1997 Fall

Dick Gulizia looking good in the Alumni Association's 1997·98 FUND RAISER
1967 Ford Mustang Convertible FOR SCHOLARSHI P

ROY SMITH MAKES THE This beautiful blue 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible 4-
NEWS AGAIN speed (or $6,500 cash) can belong to you (or your child or
grandchild) ifyou are the lucky winner in our drawing which
Roy Smith has been a wonderful friend to the Alumni will be held in September 1998 at the Annual Day of the
Association on numerous occasions, and especially in fund- Packers celebration. You need not be present to win.
ing the H. P. Smith Sports Complex. He made the news Tickets are $1 each or 12 for $10. Send check or money
again recently because he sold his auto dealership, H.P. order to "Dick Gulizia - 440 South 119 Street - Omaha, NE
Smith Motors, Inc., to Wolfe Automotive Group, an auto 68154." Ticket stub will be sent to you by return mail.
dealership based in Kansas City, Missouri. Roy will still Please support your school by helping with this
own Old Mill Toyota, and his rental car outlets "Rent Sum fundraiser. (If you can sell tickets at work, etc., call
Wheels," and his used car outlets. Roy sold the dealership so Dick at 330-3954 and let him know how many you need.)
he could become more active in community activities and to
be able to travel more. We wish Roy the best and thank him 1997
for his many contributions to South High School and the SCHOLARSHIP
Omaha community. WINNERS

Kanyon N. Boyd ....
received the $1,000
Bernice Benak Memorial
Scholarship
Kanyon is pictured with

Richard Benak, son of
Bernice (who is a SHS
teacher)

... Patrice Brown received
the $500 Joyce
Christensen Scholarship
Patrice is pictured with
her mother, who is a SHS
teacher

Roy and Michaella Smith with niece and nephew at the ... Jane Noseworthy Nicholas L. McVay ...
H.P. Smith Sports Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony received the $1,000 Class received the $1,000
of 1946 Scholarship Watanabe Scholarship
Jane is pictured with Nicholas is pictured with
Bette (Erca) Swanson - Fern Watanabe
1946 Class Representative
Antonio Borjon received
1 the $1,000 SHS Alumni
Association Scholarship
Nicholas Sidzyik received
the $500 Class of 1961
Scholarship
(No Pictures Available)

PRESIDENT'S the spring Bowling Shoot-out. We continue to need alum
CORNER notes, pictures and memorabilia. Also, Gary Miller, a
recently elected Alumni Association Board Member, is ask-
by Dick Gulizia ing that any former SHS band members interested in form-
ing an Alumni Band to perform at alumni functions contact
I want to begin this column as I him at Route #1, Box #13, Silver City, Iowa 51571. We con-
frequently do, by thanking all of you. tinue to need office assistance to help with the mountain of
Thank you for the recipes, memora- correspondence, etc., needing attention daily. Also journal-
bilia, alum notes, pictures, changes ism students to help with the TOOTER would be welcomed.
of addresses, memberships, postage and attendance at Any time you can spare would be greatly appreciated.
Alumni Association functions. With 18,000 alumni, it is
very difficult for me to correspond with each of you individ- If anyone can help with any ofthe above-listed projects, or
ually, so please accept this acknowledgment from me for has any information for us, please write to Dr. Richard
your continuous support. I cannot thank you enough. Gulizia at 440 South 119 Street - Omaha, NE 68154 or call
him at 330-3954.
The Alumni Association continues to need help in organiz-
ing a membership committee. We also want to form a tele- The SHS Alumni Association acknowledges that all of the
phone calling committee to make calls occasionally in the accomplishments of the organization are due to you, the
evening for special events. We want to have class contacts alumni and friends of SHS, and your continuing support of
for each class and provide help for class reunions each year. our activities.
The bowling committee could also use additional support for
Thank you so much for all you do to support our school and
our Association.

BOARD washer, computers and alumni archives to preserve the
REPORT history of the school. We instituted a "Packer Greats"
award to honor sports figures . We designed, bought and sold
by Judi Limas - Secretary tons of alumni clothing and other items - again gaining
more scholarship funds. We obtained a pickle license to
Your Executive Committee met help pay Association expenses not covered by memberships
recently to begin developing a five- and subscription fees. We are selling bricks to honor SHS
year strategic plan for the Alumni alumni with a permanent memorial. We bought a car to raf-
Association. We listed the accom- fle for scholarship funds.
plishments of the last five years since
our incorporation and were astounded at the size of our list Without a doubt, the biggest project we have tackled so far
and more than a little proud of the impact these items will is the fantastic H.P. Smith Sports Complex for the youth
have on the future of South High School and South Omaha. of South Omaha. We are so pleased that this $350,000 pro-
After developing our Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, ject received the support of the building trades and con-
we filed them with the State of Nebraska to become an offi- struction suppliers so we have been able to provide a first
cial organization, and have since revised the By-Laws as class facility for a fraction of the cost. These dedicated vol-
needed. We prepared the forms to file for 501 IC) 3 status unteers and donors were honored at a delicious prime rib
and received approval from the IRS for our charitable status. dinner, but we cannot thank them enough.
We began to share our activities, plans and dreams with you
- SHS Alumni through a newsletter we called the "Alumni We thank all of the hundreds of people responsible
TOOTER" and we enjoyed reading each one of your notes for making all of these dreams reality.
and cards and receiving your phone calls after each issue.
We have continued our massive mailings of the TOOTER Now we need to know what dreams and schemes
twice a year since we formed until we are now mailing you have for us for the next five years. What do you
more than 18,000 TOOTERS each release. We instituted want us to do for you in the future to make this
the "Day of the Packers" celebration where all alumni join Alumni Association even better? What activities
together to have a great time. We've gathered funds and would you attend? What would entice you to send in
awarded two scholarships each year as well as awarding your membership fee? Only a fraction of the alumni sup-
teacher or special grants each year. We have enjoyed see- port the Association activities through memberships, sub-
ing several of our board members recognized as Hall of scriptions or memorials. Won't you help us? We need your
Fame members. With the help of computer experts, we ideas and support at whatever level you are willing and able
input into a database information about more than 18,000 to share with us. Please write to your Alumni Association
alumni and friends of SHS, thereby serving as a valuable President, Dick Gulizia - 440 South 119 Street - Omaha, NE
resource for reunion committees. We sponsored many 68154 or call 330-3954. We need your help!
sports activities for alumni participation including golf,
bowling and baseball tournaments. We held spaghetti Respectfully submitted,
dinners to the delight of the South Omaha community and
gave away great prizes and raised some money for scholar- Judi Limas, Secretary for the Board
ships. We helped SHS obtain a weight machine, dish-

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SPAGHETTI DINNER DELICIOUS SUCCESS

by Paul Kracher

teenagers (Girls Softball Team members Andea Lockett,
Liz Noble, Wendy Bober, Marie Jands, Jaymie
McCormick, Jill Foral, Audrey Kadstad, Meri Gilbert,
Michelle Petersen and Daniella Remijio; Theater Dance
members Jill Oswald, Elaina Hynes, Michelle Uhland
and Lorie Sidsyik; Boys Baseball Team and Girls Tennis
Team members) and they all did a superb job. Dinners were
served by Gary Finnazo, Dean Rezac, Jennifer
KJ.·acher, Dorothy Prill, Ron and Therese Cerone and
their sons, Jason and Cory, Jim and Ellen Leonard,
Donna and Gaylord DuRee, George Casper, Dean and
Evelyn Winther, Vic and Bev Riha and their nephew
Joey Kozicki, Buddy and Lori Hunter, Sue Love,
Dorothy Distefano, Jan and Mike Gilbert, Tari Miller,
Sharon and Stephanie KJ.·acher, and Heather Kelly.
Thanks to all of those listed above who helped and to all of
those we forgot to mention. A super time was had by all and
we look forward to next year being even bigger and better.

Spaghetti Dinner '97 workers: Dean Rezac, Jan Gilbert P. S. Does this remind you of the old South Omaha Sun
(background), Dorothy Prill, Jen Kracher, Mike Gilbert TOOTER column? Did you rush home each Thursday to see
(background), George Casper. if your name made the column? We'd be glad to put your
name in the next TOOTER. There are so many volunteers
March 21, 1997 was a gathering of SHS Alumni that needed for each event. Call your Alumni President and tell
spanned the years. Old friends and acquaintances spent a him you'll help with the upcoming events. You'll have fun
good part of the evening eating, visiting and renewing past and help SHS in the process.
friendships as they consumed more than 750 dinners. The
dinner was also a great financial success, raising more than
$3,000 for scholarships. We thank Stan Prochop for donat-
ing the use of the South Omaha Sokol Hall to prepare the
food and serve our dinner. This is an outstanding contribu-
tion.

Planning started months before this event with Dick
Gulizia, Sue Smith, Tony Palma and Steve Cavlovic
seeking donations from various stores and suppliers before
the snow began to fly. Skinner Macaroni donated the
pasta, IBP donated the meat, Orsi's donated the bread
(even though this was the week after the bakery was
destroyed by a fire), Sam's Club donated food, Blue Bunny
donated ice cream, and the list goes on.

Tony Palma, Steve Cavlovic and Dick Jensen made Vic & Bev Riha with Daniel Joseph Riha, their first
the sausage. Sam Bonofede donated his delicious sauce grandson at the 1997 Spaghetti Dinner. He came to celebrate
recipe. Vic and Bev Riha,Julie Diehm, Dean and his first birthday with Grandpa and Grandma.
Candi Rezac, Tony Palma and Jackie Dower helped
make the sauce.

Volunteers started arriving at 7:00 a.m. to wash the
kitchen ware, simmer the sauce, cook the sausage, set up
tables and chairs, etc. About noon the crew (Vic and Bev
Riha, Buddy Benak, Julie Diehm, Tony Palma, Dean
and Evelyn Winther, Jan and Mike Gilbert, Dean
Rezac, Dick Gulizia and Sue Smith, Jackie Dower,
Mary Ann Moore, Patti and AI Miller, and Paul
Kracher) could finally take a lunch break.

The rest of the volunteers arrived in the afternoon to serve
spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert; to pick up trays and
trash, help carry trays to the tables, wash dishes, etc. Scott
Knudsen made the announcements and played music.
Sandie Casey and Wayne Yanovich were busy promoting
the 60's Dance to be held October 18 at the Mueller Hall.
They also sold more "Proud to be a Packer" ads to be run in
the Omaha World-Herald. Candy Rezac, Karen Wilson
and Mitzi O'Donnell sold alumni clothing. Rudy Tesar
and John KJ.·ayneski sold tickets at the door. Paul and
Judi Limas and Duane and Janet Katz sold raffle tick-
ets. Judy Tesar and Jackie Mengler supervised the SHS

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OUTSTANDING from a variety of ethnic groups, observed university to ele-
ALUMNI mentary-level students creating art, and viewed the opulent
art and architecture of Bangkok. Sharing this experience
Jeanette A. Slavik Elmore with other outstanding Art Educators made it even more
meaningful and stimulating.
Omaha will be glad to welcome
Jeanette A. Slavik Elmore - 1952 This is not the first time Ms. Elmore has received honors.
back home from Greenbelt, Maryland Her awards include Outstanding Art Educator of Maryland
when she retires in 1998. She will in 1985, Mellon Grant from the AP Teacher Institute in
have many stories to tell about her 26 year career as an Art 1993, Selected Teacher for the Renaissance Studies at the
Educator in Prince George's County Public School System as University of-Maryland in 1985, 1986 and 1987, and the Phi
well as her recent cultural exchange. She was selected as Delta Kappa Research Award. Her art honors include
one of ten Art Educators honored by the governments of Watercolor Exhibit Award from Prince George's Community
China, Thailand and Mongolia with invitations to visit these College, One Person Art Exhibits in the State of Maryland,
countries in an educational exchange program sponsored by Bowie Invitational Exhibit, Prince George's Community
the Ambassador Program. She was the only Maryland dele- College Educators Exhibit, California Walnut Creek
gate to receive this honor. Watercolor One Person Show.

During the two-week tour starting May 31 and ending Ms. Elmore has also traveled to England, France, Belgium,
June 14, 1997, Ms. Elmore walked on the great Wall of Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands and Italy. Her education
China, spent the night in a magnificent alpine setting in a was gained at the University of Nebraska, University of
Mongolian "gel'," visited many museums and cultural sites, Maryland, University of London and the AP Art History
viewed the amazing limestone formations in the famous Institute, Mellon Foundation, Woodbury, Connecticut.
Stone Forest located in southwestern China, visited multi-
ethnic Kunming, visited studios of artists and crafts people Congratulations for your outstanding achievements and
years of dedication to your students and the world of art.
You are a credit to SHS!

Senator Donald G. Preister Professional for 1979" by his peers. With a distinguished ten
year Boys' Club career behind him, Don decided it was time
Legislative District Five for a change.

Donald Preister was born near He applied for and was hired as Deputy City Clerk for the
Lindsay, Nebraska on December 23, City of Omaha. Don enjoyed this job with the opportunity to
1946. He learned early to appreciate see first-hand the workings of city government. Due to envi-
his family's farm life and the impor- ronmental and health problems, he resigned the position.
tance of preserving the Earth. He then helped lead the 1986 Great Peace March for Global
However, following some economical- Nuclear Disarmament from Los Angeles to Washington,
ly difficult years on the farm, his par- D .C .
ents decided to move to the city. Don
graduated from St. Francis elemen- He is a life member of Optimist International having
tary school in 1961 then South High in 1965, before being served as President, V. P ., and Board Member of his local
drafted. From 1966-68, he served in the army medical corps club. He has volunteered in hospitals, churches, human ser-
in Washington, D.C. and Vietnam. Earning all advanced vice agencies, and community improvement organizations
promotions, Don rose to the rank of Specialist 6. In 1968, throughout Nebraska.
while serving with the First Infantry Division in Vietnam,
Don was awarded the Army Commendation and Bronze Star Don has a strong loving personal awareness of God, his
Medals. Having experienced the horrors of war, Don needed family, and friends . His friendship for the past thirteen
to get away. years with Mary Ann Krzemien, a UNO Professor, is very
special to him.
Securing work on a Norwegian ship to Europe, he began a
three-year adventure. Traveling while working in Europe, In 1988, Don and Mary Ann founded Joy Creations greet-
Africa, and the Middle East helped Don to restore his faith ing card company. Their concern for and appreciation of the
in the basic goodness of humanity. People were especially wonders of creation led them to use images of natures on
helpful to him as he worked side-by-side with them. The their cards. Recycled paper, soy ink and donations to pur-
people and places he visited, from the outer Hebrides to chase wildlife habitat are combined in this unique card com-
Ethiopia, afforded Don a broader perspective and expanded pany.
appreciation for the grandeur of the planet. Wishing to see
his family again, Don returned home in 1972. With a broad base of grassroots community support, Don
successfully sought his first political office. He was elected
He purchased an old house and began a complete rebuild- in 1992 to represent the fifth legislative district in South
ing of it, while enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Sarpy County as a state senator. He serves on
Omaha. With persistent requests from his then twelve-year the Natural Resources, Business & Labor and Urban Affairs
old brother, Rick, Don finally consented to volunteer at the Committees.
South Omaha Boys' Club. Volunteering led to a job, as home
building and classes continued. In 1977, Don graduated Don currently serves on the South Omaha Environmental
Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Education. He was also Task Force and the Boys' Club Alumni Association. He also
chosen outstanding student in his UNO program. The Boys' served on Neighbors Against Toxic Substances (NATS);
Club offered Don a professional position which he accepted. Arbor Day Foundation; Nature Conservancy, Veterans for
Advancing to become the club director, Don found both chal- Peace, Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society; Former
lenge and satisfaction. He developed programs that earned Scout and Explorer post leader, and was a Keep Omaha
him three national awards. Don was also voted "Advisor of Beautiful volunteer. He was also a former instructor at
the Year" by teenage attendees at a Boys' Club National Metropolitan Community College.
Youth Leadership conference and was chosen "Outstanding
You can write to Don with your comments and/or concerns at:
Room 1518, State Capitol, Lincoln, NE 68509 (402) 471-2710.

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1997 PACKER GREATS

;~CoPgl;.gtuJf!.ti9n§t() <;J9.r~tt.Qonm, ToW Noyak and paye Ri~ingj;onJ()~••bei~~ se~erteq .as th~ 19.~7Pa8g~r G!:eat~G They

; behonoted at tlie Septemb~r 18 "Nig~t of thePackeps'" ce!ebrafion, %nd tlieil'pictur es wiUbe displayed iri. the~9ho()J:

Conrad "Cornie" Collin was a Tom Novak was a SHS class of 1944
teacher and coach at SHS for more football player great who received All
than 30 years, and was at one time City and All State honors for two years
the only public school coach in each. At the University of Nebraska at
Nebraska to have state champi- Lincoln, Novak played both offense
onship teams in football, basketball (center) and defense (linebacker) and
and baseball. He was considered by was chosen "All Big 7" and "All
many as the most outstanding two- American." He was honored by being
sport athlete in Creighton University selected for the Notre Dame All
history, and was involved in athletics Opponent Team twice. When he was
his entire career. During his high selected for the 1950 All State College
school career at Huron High in South football game, he was elected Captain
Dakota, he was named All State two of the team and they won 17-7. He
years in basketball and two years in earned the nickname "Train Wreck" for his crushing tackles.
football, and won state champi- His jersey number "50" was retired immediately after his
onships in track for the 100 and 200. senior season.
At Creighton, he was named All Missouri Valley for two
years, and All American Back one year. He played profes- David Rimington was most recently
sionally for the Chicago Bears in the first All-Star Game in a graduate assistant football coach at
1934, as well as playing baseball for the Detroit Tigers in the University of Wisconsin, where he
1934. During Collin's 30 years as head varsity basketball received his Master of Science degree
coach at SHS, we won 9 intercity championships, 3 state in International Business in 1992.
championships (1936, 1941 and 1960) and 6 Missouri Valley While there he was also the strength
Championships. With Collin as head coach in baseball, we and conditioning volunteer coach, and
won 15 intercity championships and 1 state championship. was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma
We were in the State Tournament playoffs three times National Honorary Business Fraternity.
(1963, 1964 and 1965). Coach Collin was inducted into the Rimington played for the Philadelphia
South Dakota High School, Creighton University and Eagles from 1988 to 1990. He was a
Nebraska High School Sports Halls of Fame. Cornie died in first round draft choice for the Bengels
1982 at the age of 63 . in 1983, and was their starting center
from 1983 to 1988. He was the NFL All Rookie Team Center
1983, and received the NFL Edward Block Courage Award
in 1986. He received a BSBA in Economics from UNL and
received many honors while in college, including the
Outland Trophy, 1981 and 1982 (the only player in college
football history to win this award twice); the Lombardi
Trophy, 1982; All American Center 1981 and 1982; NCAA
Top Ten Student Athletes 1982; and NCAA Post Graduate
Scholarship 1982. Dave resides in New York City, but has
remained close to his South Omaha roots. Recently he
donated weight equipment to improve the athletic program
at SHS.

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I "NIGHTOF "NIGHT OF I

This year's "Night of the Packers" celebration I THE PACKERS" ,THE PACKERS" I
will be held Friday, September 12, 1997 and I I
will once again consist of a football game (SHS I TICKET TICKET I
vs. Bryan at Bergquist Stadium) followed by a
party at Grover Street Hall at 42nd and Grover. I FRIDAY SEPT. 12, 1997 - 7 P.M. AFTER THE GAME I
FOOTBALL GAME I
Please mark your calendars now to help cheer I SOUTH VS. BRYAN GROVER STREET HALL
on our football team and then celebrate the vic- 42ND AND GROVER STREET
tory! There is no charge to alumnus for either
event and tickets are to the right of this article. BERGQUIST STADIUM 9 P.M. UNTIL MIDNIGHT I
The game is open to all, but the party is for Refreshments Will Be Served I
adults only. I Norris Middle School
I South of Center on 46th Street
Hope to see you there!
I ALUMNI & FAMILY ADULTS ONLY I
1111 III III HI WELCOME I
I (Alumni & Guest)
IL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ IPlease bring this ticllet {or Admittance
Please bring th is ticllet {or Admittance ~

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1997 BOWLING UPDATE byHelenElsasser

A "bowling blast shoot-out" of 123 bowlers raised $874 for the alumni scholarship fund. Leopard Lanes hosted
the Third Annual Event. Wonderful cash and raffle prizes helped keep everyone in the "bowling spirit."

We thank the following donors for sponsoring this event: Mike Cunningham (1971) for a keg of beer from
Hillside Bar; Hope (1959) and Irv (1963) Matuza for cash donations; Bob Voboril (1971) for "Nebraska
Finest National Champions" portrait; John Krayneski (1961) and AAA Building Components for clothing
items; Hauff's Sporting Goods for Addias Tee Shirt; Paul Koneck (1983) for small cooler; SHS Alumni
Association for alumni clothing items and cash donation; Helen Elsasser (1968) for penguins and Omaha
Royals tickets.

Bowling registration was handled by Debbie Fellman (1970) and Dan Dasovich (1963). Photographers for
the shoot-out were Eli Valasquez (1950), Monica Matuza (1989) and Helen Elsasser (1968). Raffle work-
ers were Susie Love (1974), Bob Voboril (1971), Marie Koneck (1950) and Lorraine Giles (1945).
Thanks to each of you for your hard work.

ABOWLING BLAST Of fACES!

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The youngest
alumni bowlers
were Ellie
Priester (1997);
Rich Fruge,
AnneKudym
and Roy
Tanner (1997);
Jesse Reyes
(1994); Monica
Allen and Tary
Kolc, Jr. (1993),
Monica Matuza
(1989), Chris
Sousa and
James Matuza
(1987).

The oldest
alumni bowling
were Loupe
Sousa (1938)
and Harold
Hunter (1939).

Faculty and staff bowling team
members were Joe Nepodal (1963);
Principal Jerry Bartee; Assistant Principals Betty Norton,
Charlie Rush and Jim Wilson.

The high rollers in cash prizes were Scratch in HMG (267), and
HMS (713) to Ron Shestak; Scratch HWG (219) Rosemary
Carrizales; and HWS (667) Juanita Hirsh.

Men's handicap HMS high roller cash winners were Ron Shestak (713); Randy Hoke (660); Mark Bitles
(653); D.J. Earleywine (651); Lee Valencia (641); Tary Kolc, Sr. (638); Joe Nepodal (628); Chris Saklar
(624); Harold Hunter (623); and Toby Martinez (622).

Women's HWS handicap high roller cash winners were Rosemary Carrizales (652); Christine Carrizales
(625); Juanita Hirsh (619); Julie Wolf and Ann Kudym (614); Tracy Thompson (608); Patti Miller and
Katie Shestar (607); Patricia Bitzes (604) and Evelyn Winter (602).

Raffle winners were: Mark Bitzes (1976) - Split the Pot for $38; Larry Miller - "Nebraska Finest National
Champions" portrait; Rick Frank - denim jacket; - Mark Bitzes (1976) - baseball jacket; Carl Baulisch
(1949) - sweatshirt; Cindy Brock (1970) and Mike Lopez (1968) - ballcaps; - Mary Ann Baulisch - cooler;
Joe Toledo (1955) and Rick Frank - alumni sweatshirts; Jim Wilson, Joe Cabral (1955) - alumni ballcaps;
Cindy Brock (1970), Eli Valasquez (1950), Mike Lopez (1969) Andrew Allen (1968), and Marge McCoy
(1957) - alumni pins; Marge McCoy (1957), Mark Bitzes (1976) and Butch Piatt (1966) - alumni polo
shirts; Mary Baulisch, Larry Miller, Joy Kastens, James Matuza (1987), Charlie Hirsch (1941), Al
Miller (1966), Patti Miller (1966) - penguins; Mickey Hanson, Jim Wilson, Bob Blohn (1972), Randy
Hoke, Laurie Bullis (1971), James Matuza (1987), Tony Barrata (1946), Al Miller (1966), and Rick
Frank - Royals Tickets.

John and Laurie (1942) Gomez also received Royals tickets for being married the longest-
54 years.

Thanks for such an outstanding event to Bowling Committee members: Monica Matuza (1989), Josh
Priester (1995), Keith Howard (1995), Chris Saklar (1950), Tony Palma (1950), Dan Dasovich, (1963),
Bob Voboril (1971) and Frank Palma. Our meetings were held throughout the year at Hillside Bar, Greek
Islands, GI Forum and Howard's Cafe

Thanks bowlers for making the Shoot-out a success!

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1997 HALL OF FAME
MEMBERS

by Jim Eisenhardt

According to Harry Emerson Fosdick - "One must have
the adventurous daring to accept one-self as a bundle of pos-
sibilities and undertake the most interesting game in the
world-making the most of one's best."

Certainly our five Hall of Fame honorees have done exact-

ly that-made the most of their best. Our recipients tonight

have made major impacts on our greater Omaha community

in education, the arts, business and law enforcement. These

five represent the best of South High School. Pictured from left to right: Maurice Katz, Chris Sahlar,

TERRY CALEK, Class of 1966. Ms. Calek is the Senior Shari Zagar Hofschire, and Alfred Martinez
Vice President for Public Affairs for the Mutual of Omaha

Companies. In this capacity she directs the public affairs, bestowed by the governor, Mr. Martinez served the greater

media and community relations for Mutual of Omaha inter- community as six-time Commander of the Omaha Branch of

nationally through such diverse projects as Mutual of the American G.!. Forum and as two-time State

Omaha's WILD KINGDOM, and the Concert for Yellowstone Commander. In 1985 he was named Nebraska's first

Tour following the devastating fire in 1992. Her public ser- "Hispanic Man of the Year" and is the founder of the Latino

vice to the community has been as a member of the United Forum of Nebraska. A member of the board of Trustees at

Way of the Midlands Human Resources Roundtable, as Packers Banlc and Trust, Mr. Martinez has also served as a

President of the Board of Nebraska Public Television, and as Special Olympics Coach, a Volunteer Baseball coach, a mem-

a member of the boards of Girls, Inc. and the Fontenelle ber of the Mayor's JFK Interstate Committee and as a com-

Forest Association. munity fund raiser. He was also pivotal in the naming of

SHARI ZAGOR HOFSCHIRE, Class of 1961. Teacher, Miguel Hernandez Keith Park in South Omaha in honor of
author, community activist, Shari Hofschire has been busy the Medal of Honor recipient who died in Vietnam.

since she graduated from South. A member of the District CHRIS SAKLAR, Class of 1950. Have you ever been dri-

66 Board of Education since 1986, Mrs. Hofschire has served ving home on the interstate and you are caught in a traffic

as the board's secretary, treasurer, vice president and presi- jam-the likes of which Omaha has never seen before-and

dent. She is also the past president of the boards of The heard a booming bass voice over the radio telling you not to

Childrens' Museum, the UNO Alumni Association, the go home that way? Have you ever made appropriate com-

Omaha Ballet and was the founding president of The ments to the radio about timing and what you would like to

Friends of ill,t. Currently Mrs. Hofschire is the chair of the say to the traffic reporter if you could only get your hands

Omaha 2000 Report Card Task Force and a member of the around his throat? Well folks, tonight's your chance for

Omaha 2000 Steering committee. While she was involved standing here before you is Omaha's premiere traffic

with a number of charitable and community activities, Mrs. reporter-no it's not commander Andy, but it is retired

Hofschire wrote the creative children's book WHAT'S IN Douglas County Deputy Sheriff Chris Saklar. But Mr.

THIS PLACE? with the proceeds from its sale going to ben- Saklar is much, much more than the traffic voice of KOSJ-

efit the Omaha Childrens' Museum. Named as one of smooth FM, he is man for all seasons and a volunteer extra-

America's outstanding young women, Mrs. Hofschire cer- ordinaire. As a sheriffs deputy, Mr. Saklar was responsible

tainly embodies the best of the best of South High. for the Department of Public Relations and the Crime

MAURICE KATZ, Class of 1929. Think back to when you Prevention Officer. In addition to his work in law enforce-
were in third grade. Your teacher one day gave each of you ment, he has served on the boards of such community groups
a book with strange writing in it. The writing was unlike . as Pride Omaha, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis
any you had ever seen-a lot of curly-cues and circles which and Easter Seals. Today he also serves as a member of the
your teacher made you practice over and over until you fmal- board for the Jimmy Wilson Foundation. So, the next time
ly learned, we hope, the art of penmanship. Mr. Katz has you get stuck in traffic-give the man a break and say thank
been practicing that art for more than 70 years while teach- you for the service Chris Saklar, as well our other inductees,
ing hundreds of students in Omaha schools the classic art of have provided to South High, their professions, and Omaha
calligraphy and ornamental penmanship. He has virtually
as a whole.

single-handedly kept the art alive in the Omaha area. In Something to remember every day is our obligation to oth-

addition to his work in the calligraphic arts, Mr. Katz has ers, most of whom we do not know, have not seen, and usu-

been an owner of four food markets, a real estate broker and ally do not give a thought to. One of the greatest scientists

community volunteer in such organizations as B'nai B'rith , of all time, Albert Einstein once observed..."A hundred times

the Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers, the a day I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging and the Service Corps of the labors of other people, living and dead, and that I must

Retired Executives. exert myself in order to .give in the same measure as I have

ALFRED MARTINEZ, Class of 1949. Mr. Martinez has received and am receiving."

served the community as a decorated member of the armed If there is a common thread which ties our five recipients

forces, as an Omaha Police Officer and as a community together it is their ability to give back to their school, their

activist for almost 50 years. Mr. Martinez retired from the communities and their professions.

police force in 1990 and is currently a criminal investigator Please join me in congratulating the 1997 Class of the

for the Douglas County Attorney's office. A rare two-time South High Hall of Fame!
recipient of an admiralty in the Nebraska Navy-an honor

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SPORTS NOTES

'97

Coach
John
Stella
(1953)

Coach Mario and the baseball team had a
great season - qualifying in the first
round of state competition!

Tom Adams (1969) umpires the game for Helen Elsasser
(1968) for St. Agnes students - fifth through eighth grades -
for their field day at the H.P. Smith Sports Complex.

We need your nominations for future "Hall of Fame" honorees.
Please complete the form below and return to SHS.

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South High School
1998 Hall of Fame Nomination Form

(Due December 1, 1997)
The SHS Hall of Fame was established to honor outstanding graduates of SHS past and present. A maximum of ten
inductees may be chosen each year, and the awards will be presented at a special banquet. Attach extra sheets of paper
as needed.

Name of Nominee: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Alum Year _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Address of Nominee
Telephone Number of Nominee _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

I nominate the above individual because: (include educational background, professional background,
professional accomplishments and honors, civic involvement, civic honors, other significant accomplish-
ments and any other information you deem relevant. Include a statement of significant contributions to
SHS.)

Your name, address and telephone number:

Please return completed form by December 1, 1997 to: Hall of Fame Committee c/o Jim Eisenhardt
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Please continue to send us your news and pictures of today or yesteryear. We enjoy hearing what you are doing
now, as well as your memories of your school days. Send your TOOTER items, recipes and memorabilia to
Dick Gulizia.

1917 - Ellen Schneider Samuelson 1933 Frank Thomas from 1937 - Lee Criswell of Las Vegas,
is the oldest lmown living graduate of Nevada was recently honored with a
SHS at 97 years young. She still lives Honolulu, Hawaii, writes that the birthday card from President and Mrs.
in her own home. Congratulations- Clinton. Lee has out lived his life
can anyone top that??? TOOTER brings back many memories expectancy. He was given five years to
live in 1945. His daughter said he
for him also. "I will never forget our keeps a very positive attitude and has
the love and support of his family plus
graduation when Dan Tilford and I his Masonic and religious beliefs to
keep him going.
sang a duet for our class. I only

remember the first line: 'Blue is the

flowerette called the Forget Me Not,

Wear it upon your heart and think of

me.' My oh my how long ago!" Thanks,

Frank.

... 1933 - Edward S. Balaban of 1935 - Joseph Tomes of Great ... 1938 - Dorothy Riha Hurt and
Omaha is a frequent contributor to Falls, Montana has both of the require- her husband, Ed, will celebrate their
the Alumni Association. Ed worked ments for a golfer to shoot his age on 55th wedding anniversary on October
for Union Pacific Railroad for 38 an 18 hole golf course-age and talent. 25, 1997. They have three sons, one
years, retiring in 1974. Thank you for Joe has been playing the Montana golf daughter and seven grandchildren.
your support and kind words. circuit for more than 40 years. He has Congratulations!
played in the State Seniors event for 29
1933 - Henry Loring writes from years in a row. He frequently shoots 1939 - Donald Fennell writes from
Hayden Lake, Idaho that the TOOTER his age and plays 18 holes nearly every Santa Ana, California how much he
recalls many memories and he won- day. Good luck in future tournaments, enjoys the TOOTER and the memories
ders how many graduates actually did Joe. it brings back. Don said that he and
what they planned to do while in his late wife, Alice Miller - 1939 were
school with their lives. He was to be an 1936 - Gail P. Hoffman of Omaha married for 51 years and two weeks
aero-engineer. He worked for four was the speaker at the Second Annual before she died in 1990. They moved to
years at the Omaha Fire Department, POWIMIA Recognition Day Luncheon Santa Ana in 1955 and he worked for
eight years with National Bureau and at Offutt Air Base recently. Gail was the Post Office for 25 years.
33 years as an Investigator of Personal shot down over Innsbruck, Austria in
Injury and Property Damage Claims December 1943 and held captive by the 1941 - Dale Shebilsky of 15790
for Union Pacific Railroad in Spokane, enemy until May 1945. Gail received a Lashburn Street, Whittier, CA 90603.
Washington. He says "Believe me, this plaque of recognition at the luncheon. ' Dale asked that his classmates write to
is God's country. My hats off to you Congratulations, Gail, and thank you him and encouraged them to send
'youngsters' for the work on the paper for your service to our country. information to the TOOTER for the
and keeping good old SHS alive." We Alumnotes column.
especially like the "youngster" part and 1936 - Earl Kaplan of Metuchen,
appreciate your comments. New Jersey attended the University of 1942 - Ralph Massaro and his wife
Nebraska at Lincoln and Omaha, and Stella Menolascino Massaro - 1946
1933 - Wilson Martin and Evelyn graduated with a degree in chemistry. have been married 50 years as of
Bennington Martin were high school As a combat medic during WWII, he October 6, 1996. They have lived in
sweethearts at SHS and married June received both the Purple Heart and Reseda, California since 1953 where
27, 1936. They continued their educa- Bronze Star. He worked for Du Pont they enjoy their four children, four
tion in Minneapolis, Minnesota. for 40 years where he was granted 15 grandchildren and one great-grand-
Wilson went in the ministry and patents in dyes and rubber chemicals. child. Congratulations!
served 33 years in Wisconsin and
Arizona where they now reside. 1936 - Frank Mraz of Omaha still
Congratulations on 60 years of mar- lives in South Omaha, only one block
riage which they tell us was a very ful- from his only daughter. Frank served
filling and rewarding life. his country from December 1942 to
March 1946 as a sheet metal worker
repairing planes. He worked as a
painter until his retirement until 1978.
He is very proud of his Czech heritage
and loves to play the accordian (which
he taught himself to play). He enjoys
memberships in the VFW, American
Legion and Old Settlers clubs. His son
lives in Texas. He has 3 grandchildren
who also graduated from SHS. He and
his wife, Stella, will celebrate 55 years
of marriage in October 1997.
Congratulations!

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memoirs, essays and articles, which
have received several awards, includ-
ing an NAC Individual Artists
Fellowship in 1991. She is an experi-
enced teacher of writing and literature
to individuals of all ages, ranging from
children to senior citizens.

1939 ... Alma Jean Bailey 1951 " Carol Shepherd Taute
Wotherspoon of Green Valley, moved to Pasadena, Texas in 1961 and
Arizona and her four sisters, still calls that home. She retired as
Bernadine Bailey Patterson, 1941 Director of Administrative Services of
of Arth Heights, Illinois; Wanda San Jacinto Girl Scouts. Her husband,
Bailey Goodwin, 1942 " of Green Arthur, died December 30, 1996. She
Valley, Arizona, Audrey Bailey has five grown children and five grand-
Rommell, 1945 of Pinehurst North children.
Carolina, and Barbara 'Bailey
Soselman, 1952 of Omaha, Nebraska 1952 " Alice Vodicka Stanek and 1960 " Bob Orsi. ... On February 25,
are the daughters of teacher Chester her brothers, Donald" 1953, Tony" 19~7 a fire consumed Orsi Bakery,
H. Bailey who taught at SHS from 1955 and Ray" 1959 recently donated whIch has been owned by Bob's family
1934-1961. All five are still married to a television, VCR and camcorder for for many years. The bakery, a land-
their original mates. The sisters and the H.P. Smith Sports Training mark in Little Italy, is currently being
their families have had a four-day Complex in memory of their brother, rebuilt at the same location. Hopefully
reunion each year since their father Jerry, who died in 1996. it will be finished by late Fall, 1997.
died in 1983. The sisters also have had We wish Bob and his family the best of
a "Round Robin" letter since 1950 1953 " Jon Dressler of Glendora, luck in re-establishing Orsi Bakery-
which circulates to all five of them in a California writes "Hats off to all the "The Best Bread in Town" and look for-
one-month period. What a neat way to people doing all the work. I have ward to it being more readily available
keep in touch. enjoyed reading all the past Alumni throughout the Omaha community.
TOOTERS." His parents owned Karl's Thanks to Bob for his continued sup-
1943 " Dotty Vanek Dalrymple Cafe across the street from SHS 1948 port of the Alumni A ssociation.
wrote her note on some adorable veg- to 1957 and he has great memories of
etable outlined note paper confirming South Omaha. He and fellow SHS 1960 " Frank Vondra expressed his
that good food is on her mind. She alumni Dan Hybner and a Columbus, thanks ~o Dick Gulizia, Judi Limas,
thinks an ethnic cookbook represent- Nebraska native, golf together every Sue SmIth, Rudy Tesar and everyone
ing the diversified group from South Friday at El Ravino golf course in else involved in the Alumni TOOTER.
Omaha is a great idea. She writes of Riverside, California. Thanks for the "I hope the class of 1960 can get
memories of noon dances and the WPA kind words, Jon! together in the year 2000 to celebrate
Band who played live music for the our 40th year reunion. Tell all my
dances. She wants to know if anyone 1954 " Larry Lehecka of Camarillo, classmates hello."
remembers the background of these
musicians. Were they packing house California says it is a wonderful sur-
workers? "Wish I lived closer to
Omaha. I truly miss the gQod people of prise and subsequent pleasure to read
all nationalities. I'm in the heart ofthe
Penna Dutch. They are not only terri- the Alumni TOOTER and think of all
ble cooks, but they are not too friendly
at that." She was the 1943 Queen of the history of people-dignitaries, war
Popularity at SHS.
heroes, sports stars, writers, musi-
1950 " Steve Cavlovic received the
"Volunteer of the Year" award from cians, etc. , that have ncaotmioenoaulittioefsSwHhS~ 1961 " Shari Zagor Hofschire
United Way in April. Cavlovic initiat- plus the diversity of attended the international royal film
ed the John J. Ritonya Memorial premier of the move "Love and War" in
Scholarship Golf Tournament, with were in each class. London, with Mrs. Jean Waldman
the proceeds used for high school (who served as technical advisor for
scholarships. Later the proceeds were 1959" Sonny Calta says he has lit- the film). Shari set the table for
used for the Teacher Mini-grant erally bounced around since gradua- Sandra Bullock and shook hands with
Program so that elementary school tion. He was all over the world in the Princess Diana.
teachers could apply for financial aid Marine Corps and all over the United
for creative and innovative programs States since then. He is a "storm 1961 Jeanne
not funded by other sources. Currently trooper" insurance adjuster, following
$140,000 in scholarships have been storms all over the country-from hail (Sahulka) Tweedy"
awarded to 104 seniors, and 147 mini- storms to hurricanes and everything in
grants, totaling nearly $37,000, have between. He said he is very proud to Patrick has been
been awarded. Congratulations, Steve! be a SHS Alumni and couldn't wait to
join the Association as soon as he awarded the certified
heard about it. He adds, "Give my best
to all the good 01 Packers." residential specialist

designation by the

Residential Sales

1959 " Lorraine Jansky Duggin Council of the
has a bachelor and master of arts in
English from UNO and a Ph.D. in Realtors National
English/creative writing from UNL.
She has published poetry, fiction, Marketing Institute,

an affiliate of the National Association

of Realtors. Congratulations, Jeanne!

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1948 - Don Tippery. 1959 - "Jack" John Pavlik was a il
former Omaha Policeman for seven .\
1949 - Carolyn Weaver Kozial years and a veteran Secret Service
died September 1993. agent since 1971. He drowned after
falling from a boat near Long Beach,
(Continued from page 12) 1950 - Mary Shrader Jones of California this spring.
Council Bluffs died January 1997 fol-
1935 - ha Schiefelbein died June lowing a car accident. 1959 - Lee Preston died January
30, 1996 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska was 1997.
always very proud to have attended 1950 - Gale Eugene Waggoner
SHS. died April 1997. 1960 - Orval "Bob" Renner died
Spring 1997 in Omaha.
1935 - Joseph Svihovec died June 1950 - Rita Blaszak Witte died
1, 1997 in Omaha. January 23, 1996. 1960 - Patricia Dukes Winiski
died June 5, 1997.
1936 - Tom Stoysich died Spring 1951 - James Granger.
1997 in Omaha of heart failure. He 1961 - Samuel Ira died Spring
was a contractor and home builder. 1951 - Al·thur Taute died on 1997 in Mesa, Arizona.
He continued to help neighbors and December 30,1996.
family with building projects after 1961 - Roger J. Riedmann died
retiring in 1984. Member of"Q" Street 1952 - Robert L. Pedersen. Summer 1997 in Minneapolis,
Merchants, North Omaha Eagles, Minnesota.
American Legion #331 and VFW. 1953 - Jo Anne Duffy Beavers.
1962 - Lorrane Glica Christensen
1937 - Robert J. Kafka died April 1953 - Irene Juhl Beranek. died in Omaha April 1997.
1, 1997.
1953 Audrey McKernan 1963 - Leanna Vey Westling
1938 - Ruth Williamson Young Burton. Carstens died December 4, 1996 due
died suddenly July 27, 1996 at home to cancer. She was a Registered
in San Leandro, California. 1953 - George Frady. Medical Technologist and had been
married for 29 years to Le Roy
1939 - Lois Chipman Wanek of 1953 - Carol Ann Harris. Carstens.
Neligh, Nebraska died June 27, 1997
after a long illness. 1953 - Charles Stoudamire died 1965 - Michael G. McAndrews
in Spring 1997 at home in Omaha of a died Rosamond, California on
1939 - George Zemunski of stroke. He was Nebraska State February 24, 1997 of a massive heart
Lincoln. Director for U.S. Department of attack. Mike was well known nation-
Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and wide in the Karting world, especially
1941 - Catherine Ann Sorich Training. the Enduro Divisions. He won Light
Brice died in Centreville, Virginia on IKF Grandnational titles and several
April 27, 1997. Mrs. Brice worked as 1955 - David Placzek. WKA World titles throughout his
a graphic artist at Brandeis down- Karting career, which started in
town. She was an avid antique doll 1956 - Rita Schimonitz Smith. Omaha in the late 1950s. He also won
collector, loved Southwestern art and military honors while in the Army.
was an accomplished painter. 1957 - Paul Johns died in Omaha
Spring 1997. 1966 - Larry Wilson.
1942 - Dorthea Wiese Constance
died in Omaha March 30, 1996. 1957 - Victor L. Shukis died of 1969 - Linda Easton.
prostate and bone cancer in Omaha
1942 - Ruth Rydberg Fenton Spring 1997. He was an all inter-city 1992 - Edward D. Pariseau died
Northup died November 4, 1996 in quarterback for SHS in 1956 and won of cancer in Storm Lake, Iowa in the
Colorado. Kiwanis and Omaha World-Herald spring of 1997. He was a senior psy-
honors that season. He played with chology major at Buena Vista College
1943 - Nick Erkman died October the Omaha Mustangs semipro football in Storm Lake, Iowa. Edward received
7, 1996 in Omaha. team in 1964. He also played baseball an honorary degree recently for his
with the Los Angeles Dodgers' minor drive and determination in pursuing
1944 - Rev. Ray Johnson died league system and was a longtime his education despite his illness. He
April 22, 1996 following heart surgery fast-pitch softball player with a num- wanted to become a health psycholo-
in Omaha. He was Pastor of ber of Omaha area teams. He is sur- gist to help others deal with terminal
Lighthouse Baptist Church in South vived by his wife, Pat; sons Jim, Dan illnesses.
Omaha for 19 years and Maranatha and Brian; daughters, Deanne and
Faith Fellowship for 20 years. Patti; and three grandchildren. Joe B. Schlaifer - died October 28,
Survived by wife, Laura, 1 son, 3 1996 after a two-year illness.
daughters and 13 grandchildren. 1958 - Frank Poloncic.

1945 - Arlene Adam Waisanan 1958 - Alan Ernest Sole died in
died October 1996. Omaha Spring 1997. Active in
I.P.M.A. in Plant Printing Association
1947 - Vern Capalite died July 20, in Omaha. He worked in the printing
1995. industry for 40 years.

1947 - Stanley T. Janczak died 1958 - Diane Ruth Ballou White
July 1992. died May 28, 1997 in Maryland.

1947 - Paul H. Matsen died April
1997.

1947 - Dorothy Kirk Sempek.

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(% Alumni Association President) ASSOCIATION BOARD OF
DIRECTORS JANUARY 1997
I want to look great and help my Alumni Association earn money to
provide assistance to SHS. My order follows: President - Dr. Richard Gulizia, 1961;
Vice President - John Krayneski, 1961;
TEE SHIRTS SWEATSHIRTS POLO SHIRTS Secretary - Judi Limas, 1961; Treasurer
_ L@$10.00 - Rudy Tesar, 1960. Board members:
L @$10.00 L @$20 Sandie Casey Knudsen, 1964; Jacki~
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XL @$10.00 _ " XL @$20 Scott; Knudsen, 1965; Paul Kracher;
1961; Steve Lee, 1966; Mark Martinez;
XXL@$12.50_, _XXL@$23 1977; Gary Miller, 1972; George Reidj
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