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

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Drama needs combined efforts On March 28, 29, and 30, the drama class under the instruction of Miss Marylou Wirth put on the drama THUNDER ON SYCAMORE STREET. Putting on this play took the combined efforts of 34 crew members ranging from make-up to sound and the 24 cast members who performed the roles. The play opens to a peaceful street called Sycamore. But as the street lays calm it is easy to sense uneasiness. The underlying excitement even shows in teenagers reactions. Behind the casual talks of dates and what’s on television, the problem emerges. One of the neigh- bors is not welcome. Joseph Blake (Ernie Cajka) has the legal right to live here and send his children to the high school, but the neighbors want him out. The reason for their disapproval is the fact that Mr. Blake served a short term in prison for a minor accident. Even though it was long ago the neighbors still reject him. The angered neighbors form a mob and plan to march Blake out of town. One man, Arthur Hayes (Don Vasa) is battling his emotions. He is a kind man but his wife (Barb Meduna) begs him to join the mob until he does. Then showing great strength, Joseph Blake stands up to the mob. His courage and wit inspires Arthur who later joins him. The others in the mob come to their senses and justice prevails. Bob Shanahan and Joe Chmelka carefully plan the correct brightness and position of a spot light that will be used in the production of the spring play. UPPER RIGHT: Carolyn (Renee Masek) tries to assure Judy (Geradette Cada) that she accepts her despite the fact that Judy's father spent time in prison. On the verge of being kicked off the block by angry neighbors. Joe Blake and his wife Anna (Ernie Cajka and Marian Meduna) take life's problems one at a time. 16 Spring Play

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Before a FCA meeting, Chris Walla. Jim Virgl and John Koranda crack jokes while eating their dinner. Denise Brabec plays, basketball at the week- end of champions which was held at Midland Lutheran College FCA sponsorships make school year sweeter Fellowship of Christian Ath- letes sweetened the school year by selling jars of honey on Honey Sunday. The proceeds were given to the mentally retarded. Another project was a visit to Villa Marie in Waverly. Cupids, king and queen were voted on in preparation for the Valentine’s Sweetheart Ball, which was sponsored by the girl’s FCA on February 8 after a game with Scotus. Mike Dostal and Kathy Sayker were announced as cupids to the royal court. Named as first attendants were Tom Hannan and Ann Stejskal and crowned Valen- tine king and queen were Larry Chapek and Nancy Janecek. Officers were Steve Bartek and Theresa Konecky, president; Chris Walla and Laurie Martin, vice- president; Paul Pleskac and Connie Thege, secretary- treasurer. Spon- sors were Mr. Bob Brandt, Mr. Ed Johnson, Miss Darlene Thole, and Miss Marylu Sydik. As part of the coronation ceremony. Cupids Kathy Sayker and Mike Dostal, take a bite out of the suspended cookie. FCA 15

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