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

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Reviewing weather expressions in French I, Mr Jeff Sill prepares his class for a chapter test Mrs. Nora Bartek shows sophomore Dan Bartek how to look for light and dark shading in a landscape on an unseasonably warm fall day Cultured Creativity

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Brass sextet members Susie Benes, Jenny Kadlec, Marie Masek, Bill Postal, Geri Cad a and Kathy Nemecek practice a piece for contest Gospel John! No, Walkin-Talin No, Jazz Me Blues! were cries from the Neumann Varsity Band as they practiced in preparations to support the fall sports teams, under the direction of Michael Osterberg. Time was spent preparing pep band music and marching on the football field for half-time performances. Opening the second semester, a new attitude, style, and outlook were installed into the band by a new director, Mrs. Joanne Couton. Supporting the basketball teams and getting ready for music district contests in late April were on sched- ule for the band. Winning good ratings at con- test, for a show of excellent skills were concert band and stage band. The brass sextet which consisted of Bill Dostal, Kathy Nemecek, Marie Masek, Susie Benes, Jenny Kadlec, and Geri Cada received an excellent rating along with Annette Vanek on her clarinet solo. Under the direction of Mrs. Virginia Schrader the chorus pre- ln the mad rush before their halftime Home- coming performance Tracy Barton helps Annette Woehrer by fastening her overlay pared for another busy year. They spent an hour every other day getting ready for concerts and other special performances. The group learned a lot about conduct, behav- ior, and the ways to better their abilities to sing and use their voices to their utmost potential. Swing Choir, Triple Trio, Barber- shop Quartet, and soloists were also under Mrs. Schrader's direc- tion. These groups made frequent visits to both the Haven House and care center, to entertain the resi- dents. At district contests, the Mixed Chorus rated an excellent. Receiving Superior ratings were the Boys' Quartet, Girls' trio, Girls' Duet, and Annette Vanek s solo. The final spring concert proved to be an exciting one for the audi- ence. The Swing Choir sang a Beach Boys medley and dressed in Hawai- ian shirts. I have enjoyed working with this group and find much potential, said Mrs. Schroder. Band has metamorphosis 17 Cultured Creativity

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Look a bird! says guest lecture Turner McGee an instructor from Hastings College inspires and entertains the art class Senior advanced art student Geralynn Cada Concentrates as she prepares to put the finishing touches on her oil painting Art classes experience growth With the new fine arts require- ment making 20 credit hours manda- tory before graduation, Mrs. Nora Bartek found her beginning art clas- ses had large enrollments. Students worked on drawing and painting projects using Mrs. Bartek's philoso- phy of See, try and do. I found out I could really draw. said Irene Meduna. Advanced arts students experi- enced a year of discovering in themselves and upon their canvas'. They focused on developing a port- folio to show to prospective col- leges. Included in the portfolio were classical drawings, oil paintings, and acrylic designs. Field trips provided a chance to see some master works of art, which Seniors Helen Schinker and Ann Norris and Sophomore Marie Masek enjoy a fondue, one of the many treats of French Culture Week many times inspired new insights. There was a trip to the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery in Lincoln, and a special trip to the Joslyn Art Museum and Gallery to see a travel- ing show of Dutch master works. The French and Art depart- ments combined talents to expose the students to the contributions made to us by the French, during French Culture Week. To commemo- rate the 100th anniversary of the first French impressionism art show in the U.S., a display of reproduc- tions was hung in the library. Other events during the week were a trivia quiz in homeroom, guest speakers, a French luncheon for the faculty, and chocolate fondue in French classes. The French III IV classes went to the language fair at UNL were they observed the various competitions. 19 Cultured Creativity