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

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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

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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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Let's play ball! Sports provide release All work and no play makes a person dull. The saying may be true and might be what encouraged some students to try out the sports program. For some, after school athlet- ics served as a release from the pressures of high school life. They were a way of relaxing and easing tension. Though sports were often work in themselves, requiring much diligence and serious effort and sometimes creating their own pressures, students still found them to be fun, agreeable pastimes. A large number of the school body participated in the sports pro- gram, including those who took part from the side lines. From the players to the cheerleaders, staticians, waterboys and coaches, athletics reached out to many diverse individuals. As teams were formed, pep clubs organized and game strategies planned, people came togeth- er. Football, volleyball, basketball and running offered more than competition and the thrill of winning. They also offered community and the relationships and growth that occur through close contact. Every athlete wants to win. And Neumann athletes won a lot. But there were disappoint- ing losses, too. It was during such low times that players turned to teammates, parents and friends for help and support, and found the encouragement to continue - and win again. Though the outlook was sometimes dis- couraging and the outcome not always ideal, throughout the various seasons, games, and championships, athletics were never dull. Clockwise from RIGHT: 1) Please make it over! Lana Hohn thinks to herself as she performs an overhand serve during a Junior Varsity volleyball game 2) Without breaking his stride, Ivan Villalobos passes the baton to Bob Meduna who takes off on his stretch of the relay 3) The Neumann Varsity football team stands at attention as the band plays the national anthem, signaling the beginning of the game 4) Mike Snitlily jumps in the air in an attempt to get his shot off without being blocked 24 Athletics