NEUMANN NATION NEWSLETTER

Passion of Christ Strengthen Me
2021 Class C State Softball Champions
Congratulations to the Bishop Neumann Softball Team, 2021 Class C State Softball Champions (34-2) season. Cavaliers, ranked No. 1 all season, capped the state final championship game with a 6-0 win against No. 2 Yutan/Mead. The win capped a program-record 34 wins. Lady Cavaliers broke many records this year, including: Most Runs in a Season Class C, Most Hits in a Season Class C and
Most Runs Scored Per Game- Season Average. Congratulations Lady Cavs!
A Message from Fr. Rynearson
Dear Neumann Nation, 
 
Alright…confession time: Advent has always been a bit of a struggle for me simply because I know it is a season meant to help us slow down and focus on the coming of the Christ-child at Christmas. However, it is such a busy time of year it can be almost impossible to take this time to focus ourselves spiritually. This is why I consider myself blessed to be a part of the Saunders Catholic School system because our schools offer so many opportunities for students and staff to focus on the true meaning of this time of year. Read More →
Sr. MIchelle Hayek Educator Scholarship Fund
Bishop Neumann Catholic High School wants to offer more dual credit offerings to our students which means our teachers must have their masters degrees with at least 15 credit hours in the discipline they would be teaching. Thank you to a very generous donor who contributed $10,000 to the fund. This scholarship can help our teachers pay for those hours or their masters degrees, which will provide more dual credit options for our students.
 
Others are welcome and encouraged to contribute to the fund as well.
Neumann Fund
Giving Tuesday
WE DID IT!!!!!
GREAT NEWS...we met our $40,000 goal for Giving Tuesday! We are thankful for your continued belief in Bishop Neumann and blessed by your support. We still have a way to go to meet our final goal of $265,500. Click here to donate to the Neumann Fund!
Neumann Fund Update
As we close out the 2021 calendar year, all of us here at Bishop Neumann have much to be thankful for. Neumann students are excelling in academics, the arts, and sports. Because of your support great things are happening at Neumann. This year we have updated our computer lab, added new printers and copiers throughout the school, increased teachers pay.
 
We are truly blessed by wonderful families who have supported us spiritually, physically, and financially through the year. If you have not yet made a gift to the Annual Fund, I invite you to consider a year end donation to the school. The Annual Fund appeal helps us to bridge the gap between the cost of Catholic education and our tuition rates.
 
Additionally, there are new tax laws related to charitable giving that may allow you to deduct up to $600 for charitable gifts. Please consult your tax advisor for specifics of this relatively new tax law.

The Paul Johnson Bus Fund
On behalf of Saunders Catholic Schools we would like to thank you for your donations in support of The Paul Johnson Bus Fund. Because of your generosity we raised over $73,000, which greatly surpassed our goal and made our fundraiser a successful event! Please watch the video below to view a personal message from Paul Johnson →
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Neumann FIRE
Neumann FIRE hosted Aquinas, Pius, and St.John’s Beloit, KS for a “Barn Dance”. Students had pizza and received swing and line dance instruction. A huge thank you to all of our guests for coming!
Service Day
Bishop Neumann Service Day was once again a huge success. Students “gave back” to the surrounding parishes that support our school by working hard at the parishes and many parishioners homes. Thank you so much to these parishes we were blessed to served! View more photos→
Neumann FIRE & Students for Life
Students for Life & Neumann FIRE students went Christmas Caroling to the residents at Saunders Medical Center and South Haven. Thanks to the Ryan family for providing hot chocolate and cookies for afterwards.
PERFORMING ARTS
Marching Band
Congratulations to Neumann Cavalier Band, directors Bill Kellett, Samantha Costa, and retired director JoAnn Couton on their 30 years of participation at the NSBA State Marching Contest!
Marching Band
Congratulations to the Bishop Neumann Band, they received Superiors at both the Lincoln Public Schools Marching Band contest and at the Oxbow Marching Band Invitational!
Ash Girl
CONGRATULATIONS on a Superior Rating and a 3rd place district finish to the Bishop Neumann Catholic High School's Play Production Team. The following students were recognized with outstanding performances Anna Gokie, Veronica Fritsch, McKenna Smith, Julia Ingwersen, Hannah Thulin, Elizabeth Lilly, and Jordan Hiemstra.
All State Honor Choir
Congratulations to the All State Choir. To see and hear the final performance of the Nebraska All-State Honor Choir in person, again, was truly amazing! They may have cut the size of the choir down by a significant amount, but that did not affect the musicianship, passion, or overall sound that the selected students performed with.

CONGRATULATIONS to these three first time members:
Thomas Gokie - 12th grade - Bass 1
Adam Ohnoutka - 11th grade - Tenor 2
Hallie Masek - 10th grade - Soprano 1
ACTIVITIES & CLUBS
National Honor Society
Congratulations to the newest inductees to the Bishop Neumann Chapter of the National Honor Society! Mass and a delicious luncheon was held to honor these exceptional students. View list of inductees →
FFA competes in District LDE's
FFA students competed in district LDE’s. We had a very successful day with 4 state qualifying speeches and with the Parliamentary Procedure team qualifying. Congrats to Maggie Ehorn, Cassidy Most, Chisum Wilson and Veronica Fritch. And to the Parli team including: Sam Vrana, Hilary Kabourek, Avery Mayberry, Kearsten Peterson, Chisum Wilson, Aaron Ohnoutka and Miles Hannan. And congrats to all those who received ribbons!! Thank you to all those who helped with speeches and with the Pari team! View more photos→
FBLA Leadership Conference
On Wednesday, September 29th, the Bishop Neumann FBLA officers attended the Fall Leadership Conference at Midland University in Fremont. Students joined hundreds of other students from across the state to learn more about leadership and business. To start the day, Kevin Kush gave a keynote address on stepping up and taking advantage of leadership opportunities. Students then were able to choose different breakout sessions to attend. The Bishop Neumann officers chose sessions including pop-culture marketing, social media promotion, leadership tools, and entrepreneurship. The day ended with the “Chapter Royale” trivia competition. FBLA Officers →
FCCLA Virtual Skills Demonstration Events
FCCLA (Family Career, Community Leaders of America) 5 members competed in NATIONWIDE Virtual Skills Demonstration events.
Amanda Fylstra and Izzy Woita competed in Pastry Arts Technical Decorating Skills. They each had to bake and build a layered cake and cupcakes, use frost and fondant techniques, design and plan with the theme that was assigned. The cakes they made were delicious! Amanda made a chocolate carrot cake and received 2nd place with a Silver Medal AND was awarded a $35,000 Scholarship! Izzy made a vanilla cake and got 4th place and received a Bronze medal. Dizzy Dumont took a Culinary Math test, he earned 5th place and a Silver Medal. Anna Tvrdy took an Early Childhood Challenge test and placed 13th and earned a Bronze Medal. Katie Sousek competed in Toys that Teach. She created a tactile book for a toddler to learn. Katie received 4th place and a Silver Medal.
ATHLETICS
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball

Wrestling
Boys Coach Sullivan Coach of the Year
On November 18, the Nebraska Schools Activities Association announced the 2020-2021 NFHS State Coaches of the Year. Earning the award for boy’s golf was Pat Sullivan, after guiding the Cavaliers to the school’s first State Championship this past spring. Read More →
ELEMENTARY NEWS
St. Wenceslaus
May 17th, 2021 was an exciting day for the parishioners of St. Wenceslaus Parish and the faculty, staff and students of St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in Wahoo. Ground was broken for a new addition to the school which will include a warming kitchen with a multi-purpose room that will be able to seat up to 168 students at one time to serve lunch. No more crossing a busy 1st street to walk to Bishop Neumann High School one block away in the rain, wind and snow to eat lunch each day! Read More →
St. John Nepomucene
St. John Nepomucene School had their Christmas program on December 5th at 3:00. Students sang traditional and contemporary Christmas song. Students created ornaments which were displayed on trees in the gym and were available for families to purchase. Cookies and drinks were provided and served by families!
Get your tickets now to the St. John's New Year's Eve Celebration!

December 31, 2021 
Starlite Event Center Wahoo, NE
5 pm Social Hour
6 pm Prime Rib Dinner
8 pm Live Music from Route 66
Proceeds Benefiting St. John's School Weston, NE
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