1989

Contents

Student L if e ............................... 6
C lu b s ........................................ 22
Sports.......................................... 50
A cadem ics............................... 86
Seniors.................................... 120
Underclassmen...................... 138
Faculty.................................... 154
Advertisements.................... 168



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4519 South 24th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68107
Joyce Christensen, Principal

Volume 86

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Students begin arriving for school as the day begins. Homeroom 1889-
starts for the Packers at 7:45 a.m.
Pfide

G enerations of families have been a part of Packer heri­
tage and many more will come to witness it.

The uniqueness of the 1988-'89 school year didn't
end with the enthusiasm and craziness of the students. The
uniqueness is based on 100 years of South High School.

Established in 1888, the first graduating class of 1889 had a
total of five students. In the year 1889, a push for education be­
gan and the original South, located at 25th and L Streets, was
one of 24 school buildings erected in Omaha.

In 1905, on the east half of the block where South is pres­
ently located, a new, up-to-date, three-story building was put
up at a cost of about $87,000. In 1926 more space on the west
side of the block was purchased and the new 80-room building
was completed at a cost of about $800,000. A north wing was
completed in 1961 bringing South to its present size.

In this book, we invite you to join present and past in a jour­
ney through "A Century of Pride."

Students head for the parking lot from the north wing of the building com­
pleted in 1961.

The north wing of the building houses several classrooms, the counselors'
offices and the school's auditorium.

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The original South High was erected at the corner of
25th and L Streets, site of the present day Polish Home,
in 1888. This photograph was furnished courtesy of the
Douglas County Historical Society Library/Archives Cen­
ter.

H igh School Building.

The facade of South was completed in
1926 and remains a landmark in South
Omaha today.

Although the majority of South's student body live in South Omaha, many students attend the school from
around the city proper, arriving each day in a fleet of Omaha Public School buses.

YEARS

How has
it

changed?

S outh High has been in ex­ the corner of 25th and L Streets was
istence for a long time soon inadequate and a new building
. . . 100 years to be exact. was constructed on its present site.
From that first graduating After several wings were added to this
class of five a century ago structure South took on the appear­
to today's 1988 graduates, South has ance we know today. This year South
seen many faces and changed many faces another major renovation as the
lives. voters approved passage of a bond is­
sue to make that possible.
South began as a one-story
school with only a few classrooms, In 1988-'89, South has five stories
students and teachers. While early as well as a shop building south of the
in South's history there were sports main building and about 1300 stu­
such as football, basketball and dents.
wrestling, there often were not
enough students to make up a team. As South continues to grow, so
As years passed, student numbers does its impact on the South Omaha
grew and so did the size of the community and Omaha in general.
building. The original building at

Upper right, Mr. Ted Matsukis appears to be hav­
ing a conversation with someone, probably about
a pass.

A picture of South taken in 1964 for the school
yearbook shows the main entrance.

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Miss Sally Fellows as she appeared in 1964 ft
explaining a history lesson to her class. ft

Coach Beau Haizlip takes a break from ft
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was taken in 1887. Look how things have changed!
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The picture above was taken in 1905 during one fO O cfea'i*! a t <iaut£/
of South's renovations.

A student's lock­
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from home.

Homecoming Royal Court 1954. Future Farmers of America show off their prize-winning float of 1969.

! Pride of Life

W ho would have known those few months ago, that in just
one year's tim e we seniors would leave South with so
many m em ories, accumulated over the days and weeks.
O ne of the ways we made memories was during our free time
in the sum m er when we spent our time in a countless variety of ways.
Some of us w ere with family and friends, others w ere working on
the job, while others were on vacation or simply relaxing around a
* backyard pool or at a favorite fun spot.

The weekends can be a major part of a student's life. Attending
athletic events and musicals or going out on a date are ways South's
students spend their weekends. Some students spend their w eek­
ends w orking at a job.

Both before and after school, there are plenty of things to do.
There are meetings to attend and for many, there are practices after
school.

No matter how we live our lives during these high school years,
there is always tim e for those friends that make it all worth while.
Friends are what helped make this year of 1988-'89 a year of pride.

SUMMER

What
does it
mean?

S ummer, it has many dif­ on but . . .
ferent meanings for So what do most kids do in the
many people. The Web­
ster definition is, "any summertime? According to Sandy
period or condition re­ Antoniak, a junior, "Summer is yellow
garded like summer, as a time of sun, the smell of coconut oil, beach
growth, development, fulfillment, towels, bare feet, and counting the
perfection." days left until school begins."

To kids it means fun times with Summer means different things
friends and boyfriends or girlfriends to different people. For members of
where there's no school to inter­ the cheerleading squads or drill team,
rupt the party. summer is an opportunity to attend
camps. Band members do the same.
To parents it's a time for kids to Athletes find summer can give them
become responsible and get a job time to practice their skills.Whatever
now that homework worries are the case, summer gives us the oppor­
over for the summer. It is also a time tunity to explore a side of ourselves
for that good old yearly family vaca­ hidden during the school year.
tion that nobody really wants to go

Above, just jockeying around, Kelli Lewis and
her partner show us what friends they are.

Stopping to smell the roses, Dawn Worthington
takes a break at Mandon Park.

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Having "Worlds of Fun," Melissa Schott
and Tara Miller give new meaning to
“ soaked."

Reliving her moments on the Orient
Express, Michelle Hrubsky goes over
the edge.

Burning rubber on the hot summer streets, the bik *
ing team Nitro takes a moment to cool down. 4

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"W hat could be better than a trip to the Rocky < u u tt*n ex/
Mountains?" exclaims Kim Waszgis.

Packers
show their

pride

R einstating Spirit Week had been abandoned for a variety of
went far to create enthusi­ reasons, but was reinstated this year
asm at South during Home­ and was well received by both the stu­
coming Week. dents and the faculty.
Sponsored by the Student
Council, under the direction of Mr. From the ugly combinations
Jim Yelnek, Spirit Week was five worn on "Clash Day" to the fine
days of dressing crazy and showing threads of "Dress-Up Day" to face
pride for the school. painting on "Red and White Day,"
South High was in high spirits for five
One of the days of the week days of fun and suppporting their
was “ Crazy Shoes and Socks Day." team, their school and its tradition of
Others were “ Clash Day," “ Twin friendship and pride.
Day," and “ Dress-Up Day." “ Red
and White Day" was a favorite as
students dressed in their school co­
lors to support the football team be­
fore its Homecoming Day battle.

In the recent past, Spirit Week

Above, the door to Mr. Lad Nemecek's office reveals
that he is a solid supporter of the Packers.

From slippers to deck shoes the feet had their day as
South students celebrated "Crazy Shoes and Socks
Day" during Spirit Week.

Putting on the Ritz for Dress up Day
is Michelle Santee.

Showing their clashiest looks are
Mike Newcomer, Dawn Foreman,
Floyd Archie, Pat Lugar, and Dawn
Worthington.

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LIFE

And
how we
live it

S even-thirty-five, the ten- night. The bulletin ends with a friend­
minute bell rings . . . stu­ ly, "Have a nice day!"
dents begin to collect
books from lockers, re­ A few minutes later everyone is
member what home­ off to first hour. The day has begun.
work needs to be finished, and find Everyone now is looking forward to
friends for the latest gossip. As it lunch, sitting with their friends, dis­
gets closer to seven-forty-five the cussing the latest gossip, and planning
halls become emptier but not nec­ the weekend. After lunch there
essarily quieter. Over the intercom are only three more periods, then off
Mr. Kahm says, "Less than two min­ to practice or home for more food or
utes before the tardy bell rings, less to catch the end of a favorite show.
than two minutes." Those still in the
halls rush to run to their seats. The This year at South the enrollment
daily bulletin begins. was up to 1,322 students adding bod­
ies to the halls and cafeteria and ex­
Students quiet down to hear citement to the days.
what's for lunch and find out what
sports events are going on for that

Above, all alone, Stacie Dorste reads a juicy note.

Defending his lunch, Gregg DInges shows us a
sneer.

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Monday mornings prove to be frustrating for
Jenny Wingerter.

How about those legs? Jamie Urban
shows us.

Oh no, an assignment on Friday! Dale Grieger
shows his disapproval.

HOMECOMING

Hold
on to the
memories

H old on to the The day of Oct. 21 began early for

Memories,” the Student Council members who start­

theme of this ed off Homecoming day by decorat­

year's Homecoming, iinsgadthveicebasollrmoeom on the 10th floor of

people won't forget. Months of the Livestock Exchange Building.

preparation went into Homecom­ As the sun went down, the coro­

ing '88. Out of all these hectic plans nation began where Jenny Rezac and

came a Homecoming memory that Ron Brun were crowned queen and

will always be cherished. king. Mr. and Miss Congeniality were

The week of Homecoming had Lenier Slaughter and Melissa Schott.

to be the most stir crazy. Posters

were hung announcing the royalty

candidates and Spirit Week began.

A mini pep rally was held the day

before the dance to increase excite­

ment. A rehearsal for the royalty

was held the Oct. 20 to prepare

them for the big night.

Above, the votes were in and the ballots counted. Results: Queen Jenny Rezac
and King Ron Brun.

A night of high energy, fun and of course the dreaded sore feet. Comfort
proves to win out over style.

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With smiles like these, how could Melissa
Schott and Lenier Slaughter not be voted
Miss and Mr. Congeniality?

With a smile as bright as the spot lights,
Dawn Josoff moves to her position.

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Javier Marquez and
Stephanie Hutfless dance to
"Hold on to the Nights."

WORK

Teens on the
job

F or many students at Students earn money at a variety
South High, 2:40 does of places: fast food restaurants, cloth­
not mean the end of ing stores, grocery stores or tele­
their working day. These marketing, for example. Some work at
teens leave South and jobs that prepare them for their fu­
head for another job to earn money ture such as secretarial or automotive
for a variety of reasons: saving for businesses. Many of the students have
college, financing a new car, buying gotten these jobs through the job
clothes or entertainment, for exam­ placement center here at South. They
ple. will place students at a job that they
apply for. It really helps students get
Some work after school and a start on life.
others work on weekends. Then
there are those students that work
both. Some say a job during the
school year is very hard to handle.
Along with grades there are other
things to consider: clubs, sports,
and priorities at home.

Upper right, Cullen Holmes is at work on the
trays in the cafeteria.

Chris Pfeiffer and Jodie Nary are calling, calling,
calling at work, work, work.

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Above, Julie Popek is busy trying to make the most
of her day.

Edward Williams creates a special sauce.

Did you ever wonder who was through
the drive-through window? It seems to be

The realization that empty shelves mean empty (Ac ja&A
pockets prompts Dan Kleidosty to get on with

his work.

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FADS

The hottest
hits

F ads, Fads, Fads . . . their place this year with a splash
those “ IN" fashions of black to add the finishing touch.
that are always seen At the same time, the browns and
everywhere. Here at earthtones continued to hold
South each of us has their place in style. As for another
our unique taste. The fashions look, the baggies and plaids are
change rapidly through the year not so bad.
and what is trend-setting in O c­
tober might be out in February. Designer labels were hot with
some students, many of whom
We each have our own have a job after school to pay for
their more expensive wardrobe
styles which reflect personal needs. For others, the everyday
taste, experience and life styles. casual look of a T-shirt and jeans
The styles seem to rotate in a gi­ was comfortable and affordable.
ant circle, always coming back to
old favorites with perhaps a Whatever the person's taste,
scarf, belt, or hat added to mod­ examples could be found at South
ernize the outfit. High in 1988-'89.

Colors saw the brights take

Above, junior Chris Pfeiffer models her vogue outfit for
the camera.

Cibaud jeans are modeled by the UNKNOWN student.

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Junior Sarah Downs shows us the “ IN" wear for this
year.

GUESS WHAT?

Seniors Arthur Bravo and Eddie DeLeon think they are
trend setters at South.

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WEEKENDS

The
fun
we have

W eekends are After the game or at the end of
a very big a date, many people end their day at
part of any a restaurant or at someone's house.
student's
life. We use Saturday is a big shopping day.
The malls attract crowds of teenagers,
the weekends to wind down from most of them female, with check­
books and credit cards, ready to take
the hard week we put in at school. advantage of the latest sales. For a few
unlucky individuals, Saturday means
There are a variety of activities more work as they report to their
jobs.
planned for the weekend. As far as
Sunday is usually the day students
students are concerned, this mini­ just lie back and relax. They might
work on homework, watch a game on
vacation starts at 2:40 on Friday af­ TV or just get ready for the big week
ahead.
ternoon. Some students start their

fun later that day by attending a

football or basketball game so they

can cheer on the Packers. Others

choose to use their free time to go

out on a date or just to spend time

with their friends.

Above, Shannan Garcia concentrates on making sure her
hair is just right.

Mike Roman may be dreaming about some weekend
plans he has.

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studies hard to pass her

glances back at the football game to see
s up.

The fans are discussing their plans for
after the game.

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Cindy Hiatt is awakened by the click of a camera.

Junior Student
Council mem­
ber Shawn
Stebbins pre­
pares table de­
corations for
Homecoming

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Pride of Variety

C lubs offer students a great way to get involved at South.
There are plenty of activities for the student to choose:
D E C A , for those interested in the business w orld; math club,
for students who enjoy numbers; Student Council, for the socially
active, and " O " Club for students who have earned athletic letters.
These are just a small sample.

Th ere is a club or activity for everyone. W hether you're creative
enough for the art club or tough enough for the barbell club, South
has it all. If you enjoy other cultures, the foreigh language clubs are
for you. Every club offers students new experiences and opportuni­
ties to w ork together and with a teacher outside of the classroom.
W orking together toward a com m on goal and enjoying leisure time
together are just two of the benefits of belonging to a club.

Learning doesn't just take place in the classroom, so take a
chance, join a club and gain some variety in your life.

1959 Latin Club members had their crazy rituals.

Council feels civic pride

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Members staff Bloodmobile, sponsor Homecoming

U nder the sponsorship of Mr. Jim Yel nek, so­ Council members. According to Mr. Yelnek, the
cial studies teacher, the largest Student students who serve the school the most deserve this
Council in South's history put in a busy and award.
rewarding year.
Student Council was open to any student in
The Council kicked off this school year good academic standing, Members earn their way
by sponsoring the Homecoming coronation and dance in by attending meetings and participating in various
October. The week preceding Homecoming was desig­ school and community functions. Mr. Yelnek has
nated as Spirit week and students were encouraged to respect for his members, although he did wonder,
participate by wearing clothes to keep with that day's "I don't know if they're here for learning leadership
theme. or for the doughnuts."

Members also assisted the Red Cross by manning the President of this year's Student Council is se­
Bloodmobile held at South. They also stuffed Christmas nior Heather Matol. Other officers are Lori Kilborn,
stockings for residents of a South Omaha nursing home. vice-president; Dan Kleidosty, secretary; Becky
Southard, assistant secretary; Chris Walter, second
Not all of their time was spent working, however. vice-president.
They also enjoyed themselves at swimming and pizza par­
ties or bowling.

In the spring there was a banquet honoring the top

Lori Kilborn and Steve Anderson take a break after an exhausting eve­
ning of decorating for Homecoming.

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Is Chris Pfeiffer getting ready for the next Stu­
dent Council meeting?

" Taking part in the Centennial H om ecom ­
ing was really g rea t!"

-Tina M in in o

Officers of Student Council are the “ cream of the crop": Rich Dutcher,
Heather Matol, Dan Kleidosty, Lori Kilborn, and sponsor, Mr. Jim Velnek.

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Student Council: front row, Brenda Bennett, Tammy Dutcher, Heather Matol, Jennifer Vorpi, Patty Dropinski, Kara Johnson, Kari Foral, Ellen Augustine; second row,
Lori Kilborn, Christina Hunter, Chris Pfeiffer, Jenny Rezac, Jodie Nary, Maria Stafford, Wendy Stewart, Juanita Denton, Michelle Reyes, Michelle Terrell, Kim Hotz, Brian
Humpel; third row, Tina Minino, Janet Haase, Jeff Caines, Kecia Christiansen, Michelle Hrubsky; back row, Steve Spreitzer, Jeff Urkevich, Jason McGuire, Steve Anderson,
Greg Wilson, Mike Martinez, Jeff Oksman, Earl Schaffer, Shane Villafuerte, Richard Dutcher.

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Honor Society keeps active

Members hold phone campaign for Open House

If National Honor Society members are anything, ceptional students' dance, holding a pizza party and a
they are busy! Kept active by their sponsor, Miss Sally bowling party, and participating in a volleyball tourna-

Fellows, who also heads the Social Studies Depart- ment.
ment, the students contribute efforts to school-wide In order to be a member of this elite group, a stu-
endeavors. One such undertaking this year was their
assistance in South's recruiting effort. In an attempt to dent must be a junior or senior and have a 3.5 grade
bring prospective students and their parents to South's point average or higher.
Open House, the National Honor Society members
phoned homes with personal invitations. President of the group this year is David Reed and
Also special this year was the members' designing vice-president is Bob Sekera. Treasurer is Ken Koop and
their own Centennial projects in keeping with South's secretary is Rachel Carlentine. Other executive board
100th anniversary. An outgrowth of this was their idea for members are Stephen Anderson, Sandra Antoniak, Lori
a South High Olympiad, in which each club in the school Kilborn, Tina Minino and Bo Song.
would compete in a variety of fun activities.
Other activities of the club include assisting in the ex- In order to raise money to finance their various ac-
tivities, the club sold Happenings books. These books
contain coupons for free or reduced prices on a variety
of eating places and other businesses.

Robin Chapman, Beth Coleman, and Rachel Carlentine are discussing National Honor
Society issues while enjoying their pizza.

On the phone in Mr. Bartee's office, Bob Sekera invites prospective stu­
dents to South's Open House . . . and maybe fantasizes about becoming
an administrator.
Miss Sally Fellows, sponsor of National Honor Society, has a piece of pizza
at a winter party.

“ It was an exp erien ce planning our C e n ­
tennial projects."

- Tina M inino

Rachel Carlentine takes good notes as she invites
students to visit South's Open House.

Executive Board: back row, Ken Koop, Bob Sekera; front row, Bo Song,
Sandra Antoniak, David Reed, Rachel Carlentine, Steve Anderson, Tina
Minino, Lori Kilborn, and sponsor, Miss Sally Fellows.

National Honor Society: front row, Earnest Simmons, Mary Hixon, Robin Chapman, Patty Solberg, Tammy Boris, Andrea Burghardt, Sharon Moton, Rachel Carlen­
tine Beth Coleman, Brenda Bennett, Bo Song, Sandra Antoniak, Greg Wilson, Thad Harlow, Geoff Geislar and Herbert Wolfe; second row, Dave Wagar, Ann Dizonno,
Tracy Kantor, Colette Marcan, Jenny Koterba; back row, Ron Hardin, Steve Anderson, Todd Byrne, Jason Calek, David Reed, Bob Sekera, Ken Koop, Lori Kilborn,
Janet Haase, Tina Minino, Shane Villafuerte, Steve Spreitzer, Eric Hazuka, and Jason McGuire.

DECA on the move

Group travels from place to place

T his year's Distributive Education Clubs of DECA chapter competed in Lincoln at the Career De­
America (DECA) chapter was an involved velopment Conference. Depending on how well indi­
one. Members of the chapter traveled to viduals did at State will determine if members attend
Grand Island in October for the Fall Leader­ Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
ship Conference. This conference brought
Along with all their travels, the DECA chapter also

all of the Nebraska chapters together under thoergSatnaitzeed a food drive with the Xerox Corporation. The

Officer Action Team to hear lectures on leadership. club also sold valentines to help pay for their business

In November the DECA club ventured to Indianap­ trips.

olis, Indiana, for the Central Region Conference. DECA Sponsoring the South High DECA group is business

members from 13 states had a chance to meet each oth­ and marketing teacher, Mrs. Joyce Pribyl, who accom­

er and attend various workshops. South students got a panied the students on their trips this year.

chance to see the sights of Indianapolis. The Indianapo­

lis Speedway came first with the downtown shopping

areas a close second.

The chapter made a quick trip to Bellevue in Janu­

ary to attend district competition at Bellevue West. This

is when members compete in one of nine areas to pre­

pare themselves for state competition in March. The

Michelle Hrubsky, secretary; Steve Anderson, class rep; Tina Minino, vice-president; Jay
Calek, treasurer; Gina Asta, parliarmentarian; Jen Koterba, Dan Kleidosty, Janet Haase,
Heather Matol, and Lori Kilborn, class reps.

Downtown Indianapolis is just one of the many places visited by DECA
members this year.
Kathi Belcastro, Tina Minino, and Michelle Hrubsky take a break from
shopping in Indianapolis to pose with a chauffeur.

DECA: front row, Tara Miller, Tina Minino, Michelle Hrubsky, Janet Haase, Steve Anderson, Jay Calek, Heather Matol, Lori Kilborn, Trish Goodrich, Lori Johnson; second
row, sponsor Joyce Pribyl, Jennifer Koterba, Cathy Flores, Gina Asta, Trish Domayer, Lenier Slaughter; third row, Michelle Germer, Renee Gault, Melissa Peterson, Jolene
Cropp, Tamela Eiland; fourth row, Rhonod Fletcher, Jennifer Preiksaitis, Jodi Holguin, Denise McIntosh, Valerie Chunka, Misty McWilliams; back row, Dan Kleidosty,
Dave Wagar.

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SHS scholars compete

Academic Decathletes begin preparing early

T he 1988-1989 Academic Decathlon stu­ Bank, one of South's Adopt-A-School-Partners, runs an
dents began tutoring sessions in October. ad in the W orld H erald to wish the team luck.
Academic Decathlon is a competition for
high school scholars. Students of this select­ In previous years South has always placed in the top
ed group study in the morning and after three positions in the state competition. The nineteen
state teams compete at regional competitions. The top

school each day in addition to Saturday sessiotnhsreweittheams at each regional competition move to the

Miss Sally Fellows, head of the Social Studies Depart­ state level. One team emerges as state champions and

ment, for the SuperQuiz and extra nightly sessions as moves on to the national Academic Decathlon Compe­

competition draws near. tition which was held this year in Providence, Rhode Is­

Tri-captains, seniors Dave Reed, Ken Koop, and land. Regional action took place February 24 and 25 at

Bob Sekera, give stability and experience to the team Gross High, where South placed first.

as returning Decathletes. Last year each earned medals The areas of study this year included economics, so­

in competion. Tutors have given up time to tutor De­ cial science (geography), math, language and literature,

cathletes. the fine arts, physics, speech, interview, essay, and the

Sponsors of the team are Mrs. Mellanee Kvasnicka, SuperQuiz.

head of the English Department, and Ms ToniTurnquist, The Decathlon is not just studying with a bunch of

head of the Fine Arts Department. Mrs. Joyce Christen­ other kids, friendships have blossomed, bonds strengh- j

sen, principal, is also tremendously supportive. FirsTier tened, and lives changed.

Tammy Boris studies the Transcendentalists, Thoreau and Emerson who felt life should
be enjoyed as a person desired and not as society dictated.

"A fte r all this I'll n eed a new brain " Eric Hazuka puts in a Saturday session with Miss Sally Fellows preparing
-Eric Hazuka for the Decathlon competition.

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Bob Sekera shows
his appreciation for
man's best friend,
with Miss Sally Fel­
lows' dog, Daisy.

Ken Koop and Bo Song take time to let out their frustrations on a game of basketball. Here Ken exhibits excellent ballhand- ^ 3?
ling skills. Bo is playing superior defense to discourage Ken from scoring.

Club welcomes new sponsor

Herzlich Willkommen, Cupich!

M r. Richard Cupich, who was the "Ten years after means cleaning out my
German Club sponsor at South ten rafters and trying to rem em ber beyond
years ago, has returned to replace the cobw ebs o f time which names those
Ms. Ruta Ozol as instructor and
club sponsor. Mr. Cupich is also
the German instructor at Northwest Higho lSdchfoaocl.es r e n d e r ."

The club has had a very busy year with many fund -M r. Richard Cupich
raisers such as selling Advent calendars and selling

candy at the basketball games. The club also partici­

pated in Foreign Language Week, The Modern Lan­

guage Fair in February, and had a banquet at Gerda's

Restaurant, where Gerda prepared them a full course

German meal.They also putona five-minute T.V. pro­

gram, "The South High Spiegel" (The South High Re­

flections), which aired on Cox Cable Channel seven

every two weeks. The program was done by students,

all in German, about events happening in Germany

and around the school.

German Club: front row, Ernest Simmons, Ryan Deane, Justin McGuire, Deena
Coleman; back row, Dan Prugger, Kevin Busch, Geoff Geislar, Herbert Wolfe,
Rhonda Puckett.
Upper right, Mr. Rich Cupich entertains his class as he sings an old German
folk song.
German Club officers: Geoff Geislar, Ernest Simmons, Ryan Deane, Herbert
Wolfe, Mr. Rich Cupich, sponsor. Not pictured, Tammy Boris

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Club enjoys fun year Latin Club officers Mi­
chelle Davies and Amy
Latin Club welcomes new instructor Arnold wait for their
meeting to begin.
. atin Club welcomed a new teacher
and sponsor this year as Mr. Ge­ Latin Club: Luke Arm-
rard Kowal joined South High's brust, Andrea Bur-
staff. When not teaching Latin, Mr. ghardt, Tammy Mahr,
Kowal can be found teaching Rhea Heisser, Nancy
Cavitt, Alka Patel.
Math. Mr. Kowal replaced Miss Faircloth.
This year the club participated in the

, Certamen, a competition for Latin students
from all over the city held at Creighton Uni-

I versity. Junior Classical League and the All-
City competitions were other activities.
They also enjoyed a fun-filled week of
bowling, banquets, and fun as they partici­
pated in the Foreign Language Week.
President of the group is Michelle Da­
vies. Other officers are Rachel Skinner, sec­
retary; Nancy Cavitt, treasurer and Alka Pa­
tel, vice-president.

"I've really en joyed South
High and I look forw ard to
many years o f helping stu­
dents. "

-Mr. Gerard Kowal

Club shows enthusiasm

Vive laFrance! is motto for students

T he French Club, under the supervi­ "Fren ch Club was a very fun a n d exciting
sion of Mr. Wayne Boldt, enjoyed a
fun-filled year with much eating and
partying. The club held their annual
Homecoming pizza party in October,
holiday party in December, and their spring piecnxipc e rie n c e fo r m e ."

at Springlake Park in May. -DeeDee Henson

The club also sold candy to raise money for

their annual banquet in March. This year the club

dined at Maxines.

The club also participated in Foreign Lan­

guage Week where they celebrated foreign lan­

guages with members of the other language clubs.

Activities included a bowling tournament and a

banquet.

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French Club representatives are Stefanie Hutfless, Scott Allen, Jenni­
fer Vorpi and Christina Pierson.

Above right, Ellen Augustine listens carefully during a meeting.

French Club: front row, Stefanie Hutfless, Christina Pierson, Jennifer
Vorpi, Ellen Augustine, Ealene Quarles, Jaime Vacanti, Beverly Cherco,
Mr. Wayne Boldt, club sponsor; back row, Amy Rinck, Scott Allen,
Tamela Eiland, Angel Deporte, DeeDee Henson, Shawn Lester, Todd
Gillespie.

Spanish clubs grow in size

“Los Sombreros Altos,” members say

Spanish Club, under the supervision of Mr.
Mario Remijio, enjoyed a busy year. They
had a Christmas party, a swimming party,
a bowling party, a hay rack ride, and par­
ticipated in Omaha Ole and Foreign Lan­
guage Week. This year's officers are Yolanda Lara,

president; Suzy Lara, vice-president; and Roni Nel­

son, treasurer.

The Spanish National Honor Society, under the

direction of Mrs. Joanne Sokalsky, is a very impor­

tant organization of Spanish students who have re­

ceived three semesters of one's in Spanish. Every

year new members are chosen and inducted in April

[ at an initiation ceremony.

i Officers are Lori Kilborn, president; Robin
Chapman, vice-president; Heather Matol, treasur­
i er; Steve Andersen, secretary; and Michelle Reyes,

Tooter reporter.

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Spanish Club: front row, Suzy Lara, Yolanda Lara, Roni Nelson; middle row, Mi­
chelle Hrubsky, Michelle Terrell, Ruth Trujillo, Martha Gonzalez, June Radik,
Maria Carrera, Adriana Garcia; back row, Jose Gonzalez, Scott Oswald, Michelle
Reyes, Terri Orduna, Mychelle Bowley, Stacy Downs, Emilie Oltman, Mr. Mario
Remijio. Not pictured: Rachael Woodcock

Omaha Ole participants: front row, Randy Childs; second row, Manuel Garcia,
Adriana Garcia, Heather Matol, Lori Kilborn; third row, Danielle Flanagan, Ta­
mara Shank, Yolanda Lara, Matt Galdeano, Susana Lara; back row, Kim Hotz, Ruth
Treijillo.

National Spanish Honor Society: first row, Tamara Shank, Michelle Terrell, Erica
Linkletter, Lori Kilborn, Yolanda Lara; second row, Robin Chapman, Raquel
Chavez, Zoila Monarrez, Mirtha Monarrez, Susana Lara, Kim Hotz, Rosaelia
Herrera, Emilie Oltman; third row, Johny Chavez, Heather Matol, Ruth Trujillo,
Michelle Reyes, Brenda Bennett; back row, Scott Oswald, Christopher Wilson,
Steve Andersen, Randy Childs, David Mitchell.

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Math Club is on the go

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Student mathematicians compete in area

contests

South High's Math Club has been quite busy " I was e x c ite d to win s e c o n d p la ce in
this year. Under the direction of club sponsor, the Creighton Math Field D ay."
Mr. Richard Wohlfarth, also the head of the
Math Department, the group has participated -Randy Childs
in several contests and gone on many field
trips.

The club sponsored a junior and senior high math
contest this year attended by area schools.

Members of the club also did some competing of
their own. They attended the Creighton Math Field Day
in February. They also went to the Northwest Missouri
Math Olympiad earlier in the year.

In addition to their competitions, the club also in­
vited in guest speakers.

The Math Club had over 40 members this year and
leading them was senior president Pat Luger. Vice-pres­
ident was senior James Dickey, secretary was junior
Stacy Borman and treasurer, senior Eric Hazuka.

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Math Club: front row, Christina Hunter, Stacy Borman, Pat Luger, Jennifer Schroe-

der, Ernest Simmons; back row, Eric Hazuka, Jim Dickey, Herb Wolfe, Lee Kolb, Greg
Wilson, Randy Childs.

Greg Wilson creates a parabola on the board.

Math Club officers are: Eric Hazuka, treasurer; Stacy
Borman, secretary; Jim Dickey, vice-president; and Pat
Luger, president.

Computer Club logs in

Byte by byte, computer club has successful year

he 1988-'89 Computer Club was also very
busy this year. They participated in several
contests, although they did not go on many
field trips.

Sponsors Mrs. Mary Belitzand Mr. Rich
Benak, in his first year of teaching, kept the club occu­
pied. In addition to their competitions, the club mem­
bers scored and printed the results of the math contest
hosted by South's Math Club. They made money by sell­
ing concessions at the South High Invitational Wrestling
Tournament. They also hosted a contest for junior and
senior high students.

President of the club was Herb Wolfe. Other offi­
cers included Lissa Walker, vice-president; Geoff Geis-
ler, secretary; Michelle Synowiecki, treasurer.

Herb Wolfe watches the fine things a computer can
do when it's programmed correctly.

Computer Club: front row, Ernest Simmons, Herb Wolfe, Randy Childs, Greg Wilson; back row, Mrs. Mary
Belitz, sponsor, Lee Kolb, Mr. Rich Benak, sponsor.

Lee Kolb is typing in a new program which he will use
in the near future.

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Athletes organize for fun

- O Club, Barbell Club keep athletes fit, busy

O nce again the South High O Club took weight room is open to both male and female students
on the faculty in a fundraiser volleyball who want to look better and feel stronger. Although
game. Before a packed house of stu­ anyone can belong, most members of this group are stu­
dents and staff members, the O Club dents who want to improve skills they use in other
members battled their teacher oppo­ sports. The weightlifters also compete against other

nents. And once again, the faculty was vicstcohroiooulss.in competitions throughout the year.

The O Club is an organization made up of male and

female students who have earned a letter in a varsity

sport. The club is sponsored by head football coach and

head of the Athletic Department, Mr. Jack Oholendt.

Even though this group lost in the faculty volleyball

game, at press time they were planning a rematch of

sorts on the basketball court. This activity was arranged

by O Club president, senior Pat Luger.

Barbell Club
For students who want to work on their strength

and muscle tone, Barbell Club is a perfect activity. The

Jeff Caines says, “I think I can, I think I can."

Pat Luger gets ugly
while working out. Far
left, Mike Newcomer
thinks, "No pain, no
gain."

O Club: front row, Mike Newcomer, Floyd Archie, Ken Koop, Pat Lugar, Mike Roman, Bob Sekera, Craig <%ciccS-.
Christensen, Scott Allen, Bryan Bailey; middle row, Ed Koterba, Shane Williams, Ron Brun, Jake Junn, Scott
Vanderworf, Colette Marcan, Tricia Domayer, Lenier Slaughter; back row, Kari Foral, Kecia Christiansen, Tina

Minino, Michelle Hrubsky, Janet Haase, Heather Matol, Lori Kilborn, Lori Johnson.

members love outdoors

highlight of Outdoors Club functions

T his year was another busy one for members
of the Outdoors Club. Members of this

group get together for hikes, horseback

rides, skiing and other activities. Definitely "The ski trip is the most fu n ."
the highlight of the year is their ski trip to this vaca­ -Jeff Urkevich
Colorado during spring break. To prepare for

tion, the members raise funds all year. One of their

fundraising activities is selling posters.

Head sponsor of this group is Mrs. Carole DeBuse,

art teacher. President of Outdoors Club is sophomore

Jeff Urkevich. Other officers are Jenny Koterba, vice-

president; Michelle Bojanski, secretary, and Chris Pfeif­

fer, treasurer.

Officers are pictured below: Michelle Bojanski, secretary; Jenny Koterba,
vice-president; Chris Pfeiffer, treasurer, and Jeff Urkevich, president.

Seniors Sandi Henderson and Sherry Dokmonovich met some inter- *
esting residents on their ski trip to Colorado.

Upper left, Outdoors Club: back row, Brenda Dysart, Tony Dutcher, ,
Rose O'Conner, Jenny Koterba, Jim Bratsveen, Mike Martinez, Todd
Bryne, Mike Roman, Jason Calek, Juanita Denton, Jenny Wingerter,

Lissa Walker; middle row, Tammy Dutcher, Melissa Cantu, Michelle
Bojanski, Michelle Reyes, Pam Anderson, Michelle Terrell, Brian
Humpel, Kim Hotz, Wendy Stewart, Jennifer Kleidosty, Jodie Nary;
front row, Jennifer Preiksaitis, Meghan Militti, Clancy Cox, Patty Dro-
pinski, Deena Coleman, Kara Johnson, Mrs. Carole DeBuse, sponsor

Club celebrates origins

Afro-American History Club explores roots

A fro-American History Club is a unique or­
ganization. Members are students of
South High who want to explore and fur­
ther appreciate their diverse cultures and
backgrounds. Under the sponsorship of
counselor Raushon Ashanti-Alexander, members of the
group work to develop an appreciation and under­
standing of their own culture and history. Mr. Ashanti
said that they also begin to understand how culture af­
fects ones identity and self-esteem.

The club's officers went to Lincoln for a Govern­
ment Day where they heard a speech by Governor Kay
Orr. They also had the opportunity to vote on the Hel­
met Law. The club also wrote an original play.

Officers of the club are: Christina Hunter, presi­
dent; Lenier Slaughter, vice-president; Jassen Cropp,
first vice-president; Renee Gault, secretary; Neda Wash­
ington, treasurer.

Afro-American History Club member Jassen Cropp
was named to All-State in vocal music. He is shown
here with other All-Staters Dawn Josoff and Darrel
Watson.

Afro-American History Club: back row, sponsor Mr. Raushon Ashanti-Alexander, Floyd Archie, Lenier Christina Hunter and Floyd Archie wait patiently for
Slaughter, Rick Standifer, Jassen Cropp, Dana Anderson, Lemont Cullum; front row, Renee Spenser, Neda a meeting to start.
Washington, Renee Gault, Christina Hunter, Shawntrice Gresham, Kathy Anderson.

Science Club keeps active

Technology of the future is group’s interest

T he Science Club is a group organized to "W e 'v e visited a lo t o f great places that
show the different fields of science that an are science related. It really gives you a
individual might want to pursue after gradu­ first hand lo o k ."
ation. Twenty-five students of South High
have joined Science Club this year. -Sandy Antoniak
This year the club's main purpose was to visit differ­
ent places centered around science and technology.
Some of the field trips the group participated in includ­
ed UNO's Duran Science Facility, Engineering program
and Medical Center. In Lincoln, they toured UNL's
School of Pharmacy. Other trips planned are to Henry
Doorly Zoo, animal clinics, Nebraska Game Commis­
sion, and to the Nebraska School of Nursing.

The officers of the Science Club are president,
Chris Ziskovsky; vice-president, Jennifer Koterba; sec­
retary, Pat Luger and treasurer, Todd Byrne.

Something "fishy” is going on as Russell Brown shows Herbert Wolfe one of the fish on display
in the science room.

Club sponsor, Mr. Richard Beran is open for ideas concerning
field trips.

Science Club: back row, Tricia Domayer, Russell Brown, Her­
bert Wolfe, Christopher Navarrette, Jason McGuire; front row,
Dawn Foreman, Lisa Thompson, Pat Luger, Todd Byrne, Chris­
ty Ziskovsky, Sandy Antoniak.

Art Club is colorful

The art of creating keeps students involved

he purpose of the Art Club is to develop an
appreciation of the fine arts and to acquaint
students with new media and techniques
used in the field of art.

Twenty-five students at South are ac­
tively involved this year. The club meets at least twice
a month to plan field trips. Some of the Art Club's field
trips have been to Joslyn's art exhibit, Bellevue College,
Western Heritage, Old Market, and to the college of St.
Marys' where there are several award-winning art
pieces made by South High students on display.

This year's sponsors were Mrs. Caroline Schmitz,
Ms. Antoinette Turnquist and Mrs. Deborah Larson.
The club's officers were president, Dawn Foreman-
vice-president, Renee Bojan; secretary, Sherry Griger
and treasurer, Deena Snyder.

Renee Bojan develops the art of creating peace.

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Art Club: back row, Rich Murcek, Travis Yarger, Chris Anglim, Michelle Bowley, Manuel Garcia, Christine
Pierson, Domnique Kousgaard; front row, Dawn Foreman, Sherry Griger, Patrica Solberg, Mollie Gazinski,
Renee Bojan, Terri Andura.

Patricia Solberg shows Mollie Gazinski her pottery.

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Club enjoys victories

Chess players checkmate way through Metro

U nder the sponsorship of Mr.Ed Rada- "I enjoyed playing and m et a lot o f p e o ­
novich, head of the Computer Depart­ ple. "
ment, the South High Chess Club
worked hard for a successful season.
They practice after school three days a
week perfecting their moves and exchanging strate­ -H erbert Wolfe

gies.

Throughout the year the team members partici­

pated in several tournaments. Playing against students

from other high schools, they were usually victorious.

They brought back trophies and ribbons for South

High to be proud of, building on the strong reputation

South has as a chess power. The team enjoyed the

skills of several seniors who have been members of the

team for past years.

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Chess Club: Herbert Wolfe, Todd Gillespie, Mr. Ed Radanovich, Rich Murcek, Bart
Kukula, Matt Matsui. Not pictured: Ginger Garcia, Justin McGuire

Deep in thought, Richard Murcek tries to decide what
would be his best move.

Rich Murcek moves in for Herbert Wolfe's queen.