Bishop Neumann Catholic High School - Cavalog Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)
- Class of 1979
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1 2 All the world’s a stage . . On August 28, 1978, the curtains parted for the year’s opening of Neumann High School. The student body met their new director, Sr. Michelle Hayek, N.D. Two new teachers came on the set: in art, Ms. Pat Bartek; and religion, Fr. Patrick O’Byrne. Liturgical music was required for all students one mod in the six day cycle for better sound effects at the all school masses. Each class had one mod set aside for their own mass. All school masses were given once a month and the feast day of St. John Neumann was celebrated with a mass and early dismissal of school. Detentions stayed the same length as always: 40 minutes after school. The library was turned into a study area with new desks and chairs added. Students went there or to an open room to rehearse lessons and get needed help. A popular spot at noon intermission was a peanut store, opened and run by the student council. In third quarter, the early lunch system was changed from a bell ringing at 11:40 to calling resource centers separately. In March and April the day’s performance each Tuesday ended early, when the faculty went to workshops on alcoholism. May brought school to a close and also the graduation of the seniors. Ralph Woita, Joe Tvrdy. Tim Wesely. and Ron Ahrens talk to Coach Don Maxson while watching an event at their track meet. UPPER RIGHT: Fr. Bob Vasa celebrates the eucharist for the student body at an all school mass. The camera catches John Koranda behind Mr. Jeff Sill’s desk during a resourse center. 4 . . . which each is a player. Scenes for individuals began quickly on the football field and volleyball court. Cross-country for boys was revived as a fall sport and the girls received a part in it for the first time. Sound cues came from the band and choral departments. Students responded, getting roles in contests, concerts, choirs, and a spring musical. Seniors planned a morp dance but it was canceled due to a winter weekend storm. Renae Nelson was put in the spot light when she was given the female area athlete of the year award. Students grew from experiences. Volleyball girls cried together after a close defeat and football members learned what it meant to be a team. Basketball saw players try for fame. Track showed promise for future performances with young team members. Seniors united as their four years came to an end; they knew that Neumann played a big part in their lives. This year was a time for much learning, but not only in lessons. Coach Darlene Thole gives her basketball team encouragement from the bench. The varsity football team gathers around the coaches before starting the game at Cathedral. Marla Jansa has Lori Pospisil all tied up between events at a track meet. 5 Seniors grow together Throughout the year the seniors of 1979 became closer with one another. They grew together in the fall sports of football and volleyball which both had winning seasons. On March 12-14, 35 seniors and their class sponsors. Ms. Darlene Thole and Sr. Marie Alice Ostry N.D., attended a retreat at the Hastings Crosier Renewal Center. The senior class achieved a first in winning the annual Tree of Lights, collecting $190. Their last day of school was May 10, and graduation was held on May 13. The class motto: “Though we may go our separate ways, we will never forget each other, for we have laughed too much, cried too much, shared too much,” held true as individuals grew together and also within themselves. Four seniors advanced to the state speech meet in Kearney. Renae Nelson won first place in hurdles at the girls state track meet in North Platte. Ron Woita received various awards in football and basketball. The Lion’s Club honored students in the senior class with a dinner for their academic accomplishments. Seniors chose maroon and white as their class colors and donated the rest of their class money to the audio visual fund for the school. Leading the senior class are: representatives Carolyn Thege and Joan Breunig; Mary Egr, student council pres.; Barb Hagg. pres.; Carolyn Sousek, sec.-treas.; and Grace Benes. v.-pres. Thomas J. Albin Gerard M. Bartek Jerry L. Bartek Jodi M. Bartek Grace Benes Eric L. Bordovsky 8 Joan M. Breunig Thaddeus G. Cada Roselle Carroll Lynne M. Cihal Terry K. Dailey Thomas B. Dailey Mary Jane Egr Gregg A. Fujan Lori J. Furasek Barbara L. Hagg 9 John G. Hannan Marla J. Hansen Ronald G. Homes Sandra L. Homes Denise M. Houska James M. Jambor Mark E. Kavan Diane M. Koranda Mitchell K. Lanik Linda R. Machacek Lyle D. Maly Paul A. Maly 10 Michael J. Martin Nancy Meduna Theresa A. Meduna Darren C. Morton Renae J. Nelson Constance M. Nemec Brian L. Ohnoutka Velma A. Ottis Patrick A. Peterson Barb Hagg presents the check from the Tree of Lights to Mr. Robert Wagner of the Veterans Administration. 11 ’79 grows for future Rita L. Pleskac Mitch Lanik and Ron Homes prepare a poster for their suggestion box for part of their sociology project. Vicki K. Pospisil Paul M. Redler Kelly A. Reeves Lori L. Roach Steven M. Schmidt Martin K. Shanahan Richard L. Shanahan 12 Donald F. Sladky Joseph F. Sloup Joyce A. Snitily Carolyn J. Sousek Barbara J. Styskal Linda L. Swartz Carolyn J. Thege John F. Vasa Susan K. Vech Cheryl L. Vlcan Ronald R. Woita Katherine C. Wonka 13 Juniors contribute time and energy to activities Members of the junior class contributed time and energy to such activities as chorus, school plays, band, flag girls, pep club, cheerleading, and sports. Class officers organized the activities of the junior class. Officers were president, Dale Kavan; vice- president, Jerald Humlicek; secretary-treasurer, Colleen Noonan; representatives, Deb Hohl and Nancy Janacek. Class sponsors were Ms. Sue Redlin and Mrs. Sheila Schukei. Prom preparations included raising money through class dues and concession stands. The class worked in cooperation to produce a successful prom with the theme “Las Vegas.” Junior class officers for 78-79 are: Dale Kavan. president: Jerald Humlicek, vice-president; Nancy Janecek, representative: Colleen Noonan, secretary-treasurer and Debbie Hohl, representative. Chris Bartek Steve Bartek Denise Benes John Benes Leslie Breunig Linda Breunig Ernie Cajka Sharon Chapek 14 Joe Chemelka Tom Hannan Michelle Hoer Deb Hohl Dan Homes Jerald Humlicek Nancy Janacek Marla Jansa Dale Kavan Ruth Kellner Julie Koehler Ted Steinbach fills popcorn bags at the concession stand during a girls’ basketball game. 15 ’81 grows spirtually mentally; physically Chris Otte poses for the effective writing photographer as he stretches before a cross country meet. Sheryl Konecky Theresa Konecky Peggy Kucera Ellen Lanik Business teacher, Sheila Schukei assists Michelle Hoer by showing where she stands on coming in and typing during free mods. 16 I Mary Lanik Lynette Ludvik Jim Martin Denise Mongar Juniors Kathy Polacek, Sharon Chapek. and Kathy Vasa discuss their views on religion with Mrs. Ethel Bergwell who talked to the class on this subject. Debra Morton Mike Murren Jim Nemec Colleen Noonan 17 Junior imagination sparks interest In the junior class Christmas skit, Santa Claus (Tom Hannan) presents a teacher (Gerald Humlicek) with his gift. John Noonan Chris Otte JoAnn Pacula Kathy Polacek Peggy Polacek Ken Popken Lori Princ Belinda Richter Don Sabatka Bob Shanahan Teresa Shanahan Susan Steinbach Ted Steinbach 18 Monica Stephenson Perry Storm Magaret Sullivan Kathy Swartz Kevin Swartz Dan Vasa Kathy Vasa Jim Virgl Monica Voboril Mike Wolfe Barb Wonka Patty York Not pictured: Paul Pleskac Four juniors girls. Deb Hohl. Belinda Richter. Susan Steinbach. and Peggy Polacek make dice candles for the upcoming prom. 19 Sophomores show involvement The class of ’81 got their chance to get involved in the 1978-79 activities. They participated in athletics, pep club, band, and speech contests. The Reserve cheerleading squad included Tammy Polivka and Gail Maly. Margaret Sousek was on the band’s flag girl squad. Laurie Martin and Gail Maly were members of the 440 relay team which qualified for the state meet at Nortn Platte. Nora Burgwell and Barb Meduna received superior ratings at the District Speech Contest and attended the state contest. Sophomores got a healthy start on prom planning by sponsoring a car wash. Class sponsors were Ms. Mary Lu Sydik and Ms. MaryLou Wirth. Ron Ahrens Mike Albin Nora Burgwell Geradette Cads Larry Chapek Teresa Cherovsky Dave Chvatal Tom Easterly Sophomore class officers are: Tammy Polivka, Sophomore representative; George Ludvik, Sophomore representative; Doug Kavan, vice-president; David Kavan, president, and Nadine Machacek. sec.-treas. 20 Sophomores. Debbie Mongar. Lori Polacek. Loretta Styskal. and Sheri Swartz polish up a car at the sophomore car wash. Robert Furasek Kathy Hannan Patty Hattan Robert Hedges David Kavan Doug Kavan Kelly Keane John Koranda 21 Ann Stejskal adjusts her microscope to get a clearer view of her specimen. Figuring out the final stats at a basketball game. George Ludvik checks the outcome. Dave Leander 22 Sophomores focus on their future George Ludvik Nadine Machacek Gail Maly Laurie Martin Mike Masek Renee Masek Dave Matulka Barb Meduna Connie Meduna Debbie Mongar Virginia Nemec Martin Noonan As Dave Leander gets his finger sized by Mr. Mike Fitzpatrick, a Balfour representative. Geradette Cada. Andy Shandera. and Kathy Hannan await their turn. 23 Gerald Osmera Leroy Pacula Lori Polacek Tammy Polivka Sophomores girls perform rhythmic routines to the music of Nights on Broadway. Left to right are: Marilyn Sloup, Debbie Mongar. Loretta Styskal. Margaret Sousek. Virginia Nemec and Linda Skininski. Larry Pospisil Gregg Reeves Andy Shandera Linda Skibinski Ed Sladky Marilyn Sloup Margaret Sousek Steve Stanek 24 Sophomores exercise mind; body Ann Stejskal Leslie Storm Linda Stuchlik Loretta Styskal Sheri Swartz Joe Tvrdy Linda Uhlik Chris Walla Jeff Walla Tim Wesely Ralph Woita Creg Wolfe % 0 Joe Tvrdy and Tim Wesely are caught by the camera as they pull out the mats for their P.E. class. 25 Freshmen class begins life at Neumann High On August 28, 1978, the class of '82 was introduced to Neumann High School by the Student Council. They were acquainted with the teachers, classrooms, and facilities. Freshmen lent helping hands to each other as they became accustomed to life at Neumann. They helped out by joining such activities as football, basketball, volleyball, track, band, pep club and drama productions. In the Tree of Lights collection, freshmen earned $110.10 of the total. Ms. Pat Bartek and Sr. Michaelene Prater, M.S. were their class sponsors. Chosen to lead the freshman class are: representative. Cathy Konecky; secretary. Pam Konecky; representative. Mark Polacek; v-president. Theresa Humlicek and NOT PICTURED: Lonnie Mahrt. Kaye Bartek Cindy Bauer Brain Bouc Denise Barbee Joann Burklund Connie Civis Dave Fujan Mike Fujan 26 tm Kent Hagg Lori Hakel Tim Heimann Mary Homes Loren Houska Theresa Humlicek Julie Janacek Bernard Jelinek Mike Jirovsky Julie Keenan Cathy Konecky Pam Konecky Brain Kucera Ralph Lanik Tom Ludvik Peggy Lynch Tim Heimann serves the ball in a volleyball game between freshman boys and girls in P.E. class. Lonnie Mahrt 27 Freshmen take part Jeff Maly Tamara Maly Kent Hagg strangles Ralph Lanik while trying to raise school spirit during Spirit Week. Diane Meduna Marian Meduna Terry Mongar Mary Murren Mark Nemec Ann Noonan Patricia Noonan Craig Ohnoutka Doug Petocka 28 Renee Pearson Mary Peterson Mark Polacek Lori Pospisil Jacqueline Rauth Shari Roach Karen Sayker Brian Sensibaugh Karen Swartz Connie Thege Don Vasa Dean Virgil Mark Polacek and Lonnie Mahrt. Student Council members, guide Fremont Bergan council members John Hvanek. Rhonda Ortmier. and Bob Chesire around the school during Student Council Exchange Day. Randy Woita NOT PICTURED: Jodine Bordovsky 29 Principal begins duties Beginning her first year at Neumann, Sr. Michelle Hayek, N.D. took over the position of principal. She had previously been assistant principal at Roncalli High School in Omaha. Her duties as principal included curriculum improvement, assigning teachers and students to classes, and other academic related matters. The girls dress code was one of the issues discussed by the School Board. After lengthy discussion they decided it would remain a grey skirt, a white blouse, and a red sweater. Rev. John McCabe, superintendent; the Rev. Philip Rauth, guidance counselor; and Mr. Wayne Reeves, athletic director, were the returning members of the Neumann administrative staff. Athletic director. Mr. Wayne Reeves, receives a boutonniere from Pep Club vice president. Belinda Richter in honor of Coach’s Day. UPPER RIGHT: Enjoying a moment of relaxation from his busy schedule. Fr. John McCabe chats with Fr. Bob Vasa. Fr. John Kelly, and Fr. Philip Rauth. Fr. Philip Rauth uses the offset printer to run off the news letters that are mailed monthly. 32 School Board members: Fr. Philip Rauth, Mrs. Blanche Walla. Fr. Paul York. Mr. Ron Konecky, Fr. Edward Orzechowski. Mr. Erwin Matulka. and Mr. Bob Polacek discuss reforms in the school system. Seeking the whereabouts of a student, Sr. Michele Hayek, N.D. checks the office's schedule directory. 33 Hey sister, look what I've found! exclaims Tad Cada as he gazes into the microscope. Ms. Darlene Thole corrects tests and averages grades for her sophomore health class. Kathy Vasa assists Sharon Chapek as she reads the temperature of an acid during a lab conducted in chemistry class. 34 UNO Med Center tour furnishes unique insights Under the instruction of Sr. Marie Alice Ostry, N.D., the advanced biology students were acquainted with the importance of taking one’s blood pressure. They engaged in physical exercises during which the change in muscles and heart beat were examined. A tour of the University Medical Center in Omaha provided an opportunity to see how a hospital functions. In addition to teaching advanced biology, Sr. Marie Alice guided the sophomores through biology and the freshmen through introductory physical science. Chemistry students spent a great deal of time concentrating on the periodic chart. Ms. Mary Lu Sydik spoke to them about the placement and origin of elements. She demonstrated the reactions of various substances. Ms. Sydik also taught practical science, physics, and one class of I.P.S. In health class, the sophomores took part in discussions pertaining to the physical and mental conditions of the human body. The health class was taught by Ms. Darlene Thole. During a physics class. John Vasa. Lyle Maly, and Ron Homes listen intently as Ms. Mary Lu Sydik explains a perplexing problem. Using Sr. Marie Alice Ostry N.D.'s arm as an example. Kelly Reeves notes the contraction and expansion of muscles while Joan Breunig awaits her turn. 35 Business students accomplish beneficial skills Under the instruction of Mrs. Sheila Schukei, business students learned many skills. In office practice they learned many how to type business letters, transcribe from dictaphones, duplicate, and operate calculators and adding machines. Bookkeeping students became aware of the principals of accounting. Students improved their skills through their textbooks and work packets. Mr. Don Maxon, student teacher, assisted Mrs. Schukei in Sheryl Konecky questions Mrs. Sheila Schukei on her shorthand forms during class. Martin Shanahan asks for assistance on a bookkeeping assignment from Mrs. Sheila Schukei. Student teacher, Don Maxon, gives Denise Mongar and Vicki Pospisil a timed writing. bookkeeping, office practice, and typing during the second semester. Shorthand students were taught symbols for words and letters. They later used this knowledge to increase their speed in taking letters from dictation. Typing offered students the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the keyboard. The remainder of the year was spent using this knowledge to increase their speed and skills. 36 Tad Cada and Mike Martin consider every given choice before marking their response to a bookkeeping test. Diane Koranda and Marla Jansa practice a stencil drawing, one of the required projects, for office practice. 37 Business math deals with daily situations Business math courses, instructed by Mr. Wayne Reeves, taught students how to deal with situations in their daily lives, such as banking transactions and personal financing. Later it dealt with savings, investments, home ownership, and insurance. A unit on income tax was also covered during the second semester. Sister Corona Humpal, N.D., head of the math department, taught several math classes: math I, math II, algebra I, and math analysis. Using the overhead projector, she clarified formulas and procedures. On occasion, puzzles were solved to strengthen math skills. Several students attended the Creighton Math Field Day on February 24. Advanced algebra and geometry classes were taught by Mr. Ed Johnson. He used transparencies on the overhead projector, illustrated graphs, and a three-dimensional axis. Mr. Wayne Reeves gives his undivided attention to correcting expected test papers. Upper right: Concentrating on their algebra tests are Mark Polacek, Mike Jirovsky and George Ludvik. Mr. Ed Johnson uses the board to show how to solve an algebraic equation. 38 Mr. Ed Johnson explains to Teri Cherovsky how to go about choosing the correct theorem in geometry problems. Sr. Corona Humpal, N.D. shows a simple way of measuring to Marian Meduna by using the metric system. 39 Sr. Anita Rolenc. N O. explains the principles of a republican government to Jerry Bartek. Mr. Wayne Reeves points out some important facts to aid Mr. Lu Maly in his teaching. Student teacher Darrell Walla types out his weekly lesson plans for a senior anthropology class. 40 Student teachers enhance semester classes Two studen teachers were an addition to the Social Studies department during the second semester. Mr. Darrell Walla assisted Sr. Anita Rolenc N.D. in teaching senior classes of anthropology and sociology. Sr. Anita also taught a semester of U.S. government to the seniors. Sr. Anita instructed freshman world geography. They learned about different cultures in various parts of the world. The junior class, under the instruction of Mr. Wayne Reeves and student teacher, Mr. Lu Maly, studied events of American History. Through films and taking notes they learned about major historical events. Seventeen juniors attended county government day held Nov. 28, 1978 at the Saunders county courthouse in Wahoo, Nebraska. There they learned about the various duties of county officials. Seventeen juniors participated in County Government Day. FRONT ROW: Ernie Cajka. John Noonan. John Benes. Dale Kavan and Jerald Humlicek. BACK ROW: Teresa Shanahan. Nancy Janecek, Maggie Sullivan. Ellen Lanik. Monica Voboril, Peggy Kucera, Belinda Richter. Theresa Konecky and Peggy Polacek. Not pictured: Ruth Kellner. Paul Pleskac and Lynette Ludvik. I know the answer! exclaims Ralph Lanik in response to a question posed in his freshman world geography class. 41 Students explore ‘romance’ language; customs Students enrolled in French I and II classes, under the instruction of Mr. Jeffrey Sill, learned a different language structure. They also discovered foreign customs and touched upon French geography through class discussion. French I students used the Sons et Sens textbook. The magazine, Bonjour, provided additional insights on the daily life of French people. The textbook, Scenes et Sejours, was studied by second year French students. Their monthly magazine, Ca Va, supplied educative reading as well as a break from the daily routine. Prior to Thanksgiving vacation, Mr. Sill treated French II students to mousse au chocolat. For Christmas, the traditional dessert Buche de Noel was served to the forty French I students. Two junior girls, Sheryl Konecky and Colleen Noonan, continued their second year studies. On an independent basis, they worked in workbooks and read magazines. Oral discussions were held with Mr. Sill to improve their proficiency in the language. French III students. Sheryl Konecky and Colleen Noonan, read through the magazine. Chez Nous, with the help of Mr. Sill. Sheri Swartz hands a piece of mousse au chocolat to Greg Wolfe as other French II students Andy Shandera, Lori Polacek, Renee Masek, and Barb Meduna sample theirs. 42 While looking through her journal kept on last summer’s trip to Europe. Joan Breunig reminisces with her sponsor. Mr. Jeff Sill. During a French I class, Patty Hattan carefully reads over the model exercises before going on to complete the revision and theme. Patty Noonan and Cathy Konecky follow the route of last summer’s American Institute of Foreign Study tour of France, in which six Neumann students participated. Ms. Marylou Wirth stresses detail in writing critical papers to the creative writing class. During a freshmen class, Sr. Michaelene Prater. M.S. discusses a passage from Martian Chronicles as Theresa Humlicek listens. In her teaching of grammar to the freshmen. Sr. Kathleen Cramer demonstrates the correct usage of the apostrophe on the blackboard. Alumna joins faculty Ms. Patricia Bartek, a returning Neumann alumna, joined the English staff by instructing the developmental reading program. Students in this class learn to improve their reading skills. Freshmen studied the basics of literature and grammar taught by Sr. Kathleen Cramer, N.D. She taught vocabulary and American literature to sophomores and quarter classes of mythology and world literature to seniors. Grammar 3200 for seniors was covered first quarter, and they were instructed in quarter classes of creative writing and children’s literature by Ms. Marylou Wirth. Science fiction and term paper taught by Sr. Michaelene Prater, M.S. She also instructed juniors in vocabulary, composition and English literature. Experiencing loss of sight. George Ludvik tests his senses during a sophomore English class. UPPER RIGHT: Cheryl Vlcan attempts to compose a haiku in her second quarter creative writing class. After reading the material assigned to them. Jeff Maly and Doug Patocka test their comprehension of the material. 45 Neumann observes National Vocations Week National Vocation Awareness Week was observed at Neumann High School October 15-21. All students designed posters to promote vocations, and the top three posters were given awards. They went to Nancy Meduna, Peggy Polacek, and Nancy Janecek. On Thursday of that week, the Most Reverend Glennon P. Flavin addressed the students on the importance of vocations. He pointed out that we have got to listen and respond to God’s call. Other activities during the week included a film about Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and an all-school mass was celebrated with former Neumann student, the Reverend Bob Vasa, giving the homily. The seniors were instructed by the Reverend Patrick O’Byrne. They studied many aspects of their faith. Third quarter, seniors volunteered their services to community organizations such as the Haven House and the Saunders County Care Center. They also tutored students at St. Wenceslaus grade school. The fourth quarter, the Reverend John McCabe guided them in the values necessary for Christian marriage. Sister Clare Sullivan, M.S., taught junior and freshman religion. Juniors became more aware of their morality by studying the Ten Commandments. The freshmen studied the meaning of prayer and the life of Christ while he was on earth. Under the tutelage of the Reverend Stephen Cooney, the sophomores explored the Scriptures and their relevance to their lives and the significance of the Sacraments. 46 Celebrating the all-school mass in honor of St. John Neumann's feast day are Fr. John McCabe, Fr. John Kelly, Fr. Pat O’Byrne. Fr. John Glaves, Fr. Stephen Cooney, and Fr. Philip Rauth. Sister Clare Sullivan. M S., religion department chairperson, does reference work in the library in order to prepare for her freshman religion class. A penace service at St. Wenceslaus Church during Advent enables juniors John Benes, Steve Bartek, Peggy Kucera. and Denise Mongar to contemplate their lives and be reconciled to God. UPPER LEFT: The Most Reverend Glennon P. Flavin addresses the student body on the importance of hearing God’s call to a vocation. Vietnamese refugee. Michael Khanh. tells about his escape from Vietnam and religious persecution while he was there. 47 Chorus grows in size and ability Chorus, expanding from 37 members to 62, completed its second year under the instruction of Ms. Sue Redlin. They performed three concerts: the Fall Choral Concert, the Christmas Vespers, and the Spring Choral Concert. Joyce Snitily, Barb Meduna, Linda Uhlik, and Connie Nemec were selected to attend the Doane Vocal Festival. Joyce Snitily was chosen to attend the Wesleyan Plainsman Honor Festival where she sang in an 80 voice honor choir. Chorus attended the District II Music Contest at Bennington. Here the Girls Triple Trio and Girl’s Chorus received superior ratings. The Mixed Chorus received an excellent rating. Since music is a very essential part of the liturgy, a new course was added to the curriculum. Songs learned in liturgical music class were sung at parish and all-school masses. Ms. Redlin directs the Folk Choir as they sing ‘‘Sing a new song.” at an all-school mass. During one of her free mods. Linda Machacek. receives a voice lesson from Choral Director. Ms. Sue Redlin. 48 Ms. Sue Redlin and the Chorus sing Christmas carols at the Care Center, as one of their extra-curricular activities. Preceding the Fall Choral Concert. Ms. Sue Redlin and the Chorus put finishing touches on their upcoming performance. It’s Colorado, not Colorado.” exclaims Ms. Sue Redlin as she directs the male and female leads in the musical. 49 1978-79 NHS flag girls. LEFT TO RIGHT: Sheryl Konecky. Margaret Sousek, Kathy Vasa. Ruth Kellner. Denise Houska. Deb Morton. Mary Lanik, and Barb Wonka. NOT PICTURED: Cheryl Vican. The Neumann band forms concentric squares while playing the song 'Smoke’' during marching competition. Band members practice during the early morning hours in preparation for an upcoming contest. Marching season steps off under new leadership The 1978 marching season stepped off with a new band director, Mr. Bill Reece. Mr. Reece was a student teacher of the University of Nebraska during the 1976-77 school year. Since their promotion to class B, the Neumann marching band was up against tough competition. But all their hard work and practicing paid off. At the Plattsmouth and Wisner marching contests, they were awarded excellent ratings. They were the recipients of a superior rating at the Nebraska Marching Band Festival held at Pershing Auditorium on November 4, 1978. The band and flag girls entertained large crowds at the annual Shrine Bowl and State Fair Parades. Spirit was aroused by the pep band and flag girls at all home football and basketball games. The flag girls’ performances were varied as dance movements were added to the usual marching techniques. Ms. Sue Redlin offered creative ideas and helped them perfect their timing and moves to music provided by the band during half-time perfor- mances. At a home girl’s basketball game. Mr. Bill Reece directs the pep band in a rousing tune and raises the spirit of fans. Mr. Bill Reece and majorette. Jody Bartek. are overcome with joy and pride as they receive a superior rating at Pershing. Striving for perfection. Linda Breunig. and George Ludvik practice during music lessons trying to improve their saxophone playing. 51 Band takes road trip Neumann High School concert band started their season by working on contemporary music. This was in preparation for the pops, winter, and spring concerts. Mr. Reece said that he found this kind of music challenging and demanding. In orderto create interest in Omaha Roncalli’s band program, Neumann went on the road and performed for them. On February 25, 1979 the Annual Soup Supper and Fun Nite was sponsored by the band parents. After eating chili and chicken noodle soup, students went to try their luck at the game booths. The $3,000 raised was used to purchase new equipment. At the District Music Contest concert band and jazz band received excellent ratings. The trumpet quartet consisted of John Benes, Marla Hansen, Nancy Janecek, and Dan Vasa and was awarded a superior rating. Six instrumental solos were taken to contest. Three received superior ratings, two received excellent ratings, and one good rating. Other highlights of the season were Marla Hansen, trumpet player, chosen as a representative to several clinics, and 15 band members playing in the pit orchestra for the musical. Senior, Renae Nelson poses for her statuette to be presented at the Band Banquet as photographer, Mr. Joe Vasa takes the picture. UPPER RIGHT: Before beginning the winter concert, Mr Bill Reece, director, gives background information on the musical selections to be played. In preparation for the Christmas all school mass the brass choir practices on seasonal tunes in the gym. 52 Perry Storm. Dale Kavan, and John Noonan inflate a large football which is a prize for the 7-11 game at Fun Nite while Mike Shandera looks on. Between members and director. Mr. Bill Reece take the chance to look over music during a rehearsal for the musical. During the Pops Concert. Neumann's concert band performs their Pershing medley which merited a superior rating at that contest. Freshman students Students involved in the introductory fine arts course were exposed to general background information on the major arts. Each quarter was devoted to a specific department including visual and performing arts, and vocal and instrumental music. The visual arts course, instructed by Ms. Pat Bartek, reviewed various artists, art forms, and art periods, beginning with the stone ages and leading up to the present. Students in the performing arts course, taught by Ms. Marylou Wirth, studied the fundamentals of stage Brian Sensibaugh and Randy Woita take notes as Mr. Bill Reece consults his lesson plan while lecturing to the class. Bob Walla and Mike Fujan page through American Artist magazine looking for examples of various art forms and styles. During a free mod. Brian Kucera receives help from Ms. Marylou Wirth with the interpretation of a piece of literature. learn about major arts movement through pantomime and use of the voice through oral interpretation. Drama, history, and structure were also explored. Learning new musical terms and instruments, students in vocal arts course began analyzing all types of music under the instruction of Ms. Sue Redlin. In the instrumental arts course, Mr. Bill Reece's students examined the waves, frequencies, amplitudes, and accoustical properties of music and also a general area of music history. 54 Ms. Pat Bartek and Ms. Sue Redlin look over the list of fine arts students for the second and third quarters. Theresa Humlicek scans a record album for an appropriate selection of music to analize and present to the class. Members of the Southeast Community College drama department include Mike Murrein in the skit they presented for the fine arts students. 55 Speech classes cover areas of communication Sophomores in speech I studied the process of communication and learned the difference between verbal and nonverbal forms. Group discussions and speech giving situations gave experience to the students on how to use effective communication. Speech II gave students the opportunity to conduct interviews, give informative and demonstrative speeches, interpret literary cuttings, and compete in contests. In the fourth quarter, students delivered persuasive speeches and participated in problem solving and group discussions. Speech team members attended fall contests at Creighton University and at University of Nebraska in Omaha. On March 6, 28 members participated in the conference meet at Omaha Holy Name. Six students competed in finals and four of them received metals. The team placed third over-all. Eleven students traveled to Dana College in Blair for the district contest on March 21. These people qualified for state competition: Rose Carroll, Oral Interpretation of Prose; Barb Meduna, Oral Interpretation of Poetry; Linda Swartz, Original Public Address; Rita Pleskac, Joan Breunig, Nora Bergwell, Rose Carroll, Barb Meduna, Oral Interpretation of Drama. The state speech contest was held at Kearney State College on April 7. Neumann participants received excellent and superior ratings ending a rewarding year. Ms. Marylou Wirth prepares her plans for the speech classes in her schedule that day. UPPER RIGHT: Renae Nelson, Mary Eger, and Rose Carroll work In their speech II class while Maggie Sullivan receives help from Ms. Marylou Wirth. In informative speaking, Monica Voboril gives expression to her feelings on child abuse to her speech II class. 56 Finalists at the Centennial Conference Speech meet along with the team’s third place trophy are. BACK: Rose Carroll, Nora Bergwell. Barb Meduna. and Coach Marylou Wirth. FRONT: Linda Uhlik, Linda Swartz, and Barb Hagg. For Duet Acting. Ron Ahrens and Joe Tvrdy run through their cutting from the play Enter Laughing. 57 Drama involves students in various activities Introducing students to the fundamentals of acting and play production, giving them the opportunity to explore the art of pantomime and stage movement, improvisation, building a character, and even to act in a one-act play, were the main objects of Drama I instructor Ms. Marylou Wirth. Also stressed was how to go about analyzing and directing a play, learning the fundamentals of set construction, lighting, and using costumes and makeup. They did individual projects becoming involved in productions. The one-act play chosen for the year was “The Sandbox, by Edward Albee. With the cast of Jerry Bartek, Gregg Reeves, Sandy Homes, Lori Roach, and Joan Breunig. They finished fourth at districts held at Dana College and received superior and excellent ratings at conference at St. Alberts in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Rita Pleskac, Martin Shanahan, Carolyn Sousek, David Kavan, and Dave Leander assisted in the production directed by Ms. Wirth. Drama student, Ron Homes is assisted by John Vasa as they try to construct the background flats for the fall play Ms. Marylou Wirth, drama teacher and play director for the last two years, demonstrates how to show emotion while acting. 58 Drama students Lori Roach. Carolyn Sousek and Sandy Homes follow teacher Ms. Marylou Wirth as she reads a play from a manuscript. Roger Bates and Keith Summa, drama students from Southeast Community College preform a skit for Neumann students. Rita Pleskac applies makeup to the face of Jerry Bartek as Ms. Wirth does the same to Sandy Homes in the background to prepare drama students for the one-act play. 59 Nancy Meduna gets assistance from Miss Pat Bartek as she prepares to make a silk-screen printing of a play poster. Marla Hansen and Connie Meduna edge clay that is to be used for wheel thrown pottery. Cathy Konecky uses a conventional cutter to carve linoleum in creating a design for block printings. 60 Art examines basics Art I, art II, and advanced art were taught by Miss Pat Bartek. Art I dealt with the basic fundamentals of art. They learned the elements of line, value, texture, shape and color. The students were introduced to printing, pottery, sculpture, painting, design, batik, pen and ink drawings, and weaving. Art II saw a quick review of art fundamentals. The class then delved into figure drawing such as gesture, continuous lines, and contour. Portrait drawing lead to doing a life size sculpture of a head. For the first semester advanced art students experienced water color and egg tempera painting and then went on to work with acrylics. Pottery, both hand built and wheel thrown, was pursued during the second semester, along with sculpture. Peggy Kucera. an art II student, concentrates on molding her head sculpture of Elvis Presley. Tammy Polivka. an art II student, works on her John F. Kennedy sculpture which was entered in the Scholastic Art Awards Contest. 61 Industrial Arts course offers advanced cabinetwork Neumann Industrial Arts department added the Advanced I.A. II class in '78. This class worked on building cabinets and later installed them in a home in Beatrice, Nebraska. Other classes in the department were I.A.'s I, II, and III. The I.A. I class was introduced to the proper use of hand tools and drafting. The I.A. II class was introduced to cabinet making, and the I.A. Ill class was introduced to While working on their I.A. I drafting plates, Loren Houska makes sure that his line is straight as Mike Fujan erases a mistake. ABOVE RIGHT: At the Industrial Arts Show. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hagg admire a cabinet made by Don Sladky. Bob Hedges of the I.A. II class carefully checks the angle of the cut his is about to make with the radial arm saw. building construction and electricity. This was, instructor, Mr. Herm Rauth’s seventh year at Neumann in this department. The end product of this year’s work in the I.A. department was shown in the annual art and I.A. show on May 5-6. Students from all of the classes had their projects on display. 62 Paul Pleskac asks Dan Homes a question about the model house that Dan built for his I.A. Ill class. Mr. Herm Rauth. Don Sladky and Dick Shanahan carry cabinets for shipping that the Advanced I.A. II built for a home in Beatrice. Teachers share duties Girls P.E. classes were shared this year by Ms. Darlene Thole and Fr. Patrick O’Byrne. Freshman girls were instructed by Fr. O’Byrne. They performed on uneven parallel bars along with the other activities shared by the entire P.E. class. Ms. Thole taught the sophomore, and junior girls in the areas of folk dancing, handball, bowling, flag football, tumbling, indoor hockey and several other recreational games. The junior class gained balance and coordination by incorporating hoola-hoop and jump rope routines to music. Grades 9-11 of boys P.E. under the direction of Mr. Robert Brandt participated in flag football, wrestling indoor hockey, tumbling, tennis, golf, Squashball, bowling, and handball. Dan Homes follows through on his hit in a game of squashball as part of his junior P.E. class. ABOVE RIGHT: Jean Lanik carefully watches the ball as she delivers it down the alley with hopes of achieving a strike. •‘Skin” defenders. Dean Virgel. Mike Fujan. and Bob Walla try to stop Lonnie Mahrt from getting the ball to members of his team. 64 i f I ABOVE: Junior P.E. members. LEFT to RIGHT. Miclelle Hoer. Teri Shanahan. Peggy Polacek, Nancy Janecek, Linda Breunig, Belinda Richter, and Susan Steinbach perform their hoop routine at an assembly. Sit-ups. a part of the test for the President's Physical Fitness Award are performed by Andy Shandera. Lori Pospisil steadies herself in preparation for a hand walk across the parallel bars. 65 N.H.S. honors cooks On October 12, 1978, the Neumann Student Council presented corsages to the cooks in honor of National School Lunch Week. Mrs. Helen Rezac was head dietician. Others assisting her in the preparation of the lunches were: Mrs. Johanna Otis, Mrs. Marie Sloup, and Mrs. Gerry Bohac. Bus drivers for the 1978-79 school year were: Mr. Ken Hornung, Mr. Carl Jelinek, Mr. Wayne Reeves, Mr. Al Shanahan, and Mr. Martin Shanahan. Those substituting were: Mrs. Martin Shanahan, Mr. Leonard Chapek, and Fr. John McCabe. Mr. Fred Maly was in charge of custodial duties for the fifth year. Office secretary, Wilma Wolfe completed her tenth year. At Neumann, Mrs. Wolfe kept office and school board’s records along with many other daily duties. In charge of the library and study halls was Sr. Annunciata Micek, N.D. She completed her fifth year as librarian. Office secretary. Wilma Wolfe pauses for thought while filling out a financial report to be presented to the Neumann school board. UPPER RIGHT: Performing one of his many daily duties. Mr. Fred Maly arranges the cafeteria tables after mopping the floor. Mr. Ken Hornung. bus driver on the Davey route. relaxes with a cup of coffee after the morning run. 66 In honor of National School Lunch Week Student Council members pin corsages on NHS cooks. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Marie Sloup. Joan Breunig. Mrs. Helen Rezac. Carolyn Thege. Mary Egr, Mrs. Johanna Ottis. Nancy Janecek, and Mrs. Gerry Bohac. Sr. Annunciata Micek. N.D.. stamps the due date on a catalogue card as Connie Nemec awaits with her book. 67 VARSITY SCOREBOARD NEUMANN OPPONENT 16 Milford 0 24 David City Aquinas 16 36 Omaha Paul VI 0 0 Fremont Bergan 13 30 Wymore Southern 6 0 Columbus Scotus 7 8 Omaha Cathedral 6 46 Dodge 6 14 West Point C. C. 16 Senior halfback Jim Jambor (23) turns the corner on an option after taking the pitch from Paul Maly (15) as Mike Martin (37) sets up to block The 1978 Varsity Football Team. BACK ROW: Assistant Coach Ed Johnson. Head Coach Bob Brandt. Tom Albin. Mike Wolfe, Paul Pleskac. Jim Virgl. Mark Kavan, Tad Cada. Steve Bartek, Larry Chapek. Gerald Osmera. Gregg Reeves. Steve Stanek, Tom Dailey. John Vasa. Mike Martin, Assistant Coach Wayne Reeves. Assistant Coach Tim Maly. MIDDLE ROW: Dave Chvatal, John Koranda, Paul Maly. Terry Dailey. Gregg Fujan. Richard Shanahan. Dan Vasa. John Benes. John Noonan. Ernie Cajka. Ron Woita. Mitch Lanik, Jerald Humlicek. Andy Shandera, Student Manager Chris Bartek. FIRST ROW: Jim Martin. Ralph Woita. Tom Easterly. Ron Ahrens. Bob Shanahan. Larry Pospisil. Lyle Maly. Chris Walla. Jim Jambor, Joe Tvrdy. Mike Albin. Tim Wesley. Bob Furasek. 70 Cavaliers crack C-l final Neumann’s 1977 varsity football team lived up to their pre-season expectations by finishing in the top ten of the final Class C-1 state ratings in both major papers in the state for the third time in the last four years. The Cavaliers were predicted to finish in the top ten by both the OMAHA WORLD HERALD and the LINCOLN JOURNAL AND STAR and did so by finishing up eighth in the Omaha paper and ninth in Lincoln’s final poll. The Cavaliers opened the season big by defeating fellow rated Milford 16-0. They continued on their winning ways with victories over David City Aquinas and Omaha Paul VI pushing the school’s record winning streak to 14 games, and advancing to the number one position in the ratings. Two of their next three games were dropped to state rated Fremont Bergan, 13-0; and Columbus Scotus, 7-0, but the team bounced back with an 8-6 win over polls for third time Omaha Cathedral and a 46-6 victory over Dodge. A repeat state playoff appearance was not to be though, as the Cavs dropped the last game of the season to West Point Central Catholic, 16-14, knocking them out of championship contention. Neumann placed six players on the Wahoo Newspaper All-Area team. They were: Paul Maly, Jim Jambor, Mike Martin, Mitch Lanik, John Vasa, and Ron Woita. All-Conference Honors on offense went to Mike Martin, Ron Woita, and Tom Dailey. John Vasa, Mitch Lanik, and Paul Maly received defensive honors. Those selected to the All-State team were John Vasa and Ron Woita. Voted co-captains by their teammates were John Vasa and Paul Maly. The Most Valuable Player award went to Mike Martin. Neumann’s defense takes a “breather’’ between plays while waiting for the offense to set up during the battle with Columbus Scotus. Before the game with Wymore Southern. Head Coach Bob Brandt discusses the evenings game plans with senior quarterback and co-captain Paul Maly. 71 Reserve, Frosh records reflect tough opponents With difficult opponents being reflected in their season records, the junior varsity and freshmen football teams posted 2-2-1 and 1-4 records, respectively. Coached by Mr. Ed Johnson, the reserves won a high scoring encounter with Elkhorn Mt. Michael in their season opener. However, defense was the trademark the rest of the year, as the young Cavaliers virtually shut down the high powered offenses of Centennial Conference rivals David City Aquinas and Omaha Paul VI. A bright future was foreshadowed by the ability to play tough in the close games, as indicated by the scores of the Fremont Bergan, Aquinas, and Mt. Michael games. Dan Vasa was elected Most Valuable Junior Varsity Player by his fellow teammates. The Freshmen were coached by Mr. Jim Hakel and Mr. Tim Maly. They engaged in hard-fought battles with rugged foes. They practiced hard at running the wishbone formation, as did the Varsity and Reserves, even though they finished with a losing record, it was felt Neumann’s “team of the future” would be one to contend with. Jim Martin stays low and follows his blockers in order to get the necessary yardage for a crucial first down against Mt. Michael. Junior Bob Shanahan. 25, sweeps around right end. trying to avoid an opposing defender, gaining more ground for the reserve offense. 72 Neumann 28 Reserve Scoreboard Elkhorn Mount Michael Opponent 22 0 Lincoln Pius X 14 20 Omaha Paul VI 6 14 Fremont Bergan 14 6 David City Aquinas 8 Neumann 0 Freshman Scoreboard David City Aquinas Opponent 28 8 Omaha Cathedral 28 0 Fremont Bergan 12 20 Boystown 14 0 Lincoln Pius X 44 Freshman coaches. Mr. Jim Hakel, and Mr. Tim Maly, observe the defense on the field while giving instructions to quarterback Dave Fujan, 19. on how to keep the offense moving. Tim Wesely reaches out in an effort to haul in a pass after eluding an Aquinas defensive back in the secondary. Tom Easterly grits his teeth and digs in while trying to stop an opposing ball carrier from gaining any more yards. 73 Volleyball team members for 1978 were FRONT: Colleen Noonan, Sheryl Konecky. Kathy Swartz. MIDDLE: Terri Cherovsky. Marla Hansen, Geradette Cada, Debbie Morton BACK: Coach Darlene Thole, Renae Nelson, Joan Breunig, Denise Houska, Ann Stejskal, Patty York, Jean Lanik. Gail Maly, Rose Carroll. Jodi Bartek, and Laurie Martin. Gail Maly bumps the ball as Marla Hansen. Terri Cherovsky, Ann Stejskal and Jean Lanik prepare to assist. During a time out Coach Darlene Thole gives constructive criticism to the varsity volleyball team, encouraging team effort. 74 Volleyball reaches new heights; best record The Neumann Cavalier Volleyball Team finished with its best win-loss record in the history of girls athletics. The Lady Cavs ended the season with a hard fought match against Mead, bringing their record to 10 and 6. Coach Thole stated, “The big turnabout this season was due to the desire of the team members.” Under the leadership of the senior co-captains, Renae Nelson and Rose Carroll, the team finished third in conference and were edged out by eventual champions, Mead, in the semi-finals of districts. Selected to the All-Conference Team were Renae Nelson and Rose Carroll. Both girls were also selected to First Team All-Area in the Fremont Tribune. All-Area in Wahoo were: Renae Nelson, Rose Carroll, and Joan Breunig. Rose Carroll was asked to try out for the AAU Jr. Olympic Volleyball Team. Renae Nelson was Honorable Mention All-State in Class C and led the Class C spikers in the state throughout this year. Players who received varsity team awards were: Most Valuable Player, Renae Nelson; Most Improved, Terri Cherovsky; and Most Inspirational, Rose Carroll. Reserve team awards were: Most Valuable Player, Terri Cherovsky; Most Improved, Theresa Konecky; and Most Inspirational, Terri Cherovsky. VARSITY SCOREBOARD NEUMANN OPPONENT 1 Aquinas 2 1 Paul VI 2 2 Cedar Bluffs 0 2 Bergan 1 2 Waterloo 0 2 Cathedral 1 1 Mead 2 2 Scotus 0 2 Holy Name 0 2 Yutan 1 1 Pius X 2 2 Bergan 0 1 Paul VI 2 2 Holy Name 0 2 Bennington 0 1 Mead 2 Jodi Bartek and Joan Breunig anticipate the direction of the ball as Patty York backsets for Renae Nelson to spike. Rose Carroll displays her ability in spiking and draws her arm back to make another “kill”. Facing tough schedule, Cav’s compile 9-11 mark Beginning the season with no returning starters, the Cav’s built a team with only two returning lettermen. Facing a tough schedule which included playing eight rated teams, the squad compiled a respectable mark of nine wins and eleven losses. The season began with straight wins before losing to conference foe David City Aquinas. In the Holiday Tournament they finished a tough third and were knocked out of the conference tournament in the second round by West Point Central Catholic. In all the team faced three teams who went to the state tournament. Early in the season they beat Class-C runnerup Yutan 51-50 in overtime. They lost to other Junior Steve Bartek. leading rebounder for the team, skies above a Mead opponent to take a shot. Senior guard. John Hannan puts up a soft shot from long range against Cedar Bluffs in opening district action. state contenders Class B Elkhourn Mount Michael 46-63 and Class C North Bend in the district semi-finals 41-46. In the season two individual marks were set. Ron Woita established a new scoring record with 355 points for the season, an average of 17.8 points per game. Paul Maly’s 123 assists set a new passing mark, he also led the team with 26 steals. Junior Steve Bartek grabbed the most rebounds with 147. Ron Woita was unanimous choice to the All-Conference team, with Steve Bartek getting Honorable Mention. The team members selected the year’s Co-Captains John Hannan and Paul Maly. The Most Valuable Player award went to Ron Woita. 76 v The 1978-1979 Cavalier Varsity Basketball Squad; BACK ROW: Assistant Coach Lu Maly. Joe Chemelka. Gregg Reeves. Steve Bartek. Tad Cada, Tom Albin, Greg Fumeaj, and Head Coach Ed Johnson. FRONT ROW: Dan Vasa. Jim Jambor. Paul Maly. John Hannan. Ron Woita, and Mike Martin. Joe Chemelka (24) and Jim Jambor listen intently as second year head coach Ed Johnson instructs the team during a timeout. NEUMANN VARSITY SCOREBOARD OPPONENT 69 Omaha Paul VI 50 55 Scribner 48 51 Yutan 50 40 David City Aquinas 48 55 North Bend 65 57 Tekhamah Herman 48 56 Boystown 65 71 West Point Central Catholic 79 89 Holy Name 77 46 Elkhorn Mt. Michael 63 62 Mead 49 53 Omaha Cathedral 59 57 Columbus Scotus 56 52 West Point Central Catholic 72 57 Columbus Scotus 59 61 Fremont Bergan 71 57 Dodge 59 66 East Butler 41 66 Cedar Bluffs 48 41 North Bend 46 77 Young Cavs win big Under the leadership of junior varsity coach, Mr. Lu Maly, the young Cavaliers finished the season at 12-2. The young team consisted of only two juniors while the rest were sophomores. The Cavs used a stiff 2-3 zone and a hard man to man defense, allowing their opponents an average of only 35 points per game. Using a motion offense, the Cavs averaged 52 points a game. Leading the squad in shooting were Larry Chapek hitting 61.1% from the charity stripe and Ron Ahrens averaging 55.4% from the field. Mike Murren lead the team in assists with 32. The Cavaliers outshot their foes, hitting 44.7% from the field compared to 30.5% for the opponents. The reserves had a 5-2 record in conference play. FRESHMEN SCOREBOARD NEUMANN OPPONENT 38 Omaha Paul VI 77 48 Omaha Cathedral 43 13 Yutan 22 21 David City Aquinas 31 32 Fremont Bergan 48 50 Gretna 67 24 David City Aquinas 40 46 Columbus Scotus 66 19 Elkhorn Mt. Michael 50 ABOVE: Skying for the ball are Craig Ohnoutka and Jeff Maly as Randy Woita and Mark Polacek wait for an opportunity. Sophomore. Joe Tvrdy (12) goes up against a Dodge opponent in an attempt to score two points in another reserve victory. The 1979 Reserve Basketball Team. BACK ROW: Coach Ed Johnson. Mike Murren. Larry Chapek. Gerald Osmera. Gregg Reeves. Larry Pospisil. and Coach Lu Maly. FRONT ROW: Joe Tvrdy. Ralph Woita. Ron Ahrens. Dan Vasa, and Andy Shandera. NEUMANN RESERVE SCOREBOARD OPPONENT 51 Omaha Paul VI 36 41 Scribner 24 46 Yutan 34 33 David City Aquinas 34 54 Boys Town 38 49 West Point C.C. 63 58 Omaha Holy Name 24 42 Elkhorn Mt. Michael 33 84 Mead 15 71 Omaha Cathedral 37 53 Columbus Scotus 47 56 Fremont Bergan 42 47 Dodge 38 53 East Butler 32 Larry Pospisil glides through the air for a lay-up as three Mead players attempt to stop him. 79 Cavs finish strong; show hope for future The Lady Cavs had a strong finish after a disappointing showing in the Holiday Tournament. Renae Nelson was the leading scorer for the Lady Cavs with 170 points this season. Gail Maly led in assists with 40 to her credit. The leading rebounder for the girls basketball team was Renae Nelson. She was also voted most valuable player for the varsity while Terri Cherovsky got the award for the reserves. Most Inspiring Player awards with to Marla Jansa and Renae Nelson for the varsity, and Mary Murren and Lori Pospisil for the reserves. The Most Improved Players were Terri Cherovsky and Kaye Bartek. Head Coach Darlene Thole was joined this year by Fr. Patrick O’Byrne who coached the reserves, and Fr. Steven Cooney who helped out with the reserves and spent the remainder of his time coaching the freshman squad. With just one graduating senior, the team and coaches look forward to a strong team effort which will lead to an even better record for next season than the 8-10 record, which they finished with this season. Head Coach Darlene Thole talks over her strategy in the huddle while Marla Jansa and Renae Nelson listen closely. The 1979 Neumann Girl’s Basketball Team (Left to right): BACK: Head Coach Darlene Thole. Marla Jansa. Renae Nelson. Theresa Konecky. Mary Murren. Debbie Morton. Jean Lanik. Laurie Martin. Assistant Coach Fr. Patrick O'Byrne FRONT: Geradette Cada. Terri Cherovsky. and Gail Maly. 80 Renae Nelson and her opponent reach with outstretched arms in an attempt to gain control of a loose ball. NEUMANN SCOREBOARD OPPONENT 44 Holy Name 41 34 Cedar Bluffs 35 39 Holy Name 37 37 Paul VI 34 26 Aquinas 30 25 North Bend 43 41 Yutan 50 25 Co. Scotus 42 35 Dodge 23 29 Bergan 33 35 East Butler 27 33 Cathedral 38 54 Duchesne 55 55 Bergan 29 40 Yutan 38 35 Pius 49 40 Stromsburg 39 34 Aquinas 36 Terri Cherovsky traps her opponent while teammates Gail Maly and Renae Nelson watch for an opportunity. Tracksters improve times throughout season With only one senior and the rest of the team consisting of underclassmen, Neumann’s boys track showed promise for the future by improving placings and times at each meet throughout the season. The Cavs placed second at a tri-angular meet at North Bend and lost a dual to Lyons in small meet competition. The highlight of their major meets was a third place finish at Logan View with a total of 85 points. Larry Pospisil led the way with wins in the open 880 yard run and the mile run. The team also placed fourth in another invitational meet at Wilber. Highest placings at the district meet at Tekamah were Jim Virgl with a third place in the discus and the two-mile relay team consisting of Larry Pospisil, Gregg Reeves, Jim Martin and Tim Wesely also placing third. Highest scorers for the season were weightman Jim Virgl, hurdler Gerald Osmera, and Larry Pospisil. No records were broken, but with the team coming back almost intact next season on the outlook is bright and hopes high. Sophomore high jumper Joe Tvrdy. glides over the bar in an effort to clear the opening height at the Bennington Invitational. Weightman Jim Virgl, grimaces as he unleashes a discus toss as other competitors look on at the North Bend Invitational track meet. Gerald Osmera. one of the Wahoo Area hurdle leaders all season, clears a hurdle on the way to bettering his own best time at the Wilber Invitational. 82 BOY’S VARSITY TRACK North Bend Triangular Second Fremont Bergan triangular Third Lyons dual Second INVITATIONALS Tekamah-Herman Eleventh Wilber Fourth Logan View Third Bennington Sixth North Bend Sixth Centennial Conference Sixth Districts Eighth Gregg Reeves (84) leads the pack with fellow sophomore Larry Pospisil (43) close behind in an effort to complete a one-two finish in the open 880 yard run. The 1979 Neumann Track Team: BACK ROW: Ron Ahrens. Jim Martin, Gregg Reeves. Larry Chapek. Gerald Osmera. Jim Virgl, Paul Pleskac, Dean Virgl, Dave Chvatal. SECOND ROW: Coach Don Maxon. Larry Pospisil. Andy Shandera. Ralph Woita, Dan Vasa. Ernie Cajka. Mike Jirovsky. John Benes. Bob Shanahan. Head Coach Robert Brandt FRONT ROW: Randy Woita. Dave Fujan, Craig Ohnoutka. Brain Sensibaugh. Jeff Maly. Tim Wesely. Mark Polacek. Kent Hagg. 83 Girls’ track crowns first champ at state meet Neumann’s girls track team reached its greatest heights ever this season by finishing in a tie for eighth place at the state track meet held in North Platte and by crowning Neumann’s first gold medal winner at the same meet. With a team consisting of only one senior and the rest underclassmen, Neumann began the season strong by placing third at the Doane Invitational and second at the Logan View Invitational. After disappointing showings at the Elkhorn and Bennington Invitationals, the Cavaliers, bounced back to place fifth at districts and sent four girls to the state meet. They were Renae Nelson in the 80 yard hurdles and the 440 yard relay, Marla Jansa in the 100 and 220 yard dashes and the 440 yard relay, and Laurie Martin and Gail Maly in the 440 yard relay. It was Renae’s fourth consecutive year competing in the state meet and she came away with a gold medal in the 80 yard hurdles and a new school record of 10.8 seconds. The 440 yard relay team also placed third setting a new school record of 51.5 seconds. Overall five new school records were set and one tied. Besides Renae’s record in the hurdles, all of the relay records were broken and freshman Mary Muerren tied the long jump record. Commenting on the team, Head Coach, Father Patrick O'Byrne stated, “I feel that there is a bright future for girls track and field at Neumann and I feel that it will help the overall athletic and physical fitness programs at Neumann High.” The 1979 Girls Track Team: BACK ROW: Coach Darlene Thole. Theresa Humlicek. Laurie Martin. Connie Divis, Marla Jansa. Renae Nelson, Margaret Sullivan, Mary Murren. Lori Pospisil. Patty Noonan. Gail Maly. Head Coach Father Patrick O’Byrne FRONT ROW Renee Pearson. Peggy Lynch, Pam Konecky, Connie Thege. and Karen Swartz. Senior trackster Renae Nelson, clears the hurdle ahead of the pack on her way to winning the gold medal at the state track meet in North Platte. 84 Junior Marla Jansa takes the baton from senior Renae Nelson while running the 440 yard relay which placed third in Class C at the state track meet. GIRL’S VARSITY TRACK INVITATIONALS Doane Third Logan View Second Elkhorn Ninth Bennington Ninth Conference Fifth Districts Fifth State Eighth Freshman Mary Murren leaps through the air on her way to tying the school record of 14 9 in the long jump at the district meet in North Bend. 85 X-country starts The 1978 cross-country team started off on a good foot this year under new coach Fr. Pat O’Byrne. There was a total of six girls and eight boys participating. Among the discovered runners was Jacque Rauth. Jacque competed in the preliminaries for the National AAU Junior Olympics finals at Fremont and Hastings, Nebraska and at Ottumwa, Iowa before moving on to the finals at Shawnee Mission, Kansas on December 9. Her team, “The Cornhusker Flyers,” placed fifth overall out of sixteen teams. Fr. O’Byrne said, “I was pleased with our performances for it only being our first year of competition; the boys did very well in their meets.” The meets they attended were at Fremont, Boys Town, David City, and Seward. Jacque Rauth waits for the last heat of competition in the finals at Shawnee Mission, Kansas. UPPER RIGHT: Marla Jansa edges out an Omaha Marian opponent at the Bergan meet. The girls cross-country team members were, BOTTOM ROW: Michelle Hoer, Denise Mongar. and Marla Jansa. MIDDLE ROW: Leslie Storm, and Maggie Sullivan. TOP: Jacque Rauth. 86 - The boys cross-country team members were. FRONT: Coach Fr. Patrick O’Byrne. Mike Masek, Chris Otte. Mike Murren, and Steve Schmidt. BACK: Darren Morton. Joe Chmelka. Steve Bartek. and John Hannan. Steve Schmidt shows his endurance as he nears the end of the two and one-quarter mile run. 87 Council brings activity Student Council consisted of thirteen students and three faculty sponsors, Miss Sue Redlin, Coach Ed Johnson, and Sr. Michelle. They started off the year by sending Deb Hohl and Barb Hagg to summer workshops. Over the course of the year they also sponsored a sock-hop, helped pay for the band for homecoming, made future freshman day possible, were involved with a student exchange day with Fremont Bergan and opened the peanut store for the year. To top off the year they held a Bike-a-thon which raised money to help pay for a new bus and video tape player. Student Council officers this year were: Mary Egr, president; Carolyn Thege, vice-president; Nancy Janecek, secretary; and Dale Kavan, treasurer. Tammy Polivka helps Council Treasurer Dale Kavan count the proceeds from this years Bike-a-thon. Mary Egr. Student Council President, serves as noon-hour attendant to the peanut store as she assists a student. Faculty sponsors Sr. Michelle. Hayek N.D., and Mr. Ed Johnson listen attentively to Fremont Began sponsor Sr. Lee Agnes on student exchange day. 90 Workshops aid students On Stage “79” was the chosen theme of the 1979 Cavalog. During the year two workshops were attended by the senior staff members: Velma Ottis, editor; Linda Machacek, assistant editor; Linda Swartz, copy editor; Joyce Snitley, business manager; Mike Murren, photographer; Lori Furasek, varsity staff member; and yearbook advisor, Mr. Jeffrey Sill. They were: “Journalism Day.” at Midland Lutheran College on September 21, 1978, where their education was advanced in theme ideas, layout design, and financing a yearbook, and the Nebraska High School Press Association Convention, held at the Nebraska Center in Lincoln on October 16. Here they attended a photo workshop and various short sessions dealing with yearbook production. Mike Wolfe and Sheryl Konecky rummage through their respective files in order to finish their layout for the yearbook. Mike Murren. the yearbook photographer, examines the batteries for the flashes in the camera after having filled it with film. I really think this picture will fit perfectly right here.” advises yearbook moderator Mr. Sill as he assists Mitch Lanik with his layout. 91 CAG has full schedule Nine members took part in girls Christian Action Group this year. The various activities this year were: donating a hand-made quilt to the Philippian brothers, visiting senior citizens at the Wahoo Haven House, contributing to a canned goods food drive for the needy, aiding in teaching and also conducting penance services. Sr. Karen Eden M S. and Theresa Meduna admire some displays at the Motherhouse in Waverly. UPPER RIGHT: Contributing to the Thanksgiving food drive. Linda Machacek places her donation in the box. Fr. John McCabe and Velma Ottis start the Advent season by lighting a candle on the Advent wreath. 92 Theresa Meduna, Marian Meduna. Jacque Rauth and Sr. Clare Sullivan M S. look through photo albums of the Vietnamese brothers. CAG sponsors, Sr. Carona Humpael. N.D. and Sr. Clare Sullivan. M.S. work together to make a scrapbook of the year's activities. Christian Action Group members Jacque Rauth. Connie Meduna. and Nancy Meduna. listen intently as Nadine Machacek reads a passage from the Bible. 93 Jerald Humlicek blocks Ms. Darlene Thole's path to the basket as Mr. Bob Brandt waits for a possible pass during the FCA-Faculty basketball game. Boys’ FCA sponsor, Mr. Ed Johnson, leads the discussion of a tape which the group has just listened to at one of their meetings. Patty Noonan tries to decide how to clean cookie dough off her hands while Denise Brabec mixes more dough for the girls’ FCA valentine cookies. 94 FCA breaks streak This was the year for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as they broke the Faculty’s two year winning streak in the FCA-faculty basketball game by coming out on top 49-43. A volleyball game was also played this year, and the faculty prevailed 2-0. The girls, led by sponsors Ms. Darlene Thole and Ms. Mary Lu Sydik, added to the spirit of Valentine’s Day by making and selling heart-shaped cookies. The boys, with Mr. Robert Brandt and Mr. Ed Johnson as their sponsors, attended a Weekend of Champions at Nebraska Weseyan University. They also visited the Villa Marie Home for Educable Mentally Retarded Children in Waverly, and attended Nebraska State FCA Banquet in Lincoln to hear Dallas Cowboy Coach Tom Landry speak. Together, the groups went to see the movie, “Heaven Can Wait.” How did I miss it?” exclaims Mr. Bill Reece as Ms. Sue Redlin, Ms. Mary Lu Sydik. and Sr. Clare Sullivan. M.S. look on with smiles. Boys and girls FCA members huddle together to plot pre-game strategy prior to their volleyball match with the faculty. Boys and girls FCA officers: Laurie Martin, vice- president; Dan Vasa, vice-president; Joan Breunig. secretary; Jerald Humlicek. secretary; Rose Carroll, president; NOT PICTURED: John Hannan, president. Mary Egr pins a corsage on Sr. Anita Rolenc. N.D., to show appreciation for the time put in as pep club moderator. 1978-79 varsity and reserve cheerleaders. TOP: Maggie Sullivan, Linda Swartz. Joan Breunig, Tammy Polivka. BOTTOM: Sue Vech, Peggy Polacek. Rose Carroll, Renae Nelson. Gail Maly. Teresa Shanahan, and mascot. Velma Ottis. Coaches Day observed Under the sponsorship of Sister Anita Rolenc, N.D., the pep club was involved in many activities. One of these was to commemorate National Coaches Day. The United States Congress passed a bill designating October 6, 1978, as National Coaches Day and on September 28, 1978, Governor Exon signed a proclamation recognizing all high school coaches in Nebraska. On that day, the pep club council presented corsages and boutonnieres to the coaches. In order to better recognize girls sports, pep club members and cheerleaders cheered at most of the home volleyball and basketball games. As money-making projects the pep club sold cookies, kool-aid, and popcorn at the girls’ home volleyball games and Neumann T-shirts and jerseys. Pep club officers for the 1978-79 school year were: Mary Egr, president: Belinda Richter, vice-president; and Linda Uhlik, secretary. Representatives were: Joan Bruenig, cheerleaders: Barb Hagg, seniors; Linda Breunig, juniors; Lori Polacek, sophomores; and Marian Meduna, Freshmen. Reserve cheerleader. Tammy Polivka. announces sophomore contestants. Patty Hattan and George Ludvik. as the winners of the three-legged race during an afternoon pep rally. UPPER LEFT. Pep club officers, top to bottom. Mary Egr. president; Belinda Richter, vice-president; and Linda Uhlik. secretary. Junior pep club members stand up and yell their loudest to spirit leads to a victory. as other pep club members await their turn. 97 'Spirit Week’ tributes Cavs On September 22, Neumann completed ‘Spirit Week’ with colors day. During that week, students and faculty took part in Mardi Gras, leg, hat, colors, and Mr. Irresistible days. A Homecoming pep rally was held in downtown Wahoo at 2:30 P.M. for the football players, Homecoming candidates, and the coaching staff. The Homecoming game was lost to conference rival Fremont Bergan. Summer Nights was the setting for the 1978 Homecoming dance with “Dusty Blue”, providing the music. Reigning as the King and Queen were John Vasa and Renae Nelson. They were crowned by 1977 royalty Al Meduna and Sue Tvrdy. First attendants to the King and Queen were Jim Jambor and Sue Vech. Led by co-captains Mitch Lanik and Mark Kavan, the team advances to their upcoming performance against Bergan. UPPER RIGHT: After being crowned king and queen, John Vasa and Renae Nelson take part in the traditional royalty dance. At the downtown pep rally, Fr. John McCabe stresses the importance of game concentration to end the Spirit Week celebration. 98 Tad Cada, Mark Kavan. Mike Martin. Dan Vasa, and Larry Pospisil stand before the crowd to be blindfolded for a skit. Homecoming candidates are FRONT: Renae Nelson. Kelly Reeves, and Sue Vech. BACK ROW: Lyle Maly. John Vasa. Rose Carroll. Jim Jambor, Joan Breunig, Ron Woita, and Paul Maly. 99 Students; departments make up production On Nov. 17, 18, and 19 the Neumann drama department put on the play, “Ring Round the Bathtub”. Over 50 students made up the eight departments of set construction, sound, lights, props, costumes, make-up, publicity, and art design. Director, Ms. Marylou Wirth, described the characters of the play as being slightly looney but still loveable”. The three night attendance came to over 700 persons. Set in the city of Chicago, the play depicts a family during the great depression. This family all but comes apart over the politics of that time in history. The message of the play was, as put by Ms. Wirth, “Love and good sense can make a family out of the most unlikely collection of people. Gregg Reeves, one of many students outside the play who helped with the set. gives John Vasa assistance in construction of the frame for the door of the play set. Gran (Lori Roach) scolds Aunt Bea (Mary Egr) for smoking in the house, but Aunt Bea does not seem to mind very much. Maggie (Barb Meduna) and Dan (Dale Kavan) make up after their quarrel about her political activities. 100 Gran (Lori Roach) tries to humor Esme (Rose Carroll) who has come down with leprosy and every other terminal disease she can think of. Capt. Harfeather (Jerry Bartek) of the Salvation Army reads Darcy's prize winning letter as Maggie (Barb Meduna). Nurse Samson (Denise Houska). and Darcy (Connie Nemec) listen. 101 Music; drama departments produce musical On March 23 and 24, the musical and drama departments at Neumann High School combined forces to produce Rick Besoyan’s musical Little Mary Sunshine, a light hearted saga of Colorado set in the early 1900's. The play tells the story of Little Mary (Potts), who is pursued by Yellow Feather, her adopted Indian brother, who has returned to the Colorado Inn. She is rescued just in time by Captain “Big Jim” Warington, her forest ranger hero. The plot is further complicated by the exploits of a whole range of comic characters, all of whom find true love and happiness by the play’s end. Approximately 700 people attended the show, directed by choral director, Ms. Sue Redlin; drama director, Ms. Marylou Wirth; and band director Mr. Bill Reece. Nearly 75 students donated their time and talents to the production. Their efforts were viewed by the audience on the stage, in the orchestra, and on the seven different technical crews which combined to produce the show. Madame Ernestine, the Young Ladies from Eastchester finishing School, and the Forest Rangers remind Little Mary to always look for that sky of blue”. Madame Ernestine (Linda Uhlik) and General Fairfax (Kent Hagg) discuss their experiences as struggling young artists in Vienna. Austria. 102 Freshman Jackie Rauth, a member of the art crew, adds a decorative touch to the Colorado Inn used for the set of the musical “Little Mary Sunshine.” I give you courage. I bring you wisdom. I make you have manly strength,” states Chief Brown Bear (Jim Jambor) to his adopted son Vellowfeather (Don Vasa). Little Mary Sunshine (Barb Meduna) struggles in vain to free herself from Yellowfeather s (Jeff Maly) snare. 103 O Reigning over the 1979 Junior-Senior Prom are; first attendant to the king Ron Woita; King John Hannan; junior class representative Debbie Hohl; junior class president Dale Kavan; Queen Carolyn Thege; and first attendant to the queen Kelly Reeves. Putting the final touches on the king's crown. is junior class sponsor. Mrs. Sheila Schukei. 104 Juniors cash in with theme of Las Vegas On the evening of April 21, 1979 the junior class of Neumann High School entertained the senior class with a night in Las Vegas. The celebration began with a mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Colon. Following the mass was a six p.m. banquet at the parish hall. Junior class president, Dale Kavan was the Master of Ceremonies. Barb Hagg, senior class president, gave a toast to the school. A response was given by Rev. John McCabe. Carolyn Sousek, senior class secretary- treasurer, gave a toast to the faculty. Mr. Bob Brandt followed with a response. A toast to the seniors was given by junior class vice-president, Jerald Humlicek. The banquet ended with a skit provided by the prom servers that roasted seniors with appropriate puns. Dance music was provided by Mike Lindsey of “Sound Images.” Prior to the coronation was the Grand March announced by Sr. Michelle Hayek N.D. Crowned as King was John Hannan and crowned Queen was Carolyn Thege. Servers for the junior-senior prom are: Tim Wesely, Margaret Sousek, John Koranda. Leslie Storm, Gregg Reeves. Tammy Polivka. Gerald Osmera. Kathy Hannan. Ann Stejskal. Larry Chapek, Laurie Martin. Chris Walla. Terri Cherovsky. Ralph Woita, Geradette Cada, and Larry Pospisil. Mr. Jeff Sill and Ms. Mary Gangwish dance to the disco music provided by “Sound Images.'' 105 Honors Convocation covers achievements May 7, Honors Convocation was held. The seniors were given a mass before awards were handed out in which Fr. John McCabe presided. Seniors marched in to their class song, “Freebird,” and participated with the mass in the choir, petitions, and the offertory. Coverage of achievements by students in the '79 year was given by Sr. Michelle Hayek N.D. Before and after the convocation, art and industrial arts department displayed their projects. Sr. Michell Hayek. N.D. announces events and awards from the podium after mass. Senior boys and girls listen to the honors and achievements made by their fellow classmen. Senior select choir and Ms. Sue Redlin sing at the mass accompanied by guitars. Fr. John McCabe presents Belinda Richter an award as Jim Jambor awaits to receive his. 107 Chosen speakers voice graduate sentiments “Though we may go our separate ways, we will never forget each other. For we have laughed too much, cried too much, shared too much.” This was the motto chosen by the graduating class of 1979. Joan Breunig and Martin Shanahan were the speakers chosen by the senior class. They expressed how the seniors felt of their years at Neumann. The 57 graduating seniors selected the class colors of maroon and white for their caps and gowns. The senior class sponsors, Sr. Marie Alice Ostry, N.D. and Ms. Darlene Thole, presented the class flower, a yellow rose, to each of the girls and yellow rose boutonnieres to the boys. The class song was “Freebird.” “We Will Remember”, wirtten by Connie Nemec, was sung by a select group of seniors. After receiving all her name cards, Linda Machacek sorts and places them in her memory book. Joan Breunig speaks on how the class began as a cacoon and progressed into a beautiful butterfly. Martin Shanaham expresses how the class is like a puzzle put together we are made one.” 108 Senior class sponsors Ms. Darlene Thole and Sr. Marie Alice Ostry. N.D. prepare the flowers to be presented to the senior class. ABOVE RIGHT: Joyce Snitily adjusts the collar on Velma Ottis' gown prior to lining up for the graduation processional. Four years of fond memories flash through the minds of Linda Swartz and Jim Jambor as the final moments before graduation approach. 109 Advertisements in Cavalog increase sales ADOLPH’S GROCERY 642-5422 Weston, Nebraska Marvin Belik of Prague’s BELIK AUTO SERVICE takes care of your car’s needs. ARDEN PRINTING 784-6611 Valpraiso, Nebr. You can be sure of satisfaction of all your banking needs at the BANK OF PRAGUE. BOB’S MARKET Groceries Meats Lockers We Do Custom Butchering Processing Valpraiso, NE 784-3501 112 235 East 6th Wahoo, Nebr. 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FARMER’S CO-OP ELEVATOR 663-5171 Prague, Nebraska GAMBLES HARDWARE APPLIANCE 443-3424 Wahoo, Nebraska GAUGHEN FARM COM’L SERVICE 628-5345 Cedar Bluffs, Nebr. GREEN ACRE CLINIC 443-3289 Wahoo, Nebr. DON PETERSON ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE INSURANCE FARM MANAGEMENT AUCTIONS FREMONT, NEBR. 721-9700 HAMILTON JOHNSON INC. Abstracts Title Insurance Wahoo. Nebraska HELLSTAR 443-4127 Wahoo, Nebr. HOPPE’S COMPLETE DEC’ING CENTER 443-3263 Wahoo, Nebr. 68066 PATRICIA A. HUMLICEK Attorney-At-Law Lincoln, Nebr. INSRE INSURANCE 443-4074 530 N. Broadway JACK R. NITZ CO.-AUCTIONEER 402-628-5300 Cedar Bluffs, Nebr. Ray Zahourek puts on a door panel and repairs a car's front fender at CERNEY’S BODY PAINT. Wahoo. Nebr. 115 Advertisements boost sales JAMES B. VANEK AGENCY 443-3651 232 East 5th Ed Rezac tunes up an engine to satisfy the needs of the customers of EDDIE S DEEP ROCK. For your prescription needs, do business with Dan and Ken Dailey of DAILEY'S CLINIC. JANOVEC FEED SERVICE Supersweet Feed Cedar Bluffs. Nebr. J. C. PENNEY 443-4153 Wahoo, Nebr. FARMER’S MERCHANTS BANK MOSTROM INSURANCE AGENCY 665-3431 Ceresco, NE F. D. I. C. 116 Freshmen Theresa Humlicek. Connie Divis. Pam Konecky. and Bob Walla replenish themselves at FAIRVIEW CAFE in Wahoo, Nebr. Jay Samuelson knows he can get good hair styling from Donna Hunzeker at the HAIR HUT in Ceresco. Theresa Shanahan studies the textures and patterns of contact paper in JERGENS of Prague. Ron Konecky of KONECKY OIL COMPANY in Cedar Bluffs provides dependable tank wagon service. JOHNSON FARM SERVICES, INC. 665-3131 Ceresco, Nebr. JORDAN PLUMBING HEATING 443-3212 Wahoo, Nebraska KAAR SHEET METAL 551 West 1st Wahoo, Nebr. KOLTERMAN’S BEN FRANKLIN 126 East 5th Street Wahoo, Nebr. 68066 117 Belinda Richter makes an ice cream cone at the FARMER IN THE DELL situated in Ceresco, Nebr. LOERCH’S JEWELRY 442-2680 Wahoo, Nebr. Bob Humlicek of the PRAGUE COOP STORE gives service to a satisfied customer. LUCILLE’S GIFT SHOP 113 East 5th Wahoo, Nebraska MARGARET’S CAFE 665-7971 Ceresco, Nebr. NORM SHARON’S L’lL DINER 141 South Chestnut Wahoo, Nebraska OAK VALLEY LUMBER CO., INC. 784-3101 Valpraiso, Nebraska 68065 O.K. MEAT MARKET 542 N. Linden Wahoo, Nebr. Mr. Lee Nelson checks over his bookwork at Cedar Bluffs’ FARMER’S UNION COOP elevator 118 Generosity hallmark of Saunder’s merchants Jerry Bartek marks prices on cans as he places them on shelves at SAFEWAY in Wahoo. PACL’S MODERN CLEANER’S 127 West 6th Street Wahoo, Nebr. 68066 SEARS Authorized Sales Merchants. Lee and Dica Chipperfield, smile at an incoming customer. PEARSON LARSON INC. 127 West 6th Street Wahoo, Nebr. 68066 PEARSON PARTS SERVICE 665-3121 Ceresco, Nebr. PLATTE VALLEY FOODS 5th Elm Wahoo, Nebr. 119 Support given Neumann is appreciated STEVE'S SALES and SERVICE INCORPOR- Cindy Hull (seated). Clara Settles. 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HAIR gives Colleen Noonan a quality haircut. 121 NHS thanks area businesses for contributions Ralph Lanik looks over the selection of wallpaper samples at Wahoo’s TRIPLETT PAINT STORE. Mary Murren and Kathy Swartz examine the cosmetic counter at MAX’S DRUGSTORE. Wahoo. Nebraska. SWANSON FORD 665-2421 Ceresco, Nebr. VALPRAISO FEED STORE 784-6111 Valpraiso, Nebr. VIRGL IMPLEMENT CO. Hesston White Ford Wahoo, Nebraska VOBORIL PLUMBING TRENCHING 443-3553 Wahoo, Nebraska Andy Shandera and Deb Morton take advantage of the good service and great food served at the PIZZA HUT. Wahoo. Nebraska 122 Enjoying the good food served at HAKEL’S RESTAURANT are Linda Uhlik. Joan Breunig. and Belinda Richter. Leroy Wirka and Neal Barry cut the quality beef provided by the WAHOO LOCKER PLANT. WAGNER TIRE SALES 443-7978 615 North Chestnut WAHOO DENTAL GROUP P. C. 443-3444 Wahoo, Nebraska WAHOO BAKERY 443-3387 Wahoo, Nebr. WAHOO GREENHOUSE 457 N. Locust Wahoo 443-3039 WAHOO CONCRETE 443-4626 Wahoo, Nebr. WAHOO LIVESTOCK AUCTION CO. 443-3512 Wahoo, Nebraska 123 Quality clothes can be purchased at LINDLEY S CLOTHING STORE, downtown Wahoo. Nebraska. Randy Kliment prepares reinforcement strips used in quality trailers and toppers made at STAGECOACH TOPPERS. WAHOO OIL COMPANY 443-3200 Wahoo, Nebr. WESTON CO-OPERATIVE CREDIT ASSN 642-5566 Weston, Nebraska 124 Neumann appreciates business’ support 125 Neumann Cavalog advertisements boost sales WESTON LUMBER BUILDING CENTER 642-5252 Weston, Nebraska WHEELERS FARM SUPPLY 441 East 1st Wahoo, Nebr. Roger Noonan is a patron of SWEENEY’S BARBER SHOP in Cedar Bluffs, Nebr. Contact SHANAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY of Prague for reliable service in your major projects of earthwork. 126 VALMONT INDUSTRIES VALLEY, NEBR. Support from local businessmen appreciated The DENNIS WESELY BAND is the Sweetest Band in Nebraska Land. INSULATION LET US INSULATE YOUR HOME TODAY WE DO COMPLETE BLOWING BLANKET SERVICE INSTALL STYROFOAM INSULATION ON BASEMENT WALLS AND INSTALL ATTIC VENTILATORS COMMERCIAL NEW AND OLD HOMES CLASS I, CELLULOSE INSULATION, FIREPROOF RODENT RESISTANT FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL, BOB WALLA 642-5400 WESTON, NEBR. Judy Wortman welcomes a customer at WORTMAN SUNDRIES in Ceresco. Nebr. Varsity staff: Cavalog Staff Colleen Noonan - Assistant Ads Editor Velma Ottis - Editor Mike Murren - Photographer Linda Machacek - Assistant Editor Jerald Humlicek - Dark Room Assistant Linda Swartz - Copy Editor Chris Bartek Joyce Snitily Denise Benes Lori Furasek Ruth Kellner Junior varsity staff: Belinda Richter Jerry Bartek Maggie Sullivan Mitch Lanik Mike Wolfe Sheryl Konecky - Ads Editor Mr. Jeff Sill - Advisor 130 Index Breunig, Richard 114 Burkland. JoAnn 26 A Ahrens. Ron 20.57.70.79.83.4 Albin. Mike 20.70 Albin, Tom 8.70.77 B Barry. Mr. Neal 123 Bartek. Chris 14,70 Bartek, Gerard 8 Bartek. Jerry 8.40,75.101.119 Bartek. Jodi 8.50.74.75 Bartek. Mary Kaye 26 Bartek. Ms. Pat 55.60 Bartek. Steve 14,47.70.76.77,87 Bates. Roger 75 Bauer. Cindy 26 Belik, Mr. Marvin 112 Benes. Denise 14 Benes. Grace 8 Benes. John 14.41.47.70.83 Bergwell. Mrs. Ethel 17 Bergwell, Nora 20,57 Bohac. Mrs. Gerry 67 Bordovsky. Eric 8 Bouc. Brian 26 Bouc. Debbie 120 Brabec. Denise 26 Brandt. Mr. Robert 70,71,83 Breunig. Joan 8.9.35.43.67,74.75, 99.108.123 Breunig. Eugene 114 Breunig. Mr. Jerome 114 Breunig. Mr. Joe 114 Breunig. Leslie 14 Breunig. Linda 14,51,65 C Cada, Geradette 20,23,74,80.105 Cada. Tad 9.34.37.70.77.99 Cajka. Ernest 14.41,70.83.131 Carroll. Rose 9.56.57.74.75.99.101 Cast 6 Chapek. Larry 20,70.79.83,105 Chapek. Sharon 14,17.34 Cherovsky, Theresa 20,59.74,80.81.105 Chesire. Mr. Bob 29 Chipperfield. Mr. Lee 119 Chipperfield, Mrs. Dica 119 Chmelka. Joseph 15.77.87,131 Chvatal, Dave 20,70,83 Cihal. Lynn 9 Content 24 Cooney. Fr. Steven 46 Cox. Pat 121 Cramer. Sr. Kathleen 44 D Dailey. Mr. Dan 116 Dailey. Mr. Ken 116 Dailey. Terry 9,70 Dailey. Tom 9.70 Divis, Connie 26.84,117 E Easterly, Tom 20.70.73 Eberle, Elaine 120 Eden, Sr. Karen M.S. 92 Egr. Mary 56.67.89.90.96.97.100 Fr. Patrick O’Byrne stresses his point in a discussion with Ms. Darlene Thole concerning girls physical education. F Fitzpatrick, Mr. Mike 23 Flavin, Bishop Glennon P. 47 Fujan. Dave 26.73.83 Fujan. Greg 9,70,77 Fujan. Mike 26.54.62 Furasek. Bob 27,70 Furasek, Lori 9 G Gangwish, Ms. Mary 105 Glaves, Fr. John 46 H Hagg. Barbara 8,9.57,11 Hagg. Kent 27.28.83.102 Hagg. Mrs. Mary 62 Hagg. Mr. Robert 62 Hakel. James 73 Hakel. Lori 27 Hannan. John 10.76.77,87.104.106 Hannan. Kathy 21,23.105 Hannan. Thomas 15,18 Hansen. Marla 10.60.74.97 Hattan, Patty 27.43 Hayek. Sr. Michelle N.D. 33.90.106 Hedges. Bob 62 Jerald Humlicek. Ernie Cajka. and Joe Chmelka take a break from raking the football field as part of the boys P.E. class. 131 Index Heiman. Timothy 27 Hoer, Michelle 15.16.65.86 Hohl. Debbie 14.15.19.104 Hohl. Mrs. Jan 120 Homes. Dan 15.63,64 Homes. Mary 27 Homes. Ronald 10.12,35,74 Homes. Sandy 10.75.106 Horning, Mr. Ken 66 Houska. Denise 10.50.74,101 Houska, Loran 27 Humlicek, Hull. Cindy 120 Humlicek. Mr. Bob 118 Humlicek. Jerald 14.15.18.41.70.131 Humlicek, Theresa 26,27.44.55,84.117 Humpal. Sr. Corona 39,93 Hunzeker. Donna 117 Hvanek. John 29 I Index 131 J Jambor. James 10.70,77.99.103.107,109 Janecek. Julie 27 Janecek. Nancy 14.15.41.65.67 Jansa, Marla 15,37,80.84,85.86 Jelinek. Bernard 27 Jirovsky. Mike 27,38.83 Johnson. Ed 38,39.70,77.79.90 K Kavan. Dale 14.15.41.53.90.100.104 Kavan. David 21.26 Kavan. Douglas 21.26 Kavan. Mark 10.70.98.99 Keenan, Julie 27 Keene. Kelly 21 Kellner. Ruth 115.50 Kelly. Fr. John 32.46 Kliment. Randy 124 Knanh. Mr. Michael 47 Koehler. Julie Konecky. Catherine 25.27.43.60 Konecky. Pamela 26,27.84,117 Konecky. Sheryl 16.36.42.50.74,91 Konecky. Ron 33,117 Konecky. Theresa 16.41.80 Koranda. Diane 10.37 Koranda. John 21.70,105,54 Koranda. Steve 120 Kucera, Briane 27 Kucera. Dennis 22,54 Kucera. Peggy 16,41.47,61 L Lacey, Chuck 113 Lanik. Ellen 16.41 Lanik, Jean 22,64,74,80 Lanik. Mary 17.50 Lanik. Mitch 10.12,70,91,98 Lanik. Ralph 27,28.41.122 Leander. Dave 22,23 Lee, Sr. Agnes 90 Ludvik. George 22,23,26.38.45.51,97 Ludvik. Lynette 17 Ludvik. Tom 27 Lynch, Margaret 27,84 M Machacek, Linda 10,48.92,93.108 Machacek. Nadine 23,26.93 Mahrt, Lonnie 27,29 Maly. Mr. Fred 66 Maly. Gail 23,74.80,81.84,96 Maly. Jeff 28.45.78.83.103 Maly. Mr. Lu 40.77.79 Maly. Lyle 10,35,70,99 Maly. Paul 10.70.77.99 Maly. Tamara 28 Maly. Tim 70,73 Martin. James 17,70.72.83 As the caller says Swing your partner the camera finds Fr. Patrick O'Byrne doing just that with Mrs. Helen Rezac. Martin. Laurie 23.74,80.105 Martin, Michael 11.37.39.70.77.80.84.90 Masek, Michael 23,87 Masek. Renee 23.42 Matulka, David 23 Matulka. Erwin 33 Maxon, Mr. Don 36,83 McCabe. Fr. John 32.46.92.98.107 Meduna, Barbara 23.42.57.100.101.103 Meduna, Connie 23.60.93 Meduna. Diane 28 Meduna. Marian 28.39.93 132 Meduna, Nancy 11.93 Meduna. Theresa 11.39.60.92,93 Mongar. Debra 23.24.27 Misek, Sr. Annunciata 67 Mongar. Denise 36.47.86.17 Mongar. Terry 28 Morton. Darren 11.39,87 Morton. Debra 17,50.74.80,122 Murren. Mary 28.80.84.85.122 Murren, Michael 17.55,79.87.91 N Nelson. Mr. Lee 118 Nelson. Renae 11.52.56.74.75.80.81.84, 85.96.98.99 Nemec. Connie 11,67,101 Nemec. Jim 17 Nemec. Mark 28 Nemec. Virginia 23,24 Noonan. Ann 28 Noonan. Colleen 14.17.42,74.121 Noonan. John 18.41,70.73 Noonan. Martin 23 Noonan. Patricia 28,43.84 Noonan. Roger 126 O O'Byrne. Fr Patrick 46.87.80.131.132 Ohnoutka, Brian 11 Ohnoutka. Craig 28.78.83 Ortmier. Rhonda 29 Orzechowski. Fr. Edward 39 Osmera. Gerald 24.70.79.82.83.105 Ostry. Sr. Marie Alice N.D. 35.109 Otte, Chris 16.18.87 Ottis, Anthony 115 Ottis. Joann 67,115 Ottis. Velma 11,92.96.109 P Pacula. JoAnn 18 Pacula. Leroy 24 Patocka, Doug 28.45 Patrons 110 Pearson. Renee 29,84 Peterson. Mary 29 Peterson. Pat 11 Peterson. Mr. Pete 115 Plays 68 Pleskac. Paul 63,70,83 Pleskac. Rita 12.75 Polacek, Mr. Bob 33 Polacek, Kathy 17,18 Polacek. Lori 24,27,42 Polacek. Mark 26.29.38.78.83 Polacek. Peggy 18.19.41.65.96 Polivka. Tammy 24.26.61.90.96.97.105 Popken, Ken 18 Pospisil. Larry 24.70.79.83.99.105 Pospisil. Lori 29.65.84.5 Pospisil. Viki 12.36 Pratter. Sr. Michaelene M S. 44 Princ, Lori 18 Productions 88 R Rauth. Mr. Herm 63 Rauth. Jacqueline 29.86.93.103 Rauth. Fr. Philip 46 Mrs. Sheila Schukei recites a reading concerning Christ’s birth at an all school mass. Redler. Paul 12 Redlin. Ms. Sue 48.49.55.107 Reece. Mr. Bill 51,52,53.54 Reeves. Greg 24.70,77.79.83.100.105 Reeves. Kelly 12.35.99.104.106 Reeves, Mr Wwyne 32,38.40.70 Rehearsals 30 Rezac, Mr. Ed 116 Rezac. Mrs. Helen 67,132 Richter, Belinda 18.19.32.41.65,97, 107.118,123 Roach. Lori 12.75,100,101 133 Index Roach, Shari 29 Rolence. Sr. Anita N.D. 40.96 S Sabatka. Don 18 Samuelson. Jay 117 Sayker, Karen 29 Schmidt. Steve 12.87 Schukei, Mrs. Sheila 16.36.104.133 Sensibaugh. Brian 29.54.83 Settles, Clara 120 Shanahan. Martin 12.36.108 Shanahan. Richard 12.39.63.70 Shanahan. Robert 18,70,72,83 Shanahan. Theresa 18.41,65.96.117. 120 Shandera. Andy 23.24.42.65.70,79. 83.122 Shandera. Mr. Mike 53 Sill. Mr. Jeffrey 42.43.91.105 Skibinski, Linda 24 Sladky. Don 12.63 Sladky. Ed 24 Sloup. Joe 13 Sloup, Marilyn 24 Sloup. Mrs. Marie 67 Snitily. Joyce 13,93.109 Sousek, Carolyn 8.13.75 Sousek. Margaret 24.50,105 Stanek. Steve 24.70 Steinbach. Susan 18.19.56 Steinbach, Ted 15.18 Stejskal, Ann 22.25.74.105 Stephenson, Monica 19 Storm. Leslie 25,86,105 Storm, Perry 19.53 Stuchlik. Linda 25 Styskal, Barb 13 Styskal, Loretta 24.25,27 Sullivan. Margaret 19.41.56.84.86 Sullivan. Sr. Clare M.S. 46.93 Summa. Keith 75 Swartz. Karen 29,84 Swartz. Kathy 19.74.122 Swartz. Kevin 19 Swartz. Linda 13.57.96.109 Swartz. Sheryl 25.27,42 Sydik. Ms. Mary Lu 35 T Thege, Carolyn 8.13.67.104 Thege. Connie 29.84 Thole. Ms. Darlene 34.74.80.84.109.131 Tvrdy. Joe 25.70.57.78.79.82 U Uhlik. Linda 25.57.97.102.123 V Vasa, Fr. Bob 32.4 Vasa. Dan 19.70,77.79,83.99 Vasa. Don 29.103 Vasa, Mr. Joe 52 Vasa. John 13.35.70.74.98.99.100 Vasa. Kathy 17.19.34.50 Vech, Sue 13.96,99 Virgl. Dean 29,83 Virgl, Jim 19.70.82.83 Vlcan. Cheryl 13.45 Voboril. Monica 19,46,56 W Walla. Mrs. Blanche 33 Wagner. Mr. Robert 11 Walla. Chris 70.105 t 52 830-9 03 Walla, Darrel 40 Walla. Jeff Walla. Robert 29.54.117 Wesely. Tim 25.70.83,105 Wirka, Mr. Leroy 123 Wirth. Ms. Maryloy 44.54.56.57.74.75 Woita. Ralph 25.70.79.83.105.4 Woita. Randy 29,54,78,83 Woita. Ron 13,70.77.99.104 134 Through these halls a stage was set- lights shining, on classes, events, and good times. Each person that walked them was a star, each with a different and unique role. Now, time brings the show to a close, and sounds go to sleep, until a new stage is set. With its new classes, new events, new stars, and more good times. It hasn’t been long and already . . . the stage of ’79 has been one to remember. 136
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