1995

Junior Lupe Rosas uses the library to research
information for her gym report. (Photo by Jami

Walter)
Mrs. Jean Fritsch, paraprofessional aide in the
library and Dr. Mary Lomax, head librarian dis-
cuss c'heck-out procedures. Dr. Lomax is in her
first year at south, coming here from Beveridge
Junior High. (Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

Ms. Ann Underriner, English teacher, uses
her plan period in the library to grade papers.
Many teachers choose to work in the library
because of the resources available and the
quiet surroundings. (Photo by Sara Lapacek)

library/41

These South High performing groups
definitely set no liniits on the qualit)
oftheir entertain,nent value and their

sense o.fpurpose

usical groups are elite

unique class offered exclu- This group begins its quest for excel-
lence with rehearsals that are held during
A sively at South High is the the summer. Songs and dance routines
Handbell Ringers. This very are learned at this time as the first of
popular group performs fre- several competitions occurs each year in
quently around the Omaha October.
area, particularly during the holiday sea-
son. Ms. Mary Lou Jackson, who spon- The Ambassadors compete four or five
sors the group, said, "The Handbell Choir times each year, have appeared on tele-
performs from ten to twenty times during vision, take a trip each spring, and perform
the school year. This includes television around the Metro area several times during
appearances, three school concerts and the year.
numerous community performances."
"This group is made up of very special
Another elite group working within the and talented individuals who are extremely
vocal music department is the Ambassa- dedicated and a constant source of pride
dors, the "Ambassadors of Good Will" as for South High," said Ms. Jackson.
Ms. Jackson, who directs this group, calls
them. "I honestly feel that it is a privilege to
have the opportunity to work with so many
The Ambassadors performed approxi- outstanding students," Ms. Jackson con-
mately 50 times this school year. tinued. "They consistently provide me
with an overwhelming sense of fulfillm ent
Members of this exclusive singing group and are a constant reminder of why
are chosen through an extensive audition teaching is such a rewarding profession."
process each spring forthe following year.

The Ambassadors perform "CanYouFeelthe Love
Tonight?" from the Lion King. The Ambassadors
opened the Homecoming festivities with this song.
(Photo by Marjorie Waterman)
Handbell Choir: back row, Heather Hilburn, Kevin
Miracky, Michael Johnson, Jose Gonzales, Ms. Kay
Johnson, Merlin Hilburn; front row, Vicki Plymale,
Rhonda Garringer, Shannon Baldwin, Nick McVay.
(Photo by Dawn Zaracki)

42/ambassadors, handbells

Ambassadors: back row. P. J . Lakin. Brandy
Addison, Robert Kellogg. Jane Noseworthy. Kevin
Miracky, Amanda Duke. Raydale Jones. Melanie
McGinnis. MichaelJohnson: middle. Robert Watkins.
Jolyn Schmeling. Shannon Baldwin. Brianna Plymale.
Nicholas McVay: front. Joe Janssen. Christina Hill.
Paula Siderwicz. Tim Harbeck, Heather Koch. Jose
Gonzales (Photo by Dawn Zaracki)

Ms. Mary Lou Jackson's voice class rehearses a Voice Class: back, P. J. Lakin, Tim Harbeck, John
number arou nd the piano. (Photo by Marie Janda) Bell, Kevin Miracky; front, Brianna Plymale. Cari
Podwinski, Fran Peterson. Leigh Ann Stanzel, Jolyn
Schmeling, Melanie McGinnis, Ms. Mary Lou Jack·
son, instructor,Ms. Kay Johnson. accompanist (Photo
by Marie Janda)

ambassadors, handbells/43

All vvork and no play ,nake these
groups the best they can be in the
areas ofperfonnance, dedication ,

and enthusiastic co,nniitnient

orus creates sound of music

S outh's Vocal Music Department District Music Contest, Pops Concert, and
is humming. Commencement.
One of our busiest areas is
always planning or performing. Ms. Jackson said, "The Concert Choir
With Ambassadors, Handbell is an elite ensemble that studies and
Ringers, All-State singers, Concert Choir, performs quality literature with a common
Mixed Chorus, and Voice class, Ms. Mary goal: making and appreciating beautiful
Lou Jackson, vocal music instructor, has music. South High is very proud of this
a varied and demanding schedule. group's hard work and many accomplish-
ments."
One of the performing groups under
Ms. Jackson's direction is the Concert Mixed Chorus is open to any student
Choir. This elite group is made up of who enjoys singing and developing his/
students who are accepted by audition her musical skills so that they may con-
only. tinue to participate in the upper level mu-
sic classes. This group gave three perfor-
According to Ms. Jackson, the Concert mances a year: "Sounds of the Season,"
Choir gave seven performances this year. Spring Concert, and Pops Concert.
Among those performances were the
"Sounds of the Season ," which was held Voice Class is a course offered for
during the Christmas holiday season , All- students who want to develop their voices
City Music Festival, the Spring Con- on an individual basis. According to Ms.
cert, the OPS' Adjudication Night, Jackson, these students participate in All-
State Chorus and District Music Contest.

Ms. Kay Johnson, accompanist, together with
members of the Mixed Chorus, listens attentively as
Ms. Mary Lou Jackosn, director, gives some in-
structions. (Photo by Kevin Miracky)
The Mixed Chorus rehearses in the theater for the
"Sounds of the Seasons" concert held in December.
Concert Choir also performed in the seasonal con-
cert. (Photo by Kevin Miracky)

44/choral groups

Concert Choir: back row. Jennifer Peak. Alisa Abalos. Corinna Juarez. Allen Haines. Richard Smith. Miguel
Gonzales. Daniel Povondra. Juan Gonzales. Christopher Hoffman:. Rene Truax. Manek Trotter: fourth row.
Amanda Duke. Chandra Gray. Jane Noseworthy. Kantrell Harrington. P.J. Lakin. Merlin Hilburn.Tim Harbeck, Kevin
Miracky, Michael Johnson. Shannon Lynch. Beth Mccutchen. Shelly Wilcoxon: third row. Lisa Moppin. Patricia
Coate. Tony Mertz . Joe Janssen. Jose Gonzales. Robert Kellogg. Nick McVay. Brandy Lively. Jolyn Schmeling,
Paula Siderwicz: second row. Amy Williams. Wyletta Goner. Sara Villanueve. Rochelle Rocha. Brianna Plymale.
Alaina Tingle. Dawn McCart. Sharon Talbott. Darielle Mackins: front row. Vicki Plymale. Brandy Addison. Ch ris Hill,
Heather Koch. Ellie Priester. Becky Janssen. Shannon Baldwin. (Photo by Mike McGinty)

Afl State members P.J. Lakin and Kevin Miracky, Afl State Chorus members: Jose Gonzales,
seniors, practice with senior Brianna Plymale, who Brandy Addison, Joe Janssen, Shannon Baldwin,
was first alternate for the All-State Chorus. (Photo Kevin Miracky, Heather Koch, P.J. Lakin (Photo by
by Dawn Zaracki) Mike McGinty)

choral groups/45

Instrumental ,nusic students ,nake a
choice among jazz ensenible,

marching band, concert band, or
orchestra classes

and takes 'lots of dedication'

hat better way to express The concert band provides entertain-
ment at home varsity basketball games
W yourself than through mu- and at pep rallies.
sic?
Here at South High there This winter the concert band collabo-

are many music classes and rated with the orchestra in putting on a

activities offered which allow students to winter concert. Students played a variety

do just that. of musical numbers, but most were holi-

In the Instrumental Music Department day songs.

South offers marching band, jazz en- The marching band competed in the

semble, orchestra, and concert band. All Omaha Marching Invitational this year at

four groups are taught and directed by Mr. Burke where it earned a "three."

Mark Miller. Junior Jeremy Rickards said, "Band is

The marching band begins practicing a challenging class that takes lots of pa-

during the summer to perfect its music tience and dedication."

and marching routines. Their shows are Another group under the direction of

performed at halftime of home varsity Mr. Miller is the Flag Corps. The Flags

football games during the fall. practiced with the band during their first

The marching band works on the field hour class and perform with them during

under the combined direction of junior football games.

drum majorettes, Linda Kalkowski and The orchestra is a musical group which

Erin McMullen. Routines were planned · does not use brass instruments, but ex-

and choreographed by Mr. Miller. clusively stringed instruments.

Orchestra students warm up before class. Shown
here are Laura Klein and Dory Locke, freshmen, on
the violin, and Derrick Thompson, also a freshman,
on the bass. (Photo by Tory Moore)
Bows up and ready to go are freshmen orchestra
students Maria Watson, Alicia Meyers and Melissa
Phelps. (Photo by Tory Moore)

46/instrumenta l music

- ~.--

Band members warm up the crowd at a fall pep
rally. Shown here are junior Linda Kalkowski, directing
the pep band, senior Travis Tejera! on the bass
drum, sophomore Merlin Hilburn on percussion, and
Chris Siegel, senior, on the trombone. Shown also
is band director, Mr. Mark Miller. (Photo by Marjorie
Waterman)

Freshmen Jennifer Buller and Jennifer Patterson
perform as part of a string trio for class. (Photo by
Tory Moore)

Bass players Derrick Thompson and Michael
Waller, sophomores, are "droppin' the bass." (Photo
by Tory Moore)

47/instrumental music

oal: Junior Reserve Officers' Training
Corps prepares student cadets to ac-
cept the responsibilities ofleadership

in the classrooni and in life

become good citizens

0 n the window of the door South's program.
leading to the inner offices of Seniors Adam Chmura , Battalion Ex-
the ROTC Department hangs
a sign which reads: "HIGH ecutive Officer, and Erin Taylor, work in
leadership capacities in the program.
SCHOOL ROTC MISSION:
The major goal for the ROTC cadets
To motivate young people to be better this year was to win the Distinguished
Citation for the unit.
Americans."
ROTC activities during the year included
The Junior Reserve Officers' Training drill team , color guard, marksmanship
training, citizenship, and academics.
Corps (JROTC) program at South does
The cadets also participated in three
just that: works to help students become field trips, summer camp , spring camp
and fall camp.
better citizens and to that end, cadets
As a fundraiser, the cadets sponsored
enrolled in the program concentrate on their annual "Turkey Shoot" in November.
Members of the staff and student body
developing skills and attaining knowledge test their rifle skills on the ROTC range.
Winners this year were Mr. Jerry Bartee,
which will lead them either into the military principal, and Mrs. Barbara Rider, office
secretary.
or just into a life as a capable citizen.

This year there were 112 students

enrolled in the program under the leader-

ship of Col. Clyde Johnson and Sergeant

Major Don Ansley,who joined the program

in October, as well as student leaders in

Colonel Bill Johnson helps Shantae Bray aim
her rifle. Marksmanship in one of the abilities on
which the JROTC cadets are graded. (Photo by
Vince Dfgilio)
Senior Adam Chmura performs inspection of
freshman cadet Katrina Fairgood. Adam is one of
the program's student leaders. (Photo by Jaci
Ross)

48/jrotc

Sergeant-Major Don Ansley and senior Adam
Chmura, discuss the plan of action for the annual
ROTC-sponsored "Turkey Shoot." The "Turkey
Shoot" is a November fundraiser for the ROTC
program. (Photo by Jaci Ross)

Adrienne James, Josh Carlson, and Gameros
Soccoro line up for inspection. Part of their grade
comes from their inspection. (Photo by Jaci Ross)

Sophomore Kantrell Harrington shows off his
rifle skills during class. This is his first year in ROTC.
(Photo by Vince Digilio)

}rote/ 49

Yearbook-1995 set 'no liniits' on
goals for the year as staff learned
lessons of responsibility, leadership,

and the meaning ofdeadlines

ox, McGinty lead staff of 32

T he theme for the 1995 yearbook Senior Krista Miller said, "This year I
was "No Limits." The yearbook had more responsibility because I was
staff chose this theme to reflect sports editor. It was my job to make sure
not only their goal for the year, everyone met his/her deadline."
but also the goal of the 1995
Although yearbook is a lot of fun, many
senior class. times students find themselves getting
Leading the yearbook staff were Mrs. stressed over deadlines and pictures.
Senior Chandra Gray said , "Yearbook is
Marjorie Waterman, advisor; and Shan- hard because you are trying to express
non Fox and Mike McGinty, managing the whole school's ideas. "
editors.
"You can show the whole school your
Other senior editors were Krista Miller creative side," said senior Mandy Smith
and Andrea Hluchoweckyj, sports editors;
Dawn Zaracki and Mandy Smith, busi- Senior Mike McGinty said, "After being
ness managers; Chandra Gray, photog- in yearbook for two years, I can really say
raphy editor; Kevin Miracky, design edi- that it has been a wonderful experience. It
tor; Susan Dizonno, senior section editor. has taught me responsibility and leader-
ship."
Because South has a spring delivered
book, deadlines are early to ensure the "Working with the '95 yearbook stu-
books arrive on time in May before the dents has been rewarding," said Mrs.
seniors leave. Beginning in October and Waterman. "There has been so much
stretching through February deadlines individual growth in the areas of respon-
keep the staff members on their toes. sibility, teamwork and time management."

Senior Tory Moore works on completing her layout.
Each staff member is responsible for planning lay-
outs, takicig photographs, and writing articles for
their pages. (Photo by Jaci Ross)
Seniors Genevieve Capalite and Susan Dizonno
make posters to advertise yearbook sales. Year-
books sold for $25 apiece. (Photo by James Shaw)

SO/yearbook

Yearbook staff: front, Judy Nielsen, Cerise Elliott,
Kristi Szczepanowski, Chris Collett, Liliana Miranda,
Sara Lapacek, Jamie Walter, Nicole Hines, Dawn
Zaracki, Jaci Ross, James Shaw, Krista Miller, Vince
Digilio, Cathy Ryan; back, Tara Bosco, Kelly Larson,
Susan Dizonno, Anne Kudym, Genevieve Capalite,
Marisol Ondar, Falisa Ward, Andrea Hluchoweckyj,
Melanie Zadina, Andy Masters, Tory Moore, David
Stull, Shannon Fox, Mandy Smith, Chandra Gray.
Not pictured: Mike McGinty, James Uptain, Katie
Herman (Photo by Marjorie Waterman)
Senior Mike McGinty, who is a managing editor
along with senior Shannon Fox, contemplates what
to include in the closing section of the book. (Photo
by Jaci Ross)

Seniors Cerise Elliott and Katie Herman work on
their January 6 deadline. Preparing the underclass-
men layouts was a challenge. (Photo by Jaci Ross)

yearbook/51

Tooter staff learns that gathering
the news gives theni the opportunit)

to ,neet and talk to all kinds of
students and staff 1ne1nbers at South

tudent journalists meet goals

T he few, the proud, the South out the school , but does anyone know
High Tooter staff. who produced the paper?
Being responsible for the stu-
dent newspaper has been the "We are journalism students who write
enduring task for the journalism a few stories and have fun doing it," said
staff, but it has also been a fun experience senior James Shaw, who is the Managing
for them, meeting students and teachers Editor of the paper.
that they've never met before.
Producing a newspaper was hard work,
"I really enjoyed the class because it so there were four editors who were in
gave me the opportunity to meet different charge ofmaking sure that people worked
types of students. From the Math Club on their stories and made the deadlines.
members to the student athletes, I got to Throughout the year, the Tooter mostly
know all of them," said senior editor John had four-page issues so they could in-
Swendroski. clude more current information in the pa-
per.
Newspaper class taught students
editorials, reviews, and column writing. "Due to lack of computers, cameras,
and writers in the class, we went to sev-
"It was hard to understand how to write eral four-page issues," said Shaw.
different styles, but I learned to adjust and
now I would like to major in journalism in "People learned to work independently,
college," said senior sports editor how to talk to different people and to
Stephanie Stobbe. communicate their ideas in writing ," said
first-year advisor, Ms. Andria Palmesano.
The Tooterwas widely known through
Shaw said, "The Tooter is en fuego!"
- - - 'I',....,.-=-!ID

Senior James Shaw discusses an ad with a
prospecton th~ phone whilesenior Stephanie Stobbe
looks through the phone book and junior Leslie
Thomas listens in on Shaw's conversation. (Photo
by Felicia Franklin)

The Tooter staff: front row, John Swendroski,
Heather Cooley, Nicole Bates, Stephanie Stobbe,
Leslie Thomas; back row, James Shaw, advisor Ms.
Andria Palmesano, Darnisha White, Victor Garcia,
Tina Kudlacz, Irene Lohse, Richelle Janus, Felicia
Franklin. Notpictured: Jason Haacke, Tracy Ackles,
Monique Harris. (Photo by Ted Matsukis)

52/tooter

Seniors Jason Haacke and Stephanie Stobbe do
theirwork while juniorTracy Ackles studies exchange
newspapers from otherschools. SophomoreHeather
Cooley is looking at Ackles and freshman Nicole
Botos is brainstorming on ideas for her next paper.
(Photo by James Shaw)

Senior John Swendroski shows his fellow journal-
ism staff member senior Stephanie Stobbe the
layout for the next issue of the Tooter. The staff uses
Pagemaker on the MacIntosh to design and print
layouts. (Photo by Nicole Botos)

Junior Leslie Thomas types her story on the
MacIntosh. Once her story is proofread by Ms.
Palmesano, it will be laid out on the paper. (Photo
by James Shaw)

tooter/53

Mathe,natics and science depart,nents
offer assistance to students ·who need
special tutoring or want to go beyond

the regular classrooni offering

echnology is the major focus

Students at South High were on student grades, tutoring would defi-
fortunate this year to have had nitely help some students.
available special tutoring in
mathematics, as well as a Senior Lori Fortenbury complimented
special projects class in sci- the mathematics teacher-tutors by say-
ing, "The extra help I received really did
ence. help me with my classwork."
Mr. John Jensen, who was the Cur-
Tutoring was available periods one,
riculum Specialist in the areas of science two, five, and seven.
and mathematics, said, "We have
added math tutoring in the hopes of At the other end of the second floor
helping students achieve their goals in science teachers were also busy as-
this area." sisting students, but in a different man-
ner. Mrs. Wanda Clarke, Mr. John
This year, students were encour- Jensen and Mr. Paul Eisenhauer were
aged to sign out of study halls with teaching Science Projects. In this
passes and report to the math office class the students did research and
where teachers would be available to experiments on topics such as aerody-
help them with their math assignments namics and physics.
throughout the day.
Senior Chris Bober said, "The
"Is tutoring necessary?" was a ques- projects I'm doing now will help me with
tion asked, along with, "Why ar.e we projects in college."
tutoring just in math?"
The individuals then presented their
The administration felt that based projects at local and state science fairs.

Senior Nat Bolough helps junior Tina Slump
with her work on the computer. These two are
working in their science projects class. (Photo by
Andy Masters)

Sophomores Adam Elsasser and Jenny
Anderson work together on their geometry as-
signment during study hall. Students this year
could take a pass from study hall to receive
tutoring in the math office. (Photo by Vince
Digilio)

54/math, science

Senior Chris Bober works on his project for the
science projects class. Students in this class
design individual projects which they then show
at area science fairs. (Photo by Andy Masters)
Junior Michael Johnson uses the computer to
work on his physics project. (Photo by Andy
Masters)

Sophomore Matt Pollreis uses the computer
to do his assignment for science projects class.
(Photo by Andy Masters)

math, science/55

Mrs. Virginia Hernandez, parapro-
fessional aide in the ESL (English as a
Second Language} class. and Esmer-
elda Talavera. Aracely Silva, and Dora
Gomez sell roses at Homecoming in
order to raise money for the ESL Club.
(Photo by Marjorie Wpterman}

Fun is brewing in ''South High
after-school
activities offers a large
choice of
T he fun involved in South High's many clubs
and activities is limitless. clubs and
There were activities going on before
school, after school, and even on the weekends! activities. I
think the
We had anything from chess club to Spanish Club. membership
You name it ... ~outh naa it. would even
be greater if
Pep rallies ?n.,...- plays were also held throughout the they publi-
school year to liven up the routine. cized their
news more
The Packers were kept plenty busy this year by be- often.''
ing involved in the many clubs and activities here.
-Heather
Hageman,

12

Junior Chris Siegel plays his trombone during the opening of the
Homecoming pep rally. This was the first of two pep rallies held to recog-
nize fall sports. (Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

Juniors Donna Nowaczyk and Dan Sargent bake cookies for DECA.
Cookie sales were a big fundraiser for the DECA organization. (Photo by
Jaci Ross)

The cast of Scapino listens to Mr. James Eisen-
hardt's instructions at dress rehearsal , the day before
opening night. Mr. Eisenhardt directed the play. (Photo
by Cerise Elliott)

Giacinth (Jane Noseworthy) and Ottavio (Marcus
Phellps) discuss their love for one another. (Photo by
Cerise Elliott)

Presenting... Scaplno (Trever Pfeiffer) shows Giacinta (Jane
the cast ofScapino Noseworthy) the proper way to say good-bye
(Photo by Cerise Elliott)
Shannon Baldwin-the nun
Jane Noseworthy-Giacinta Freshman Marcus Phellps stars in his first South
Lisa Moppin-Zerbinetta High drama production. (Photo by Cerise Elliott)
Chrsi Hoffman-Leandro
Trever Pfeiffer-Scapino
Melanie McGinnis-Carlotta
Dan Bruning-Senor Arante
Jeff Davis-Sylvester
Marcus Phellps-Ottavio
Beth McCutchen-waitress
Ana Merizalde-waitress
Richie Fruge-waiter
Roy Tanner-waiter
Josh Carlson-Senor Gerante

58/4eopfJfb

Love/ betrayal/ lust...spaghetti?

Scapino features silly plot

a n d 1·mprov1·sa t1·onLeandro (Chris Hottman) IS surprised by his fa-

ther's return from his trip . (Photo by Cerise Elliott)

Love! Lust! Betrayal! Arranged edy and audience participation. Melissa
love! Pure comedy! Flying spa- Phelps, a sophomore, was a lucky audi-
ence member called on to participate in
ghetti! the matinee.
Tl1ese were all elements
found in South's fall play, Scapino. " I was really surprised and embar-

With all of its silliness and improvisa- rassed," she said.

tion, Scapino made a big impression on Senior Jerry Rody was another audi-

its audience. Following the student mati- ence participant, and he was on stage for

nee, the cast and their performance re- the entire second act.

ceived great reviews. " It was fun being on stage," Rody said.

"The play was really good and funny. " I was embarrassed at first, but then I got

Trever Pfeiffer was good as Scapino. I used to it. Carlotta's shave was great. I

would come and see it again," said se- got shaving cream in my mouth, eyes,

nior Nat Bologh. nose, and ears."
Directed by Mr. James Eisenhardt, Scapino ended with the cast feeling

Scapino is the comic story of a man, Sca- great excitement. "Of all the seven plays
pino, who deceives the parents of two I've been in, Scapino has been the most

friends for money. fun because of its spontaneity," senior

Even though the plot line was a little Shannon Baldwin said.

shaky, the play was full of slapstick com-

Scaplno (Trever Pfeiffer) discusses his plot to scam the fathers of Leandro
(Chris Hoffman) and Ottavio (Marcus Phellps) (Photo by Cerise Elliott)

Frankie (Jacque Farmer, sophomore) stands proud
in this scene from Member of the Wedding. This play
was staged in the drama room, instead of in the theater.
(Photo by Beth McCutchen)

Frankie throws a temper tantrum as other members
of the cast look on. (Photo by Beth Mccutchen)

''Being in the Sophomores Jacque Farmer and Anne Sider- Kristin Dodson-Cope, junior, and Theresa Novak,
freshman, said that they enjoyed being in this shoW
play gave me a wicz, and junior Tolandra Coleman concentrate on together. (Photo by Beth McCutchen)
their lines while playing cards in Member of the
chance to meet Wedding. (Photo by Beth Mccutchen)
new people and

show off my tal-

ents."
-Kristin Dodson-

Cope, 11

Men1ber of the Wedding shows

Sophomores Jacque Farmer and Anne S1der- Heart touching story
w1cz and Junior Tolandra Coleman go over their lines dra-ws 'm.any tears'
in their dress rehearsal the evening before opening
night. This play was directed by Mr James Eisen-
hardt, drama teacher. (Photo by Beth McCutchen)

M ember of the Wedding was moon.
performed Dec. 20 and 21 Other members of the cast were Kristin
in South's Little Theater
(studio rooms) rather than Dodson-Cope, Tolandra Coleman, Roy
the larger stage in the theater because Tanner, Lloyd Thomas, Julie Maheux, Me-
the studio rooms are much more intimate. lissa Bobier, Dan Bruning , and Theresa
Novak.
This was a " touching story" according
to drama student Mandy Smith, a senior. The play was directed by Mr. James
Eisenhardt, drama teacher, and staging
"This play brought tears to many eyes was directed by Mr. Doug Young, stage-

in the audience," Smith continued. craft teacher.
Member of the Wedding was a small
Member of the Wedding tells the story
production nestled in between the two
of a 12-year-old girl, played by sopho-
more Jacq ue Farmer, who was really tall more ambitious theater productions this
and awkward for her age. When her
brother, played by junior James Epley, is year which were held in the fall and in the
about to get married , Frankie decides that spring. The spring musical was Hello,
Dolly!
she wants to go with him on his honey-

Jarvis (James Epley, Junior) comforts his sister Frankie (Jacque Farmer,
sophomore) as she wants to accompany him on his honeymoon. (Photo by Beth
McCutchen)

Varsity cheerleaders and members of the porn
squad get ready to do the opening cheer at this year's
first pep rally held in October to honor the fall sports.
(Photo by Sara Lapacek)

Seniors Nate Sullivan and Chad Slump proudly an-
nounce the other members of the varsity football team,
as the porn squad awaits their performance. Each fall
sport was recognized at this pep rally. (Photo by Marjo-
rie Waterman)

-

''Pep rallies are Senior Joe Janssen, who wears the school mas-
cot costume, parades around the gym to show his
a good form of school spirit and get the crowd to cheer. (Photo by
Jamie Halbleib)
entertainment

and a good rea-

son to get out of

class."

-Lori Lapacek,

10

Senior Krista MIiier breaks into an impromptu

dance accompanied by the pep band. Because of
complications with the sound system, the porn
squad could not perform its scheduled routine, so
Krista filled in. (Photo by Sara Lapacek)

/A break away from the books/

Juniors Cara Christianson and Tina Slump Pep rallies create spirit
stand before the crowd as they present the other an1ong teains, student body
members of the girls' softball team and talk about
their accomplishments. (Photo by Jamie Halble1b)

P ep rallies are designed just for sports spoke to the crowd, introduced
that reason, to create pep or other members of their teams, and recog-
nized their coaches and sports.
school spirit.
Each year several groups One high point of the first pep rally was
the announcement of the winner of the
work together to organize and put on pep "pie-in-the-face" contest. Senior Class
rallies for the school to recognize our ath- Officers sponsored a contest in which
students could vote for the teacher they
letes. would most like to see have a pie in the
This year's first pep rally was held face. Winning the contest was physical
education teacher Ms. Holly Rogers, who
Homecoming week to recognize the fall did, in fact, have a pie thrown in her face
sports and to generate spirit before the by senior class officer Jaci Ross.
varsity footbal l team 's Homecoming
" Pep rallies are a good form of enter-
game. tainment and a good way to get out of
All of the school's pep squads, varsity class," said sophomore Lori Lapacek.

cheerleaders, junior varsity cheerleaders, Junior Denise Silva added , " Pep rallies
freshman cheerleaders, porn squad, and
flags performed at the rally. are a sure way to get students involved in
school spirit."
Also in attendance was the pep band
who performed as the crowd entered the
gym.

Representatives from each of the fall

Junior Varsity cheerleaders, Kanyon Boyd, Jessie Owens, Markeisha pep~/63
Dunkin, and Anne Feiner, all sophomores, stand in a huddle waiting for their turn
to recognize their graduating year of '97 as a part of the "year cheer." Shown
also is sophomore porn member, Marie Janda. (Photo by Sara Lapacek)

Seniors Tony Mertz, James Shaw, and John Swen- kn --
droski take pride in their being part of the Academic De-
cathlon team. James and John were in their second
year on the team, and Tony was in his first. Tony distin-
guished himself in the Super Quiz part of the competi-
tion by not missing any of the questions put to him .
(Photo by Chris Collett)

Mr. Mark Miller, instrumental music teacher, tutors
the team in music. Shown at the tutoring session are se-
nior James Rabiola, juniors Chris Wickwire, Erin Mc-
Mullen, Danielle Barbaria, senior Matt Synowiecki, and
junior Jason Lathan. (Photo by Cerise Elliott)

''/ would recom- Mr. Mark MIiier runs through his tutoring notes
mend participa- on the subject of music. (Photo by Chris Collett)
tion in the Aca-
demic Decath- Junior Jason Lathan practices his skills in writing
lon to any un- while studying his science. (Photo by Chris Collett)
derclassman.''

-John
Swendroski, 12

64/~~

Art/ music/ literature/ science...

Decathletes test skillsJuniors Danielle Barbaria and Erin McMullen
concentrate on their practice test Members of the
Academic Decathlon team attended special early

over w i d e range o f areasI) morning and after-school tutoring sessions 1n or-
der to prepare for the regional competition which

took place at South High on Jan 2 1 (Photo by 0 n Saturday, Jan. 21, the Aca- Ms. Toni Turnquist, Fine Arts Department
Chris Collett) demic Decathlon team from Chair, were four new coaches. They were
South High met here in com- Mr. Richard Benak, mathematics teacher;
petition with other teams from Mr. Robert Bacome, art teacher; Mr. Ron

the region. Cisar, science teacher; and Mr. Gary Kas-

Although the team did not qualify for trick, social studies teacher.

State competition, they placed second in The coaches covered their own areas in

the SuperQuiz and individuals took home tutoring the team members and in addition,

several medals. Mr. Kastrick tutored the Super Quiz, and

In the Super Quiz competition, individual Mr. Benak tutored in language and litera-

team members respond to a series of top- ture. They were also assisted by several

ics. This year the subject over which they other faculty members who volunteered

were quizzed was microbiology. Senior their time.

Tony Mertz did not miss any of the ques- Medal winners in the January competi-

tions put to him. tion were: Tony Mertz-third place, science;

Senior James Rabiola said, "I was on the third place , language and literature; third

team last year and thought it would be fun place, fine arts; Chris Wickwire-third place,

to do it again. " science ; Mike Holzapfel, third place, sci-

Senior Tony Mertz said, " I like the chal- ence; John Swendroski-third place, lan-

lenge of the competition. " guage and literature; Matt Synowiecki, third

This year the team worked with a new set place, language and literature, third place,

of coaches. Re p lacing Mrs. Me l lanee fine arts.

Kvasnicka, English Department Chair, and

Junior Chris Wickwire and senior Jason Bouc listen carefully and take notes ~~/65
to prepare themselves for the challenging tests ahead. (Photo by Cerise Elliott)

Junior Laura Galas runs with excitement through the
snow in Colorado to get back to her cabin and some
hot chocolate. Laura was participating in the Outdoors
Club's annual ski trip. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer
Jensen)

Junior Jackie Hodne has little trouble getting on her
horse on the Outdoors Club's horseback riding outing.
(Photo courtesy of Jennifer Jensen)

''Outdoor Teamwork Is a building exercise that Shane On a land navigation course for JROTC are (back
activities give Lowther, a sophomore. learns during a leadership row) junior Chris Wickwire and seniors Jason
you time away reaction course in ROTC's fall camp at Ashland, Ne• Hunter, Adam Chmura, and Kelly Smith , and (front
to do new and braska. (Photo courtesy of ROTC) row) seniors Erin Taylor. Joe Gordon, junior Jeremy
different Rickards, and senior Shawnta Sweeney. (Photo
th i ngs.' ' courtesy of ROTC)

-Kevin Mitchell,

11

66/~~

Outdoors draws students

Sophomore Charisma Lester, senior Kristi Szc- Relaxation, exercise, fun
zepanowski . sophomores Melissa Mona and Misty all reasons to go
Longo, and freshman Julie Jensen enioy an ouung
to the Pumpkin Patch with the Home Economics
Club. (Photo courtesy of Kristi Szczepanowski)

0 utdoor activities give stu- Although this is not a textbook learning
dents an opportunity to get experience, it gives students time to relax,
away from the confinement have fun; and escape the pressures of
of the classroom and learn, school for a while.

have fun, and explore new things about On the other hand, R.O.T.C . cadets

life. leave school for a more serious reason.

Students often find that participating in Since they are training for possible mili-

• outdoor activities refreshes them and in- tary service after high school, they attend

creases their desire to learn in the class- camps to teach them discipline, organiza-

room. tional skills, teamwork and structure.

" It is also good for self-esteem," said The R.O.T.C. cadets develop unity by

Jami Walter, a junior. wearing their uniforms on the same days

One outdoor activity that is not tied into and showing their pride.

a classroom activity is the annual ski trip The Nebraska Naturalists Club under

taken by the Outdoors Club. Each spring, the direction of science teacher Mr. Ron

members of the club, board buses that Cisar gives members the opportunity to

take them to Colorado. Staying for three learn about nature. To pursue their goals,

days, the participants stay in condomini- they go on many outdoor trips including

ums, ski, shop, snowboard, and have a to the zoo and Fontenelle Forest.

great time . ...... ..,.·~.t-

. - - ..•. 4-~ -

..·

Junior Chris Wickwire and freshman Mike Blackstone stop by a fallen tree to ~ adM11P.4/67
examine the fungus . They are participating in a Nebraska Naturalists Club outing
to Fontenelle Forest. (Photo courtesy of Ron Cisar)

Seniors Cerise Elliott and Mike Ellerbruch listen as
Mrs. Sherri Macht, sponsor of National Honor Society,
discusses with them the upcoming activities for the
group. (Photo by Jaci Ross)

Junior Corrie Dooley concentrates as she works on
her painting for a project involving Opera Omaha's pro-
duction of Carmen. Students in Ms. Toni Turnquist's art
class completed art which would be displayed at South
when the opera was performed here and at the Or·
pheum when the opera was performed there. (Photo by
Marjorie Waterman)

''Being in Seniors Karen Balley and Heather Koch dump Mr. BIii Deardoff, a teacher at Lewis and Clark
National Honor paper into a box to be sorted as part of a project to Junior High, and a Civil War re-enactor, p resents a
Society has recycle paper. The project was undertaken by the workshop fo r South High students. Deardoff was
National Honor Society and the ungraded students. here at the invitation of Mr. Dan Whipkey , social
been a (Photo by Jaci Ross) studies teacher. (Photo by Cerise Elliott)

privilege.''
-Jamie Halbleib,

12

68/~~

Ungraded students Paul Newingham and Travis Academics not limited
Buck, along with senior Heather Koch, wrap boxes
to be used to hold paper for a recycling pro1ect Na- Students take skills
tional Honor Society members placed boxes 1n vari-

ous locations throughout the school and collected
paper, then the ungraded students sorted the paper
and sent 1t to be recycled. (Photo by Jae, Ross)

outside of the classroom

T here are a number of activities group of people I enjoy."
in which a student may become Students involved in these activities en-
involved in his/her four years of
high school. joy not only the entertainment and social
One of the most important is the series aspects of the activities, but also the plan-
of academic activities offered. ning of activities.

Students can be involved in activities Other such activities included the Na-
ranging from National Honor Society to tional Spanish Honor Society and the
being a Senior Class Officer. Adopt-a-School involvement.

Students involved this past year were "Being president of National Spanish
happy with their accomplishments. Honor Society includes a lot of responsi-
bilities," said junior Liliana Miranda, " but
"Being in National Honor Society has it is also lots of fun. It has given me the
been a privilege, " said senior Jamie Hal- opportunity to participate in planning ac-
bleib. " It has allowed me to participate in tivities and learning more about other cul-
many fun activities and get involved with a tures. "

Joel Robles, a sophomore, paints a picture during Ms. Toni Turnquist's art ~ ~ /6 9
class He is working on a project in conjunction with Opera Omaha's production
of Carmen. (Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

Home Economics Club: back row, Mrs. Pam Ohol-
endt, Mrs. Nancy Nicol. Mrs. Cathie Godbersen, spon-
sors; middle row, Mandy Griger, Melissa Mona, Cha-
risma Lester, Vicki Fletcher; front row. Misty Longo.
Kristi Szczepanowski (Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

Spanish Club: back row, Mr. Stephen Brock, Katie
Davis, Jill Oswald, Laura Klein, Annie Barrett. Jill Foral;
middle row, Dan Parent, Christinae Collett, Becky
Johnson, Jane Noseworthy, Christina Tynski; front row,
Mr. Mario Remijio. sponsor, Sara Stebbins. Bridget
Wasinger, Linda Kalkowski, Anson Nowka, Scott Collett
(Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

SOPAT Wrestling Club: back row, Bob Sidzyik,
Doug Camperud; front row, Scott Barnes, Nick Sidzyik,
Coach Greg Wilcox, sponsor. (Photo by Andrea Hlu-
ch oweckyj)

Packer Volunteer Corps: back row, Mrs. Margie
Brown. sponsor, Maria Watson. Susan Morton. Brian
Peterson: middle row. Ms. Ann Underriner, sponsor,
Dan Bruning, Ja'Mill Austin , Michala Bartlett : front row.
Ms. Andria Palmesano. sponsor. Kittya Joynoosaeng ,
Mandy Griger, Robyn Rein Not pictured: Mrs. Roseanne
Carmichael. sponsor (Photo by Andrea Hluchoweckyj)

National Honor Society ("N") front row. Heather
Koch, Anson Nowka, Brandy Addison, Sherri Macht,
sponsor, Cara Christianson, Dan Bruning, Amy Jo
Johnson, Heather Hageman, Kristi Szczepanowski, Are-
tha Pittm an , Chris Co llett, Chris Hargis , Linda
Kalkowski. (Photo by Melanie Zadina)

National Honor Society ("S") front to back, Mrs.
Lisa Giambattista, sponsor, Karen Bailey, Ninfa Cano,
Kristin Dodson-Cope, Theresa Williams, Melanie
Zadina, Adam Chmura, Rene Swartzell (Photo by An-
drea Hluchoweckyj)

Barbell Club: front, Andy Waszgis, Anson Nowka,
Johnnie Andrews , Andy Nowka; back, Mr. Jack Ohol-
endt, sponsor (Photo by Melanie Zadina)

ROTC Color Guard: front, Joseph Gordon, Victor
Garcia, Elizabeth Duenas; front, Joe Hawley, Chris

Wickwire (Photo by Andrea Hluchoweckyj)

Just Friends Club: front row, Mrs. SueAnn Fitz-
patrick, sponsor, Gary Polack, Donald Hudnall, Terry
Moberly, James Phelps, Chad Cahill , Andrew Plate,
Paul Newingham, Sherry Reid , Cindy McCown; middle
row, Laura Kinman, Misty Longo, Charisma Lester, Josh
Nanfito; back row, Andrea Revord , Naomi Klein , Maia
Litszey, Faith Hawkins, Dana Brooks, Laura Klein
(Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

Art Club: front , Cari Podwinski, Dan Bruning, Liz No-
ble: middle, Mr. Robert Bacome, sponsor, Jennifer
Schappert, Maria Watson, Angela Bady, Mrs. Deborah
Larson, sponsor: back. Susan Morton, Trang Nguyen
(Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

Future Business Leaders of America: back row,
Tara Haney, Karen Bailey, Bobbi-Jo Andersen, Shan-
non Fox, Howard Starks: front row, Ms. Jean Whiting,
sponsor, Jennifer Peterson, Holly Anderson (Photo by
Melanie Zadina)

German Club: front row, Irene Lohse, Micha Bryant,
Melissa Bobier. Shane Lowther; back row, Robyn Rein.
Tim Stewart, Mr. Steve Brock, sponsor (Photo by Marjo-
rie Waterman)

"0" Club: back row, David Dickey, Wayland Vacek,
John Zagozda; middle row, Seth Croft , Johnnie An·
drews, Matt Niedzwiecki; front row, Chris Vytlas, Jeff
Remmert, Chad Slump, Andy Nowka, Kenny Stask•
iewicz (Photo by Melanie Zadina)

Students Helping Students: front, Mrs. Susan
Swanson, sponsor, Elizabeth Noble, Kevin Miracky, El-
lie Preister, Linda Kalkowski, Mia Yates, Melissa Phelps,
Karen Bailey, Mr. Jim Swanson, sponsor; second row,
Erin McMullen, Rebecca Janssen, Becky Rabideaux, Jill
Grice, Katie Kendall, Susan Morton, Maria Watson, Ali-
cia Myers, Lisa Moppin, Jane Noseworthy, Samantha
Fisher; third row, Sara Lapacek, Cerise Elliott, Naomi
Klein, Rachel Brokman, Theresa Novak, Kelly Carman,
Athena Trovato, Shaleana Johnson, Brandy Lively;
fourth row, Julie Maheux, Andy Melichar, Mica Bryant,
Charisma Lester, Misty Longo, Katie Davis, Laura Klein,
·LaVita Brown, Steve Kendall; back row, Ray Ryan, Dan
Leutzinger, Nicole Hines, Cheryl Rewolinski, Sara Steb-
bins, Anson Nowka, Joe Janssen, Brandy Addison
{Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

National Spanish Honor Society: back row, Shan-
non Fox, Jocelyn Pierce, Darnisha White, Anna Hernan-
dez; middle row, Cathy Ryan, Linda Kalkowski, Erin Mc-
Mullen, Jeff Armentrout: front row, Dianne Hernandez,
Mrs. Joanne Sokalsky, sponsor, Jesus Hernandez,
Bobbi-Jo Andersen, Liliana Miranda (Photo by Andrea
Hluchoweckyj)

..

Student Council: front row, Lloyd Thomas, Mr. Steven
Pulverenti, sponsor, Mr. Stephen Brock, sponsor,
Bridget Wasinger, Christine Collett, Wendy Townley,
Misty Longo. Rheadina Foster: second row, Kanyon
Boyd, Melanie Zadina, Shawn Fletcher, Sara Stebbins,
Linda Kalkowski , Brandy Lively, Becky Janssen,
Rebecca Rabideaux: third row, Angela Bady, Shannon
Fox, Joe Janssen, Brandy Addison, Karen Bailey, An-
son Nowka, Jane Noseworthy, Jill Grice: back row, Joe
Kosecki, Tim Stewart, Cerise Elliott, Rene Swartzell,
Shane Lowther, Trang Nguyen (Photo by Andrea Hlu-
choweckyj)

French Club: front row. Sarah Villanueve, Ellie Preister,
Misty Longo. Tanya Jenes, Rhonda Garringer. Anne
Siderwicz, Mr. Wayne Boldt. sponsor: middle row , Su-
sal) Wiksell. Jennifer Schappert. Susan Morton. Melissa
Phelps, Karen Bailey, Brian Pedersen; back row,
Rebecca Rabideaux, Jill Grice, Zachary Bojanski,
Naomi Klein, LeJenne Lawshee, Nick Lambrecht (Photo
by Andrea Hluchoweckyj)

Minority Journalism Preparatory Club: starting
left, Tory Moore, Sara Lapacek, Cerise Elliott, Jesus
Hernandez, Lonnisha Sayles, Felisa Ward, Liliana
Miranda. Not pictu red : Marisol Ondar, Michael
Johnson, Mrs. Marjorie Waterman, sponsor (Photo by
Marjorie Waterman)

Science Club: front row, Zachary Bojanski. Rachel -tft--
Brokman, Katie Kendall; back row, Mrs. Pam Galus, Mr.
Robert Kues, sponsors (Photo by Marjorie Waterman) ,'1

MESA: back row, Howard Starks, Cara Vaszquez, '
Jesus Hernandez, Sara Lapacek, Cerise Elliott; third
row, Major Roland Montgomery, sponsor, Tyson Jones, I
Theresa Williams, Katie Davis, Lavita Brown, Shaleana t
Johnson, Angela Bady, Ms. Roni Staver, sponsor; sec-
ond row, Roxanna Summag, Anna Hernandez, Chris- X
tina Tynski, Carmela Smith; front row, Aretha Pittman,
Patrice Brown, Faith Hawkins, Knockea Martin, Naketa
Murray, Cherice Green (Photo by Andrea Hlu-
choweckyj)

Future Teachers of America: front row, Angela Man-
ning, Vicki Fletcher, Mandy Griger; back row, Mrs. Vir-
ginia Hernandez, Tina Carroll, Mrs. Susan Aguilara-Rob-
les, sponsors (Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

Chess Club: front row, Jason Hunter, Mr. Ed
Radanovich, sponsor, Susan Morton; back row,
Johnnie Andrews, Jasen Carrico, Maria Watson (Photo
by Marjorie Walerman)

English as a Second Language (ESL): front row,
Alma Antunez. Aracely Silva, Maria Aldaco, Sandra Sali-
nas, Brenda Sandoval, Mario Antunez, Mrs. Susan Agu-
ilera-Robles, Mrs. Edwina Alcala, sponsors; second
row, Mrs. Dee Martinez, Mrs. Virginia Hernandez, spon-
sors, Alberto Zuarez, Jesus Carreno, Juan Sanchez, An-
tonio Borjor, Yuriy Petriv; back row, Mrs. Leah Soukup,
sponsor. Tomas Antunez, Rafael Silva, Ramon LopP.z,
Everardo Bates, Mauricio Avalos, Wilson Zamora (Photo
by Andrea Hluchoweckyj)

Nebraska Naturalist s : front row, Jill Grice. Becky Ra-
bideaux. Samantha Fisher. Rebecca Janssen, Lisa
Moppin, Katie Kendall, Rachel Brokman. Nina Winther.
Mr. Ron Cisar. sponsor. Laura Klein; middle row. Jane
Noseworthy, Dan Bruning, Jennifer Schappert, Christina
Tynski, Linda Kalkowski, Susan Morton, Maria Watson,
Liz Noble, Mr. Robert Kues, Mrs. Pam Galus, sponsors;
back row, Ellie Preister, Brandy Lively, Jill Oswald,
Atheana Trovato, Theresa Novak, Zachary Bojanski,
David Zorko. Chris Wickwire, Alan Mentzer, Alicia Mey-
ers (Photo by Melanie Zadina)

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Students Helping Students: front row, Tasha Harris-
ton, Tamika Holmes, Tyson Jones, Candice Green, Kar-
lisha Brooks; second row, Christina Tynski, Bobbi Jo
Andersen, Jennifer Patterson, Holly Anderson, Crystal
Gewtzschman, Tracy Holbrook, Mary Digilio, Annie Bar-
rett; third row, Michael Johnson, Jose Gonzales,
Brianna Plymale, Kara Vasquez, Jill Fora!, Juanita Gay-
tan; fourth row, Nick McVay, Erica May, Lisa Wyman,
Patricia Coate, Sarah Preister, Shannon Mills, Laura Ga-
las; back row, Theresa Brown, Paula Goodin, Jodi Wy-
man, Jamie Morton, Sheri Warner, Cory Stodola, Tina
Slump, Sara Nelson (Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

Senior Class Officers: back row, Mr. Shawn Hos-
char, sponsor, Jenelle Reisdorff, Nate Sullivan, Jesus
Hernandez; middle row, Brandy Addison, Jaci Ross,
Shannon Fox, Mr. Richard Benak, sponsor, Krista Miller,
Chris Hargis; front row, Beth McCutchen, Mandy Smith,
Heather Koch, Bobbi-Jo Andersen, Cathy Ryan, Mela-
nie Zadina. Not pictured: Scott Taff and sponsors Mrs.
Jo Anne Sokalsky and Linda McNair-Felton (Photo by
Cerise Elliott)

Student Organization of Latino Leaders: back
row, Kris Hernandez, Jesus Hernandez, Stacey Martin-
ez-Bates; middle row, Adela Baldovinos, Alma Plzanno,
Maria Pizanno, Felicia Rangel ; front row, Blanca Pizano,
Dianna Hernandez, Jocelyn Pierce Not Pictured: Mr.
Juan Lara, sponsor (Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

Multi-Cultural Club: back row, Maia Litzsey, Dana

Brooks, Faith Hawkins, Katie Davis, Lavita Brown: third

row, Leslie Worthington, Patty Griffin, Angela Bady,

Traeng Nguyen, Shaleana Johnson; second row, Mrs.

Lisa Giambattista, sponsor, Naomi Klein, Kittiya Joy-

noosaeng, Tami Welch, Brandy Lively; front row, Annie

Barrett, Jill Fora! Not pictured: Michael Green Mike

Messerly (Pt-iota.by Andrea Hluchoweckyj) '

Outdoors Club: back row, Ms. Barb Keil, Mr. Richard
Benak. Mrs. Pam Galus, sponsors, DaRon Grant, Mr.
Gerard Kowal, Ms. Holly Rogers, sponsors ; third row,
Mike McGinty, Jerry Rody, Chad Slump, Mrs. Charlotte
Belitz, Mr. Al Pribramsky. sponsors. Irene Lohse; sec-
ond row, Melanie Zadina, Jenelle Reisdorf/, Shannon
Fox, Stephanie Stobbe, Don Stanek, Zachary Bojanski,
Mica Bryant. Ms. Carole DeBuse, sponsor; front row,
Jennifer Pedersen , Holly Anderson , Bobbi-Jo Andersen,
Karen Bailey, Becky Jensen, Jane Noseworthy, Brandy
Lively. Samantha Fisher, Josh Preister (Photo by Jaci
Ross)

Gospel Choir: back row, Ms. Celeste Bibbs, sponsor,
Angela Bady. Tiffany Tate. Knockea Martin, Cerise
Green, Carmela Smith, Nakeeta Murry, Ms. Charnella
Mims, sponsor; middle row, Romiletta Watson, Ouan-
dra Jackson, Opayenda Mozee, Lonnisha Sayles, Maia
Litzsey; front, Faith Hawkins, Patrice Brown, Aretha Pitt-
man, Tameka Holmes (Photo by Jaci Ross)

African American History Club: back, Maia Litzsey;
middle row, DeeDee Jackson, Tameka Holmes, Dar-
nisha White. Carmela Smith, Lonnisha Sayles; front,
Aretha Pittman, Patrice Brown, Faith Hawkins, Knockea
Martin, Nakeeta Murry, Cerise Green. Not pictured: Mr.
Granville Welch, sponsor (Photo by Jaci Ross)

The Packer varsity football team
plays tough against the Gross High
Cougars in a game the Pack went on
to lose. (Photo by Ancy Masters)

South High sets "To play a
sport for the
no limits on love Packers
gives a stu-
for sports dent a great
deal of pride
N o one can set a limit on the love the stu- because the
dents at South High have for our sports. So tradition of
much excitement is generated from our Omaha
Packer teams that the fan support is great. South is so
great.''
Playing a sport demands so much dedication on
the part of the student athletes ... attending classes -Chad
until 3 p.m. anc:Cttffi'n off to practices_which may last Slump, 12
until 7 p.m. Games and meets take even more time,
often on weekends.

Whether ,t!il~y are running for a touchdown, hitting a
homerun, scoring a hole in one or making that ace
serve, Soutl fs' athletes show that pride is all about.

Omaha South

·ro11CountrJ

Junior Rasaun Walls debates with seniors Steve Mallory and James
Shaw about who is faster. These three were part of South's cross country
team. (Photo by Marjorie Waterman)

The Packers softball team huddles up to discuss their offense and to
build spirit. (Photo by Vince Digilio)

--- ~ --

Varsity team players huddle before the start of the second half.
The Packers lost the hard-fought game against Northwest, 10-7.
(Photo by Melanie Zadina)

Senior I-back Demetrius Williams runs the ball against Thomas
Jefferson High School. (Photo by Andy Masters)
Senior I-back Nate Sullivan takes the pitch from senior quarter-
back Johnnie Andrews and runs for some of his 335 yards against Th-
omas Jefferson. (Photo by James Shaw)

Looking back...
scores and stats

Varsity Packers suffer

F ootball is a sport that prides and earned every yard in that game Senior captains Nate Sullivan, Wayland Vacek,
itself in dazzling runs, fantas- because he's a great running back. and Paul Gaylord wait tor the referee to give instruc-
tic catches, and bone-crush- The offensive line was also a key in tions before the game against Northwest. (Photo by
ing hits. The varsity football contributing to his success," said se- Kelly Larson)
team had its share of dazzling runs nior wingback Mike Ellerbruch.
VARSITY FOOTBALL
and fantastic catches, but took a lot Sullivan went on to lead the Packers Head Coach: Jack Oholendt
more hits than it needed. in rushing for 941 yards and eight
touchdowns. Senior Demetrius Wil- Northwest SHS OPP
Injuries took their toll early in the sea- liams took some of the load off Sullivan Thomas Jefferson 7
son claiming senior tackle Paul Gay- and ran 36 times for 223 yards and Gross 10
lord in the Gross game and then senior four touchdowns. Bryan 49 24
quarterback Johnie Andrews in the Bellevue East 12 15
Homecoming game against Bellevue Sullivan, Williams, and senior Greg Papillion 13
East. Earnest made for a great ground at- Ralston 18 28
tack that ate up a total of 1775 yards of Central 12
" Football is a game of really high offen se. Burke 0
emotion because of the physical de- 35
mands of the game. You need the ball In the air, it was the Chris Hargis 0 17
to bounce your way sometimes and show. The senior quarterback ac- 47
that just didn't happen this season," cepted the leadership role and never 20
said head coach Jack Oholendt. looked back, completing 22 passes for 41
303 yards and three touchdowns. Har- 6
South went on to post a 2-7 record- gis' favorite targets were Williams and
winning game against Thomas Jeffer- Ellerbruch, passing to Williams nine
son, 49-24, and Bellevue East, 18-12. times for 152 yards and Ellerbruch
seven times for 100 yards. Hargis' best
In the game against T.J., senior I- game came against Central when he
back Nate Sullivan rushed for a season aired it out for 162 yards in a 47-20
high 335 yards and five touchdowns, loss.
vaulting him to the top of the Metro's
elite running backs.

"I think Nate put up a great effort

'\ ·: Season Record: 2-7

VARSITY FOOTBALL STATISTICS

RUSHING ... ATT. YARDS NETYDS TD
Hargis
Yacek 37 147 147 0
Sullivan 24 83 83 0
Williams 167 941 941 8
Earnest 36 223 223 4
72 360 360 1

Varsity Football Team: Front row (left to right)-B.J. Watkins, Adam El~asser, Nick Sidzyik, Troy Set- RECEIVING CATCHES YARDS YD/ CATCH
hout, Chris Vytlas, Demetrius Williams, Chris Hargis, Mike Gilbert, Doug Camperud, Adam Matula, Hargis
Rudy Gonzales , Mark Niediewicz, Scott Barnes, Matt Niediewicz, Randy Rolfson : second row; Art In- Williams 10 105 10.5
s erra. Jeremy Armentrout, Brian Ellerbruch, Jason McCormick, Richard Smith, Greg Earnest, Chad 9 152 16.9
Slump, Ken Stask1ewic z, Doug Niemec, Justin Cavanaugh, Willie Ziemba, Steve Cap, Jason Young; Ellerbruch
third row : Coach Wetzel, Coac h Long , John Zagozda, Dan Johnson, Andy Waszgis. Seth Croft. Jason 7 100 14.3
Bockerman , Anson No wka, Johnie Andrews, Marcel Bennett, Alvaro Pinto, Merlin Hilburn, Scott Tatt,
Josh Loth , Andy Nowka. Head Coach Jack Oholendt ; back row, Coach Jeff Potter, Trent Smith, Eric SCORING . TD PAT(2) PAT(1) F.GOAL
Carter, Mike Michalonis, Jeremy Alexander. Jeff Remmert. Jeff Armentrout, Nate Sullivan , Chris Andrews
Bober, Wayland Vacek. Andy Kirby, Paul Gaylord , David Dickey. Mike Ellerbruch, Coach Tim McCaw. Sullivan 20 0 0
(Photo courtesy of Arnold Clark) Williams 82 0 0
Kirby 51 0 0
10 5 0

Freshman Frank Krimmel tackles the Westside ball carrier while
his ninth grade teammates look on. (Photo by Vince Digilio)

Junior Varsity quarterback Andy Waszgis, a sophomore, hands
off to running back Steve Capp, a junior. Fullback Seth Croft , a soph-
omore, leads the way. (Photo by Vince Digilio)
Sophomore Trent Smith goes up for a catch against Burke This is
Trent's second year of football. (Photo by James Uptain)

Looking back...
stats and scores

Underclassman squads

A lthough they don't receive worked well together as a team, but JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL
the fan following or the me- had trouble scoring points. Their high- Coach: Tim McCaw
dia coverage, underclass- est point total was against Burke in the
man football squads work team's only victory, and that was 18 Ralston SHS OPP
hard and practice regularly, just as points. In the games against Ralston Burke
their varsity counterparts. and Benson, the Packers did not score Papillion 0 25
at all. North 18
This year the junior varsity and fresh- Northwest 12 6
man teams finished the season with The leading rusher for the junior var- Millard North 18
season records of 1-6 and 2-4 respec- sity was junior Steve Capp. Sopho- Benson 6
tively. more quarterback Andy Waszgis led 24
12
Coaching the junior varsity squad the Pack offense. 12 24
was Mr . Mario Remijio , Spanish The freshman team also had a dis- 18
teacher, and coaching the freshmen 0
was Mr. Tim Mccaw, physical educa- appointing season, with only two wins. 34
tion teacher. Those victories came at the end of the
season when the Packers defeated Season Record : 1-6
"We had a lot of great individual tal- Millard North B and Westside, 12-0 in
ent this year, but we couldn't seem to both games.
play that well as a team," said sopho-
more Adam Elsasser about the junior The Packers got off to a slow start,
varsity season. but things began to gel for the young
squad late in the season, as shown by
The junior varsity squad was made the final two victories.
up of sophomores and juniors who

work to master game

'.i i FRESHMAN FOOTBALL
Coach: Mario Remijio
Junior Varsity Football Team: front row (left to right}-B.J. Watkins, Art Inserra, Adam Elsasser,
Nick Sidzyik, Troy Sethout, Doug Camperud, Scott Barnes, Matt Niediewicz, Mark Niediewicz, Randy Northwest SHS OPP
Rolfson : middle row, John Zagozd a, Brian Ellerbruch, Anson Nowka, Richard Smith , Ken Staskiewicz, Central 0 7
Doug Niemec, Rudy Gonzalez, Justin Cavanaugh, Willie Ziemba, Jason Young, Steve Cap: back row. Lewis and Clark 0 12
Coach Wetzel . Mike Michalonis . Trent Smith, Andy Waszgis. Dave Bockerman. Dan Johnson. Alvaro Millard South B 0
Pinto, Eric Carter. Merlin Hilburn, Marcel Bennett. David Dickey, Jeremy Armentrout, Jeremy Alex- Millard North B 6 21
ander, Head Coach Tim McCaw. (Photo courtesy of Arnold Clark Studio) Westside 12
12 0
12 0

Season Record : 2-4

I
I

Senior Melanie Zadina attacks the ball in a volleyball match
against Bryan. Senior Shannon Fox and junior Jody Wyman close in
and cover. {Photo by James Uptain)

.

'

Seniors Cathy Ryan, Shannon Fox. Melanie Zadina. Krista Miller.
Stephanie Stobbe. and Jenelle Reisdorff receive flowers from their
coach . Mr. Keith Hippen. at their final home volleyball match. This was
Mr. Hippen·s first year coaching the varsity team. (Photo by James
Uptain)
Seniors Jenelle Reisdorff and Krista Miller communicate to each
other as the ball falls over the net. These two have been playing to-
gether for four years (Photo courtesy of the Tooter)

8 6/r101r,Ul!J voliJ,ghall,

Looking back...
stats and scores

'N ever g.ive up' ...

T he South High varsity volley- (Martin) to that of Mr. Hippen. He was Varsity Volleyball team: front row, Marie Janda,
ball team had a rough start Lisa Wyman, Joddy Wyman, Linda Kalkowski , Krista
to their 1994 season. a very aggressive coach and player Miller, Stephanie Stobbe; back row, Jeannie Kot-
In their season opener, the and demanded that we become defen- erba, Cathy Ryan, Candi Smith , Shannon Fox,
girls suffered a tough loss to Omaha sive specialists," said senior Melanie Cassie Smith, Jenelle Reisdorf/, Melanie Zadina,
North, 1-2. Bouncing back from that Zadina. Coach Keith Hippen. (Photo courtesy of Arnold
loss, the team went on to take second
place in the Bryan High Gradoville Invi- According to senior captain Shan- Clark Studio)
tational. non Fox, "The first half of the season
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
The team struggled through the re- was very disappointing with our self- Coach Ke,th Hippen
mainder of the first half of the season confidence at its lowest. The team
up until the Metro Volleyball Tourna- SHS OPP
ment, where they defeated Omaha never gave up, through, and we just
Benson, 2-0, in the first round and then worked harder." 1 2
lost to Bellevue West, 0-2, and Thomas I
Jefferson, 0-2. It really showed, too. The team re- 2 2
bounded with victories over Bryan, a 0 I
The team worked with a new coach first in four years, and Ralston and 2 2
this year as Keith Hippen moved up Benson. 0 2
from junior varsity to take over the reins 0 0
from Enid Martin who transferred to The team also placed third in the 2 2
Burke High School. Northwest Invitational. The varsity vol- 0 2
leyball team ended their season with a 0 I
"It was a big transition to go from "truly impressive effort over Bellevue 2
the coaching of our previous coach West," according to Zadina. 2 I
0 2
The team lost six seniors, so next 0 2
year's squad will be a young team. 2 I
0 2
varsity team's motto North I
Norillwest 2 2
Bryan 0 I
Ra1s1on 2
Burke I 2
Paplllton 2 0
Benson 0 2
Bellevue Wes1
Thomas Jellerson
Rals1on
Benson
Thomas Jellerson

Gross
North

Bellevue Easl
Northwes1

Gross
Bryan
Central
Northwest
Bellevue Wes!

Season record 9- 12

STATISTICS

Aces Digs Blocks Kills Set Assists

Seniors Melanie Zadina, Shannon Fox, Krista Miller, and Jenelle Reisdorf!, and junior Jody Wyman Ryan I 33 9 7 0
Fox 32 36 28 48 120
patiently wait for the ball to see where it is going. The hitters are ready to make an aggressive attack Miller 14 10
on the ball. (Photo by lrrene Lohse) Re,sdorll 5 62 34 52 7
Zadina 9 43 56 2
L Wyman 23 39 I
J . Wyman 22 "25 101
Slobbe 27 75 10
0 56 17 4 2
3I 40

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Freshman Annie Barrett tries to pass the ball as her teammates
stand with anticipation. (Photo by Cathy Ryan)

. "' . . .

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Coach Dorl Staver leads the Junior Varsity volleyball team in a moti-
vation cheer during one of their games. (Photo by Cathy Ryan)

Freshmen Annie Barrett, Cheri Warner and Jenni Johnson slap
hands as Jenni is called on to help the Packers out. (Photo by Cathy
Ryan)

Freshman, JV squads Looking back...
stats and scores
F rom waking up ea rly for practices, as well- as communication
morning practices to staying on the court and proper form. Freshman Volleyball team: back row. Annie Bar-
late for after-school practices rett, Leighanne Stanzel. Kara Vasquez, Lisa Lay-
following a full day of "Even though we didn't have much man, Christina Gutterman, Jenny Buller: front row.
of a winning season," said Vanderwerf, Sarah Vanderwerf, Sarah Preister, Erica May, Jenni
Johnson, Cory Stoia, Cheri Warner (Photo by Cathy
classes, the junior varsity and fresh- " we all had a blast playing." Ryan)
Junior Varsity Volleyball team: back, Coach
man volleyball players couldn't have The Junior Varsity team had eight Dori Staver. Alicia Slomer, Candy Smith, Jeanie Kot-
erba. Linda Kalkowski, Cassy Smith: front, Irene
worked any harder. members. They were Alicia Slomer, Lohse. Angie Flores, Marie Janda, Shelia Bayly,
Beth Peterson (Photo courtesy of Arnold Clark Stu-
This year's freshman squad con- . Cany Smith, Cassy Smith, Jeanie Kot- dio)

sisted of twelve girls coming to South erba, Linda Kalkowski, Irene Lohse,

from a variety of schools around the Angie Flores, Marie Janda, Shelia

Metro area. Bayly, and Beth Peterson.

Members of the freshman team were The JV team was coached by Ms.

Annie Barrett, Erika May, Sarah Preis- Dori Staver. They also worked on fun-

ter, Lisa Layman, Jenny Buller, Cheri damentals, but at a higher level. Serv-

Warner, Cory Stodola, Kara Vasquez, ing and volleying techniques were

Leighanne Stanzel, Jenni Johnson, Sa- stressed, along w i th speed and

rah Vanderwerf, and Christina Gutter- strength.

mann. Looking ahead to a position on the

Coached by English Teacher, Mrs. varsity team, each girl worked to de-

Lisa Giambattista, the freshman squad velop her own skills .

worked on fundamen tals and team- Sophomore Marie Janda spoke for

work. Skills learned on their junior high the rest of the team when she said, " I

school teams were built on in one-a- love volleyball! Playing for South just

day practices and ten competitions. adds to the pleasure."

Setting and net play was a focus at

prepare for future

FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL
Coach: Lisa Giambattista

Northwest $HS OPP
Nonh I 2
Benson I 2
Central 2
Bryan 0 2
0 2
Bellevue Wesl 0 2
Lewis and Clark 0 0
Burke 2 2
Central 2
Benson 0 2
I
OPP
Season Record· I•9 2
2
JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL 2
Coach: Don Staver 2
2
freshman Jenni Johnson goes up for the block and shoves it to the other side of the net. (Photo Bellevue East SHS 2
by Cathy Ryan) Central 2
Gross 1 2
Pasp,llton/LV 0 2
Ralston 0 2
North I t
TJ. 0
Burke 0
Bryan
Benson t
0
NOrltl\\·'8S1 2

Season Record t - 1t

Senior Nina Deloa, South High's most experienced pitcher, deliv-
ers the ball, while newcomers Jaymie McCormick and Audrey Karl-
stad, both sophomores. wait to play tough on defense. (Photo by
James Uptain)

,.

Junior Varsity player Wendy Bober, a sophomore, tries to play it
safe at home plate! This is only the second year softball has been a
sanctioned sport in Nebraska. (Photo by Vince Digilio)
Freshman Liz Noble plays first base as she tries to tag out the run-
ner coming in. Noble is also a pitcher for this young Packer softball
tearn. (~hot6 by James Uptain)