NEUMANN NATION NEWSLETTER
Passion of Christ Strengthen Me
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
from Bishop Neumann Catholic High School
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A Message from Fr. Vandewalle |
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Christmas list of Gratitude – Here’s a short list of things for which to be thankful this Christmas.
Kids adjust – Much sacrificial work was done by teachers and parents to adjust to health guidelines; the teachers and parents have been “troopers” deserving many kudos. One of the great comforts, therefore, is to see how easily kids adjust at school. Though there have been challenges, they have for the most part adapted without a whole lot of difficulty, although I have had a little one cry when he misplaced his John Deere mask. They have taken to wearing masks and sanitizing hands very well and then they get on to doing the things that students do: studying, enjoying each other, playing at recess, talking at lunch, praying at mass and ….. lots of smiles and enthusiasm. Thank You Lord for kids being kids! Read More →
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Larry and Marty Mach, parents of Bishop Neumann Catholic High School Alumni Ross, Ryan and Wendy, were well known for their community spirit and volunteerism. Marty enjoyed entertaining family and friends, baking kolaches and yodeling while Larry was a “Nebraska Cattleman” who served on the Saunders County Livestock Association Board of Directors. At the beginning of the school year Larry contacted Bishop Neumann to try and organize a beef booster program that offers local beef options to feed the students of Saunders Catholic Schools. Larry’s goal was one cow a month (10 per year) with processing costs donated by both members of the community and new beef booster program. Read More →
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Mach siblings continue their parents legacy |
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Three donors to the Beef Boosters Program |
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A very special Thank You to Bishop Neumann Catholic High School Alumni Ross (‘01), Ryan (‘02) and Wendy (‘06) Mach who donated $5,000 to continue their parent’s legacy in The Larry & Marty Mach Beef Boosters. We are also extremely excited to announce that to date we received a total of 3 cows for the beef program. |
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Nancy and Larry Chapek were our first generous beef donors to the Beef Boosters program, followed by Brandi and Kevin Sladky and Brian and Kim Vech. To date we have a total of three cows for the program. Wahoo Newspaper did a great article on our first beef donors, Nancy and Larry Chapek. Read More →
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First Quarter Honor Roll Students |
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Congratulations to the 2020-2021
First Quarter Honor Roll Students:
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Thank you for your Giving Tuesday donation to the Neumann Fund. Our goal was to surpass last year’s goal of $25,000. Because of your generosity, this years Giving Tuesday total was over $40,000. |
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Thank you to those who have donated to the Neumann Fund. We have received $126,182 of our $257,500 goal. Of those donations there are 98 NEW DONORS who have given back to Bishop Neumann Catholic High School. Those contributions have made it possible for us to offer an affordable Catholic education to all our students. Now is your chance to get your end of the year tax donations in.
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Mark your calendars...
GALA 2021, Saturday Night Fever is April 24, 2021!
If you would like more information about GALA please contact Rika Ryan.
Shoppers keep your eyes peeled for good deals that will make great gifts for this event.
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Bishop Neumann students were honored to have a Veterans Day Mass. After Mass the veterans enjoyed the library display that pays tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our country. |
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Art students leave their mark |
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Bishop Neumann Art 4 students recently completed their ceiling tiles. Boston Pentico completed a composition by Mondrian, Mason Vculek painted an Op Art by Victor Vasarley, and Rylee Osmera a watercolor by Monet.They join previous Art 4 students’ work which serves as a reminder of those students for Mrs. Lorenz and adds beauty to the room. |
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Bishop Neumann students and faculty celebrated Mass together for the memorial of St. Juan Diego on December 9, 2020. Father Matthew Rolling presided the Spanish Mass. Students in Mr. Waldman’s Spanish IV class helped prepare and serve. All students were encouraged to respond and to follow along with the Spanish script provided. |
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The Bishop Neumann Students for Life group spent the morning praying at Planned Parenthood. Students prayed the rosary and then were able to attend mass at the Pro-life Center directly across the street. Thank you to all the students who witnessed for life!
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A new project this year sponsored by The Students for LIFE group was the ‘Giving Tree’. Tags labeled with baby items were hung on the tree for students and faculty to take and purchase for a family in need. The gifts were delivered to the St. Gianna Home for Women in Lincoln. Thank you to all who participated! |
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Christmas caroling for our high school students involved in Students for LIFE, Seton, and JP2 looked a little different this year. Due to Covid restrictions, students were unable to carol indoors. Instead, students caroled outdoors, singing to residents at their windows. Students sang at South Haven and Saunders Medical Center on Wednesday, December 2nd. The Ryan and Sladky families graciously provided hot chocolate and cookies when the event was over. A huge thank you to them! |
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Congratulations to One Act on their performance of Aria de Capo.
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Congratulations to the Bishop Neumann Marching Band who received Superior Rating at the Oxbow Marching Competition in Ashland. |
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CONGRATULATIONS to the 7 Bishop Neumann students, who auditioned and were selected for the NMEA Nebraska All-State Honor Choir and Band!
1st year members include:
Maddie Barger (11th) - Soprano 2
Martina Braunsroth (12th) - Alto 2
Jordan Hiemstra (10th) - Tenor 1
Anna Toline (12th) - Alto 1
2nd year members:
Cadin McGuigan (11th) - Bass 1
Teresa Quinn (11th) - Alto 2
Elizabeth Kastl (12th) - Tuba
As with everything else, it's going to be different this year and will all be virtual.
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FFA results from District LDEs:
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Seventeen students were inducted into the St. John Neumann Chapter of the National Honor Society on November 24th.Mass was celebrated with families.After the Mass, Mr. Kreikemeier congratulated each student as they were honored for their Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character. Following the ceremony, students and their families joined together for a reception lunch. |
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On October 23rd, members of the Bishop Neumann FBLA Chapter participated in The University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Business Administration’s Virtual Business Competition. 400 students across the state competed in nine different categories. Bishop Neumann’s Josh Varner placed 2nd in the Accounting contest. Congratulations, Josh! |
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Bishop Neumann business students participated in the semi-annual Nebraska Personal Finance Challenge, sponsored by the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. The Finance Challenge is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of financial literacy by competing with other students across the state. Read More →
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2nd grade students stand in front of two Christmas trees decorated with paper angels. The trees are placed in the St. Wenceslaus School entry way. Each paper angel represents a prayer intention.
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Students at St. John's Nepomucene welcomes a new face to the kitchen. Say hello to Barb Vanek who is the full time cook at St. Johns. Welcome Barb! |
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New this year, alumni started a Bishop Neumann FFA Alumni and Supporters chapter to support our local FFA. All of the funds will go toward helping out the FFA chapter at Bishop Neumann, and these shirts are our main fundraiser. Please consider buying one and allowing us to help out BNFFA! Contact Bryn Hannan with any questions. T-Shirt Order →
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The Neumann Fund supplements school operating expenses to offset and ensure an affordable Catholic education for all students and families. With your support, we can provide resources to students and teachers to continually strengthen our unwavering support system for our school and our community.
Your gift will have a significant impact on students now and into the future.
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202 S Linden Street, Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-4151
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