Scotus Central Catholic High School - Scotus Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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1 St. Francis Academy as it appeared in 1886, with faculty, boarders, and visiting Mother Foundress of the sisters. 2 The former East Wing was located on the site of the present main structure, facing south. 3 After Memorial Hall, C building, and the science wing are completed, con- struction begins on the main structure. 4 The completed building: for seven more years, parts of the old building re- mained standing empty in the present courtyard. peared in 1937. In 1941 the school received North Central Accredita - tion. The hot lunch program, under the direction of Sister Cyril, began in 1952. In 1956 construction began on the science wing. The Memorial Hall construction began in May of 1958; the cafeteria was completed in De- cember of that year, just three hours before the first company dinner served there. The C building was completed in the fall of 1963, and the main structure of the present plant was dedicated in 1965. In that same year the school received a new name — Scotus, after the Franciscan scholar John Scotus. Eight other par- ishes joined St. Bona venture to form the new centralized junior and senior high school: St. Anthony and St. Isi- dore of Columbus, St. Mary and St. Augustine of Schuyler, St. Stanislaus of Duncan, St. Lawrence of Silver Creek, St. Rose of Genoa, and St. Joseph of Platte Center. A GREAT NEW SEASON 4 JOYFUL DAYS, the carefree life of students in the late 70s. 5 QUEEN FOR AN EVENING, starring Mary Shadle and king Pat Novicki. 9 COLUMBUS: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: What happens when students take over the government of a county for a day? 10 THE SHAMROCK AWARDS, an annual presentation for achievement. 12 THE SWEETHEART BOAT, with Teresa Kelly and Jeff Muhle. 16 SCC SPORTS SPECTACULAR covers the Shamrock Athletic Banquet. 18 COLUMBUS BANDSTAND, a look at high school proms. 20 FACE THE STATE, guests Holly Holmberg and Ken Zoucha. 21 SCC ROAST, honoring Scotus seniors. 22 WE'RE ON OUR OWN: The class of '78 says goodbye to Scotus. 28 SUNSHINE SEMESTER: Breaking piftatas and dissecting starfish are only a few of the topics covered in this year's lesson. 32 SCC PLAY-OFFS covers important competition in eight sports. 33 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, featuring the ever-popular Shamrocks. 39 RUN FOR YOUR LIFE over a 2.5 mile cross-country' course. 40 S M A S H: The volleyball team picks up overhand power. 44 AMERICAN SPORTSWOMAN takes a look at girls' basketball. 48 WIDE WORLD OF BASKETBALL features Scotus boy's' basketball. 53 SCC OPEN: Scotus golfers vie for top honors in heavy winds. 54 $6 MILLION MEN bring home track trophies. 58 BIONIC WOMEN bring home track trophies. 61 SCC CLUB, an organization for every' need. 62 MID-EVENING SPECIAL, two Shamrock concerts under the direction of Mr. Dave Ferguson. 66 GOT SMART, with new Honor Society inductees as special guests. 68 40 MINUTES: Can a high school student council make major decisions in so short a time period? 70 SCOTUS RAH-RAH SHOW, under the leadership of pep club officers, sponsors, and cheerleaders. 74 WHAT HAPPENED? Find out in the Scotistics. 76 OPERATION YEARBOOK: Deadlines draw near and the staff desper- ately awaits the return of the camera from the repair shop. 78 ONE LETTER AT A TIME, or how to get into the S-Club. 80 SCOTUS PLAYHOUSE presents two productions: Li'l Abner and Four One Act Plays with Dinner. 84 LOOK FOR TOMORROW: Can seniors find happiness beyond school walls? 96 85 LIVES TO LIVE: Don't try' to put the juniors in a mold. 104 SCHOOLDAYS OF OUR LIVES: Sophomores face a turning point in their lives as they eam driver's licenses and order class rings. 112 YOUNG AND RESTIVE: Some freshmen sell scores of raffle tickets to win a free day. 120 ALL OUR STUDENTS, with guest stars from the faculty' and adminis- tration. 136 AS THE SCHOOL TURNS, or life on the third floor. 145 and now a word from our sponsors: 3

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 ( Mary Shadle is a 4 year member of Pep Club and serves as presi- dent, she was vice-president in her junior year and was a squad leader. She is also a member of Honor Society and was sopho- more class presi- dent. She is an S-Club member and has partici- pated in track and volleyball and earned a varsity letter in basketball. Pat Novicki is a 4 year lettermen and member of S-Club, and currently presi- dent. He was named honorable mention all con- ference his junior year in football and qualified for the state track meet for two years. 5