Wednesday, April 26, 2017
The Woman, The teacher,
The Marsha Stewart
Drue Pieper
Thank you for your thirty years of service
Co-Editor/Columnist
The “Science Tradition”
at Norfolk Catholic High School
is retiring. The “Science Tradition” is also known as Marsha Stewart. Marsha Stewart
has been teaching at Norfolk
Catholic for thirty years. She
has been a big part of the science program we have today.
Marsha Stewart has influenced
students in many ways. Whether it was about science class,
or life lessons. She has always
been willing to help us understand and know information
that applies to the class. We
all know that even though we
dread the class some days, we
always leave with new information.
In thirty years you can
get a lot done, which is exactly what Marsha Stewart has
done. As mentioned earlier,
Marsha Stewart has taught everything from: Earth Sciences,
Chemistry, Anatomy Physiology, College Bio., Biology,
Physical Science, and several
others. Besides the contributions to the science program at
Norfolk Catholic, she has been
part of several extracurriculars.
These include: Quiz Bowl and
Futures. She led several of
these teams to contest, representing the school well. We are
thankful for the accomplishments she has had in these
programs.
Marsha Stewart’s class
has always been an interesting time. Several days we walk
into the class, dreading the lectures about sciency things. The
truth is, we are thankful for the
lectures and all the laughs they
have brought. All the students
who have survived the class
understand what walking with
a purpose, how to understand
extremely fast talking lectures,
and how to understand the
“unique” writings on the board.
What I mean by “unique” is
when Marsha Stewart writes
something, tries to erase it,
smudges it and then just writes
over the top. A favorite memory
of one senior was when Mrs.
Stewart was giving a lecture
about CHO, CHO2, CHON,
CHONP. During mid-sentence,
she fell asleep. Nobody knows
how long she was out for sure,
ten seconds, thirty seconds,
or one minute, but when she
woke up, she continued right
along with the lecture. A personal favorite is the legendary SedWICK. No matter how
many times we correct the
misspelling, it is always a “W”
instead of a “R”. I asked a
few others about their favorite memories, these included:
asking Maddie Neal if she was
a foreign exchange student
from China, calling me the hall
monitor whenever she sees
me in the hallway, yelling at
Sam Cantu to wake up several
times a class period, “You go
girl” with the sassy finger, and
of course the legendary “YO!”.
I asked Mrs. Stewart
a few questions for this article. What year did you start
teaching at Norfolk Catholic? I started teaching the fall
of 1987. How long have you
been teaching here? I have
been teaching for thirty years.
You have influenced hundreds of kids over the past
30 years, how have you done
this? I have influenced them
by encouraging them to learn
in their own way, and by teaching them how to study to reach
their potential. What are you
looking forward to doing in
your retirement:? Traveling,
gardening, and reading. What
will you miss about teaching at Norfolk Catholic? I will
miss the people, but I definitely
won’t miss the checking papers, the lesson planning or
the cleaning up after labs. Do
you have any advice for any
new, fresh out of college,
teachers? Inspire, encourage,
and above all, be honest.
THANK YOU Marsha
Stewart for all your thirty years
of hard work and service. You
have taught many students the
lessons of life and the lessons
of science. We appreciate all
your hard work and are thankful for the memories and countless laughs.
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Staying Involved
Molly Knake
Columnist
Staying involved in high
school is what makes the high
school experience something
to remember! Joining different clubs and sports is where
you will meet
new
people
who you will
remember for
the rest of your
life. High school
memories are
ones you will
keep close to
your heart for
a long time. I
have been extremely involved
throughout all of junior high and
high school and by staying so
involved I will be graduating with
no regrets knowing that I tried
everything I could. Also by putting myself out there and trying
new things, I opened myself up
to all sorts of opportunities. Not
all activities are for everyone,
but you may never know if you
don’t try! One of my favorite activities I have been involved in
has been being
part of the school
Newspaper staff.
Before freshman
year, I never really had the opportunity to write
about things I
wanted to or was
interested in, and
being a part of
the newspaper staff gave me
that opportunity. Newspaper
is a great thing to be part of in
high school. Whether you’re
interested in photography, writing, editing, or layout design
there is a place on the Newspaper staff for you!
District Music Concert
Emily Zach
Columnist
The High School Band
and Choir recently attended the
District Music Contest at Norfolk Public on Friday, April 21.
The High School Band, Choir,
Show Choir, Girl’s Glee, and
Men’s Glee all received Superior Ratings. The Jazz Band
received an Excellent Rating.
We also had many soloists and
duets that competed. Receiving Superior Ratings were: Elliot Eisenmenger & David Fanta
(Trumpet Duet), Hayden Wolf
(Trombone), Ashley Schultz &
Molly Burroughs (Flute Duet),
Molly Burroughs (Flute), Kellen Carney & Ben Bugenhagen (Tenor Duet), Seth Ruppert
(Drums), Sabrina Swenson &
Emily Zach (Mallet Duet), Ben
Bugenhagen (Tenor), Janie
Keller & Emma Fanta (Vocal
Duet), and Ben Bugenhagen
(Vocal). Receiving Excellent
Ratings were: Josie Liess (Piano), Colby Abler (Vocal), and
Callista Smydra (Vocal). Congratulations to everyone on
great performances!
Congratulations to the varsity boys
golf team on defeating Lutheran High Northeast in a
dual yesterday. Individual scores were: Trey Colton - 42,
Drew Pospisil - 43, Jarret Cerny - 44, Jack Marsden - 49,
Eric Anderson - 50.
Alex Anderson
Guest Columnist
Track
The Norfolk Catholic track team
is a little more than halfway
done with their season. This
year’s team
is led by 7
senior boys
and 1 senior
girl. So far,
both teams
have competed very
well
and
placed high
at all of the
meets. Last
Friday, on
April 21st a
few athletes got invited to an
all class meet where the top
athletes in the state compete
in each event. Alex Anderson,
Taylor Gilsdorf, Audrey Stelling,
Dylan Kautz, Kelby Schaefer,
Tobi Obatusin, Ryan Vetter, and
Jonah Heng drove to Papillion
Lavista South
High School
and
competed. Everyone did really
well and ran
their season
best
times.
This
Thursday,
some
athletes will
be competing
in the Norfolk
Track Classic
at Norfolk High. After that, we
have conference and then our
home invite on May 4th starting
at 2, so be sure to come out and
support!
Jr. High Track Meet held April
24th @ NCHS
These outstanding Junior High Track Athletes all
placed first in their event listed below.
-Shelby Gilsdorf - Pole Vault
-Hailey Reifert - 100 Hurdles, 195 Hurdles
-Charli Fischer - 800 Run, 1600 Run
-Tiffani Peitz - High Jump
-Jozy Piper - Shot Put, Discus
-4 x 100 Relay - Audrey Steffen, Tiffani Peitz,
Marlee Weidner, Kalea Fischer
-Kalee Gilsdorf - 400 Dash
-Carli Marshall - 100 Hurdles, 195 Hurdles, Long
Jump
-Emily Faltys - Pole Vault
-Mary Fennessey - Shot Put (new school record)
-Dillon Barnes - High Jump
-Ben Hammond - 1600 Run
-Alex Prim - 100 Hurdles
-Ben Morland - High Jump
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Graduation Day
By Tobi Obatusin
Graduation day
Is a long awaited day
For both parents and the graduate
It’s a day dream come true
The joy and the pride
Of graduating from Norfolk
Catholic
The feeling is overwhelming
Here begins the next chapter
of my life
You and I
By Emma Stelling
Like you said we don’t always see eye to eye.
But you are my crutch,
You make me happy when
all I want to do is cry,
You are my family,
You are crazy outrageous,
And we are about to end
one chapter
and start another.
So to that I say
out with the old and
in with the new.
Graduation
Drew Leise
Graduation is coming soon
The day will be a good
I will miss my teachers
But I can’t wait for the diploma
College coming next
And I’m ready for next step
And move on in life
Goodbye
Graduation
by Myles Vrbka
Graduation day is finally here,
And so now ends my high
school career.
I will remember the friends I
held close,
And looking forward to my future without any fear
This is the day I’ve been preparing for
Since the moment I walked
through that first classroom
door
Now it is time to say good-bye
And spread my wings
I’m ready to fly.
Senior English
Graduation
by Cassidy Borgmann
There are so many different paths
to take.
Stay in town.
Move thirty minutes away.
Move hours away.
Or move out of state.
We may not be walking the same
halls anymore,
But we will always share years of
memories together.
And that’s something special
The Final Walk
By Seth Ruppert
The time has come for us,
we have been waiting for so long
and it has finally come.
Our lives will never be the same
after this day has passed.
Years of learning and growing up
during our youth has led to
this one moment,
and suddenly takes us by surprise.
We might be ready,
or we might not be ready,
but in the end we will take what
we have learned and
apply these lessons to
our lives and make
a difference in the world.
A Day to Remember
by Josie Roenfeldt
Graduation is a time to reflect
And a time to dream
It is a time for laughter
But also a time for tears of joy
Graduation is a time to reach forward
Saying farewell to yesterday
and hello to what is to come
A time for all to gather
and to celebrate all that we are
And all that we may become
Graduation Day
By Shane Bachman
The day I graduate,
The day I feel free,
The day I feel accomplished,
But nothing in life is guaranteed
I watch my classmates drift
away,
So i make the most of it
But I know I have my day ones
Always with me to stay
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Our Final Chapter
by Sabrina Swenson
People we’ve seen everyday
We may never see again,
The friends we’ve made so true
and dear
Will now be in the past,
This chapter of our life
Is coming to an end,
Whether we are ready or not
Here we come world
Graduation
By Alex Anderson
Graduation is a time to remember.
It's a happy day,
Although a sad day for some
A time for tears and laughter
But also a time for tears.
As we look back on our high
school days
We realize it's time to let go
To say goodbye to yesterday's times
And hello to a whole new life
2017
By Diana Mendez
A chapter of our lives is coming to a close,
All the memories and laughter,
The stories we’ll soon forget,
Until something triggers our
memory.
Then we’ll smile at ourselves
And for a moment,
Feel as if it is 2017 once again
And making memories with the
class of SN17CHES
It’s Time
By Jordan Knudson
The time has come
For all of us to go our separate ways
We will never forget each other or our
memories,
We will still keep in touch but,
It’s time for us to meet new people,
And discover new things.
We will remember these days for the
rest of our lives,
So for now, let us enjoy them
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Graduation
Senior English
By Taite Marksmeier
I Remember the first day of 3rd grade
I was shy as could be and just wanted to make
some friends
I remember the first day of seventh grade and
thinking the class is almost done with school
I remember finding my friends & talking about
being in the big school now
I remember the first day of school freshman year
and thinking only four more years
I remember wondering what do I want to do with
my life
I remember the first day of senior year beginning
and saying thank God its senior year
I remember when graduating was the last thing
on my mind
Now it's almost here and I wish graduation was
a little farther away
One Last Goodbye
By Kallie Olmer
I sit here in my desk and wonder,
Where have all the years gone?
Remembering all the memories
and good times,
The gym, classrooms, and hallways,
My last Friday night football
game.
I will be lined up in our cap and
gowns
With the people I’ve grown up
with.
So here I am leaving for the last
time,
Saying goodbye to my friends.
The Big Day
By Hailey Lammers
The day has come
A celebration, a goodbye, and a new
beginning
A time to look back on all the great
memories
Shared with people I have spent my
life with
A time to say goodbye to old friends
Friends who have helped me through
tough times
A time to look foreward
To chose the new path to begin the
next part of my life
It's the big day
Graduation?
By Kailey Neesen
I am graduating and this is
how I feel.
My whole life I have gone to
the same school,
Had the same friends.
Lived in the same house,
Lived in the same town,
Dressed the same every day,
And I haven’t had to make that
many decisions for myself.
Now I have to make the biggest decisions of my whole life.
Soon I will be living in a new
place
With new people
In a different state
And a different time zone.
I try to tell myself I will be ok.
I will be ok,
I will be ok,
But what if I’m not.
What if I don’t like college.
What if I don’t like my roommates.
What if I don’t like Arizona.
Wow, I can’t wait to graduate.
Time To Go
By Jacob Beed
As my time here comes to an
end, I begin to contemplate
all of my past accomplishments, whether they were
actually worth celebrating or
if they were just checkpoints
in this existence we call living, but if these memories
and accomplishments live
on long after I am gone then
they will be my legacy and
my legacy will have to include my younger years, the
years I walked these halls
of Norfolk Catholic and met
the people who would shape
who I would be become as
a person; there will be times
I am not fond of the school
that I call my own, but that
does not mean that I wish
I had been elsewhere, because that school will have
made me who I am.
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Don’t Go
By Elizabeth Fanta
Before school began
There was excitement and spirit
During high school, it vanished
We all desire to leave and never return.
But why?
After high school we realize how
great it was
And all we can think about are the
good times we had
After the graduation ceremony, we
start a new adventure in life
College . . . a Career . . .
It is time to live in the moment and not
take for granted what we have
Time
By Jana Unger
It’s finally here
The moment we’ve been
waiting for
No more white halls
No more red and black
No more football halftime
dances
Or wishing the clock would
roll back
These memories play inside
my head, but
Someday I’ll wish I could go
back
To the familiar white walls
The inviting red and black
The Friday night lights
The school I flourished in
This is home
Graduation Day!
By Lexi Kellogg
Happy Graduation Day!
The day is finally here.
The day we all have worked
toward
Through many long, and hard
years.
Friends who have faced obstacles
With bravery and a smile.
We have learned life lessons
And did it with great style.
So, Happy Graduation Day!
NCHS Class of 2017!
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Farewell to Celina Spadt
Our Austria Friend
Norfolk Catholic Knight
& Lady Knight of the Year
The Norfolk Catholic
If you haven’t noticed by now the knights gained a “Knight” and “Lady Knight”
new member this year, Celina Spadt. Celina came from of the Year is a tradition the
Knight Times Newspaper
Austria back in August and now sadly she is getting
ready to say goodbye. Celina had a fun filled year and started two years ago --- We
announce our winners in the
is going to take lots of memories back home with her.
April issue of the paper each
Here is some insight on how her year went…
year. This award is given out
to one senior boy and one
Why did you choose to come to America?
senior girl and is voted on by
I was always fascinated by the Country and it’s culture
& cities.
What was the biggest difference here than in Austria?
Well first of all Austria is way smaller and the people are
somehow more helpful or willing to help.
What has been the most academically challenging
experience in America?
Government/Economics I think every senior knows the
struggle.
What’s your favorite American food?
Double Butter Cheese Burger at Culver’s with Sweet
Potato fries.
What was your favorite memory over the past year?
There are a lot but three I will never forget are the State
Cheer Weekend, when I had a Cook off with Father
Matt and school dances.
What are you most excited to go home to?
My little 5 year old brother, family and friends.
teachers, administration, and
office personnel based on
their discipleship, leadership, compassion, school
pride, and volunteerism.
The Norfolk Catholic “Knight”
and “Lady Knight” of the
year exemplify who a Norfolk
Catholic student really is!
2017
Knight
of the Year
2017
Lady
Knight
of the Year
Jonah Heng
Molly Knake
“Jonah is a kind,
young man who is always putting forth his
best effort. He is one
of the most humble
people I know and is
a great role model for
others.”
“Molly is an amazing
woman. She is focused
on her goals and will
be a successful person.
She is caring towards
others and is a great
role model for other
students.”
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Farewell & Best Wishes to Our Seniors!
As we close this school
year of ‘16-’17 I want to thank my
editor Kailey Neesen for the past
four years of her hard work, determination and patience she has
shown the staff. We will be saying
goodbye to four seniors pictured
below from our staff: The rest
of our remaining staff shall miss
their strong commitment and determination in getting our paper
printed each month. The satis-
Cassidy Borgmann
faction of their involvement with
the school newspaper has meant
many things to these four individuals. I am proud of all the seniors
who participated in creating six papers for this school year. We will
miss their input, but I will have a
great group of returning students
who have the spirit and energy to
continue with the “Knight Times”
newspaper.
In the new school year
Molly Knake
this fall we will be entering the
ninth year of publishing the Knight
Times. The advertisers have
dwindled and scaled down their
ads which prompted us to drop
the February issue for this past
school year. The cost of printing is
high when we have eight colored
pages, which we changed back
to black and white in our March
and April issue. We will be pursuing new advertisers this summer
in hopes of getting back to eight
colored pages. The staff has indicated they are ready to secure
our monies needed for paying
each months printing costs. We
are hopefuly and encouraged as
we look forward to another school
year of recording memories and
achievements of our Norfolk Catholic students.
Tony Johnson
Newspaper Staff - 2016-2017
Kailey Neesen
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Remember When...
Jacoby gave Cassidy
a rose at Jayla and
Jacoby’s birthday
Kindergarten Circus
party.
kindergarten
1st grade
Mario fell in the
recylcing. bin.
2nd grade 3rd grade
Andy ate
Dandelions
at recess.
4th grade
We made Alex
Ashlyn and Trenton had
and Jonah kiss Butterfly projects
John Cena action figures.
at recess.
Jordan and Gage
got into a fight
over fruit loops.
Mrs. Fintowski’s Banana Phone
desk shop
5th grade
Myles and Josie
started dating.
6th grade
The Gummy
Bear Song
Mrs. Jessen and
the 5 o’clock 6
o’clock dance
The junior
high dance
Hevelin
went on
“vacaion.”
Field trip to
the Caiptol
The 5th grade
talent show
Mr. Korth’s
blowing party
Jonah broke
Kallie and Sydney Trey’s arm,
gave Mr. Pospishal
and lied
a chocolate covered
about it.
cottonball and he
Nerm’s apple
ate it.
Danny got a fish
scale stuck in
his eye while disecting fish.
8th grade
7th grade
9th grade
10th grade
Diana got
punched in the
face by Misha.
We couldn’t get off the
over filling Johnny train in the Denver and
Carson for Shrek
every one complained.
Earlist home coming ever Christian’s house
Senior Ski Trip
We won powder
puff football.
Logan choked
on a corn dog
11th grade
Chemistry tests
Powder puff
practices
12th grade
We went camping.
We went to Timberlake.
Writing Dees
Chronicaling
our senior year
Graduation!!!!!
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All for This
2017 Seniors
Graduation
Molly Knake
By Christian Prim
By Andy Bettenhausen
We are finally done.
Ending our time at Norfolk Catholic
High
school
is discovering new things
After 13 years at Norfolk Catholic,
Walking the halls one last time
High
school
is
feeling love and giving love
We are finally done.
Hearing lockers slam shut
High
school
is recognizing mistakes
After all the homework,
as the bell rings on our final moments in high school
High school is about living and learning
All the early mornings,
Smiles spread wide across our glowing faces
But
All the late nights,
Reminiscing on great memories
High
school
is
growing
up realizing what we have
All the memories,
holding back the stinging tears
become
They have all lead up to this one moment.
Walking out the black doors
Looking
back
at
the
years and understanding
We shaped each other into who we are today.
with the whole wide world ahead of us
how
fast
they went by
So even though we are going our separate
Because once we blink
ways,
High school is gone
We will always share these memories together.
Graduation
Welcome to college
By Dillon Hupp
Graduation
By Megan Deuel
Graduation is being nervous
and excited at the same time
Graduation is waiting to move out of the house
And start a life on your own
Graduation is being able to ‘adult’ And
Graduation is leaving the life you’ve known to start fresh
Graduation is a time of celebration,
Remembering great memories from
years past,
A time of joy and happiness.
Graduation is a time of sadness,
Moving on from childhood friends,
A time of great sorrow.
Graduation is a time of new beginnings,
Creating new friendships
But,
Never seeing those friends again
Once graduating from college.
Everyday
Graduation
By Blake Moen
Four years of fun
is finally coming to an end.
People that began as
classmates
are now closer to being
family.
After graduation day
It will all be different.
The memories made
will never be forgotten.
Graduation
by Jocelyn Garduño
My regular routine is coming to
an end
I will no longer walk through high
school doors
The hallways I walk everyday
Will no longer be my hallways to
walk
The faces I see everyday
Will no longer be around
Every day I am one step closer
to being done
Soon enough my routine will
change
Needless to say,
I can’t wait to graduate from Norfolk Catholic High School
By Trey Colton
It is about that time of year,
The time of year where the flowers
are blooming,
Seniors getting a case of senioritis,
And the stressful preparation for
the party,
The stressful planning of what you
will be doing after graduation.
The day.
The day is here the final steps by a
high school student.
The red gleaming cap and gown.
The tears and joyful smiles filling up
the large church.
It is finally time to actually graduate and begin a new chapter of our
lives.
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Norfolk Catholic Activities
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507 W. Benjamin
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Artist of the Month
Drew Pospisil
What inspired you to make
this?
I like the symmetrical features
of the lion that is portrayed
across the ceiling tile.
What did you use to make,
and how much time did it
take you?
I used a ceiling tile from the art
room, and acrylic paint. I have
been working on it for five days
and it is still not complete.
What other artwork have you
made this year?
I have created a pinwheel out
of a toilet roll, a collage made
out of colorful magazine articles. We also painted animals,
I personally made a panda.
During our clay unit, I created
a nativity scene and several
pots.
What are you currently making?
I’m currently finishing the ceiling tile project.
How long have you been in
art? Will you continue?
I have been in art for one year
of high school and for both
years of junior high. I am planning to continue art classes
next year.
What is your favorite part of
art class?
My favorite part of art class is
expressing my art skills and
talents. I also get to spend
time with my friends aka Jacob
Molacek and Mrs. Kraft.
Why should students participate in art?
Students should participate in
art class because it is fun. It is
a great time to relax and take
out your worries with a paint
brush or some clay. You also
get to spend time with your
friends.
Can you give any advice for
people to improve at art?
I am not the best person to
give advice on art, but never
give up on your work.
Graduation Poem
By Anthony Johnson
My fellow graduates
Over the last four years here at [insert highschool
name], we’ve learned a lot
Mr./Mrs. [insert math teacher] taught us how to
[insert useless math equation]
Mr./Mrs. [insert history teacher] taught us [insert
boring history fact]
Mr./Mrs. [insert “funny” teacher] taught us [insert
some cheesy joke to make the parents laugh]
And Mr./Mrs. [insert not creative writing teacher]
taught us creative writing
[insert funny memories]
Something something something college
Future, looking ahead, congratulations
Yada yada yada
The end
Graduation Day
By Colby Abler
The church bell is ringing.
It is time.
All of the class mingling in Burns Gym
We line up to do our final walk as a senior class.
We hear the graduation song playing on the organ,
We walk down the aisle,
We listen to the Valedictorian do their speech
Then finally the time has come
Colby Abler
I walk up and receive the diploma
Get a few pictures
Move the tassels.
I graduated!!!!
Now it's time to go to graduation parties!!!
Graduation
By Noah Wilcox
As we walk up this aisle
We glance back at the memories
All the times we played
All the times we cried
All the times we shared
All the times we laughed
It is all over now
But it’s time to start something
new!
Saying Goodbye
by Ashlyn Hauser
The time has come for us to say
goodbye
To leave the place we grew up
The familiar faces that walk down
the halls
The same old routine that happens
every fall
The last few weeks of high school
Are approaching very quickly
Time to say goodbye
3610 W. Norfolk Ave
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371-8230
Steve Miller, O.D. Jeff Pape, O.D. Chris Rupp, O.D.
Courtney Goetsch, O.D. Jenny Furstenau, O.D.
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The Next Step
by Jonah Heng
By Jacob Molacek
Graduation is
Graduation is a time for joy
running down the front steps,
But also a time for sadness
leaving Norfolk Catholic High
Looking forward
School
To the next chapter of life
as the smell of spring, like a
While having memories
dense fog,
That will only be rememgreets me, on my last day of
bered in high school
school.
Never forgetting where it all
Graduation day is filled with
started
laughter
Leaving to start a new jouras we celebrate successfully surney making new memories
viving the stresses of high school,
Graduation
as we all wonder what lies store
by Anonymous
for us in the future.
Growing up together,
Graduation means receiving our
making so many memories.
diplomas
Years of hard work,
while our families witness the end
and years of fun.
of this stage of our lives
The end is finally here.
and the doors to our futures openThe moment we’ve all been
ing.
waiting for.
But, graduation is also noticing
It’s time for us to close the
that we will not see many of our
book.
classmates again
It’s time to graduate from
as they move on with their lives
Norfolk Catholic
as well,
and we all go our separate
Goodbye
ways.
By Cameron Carney
This tunnel has been dark, long,
Gone!
and winding,
By Alexus Glaser
Coming around the last bend now.
Goodbye high school
That light is so bright…
And smelly underCan’t believe it’s here.
classmen
It’s been fun, but it’s time to say
Goodbye, nasty bathgoodbye
rooms,
Say goodbye.
Poop-smeared walls,
I’m going to miss you guys,
And booger-infested
The long nights, the drives, the
walls
games…
How I won’t miss you
It’s about done,
Goodbye, old friends
And I’m not ready.
Hello, new friends
But it’s going to end either way.
Goodbye, high school
So this is goodbye.
Hello college!
Graduation
By Jason Chan
Graduation is finally here
And so my high school days
Where kids become an adult
Where we talk our next step
out of this school
Where we loved and laughed
We finished preparing all the
things we need to know
So it’s time to say goodbye
But it definitely not farewell.
Our Time to Go
By Anonymous
Graduation is near,
Please do not fear.
The rest of our lives are
ahead of us,
Don’t make it such a fuss.
College is a lot of stress,
Don’t forget how to dress.
New memories this summer,
With friends you will never
forget.
GRADUATION
by Celina Spadt
A fun party...
A great time for looking back on lessons we learned
adventures we shared, and bright moments filled
with special meaning.
A sad goodbye...
A time for saying goodbye to lifelong friends,
to all the good times we’ve known...time for packing up
memories,
treasures for another day
A new beginning…
A time for looking forward, to set exciting new goals,
to dream new
big dreams, to try our wings, spread them
and see
where they will take us.
Farewell All
By Dylan Cattau
Graduating from high school is a very special time.
Some graduates may cry, people may laugh,
Others may even start running out the door
Some graduates may never want to come back
While some people may never want to leave Norfolk Catholic
The day that I have been waiting for 12 years is finally almost
here
I don’t know if I’m ready to let go of Norfolk Catholic yet,
But Norfolk Catholic is ready to let go of me and let others hold
the reins of the school.
Graduation Preparation
By Trenton Jorgensen
Remember when we were young,
and the most important thing to us was recess.
Remember when our homework
could be finished in five minutes.
Remember when we were in junior high,
and we went to our first snowball dances.
Remember when we all got detentions
for cheating on the chemistry test.
Remember graduation day,
and we got that darn diploma,
And got the heck out of here.
Opportunities
By Sydney Borgmann
Graduation is the end of one era and the beginning of another.
Sometimes endings are sad.
We are not ready to let go.
Once we let go of that area of life
We are free to pursue new opportunities.
We must now face the unknown. The unknown can be scary.
If we look at the unknown as an opportunity,
Instead of a threat we will grow.
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Goodbye Class of 2017 you will
be missed!!!
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Dear Norfolk Catholic,
As my last days as a student, I walk the halls of this school and, I can’t help but reminisce in all of the times spent here. Thank you for the infinite amount
of red t-shirts, and sweatshirts, red and white polos and the khaki pants. I’ll never forget the endless stares we got from kids in jeans and sweats when we went on a
field trip in our uniforms. I definitely will never forget the one time I didn't wear a belt and got a detention. Not all of my memories from Norfolk Catholic are bad, I
met great friends and had many influential teachers that have taught me so much. From the start of kindergarten to the end of my senior year, you watched me grow
up. This school has shaped me into the person I am today. This school has taught me my ABC’s, math, english and science, but it has also taught me how to be a good
christian and how to have a relationship with God. I have witnessed the staff and teachers be models of Christ’s love. I can tell the teachers here actually care about
the students, and their success. They truly walk with you to meet Jesus. The teachers and students have relationships that goes further than the classroom, they are
coaches and mentors as well. I will always be thankful for that.
Thank you for teaching me how important tradition is. Tradition never graduates. Norfolk Catholic is filled with tradition, the Senior ski trip, going out to
Tintern, having the senior lounge, Red Zone, lighting the NC on fire after the powder puff football game and the House Olympics. These are only some of the many
traditions at this school. I’m glad I had the chance to keep the traditions going. I hope they continue to be passed on and new ones can start. There is always pride in
telling someone I go to Norfolk Catholic and I will always have pride telling someone I am an alum.
Lastly, thank you for teaching me what it is like to have a family outside of my immediate family. Every time something happens to someone in the Norfolk
Catholic community we come together to support that individual. This has happened many times throughout my time here and it makes me feel so blessed to apart of a
community that supports and loves each other as much as we do. You don't find that kind of community support anywhere else. no matter where life takes me, I will
apart be a part of the Norfolk Catholic community and Norfolk Catholic will always hold a special place in my heart. Once again thank you for being such a big part
of my life and you will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Senior
Kailey Neesen
Co-Editor of The Knight Times Newspaper
Norfolk Catholic/Luthern Northeast Soccer Team improves 12-1 after winning Plattsmouth Tourney!
Man takes selfie every day for
30 years
Kylie Brungardt
Columnist
A Boston college professor has taken a selfie every day for the past 30 years.
Karl Baden from Cambridge,
Massachusetts started taking
a selfie each day since February 23rd, 1987. He has taken
nearly 11,000 snap shots of
himself over the past three decades. On October 15th, 1991,
was the only day he forgetfully
forgot to take a picture of himself! Baden says he plans on
taking a selfie each and every
day for the rest of his life. This
long project he has started has
earned him the name, “Father
of the selfie.”
K
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Our Varsity Track Team and Coaches!
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TRACKING THE KNIGHT’S
Molly Knake
Layout Editor/Columnist
Band
Soccer
Newspaper
Senior: Colby Abler
Parents: Joe & Tina Abler
Favorite Band Memory: Getting a perfect
score at Distric Music
Favorite Bedtime Story:
The Tortoise & the Hare
What will you miss the most next year:
Everyone’s great attitudes in the classroom
and Pep band
Favorite Thing About High School:
Graduating
Senior: Kailey Neesen
Parents: Pat & Kim Neesen
Favorite Newspaper Memory: Staying
until 9:30 at night editing the newspaper
Favorite Bedtime Story: Hansel & Gredel
What will you miss the most next year:
Football Games
Favorite thing about high school: The
great school lunches
Senior: Molly Knake
Parents: Casey & Wanda Knake
Favorite Soccer Memory:
Favorite Bedtime Story: Amelia Bedelia
What will you miss the most next year:
My bed
Favorite thing about high school:
Waking up early in the mornings to see all
of my favorite people
Soccer
Senior: Jacob Molacek
Parents: Jim & Pam Molacek
Favorite Soccer Memory: When Chan
scored before me my senior year
Favorite Bedtime Story: Goodnight
Moon
What will you miss the most next year:
Randy Pospishil
Favorite Thing About High School:
Final Bell at 3:24
Track
Yearbook
Senior: Cassidy Borgmann
Parents: Don & Amy Borgmann
Favorite Yearbook Memory: Getting
Sonic before going to work nights
Favorite Bedtime Story: Madeline
What will you miss the most next year:
Mock Won Naber Gurls
Favorite thing about high school:
Skipping down the hallways with my
BFF’s
Senior:Tobi Obatusin
Parents: Tayo & Ola Obatusin
Favorite Track Memory: Seeing myself in the newspaper
Favorite Bedtime Story: Humpty
Dumpty
What will you miss the most next
year: My 4x100 squad
Favorite Thing About High School:
Lunch