Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
The 2018 Senior Class earned over $2,729,000 in post-secondary scholarship awards. These include one-time awards, as well as 4 year awards. These scholarships were awarded to students at all colleges they applied to as an incoming freshman student. Of these scholarships close to $1,101,000 was awarded on Academic merit. All other scholarships were awarded based on Athletic, Fine Arts, Need-Based, and Service accomplishments.
48 Seniors - 100% graduation rate
33 graduates attending 4 year colleges or universities
13 graduates attending 2 year community colleges/trade schools
2 graduates joining the military full time
1 graduate joining the military reserves
Regents Scholars Rockhurst University
University of Nebraska, Kearney
University of Nebraska, Omaha
ACT Statistics 45 out of 48 seniors took test
Average for highest reported score: 22.3
High score: 31
14 students scored 25+
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Father Morin congratulates scholarship recipient Halle Hiemstra
 
In this photo Chad Swanson is presenting Halle Hiemstra a certificate for the newly-established St. Damien of Molokai Scholarship. The endowed scholarship currently distributes $200 per year and is awarded through the Service Hours Coordinator and the Religion Department. It is awarded to the student who best exemplifies Jesus' words, "Whatsoever you do to the least of my brother, you do unto me". (Mt.25:40) Halle has successfully completed her required service hours here at Bishop Neumann, having traveled to Chicago with the 2017 Mission Trip team. In addition she has volunteered many hours at the Mobile Food Pantry that was part of the National Guard Armory in Wahoo, enlisted in Brush up Nebraska, a yearly paint-a-thon in Omaha that serves the elderly or low income families, served coffee and rolls at St. Wenceslaus, and babysat for young families while they attended the St. Wenceslaus parish dinner. Congratulations Halle and thank you for being an outstanding Bishop Neumann role model! Other scholarships are available to Bishop Neumann families, read more here.
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Senior Brunch
The Class of 2018 and their parents were invited to a delicious brunch to celebrate their success over the years at Saunders Catholic Schools. John Celesky spoke on behalf of the students and Joel & Rachel Woita spoke as alumni and parents. 19 parents were honored with a thank you flower from Bishop Neumann as their youngest child graduates. Congratulations Class of 2018!
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After 109 years of Service these Three Ladies are Retiring
It is with sadness but warm wishes that we announce the retirement of Mary Sydik (46 years),
read more here , Joann Couton (33 years),
read more here and Mary Bartek (31 years),
read more here effective at the end the 2017-2018 school year. Thank you to these wonderful ladies for all of their hard work and commitment they have put into Bishop Neumann High School. You will all be greatly missed!
Mary Bartek, Joann Couton, and Mary Sydik wish to express our heartfelt thank-you to those who planned or attended the Retirement reception held at Bishop Neumann in our honor. Thank you for the beautiful cards and gifts, but most of all for spending a little of your afternoon with us. It means the world to us, and will fondly be remembered as we finish our careers with the Neumann community. God Bless You for your thoughtfulness.
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GALA Results
On April 7th, over 400 supporters gathered at Bishop Neumann High School to celebrate our three Catholic schools in "Roaring Twenties" fashion. By the end of the evening, a record amount was donated to our annual GALA.
Thanks to our supporters, donors, attendees, sponsors, and many volunteers, the 2018 "Roaring Twenties" GALA grossed over $240,000, netting a profit of over $180,000 for Bishop Neumann, St. Wenceslaus, and St. John Nepomucene. The countless hours spent on GALA helped create another record year for the event.
Chad Swanson, the Director of Development, was very pleased by the results of GALA again this year.
"We are excited to see another record be broken again this year. The support this event has from all three schools is amazing. People were having such a great time, and the generosity and giving-spirit was very visible that night." Read more here.
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Saunders Catholic Schools gets a new Bus
The NEW BUS has arrived!!!!! Bishop Neumann, St. Wenceslaus and St. John Nepomucene used proceeds from GALA towards the purchase of a new bus.
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Rosary Crusade
Several students were able to join in the candlelit Rosary Crusade around the University of Nebraska campus in Lincoln on April 29th. Catholics from all over the diocese surrounded the perimeter of the campus and joined Bishop Conley in praying a rosary for peace. Bishop Neumann students were blessed to be a part of this prayerful experience.
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Junior High Bible Study
Junior High students are finishing up their weekly Bible study class held each Friday during access period. These students have grown in their faith by reading the Bible together and reflecting on God's word.
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Upcoming Mission Trip
Mission trip planning is in full swing. This is the 3rd year Bishop Neumann students will travel to Chicago and Gallup, New Mexico, to work with the poor. 55 students and 22 chaperones will serve as missionaries in the month of June working with the Missionaries of Charity, The Little Sisters of the Poor, and the Franciscans of the Eucharist.
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Prom 
Blizzardous conditions didn't hold back the Junior & Senior class from attending this years 2018 Prom "The Oscars." Congratulations to King & Queen Josh Trede & Nicole Daharsh. Runner-up was Sidney Stuhr & Nate Konecky. Prom Court included John Celesky, Lucas Mach, Zachary Meduna, Evan Welsh, Kelsey Bouc, Maura Dailey, Anne Kenney & Jessina Rada.
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Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this year's spring play, The Lion , The Witch and The Wardrobe. A special congratulations goes out to Tanner Langemeier and Makenna Urlacher. These two students have been selected to represent Bishop Neumann High School at the Nebraska High School Theater Awards. Both Tanner and Makenna will be performing at the Omaha Orpheum Theater in the Showcase Ensemble during the 2018 NHSTA Awards on June 8th. Also a big round of applause goes out to Thomas Benes for being chosen as an alternate.
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Girls Track
Congratulations to the Girls Track Team finishing 4th overall at the Class B State Track Meet. State qualifiers included Aspen Jansa, Molli Vasa, Megan Spicka, Katie Lilly, Elli Wyllie, Emily Coufal, Faith Polacek, Hadley Chvatal and Anna Vedral.
Placed at State:
Faith Polacek - 1600 meter relay (1st place, 4:05.31 - NEW SCHOOL RECORD), 3200 meter relay (5th place, 9:56.24 - 5th on School All Time 10 Charts), 800 meter run (DNP = Did Not Place)
Emily Coufal - 3200 meter relay (5th place, 9:56.24 - 5th on School All Time 10 Charts)
Elli Wyllie - 1600 meter relay (1st place, 4:05.31 - NEW SCHOOL RECORD), 3200 meter relay (5th place, 9:56.24 - 5th on School All Time 10 Charts), 400 meter run (DNQ)
Molli Vasa - 1600 meter relay (1st place, 4:05.31 - NEW SCHOOL RECORD), 3200 meter relay (5th place, 9:56.24 - 5th on School All Time 10 Charts), 300 meter intermediate hurdles (6th place)
Aspen Jansa - 1600 meter relay (1st place, 4:05.31 - NEW SCHOOL RECORD), 400 meter dash (1st place, 58.24 - NEW SCHOOL RECORD), 200 meter dash (3rd place), 100 meter dash (4th place)
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Boys Track
Congratulation to the Bishop Neumann boys track team at the Class B State Track Meet. State qualifiers included Evan Welsh, Brandon Blum, Jake Unger, Eli Vedral, Taylen Pospisil and David Lilly.
Placed at State:
Brandon Blum - 5th in long jump
David Lilly - 8th in 300IH
Taylen Pospisil - 7th in 300IH
Evan Welsh - 5th in shot put
1600M relay - 8th (Vedral, Unger, Lilly, Pospisil)
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Baseball
The No. 4 Elkhorn Antlers scored three runs in the first inning and held on from there against the No. 5 Wahoo-Bishop Neumann-Lincoln Lutheran Warriors Tuesday night at Sherman Field in Lincoln. Read more here.
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Congratulations to Pat Kenney who placed 7th at the Class C State Golf Tournament.
State qualifiers included Noah Briley, Ben Chvatal, Lindsey Thiele, Pat Kenney and Boston Pentico.
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Trap Team State Competition
Bishop Neumann had another great showing at the State competition, The 49th Cornhusker Jr/Sr High School Nationals Trap Shoot. With a total of 2575 competitors and a total of 330 High School Teams competing in the 16 yard event Bishop Neumann had the Runner Up Girls Team and the 24th and 49th placed High School Teams. Congratulations Ladies as this is the third year in a row to bring home a trophy and this was our first Runner Up award at State!
- Runner Up Ladies Champion 16 yard Team consisted of Elizabeth Swanson, Claire Osmera, Madelyn Saf, Brooklyn Eckley, and Halle Hiemstra.
- 24th place High School 16 yard team consisted of Morgan Masek, Josh Varner, Josh Schulz, Colby Osmera, and Kolby Weist.
- 49th place High School 16 yard team consisted of Devon Benes, Tanner Woita, Jacob Feldhaus, Conner Johnson and Landen Montanio.
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Art 4 Students
Bishop Neumann Art 4 students were inducted into the National Art Honor Society. Here are a few photos of their AWESOME work!
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Spirit Catholic Radio Art Contest
Congratulations goes out to Teresa Quinn, who has been selected as the Runner Up Recipient for the Spirit Catholic Radio School Calendar Art Contest, 7th - 8th Grade Division! Teresa's artwork will be published in the 2018-2019 Spirit Catholic Radio School Calendar which will be delivered in August. Awesome work Teresa!!!
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Ag Exploration Day
Elementary students from Wahoo Public, St. John's & St. Wenceslaus visited Bishop Neumann High School for Ag Exploration Day! Ag students set up different stations to visit and learn about Erosion, Planting & Growing Seeds, Livestock of Chickens & Ducks and Ag Mechanics.
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Congressman visits classroom
Bishop Neumann High School students were honored to have Congressman Jeff Fortenberry speak to the Government, Honors Government, Close Up & Ag Leadership Classes discussing American History & United States Government!
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FCS Show
Congratulations to all the students for their awesome work in Family Consumer Science class. The results for the FCS Show is as follows:
Best Construction/workmanship-1st Shea Meduna 2nd Nicole Daharsh
Most unique project- Courtney Oligmueller
Grand Champion all class and Top senior project-Paige Maly
Runner up grand Champion-Hannah Sabatka
Top Junior-Zoe Bohaty
Honorable Mentions- Nicole Daharsh, Paige Sabatka, and Sidney Stuhr
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Annual Appeal Kick Off Celebration
Mark your calendars August 18, 2018 Bishop Neumann will be hosting The Annual Appeal Kick Off Celebration. More information to follow.
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St. Wenceslaus Grade School
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New Reading Books
Several pallets of new Reading books arrived the last week of school and through the efforts of several students and staff, boxes were unloaded and delivered to classrooms. Teachers are anxious to attend training next week and become more familiar with the books and other teaching aides over the summer. The new Books will be used beginning in August of 2018. Thank you especially to 3rd and 5th grade students for their help unloading and delivering the books!
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Prekindergarten Graduation
Twenty Seven excited students proudly display their PreKindergarten diplomas. Students are pictured with their teacher, Mrs. Julie Swanson and Classroom Aide, Mrs. Kim Cherovsky. Before receiving their diplomas, students were greeted and congratulated by Mrs. Julie Swanson, Mr. Mike Weiss and Fr. Joseph Faulkner. They also sang songs and presented a new ABC song version for parents and other guests.
Pioneer Day
Mrs. Rita Kavan's and Mrs. Shelley Palensky's 4th grade classes pose for a picture before spending part of a day at the Saunders County Museum. Students experienced what it was like to attend school years ago and spent time discussing how much things have changed.
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End of Year Activities
The students of St. John's packed a lot of fun into the closing weeks of their school year. For their Spring Program they performed a play about Our Lady of Fatima in honor of the 100th Anniversary of that miracle. They attended an Extreme Energy assembly and learned all about different kinds of energy. They celebrated May Crowning and laid a heart of roses at Mary's feet, one for each 10 decades of the Rosary they prayed this year. Then they finished off the school year with a picnic and outdoor games. Another successful school year in the books for the students, teachers and families of St. Johns!
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Neumann Nation
Starting next school year, the Neumann Nation will be available quarterly. This will allow us to use other communication strategies to connect with our supporters. Please keep an eye out for important announcements throughout the summer months. Have a safe and wonderful summer!
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Cavalier Babies & Weddings
Want to catch up on the latest weddings and new births in Neumann Nation? Click the link below to visit the Alumni page on Neumann's website at
Cavs Weddings & Babies.
Alumni Updates
Keep us up to date by by filling out the Alumni Update form on the Alumni page on the website at
Alumni Updates.
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