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

Page 31 text:

 i iM f ili iiiiiir Blowing bubbles during an experiment. Biology students (from back) Randy Ahrens. Russ Bauer. Steve Sladky. Sue Salmen. and Pam Tvrdy observe the effects of carbon dioxide on the blue solution. BELOW: Doug Bartek leans back to make himself comfortable while he reads over the comments he received on his book report. Doing research for a term paper is no fun but Barb Tvrdy knows it must be completed to receive her quarter grade in American History. Academics 27

Page 30 text:

Changing patterns in academics Hum-drum academics. The same boring classes year after year. Wait a minute! Let's look at all that was new this year! On the Level was added as a discussion class for the seniors. The micro- computers class gave students a little more advanced knowlege about video-electronics than “Pan-Man or “Space-Invaders . All- school assemblies were held once a month meaning that each mod was cut about five minutes that day. The lunch period was cut ten minutes allowing school to dismiss at 3:00 instead of 3:10. Leather fans had the basic crafts class available and for picture-takers, a photography class was offered. The self-study program allowed teachers, parents, and students to evaluate the efficiency of the school and made improvements to meet requirements to get state accredidation. Since the first year of Neumann several alterations were made. Latin I and II were offered but were dropped because Latin had become a “dead language. Debate was also part of the curriculum. Today’s modular scheduling was introduced in '69-70. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Malousek register their son, Torrey, for the 1982- 83 school year with Sr. Michelle Hajek N.D., principal. Feeling pretty confident with what they know, James Koehler and Paul Hattan study for their vocabulary test that afternoon. 26 Academics

Page 32 text:

Science math terms confound students minds “Chemical equal-what? was a question that could be heard coming from a confused chemistry student. But careful explanations from Miss Mary Sydik made chemistry easier for the students involved. Physics, also taught by Miss Sydik, gave students the opportunity to study matter and energy. The seniors involved in this class were able to find out just why things happen the way they do. Sr. Marie Alice Ostry N.D.'s advanced biology and sophomore biology classes learned about their own anatomy as well as that of animals. Dissections included fish, grasshoppers, worms and even a live, anesthetized hamster. Health, I.P.S. and practical science, taught by Mr. Tim Turman, Sr. Marie Alice and Miss Sue Hansen, respectfully, were also offered for the less serious science students. Astronomy, first aid and nutrition were a few of the many topics covered in these classes. Math I, II and Algebra I were taught by Sr. Corona Humpal N.D. In her classes, students learned the basic math skills. She also tested the logic of seniors in math analysis. Mr. Ed Johnson, by using theorums and proofs, taught geometry students many complex skills. By using these skills as well as those from algebra I, advanced algebra trigonometry students were able to solve many difficult problems. Business math, taught by Mr. Wayne Reeves, taught the basic principles of math in conjunction with daily life situations. Percentages, interest rates and income tax figuring were some of the skills learned. 28 Math Science