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

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Music students excel Music was exciting for the 150 students involved in band, choir or both. Many long hours were spent before, during and after school in preparation for concerts and contests throughout the year. Singing and dancing under the direction of Mrs. Kathy Vondracek. the Swing Choir entertained at several places, such as the Saunders County Care Center and the Haven House. Another select choral group, the girls Triple Trio, also entertained the elderly residents of the city. Frozen fingers and wet feet were every day occurances during early morning marching band rehersals. Mr. Bill Reece lead the band through several football half-time shows, as well as the contests at Plattsmoth and Pershing. Jazz and swing tunes set the tone for the Stage Band. The group performed at concerts and contest. They also provided live entertainment for the Saunders County Office for the Mentally Retarded (SCOMR) spring dance. Several students were chosen to attend special groups. Representing the choir at All-State, Hastings and Doane was Marilee Ludvik. Jennifer Bartunek was selected for the All-State, Hastings, Wesleyan, and with Connie Polacek, the UNO honor bands. Singing at Wesleyan was Deb Kadavy, and joining Ludvik at Doane were Colleen Shanahan and Paula Meduna. Tekamah-Herman was the site for District Music Contest on April 22 and 23. Of 22 total entries, 13 Superiors were earned. Ensembles receiving Superiors were the Swing Choir, Mixed Choir, Mixed Octet, Stage Band, Triple Trio and the girls duet of Deb Kadavy and Colleen Shanahan. Instrumental solos by Annette Vanek, Jennifer Bartunek and Jane Nemecek and vocal solos by Marilee Ludvik, Deb Kadavy, Paula Meduna and Kim Tvrdy also merited Superior ratings. ABOVE: Bass drumming is serious business! Mr Reece seemingly exclaims. But Fr. Doug Fuller and Mary Noonan are really enjoying this pep band tune. Darlene Uhlik and Paula Meduna hold their final note during the Triple Trio's performance at the fall choral concert. Band Chorus 27

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ABOVE: During the Spring Band Concert, these saxophone players get into the mood of Blues In 6 8. CENTER: The Swing Choir cheers residents of the Saunders County Care Center. Jennifer Bartunek leads the Fife. Jug and Bottle Band at the Music Boosters' Banquet. LEFT TO RIGHT: Anette Vanek. Donna Sabatka. Connie Polacek. Charlie Noonan. Kathy Sayker. Colleen Shanahan and Doug Hedges. 26 Band Chorus

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Ron Korondo gets before school help from Mr. Ed Johnson on o difficult algebra assignment. BELOW: With an apparent look of disgust, Ken Stuchllk cuts into a cow's heart while Dan Freeman holds back the muscle. Field trip advances knowledge Yankton, South Dakota, was the site of the Mt. Marty Health Science Car- eer Day. Eight advanced biology students and Sister Marie Alice Ostry, N.D., attended mini-workshops and toured the college campus. Disections were a basis for understanding ana- tomy for biology students. 28 Math Science Business