1981

Our thanks to

Elizabeth (Mendiola) Huston
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Judy (Janousek) Christensen

for sponsoring the

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South High

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Top left: South surro undings offer a
variety of color. Middle lef t: Getting
the last bit seems to be this student's
main goal. Bottom right: Drama slu•
dents show their talents during class
time. Bottom left: Gathering in th e
courtyard seems to be a favorite pas-
time for some students.

We came in the fall to start all over again. Another very popular soc ial spot is the main
hall itself. A wide variety of students are located
Returning students gathered in their usual places there every morning before school.
of meeting while new students tried to develop
their own place of exchanging the latest gossip or During the winter months this hallway becomes
news about one another. very crowded, so the facu lty in recent years has
deve loped a volleyball competition between first
Streets, sidewalks and school steps seem to be hour classes whic h always attracts students to
some of the most favorite spots to "hang around" either gym A224 or gym 3 10.
before or after sc hool. Junior Cindy Lad com-
mented, "During warm and cool weather students Although a wide majority of people gather in
prefer the outdoors, but when winter sets in stu- the mornings to chat, there is still a group of stu-
dents notice meeting places a little harder to dents w ho attend early morning club meetings.
find . "

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These students tend to get overlooked because Junior Jeff Hamblen commented, "Most students
many meet in classrooms not occupied by early are too busy to notice just where South High is
morning students. located. It is a whole different world out there." Sur-
rounding businesses make up the area around
There is also early morning practice for some stu- South High and often contributed to bettering South
dents such as those involved in marching band and through the years.
pomperets.

There is a very small group of people who actually
stop and view the grounds and surrou ndings of
South.

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Top left: Harry McCandless munches
on his daily lunch. Bottom right: Pass-
ing period is a time of socializing for
some students. Bottom left: Group
discussions were seen more and
more this year. Bottom picture: Silent
moments seem to give students a bet-
ter outlook on life.

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Top right: A rare shot of South
1-igh. Top left: St. Martins adds a
touch to the South High commu-
nity. Bottom right: A variety of bus-
inesses support South High. Bot-
tom left: These doors represent
the entry way to knowledge.

We saw many this year, with a new advisor
along with a different printer.
changes this year as students
entered South High last fall. Students were able to expe-
Building renovation took place rience the shortening of class
all summer which now gives periods and the developing of
the school a more modern
appearance. a new homeroom. We saw the
South High spirit rise with the
Some veteran teachers left addition of a flag team this
and many new ones arrived to year. This team, consisting of
diversify the South High fac-
ulty. We witnessed the making the pomperet squad, gave
of a new Photography club. South a look of class and a
English teacher Reg Dyck better sense of pride. The
leads the club. The South High pomperets met every first hour
Tooter underwent changes to train and practice in order to

be ready for a performance.

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saw many building. In beginning the
changes this year especially ye ar , students we re reacq-
uainted with old friends and
in old friends and teachers. introduced to new ones.

Senior Cathy Longo com- Students entered classes
mented, "Changes are impor- selected last year and began
tant in a school. Students working into the new year.
Although classrooms were
need to see the coming and somewhat different, students
going of old and new poli- and teachers found no prob-
cies." "Changes also give lems adjusting to new carpets
students a little variety in and lighting systems. Gyms
A224 and 310 also underwent
attending school each year. " badly needed remodeling. In
gym 31 0 the entire ceiling was
As years went by it often took redone and painted.
its toll on South High's exte-
rior. Many agreed that South
was in need of building reno-

vation both in and out of the

Top right : Students Vicki Harmes, Donna
M:>ody, and Patty Drakulich enjoy meeting in the
courtyard for lunch. Middle left: Every part of
South contributes to its success. Middle right:
Some students use lunch as a time for thought.
Bottom left An overhead look gives South a look
of class.

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We conquered so many different warm. The students are caring more for the
building this year." Different policies have
things this year. New changes in the school occurred, such as: the bell schedule, home-
have occurred. We have new carpeting on the rooms, and seating arrangements at assem-
floors in most all the classrooms. Mr. John D. blies.
Lonowski, our assistant principal, said, "The
carpeting is super, it makes a person feel

Top left: Yearbook costs rose to $10.00 this
year. Top right: Underclassmen had their
chance to buy class rings in November. Mid-
dle left: A change in season brings about a
change in students. Bottom right: Rock
Music kept South High students company
before and alter school.

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Mr. Nystrom opened the courtyard so that the Designs are painted all over the school walls.
students can have a recreational period outside The reason for the designs is to help the new stu-
the building. The school has new lockers and dents find their way to their classrooms. It's really
locker combinations. Homerooms are new this amazing how the workmen took time and energy
year. Mr. Lonowski said, "The only way we could to make the school look really nice in the inside of
have made the homerooms, was to take ten min- the building. We all like it. Designs are on all the
utes from the regular class hours.'' Lunch periods different floors and in the cafeteria. The rooms are
expanded, so that the students and the teachers more enjoyable and relaxing to study in. The col-
can have more time to eat and have more time to ors are bright and pretty. We conquered a lot of
talk to the other teachers and students. We really challenges this year.
have fun talking to different friends.

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We had fun throughout the school year. We had fun when we were on our lunch break.
We had a chance to eat and have a friendly con-
Students were involved in activities. We had fun versation with our friends. Making school projects
just by walking down the halls and the stairs and were outstanding , like posters and special
seeing friends. During lunch period, the students reports. We had fun in the morning before we
who don't want to eat lunch go down to the boys' went in for our daily classes. We sat on the front
gym and play volleyball, basketball, and some stairs and told our friends what we did yesterday
come just to study. We had amusement when we night or what we saw. Homecoming was enter-
went to the talent shows, the pep rallies, and to all taining, watching the parade go down the streets,
the games. Students had merriment in their class- seeing the floats, and the cheerleaders doing
rooms, when the teacher showed different films their cheers.
and movies.

Top left: Tammy Baier doing stand routines during a football
game. Top right: South students trying to keep warm. Bottom
right: Spanish Club gelling organized for the homecoming
parade.

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Top right: Sophomore Tim Davis stuffs his mouth with
trench fries. Bottom left : Doug Hebard shows his prowess
at manipulating a wheel chair. Bottom right: Group gather-
ings at football games show school spirit and enthusiasm
towards school sports.

At school dances we had fun watching our friends
dance and the other students dance. Football was
exciting when the team was winning, and when we
were up in the stands cheering and screaming for the
team. It was amusing watching the workmen painting
the different designs of the walls. Meeting the new
teachers this year and new students who · came to
South High School. The staff and students are getting
along really good it's lovely watching them communi-
cating and having friendly conversations together. The
seniors are really having fun, they are really working
hard to complete their grades so that they can gradu-
ate. The 1980-81 school year has been very successful
in having fun.

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Left top: Second choir stands and strains its vocal chords. Righ t
top: Mrs. Ditlev takes her students on a tour of Germany. Left bot-
tom: Business Law has business to discuss. Right bottom: The
library provides a quiet time to study.

We studied really hard for the 1980-81 There are so many different places where a stu-
dent can think. Study halls are in the lunchroom,
school year. The students were working diligently auditorium, and the library. Some students study
to complete their grades. The seniors studied vig- on the hall floors. Students have to do homework
orously so that they could graduate. South High in order to pass their classes, and to make all of
has so many opportunities that a student can their credits.
undertake, for example: Yearbook staff, Photog-
raphy, Computers, etc.

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Study is an act of using the mind to acquire We have to study many different subjects like
knowledge; a branch of learning; close examina- English, Government, Math, and History. We all
tion into a particular subject , as a study of school do our best; we try really hard to complete our
management; a room set apart and furnished for grades. Some students don't care, but WE care.
reading, writing and thinking ; a memorizer of a We ARE somebody, and by studying we learned
theatrical part , to apply the mind in quest of there are many major fields out in the world that
knowledge ; to think upon closely, as to study a we can do.
situation .

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We have had our traditions throughout

the years. Today we still have some traditions, but
man y of them have disappeared. Once, it was
customary to have our Prom at Peony Park during
May. Yearly school-sponsored senior class pic-
nics are no longer held either. Now we attend
mixed parties, but in the past it was considered a
big event to go to an "All Girls' Party. " In earlier
years South had dances for practically every holi-
day; even during lunch, dances were once held in
gym 310. Students at South High still carry on

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some of the past traditions. Homecoming is still
held every fall. with Prom being held in the spring .
Pep rallies, held before big football games, still
encourage school spirit and enthusiasm toward
South sports. "Sound-Off." a talent show for stu-
dents, has been held for many years. Our school
newspaper has always been called the Tooter
and South High students h ave always been
known as the " Packers." Some students may
think that painting the streets is a tradition , but it is
not welcomed by South.

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Old South High .. . She ain't what she

used to be. On June 23, 1980, the long familiar
appearance of South High began receiving a
complete grooming. This process wi ll be
extended over a five-year period. At the finish she
should be as sleek as any other school. A com-
pletely new, energy-saving heating system has
been installed. The four new boilers of gas and oil
are conservation-oriented , using less fuel while
producing more heat. All the ceilings on the 1926
old addition and hallways have been lowered to
decrease the noise level. An all-new, efficient
lighting system has been installed throughout the
majority of the facilit y.

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Practically all rooms have been carpeted on
every floor. Every room and corridor on all floors
has been redecorated. The architectural firm of
Zenon-Beri nger and Associates was picked by a
school committee consisting of business people,
Booste r Club, O PS, local merchants , sc h ool
board members, three stafi members and even
three South students. Principal Nystrom seemed
to sum up popular opinion when he said , "Reno-
vatio n of the physical plant has made for a very
pleasant, efficient environm ent in which to con-
tinue ottering fine educational opportunities to the
youth of South Omaha. I think it has brought a
new spirit as exhibited by the students."

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When workmen first started working five-year renovation project has been com-
pleted, it is still an ongoing process. This com-
on the inside of the building during the summer ing summer, work will be done on redesigning
of 1980, the rooms were stripped down to bare and refurbishing the Ari and Science depart-
boards and rafters. Pictures taken on July 23, ments. Last summer the entire shop building
1980 show that the ceilings were fixed; walls was redecorated . However, there are still more
were repaired and painted ; and overall reju- plans for the shop building to have its windows
venation was begun. Besides the classrooms, bricked in and to have new garage doors
this included work done on the cafeteria, the installed. Also considered for the next few
audito'rium, the two gyms and the library. At years are bleachers for Collin Field.
one time there were 80 to 100 workers working
on the building. Although the major part of the

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1980 Homecoming Candidates:

Danny Miller Karen Duffy

Todd Sporcic Dee Zeleny

Paul Riza Judy Janousek

Doug Hebard Chris Cisar

Bill Core Lori Koch

Top left: 1980 Homecoming king and queen Doug Hebard and Scott Knight Lori Lukowski
Chris Cisar. Top right: Couple Debbie Pecka and Bob Price attend
the Homecoming dance in 520. Bottom left: Junior Rick Bartlett Frank Dennell Jackie Svacina
escorts Jodee Mactier to the Homecoming coronation and dance
following in 520 on the night of Saturday October 4. Bottom right: Pat Cody Donna Cich
Senior Scott Knight is congratulated for being chosen prince by
Mr. and Mrs. George Riza. Scott is also a member of student Derrick Cribbs Sandy Watson
council who planned and prepared Homecoming 1980.
Dave Vecieli Chris Boldt

Rick Bravo Lisa Persing

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0 n the evening of Saturday.

October 4. Master o f Ceremonies Jerry
Priebe stepped o nto the stage and the
1980 Homecoming ceremony began.

After all the candidates were
announced. they gathered together o n
the stage with g reat excitement. Jerry
then began ripping the envelopes open
containing the winners.

Silence fell over the anxious crowd .
Sudden ly the room was alive wi th
applause and emotions as Doug Hebard
and Chris Cisar were c rowned king and
queen. "It was the end of a very emo-
tional week. I couldn't believe it was all
over and we made it!" said Chris. Doug
replied. "Is this really real?" Prince and
princess were Scott Knight and Lori
Lukowski. Bill Core and Dee Zeleny were
Mr. and Miss Congeniality.

To bring the ce remony to a close.
Belinda Cotton sang "You Are My Shin-
ing Star" after the king and queen occu-
pied their thrones.

Following the coronation, couples
gathered in 520 to celebrate the special
evening with a dance. Supplying th e
music was a disc jockey Art Subject play-
ing everyone's favorite recordings.

Top left: Tony Nemecek and Amy Vacek
were the Homecoming pages who
escorted the king and queen candidates
to the stage. Top right : Belinda Cotton
displayed her musical talent by singing
Homecoming's theme song, "You Are
My Shining Star." Middle picture, left to
right: Judy Janousek, Paul Riza, Lisa
Persing, Rick Bravo, Jackie Svacina ,
Frank Dennell, Dee Zeleny, Todd Spor-
cic, Chris Boldt and Dave Veceili. Bottom,
left to right: Danny Miller, Karen Duffy,
Pat Cody, Donna Cich, Bill Core, Lori
Koch, Scott Knight , Lori Lukowski, San-
dra Watson and Derrick Cribbs.

Many people gathered in the audito-
rium to attend the coronation on that eve-
ning. They were all very anxious to hear
the announcement of the 1980 Home-
coming Royalty. Each and every candi-
date nervously awaited the announcing
of their name for them to enter the audito-
rium from the rear and proceed up to the
stage. There they stood in silence waiting
for the ceremony to begin.

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Top left: Homecoming candidate Pat Cody escorts his running
mate Donna Cich as their names are being announced. Top right:
Captain of Pomperetts Connie Fox and others anxiously await the
arrival of the varsity football team so that the Homecoming football
game can begin. Bottom left: Senior Sam Madison arouses the
crowds spirit as he leads the team onto the football field. Bottom
right: Spirited varsity cheerleaders Debbie Laferla and Cathy
Longo march and spread packer spirit to everyone. They also
encourage the packer spirit by yelling chants and cheers to the
crowd.

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Top: Homecoming candidates Bill Core and Lori Koch exchange
smiles with the crowd as they busily campaign by car. The out-
come of the Homecoming Royalty was announced on Saturday,
October 4, 1980. Middle left: Junior Dan Casey prepares last min-
ute things before the parade begins. Middle right; South spirited
students marc h for an exciting football victory over the North High
Vikings. Bottom left: Two of the 17 Ambassadors, senior Sheri
Hansen and junior Mary Sekera spread the Hollywood theme with
a smile as they sing songs related to the parade.

This year's parade had many different kinds of floats. This vari-
ety spread to the Home Economics Club's " Star Wars." This float
won the best float award.

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Sudent Council members were elected in the spring

of 1980 by their respective classes. Student Council
started the year out by planning and sponsoring Home-
coming. They made a float, decorated the stage, and
organized the evening.

Fund raising events planned to raise money for their
activities were dances after the football and basketball
games and the selling of concessions.

Student Council members were also active in canned
food drives for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays,
helping in the Special Olympics at J. P. Lord School,
working at the Blood Mobiles, clean-up drives, and usher-
ing at plays, musicals, and Sound-Off.

Officers were Danny Miller, President; Karen Duffy,
Vice-President; Kim Miller, Secretary; Scott Knight, Trea-
surer; and Bill Miller, Parliamentarian. Mr. Robert Christie
was the sponsor for Student Council.

Top right: Sophomores pictured from left to right, front row:
Diana Knapp, Robin Knight, and Chris Crouch. Back row: Ken
Wallace, Dan Sigmund, Scott Winboldt, and Jeff Aldrich. Mid-
dle right: Juniors pictured from left to right, front row: Ed
Kroupa, Mary Alice Whitney, Susie Taylor, and Michelle Bel-
castro. Back row: Bill Miller, Kim Miller, Dave Monzu, Valerie
Andrews, and Frank Johnston. Bottom right: Seniors pictured
from left to right, front row: John O'Connor, Judy Janousek,
Belinda Cotton, Karen Duffy, Dee Zeleny, and Mr. Christie.
Back row: Paul Riza, Jim Gates. Scott Knight , Gina Freeman,
and Danny Miller.

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Senior Class Officers began

planning for the 1980-81 school
year during the summer. Money
they earned working at Rosenblatt
Stadium was used towa rd prom,
commencement, and baccalau-
reate .

Senior Class officers met every
Wednesday to plan their fund rais-
ing projects. Events planned were
selling concessions at the South-
Millard football game, raking leaves
at Latvian Village on November 15,
sponsoring a skating party on
December 19, and selling the 1981
class t-shirts. They also picked out
,the graduation announcements,
caps, and gowns.

Pictured at left from left to right, bottom row:
Cathy Longo, Wendy Harless, and Mary Ann
McAuliffe. Middle row: Jerry Priebe, Georgia
Suput, and Tom Wallace. Back row: Dave
Doer, Derrick Cribbs. and Sam Rabiola. Top:
Mrs. Norton. their sponsor.•

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Sandy Watson Teresa Casart Taurus yearbook staff was made up of 33 stu-
Scott Knight
dents. This year the business and production
classes were combined into one course, and two
classes, thi rd and fourth hours.

Mr. James Faiman, the advisor, assigned pages
and sections of the yearbook to his students at the
beginning of the school year. Deadlines had to be
met, even though they were hectic and most feared,
but it gave students a challenge. Mr. Faiman com-
mented, "I always have hopes for the book, but after
13 years of annual staffing, I find that many things
don 't work out as planned."

This year's theme, "Thank You For Being . . ." ,
came from the song "Thank You For Being A
Friend" by Andrew Gold and was submitted by stafi
member Angie Dowdy. Ron Nocita, helped by Ron
Horne, designed the cover of the yearbook.

Ron Nocita Laurie Bertch Ron Horne Liz Mendiola

Chris Valla Robin Brown Glenda Kalhoff

Kevin Roark Lisa Mascarello Kathy Brookins Bonnie Jacobsen

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Debbie Trouba

Susie Svendsen Sandy Fischer

Ginger Brown

Mary Jerabek Wanita Nistl Lori Fricke

Lori Koch

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Participating in the South High Bands takes a lot of
hard work and effort. Much of their time is spent practicing
for upcoming events. They march and play during halftime
at home varsity football games, play for pep rallies and
march in parades. They participated in the Columbus Day
Parade and received a seoond place trophy. On October
18, after practicing for severa l weeks, Wisner, Nebraska
was the scene of a full Oichestral display including the
majorettes and its new addition the flag team. There the
band competed in their first competition. The band as a
whole was evaluated on their marching techniques and
skills. Their all-round grade was a 2, w hich was excellent.
Mr. Mark Arnold commented , " I was very pleased w ith all
the groups, but I was exceptionally proud of the perform-
ances of the marching band and flag team. Drum majors
Patty Jacobs and Dan McCaw also did a good job this

First Band . Back row, left to right : Chris
Hayes, Tom Wallace, Paul Stark . Second
row : Randy Bland, Kevin Vance. Kevi n
McGinnis Dave Doerr David Brandt and

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Ken Curran. Third row: Teresa Tomasiewicz,
Craig Curran, Sandra Watson, Jeff Hamblen,
Bob Orsi and Joe Hajek. First Band . Back
row: Dan Mccaw, Nick Orsi, Bobbie John-
son, Don Jensen and Barb Hopkins. Middle
row : Elda Montelongo, Sharon Fundaun,
Byron Boldt , LeeAnn Nebrigich, Debbie
Pierce and Anne Schmidt. Front row: Linda
Hanson, Genia Martinuesn, Patty Jacobs,
Wendy Harless, Amee Johnson and Lisa
Persing.

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year." After marching season is over, the band then
begins their concert season . This is mainly time to prepare
members for All-City Band and they also perform various
concerts. There were 22 members that qualified for All-
City.

Rally Band consists of students who are interested in
outside class activities. They play at basketball games,
elementary and jr. high schools.

Stage Band is an important part of Sound Off. They pro-
vide all the music for the acts in the show. This year they
attended the U.N .O. Jazz Festival which was held on Feb-
ruary 13.

Not to be overlooked, is the orchestra. They performed
at Open House, grade schools, The Christmas Vespers
and the Spring Concert. Five members of the orchestra
were selected for the All-City Band.

Second Band. Back row, left to right: Mark
Oliver, Russ Rech, Leona Masilko, Ken Wal-
lace, Phil Lopez, Debi Murphy, Tony Aguil-
era and Don Zeski. Middle row: Sherri Otto,
Allison Chunka, Scott Winboldt, Russ Duff,
Bob Mueller and Pat Montelongo. Front row:
Carol Buller, JoAnn Lighthill, John Pintore,
Shari Jarosik, Robin Hanson, Julie Safarik
and Tammy Lengyel. Orchestra. Standing:
Patty Nabity, Doug Abbey, Bob Mueller, Jeff
Hamblen, Randy Bland, Timmi Dixon and Mr.
Arnold. Sitting: Laurie Evener, Janine Swan-
son, Kim Adams, Sofia Kono, Don Jensen,
Rachel Doerr, Lisa Persing and Donna Grze-
bielski.

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Top left, first row: Sandy Brown, Melynda Sorensen, Chelle
Ruckman and Karol Marlenee. Second row: Lisa Mascar-
ello, Bertha Bisara, Denise Chunka and Ron Nocita. Top
left: Mr. Strope. Middle right : D.E. class. Bottom right: Lisa
Mascarello, Mr. Strope, Ron Nocita and Denise Chunka.

A breakfast at the

Village Inn, September
25th, for incoming Deca

members, started the year
out for Distributive Educa-
tion. The new D.E. advisor,
Mr. Doug Strope, who is a
former North Platte resi -
dent, said, "I enjoy teach-
ing here at South. There
are a lot of new and inter-
esting people here."

D.E. students learned
business related proce-
dures and it was possible
for students to obtain job
interviews, with reference
from South High.

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This year, the science club's

main activity was planning a trip for the
members. They will be traveling to
Wyoming, Montana, and then up into
Alberta, Canada. The trip was sched-
uled for June 15-25. The students
were excited and looking forward to it.
One member commented, "I can't wait
to go. It should be a lot of fun. "

The members sold candles, spices,
popcorn and worked at concession
stands at football games to raise
money for trip expenses. Mr. Dan Zan-
ders heads the club with assistance
from Mrs. Adelle Earle.

Top left, first row: David Thorsen, Karen Petrow-
ski, Alesia Benton, RonnaLee Jenness and John
Hoagland. Second row: Randy Poppino, Scott
Lautenbaugh, Shawn Bell, Lori Golezia. Sam
Rabiola, MaryAnn McAulilfe, Doug Russell,
Dave Ringo, Sophia, Debbie Trouba, Dave Thor-
sen. Third row: Jeff Aldrich, Coleen Kreps, Fran-
cene DeJoy, Mary Roth , Bev Hines, Patti
Jacobs, Lori Garfield, Allison Chunka, Julie
Evener, Sherri Otto, Sue Grerbielski, and Cindy
Hug. Middle right: Dave Ringo. Bottom left: Mr.
Zanders.

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Top row: Janine Jamrozy, Renee Wilcox, Bruce Vickers and Nick Zielinski, Bottom row: Mrs. DeBuse, Miss Turnquist, Eileen Triplet,

-Juanita Martinez, Chelle Ruckman, Theresa Milobar, Carlene Cherian, Gary Santee, Ed Kava, Mr. Dyck and Mrs. Moore.

South High's Art club started the year out by completing

a mural on the outside north wall of Eddie's Cafe at 24th
and O Streets. The mural was designed by Jim Peterson,
one of the club's 27 members. They also had an art sale
the 14-19 of December. The new officers this year were
headed by President Chelle Ruckman.

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Twin Rivers is the location of the Omaha Pub-
lic School farm. The South students who attended
were Mo McCarthy , Mari Worrell, Mary Williamson,
Steve Garabrandt, Joan Garabrandt, Tim Stract, Tim
Throens and Laurie Dooley. When one student was
asked about the farm, she said , "I like it, because it's
different and you have more freedom."

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Tooter staff published the school

newspaper once a month. The staff
was divided into two classes: an
advanced and beginning class. Both
classes are taught by Mrs. Marjorie
Waterman, who was new to South
High this year. One of her students,
when asked, replied, "She brought a
lot of new and interesting ideas to the
paper."

The advanced class, which con-
sisted mostly of seniors, put everything
together, while the beginning class
learned the procedures of assembling
a paper. The Tooter was a mere 15¢ or
free with an activity card.

Top left, first row: Rich Bartlett, Todd Setlack, Jeff Uryasz,
Jo Klein, and Ruth Heydenreich. Second row: Mrs. Water-
man, Tina Nacarelli, Ben Straley, Kelli Reagan, Chris Boldt,
Debbie DiBiase, Lydia Santos and Todd Reagan. Third
row: John Guyott, Bev Wasilewski, Susan Vancleve and
Dan Frohner. Bottom left: Lisa Garfield, Terri Welna,
Rhonda Anderson, Lisa Mascarello and Liz Mendiola. Bot-
tom right: Mrs. Waterman.

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Top left : Terri Welna. Bottom right: Mrs. Waterman, Lisa Mascarello,
Rhonda Anderson, Liz Mend iola, Kevin Roark and Lisa Garfield. Bottom
left: Rhonda Anderson. Top right: Liz Mendiola busy at work.

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September October

2,1980 3,4,1980

School Homecoming
Opens (vote, vote
(Boo! yell, scream
Hiss!) clap, clap)

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November November

7,8,1980 - 13, 14, 1980

Fall Play Parent-Teacher
(Who Conferences
(yak, yak,
dunnit?) yak)

November ,~ - - - - - - - - -

27,28,1980 December

Thanksgiving 19,1980
Vacation
(gobble, Christmas
gobble) Vacation
(ho,ho,
ho, ho)

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F eb r u a ry March

5, 6, 7, 1981 19, 1981

All-City Military
Music Ball
F esti val
(Do, Re, Mi, (Hut! Left,
Fa, So, La ...) Right, about
face ... march!)

April April

8,9, 1981 24, 1981

Sound Off Prom
(Maui-Wowie, (If she's
Boom, Boom, not home by
midnight, she
Boom!)
1. sn't comi.ng

home!)

May (... no more
teacher's
31,1981
dirty looks!)
Baccalaureate
(Preach, 39
Preach,

Preach ...

Z-z-z-z-z-z)

South High Latin Club is a chapter of

Nebraska Junior Classical League and the

National Junior League. .

Latin club competed in state competitions,

state conventions, and state chariothoms this

1980-81 school year. On February 12, 1981 there

was a College Bowl instant recall game at Lewis &

Clark. All Omaha School Latin clubs competed

against each other.

The State Convention was held at Creighton

University in April of 1981 . Latin Club competed

in Olympic Games, Certimina, and took written

exams on vocabulary, life and history, mythology,

and grammar. Latin Club students took the

national latin examinations in March of 1981 .

Mrs. Oldfield, the Latin club leader said, "Miss

Beck was the Latin club teacher here at South.

The teacher who was before her dropped it. I

came in 1954, and have been sponsor ever

since."

First row, left to right: Judy Rachwalik, Katy Couch, Pam
O'Connor and Jim Rasmussen. Second row: Bobbi Jo Preston
and ·Alma Sarka. Third row: Laima Sarka, Juan Laia, Tom
Hawley and Cathy Nemetz and Frank Johnston. Fourth row:
Mrs. Barbara Oldfield and Larry Trouba.

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German club members of the 1980-81

school year have been meeting one
time every two weeks and sold Christ-
mas calendars and different kinds of
German candies in order to raise
money for their group.

Mrs. Karen Ditlev, the German club
leader, states, "I feel our club is organ-
ized and has some really good charac-
teristics. The club being small makes it
possible for the kids to get to know
each other and draw together. Our
group is German-oriented. I feel the
study of foreign language is important
and it helps to broaden one's under-
standing."

Very top picture above, top row, left to right:
Mrs. Ditlev, Sylvia Baesler, Paul Stark, Anne
Schmidt, Mary Stoley, Allison Chunka, Laima
Sarka, Roy Hays, Cindy Hug and Julie Evener.
Bottom row,' left to right: Aldona Gasilunas,
Janine Swanson, Sherri Otto, Sindy Joaquin,
Ronalee Jenness and Cindy Lad.

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0 ne of the main functions of the Spanish

Club members and the Honor Society members is
to promote the culture of Spain and Mexico. Club
members sold buttons, "South Shines Ori," and
"The Pack Is Back, " to raise money for their field
trips, trophies and special awards. The group
attended a ballet from Spain at Mercy High
School and a ballet from Mexico at Boystown.

Mrs. Joanne Sokalsky expressed a sense of
enjoyment being the spo nsor of the Spanish
Club. She said, "It has been a joy working with
the kids and sharing new experiences."

Newly elected officers of the Spanish Club are:
President: John Chmelka; Vice-President: Javier
Megia; Secretary: Maria Vera; Treasurer: Cheryl
Knapp. New officers of the National Honor Soci-
ety are: President: Jery Priebe; Vice-President:
Sam Rabiola; Secretary: Patty Jacobs; and Trea-
surer: Juanita Falcon.

Top left: Vice-President Sam Rabiola leads the Spanish Club
members with their parade of pinatas. Top right: Maria Vera.
Juanita Falcon. Patty Jacobs. Javier Megia, Jerry Proebe.
Sam Rabiola, Marianne Disart. and Dave Ringo, pictured from
top to bottom are the Spanish Club and Honor Society Club
otticers. Middle left: Mrs. Sokolsky directs the c lass while try-
ing to steady a students chair. Bottom left: Spanish Club spon-
sor Mrs. Sokolsky and Club officers: Sam Rabiola. Jerry
Priebe, Javier Megia, Juanita Falcon. Patty Jacobs. Dave
Ringo, Marianne Disart. and Maria Vera.

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Tt,is year makes the first year in a long time
that South High has has a Photography Club. The
members of this group meet once a month on the
average . At their meetings members bring in
prints that they have taken and developed on their
own to discuss and receive suggestions on their
progress. This year the Photography Club has
approximately 20 members. The four club officers
are: President: Kevin Roark; Vice-President: Ken
Kelling; Secretary: Chris Cordell; and Treasurer:
Doug Wilder. Club sponsor, Mr. Reginald Dyck
commented, "It's easy to be mediocre, but hard
to be good. Being the sponsor is fun personally,
as well as exciting to see the kids work to be
good."

Students of the Photography Club were given an assignment to
take and print pictures. Shown on this page are three examples of
the finished products of this assignment. These are just a few of
the many pictures being produced in Photography Club. Bottom
right, back row: Mr. Reg Dyck, Steve Zendejas, Kevin Roark, Ken
Keeling, and Dave Brandt. Front row: Rene Wilcox, Doug Wilder,
Tracy Ward , Chris Cordell, Janine Jamrosy and Tony Bravo.

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Top far left: Mark Shukis, exec-
utive officer, and David Bell.
Top far right: Sergeant Wat-
son. Middle: Kevin Albien
receiving his acting lieutenant
disc from Mr. Nystro m, Bottom
far left: Chester Betts in the
rifle room. Bottom right: Karrie
Hansen.

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Top, far right : JROTC practicing for the
A.F.1. Middle, far left: Major Harold E.
Hornbeck. Middle, far right: Linda
Adams, Betallion Commander, commis-
sioning Vanessa Munsinger with 2nd lieu-
tenant disc. Middle, bottom right: Randy
Bland in rifle class. Bottom, far right: A
typical hour of ROTC class.

/ROTC Cadets participated in
many activities throughout the
1980-81 school year. To start the
year off the JROTC led the 1980
Homecoming Parade through the
streets of South Omaha. Drill team
exhibition and 22-5, courtesy
patrol, rifle team competition and
presentation of colors at Memorial
Park were all a part of the events
during the year.

In January the Annual Formal
inspection was held in gym 310.
Active officers graded the ROTC by
inspecting files and observing their
performances. The Military Ball was
held this year on March 19, 1981.

Instructors Major Harold E. Horn-
beck and First Sergeant Jerry 0.
Watson have made South High's
ROTC what it is today, a good expe-
rience.

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Mr .Richard Wohlfarth, now in his

25th year at South, is the sponsor of the
math club. The math club was started even
before Mr. Wohlfarth arrived here. The club
has approximately 25 members. Qualifica-
tions to be in the club are slim to none. All
one needs is an interest in math. It's not
necessary to take any more math than the
required . The math club sponsors contests
and is in a math league. Some of the mem-
bers were present at the Postal Math
League and the Northwest Missouri State
Math Olympiad in March. When asked what
makes the math club different than the other
clubs, Mr. Wohlfarth said, "We're no differ-
ent - just smaller than some.''

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Top right: Debbie Krula and Jerry Preibe sit attentively during math club
meeting. Lower left: Mike Pallas is a prominent member of the math club
and is an active student. Lower right: Georgia Suput and Jerry Preibe
discuss the upcoming math contest.

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