Cheerful Givers

“Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully

will also reap bountifully. Each much do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion,

for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:6-7). At this year’s GALA I was able to witness so

many people fulfilling this passage from scripture. Obviously, the night of GALA was filled with

hundreds of cheerful supporters of Catholic education. The smiles and the energy in the building

were uplifting and impressive. Along with the energy in the building on April 7th, numerous

families and supporters cheerfully gave of their time organizing events throughout the year along

with doing an incredible job of transforming our cafeteria and gymnasium.

Two of these supporters who have epitomized the “cheerful giver” have been Dave Engel

and Steve Tvrdy. These two men come into the gym days before GALA and start the

transformation process. They are the main guys hanging all of the decorations from the ceiling

and the walls. They do all this working around PE classes and track practices going on when they

start the transformation process. They have been a pleasure to have in the building and they have

a good time while doing their part to make GALA a wonderful celebration of Catholic education.

These guys along with countless other volunteers allow the night of the event to be a success.

Thank You to everyone who volunteered and contributed in the GALA process. It is

community support like this that illustrates how a community can get together for a great cause

and I can’t think of many better causes than an outstanding Catholic education opportunity for the

families of Saunders County. We all benefit from the values taught and promoted in Saunders

Catholic Schools and we thank you for letting us help the community instill these values in your

children.

Yours in Christ,

John Kreikemeier

Volume XLVII

Number 9

April 2018

Bishop Neumann Central Catholic Jr/Sr. High School

202 South Linden Avenue, Wahoo, NE 68066 (402) 443-4151

Passion of Christ Strengthen Me

Travel with Lucy through the wardrobe to the world of Narnia. This en-

chanting story by C.S. Lewis has delighted audiences for generations. Come experience the magic

with your entire family! This show is guaranteed to touch your heart. GET YOUR PREFERRED

TICKETS TODAY at bishopneumann.com $5 of the preferred ticket purchases goes directly to sup-

Dates for Dennis Uniform sale . . . . .

Monday, July 9th- Dennis Uniform Company and the used uniform sale will be in St. Wenceslaus

School gym. More information will be provided at the end of the school year.

Campus Ministry

Stations of the Cross were held the Fridays in Lent for the student body. Students John Celesky,

Eli Vedral, and Jessina Rada spoke about their faith journeys and ways to make Lent more

spiritual. Jr. High Social Studies teacher, Mr. Roche, spoke about always knowing there are many

people we can share our burdens with and especially trusting in God so that we don’t think we are

alone. Thomas Lilly, an alum, that attends the University of Nebraska, was also able to speak

about his faith life in college and encouraged the seniors to get involved in the Neumann center

and to surround themselves with people that will help them grow in their faith.

Members of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, JPII, and Torch were able to attend the Chrism mass at the

Cathedral in Lincoln during Holy Week. 30 students also attended the Eucharistic Procession led

by Bishop Conley around Planned Parenthood on March 27th. Over 500 people from the diocese

prayed the rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet as the Eucharistic was carried around the block in

prayer for the unborn. Our students are truly blessed to be part of these holy week experiences.

Teen Activities Summer 2018 (See the Diocese of Lincoln website for more details about these activities: www.lincolndiocese.org/camps)

Catholic SKY Camp @ Camp Kateri

Camps 4-6 are for campers going into grades 8-9 and are a 4-day, 3-night stay at camp

Camp 4 June 6-9 (Wed - Sat)

Camp 6 June 13-16 (Wed - Sat)

TEC #106 June 9-11 @ David City

Camping with the Marians @ Camp Kateri

(Please contact by phone or e-mail 402-440-9998 or www.mariansisters.org/campin-with-the-marians)

June 25-29

Canoe Trip Dates

Camp 1: July 8-10, 2018

Camp 2: July 10-12, 2018

Steubenville Youth Conference (www.steubenville.org)

July 21 to 23, 2018

2018-2019

Pre-Calculus Students:

Students who will be taking Pre-Calculus next

year will each need to have their own Graphing

Calculator for use in class and on home-

work. Please purchase TEXAS INSTRUMENT

TI-83 or TI-84 model calculators. These are the

most common calculators used in college and

are approved for use on the ACT and

SAT. Other models may not be approved for

use on the ACT and SAT, and Mrs. Sladky may

not be familiar with other models. The

approved models can be purchased online or at

Walmart, Best Buy, etc. You can find them

used on Amazon for as cheap as $60 or can

spend upwards of $130. Graduating seniors or

students who will not need a graphing calculator

for future math classes may sell their graphing

calculator at the end of the school year to the

Neumann Math department, or to a future

Pre-Calc or Calc student. Please contact Mrs.

Sladky if you have any questions.

Reminder: All health paperwork (physicals, immunization updates, asthma, diabetes or anaphylaxis forms) are

due to the office no later than AUGUST 1st. Forms can be found on the Bishop Neumann website.

Please contact the school office f you have any questions or concerns.

Spring Exams - Wednesday, May 23

First Bell 7:45 AM 0:00

Access Period 7:45 AM 8:15 AM 0:30 0:03

1st Period 8:18 AM 9:23 AM 1:05 0:05

3rd Period 9:28 AM 10:28 AM 1:00 0:05

Home Room 10:33 AM 10:40 AM 0:07 0:05

5th Period 10:45 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 0:03

All High School Lunch 11:48 AM 12:20 PM 0:32 0:05

7th Period 12:25 PM 1:28 PM 1:03 0:07

High School Mass 1:35 PM 2:45 PM 1:10

Spring Exams - Thursday, May 24

First Bell 7:45 AM 0:00

Access Period 7:45 AM 8:15 AM 0:30 0:03

2nd Period 8:18 AM 9:23 AM 1:05 0:05

4th Period 9:28 AM 10:28 AM 1:00 0:05

Home Room 10:33 AM 10:40 AM 0:07 0:05

6th Period 10:45 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 0:03

All High School Lunch 11:48 AM 12:20 PM 0:32 0:05

8th Period 12:25 PM 1:30 PM 1:05

~Congratulations to the 2018-19 Cheer and Dance Members~

*Cheer Team*

Seniors: Bryn Hannan, Mikayla Reeves, and Halie Tenopir

Juniors: Elissa Abolins, Josilyn Masek, Libby Rappl, and Kailee Woita

Sophomores: Rylee Osmera and Ryann Unger

Freshmen: Hattie Bohac and Katie Sousek

*Dance Team*

Seniors: Bryn Hannan and Halie Tenopir

Sophomores: Ryann Unger and Anna Vedral

Freshmen: Annicka Belitz, Danielle Blum, and Carlee Zwick

Band News: Congratulations to the Junior High Music Students on their outstanding performances at the Bishop Neumann Mu-sic Contest on March 24.. Their ratings were as follows:

Superior Ratings

Anna Tvrdy - Clarinet

Hannah Thulin - Piano

Kali Jurgensmeier - Piano

Izzy Woita - Clarinet

Carlee Zwick - Piano

Teresa Quinn - Clarinet

Logan Sylliaasen - Piano

Trumpet Duet - Schulz, Thulin

Annicka Belitz - Baritone

Anthony Quinn - Trombone

Leah Hurley - Trumpet

Flute / Clarinet Duet - Ehrhorn, Quinn

Thomas Gokie - Trombone

Alto Sax Duet - Sylliaasen, Ingwersen

Cadin McGuigan - French Horn

Logan Sylliaasen - Alto Sax

Julia Ingwersen - Alto Sax

Alto Sax / Horn Duet - Dumont, McGuigan

Excellent Ratings

Fluet Duet - Vculek, Fylstra

Maggie Ehrhorn - Flute

Flute / Sax Quartet - Mayberry, Fylstra, Sylliaasen, Ingwersen

Cadin McGuigan - Trumpet

Ashley Binstock - Trumpet

Miscellaneous Trio - Gokie, Hannan, Musgrove

Trombone / Baritone Duet - Gokie, Specht

There were 151 entries representing 7 different schools and instructors. Our students represented Bishop Neumann VERY WELL.

Thank you to all the parents who came to support their student’s efforts and also those who helped run the conces-

sion stand that day.

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Congratulations to the eight Freshmen and Sophomores who were selected to the Sixth Annual Waverly “Future

Stars” Honor Band: Kailee Woita, flute; Alaina Furasek & Emma Mongar, clarinet; Isaac Albin and Kyra Scanlon,

trumpet; Tyler Masek, baritone; Elizabeth Kastl, tuba; and Kyle Jelinek, percussion. They will spend the day in re-

hearsal with Clinician, Mr. Ryan Placek on Saturday, May 5th and will give a final concert at 4:00 p.m. that after-

noon.

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The Senior High Band members will be performing at District Music Contest on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and

21, at Platteview High School. These are the scheduled events for all of our Neumann music students:

DAY SITE TIME EVENT

FRI BAND 8:00 Bishop Neumann-Madrigal/Chamber Choir

FRI AUD 9:06 Bishop Neumann-Band

FRI AUD 11:18 Snare-Kyle Jelinek

FRI AUD 11:42 Misc. Percussion Ensemble

FRI AUD 12:00 Piano-Elizabeth Kastl

FRI SITE 4 12:18 A.Sax-Garrison Knuth

FRI SITE 4 12:24 Flute-Katherine Lilly

FRI SITE 4 12:30 Clarinet-Emma Mongar

FRI SITE 4 12:36 Clarinet-Alaina Furasek

FRI AUD 12:45 Bishop Neumann-Mixed Chorus

FRI Site 1 1:36 Trumpet-Isaac Albin

FRI Site 1 1:42 Trumpet-Paige Bechtold

FRI Site 1 1:48 Tuba-John Celesky

FRI SITE 3 2:48 Trumpet-Kyra Scanlon

FRI SITE 3 2:54 Horn-Veronica Hart

FRI BAND 3:24 Mixed Woodwind Ensemble

FRI BAND 3:30 Mixed Brass Ensemble

SAT SITE 2 8:24 Tenor/Bass Voice-Xander Fritz

SAT SITE 2 8:30 Tenor/Bass Voice-Nathan Gusman

SAT SITE 2 8:36 Tenor/Bass Voice-Thomas Benes

SAT SITE 2 8:42 Soprano/Alto Voice-Cloelia Braunsroth

SAT SITE 2 8:48 Tenor/Bass Voice-John Celesky

SAT BAND 10:00 Bishop Neumann-Jazz Band

SAT AUD 11:20 Bishop Neumann-Show Choir

SAT SITE 1 12:06 Soprano/Alto Voice-Elizabeth Kastl

SAT SITE 1 12:12 Tenor/Bass Voice-Tanner Langemeier

SAT SITE 1 12:18 Tenor/Bass Voice-Tyler Masek

SAT SITE 1 12:24 Vocal Duet

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The Spring Band Concert will be held on Monday, May 7th, at 7:30 p.m. It will include performances by the

Beginner and Sixth Grade Bands, as well as the Junior High and Senior High Bands. The Jazz Band is scheduled to

perform, as will the Percussion Ensemble. The concert will once again close with the combined Junior High / Senior

High. This is always a crowd-pleaser. Plan to join us.

--------------------------------------- The final Music Boosters meeting of the year is on Thursday, May 17th. Please plan to join us.

GOLDEN NOTE CLUB (Due by May 4th)

(We are not breaking even yet, please send your $50.00 membership in soon)

It is time to join or renew your membership in the Golden Note Club. Proceeds from this club are used to help fund

all aspects of the vocal and instrumental music programs. One hundred tickets are sold at $50 each on a first come,

first serve basis. There are 8 drawing throughout the year beginning at the Spring Band Concert in May. Each time

8 names will be drawn in the following order: 1st name drawn - $100.00 winner

2nd name drawn - $50.00 winner

3rd through 8th names drawn - $25.00 winners each

Every winner’s name goes back in for the next month’s drawing.

Golden Note Club Membership Please send your check, payable to NEUMANN MUSIC BOOSTERS to:

Joann Couton Bishop Neumann High School 202 South Linden Wahoo, NE 68066

I would like ______ membership(s) at $50.00 each for a total of ____________ dollars. Name _____________________________________ Phone _____________________ Address ____________________________________________ City ________________________________ State ______ Zip _______________ Email _______________________________________________

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The Performing Arts Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, May 9th, at 7:00 p.m. and will again be

held at the Mead Parish Hall. It will be catered by the Mead P.C.C.W. to include chicken cordon bleu, cheesy

potatoes, salads, rolls, dessert, and drinks. The price of the ticket will be $5.00 for each high school student

involved in music, speech, or drama and $10.00 for everyone else. Please return the bottom portion of this page

with your money to Mrs. Couton no later than Friday, May 4th. Tickets will be given to your student when the

money is received.

Sincerely,

Joann Couton Samantha Costa Laura Simonds Bev Bettendorf Instrumental Music Vocal Music Speech Drama

Name _______________________________________________ _____ Number of Performing Arts Student tickets @ 5.00 ________________ _____ Number of Adult Tickets (or others) @ 10.00 ________________ Total ________________

Checks should be payable to NEUMANN MUSIC BOOSTERS

Deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, May 4th.

Choir News

* Congratulations to all the Jr. High singers, who earned ALL Superior Ratings for their performances at the Bishop

Neumann Jr. High Music Contest on March 24th:

Annicka Belitz - Vocal Solo

Cadin McGuigan - Vocal Solo

Teresa Quinn - Vocal Solo

Izzy Woita – Vocal Solo

Amanda Fylstra, Julia Ingwersen, Kendal Vculek, and Izzy Woita – Vocal Quartet

Dizzy Dumont, Thomas Gokie, Jordan Hiemstra, Cadin McGuigan, Conner Specht, and Ezra Vedral – Vocal Sextet

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* Mrs. Costa and the men traveling to Carnegie Hall to perform in May would like to give a HUGE shout out and

thank everyone that came to our Fundraiser Concert this last Sunday! THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone that

made a donation towards the guys’ trip!!! We had a lot of fun performing for you and appreciate your support and

generosity greatly!

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* Sr. High District Music Contest will be held at Platteview High School this year on April 20th-21st. There IS school

during the day on Friday this year, so all musicians will need to sign-out of ALL of their classes. All music

ensembles will be going on Friday, and will meet at school at 6:10am. Only select groups & soloists perform on

Saturday and will need to meet at school at 6:50am. More info will be coming home with students. Here is a brief

schedule for the larger ensembles.

------------------------------- * With the end of the year on the horizon, our final Choral Concert is quickly approaching. An awesome thing is that

it’s in conjunction with the Art Show! We look forward to seeing all our families there on Thursday May 3rd at

7:30pm and promise it will be a night of great music and art!

We will close the concert with our traditional “He Never Failed Me Yet!” If you are an alumni of the choir or have a

family member or friend, who was in the choir, please let them know we would love for you and them to come back

and sing with us! We will have a quick run through for the song at 7:15pm prior to the concert in the music room.

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* The Fine Arts Banquet will be held in Mead at St. James Catholic Church on Wednesday May 9th at 7:00pm. All

students will be receiving a form soon for meal tickets. Please use these to rsvp for your family’s number of meals/

spots you’ll need. Any questions, talk to Mrs. Costa or Mrs. Couton.

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* Are you interested in being in the auditioned Scarlet Knights Show Choir for the 2018-2019 school year? It’s not

too late to sign-up! There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday April 24th in the music room at 8:00am.

Everyone is invited to come, even if you didn’t mark Show Choir down on your class registration sheet. If you

cannot make it or have any questions, please talk to Mrs. Costa. Auditions are scheduled for Tuesday May 15th at

6:00pm.

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The final Music Booster meeting will be taking place on Thursday May 17th at 7:00pm. We hope that all of our

music parents can make it. know if they cannot make it. Transportation and Park Entrance Fee is being covered by

Music Boosters!

FRI Apr 20 8:00am Bishop Neumann-Madrigal/Chamber Choir

FRI Apr 20 9:06am Bishop Neumann-Band

FRI Apr 20 11:42am Misc. Percussion Ensemble NEU

FRI Apr 20 12:45pm Bishop Neumann-Mixed Chorus (All 3 combined choirs)

FRI Apr 20 3:24pm Mixed Woodwind Ensemble NEU

FRI Apr 20 3:30pm Mixed Brass Ensemble NEU

SAT Apr 21 10:00am Bishop Neumann-Jazz Band

SAT Apr 21 11:20am Bishop Neumann-Show Choir

The Class of 2018 is invited…. Again this year the faculty and staff at Bishop Neumann would like to continue a tradition for our senior classes. We would like to honor the senior students with an open house, this year to be held on Tuesday, May 8th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Bishop Neumann High School Library. We have invited all of the students to stop by and visit with the faculty and staff members. This is in no way intended to replace faculty visits at graduation parties, but it will make it possible to spend a few minutes with each student. In the past, some of the faculty and staff are honored to receive 20-30 invitations to graduation parties and we simply cannot make them all. We want each and every student to realize how important they are, and we hope that they will stop by to see us.

The Guardian

Angel Plan

Is available for any

family needing

assistance in

Class or book fees.

Please contact the

Development Office

to apply.

2018-19 School Fees

Class Fees 7-12: $1875.00

Non-Catholic Tuition: $3475.00

Bus Fees $500.00 per family

LOST AND FOUND

Please feel free to remind your student to check the Library for any lost and found

items. There are a lot of winter items, gloves, coats, breakaways, etc.

LOST AND FOUND

Please feel free to remind your student to check the Library for any lost and found

items. There are a lot of winter items, gloves, coats, breakaways, etc.

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