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

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Graduates herald beginning As the members of the graduat- ing class of 1982 walked across the stage, clad in red and gold robes, to receive their diplomas, an important part of their lives was ending. Their secondary education was finished, but with the motto “the hopes of the future lie in the lessons of the past , they were prepared to begin a new part of their lives. A majority of the class had plans to seek higher education of some sort. Several planned to join the armed forces, while many had plans to attend college or a trade school. Fourteen students received scholar- ships to help with the financial burden of college. Graduation ceremonies were held in the Neumann gym on Sunday May 16. Peggy Lynch and Connie Divis addressed the audience of faculty, family and friends. They reflected upon memories of the last four years at Neumann, highlighting special classes, games or events that held special meaning for the seniors. The swing choir, in their final performance with the seniors, sang two selections for the audience. Following a short address by Fr. John J. McCabe, the class was presented by Sr. Michelle Hayek N.D. Diplomas were presented by Bishop Glennon P. Flavin who also ad- dressed the audience, and gave his blessings to the graduates. As the band played the reces- sional, the class of 1982 walked off the stage, diplomas in hand. They were ready to begin a new part of their lives as graduates. As Sr. Marie Alice Ostry pins on his boutonniere, Mike Fujan smiles at a friend across the room. Connie Divis shakes Bishop Glennon P. Flavin's hand as she receives her diploma, while Joann Burkland and Karen Swartz await in the background. 24 Graduation

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Raffle sets prom to sail Selling aluminum can holders, t-shirts, and a raffle helped the junior class the money to support their theme of Come Sail Away . Five committees were set up by junior class sponsors Miss Jeanne Owens, Mrs. Sheri Meduna and Miss Sue Hansen. These included the decora- tion, mass, invitation, name card, and memory book committees. The April 24 event began at 6 p.m. with a mass at St. John’s Catholic Church in Weston. Fr. Paul York was the celebrant. After the mass, the banquet and dance were held at Maresh's Ball- room. Maresh's catered the meal and it was served by prom servers Randy Ahrens, Becky Kralik, Todd Jansa, Ann Vasa, Mike Osmera, and Sue Dostal. After dinner, a welcome was given by junior class president Marilee Ludvik. Miss Marylou Wirth awarded gifts to the senior class from the faculty in her speech. However, because of the state of the economy the gifts had to be I.O.U.'s. Junior Mike Dostal presented wills for the class of 82 . The prom servers ended the banquet with the presenta- tion of their skit. A dance followed with the band Legend providing the music. At 11:00 p.m. a grand march of the seniors and their dates were in- troduced. 1982 Prom Royalty. BACK ROW: 1981 King, Larry Pospisil; First Attendant to the Queen. Kaye Bartek; First Attendant to the King, Craig Ohnoutka; 1981 Queen. Laurie Martin. FRONT ROW: 1982 Queen Connie Divis and King Don Vasa. Junior class sponsor. Sheri Meduna, ties and rolls invitations to be sent to prom guests. Prom 23

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The Swing Choir reaches for the stars as they sing during graduation. LEFT TO RIGHT: Marilee Ludvik, Terral Brabec. Deb Kadavy, Cindy Bauer. Dan Freeman, Marian Meduna. Joel Woita, Joann Burkland. Bob Pearson. Ann Benes, Mike Dostal. Kathy Sayker. Don Vasa and Karen Sayker. Patti Noonan and Mary Peterson share a final moment together before the graduation ceremony begins. Graduation 25