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

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Far right: While catching a few rays on the south patio, LeRoy Pacula, Larry Chapelt, Marty Noonan, Bob Furasek, Brian Bouc, Steve Stanek and Dave Chvatal converse during lunch hour. As National Honor Society President Linda Uhlik recites the ideals of society members, Pam Konecky waits to light her candle behind classmate Jacque Rauth. Relaxing and snacking in the gym during lunch are Marilyn Sloup and Ann Fujan as they discuss the happenings of the morning. LOWER RIGHT: Sister Michelle Hayek N.D. comes to check on Connie Thege and Connie Divis' progress as they decorate the junior hall for Spirit Week. The girls want to know if we can meet them at Pizza Hut tonight. What do you think f asks Greg Wolfe of Brian Kucera. ,-JLi J 10 Student Life

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Tragedies gain spotlight Whether Americans became concerned, frightened or angered, all were effected when first President Ronald Reagan and then, Pope John Paul II were targets of would-be assassins. Both men were hit but made amazing recoveries and re- sumed their positions after a few weeks. After delivering a speech, Reagan exited before a gathered crowd. Suddenly, six shots were fired. Three men fell to the ground, but the President was pushed into his limousine and rushed to a hospital and treated for a chest wound. Two weeks later Pope John Paul II was the target of a would-be assassin. The Pope underwent five and one half hours of surgery and went on to recover from the wounds, demonstrating remarkable resilience. Gold prices skyrocketed, the prime interest rate hit 21%, and gasoline was at an all time high. The public's morale, however reached an all time low at the end of the Carter term. President Reagan stepped in attempting to turn the economy around with his budget plan. Some cuts were passed easily, but the total plan faced much opposition from Congress and groups most effected. The 80-81 year was marked by the murder of John Lennon, and the deaths of Mae West, Joe Louis, General Omar Bradley, and Nebraska Basketball ball Coach Joe Cipriano. The conflict in Northern Ireland escalated, and was punctuated by the death of I.R.A. activist Bobby Sands. Demonstrators protested American involvement in El Salvador. The Iran-lraq war and the Russian inter- vention in Afghanistan gained much coverage. The murder of young blacks in Atlanta baffled authorities. There was nationwide support and sympathy for the families of the victims, but little progess was made in solving the case. News 9

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Student life right b yr Hi, mom! 'Bye, mom! This was often the length of conversation students got in with family members between their comings and goings; home was just a place to eat and catch a few hours of sleep before leaving again. Between school, the athletic and or play practices, games, meetings, concerts, dates, dances, and work, there was not much time for a good long talk with mom and dad. Besides, these outside activities provided a pretty good excuse for getting out of chores too. High school life would have been pretty boring without all of these extra curricular activities helping to make those four short high school years fly by RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES. Student Life 11 re your eyes