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

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Survey shows majority work Hey, do you want to go out tonight? No, I have to work. These statements are often heard from students at Neumann, where 82% of the students surveyed work. Many work during the school year and even more work during the summer. Most students agree that the main reason they work is for the money, but a few, who are planning a career in a given area, work for experience. The money earned is used for gas, dates, entertainment and clothes; or is saved for later use: for college or buying a car. Asking any of these students if working gets to be a drag , is sure to elicit a definite yes. Some reasons are that it interferes with school and social activities, homework, and just plain gets boring. On the contrary, the sta- tement, I've got to work, can be a good excuse for cancelling a date, or getting out of athletic condition- ing. All in all, most working students agree that the benefits of having a job outweight those activities that had to be passed up because of work. After hanging her display for Fabric Fun Too, Marian Meduna attaches the pattern used to make the dress. ABOVE RIGHT: Being a farm community, driving a tractor in the fields after school and on weekends is often a scene for many Neumann students. Randy Ahrens takes Allan Shanahan's order for refreshment at the Wahoo Municipal Pool. 16 Work

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Although most of the holidays started out with a religious or patriotic background the modern day society has left out that impor- tant meaning and tried to replace it with their readapted ideas. Most of these are most significant to the children but many times they are the first things that come to mind to the adults too. Some of these changes are; Santa Claus for Christmas, the Easter bunny for Easter, cupid for Valentines Day, and ghost, gobblins, witches, etc. for Halloween. Other recreated beliefs that have taken over as the new meanings through the years are: fireworks and turkey dinners instead of thanksgiving for freedom and independence and Memorial Day is just a day off rather than a day to remember deceased relatives, friends, and veterans of war. So when the next holiday comes around remember it does have a meaning; it's not just another day off from school! Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the same to Neumann students without the special lunch consisting of turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. Contemplating on the thought that jesus Christ rose from the dead on this day Rev. Patrick O'Byrne delivers his Easter Sunday sermon. 1981 Cupids Ron Koranda and Lori Houska laugh about their attempts at taking a bite out of the cookie at the Valentines Day Dance. Various activities take place but whatever the way, the bringing in of a New Year is celebrated by all. Michelle Andresen jumps into the memorial day weekend in style by being the first one off the high board on the opening day of the Wahoo pool. Although trick or treater's costumes dis- play the hero's of the 80's, Halloween spirit is still shown by ghosts, witches, and black cats. As December 25 approached the giving of gifts by friends increased the spirit of Christmas. Kelly Keane, Loretta Styskal, Margaret Sousek, Nadine Machacek, Lori Polacek, and Debbie Monger exchange and open gifts before school in the hall. Holidays 15

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Lifeguard John Koranda explains the danger of running on water covered cement to Danny Fox. CENTER LEFT: As a part of his job at J L Hair, Doug Patocka stocks shelves with hair-care products. Nancy Tvrdy, a waitress at the Farmer in the Dell, prepares a strawberry shake for her customer. Work 17