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

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Retreat day offers variety Retreats, in a wide variety of forms, were offered to Neumann students. Many of the seniors chose the annual retreat at the Crosier Monastery at Hastings. Sharing this experience were sponsors Miss Marylou Wirth, Miss Mary Sydik, Sr. Marie Alice Ostry, N.D. and Mr. Ed Johnson. The seniors spent their three days participating in mass and the sacrament of reconciliation. They also enjoyed the insights of retreat speakers. On March 30, a day was set aside in the calender for class retreats. The seniors who didn't attend one of the two Hastings retreats attended an encounter at St. Cyril Methodius, Plasi, sponsored by Fr. John McCabe. They discussed the importance of Christ's characteristics. The juniors spent their day at St. Mary's in Valparaiso reviewing the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The sophomores dealt with the difficulties of being true to them- selves, while the freshmen, at St. James in Mead, studied the impor- tance of prayer. Another type of retreat was available to seniors monthly. This was Teens Encounter Christ or T.E.C. On these weekends, seniors discussed various topics dealing with Cod and their relationship with Him. To encourage vocational pur- suits, a trip to St. Pius X Monastery in Erlanger, Kentucky was taken. Fr. Thomas Au accompanied three senior boys on the trip. 24 Retreats

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Play requires time; effort Two months of rehearsal, sighed Jeff Maly as he recalled the time and effort put into the fall play Once Upon a Mattress, The play fell right into the heart of state boys' football playoffs and the end of the girls' volleyball season. As a result several cast members were unable to spend much time at home or on studies. The actors who participated in athletics had to come to school, go to practice, and then go to play rehearsal. I've been in two previous plays, neither of which were quite as challenging or as rewarding, stated George Ludvik, as he thought back on his play experiences. The fact that it was a musical also gave added discomfort to the directors. What makes a major musical so difficult is that it combines three different aspects into finished product. Those aspects are music, technical theater, and real life drama, stated Mr. Bill Reece, pit band director. Perhaps the most difficult task was the constant changing of the often elaborate medievel scenery. It was extremely difficult to work with such a large number of backdrops and props, but due to the coopera- tion of the never tiring crew everything went over well! ex- claimed Bob Hedges, light chairman. LOWER LEFT: Showing his love tor ms princess, George Ludvik sweeps Lind Uhlik off her feet as they dance at the banquet. UPPER CENTER: Mike Dostal, Don Vasa and Jeff Maly acclaim their feeling of friendship as they sing The Minstrel the Jester and I. BACK ROW: Rita Ottis and Colleen Shanahan FRONT ROW: Deb Kadavy, Chris Kremlacek and Paula Meduna contemplate the activities at the royal ball. UPPER LEFT: Don Vasa cleverly tries to trick Dave Kavan into revealing information about the test the queen is going to give the princess. Fall Musical 23

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Linda Skibinski, and Lori Polacek discuss past experiences with Cathy Shotkoski, a new friend they found at T.E.C. Steve Bartek, Andy Shandera, Joe Tvrdy and George Ludvik stand by a statue of Pope Pius X while on their trip to Erlanger, Kentucky. UPPER LEFT: Using scripture passages Mike Albin, Ed Sladky, Connie Meduna and Lori Polacek role play using scripture improvisation. FAR LEFT: Taking advantage of some time alone, Steve Sousek meditates on questions about the future. Retreats 25