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

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Borrowing an idea from Lincoln Southeast, the Student Council replaced the peanut store with a machine. The reason being that the pea- nut store didn’t make the money it had the po- tential to. It wasn’t secure and a number of items were stolen. With such setbacks, it did not make a lot of money. Because there are only two keys to the machine, the losses were minimal. The ma- chine is stocked by the Student Council and in return they receive thirty percent of the profits. This year’s profits allowed the Student Council to give $2000 to pay for a new computer, to pay for its own way to conventions and to buy council sweat shirts. Instead of eating lunch, Amy Brabec reaches for the bag of chips she bought from the candy machine. Going all out for a good neighbor Sophomores Roger Be- nes. Rita Benal and Ju- nior Tracy Barton are hard at work picking up corn. It was a new experience for most of the Neumann community when faculty, teachers, parents and stu- dents got together as a community to help a local farmer, Frank Vasa. The day was spent picking up corn from the ground which had been knocked down by a hail storm. The event was orga- nized by Superintendent Fr. Michael Christensen. School was excused for the day, and a hot lunch was provided by the Neumann cooks. Service hours were also given to those present for the day. Despite the heat and ex- haustion felt by most dur- ing and after the day, it was still considered a learning experience and success by the majority of students and staff. Ap proximately one (cont. pg. 27) I nner reflections Omaha’s Notre Dame Re- treat Center was the site of the senior class retreat. Mr. Jeff Sill, Miss MaryLou Wirth and Mr. Tim Turman went along as team leaders with Fr. Michael Christen- sen as spiritual leader. Talks were given by Fr. Christen- sen on Jesus, the sacrament of Penance and making con- vents here at home. Discus- sions were held in small groups after each talk. St. Joseph’s, Colon, was the site of the junior class re- treat. Mr. Wayne Reeves, Sr. Corona Humpal, ND and Mr. Bob Wolf were team leaders. Fr. Pat O’Byrne was the spiritual leader. The theme of the retreat was helping others though an in- dividual’s talents and life. Fr. Rudy Oborny was in charge of the sophomore re- treat, held at St. Mary’s, Davey. Miss Jill Scott and Mr. Paul Johnson, team leaders, discussed finding out who you are. 24 Mini-Magazine

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Entering life After being dismissed for the day. Barb Nied- felt and Curt Hohn come to the front hall to search for their cap and gown. Graduates march into real world On May 17, the graduating class of 1987 entered the “real world”. While the band played “Pomp and Circumstance”, the thirty-three stu- dents proceeded to the stage. In her valedictorian speech, Susie Benes said, “We find ourselves at a crossroads with paved roads leading off in several directions. Which we take will decide our future.” Lincoln Diocese Bishop Glennon Flavin thought the graduates were luckiest people in the world. “There is no better way to prepare yourself for life on earth and eternity than a Catho- lic education.” Diplomas were pre- sented by Bishop Flavin as Sister Mi- chelle Hajek, ND, read the names. Im- mediately following, the Darryl Zan- 1 need more bobby pins,” says Barb Niedfelt as she assists Sandy Coufal in securing her cap before the ceremony. Army Sgt. Michael Bridges congratulates sen- iors Susie Benes and Shan Rockwell for aca- demic and athletic excellence. uck scholarships were awarded. Receiving these were Susie Benes, Roger Fujan, Nancy Mahrt and Todd Rezac. The class colors were pink and gray, the flower was a pink rose and the motto was “We don’t think of today as the end of an experience. It is an expe- rience that will affect the rest of our lives.” “Never Say Goodbye” by Bon Jovi was the class song. Honors assembly “ When Sister Michelle an- nounced my name for the religion award, I nearly fell through the pew. I never dreamed I’d ever win an award for academics. ” Karl Weist District track “It was really exciting to be a part of the team that won the District title for the first time in Neumann’s history. We really look for- ward to State. ” Stacey Sensibaugh Waterguns “The last few days were a real nuisance. I confiscated 12 water guns in a single day. It was a bother but it’s certainly a lot safer than fi- reworks going off. ’’ Mr. Jerald Humlicek Graduation 23

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reparations for the future Mrs. Dora Cook explains a statue of the apostles during the senior class retreat. Death was the topic of the freshman retreat at St. John’s in Prague. Fr. John Keefe, Mrs. Nora Bartek and Mr. Gerald Humlicek conducted it. Testing. The very men- tion sends discomforting thoughts through most peo- ples’ minds. Who likes to sit for seven hours straight making connect-the-dot de- signs? Isn’t that what most do? These loathsome tests are, however, very important. The majority of college applications require testing. For freshman in high school, “they’re a way of checking that a student has the minimal skills required to graduate,” said Miss Monica Flakus, guidance counselor. The ASVAB tests the so- phomores take are also im- portant. “They’re a way of measuring the intelligence level both as an individual and class,” said Miss Flakus. One of the tests taken by both sophomores and jun- iors in the upper ten percent of their class is the PSAT. A good score on this would qualify a student for the Na- tional Merit Scholarship which could be used in the future for college. Judy Konecky concentrates intent- ly on taking her PSAT test so she can score well and be considered for scholarships. sgr Cooper celebrates fifty When Monsignor Daniel Cooper celebrated his fiftieth anniversary in the priesthood, there were several special features printed in newspa- pers along with a mass and celebration in his honor. However, not many know that he coached basketball, track and football for twenty years. He is also self-taught on almost all musical in- struments and started bands at two of his par- ishes. From the days of supervising the construc- tion of Neumann to the present, where he resides as a retired priest at St. Wenceslaus, Wahoo, he is a true example of someone dedicated to God through service to others, especially youth. Msgr. Daniel Cooper jokes with Scott Specht, Doug Ohnout- ka. Paul Kruce and Mike Snitily. Mini-Magazine 25