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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1988 volume:

pg. 76 1988 CAVALOG Bishop Neumann Central Catholi JighSchool 20 SouthLindeiT Wahoo, NE 68066 Phone: (402) 443-4151 Volume 24 Taking shape. At the retreat in Prague the Junior girls try to keep the shape of their pyramid. As Dave Ohnoutka watches. Becky Benes and XRita Benal tumble through the pyramid of Linda Specht. Terri Tvrdy. Jane Meduna. Amy Behrns. Ann Tvrdy. Kristin Erickson. Kelly Fujan. Kindra Styskal. Irene Meduna. Lana Hohn. Heather Doxon. and Sue Spicka. Walking religiously down the hall the Pope ’. Dave McDermott, and his two aides Mike Morrissey and Dave Sayker discuss their many plans for the eve of All Saint’s Day. The trio won the best costume award for a group Juggling instructor Mr. Jerald Humlicek looks on as his pupil. Terri T vrdy. polishes her skills. Mini-Courses, offered during Catholic Schools Week, gave students the opportunity for study in new and different areas. i Construction Students build Neumann’s shape At a glance the shape of Neumann High School was not recognizeable. To better understand the students one must take a closer look. What you see on the volleyball court or the opening night of the fall play did not automati- cally happen. Many hours of practice came first. What were once bits and pieces came agonizingly together as a literary magazine and a yearbook. Each new year brings different faces. You might ask. what is different about the year 1988? The difference is that everyone was taking shape. At the beginning of the year each student walked around not knowing which group he would become a part of. The first few weeks of school, all I worried about waas getting to my classes, said Freshman Nicole Werner. As the new ness wore off. students rolled up their sleeves and got to work. In the summer months, Sr. Michelle Hayek, ND and Miss Monica Flakus worked on arranging the students' schedules. Any student who had a con- flict with classes was notified and the schedule was rearranged. Sometimes classes had to be dropped. Mrs. JoAnn Hall lakes a break from hanging quills to talk loSara lurman Mrs Hall col lected quills from people of the communii v for the fall play Outlier A few of the quills shown included the Duck pond and Brown Eyed Sus an. During a home boys basketball game varsity cheerleaders, Vicki Ohnoutka. Amv Rrabec. Karen Hladik. and Becky Bene , perform to I Saw Him Standing There. by Tiffany. Vicki and Karen made up the routine and laughi n 10 the other girls. 2 Opening English protect. Dan Kadavy tries to decide which pieces ol the newspaper to use for his I nglish protect Much time went into finding pictures and articles to cut out for the theme he was try mg to protect in his collate. The Cross Country team used the summer months to add a few extra miles to their experience. Coaches Fr. Patrick O’Byrne and Miss Monica Flakus en- couraged the team members to gain ex- perience at the summer road races. I am glad that we went to all of these races, because it helped me to shape- up.” said Senior Kathyrn Hibler. Each mile run brought the girls closer to a bronze finish at state. The fall play tryouts were held al- 7 am glad that we went to all of the summer road races, because it helped me to shape-up. It was definitely worth it.” most on the first day of school. After the Quilters” cast was picked, the girls were caught in the act of blocking, learning lines, and preparing their voices for the songs. I really like to sing and I was really pleased when I was cho- sen,” said Ann Tvrdy. At first only one act of the play was practiced at a time, but then as the play began to take shape, all the acts came together for the open- ing night. Before going out to march. Amy Chvatal trie to play Sounds of Sousa on her flute without her music fcach band member had to memorize each piece of music before they performed at Per shmg Marching Band Competition held fn Lincoln. Opening 3 Individuality One October day. Kris Nemoc decides to scare tl� e student body. Kris's sister Debbie spent two hours applying her sister s lace makeup. Kris won the best costume award lor Halloween costume competition day at Neumann Marching through the streets of nearby towns, Cavalier band members got a taste of what was ahead of them. When school started, band members could be seen practicing in the early morning hours. As time went on. forma- tions began to take on a recognizable shape. What looked like nonsense on pa- per turned out to be a musical show. When we first began. I wondered if all the work we did led anywhere. But when I watched the video from Pershing. I knew that it fit together. said band member Linda Specht. Starting with the fundamentals, art students moved their way from simple art forms, to complicated pieces of art- work. Many hours were spent on putting just the right touches on a painting. If I did not complete every detail of my picture. I felt like something was miss- ing, said Aaron Rezac. What was not missing in Neumann High School is the individuality of each student. Each one had his unique talents If I did not complete every detail of my picture. I would feel like there was something missing and I would try to fix it. and values. Without one of them some- thing would be missing. The athlete, brain, artist, and musician molded a school that many were proud of. It is exciting to see the trophy case grow ev- ery year. said Sister Germaine Drapal. ND. Neumann gave back to the commu- nity by some students visiting the elder- ly. At first I just went up to visit be- cause I needed the service hours. But I got to know some of the people and started to have fun playing cards. said Dave Sayker. There was not a shape that could not be found inside this building. Some of them were harder to recognize than the others. Students who were not in ex- tracurricular activities still played a vi- tal role. Sometimes that person being in the stands on a game night made all the difference, said Sara Turman. Neu- mann High School was the shape that we wanted to be in. Opening Ai the parent teacher conferences. Mr Milo Mcduna and Mrs. blame Meduna discuss thew daughter's classwork with bnglish in- structor Ms. VlarvkHi Wirth Parents were asked to come during a certain time to avoid long lines. Lunch mod basketball As Dan Carstens goes up to block the shot, the basketball tumbles out ot John Osmera's hands Pat Sabatka. Jeff Krabec. and | Joe Nadrchal wall for John to retrieve the ball and get into the game once more Holding a brand new yearbook at a girls volley ball game. Heather Doxon writes a special message to her friend. Students were allowed to pick up their yearbooks between the Iresh man. |unior varsity, and varsity games. Watching the drama instructor. Kristin tnckson loosens her |aw to get ready to practice the songs for the fall play Outliers” The taw exercise helped Kris- tin relax and helped her sing with better tone and voice quality Opening As Greg Meduna watches his parents Mr. Don Meduna and Mrs. Kim Meduna discuss his English grade, instructor Sr. Michaelene Prater. MS points out the fine work of their son. Academics cademics Two heads are belter than one. Maggie Hat tan and Renee Woehrer each ex- plain their own way of arriv- ing at the correct answer to a Phys- ics vector problem. To help the Athletic Depart ment out. Steve Zimola uses his welding skills to cut up old weight room equipment so that the metal can be used for oth er weight room structures. It s not as easy as A, B. C. taming top grades required many nights of writing tedious critical papers. Each finished project gave the student a sense of accomplishment. Instead of using their pre- cious free time, some students managed to do their studies on the bus. No matter how anyone attempted to meet academic deadlines, the arrival of the end of the quarter and the report card were inevita- ble. The shapes A, B and C held much meaning for students. After the strenuous activity of reading pop can labels, students were forced to return to anxiously awaiting textbooks. Some opened their books, and others relied upon lis- tening to the lectures. By the start of the sec- ond week, students knew teachers' expecta- tion. Anxiously awaiting May, students were rapidly improving. Without realizing it, En- glish grammar was refined, and math equa- tions came with little or no help. Academics II n his American history class. Mr. I Wayne Reeves explains 'The roots of the depression of the 1930 s began before the stock market panic of October 29.1929. or Black Tuesday. Saint John Neumann Day. Walking down the church aisle Fr. Patrick O'Byrne sprinkles holv water amongst the students Wayne Skoda assists in the action 8 { I ordy. Lordy. PJ.'s forty! I exclaim Ann Nadrachal. I Missy Pruss. Julie Vasa, and Marie Masek at a sur prise party for Mr. Paul Johnson before senior government begins. Religion Social Studies Nebraska $ Senator Doug Bereuter and Governor Kay Orr answer students’ questions at Bereuter Day held on the Nebraska Wesleyan Uni- versity campus in Lincoln. Showing the true spirit of Christmas. Becky Schwartz and Niki Sudik shake hands as a sign of peace during the school mass held at St Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo. Thumbing through his Bible. Sophomore religion instructor Fr. John Keefe searches for the appropriate verses to answer the questions about the life of Jesus prior to the Crucifixion. What’s in education? After the lazy, hazy days of sum- mer the school year began to take shape. On the dreaded first day the freshmen arrived fifteen to thirty minutes early, clumping together to find security. Sophomores made their entrance a little later, scouting out who to initiate the following weekend. Juniors arrived with grins on their faces, anticipating the jour- ney into upperclasshood. Seniors ar rived at the last minute, hands in pockets, daring anyone to challenge their new found power. As the first day evolved, students were given their schedules. Everyone had the standards of math, science and religion. Others had options like music, art and journalism. In hom- eroom. all of the students were re- quired to recopy their schedules, reg- ister their cars and fill out a student parent directory update. After com- pleting these tasks, students moved through the day on a scat schedi Books were issued and white unble ished book covers were passed o tediously put on and artfully decor ed. Students met with their teach and were given course outlines well as their first assignments. As the sun beat down in the n occupied classrooms, the school ye began to take shape once more, ai the lazy days of summer ended. Religion Social Studies 9 P arallel line make pro portionale triangles, explains geometry in stuctor Mr. Jerald Humheek as he uses the chalkboard as a demonstration tool in his fourth period class. During a Practical Sci- ence lab. Michael Pola cek peers through a mi- croscope getting a mental image of the muscle libers of a chicken wing before sket- ching them. With quizzical looks on their faces, math analy sis students Anne Vrbka. Allan Osmera. Ann Nadrachal. and Judy Konecky listen to an explanation of degener ate conics. r I After taking a deep breath. Mike Morrissey blows into a spirometer which will measure his lung capacity. __________________________ This in turn will be used to calculate his metabolic rate. 10 MATH SCIENCE Getting an education? After the first day passed, and the year went along, teachers added variety and excitement to their classes. First quarter, Mr. Tom Gerdes took the juniors and sophomores in his life sci- ence classes to the Henry Doorly Zoo. The students found it a refreshing break from lecture and note taking. ” I had a lot of fun at the zoo. I hadn’t been there since grade school,” said Kindra Styskal. Ms. Marylou Wirth’s junior English class also had a change of pace after several weeks of studying Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Students researched such subjects as food, music and games. Then, after signing out of afternoon classes, stu- dents assembled in the cafe- teria to partake of a Medieval Banquet. It was interesting to eat the same foods and dress the same as they did back in Medieval times,” said Jane Meduna. In October, seniors attend- ed Raymond Central Career Day to visit with college and university representatives from Nebraska and surround ing states. Students learned about admission require- ments and campus activities. Working under i he ventila lion hood, juniors Ger eite Matulka. Heather Doxon. and Ann Tvrdy watch as a gas is pro- duced as part of the reac- tion when they combined nitric acid with a metal for one of their labs in fourth period chemistry. Math Science Senior Karen Hladik looks carefully at the contrast of each negative before she . ufs the newly developed film into groups of five to be put into the sleeve. The royal family. Gerette Ma tulka. Greg Kavan. Amy Behrns. and Glenn Bones are presented a plate of food by lane Medtma as part of the Junior tn glish Medieval Celebration. of an education Making use The journalism class also got their share of free days. In the first quarter the stu- dents attended three journal- ism conferences, one in Fre- mont. one in Omaha and the last one was at Lincoln where the staff accepted a Corn- husker Award for the 1986- 1987 yearbook. When getting out of school for various functions stu- dents were required to get sign out sheets and have each of their teachers give their permission by a signature. These sheets were to be handed in by 3:15 on the day before the activity. There were also other re- quirements for students to 12 participate in extracurricular activities. Students who went out for sports were required by the NSAA to pass a mim- imum of four classes. If stu- dents did not meet these guidlines they were not al- lowed to play until their grades came up. If any of the students were failing a class or doing poorly, a downslip was sent to their parents in the fourth week of the quarter stating the stu- dent's grade and the reasons for it. Upslips were also sent to students who were doing exemplory class work. On November 10th and 12th and March 31st, parent- teacher conferences were held in the evening to give the parents a chance to dis- cuss their children’s grades. For the second year those with high grades were com- mended. There was both an A and a B honor roll on which students' names were listed for academic achievement. All of the students were kept busy trying to maintain grades and their averages, but the seniors had an extra load. They chatted about their class rank and about the ACT test that they had not taken yet. They rushed to fill out college applications as well as scholarships and fi- nancial aid forms. English Journalism Speech Ann Tvrdy mixes all the in gredients together for her desert dish, hoping that she will come up with something suitable to serve to her classmates during the Medieval Ban quet. Speaking out on the subject of drugs m sports, sopho more Paul Kruce executes his informative speech as his classmate Carey Turnwall gives him her attention. w orking in tlte ilar kroom. yearbook ed itor Renee U oehrer concentrates on inserting the negative into the enlarger and set ting the F stop, which will protect the image she wishes to develop onto the photographic paper. English Speech Journalism Entertaining The seniors decided where they would go for their two college days. These days al- lowed the seniors to visit col- leges that they were interest- ed in attending. The seniors were also giv- en the privilege of leaving the school premises to obtain service hours. Many took time out of free mods to go to the Care Center and Ha- ven House to visit or play cards or pool with the elderly. Seniors had to complete thir- Ai the Bob Devany Sports Center, Kristy Popken warms up her reed and puts her clarinet together in preparation to play pep band mu sic for the Lady Huskers basketball game. Kevin Sabatka. Chris Benes. Jim Woita. Matt Felser. Dan Kadavy. Mark Masek. Chuck Kucera. Mike Morrissey. Ryan Sabatka. Tom Ma chacek. and Paul Sabatka relax in Fif- ties garb. with an ty hours of service, while jun- iors did twenty, the sopho- mores ten and the freshman five. Seniors were also given the option of a new English class callled Advanced Placement English. The twelve girlsren- rolled were given the chance to take a special test at the end of the year. This test gave them college English credits if they scored above a certain level. As spring crept up. the iun- education iors were kept quite busy themselves. By the end of the third quarter they were re- quired to complete an Ameri- can History term paper and a $00 word English critical es- say. Along with these assign- ments, juniors hurried to complete History Section Re- views. I stayed up till one o’clock doing my section re- views the night before they were due. It would have helped to start a little earli- er. said Gerette Matulka. Kl ns Nemee and Julio Vasa give their support to the I ady Huskers at the De vany Sports Center in Lin- coln as they play Pear Old Nebraska U on their trumpets. ing unto the Lord.” the voices of the triple trio members Jody Wolfe. Carey Turnwall. Amy Brabec. Anne Vrbka, and Tracy Bar ton. exclaim during the Christmas Mass. Choral Director Miss Cathy Lococo mouthes the words for her chorus as she directs them in sing mg tunes from the Golden Age of Rock-n-Roll at the fall choral concert. Using her megaphone as an example. Band Director Mrs. Joann Couton com mands the band. Hold your instruments up like you have pride in yourself and the bandPj Band Chorus 15 French II «ludent Mark Woehrer biles into a chocolate eclair tilled with whipped cream French teacher Mr. Jgff Sill brought French goodies tor his students as a part of Na lional Foreign language Week. Students also signed up for the National French t xam. Tl o finish up the year. fresh man art student Sonya Han sen concentrates on putting the final touches on Iter figu rine. This was the last art assignment Al the spring art sltow. Sr. Michealene Prater. MS. en joys looking at a charcoal drawing on display Over 100 pieces of the students work were shown. Art French 1 Demonstrating an Some juniors and seniors were especially swept away as they prepared for their week of Closeup in Washington D.C. They became excited as the week grew near, but felt pres- sured as they completed that week’s worth of homework in each class. As the school year went along two organizations, band and chorus, kept their members very busy. Throughout the year the chorus students performed for various functions. In the begin- ning of the year they sang for the St. Wenceslaus students, and they also provided cookies for the fall musical. Throughout the year, chorus's select groups. Tri- ple Trio and Swing Choir, made trips to the Saunders Care Cen- ter and Haven House in Wahoo to provide some enjoyment for the older people. The entire chorus also journeyed to Lincoln Northeast and East High Schools to hear their chorus’ perfor- mances. The band started off the year with marching competitions at Malcolm and Pershing. The Pep Band also played for many foot- ball and basketball games. The musicians sat freezing at home football games, horns frozen as band director Joann Couton pleaded for just one more song. On January 9th. the Pep Band took a special trip to Lincoln. Go- ing in early to eat lunch at Valen- tino’s. the band then went to play for the Lady Huskers’ bas ketball game at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The band and chorus both gave concerts to show off all of their hard work. They also worked jointly to put on the reg- ular soup supper carnival to education raise money for the Music Boost- ers. As the year came to an end. things were wrapped up when both the band and the chorus at- tended the district music con- test at Oakland-Craig, where several groups and individuals received superior ratings. As a pan o I Catholic Schools Week. Pad Sabaika. RiN Spicka and Greg kavan use fabric paints j to create their own custom deco- rated t-shirt, in one of the min courses of fered. Using a poster. Ms I isa Rooney asks French I students ques lions about days of the week, months of the year and idiom- atic weather expressions using the verb fatre Art French S.UMtk.l his •r Pal a wood clamp io securely glue one board to another as they work on the gun cabinet which Mike made for an I.A. II project The protect was displayed in the gym- nasium during the Spring Band Concert. That’s an February 7 through 14 was Catholic Schools Week. To start off the week, the stu- dents and faculty members each launched a balloon. These balloons contained personal messages from the persons who let them go. Each class designed pos- ters to express the theme and spirit of Catholic Schools. The best from each class were made into a banner and hung in the chapel. On Thursday and Friday, mini-courses were offered. Set up by a special faculty board and National Honor So- ciety members. these courses ranged from cake education decorating to self-defense. As winter gave way to spring, students continued with class projects. Among them were senior religion students who carried out an ’’eggsperiment”, caring for an egg for a week, and home ec and I.A. students who showed their projects to the public. As the year’s activities came to an end. students let out enormous sighs of relief. Sweltering in the sun of late spring, they sat through the last of their classes. As May 24 ended, the students’ plans for another summer began to take shape. is Business I.A. P.E. During accounting class. Miss Teresa Brestal helps Chuck Kucera to check that his debits and credits are balanced as he tries to find the error on his worksheet. Her eyes on the copy. Ann Mastera con- centrates on typing each letter of her manuscript correctly while not exceeding the time limit of the exercise. Freshman boys Ft. � n structor Mr. Paul John son waits to measure Ryan Gilbride's standing broad lump, done as part of the President's Physical Fitness Test. A I nn Brabec prepares tor the home economics sew mg class's spring sytle re view as she meticulously stitches up the side seam in the skirt which she wifi model Business I.A. P.E. 19 Ai a home volleyball game. Dan Kadavdy. Jell Meduna. and Doug Ohnoutka wave their football towels approv- ingly as the ball falls to the court and the Lady Cavaliers score a point. Student Life tudent life Can you believe it? I can’t believe it! was a phrase frequently used by Neumann k.. students. Taking part in activities played an important role in the career of the students. With a small student body, members of the Neumann com- munity were not merely allowed to blend into the walls. Each was inclined to Oin a particular group such as band or speech team. By giving a part of their individ- uality, they forged a personality that would last a lifetime. Students somehow always found the time to misplace desks, borrow someone else’s book, or supply mischief. Whatever the students did to shape themselves, there was much diversity. Activities ranged from bas- ketball for the athlete to the honor roll for the academically inclined. Neumann students came in many different shapes and sizes. But no matter who they were, they blended to shape high school life. i At the M.O.R.P. soc hop sponsored by the Juniors. Ann Tvrdv. Jane Meduna. and Sue Sptcfca dance m ihe coronation area, the money they made went towards the cost of prom. AU decked out on nerd day. Freshman Kristy Popken works on sketching her piece of artwork. Nerd day was a part of the activities of Homecoming Spirit Week. Student Life SEPTEMBER WHOLE LOTT A GOIN' ON! First soc-hop At the first soc-hop. I had to encourage the senior girls to dance with the timid fresh- man boys. The seniors objec- ted. so the junior girls stepped in. Mrs. Joann Cou- ton School pictures I had been growing a mus- tache for a while, and I almost made it. But right before got my picture taken. Father Christensen gave me a razor. The meaning was obvious. Wayne Skoda A i FCA Parents' Night. Mr. Ed Cher- ovsky. Mrs. Davtd Barry. Mrs. Carol Meduna. Mrs. Bev Martin, and Mrs. John Sabatka talk about the effect which their own faith has had on their children’s development of values. Parent 's night I Senior pictures It was nice to set aside a I Since I wanted to get my pic- night to honor our parents for I tures taken early. I drove into all the support they've given I Wahoo on Labor Pay to have us in football this year. We I them done. was out late the gave our parents a pin with I night before, so was a little our number on it to show our I tired, but it was worth it. appreciation. Paul Sabatka I Vicki Ohnoutka 22 Cheerleaders FCA During the first pep mor panic,pant Judy Konecky holds a spoon in her mouth as she feeds her classmate. Pan Greunes. |ello. The pair won the class competition to the cheers of the rest of the student body. At the intersection ol filth and Linden Streets, cheerleader Laura Cherovskv performs with her pom-poms to the school song. Hey. Look Me Over.” dur mg the Wednesday evening pep rally during Homecoming Spirit Week. Disappointment Fears deprive cheerleaders of mounts It wasn't as much fun cheering this year because we couldn't do mounts. said Karen Hladik. She wasn’t the only one with this opinion. Many of the other varsity and reserve cheer- leaders felt that the thrill of cheerlead- ing was lessened because of the missing mounts. All cheerleading mounts were banned this year because of fears of in jury or liability. To make the year more exciting, the cheerleaders performed routines to Victory and I Saw Him Standing There. Along with routines, there were skits for pep rallies to be made up and Homecoming week to plan. Spirit was raised by allowing the students to dress in school colors, putting posters in the hall, and making spirit signs for the ath- letes’ lockers. The Fellowship of Christian Ath- letes met once a month at one of the members’ houses. Meetings included a panel discussion, a bonfire and hayrack ride, and a Christmas party. Members spent much time sharing their feelings about God and their faith during the small group portions of their meetings. Another of the year’s activities was the FCA Parents’ Night. The eve- ning began with mass in the chapel, and continued with games, a pot luck sup- per. and small groups. Students and par- ents together discussed relationships with each other and with God. After group prayer, they dismissed. Cheerleaders FCA HI omecommg King Ryan Martin ami n Thursday of Spirit Week. October II Queen Shannon Hansen dance to the £ B 7, man 1,10 s,u onl body dressed song. ' In My Dreams . which was the u? as nerds. Vicki Ohnoutka compares theme for the dance The dance was herself to a poster diagram of an actual held in the school gymnasium the Saturday. Octo nerd conveniently placed in the front hall for all ber 17. after the Omaha Cathedral football game. to see and use Enthusiasm Neumann conimmunity shares traditions There is one week each year when the enthusiasm of each student is shown through the preparation involved for the Homecoming weekend. Much time and effort was involved in decorat- ing the halls and the gym for Spirit Week. Posters were hung on the walls expressing support for the athletic pro- grams. Each class was assigned a hall- way in the school which it was to deco- rate. On Friday the hallways were judged by a faculty vote on how well they illustrated the theme. In My Dreams.” The winning class, the juniors, were awarded a day on which they could wear jeans, a break from the regu- lar school uniform. On Wednesday evening, the Neu- mann community participated in a pep rally in downtown Wahoo. King and Queen candidates rode to the pep rally on a hayrack, where they were intro- duced and made slight fun of by the cheerleaders in the usual pep rally skit. To conclude the evenings' events, stu- dents and parents alike gathered in the school's parking lot for a spirit bonfire. Football tri-captains threw a dummy dressed like a Cathedral football player into the fire to give everyone an idea of what would happen to the Cardinals at Friday night’s game. The prediction came true with the Cavaliers setting the field and the Cardinals on fire with their offense and defeating Cathedral 42-7 Homecoming dance The Homecoming Dance was special this year because it landed on my birthday. I had a good time celebrating the night at the dance, then finished off the night at a par- ty. Jody Wolfe Stu-Co convention Since the convention was held at Neumann this year, it was a lot of work. But it was fun to act as host, and we even got a story about the convention in the paper. Mick Hall OCTOBER WHOLE LOTT A '17 COIN’ ON! Pershing I was really scared at Per- shing right before we went on. Then I kept sliding be- cause the floor was so slip- pery. was relieved when it was all over with. Jennifer Voboril Homecoming rally I liked the bonfire, but it was really funny to hear about Doug Ohnoutka chewing the electrical cord when he was little. No wonder he still has a scar. Tammy Chmelka Preparing to throw an untoriunate Omaha Cathedral dummy into the homecoming bonfire. Senior Football Captains Jeff Meduna. Pave McDermott, and Dave Sayker count One. two. three.” before letting it go into the flames. Homecoming candidates Annette Sabat ka. Dave Sayker. Troy Cada. Marie Ma sek. Jeff Meduna. Lisa Chvatal. Sue Ahrens. Doug Ohnoutka. Shannon Han sen. Dan Kadavv. Amv Brabec and Ryan Martin ride on a hayrack from the Homecoming Pep Rally. in downtown Wahoo. Homecoming 25 June, portrayed by Lana Hohn and Sara, played by Amy Brabec. express their deep felt emotions about the windmill that their father hand made, and which pumped life out of the ground and onto the prairie sand. Instructor Miss Caroline Rutherford from Omaha Community Playhouse put on a work shop for the cast of the musical Quitters. She taught the girls how to direct and drama tize their voices to improve their overall perform- Jane Meduna. who played the part of a trauma stricken, seventeen vear old wid owed mother, wanders aimlessly with her child. She is searching in vain for someone to help her with the dying baby held in her arms. 26 Complex drama Cast demonstrates ability-, flexibility Miss Marylou Wirth and Miss Cathy Lococo undertook the biggest drama production of the year. I saw a review of this musical in the Time Maga zine. Then one of my relatives got in- volved in this production in her home town, explained Miss Wirth. about how she got the idea for the production. The cast was made up of eight girls and nine crew members. The practices were long and hard, but in the end. it paid off. The hard work gave the girls the challange to prove that they could do their absolute best, and you know what? They did! said the accompanist Susie Christensen. Miss Caroline Ruthuford. a member of the Omaha Community Playhouse. came to Neumann to give the girls some tips she learned about acting while she was studying in Europe. She was fun. and the things she taught us were useful in giving a better performance. com- mented Heather Doxon. To be perfectly honest, when I looked at the music for Ouilters. I never thought it was attainable for a high school group. said Miss Lococo. But when the musical opened on Novem- ber 6. the girls were relaxed and ready to perform. I thought having quilts on display in the gym before and after the perfor- mances was a neat touch, said Michelle Chloupek. It helped me better appreci- ate my pioneer heritage. Fall Musical | % % hat do ya think? Isn't she % W pretty? asks Sue Spicka of % % Ann Tvrdy and Annette Sa- W V batka. who have just helped Sue fix up her 'Cornelia Corncob Doll.' The girls have |ust added sonte lloppy hands to the puppei doll to play with. Thanksgiving mass The Thanksgiving mass was nice. It was just like all the other masses. But the thing that was different that liked was that Mrs. Cout on was singing. I didn’t know she could!” Carey Turnwall Mock trial Although we lost our first two competitions in a row. we did our best. Annette Woeher and I were the only returning members from last year's team, and the rest were un- derclassmen. ” Kris Nemec All State Choir It was a really fun weekend in Aurora. It s hard for anyone to imagine what it's like when you get over 400 kids togeth- er on one set of bleachers and they all start singing. ” Kristin Erickson Thanksgiving break For my Thanksgiving break went home to my parents'. We had a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The rest of my vacation spent touring area art gallaries. It was fun. Mrs. Nora Bartek NOVEMBER WHOLE LOTT A GOIN’ ON! Fall Musical 21 During a Mock Trial performance at the Saunders County Courthouse, attorney Annette Woehrer presents witness Glenn Benes with an evidence sheet Glenn is trying to disprove accusations which have been made against him. A tone of the Literary Magazine's month- ly 7 30a.m. meetings. |uiwor statt mem bers Ann Tvrdy and Jane Meduna evai uate a submission and determine which category it will best fit into in the theme '■Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. I Christmas concert I thought the Christmas Concert went really well this year. I’ll never forget the Show Choir singing Good King Kong. ’’ Then they pulled out kazoos and began to play them. Kris Nemec Resignation 7 was in the hospital when 1 heard Mr. Sill resigned. 1 felt sorry for the people in jour- nalism. but 1 was mainly con- cerned with French. He was a great teacher and 1 knew I'd •m. 7- miss him. Mary Sousek Literary Magazine Mock Trial Inexperience Youthful team falters in trial competition Jefferson Paine vs. Liberty High- sehool was the Mock Trial case for this year. The case dealt with a school news- paper and the students on its staff who felt that their First Amendment rights had been violated. With the help of Mock Trial Coach Miss Monica Flakus, Attorney Mary CBil- bride and many practices, the Mock Tri- al Team went into competition. Howev- er. the team was made up largely of stu- dents new to Mock Trial, and they were soon out of the competition. I think for the amount of experience we had, we did fairly well,” commented Freshman Chris Hain. Coach Monica Flakus agreed, and added. We had a young team. I just hope that they all stick it out and return for the next few years. They have a lot of potential.” Robert Frost’s poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening was the theme for Extravaganza, the Literary Magazine. Members of the staff met regularly to rate and comment upon stu- dent writings submitted to the maga- zine for consideration. I like being on the staff.” said Junior Sue Spicka. It gave me a chance to read some good writing. I enjoy knowing what other peo- ple are writing about. It's amazing how well some people can write.” The maga- zine’s moderator. Miss Marylou Wirth showed approval of the magazine, say- ing. I am really impressed with the quality of the students’ writing this year.” Paying careful attention to the op- posing David City Aquinas attor- ney's questions, witness Amy Chvatai formulates her response in her head before she is required to oraltv re spond to his questions. Literary Magazine Lduor Annette Woehrer edits a story as staff member Kris Nemec assists in moving the cursor to the right place on the computer. The Apple Works sys tern was used to type the Literary Magazine. Literary Magazine Mock Trial 29 Vocal Clinic FEBRUARY At the Boystown Vocal Clin- WHOLE LOTT A ic in Omaha we got to hear some excellent schools. The Mr GOIN’ON! sound they could produce was amazing. There was also a lot of other interesting things to check out. Anne Vrbka Catholic Schools To bring out the artistic tal- ent in the students during Catholic Schools week, we made posters for the theme of sharing. The ideas that we came up with were both fan- tastic and hilarious. Susan Meduna Faculty meeting I think that all of our school days should start at 9:15 A.M. The extra hour of sleep was appreciated, especially if I had a game the night before. ” Tia Brandt Valentine's Dance It is a long time between Homecoming and Prom and it is good for the students to have a social event between them. They seem to enjoy getting together and watch- ing each other dance. ” Ms. Mary Sydik Sweet tooth. Student council member Judy konecky restocks the candy ma chine in the lower hall. Alter the State Board of Health in January visited Neu mann. students could only purchase candy before and after school. Pleasantly surprised on the morning of her birthday. Michelle Chloupek arrives to find a Happy Birthday message and a coupon for a free candy item from the candy machine. This is one of the many projects of the Student Council. Student Council N.H.S. Q.S S. %r Nl ewly inducted National Honor Society member. Peggy Mongar walks up to gel her organization card and pin as Fr. Mi chael Christensen and Fr. Larry Gyhra watch on St. John Neumann Day at St. Wenceslaus church in Wahoo. During the Senior Honor Mass at Si. Wenceslaus Church in Wahoo. Fr 1i chael Christensen places the salutatori an medal around National Honor Soci- ety member Annette Woehrer s head. Annette was active in the N.H.S. for two years. Tv Destination Members move toward sharing of themselves I’m sharing this balloon with you so you can share the spirit with us.” wrote Renee Woehrer. That message, and similar ones written by each stu- dent in Neumann, was put into a helium balloon and released in an activity spon- sored by the National Honor Society during Catholic Schools Week. New members of the society were inducted by Bishop Glennon P. Flavin on January 5, St. John Neumann Day. The National Honor Society also served as guides and group leaders for Future Freshman Day, and they, along with Student Council, served a breakfast to the faculty and staff for Teacher Appreciation Day. Student Council hosted the District Student Council Convention in October. Ten schools attended, and many hours of preparation were required. Students processed registrations, made name tags, divided participants into groups, and made 200 servings of jello for use in ice-breaker activities. As a reward, the council members went out for all they could eat” at Valentino’s buffet — compliments of their sponsor. Fr. Mi- chael Christensen. Members prepared for future activities by going to the spring convention. A new honorary organization. Quill and Scroll, offered membership to writers. To be eligible for membership, students were required to work on. and or contribute to the yearbook or the literary magazine for two years. 31 PI ointing out events that happened recent ly. advisor Sr. Michelle Hayek. ND. asks staff member Beckey Schwartz which ar 1 tide she would like to write for Decem- ber’s newsletter. The Plume” kept the commum ty informed of events. Speech team member Annette Woehrer. practices her original public address speech on Amerasians during a few spare moments of her time. Annette won the gold medal for her efforts at the Raymond Central Invitational Speech meet. Creativity Productive members use imaginations As the second half of the school year took shape, so did the speech team. Many students could be seen in the library looking up reference materi- als or caught acting out their cuttings in the hall. But most of the activities were contained in room 26. Ms. Marylou Wirth’s room. Each speech team member was as- signed a time to practice with Ms. Wirth. Believe me, Ms. Wirth knew ex- actly who was supposed to come in and when. And if you were not there then she would go looking for you! recalled Karthryn Hibler. The Neumann speech team kept up a tradition of excellence by finishing a strong second in the Centennial Confer- ence Meet, but they were slightly edged out of a trophy in the District Meet. De- spite the outcome of the meet. Neu- mann was able to send six girls to the state competition. It was my second time going to participate at this meet. But this time I enjoyed it because I wasn’t so nervous,” said Sue Spicka. The newsletter staff helped the l987-’88 year take shape by sending out a monthly letter and calendar to the stu- dents’ families, telling what goes on throughout each month. Sr. Michelle Hayek, ND. called the group together once a month to assign each member an event to write about for the next month’s letter. Speech Team Newsletter Spring Break 'I am glad that Spring Break vas the same time as the leys' Basketball Tournament, went to watch Wahoo Public y ay every night. I was so hrilled when they won. and even got to be on T. V. Ann Na dr c ha I Conference Band All the other Neumann girls were jealous because got to sit near a guy from Scotus that they were after all day. Being a alto saxophone player does have it's advantages. Rita Benal MARCH WHOLE LOTT A COIN' ON! Future Freshmen When they brought the tim- id future freshman into my classroom could not help it. had to tease them just a little bit. Of course the seniors in my class did not mind at all.” Mr. Paul Johnson Conferences I was really scared to see what would happen when my parents got home. They wanted me to go with them, but I protested. said that Ire- ally had to buckle down on the homework tonight. Brian Styskal S s. Wirlh is always telling us to MW practice our speech during our I ■ (ree mods.” said Sara Turman. I W ■ One day we did just that dur- ing our free mod in the library. But everyone was looking at us like we were really weird. said Lora Barry. Taking a big lick of her ice cream cone. Newsletter staff member Amy Behrns wishes that writing could be this much fun. Sponsor Sr. Michelle Hayek. ND. treated the Newsletter staff to a food item of their choice at the Wahoo Dairy Queen. Speech Team Newsletter 33 Ritzy business 'Puttin on the Ritz is a black tie affair As the end of April came near prom suddenly became reality. Weeks and weeks of planning and hard work paid off as prom began to take shape. The Juniors signed out of their clas- ses on the Friday before prom to deco- rate. I was kind of mad that they got out of school that day. but I guess it is fair because their class is smaller, and it would take more time to decorate,” said Senior Karen Hladik. As the days dwindled down, flow- ers were ordered, formal attire bought or rented, and potential dates called. The final event kicked off with mass at St. Wenceslaus. Immediately following, a dinner was held in the church basement. The Juniors’ parents upheld the prom theme Puttin on the Ritz,” by wearing white and black cloth- ing. They completed the look with black top hats. The dance was held after the din- ner in the Neumann gym. Red and black balloons and streamers covered the once bare walls and bleachers. Music blared, and photos were snapped as the evening was unwrapped. At midnight Juniors and Seniors and their dates headed for the post prom party. It was held at the Civic Cen- ter because just the week before, the bowling alley had burned down. Tm glad I went. It was a blast.” said Doug Ohnoutka, ”1 won a tv.” After being crowned 198$ Prom Royalty. King JeH Vteduna and Ouoen Rachel Hohn share the excitement of their happy moment to gether. As many of the other students click their cameras for a picture. Jeff and Rachel smile. 34 Prom Hooking up the white lights on one side of the foil decorated stairs. Junior Glenn Bene fo cuses in on his work. The lights brilliantly lit the coronation area for the King and Oueen as they were crowned the 1988 Prom Royalty. Decorating the Neumann gym (or the 1988 Prom Puttin' On the Rttz. Mary Sousek and Jane Meduna help adorn the gym Jane, with ihe help of an air pump, blow up colorful red. black and silver balloons, as Mary lies them off PI osing lor a Senior class picture are Maggie Hat tan. Julie Vasa. Ann Nadrchal. Peggy Mon gar Jeff Meduna. Rachel Hohn. Judy Konecky. Jean Won a. Shannon Hansen. Pete Bordovsky. Kurt Bohac. Chris Benes. Jim Osmera. Dan Kadavy. Karen Hladik. Jody Wolfe. Renee Woehrer. Kris Nemec. Ann Brabec. Sue Ahrens. Lisa Chvatal. Wendy Stuchlik. Kathy Atbin. Anne Vrbka. Tracy Barton. Annelle Woehrer. Missv Pruss. Jill Sanderson. Doug Ohnoutka, Dave Sayker. Dave McDermott. Kevin Sabaika. Karl Weist. Laura Cher ovsky. Mary Meduna. Kaihyrn Hibler. Vicki Ohnoutka. Charlie Benal. Chuck kucera. Annelle Sabaika. Steve Swartz. Mark Bouc. Allan Osmera. Bill Spicka. Tom Ma chacek. Troy Cada. Ryan Marlin. Amy Brabec. Mike Morrissey. Marie Masek. and Dan Gruene . District Music ”1 am proud of my chorus kids. They all really showed what they could do by meriting a superior rating at Distict Music Contest. It made it extra special since I will not be here next year. Miss Cathy Lococo April Fool's '7 wait for this day all year. That morning I went and woke Renee and Annette up and told them they were late for school. It was pretty funny because it was Good Friday and we had no school.” Mark Woehrer Cruising ’After we finished decorat- ing for Prom Glenn and went cruising. There were a lot of kids driving around because Wahoo Public '$ Prom was that night. We stopped at Kucera s Korner to buy pop. Mike Polacek College days ”1 would’ve had a perfect at- tendance record, except they counted me absent when! vis- ited Kearney State College in April. They gave me a perfect attendence pin anyway at Awards convocation Peggy Mongar APRIL WHOLE LOTT A GOIN’ ON! Prom As classmates Karl Weist and Sue Ahrens march oft the stage to Pomp and Cir cumstance.” class sponsor Sr Corona Humpal. ND hands Sue a red rose which was picked as the class flower. The class colors were black and red. Zanuck Scholarship Since I was a freshman I have always dreamed about get- ting this scholarship. When I heard that I got it. I was so ex- cited. This made a great end to my four years at Neu- mann. Tracy Barton Squirt guns At the speech dramapicnic, had all intentions of staying dry. When Glenn Benes start- ed to squirt me. I knew that I was in trouble. I tried to hide, but I got soaked anyway. Chris Main Stage Band After we saw the Norfolk Community College Stage Band. knew we had to get T- shirts for our stage band too. Mrs. C. ordered them just in time for our last concert of the year. Lora Barry Senior skip day One day when was driving around I saw Fr. Christensen. decided that this was the time to ask him. 'Father, can we have a bus for Senior skip day?' He just shook his head in disbelief.” Rachel Hohn Graduation W| ith his eyes on his diploma, valedic- tL s Army Sgt. Waller Wieser congraiu torian Allan Osmera receives a con f laies Marie Masek on her academic and gratulatory handshake from Bishop athletic achievements, he hands her a Glennon Flavin. Allan plans to at lour year R.O.T.C scholarship to the tend Creighton University in Omaha. Ne.. where college of her choice. Marie will study physical he will study pharmecology. therapy at Creighton University. I Out the Door Fifty-two graduates exit Bishop Neumann I ove ' and kind ... it never I fails.' (I Cor 13) reads Maggie Hat tan I at the Senior Baccalaureate Mass. The Seniors theme for the mass was friendship and love. The theme was developed around the class song. Friends.” On the afternoon of May 15. after marching in to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance. students of the class of 1988 were presented diplomas symbolic of their achievement by Lincoln Diocese Bishop Glennon Flavin. Bishop Flavin spoke to the graduates and their friends and families about the importance of us- ing their values and education to en- lighten a world made dark by mankind s failures. Speaking for the class were saluta- torian Annette Woerher. whose speech dealt with decisions and was based on the Robert Frost poem. Two Roads Di- verged in a Yellow Wood,” and valedic- torian Allan Osmera. who emphasized the importance of setting and striving for goals. Although we often think of goals as concrete and measurable achievements, said Allan, we can t for- get those important goals which are pri- vate and more difficult to share, goals such as learning to know ourselves, and deepening our relationship with God. Following the presentation of diplo- mas. the Darryl Zanuck Scholarships were presented by Mrs. Darrylin De Pi- neda. Recipients were Tracy Barton, Renee Woehrer and Annette Woehrer. As the ceremony ended, the gradu- ates. in their bright red caps and gowns, marched off the stage and into the gym. to accept the traditional congratula- tions and hugs of those who had come to recognize them. Performance Boys work for the prestige of a fast car” Some say hot roaaing is a waste of money, but others see it as a hobby or even an investment. Many boys en- joyed working on cars, im- proving or repairing them. A major benefit of this hobby was their ability to service their own cars. This saved money that one might pay for reliable transportation. But more fun than repair- ing is improving a car — cre- ating that unique look and. by Neumann standards, making it fast. Fast enough to launch from the Neumann parking lot to Gas N Shop in seconds. It was possible, on occasion, to see a few long black marks imprinted on the parking lot and half way up Linden street. Walking out of school at precisely 3:20, an individ- ual could see a white cloud of smoke floating around him and Fr. Michael Christensen pointing a finger and shaking his head. The more things change, the more they stay the same. said Fr. Christensen. When I was a student here. Fr. Zastrow told us we were doing that on purpose, to be irritating. Fie was right. We were. And nothing's changed. Preparing to race. Dave Sayker checks to see if the fan belt is on properly, as Pete Bordovsky checks the transmission fluid of Dave's new car —i a brown Trans Am. To kick off the start of Neu- mann's twenty-fifth anm versar y celebration. Mr Bob Sullivan. Fr. Ivan Vap and Superintendant Fr. Michael Christensen plant a tree. Neumann celebrates anniversary Silver Jubilee year commences Bishop Neumann High School opened its doors in the fall of 1964. With the fi- nancial help of eleven par- ishes, and the sacrifices of their members, the school be- came a reality. Twenty-five years ago on April 22nd the cornerstone of Neumann was laid by most Reverend Bishop Casey. The cornerstone was donated by Little Monument Works of Fremont, Ne. The corner- stone is located on the north- west corner of Neumann, fac- ing Linden street. This year a special mass was held in the chapel. Fr. James Dawson, Di- ocesan Superintendent of Schools, was the celebrant. Also present were Fr. Ivan Vap. first superintendant of Neumann, who had overseen the construction of the school and Msgr. Daniel Coo- per, who had been the pastor of St. Wenceslaus Parish and was very influential in the building of Neumann. The concelebrants were: Fr. Michael Christensen, Su- perintendent of Neumann, and pastors of the Neumann area parishes: Fr. Larry Gyrha, Fr. John Keefe. Fr. Rudy Oborny, Fr. Pat O’Byrne and Msgr. Raymond Wagem- an. Among the distinguished quests was Robert Sullivan, general chairman of the fund drive to build Neumann 25 years ago. Before mass start- ed, guests saw a short film showing the construction of Neumann. Mini-Magazine Pairs Forty Nebraska schools were chosen to take part in a fitness research project conducted by faculty and un- dergraduate students from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. Among these schools was the freshman class of Neumann. In April, a selected team from the University's Center for Fitness and Healthful Liv- ing Education tested the en- tire freshmen class for physi- cal fitness. The students were tested for such things as cardiovascular fitness, en- durance. hamstring and low- onw on. you can do it. thinks KariPos- pisil as she holds the legs of Ann Mastera. Sit ups were a part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln physical fitness test. This year I took at least six asprin a day. I also drank a lot of coffee to keep myself awake. I never knew when one of those senior boys was going to pull one of their stunts — like playing musical chairs with the desks.” Fr. M. Christensen ■ Z9 . Captn Crunc h yiii Fnjrtkx ) ltft Froste® Flakes n9 l Lucky Charms ■ 5 Cheerios TT7J 55c _U Wheat � Freshman team up for PE test er back flexibility, and skin fold measures to determine body fat. The results of this test will be used across Nebraska as part of part of a standardized test, University officials said. These standardized tests will also allow schools to compare their students with others across the state and will help to identify areas that the stu- dents need improvements in. I think that the students themselves will gain from this experience. They will know where their health is. and know which areas of the physical fitness program they have to work on,” said P.E. instructor Mr. Paul John- son. Mini-Magazine Pranksters’ work is never done Pulling all those legs Your friend sits there and recounts what happened to him the night before. As you get deeper into the story, you gasp in awe at the horrible tale. Finally he ends with ’’April Fools.” At first you sit there-, then it hits you. He was pulling your leg. Neumann students pulled many legs” throughout the year. One particular instance was when Mr. Paul Johnson sat on a whoopie cushion dur- ing his senior sociology class. ”1 could not quit laughing,” said Ann Brabec. Mr. Johnson to his disappointment did not find out who the prankster was. Some jokes did take on a more serious note. During a Girls’ Volleyball game some- one pulled, or something set off. the fire alarm. The fans were given quite a scare. I did not know if the fire was real or not. and I was worried about getting all of the people out of the building safely,” said Mr. Wayne Reeves. Many of the teachers also had their inside jokes. Mr. Reeves was usually the insti- gator of the pranks. He could always be found shutting the closet door on Ms. Flakus or running into Ms. Brestel’s room to swipe her keys. ”He is always doing something. When he is in the room you do not dare turn your back, because you never know what he is going to do.” said secretary Peg Brandt. Caught in action. Mr. Wayne Reeves devilishly smiles as he tries to pull Ms. Brestel's keys out of her desk drawer without anyone noticing what he is up to. Feed Stampede Student body gets a whole new line of food choices Cafeteria Food! New dimensions were added to these words this past year. A visiting National School Lunch Program re- presentative recommended changes in the menues of- fered to the student body. According to law. the school’s cafeteria must offer lunches with at least five food components. These components must be made up of a serving each of meat, bread, and milk with two servings of fruit and vege- tables. These components Mini-Magazine represent all four of the ma- jor food groups. Students were allowed to choose any- where from three to five of the food offerings. The basic reason for allow- ing the students to refuse certain foods was to elimi- nate waste. Many times, stu- dents would not eat what was placed on their trays because they didn’t like certain foods. This food was thrown away. Additionally, time is saved because the cooks didn’t have to prepare and serve foods which the students didn’t care for. The Lunch Program Repre- sentative also suggested that, since extra portions cost quite a bit more than was being charged, that the price for seconds be raised from $.25. Although some items re- mained at $.25. other items, such as corn dogs, which are not supplied to the cafeteria through the Federal Lunch Program, went up to $.50 or even higher. Even with high- er prices, students were will- ing to pay for seconds. Up in the air Taking aim at student boredom Kick, two, three, fourl Stretch, two, three, four!” My back and legs are so sore!” During Catholic Schools’ Week, a major highlight for the student body was the two days of mini courses offered. The courses, which varied from self-defense to cake decorating, gave students the chance to try that certain something they had always wanted to do. In juggling, students were satisfied if they could do a full revolution by the end of the first day. Then there were those super-sports who could manage the amazing feat of juggling basketballs and footballs by the end of the second day. The main idea of the aerob- ics course was to help stu- dents get involved in the world of exercise. Fresh- man Marla Polacek said. I enjoyed the music, but I dis- covered that I am not in as good of shape as I thought I was!” A panel of college counse- lors was another mini-course for those students who had questions concerning such topics as financial aid and de- ciding on a college major. The counselors represented a number of school throughout the state. Although there were only As Chris Hall throws one ball into the air. his part- ner Matt Jonas concen- trates on throwing his ball up and catching Chris's ball at the same time two days of the mini-courses the students felt it was worth it. I had enjoyed myself so much I hope that they will do it again next year, said Ger- ette Matulka. ‘ I’m all wet.” Ooohh I’m hit ...” As the temperatures climbed, the Neumann stu- dents used their imagina- tions to keep boredom away. One way of doing this was to sneak squirt guns into school. The water pistol kept the stu- dents and teachers busy, while at the same time it kept them cool. The guns came in many dif- ferent shapes and sizes. With such diversity the mind ran wild trying to find places to hide them. I had one in my pocket but it kept leaking down my pantleg,” said one anonymous sophomore sharpshooter. Even though it was against school policy, most individ- uals had to admit it was quite amusing. In one day I collect- ed over twenty squirt guns,” said Mr. Gerald Humlicek disarmingly. Student council members Amy Walla. John Martin and Jim Osmera entertain members of the Wahoo Lions' Club at a dinner in the cafete ria honoring their contribution . In a duel. Before Paul Sabatka can turn around, John Martin squirts a steady stream of water from I his illegal water gun thus pre- venting Paul from going to refill his. 41 Mini-Magazine AI ctmg crazy during a lunch mod are: Kmdra Styskal. Jean Woita. Tammy Chmelka. Karie Ohnoutka. Sheryl Bouc. Kristin Pruss. Amy Chva tal. Lori Zimola. and Susan Meduna. Modeling th a tire for the Junior M.O.R P dance Senior sisters. King Amy Brabec and Queen Ann Brabec show their sibling affection for one another during a free mod. Shutter bug journalism stu dent Dave Sayker is caught in the action of practicing his photography skills by another journalism student demon stating his own ability. eople Being a small school, it is the small things students do that made us big. Each individual shaped Neu- mann to what it is today. It is the stu- dents who occupy the lockers and walk the halls who made the Neumann excel. The Catholic high school was sometimes taken for granted, but it was not always here. Through the hard work of the priests and the generous donations of the community. Bishop Neumann High School became a reality. Now that it is here, the students make it worth the struggles by their accomplishments, as shown by the gleaming of the gold, silver, and bronze in the trophy case. Each class has different characteristics. Freshmen often used the who. what, when, and where approach to survival. Sophomores were glad that they were no longer in the ini- tiation spotlight. Juniors smiled at the thought of being Seniors, while Seniors looked at the Freshmen with a twinkle in their eye. People 43 Sue Ahrens Kathy Albin Tracy Barton Charlie Benal Chris Benes Kurt Bohac Pete Bordovsky Mark Bouc Amy Brabec Ann Brabec Troy Cada Laura Cherovsky Lisa Chvatal Matt Fesler Dan Gruenes Maggie Hattan Shannon Hansen Kathyrn Hibler Karen Hladik Rachel Hohn Dan Kadavy Judy Konecky Chuck Kucera Tom Machacek Ryan Martin 44 Seniors Dave McDermott Jeff Meduna Mary Meduna Peggy Mongar Mike Morrissey Ann Nadrchal Kris Nemec Doug Ohnoutka Vicki Ohnoutka Allan Osmera Jim Osmera Missy Pruss Annette Sabatka Kevin Sabatka Jill Sanderson Dave Sayker Bill Spicka Wendy Stuchlik Steve Swartz Julie Vasa Anne Vrbka Karl Weist Annette Woehrer Renee Woehrer Jean Woita Seniors Amy Behrns Rita Benal Becky Bones Glenn Bones Roger Bones Heather Doxon Kristin Erickson Kelly Eu|an Greg Grundamayer Michael Hall Lana Hohn Greg Kavan Scott Masek Gerette Matulka Irene Meduna Jane Meduna Dave Ohnoutka Michael Polacek Aaron Rezac Jose Sanchez Wayne Skoda Mary Sousek Linda Specht Susan Spicka Kindra Styskal Ann Tvrdy Theresa Tvrdy Jim Woita On April's dress up day. Geret te Ma tulka. Amy Behrns. Kristin Erickson. Shannon Hansen, and Peggy Mongar chat before class begins, while dis playing a variety of the clothing styles popular this year. 46 Juniors Lora Barry Karen Benes Mark Bohac Craig Bordovsky Jeff Brabec Amy Breunig Dan Carstens Cheryl Cherovsky Tammy Chmelka Amy Chvatal Sera Hutchins Paul Kruce John Martin Karie Meduna Susan Meduna Joe Nadrchal Kane Ohnoutka John Osmera Kristin Pruss Jeff Rezek Mike Sabatka Pat Sabatka Paul Sabatka Ryan Sabatka Sara Turman Carey Turnwall Mark Woehrer Lori Zimola Not pictured: Sheryl Bouc Neumann teens display a variety of opinion on what’s 'in’ in fads and fashions W V Fads, fashions, latest styles and the ‘’in” things are some of the more talked about topics with teens everywhere. Teenagers are interested in what every- one else is wearing, the places that they shop and how they come up with some of the outfits that they wear. Much of the time when teens go shopping they- ’re out to cruise the mall and just have fun. Most of the time when I go shop- ping. I don’t shop for anything in partic- ular. If I see something that I like. I buy it.” says junior Becky Benes. Sometimes, however, if I do need an outfit for a special occasion. I just walk in a store like Ups N Downs. The Vanity, or The Closet and tell them what I need it for. Then I’ll end up spending over an hour in the dressing room.” Denim was a definite fashion state- ment with everyone. There was a wide variety of styles sold throughout the stores. Some of the more popular brands worn were Guess. Pepe and Zena. The styles ranged from torn faded jeans to acid washed jeans, long skirts and mini skirts, and jackets. These were worn with either casual tops, such as over- sized T-shirts and sweat shirts, or more dressy clothes like camp shirts and nice sweaters. Peach and khaki were two of the most popular colors worn with any type of clothing. Another fashionable item that was seen quite often was the Coca Cola shirt. Although these were the popular colors and styles each stu- dent had a style of his or her own. Not only clothes were fashionable. Statements such as ”1 can’t believe it! echoed through the gym when the se- nior boys disagreed with the referee’s call. Agreement with a call brought forth, That was beautiful, simply beau- tiful! And. of course, anything out of the ordinary that happened was greet- ed with. Isn’t that special? a state- ment made popular by Saturday Night Live's Church Lady. Sophomores Fads Fashion 47 PeeDee Brabec Tia Brandt Heidi Cherovsky Michelle Chloupek Mark Cich Jay Divis Tammy Fesler Ryan Gilbride Kristi Grundmayer Chris Ham Sonya Hansen Matt Jonas Mike Kadlec Chris Kavan Barb Konecky Melissa Kruce Dan Mach Tracey Malousek Becky Masek Ann Mastera Renae Matulka Nola McAndrews Freshmen Kim McDermott David Meduna Greg Meduna Tim Mongar Marla Polacek Kri ty Popken Kari Pospisil Brian Rezac Beckey Schwartz Mark Specht Brian Styskal Niki Sudik Jennifer Svoboda Jenn Turnwall Julie Tvrdy Michele Vanek Brian Vech Jennifer Vobril Amy Walla Nicole Werner Jeff Woita Twins underscore individual differences Fraternity deepens sibling relationship Senior twins Renee Woehrer and Annette Woehrer pose for a senior portrait to gether. Renee and Annette each got indi idual poses, but their special relation- ship made having a picture taken together im perative. A familiar sight on the north stairway in the mornings are Mike Sabatka and his twin brother Pat Sabatka. Mike and Pat are comparing notes they had taken in speech class the day before, while preparing for a unit test. Walking in the halls of Neumann, most people would have never guessed that there were two sets of twins at- tending Neumann. Seniors. Renee and Annette Woehrer may have been recog- nized as sisters, and Sophomores Mike and Pat Sabatka may have been recog- nized as brothers, but neither set as twins. This is because both sets are fra- ternal. Close friends could testify that in spite of the twins’ few similarities, they are very different in personality. Ac- cording to Mary Meduna, Annette is not what most people think she is. In school, Annette looks like your perfect straight A student, but after you get to know her-Beware! Renee, on the other hand, is always outgoing. Annette and Renee are also very different in looks. My grandpa always introduces us as The Twins.’ people can’t believe it, explained Renee. How- ever. teachers and schoolmates never ceased to call the girls by the wrong name. This bothered Annette so she be- gan to rebel. I knew it made some teachers mad. but when they called me Renee, I ignored them. Like the Woehrers, Mike and Pat are different in personality and looks. In Joe Nadrchal’s opinion, Mike is col- lected while Pat is unpredictable.” Mike said, People usually don’t confuse us. anymore. Pat is short and I'm tall.” The brothers like the same things like farm- ing and football. However. Pat brought forth a problem which comes from this similarity. If we both want to do some- thing, there is strong competition be- tween us. In spite of all of the comparisons, there is a closeness which exists. Each twin considers the other his closest and best friend. They all agreed they would not give up being a twin. Freshmen Twins Administration shares responsibilities Duties include scheduling; meetings Under the guidance and caring of the Neumann administration and facul- ty. the 1987-198$ school year took shape. Superintendent Father Michael Chris- tensen. Principal Sister Michelle Flayek. Athletic Director Mr. Wayne Reeves, and Guidance Counselor Miss Monica with large numbers of people attending to discuss the situation. Mr. Reeves scheduled both boys’ and girls’ athletic events. Fie also ar- ranged for the transportation of the athletes to away games. The fourth member of the Neu- Flakus share the administrative respon- sibilities. Many decisions faced Father Christensen and Sister Michelle this year. Perhaps the most time consuming was the determination of if or if not the seventh and eighth graders should have classes moved from St. Wensesclaus to Neumann. Many meetings were held niann administrative staff was Miss Monica Flakus. who served as the guid- ance counselor. She arranged for the juniors and seniors to take their A.C.T’s, and helped the seniors to make their plans for after graduation. Guidance Counselor Ms. Monica Flakus talks on the telephone to one of many college representatives. She will set up I an appointment for a student to meet with an academic advisor and ask about any scho larships the school has to offer. Scrubbing the gum and water stains off the water faucet, custodian Mr. Tom Werner does his best to keep Neumann clean. Mr. Werner usually arrives at school before any students and is still working long after the dismissal bell. Senior plans. Principal Sr. Michelle Flayek. ND discusses the ordering of senior graduation invitations with Mr Greg Hall from the Balfour company Fie explains how to fill out the student form to ensure the grad- uates' satisfaction. Administration Faculty Staff Fr. Chris Barak; Religion Mrs. Nora Bartek; Art. Home Economics Mrs. Peg Brandt; Secretary Ms. Teresa Brestali Business Fr. Michael Christensen; Superintendent. Religion Mrs. Joann Coutom Band Sr. Germaine Drapel. NDi Resource Ms. Monica Flakus; Guidance. Librarian Mr. Tom Gerdess Science Sr. Michelle Hayek. ND; Principal Mr. Jerald Humlicek; Math Sr. Corona Humpal. NDi Math Mr. Paul Johnsoni PE. Social Studies Fr. John Keefe; Religion Miss Cathy Lococoi Chorus Sr. Michaelene Prater. MS; English. Religion Fr. Pat O’Byrne; PE. Religion Mr. Wayne Reeves-. Social Studies Mr. Jeff Sill; English. French Ms. Mary Sydik; English. Science Mr. Tim Turman; Industrial Arts. PE Mr. Tom Werner; Custodian Ms. Marylou Wirth; English. Speech Mrs. Wilma Wolfe; Bookkeeper Not Pictured: Ms. Lisa Rooney; English. French Support staff works behind the scenes Their efforts make Neumann run smoothly Sweeping halls, preparing and serv- ing lunches, transporting students, keeping up-to-date reference materials — and helping students to find them, answering the phone, and cleaning writ- ten vandalism off desks are only some of the tasks that are all in a day's work for the Neumann staff. Supporting our education with their services, each of them helped us and took part in the caring of Bishop Neumann High School. Without them our school could not survive. Who exactly are those people who form the support staff? For starters, trying his best to keep the school in tip- top shape, is custodian Mr. Tom Wer- ner. He is very dedicated and is con- stantly doing some kind of work but he always takes time to say hi and ask how you are,” says Wendy Stuchlik. The office is kept running smoothly by secretaries Mrs. W ilma Wolfe and Mrs. Peg Brandt, who keep the school financial records, answer phones, com- pile records, and sell lunch tickets. The librarian. Miss Monica Flakus, is responsible for categorizing books, filing magazines, ordering needed films, updating reference materials and help- ing the students to find them. Braving the weather and getting students to school on time and home safely was a task of the bus drivers. Many of them also drove students to away games or on field trips. Faculty 51 Trying to set up a defensive pat tern. Head Coach Teresa Bres tal instructs team members Viarie Masek. Amy Brabec. Wendy Stuchlik. Kathy Albin. Laura Cherovskv and Judy Koneckv. 52 athletics thletics At the State Track Meet at Burke Stadium, senior sprinter Sue Ahrens breaks the tape in a pre iimmary hear of the 100 meter dash. Sue won a silver medal for her efforts. Football statistician Allan Osmera. stationed at the fifty yard line, watches closely as the play developes. He both recorded and analyzed game statis- tics. What you see on the basketball court or on the football field is not even the beginning. Before the players reach game day much time goes into learning key plays and getting into shape. Every prac- tice brings the coaches and players together to handle any circumstance that may come their way. A successful sea- son does not always mean a winning one. Each player must try to give 100% of him or herself to the team effort. Without the help of cheerleaders, stu- dent managers, coaches, and fans the athletic program could not flourish. Eans added ex- citement to the game when things got a little rough. Looking into the crowd the players could gain moral support. There are many rea- sons that Neumann students joined athletic teams. Some wanted to attain personel goals, others wanted to fit in and make themselves known, and the remainder simply wanted to ' shape up. ” Athletics thought the summer road races were especially ■for ■ helpful the the team s year,” Running summer road races helps the girls in their efforts throughout outlook on the season, and wins them third place at state. tended road races. The races were longer than the usual meet runs. For some, the four mile race was said Head Coach Fr. Pat O’Byrne. It was the first year cross country runners at- Cross Country Scoreboard Boys Tecumseh Invitational............ eighth Wahoo Invitational.............. eleventh North Bend Triangular ............ third North Bend................... fourteenth David City Aquinas............ no placing Conference.................... no placing Districts........................ seventh Girls Tecumseh Invitational............ fourth Wahoo Invitational................ third North Bend Triangular............. first Dana College...................... third North Bend........................ first David City Aquinas............... second Conference....................... second Districts......................... third State ........................... third f f I was really nervous before the race. ff very challenging, but all enjoyed getting the T- shirts and the usual stop at McDonalds for hambur- gers and fries afterwards. Another experience for the team was added members. Freshmen showed a great interest this year, of twelve girls out, six were freshmen and of four boys out, two were freshmen. With the in- creasing amount of teammates, the runners felt that the competition between them was greater and gave both teams a competitive edge. The District Meet fell on the day of the Home- coming Dance. Even with thoughts of their dates and preparing for the dance running through their heads, the girls finished third and the boys sev- enth. Senior Shannon Hansen said. My thoughts were not on Homecoming, but making it through the race, and trying to place. However, after the race, the thoughts and preparation for the dance started.” The teams ended the year with the girls qualifying for State. After the two and a half mile run at the Kearney Golf Course. Junior Linda Specht had placed third and Freshman Kristi Grundmayer fourth. These high finishes helped the team merit a third place trophy. Kristi Grundmayer Freshman. Chris Hall, uses his last reserves of ener- gy in hopes of passing freshman teammate Ja Divis in the final leg of the race« the Wahoo meet. Cross Country t jc I • fter running a grueling two and a hall miles at the Wahoo Invitational. Junior I inda Spcchi receives a piece of paper with her placement written on it. Linda, who was the lead runner for the girls’ team, placed third in the meet. s the runners appear one by one on the horizon. Assistant Coach Monica Flakus and Head Coach Fr. Pat O’Byrne give support and encouragement to each in- dividual by yelling Stretch out and roll down the hill! ’ tijS- 'Mi , sy 411 I' -t .n ... w At a A.� , v ■ lrt.it '� ’’ I I ▼ ssk- ; . ' ii s. Monica Flakus goes over the results of the race at the North Bend Triangu- I lar with Michelle Vanek and Jenn I Turnwall as they cool down These Ju nior Varsity girls placed fourteenth and thir teenth. respectively. Cross Country 55 On a third and long situation senior halfback Dave Sayker cuts to the in- side against David City Aquinas players in an attempt to gain enough yards for the first down. His run was successful and the Cavaliers went on to defeat the Mon archs. Anticipating catching the foot ball, tight end Jeff Meduna goes up and over two David City Aquinas defenders. The pass was complete for a twenty yard gain, and was the fifth of five successful passes. Neumann went on to defeat the Mon- archs. Head Coach Tim Turman discusses a new play to be executed by the junior varsity team. Sophomore Joe Nadrchal anxiously waits to car ry his instructions back to the team huddled on the field. Varsity Football Well disciplined his was one of my most sat- seniors enjoy the isfying years as a coach, rewards of fourNever in mY seventeen years of hard work ears of coachin8 have 1 .... .. ever had a group of seniors and dedication on . . . with such a willingness and the field and in the determination to work for weightroom. a goal,” commented Head Coach Tim Turmann on his fourth state rated sea- son in a row with this senior class. This year's se- nior class played on a team which was rated ninth in the state when they were freshmen, a team rat- ed third as sophomores, a team rated tenth as jun- iors and a team rated fifth as seniors, while making the playoffs three out of the four years. Senior Chuck Kucera commented, Standing on the sidel- ines as a freshman my teammates and I told our- selves we were going to work for what we wanted, and we got what we worked for and were rewar- ded by being rated in the state each of the four years we played. Preparing for their successful program, the team put in many hours of sweat and pain in the weightroom. on the track, and on the practice field. Coaches encouraged those who planned to play football the following year, and who were not out for basketball, to come in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to lift during the off sea- son. Team members as well as their supervising coaches also spent much time in the weight room during the summer preparing for the following sea- son. We can give credit for our successful pro- gram to hard work on the practice field and in the weightroom. and to the coaches who have spent their time to make us into the athletes we are to- day. said Senior Dave Sayker. This year’s suc- cessful team finished with a four year record of 35 wins and 0 losses. t t To keep tradi- tion alive, the team set a goal to work hard to be better than the rest. ff Ryan Martin Varsity Scoreboard 8-3 NHS OPP 30 Wymore Southern 12 16 Elkhorn Mt. Michael 17 26 David City Aquinas 9 36 Fremont Bergan 7 51 Omaha St. Joseph 0 0 Columbus Scotus 27 42 Omaha Cathedral 7 21 Omaha Holy Name 6 36 Omaha Flanagan STATE PLAYOFFS 14 26 Fremont Bergan 13 26 Tekhama - Herman (2 OT) 28 First string quarterback Doug Oh noutka struggles to break a David City Aquinas tackle, while fullback Chuck Kucera leads up through the hole and looks to throw a block on the plavside linebacker. Varsity Football f f We played well despite double duties. ff John Martin Freshman Coach Tom Gerdes instructs his team as they huddle around him during a time out called in the David City Aquinas game. After the discussion, the offensive team went back on the field with a play for a first down. Varsity players, et’s hear it freshman. through work, ex- shouted senior Dave ample and encour- Sayker, o inspire the ju agement. inspire nior var,i,y and fresh man players to make it through another year of greater efforts and two-a-day practices. Al achievement. though the JV players didn't get as much recognition as the varsity players, they help the team out a great deal. During the long hard practices in August, the freshman and junior varsity players have it the toughest. They have to hold the dummies and get run over a lot by the older players. As the season went on. some players decided that football wasn't for them, while others stuck it out to go on to a well executed season. The first game that the Neumann reserves participated in was the battle against David City Aquinas. In the first half the Neumann offense was having trouble moving the ball up the field. In the second half they performed much better but still fell short of the win. Coach Mike Weiss compli- mented them, saying. In the second half I saw a ICO percent improvement in effort and perform- ance. After losing the first two games, the boys bounced back to defeat Fremont Bergan. With the victory over Bergan we began to feel confident in our playing and ourselves.” said Jeff Brabec. Freshman Coach Tom Gerdes also saw improve- ment in his team despite their losing record. The team learned unity through individual effort. younger players to 58 JV Freshman Football With his eye on the ball, while spinning around in an attempt to make a tack le. Sophomore Mike Sabatka evades his Bergan opponent 's block. Howev er. he was too late to prevent the long gain that Bergan made on the play. NHS 6 Freshman Scoreboard 0-2 Fremont Bergan OPP 8 16 David City Aquinas 28 0 Junior Varsity Scoreboard 2-3 David City Aquinas 35 0 Flkhorn Mount Michael 40 14 Fremont Bergan 8 36 Omaha Cathedral 8 12 Raymond Central 43 After discussing strategy with his coaches. Sophomore John Martin uses his personal thermos to quench his thirst before being sent back in with a play. The Cavaliers got the necessary yardage, and went on to defeat Fremont Bergan. As the ball is snapped on the quarterback sneak, the Neumann offensive line lunges forward in an attempt to make a first down in a short yardage situa- tion. The attempt was successful, but the Mount Michael game ended in defeat. JV Freshman Football In the last set of the district finals. Senior Judy konecky. waits and anticipates a missed block. Meanwhile. teammate. Junior kelly Fu I jan. stretches and reaches with her long arms to solidly block a 1 ckamah Herman spike. During the Parents' Night festivities. many of the girls presented their parents with flowers. Along with flowers. Senior Amy Rrabec gives her mother. Wilma Brabeo, a big surprise hug. to thank her for all of her support. To show their support and love, the vol ley ball parents had flowers delivered to Neumann. As Coach Teresa Brest el hands Marie Masek carnations, she ex plains that they are a good luck gift from her par ents. Varsity Scoreboard 13-6 Omaha St. Joseph Invitational def. Tekamah Herman 15-13. K I5. 12 15 def. Wilber Clatoma..... 9 15. 15 8. 5-15 def. Bramard East Butler.....13-15. 15-5. 15-6 def. Omaha St. Joseph........ 6-15. 10-15 def. Cedar Bluffs....... 4-15. 16 14. 11-15 def. Fremont Bergan .... 12-15, 15-9. 13-15 def. Omaha Cathedral .. 15-2. 8-15. 15-10 def. Mead.............. 15-5. 6-15.15-3 lost Columbus Scotus.... 15-11. 6-15. 6-15 def. Omaha Holy Name........ 8-15. 10-15 def. Yutan.................. 6-15. 6-15 lost Lincoln Pius X .. 11-15. 15-4. 12-15 lost David City Aquinas...... 15-4. 12-15. Conference def. Omaha Boystown......... 15-0. 15-8 lost David City Aquinas..... 15 2. 15 4 lost Omaha St. Joseph....... 15-8. 15-10 Sub Districts def Valley................. 9-15. 3.15 def. Yutan................... 15-6. 15-1 Districts lost Tekamah Herman .. 15-12. 2-15. 15-13 f f When I recall the season, I’ll remember that loss in district finals. ff Varsity Volleyball Amy Brabec The Lady Cavaliers adjust to a new ap- proach to volley- ball fundamentals under the direction of the fourth coach in four years. or the fourth year in a row the Neumann Varsity Vol- leyball team faced an un- known coach. 'T wasn’t sure about what to expect because each coach is dif- ferent.” commented Kar- en Hladik. The girls adjust- ed to a new approach to spiking, passing, and set- ting. If we had problems doing it the new way. Coach allowed us go back to our original ap- proach.” said Marie Masek. The girls opened with a sweep of the Omaha St. Joseph Invitational to set the pace for the rest of the season. The team rack- ed up many victories and were rated ttI in the Omaha World Herald. Being undefeated and rat- ed 1 put a lot of pressure on the team. After losing to David City Aquinas, the pressure was lessened.” said Coach Teresa Brestal. Things began to fall apart for the Lady Cav- aliers as they took fourth place in the Centennial Conference Tournament. We finally decided that what we were missing was the fun that we once had.” said Kelly Fujan. With a rejuvenated spirit the girls took the first round of districts by storm, winning each match in two straight sets. However, the spirit was not enough to get the girls past Tekamah-Herman, whom they had previously beaten, and they were defeated in a hard fought battle of three sets. The placement of a dink has to be just over the defen- der s hands. With this thought on her mind. Senior Wendy Stuchlik concentrates on finding the right spot to send her tip. The only open spot happens to be over to the left of the Cathedral defender. A� a time out i$ called. Coach Greg Hi a ban gives the girls some last minute in structions to aid them in defeating ! their opponent. While catching a quick The Junior Varsity starts over and builds on younger players after losing all but one player from the previous season. tarting over” describes the Lady Cavalier's Ju- nior Varsity team. One returning player from last year really isn't much to work with, but the younger players filled the gap and showed an abundance of talents.” exclaimed Coach Greg Hra- ban. August and the opening of the season brought two a day practices. The Junior Varsity worked with the Varsity Coach Teresa Brestel because of Coach Hraban's work schedule. It was hard work- ing in such large groups. Plus in the afternoon ses- sions it meant extra work with Coach Hrabon teaching us what he wanted us to learn.” said Ju- nior Becky Benes. The season opened with some earned victo- ries over Omaha St. Joseph's and traditional rival Cedar Bluffs. There were some difficulties in our playing that needed to be ironed out. but I felt that the girls were giving it their all, said Coach Hra- ban, and by the end of the season, they were gain- ing in confidence and ability.” Along with the J.V.’s, the freshman team had coaching problems too. The team started the sea- son sharing Coach Hraban with the Junior Varsity. But midway through the season the school hired Ms. Missy Sprigg to fill the position of freshman coach. Our freshman team felt they were being left out when we were practicing with the older teams. When Coach Sprigg came she spent a lot of time teaching us the fundamentals that we needed to work on. said Carie Pospisil, and it helped us a lot. JV Freshman Volleyball We developed a sense of team unity and support through the season. f f Lora Barry ; Freshman Scoreboard 6-4 lost Brainard East Butler . 7-15. 3 15 def. Omaha St. Joseph . 15-13. 1 15. 15 12 def. Cedar Bluffs ... 15 5. 6 15. 15-9 def. Fremont Bergan ... 15 8. 5-15. 15 9 lost Omaha Cathedral 13 15. 0-15 def Mead 15-9. 16 14 lost Columbus Scotus II 13. 4 II North Bend Invitational def North Bend 15-7. 15-9 lost Lincoln Pius X 7-15.9-15 lost David City Aquinas 1015. 15 13. 6 15 As Sophomore karie Mcduna spikes the ball, her teammates Becky Benes and Lora Barry watch closely as they get ready to assist her in the possibility of an Omaha Cathedral block. The team went on to win the set 15 - II. Junior Varsity Scoreboard 5-6 lost Brainard East Butler 13-15. 15-13. 4 15 def. Omaha St. Joseph .. 15-7. 16-14 def. Cedar Bluffs 15-13.15-12 lost Fremont Bergan 13-15. 15-7. 1015 def. Omaha Cathedral ... 15 10. 15-11 lost Mead 3-15. 15-4. 1015 lost Columbus Scotus 12-15. 9 15 def. Omaha Holy Name . 15 8. 15-9 lost Yutan 8 15. II 15 lost Licoln Pius X 12-15. 15-13. 3-15 def. David City Aquinas 13-15.15-9. 15-12 Occasionally a spike will bounce back trom a solid block of the opposing team's hands. Becky Benes finds her J self sprawling out to dig up the ball. Her teammate. Sarah Turman, gets ready to set the ball up for the spike. As a result of the set being to close to the net J.V. player Sarah Turman goes up strong to block her opponent s dink. Her efforts pay off as she leads the team in winning the game against Mead In two sets. JV Freshman Volleyball 63 Players Doug Ohnoutka, kurt Bohac and Jeff Meduna listen carefully during a time out as coaches Mr. Paul Johnson and Mr. Mike Weiss draw the trap door in preparation for an important offensive play. As Senior Doug Ohnoutka tries to put up a shot from iust outside the lane, hii teammate. Senior Troy Cada takes ft first step around the St. Joseph s de- fender and toward the basket, hoping to grab a possible rebound. Trying to find a way to get rid of the bas- ketball and out of the lane. Senior Jeff Meduna looks either for a possible s or for an open teammate to pass the ball to. as his Yutan opponents close in and try for the steal. Boys' Varsity Basketball Falling to the floor anti scrambling after a loose ball. Senior Kurt Bohac looks across the court for a teammate to pass the ball off to. Cavalier basketball scoreboard is not measured only by wins, but also gauged by the ex- perience that the team members gained. ome people may look at the 9 and Q record of the Neumann boys' basket- ball team and say that it wasn't too successful. But what does it mean to be a successful team? Does it mean going to state, winning conference, or getting to the final game of districts? Many look at it differently — not at the number of games won. but rather at the effort and the quality of the work during the sea- son. I really believe this group played to its full potential in every game and practice. said Head Coach Paul Johnson. Many of the players believe that the season was very successful as far as the quality of the effort. Despite our record, the sea- son had some exciting wins and many close losses. said Senior Jeff Meduna. Perhaps the victory over Columbus Scotus was the most satisfying victory of the season. The win allowed the boys to clinch a tie for first place in the Centennial Conference. I really felt good about the Scotus victory. It gave our team a lift for NHS Varsity Scoreboard OPP 73 Omaha St. Joseph 59 89 Ashland 59 41 Elkhorn Mt. Michael 69 63 Milford 48 77 Yutan 71 47 David City Aquinas 57 50 Schuyler 54 41 David City Aquinas 50 53 Omaha Boystown 61 65 Raymond Central 83 67 Mead 56 90 Omaha Holy Name 47 64 Omaha Cathedral 68 55 Omaha St. Joseph 45 61 Omaha Flanagan 64 60 Columbus Scotus 44 68 Fremont Bergan 73 61 Arlington 60 73 East Butler 73 68 Districts Fremont Bergan 66 49 Yutan 58 the end of the season. said Kurt Bohac, Senior. All in all. the season was quite successful. The seniors accomplished being one of the best teams in the conference and the underclassmen gained experience and the chance to compete in varsity ball. For years it has been said that it's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game. In that respect, the Neumann basketball team was successful because they competed well OUT final CeCOrd dO€S with quality teams. ,. f not reflect the quality the season. ” Dan Kadavy Boys' Varsity Basketball Starting on block one. the Junior Varsity and Fresh- men players learned to shape themselves as a team, which led to victory. foundation of any suc- cessful varsity team is the quality of the players on the junior varsity. The junior varsity is the building blocks for the two following years of varsity basketball. The junior varsity team gains experience and gets a small taste of real competition that they will meet in the near future. The group gets a chance to develop their talents and to learn new skills. The junior varsity team has shown a good willing- ness to learn and to compete. said Coach Mike Weiss. Building a freshman team takes more patience and hard work. All the young men are new to each other. They have not played together before and that is a big adjustment in itself. Some of the oth- er guys. I played ball with in junior high, but I had to learn to work with the rest. It was not too hard-, it was even fun learning how to work well with our new team-mates.” said Freshman Mark Cich. Working together did have its advantages. Many close relationships were built among the team members. The result was a successful season for both the J.V. and the freshmen teams. I could see that the boys were adjusting. After that period things really went our way. I am suprised at how quickly we pulled to- gether as a team.” said Coach Weiss. In an attempt to make a bas- ket Greg Kavan is blocked by a St. Joseph defender. Teammate Paul Kruce watches the hoop in hopes of a rebound. Fighting to get the ball. Jay Divis looks for an open teammate He finds that Chris Kavan is open with Chris Hall on the oth- er side of him. 66 Boys' JV Freshman Basketball Tl rying to maneuver the ball down the I court. Wayne Skoda looks to drive around his opponent in an open lane in hopes of two more points. The junior var- sity managed to get on top of things and won the game against Omaha St. Joseph’s 43-41. On the move and basketball in hand, freshman Mark Specht streaks past his Omaha St. Joseph defender for a hope of competing a lay up down court. With a winning attitude the freshman team was able to attain many team goals. NHS freshman Scoreboard 8-5 OPP 48 David City Aquinas 39 43 Yutan 33 51 Omaha Boys Town 46 49 fremont Bergan 59 53 Bennington 35 43 flkhorn St. Michael 50 43 David City Aquinas 39 37 Columbus Scotus 39 45 Lincoln Pius X 64 65 Waverly 33 44 Wahoo 70 64 Gretna 47 Junior Varsity Scoreboard 9-4 NHS OPP 43 Omaha St. Joseph 41 50 Ashland 48 56 Elkhorn Mt. Michael 73 49 Milford 56 46 Yutan 38 77 David City Aquinas 68 48 Omaha Boys Town 59 84 Raymond Central 68 61 Mead 45 41 Columbus Scotus 50 71 fremont Bergan 60 70 Arlington 57 63 East Butler 53 Boys' JV Freshman Basketball AI s Senior Jill Sanderson concentrates on the rim I unior Kelly Fujan powers her way over her alter she shoots the first hall of her two shot I Omaha Father Flanagan opponents, as she at free throw, teammates Marie Masek. Kelly Fu I tempts to pull down a rebound of her shot jan. and Sue Ahrens relax before they prepare After she gains control ol tin; ball, she will to block out a Flanagan opponent as tFie rebound the sec put it back up for another attempt at two points, with ond shot. the possibility of drawing .1 foul A I Iter taking the in bounds pass, senior forward Karen Hladik pivots to protect the ball from the Ftoly Name defender. While doing this, she looks down the court and calls for a teammate to break toward her so that she can pass the ball off and get into her offensive position. Six experienced starters and a never give up” at- titude unify the Lady Cavaliers' efforts and lead them to a fine sea- ur winning season was due to the experience of the seniors.” commented Head Coach Greg Hra- ban. There were six sen- iors returning from last year, all of whom wanted to do well in their final Every loss was to a state rated team — and that's not too bad. ffM e Vasa season, and all of whom were skilled players. I think our season went very well with all of us work- ing together. Everyone played an important part on the team,” said Senior Jill Sanderson. The Lady Cavaliers ended their season with losses to only three teams — Class B Colombus Scotus who made it to State, Class CO Brainard East Butler who were State runners-up. and Class C-l State runners-up. Fremont Bergan. Throughout the season, no matter what, the girls wouldn't give up,” said Coach Hraban. Despite the losses to these rated teams, the girls had a lot of confidence in themselves and each other. As District Finals approached and a rematch with Bergan looked imminent, we worked hard all week during practice trying to come up with a de- fense that would stop their strong offense.” That third time rematch brought the Lady Cavaliers’ season to an end. We had a really good season despite not making it to State.” said Sue Ahrens, after all. we had one of the best win-loss records in the history of the school.” Varsity Girls' Basketball Powering her way over an opponent who is attempting a block. Sue Ahrens puts up a jump shot as Karen Hladik carefully watches the ball. Karen will move into position under the basket to block out her oppo nent and watch for a rebound. NHS Varsity Scoreboard 17-5 OPP 45 David City Aquinas 43 21 Fremont Bergan 65 52 Ashland 30 54 Cedar Bluffs 40 48 Omaha Holy Name 27 48 Mead 27 43 Holiday Tournaments Schuyler 35 47 Wahoo 45 32 Columbus Scot us 49 49 Utica Centennial 39 67 Omaha Flanagan 19 63 Omaha Cathedral 27 60 Conference Tournament Omaha Cathedral 40 45 Council Bluffs St. Albert 35 32 Fremont Bergan 60 48 Omaha St. Joseph 43 42 Brainard East Butler 57 53 Yutan 43 40 Lincoln Pius X 35 41 Sub-districts Yutan 24 ! 34 Fremont Bergan 55 Girls' Varsity Basketball Freshman Scoreboard $-4 NHS OPP 35 Gretna 23 20 Elkhorn 17 20 Syracuse 19 29 David City Aquinas 46 30 Fremont Bergan 20 X Arlington 16 IS Gretna 40 39 Bennington 35 32 Waverly 39 34 Lincoln Pius X 24 12 Columbus Scotus 2S 25 Fremont Bergan 21 Junior Varsity 6-6 NHS OPP 35 David City Aquinas 37 21 Fremont Bergan 40 40 Ashland 10 50 Cedar Bluffs 21 57 Omaha Holy Name 18 41 Mead 10 23 Columbus Scotus 33 27 Utica Centennial 30 47 Omaha St. Joseph 2$ 56 East Butler 37 26 Yutan 12 24 Lincoln Pius X 31 In a challenging game against Omaha Manna gan. Sophomore Kane Ohnoutka positions herself to move quickly to the inside of her opponent. She hopes to gain control of the re bound and put the ball up again for a quick two points. 70 JV Freshmen Girls' Basketball At I wo Holy Name Ramblers rapidly ap proach. Heidi Cher ovsky holds up the ball while she searches for a teammate to pass off to under the basket. During a vigorous Freshman game, center Becky Masek powers up for a shot, while teammate Tia Brandt pre- pares to block out her oppo- nent. Sara Turman watches mtenilv. hoping to help, as teammate Lora Barry looks to- ward the basket and prepares to put up the shot after the re- bound. What the Lady Cavaliers lacked , , ... shortage of players didn t in numbers, they keep the J V and Freshmen made up for in ef- down. We pulled together fort, as young trying our best to make up players gain valu- Isck of teammates. able playing ex- grear ,hlng was rhat we all got a chance to prove penence. ourselves. commented Sophomore Karie Ohnoutka. Defensive effort stood out as the Lady Cav- aliers often found themselves at a height disad- vantage. Coach Teresa Brestal felt that they were always ready to give 100% effort.” The Freshman girls played well together. But they had to work at an exhausting pace. On some nights the girls played two games. One was their own game and then, many freshmen played during the J V game. It was tiring playing our game and rushing to get ready for the J Vs. said Becky Ma- sek, but we got a great deal of playing time, and that will help us in the long run. JV Freshmen Girls' Basketball 7 was more relaxed at State; it was a team effort. Sue Alirens Track Scoreboard Boys Wesleyan Invitational 7th Peru Invitational 6th Wahoo Invitational 4th North Bend Invitational 6th Loganview Invitational 4th Raymond Central Invitational 6th Conference 5th Districts 5th State No Placing Girls’ Doane Invitational 2nd Wesleyan Invitational 2nd Peru Invitational 1st Wahoo Invitational 1st North Bend Invitational 2nd Loganview Invitational 3rd Raymond Central Invitational 3rd Conference 1st Districts 1st State 1st Looking towards the finish line, senior hurdler Ryan Martin dears the final hur die and prepares to use his last ounce of energy as he sprints toward a medal winning second place finish at the Conference meet. Lady Cavalier tracksters respond to feeling '’the need to succeed with a second con- secutive first place finish at State. fter a successful track season last year, many were wondering how this year’s team would com- pare to last years. Chances are many will say much better. After watching the first couple of practices I knew this would be ’the’ team.” said Head Girls’ Track Coach Pr. Patrick O'Byrne. Father’s hunch was correct. Under excellent senior team leadership, the Lady Cavaliers cap- tured one meet title after another, and then capped their outstanding season with a first at the State Meet, their second in a row. The strong team was made up of seniors and under-classmen alike. In relays you depend on your teammates. This year I’ve been relying on a sophomore and two freshman and I’ll tell you. they are great runners!” praised Junior Linda Specht. The boys’ track team, also made a great deal of headway. The team was lead by two veteran runners. Ryan Martin and Charlie Benal. With all this drive behind them, the boys placed respectably in most of their meets and sent three participants to the state meet. They were Seniors Ryan Martin. Charlie Benal and Dan Gruenes. The girls’ team, led by repeat state scorers Seniors Sue Ahrens and Lisa Chvatal, sent nine run- ners including Senior Judy Konecky, Juniors Kelly Fujan and Linda Specht, Sophomores Lora Barry and Karie Meduna. and Freshmen Kristi Grund- mayer and Kari Pospisil. With the outcome in doubt until the 1600 meter relay, the girls scored a total of 51 points at the State Meet to defeat run- ner up Lincoln Christian by 5 points. s 12 Boys' Girls' Track J r 1 isa Chvatal clear one obstacle on her I way to a second place finish at State I After two years of strengthening an injured knee. Lisa's hard work paid off as she contributed to the team's State winning effort. i e couldn't ask tor bet % jL ter senior leadership. said track coach Fr. Pat W w O’Rvrne of the Lady Cavaliers. One outstanding leader was Judv Konecky. who set the school record in the discus at the district meet. Showing the effort required to become a state qualifying shot putter. Senior Dan Gruenes releases the shot put in one of his preliminary throws at the State Track Meet at Burke High School in Omaha. BoysVGirls’ Track ports shorts ... sports shorts ... sports shorts m sport. She has been showing hors- es since she was eight and involved in 4-H. She be- came involved in showing largely because of her mother who has shown since she was young. Ann owns two horses. One is named Dia- monds N Iron, and the other Elegant Iron. She shows them the year round, but most often during the summer and on a few weekends during the school year. To care for the horses she does chores morning and night. This includes feeding and grooming them as well as exercising them and pre- paring them for the show routines. All the hard work and early mornings have paid off. Ann and her horses have received top awards at the State Fair in 1982. at the State 4-H S Mjg Ann Nadrchal and her horse, fckrgjnt Iron, both show excellent pos- ture as thev pose in front of the 4-H symbol at Ak sar-ben. show in 1983 and 1985 and at Ak-sar-ben in 1983 and 1987. Lifting gives all athletes extra advantage The weight room was a familiar place to both male and female Neumann ath- letes. Both before and after school, coaches opened the weight room to supervise as students worked on their lift- ing programs. During the year, athletes active in a sport lifted about twice a week in season, while those not participating lifted in conditioning groups to be better prepared for the next season. Summer lifting was also a part of the conditioning program. Sophomore Karie Ohnoutka explained that girls, for instance, lift twice a week during the summer. Coaches think that it adds endurance and strength,” she said. I agree. It helps a lot. A stronger athlete is able to do more things and doesn’t get tired so easily.” Further. Coach Tom Gerdes pointed out that conditioning — increasing strength, endurance and flexibility — decreases the likelihood that an athlete will be injured in practice or in competition. As they lifted, athletes worked to strengthen both upper and lower body. The bench press and arm curls strengthened arms, while squats or leg curls worked on legs. entor athlete Jeff Wtluna concen trates on form ami effort as he does arm curls. As he gets stron ger. the amount of weight he works with for three sets, ten repetitions will Athletic priest subscribes to his own motto On Sunday. December 13, 1987, Father Patrick O’Byrne felt he was near death. He explains. My whole life came back to haunt me. For 28 years as a coach I told my athletes 'Never quit — Never give up — You must always finish the race, no matter how long it takes. Fa- ther ate his words as he fin- ished the 15th Annual Honolu- lu Marathon in 5 hours 40min- utes and 30 seconds. In early summer Father had slowly started training for the 26 mile race, running through corn fields north of Colon to Cedar Bluffs and back with Sammie, his dog. Father realized he didn’t train as well as he should have, saying. Most runners 'hit the wall' and get tired at 20 miles. I hit it at 6 with 20 left to go.” Even though it took a week to recover. Fa- ther declared. It can’t be as hard as I made it. I'll run an- other one.” 74 Sports Mini-Mag ... sports shorts ... sports shorts ... sports shorts ummer job leads to career plans S As a sopho- more. Kurt Bo- hac got a job mowing the fields surrounding the Wahoo Municipal Airport. His boss. Jim Pollack of J and D Air- craft suggested that he might enjoy learning to fly, and arranged for Kurt to be instructed by pilot Larry Smith. Two years later, Kurt is close to getting a pilot’s li- cense. It takes time and money, Kurt said, that's the worst part, but the re- wards are worth it. When you’re flying, you see the world from a point of view you’ve never seen before. Although a relative begin- ner. Kurt has had his share of flying adventures. He re- members the time that he got lost on his first solo cross country flight. He was flying from Grand Island to Norfolk, and couldn’t tell where he was. Worried about running out of gas. Kurt came up with an ingenious solution. He buzzed water towers until he found a familiar town, and. using his map. landed safely at the Norfolk airport. His summer job has led to career plans, and next fall. Kurt will attend school in Far- go. N.D., studying air frame and power plant mechanics. He hopes to become a me- chanic, specializing in air- plane engine repair. elaxmg at the Wahoo Municipal Airport, senior Kurt Bohac leans against a Cherokee 180. Kurt has _ only one more cross country flight to make to get hts pilot s license. heerleaders grounded for safety n m i m I fc««buk I 28 I hike I 12 I Other 11 ft Converse t -J New balance f Feet firmly on the ground, senior cheerleaders Annette Sabatka and Karen Hladik demonstrate a basket ball season sink it cheer which doe not involve a mount If the cheerleaders ever attracted your atten- tion during a game, you would have noticed that throughout the 1987-88 sports seasons, they kept their feet on solid ground. Because of several accidents across the coun- try, the Nebraska State Athletic Association banned cheerleading mounts of any sort at state sponsored events. As a result Neumann no longer allowed any mounts at school activities. The main reason for the ban was to prevent injury. Without proper training in mounting or how to fall, the injury risk is very great. The one week cheerleading camp during the summer is not enough, said sponsor Miss Mary Sydik. Since many schools accepted the ban. special camps with activities for cheering teams that don’t do mounts were set up. Sports Mini-Mag 75 While giving blood at the Wahoo Community Civic Center. Senior Vlaggie Hattan smiles, showing that the ordeal is not so bad after all Seniors were required to do 30 hours of service work during the school year. Advertisements Entertaining the students dur- ing a school assembly. Mr. George Russell sings an old west tune to the accompani ment of his guitar. Mr. Russell is from Lawrence. Kansas. dvertisements Sharing the spirit.” was the Catholic Schools week theme. Neu- mann students and faculty drew themselves closer to the commu- nity they lived and worked in. To bring life to school spirit, the National Honor Society spon- sored a balloon launch which enabled students to share a message with the person who found the balloon. They also welcomed community members to teach students their own skills, from juggling to aerobics. Seniors gave blood. By sharing themselves, area merchants kept the tradition of the Cavalog going. With- out them the yearbook could not be produced. The community has helped Neumann evolve into the school it is today. The parents are people who you will see standing in the rain, or freezing in the bitter cold at a football game. Without the parents' financial and emotional support, many activi- ties would not exist. They shaped the pro- grams as well as their children. on'i. Stop It! screams Wendy Stuchlik as she tries to squirm her way out of Karen Hladik's grasp. Kar- en shows no mercy as she holds down Wendy to tickle her. st Advertisements 77 ULLLL yLii i i VIRGL IMPLEMENT U Lrli 11- U lit LiLli Ll£ UliliVaLt 106 N. Chestnut, Wahoo, NE 68066 Phone: 443-5499 132 E. 4th Wahoo. NE 68066 Phone 443-4505 Radio hack DEALER Wahoo Feed Farm Supply PHONE 443-5086 745 NORTH CHESTNUT WAHOO, NEBRASKA 68066 Purina Chows and Health Products Anderson Studio Photography by Roger €lrod Indoor and Outdoor Portraits 466-2951 466-5820 2951 North 70th Lincoln, N6 68502 FIRST FEDERAL LINCOLN MEMBER FSLIC 608 North Linden, Wahoo, NE. Phone-443-4633 79 OAK CREEK VALLEY BANK Valparaiso, NE Phone: 784-2031 Miller Lumber NEED'’ 1236 N. Chestnut Wahoo. NE 68066 iQEsSy SUPERMARKET 1036 North Chestnut Wahoo, NE 68066 State Bank of Colon Serving the area since 1899 Your Full Service Bank Member FDIC Colon, NE 68018 80 €ntrust Vour Smile to the HinHOO DENTAL j g GROUP 357 €. 4th UJahoo, Ne. Christensen Drug KIS 1-HOUR Photo Processing 520 N. Linden Wahoo, NE 68066 Phone 443-4188 MAX’S DRUG STORE 501 N. Broadway Wahoo, NE 68066 Best of luck ond much success to oil the groduoting seniors. Also, a sincere rhonk you fo oil the Neumann srudenrs ond staff. We appreciate your patronage. SCOULAR ELEVATOR MALMO 642-5861 WESTON 642-5865 81 Juci((e '-JyoCSwCoJks CARDS WHEN YOU CARE TO GIVE THE VERY BEST” 65 £'. 5th Wahoo, fl£ 68066 BIG. AUTO PARTS J K AUTO PARTS AUTO TRUCK Domestic Foreign BRAKE, DRUM ROTOR SERVICE • Ignition - Carburetion • Walker Mufflers Pipes • Tools Accessories RADIATOR REPAIR SERVICE OPEN DAILY 8 AM - 5:30 PM SATURDAY 8 AM - 12:30 PM 443-3066 FROHNER AUTO CO., INC. 257 WEST “A” STREET • WAHOO. NE 68066 WILLIAM BILL” FROHNER WAHOO PH 443-4244 OWNER.'OPERATOR LINCOLN PH. 785 2525 HOME PH. 443-5826 OMAHA PH. 359-2724 Phone: 443-3039 457 N. Locust Wahoo, NE 68066 235 E 6th - WAHOO Greg BoD. John. nd Have Hohl can help you with all your banking and insurance needs Your Full Service Bank n Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. HOftAl DfPOSIT INSUtANCt CO«PO«ATlON Tellers: Opal Rezac. Donna Hall and Cindy Dorth are ready to give you prompt service 83 BARTEK PHOTOGRAPHY Weddings Portraits Copy Work Adrian Mary Alice Bartek 1173 Sycamore Wahoo. NE 68066 443-4886 Nelson Oil Co. Delivery of bulk Fuels, Gos and Propone VCR ond Movies Phone: 764-3201 Volporoiso, NE 68065 ‘‘Choose Life” by. Saunders Co. Right to Life fremont more Prasue, Ne. 68050 Phone: 663-4313 84 648 North Broad Fremont. NE 68025 Ph: (402) 721-6436 2313 13th Street Columbus, NE 68601 Ph: (402) 564-1309 Lindley Clothing Store 107 E 5th Wahoo. NE 68066 Phone: 443-3740 Gene Jo's IGA Small enough to know you. Big enough to serve you. Downtown Ceresco, N€ iGP Friendly service will be offered to you by Lucy and Eddie Prochaska at Eddie Lucy's Bar and Qrill Prague. NE. 443-4522 Farmers Merchants Bank Mostrom Insurance Company Ceresco, NE. 68027 Phone; 665-3431 Kuncl Oil Mobil Farmers Mutual United Insurance Company Motor Oils TANK WAGON SERVICE Serving your insurance needs in the city and on the farm since 1878 Prague, NE Phone: 663-4346 444 N. Linden Wahoo, NE 68066 Phone: 443-3407 86 Dailey’s Clinic Pharmacy, Inc. Fairview Cafe and Mariechen’s Haus of Gifts Across from Saunders County Hospital Wahoo, NE 68066 Phone: 443-3300 Marv’s Parts and Service Tank wagon Service General Repairs Towing Service Wahoo, Ne. 68066 Phone: 443-3721 Bus. 4434653 RG0JTS: Mike Chvotol Jeff Greenwald 543 N. Linden UJahoo, Ne. 68066 EDDIE’S AUTOMOTIVE Phone: 443-3991 Complete Automotive Repair Shop Eddie Rezac 246 W. 8th Wahoo, NE 68066 ! aayaoa ) FORD 300 500 MASTERS DOUCLAS E. SWANSON SWANSON FORD 305 South 2nd Ceresco, NE 68017 llth Year Member MERCURY Office: (402)665-2421 Home: (402)665-6441 Greg Hall i l Balfour, The recognized leader in recognizing people. 4315 South 79th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68127 402 I 592-2799 FARMERS CO-OP ASSOCIATION OF SAUNDERS COUNTY 226 WEST 5th STREET WAHOO, NEBRASKA 68066 Telephone 402-443-3112 Terry L. Princ 5720 Aylesworth Lincoln, NE 68505 COOP L.P. BAND INSTRUMENT REPAIR Phone: 467-4118 5720 AYLESWORTH TERRY L. PRINC LINCOLN, NE 68505 IVi BLKS NO. OF 57TH HOLDREGE )0(o]® 1(0)1 A ff®[? ana ANTIQUES COLLECTABLES PRIMITIVES FURNITURE Olde iV Goodie Shop HIGHWAY 77 CERESCO. NEBR 68017 Owner Operator Debi Wade MOW-SAT. 9-5 SIAIHY 12-5 PHOHE (402) 665-2125 BURESH PLUMBING ELECTRIC IT JAMES R BURESH 784-6101 P.O. Box 128 Valparaiso. Nebraska 68065 Oj.fi 03o 03fit cMinutt 0? aifiLon 2$ own 23o £a tli 2P ict± xiendty aifiLon 23lAL 119 EAST 5th ST WAHOO. NEBRASKA 68066 BUSINESS 402 4434767 HOME 402-443 3093 88 a JOHNSON ERICKSON O’BRIEN ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING ARCHITECTURE SURVEYING HOME OFFICE: 402 443-4661 P.O. BOX 207 WAHOO. NE. 68066 BRANCH OFFICES: 402 673-6766 NEBRASKA CITY, NE. 402 462-5657 HASTINGS. NE. 402 352-5615 SCHUYLER. NE. PI 4iut Beckie Allen Manager 425 North Linden Wahoo, Nebraska 68066 Phone: 402-443-4692 Security Home Bank Banking and Insurance Member FDIC Home owned and operated Malmo, NE 68040 KAVAN’S TIRE and SERVICE COOD' VEAtt 'Firestone 663-4365 Prague Wahoo Locker 157 w. 5th Wahoo, NE. 68066 BERN INCORPORATED (402) 443-3424 155 West 5th St. • Wahoo, Nebraska 68066 i|f Equitable Federal j Savings Bank ‘‘Your Family Financial Center 711 North Broadway in Wahoo • 443-4673 mber FSUC • Your Savings Insured to $100,000 Still Country Beauty Barber Shcp Top Rated Family Salon Barber Service for an appointment call 628-3270 120 W. Main Cedar Bluffs NE 68015 89 GMLL LLLii' LLrL WHITE FARM EQUIPMENT FORD IVEWHOLLAIVD Sec us fur your agriculture chemical needs Valparaiso, i e. 6806a David City, i TE 68632 COMMERCIAL STATE BANK BMC LOANS AND INSURANCE Complete Banking Service Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015 Phone 628-2155 Dodger Lanes 405 N. Elm Wahoo, Ne. Ph. 443-7948 90 FOR PROMPT REMOVAL OF DEAD ANIMALS OPERATED THE BREUNIG FAMILY FOR OVER 50 YEARS GENE, RICH CRAIG BREUNIG ItfiUfc Ltf LLLlLlLlI: Wahoo By-Products, Inc. P.O. Box 306, Wahoo, NE 68066 Trucks Stationed in Wahoo and Omaha TOLL FREE 1-800-247-5857 Wahoo Phone 443-4122 107 W. 12th St. Wahoo, NE 68066 Phone: 443-4097 foil’s Sporting Goods TOM ECKLEY BUSINESS: 523 NORTH MAIN P O. BOX 309 FREMONT. NEBR 68025 Bank of Prague IDK)Q KB®fo M MOVIOiO INtMi BUNKING ACT OF 19)1 RESIDENCE: 1048 W 8TH STREET FREMONT. NEBR 68025 PHONE 1402) 727-4170 Phone toll free 1-800-642-9383 Prague, NE 68050 91 PRECISION CONSTRUCTION POOLS DECKS PATIOS SODDING RETAINING WALLS Erwin Matulka WIGW9® ©MI STOIP Beer - Gas - Groceries Mechanical Service Auto Body Repairs Auto Glass Installation Phone: 784-2244 Phone: 7840171 Valparaiso, NE 68605 Box 105 Valparaiso, NE 68065 JOHN MORRIS John’s Plumbing Company Repairs Remodels Business Phone 792-2638 New Construction Pager 473-8009 ROCA NE 68430 J4air Family Hair Care By Stylist jCinda Jdenei Plumt, 665-3811 Cere SCO, V C 68017 Prague Co-op Store CODAY’S REPAIR Bob Humlicek, Mgr. Phone: 663-4939 1700 N. Chestnut Wahoo, NE 68066 Phone: 443-3748 Prague, NE 68050 CINDY OTTO 784-6611 (( ndy s [Jjeauly ?J.hop VALPARAISO NE AL GRUENES RR 1 Colon, NE 68018 Phone (402) 443-5306 CACHE VALLEY SELECT SIRES 1950 North Main, Logan, Utah 84321 Telephone (801)752-2022 92 Vicki Ohnoutka God Bless you always Our love. Mom. Dad. Mary John and Beckey from: Fr. Mlchoel IV Christensen Colophon Much time was put into the cre- ation of the 1988 Cavalog. Volume 24. After the theme was decided upon, many layouts styles were chosen, in- cluding magazine style, three and four column styles, half-column style, and three column mosaic. Throughout the entire book Lydian typeface was used: 8 point for captions and head- lines: 18. 24. and 48 pt. for headlines. Inset initials were 42 and 108 pt. Vary- ing percentages of 20-40% were used for gray screens throughout the book. On the division pages the main head- lines were 24 pt. Copy was 12 pt. Lydian Italic and captions 8 pt. The cover was designed by the yearbook staff. Colors used were 200 Sun- flower Yellow, 306 Flag Blue. 502 Flame Orange, and custom red hot foil stamped. The 8.5 x II” cover was smyth section sewn and bound in stiff covers with endsheets of sunflower yellow, and process red typeface. 104 pages of 80 pound enamel paper stock composed the book. The total cost of the book was approximately $6,200.00. The Neumann Cavalog is a mem- ber of the Nebraska High School Press Association. 200 copies of the 1988 Cavalog were printed by Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline. Missouri. Mr. Mike Diffenderfer was the sales representative. Staff Editor-In-Chief..............Renee Woehrer Sports Editor........................... Amy Brabec Associate staff............. Heather Doxon Karen Hladik Mark Masek Kris Nemec Vicki Ohnoutka Annette Sabatka Dave Sayker Annette Woehrer Adviser....................... Mr. Jeff Sill Credits We owe special thanks to the following who during the 1987-88 school year helped us out when we were in need. Anderson Studio Adrian and Mary Alice Bartek Mrs. Nora Bartek Fr. Michael Christensen Sue Flattan Sr. Michelle Ftayek. N.D. Images Rader Photography Ms. Lisa Rooney Studio One Ms. Mary Sydik Vculek Photography The Wahoo Newspaper Wennekamp Photography Mark Woehrer Advertisements Index A a ••• A — a Bordovsky. Craig 47 Bordovsky. Pete 35. 38. 44 Bouc. Mark 35. 44 Bouc. Sheryl 42 Brabec. Amy 2. 15. 25. 26. 35. 43. 44. 52. 60. 98 Brabec. Ann 19. 35. 43. 44 Brabec. PeePee 48. 95. 97. 98 Breuning. Amy 98 Buresh Plumbing S Electric 89 C — c C ••• C Cache Valley Select Sires 92 Cad a. Troy 25. 35. 44. 64. 94. 96. 103 Carstens. Pan 5. 47, 96 Cheerleaders 22 Cherovsky. Cheryl 47 Cherovsky. Heidi 48. 71. 95. 98 Cherovsky. Laura 23. 35. 44. 52. 98 Cherovsky. Mr. Ed 22 Chloupek. Michelle 30. 48 Chmelka. Tammy 42. 47. 97. 98 Christensen Prug Store 80 Christensen. Er. Michael 31. 38. 51 Chvatal. Amy 3. 29. 42. 47. 94. 96. 97 Chvatal. Lisa 25. 35. 44. 97. 98 Cich. Mark 48 Cindy’s Beauty Shop 92 Closing 102 Coday's Repair 92 Couton. Mrs. Joann 15. 51. 94 Cross Country 54 Cavalier Marching Band. Mary Sousek. Mike Kadlec. Ryan Martin. Renee Woehrer. Band teacher Mrs. Joann Couton. Second row: Kristy Popken. Amy Chvatal. Amy Walla. Nicole Wer- ner. Jennifer Voboril. Tia Brandt. Shannon Han Academics 6 Ace Hardware 89 Administration 50 Advertisements 76 Ahrens. Sue 25. 35. 36. 44. 53. 68. 69. 94. 95. 97. 98 Albin. Kathy 35. 44. 52. 98 Anderson Studio 79 Athletics 52 Balfour 89 Barak. Fr. Chris 51 Barry. Lora 33. 47. 63. 71. 94. 95. 97. 98 Barry. Mrs. Pavid 22 Bartek Photography 84 Bartek. Mrs. Nora 51 Barton. Tracy 15. 35. 44. 98 Basketball Boys JV 66 Basketball. Boys’ Freshman 67 Basketball. Boys’ Varsity 64 Basketball. Girls' Freshman 70 Basketball. Girls' JV 70 Basketball. Girls' Varsity 68 Behrns. Amy 12. 33. 46 Benal. Charlie 35. 44. 96. 97 Benal. Rita 46. 94 Benes. Becky I. 2. 46. 63. 97. 98 Benes. Chris 14. 35. 44 Benes. Glenn 12. 28. 34. 46. 94. 96 Benes. Karen 47 Benes. Roger 46. 96 Bereuter. Poug 8 Bohac. Kurt 35. 44. 64. 65. 75. 94 Bohac. Mark 47. 96. 97 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team. Front row: Jim Woita. Mick Hall. Poug Ohnoutka. Kurt Bohac. Pan Kadavy. Mark Specht. Student manager Al- lan Osmera. Back row.- Coach Mr. Paul Johnson. Mike Morrissey. Paul Kruce. Troy Cada. Greg Kavan. Jeff Meduna. Assistant coach Mr. Mike Weiss. Faculty 51 sen. Third row: Annette Woehrer. Mark Woehrer. Rita Benal. Linda Specht. Sue Ahrens. Glenn Benes. Back row: Mane Masek. Lora Bar ry. Mike Polacek. Mary Meduna. Troy Cada. Ju- lie Vasa. Kris Nemec. Tammy Fesler. Brabec. Jeff 5. 47. 96 Brabec. Wilma 60 Brandt. Mrs. Peg 51 Brandt. Tia 48. 71. 94. 95. 97. 98 Brestel. Ms. Teresa 19. 51. 52. 60. 95. 98 Breunig. Amy 47 Dailey ’s Clinic Pharmacy Inc. 86 Dairy Queen 80 Pivis. Jay 48. 54. 66. 97 Don Peterson £ Assoc. 86 Poxon. Heather 5. II. 46. 98. K 4 Prapel. Sr. Germaine 51 f 3 Eddie S Lucy 's Bar and Grill 84 Eddie's Automotive 86 Egr Lumber 84 Equitable federal Savings Bank 89 Erickson. Kristin 5. 46. 97 Index Fair view Cafe 86 Fall Play 36 farmers £ Merchants Hank 86 farmers Mutual United Ins Co 86 FCA 33 Fester. Mall 14. 44. 96. 97 Fester. Tammy 48. 94. 96. 97 first federal I incoln 79 first National Bank 78 Flakus. Ms. Monica 50. 51. 55. 97 Flavin. Hithop Glennon 37 Football. Freshman 58 Football JV 58 Football. Varsity 56 fremont Office Equipment Co. 84 Freshmen 48 friendly fashions 89 frohner Auto 83 Fujan. Kelly 46. 60. 68. 95. 97. 98 G ••• g G • g Gene S Joe 's IGA 84 Gene's farm i feed 84 Gerdes. Mr. Tom 51. 58. 96. 97 Gilbride, Ryan 19. 48 Graduation 36 Gruenes. Dan 33. 35. 44. 96. 97 Grundmayer. Greg 46. 96. 97 Grundmayer. Kristi 48. 96. 97 Gyhra. Fr. Larry 31 Hibler. Kathyrn 35. 44 Hinky Dinky 80 Hladik. Karen 3. 13. 35. 44. 68. 69. 75. 77. 95. 98 Hohn. Lana 36. 46. 97. 103 Hohn. Rachel 34. 35. 44 Homecoming 34 Hraban. Mr. Greg 63 Humlicek. Mr. Jerald I. 51. 95. 96 Girls' Varsity Basketball Team. Front row: Kari Ahrens. Jill Sanderson. Karen Hladik. Kelly Fu- Meduna. Sara Turman. Linda Specht. Lora Barry, jan. Marie Masek. Shannon Hansen. Coach Miss Kane Ohnoutka. Back row: Julie Vasa. Sue Teresa Brestal. Freshmen Girls' Basketball Team. Front row: Amy Walla. Jenn Turnwall. Heidi Cherovsky, Kari Pospisil. Sonya Hansen. DeeDee Brabec. Renae Matulka. Back row: Kim McDermott. Barb Konecky. Melissa Kruce. Becky Masek. Tia Brandt. Niki Sudik. Coach Mr. Gerald Humlicek. John s Plumbing Company 93 Johnson. Mr. Paul 8. 19. 51. 64 Johnson fnckson O'Brien t Ass. 89 Jonas. Matt 41. 48 Juniors 46 K ••• k ••• K k Kadavy. Dan 3. 14. 30. 35. 35. 44. 94. 96 Kadlec. Mike 48. 94. 96 Kavan's Tire Service 89 Kavan. Chris 48. 66. 96. 97 Kavan. Greg 13. 17. 46. 66. 94. 96. 97 Keefe. Fr. John 51 Konecky. Barb 48. 95. 97. 98 Konecky. Judy 10. 33. 30. 35. 44. 53. 60. 97. 98. KM Kruce. Melissa 48. 95. 97. 98 Kruce. Paul 13. 47. 66. 94. 97 Kucera. Chuck 14. 19. 35. 44. 57. 96 Kune I Oil Co. 86 | | ••• j L.P Band Instrument Repair 89 Linda's Hair Hut 93 L mdley Clothing Store 85 Lococo. Miss Cathy 15. 51 Lucille's Gift Shop 83 H h Humpal. Sr. Corona 36. 51 Hutchins. Sera 47. 96. 97 M • • • m • M • m Ham. Chris 41. 48. 97 Hall. Chris 54. 66. 97 Hall. JoAnn 3 Hall. Mick 46. 94. 96. 97 Hall. Mr. Greg 50 Hansen. Shannon 34. 35. 35. 44. 46. 94. 95. 96 Hansen. Sonya 16. 48. 95. 98 Hattan. Maggie 7. 35. 37. 44. 76 Hayek. Sr. Michelle 33. 50. 51 I I | | Index 94 J £ A Auto Parts 83 Mach. Dan 48. 96 Machacek. Tom 14. 35. 44. 97 Malousek. Tracey 48 Martin. John 41. 47. 59. 96. 97 Martin. Mrs. Bev 33 Martin. Ryan 34. 35. 35. 44. 94. 96. 97 Marv's Auto Sales Parts £ Service 86 Masek. Becky 48. 71. 95. 97. 98 Masek. Marie 8. 35. 35. 37. 44. 53. 60. 68. 94. 95. Index 97. 98 Masek. Mark 14. 96 Masek. Scotl 46. 96 Mastera. Ann 19. 39. 48 Matulka. Gerette II. 12. 46 Matulka. Renae 48. 95. 97 Max s Drug Store 80 McAndrews. Nola 48 McDermott. Dave I. 25. 35. 45 McDermott. Kim 49. 95. 97. 98 Meduna. Dave 96 Meduna. David 49 Meduna. Greg 6. 49. 96, 97 Meduna. Irene 46 Meduna. Jane 12. 21. 26. 28. 35. 46 Meduna. Jeff 25. 34. 35. 45. 56. 64. 74. 94. 96. 103 Meduna. Karie 47. 63. 95. 97. 98 Meduna. Mary 35. 45. 94 Meduna. Mr. Don 6 Meduna. Mr. Milo 5 Meduna. Mrs. Carol 22 Meduna. Mrs. Elaine 5 Meduna. Mrs. Kim 6 Meduna. Susan 42. 47 Miller Lumber 80 Boys' £ Girls’ Cross Country Teams. Front row Jenn Turnwall. Tammy Fesler. Michelle Vanek. Amy Walla. Second row: Amy Chvatal. Nicole Werner. Linda Specht. Sera Hutchins. Kristi Grundmayer. Back row: Glenn Benes. Greg Grundmayer. Peggy Mongar. Shannon Hansen. Coach Fr. Pat O'Byrne. Mini-Magazine 38 Mock Trial 28 Mongar. Peggy 31. 35. 45. 46. 96 Mongar. Tim 49. 96 Morrissey. Mike I. 14. 35. 45. 94. 96. 97 Mostrom Insurance Company 86 Freshmen. JV £ Varsity Football Teams. Front row: Mark Woehrer. Pat Sabatka. Dave Meduna. Tim Mongar. Brian Styskal. Greg Meduna. Brian Vech. Brian Rezac. Dan Mach. Mike Kadlec. Chris Kavan. Dan Carstens. Second row: Stu- dent manager Rod Skoda. Wayne Skoda. Roger Benes. Joe Nadrchal. Mike Sabatka. Mark Bo- hac. Paul Sabatka. John Martin. Jeff Brabec. Mick Hall. Student manager Matt Turman. Stu- dent manager Seth Turman. Third row: Mike Morrissey. Scott Masek. Jim Woita. Doug Oh- noutka. Aaron Rezac. Chuck Kucera. Dave Sayk er. Jeff Meduna. Jim Osmera. Mark Masek. Harold Zech. Back row: Assistant coach Mr. Tom Gerdes. Assistant coach Mr. Mike Weiss, Dan Kadavy. Ryan Martin. Greg Kavan. Jeff Me- duna. Troy Cada. Dan Gruenes. Matt Fesler. Charlie Benal. Assistant coach Mr. Gerald Hum licek. Coach Mr. Tim Turman. • • • Nemec. Kris 4. 15. 29. 35. 45. 94 Newsletter 32 Oldie 6 Goodie Shop 89 Opening I Organizations Orr. Governor Kay 8 Osmera. Allan 10. 35. 37. 45, 53. 94 Osmera. Jim 35. 41. 45. 96 Osmera. John 5. 47, 97 Otte OH Company 85 o o • p People 42 Pizza Hut 89 96 Index Index Polacek. Maria 49 Polacek. Mike 10. 46. 94 Popken. Kristy 14. 21. 49. 94 Pospisil. Kari 39. 49. 95. 97. 98 Prague Coop Store 92 Prater. Sr Michaelene 6. 16. 51 Precision Construction 92 Prom 34 Pruts. Kristin 42. 47. 98 Prutt. Misty 8. 35. 45 R r ■■ R r Reeves. Mr. Wayne 40. 51 Rezac. Aaron 46. 96 Rezac. Brian 49. 96 Rezek. Jeff 47 Security Home Bank 89 Seniors 44 Sill. Mr. Jeff 51. 104 Skoda. Rod 96 Skoda. Wayne 8. 46. 67. 96. 97. K)3 Sophomores 47 Sousek. Mary 35. 46. 94 Specht. Linda 46. 55. 94. 95. 96. 97 Specht. Mark 49. 67. 94. 97 Speech Team 32 Spicka. Bill 17. 35. 45 Spicka. Sue I. 21. 27, 46. 97 Staff 50 State Bank of Colon 80 Still Country Beauty Shop 89 Stuchlik. Wendy 35. 45. 52. 61. 77. 98 Swing Choir. Front row Lana Hohn. Annette Sa batka. Becky Benes. Ann Tvrdy. Second row: Sue Spicka. Ryan Sabatka. Kristin Erickson. Back row: Paul Sabatka. Mike Morrissey, Tom Macha cek. Student Council 30 Styskal. Brian 49. 96. 97 Styskal. Kindra 42. 46. 98 Sudik. Niki 49. 95. 98 Sullivan. Mr. Bob 38 Svoboda. Jennifer 49 Swanson Ford 89 Swartz. Beckey 102 Swartz. Steve 35. 45 Sydik. Ms. Mary 51 Rooney. Ms. Lisa 17, 51 Russell. Mr. George 77 Rutherford. Miss Caroline 26 Boys' Track Team. Front row: Greg Kavan. Mark Woehrer. Greg Grundmayer. Chris Kavan. Chris Hain. Jay Divis. Wayne Skoda. Chris Hall. Second row: Assistant coach Mr. Tom Gerdes. Brian Styskal. Brian Vech. Greg Meduna. Mick Hall. Mark Bohac. John Osmera. Paul Sabatka. Mark Specht. Coach Mr. Tim Turman. Back row: John Martin. Paul Kruce. Ryan Martin. Dan Gruenes. Matt Fesler. Charlie Benal. Turman. Matt 96 Turman. Mr. Tim 51. 56. 96. 97 Turman. Sara 2. 33. 47. 63. 71. 95. 97 Turman. Seth 96 Turnwall. Carey 13. 15. 47. 98 Turnwall. Jenn 49. 55. 95. 96. 97 Tvrdy s One Stop 92 Tvrdy. Ann I. II. 13. 21. 27. 28. 46. 97 Tvrdy. Julie 49. 98 Tvrdy. Teri I. 46 Sabatka. Annette 25. 27. 35. 45. 75. 97 Sabatka. Kevin 14. 35. 45 Sabatka. Mike 18. 47. 49. 59. 96 Sabatka. Mrs. John 22 Sabatka. Pat 5, 47. 49. 96 Sabatka. Paul 14. 17. 47. 96. 97 Sabatka. Ryan 14. 41. 47. 97 Sanchez. Jose 46 Sanderson. Jill 35. 45. 68. 95. 98 Saunders Co. Right to Life 84 Sayker. Dave I. 25. 35. 38. 43. 45. 56. 96 Schwartz. Beckey 32. 49 Scoular Elevator 80 Girls' Track Team. Front row: Kari Meduna. Barb Konceky. Nicole Werner. Kristi Grund- mayer. Renae Matulka. Kan Pospisil. DeeDee Brabec. Second row: Linda Specht. Karie Oh- noutka. Sera Hutchins. Tammy Chmelka. Amy Chvatal. Tia Brandt. Jenn Turnwall. Kim McDer molt. Michelle Vanek. Back row: Coach Miss Monica Flakus. Melissa Kruce. Lisa Chvatal. Judy Konecky. Marie Masek. Kelly Fujan. Becky Masek. Tammy Fesler. Sue Ahrens. Lora Barry. Sara Turman. Coach Fr. Pat O’Byrne. Index Index Triple Trio. Front row: Kindra Styskal. Heather Doxon. Carrey Turnwall. Amy Brabec. Back row: Jody Wolfe. Anne Vrbka. Jean Woita. Tracy Barton. Kathy Albin. V V Vanek. Michelle 49. 55. 96. 97 Vap. Fr. Ivan 38 Vasa. Julie 8. 15. 35. 45. 94. 95. 98. ICM Vculek Photography 83 Vech. Brian 49. 96. 97 Video Place 79 Virgil Implement Co. 79 Voboril. Jennifer 49. 94. 98 Vrbka. Anne 10. 15. 35. 45. 98 W ••• w ••• W W Wahoo Dental Group 80 Wahoo Farmers CO-OP Ass'n 89 Wahoo Feed £ Farm Supply 79 Wahoo Greenhouse 83 Wahoo Locker 89 Wahoo State Bank 83 Walla. Amy 41. 49. 94. 95. 96 Weiss. Mr Mike 64. 96 Weist. Karl 35. 36. 45 Werner. Mr. Tom 50. 51 Werner. Nicole 49. 94. 96. 97 Wieser. Sgt. Walter 37 Wirth. Ms. Marylou 5. 51 Woehrer. Annette 28. 29. 31. 82. 35. 45. 49. 94 Woehrer. Mark 16. 47. 94. 96. 97 Woehrer. Renee 7. 13. 35. 45. 49. 94 Woita. Jean 35. 42. 45. 98 Woita. Jeff 49 Woita. Jim 14. 46. 94. 96 Wolfe. Jody 15. 35. 45. 98 Wolfe. Mrs. Wilma 51 z z z Zech. Harold 96 Zimola. Lori 42. 47 Zimola. Steve 7. 46 Freshmen Volleyball Team. Front row: Sonya Hansen. Jennifer Voboril. Heidi Cherovsky. DeeDee Brabec. Julie Tvrdy. Back row Barb Konecky. Tia Brandt. Melissa Kruce. Becky Ma sek. Kim McDermott. Kari Pospisil. Niki Sudik. Coach Miss Teresa Brestal. 98 Index Varsity Volleyball Team. Front row: Kathy Albin. Laura Cherovsky. Lisa Chvatal. Sue Ahrens. Jill Sanderson. Wendy Stuchlik. Kelly Fujan. Marie Masek. Karen Hlakik. Judy Konecky. Amy Bra- bec. Julie Vasa. Center Coach Miss Teresa Brestal. Reserve Volleyball Team. Front row: Lora Barry. Tammy Chmelka. Kristin Pruss. Becky Benes. Back row Carey Turnwall. Amy Breuning. Karie Ohnoutka. Kan Meduna. Coach Miss Teresa Brestal. 99 Just For The Record My name is____________________________. My birthday is_____________. I am________years old. I am a (Freshman. Sophomore. Junior. Senior). I will gradu- ate in____. My address is___________________________________________ My telephone number is______________. My hair color is___________. my eyes are______________, and I am______________tall. My favorite color is__________________. My favorite food is _______• My favorite singer is____________________. My favorite TV program is___________________________. My favorite radio station is_________ . My biggest pet peeve is____________________________________________. My boy- friend girlfriend is_____________________. My most exciting date was with __________________________. My most memorable date would have been with ______________________if he she would’ve asked me out. I went to Homecoming with_______________________. The most memorable event of the year was____ _____________________________. My most embarrassing moment was________ I was a member of______________________ My favorite class was _____________________ class_________(number) of times. My favorite teachers were ___________________________. They taught________________ I skipped (classes). My locker number was sport to watch was My favorite ball game was against best male athlete was . I went with _. My favorite football game was against ___________________. My favorite basket- _______. I went with_______________. The _________. The best female athlete was . The most intellectual student was . The biggest comic was . The most artistic student was The most talented musician was The best singer was The best mechanic was . I drove of car to school this year. I worked at____ made_____________an hour. My supervisor was ments this year were_______________________ make . I My achieve- My hopes for future are For The Record Special Remembrances On the way to the Doane Drama Clinic at Doane College in Crete Ne.. drama club member Lana Hohn decides to take a nap. As she tries to fall asleep she listens to some of her favorite music on her earphone headset. Busily reading the instructions in his En- glish correspondance course booklet. Doug Ohnoutka tries to finish the lesson before the bell rings. With the help of the admimstation many Seniors met the requirements and were able to graduate. Cl! o 0 Of GO GO Making himself known, senior Troy Cada does his original scary face act. Jeff Meduna in the background looks at Troy like he is little bit crazy. Troy usually also had sound effects to go along with the his unhuman face creation. In the gym. Wayne Skoda tightly winds the rubber band on his balsa wood model car. He. and the rest of the practical science students, built the cars and then experimented to find the most aerodynamically sound creations. Special Remembrances Just For The Record Changes; growth School year shaped by experiences-, time Neumann students become confident; assured Among the lessons freshman Beckey Schwartz and her classmates learned was that actions have consequences Here, she vacuums the chapel as part of her punishment for having left the premises of the freshman retreat with some friends. If one looked around the making of shapes was not hard to find. At the end of the school year, every activity had taken shape. A proud school praised the girls' track team when they once again captured the state title. When prac- tices started I never thought we could be this good, but when we won the state championship I thought we had made ourselves into something that people could be proud of.” said medal winner Sue Ahrens. The Cavalog underwent some seri- ous changes. At semester, Adviser Mr. Jeff Sill decided to take another job. The yearbook staff continued on its own with the help of Ms. Mary Sydik and Ms. Lisa Rooney. Looking back over the year, many students found it hard to believe that the school year had passed so quickly. One day. it was August 28. 8:10 AM. and apprehensive freshmen walked in the door, and suddenly, it was May 24. 12:00 PM. and confident future seniors In August, I had no clue as to what I’d be doing after gradua- tion, but as the year went on, I made my decision. ” walked out the door. Homework was at first somewhat hard to grasp. By the time Labor Day weekend rolled around, the students felt that they had a good grip on things. It was hard to come back from vaca- tion but I finally knew what my teachers expected out of me.” said Terri Tvrdy. The last few weeks of school were spent on many other things besides academ- ics. The students shaped their lives by combining both academics and other activities. Music, athletic, and speech drama banquets were held to give stu- dents recognition. Seniors started plans early to give them a head start in their life after Neu- mann. By the time they left most knew where they were going and at least had some idea of what they were going to do. In August. I had no clue as to what I was going to do. but as the year went on. I decided to continue my education and finally chose to attend UNL” said Annette Sabatka. 102 Closing On the way to the Doane Drama Clinic at Doane College in Crete Ne.. drama club member Lana Hohn decides to take a nap. As she tries to fall asleep she listens to some of her favorite music on her earphone headset. Busily reading the instructions in his fcn glish correspondance course booklet. Doug Ohnoutka tries to finish the lesson before the bell rings. With the help of the administation many Seniors met the requirements and were able to graduate Making himself known, senior Troy Cada does his original scary face act. Jett Meduna in the background looks at Troy like he is little bit crazy. Troy usually also had sound effects to go along with the his unhuman face creation. II n the gym. Wayne Skoda tightly winds the rubber band on his balsa wood model car. He. and the rest of the practical science students, built the cars and then experimented to find the most aerodynamically sound creations. Closing 103 Time out. During a home girls’ basketball game, teacher Mr. Jeff Sill and Julie Vasa take tune out to smile for the camera. Since Neumann is so small, teachers and students often interact with one another on a more personal basis As the scene closes. Heather Doxon. por fraying her character LouAnn. sweeps the stage as she dances with her broom partner to The l one Star Waltz. while she is dreamily thinking about her future prairie- land husband. land husl 104 Closing In September of 1987. the school year was a plan — a dream. Each Neu- mann student and staff member had hopes for the next nine months. They hoped for academic successes, scholar- ships. and good decisions for future plans, as well as for winning seasons, successful plays and superior ratings in music activities. They hoped to develop new friendships and to deepen old ones; and all hoped to mature intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. As the year took shape, dreams be- Modelmg the timer tape from her phys- ics lab. The Dependence of Acceler ation on a Uniform Force.’ Senior Judy konecky proves that there is more than one way to recycle paper products as she makes herself pretty for her next class. came realities. Both the football and the volleyball teams had successful seasons. The fall musical. Quilters,” became a community event with many women working to sew quilt blocks or to donate quilts for display. The girls’ track team was victorious at State, and the mixed chorus received a superior rating at contest. Many of the senior class made the Teens Encounter Christ retreat, and each class enjoyed a special, day-long retreat of their own. Classes were passed, and concepts were grasped. College and work plans were finalized, and scholarships were won. The journal- ism class took a ninth consequtive Corn- husker award. No one went through the school year without changing; everyone grew and learned. By May of 1988, the year was a whole; nine months had taken students and staff alike from looking ahead to a dream to looking back at a memory that had taken shape. The C I—I APF 0f things to come mWALSWORTH PUBLISHING COM PA N Y M ARCt It � MIMWM HI I MA