1995

Senior Beth Mccutchen applies paint·to senior Jaci Ross' face in celebration o f Spirit Week. (Photo I
by Lori rortenbury) 9
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South High School
4519 South 24th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68 I07
(402) 557-3600
Principal, Jerry Bartee

Volume 92

7

There's

no South sets no limits on its
stopping
us! goals, standards

A reflection of the real world is was important. So go ahead ... Invent a
what high school is all about. cure for cancer, win a Pulitzer Prize, put
So it is at South High ... re- that name on the record books.
flecting a variety of cultures,
fads and activities of everyday life. No limits, baby!
If you settle for anything else, you won't
In high school, one can be the star be remembered.
football player, team captain of tile volley-
ball team, a member of the Student
Council, featured in the school newspa-
per, the Tooter, or be crowned King or

Queen of Homecoming.
Anything is possible. All one has to do

is aim high and then exceed those goals.
Nothing can hold us back from what we
want to accomplish.

Get that "1" in physics, aim for a 4.0
grade point average, have no limits.

Don't let rejection stop us from achiev-
ing greatness.

Life is about leaving.a mark to show we
were on this planet and that our existence

''I think it's

important to

keep your ex-
pectations
high; never let
yourself
down."

-Amy
Hanshaw, 10

Art teacher Ms. Carole DeBuse does the dirty

work. Ms. DeBuse teaches the pottery classes and
works right along with her students. (Photo by Jaci
Ross)

Sophomore Franci sco Reyes prepares for his Sophomore Ray Rhodes recognizes a friend In
Honors English lesson by reading Old Man and the the hall and points her ou1. (Phol o by Susan D1-
Sea. Frank 1s an honors s1uden1 who works to ma1n- zonno)
1a1n a high g rade po1111average (Pho10 by Susan D1-
zonno)

Physical education teacher Holly Rogers gels a pie
in the face compliments of senior Jaci Ross. Assisting
her is math teacher Mr. Richard Benak. Looking on are
seniors Cathy Ryan, Bobbi Jo Anderson, Melanie
Zadina, Krisla Miller and Shannon Fox. Ms. Rogers,
who volunteered for this event, was the teacher se-
lected by student voting to receive the pie at the Home-
coming pep rally. (Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

Junior Cari Podwinski and senior Stephanie Stobbe
d ress for Red and White Day during Spirit Week. (Photo
by Anne Kudym)

Seniors Jenelle Relsdorff and

Cathy Ryan tape up their noses and
eyebrows 10 show their spmt at Porn
Camp in Lincoln this past summer.
(Photo by Kelly Larson)

Hectic lives ''Life got •
really hectic
keep students this year,
being my
on the run senior year. I
don't know
Fram the minute you turned off the alarm clock
in the morning, to the second you pulled up the where I
covers at night, your day consisted of no limits.
Arriving at school at 7:15 a.m. meant rushing to would have
early morning club meetings and then putting in a been
ten-hour day before finishing practice at six p.m. and
hurrying home for dinner. without my

At home you know there were always homework friends to
assignments to be finished and preparations to be
made for the following day. help me

With all of this going on, it's hard to believe you still through it.''
had time for a social life. That bell sounding at 2:50
Friday afternoons was probably the sweetest sound -Cathy
you heard all week. Now it was your time ... time to Ryan, 12
forget about school and hang back with your friends
... time to go to the mall, to parties , for a ride or to
sleep.

Whatever the case, our student life knew no limits!

Junior Niccl Cannon waves goodbye as she discusses her weekend
plans with Cherise Green and Leslie Thomas, both juniors. The students
used dismissal time to spend a few minutes together before boarding their
bus. (Photo by Falisa Ward)

Seniors Philip Kirschbaum and Paul Dudzinski pose as muscle men at
thei r friend's house. (Photo courtesy of Jackie Hodne)

Seniors Catti Kim-

b I e, Te resa Wil-

liams, and Kateaka
Andrews enjoy their
co nvers ati o n a t
Homec oming. Als o
pictured are Ms. An-
dr ew s' fri e n ds ,
Tasha and Andriell
Walls. Students en-
joy the opportunity
that Homecoming
gives them to dress
up. (Photo by Marjo-
rie Waterman)

T he question of the year is " What
will I wear to school tomorrow?"
Many stud ents wake up late and
don't have a clue about what they
want to wear, so they just throw on a sweat-

shirt and some jeans or a pair of shorts.

Fashion is a subject that students take ei-

ther lightly or very seriously. To most stu-

dents, wearing a wardrobe that is flashy is

not a majo( concern. Students tend to select

Flashy or clothes that best reflect their personalities
comfortable?
Students choose and not limit themselves to one particular
a wardrobe that
reflects the·ir own kind of style.
personalities
Many students, particularly female stu-

dents, borrow and share one another's

clothes. This way they can mix and match

their things with their friends.

Senior Jesus Hernandez said, "Fashion is

wearing whatever comes out of the closet

first. But when I do this, some people say,

'Hey look, Jesus doesn't match, ... again! '

and then they laugh. But to me, it probably

does, and if it doesn't, I don't care, so that

makes it okay. "

Fads come and go throughout the year,

but brands such as Guess, Girbaud , Z. Ca-

varichi, Gap and Pepe are very popular with

today's crowd.

This year at South, oversized jeans and

overalls were a big hit with both male and fe-

male students.

Senior Mike Ellerbruch noted, " Fashion Senior Rodolfo Flores is an example of a very
means being com fortable and to me that is -popular style at South. Baggy and oversized clothes

jeans and I-shirt." were a big hit this year. (Photo by Shannon Fox)

.. Se niors Tremaine DePerkins and Melinka
Brown model their clothes. Tremain is wearing a
Fashion rugby shirt and jeans and Melinka is wearing a
isn't impor- denim shirt and jeans. (Photo by Anne Kudym)

tant unless What are the
you're trying ten biggest
to impress fashion mis-
someone. I'm takes?
still wearing
last year's 10. Striped shirt and
clothes. printed pants.

~ 9. White shoes with dirty
socks
-Chris Hargis,
8. High heels and jeans
12 7. Tight jeans and baggy

Seniors .Bobbi-Jo Ander son, Chandra Gray, shirts
Jaci Ross, Karen Bailey, Tara Haney, and freshman 6. Silk shirts and jogging
Holly Anderson are dressed up for an FBLA (Future
Business Leaders of America) conference. Many of shorts
these dresses show the current womP.n's styles. S .· Shiny spandex sh~rts
Shown also in the picture is FBLA sponsor, Ms.
Jean Whiting. (Photo by Shannon Fox) with tight, short skirts
4. Highwater pants
Fashion means being comfortable and that is ex- 3. Bright blue eye shadow
actly what senior Tory Moore is feeling in her jeans 2 . Piercing body parts
and shirt with vest. Sitting behind her is senior Judy
Nielsen wearing her always popular Packer jersey. besides ears
(Photo by Susan Dizonno) 1. Wrangler jeans with the

yellow stitching

Seniors Ken Tolliver
Mike Modra
Ray McCain and
Philip Kirschbaum
argue over a bowl of
beans this summer
at Denise Sliva's pic-
nic. (Photo courtesy
of Jackie Hodne)

Where did T he pools are open, the sun is
itgo? out, and so are the teenag-
ers.
Summer
vanishes It's summertime for South
before our
eyes and High students. To many students that

school means time for making money. Senior
starts
agai•n Shannon Fox said, "I worked at Grey-

8/summer hound Bus Line most of my summer."

For others, summer was a time to

get away from the hustle and bustle of

school life. Junior Cari Podwinski said,

"I usually hang out in the Old Market

during my summer vacations; it really

is fun! I met a lot of new people there,

too!"

Some students traveled during the

summer. Senior Tara Bosco, for ex-

ample, left Omaha. "I went to Kansas

City with some of my friends for my

summer vacation," she said.

Summer is also a time for sports.

Senior Andrew Masters said that he

played baseball five to six nights a

week. He also "went to Hastings and

Grand Island."

Although this year's summer vaca-

tion was cut short a couple of days,

junior Laura Galas said, "My summer

was really fun and exciting, but it vyent Senior Marissa Rodriguez rides on a four-
wheeler during her vacation in Durango, Mexico,
by kind of slowly." this summer. (Photo courtesy of Marissa
Rodriguez)

Sophomore Marie Janda and senior Kelly Larson Top ten
stop to dance at porn camp this past summer. (Photo summer
by Cathy Ryan) activities
for South
"Summer is a High stu-
great time to dents ...
explore new
and exciting 10. Eat at othe r
things." people's houses
-Susan
Dizonno, 12 9. Stay ho me
and have no life
Freshman Pablo Ondar and his sister Marisol,
a senior, vacationed in the Bahamas this sum- 8. Shop for hair
mer. (Photo courtesy of Marisol Ondar) pieces and wigs
Junior Rheadina Foster and a friend stop for at Rogaine
a pictu re on their vacation in France. Rheadina
participated in a study tour of France with other 7. Go out on
French students. (Photo courtesy of Rheadina dates with people
, Foster) from Wahoo

6. Go swimming
at the water
treatment plant

5. Go on vaca-
tio n w ith Uncle
Bob and Aunt
Mary

4. Party with
Warre n Buffett

3. Work out in
the garJen in the
back yard

2. Stay awake
for as long as
po s s ibl e

1. Work

Senior James Ra- /,
biola is all tied up in
the library. James I
was dressed thi s
way to observe "Tie I
Day" during Spirit
Week. (Photo by
Anne Kudym)

Spirit shines D uring the week of September 26-30,
brightly at South students of all grades were involved
with celebrating South's annual
in week before Spirit Week.
Homecoming Sponsored by the Student Council, under the

10/4pfhfrwwc guidance of Mr. Steve Pulverenti and Mr. Steve

Brock, Spirit Week was the Week of Homecom-
ing and culminated in the Homecoming dance.

Tony Rubek, a junior, said, "Spirit Week was
a time to bring out the spirit in all of us."

Each day of the week had a _different theme.
Monday was "Sports Day." Although many

people forgot to dress in sports outfits because
ii was Monday, those who did remember could
be seen wearing baseball uniforms or team !-
shirts, for example.

Tuesday was "Tie Day," and people found
several different ways to wear a tie. Wednesday
turned out to be the biggest of the week: "50's,
60's, ?O's Day. " Dress ranged from Grease to·
Motown. It was so much fun that junior, Darcy
Appel said, "I think we should have Spirit
Month! "

Thursday was " Red and White Day" in honor
of the football game which was played that
night, and Friday was "Hawaiian Day."

"Spirit Week made us unite!" said junior Car-
los Ramos

Fifties, Sixties and Seventies Day was a great
success. Just a few of the students who participated
in it are Randall Bartee, Joe Pollreis, Andy Masters,
Judy Nielsen, Melanie Zadina, Cerise Elliott, Cathy
Ryan, Anne Kudym, Kelly Larson. Krista Miller.
Mandy Smith and Falisa Ward. (Photo by Sara
Lapacek)

Sophomore Ryan Zadina and senior Jaci Ross
giggle over the goofy I1es people wore during Spirit
Week (Photo by Maqone Waterman)

I was - -,•;.<;.··~~ The Ten days
surprised to . of Spirit Week
see so much i we didn't
participation. have ...
I wish I had .....-:.·l''.•;...
been 10. Twin Day
in volved. ·•·•·•=••·~••
9. Dress-Like-a-Star Day
~ .·~•••:••••••~•••:••••·••••:
8. Teacher Day
-Laura Galas, ...~.-... . ..••••••·•.•••.•.•·.•..,•.••.•·•.••.:••••••·.•.••.•••.··..••.•..•·•...••.·~..•·•.,·~·,
11 ·•-1.;' 7. Dress-Like-the-Oppo-
site-Sex Day
The "Cllquers" junior Kristin Dodson-Cope, and
seniors Beth Mccutchen and Mandy Smith show 6. Clash Day
their spirit by dressing as lhe pink ladies from
Grease. (Photo by Anne Kudym) 5. Pajama Day

Seniors Rodney Huffman, Falisa Ward and jun- 4. Backwards Day
ior Jason Lathan demonstrate lhe handshake popu-
lar in the 60's during passing period. (Photo by Mar- 3. Crazy Hair Day
jorie Waterman) 2. Clown Day

1. Dress-Like-A-Vegeta-
ble Day

Apilrirwllk/11

Students at South
gather at Bergquist
Stadium to watch a
varsity football game.
Friday nights in au-
tumn find the football
stadium a popular
hangout. (Photo by
Kristi Szcz-
epanowski)

F inally! The end of the week
has arrived and Friday is here!
Thoughts of school start to
drain out of students' heads
while thoughts of the weekend take

Weekends over.
spell relief
"Weekends are a time for hanging
from the
demands out with my friends and relaxing," stated

of the junior Liliana Miranda.
school and
For some students, though, week-
workweek
ends did not mean relaxing. Instead
12/weekends
they meant working for the next 56

hours.

For the lucky ones, the weekends

meant 56 hours of total freedom.

On Fridays, many of the students

headed to the varsity football game to

watch the Packers play. From the foot-

ball game, students usually headed to

their favorite hangout where they met

the rest of their friends. ·

Saturdays were set aside for going

out with the one you love or heading to

a friend's party. Saturday nights are

known for staying up as late as pos-
sible.

Once Sunday arrived, thoughts of

school started to slip back into the stu-

dents' minds. Relaxing with fa m ilies Goody's on 40th and Ames is a favorite week-
end hangout for some South Highstudents. (Photo
occupied most Sundays, along with fin- courtesy of Felicia Knight)
ishing some homework assignments.

Freshmen Crystal Menicucci and Juanita Gaytan Top ten
enjoy dressing up for Friday night's Homecoming things to
dance. (Photo by Chandra Gray) do on the
weekend ..
"Weekends are
a tiniefor 10. Go to parties
hanging out
witli my friends 9. Attend foot-
and relaxing." ba ll games
-Liliana
Miranda, 11 8. Work

Sophomore Marie Janda and juniors Kelly 7. Hang out with
Larson and Janelle Reisdorf! relax at Kelly's your boyfri end
house on Saturday afternoon. All of these or oirlfriend
young ladies are on the Porn Squad. (Photo by
Cathy Ryan) 0

Junior cheerleaders Knockea Martin and 6. Go to Taco
Darnisha White hang out before leaving for the Be ll
varsity football game. (Photo courtesy of Felicia
Knight) 5. Ha ng out with
fri e nds

4. Go to the
mov ies

3. Spe nd time
w ith the family

2. Sleep

I. Stay at ho me
and study

-r T

The 1 9 94 Ro ya l
Court poses for pic-
tu res: J erry Rody,
Mr. Congenial; Way-
Iand Vacek, King ;
Krista Miller, Queen;
Bobbi-Jo Andersen,
Miss Congeniality;
Lea Gammell and
A shlee D ur h a-rn,
ushers. (Photo by
Marjorie Waterman)

Below right, se -
niors Rodolfo Flores
and Shannon Fox
dance to "Almost
Paradise." (Photo by
Chandra Gray)

Vacek, Miller H omecoming '94 was definitely
reign for 1994 " paradise" for South High
Homecoming students.

'Almost Sponsored by Student
Paradise ' Council, under the guidance of Mr. Steve
Pulverenti and Mr. Stephen Brock, Home-
coming was held at Sokol Hall located at
21st and U Streets.

The doors opened at 7:05 p.m., with
coronation held at 7:40 p.m. Chosen as
King and Queen were Wayland Vacek
and Krista Miller. Mr. Congenial was Jerry
Rody and Miss Congeniality was Bob-
bi-Jo Andersen.

Other members of the Royal Court
were Mike McGinty, David Stull, Cathy
Ryan , Marissa Rodriguez, Mandy Smith,
Jennifer Nelson, Melanie Zadina, and
Marisol Ondar.

"Strip" pictures show, from left to right, Krista Miller I ,.I I I IIIIIIIII
with her parents Jan and Mike Miller at the Homecom- ,A-.
ing half time show; seniors Bobbi-Jo Andersen and -
Chandra Gray at the Homecoming dance; junior Alicia iL-,£7
Smith and her friend; seniors Eric Nystrom, Shana
Hansen, Judy Nielsen, and Johnnie Andrews on their
way to the dance. {Photos by Chandra Gray)

~~ --.,. ' '

14/~ I I I I I •••••••••••I I •

.. Senior Mandy Smith is trying to help senior Jerry What could I'
Rody l1x his culflink. Mandy and Jerry attended the possibly go
This year's dance together and were both members ol the wrong on
dance was so Royal Court. (Photo by Chandra Gray) Homecoming
crazy, but it night?
was a great
memory for 1O. You get stood up
me.
9. Your dress doesn't fit
-Krista Miller,
8. Bad hair day
12
7. You spill something on
your clothes

6. You forgot to buy a
ticket

5. You have no where to
go after the dance

4 . You forgot money for
the pictures

3. Your dress gets a rip

2. You have no one to go
with

1. You don't have a ride

Above, a portion ol the 700 plus crowd that at-
tended Homecoming enjoys the music. At left,
sophomore Terri Clark watches as senior _Ricky
Menicucci shows his stuff. (Photos by Maqone Wa-
terman)

Marissa Rod riguez.a
senior,waits on a hungry
customer at Taco
Durango where she
works part time. (Photo
by Tara Bosco)

Working is W orking is a reality most of ...-;,:r.:
a reality us would like to forget .
most Unfortu nately, once we Senior David Dibelka checks out a customerf
enter the world of work, Hy-Vee. (Photo by Tara Bosco)
senior high most of us will stay there
students until retirement.

would like Many students wrestle with the
to forget question of whether or not to get a job.

16/jobs For those who decide to work while

they are in high school, contributing
factors may be the desire to buy a car,
to have spending money, to save for
college, or to help out with family fi-
nances.

For those who decide to put off get-
ting a job until after school, the major
reason is because students decide that
there will be plenty of time afte r

graduation to work and if they don't
have to get a job, tl;ley won't.

Although having a job can add to the
already overwhelming demands of

school and home life, it can have its
benefits. Senior Susan Dizonno noted,

"My job has been a good learning ex-
perience as well as a great source of
c a s h ."

Se nio r Jaci Ross said , "I have
learned that working is a necessity
although it doesn't always fit in with my
social calendar."

Senior Tara Bosco is intent as she deals with lost and Top ten
stolen credit card accounts for First Data Resources. jobs for
Many students find telemarketing offers a good teenagers
parttime job. (Photo courtesy of Tara Bosco)
10. Department
"Sometimes stores
work can be
fun through 9. Grocery
making friends stores
and making
money. " 8. Restaurants
-John
Swendroski, 12 7. Fast food
restaurants
Organizing fra mes at J.C.Penney's is senior
Jolyn Schmeling. (Photo by Tara Bosco) 6. Child ca.re/
Senior Holly Rogers waits for an order at Taco babysitting
Bell. Fast food restaurants provide many job
opportunities for high school students. (Photo 5. Zoo
by Cerise Elliott)
4. Telemarket-
ing

3. Gas stations

2. Pharmacies

1. Malls

Senior Melanie
McGinnis, junior
Kristin Dodson-Cope,
and seniors Shannon
Baldwin and Beth
Mccutchen hang ou1
at Kristin's house as
they help her cel-
ebrate her birthday.
(Photo courtesy ol
Kristin Dodson-
Cope)

'Hanging W hat are you doing to- Third floor's "Senior Wall" finds Melinka Brown
out' is night?' Lamar Robinson, Helena Cotton, Corey Paige
"Where are you going Ray Rhodes, and TyShawna Amos just hanginr
popular after school?" These are out before classes. (Photo by Falisa Ward)
way for phrases commonly heard
teens to in the halls of South High every day
unwind, throughout the school year.
have fun
During the week, students usually
18/hangouts have a favorite spot to hangout at
school. Often the commons area, lock-
ers or the parking lot attract students in
groups.

On the weekend, there is more time
and a wider choice of places to go.

Often gathering at a friend's house is
popular because it doesn't cost any-
thing and teens can still relax, talk,
watch TV or play video games.

Senior Jerry Rody commented, "I
guess my house can be considered a
hangout because there are always a lot
of people there, especially after a foot-
ball game on Friday night. "

Sporting events in general are good
places to meet friends anq support the
school's athletes.

A common complaint from Omaha
teenagers is that there really is no place
for them to go to have fun and relax, but
movies, the malls, and home all seem
to serve the purpose.

Lunch time is a great opportunity for South students Top ten
to catch up on the latest news from their friends. hangouts
/Photo bv Cerise Elliott) for South
High stu-
"O,naha d e n t s ...
doesn't really
have a place 10. A friend' s
for teenagers house
to hang out. "
-.Beth 9. A boyfriend's
McCutchen, 12 or crirlfriend's

S e niors Chris Bober, Chad Slump, Greg 0
Cooper, Ph ilip t<irschbaum, Andy K irby, Nick
Kratochvil, Jeff Armentrout a nd Mike Ellerbruch house
u se the food court to discuss the upcoming
football game. (Photo by Cerise Elliott) 8. Burger King
Packer Power! Students hang out at the var-
sity football game to meet each other and 7. Taco John's
support the Packers. South played its home
football games at Bryan and Bergquist Stadi- 6. Sporting
ums this year. (Photo by Sara Lapacek) events

5. Parties

4. Movies

3. The mall (any
m all )

2. Village Inn
Pancake House

1. Somewhere at
school

Jessica Owens
and Markeisha
Dunkin stop for a
chat between
classes. (Photo by
Susan Dizonno)

Friends 11 w hen I came to Seniors Nat Balogh, Nick Kratochville and Ml~
lighten South High as a Modra gather in the halls to show their support ft'
emotional junior, I was sad to the Packers. (Photo by Susan Dizonno)
loads, leave behind all of
plus add my friends from
Mercy High," said Peggy Lalley, a se-
fun to nior. "However, the kids at South are
days at so friendly that I made a lot of new
South High friends in no time. I still keep in touch
with my friends from Mercy, but I also
20/friendship value my new friends at this school."

It is hard to walk through the halls of
South High without running into one of
your friends. South is full of friendly
faces and ready smiles. It is a rare thing
to see anyone alone because most
people are in the company of one or
more of their friends.

Friendships made at school carry
over to time spent outside of school.
Senior Jay Ignowski agreed with this,
saying , "I always see a lot of my friends
on the weekends, not just a few."

Scott Taff, also a senior, said, "I get
along with everyone who gets along
with me."

Although there may be a few cliques
at South, it is not a common thing .
Senior Susan Dizonno said, "I don't
limit myself to just one-group of friends.
I like about everyone."

I

Seniors Sara Lapacek playfully pushes senior Larry Top ten
Hutfless into his locker. (Photo by Susan Dizonno) qualities in
good
"I had no friends ...
trouble making
friends at 10. They are
South when I acti ve.
came here from
Mercy High. " 9. They are
-Peggy Lalley, smart.

12 8. They are
understanding.
Senior Michael McGinty, sophomore Wesley
Voycheske, junior Laura Galas, a11d seniors 7. They are nice,
Nina Deloa and Shannon Fox enjoy spending considerate.
time together at a South High football game.
(Photo by Jaci Ross) 6. They are
South graduate from 1993 Tron Smith and willing to listen.
senior Jerrod Robinson shake hands in a pledge
of friendship. Tron was a guest at South's 1994 5. They care
Homecoming dance. (Photo by Chandra Gray) about you as a
friend.

4. They are
trustworthy .

3. They are
honest.

2. They are
always there for
you.

1. They are fun
to be with.

Juniors Corondo
Smith and Tanea
Harris share stories
about their week-
end. (Photo by
Cerise Elliott)

•

Success S ometimes he or she will say Juniors Jason Brey and Kristy Huey stand to
in dating just the right words and your
depends heart will melt. gether in the commons area before school starts
on sayi•ng Then there are the times Jason and Kristy have been going out for n111,
when the lines come out in months. (Photo by Chris Collett)
just the worst way and both people end up
the right feeling awful.

words Sometimes the most critical point in
dating is asking the other person out.
22/dating Junior Cara Christianson said, "I would
not have trouble asking a guy out. I
would just ask him if he was busy and
ask him to go out if he wasn't."

After the asking is over, the next
step is deciding where to go. Two of
the most popular places for dates are
the movies or to a restaurant, espe-
cially the first date.

Being uncomfortable is all part of
dating, too. "Once the evening is over
and everything went all right, there is a
big sigh of relief," said junior Chris
Collett.

Regardless of how nervous we are
or how afraid we are of being rejected
or just of saying something stupid, we
are all anxious to be part of the dating
scene. So we continue to work on
those first impressions and just the
right words to say.

Juniors Jake Kirkland and Gina Rhodes have fun in Ten worst
their physics class. They are an example of a couple pick-up
that have been dating for some time. (Photo by Chris
C o l l e tt) lines ...

"I would take 10. Is your dad a
her thie f? Then who
anywhere... if sto le the s tars
money were no from the sky and
object." put the m in your
-Khiem Vu, 11 eyes?
9. A re you all
Senior Karen Bailey and 1994 South gradu- ri ght? I thought
ate Brian Helmberger enjoy Homecoming '94 I just saw you
together. (Photo by Chandra Gray) fall fro m heaven.
Seniors Brandy Addison and Joe Janssen 8. l wish I cou ld
discuss their weekend plans during passing change the
period. Brandy and Joe met in the Ambassa- alphabet and put
dors singing ensemble, in which they both are U and I together.
involved. (Photo by Cerise Elliott) 7. If loving you
is wrong, I don't
want to be right.
6. Your legs
must be tired
because you've
been running
through my mind
all day.
5. You're as fine
as wine.
4. If being fine
was a cnme
you'd be in
pri son.
3. If beauty
were a second,
you'd be an hour
2. Is it just me.
or were we
meant for each
o the r?
1. What's your
sign?

Sphomore triplets
Cassie, Candy and
Richard Smith relax in
the commons area.
Being triplets has its
own set of problems
and advantages ac-
cording to these three.
(Photo by Marisol
Ondar)

Attending S iblings ...those people we Senior Marisol Ondar explains to her freshman
school with grow up with, share our meals brother Pablo that seniors always have superior-
with, fight with all of the time, ity. (Photo by Marissa Rodriguez)
brother, yet turn to in times we need
sister can support or reassurance.
be pleasure Those of us who have brothers and/
or sisters at home know what it is like to
or a pai•n live in the same house and share the
same experiences with. Attending
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different thing.

"Going to school with a sibling can
be a big adventure," according to se-
nior Marisol Ondar, whose brother Pablo
was in the ninth grade this year. "For
the firstfew days of school I had to show
him where everything was located."

Sometimes comparisons between
siblings can cause problems. Sopho-
more Anne Siderwicz pointed out the
fact that many times teachers would
compare her with her older sister Paula,
who is a junior. This caused her to be
uncomfortable at times.

"The biggest benefit of having a
brother or sister at school with you, is
that no matter how bad things are,
there is always someone on your side,"
said Ondar.

"It can be hard Senior Melanie Zadina and her sophomore brother Five good
beause some of Ryan discuss a story in the Tooter. (Photo by Marisol reasons
the teachers for going
compare me Ondar) ~....---r-----s;r--. to school
with my older
sister." with your
-Anne sibling ...
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5. You always
I ,, ,. have someone to
mooch money
••• •• • E' ) from.
' 4. You always
have a friend
Senior Marissa Rodriguez stops to talk to her 3. You can tell
brother Clements, a freshman, at the end of the your parents
school day. (Photo by Marisol Ondar) about them.
2. There is
Senior Lloyd Thomas greets his sister Leslie, someone to carry
a junior, in the food court. (Photo by Marisol back your lunch
Ondar) tray.
1. You have
someone to
confide in.

Five bad
reasons ...

5. They always
want a ride home.
4. They always
need money.
3. They expect
you to talk to them
in the halls.
2. They throw
their books in
your locker.
1. They tell your
parents when
you skip.

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The BASEBALL SEASON ended early in 1994. T
on strike in August and a month later the owners
the remainder of the regular season, including the
World Series. It was the eighth strike in 23 seaso
centered on the owners' demand to create cost co
salary cap. The players would not accept it and w
was the first time since 1904 that the World Series
vived world wars and an earthquake since its in
was not played.

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NELSON MANDELA was elected to govern the country of
South Africa. The 76-year-old leader won in the country's first
all-race election that ended white minority rule and made Man-
dela the first black South African leader. Mandela won the 1993
Nobel Peace Prize and has been applauded for leading his
country through a peaceful revolution many had thought was
impossible. Faced with the criticism that he was slow to accom-
plish his goals, Mandela said people must be realistic. He said
lack of trained workers and proper communications make rapid
development impossible.

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The players went
s voted to cancel
e playoffs and the
ons. The dispute
ontrols through a
went on strike. It
s, which had sur-
nception in 1903,

At 31, JERRY RICE had the National Football League record
And then, the 10-year pro with the San Francisco 49ers beca
touchdown sconng leader. This was more than Jim Brown had
after nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns.

NINE INCH NAILS hit the charts with " The Downward Spira
gun rhythms.

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d for career touchdowns. TONI BRAXTON sings the smooth sounds of rhythm and
ame the league's all-time blues. She captured commercial and critical acclaim with
d when he retired in 1965 songs like " Breathe Again" and "Another Sad Love Song."
Her latest album, Toni Braxton, hit the top of the charts in
1994. One critic said, " She is blessed with a commanding

voice and the good sense not to overuse it. "

al," a mixed bag of rivet-

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
Bringing in the new year on a high
note, Coach Tom Osborne and the
N e bras ka Co rn husker f oo tba ll
team defeated Miami , 24-17, in the
Orange Bowl. After 22 years, Ne-
braska gained the well-deserved
title. (Photo courtesy of Jim and
Chris Vrzendowski)

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The torch was passed in the summer
hearing about the legendary rock festival
ents for years, a new generation seized
to create their own WOODSTOCK. And
'94 was born. Several hundred thousand
at Saugerties, N.Y. , for Woodstock '94. F
to heavy metal, the weekend was filled
most 24 hours a day.

It was called the "Trial of the Century": The trial of O.J. SIMP-
SON, who was accused of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown
Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. There was so much
interest in the case that even the preliminary hearing was tele-
vised nationally. Simpson put together an expensive "dream
team " of lawyers, led by Robert Shapiro and Johnnie Cochran.
On the prosecution's side, prosecutor Marcia Clark represented
the District Attorney's office. The actual trial got underway, fol-
lowing weeks ofjury selection and special issues, in January.

r of 1994. After
al from their par-

the opportunity
d so Woodstock
d people arrived
From folk music

with music al-

After 46 years as enemies, Israel and
peace and all but ended the threat of an
tween the Jewish state and its Arab n
President Clinton presiding at the White
EAST PEACE ceremony, Israeli Prime M
Rabin and King Hussein of Jordan met in
first time, shook hands and signed "The
Declaration:'

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l Refugees fleeing the dictatorial regime of Fidel
fused entry into the United States. President Bill C
! 28 years of favored treatment for CUBAN REF
dered U.S. ships to intercept those fleeing Cuba b
~ them at the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay. C
'C) ing the refugees to leave Cuba and tens of tho
makeshift vessels bound for Florida.

FOREST FIRES swept across more than a dozen western
states. An eight-year drought brought the United States its worst
forest fires since the 1920's, blackening some three million
acres of forest. Fourteen firefighters were killed in a blaze in Col-
orado. Thousands of firefighters from all over the country were

mobilized to keep the fires under control.

Jordan made ~ ~.,
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neighbor. With .' ~
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Minister Yitzhak ~, ..,
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Castro were re-
Clinton ended the
FUGEES. He or-
by boat to detain
Castro was allow-
ousands boarded

Juniors Denise Sliva and Anne
Kudym concentrate on a worksheet
for their physics lab. Honors and Ad-
vanced Placement classes are offered

in most academic areas at South
(Photo by Susan D12onno)

South provides ''There is a
van•ety 1• n I• fs wide variety
class options of classes to
pnerocvesidseartyhei.n-
S triving for the best, students found no limits formation
set at South High. for me to
Here we learned to find the best within pursue any
ourselves and apply it to our present and our future goal and
lives. ready me for
college''
South offers classes in the areas of social studies,
-Jenelle
English, mathematics, science, foreign language, Reisdorff, 12
and physical education.

There is a choice of elective classes including in-

dustrial technology, home economics, art, music,
theater, family living, business, and ROTC.

Also, we have access to the library and computer

lab during the school day. .

Whether we are preparing for college, a job, or a

family, South High has all we need for our futures.

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Senior Adam Chmura concentrates on a project for which he is using
the computer in his Honors Spanish 7-8 class. Adam and his teacher,
Mrs. Joanne Sokalsky, are dressed in their Hawaiian outfits for Spirit
Week. Shown also is senior Sara Lapacek. (Photo by Anne Kudym)

Senior Joe Pollrels collects his thoughts before answering the ques-
tion put to~1im in his social studies class. (Photo by Shannon Fox)

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PSAT, SAT, ACT, PLAN... Gearing up
for college application and fina11cial

aid keeps juniors and seniors busy
with their eyes on toniorrovv

tanning makes college real

By the end of their junior year, Placement classes. Students who are '
most seniors had thought enrolled in the AP classes are taking in
seriously about what they effect, a college level class. At the end
would do following gradua- of the second semester, students may
take AP tests in a variety of subject
tion. areas and if they pass the test, they do
True, a large number would pursue not have to take that course in college.
a job right out of high school, or start a Students may only take tests in areas
for which they have completed the AP
family, or join the military. There are coursework.
many, however, who would choose to
Another major help to college-bound
go on to college. students is the Guidance Center. Here
After taking this first step of deciding the students may study literature about
a variety of colleges, meet with coun-
to attend college, the next step was to selors to help direct them, or attend
fill out applications to the colleges of special meetings conducted by college
their choice and to follow that up with recruitment personnel.
financial aid applications.
The Guidance Information System
The choice to attend college also (GIS) is a valuable aid to high school
involved taking the right classes in high students. "The GIS is our best guide,"
school. ..classes that would prepare a said Ms. Karen Clark, "Because it is a
student for the college and career computer program ."

choice he/she has made.
Also available for the college bound

student were an array of Advanced

Senior Tremaine DePerkins assists Junior
Lonnisha Sayles with her English assignment.
Working to maintain a high grade point average
is a priority among students who plan to attend
college. (Photo be Marjorie Waterman)
Freshman Susan Morton reaches for one of the
many reference books available in the Guidance
Center. (Photo by Nikki Hines)

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Freshmen Sara Flores, Susan Morton, sopho-
more Jerry Adams, and junior Greg Cooper all
check on some information on their favorite col-
leges in the Guidance Center. (Photo by Nikki
Hines)
Junior Greg Cooper visits with Mr. Michael
Boston from the Kiewit Company College Schol-
arship Foundation. (Photo by Nikki Hines)

Miss Karen Clark, counselor, talks with one of
Mrs. Marjorie Waterman's sophomore honors
classes about the PLAN test. Many sopho-
mores are encouraged to take the PLAN and
the PSAT as sophomores to help their chances
to earn scholarships. (Photo by Nikki Hines)

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Career planning is a niust for high
school students who want soniething
rewarding to do with the rest of their

adult lives ,

lasses look ahead to future

areer planning is a major step r
ents while at the same time learning
Cfor high school students. It is fundamentals of the business world.
th e admission that high
school will not last forever Among classes offered in the Busi-
and neither will dependence ness Department this year were ac- ~
on our parents. counting, marketing, record-keeping,
business law, and keyboarding.
Thinking seriously about the future
can be confusing at best and over- "All of these classes help us prepare
whelming at worst. That is why South for college or for the business world
High provides a network of people and right out of high school," said Kristi '
classes to help clear the way to the Szczepanowski, a senior.
future.
Another area which helps students
For students who are planning to to develop skills they can apply to a
attend college and know what their
ultimate career goal is, high school is a career is in computers. Classes such •
perfect place to lay a foundation. Many as computer literacy, hypermedia and
of the classes offered here lead directly programming focus on skills that are
to the more specialized classes found marketable in today's high-tech world.
in most colleges.
For students who want more inten-
In South's Business Department, for sive preparation, there were classes '
example, students may take courses offered at the Career Center for Omaha
which help them explore their own tal- Public Schools. Photography, automo-
tive mechanics, and broadcasting were
offered.

Mrs. Ruth Cook, a counselor, leaves the career
planning room located in the Guidance Center.
The- counselors spend much of their time coun-
seling students on the best class schedule to
meet their career needs. (Photo by Falisa Ward)
Seniors Shannon Fox, Bobbi Jo Andersen, and
Jaci Ross sit at a luncheon for a Future Business
Leaders of America (FBLA) Leadership Confer-
ence held at the Holiday Inn in September. (Photo
by Melanie Zadina)

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Senior Lori Fortenbury and juniors Kristy Huey
and Shannon Lynch listen to their fourth hour
marketing teacher, Mrs. Joyce Pribyl. (Photo by
Kristi Szczepanowski)
Accounting teacher Mr. Larry Masters helps
senior Mike Sidzyik with his problems in Account-
ing 3-4. (Photo by Kristi Szczepanowski)

Senior Sam Kirwan pauses to think a minute in
his A.P . World History class. Sam is thinking of
becoming an anthropologist. (Photo by Shan-
non Fox)

career planning/35

Field trips allovv students to get out of
the classroo,n and experience things

first hand instead ofthrough a text
book or a video

ee your ideas in practice•

A ren't there times during the chance to learn new ideas while still
school day when you just didn't having fun and seeing these ideas in
want to stay in the building? practice. It helps to break up the daily
What about the times you routine of school and lets students release
wanted to experience things some bottled up energy," said senior
firsthand, rather than from a book or a James Rabiola.
video tape?
"Field trips are something that all high
One perfect remedy for the doldrums of school students should experience," said
school is to escape with a field trip. senior Nate Sullivan. "People get tired of
the same routines every day. Teachers
Field trips are designed by teachers to need to be a little bit more creative with the
give the students a fresh look at their area educational game plan. Ifyou make school
of study. By leaving the building and a fun and interesting place to come to at 7
visiting an area that coincides with their a.m., it's guaranteed that the dropout rate
class work, the students often learn more will significantly decline!"
than by just reading or listening.
Senior David Dibelka added, "Field trips
Many teachers use field trips in their are good experiences because they show
curricular area. Social studies students, how things are in real life situations.
for example, frequently travel to govern- Sometimes you can get more out of a field
ment agencies, courtrooms, or political trip than you can get out of a book."
speeches to supplement what they have
already learned. Senior Kateaka Andrews summed up
students' feelings: "I love them!"
"Field trips allow students a unique

Juniors Cari P.odwinski and Michael Sabutis study
nature while they enjoy a Creative Writing field trip.
The students are enrolled in Mrs. Mellanee
Kvasnicka's writing class. (Photo courtesy of
Mellanee Kvasnicka)
Senior Jessica Rangel takes a break from skiing
while at Winterpark, Colorado. Jessica was partici-
pating in the annual Outdoors Club's trip . (Photo
courtesy of Jessica Rangel)

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Seniors Genevieve Capalite, Jenelle Reisdorff,
Susan Dizonno, junior Darcy Appel, seniors Kelly
Larson, Jamie Halbleib, Cathy Ryan and Angie
Styles huddle together for a picture in Chicago.
These students were on a trip with DECA. (Photo
courtesy of Susan Dizonno)
Enjoying the snow geese at DeSoto Bend are
members of the Naturalists Club:sophomores Brandy
Lively, Rachel Brokman, Christina Tynski, and David
Zorko. (Photo courtesy of Ron Cisar)

DECA members have lunch at Jordan's Restau-
rant in Chicago on their trip there for a Regional
Conference. (Photo courtesy of Susan Dizonno)

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Industrial technology, coniputers,
architectural drafting, ... technolog)
classes prepare South High students

for the Twenty~first Centur)

echnology is key to future

South High offered many oppor- bers to use. Computer programming is
tunities this year for students to taught in separate classes as well.
take advantage of the technology
here. Industrial technology, home econom-
All departments at South used ics, engineering, architectural drafting all
technology in their teaching to some use advanced technology as part of their
degree, but in many areas technology is of curriculum.
primary importance.
The Business Department uses IBM
Fifteen years ago, personal computers computers to teach their students about
were a rarity. Computer classes at South the world of business which awaits them
and throughout the school district were outside of school.
run off of a main frame located in our
building. Today, the computer is a tool Industrial technology and architectural
found everywhere in the building, from the drafting are classes which employed
office to each classroom. computer assisted drawing. Commercial
art classes also used the computer for
Located on the first floor of the building drawing.
is the Computer Lab which houses a class
set of computers to accommodate teach- The school newspaper staff used the
ers who want to bring their classes here Macintosh to generate text and layouts for
for lessons using the computers. Also in each publication. The staff took advan-
the lab are individual apples and Macin- tage of the school's networking by having
tosh computers for students and staff mem- their computers networked to the com-
puters in the computer lab. This allowed
students to work in both locations.

Mrs. Sheri Macht teaches one of her classes in the
computer lab. The computer lab accommodates
both student~ and staff members in the school.
(Photo by Marisol Ondar)
Technology students put the finishing touches on
their wooden bowling rack project. Shown here are
sophomores Tim Snyder, Chris Russell, and Calvin
Strong. (Photo by Marisol Ondar)

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Mr. Gary Kastrick, social studies teacher shows
senior Tara Bosco how to use the IBM computer.
(Photo by Marisol Ondar)
Seniors Derrick Bryant and Maria Aldaco work in
the computer lab. Mr. Ed Radanovich is in charge of
this computer facility. (Photo by Marisol Ondar)

Senior Brian Salado and junior Margarita Perez
make graphs in their technology class. (Photo by
Marisol Ondar)

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South's library, ,nedia center offers
quiet space for research, reading,
and solitude avvay fro,n the hectic
pace else where in the school

r. Lomax assumes head role

T his year, South High wel- posed research papers first semeste r,
comed a new librarian to our met in the library to do their research.
library. Dr. Mary Lomax came
to South from Beveridge Jun- "My sophomore students use the
ior High School to replace library frequently," said Mrs. Marjorie
Mrs. Alice Thompson, who retired from Waterman. "I require a bibliography for
that position last year. their persuasive speeches and Dr.
Lomax is most helpful in assisting stu-
"This is a beautiful facility," said Dr. dents."
Lomax. "It is hard to believe that the
library used to be a gymnasium! The "I wish more students would come to
high ceilings of the former gym have the library," Dr. Lomax admitted. "We
allowed the library to have a very spa- have many materials for research as
cious, airy feel." well as pleasure reading...and a staff
ready and eager to help students find
The library renovation was com- what they need."
pleted in 1993. It is now equipped with
a computerized cataloging system, Many students take advantage of
microfiche, and a list of periodicals on
computers called Newsbank. athe library during study halls. "It is

Taking advantage of the library facil- quiet place where you can get your
ity were several teachers who would work done," said junior Denise Sliva.
hold class sessions there. Senior En-
glish students, for example, who com- "Students at South now have the
-equipment and resources to success-
fully complete any research project,"
said junior Jami Walter.

Junior Jami Walter takes advantage of the
library's copy of Webster's Dictionary. Students
often use the library during their study halls.
(Photo by Sara Lapacek)
Using study hall time to do research is senior
John Swendroski. John is working on a paper for
his Advanced Placement English class. (Photo
by Sara Lapacek)

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