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

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European glamour calls Summer 1985 saw students leaving the tranquil and rural setting of Saunders County to travel. Some destinations included Ohio, California, Oregon and Texas. But for a select few, summer held the excitement and glamour of a European tour. The 21 day tour took them to cities such as London, Paris, and Rome and such countries as Switzerland, Austria and Germany. All that was necessary for the two students, Geralyn Cada and Alyson Hohl, to go were their parents' permission, the desire to experience totally different cultures and, of course, the money to pay for the trip. Since it was the first time outside of the U S. for both the girls and their sponsor, Ms. Marylou Wirth, there was a great deal of apprehension along with the excitement. My largest fear was missing the London connection,” said Ms. Wirth. So we sat in Chicago O'Hare for eight hours.” Most of the time overseas was spent on guided tours, but the travellers were given some free time to explore on their own. I really enjoyed the trip, said Alyson Hohl. It was a learning experience as well as a vacation. Havins fun in Europe, Alyson Hohl, fellow traveler Peggy Meagher, Geralynn Cada and Ms. Wirth pose in the 1972 Olympic Rings in Innsbrook, Austria. Trip teaches firsthand Four students visited Washington, DC. through the 1986 Close-Up program. Seniors Bob Meduna and Annette Vanek, and juniors Susie Benes and Mich No- vak, along with Principal Sr. Michelle Hayek, N.D. partici- pated in the week long event. During the week, the stu- dents followed a program designed to familiarize them with the federal govern- ment. Included were eleven seminars on a variety of topics. A full day on Capitol Hill lead the students to ses- sions of the Senate and House. It was hard to be- lieve I was listening to a debate on gun control, said Susie Benes. Among other highlights seen were the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, Wash- ington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, the Iwo Jima and Vietnam Veterans' Memorials and Ford's The- atre. After a tiring, action packed week of behind the scenes involvement in gov- ernment and current issues the students had gained a new perspective of the fed- eral government. It made me realize that the govern- ment and everything in it affects me,” said Annette Vanek. I can make a differ- ence. As Susie Benes and Annete Vanek visit Washington D C., one of the many sights seen was the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery 22 Europe Close-Up

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Looking forward to sampling their culinary Greg Grundmayer clamps a board to a work Mrs Jeanne Havelka demonstrates the many masterpiece, Kris Erickson and Ann Tvrdy serve table, before planing it to size for his I A capabilities of the Apple lie computer, for a up some of their cheese souffle. project slightly bewildered Linda Barry Business,- I.A. teach life skills Mr. Tim Turman headed the indus- trial arts department, and taught all of the IA courses.IA I dealt with drafting and basic construction techniques, with hand tools. In IA II, the students learned the techniques and skills neccessary to operate power tools. After thorough- ly learning safety precautions, the students built projects of their own design, ranging from a dollhouse to waterbed frames. IA III dealt with welding. The students learned proper safety rules as well as different welding tech- niques. The Home Economics courses included Foods and Nutrition, which focused on the principles of nutrition, and preparing foods. A guest baker, Fr. Gerald F. Vap demonstrated sour- dough bread baking techniques. Another class was Cooking for Singles, a semester class for seniors. It focused on meal planning, and 91 nutritional information. Clothing Construction class intro- duced students to the art of sewing, and tried to help meet the individual sewer's needs and goals. The class put on a style review May 1st where approximately fifteen projects were modeled by the stu- dents. Computer Literacy dealt with making the students aware of the computers capabilities with such units as history, terminology, evaluation of software and buying computers. Micro I, taught by Sr. Corona Humpal N.D. first semester and Mrs. Jeanne Havelka second semester, introduced students to basic comput- er and gave them the skills to create simple programs and do word pro- cessing. Micro II, also conducted by Sr. Corona, dealt primarily with filing techniques and the creation of a finance program. Tricks Trades

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Get that bod in shape Keeping in good shape isn't just for athletes. With the fitness craze growing in the U.S., many people are exercising solely for the health of it. Dancercize and aerobics have grown in popularity through programs such as Morning Stretch and Jane Fonda Workouts. Said Se- nior Helen Schinker, I go to dancercize regulary. It keeps me trim and it's good for my heart and lungs. Lifting weights is still a popular means of keeping in shape, especially for males. We have a bench and some barbells at home, said Mark Masek. I try to use them at least once a week. One of the most common means of keeping off pounds and staying in shape is running. During warm weather, the streets of Wa- hoo were seldom without at least one jogger. Even dur- ing the winter months, a few dedicated runners could be seen on their routes. Running isn't just a way of staying healthy,” explained Ann Norris. For me, it's a release. The Lincoln y.M.C.A. pro- vided some people with a means of exercise. I like to get to the y to swim and use the sauna whenever I can,” said teacher Mr. Jeffrey Sill. The drive takes some time but the result's worth it. Connie Masek enjoys a refreshing splash in the pool at Southeast High School after teaching evening swimming lessons. Is it yes ... or no? After three tries, I finally dialed the whole number. It rang once, twice, three times ... I hung up. Dating is one of the most common high school dilemmas. Will he call? , Will she say yes? , Will I have a date this weekend? were often asked questions. The first, and often hardest, step in getting a date was to muster the courage to ask someone. If they said no, there was rejection to deal with. But if they said yes, there were new worries: Where to go? What to wear? Will we get along? Getting out on a weekend didn't always have to be a prearranged date. Some students went in groups to movies or parties. Discos that offered teen nights provided another means of getting out and meeting new people. I met Kevin at the Lucky Lady,” said Alyson Hohl. We went out a couple of times and he ended up coming to my Prom and I went to his. There were many exciting sides to having a boyfriend or girlfriend. Tim Rezac talked about the time he stunned his girlfriend by taking her out to lunch. I didn't have school that day, and when I showed up at Public in a tie, carrying roses, you should have seen her face!” It's so exciting receiving flowers in school, says Margie Sabatka as she responds to a call from the office and picks up her roses from a special friend in Lincoln 23 Workout Datmg