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

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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

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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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Dressed in Holloween costumes Lisa Kadlec and Jeanne Machacek talks with a Saunders County Care Center resident. CAC President Jacque Rauth, group modera- tor Sr. Christine Uerling M.S., and Secretary Sheri Swartz go over the minutes of the organization's last meeting. John Koranda and FCA sponsor Mr. Ed Johnson look over the program for the Spring FCA Banquet. CAG FCA participate in Christian service Christian service was an active and vital part of the school year, with both Christian Action Group and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Students belonging to these organ- izations were caught up in several activities. C.A.G., under the leadership of Sr. Corona Humpal, N.D. and Sr. Christine Uerling, M.S., brought care baskets to and visited the elderly around town, brought a big May basket to the mentally retarded children, collected money for the Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Omaha and visited the Villa Marie School for retarded children. The FCA girls brightened up December for faculty members by acting as Advent Angels. They also brought the Yuletide spirit to the elderly by Christmas caroling at the Haven House. In February, they sponsored the Sweetheart Valen- tine's dance. The girls' FCA was sponsored by Miss Mary Sydik and Miss Sue Hansen. The boys' FCA visited the Villa Marie School for retarded children in Waverly and attended the Spring FCA Banquet in Lincoln. They were sponsored by Mr. Tim Turman and Mr. Ed Johnson. The boys' and girls' FCA went to see the movie, OH God, Book II and attended the Weekend of Cham- pions at Midland College in Fremont. 26 FCA CAG