1981

--- •. , , - .,:., , , i -:- • - .... . South 's computer club for the 1980-
- o• • • , • u • o ~ I \ &-
":'-7~~ • •• • 1981 school year was sponsored by Mrs.
~ ,-"=" Mary Ann Kelly. She aided the students in
• •• her club by preparing them for upcoming

Q competition. When asked if the club mem-
bers had to be enrolled in a computer class
to qualify for membership, Mrs. Kelly rep-
lied, " No, but all of the kids are in a com-
puter class and that helps."

Some of the activities the club partici-
pated in were to enter contests in and out of
town. One of those contests the club
entered was the Northwest Missouri State
Olympiad. There were 20 members in the
club this year. The computer club and the
math club combined to raise funds because
many of the contests were for both clubs.

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Top left: Phone connections that hook up South with eight other high
schools. Lower left: The "Magnetic Tape Machine" is the main computer

that stores programs and read magnetic tape that is used for back up or
system patches. Lower right : The Decwritter gives paper copies of pro-
grams.

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South's chess club has t.E1 ·-
been the best around for a cou-
ple of years now, and this year is Far, top right: Ken Curran anticipates his next move. Mid-
no different. When asked what dle, far left: Pictured are the 1980-81 Chess Club mem-
makes the club, Mr. Glenn Ties- bers. Left to right: Chris Kisicki , Ken Curran, Ken Wallace,
sen remarked, " The interest of Jenny Johnson, Tom Wallace, Jeff Luschen, Mark Walters,
the students makes the club." Bob Sullivan, Tom Rokus, C hris Walters and Paul Sykora.
This year's club had plenty of Bottom, far left: Ken Wallace c hallenges a Burke oppo-
interest as the team was better nent.
than last year. They lost one

member to graduation but
gained a couple with potential to
be just as good. To get these
players to be as good, if not bet-

ter, the top players help them by
playing them and giving helpful
hints. Mr. Tiessen said the spon-

sor doesn't have too big of a job.
He just sets up matches and
makes sure things go as sched-

uled. There are eleven teams in

South's league.

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Pounding out fenders,

sanding down doors, and paint-
ing over primer are among the
various activities of the auto
body students. South's auto
body class is an elective and a
popular elective at that. When
asked about his relations with his
students, Mr. Frank Pistone rep-
lied, "Most of the kids have been
here for two years and some you
get to know pretty well." The stu-
dents like this class because they
do things that are enjoyable.
Many of Mr. Pistone's former stu-
dents find work in this vocation,
some even own their own busi-
nesses.

Top left: Don Barber grinds the Granada. Top right: Bob Price helps Mike Piccolo work on rear quarter panel. Lower left: Mr. "P"
demonstrates sanding techniques. Lower right: Jerry Janing aids Laurie Bertch in welding a hood.

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0 ne of the best courses in working on "live" ca rs, or cars
bro ug ht in by residents to have
and best equipped auto mechan- their cars worked o n by students.
ics shops in Omaha is the one This c lass meets fo r two hours
right here at South . The course each day. Mr. Pete Petrini, who
consists of three years of hard has taug ht here at South for the
work and determin atio n. During past nine yea rs says, " A uto
the first year, stud ents lea rn the Mechanics is an advancing field
very basics of the auto. Second which is going to become more
year invo lves engine overh aul, technical and req uire more skill
replacing, repairing, and becom- to troubleshoot and repair cars of
ing fa milia r with seve ral parts. the future because they won't be
Th ird yea r , o r vo c ati onal a uto anything like the ca rs of today."
mechanics, involves the students

Chevrolet
CheNolet · C h e,-y l l · Cori-ette

Top left: M r. Petrini shows two students the
d ifference in b rake drums. Middle left : Steve
Peterson tunes up an engine . Left: Ku rt Ellef-
son examines an engine. Above: Frank
Moackler a nd Dennis Harden installing main
bearing. Middle right: Jo hn Mendenhall and
Dave Labenz examine a generato r. Rig ht:
Jeff Janak hands out tuols.

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There are two basic types Each year students from all
over Omaha enter their projects
of drafting classes taught here at in competition. South usually
South High. They are machine does quite well. This course will
drafting, which is stetching and hopefully lead to careers in car-
measuring parts of the machine pentry, interior design, engineer-
to be made, and architectural ing, or architecture. Mr. Al Pri-
drafting, which is sizing out and bramsky, who teaches drafting
sketching parts of the house or classes here at South says ,
building to be built. Each type "Drafting class is a more relaxed
requires skills in precise measur- atmosphere and I enjoy the one-
ing and accurate drawing. Voca- to-one teaching rather than hav-
tional classes do detailed study ing to lecture a whole group."
?f construction of buildings and
in cost estimation.

Top lett: Mr. Al Pribramsky. Top center:
John Conley . Top right: Louise Turco.
Left center : Clyde Powell. Left: Joe
Vopalka. Above: Steve Brummond. Right:
Carleen Cherion.

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Rnting class is much like that South has an organization
called the South High Printers
of an actual print shop. Here stu- Craftsman's Guild. In the guild,
dents print up church raffle tick- the students sponsor breakfasts
ets, memo pads, and junior high and hold other social functions to
newspapers. Senior Pat Bober raise money for field trips. This
says, "Printing class is very inter- helps to involve students who are
esting and there's always more interested in printing.
to learn. "

Top right: Mr. Cummings and Lee Cunning-
ham get materials for a job. Top left: Randy
Pope running a Heidelberg. Top center: Matt
Martinez starting a press. Above: Pat Bober
running an Itek offset press. Right: Mike
Swirzinski .adjusting the delivery end of an
offset press.

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f ~sectricity class deals with

motor control and service, appli-
ance repair, and in air condition-
ing servicing.

Another class in the same field
of study is electronics, which
deals in working with transistors,
circuits, and in very complex wir-
ing. Third year is held for two
hours each day. Here the stu-
dents learn to use testing equip-
ment. Mr. Dennis Bernadt, who
has taught electronics here at
South for 12 years says, '' Elec-
tronics is such a complex class,
it takes the full 3 years just to
understand the fundamentals
and to learn basic circuitry.''

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Top left: Mr. Dennis Bernadt lectures to the class. Top right: Jerry
Mace working on a digital trainer. Middle left: Scott Bonacci works
with oscilloscope and digital trainers. Middle left: Scott Bonacci
works with oscilloscope and digital trainers. Middle right: Scott
Bonacci, Russ Liekhus, and Terry Koperski with oscilloscope and
digital trainer. Left: Sue Lentis works with textbook. Above: Bill Reg-
ner works with a digital trainer.

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Machine Shop is a course at South which itself. Every machine in all other technical fields is
made in some machine shop."
tries to expose the students to a job-like atmosphere.
The machine shop does work for some companies in South is the only school in Omaha that has a dis-
Omaha, besides building and repairing some of their tinct machine shop. Mr. Ruecker wishes more stu-
own things and those of friends, teachers, and for- dents could be aware of this course before their
mer grads. The class learns how to plan out and set sophomore year because many students find thal
up projects, and to operate numerous machines with they enjoy it in their junior and senior years, but it's
perfection. Mr. Frank Ruecker, the machine shop too late to advance. He says, "For the most part, stu-
teacher for the past 14 years says, "The machine dents that have been in the program for the full 3
tool industry is the only one that can reproduce years go about their work very enthusiastically. "

Top left: Mr. Frank Ruecker operates the lathe. Top right: The
lathe is used for the precision c utting of metal. Right: Scott
Bonacci makes a steam engine. Bottom left: Steve Mueller files an
eccentric rod. Bottom right: Ron Flock buffs a piece of brass.

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Wood shop is a class

where students learn to make their
own projects and to follow instruc-
tions carefully. First year classes
learn to use basic hand tools. Sec-
ond year students learn to use
power equipment. Third year works
together in the mass production of
furniture, and eventually gets into
carpentry where students build
scale model homes. Mr. Kenneth
Hightower has taught wood shop
for 32 years and is head of the
Industrial Education Department.
Mr. Fred Kratzke, who also teaches
wood shop says, "Too many stu-
dents get the idea that they come to
make things. They don't realize that
the important thing is to learn. "

Top left: Mr. Kenneth Hightower. Top right: Keith Bruner sanding
his project. Left: Mr. Fred Kratzke lectures to his students. Bottom

left: Joe Fonfara and Darrell Honeycutt assembling a project. Bot-
tom right: Dave Stovi_e saws a piece of wood for his project.

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Top, far left Rob Lepert, Ernie Storm, John Thompson. Bottom,
far left: Dennis Conley, Tony Kriefels, and Carl Johanson, prepar-
ing for a welding project. Pictured below: Frank Kochanowicz,
Steve Limley and Rich Bartlett heating a piece of metal. Bottom,
far right: Bob Snelling forming metal on a metal brake.

Metals class is a three year elective course. Dur-

ing the first year the students learn the fundamen-
tals of technology where they are required to do
small sheet metal projects. The second year stu-
dents learn the fundamentals of welding and con-
tinue their knowledge of working with metals. Dur-
ing the third year, factory type items are produced
such as metal furniture and other miscellaneous
items.

Instructor Mr. Charles Massey said, "The metal
shop at South High tries to prepare young people
who are interested in working with their hand to
aquire adequete information and skills to qualify
as beginners or apprentices in the metal working
industries."

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Top, far right: Home Economics Club
dressed as Jawas to fit the theme
Empire Strikes Back for the Home-
coming parade. Middle. far left: Mrs.
Nancy Nichol head sponsor of Home
Economics Club. Middle, far right:
South students glimpsing over the
country store. Bottom, far left. front
row; Karen Petroski and Lori Gray.
Second row: Mrs. Nichol, Alesia Ben-
ton, Debbie Lamb, Delores Green.
Lisa Green and Mrs. Crane. Back
row: Sue Grzebielski, Sally Shimerdla,
Mary Ann Brun, and Donna Brun.

. ' ,..

Ti,is was the second consecutive year where the

Home Economics Club has taken home the first
place trophy for the best Homecoming float. The
Home Economics Club was involved in many
other activites this year along with their participa-
tion in the parade. Once ag_ain in December a
country store was held in room 209 where many
students and teachers spent some free time
observing and purchasing handmade goods
ranging from cookies to wall hangings.

The Home Economics Club gives students the
chance to express their talents and yet still work
with others.

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Pictured are the 1980-81 Varsity Cheer-
leaders. Top, far right: Debbie Laferla.
Mddle, far left: Cathy Longo. Middle, far
right: front row: Anne Fisher and Amy
Vacik. Middle row: Suzie Taylor, Gina
Freeman, Merri McCaig, Kim Miller,
Cathy Longo, Captain Dee Zeleny. Back
row: Denise Simoneau, Janine Masloski,
Debbie Laferla, and Karen Duffy.
Bottom far left: Kim Miller, Debbie Laferla,
Cathy Longo, and Merri McCaig.

V.rsity Cheerleaders consisted of

ten eager girls working toward the goal of
promoting school spirit.

Last year the girls were put through try-
outs where Miss Sue Broderick and other
teachers judged them on a majority o f differ-
ent things, such as: how they performed at
try-outs and the quality of one made-up
cheer. The teachers also looked at their form
while they performed .

During the summer of 1980, the cheer-
leaders spent one week at Northwest Mis-
souri State Camp, where they worked very
hard to try and accomplish many new c heers
while yet still enjoying many other activities.

One of the fellow Varsity Cheerleaders,
Denise Simoneau replied, " Being a cheer-
leader has been a lot of work and sometimes
I wonder if it's worth it, but most of all, I've
had a lot of fun."

Miss Sue Broderick, the sponsor, said, " I
enjoyed working with the girls, yet at times it
was frustrating but always rewarding. ''

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Junior Varsity Cheerleaders were an eight member squad

lull of excitement and vibrancy this year. They did many things to
raise money. Car washes were one thing, but they also sold rib-
bons and balloons at the games. When Homecoming came
around they sold carnations which various students ordered for
certain guys and gals of their choice.

Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders are divided up among
the scores they receive at tryouts. The J.V. squad consists of
Sophomores and Juniors.

Bonnie Jacobsen, a J.V. Cheerleader said, "I enjoyed being a
J.V. Cheerleader, because I met a lot of sweet people and made a
lot of new friends. Being a cheerleader isn't really easy, but I
enjoyed every minute of it."

The girls also went to Missouri State Camp this summer, some
for the first time. They all shared in the hard work and crazy activi-
ties.

This year's Junior Varsity Cheerleaders contributed much to
the school spirit of South High.

Pictured are the 1980-81 Jun-
ior Varsity Cheerleaders. Top,
far left: Karen Olechoski. Mid-
dIe, far right, bottom row :
Sharon Carter, Captain Julie
Salraik, Bonnie Jacobsen,
Cheryl Knapp, Kathy Randall.
Back row: Karen Olechoski, Jill
Vendetti, Patricia Karel. Bot-
tom, far left, bottom row, left to
right: Cheryl Knapp, Julie Sal-
raik, Bonnie Jacobsen . Top
row: Jill Vandetti, Kathy Ran-
dall and Patricia Karel.

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Top, far right: Connie Cherrier and fellow flag team
members. Middle left, front row: Maria Viesca, Karri
Smithberg, Debbie Trouba, Karol Marlenee, Brenda
Sedlak and Connie Cherrier. Middle row: Tammi
Baier, Barbette Nist!, Captain Connie Fox, Rachel
Doerr , Che lle Ruckman, Ch ris Craig, Lena
Rh oades, Cynthia Jackson and Shayron Byrne .
Last row: Bridget Wiggins and Chris Butera. Not
pictured: Julie Gibson. Bottom left: Connie Fox.
Bottom right: Maria Viesca, Karol Marlenee, Chelle
Ruckman and Chris Butera.

During the summer of

1980 the Pomperets spent five
days at camp in Lincoln. Dur-
ing these fi ve days the girls
learned many new r outin es

that they used th roughout the

year.
This is the fi rst year that

South High has ever had a flag
team . As part of the flag team,
the girls performed flag ~ou-
tines during halftime at football
games. There is now also a
first hour class where the girls

get together and help each
other with various routines.

Miss Schneider, the spon-
sor, said, "Pomperets has
been a real challenge this year
because of all the new mem-
bers and also because of all
the new procedures we fo l-

lowed. I also enjoyed working
with the flag team for the first

year at South."

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Pictured are the 1980-81 Majorettes. Top, M ajorettes this year
far left: Chris Pesek. Middle left: Carla Curtis.
Bottom left: Connie Pesek. Middle right, left spent much of their time and
to right: C hris Pesek, Carla Curtis, Connie effort to create excitement for
Pesek. Bottom right: C hris Pesek. the spirit of South High during
football and basketball games.
They also performed during
Sound-off.

In July of 1980 the major-
ettes went to camp in Texas.
At camp they won spirit
awards and awards for excel-
lence in twirling.

Sponsor Mr. Mark Arnold
said, "This year's majorettes
have been a joy to work with
because they are always will-
ing to put in the time neces-
sary to prepare for their many
performa nces.··

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Putting on a school play takes a lot of hard

work. The students practiced every day of the week
for hours to put on a good performance. Mr. Doug
Young commented, "I was very happy the way the
play turned out. One thing about putting on a play is
you always need more time . The characters had
trouble at first. They could not start rehearsing on
the stage because of the homecoming equipment.''

"The Butler Did It" begins with Miss Maple of high
class society inviting seven mystery writers to a
weekend house party in eerie Raven Woods Manor.
They are to spend the weekend as their literary
counterparts. Miss Maple is noted for her bizzare
and unusual parties. Things don't turn out quite as
planned. Along with all the other strange happen-
ings a real murder does occur. Jo Klein commented,
"It was a great experience in my life to play Miss
Maple. I always thought it turned out great.''

Top right: Jo Klein (Miss Maple) talks to Chris Marean (Haversc-
ham) about Haverscham's background . Middle right: Mrs. Brown
sprays white hair spray on Pat Cody's hair. Don Jensen shows off
his beard. Bottom left: Don Jensen, Pat Cody, and Jo Klein are
getting made up. Bernie Barrett, Jason Hayes and Mrs. Brown
help. Bottom right : Janie Stoysich, Terry Sempeck, and John
Kobie listen carefully to an important news broadcast.

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Top left: Jo Klein leciures to Barb Hellbusch and Chris Marean
about the party. Top right: Assistant Director Dave Ringo and per-
former Terry Sempeck watch as the other performers are getting
ready. Middle left: Janie Stoysich, Bernie Barrett, Don Jensen, Pat
Cody, and Jo Klein get made-up. Mrs. Brown also helps. Bottom
left: Jo Klein discusses the events of the murder. Bernie Barrett is
shown at bottom right using her hands to create facial magic on
Pat Cody's face.

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Ambassadors are a select group of singer's who repre-

sent South High School with a selection of finest songs.
" Throughout the yea r the 17 members have traveled to the Jew-
ish Community Center, All-City Music Festival, "Music for a May
Night" and "Spring A Bloom'n Affair." They also sing for Church
Clubs. Most of the songs they sing are by John Carter. Some of
the songs are "Yearning", "Oliver", "Carousel", "If I Love You",
"Morning Has Broken", "Flying Free" and "Some Little Bug."
Ambassadors theme song this year was ''Hey, Look Me Over."

Mr. Roland Hinrichs has been teaching Ambassadors for 18
years.

Senior Judy Bartunek said, " I have really enjoyed singing with
the Ambassadors. We have put a lot of hard work and effort into
making a good performance."

Top picture, bottom row, left to right: Sheri Hansen, Judy Bartu-
nek, Mary Sekera, Diane Yates. Middle row: Pat Cody, Sawn
Frowning, Jeff Kurtz , Mike Petrie, Roland Hinrichs. Back row:
Kevin Abelein, Amee Johnson, Liz Mendiola, Cindy Ladd, Bruce
Vickers, Lisa Sanko, Bernie Barrett , Barb Hopkins, Scott Grothe.
Middle left, left to right: Lisa Sanko, Sawn Frowning, Cindy Ladd,
Bruce Vickers, Mary Sekera, Barb Hopkins, Pat Cody, Diane
Yates, Mike Petrie, Amee Johnson, Scott Grothe.

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Enchanting melodies rise from A 124. The sounds are a

result of concentrated practice, difficult pieces, and the high
standards set by director Roland Hinrichs.

It's tough being a Second Choir. Their schedule calls for
devoted people who know how to sing.

In 1981 all members were selected to perform at All-City Music

Festival, "Music For A May Night," and Christmas Vespers. The
Second Choir joined in the Festival Finale. Some of the songs
they sing are "How Lovely Is the Dwelling Place" , "O Clap Your

Hands", " Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind." Several members of
Second Choir will also be chosen for Commencement Choir.

Mr. Roland Hinrichs commented, " Second Choir has a lot of
good talent. I think there is outstanding talent. They worked into a
really good class.··

Row 1: Lillie Bradford, Diyvana Rodman, Janet Ethofer, Mary Ann
Briggs, Lisa Newcomer, Brenda Warsocki, Julie Evener, Kelly
Urban and Mark Dixon. Row 2: Frank Sanko and Dan Grothe.
Steps, left to right: Lo ri Ellefson, Andrea Calabretta, Shirley Robin-
son, Meri Hoefker, Jennifer Horn, Bryant Mitchell, Barb Rauber,
Norman McConnell and Kristine Frowning. Not pictured: Richard

Agosta, Nanette Nordmeyer, Steve Swoboda and Steve Vacek.

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' " e well-pitched sound you hear during third hour, ~ ..l
coming from A124 is Girls' Choir. Girls' Choir is the start-
• .,,...
ing point for girls who want to continue on in choirs. Most
people start off on this level, then they can progress in first '. I

choir. Every day Girls' Choir is practicing very hard. There \-. .....,, ,•,
are 17 members in the choir.

Throughout the year, Girls' Choir performed at Christ-
mas Vespers, and Spring Cncert. Some will also be cho-

sen for commencement choir. Some of the songs they
sing are "Song Sung Blue," and "So Little Time To Give."

Mr. Roland Hinrichs has been teaching Girls' Choir for 6
years. He commented, " I think the Girls have done a very
good job. They are a very typical class, many with fine
potential. "

Clockwise: Suzanne Anderson, Diana Galvin, Kim Johnston, Vicki
Danahy, Mikki Heaton, Noralyn Havge, Mary Ann Brun, Barbara Vol-
quartsen, Aileen Triplett, Dorothy Dlavghter, Laima Sarka, Cheryl
Carter, Leona Masilko, Alice Primes, Kay Primes and Karen Olecho-
ski. Not pictured: Caroline Crismon, Toni Dooley, Karen Fiarkoski
and Lynn Hammond.

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M eeting every fourth hour in A124 proved to be

challenging to some high school student's involved in First
Choir. First Choir is the largest choir in the school. It con-
sists of 44 members.

Throughout the year First Choir performed at Christmas
Vespers, All-City Music Festival, and " Music For A May
Night." They do many songs by John Carter. Some of the
songs are, "Oliver", "Yearnings", and " Holiday Favor-
ites.··

Mr. Roland Hinrichs has been teaching choir for 27
years.

Jeannie Stevens said, "It has been a fun experience
being a member of a large choir. I have really enjoyed
singing and meeting a lot of new friends ."

Top left, back row: Mike Petrie, Bruce Vickers, Pat Cody, Cathy
Longo, LeAnn Nieto, Chris Marean. Row th ree: Scott Grothe, Jim
Power:,, Edwin Hooper , Sandy Sedam, Karol Manlenee. Row two:
Bawn Frowning, Bob Newman, Amee Johnson, Jane Stoysich,
Kari Hansen . Front row: Sheri Hansen, Connie Fox, Sheil a
Sequenzia, Bernie Barrett, Liz Mendiola. Top right, back row:
Regina Tuveson, Lori Golezia, Daphine Harris, Barb Hopkins,
Belinda Cotton, Jeff Kurtz, Row three: Jeanie Stevens, Diane
Yates, Kevin Abelein, Troy Jensen, Ron Kalchik. Row two: Mary
Sekera, Nancy Noah, Sue Mead, Lori Garfeild. Front row: Sheri
Bloomquist, Cindy Ladd, Lisa Sanko, Donna Cich, Lisa Valencia.
Bottom left, back: Bob Newman, Pat Cody, Bob Newman. Front:
Belinda Cotton and Diane Yates. Bottom right: Liz Mendiola,
Cathy Longo. Front: Shelia Sequenzia, Connie Fox.

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Wiiam J. Nystrom has been South
High's principal for two years after
serving as assistant principal for
fourteen years.
He feels South is unique and dif-
ferent from other schools, because
it is made up of many different eth-
nic groups, and different traditions.
He feels attendance, grades,
behavior and study habits are very
important aspects of student life. He
states, ''This has been one of the
better years at South High for me. I
like to try to develop potential in stu-
dents. Many of the students demon-
strate very much eagerness to
learn, seriousness in their studil;ls,
grades, and participation in extra
curricular activites. I am very proud
of the students this year."
Out of school time, Mr. Nystrom
enjoys the study of archeology,
reading literature, drama, and he
loves to travel overseas.

Bottom left: Mr. William J . Nystrom stands N STRATON
looking through his important files. Bottom
right: Miss Beck is briefly interrupted during a
private conversation with Mr. Nystrom.

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Mr. John Lonowski, Mrs. Laurel

Mauro and Mr. Robert Whitehouse have
expressed a sense of enjoyment working
with the students at South High.

Mr. Lonowski's main duties are work-
ing with senior students. He coordinates
transportation needs, school activities,
the student honors and awards commit-
tee, and oversees the clubs. He said that
appraising teachers was one of his most
enjoyable duties.

Mrs. Mauro gave birth to a son, Jon, on
October 17, 1980 and he weighed in at
eight pounds and ten ounces. At school
her job includes discipline, attendance,
grades and incoming students.

Mr. Whitehouse is the athletic director.
He organizes and administers the athletic
program along with manag ing student
personnel services.

Top leH: Among Mr. John Lonowski's various jobs
as assistant pnnc1pal is keeping in daily contact with
counselors such as Mr. Meisinger. Below middle:
Mrs. Laurel Mauro. Below right: Mr. Robert White-
house.

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Faculty
Autographs

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faculty
Autographs

73

Industrial Arts is a group of classes where stu- -\...._
dents get a chance to work with tools and materials to
make things like tables, gun shelves, and stereo stands.
There are 43 subjects offered in the department this
year. Some are Furniture, Drafting, Graphic Arts, Elec-
tronics, and Auto Body.

Mr. Roland Hinrichs, who heads the Music Depart-
ment commented, "There is a lot of potential this year
but the students must learn to develop themselves."

Most of the students take music because they enjoy
singing, while they also get a chance to perform in front
of an audience.

R.O.T.C. helps students to learn responsibilities like
taking command and following orders from their com-
manding officers. The students learn many different
things like shooting rifles and proper marching forma-
tions. They have to do calisthenics which are similar to
exercises in gym.

Pictured on page 75 seated left to right are: Mr. Mark Arnold, Miss
Julie Sandene, and '• Mr. Roland Hinrichs. Top left are: Major
Harold Hornbeck, and Sgt. Jerry Watson. Bottom right are: Mr. Ed
Cummings, Mr. Pete Petrini, Mr. Frank Ruecker, and Mr. Frank
Pistone. Second row are: Mr. Ed Mandi, Mr. Ken Hightower, Mr.
Dennis Bernadt, Mr. Al Pribramsky, Mr. Fred Kratzke, and Mr.
Charles Massey. Bottom left are: Mrs. Janet Archer, Mr. Jon
Welch, Mrs. Betty Deuchler, Miss Juanita Asue, and Mrs. Geor-
gette Dredge.

74

Page 74, top right: Mr. Pete Petrini shows senior Joe Sova
how to adjust a carburetor. Middle right: R.O.T.C. students
return to school after the homecoming parade. Middle left: Mr.
Dennis Bernadt works on a machine to test the flow of electric-
ity. Page 75, top left: Steve Fortenberry is honored by Sgt.
Jerry Watson. Top right: Gary Minger shoots a negative with a
process camera. Middle left: Mike Swirzinski keeps a close eye
on the offset press.

75

Page 76, top left: South's spirit was displayed daily in
various parts of the building. Top right: Home-Ee. pre-
pares students for future experiences in housekeeping.
Middle left: The auditorium is used every fourth hour as
a study hall besides being utilized for movies, pro-
grams, etc. Page 77, top right: Creative writing student
John Fry takes part in class activites. Middle left Paint-
ers work hard to finish the auditorium doors. Middle
right: Students linger in the hall frequently after the bell
rings.

FACULTY.

Picture at right on page 77, seasted left to right are: Mrs. Nancy
Nicol, Mrs. Dee Crane and Mrs. Sue Rohde. Picture at left are:
Mrs. Karen Ditlev, Mrs. Joanne Sokalsky and Miss Judy
Schneider. Pictured bottom right are: Mrs. Mary Belitz, Mrs. Mary
Ann Kelly and Miss Barb Seifert. Second row: Mr. Lad Nemecek,
Mr. Dick Wohlfarth and Mr. Bob Garcia. Not pictured are: Mr. Jeff
Potter, Mr. Phil Gradoville, Mr. Wayne Boldt and Mr. Ed Flannery.

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Homemaking Department this year has three teach-

ers. "The people subjects are the most popular sub-
jects in the Home Ee. department," commented Mrs.
Sue Rhode. There are a number of classes taught in
homemaking that range from Food 1 to Adult Living.
Students get a chance to cook, sew, and design
along with many other manual and mental disci-
plines.

Mr. Ed Flannery and Mr. Ron Garcia are two new
t!fachers who were added to the math department
which now totals ten teachers. Math is essential to
everybody. It is required for one high school year but
many of the students take it all through high school
to help them in college and also for basic life.

Spanish, French, Latin, and German are the for-
eign languages that are ottered this year at South
High. The foreign languages are taught by three
teachers this year.

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Again this year, the English department has the

largest number of teachers. South's English depart-
ment is based on a Special Interest English Program
which a ll ows students to make choices on their
classes. There are twenty-one Eng lish c lasses to
choose from, including Journalism, Ethnic Literature.
and Speech-Debate to name a few. " English is neces-
sary in all students' future aspects of life. It provides a
basis for any future and is necessary to communicate,
analyze, and understand," commented Dr. Patrick Sal-
erno, who heads the English department.

South's Business department helps students to pre-
pare for work in business after high school. Some of the
courses that are offered this year include Office Proce-
dures, Business Law, Typing, Shorthand, Bookkeep-
ing, Accounting, and Office Coop.

Physical Education has five teachers this year who
work very hard to organize their gym classes and also
sports they coach after school. Classes are held daily
this year instead of every other day.

FACULTY-1

Pictured, top left, on page 79 seated left to right are: Mrs. Marjorie
Fishel, Mrs. Mary Ann Knappenberger , Mrs. Carol Limoges and
Miss Jean Whiting. Second row : Mr. Larry Masters, Mr. Doug
Strope, and Mr. Glen Tiessen. Picture top right: Mrs. Thompson.
Picture bottom left: Mr. James Faiman, and Mrs. Barb Oldfield.
Sitting on bench are: Mrs. Darlene Brown, Mrs. Beth Rodgers,
Miss Patty Hopkins, and Miss Ann Underriner. Standing are: Dr.
Pat Salerno, Mr. Dallas Hemenway, Mr. Reg Dyck, Mr. Doug
Young, Miss Mellanee Kvasnicka , Mrs. Karen Ditlev, Mrs. Marjorie
Waterman , and Mr. Dave Martin. Pictured bottom right are: Miss
Sue Broderick, Mr. Beau Haizlip , Mr. Kirk McLaughlin, and Miss
Sue Peters. Not pictured is Mr. Jack Oholendt.

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Pictured on page 79 top right: Paul Montes seems to be engrossed in his stud-
ies. Middle left: Volleyball is a favorite pastime for students during the lunch
periods. Middle right: English teacher Dave Martin takes time reading through a
popular English book. Top right page 78: Intermediate journalism class listens
intently for instruc tions. Middle left: Students work intensely on class assign-
ments. Middle right: After the lunch bell rings. student crowds are seen daily
coming from gym 3 10.

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A11 South High subjects play an impor- I

tant part in the student's life. Social Studies is
required for all students grades nine through
twelve. They must receive six credits in Social
Studies including two credits in American His-
tory and one in American Government. Stu-
dents who take the later class will be able to
take an Advanced Placement Test. "This is pri-
marily for those students who are going on to
college," said Miss Sally Fellows, head of the
Social Studies Department. Psychology is a
popular class with the students. Miss Fellows
said that it helps the students learn more about
themselves, and it makes it easier for them to
communicate with each other in the future.

Science is another important area to the stu-
dents. Some of the classes taken are: ISIS
(Individualized Science Instructional System),
Chemistry 1-2, 3-4; Physics 1-2, 3-4; and Biol-
ogy. "All of these subjects are a general under-
standing of their place in the world," said Mr.
Dan Zanders, head of the Science Department.

Mrs. Carol Debuse is a new art teacher here
at South High, and a proud mother of a new
baby girl. There are many selections of art to
choose from: Commercial Arts, Crafts and
Jewelry, Pottery, and Ceramics. Miss Antoin-
ette Turnquist head of Arts advises all the art
students to be open to the influence of each
instructor to grow from the experience.

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Pictured to the right is the Art Department: Miss Antoin-
ette Turnquist, Mrs. Bidez Moore and Mrs. Carol
DeBuse. Pictured in the lower corner is the Science
Department: Mrs. Adele Earle, Mr. Paul Eisenhauer, Mr.
Gary Gonzales, Mr. Dan Zanders, Mr. Richard Beran
and Mr. Joe Perina. Not pictured is Mrs. Barb Smith.
Below is the Social Studies Department seated: Debra
Trimble, Mr. Joe Neuberger, and Miss Sally Fellows.
Standing: Mr. Ted Matsukis, Mr. Ray Kennedy, Mr.
George Wildrick and Mr. Robert Christie. Not pictured

are: Mr. Tom O'Hara and Mr. Dave Kahm.

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Cafeteria manager, Mrs. Jan Mason

said, "Our lunches work out well." The
lunches, both the brown bag lunch served in
the court yard during the nice weather and the
lunch served in the cafeteria, have a good vari-
ety to pick from. The lunches this year are 70<t
and dessert is 25<1:. South High, like all the
other Omaha Public Schools, have the privi-
lege of applying for a reduced price or free
lunch. Lunch is an important part of our day. In
the mornings, Jan Charles and Polly Baker
serve breakfast from 7:30 to 8:15. Mrs. Mason
said, "Without the ladies in the kitchen, we
wouldn't be able to work as a team and we
could not prepare a good quality lunch for over
1,000 students." New this year are shakes
which are served with the meat and vegetable
lunch. The price remains the same as does the
other lunches.

FACU LTV•

First row: Polly Baker, Maria Preston, Alice Hall, Doris Christian,
and Pat Keilion. Second row: Margaret Chandler, Helen Barger,
Georgia Nosek, Frances Kaster, Ardith Smith, Deloris Garfield and
Frances Anson . Third row: Vicky Duncan, Jan Mason and Marga-
ret Hunt.

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Due to construction at the
beginning of the year the court-
yard did not open in early Sep-
tember as planned . Students
eagerly awaited the opportunity
to eat their lunch outdoors in the
sunshine of the courtyard. It was
closed on December 1, 1980 for
the cold winter months.

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Pictured from left to right, first row:
Coach Jack Oholendt, Willie Kous-
gaard, Dan Genier, Clyde Powell,
Frank Dennell, Sam Madison, Paul
Anderson, Dave Vincent, Willie Car-
rera, Rich Bravo, Dennis Hopgood,
Rich Peters and Dave Vieceli. Second
row: Coach Ed Mandi, Mick Curtis,
Dave Brandt, Jim Gates, Scott Knight,
John Hayes, Bob Lewis, Don Barber,
Bob Snelling, Dave Monzu and Coach
Jeff Potter. Third row: Jim Burns. Jeff
Smejkal, Mike Stastny, Ed Kroupa,
Mike Gray, Russ Ciummo, Don
Mccutchen, Mike Mace, Tony Krei-
fels, Doug Russell, Tom Henley and
Coach Floyd Wozniak. Fourth row:
Coach Dave Martin, John O'Connor,
Tony Bravo, Tim Limley, Frank John-
ston, Mike Valla, Mike Jones, Russ
Liekhus, Bill Core, Todd Sporcic,
Doug Hebard, Dave Gunia, Dan
Casey, John Squine, John Menden-
hall, Tony Horvath and Coach Fred
Marisett.

South High's football team concluded the

1980 season with four wins and five losses.
''When the opposing team made a touchdown
the team had a tendency to let up," were the
words of Coach Jack Oholendt.

The first game didn't start out the way they
planned; 16-12. John Hayes said, "Because
we were chosen the number one team before
the season started, then we had a record of 4
wins-5 losses, and it was a very heartbreaking
season."

John Hayes and Sam Madison took All-State
and Willie Kousgaard took second team in All-
State tight end, first team All-City.

Coach Jack Oholendt said, " Next year the
team will be young , but very competitive!"

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Back row , left to right: Coach Floyd Wozniak, Dave
Brandt, Jim Burns, Mike Valla, Tom Williams, Randy
Hrabik. Second row: Rick Buxter, Tony Briggs, Tony
Krieifels, Frank Johnston, Tim Dean. Third row: Randy
Mendenhall, Bob Martinez, Jim Bewley, Dan Casey.
Fourth row: Stan Kretzer, Doug Barrientos, Mike Jones.
Bottom row: Matt Martinez.

}.v. football team ended its season with a record

4-3. Finishing up the season they beat Gross, 14-12,
and lost to both Millard, 6-14, and Prep, 6-40.

Mike Valla led the rushing with 657 yards in 139 car-
ries. Also Dan Casey rushed for 274 yards in 60 car-
ries. The four leading defense players were Tony Hor-
vath, Mike Stastney, Frank Johnston and Jim Bewley.

"The team really improved a lot over the season, and
they did a real good job, " were the words of coach
Floyd Wozniak.

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Top row, left to right: Coach Ed Mandi, Kevin Bosiljevec, Jim Nekola,
Ray Koch, Jerry Heisser, Dan Johnson, Todd Rhoades. Second row:
Tony Zendejas, Scott Koraleski, Loren Muschall, Mark McKenna,
Rod Smith, Darryl Pendergrass. Third row: Kelvin Courtney, Sedric
Hunter, C liff Arfman, Randy Hamblin, Dave Sanders, Doug Abbey,
Mr. Dave Martin. Front row: Tony Cisar, John Murray, Rocky Feicht-
inger, Chris Powell, Mark Hunt, Sam DeGeorge, and Chuck Longo.

South's Reserve footbal l team had

quite a season. They ended with a 7-2
record under the guidance of coaches Dave
Martin and Ed Mandi.

Coach Dave Martin said, "This sopho-
more team will be a nucleus, the heart of the
varsity team for the next two years if they
progress as much as they did this year. I am
very proud of all of them and was very glad
to be their coach."

Millard was the hardest team South
played which they defeated the Packers 12-
6, in a hard fought defensive game.

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Common excuses for Cross Country not 20. My wri st is sore from bowling 7th hour.
21. I broke my shoestring .
wanting to run . 22. I went to someone's ho use for milk and
1. I dor'l't want to run.
2. I want to golf. cook ies.
23. Juan: What's DNF stand for?
3. I drank too much pop and ate too much pop-
corn during 7th hour. ftiisyear's Cross Country team

4. I hit my foot while out at the driving range . finished with a season record of two
5. It's the day before the race, we shouldn't run. wi ns and eight losses. Juanita Falcon
6. I drank too much water. Now I'm sick. proved to be this year's best female
7. I'm tired, I didn't get enough sleep. runner, finishing 25th in State which
8. I skipped lunch and now I'm hungry. was held in Kearney. Boys in the dis-
9. There is a football game in " the hole." trict were Craig Curran who took 7th
10. They just mowed today and I don't want my and Jim Rassmussen fini shed 14th.
"We are looking forward to running
shoes to turn green. with Jim Rassmussen and Craig Cur-
11 . We ran too far yesterday. ran who will be sen iors next year. They
have the ability that some don't have
12. My legs itch from that shortcut I took yester- going o ut next year," were the words
day. of Coach Wayne Boldt.

13. It's Monday, let 's walk slow. The Cross country team is shown at the top.
14. I have to march in band tonight and I don't Bottom row, left to right: Rhonda Hinks, Juan
Lara, Mark Wilting, Tom Wallac_e, John Stoyic h
want to be tired. and Juanita Falcoln. Top row: Jim Rassmussen,
Craig Curran, Terry Schamp, John Fox, Mike
15. There is a man on hole five that says he will Majorek and Rick Burns.
kill us if we ran by him again.

16. The grounds keeper just called the police.
17. A car may lose control and hit us while we're

running by the street on the course.
18. It looks like rain.

19. The girls' golf team isn't practicing so if I
can't watch, so I'm not going to run .

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f ven though girls' volleyball survived a disap-
pointing 5-9 season, fourth year coach Sue
Peters expressed pleasure over the team's
efforts and said, "We should have won a cou-
ple more games." Captains of this year's team
were Chris Stopak and Gina Freeman. They
were the most valuable players on the team .
Chris Stopak commented, "Playing volleyball
was the highlight of my years at South. I will
always remember all the good times and all the
friends I have made playing volleyball." All
other team members agreed. Coach Peters
also added, "We will certainly miss the eight
graduating seniors next year."

Pictured in group shot kneeling left to right: Annette
Dysart, Sharon Rosenthal, Gina Freeman, Chris Boldt and
Coach Sue Peters. Sitting: Michelle Belcastro, Lisa Pers-
ing, Chris Stopak, Marianne Dysart and Lori Record. Not
pictured: Jodee Mactier, Tina Mangler and Deby Taylor.

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With twelve wins and three
losses the girls' junior varsity volleyball
team stampeded their way through a suc-
cessfuI season. Their season record
placed them third best among the metro
conference schools.

First year Coach Tom O'Hara was very
pleased with the team's performance. He
commented, " I appreciated the girl's
hard work and effort. I really enjoyed
working with them." Most valuable play-
ers on this year's team were Patty Coufal,
Kathy Trawicke, Paula Kasper and Mary
Cich. Without the support of them and
the rest of the girls, the J.V. volleyball
team might not have had such an out-
standing season.

Pictured in group shot. Left to
right, sitting: Coach O'Hara, Ame-
lia Hilario, Shawn Bell, Robin Han-
son, Kim Miller, Paula Kasper and
Patty Coufal. Kneeling: Micheal-
anne Dejoy, Patty Grabowski,
Mary Cich, Phyliss Muellner,
Nancy Belcastro and Liz Deleon.
Standing: Chris Crouch and Kathy
Trawicke .

South regained its reputation as best in

state this year in boys' gymnastics. For
four consecutive years it was traditional
for the team to win the State Champion-
ship. Last year the tradition was broken.
But they came back this year hoping to
start the tradition all over again.

Seven team members ended this sea-
son with seven wins and one loss. They
placed first in metro, district and state.
This year they also took first place in the
Tom Hallstrom Invitational. Mr. Rich
Beran said, "The state meet was the most
pleasing win for the boys as they weren't
supposed to come out on top in Lincoln."
He's proud of the team for having such a
successful season.

Pictured to the left, front row :
Coach Beran, Bob Price, Chris
Hayes, Jason Hayes and Coach
Broderick. Back row: Ron Kalchik,
Mario Vasquez, Jett Hartung and

John Chmelka. Picture in bottom
right corner: Ron Kalchik watch-
ing his teammates. Top right cor-
ner: Jett Hartung on the rings.

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South's girls' gymnastics team had a

good season with five wins and two losses.
They placed second in metro, first in district
and third in the state competition. At the Tom
Hallstrom Invitational, the girls also placed first.

Mr. Rich Beran commented, "The girls had
an outstanding season and they improved as it
progressed." Added Miss Sue Broderick,
"They also performed well at state."

South is well known for its fine gymnasts.
South's record in gymnastics is two hundred
wins and forty-two losses. They've won twelve
metro titles, fifteen district titles, seven state
titles and fifty-three individual state champions
have come from South.

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Top left corner: Wendy Harless on the beam. Above pic-
ture: Kathy Cahoy on beam. To the right: Karri Smithberg
on the unevens. Sitting left to right in group shot: Coach
Beran, Karri Smithberg, Jennifer Tomes, Wendy Harless,
Katy Couch and Coach Broderick. Standing: Chris Couch,
Dee Zeleny, Julie Cooper, Tammy Salado and Kathy
Cahoy.

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Mr. Beran was interviewed about his suc-

cess in coaching gymnastics this year. As a
coach, he has had many happy experiences and
is very proud of his gymnasts.

Big meets, like Metro, Districts, and State, were
the ones Coach Beran felt would be the most diffi-
cult. He thought they might have trouble with the
competition at the State meet because the were
the "underdogs." After winning State, the guys
were very excited and satisfied that they had been
rewarded for all of their hard work.

In regards to winning the State meet, Mr. Rich-
ard Beran stated , "It was very satisfying because
we weren't favored to win the State meet. "

In order to prepare for the meets, the gymnasts
practiced three hours a day. When asked how
team effort is important in gymnastics, Mr. Beran
replied, "It is extremely important; they can really
help each other during workouts and keep every-
one working hard." Both gymnastics teams con-
tinued to make improvements over the season.
Coach Beran noted that, " The girls improved tre-
mendously!''

According to Coach Beran, the happiest
moments for the gymnasts were their State meet
performances, and the worst moments came
when he "chewed them out" after they, both
boys and girls, had won their Districts. He said the
reason for this was that they hadn't performed up
to their abilities, even though they had both won.

fhis year's football season turned out to be a ,

bit of a disappointment for Coach Jack Oholendt as
well as for the football players. Mr. Oholendt said,
"We were all disappointed and we could have done
better." He felt that they played well individually and
athletically, but not as a team. He replied, "The team
expected a lot more but just didn't do it." He also
commented that, "The team's effort never stopped,
it was always there, but when disappointing things
happened, it effected us."

Not seeing them have as much success as they
had hoped tor, especially with all the workouts and
practices in the summer, was Coach Oholendt's big-
gest letdown. "Losing their first game" was the
guys' biggest letdown. When asked what his happi-
est moment was as a coach, he replied, " To see

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