function. And Tomorrow Is Today’s Dream. After the ceremony, the gym is a confusion of tears and smiles. Rod Urban receives his diploma from Bishop Flavin. Lavender and lime, senior class colors, are captured in a solitary rose treasured by Jayne Polacek. class president. 97 V y Mr li COMMUNITY r - Sp� l ■ •s ' i tIL i t 6 (ft 99 Businesses Concerned With Helping A place to meet after the game is FAfHVfEW CAFE. Here four Neumann students examine the menu to see what's new today. Diamond rings catch the eyes of Colleen Ohnoutka and Leona Pacula at LOERCH'S JEWELRY, Wahoo. Does that feel too tight? asks Merlin Johnson to Jeff Breuning. The perfect fit is always insured at LfNDLEY S CLOTHING in Wahoo. too ADOLPH'S GROCERY STORE 642-5165 Weston, Nebraska ADOLPH NEMETZ ORCHESTRA 663-4988 Prague, Nebraska ANDERSON AUTO COMPANY INC. 443-4157 Wahoo, Nebraska •WW BANK OF PRAGUE 663-4969 Prague, Nebraska BANK OF YUTAN 625-2211 Yutan, Nebraska BEHLEN MOTORS 443-4145 250 E. 6th St. I I Farmers Union Cooperative Co GRAIN - FEED - SEED CHEMICALS - FERTILIZER LAND O LAKES MEAD ggg (402) 624-3255 NEBRASKA 68041 Save more when you shop at SAFEWAY in Wahoo, with everyday low prices throughout the store. A person should always look his best; that is why one should have his clothes cleaned at MODERN CLEANERS. 127 W. 6th St. 101 At 740 N. Chestnut, JERRY'S TIRE SERVICE provides the tires and the labor to change tires on all types of cars. FARMER-IN-THE-DELL-DRIVE-IN on Highway 77 in Ceresco is known for its famous Charkel-Hamburgers. Come in and try one. Mending broken legs is just one of the jobs done by the GREEN ACRE ANIMAL CLINIC located 1V« miles south of Wahoo. Eighty-four years of service in thrift and home ownership sums up WAHOO FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION located on the corner of 608 N. Linden. PHONE—443-4633 WAHOO federal SAVINGS LOU ASSOCIATION Community Supports Businesses When it comes to earthwork needs, contact SHANAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY of Prague, which gives prompt, dependable service to your area. A growing bank in a growing community describes OAK CREEK VALLEY BANK which provides complete banking and insurance services In Valparaiso. PHONE—784-2201 Offering a complete line of Gooch s Best feeds is VALPARAISO FEED STORE PHONE—784-6111 For the tastiest onion rings anywhere contact PLATTE VALLEY FOODS, the onion rings shipped round the world. For your carpentry needs contact Mike Vasa and Son's Construction, Weston. Phone 642-5670. Eddie's Deep Rock Station in Wahoo has quick and friendly service. 104 A Trade Develops Through Sales With many years of experience, Rreunig's Rendering Works serves Wahoo and the surrounding area with the very best in service. Phone 443-3777 All hardware needs can be found at Farmer's Co-op Company in Wahoo. Besides hardware they also handle grain and other feeds. Phone 443-4103 105 Businesses Bargain For Receipts For all banking needs see Ray Fujan at the Weston Co-op Credit Ass'n. which gives fast and friendly service. For ideal custom built pickup campers and toppers, contact Stagecoach Campers. Valparaiso 784-2931 Mrs. Vasa's smiling face is one sign of the friendly service for which Vasa Studio of Wahoo is known. For graduation or wedding pictures phone 443-3523. 106 Thege Insurance Agency 443-4828 Wahoo, Nebraska The First National Bank, The Thank You Bank. helps Wahoo and (he community lo grow. Make our bank vour bank. The men of Wahoo Cengas equip the area with gas appliances for all of your needs. Wagner Tire and Safety Center, which is located at 615 Chestnut, carries Goodyear and other brand name tires. Phone—443-9978 VoboriJ Plumbing 443-3553 Wahoo, Nebraska Weston Lumber Co. 642-5145 Weston, Nebraska The Pub 624-9835 Mead, Nebraska Wahoo Ford Co. 443-4176 Wahoo, Nebraska Whiteway Garage 642-5521 Weston, Nebraska This 'n That Shop 628-3225 Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska Wahoo Oil Co. 443-3200 Wahoo, Nebraska Wonka Oil and Feed 642-5165 Weston, Nebraska With ils location al Fifth and Linden. WAHOO STATE BANK not only offers full service banking, hut also free advertising for the community. DAI LEY’S PHARMACY 964 N. Laurel Wahoo, Nebraska BEN FRANKLIN Wahoo, Nebraska DAIRY SWEET 624-3455 Mead, Nebraska BUSTER KEMERLING MECHANICS 642-5875 Malmo, Nebraska DON ANSA AND SON Cob Hauling Weston—642-5325 CAJKA REPAIR 642-5311 Weston, Nebraska DON AND PHIL S TAVERN 642-9844 Weston, Nebraska CHARLIE'S GULF STATION 665-9431 Ceresco, Nebraska DUNCAN'S SERVICE 628-2555 Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska CHARLOTTE'S 443-3956 Wahoo, Nebraska ECR'S LUMBER AND SUPPLY 663-4313 Prague, Nebraska CHRISTENSEN DRUG STORE 520 N. Linden Wahoo, Nebraska FARMER'S CO-OP 665-3101 Ceresco, Nebraska CORNHUSKER OIL CO. 665-2611 Ceresco, Nebraska FARMER'S UNION CO-OP 628-3065 Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska 108 FARMER'S CO-OP GRAIN CO. 623-3811 Ithaca, Nebraska FISHER’S COIN-OP Laundry and Dry Cleaning Ceresco, Nebraska FRANK'S PLACE 647-2735 Colon, Nebraska GAMBLES STORE 443-3424 Wahoo, Nebraska CAP'S TOWN TAP 5th Street Wahoo, Nebraska HARVEY'S STANDARD 443A481 Wahoo, Nebraska HAVEN HOUSE' NURSING HOME 443-3737 Wahoo, Nebraska HELLSTAR CORPORATION 16th and Chestnut Wahoo, Nebraska Patrons Render Services To School HUSKY SERVICE STATION Lljh and Chestnut Wahoo, Nebraska j.C. PENNY’S 443-4153 465 Broadway JO'S BEAUTY SALON 443-3590 Wahoo, Nebraska JOHNSON'S HATCHERY 665-3451 Ceresco, Nebraska JOSEPH JENNY 642-5720 Malmo, Nebraska JOSEPH TUPY SHOP 784-2497 Valparaiso, Nebraska KEITH'S IGA 628-3225 Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska KONECKY OIL CO. 624-2455 Mead, Nebraska LEANNE'S BEAUTY SALON 535 N. Broadway 443-3732 MAXINE’S CAFE 642-9575 Weston, Nebraska MAX'S DRUG STORE 443-4167 Wahoo, Nebraska M ft M AUTO PARTS 443-3555 Wahoo, Nebraska NELSON OIL CO. 784-3201 Valparaiso, Nebraska O.K. MARKET 443-2236 543 N. Linden PONDAROSA BAR 642-5985 Weston, Nebraska PRAGUE BAR LOUNGE 663-4969 Prague, Nebraska PRAGUE CO-OP STORE 663-4939 Prague, Nebraska RASKY HONDA SALES 545-3431 Brainard, Nebraska WAHOO LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET INC. 443-3512 Wahoo, Nebraska SECURITY HOME BANK 642-5746 Malmo, Nebraska SEDLACEK SERVICE 663-4365 Prague, Nebraska Specialty Molding MARV ■ VIRG NELSON Yutan, Nebraska STATE BANK OF COLON 647-2705 Colon, Nebraska SVOBODA FUNERAL HOME 211 N. Linden Wahoo, Nebraska SWEENEY'S BARBER SHOP M.W. Sweeney Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska TEXAL'S INCORPORATED Your Friendly I.H. dealer Wahoo, Nebraska STUCHLIK INSURANCE AGENCY Weston, 642-5565 Weston, 642-5675 It’s never hard to talk to someone when you say it with flowers, says Betty Johnson to Mike Bartek, at the WAHOO GREENHOUSE. Tony Kralik shows off his hunting lactfullness inside of Wahoo's COAST-TO-COAST STORE which carries all hunting and fishing needs. For a snack or a meal come to MR. J’S DRIVE IN. Wahoo which is noted for its fast, friendly service. Mr. and Mrs. John Benes Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cajka Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kellner Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ostransky Fr. Jerome Pokorny Mr. and Mrs. William Princ, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Proskovec Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sedlacek Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shimerka Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Speichinger Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vasa Volin Brothers For Massey Ferguson. New Holland. Oliver-Moline. Brady. Wetmore York, Caldwell, Shivvers, and other farm equipment contact Benes Service. Valparaiso 784-3581 David City 367-3695 110 Dealers Increase Neumann Sales The Hub Bar in Cedar Bluffs is a perfect place for rest, relaxation, and refreshments. Come in. meet your friends, and have fun. For quality grain storage and drying, contact A W Grain Comapny. Weston—642-5185 Abie—543-2402 They also sell a variety of feed, seed, and other farm supplies. For anhydrous and all dry fertilizers, and custom farming and combining, contact Val Rezac or Greg Kavan in Touhy. Phone 784-3551 or phone 784-6155. For John Deere, Oliver and other farm equipment, see Wahoo Implement Company. Wahoo. Index a Abeles. Ken 78 Akin. Cindy 72.114 Akin. Manon 78,114 Akin. Shawn 70.82 Alhin. Anne 56.78.114 Asmussen. Jan 13.19.23,30,55.56.64.82.84.85 b Barr, Rev. Mr. Liam 13,67,166 Bartek. Mrs. Blanche 27 Bartek. Debbie 82 Bartek. Donna 72,114 Bartek. Kirk 35,38.56.72.75 Bartek. Laurie 56.82.85 Bartek. Mary Beth 55.57,58.88.91 Bartek. Michael A. 3.55.57.58.88 Bartek. Michael J. 3,4.14.56.88 Bartek. Patrick 72 Bartek. Paul 15,78 Bartek. Sharon 14,24.30.31,55,59.88 Bartek. Steve 57,82 Bauer. Kathy 57,72 Benes. Cheryl 19.54.55.57.58.64.82.85.113 Benes, David 82,83 Benes. Gery 72,75 Benes, Laura 3,56,72,77 Benes. Leona 18.23,54.55,88.96 Benes. Melvin 35.52,72,75 Bohaty, Richard 32,82 Bordovsky, Denise 62,88,90 Bouc. Agnes 88,114 Bouc. Rita 19.82.87,114 Brabec. Dennis 15,63,88.96.115 Breunig. Diane 57.59,89,90 Breunig. Jeff 2.18.32,36,55.89.90 Breunig. Gloria 25,31,57.58.59,78 Breunig. Mary 19,31,57,82.85 Brombach, Rev. Richard 166 Burke. Sr. Rosalee 10 C Cajka. Elizabeth 55.57.64.89 Cajka. John 82 Carroll. Debbie 20,70.82 Carroll. Shawn 73 Cerv. Joe 9.19.32.57.82 Cerv. John 35.38.73 Chmelka, David 36,38.78 Chmelka. Gary 2,36,37,89 Chvatal. Kenny 7.14.32,55,89 Chvatal. Martin 35,73 Chvatal, Mike 32,78 Cihal, Claudia 58,83 Cihal. Curtis 35,66,73 Cihal. Diane 31,58.89 Cramer. Sr. Kathleen 31,113 Curtis. Jeff 8.78 d Dailey. Kathy 56,83 Dailey. Pat 35,38,73 Dawes. Perry 57,58 Divis. Marcia 71,83 Dvorak, Sr. Vincent, N.D. 26 e Egr. Randy 16.32.78 Ell. Kathy 12,57.58,73,76,114 Ell. Mary 7,18.56.73,114 Ethofer, Barbara 12,73.114 f Fiala. Gerald 5,53,89 Fiedler. Rudy 82 Freeborn. Joey 73 Fujan. Harlow 35.52.57,58,59,73 Fujan, Marlin 32,36,39,82 Furasek, George 15,36,89 Furasek, Kathy 5,55,83 g Gold. Mr. Stephen 22 h Haba. Mary 14,52.53,57,64,65.90 Hagg, Rex 32.38,56.78 Hakel. Lynn 56,78 Hanson. Joyce 12,73,114 Hanson. David 15.57,90 Hattan, Sue 90.91.93 Hohl, Cynthia 14,56,59.83.90 Hohl. Greg 35.36,57.86 Hornung, Mr. Paul 26 Hraban, Donald 36,37,45.90 Hraban. Lynn 20.83 Humlicek. Kathrvn 57.73.74 j Jambor. Steve 3,13.38,56,58.74 Janecek, Carol 25,57,58.78 janecek, David 16,25,56,78 janecek. Karen 30.31.45.88.90 Janecek, Steve 56,58.83 jelinek. Mr. Carl 26 jelinek. Jean 57,79 jirovsky, Frank 15,18,90.92 johnson. Mr. Ed 22 k Kadavy, Kathy 24,90,114 Kadavy, Marge 83,85,87 Kadavy, Steve 74 Kaiser, James 15,91 Kavan, Delores 23,25,56,79 Kavan, John 3,57,58.73,74 Kavan. Kathy 5.19,31.52.53,57.64.83,85 Keane, Mary 13,53,79 Kellner. Darlene 55,91 Knuth, James 57,61,84.85 Kobza. Bruce 2.36,37,52.53,91 Komenda. Nancy 24,91,114 Kouma. Marlene 13,20,91 Kralik, Anthony 55,56,91,115 Kucera, Beth 12,74 Kuncl, Patricia 31,57,59,91 Kuncl. Wendy 21,74 Lackey, Marsha 3,16,30 Lackey, Michelle 45,56,79,90,91 Lanik. Anne 57,79 Lanik, Dave 38,45,92 Lanik, Douglas 36,38,74,75 Lanik, Julie 57,84 Lawler, Mr. John 19,60 Likes. Mr. Jerry 25,36 Ludvik, Larry 19.85 Ludvik. Richard 15,56,79 Ludvik. Rosemarie 56.74 m Machacek, Denise 55,66.84 Machacek. Diane 74 Malm. Andy 30,35.57.74,75 Malm. Elizabeth 13.19.23.30.53.57.59.84.85 Malolepszy, Colette 2,13,19 Maly, Laurie 23,84,85 Maly, Leonard 16,79 Maly. Lu 32,36.84 Maly, Lynn 30,79 Maly, Nicholas 18.35.38.52,57,74 Masek. Paul 79 Matulka. Randy 74 Matulka. Robin Ann 84 Mike Scott picks out a few chords before class. Meduna, James 18,35,74,75 Meduna, Janice 12,74 Meduna. julie 13,92 Meduna. Karen 31,57.58,79 Meduna. Leo 19,22,55,85 Meduna. Louis 40,74 Meduna. Mary Ann 79 Melmer, Sr. Paula 26 Morris, John 71,74 Morris, Lynn 79 Morton, Diane 21,38,74 Morton. Dustin 38,80 Mostek. Sr. Margaret Mary 16 Murren. Thomas 35,38,52,56,75 Musilek, Dwayne 53.56,88.92 Musilek. Larry 3,13,56.57.59.84,85 Musilek. Rodney 25,57,58,80 n Nelson. Michael 35,38,53,75 Nemec, Deborah 13,24,57,58.89,92 Nemec. Joe 25,56.64.80 Noha. Carol 31,57.58.80 Noonan, Julie 7,18,57.58,65.75,77 Noonan. Mari 3,7,13.19.56,64,65,85.87 Norris. Jerry 16,56,80 Novotny, Gary 36,39,65 Novotny. Leroy 7,8,63,92 O Ohnoutka, Colleen 85 Ohnoutka, Michael 9,92,96 Ostransky, Mary Lou 55,57,58.89.93 Ostry. Sr. Marie Alice 20,61 Otte, Danny 14,93 P Pacula, Diane 7,56,93 Pacula, Leona 54,55,66,85,87 Paseka, Robert 85 Pellan. David 32,85,86 Peterson, Michael 18.35,60,75 Peterson, Sheri 30,55,56,89,93 Peterson. Todd 35,75 Petska, Debra 85 Petska, Robert 8,33,93,114 Pokorny, Darlene 93,97 Polacek, Barbara 3,56,57,75 Polacek, David 55,85 Polacek, Jayne 53,56,58.88,93,97 Polacek. Jerome 75 112 Polacek. Leonard 75 Polacek, Julie 16,80 Polacek, Marvin 8,80 Polacek. Pat 56,80 Polacek, Paul 3,56.73.76 Polacek. Theresa 53,56,58,59,76 Polak. Monica 66,89,93,95 Pospisil, Daniel 67,80 Princ, Deborah 55,94 Proskovec, Marian 56,57,94 r Rauth. Mr. Herm 26,27,66,67 Rauth, Rev. Philip 11 Redler, Daid 83.85 Reeves. Scott 16,32,38.80 Reeves, Mr. Wayne 10,36 Rezac. Kathleen 23,85 Rezac, Cindy 12.76,114 Rezac. Vicki 55.66,86 Rezek. Mrs. Helen 27 Richter, Cheryl 57,73,76 Rochford. Edward 12,35,75,76 Rochford, Rene 13,21,86 Roh. Rev. Ray 12,66 Ruzicka, Annette 15,94 S Sabatka. Connie 76,80 Sabatka, Diane 18,76 Sabatka. Leroy 76 Sabatka. Myron 4. 16,80 Sabatka. Richard 15,16,80 Safranek, James 53,56,89,94 Schense. Donald 32,35.36.56.58.64.86 Schense, Mrs. Mary Ann 27 Schense. Robert 57,94 Schmidt, Ann 57,86 Scott, Jamie 16,80 Scott, Mike 86.112 Semrad. Paul 18 Shanahan. David 6,19.32.57.86 Shanahan. Diane 19.58.66.82,86 Shanahan, Jerome 35.71,76 Shanahan. John 3,56.58.94,115 Shanahan. Mary Kay 44.57.58.80 Shanahan, Michael 3,12,35,57.58,76 Shanahan. Tim 35,38,76 Shonka. Kari 53.57,58,80 Shonka. Kim 13.30.44.52.57,59,85.86 Skibinski. Darlene 13,87 Sladky, Ronald 25.80 A nine letter word that means stop' puzzles Sister Kathleen Cramer, N.D. as she works on the Worlds Largest Crossword Puzzle. Making-up is hard to do as Cheryl Benes demostrates while getting ready for a play. Slaughter, Donna 5.93,94 Sloup. Jeanine 3,12,56.76 Sloup, Jeff 12.75.76 Sloup. Rudy 12,57,58,77 Sousek. Karen 25,57,58.81 Spicka. Joseph 80 Stoekinger. Sr. Patricia. M.S. 24 Stoekinger, Sr. Phyllis. M.S. 8.12,19 Stejskal. Jim 16,38.81 Stejskal, Joseph 38,72.75.77 Storm, John 3,56,87 Stuchlik. John 12.35.57.75.77 Styskal. Cynthia 8.81 Styskal, Steven 32,36,58,86.87 Svoboda, Karen 19,55.56,84.87 Sydik, Mary Lou 21 Taylor, Stan 27 Thege, Cynthia 57,87 Tvrdy, Christine 3,63,94 Tvrdy, Cynthia 25,56.81 Tvrdy. Donald 89.95 Tvrdy, Loretta 53,56.58.73,77 Tvrdy, Mark 53,81 Tvrdy, Mike 32,35,36,87 Tvrdy. Steve 67.81 U Urban, Rodney 55,95 V Vasa, Frank 57,87 Vasa. Jeanne 57.89.95 Vasa. Joseph 3,56,81 Vasa. Nancy 56,73,77 Vasa, Timothy 57,87 Vavak, Kristin 56,74.77 Vech, Annette 30.44.88.95 Virgil. Joseph 53,81 Running out to congratulate the team, the pep club girls show their spirt after a victory. 113 Cindy and Manon Akin, newcomers, meet a fellow Californian after an assembly. To help out Sister Vincent, students from all classes form a library club. Virgil, Richard 15.30.32.95 Virgl. John 14.32.95 Virgl, Paul 6.19.32.57.87 Virgl. Thomas 35.38.77 Vitek. Linda 81 Vlcan. Mary 25.56.81 Vlcan, Terry 16,38,81 Voboril. Jerry 38,77 Voboril, Norman 15,87 Volkmer. Sr. Veroncia. M.S. 17.54 W Walla. Darrell 54.55.95 Walla. Greg 35,77 Walla. Rick 35.77 Wallace. Kevin 32.36.37.45.95.115 Bob Petska. right, and Donna Bartek. below, prove with Pepsi and bowling that school isn’t all hard work. Wobeter, Sr. Celeste 22,31 Woita. Kristine 74,77 Wolfe. Cynthia 13.19,22.55,87 Wolfe, John 19.64.86.87 Wolfe. Steve 77 Wolfe. Wilma 26 Wonka. Gregory 35,52.71.77 Z Zastrow, Rev. John 10,13.66 114 Cavalog Yearbook Staff Editor........Tony Kralik Asst, to the editor......Leona Benes Curriculum............... Mike A. Bartek Sports......Jeff Breunig Social .. .Mary Ostransky Activities....Mary Beth Bartek, Liz Cajka Students .. .Debbie Princ Darlene Kellner Business ...Rod Urban Cavalier Broadcaster .... Darrell Walla Moderator ..........Sister Veronica Voklmer, M.S. Junior Associates Jan Asmussen Cheryl Benes Kathy Furasek Denise Machacek Leo Meduna Leona Pacula Dave Polacek Vicki Rezac Kim Shonka Karen Svoboda Cindy Wolfe REVELATION We are there! Fire has been kindled in our minds. 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