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The Newsletter of Bishop Neumann Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School 202 South Linden Avenue, Wahoo, NE 68066 (402) 443-4151 Volume XXVIII Number 3 November 2017 Passion of Christ Strengthen Me First Thessalonians 5: 16-18: (USCCB Bible) “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. This time of year it is almost hard not to think about being thankful. However, when we stop and look around it is extremely easy to see so many things that happen each and every day. Perhaps it may be so common that we don’t say thank you or even recognize how special and blessed we are at Bishop Neumann High School. In the last couple of weeks, we had a service day to thank the parish supporters for all that they do to help our school community out. Over the past month, a couple other examples of service have been observed. After our softball banquet celebrating a State Championship, numerous parents helped put the cafeteria back in order. Prior to the One-Act play, the basketball team helped set up the tarp and the participants and some parents put the chairs into place. Also, the over whelming support for the collection of clothing and food supplies collected by the TORCH, Elizabeth Ann Seton, JP II, and Campus Ministries groups going to Omaha’s St. Francis Sienna Home and Lincoln’s, Catholic Social Services is a sight to behold. The mounds of items given by the whole community is truly inspiring. It is awesome to be a part of a community that has so many people who understand that working together makes this a great place. Day-in and day-out students, teachers, and their families help in the classroom and in the community. So many act in silence and often may not be known by those around. Truly, there are too many wonderful acts of kindness and true generosity to begin to name them all. What is most important is that we take a moment to THANK YOU for all that you do to continue to support your children, teachers, administration, parishes, and anyone associated with Saunders Catholic Schools. Sincerely, John Kreikemeier, Principal PLUME Table of Contents Page 1 ........................... Thanksgiving Page 2 ...... Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28th Page 3 .......... First Quarter Honor Roll Page 4 .................. Speech Meet Dates ................................. Progress Reports Page 5 ......................... Sportsmanship ................................ Freshmen Parents Page 6 ......................... March for Life ................................... Hunting Season Page 7 ...............................Band News .......................................... Trap Team Page 8 .................... Attendance Codes ............................ Fall Exam Schedule Page 9 .........................................SCIP Page 10 .................... December Menu Page 11 ............... December Calendar Hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving break and you share many of God’s blessing.

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The Newsletter of Bishop Neumann Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School 202 South Linden Avenue, Wahoo, NE 68066 (402) 443-4151

Volume XXVIII

Number 3

November

2017

Passion of Christ Strengthen Me

First Thessalonians 5: 16-18: (USCCB Bible)

“Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing.

In all circumstances give thanks, for this is

the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.”

This time of year it is almost hard not to think about being thankful. However, when

we stop and look around it is extremely easy to see so many things that happen each

and every day. Perhaps it may be so common that we don’t say thank you or even

recognize how special and blessed we are at Bishop Neumann High School.

In the last couple of weeks, we had a service day to thank the parish

supporters for all that they do to help our school community out. Over the past

month, a couple other examples of service have been observed. After our softball

banquet celebrating a State Championship, numerous parents helped put the cafeteria

back in order. Prior to the One-Act play, the basketball team helped set up the tarp

and the participants and some parents put the chairs into place. Also, the over

whelming support for the collection of clothing and food supplies collected by the TORCH, Elizabeth Ann Seton, JP II,

and Campus Ministries groups going to Omaha’s St. Francis Sienna Home and Lincoln’s, Catholic Social Services is a

sight to behold. The mounds of items given by the whole community is truly inspiring. It is awesome to be a part of a

community that has so many people who understand that working together makes this a

great place. Day-in and day-out students, teachers, and their families help in the classroom

and in the community. So many act in silence and often may not be known by those

around. Truly, there are too many wonderful acts of kindness and true generosity to begin to

name them all. What is most important is that we take a moment to THANK YOU for all

that you do to continue to support your children, teachers, administration, parishes, and

anyone associated with Saunders Catholic Schools.

Sincerely,

John Kreikemeier, Principal

PLUME Table of Contents

Page 1 ........................... Thanksgiving

Page 2 ...... Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28th

Page 3 .......... First Quarter Honor Roll

Page 4 .................. Speech Meet Dates

................................. Progress Reports

Page 5 ......................... Sportsmanship

................................ Freshmen Parents

Page 6 ......................... March for Life

................................... Hunting Season

Page 7 ...............................Band News

.......................................... Trap Team

Page 8 .................... Attendance Codes

............................ Fall Exam Schedule

Page 9 ......................................... SCIP

Page 10 .................... December Menu

Page 11 ............... December Calendar

Hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving break

and

you share many of God’s blessing.

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NEUMANN FUND & ENDOWMENT APPEAL ’17-‘18

JOIN US ALL DAY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH FOR THE WORLD-WIDE

#GIVINGTUESDAY CAMPAIGN.

EACH YEAR, NON-PROFITS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WORLD SPEND THE

LAST TUESDAY OF NOVEMBER RAISING MONEY FOR THEIR ORGANIZATION.

THIS YEAR, BISHOP NEUMANN WILL BE A PART OF THIS IMPORTANT DAY. WE

HAVE AN ANONYMOUS DONOR WILLING TO MATCH $10,000 IN DONA-

TIONS MADE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH. HELP US GET TO OUR $10,000

GOAL AND ENSURE AN EXTRA $10,000 FOR OUR NEUMANN FUND & EN-

DOWMENT APPEAL.

THE NEUMANN FUND & ENDOWMENT APPEAL HELPS BENEFIT TUITION ASSIS-

TANCE, CLASSROOM RESOURCES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND FUTURE

FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR BISHOP NEUMANN. THIS HELPS US KEEP

CATHOLIC EDUCATION AFFORDABLE FOR ALL FAMILIES.

DONATIONS CAN BE MADE ONLINE AT WWW.BISHOPNEUMANN.COM/

ANNUAL-APPEAL OR CALL 402-443-4151 TO MAKE YOUR PLEDGE. THANK

YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

GIVING LEVELS

PLATINUM - $5,000+

GOLD - $1,000

SILVER - $500

RED - $250

WHITE – UP TO $249

Chad Swanson Director of Development

Bishop Neumann High School

202 S Linden Street

Wahoo, NE 68066

402.443.4151 ext. 55237

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2017-2018 First Quarter Honor Roll

St. John Neumann Scholars (GPA for current term is 93% or above)

Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Caleb Benes Trey Ahrens Isaac Albin Reagan Benes Zane Abler Turner Ahrens

John Celesky Thomas Benes Peyton Brabec Kolten Cada Ashley Binstock Trenton Barry

Therese Chohon Rachael Binstock Cloelia Braunsroth Cael Carlson Danielle Blum Kanon Cada

Nicole Daharsh Brandon Blum Emily Coufal Xander Fritz Mary Chvatal Cassidy Coufal

Maura Dailey Noah Briley Nathan Gusman Alaina Furasek Carter Cline Jordan Hiemstra

Agnes Fairbanks Kelsie Cada Thomas Haberman Rebecca Hart Dizzy Dumont Leah Hurley

Samuel Fisher Caden Carlson Tessa Masek Elizabeth Hatfield Mary Ehrhorn Julia Ingwersen

Veronica Hart Philip Chohon Tyler Masek Grant Jochum Thomas Gokie Hilary Kabourek

Aspen Jansa Hadley Chvatal Jonathan Matulka Elizabeth Kastl Catherine Haberman Maximilian Lautenschlager

Briar Kems Jamie Chvatal Emma Mongar Isaiah Kuhfahl Emily Hebenstreit Avery Mayberry

Anne Kenney Brooklyn Eckley McKayla Most Boston Pentico Kali Jurgensmeier Luke Meis

Garrison Knuth Connor Freeman Courtney Oligmueller Catherine Quinn Joseph Klein Aaron Ohnoutka

Nathan Konecky Julia Grell Faith Polacek Ryan Raabe Jayden Kreifel Adam Ohnoutka

Lucas Mach Bryn Hannan Katie Spicka Karson Sander Teresa Quinn Erin Raabe

Paige Maly Halle Hiemstra Lindsey Thiele Kyra Scanlon Macy Sabatka Kaysha Swartz

Colin McGuigan Max Hohn Charles Sousek Katherine Sousek Kya Swartz

Shea Meduna Caden Johnson Anna Toline Clare Spangler Aubrey Sylliaasen

Zachary Meduna Samuel Kavan Ryann Unger Samuel Stuhr Logan Sylliaasen

Karli Mongar Celia Kuhfahl Joshua Varner Lauren Thiele Ezra Vedral

Kassidi Mongar Tanner Langemeier Maggie Vasa Samuel Vrana Lainey Weist

Jessina Rada Katherine Lilly Anna Vedral Carlee Zwick Isabelle Woita

Hannah Sabatka Collin Morrissey Spencer Wiese

Madelyn Saf Catherine Ohnoutka Andrew Wyllie Megan Spicka Mikayla Reeves Sidney Stuhr Alyssa Rezac Elizabeth Swanson Taylor Sabatka Joshua Trede Barbora Salandova

Theresa Tvrdy Conrad Sander Haley Vanek Kobey Simons Molli Vasa Marcela Sousek Isaac Woita Taylor Stuhr

Seth Varner

Elijah Vedral

Elliana Wyllie

Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Carlie Benes Paige Bechtold Teagan Ahrens Martina Braunsroth Annicka Belitz Dawson Hiemstra

Kelsey Bouc Zoe Bohaty Devon Benes Monica Chohon Hattie Bohac Cade Nelson

Elizabeth Cloyed Benjamin Chvatal Jared Dailey Cade Janecek Star Eckley Anthony Quinn

Nathan Euler Luke Fairbanks Tara Jurgensmeier Elijah Kavan Emma Kavan Calvin Sassaman

Austin Leedom Katlyn Kavan Michael Klein William Kavan Cadin McGuigan Grace Schulz

Morgan Masek Nolan Sabatka Kristin Kliment Patrick Kenney Cassidy Most Evan Schwede

Nathaniel Paisley Brittany Sensibaugh Landen Montanio Kaylene Paisley Jude Polacek Hannah Thulin

Arianna Prochaska Halie Tenopir Colby Osmera Quinn Prochaska Anna Tvrdy Kendal Vculek

Luke Sousek Jake Unger Taylen Pospisil

Evan Welsh Mackenzie Woita Karissa Saf

Ben Sanderson

Kolby Weist

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PROGRESS REPORT INFORMATION

Progress reports were mailed out to the students during lunch periods on

Friday, November 17th. Progress reports reflect grades up to Wednesday,

November 15th. If your student has a grade of 76% or below in any class this is

to be considered as notification of the possibility of failing the class. If your

student received a failing grade first quarter and is passing second quarter it is

still possible that they may not pass the semester. Please feel free to visit with the teacher whom

your student did not pass a quarter if you question the possibility of a failed semester grade.

Semester grade are the only grades that are recorded on your student’s transcript.

2017-2018

Speech Meets

Saturday, January 6, 2018 ---------- Millard North-varsity (NIETOC qualifying tourney)

Saturday, January 13, 2018 --------- Ashland-Greenwood

Friday, January 20, 2018 ----------- Columbus Scotus

Friday, January 26, 2018 ----------- Millard West (NIETOC qualifying tourney) varsity only

Saturday, February 3, 2108 --------- Crete

Saturday, February 10, 2018 ------- David City (NIETOC qualifying tourney)

Friday, February 16, 2018 ---------- Lincoln East (NIETOC qualifying tourney)

Saturday, February 17, 2108 ------- David City Aquinas

Saturday, February 24, 2018 ------- Conference@ Grand Island Central Catholic

Saturday, March 3, 2108 ------------ Norfolk (NIETOC qualifying tourney)

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 ------- District @ Louisville

Friday, March 23, 2108 ------------- State @ Kearney

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Freshmen Parents:

During the month of January, Mr. Rezac's freshmen Literature and Composition class will be reading Night, the story of a 15 year-old boy's experiences in the Holocaust. After reading the book, the class will be watching Schlindler's List, a powerful and truthful account of the Jewish experience during the Holocaust. This movie is rated “R.” While some scenes will be edited, it is graphic and includes some rough language and violence. If any parents have concerns about this, they should contact Mr. Rezac at school. If a parent does not want their child to see this film, alternate assignments can be worked out that will not have a negative impact on the student's grade.

Thanks, Tim Rezac

SPORTSMANSHIP

With the beginning of winter sports seasons starting soon please be

reminded of the following sportsmanship rules for home and away contests.

1. Show interests in the contests by cheering on the performance of your team.

2. Show respect for the national anthem by standing at attention and singing. Please remove your hat.

3. Cheers during the introduction of the Cavaliers.

4. Show no disrespect during the introduction of the visiting team or officials.

5. Be respectful during the prayer before the contest.

6. Students will not be a distraction to the athletes or the contest in any way.

7. Cheer with the cheerleaders and applaud the band.

8. Noisemakers are not allowed in the gym at any time.

9. No negative cheers are allowed. No booing, “air ball” and “you can’t do that” type of chants.

10. Profanity will not be tolerated.

11. Students are not allowed on the floor. Please stand on the base of the first row.

12. No negative actions toward the officials. Accept their calls as part of the game.

13. Pay attention to the half time performances. These groups have worked hard to entertain you.

14. Respect the property of the school. Do not stomp on the bleachers.

15. Please throw all trash away. Trash receptacles will be located near the student section.

16. Show concerns for injured athletes regardless of what team they play for. Make sure all themes and dress are appropriate. When in doubt ask first.

We receive many compliments on our student body about your support at games. Your behavior is a reflection on Bishop Neumann,

your community and families. Please continue your positive attendance at home and away contests. The impressions you make can

last a lifetime.

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The Bishop Neumann TORCH group encourages all students to consider witnessing for the unborn on this prayerful pilgrimage! Please talk to a current TORCH member to find out more about this opportunity! Sign up is managed by the Diocese of Lincoln Youth Ministry Office. Please visit

www.lincolndiocese.org/youth for more details.

January 22 is a day which hundreds of thousands of ardent pro-lifers, Catholic and non-Catholic, attend the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., the unfortunate anniversary of the legalization of abortion by the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. It is a peaceful and prayerful way to give a voice to the voiceless unborn children. Each year the Diocese of Lincoln participates in standing up for the right to life. The trip is open to all high school students. The trip includes round-trip transportation, housing, some meals, and touring of Washington D.C. monuments and other sites. We pray that each year will be the last year we need to march, that the personhood and right to life of every unborn child will be recognized.

2018 March For Life January 16 - 21, 2018

Student Cost: $450 Trip must be paid in full by December 1, 2017. Registration is open to all high school

students.

Chaperone Cost: $250. Must be 21 or older.

Trip includes:

Tour of Nation's Capital

The National March for Life Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Monuments of DC

Housing

Transportation

Some meals

Contact the Diocesan Youth Ministry Office for additional information at 402-473-0625. Space is limited.

Hunting Season Reminder: Please ensure your student does not have a

weapon in their vehicle when parked on or near

campus. State law requires a minimum one year

mandatory suspension if a gun or weapon is

found on school grounds.

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Trap Team will be again forming with a kick off informational meeting to be scheduled in January. Last year was

another great year with at least 12 different people earning individual medals and Jr. and Sr. High teams medaling during the regular

season as well as bringing home a State Team Trophy.

Neumann has fielded a Trap Shooting team for over 10 years with a recent average of over 30 kids on the team. Every kid on

the team is able to compete in the 6 regular season shoots, a conference shoot, and the State shoot where 842 Junior High and 1422 High

School students competed at last spring.

No Shooting Experience necessary to begin participating in the fastest growing sport in Nebraska. This is a Co-ed sport where

you compete both as an Individual and as a 5 person team and where girls shoot competitively with the boys. All skill levels are

allowed to compete at each shoot.

Competitions are all-day events on Saturdays and we have a lot of fun under the Neumann Flag at our base camp.

Formal practices will begin in February at the Ashland Gun Club. Practices are typically on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 4:15.

We shoot at least 2 rounds (50 shots) at each practice and you will need to bring $6 to pay for that fee at each practice and your two

boxes of shells.

We also have informal open shooting times going on right now on Tuesday evenings and is a great way to learn to see if you

are interested in the sport. If you want to see what it is about contact one of the coaches for detail, bring one of your parents and come

check us out. Safety is a very important concern so students must always follow the rules.

Coaches for the Neumann team are Dan Gruenes , Karl Weist, Jerome Masek and Ozzy Osmera.

All shooters participating on the team are required to have successfully completed the Nebraska Game and Parks Firearm

Hunter Education Course.

Coach Dan Gruenes can be reached at cell phone number of 402-670-8281. Feel free to call him or talk to one of the other

coaches if you have more questions.

BAND NEWS

Congratulations to the Senior High Band for the Excellent rating earned at the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association Marching Festival held October 21st. Thank you to the parents who attended and cheered us on. ------------------------ The Christmas Band Concert will be held on Sunday December 10th at 2:00 p.m. It will include the Beginner and Sixth Grade Bands, as well as the Junior High and Senior High Bands. I hope you will all be able to attend. ------------------------ The Music Boosters will again be serving refreshments after the Christmas Band Concert on Dec. 10

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and the Christmas Vocal Concert on December 11th. All Junior High Band members are asked to

bring 2 ½ Dozen Cookies for the Band Concert on December 10th, and all Junior High Choir members who are not in band are asked to bring 2 ½ dozen cookies to the Choir Concert on December 11

th. Parents are asked to go to signupgenius.com and sign-up for a time to help out with

setting up, serving, or cleaning up after refreshments. There are still open slots that need to be filled. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084dafae2ca7ff2-concessions

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Fall Exam Schedule:

December 18th will be a normal day and Junior High will

be in school with the make-up day on December 19th .

Please note on your calendar, that the

first day of school on

January 4, 2018 is a full day of school

not a late start.

Monday, December 18 -- Normal School Day / Last day for

Junior High

Fall Exams -- Tuesday, December 19

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 12:30 PM 0:42 0:05

7th Period 12:35 PM 1:38 PM 1:03 0:05

High School Mass 1:43 PM 2:40 PM 0:57

Fall Exams -- Wednesday, December 20

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 0:50

All High School

Lunch 11:48 AM 12:30 PM 0:42 0:05

8th Period 12:35 PM 1:38 PM 1:03

Attendance Codes – What do They Mean?

If you would like to see a more accurate account of your student’s attendance, log into PowerSchool and select Attendance History (third

selection from the top). If your student is gone for any reason, one of the following codes will be in the box for the day and period(s)

they are absence. If there are no codes in the box, your student was present.

If the absence is coded with A, CD, DF, IL MU, OS, TR, or UN it will count toward your student’s absences. All others do not. I hope

this helps you understand our attendance codes. Please feel free to call the office if you have any questions.

Patty Benal, Attendance Secretary

Absent Unexcused A parent has called but absence is not medical or school related

Administration Ap-

proved AA usually used for serving at funerals, car trouble, buses late

College Day CD seniors only

Death/Funeral DF Death or funeral of a family member

Ill Nonmed IL illness

In School Suspen-

sion IS

Medical Appoint-

ment MU

Parent has called, student going to a medical app’t., but we don't have a note from the medical professional saying the appointment was

kept.

Medical Appoint-

ment MV Medical appointment and the student has brought back a note from the medical professional

School Related SR

Suspension OS Out- of school suspension

Tardy Unexcused T

Tardy Verified TV Used if student has car trouble or other issue verified by the parent, ok’d by administration and they sign in before 8:38

Truant TR Student is not at school, parent does not know whereabouts of student.

Unverified UN Student is not at school, parent has not notified school why student is missing.

Weather Related WR

- No school.

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The Effects of Social Media on

Mental Health

1 in 5 youth have a diagnosable mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder (National Alliance on Mental

Illness). While some experiences or activities can promote mental health and well-being, others have the potential

to hinder our wellness. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, social media has the potential to

negatively affect the mental well-being of young kids and teens. Adolescence is an important period of growth and

development. There is no doubt that technology plays a major role in the lives of our youth. As such, it is important

that we pay attention to how technology affects them.

Modern teens are learning to do most of their communication online or via text messaging. When we

learn to do most of our communication looking at a screen instead of another person, we miss out on

very critical social skills, such as the art of talking, relating to people face to face (reading body

language) and navigating social negotiations. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,

virtual interactions come with less risk for some teens, resulting in increased anxiety during real-life

social interactions.

Some of the adverse risks associated with social media use include cyberbullying, depression, high

levels of anxiety, low levels of self-esteem and FOMO (fear of missing out). Social media’s filtered

sense of reality can lead to critically comparing and moments of envy, leading to lower self-esteem

and depression. Additionally, excessive monitoring of friends online behaviors can lead to feelings of

exclusion and turn into increased social anxiety.

It is important to note that there are some benefits associated with social media. Because of the

individual nature of kids and teens, we can’t assume that all youth respond in the same way to social

networking. How teens use social media matters. One of the best ways adults can ensure that kids are

engaging in healthy online experiences is to have conversations with young people about their socially

networked life. Ask them:

Why do you use social media?

How does it make you feel?

Who are your “friends” that you follow or communicate with online? What do you like best?

What isn’t so great?

Other tips:

Face-to-Face time is key to youth mental health. While social media can provide a sense of support and

belonging and strengthen existing friendships, it isn’t a replacement for “real life” social experiences.

Encourage youth to get involved. Finding an interest, hobby, volunteer project or enjoyable activity to engage in not

only can open doors for more face-face interaction, but can also help build self-esteem and confidence.

Create “Screen Free” Time. Set aside meal times, car rides or other times of the day to connect without screens.

Lights Off, Screens Off. Sleep deprivation greatly impacts young people’s mental health. Make sure kids/teens unplug

before bed.

Set a good example as adults. It’s up to parents to set a good example of what healthy “device” usage looks like. Be

“fully present” when interacting and communicating with youth. Kids need to see our faces, not our heads bent over

screens.

References: American Academy of Pediatrics; Child Mind Institute; Psychology Today; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

School Community Intervention and Prevention November 2017

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Sun

day

Mo

nd

ay Tu

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Wed

nesd

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2

7:00am

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Mad

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n th

e Prairie

@

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ders C

ou

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useu

m

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pm

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ractice @

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isho

p N

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ann

Cafe

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restling-B

/Varsity C

on

estoga

vs. Mu

ltip

le Scho

ols

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pm

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all-G/JV

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g-B/V

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nesto

ga

4:30

pm

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6:00

pm

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ngs

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olic Sch

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ls

7:30

pm

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all-B/V

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a 1:00p

m B

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all-B/JV

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ngs

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olic Sch

oo

ls

2:30pm

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Baske

tball-B

/Varsity H

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atho

lic Scho

ols

3 4

5 6

7 8

9

Mad

rigals at Ch

ristmas o

n th

e Prairie

@

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useu

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ewm

an G

rove H

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ol

6:00p

m B

asketball-G

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uch

esne

Acad

emy o

f the Sacred

Hea

rt 10:0

0am Late Start-Facu

lty Mee

tin

g-Jean

Day &

Ho

mero

om

B-d

ay @ B

isho

p

Neu

man

n H

igh Sch

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4:30pm

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rman

ce

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day o

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vent

6:00

pm

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un

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ened

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pm

-8:00p

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RC

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B

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p N

eum

ann

Cafe

4:30pm

Baske

tball-B

/JV N

orfo

lk C

atho

lic N

O SC

HO

OL

9:00am B

asketball-G

/Freshm

an R

e-serve C

on

cord

ia Jr / Sr High

1:00p

m St. W

enceslau

s Ch

ristmas

Co

ncert @

Bish

op

Neu

man

n G

ym

4:30pm

Baske

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entral

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6:00pm

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pm

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ractice @

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p N

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ann

Cafe

10:00am

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vs. Mu

ltip

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ls

3:00p

m St. Jo

hn

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ristmas C

on

cert @

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asketball-G

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14

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pm

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restling-B

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4:00p

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6:00pm

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man

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Cath

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17

18

19

20

21

22

23

Dean

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ns

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Scho

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pm

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2:40p

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of th

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pm

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pm

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24

25

26

27

28

29

30

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ctivity

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ctivity

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Ne

um

ann

vs. Mu

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ristmas Eve

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Wah

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D B

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9:00am W

restling-B

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ore

Cen

tral

31

New

Year's Eve

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representing the pen of the journalist

and the plume in the Cavalier’s hat.

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No. 1, p. 1. Oct. 1964)

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