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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1976 volume:

T welve years ago, Neumann High School was merely a dream brought to reality by nine area com- munities who believed in a consolidated parochial high school. It was destined to be an educational masterpiece; a lifetime of learning for mul- titudes of students. Many hours went into Neumann’s art-work, the plotting of land, the construction, and the numerous plans concerning student development. In time, students filled the awesome space which hovered over the school. It was a magnificent beginning; the seeds of the future had been planted. Through the following years, Neumann High School continued it’s growth in a sharing community of students. A strong unity had been formed, building, ex- panding, and excelling within every field of education. Academics, sports, band, and journalism became a way of life at Neumann, each student striving to become a more perfect person. Achievement was not an easy goal for the new foundation, but confidence won over and students continued to try harder. In time, Neumann High School excelled in every area of learning. The seeds that had sprouted began to bud. 4 We’re 1! We're 1!!! Bishop Neumann High School bloomed brilliant colors of vic- tory all through the 1975-76 school year. The football team excelled as it became the second best team in class C-1, the cross country team competed in state finals, the Cavalier band continued to earn superior ratings throughout the year, the yearbook took the rating as first in Class C, and girls athletics began to receive more notability at Neumann. Academics also took hold as the Drama department was reestablished presenting the first musical in six years. Realizing the fullness of the physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth that students experienced at Neumann, they began to appreciate the twelve years of development bursting into bloom. 5 What wondrous times are those we share with others; laughing, crying, studying, having good times, arguing and developing ourselves through our friends and God. Although these brief moments of time pass, they are held within our memories...forever. P.E. required three years Teresa Schmidt and Cindy Nemec keep score as Sharon Breunig watches the bowlers ahead of her. Physical education expansion required students in grades nine through eleven to take this course. In previous years, P.E. was required for ninth grade students only. For the first time in Neumann's history a special teacher was hired for girl’s P.E., Miss Darlene Thole. She introduced various activities to her classes, such as flag football, tumbling, modern, folk, and square dancing, and rhythm rope jumping. The girls participated in those activities wearing uniforms of blue T-shirts and blue shorts. The style was selected by the girls. Mr. John Lawler and Mr. Doyle Denney shared the duties of the boy’s P.E. classes. Their activities included: boxing, warball, tumbling, tennis, and wiffleball. Cheryl Vlcan practices setting the ball, an exercise used to strengthen the fingers. Tom Dailey, Lyle Maly, Tom Albin, Terry Dailey, Jim Jambor, and Richard Shanahan struggle to do their sit ups. 8 Tim Bartek. Jeff Styskal. Greg Kucera, Dan Lanik. Roger Fujan, Larry Styskal. and Kevin Wolfe, play a game of basketball. Remembering to hold on to her knees to regain balance, is Linda Bartek. coming from a forward somersault. Charlie Vasa demonstrates his ability in tumbling while Steve Otte prepares for his turn. 9 The Rev. Charles Kottas celebrates the Eucharist in one of the four class masses he has weekly. In a casual position, Deacon James Schrader listens intently to one of his students. At the request of the Rev. Charles Kottas. Shiv Carappa of India, an exchange student at the University of Nebraska, speaks to the students on the lifestyles of India. 10 Religion staff experiences growth; three department vacancies filled Three faculty members com- pleted the religion staff this year. Deacon James Schrader, the Rev. John Zastrow, and Sr. Veronica Volkmer, M.S. expanded the students religious development by offering a variety of courses. The Rev. Mr. Schrader, in his first teaching position, instructed the junior and sophomore classes. Juniors studied the Sacraments, and the sophomores were in- troduced the history of the church. He left at the semester break to finish his seminarian education and was succeeded by Father John Zastrow. One topic covered in the freshman class was the divine life of grace. Taught by Sr. Veronica M.S., they also studied the struc- ture of the church. Teaching one- fourth of the sophomore class each nine weeks, on a rotating basis, Sr. Veronica presented them with the interpretation of the scripture. Understanding human relations and the concept of God was stressed by the Rev. Charles Kottas, department chairman, in his senior classes. Also studied was the history of the church. Mike Martin forfeits a piece of candy to Sr. Veronica M.S. for violating one of the ten common courtesy rules drawn up by the freshmen class in the candy contest. Charlene Kadavy, Pat Peterson and Paul Redler look on. 11 French interest up Sixty-four students formed the largest foreign language depart- ment in the twelve year history of Neumann High School. First year students used the text SON ET SENS, pre-recorded tapes, flashcards, to test their recognition of French words, and vocabulary games for reinforce- ment. The French II class com- pleted SON ET SENS and later studied from the text SCENES ET SEJOURS. Throughout the year both groups used supplementary workbooks. Again Mr. Jeff Sill treated his classes to cuisine such as QUICHE LORRAINE. French I students. Mary Egr, Rose Carroll, and Linda Swartz con- centrate on an exam. Janet Sloup assists Mr. Jett Sill by basting the crust Ot LE QUICHE LORRAINE. 12 Brian Ohnoutka, Steve Schmidt, and Jerry Bartek find something interesting while paging through the French Mag- azine LE MATCH. Mr. Jeff Sill helps student review each chapter with animated picture cards and questions such as, QU'EST-CE QU ELLE FAIT?” (What’s she doing?) Mary Nelson seems undecided about the taste of LE QUICHE LORR- AINE. served to the French II students. 13 New chairman for history dept. The 75-76 school year brought about a change in the history department. Sr. Anita Rolenc N.D. acted as chairman of the depart- ment. Her schedule consisted of freshman World History and senior Social Studies. The freshman studied the history and cultures of the Asian and European world while the seniors covered U.S. government and economics. The junior class under the in- struction of Mr. John Lawler, studied events of American history. Along with major historical events they also learned the cir- cumstances that brought them about and the consequences that resulted from them through the use of worksheets and class dis- cussions. On November 10, 1975 the students attended County Government Day at the Saunders County Courthouse, Wahoo, Nebraska. 14 Junior class members attending County Government Day at the Saunders County Courthouse: FRONT; Mary Wolfe, Kris Svoboda, Ann Nemecek, Sharon Breunig, Lorene Maly. Kathy Popken, Steve Otte. BACK; Carol Koranda. Carol Kavan. Tim Cada, Teresa Schmidt. Louis Hoer, Kim Roach. Bob Knuth, Jane Kruce. Rilla Sullivan, and Tillie Ekstein. Jim Meduna awaits a requested paper as Sister Anita Rolenc N.D. searches for it in her folder. Mr. John Lawler refers to text book to prove a specific point In a discussion with one of his junior classes. Mrs. Ereka Dailey gives a lecture on the Ukrainian language to the freshman history class. Sister Anita Rolenc N.D. assists Barb Styskal and Pat Peterson by pointing to geographical locations upon the world map. 15 Math field day highlights year Students and teachers of Neumann High School explored many varied aspects of mathematics covered in each of the seven fields. Sister Corona Humpal N.D. taught Senior Math and Algebra I. Mr. Ed Johnson in- structed geometry and Advanced Algebra while Mr. Wayne Reeves taught Bookkeeping. The students did business simulation projects and worked in workbooks. Mr. Reeves also taught Business Math and Math II. Math Field Day was the main event in the math department this year. It was held at Creighton University in Omaha on February 7. Sister Corona N.D. attended with a group of eight students. Sharon Breunig was the only student from Neumann who made it to the semi- finals in one of the contests. She received third place for her efforts. Sr. Corona N.D. explains an algebra equation by working it on the blackboard in room 23. Kathy Shanahan and Joann Sousek listen as Mr. Johnson explains a difficult equation. Rick Walla and Greg Walla work on their bookkeeping projects in a resource center. 17 Director and teacher. Mr. Havlovic grades speeches from notes taken during class. LOWER RIGHT: Puppeteers Lori Tvrdy, Kathy Ell. and Laura Benes perform with puppets Pixie and Dixie. ABOVE: Drama students Jim Meduna and Bob Knuth help with a play set. Nancy Vasa adds the finishing touches to her puppet. Gretle. 18 New teacher, Mr. Havlovic, takes over Speech class; revives Drama Sophomore speech class offered the students the oppor- tunity to express themselves ver- bally and non-verbally. The course of study included pantomime, the presentation of per- suasive, informative, and problem solving speeches, group discus- sion, and debate. Drama was basically used to give the students a chance to learn the history of drama and to learn of the different forms of acting. Drama students also participated in and helped with the production of the two all school plays, Best Laid Plans” and Annie Get Your Gun. How did I get into this? asks John Kavan as Mr. Havlovic demonstrates the art of skillfully applying theatrical make-up. Using visual aids in his persuasive speech, Pat Hancock tells why it is important to wear motocycle helmets. 19 Sister Veronica Volkmer. M.S. incites enthusiasm in her senior English class as demonstrated by the smiling faces of Doug Lanik, Jerome Polacek and Kirk Bartek. Sister Kathleen Cramer, N.D., takes time out to answer questions from sophomores Cindy Albin and Lynnette Matulka. African 20 English splits four ways A new addition to the English staff this year was Mr. Ed Havlovic who shared junior English classes. His presence pushed the staff up to four separate English teachers and remedial reading teacher, Mrs. Ereka Dailey. The seniors were offered quarter courses of grammar, term paper, mythology and science fiction—a course that included guest speaker Miss Mary Lu Sydik and no tests. These courses were taught by Sister Veronica Volkmer, M.S., Sister Kathleen Cramer, N.D., and Sister Regina Coday, M.S. The latter two also taught junior English class with Mr. Ed Havlovic. Classical poets such as Shakespeare were covered by the juniors and a passage from “Macbeth” was dramatized. Creativity was pro- jected through the poetry written by the students. The sophomores studied American literature, spelling, and writing under the guidance of Sister Kathleen Cramer, N.D. Connie Nemec is assisted by freshman English teacher, Sister Regina Coday, M.S. Junior English teacher, Mr. Ed Havlovic, prepares his study plans for upcoming classes. Remedial reading teacher. Mrs. Ereka Dailey anxiously awaits Tim Tvrdy's answer. 21 Business students travel to Public Neumann High students, Nan- cy Vasa, Janice Meduna, and Kris Miller walked to Wahoo High School to take their courses in shorthand and office practice. The courses were taught by Mrs. Jocelyn Stromberg. At Neumann, Mr. Doyle Denny taught typing classes. The students’ skills were developed in tabulation problems, timed writings, manuscripts, letters and envelopes. Keeping her eyes on the copy. Tillie Eckstien attempts to improve her previous timed writing. Mr. Doyle Denny answers Cindy Albin and Lynnette Matulka's question about how to type a business letter. Showing Kris Miller her mistakes on a test is Mrs. Jocelyn Stromberg. 22 Mrs. Jocelyn Stromberg points out to Janice Meduna the following day’s assignment. While in class. Mr. Doyle Denny points out a timed writing problem to Tom Konecky. Concentrating on her shorthand. Nancy Vasa studies for a test. 23 Science courses undergo change After self-evaluation, the science department in- itiated a change by separating Chem-Phys to Chemistry and Physics. According to Miss Mary Lu Sydik, who taught both courses, the change was made “because students taking the American College Tests might find it helpful to have a year of Chemistry.” Miss Sydik also taught Practical Science and one class of In- troductory Physical Science. Returning for her fourth year, Sister Marie Alice Ostry N.D. taught IPS, Biology, and Advanced Biology. All three classes performed many experiments per- taining to their subject matter. On March 27, Miss Sydik and Sister Marie Alice sponsored a field trip for advanced biology students to Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota. Sister Marie Alice Ostry. N.D. assists Gerard Bartek with a difficult experiment. Steve Hruby, Kirk Bartek, and Jim Bartek watch as Terry Polak checks the temperature of the water during a Chemistry lab. 24 Joyce Hansen and Jim Meduna probe for tracts of nerves in a cow's brain. Mike Nelson explains the construction of a carburetor in a car to Miss Mary Lu Sydik and Tony Hoer. The back room of the chemistry lab is used for study by Laura Benes and Deb Schmidt. Searching for the five hearts of a worm are Julie Cajka and Ann Sloup. 25 “The Best Laid Plans” big success Neumann High School presented the all school produc- tion, The Best Laid Plans”, written by Fred Carmichael, on November twenty-second and twenty-third. A mystery-comedy, the play involves the secret world of espionage. The plot evolves around Ada Westbrook (Ann Peterson), an elderly Ian Fleming, and her secretary Francis Daniels, (Jane Kruce) who find themselves called on to act as a liaison between our government and enemy powers. During their West Indian vacation, Goralsky (Jim Meduna), a spy, dies in Ada’s house. Ada finds out that there is more than one spy in the house when Vincent and Phoebe Kraxely (John Kavan and Mary Wolfe) try stealing the dead spy and end up with a live secret agent by the name of Michael Crenza (Rick Walla). Ada's granddaughter, Gail Westbrook (Lori Tvrdy) and her fiance Guy Parret (Rudy Sloup) also try stealing the body but are caught in the act as Ada and Hubert Parret (Louis Meduna) are coming in from the terrace. The body continuously disappeared as it was moved from the window seat. 26 Oh Hubert you're here! states Ada (Ann Peterson), as she gives Hubert (Louis Meduna) a kiss. Mr. Ed Havlovic demonstrates with Jim Meduna how to put on make-up (or a stage production. Ada (Ann Peterson) shows Philip Dike (Jerry Voboril) that for an elderly woman she knows how to protect herself. Putting a body in a window seat isn't all that easy , groans Francis Daniels (Jane Kruce) and Ada (Ann Peterson) as they attempt to put Goralsky (Jim Meduna) in the window seat. Vincent Kraxely (John Kavan) holds Michael Crenza (Rick Walla) while his wife Pheobe (Mary Wolfe) rummages through an envelope looking for the secret plans. 27 “There’s no business like show business” Presenting the Roger and Hammerstein musical “Annie Get Your Gun” 34 cast and 24 orchestra members made the play a big success with an audience of over 750 people. The show opens with a bang as Annie (C. Richter) outshoots the world's best sharp shooter, Frank Butler (J. Kavan). Impressed by Annie's ability Buffalo Bill (J. Meduna) takes Annie into his traveling wild west show. All goes fine until An- nie decides to surprise Frank with a unbelievable shooting act on a motorcycle. Frank won't stand for being second best so he leaves to join Pawnee Bill's (A. Meduna) show with Dolly (S. Breuning). Both shows compete against each other trying to make a go of it but neither succeeds. Desperate to make a go of it a large party is held to merge the two shows. An agreement is made for the two shows to merge until Annie challenges Frank to a shooting match. Sitting Bull (L. Hoer), Annie’s adopted Indian father, fixes Annie’s guns to prove that you can get a man with a gun. Annie recognizes this and conceeds the match to Frank. Frank and Annie gladly accept each other and the show is on the road again. I can do anything you can do. better than you claims Annie (C. Richter) to Frank (J. Kavan) before Annie loses the shooting match on purpose to Frank. Annie (C. Richter) becomes a member of the tribe as Chief Sitting Bull (L. Hoer) and other Indians from L. to R. D. Lynch. L. Meduna. B. Sloup, P. Hancock. D. Morton and J. Sloup serenade her into the tribe. Guaranteeing an expert choice of game to choose from Annie (C. Richter) convinces Mr Wilson (B. Knuth) to guy his game from her. 28 say’s cast of “Annie Get Your Gun” The cast of Annie Get Your Gun from L. to R. Barb Ethofer. Lorene Maly. Diane Morton. Mary Jane Egr. Steve Ethofer. Sharon Breuning. John Kavan. Cheryl Richter. Jim Meduna. Bob Knuth. Kathy Bauer and Tony Hoer. NOT PICTURED: Kris Vavak. Michelle Keane. Lu Meduna. Mike Shanahan. Kris Woita. Bob Sloup. Tim Cada. Pat Hancock. Rudy Sloup. Jeanine Sloup. Kelly Shanahan. Barb Hagg. Jane Kruce. Lori Roach. Barb Polacek. Al Meduna. Rilla Sullivan. Maree Ell. Louis Hoer. Tad Cada. Doug Lynch and Tim Shanahan. Kid’s Little Jake (K. Shanahan) Minnie (L. Maly) Nellie (B. Hagg) and Jessie (B. Ethofer) sing Doin What Comes Naturally There’s No business Like Show Business '. Charlie Davenport (T. Shanahan) Frank Butler (J. Kavan) and Buffalo Bill (J. Meduna) convince Annie (C. Richter) Work behind scene; shows on stage Concentrating on play notes, Director Mr. Ed Havlovic makes alternations. There's more to putting on a play than meets the eye, as Tim and Tad Cada, members of the cast and crew check the lighting and curtains. Dolly (S. Breunig) expresses her feelings to her brother Charlie(T. Shanahan-) after she learns of Annie's lead in the Wild West Show. 30 Charlie Davenport (T. Shanahan) introduces the one and only Buffalo Bill (J. Meduna) as cowboys (FROM L. to R.. D. Lynch. S. Ethofer. T. Hoer and M. Shanahan) welcome him. Society ladies (FROM L. to R. R. Sullivan. K. Vavak, M. Ell and M. Keane), flirt with Frank Butler (J. Kavan). the champion sharp shooter. We've all been with a bad. bad man” chant chorus girls L. Roach. K. Bauer. B. Polacek. J. Kruce. K. Woita and M. Egr. 31 John Gillette examines his charcoal sketch to see if it needs any touching up. In preparing for a demonstration to the class. Sr. Paula Melmer N.D. works on her macrame. Sculpturing the human head. Diane Sabatka and John Kavan add realistic features to their clay forms. Art units offered on quarterly basis Special quarter art classes were offered this year to non-art students. Students tried their aft at macrame. painting, ceramics, and sculpture. The art department also held many exhibits this year. These in- cluded painting and ceramics at the Christmas Vespers, the Wahoo Public Library, and the school library. For the first semester, Art I worked with the elements of art and the second semester they worked on 3-dimensional objects. Art I took a field trip to the Sheldon Gallery and the Haymarket Gallery. Art II went into greater depth reviewing drawing, painting, and ceramics. Mr. Herman Rauth assists Phyllis Cerv in matching paint samples for her screenprint Christmas cards. Barb Ethofer wears an apron to protect herself from the messy job ot mixing glazes. 33 John Polacek temporarily stops working on his IA I plates to adjust the drafting machine. Mr. Rauth explains how to make a dovetail joint to Jerome Shanahan and Leonard Polacek. 34 Industrial Arts alternate yearly Lack of space in the shop area resulted in IA II and III classes being taught yearly on an alternating basis. Instructor, Mr. Herm Rauth and the IA III students spent the year building a utility shed, a hydraulic press, an altar for the Saunders County Care Center, and on in- dividual projects. The shop area became better equipped with the donation of two new tools, a drill press and a gas welding set. The IA I students spent the first three quarters learning beginning drafting and basic woodworking fundamentals. In the final quarter they put to practical use what they had learned by mak- ing a clipboard using hand tools. Luke Benes uses one of the two radial arm saws that the shop area is equipped with. Mr. Fred Maly and Mr. Herm Rauth examine the utility shed that was constructed by the IA III students. 35 Band steps off in shock Before the gun was fired, the Neumann band members were literally in shock by the announcement that they were about to per- form for their sixteenth year at Pershing Auditorium, when they had previously marched only ten years. These extra years had been added as a result of the participa- tion of the Wahoo Catholic band which per- formed prior to the opening of Neumann High School. An “excellent rating was received for the performance. The Cavalier band participated in the Wahoo and the Northeast Nebraska marching contests, receiving superior ratings at both events. The gold and maroon marching machine also performed at the Plattsmouth marching contest, and along with the flag girls, entertained the fans at six home football games. 36 The Cavalier band illustrates precision and accuracy at the state marching contest in Lincoln. Joan Breunig and Kris Svoboda make the final adjustments to their uniforms before the Pershing performance. Cheryl Richter, head majorette, contemplates upon the upcoming performance. 37 Shown practicing (or State Music Clinic is Marilyn Sladky Marilyn earned the third chair bassoon position. Mr. Ulrich cues the pep band during one of their performances at a basketball game. Mr. Ulrich is in his second year as band director. The sixteen member pit band for the musical Annie Get Your Gun prepares for the upcoming opening night. 38 Student teacher joins band department Aiding the band department the second semester was student teacher Mr. James Detrain from the Univer- sity ot Nebraska. Mr. Detrain helped with the extra work load due to the involvement of the band in the musical “Annie Get Your Gun.” The Cavalier band undertook many other tasks in- cluding both winter and spring concerts, music theory class, band Fun Night, district music contest, and the stage band was featured at the Booster Club dance. Individual achievements were also recognized. Marilyn Sladky earned a position at State Music Clinic while twenty band members were selected to Wesleyan Honor Band. Superior rating honors at district music con- test went to Doug Lynch, clarinet quartet, French horn quartet, and trumpet quartet. Leading the band were its officers: Barbie Polacek, president; Sharon Breunig, vice-president; Teri Polacek, secretary; and Marilyn Sladky, treasurer. Sophomore representatives, Pat Hancock and Roxanne Skoda, Jim Jambor and Joan Breunig, Freshmen representatives; and Cheryl Richter, majorette. Student teacher. Mr. James Detrain explains a rhythm pattern tor the upcoming spring concert. Neumann’s seventy-six piece concert band awaits their spring performance as band director, Mr. John Ulrich, comments on a few selections the band will play. 39 N.H.S. initiates six day schedule i Initiated by the Rev. John Zastrow a new six day cycle replaced the old five day schedule at Neumann High School. The new schedule was introduced to gain more class time and to improve the instructional program. At the teachers' request Mr. Tom Behounek helped to build the master schedule into one which would allow for more structured class meetings. The new schedule, considered a success, will be in effect again next year. Four members again composed the ad- ministrative staff. Father John Zastrow continued the job of superintendent for his twelfth year. Other retur- ning members were Mr. Tom Behounek, principal, the Rev. Philip Rauth, guidance counselor, and Mr. Wayne Reeves, athletic director. Principal Mr. Tom Behounek is busy cleaning up his cluttered desk after a full days work in his office. Mr. Behounek is in his second year at Neumann. 40 Father John Zastrow collects lunch money as one of his various duties as superintendent at Neumann. Mr. Wayne Reeves, bookkeeping instructor, is sorting the tests out for each class before the students arrive. While gazing at the freshly painted master schedule board Father Philip Rauth contemplates on the new schedule for the next year. 41 Mr. Fred Maly takes a breather from his custodial duties which includes sweeping the halls. Mrs. Rita Janecek. Mrs. Blanche Bartek and Mrs. Judy Rezac slice and butter sandwich buns to be used for the day's meal. Shelving installed With the help of the industrial art class, shelving units were placed in the office of the librarian, Sr. An- nunciata Micek, N.D. These units enabled Sr. Annun- ciata to store over 2700 magazines efficiently. This year brought an addition to the cooking staff. Mrs. Judy Rezac joined Mmes. Blanche Bartek, Rita Janecek and Helen Rezek in preparing approximately 300 meals daily. Mr. Fred Maly began his second year as custodian at Neumann High School. Messrs. Ken Hornung, Carl Jelinek, Wayne Reeves, Al Shanahan and Jim Svoboda joined hands in busing students to and from school. Mr. Eugene Shalon served as a substitute driver. Office secretary, Mrs. Wilma Wolfe, commented on the beginning of her seventh year, I enjoy, very much, my association with the teachers and students at Neumann High School.” 42 Sr. Annunciata Micek. N.D.. librarian, writes down the names of students with overdue library books. to be announced over the P.A. system. Mr. Wayne Reeves. Mr. Jim Svoboda. Mr. Ken Hornung and Mr. Carl Jelinek stop for a minute before beginning the afternoon run. NOT PICTURED is Mr. Al Shanahan. Balancing the food budget is one of the many tasks performed by head dietician, Mrs. Helen Rezek. Office secretary, Mrs. Wilma Wolfe, types up the daily absentee list. 43 Royalty reign in peace Crowned in a graveyard set- ting, 1975 Queen Kathy Bauer and King Harlow Fujan reigned over Homecoming festivities. Tradition held as the band led the pep club, student body, football team and coaches to a pep rally in downtown Wahoo. Music provided by Blue Sky” set the mood for the theme “Black Bayou”. This theme was carried out by pep club concoctions of Hattie’s House, a giant spider web, a witch and her caldron, a bloody mummy, a dark tunnel, and the throne, a graveyard accented with can- didates names imprinted on tombstones. Captains Tim Shanahan and Ed Rochford give a pep talk during the Homecoming pep rally. Candidates for 1975 Homecoming are (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) Harlow Fujan, Nancy Vasa, Pat Dailey. Barb Polacek, Kathy Bauer. Rick Styskal, Teri Polacek, Todd Peterson, Cheryl Richter and Nick Maly. The royalty and candidates dance to the music of the Blue Sky”. 46 Discovering a secluded spot in the gym. Kris Woita and Mick Shanahan take time out between dances. Former royalty. Lynn Maly and Dave Chmelka, crown the 1975 Queen Kathy Bauer and King Harlow Fujan. The first attendants are Nancy Vasa and Rick Styskal. Stacy Breunig looks in on the event. 47 “We Become One” Class-C best “We Become One”, the 1975 Cavalog theme, prophesied the yearbook’s first place rating in Class C at the Nebraska High School Press Association Convention. Cheryl Richter, Kris Vavak, Laura Benes, Maree Ell, Wendy Kuncl, Diane Morton, and Mr. Jeff Sill attended this convention on October 20, 1975. Mr. Sill taught the Effective Writing class previously headed by Sr. Veronica Volkmer, M.S. Edited by Cheryl Richter and Kris Vavak - In Full Bloom” was chosen as the theme for the 1976 year- book. Steve Jambor and John Cerv taught members of the Cavalog staff, with success, how to develop the pictures they took. Mr. Jeff Sill reorganizes the layouts on the shelves in the storage area for the Effective Writing class in room 27. 1 48 Trying to meet the deadline, Barb Polacek types as Mike Peterson. Barb Ethofer, and Jim Meduna work on their layouts. Grouped around their 1 Class C state trophy are last year's junior staff; SITTING; Cheryl Richter, Maree Ell, and Kris Vavak; KNEELING. Diane Morton, and Wendy Kuncl; STANDING: Diane Sabatka, Barb Ethofer. Kathy Benes, Diane Machacek, Kirk Bartek, Beth Kucera. Julie Noonan. Laura Benes. and Mike Peterson. Searching through the pictures. Carol Kavan and Ann Nemecek attempt to find pictures for their layout. The job of developing pictures was taken on for the Effective Writing class by John Cecv and Steve Jambor for a Chem. Phys. II project. 49 Chapel redone by C.A.G. and F.C.A. Through the volunteer labor of the Christian Action Group and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Neumann chapel received a new paint job and the installation of a better carpet. The C.A.G. raised money to help finance this project by a car wash and candy sales. The Blessed John Neumann question-of-the-day was a new project of the C.A.G. A candy bar was awarded to the first person who knew the answer pertaining to John Neumann’s life. Officers were Mary Ell, pres.; Laura Benes, v. pres.; Kathy Popken, seer.; Diane Sabatka, treas.; and Barb Ethofer, public relations. Moderators of this group were Sisters Veronica Volkmer, M S. and Annunciata Micek, N.D. The F.C.A. also raised money but for the purpose of sending a member to camp. Projects were raffling off a basketball and picking up and selling corn. The moderators were Mr. Doyle Denny and Mr. Ed Johnson. Officers were Louis Hoer, capt.; Leonard Polacek, co-capt.; Pat Martin, seer.; and Steve Ethofer, treas. The moderators of the F.C.A. invited the C.A.G. members to travel to Fremont to see the movie The Hiding place.” Louis Hoer and Doug Lynch sell raffle tickets to some prospective buyers. C.A.G. moderators. Sr. Veronica and Sr. Annunciata. prepare for a pot luck supper held by the members at the Marian Sisters’ house. 50 F.C A officers Pat Martin, secretary; Louis Hoer. captain; and Steve Ethofer. treasurer; pose for a picture during one of their meetings. NOT PICTURED. Leonard Polacek. co-captain. 51 Early morning hours waken council Monday morning came earlier than usual for the Neumann Stu- dent Council. Due to the fact that a time for a weekly meeting during school hours was unarrangeable, council was forced to meet at 7:40 every Monday morning. This year’s council consisted of ten student members and three faculty members. The council president was Tim Shanahan. A new addition to council this year was a secretary. Student council operated the candy store, put on Spring Follies, and helped in raising money for the Tree of Lights. Mr. Ed Johnson and Joan Breunig eat and listen to a discussion dur- ing a noon council meeting. John Kavan instructs Bob Knuth on the sound system at the first soc-hop given by student council. Louis Meduna advises Kris Vavak on her purchase at council candy store. 52 Cavaliers get down to “Earth” The sounds of “Earth” echoed throughout the Neumann High gym on the night of Saturday, January twenty-fourth. This was the scene of the annual Cavalier Ball, which was sponsored by the senior class. Their theme was “Winter Wonderland. Tickets were sold prior to the dance and at the door to ap- proximately one hundred couples. Following the dance punch and cake were served by the parents of the senior class students. Joe Freeborn. Wendy Kuncl. Jim Meduna. Barb Ethofer. Louis Meduna. Melvin Benes. and Lona Skoda partake of refreshments provided for the Cavalier Ball. Louis Meduna and Barb Ethofer take a final look at the decorations and the band as they prepare to leave the dance. Wendy Kuncl enjoys the company of Jim Meduna and Delayne Peterson at the Cavalier Ball. 53 54 Sunset creates mood to close the year As the sun sets at the closing of the day, so ended the high school days of the class of 1976. The colorful evening of May 1 began with a mass followed by a banquet, both held in Colon. Toasts were given during the evening by Father John Zastrow, Miss Darlene Thole, John Stuchlik, Louis Meduna, Steve Hruby, and Louis Hoer. At 8:00 P.M. couples began arriving at the Neumann High school gym, decorated with the theme Island Sunset, making their entrance through bamboo huts with rows of palm trees. The gym was ornamented with a gently flowing waterfall, an abandoned boat and a treasure chest on an island, numerous bamboo huts and palm trees accented with tropical flowers. To complete the mood for the theme, an island throne surrounded by mountains and bright glimmering sunset. Miss Darlene Thole awaits communion, distributed by Fr. John Zastrow. at the Junior-Senior mass held at St. Johns Church in Colon. While decorating for prom. Ray Kucera lends a help- ing hand by hammering a nail into the framework used for the bamboo huts. Sandy Stuart and Charlie Vasa stop to regard the gently flowing waters of the fountain located in the center of the gym floor After being crowned as prom royalty for 1976, Queen Barb Polacek and King Doug Lanik are looked upon by second attendant to the king. Todd Peterson; first attendant. Pat Danley; Junior class pres. Steve Hruby; sec. Marilyn Sladky; first attendant to the queen. Shawn Carroll; and second attendant. Cheryl Richter. The sixteen sophomore prom servers gathered around tropical scenery are: SEATED; Kim Svoboda. Janet Koranda. Phyllis Cerv. Janet Otte. Ann Tvrdy. Michelle Hruby. KNEELING; Tim Maly. Jerry Daily. Dan Lanik. Mike Carroll. STANDING; Pat Hancock. Allen Meduna, Rick Ahrens, and Pat Martin. NOT PIC- TURED: Margaret Malm and Sue Tvrdy. 55 New sponsor; enrollment increased Sparking pep and enthusiasm in Neumann High was the seventy member pep club led by their new sponsor, Miss Darlene Thole. The pep club added spirit to the school -by decorating the halls and locker rooms with brightly colored steamers, balloons, and posters, providing humorous skits at the pep rallies, serving team members cakes and lemonade, painting windows, and putting on a homecoming with the theme of Black Bayou. An added innovation to the pep club was a Cavalier mascot who helped give extra spirit to the team. During one of the timeouts, the Neumann pep club cheers the basketball team to another victory. Pat Martin is cheered on by the student JPP body while attempting to stuff a banana rfjf' in Margaret Malm’s mouth during a ! pep rally. Kl 7 i 56 Pep Club officers TOP TO BOTTOM: Miss Darlene Thole, sponsor; Kris Vavak, treas.; Ann Tvrdy, sec.; Stacy Breunig. v. pres.; and Wendy Kuncl, pres. Varsity and reserve cheerleaders and mascot following the N LEFT TO RIGHT: Kathy Shanahan. Terri Polacek. Kathy Bauer. Ann Tvrdy. Susie Tvrdy, Joanne Sousek, Kim Svoboda, Kim Roach, Sharon Breunig, Lorene Maly and Mary Wallace. Rose Styskal puts the finishing touches on the paper mache moon to be used as a decoration at the homecoming dance. 57 Oh. that steep, steep hill that we are climbing. Will we ever make it to the top? We know that we may never make it, but we must try and struggle just the same. People talk like the blowing wind, and tell us we must stop. But in our hearts we know it’s right to try to make it to the top. - Rene Maly football team is the best team I've ever been associated with in twelve years of coaching. I have had the opportunity to see the current senior class of 1976 grow from boys to young men. They are champions.” - John Lawler 14 ' ■ i Z_ Year of destiny arrives After working four long years the Cavalier dream finally came to be; the year of destiny had arrived. The team had set new records and captured the District championship and had the best record of any Centennial Conference team. The Cavaliers started the year with an opening win over North Bend, but in their next game a fatal intercep- tion caused the team to lose to David City Aquinas. After the Aquinas loss the Cavs came back and finished out the regular season undefeated. Being rated number 1 in Class C-1 for four consecutive weeks sent Neumann to the State playoffs where they overpowered the Gibbon Buffaloes at Kearney. Winning the District playoffs gave the Cavaliers a chance at the State championship. The statistics were « on the Cavaliers’ side when they played 2nd ranked Plainview in Fremont, but the final score wasn't as they placed second in the State with a 6-3 loss. The Cavaliers thus ended the season with an im- pressive final record of 9 wins and 2 losses. This record is the best ever set by the varsity team in the history of Neumann High School. 60 FRONT ROW: P. Hancock. J. Murren. M. Carroll, P. Dailey, E. Stuchlik. A. Meduna, B. Schmidt, J. Cerv, D. Lanik, P. Martin, M. Shanahan. M. Chvatal. SECOND ROW: J. Dailey. T. Virgil, T. Shanahan. T. Maly. H. Fujan, E. Rochford, C. Vasa. R. Styskal. B Chvatal. T. Peterson, S. Jambor. THIRD ROW: L. Meduna. J. Stuchlik, S. Hruby, D. Spicka, T. Lorenz. P. Vasa. R. Ahrens. N. Maly. G. Jansa, J. Stejskal. T. Tvrdy. D. Reeves. BACK ROW: Assistant Coach Wayne Reeves, Head Coach John Lawler, Assistant Coach Ed Johnson. Steve Jambor gains ground for Neumann by breaking a tackle as Ed Rochford prepares to block. Co-captains Harlow Fujan and Doug Lanik display the runner-up trophy earned in the Class C-1 championship game against Plainview. Struggling with a would-be tackier, Todd Peterson fights for yardage. VARSITY SCOREBOARD NEUMANN OPPONENTS 42 North Bend 7 18 D.C. Aquinas 20 20 Paul VI 14 23 Fremont Bergan 7 32 Platteview 8 19 Scotus 15 30 Cathedral 12 28 West Point 7 40 West Point C.C. 0 27 Gibbon 21 3 Plainview 6 61 FRESHMAN SCOREBOARD Coach John Lawler, John Cerv, and Steve Hruby observe the reserve team on the way to another win. Assistant Coach, Wayne Reeves, offers constructive criticism to reserve quarterback, Pat Martin. NEUMANN OPPONENT 14 D.C. Aquinas 0 0 Fremont Bergan 20 0 Pius X 27 FRONT ROW: K. Shanahan. T. Cada, R. Shanahan, Tom Dailey. M. Lanik, Terry Dailey, G. Fujan. BACK ROW: L. Maly. P. Maly, M. Martin. J. Vasa, D. Morton, R. Woita. J. Jambor. 62 Reserves go undefeated The reserve team, inspired by the varsity spirit, came alive during the 75-76 season by setting a school record by having the first undefeated season in the history of Neumann. Individual records were also set. The players who earned the Most Improved Player Awards were: Rick Ahrens, Tim Maly, and Steve Hruby. The Most Valuable Player award went to Mike Carroll. The freshmen squad experienced a short season and ended the year with a record of 1 and 2. FRONT ROW: P. Hancock, T. Maly, R. Ahrens, J. Dailey, P. Martin, M. Carroll. BACK ROW: T. Lorenz, D. Spicka, P. Vasa, S. Hruby, D. Reeves, T. Tvrdy, B. Chvatal, E. Stuchlik. The reserve Cavs, in the light jerseys, show blocking and execution on their way to a victory over Millard. RESERVE SCOREBOARD NEUMANN OPPONENT 34 Mt. Michael 6 34 Pius X 0 14 Millard 7 12 Paul VI 6 36 Fremont Bergan 7 22 D.C. Aquinas 0 63 X-Country runs on ... to State Again the Cavalier’s proved to be an outstanding team of runners. By putting together their efforts the Cross Country boys had an im- pressive season. The Cav’s placed fourth in the Eastern Centennial Conference meet. By gaining second at the District meet in Class C competi- tion the team was entitled to attend the State Cross Country meet at Kearney. Running in the snow didn’t affect the team however, as they placed seventeenth at State. 64 CLOCKWISE: Coach Doyle Denney and team members Steve Ethofer, Bob Knuth, Kevin Ohnoutka. Louis Hoer, Terry Polak. Captain Leonard Polacek, and Doug Lynch display the District Runner-Up trophy. Team members listen, as Coach Doyle Denney explains the course. Sprinting for the finish line. Steve Ethofer takes another stride as Bob Knuth and Kevin Ohnoutka follow close behind. Preparing for the State Cross Country meet: L TO R. Bob Knuth, Kevin Ohnoutka. and Steve Ethofer run a daily practice. To get in shape for basketball Andy Malm. John Polivka, Jim Bartek, Roger Fujan and Terry Polak participated in some Cross Country practices. 65 Determined Cavs district champs Despite an opening loss to DeWitt Tri-County, the Cavalier spirit did not fail. They went on to a record breaking 15 wins and 8 losses and the District cham- pionship for the second time in the school’s twelve year history. After the opening loss, the Cavaliers won three consecutive games over Hastings St. Cecilia, Scribner and Yutan, but lost to their rival, David City Aquinas, in over- time. The Cavaliers then went on to win nine of the eleven remaining regular season games. In District Tournaments, the Cavaliers out powered David City, Malcolm and Stromsburg. This put them in the Regional playoffs held at Hickman-Norris, but they were beaten by Geneva. New season records were: best winning percentage (.652), most consecutive wins (6), most points scored in a season (1637), and the highest season scoring average (71.2). Captain and co-captains of the team were: Andy Malm, John Cerv and Doug Lanik. Voted most valuable player was Doug Lanik. Dave Spicka attempts to out jump his Scotus opponent for control of the tip-off. Glenn Jansa and the Scotus players prepare themselves for the fast break. Showing his skill and determination. Joe Stejskal shoots for two over the heads of his opponents as Tom Virgl watches for a possible rebound. VARSITY SCOREBOARD NEUMANN OPPONENTS 66 Tri-County 81 70 Hastings St. Cecilia 54 101 Scribner 70 62 Yutan 56 43 David City Aquinas 45 71 Fullerton 58 57 Friend 62 77 Oscecla 60 70 West Point Central Catholic 64 64 Omaha Holy Name 81 84 Mead 44 84 Omaha Paul VI 62 54 Omaha Cathedral 74 86 Columbus Scotus 68 57 David City Aquinas 65 68 Omaha Holy Name 72 82 Columbus Scotus 64 83 Fremont Bergan 71 59 Elkhorn Mt. Micheal 46 93 David City 61 81 Malcolm 60 66 Stromsburg 57 59 Geneva 78 The 1976 C-1 District Champs. FRONT ROW: Nick Maly. Tim Shanahan. John Cerv. Doug Lanik. Kevin Ohnoutka. BACK ROW: Asst. Coach Ed Johnson. Allen Meduna. Joe Stejskal. Jim Bartek. Tom Virgl. Dave Spicka. Glenn Jansa, Andy Malm. Head Coach Doyle Denny. Doug Lanik holds the net high while Glenn Jansa and numerous fans show their enthusiasm over being District Champs for the second time in the school's history. 67 Reserves undefeated in conference Following in the varsity’s footsteps, the junior varsity ended the season with a record season. After suffering an opening loss to DeWitt Tri-County, the junior Cavaliers went undefeated for the rest of the season with seven wins and no losses in conference play. Out-playing their opponents, the Cavalier reserves completed the Cavalier reserves completed the season with a total of 931 points compared to the 649 of their op- ponents. RESERVE SCOREBOARD NEUMANN OPPONENT 54 Tri-County 57 59 Hastings St. Cecilia 50 67 Scribner 33 45 Vutan 34 55 David City Aquinas 49 86 Osceola 60 76 West Point Central Catholic 46 75 Omaha Holy Name 44 48 Mead 32 89 Omaha Paul VI 50 88 Omaha Cathedral 59 83 Columbus Scotus 45 60 Fremont Bergan 49 46 Elkhorn Mt. Michael 37 Reserve Team: BACK ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Glenn Jansa, Allen Meduna. Kevin Ohnoutka, Jim Bartek. MIDDLE ROW: Student Manager. Steve Schmidt. Steve Hruby. Terry Polak, Tom Steinbach, Roger Rujan, Pat Martin. FRONT ROW: Student Manager, Jerry Bartek, Doug Lynch, Dan Lanik, Rick Ahrens, Tim Maly. Mike Carroll. 68 Tim Maly shows his ability to handle the ball as he attempts to out maneuver his Cathedral opponent for control of the ball Frosh finish fourth Placing fourth in the Conference tournaments held at Omaha Cathedral, the freshmen basketball team won over David City Aquinas but was downed by West Point C.C. and Columbus Scotus. During this season of 4 wins and 10 losses, top scorer was Ron Woita with a total of 221 points. Coaches for the thirteen member team were Kevin Mc- Donough and Mike Collins. Gregg Fujan makes a fast break down the court trying to avoid the opposing players. FRESHMEN SCOREBOARD NEUMANN OPPONENT 31 Omaha Cathedral 62 40 Omaha Holy Name 71 34 David City Aquinas 54 42 Fremont Bergan 41 33 Gretna 32 45 Omaha Holy Name 50 31 David City Aquinas 40 38 Columbus Scotus 30 28 Elkorn Mt. Michael 50 29 Waverly 4 40 Waverly 41 39 David City Aquinas 35 48 West Point C.C. 51 35 Columbus Scotus 39 Freshmen Team: BACK ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Tad Cada. Darren Morton. Mike Martin. Mitch Lanik. MIDDLE ROW: Coach. Kevin McDonough. Lyle Maly. Paul Maly. Ron Woita. Mark Kavan. FRONT ROW: Gregg Fujan. Martin Shanahan. Tom Albin. Jerry Bartek. Jim Jambor. Tad Cada (45) leaps above his opponents in an attempt to score a basket. 69 70 Young cagers show promise “Despite their 2-9 record, the girls basketball team made up of freshman, sophomores, and juniors showed definite individual improvement. According to the new coach Darlene Thole, this statement il- lustrates the prospects of the girls in the upcoming season. Scoring for the varsity team was led by Cheryl Furasek with 66 points, followed by Michelle Hruby with 58 points. The reserve team ended their season with a final winning record of 5-4. High scorers for the reserves were Renae Nelson with 48 points and Rose Carroll with 41 points. NEUMANN OPPONENTS 23 Malcolm 39 22 Om. Cathedral 90 21 Om. Holy Name 29 33 Om. Paul VI 40 30 East Butler 26 43 Fremont Bergan 48 39 Yutan 19 32 Weeping Water 36 20 Lincoln Pius X 41 23 Columbus Lakeview 55 16 Arlington 38 During one of the nine reserve games Janet Otte and her East Butler opponent vie for the tip-off. Kim Roach slips between her guards in a game against Yutan. Team members: FIRST ROW, Margaret Malm, Cheryl Furasek. Kim Roach. Michelle Hruby, Teri Schmidt. Janet Otte; SECOND ROW. Kathy Wonka, Denyse Morton. Mary Jane Egr. Cindy Albin, Lynette Matulka, Jodi Bartek: THIRD ROW. Coach Darlene Thole, Cheryl Bouc, Renae Nelson. Cheryl Vlcan, Joy Polacek. Rose Carroll. Kathy Popken, Margaret Malm displays her form as she prepares to put the shot at the Centennial Conference track meet. Team members: FIRST ROW; Barb Hagg, Janet Otte. LeAnn Stuchlik. Kathy Shanahan, Joan Breunig, SECOND ROW; Cheryl Vlcan. Ann Tvrdy. Kelly Reeves. Renae Nelson. Denise Houska. Michelle Keane. Carolyn Thege. Margaret Malm. Lori Roach. THIRD ROW; Kim Svoboda. Kathy Noonan. Cheryl Richter. Sue Tvrdy. Kathy Wonka. Girls send delegate to state Neumann’s girls track team was represented in the state track meet in North Platte for the first time in their history. Qualifying with a second place time at the district track meet of 11.6 seconds in the low hurdles, Renae Nelson also set a new school record with her ef- fort. Various other records were broken. These were: Kathy Wonka in the high jump with a height of 4'6 , Cheryl Richter in the shotput with a heave of 32'2Vfe and in the long jump with a distance of 14'9 ', Renae Nelson in the 100 yard dash with a time of 12.6 seconds, and the 440 relay team consisting of Cheryl Richter. Barb Hagg, Kelly Reeves, and Renae Nelson, with a time of 56.0 seconds. Coaching a team of many underclassmen, Miss Darlene Thole is optimistic about the success of the girls next year. 71 Gesticulating with her hands. Coach Darlene Thole explains a setting play as Assistant Coach Mary Lu Sydik helps the other varsity players during a time out at District C tournaments. CLOCKWISE LEFT; Kathy Bauer. Coach Thole. Assistant Coach Sydik, Cheryl Furasek. Margaret Malm. Shawn Carroll. Nancy Vasa and Cheryl Richter (35). Kathy Bauer, named all-conference player, pounds a spike over an opponents attempted block. Varsity and Reserve volleyball players: FRONT: Margaret Malm, Cheryl Richter. Kathy Bauer. Barb Polacek. Nancy Vasa. Cheryl Furasek, Teri Schmidt. Shawn Carroll BACK: Kathy Noonan. Janet Otte. Jeanine Sloup, Kris Vavak. Michelle Hruby, Susie Tuvdy, Cheryl Bouc. Laura Benes. VARSITY NEUMANN OPPONENT NEUMANN OPPONENT 1 D.C. Aquinas 2 2 D.C. Aquinas 0 0 Bergan 2 2 Scotus 1 2 Cathedral 1 1 Bergan 2 0 Mead 2 2 Holy Name 0 0 Scotus 2 2 Pius X 1 1 Paul VI 2 2 Weeping Water 1 2 Cedar Bluffs 0 2 Milford 0 2 Yutan 1 1 Palmyra 2 RESERVES NEUMANN OPPONENT NEUMANN OPPONENT 0 D.C. Aquinas 2 0 Paul VI 2 2 Bergan 1 2 Cedar Bluffs 0 1 Cathedral 2 2 Yutan 0 0 Mead 2 2 D.C. Aquinas 0 0 Scotus 2 0 Pius X 2 72 Volleyball team nets new coach Taking over girls’ sports this year Miss Darlene Thole, assisted by Miss Mary Lu Sydik, led the var- sity volleyball team to third place in the Centennial Conference and second in the District C tour- naments. The varsity broke even with a 8-8 record, reserves ended with a 4-6 record and the freshmen with a 4-5 record. Chosen to the All-Conference volleyball team was varsity player Kathy Bauer, while Cheryl Richter and Cheryl Furasek received Honorable Mention. Honors for varsity, reserve and freshmen teams, respectively, were: Most Valuable players: Kathy Bauer, Janet Otte and Kris Vavak, and Ranae Nelson; Most Improved: Cheryl Furasek and Margaret Malm, Michelle Hruby, and Denise Houska; and Most Inspired: Cheryl Richter, Teri Schmidt, and Barb Hagg. 'Using the bump', reserve player Janet Otte follows through after returning the ball over the net as Jeanine Sloup keeps her eye on it for a possible assist. 73 The first track trophy won by a Neumann track team is held high by. from LEFT TO RIGHT Leonard Polacek Tim Shanahan and Doug Reeves. Pat Martin shows his style of long jumping at a Fremont Bergan meet, as Coach Doyle Denney watches. Relax, concentrate and explode are the thoughts in Mike Nelson's mind as he prepares to heave the shotput. 74 First trophy won; state qualifier becomes champion Boys athletics were “in full bloom” this year for the trophies kept coming in. The boys tracksters won their first meet and collected their first trophy the track team has ever received at the Elkhorn Relays. The Cavaliers cap- tured other trophies at the North Bend Invitational, Centennial Conference runner-up and the C-1 District champs. They won two triangular meets in which trophies were not given. John Lawlor’s team was also rated the Wahoo Area Champions by the Wahoo Newspaper. It was the first for the boys athletics this year as state qualifier, Tom Virgl, became the first person from Neumann to receive two gold medals at the state track meet in Omaha. Virgl threw the discus 157' 6 and heaved the shotput 55' 10 which bought him the Class C Championship in both events. Neumann qualified four other peo- ple for state, who failed to qualify, these were: Mike Nelson, discus; Todd Peterson, pole vault; Doug Lanik, triple jump and Doug Reeves, 880 yard run. Neumann was seventh in the overall Class C standings. The 1976 Neumann Track team: FRONT ROW: from left. Coach John Lawler. Doug Lanik. Bob Chvatal. Mike Carroll. Pat Hancock. Pat Martin. Doug Lynch. Coach Doyle Denney. SECOND ROW: Doug Reeves. Bill Schmidt. Tim Shanahan. Terry Polak. Steve Ethofer. Louis Hoer. THIRD ROW: Tim Lorenz. Al Meduna. Pat Vasa. Glenn Jansa. Leonard Polacek. BACK ROW: Joe Stejskal. Tom Virgl and Mike Nelson. Showing his skill in the high jump. Doug Reeves keeps his eye on the bar during his effort to break his six foot record 75 There are days. . .that are rotten, there are days that are swell, but the day we have gotten is really quite well. It is like a little child who’s just been born, who's thoughts are so mild and never forlorn. - Dorothy Pacula i Remember friends all our yesterdays? Remember friends tomorrow is the day. . . Remember friends we ll not meet here tomorrow? Remember friends several years from now. . Remember friends it will not be long till then? Remember friends sometime we’ll ail get together again. . . - Barb Ethofer Class of 79 small but tall The freshman class numbered only fifty-six students, the smallest in the school, yet they weren’t lack- ing when it came to height. Reserve and varsity girl's basketball teams were aided by the height of six freshman class members. Led by class president, Jim Jambor; vice-president, Mary Egr; secretary, Barb Hagg; treasurer, Ron Homes; and student council representative, Joan Breunig; the freshmen accomplished a number of feats in their first year at Neumann. Two of their achievements were a Christmas skit entitled How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the only soc-hop with a live band. Players were Jerry Voboril, John Kavan, Steve Jambor and Tom Koehler. Freshman class sponsors were Sister Regina Coday, M.S. and Sister Corona Humpal, N.D. When the freshman class was asked about their impression of Neumann, a typical response was; “My first year at Neumann was terrific.” Paul Redler displays his religion project to his classmate. Mike Martin. Tom Albin Gerard Bartek Jerry Bartek Jody Bartek Grace Benes Eric Bordovsky Joan Breunig Tad Cada 78 Rose Carroll Lynne Cihal Terry Dailey Tom Dailey Mary Egr Gregg Fujan Lori Furasek Barbara Hagg Ronald Homes Sandy Homes Denise Houska Jim Jambor Paging through a song book. Joyce Snitily and Linda Machacek look for an appropriate song for Freshman mass. 79 Comparing their schedules for the upcoming year at Neumann are freshmen: Mitch Lanik. Kelly Shanahan, and Don Sladky. Charlene Kadavy Mark Kavan Mitch Lanik Linda Machacek Lyle Maly Paul Maly Mike Martin Nancy Meduna Cheryl Vlcan and Barb Styskal watch Charlene Kadavy prepare for Agape, a love feast, celebrated by freshman religion classes. 80 Freshmen build together Freshmen class officers for the 1975-76 school year are; vice-president. Mary Egr; president. Jim Jambor; treasurer. Ron Homes; secretary. Barb Hagg; and student council representative. Joan Breunig. Theresa Meduna Darren Morton Ranae Nelson Constance Nemec Brian Ohnoutka Velma Ottis Patrick Peterson Rita Pleskac Freshmen develop unity John Polacek Vicki Pospisil Paul Redler Kelly Reeves Carolyn Sousek. Paul Maly. Denise Houska. Richard Shanahan. Vicki Pospisil. Joe Sloup. and Tom Dailey study a map of the world during a World History class. Lori Roach Steve Schmidt Martin Shanahan Richard Shanahan Don Sladky Joe Sloup Joyce Snitily Carolyn Sousek 82 Barb Styskal Linda Swartz Carolyn Thege John Vasa Susan Vech Cheryl Vlcan Ron Woita Kathy Wonka Rose Carroll. Carolyn Sousek and Linda Swartz bask in the sun during their free time of the lunch mod. 83 Class of ‘78’ shows enthusiasm Leading the sophomore class this year were Tim Lorenz, presi- dent; Steve Polacek, vice- president; Roxane Skoda, secretary; Steve Ethofer, treasurer and Pat Martin, Sophomore representative. The sophomores showed school spirit and involvement by participating in cross-country, volleyball, basketball, football, track, pep club and the production of the school musical Annie Get Your Gun.” Also reserve cheerleaders consisted of three sophomores. The sophomore class has been a very giving class this year as they won the annual Tree of Lights sponsored by the Seniors. Not only did they donate their money but also their time spent Christmas caroling. Another sophomore talent was entertainment shown by spon- soring a soc- hop September 12th. Also on May 1st sixteen sophomores performed a skit at the prom banquet. Rick Ahrens Cindy Albin Linda Bartek Ron Bartek Tim Bartek Eugene Benes Jim Benes Cheryl Bouc Frances Bouc 84 Helping an injured Physical Education student. Mr. Reeves puts ice on JoAnn Ludvick's jammed finger. Julie Cajka Mike Carroll Phyllis Cerv Bob Chvatal Jerry Dailey Steve Ethofer Roger Fujan John Gillette Pat Hancock Michell Hruby Chris Jelinek Marvin Kadavy Sophomore class officers are from LEFT TO RIGHT: Tim Lorenz, president; Pat Martin, sophomore representative; Roxane Skoda, secretary; BOT- TOM: Steve Polacek. vice-pres.. and Steve Ethofer. class treasurer. 85 “78” stresses personal growth Showing off her creative talents. Cheryl Bouc decorates the front stairway for football season. Jackie Kavan Michele Keane Tom Konecky Janet Koranda Greg Kucera Debbie Lahmann Dan Lanik Gregg Lanik Tim Lorenz JoAnn Ludvik Doug Lynch Margaret Malm Debbie Maly 86 Steve Ethofer and Steve Polacek are relaxing while they read in the library Tim Maly Pat Martin Lynnette Matulka Allen Meduna John Meduna Denyse Morton Mary Nelson Kathy Noonan Janet Otte Karen Pacula Mr. Jeff Sill, CENTER, helps Dan Lanik and Rick Ahrens study for an upcoming French exam. 87 Nancy Pacula Ranae Polacek Richard Polacek Steve Polacek John Polivka From LEFT TO RIGHT. Ranae Polacek. Francis Bouc. Karen Pacula. Debbie Maly, and Karen Popken eat in the quietness of the school cafeteria Karen Popken Melvin Sabatka Roxane Skoda Ann Sloup Janet Sloup 88 Sophomores gain strength Building up his physical strength, Pat Martin lifts military style In the weight room during his free mods. Tom Steinbach Lisa Storm Leanne Stuchlik Jeff Styskal Larry Styskal Kim Svoboda Ann Tvrdy David Tvrdy Susie Tvrdy David Voboril Mark Walla Kevin Wolfe 89 Months spent planning prom As is tradition, it was the responsibility of the junior class and sponsors to organize the junior- senior prom. Sponsored by Mr. Ed. Havlovic and Sr. Veronica Volkmer M.S., the class chose as their theme Island Sunset. Months of committee planning and one week of actual construction went into the production of the final social event of the year. Tradi- tion was altered when the juniors decided to change the number of candidates, from which the royal court was chosen, from 5 to 10. A charitable program participated in by the juniors was Score. Score is a voluntary program that required two mods a week from each of those par- ticipating. The voluntary participants in the program were: Sandy Petska, Ann Peterson, Ann Nemecek and Marlene Sladky. The Score volunteers aided children ranging, in age from 7 to 11, with their coor- dination skills and school work. The juniors held a sock-hop with the money go- ing to school improvements. The junior class officers from L to R: Louis Hoer. vice-pres.; Bob Knuth. rep: Sharon Breunig, treas.; Marilyn Sladky. sec. and Steve Hruby, pres. John Albin Tim Asmussen Jim Bartek Nancy Bartek Luke Benes Mike Benes Diane Brabec Sharon Breunig Stacy Breunig Tim Cada 90 Ann Chmelka Tillie Eckstien Cheryl Furasek Louis Hoer Steve Hruby Bob Knuth pulls out his billfold to prove that he’s broke to Kevin Ohnoutka, Carol Koranda. Dave Spicka. and Carol Kavan. Glenn Jansa Carol Kavan Pat Keane Bob Knuth Tom Koehler Carol Koranda Jane Kruce Ray Kucera Dan Ludvik Sara Ludwig 91 Sharon Breunig asks Sr. Annunciata N.D. for information on a reference book. Kathy Shanahan and Joanne Sousek take a breather from their studies. Steve Machacek Keith Maly Lorene Maly Larry Matulka John Murren Cindy Nemec Ann Nemecek Kevin Ohnoutka 92 “77” exposes potential Sandy Petska adds the finishing touches to her silkscreen as part of her art project. Steve Otte Dorothy Pacula Ann Peterson Sandy Petska Joy Polacek Mary Polacek Terance Polak Kathy Popken Doug Reeves Kim Roach Mike Robertson Dwayne Sabatka Bill Schmidt Teresa Schmidt 93 Junior power: mental, physical Kathy Shanahan Patrick Shanahan Lona Skoda Marilyn Sladky Marlene Sladky Father Kottas points out an interesting article to Keith Maly and Tim Asmussen. Robert Sloup Joanne Sousek Dave.Spicka Ed Stuchlik Rose Styskal 94 Pal Shanahan strengthens his legs by working out on the leg press. Rilla Sullivan Roxanne Svara Kris Svoboda Tim Tvrdy Steve Urban Charles Vasa Pat Vasa Mary Wallace Jane Woita Julie Woita Mary Wolfe 95 Seniors = spirit + ual Being the largest class to graduate from Neumann, the 73 seniors found that spirit along with spirituality helped to guide them in a year of athletic achievement, community support, and spiritual growth. A gift of $654, collected from the Christmas Tree of Lights, was donated to the Madonna Home of Retarded Children in Omaha. Senior class officers and the sponsors, Sr. Marie Alice Ostry N.D. and Miss Mary Lu Sydik, presented the money to Sr. Evangeline N.D., coordinator. Financing of a successful Cavalier Ball, held on January 24, was fulfilled by the seniors working at the concession stand. Music was provided by “Earth”. Thirteen seniors were honored for their academic achievements at a March 16th luncheon hosted by the Wahoo Lion’s Club. Those chosen to attend were: Pat Bartek, Kathy Bauer, Laura Benes, Steve Jambor, John Kavan, Doug Lanik, Rose Ludvik, Jim Meduna, Barb Polacek, Cheryl Richter, Debra Schmidt, Kris Vavak and Kris Woita. For the first time at Neumann, the seniors were given the choice of attending senior retreat or staying home. Retreat, held on May 26-28 at the Hastings Crosier Monestary, gave twenty-eight seniors the chance of knowing their fellow classmates and themselves better. Dressed in their new painting overalls. Mary Ell and Julie Noonan take time out from redecorating the chapel to sing a spirited song. Donna R. Bartek Kirk P. Bartek Pat P. Bartek Kathy M. Bauer Gery V. Benes Kathy M. Benes Laura J. Benes Melvin J. Benes 96 Shawn M. Carroll John H. Cerv Martin L. Chvatal Curtis D. Cihal Patrick T. Dailey Kathryn M. Ell Mary E. Ell Barbara S. Ethofer Joey L. Freeborn Harlow J. Fujan In the last senior mass. Mike Shanahan places a host in the chalice as Jerome Shanahan and Tony Hoer wait in line. Class mass was a time when seniors got to know both their fellow classmates and God better. 97 Sunshine, shadows surround Ranae J. Gerrard Joyce M. Hansen Anthony J. Hoer Katherine Humlicek Steven E. Jambor John R. Kavan S. Beth Kucera Wendy A. Kuncl Douglas J. Lanik Rosemarie Ludvik 98 year of decision Posing on the defunct Kennedy campus are the senior class officers: vice-president, Louis Meduna: secretary. Barb Polacek; representative. John Kavan; treasurer. Jeanine Sloup and president. John Stuchlik. Diane M. Machacek Andrew Malm Nicholas E. Maly Randall P. Matulka Janice M. Meduna James L. Meduna Louis F. Meduna Kristy K. Miller 99 Diane C. Morton Thomas A. Murren Michael A. Nelson Julie A. Noonan Michael M. Peterson Todd J. Peterson Barbara J. Polacek Jerome C. Polacek Leonard Polacek Paul J. Polacek Therese L. Polacek Patricia A. Primm “Sproutin' a beard for the Bicentennial this year? Let me show you how to speed up the process. jokes Steve Jambor as he tugs on Todd Peterson's beard. Nick Maly and Tom Virgl listen in on the expert advice. 100 73 seniors cheer spirit of 76 Lei's go state! , scream Kris Vavak. Cheryl Richter and Jeanine Sloup. This familiar line was sounded by the whole school body during both football and basketball seasons. Cindy Rezac Cheryl A. Richter Ed W. Rochford Diane T. Sabatka Leroy Sabatka Debra A. Schmidt Jerome E. Shanahan Michael J. Shanahan 101 Timothy M. Shanahan Jeanine C. Sloup Jeffry E. Sloup Rudy E. Sloup 102 Joseph M. Stejskal John E. Stuchlik Richard L. Styskal Loretta J. Tvrdy Beneath the old oak tree (Tony Hoer). the villian (Andy Malm) abducts Prudence Prudence Pure Heart (Laura Benes) as she innocently picks berries off the bush (Patti Primm). The melodrama highlighted the party given the second evening of senior retreat. Unity blooms at retreat Ideas are shared and combined in the college representing our society at the senior retreat. Debra Schmidt and Kris Woita explain their group's interpretation of a perfect world. The twenty-eight seniors were guided by the Hastings Crosier novices. Nancy L. Vasa Kristin A. Vavak Thomas A. Virgl Jerry L. Voboril Greg L. Walla Rick L. Walla Kristine A. Woita Steven K. Wolfe Gregory J. Wonka 103 “Mahogany’s” Theme challenge for new life Selecting questions from the senior class song “Theme From MAHOGANY”, Jim Meduna asked his classmates: What are you hopin’ for? Do you know where you’re going to? Once we might have laughed at these questions, but now with the experience we have gained from Neumann, we will be able to try to answer these questions.” Kathy Bauer stated that the class of 1 976 would be remembered as the “Bicentennial class. She spoke of graduation as “the beginning or commencing forward of many more exciting but new years of our lives.” Wearing the school colors of maroon and gold, the girls received long stem peace roses from their class sponsors Sr. Marie Alice Ostry N.D. and Miss Mary Lu Sydik. The boys wore peace rose bouton- nieres. Senior class sponsors. Miss Mary Lu Sydik and Sr. Marie Alice Ostry N.D. prepare the return shipment of caps and gowns. Questions of a new life flood the minds of Doug Lanik and fellow students as the entrance march begins. 104 For the finishing touch. Sr. Marie Alice Ostry N.D. completes Randy Matulkas apparel with a peace rose boutonniere. Jerome Polacek participates in the tra- ditional exchange of name cards with fellow senior classmates. Chosen as class speakers. Kathy Bauer and Jim Meduna speak on the past, present and future of Neumann's Bicentennial class. -1976 Cavalog staff wishes to express its thanks to the communities of the Neumann area. With- out contributions and support this yearbook would not have been possible. A sincere appreciation is extended to the businesses who helped bring this year book into “full bloom. ADOLPH'S GROCERY Phone 642-5422 Weston, Nebr. A L’s PLACE 642-5571 Malmo, Nebr. A R BAR 784-8701 Valparaiso, Nebr. BANK OF YUTAN 625-2261 Yutan, Nebr. B B AUTO PARTS 235 East 6th Wahoo, Nebr. B M CONOCO 443-9914 745 Chestnut BLODGETT I. G. A. MARKET 665-2151 Ceresco, Nebr. BERANEK BROS. O.K. MARKET 443-3015 Wahoo, Nebr. BRONSON AGENCY 443-3402 Wahoo, Nebr. CEJKA REPAIR 642-5311 Weston, Nebr. CHARLOTTES 526 N. Linden Wahoo, Nebr. COAST TO COAST 502 N. Linden Wahoo, Nebr. CHRISTENSEN DRUG 520 N. Linden Wahoo, Nebr. COMMERCIAL STATE BANK 628-2155 Cedar Bluffs, Nebr. CORNHUSKER OIL CO. 665-2611 Ceresco, Nebr. 108 CUDA’S 66 SERVICE 662 N. Linden Wahoo, Nebr. EDDIES DEEP ROCK 443-7926 Wahoo, Nebr. Joe. Richard, and Jerome Breunig are shown here at their Rendering Plant, east of Wahoo. ADVERTISEMENT BOOSTS SALES Farmers Union Cooperative Co GRAIN - FEED - SEED - CHEMICALS - FERTILIZER landOlakes 0 pel co (402) 624-3255 NEBRASKA 68041 The Farmers Co-op in Mead provides services (or farmers in the area. Julie Noonan and Diane Machacek examine Fairview Cafe's menu as Lori Arney waits for their order. ECONOMY GROCERY 555 Broadway Wahoo, Nebr. FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK Ceresco, Nebr. Member F.D.I.C. FARMERS CO-OP ASS’N 665-3101 Ceresco, Nebr. FARMERS CO-OP ELEVATOR 663-5171 Prague, Nebr. 109 Kirk Bartek sees how convenient it is to bank with 1ST NATIONAL BANK of Wahoo. DAILEY CLINIC PHARMACY, across from the county hospital. Phone 443-3791, Wahoo. FARMERS UNION CO-OP OIL ASS'N. 443-3112 Wahoo, Nebraska FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 444 North Linden Wahoo, Nebraska GAMBLES HARDWARE + FURNITURE Don, Jim, Al, Dan, Lil. Wahoo, Nebraska GENERAL BLACKSMITH AND WELDING Kenny Hornung Davey, Nebraska GREEN ACRE ANIMAL CLINIC 443-3289 Wahoo, Nebraska HAROLD MANSTEDT CONSTRUCTION Reverend Jerome Pokorny Mr. Mrs. George Dudek 443-4012 Wahoo, Nebraska 110 BUSINESSES APPRECIATE SUPPORT HARRY’S MARKET 784-3501 Valparaiso, Nebraska HARVEY’S STANDARD 443-4491 Wahoo, Nebraska HOPPE PAINT 443-3263 Wahoo, Nebraska HUB BAR Downtown Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska Mike Robertson gets fitted from salesman Merlin Johnson, at LINDLEYS CLOTHING in Wahoo. THE NATIONS LEADING BRANDS Furniture Carpet Appliances Color T.V. Stereo Pool Tables Total Home Furnishings 10 money saving miles South of Wahoo On Hwy. 77” tv Warehouse sz Showroom ' Combination . in WAHOO STATE BANK, at the corner of 5th and Linden, offers the surrou- nding community full-service banking. A place to sit down and relax or a quick service window are two of the many offerings of MEAD DRIVE-IN. J. C. PENNEY'S 443-4153 Wahoo, Nebraska JERRY PETERSON CONSTRUCTION 443-4204 Wahoo, Nebraska JURGENS PLUMBING HEATING 665-3371 Ceresco, Nebraska JORDAN PLUMBING HEATING 443-3212 Wahoo, Nebraska KARR SHEET METAL ROOFING CO. 551 West 1st St. Richard Karr 443-4224 112 Businesses Provide Good Service K AND K SERVICE General Repair 642-5845 Malmo KARLOFF REAL ESTATE AUCTION SERVICE 443-3584 Wahoo, Nebraska KOLLMEYER'S SPORTING GOODS 414 North Main Fremont, Nebraska KOLTERMAN'S BEN FRANKLIN Five and Dime Wahoo, Nebraska LOERCH'S JEWELRY 129 East 5th St. Wahoo, Nebraska LUCILLE'S GIFT SHOP 113 East 5th St. Wahoo, Nebraska KEITH'S IGA 628-3225 Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska LE ANNE’S BEAUTY SALON 443-3732 Wahoo, Nebraska M AND M AUTO PARTS Les Munns Wahoo, Nebraska WAYNE i FEEDS JOHNSON FEED FERTILIZER in Ceresco suppling local farmers with its agricul- tural needs. Jan Pacula. O.A. Smidh, and Dan Kavan will help you with farm or home needs quickly at FARMERS COOP of Wahoo. MARGARET'S CAFE Harold Margaret Graham Ceresco, Nebr. 665-7971 MAX'S DRUG STORE 443-4164 Wahoo, Nebraska Support appreciated by patrons M. VASA AND SONS Construction Weston, Nebraska MOBIL OIL CORPORATION Ken Kuncl 663-4346 MODERN CLEANERS 443-3102 Wahoo, Nebraska NELSON OIL COMPANY 784-3201 Valparaiso, Nebraska For Massey Ferguson. New Holland. Oliver Moline (arm equipment, contact BENES SERVICE Valparaiso 784-3581, David City 367-3695. OAK VALLEY LUMBER INC. 784-3101 Valparaiso, Nebraska PAUL R. TODD, O. D. 626 North D St. Fremont, Nebraska PEARSON AND LARSON INC. 412 N. Linden Wahoo, Nebraska Thrill to the taste, delight to the smell, all the good things at Farmer-in-the-Dell All beef burgers, char-boiled too. Ice cream treats galore for you Snack, sandwich or meal, it's a real diner’s heaven, Farmer-in-the-Dell, on 77. FARMER-IN-THE-DELL 665-7211 The Larry Richters Highway 77 Ceresco GRAIN R 114 DAVEY-AGNEW CO-OP has the best in fertilizer and other agricultural needs in its area. £ BUY A SN0'« PUP PIZZA HUT 443-4692 Wahoo, Nebraska PLATTE VALLEY FOODS Wahoo, Nebraska PRAGUE COOP STORE 663-4939 Prague, Nebraska Don't let an old run down lawn mower let you down, Steve's Sales Service carries a variety of new quality brand lawn mowers. Phone: 665-3811 das BEAUTY SALON c,, co-N,b'- 'Tor Tho Finost in e Cdlt ,'' Fully Hair Car. Also Indian Jewelry PYTLIK'S SERVICE STATION 665-7431 Ceresco, Nebraska SAUNDERS COUNTY CARE CENTER 443-4685 Wahoo, Nebraska SECURITY HOME BANK 642-5246 Malmo, Nebraska SETTLE'S PLUMBING AND HEATING 628-3200 Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska SHANAHAN SALES SERVICE INC. 784-2601 Valparaiso, Nebraska SHIMERA IMPLEMENT 663-4360 Prague, Nebraska SHIVELY HOME SERVICE INC. 625-2621 Yutan, Nebraska SHUSTER'S SHOE REPAIR 210 East 6th Street Fremont, Nebraska STUCHLIK INSURANCE AGENCY 642-5565 Weston, Nebraska SVOBODA FUNERAL HOME Milo Svoboda Wahoo-Weston, Nebr. SWANSON FORD 665-2421 Ceresco, Nebraska SYERSON SYERSON'S Builders Wahoo 443-3153 115 TEXELS INC. Your I. H. Dealer Wahoo, Nebraska THEGE INSURANCE AGENCY 443-4828 Wahoo, Nebraska THEGE REAL ESTATE Wayne Thege Wahoo, Nebraska VALPARAISO FEED STORE 784-6111 Valparaiso, Nebraska For the best in campers, toppers, and trailers, it's Ron Kliments STAGECOACH CAMPERS in Valparaiso. In the trench Tom Terry is shown examining the depth and quality which JIM’S DIGGING SERVICE in Valparaiso provide. Do you need something new? Bank at the new BANK OF PRAGUE. Where new people will find new service. For repairs and those hard to find machinery parts it's DAVEY SMITH WELDING in Davey. VERMELINE ELECTRICAL SERVICE 443-4336 Wahoo, Nebraska VILLAGE INN 114 East 5th Street Wahoo, Nebraska 116 VIRGIL IMPLEMENT COMPANY Wahoo, Nebraska Cavalog appreciates support VOBORIL PLUMBING 443-3553 Wahoo, Nebraska WAHOO BAKERY 443-3387 Wahoo, Nebraska WAHOO DAIRY SERVICE 443-3666 Wahoo, Nebraska WAGNER TIRE SERVICE 443-9978 Wahoo, Nebraska WAHOO DAIRY QUEEN 1120 North Chestnut Wahoo, Nebraska WAHOO DENTAL CLINIC 443-3444 Wahoo, Nebraska The CO-OP elevator In Cedar Bluffs has excellent farming supplies as well as good storage. OAK CREEK VALLEY BANK in Valparaiso can meet all of your banking needs. Loans and financing are also available. ANDERSON AUTO located on the south side of Wahoo has a fine line of new and used cars. WAHOO FEDERAL SAVINGS Wahoo, Nebraska WAHOO GREENHOUSE Wahoo, Nebraska WAHOO LOCKER Custom processing Wahoo, Nebraska CAVALOG appreciates support FLAVORLAND FEEDLOT Choice Midwestern Beef For all your ice cream treats, it's MR. J’S DRIVE-IN. in Wahoo. along Highway 77. BACHAND GRAIN COMPANY offers two places of service, in Weston and Malmo. KONECKY OIL COMPANY in Mead. The full service station on Highway 92. WAHOO OIL COMPANY 207 East 6 443-3200 WESTON LUMBER AND BUILDING CENTER 642-5252 Weston, Nebraska WONKA OIL AND FEED 642-5156 Weston, Nebraska 118 o Thank you Vasa Studio for your assistance Without the help of VASA STUDIO the Neumann Cavalog would not have been able to exist and wouldn’t have been capable of its awards. PICTURED here are Mr. Joe Vasa's daughter. Kathleen, and wife. Leona. 119 Gift of darkroom facilities enables cavalog staff to develop pictures Senior staff: Cheryl Richter—Editor Kris Vavak—Co-Editor Kirk Bartek Kathy Bauer Kathy Benes Laura Benes Maree Ell Barb Ethofer Joe Freeborn Beth Kucera Wendy Kuncle Diane Machacek Jim Meduna Diane Morton Julie Noonan Mike Peterson Barb Polacek Diane Sabatka Lori Tvrdy Steve Wolfe Junior associates: Cheryl Furasek Carol Kavan Jane Kruce Lorene Maly Ann Nemecek Kathy Popken Kim Roach Mary Wallace Mr. Jeff Sill—Advisor Mr. Joe Vasa shows Mr. Jeff Sill how to operate the photo enlarger in the darkroom. Through the gift of this piece of equipment the Cavalog staff was able to make the pictures for the yearbook. 120 The finest friendships grow from little seeds of kindness we sow. We all started out together, All planted in a row. Like little seeds sprouting and ready to grow. We were at the bottom, With up the only direction to go. After four years we’ve grown, We’ve found the friendship, kindness and love that was needed to grow. We’re in full bloom, We’ve reached our peak... ...A peak we ll not descend We’ll grow more, To discover the beauty and depth of life Along with the not so beautiful things of life, we yet need to know. We’ll not be together physically But in our hearts friendship, kindness and love will remain Because the finest friendships have grown from little seeds of kindness we’ve sown. —Barb Ethofer 121 Index A Ahrens. Rick 55.60.63.68.84.87 Albin. Cindy 16.20,22.84 Albin. John 90 Albin. Tom 8.78 Asmussen. Tim 16.90.94 B Bartek. Mrs. Blanche 42 Bartek. Donna 96 Bartek. Gerard 24.78 Bartek. Jerry 13.68.78 Bartek. Jim 24.65.67.68.90 Bartek. Jodi 78.123 Bartek. Kirk 20,24.49.96.110 Bartek. Linda 9.36.84 Bartek. Nancy 90 Bartek. Pat 96 Bartek. Ron 84 Bartek. Tim 84 Bauer. Kathy 31.46.47.57.72.96.105.124 Behounek, Mr. Tom 40 Benes. Eugene 84 Benes. Gery 96.113 Benes. Grace 78 Benes. Jim 4 Benes. Kathy 49.96 Benes. Laura 18.25.49.72.96.102.125 Benes. Luke 35,90 Benes. Melvin 53.96 Benes. Mike 90 Bordovsky. Eric 78 Bouc. Cheryl 72.84.86 Bouc. Frances 84,88 Brabec. Diane 90 Breunig. Joan 36.52,71.78.81.123 Breunig. Sharon 8.14.16.30.57,90.92 Breunig. Stacy 47.57,90.124 Brothers: Dick Knopik. Joe Smith. Gerry Crommert, Randy Hornskin. Gary Jacobs, and Dale Ethl pose during senior retreat. c Cada. Tad 30.62.69.78 Cada. Tim 14,30.90 Cajka. Julie 25,85 Carappa, Shiv 10 Carroll. Mike 55.60.63.68,75.85 Carroll. Rose 12.79.83,123 Carroll. Shawn ,55.72.97 Cerv. John 49.60.62.67.97 Cerv. Phyllis 33.55.85 Chmelka. Ann 91 Chmelka. Dave 47 Chvatal. Bob 34.60,63.75,85 Chvatal. Martin 60.97 Cihal. Curtis 97 Cihal. Lynne 79 Coday. Sr. Regina 21 Cramer. Sr. Kathleen 20 Crommert. Br. Gerry 122 Dancing to the music. Sr. Marie Alice q Ostry and Br. Joe Smith enjoy them- selves at senior retreat. Dailey. Mrs. Ereka 15.21 Dailey, Jerry 55.60.63.85 Dailey. Pat 46.55.60.97 Dailey. Terry 8.62.79.82 Dailey. Tom 8.62.79 Detrain. Mr. Jim 39 Denney. Mr. Doyle 22.23,39.64.67.74.75 E F Freeborn. Joe 53.97 Fujan, Gregg 62,69.79 Fujan. Harlow 46.47.60.61.97 Fujan. Roger 9.65.68.85 Furasek. Cheryl 72.91 Furasek. Lori 51,79 Eckstein, Tillie 14.22,91 q Egr. Mary 12,31.79.81.123 Ell. Kathy 18.51.97 Ell. Maree 31.49.96.97.125 Ethl. Br. Dale 122 Gerrard. Ranae 98 Ethofer. Barb 29.33.48.49.53.97.125 Gillette. John 32.85 Ethofer. Steve 31.50.64.65.75.85.87. 112 122 H Hagg. Barb 29.71.79.81.123 Hancock. Patrick 19.28.55.60.63.75.85 Hansen. Joyce 25.98 Havlovic. Mr. Ed 18.19.21.30 Hoer, Anthony 25.31.97.98.102 Hoer. Louis 14.28,50.64.75.90.91 Homes. Ronald 79.81 Homes. Sandy 79.123 Hornskin. Br. Randy 122 Hornung. Mr. Ken 43 Houska. Denise 71.79,82.123 Hruby. Michelle 55,72.85 Hruby. Steve 24.55.60.62.63.68.90.91 Humlicek. Kay 98,124 Humpal. Sr. Corona 17 J Jacobs. Br. Gary 122 Jambor, Jim 8,62.79.81 Jambor, Steve 49.60.98.100 Janecek. Mrs. Rita 42 Jansa. Glenn 60.66.67.68.75.91 During senior retreat. Mike Shanahan and Diane Morton try to illustrate what a certain friend means to them. Freshman volleyball team: FRONT ROW: Sandy Homes, Barb Styskal. Joan Breunig. SECOND: Carolyn Thege, Barb Hagg. THIRD; Lori Roach. Rose Carroll. Kelly Reeves. FOURTH; Jody Bartek. Mary Jane Egr. Renae Nelson. Denise Houska. Jelinek. Mr. Carl 43 Jelinek. Chris 85 Johnson. Mr. Ed 17.52.67.125 Johnson. Mr. Merlin 111 K Kadavy. Charlene 11.80 Kadavy, Marvin 85 Kavan. Carol 14.16.49.91 Kavan. Jackie 86 Kavan. John 19.27.28.29.31.32.52.98.99 Kavan. Mark 80 Keane, Michele 31,71,86 Keane. Pat 91 Knopik. Br. Dick 122 Knuth. Bob 14.18.28.52.64.65.90.91 Koehler. Tom 91 Konecky, Tom 23.86 Koranda. Carol 14.91 Koranda. Janet 55,86 Kottas. Rev. Charles 10.94 Kruce. Jane 14,27.31,91 Kucera. Beth 49.98 Kucera. Greg 9.86 Kucera. Ray 54.91 f Kuncl, Wendy 36.49.53.57.98.124 L Lahmann. Debbie 86 Lanik. Dan 55.68.86,87 Lanik. Doug 20.55.60.61.67.75.98.104 Lanik. Gregg 86 Lanik. Mitch 62.69.80 Lawler. Mr. John 15.62.75.125 Lorenz. Tim 60.63.75.85.86 Ludvik. Dan 9.91 Ludvik, JoAnn 86 Ludvik. Rose 98.124 Ludwig. Sara 36.91 Lynch. Doug 28.31.50.64.68.75.86 M Machacek. Diane 49.99.109 Machacek. Linda 79,80 Machacek. Steve 92 Malm. Andy 65.67.99.102 Malm. Margaret 56.71.72.86 Maly. Debbie 86.88 Maly.' Mr. Fred 42 Maly. Keith 35.92.94 Maly. Lorene 14.29.57.92 Maly. Lyle 8.62.80 Maly. Nick Maly. Lynn 47 Maly. Nick 46.60.67.99.100 Maly. Paul 62,80 Maly. Tim 55.60.63.68.82.87 Martin. Mike 11.62.69.78.80 Martin. Pat 50.55.56.60.62.63.68.74. 75.85.87.89 Matulka. Larry 92 Matulka. Lynnette 20.22.87 Matulka. Randy 99.105 Maxwell. Fr. Bruce 124 McDonough. Kevin 109 Meduna. Allen 55.60.67.68.75.87 123 Index Meduna. Janice 23,99 Meduna. Jim 14,18.25.26.27.29,31.48. 53.99.105 Meduna. John 87 Meduna, Louis 26.28.52,53.60.99 Meduna. Nancy 80 Meduna. Theresa 51.81 Melmer. Sr. Paula 32 Micek. Sr. Annunciata 42,50,92 Miller. Kris 22.99 Morton. Darren 62.69.81 Morton. Denyse 36.87 Morton. Diane 28,36,49.100.124 Murren. John 92 Murren. Tom 100 N Nelson. Mary 13.87 Nelson. Mike 25.74.75.100 Nelson. Renae 71.81.123 Nemec. Cindy 8.83,92 Nemec. Connie 21.81 Nemecek. Ann 14.49.92 Noonan. Julie 49.87,96.100.109.124 Noonan. Kathy 71.72 Rauth, Mr. Herman 33.34.35 Rauth. Rev. Philip 41 Redler. Paul 11.78.82 Reeves. Doug 60.63.74.75.93 Reeves. Kelly 71.82.123 Reeves. Mr. Wayne 16.41.43.62.125 Rezac. Cindy 101 Rezac, Mrs. Judy 42 Rezek, Mrs. Helen 43 Richter. Cheryl 28.29.37.46.49.55.71. 72.101.124 Roach. Kim 14.57,93 Roach. Lori 31.71.82.123 Robertson. Mike 93.111 Rochford. Ed 46.60.101 Rolenc, Sr. Anita 14.15 Father Bruce Maxwell offers up the eucharist during the last mass at senior retreat. Huddling together, the advanced biology students pose for a picture during their trip to South Dakota. FRONT ROW; Terri Polacek. Cheryl Richter. Kris Woita. Wendy Kuncl. MIDDLE; Diane Morton. Stacy Breunig. Rose Ludvik. Kathy Bauer. TOP; Julie Noonan. Kay Humlicek. Barb Polacek. O Ohnoutka. Brian 13,81 Ohnoutka. Kevin 64.65.67.68.91.92 Ostry. Sr. Marie Alice 24.104.105.122 Otte. Janet 55.71.72.73.87 Otte. Steve 9.14.93 Ottis. Velma 81 P Pacula, Dorothy 93 Pacula, Karen 87.88 Pacula. Nancy 88 Peterson. Ann 26.27.93 Peterson. Mike 48.49.100 Peterson. Pat 11.15,81 Peterson. Todd 46.55.60.61.100 Petska. Sandy 93 Pleskac. Rita 81 Polacek. Barb 31.46.48.55.72.99.100. 124 Polacek. Jerome 20.100.105 Polacek, John 34.82 Polacek. Joy 93 Polacek. Leonard 34.64.75.100 Polacek. Mary 93.112 Polacek. Paul 100 Polacek. Ranae 16.88 Polacek. Richard 88 Polacek. Steve 80.85.87.88 Polacek. Terri 46.57.100.124 Polak. Terance 24,64.65.68.75.93 Polivka. John 65.88 Popken. Karen 88 Popken. Kathy 14.93.125 Pospisil, Vicki 82.83 Primm. Patti 100.102 124 s Sabatka. Diane 32.49.101,125 Sabatka. Dwayne 93 Sabatka. Leroy 101 Sabatka. Melvin 88 Schmidt. Bill 60.75.93 Schmidt. Debra 25,101.103 Schmidt. Steve 13.68.82 Schmidt. Teresa 8.14.72.93 Schrader. Rev. James 10.125 Shanahan. Jerome 34.97,101 Shanahan. Kathy 17.57.92.94 Shanahan. Martin 29.62.80.82 Shanahan. Mike 31.34.47.60.97.101 Shanahan. Pat 94.95 Shanahan. Richard 8.62.82 Shanahan. Tim 16.29.30,31.46.60,67. 74.75.102 Sill. Mr. Jeff 12.13.18.87 Skoda. Lona 53.94 Skoda. Roxane 85,88 Sladky. Don 80,82 Sladky. Marilyn 38.55.90.94 Sladky. Marlene 94 Sloup. Ann 25.88 Slouo. Bob 28.94 Sloup. Janet 12.88 Sloup. Jeanine 28.72.73.99.101.102 Sloup. Jeff 102 Sloup. Joe 82 Sloup. Rudy 102 Smith. Br. Joe 122 Snitely. Joyce 79,82 Sousek. Carolyn 82.83 Sousek. Joanne 17.57.92.94 Spicka, Dave 60,63.66.67.91,94 Steinbach. Tom 68,89 Stejskal. Joe 16.60.66.67.75.102 Stewart. Sandy 54 Storm. Lisa 89 Stromberg. Mrs. Jocelyn 22.23 Stuchlik. Ed 60.63.94 Stuchlik. John 60.99.102 Stuchlik. LeAnne 89.71 Styskal, Barb 15.80.83.123 Styskal. Jeff 9.89 Styskal. Larry 9.89 Styskal. Rick 34.46.47.60.102 Styskal. Rose 57.94 Sullivan. Rilla 14.31.95 Svara. Roxanne 95 Svoboda. Mr. Jim 43 Svoboda. Kim 57,71,89 Svoboda. Kris 14,37.55.95 Swartz. Linda 8.12.83 Sydik, Miss Mary Lu 25.72.104 UPPER LEFT: Coaches: John Lawler. Ed Johnson. Wayne Reeves and Rev. James Schrader watch the pep rally, being held downtown, for the Homecoming football game. Christian Action group officers: FRONT ROW; treasurer. Diane Sabatka. public relations. Barb Ethofer. secretary. Kathy Popken. BACK ROW; president. Mary Ell. vice-president. Laura Benes. T Thege. Carolyn 71.83.123 Thole. Miss Darlene 54.57.72 Tvrdy. Ann 55.57.71,89 Tvrdy. David 89 Tvrdy. Lori 18.102 Tvrdy. Susie 57.71.72.89 Tvrdy. Tim 21.60.63.95 U Ulrich. Mr. John 38 Urban. Steve 95 V Vasa. Charlie 9,54.60.95 Vasa. John 62.83 Vasa. Nancy 18.23.46.47.72,103 Vasa. Pat 60.63.75.95 Vavak, Kris 31.49.52.57.72.101.103 Vech, Susan 83 Virgl. Tom 60.66.67.75.100.103 Volcan. Cheryl 8.71.80.83 Voboril. David 89 Voboril. Jerry 26.103 Volkmer. Sr. Veronica 11.20.50 W Walla. Greg 17.103 Walla. Mark 89 Walla. Rick 17.27.103 Wallace. Mary 57.95 Woita. Jane 95 Woita. Julie 36.95 Woita. Kris 31.47.103.124 Woita. Ron 62.83 Wolfe. Kevin 9.89 Wolfe. Mary 14,27.95 Wolfe. Steve 16.103 Wolfe. Mrs. Wilma 43 Wonka. Greg 103 Wonka. Kathy 71.83 Z Zastrow. Rev. John 41.54 125 iM wtr i ..7� ■ , Twelve years of development have seen the fulfillment of the dreams which the founders of our school believed in. Throughout this Cavalog you have seen how the students have grown intellectually, physically and spiritually from the experiences of the year. A year of long awaited dreams have burst into bloom. 'lit. 126 Ill WALSWORTH Marco lino. Mo., U.S.A.