Central Catholic High School - Hi Lites Yearbook (West Point, NE)

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An organization formed exclusively for those students who have developed the skills of an instrument and enjoy playing one is the band. Mastering an instrument requires much dedication and many hours of practice. This year the C.C. Band participated in many sponsored events such as the Pep Band, which played at all the home basketball games, the Christmas concert, the spring concert, and the combined concert with West Point High, held in February. They also traveled to Wayne for a field trip. During May, the band also played “Pomp and Circumstance” for the procession of graduates on Honors’ Night. The band is instructed by Sr. Joleen and includes freshman through seniors. It meets every morning at 7:30, Mondays through Thursdays. Members of the C.C. Band are: Row 1: Teresa Bracht, Denise Bracht Monica Lang. Mary Jo Schorn, Cindy Hagedorn, Jane Maly, Jean Herman. Jean Sucha, Chris Peatrowsky, Lynette Hagedorn. Sue Ann Gaster. Row 2: Dennis Peatrowsky. Larry Schuetze, Laurie Ernesti, Rhonda Wolken, Karen Oligmueller, Debbie Guenther, Jean Popken, Shawn McGill, David Brunnert, Mike Stieren, David Wordekemper. Row 3: Janet Gentrup, Brian Meister. Paul McGill. Mary Brunnert. Sarah Ernesti, Dan Buse. Dave Woerman, Lynn Schuetze, Rob Mlchaelis. Not pictured is Melann Schorn. k! The Swing Choir displayed their talents this year by participating in a number of events as in past years. In November they sang for the anniversary of the laying of the C.C. Cornerstone. They also performed for the Chamber of Commerce dinner, as well as the Christmas and spring concerts. In February, they mixed talents with the musicians from West Point High School for the combined concert. The Swing Choir also competed in the Wayne music contest in the spring. They all seemed to be musically inclined and as Sr. Joleen said, “They are enthusiastic and dependable performers.” Members of the Swing Choir are: sitting-Phil Ernesti. Paul McGll, Keith Knobbe, Dan Leffler, Terry Knobbe, Brian Meister. Peter Baumert. Standing- Jean Popken. Jean Sucha. Mary Lynn Ulrich. Mary Jo Ruskamp, Judy Hagedorn. Susan Peitzmeier. Mary Brunnert. Melann Schorn. Jean Peatrowsky. Jackie Spenner. Jean Herman. Karen Meiergerd. and Sarah Ernesti. LV.V; v x 1 'S Members of the C.C. Chorus are: Row 1: Cindy Meister. Gna Nebuda. Judy Stalp. Sandy Peatrowsky. Jean Gentrup. Brenda Bliemeister. Row 2: Karen Oligmueller. Bob Yosten, Brian Aschoff. Lori Lang. Row 3: Todd Kreikemeier. Roger Luebbert. Noran Knobbe, Kent Schlautman. Pat McGill, and Brad Clausen. Music Enhances Talent The Chorus this year helped spark the music department at Centred by adding boys to their ensemble. They provided entertainment for the Christmas concert, the spring concert, and also contributed their efforts to the combined WPCC-WPHS concert in February. For musical competition, they traveled to Wayne for the contest held in April. Sister Joleen finds the group “wonderful to work with,” because she has always enjoyed working with a mixed chorus. She feels that the girls in the chorus have made “unbelievable progress” and gives the boys credit for their part in helping the group produce a good sound. Academics 19

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Reflecting back on the origin of music, man finds that its beginnings are unknown. It is as mysterious to us as the origins of man for we have no idea when either had its beginnings in this world. Yet, if we fit them together, music may have developed along with man and the languages. Or music may have been a source of communication before any language ever existed. We can only guess as to where and when music had its beginnings. Primitive music is said to have developed from an emotional need in man to express his feelings. It reflected his joy and happiness, yet revealed his sorrow for the death of a friend. It also was a way to excite the men as they prepared for battle. Men also made musical instruments such as the crude drums and hollow shells for ceremonies and in times of war. But only gradually, through the effort of men and the passing of time, has music become the “treasured” art it is today. 18 Academics As a sign of appreciation from the seniors in band. Mary Brunnert presents Sister Joleen with a bronze music stand during the Christmas concert. The Swing Choir dances to the tunes of the twenties during their performance for the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of of the laying of the C.C. Cornerstone.

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“The greatest gift is the power to estimate correctly the value of things.” (La Rochefoucald) Religion classes here at CC try to live out this quote. From memorizing short verses to discussing the future, teachers hope to help the students see the importance of correct values. This year, Fr. Bob had something new in store for his junior class. A major project of “getting married” was “definitely an unusual experience,” Lori Uhing states. The English classes this year helped to develop poise for effective speaking in Mr. Spale’s speech class. They also encourage students to enjoy and understand the literature they read. Sr. Dorothy’s classes accomplished this in part by reading and discussing “Macbeth” and then acting out various scenes. A good foundation in English is developed in the basic English classes such as Miss Weber’s “Introduction to Literature.” The class develops students’ reading skills. In Grammar students learn correct English principles that will provide a basis for future English 20 endeavor. Is this couple too young to be married? Of course they are! But this is only a junior religion project in which Kirk Kreikemeier and Lynette Hagedorn portray a happily married couple.