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

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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

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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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ass given a special meaning Sixteen-year-old Laura Gjorovic, an ex- change student from northern Chile, said, “Life is only a little different here than from home.” The Bob Brandt family of Wahoo hosted her as she attended Neumann. Laura entered the sophomore class and soon fit right in. Her ability to speak and understand the English language helped her greatly in rela- tions with students and teachers. Laura said she really liked staying in the United States and found the Wahoo community enjoyable. Neu- mann was different than the all-girl school she attends in Iquique, but the students were just as nice. All the same, she was eager to return home, relax and speak in Spanish again. Foreign exchange student Laura Gjorovic writes a letter home to her family in Chile during a free mod. Just what did students do to entertain themselves af- ter school? With a little help from a student survey the yearbook staff was able to gather some ideas. The majority said they loved to party. This comes as no big surprise as one would After hours entertainment often hear plans on Monday morning, in room 31, for Fri- day’s party. There was no doubt that everyone loved going to the movies. Of those polled, over a hundred stated that their favorite way to have fun was to see a movie. This included both renting and going out, though a few more preferred to rent them. Polled stu- dents also said that they lik- ed to go out in groups as op- posed to going out as a cou- ple. Finally, a surprising ma- jority said that they usually 26 Mini-Magazine All of the baccalaureate masses for seniors are spe- cial. But when one of your classmates is getting con- firmed it is even more mean- ingful). Such was the case for the class of 1987 who helped receive their fellow class- mate, Mitch Novak into the Catholic Church at their mass on May 13. went dutch to pay for their dates. Movies weren't the only form of entertainment. Go- ing out to eat also scored high on the poll. According to poll results, McDonald’s or Valentino’s were the stu- dents’ first choices of places to go. To help pass the time while driving there, the Steve Swartz and Matt Fesler check out the movie possibilities in Omaha as they make plans for Fri- day night. poll’s favorite band, Bon Jovi, was tuned in on the ra- dio.