2009 Spring

VOLUME xvn, lSSUE3 The T1Jice ofthe South High School Alumni Associatie12

Spring 2009 -

Congratulations to Sandie (poppen) the Art Director and Production Manager Sandie is a charter lifetime member and
Knltdsen for being elected President of the at Ellis and Jolms Advertising, she worked was elected to the Omaha South High
SHSAA at our January meeting! Sandie with numerous clients including Alunmi Association Board of Directors in
lived at 19th and Washington near Big Godfather's Pizza, Boys Town Pediatrics, 1995. She was the Entertail1l11ent
Joe's Drive-in during her high school years. SAC Museum and Easter Seals. Sandie Conunittee Chairperson for many years
Her father, Bill Poppen, Sr., worked at the also worked for Ted Grace-1965 of Ted and has actively participated on many other
packing house and retired from Falstaff Grace Homes, as the Marketing Director committees including the aImual Spaghetti
Brewery. Her mother, Mabel (Larsen) for three years begilming in 1993. Dilmer. Sandie was elected Vice President
Poppen-1934 SHS class, worked at Purex of the Association in 2005.
Soap at 2nd and Hickory Streets for many Sandie owned and operated a full-serv-
years. Her brother, Bill Poppen, Jr., gradu- ice advertising agency from 1984 to 1991. Sandie Knudsen's goals for the Alunmi
ated from SHS in 1956. Sandie's relatives Casey Advertising, Inc. specialized in mar- Association include expaIlding the scholar-
lived in BuffToWll and Little Italy among keting, promotional and graphic art servic- ship program and providing more opportu-
other great South Omaha neighborhoods. es for the home building industry with the nities for recent graduates to participate in
Sandie Poppen Casey Knudsen has proud Metropolitan Omaha Builders Association Alumni activities.
South Omaha roots. as the primary client. She also served five
years on the National Association of Home We are proud to have Sandie as our new
Shortly after graduating, Sandie married Builders Sales and Marketing Council. President and pledge our support to make
Bob Casey-1965, and had three boys, Bob, the fi/lure ofour Association bright and
Jr., Bill and Barry before they went sepa- Sandie has served on the Board of successfitl!
rate ways. Sandie and Scott Knudsen- Directors of the Metropolitan Omaha
1965, met in late 1981 and married at the Builders Association, (MOBA), the
Ford Birth Site on July 5, 1997. Sandie and Graphic Artist Guild, (GAG), and on the
Scott's combined family includes six chil- "Addy Awards" Conunittee for the Omaha
dren, seven grandchildren and three great- Federation of Advertisers. She developed
grandchildren. promotional and administrative brochures
as a member of the Papillion/LaVista
Sandie's professional career has focused School District Adult and Continued
on her artistic talent. She earned her Education Advisory Council. She also pro-
Commercial Art degree in 1977 from duced a video promoting economic devel-
Omaha Art School and completed a opment for the City of LaVista and
Computer Graphics program at the College designed a DARE Program Visual Aid
of Saint Mary in 1985. Sandie worked as a Portfolio for LaVista and many other
Graphic Artist at Our Gang Studio and as Nebraska conmlwlities. She is also an
an Art Director at Smith, Kaplan, Allen, elected Deacon at Dundee Presbyterian
Reynolds Advertising. While employed as Church.

JOHN KRAYNESKI-1961 - THANK YOU FORAN OUTSTANDING JOB

By Paul Kracber a formidable team member as he guided the
Board to complete numerous projects and set new
You know that Jolm has done an excellent job goals. He has been generous with his time and
as President of your Alunuu Association for the resources to make things happen and has been
past 10 years, but do you know the person behind involved in all aspects of our growth and success.
the office? You have read his column, you have
seen Ius picture, maybe you have heard him talk, John Krayneski ended his tenure as President
but we'd like to share more information with you of the SHAA in January, but will continue his
about John. involvement as a member of the Board of
Directors.
He was a charter member of the Alunmi
Association Board (formed in 1991) and has been John graduated in 1961 and married Bev
the face and voice of our Association at meetings Moravec-1962 in 1973. They have two daugh-
and gatherings during his tenure. Paired with Dr. ters, Jennifer and Alicia, and two gTandsons,
Richard Gulizia, our Executive Director, Jolm was Andrew 10 and Conner 3.

Even with his outstanding success as

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PAGE 2 South High School ALUMNI TOOTER home runs in a 35 game schedule. He was
Home Run King of the Greater Omaha
President of the Board, and as President of told. For instance, once when the lake was Softball League 11 times. An Omaha soft-
AAA Building Components, owner of still frozen over, the lodge offered to cancel ball league was named in his honor, and he
Quality Door and Trim in Ralston and their fishing trip reservations. John asked was inducted in the Nebraska Softball
owner of the Overhead Door franchise in them if they had a deck of cards. The lodge Association in 1987. He died 10-13-78.
Papillion, family is the most important said they did, so they went and caught some
thing in John's life. He has 17 family mem- real nice trophy fish and had a great time. 1944-CappeU Curtis* - received tlliee let-
bers working with him in his businesses. Golf is one of John's other hobbies and he ters in football and was All-City two years .
also gets together once a month with his He was on the Drake University football
Jolm was one of 10 children born to Army reserve unit buddies to play poker. team as a freshman, and later coached foot-
John and Betty Krayneski. He attended He enjoys a monthly card game with a card ball at Wymore Public High School. He
Ashland Park and Saint Stanislaus grade club group with his wife. John is an avid was a member of the Omaha Fire
schools. While attending SHS, Jolm Husker fan and is looking fOlward to next Department from 1948 to 1982. He was
worked for O'Neill and Union Packing season. very active in the community and received
House. After graduation, he attended busi- numerous accolades for his unselfish work.
ness classes at the University of Nebraska In the past, when Ak-Sar-Ben was alive He died in 1982.
at Omaha and Creighton University until and well, John and a group of friends had a
1970 when he became a partner with his few horses running out at the track. Some 1955-Joe Toledo - lettered in football, bas-
Uncle Bob at AAA Windows. Saturdays you might catch him at ketball and baseball. He received Intercity
Horseman's Park taking in a few races. Honorable Mention in baseball as SHS's
John has been a member of MOBA ace pitcher, and signed with the Dodger's
(Metropolitan Omaha Builders Association) It has been a pleasure to be associated farm team where he played for two years.
since 1971 and is a Gold Team member of with John over the past 20 some years and I After that he played on various semi-pro
MOBA TAC, Life member of MOBA TAC, am glad that Bev volunteered him to join teams in Omaha and the surrounding area.
Chairman ofAssociate Council of MOBA our 30-year class reunion conunittee which He served with the Midwest Umpire's
and the TAC conunittee, Member of the led to his SHS Board involvement. Association from 1964 to 1970. He also
State and National MOBA, Member of the received OW-H Honorable Mention honors
Better Business Bureau, Omaha Chamber "A finer f ellow you will never meet." Thank for the All-Star football team his senior
of Commerce, and also serves as a member you John for your outstanding contributions year. Joe coached various youth sports
of the SHS Packer Sports Greats to the success afthe SHSAA! teams in baseball and football, and for sev-
Committee. He was inducted into the SHS eral years was the Sports Director for the
Hall of Fame in 1996 because of his busi- CONGRATUL ATI O NS St. Bernadette's Parish Athletic Club. He
ness success, and his contributions to the 2008 SPORTS GREATS! was active in the Knights of Columbus
conununity and to SHS. Lodge 3019 and worked many years for
A marvelous banquet was held at Anthony' Kellogg 's Company as a tradesman until he
For relaxation John enjoys going to Restaurant on October 29, 2008 to honor retired. Joe was involved in the music
Canada (which has fish and release pro- the following individuals, teams, and con- scholarship golf tournament with Joe
grams) to land the "big ones," so he brings tributors. (See the last item in AlumNotes Cabral, raising $40,000 over 15 years for
pictures of his catches back from his trips. for one attendee's view of the evening) scholarships in the music field. He was
There have been some pretty good card honored by the Nebraska & Western Iowa
games in Canada according to the stories Individuals Old Timers' Baseball Association last year.

The Genuine. The Original 1934-Paul Lynch* - received four letters 1957-Michael R. Ramirez - participated in
in baseball and one in football, wilming both football and track, lettering three times
~!M!~ All-City baseball honors tlliee times. His
composite batting average was .365. After
Overhead Door Company of Omaha the 1936 season, fans were calling him the
"Babe Ruth of Omaha softball," with his 17
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in football, and once in track. He was All- 18-3 record. Team members were: Bill tions assistance to the UN-L Athletic
State and All-Intercity in football. After Vincent*, Jerry Kamphius, Wendell Development Office, David M.
graduation, Mike became the Physical Wiksell, Jim Collin, Don Scarborough, Mangelsen's Store, and Lincoln Benefit
Education Director for the Omaha Boys' Chuck Bruno, Ron Kellogg, Maurice Life Insurance Co. In addition to these
Club, and then director of Job Development Wade, Garry Marley*, Bill Hogarth, accomplislunents, he is an excellent cook!
concentrating on the Club's employment George Dasovich, Charles Richards; Fred and Canna Jean have a married son,
program. He was also a cowlselor for the Coach Cornie Collin, Assistant Coach Scott, and a grandchild. He was inducted
University of Nebraska at Omaha, a special Bob Murray, and Student Manager into tile South High Hall of Fame in 2007
agent for the FBI, and attended college one Robert Urquhart. and served on the Hall of Fame COllunittee
year at UNO while lettering in football and in 2008 . Congratulations and welcome to
being named Star of the Week. While Contributors Honors the Board, Fl'ed!
attending three years of college and playing 1977-Tim Holland, a principal at Holland
football at Peru State College, he was Basham Architects, has been a key member 1968-Helene Elsasser, also joined the
named All-Nebraska College Conference, of the SHS team dedicated to improving Alunmi Board in January. She has been
and to the All-Conference Offensive Team sports facilities in South Omaha, and has teaching physical edu-
in 1961. Mike played semi-pro football provided architectural services for these cation for 36 years. She
with the Omaha Mustangs in 1964 and projects. is a part-time teacher at
1965. St. Matthews in
Ponfino General Contractors constructed Bellevue, and tile coor-
1958-Mel L. Masek - lettered two years in both Brown Park and the Roy Smith dina tor of her own pro-
football, and three years in wrestling. He Softball Field, including special work (often gram "Team Players
was named All-City and All-State in foot- donating materials and time) to produce Make a Difference"
ball in 1957, while a member of the 1957 first-class projects. Witll college athletes
State Championship team. He was selected * - Denotes deceased Sports Greats alumni serving as mentors and ' -_ _ _ _ _.....J.
All-City and for the KMTV's All-Regional as coaches in her gym classes. She is a
Wrestling Team while a member of the WELCOME TO OUR substitute teacher for District 66/Brownell
State Championship teams in 1956, 1957 . NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS Talbot, and is the GYllUlastics Director at
and 1958. After serving in the Marine German-American Society. She is a career
Corps, Mel earned four letters in wrestling Fred Colanino-1962 joined the SHS bartender for catering events and a sales
at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Alumni Board in January. He has been a marketing representative. She remains
He also played football all four years at Marketing and Special Events Consultant active in her community and tile South
UNO. The 1962 team was C.I.c. . for International Gameco, Inc. since 1996. High Alunmi office. Thanks for all you do,
Conference and all Sports Bowl Fred attended the Helene, and welcome!
Champions, and Mel was selected Second University of Nebraska
Team All-Conference that year. After at Omaha after gradua- WERE YOU PART OF
receiving his degree he coached wrestling tion and joined the THE ROYAL COURT?
at Benson High School, il11d then Millard Omaha World-Herald.
High School posting amazing records, and When he later joined If you were King or Queen of the
was named District Coach of the Year six Bozell & Jacobs Prom, Queen of Athletics, Queen of
times. He was inducted into the UNO Advertising, he had the Popularity, Queen of Achievement or a
Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2001. He was opportunity to lead the member of any of these courts or others,
president of the Metro Coaches Association start up efforts for we 'd appreciate your clear snapshots of
twice; serving on the National and State River City Roundup activities, and he these events to feature in a future
Rules COl11l11ittee which developed the raised that to a very popular and highly TOOTER. If you can send them via
seeding card system, and was subsequently successful celebration. In 1993 , when his e-mail to the office that would be terrific,
inducted into the Association's Hall of wife, Carma Jean Carlentini, was diagnosed but if not, we will scan and return your
Fame. He retired from coaching in 2004. with breast cancer, Fred created and coordi- photos to you after the TOOTER is
nated the Special Events Celebrations, dedi- released.
Team Honors cated to fight breast cancer. These celebra-
1947 Basketball Team - Team Members tions have grown from 50 attendees the We'd also like to invite all Queen of
were: Charles J. "Shy" Deras, John first year in 1995 to more than 1,000 cur- Athletics to attend our next Packer
Wiren, Rich Yost*, Paul Stella*, Charles rently. These events have included LPGA Sports Great Banquet on 10-28-09, so let
Martinez, Ed Benak, Bill (Willie) Gray*, Golf Professional Val Skinner participating us know who you are. We will send you
Bob Komasinski, Bob Rodgers, Don in a Pro/Am event; a golf tournament host- a special invitation and you can purchase
Hunter*, Ray Yost, Bernie Akromis*, Ray ed by Alan Rosenberg and Marg your ticket from the Alunmi office to
Dennell*, Carroll Jones*, and Dave Bell*. Helgenberger (of CSI fame) , attended by 25 attend tlle banquet. We will reserve a
They had a 14-4 record that year. of their Hollywood friends; guest speakers special table for you and proudly intro-
Susan Ford Bales (late President and Mrs . duce you at tile banquet. More infonna-
1959 Basketball Team - City and District Ford's daughter), and Marcia Wallace (from tion will be in the Fall 2009 TOOTER.
Champions and rwmer up for State with a the Bob Newhart Show) at the fund-raising
luncheon. He also has provided public rela-

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SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Office E-Mail: [email protected]

Dick Gulizia 330-3954

Congratulations to the inductees in the all goods donated - antiques, fllrniture, Executive Director
Fall 2008 Hall of Fame and the Packer household and seasonal items, etc. We will
Sports Greats Hall of Fame. Both events not sell any clothing items, but will accept Susan Gouger 738-9493
were well attended and very inspiring and anytillilg else you care to donate. Do your Carmela Brooks
fun. Nominate your heroes for these hon- spring cleaning early and bring your "u'eas- Office Staff
ors in the future. ures" to the office so we can raise money
for scholarships. Steve Andersen 73 1-6359
We hope you will participate in our Cannela Brooks 896-0284
Bowling Tournament and attend the You'll also see a flyer to "Save the Date" Jason Calek 343-9384
Spaghetti Dinner on March 28. We invite for the new Packer Stadium Grand ,Jackie .Casper 598-4914
you to drive your motorcycle or automobile Opening on Sunday, August 23. The fiIst Lisa CaVel!Y 614-3117
in the 2009 Poker Run on May 16 and to football game will be played on August 28. Ron .«erone - Vice President 896-1631
come shop our Second Annual Garage Fred Colallil1o 292-7889
Sale in the office parking lot on May 30. Several of you have rented our additional Deobie Contreras 339-7428
Also, sign up for our Golf Tournament on office space for showers, family reunions, Julie Diehm - Vice President 293 -1 7 19
July 19. Send in your reservations for our card parties, birthday parties, etc. Call the Walta Sue Dodd 733-4155
first ever major fundraising dinner "Tie office to book your party early. Stop up to Helene Elsasser 341-9356
One On" on September 25. This fundrais- see the space when you are in the neighbor- Lori HWlter .; 298-7530
er is so named because we have been col- hood, but call fiIst to be sure the office is Jodi Kava 334-7800
lecting signed ties and other items from open. Sandie Knudsen - President 991 -3113
celebrities such as movie stars, musicians, Scott Knudsen 99 1-3113
politicians, sports stars, and our own Agaul, we need your help to mail future Paul Kracher - Vice President 614-6166
Warren Buffett to auction at the dumer. TOOTERS to our 20,000 plus alunmi list, Jolm KraYlleski 734-6617
Details of these fun events are on flyers and so please call the office to offer any time Judi Koubsky - Secretary 331-9033
reservation forms which are in this you can spare. Please contact the office if Jerry Portelfield - TreasW'er 731-3129
TOOTER. The Packer Greats Sports you would like to establish scholarship George Reid 334-8375
Hall of Fame dinner will be held October memorials for your classmates, help us with Dean Rezac 733 -6788
28, and the Hall of Fame brunch will also teacher grants, or provide other financial Vic Riha 293-1 272
be held in October. More information assistance needed by your school. Most of Patty Svajgl 733-411 7
about these events will be in your Fall all send in your membership dues! We are Judy Tesar 334-2299
TOOTER. so grateful for your help, as are the students Rudy Tesar 334-2299
and teachers of SHS. Evelyn WUlther 558-3840
If you have tinle to volunteer for any of
these events, or want to buy tickets or sign We'd like to publish news about you, so SHS REPRESENTATIVES 557-3600
up to participate, please let us know. We drop us a note with information we can
need workers for each event and we need share with your classmates and friends. Mrs. Cara Riggs, Principal
you to attend and have fun. If you have Send us items for our Sports Corner also.
garage sale items (especially any antique Please continue to share your suggestions Mr. Gary Kastrick, Project Omaha
items) please bring them to the Alunmi and encouragement with your Alunmi
office so we can tag and arrange the tables. Association. We can't do it without you. Mr. Dave Weisser, Webmaster
We will have an expert appraise your
antique donations and provide a receipt for Respectfully submitted, webmaster@omahasouthaluml1i .org

Judi Lunas Koubsky, Secretary

Our new E-Mail [email protected] SHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
MISSION STATEMENT
Our New Website address is omahasouthalumni.org
Our mission is to:
Buy -. Sell - Trade - Appraisals
• Organize, develop and build a
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.. ' COIns, Currency.
• Promote the success of SHS, its
" . ", . Silver. GOld. students and faculty through a
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CONGRATULATIONS South High School ALUMNI TOOTER PAGE 5
2008 LOTTERY WINNERS
raries. Using his intuitive technique, he Her father worked for the street car compa-
1946-Louis Halamek won the $2,000 incorporated an extraordinary sense of ny and insisted that she learn her way
Grand Prize, and 1975-Pamela (Kocol) color with vibrant and radiant images. around via the street car routes. She
Cohee won the second place prize of Works by this modern American walked the two blocks to the street car and
$1,000. The four $500 prize winners were InIpressionist master are currently repre- rode it where she needed to go. As a result
1978-Don Pesek, 1949-Marcus sented in many inlportant corporate and of this early training, she never fowld it
Hernandez, 1988-Ryan Kelly and 1945- private collections. necessary to learn to drive a car. She and
Robert Cohn. (Thank you Robertfor her siblings and three children all attended
donating your winnings back to the A lumni We also heard from a fellow student Edward Rosewater School and SHS. She
Association!) from SHS, Jack Curran-1953, who said he recalls tlle building of Rosenblatt Stadium,
and Pat were in the same art class and that and when the Omaha Zoo was just getting
1952-PATRICK RYAN/HENRI Miss Florence Power was their teacher. its start, it was her path to school. When
PLISSON He felt she was the best art teacher arowld asked if she had any advice for yOWlg peo-
and taught color, design, various media and ple, she promptly replied, "Brush your
In our last issue we schools of art. Jack also said that teeth. Keep tllem clean. Take care of tlIem
asked if anyone had RyanJPlisson's obituary mentioned that and don't get dentures unless you have to!"
information about the Hollywood celebrities such as Rock She also advised to "pick your friends care-
artist Patrick Ryan. Hudson, Katherine Ross, Aaron Spelling fully. Choose the nice clean ones!" Happy
We thank Pat's nephew, and Gene Kelly discovered his work and 100th birthday !
Bob Arent, Jr.-1973 purchased pieces for their collections.
for letting us know that Patrick undelwent surgery in 1990 for a 1926-Wilma Louisa Upchurch was an ele-
Pat died 8-21 -06 and brain twuor, and his peripheral vision was mentary school teacher in East Omaha
sharing verbiage from a affected so he was not satisfied with his (now defunct) for 19 years before joining
program from one of works after that period. Sympathy to Bob the Millard School District where she
1* shows as follows: "Painting is elusive. and his family on their loss and we appreci- taught for another 30 years. One of her stu-
It is very difficult to verbalize, as you're ate the update. dents wrote that she had respect for all stu-
putting into words something that speaks on dents, helping those who needed help and
its own," says the artist Patrick Ryan who u challenging those to whom school work
adopted the pen nanIe Henri Plisson for his came easy. The Millard School Board
impressionist paintings. Born in Omaha, Please send us name, address and telephone chose to honor Ms. Upchurch both as an
Nebraska, Henri attended the University of number changes, as well as names and individual and as a representative of all
Nebraska followed by the University of addresses oJ.friends, family and classmates, Millard teachers who give their very best
Southern California where he received his who are not currently receiving the Alumni for students every day. She became the
Master of Fine Arts degree. Although this TOOTER. Be sure to include class year and first teacher to be memorialized on a school
extremely gifted impressionist paints vari- maiden name where applicable. We need this in Millard by nanling the new elementaIY
ous subjects: garden scenes, seascapes, still information to keep our database updated. It school at 8686 South 165 Street "Wilma
life, and figures, Plisson insists that his costs us $.83 fo r your new address each time Upchurch Elementary." What a fine honor
paintings are beyond the recognizable sub- one ofyou moves and do not notify us. for Ms. Upchurch!
ject. "I keep referring in my own mind to
what William Merritt Chase advised his Also, please send ALL information updates, 1927-Johnny Goodman was recognized in
students while painting, 'to make it like.' clothing orders, membership payments, the OW-H last June as we marked the 75ili
In other words, make it like in terms of the donations, archival contributions, inquiries AnniversaI'y of Omaha's US . Open champi-
way you use paint rather than doing a literal and all other correspondence to: on. Goodman was the last aInateur to win
representation. What you are doing in the US. Open which he did at tlle North
impressionism is focusing on one thing, but Dr. Richard Gulizia - SHS Alumni Shore Golf Club in suburbaIl Chicago. In
you are painting another. 1 am painting a Association Office - 5082 S. 107 Street - 1937 he won the US. Open aIld the US.
visual echo of what I see." Henri was an Omaha, NE 68127 Or Call 402-738-9493 Amateur. Mr. Goodman died in 1970 at ilie
innovative artist, whose thoughts, skill and age of60.
style have set him apart from his contempo- 1925-Elizabeth (Wyslawsky) Koziol, Sr.
Elizabeth's family donated her SHS 1925 1931-Rose (Pros) Henry lives with her
7301 MAIN STREET class ring to the Alunmi Association. We daughter, Barb Canova, in Ankeny, IA, and
RALSTON, NEBRASKA 68127 thank the family for this cherished gift· will be 95 in March 2009. Since Rose has
trouble seeing, Barb reads her the
lohn Krayneski. Jr. 1926-Helen Lubsen TOOTER aIId says her mother enjoys hear-
President celebrated her lOOtll ing about the school and her classmates.
birthday on 8-24-08. Rose worked as a receptionist in her hus-
Helen has eight broth- baIld, Dr. Dexter E. Henry's office for many
ers and sisters and years. Thankyoufor your membership, -
states she was born in Rose!
"good old Omaha, NE."

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PAGE 6 South High School ALUMNI TOOTER October. I joined a Navy reserve unit in
Omaha after the war. Planes were flown to
1934-Ray and Glenva (Welcb)-1936 Lind 1943-Fred Kudym writes, "My wife Ruth the Omaha airport every two weeks from
celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Bradley and I have been malTied for 65 the Naval Air Station in Olathe, KS for
with an open house for fanlily and friends years . We got married in Papillion the reserve pilots to fly so I continued flying
on 5-17-08 at Richmont Village in the night of my prom on 5-28-43. The ROTC until the Omaha reserve unit dissolved
Grand Dining Room. Ray is the elder son sergeant, Franklin Wells and his wife, years later. Sixty-five years later we have
in C.W Lind and Sons home constru ction, accompanied Ruth and me to Papillion and two sons and two daughters, 12 grandchil-
a Sarpy County business for many years. served as our witnesses at the wedding per- dren (one decreased) and 18 great-grand-
They both are active in conullullity pro- formed by a Justice of the Peace. I had children. Unfortunately, only three of the
grams such as Scouts, Avery Presbyterian arranged to pick up the sergeant and his great-grandchildren live in Omaha. Ruth
Church, Avery School boards, election wife in my father's car to take them to the and I enjoy spending our winters in Arizona
boards, Sarpy County Historical Society prom with us. When they got in the car, I as we have done for the last 16 years. We
and many others. Congratulations on 70 asked them to go to Papillion with us to get have a daughter, granddaughter and three
years together! married before we would go to the prom great-grandchildren near us in Arizona.
and they agreed. I enlisted in the Navy in Thanks for the update!
1936-Helen M. (parks) Haney celebrated my senior year. During the war, recruiters
her 90th birthday on 1-21-08. Happy from all of the branches of services were 1946-Ricbard R. Budin celebrated his
Birthday, Helen! It's always nice to hear making presentations looking for recruits. 80th Birthday on 1I-15-08 with his family
(i"Oln our alumni. One morning I was going by a classroom which consists of his wife of 54 years -
with lots of boys in it. I asked my fri end Alyce, their six children, 15 grandchildren,
1936-Henry Vacek cel- standing at the door what the deal was. He and eight great-grandchildren. Richard
ebrated his 90th birth- told me a Navy recruiter was going to make served 38 years with the Omaha Fire
day 2-20-09 with a fam- a presentation. I told him I was not inter- Departnlent. Congratulations!
ily dinner at Cascio 's ested. When he told me I would be
Steak House! excused from classes for the rest of the day, 1946-Anna Lucille (Greene) McDonald-
Congratulations! I suddenly got interested and went in the made a generous contribution to the
room. I ended up joining the Navy. I was SHSAA and donated TOOTERS and other
1941-Betty (Auguy) Erdman donated a called to active duty in August and com- SHS memorabilia to the Alrunni archives.
choral jacket, a shorthand book, pictures, pleted the Navy's flight-training program We appreciate your Idndness and thank
newspapers articles, reunion programs and and received my Navy co111l11ission in you!
pictures. Thank you, Betty! August 1945. The war had just ended so I
was released to the inactive reserve in

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Association with a copy of "The History of
South Omaha" written by the 7B, 8A and became the art director for Nebraskaland 1956-Roxann
8B Pupils of Madison School 1941. What Magazine, and then did special projects for (Wolfsbauer) Hazuka
a treasure ofinformation and joy to read Gene Mahoney. He also did radio and tele- is tlle grandmother of .
about our South Omaha beginnings. A big vision on "Outdoor Nebraska" on ETY. He 10, the mother of four;
thank you to James! became a freelance artist in 1984 and pub- and is so active that
lished a book in JWle 2008, titled "World of even her youngest
1949-Rilla (Voss) Clauson, 1950-Joan Birds" which is available on Amazon.com grandchild has a hard
(Farris) Ellis and 1950-Barb for $24.95 or only $14 through your Alumni time keeping up with
(Zimmerman) Fisher had a mini-reunion Association (see advertisement in this her. She was born in
at Ken and Barb Fisher's home in Vero TOOTER). Jack will donate $6 to your Omaha in 1938 and
Beach, FL. Alumni Association for each book ordered married to Edward in 1956 for just shy of
through our office. This book is beautiful 45 years. She has celebrated her life with
1951-Josephine (Thill) Keene writes and very interesting. A copy is available in all of her family and friends every single
"Hello Nebraska - Hope all is well. Great day feeling that life is short. "You can
news about the new ball field - Congrats!" the Alumni office ifyou would like to see it. sleep in September," or sCi she says! She
has taught all to live life to its fullest for
1952-Dr. James Ramirez was featured in a Thanks, Jack, for your willingness to help one does not know when he/she will be
New Horizons newspaper in September. your Alumni Association! called home. Her family loves her very
Congratulations! much and really appreciates how she is
1954-Beverly (Skarda) Hrdy- thank you always there to help . Thank you for the
1952-The girls of the 1952 class are still for donating TOOTERS from Bernice update. We always welcome news about
meeting for lunch every month on the sec- Schmidt-1929 (her mother) and Gertrude our alumni!
ond Wednesday of the month. We are cm- Skarda -1924 (her aunt). The TOOTERS
rently meeting at the Perkins Restamant on date from 1924-1931 . What a wonderful 1956-Robert and Marlene (Latimer)
72nd & Grover Street and we welcome all historical treasure for our archives! Majeski - celebrated their 50th wedding
om classmates! If you have any questions, anniversary on 6-28-08. Their reception
Call Deb Holubar 4021733-3795 or Alice 1955-Harry L. Andersen served in the was held at the Greek Islands Restaurant.
Stanek 4021733-4914. Come on Class of Navy following graduation. Soon after he Both are retired from Lucent.
1952 join your classmates for lunch and retllilled Andersen began a career installing Congratulations on y our 50 year anniver-
reminisce about times at SHS. printing presses. He married Dearme Rager smy !
and they have two children and three grand-
1953-Jack Curran is a wildlife photogra- children. In 1971 he and two partners 1958-Thank you to the reunion class of
pher, graphic artist and sculptor in Bella formed their own company Masthead 1958 for your financial contribution to the
Vista, Arkansas. After he graduated from International, Inc. which is based in AIUlllui Association. We appreciate your
SHS he spent fom years in the Air Force Albuquerque, NM. They installed printing generosity.
and enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts presses all over the world and Andersen
program at the University of Nebraska at went from machinist to businessman. He 1958-Sister Susan Ivis-donated the first
Omaha. He worked as a technical illustra- retired as VP in 2000 and now enjoys golf- issues of the SHSAA TOOTERS and 1958
tor for Convair on the Atlas rnission pro- ing, his grandchildren, his gardening and reunion booklet. Thank you, Sistel:
gram, and was advertising manager for tinkering arOlUld the house as well as being
Farmers Union Coop until 1965. He active in his cOIllIllunity. Thanks for the 1958-Sharon (Bishop) Mack donated year-
update! books, progranls and memorabilia from the
1950s. Thank you, Sharon!

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PAGE 8 South High School ALUMNI TOOTER 1966-Sally Ganem,
First Lady of
1958-Cal'men Their daughter Panlela Nebraska, was recog-
(Lombardo) Egger lives neaTby with her nized for her work
celebrated 50 years husband Rich Evans and and leadership in edu-
with Lueder their two daughters, cation by the
ConstlUction Company Erica 15, and Haley 11. University of
last year! She enjoyed Stefa and Mac travel fre- Nebraska at Omaha
a nice article about her quently to accompany when they presented her with their Citation
career and value to the both granddaughters as of Alumni Achievement Award in August
company in the they dance in vaTious competitions includ- 2008. It is one of their highest awards and
Midlands Business Journal, and in Mike ing in Orlando. Their son, David, also lives is given during graduation exercises.
Kelly's OW-H column. The President of neaTby. Thank you for your membership Congratulations on receiving this well-
Lueder Construction said "much of om suc- renewal, Stefa! deserved honor!
cess can be attributed to her ... " Carmie
was married for 49 years to band leader 1963- Don Hempel created this beautiful 1966-Ha....y Dall- Thank you for yom gen-
Norrie Egger, who died last April. Cannie eagle designed and sculpted by Justin erous contribution to the Ahurmi
said she has no plans to retire and appreci- Hancock as an art project to be sold at a Association. We welcome and appreciate
ates her colleagues stating "They're like my later date. Don is the owner of Hempel your donation. Thank you for thinking of
fanlily." Congratulations on 50 years of Sheet Metal Works. We congratulate him the Alumni Association!
success and we wish you many more! for such a stunning masterpiece.
1966-Gail (Seaman) Dolan and her hus-
1959-Rich Latka- brought TOOTERS 1964-Beverly (Forman) Riha was honored band, Robert celebrated their 25th wedding
from the late 1920s and early 1930s as well by Bellevue Public Schools Supermtendent anniversary last year with a trip to Puerto
as newspapers articles and other SHS com- as a Champion for Children. Bev is a food Rico. They were married during a blizzard
mencement items to the Alwnni office. If service worker at Bellevue West who pro- on 11-17-83. Gail retired in 1998 after 20
anyone would like to view these or other vides a well balanced, wholesome breakfast years with the Omaha Police Department.
items in the office, please call the Alumni and lunch for students each day. The Congratu lations!
Association at 4021738-9493. Thankyoufor Superintendent said "The schools depend
donating memorabilia to the Alumni on you and you meet every challenge with 1967-Charles
Association. a positive outlook and a willingness to go Garule writes "I
above 311d beyond .. ,," The school princi- have been living in
1961-Mary (Siedlik) Pumell writes "I pal said she always puts the students first, Tucson, AZ for the
carmot tell you how wonderful it is being is never too busy to help them .... She has a past five years and
able to read about South High Alumni. You good sense of humor and is a good listen- miss South Omaha
all have done an absolutely fantastic job. er. ..." Congratulations Bev - you work and its people velY
hard on behalf of the students at your much. They are not
Thank you all." we appreciate your kind school and for the Alumni Association. A like anybody else I have met before. I
tip of the hat to you! enjoy reading about all the old timers from
comments! the past. I am a member of the Omaha
1964-Sandie (Poppen) & 1965-Scott Softball Hall of Fame (1994) and I'm very
1961-Vic and Vince Riha- Knudsen - proudly welcomed their new glad to hear that so much work has been
1962 celebrated their 65th grandson, Riley Robert Casey on 1-7-09. done on so many ball fields in South
birthdays 8-17-08 with a He was 8 Ibs 11.5 oz. and 21 inches long. Omaha even though I can never use them
picnic lunch at the Riha Congratulations! again. I am a tlUe SOB (South Omaha
home. The Air Force Boy) who worked in the packing houses
Thunderbirds entertained NOAH'S bARK during high school and many years after.
the crowd and a good time DAYCARE FOR DOGS I'm teaching pastel painting in portraits,
was had by all . landscapes and stilllifes to seniors now.
Congratulations Vic and RICK & NANCY VVlse would love to hear from old classmates and
Vinc e! PROPRIETORS friends from the past'. You can write to me
at 6761 S. Fallon Place - Letter B, Tucson,
1961-Fred M. Greguras - Congratulations 35'18 CENTffi STREET AZ 85757 - 520/309-5095.
for being named a partner in Kirkpatrick & OMAHA NE 68105
Lockhart Gates Ellis LLP in the firm's Palo 1969-Robin E. Gullie retired 12-12-08
Alto Office. Fred is a member of the cor- <\02·93).00()8 after three years of active duty in the Air
pOl'ate, mergers & acquisitions and securi- <\02· 933.9889 Force and 35 years of dedicated Civil
ties practice. Congratulations on your con- Service duty. He received many distin-
timled success! guished awards dming his long and suc-
cessful career in fire protection at Offutt
1961-Stefa (Naujokaitis) McGlown lives Air Force Base. He was Fire Chief, 55th
in Niceville, FL with her husband Walter
"Mac" and they both enjoy retirement.

Civil Engineer Squadron at the time of his South High School ALUMNI TOOTER PAGE 9
retirement, In addition to the accolades
heaped upon him at his retirement ceremo- Sports Illustrated's All-Century college Randy Lukasiewicz-Thanks for submitting
ny, he was also awaJded the Outstanding footba ll team. After graduating from UNL, the article to the Omaha World Herald
Civilian Career Service Award. Rimington played five seasons with Public Pulse, reproduced here: "South
Congratulations! • Cincinnati and two witll Philadelphia before High Glory Days - Baseball great Lou
retiring from the NFL. His impact on col- Gehrig said on 7-4-39, 'I consider myself
J, • lege football was ~uc h that the annual the luckiest man on the face of this earth.'
Rimington trophy was added to college On 10-30-08, I'm sure the nearly 300 atten-
19~~-Joe Thrco was featlU'ed as "Joe the football 's list of awards in 2000. Rimington dees at Omaha South High School's Packer
Barber" in an OW-H Race for the White lives in New York City and is president of Spo'rts Great Banquet felt tlle same emo-
House segment in October as a play on Joe the Boomer Esiason FOlmdatioll which tion. One did not have to be an almnni or
the Plumber who became famous after an f'tmds research in the fight against Cystic athlete of SHS to fee l the pride, excitement,
encOlmter with future President Barack Fibrosis. Congratulations, Dave! hlUniIity, love, dedication, neighborliness,
Obama. Joe is the owner and sole employ- humor, respect, team spirit and support that
ee of Joe T's Barber Shop and said his main 1979-Jeff Koterba, political cartoonist for helped make South Omaha what it is today.
concern is health insurance for small busi- the OW-H, was thanked by OW-H Public South High's athletes, teams, coaches, staff,
nesses. He currently pays $500 a month for Pulse writers for his kindness to the couple supporters and altmmi are certainly the best
major medical coverage and has a $5,000 last December on a connecting flight from there are. Stories about Cornie Collins and
deductible. He would vote for the candi- Orlando when weather delayed their Omaha others were very inspiring and soul food for
date who can come up witll a concrete plan flight. She said Jeff, a fellow passenger, all in attendance. Long live the South High
regarding health insurance. Turco is the helped arrange overnight accommodations Almmli Association and kudos to The
son of Sicilian immigrants and has been a and gI:Olmct transportation for them and Alunmi Sport Comm ittee. I can't wait until
barber for 45 years. His shop is always full their fellow travelers, all of whom were next years' banquet." Thank you for the
of customers and people always have to strangers. He made sure they got to the air- wondeljill testimonial!
have a haircut no matter the state of the port the next morning and his kindness and
economy. Congratulations for being select- concem continued to this group of "no PETERSEN & MICHELSEN
ed as an "average Joe" representing longer strangers" after tlley arrived in HARDWARE
Omaha! Omaha. Jeff, we are proud to claim you as 108 YEARS SERVING
a SJjS Packer! SOUTH OMAHA
1974-Angelina (Schuput) PI'yich writes,
"Thank you fqr all your good works! I read 1984-Bernadine (Plaza) BirkboItz shared KPTM Fox 42
the TOOTER from cover to cover the day Television Studio has a
it arrives - looking for friends' names or a heart-warming story about the family tl13t feature story called
names of family." Thank you for the feed- "Heartland Proud" and
bqck! is SHS and South Omaha when two SHS they told the P&M
Hardware story in
1978-Jim Hartung, Olympic gold medal- gals met by chance. She went to a scrap- August 2008 . They
ist, was interviewed by Michael Kelly of interviewed the owner, Dan Boland, who
the Omaha World-Herald on 8-12-08 about booking session in Springfield, IL and took said his Grandfatller Boland and Marie 's
the current Olympic gynmasts competing in Uncle John Stanek originally owned and
Beijing. Hartung and team upset the her Nebraska koozie with her. When a lady ran the ·store. The next owner was Dan's
Chinese for the team gold medal in 1984 father, who passed it along to him.
and he knew the Chinese Olympic mlmer fi'om the next table commented on the
who started the 2008 Olympic ceremonies. Although women in hardware sales were
Hartw1g got his start at Sokol Hall, compet- koozie, they stmck up a long conversation extremely rare in those days, a young
ing at SHS and UNL while eaming All- Marie (Nemecek) Vacek began working at
American honors in gyl1U1astics. Jim is and were slU'prised to learn that they both P&M right after graduating from SHS in
now an assistant coach at UNL, is married 193')--so 2009 marks her 70th year with
and the father of four children. He enjoys attended SHS . Bernadine and Jean P&M.
jUdging international gynmastic meets. liVe
enj oyed reading about this outstanding SHS (Hankins) Cooper-1964 talked about 'Dati and Marie both said the store's suc-
athlete! cess is due to their personal service to their
South 0 landmarks such as the Chief customers, knowing the right product for
1978-Dave Rimington was the project, giving them advice when need-
featured on the OW-H Sports Theater, Johnny's Cafe, Joe Tess Fish, ed, and treating everyone right.
front page telling about his
first encounter Witll Willianl Phillips, Hinky Dinky, Brandeis, and the In 1988 a fire gutted the store, but the
(The Refrigerator) Peny in the walls were still solid so they rebuilt on the
Orange Bowl ClemsoniUNL Center Shopping Center. What a small spot and plan to operate the same way for
game in 1982. Dave went on to sweep the 3110ther 108 years I
Outland and Lombardi awards in 1982 . In world it is! Bemadine also included a nice
1999 he was voted the starting center on Congratulations to a vel)' successfitl So uth
note "Keep up the good work Almmli Omaha landmark store and we wish you
well.
Association. Your hard work is appreciat-

ed!" Thankyoufor the update and the kind

words! .

South High Alumni Special!,.'~.
LIJ.......
Jack Curran's WORLD Of BIRDS

(Jack is a 1953 South lIigh g raduate)

This 140 page colarful
portfolio of bird photos

sells for $24.95 on
Amazon.com

By thellt now for onJy $ .14 (fOslo1ue paid)
and $6 wi.ll be donat.ed to the AluJtlni
Association for- every book. ~~~~_ _

Send checks to: South IIlgh Alunuti Assoc.
5082 So. 107tll 51. Omaha. Nc 68127

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PAGE 10 South High School ALUMNI TOOTER SAVE THE DATE!!!!!

CREDIT CARD the trip, and will have it repaired soon. She Sunday,August 23rd, 2009
PAYMENTS AVAILABLE resigned effective 2009 from tile student South High School's
exchange program whlch she has coordinat- new Packer.Stadium . ~, \
I ed for 22 years. However, Moshier wi ll GRAND OPE~INGU!! <
remain active in local organizations with
We are pleased to accept VISA or Master Japanese connections, and plans to travel to I
Charge credit card payments for your Japan again in the future to visit tl1e many
donations, membership payments, memori- friends she has made there over the years. For the {lr~t time in over 50·years;
als, clothing orders, advertising, postage Thanks.for the update! South High will begin hosting'home _."
fee payments, registration fees, ticket pur-
chases, etc. COLLIN FIELD UPDATES games on its own ·tur(i:, . ,~' ,.

Just call the office at 402/738-9493 to pro- These photos tell it all - fje ld is graded, . . , .~
vide your credit card number, expiration foundation is laid, concession stands and
date and billing address WitIl the details of restrooms are installed, and we're moving Check the SHSAA website
your payment. No need to search for an forward to the dedication on August 23 and for more information
envelope or stamp to complete your the first football game on August 28, 2009.
SHSAA financial transactions ! in the coming months --

, .;i omahasouthalum ni.org

"\, :'t~'"

SHS'TEACHER NEWS

Barbara (Sorensen) Moshier was a
Business Education-English teacher in tl1e
late 1950s at SHS and moved to Indiana
when she married her husband, Fred. They
had two sons, Jeff and Scott, who still live
nearby WitIl ilieir wives and children. For
many years, Barb has accompanied and led
groups of students with chaperones travel-
ing to Osaka, Japan, whlch is Cannel,
Indiana's sister city. She led a group of 29
teenagers in 2008, but injured her knee on

THOMAS P. CULLINANE

OWNER

13736 Q. Street· Omaha, Nebraska 68137
Phone (402) 895-6555· Fax (402) 895-7810

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SPORTS CORNER player. He said they started with 11 players
when he began coaching soccer 10 years
Send us your news (and p ictures ifpossible) about your ago, and now have 60 players and a reserve
team. His goal is to make state again, but
hole in one, perfeci bowling gam.e, the mountain you this titlle to Witl state. With the teanl's 15-4
climbed, the race you won, etc., season, they took second in the metro tour-
nament and plan to meet that goal as soon
so we can share your success with your school alumni! as possible.

OCTOBER CATS ON THE MIGHTY MO MEET THE NEW ATHLETIC DIREC-
TOR/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL-Dr. Roni
Morrie Jensen-1974, his son, Jeremy and co-worker Ron Huerta who joined
Bowman were successful in their quest for catfish in SHS in 2007 as the f irst
October, 2008 as evidenced by this 40 lb. flathead fish fema le A.D. for the
Morrie is proudly displaying. school. Roni sets the
schedule for the games,
THE RIHA BOYS GO DEER HUNTING works with the coaches
~MI" The Riha fellows including Vic-1961 and his to be sure they have the
resources they need to
sons, Jim, Tim and Bill, and 12-year old work with the stndents, and ensures that the
grandson, Daniel, had a successful deer hunt- rules of each sport are followed by the
ing trip last November. Daniel shot his lust . coaches and athletes. She attends all athlet-
ic events possible, and meets with parents
deer, a 5x5 buck. and athletes on a regular basis. She also
cOll11sels and disciplines students during the
Pictmed left to right - Bill, Daniel Tim, Vic, school day. Roni is a fOtmer softball coach
Jim and Jacob Riha at SHS (1994-2000), and also taught PE,
was a department chait· and curriculwn spe-
SCHOOL NEWS Cara enjoys attending her daughter's cialist fro m 1992-2005. She spent two
school activities, reading, antiquing, col- years as an Omaha Public Schools District
MEET CARA RIGGS, lecting classic novels and travel. She Curriculum Supervisor before retmning to
enjoys regular trips to her fanlily's lake SHS in the fa ll of 2007.
PRINCIPAL OF SHS home in Bella Vista, Arkansas and yearly
trips to New York City with her mother. JUSTINA MILLER, a senior at SHS, was
We are pleased to selected to participate in a national oratory
introduce you to Cara Riggs states that "SHS is already event in Seattle, WA. The topic was
SHS's new Principal, beginning to feel like home" and she enjoys "Crossroads - Pulling Together Our
Cara (Churchich) being part of the SHS "family." Welcome Indigenous Knowledge." She was chosen
Riggs, a 1980 gradu- and best ofluck in your new position! based on her grade POitlt average, school
ate from Northwest activities and mvolvement in the school's
High School. She DRAMA AND INSTRUMENTAL Native American club and speaking ability.
received her under- DEPARTMENT - Mark your calendars to Justina received a scholarship as part of the
graduate degree in attend an itU10vative experience at the SHS event. Congratulations! (Excerpt from
Secondary Instruction with a major iI;l Theater on March 26, 27 and 28 at 7:30 OW-H article dated 11-1 5-08)
English and a minor in Sociology in 1984 p.m. The theater group at SHS is featuring
from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, RYTHMOLOGY, a SHS stndent produc- POETRY CONTEST - Dr. Ma r y
and her Masters degree in Secondary tion blending stomp, blue man, blast, and Elizabeth Lomax, the Librarian at SHS,
School Administration in 1986 from the barrage which is based on typical sowlds was quoted in The Neithardt Foundation
University of Nebraska at Omaha . which students hear during a normal school Newsletter regarding a SHS stndent who
day. This is the first time a high school has won second place in last year's Neithardt
Ms. Riggs taught English for seven years produced such a show. Cost is $5. ('Ne poetry contest. Naomi Shihab Nye, a noted
at Benson High School and then served as will also sell tickets at our Spaghetti Dinner poet, was speakitlg to SHS creative writitlg
Assistant Principal!Athletic Director for on March 28 for this production.) Check stndents and asked to meet the winner of -
another eight years at Benson. She then the Omaha Public School's website at the contest. She asked the young girl to
served as Plincipal at Beveridge Magnet www.ops.org/high/south fo r more infor- read her poem to the group and said she
Middle School for nine years. Her latest mation or call Dave Weisser, Directol' of was especially itnpressed that she had
assignment has brought her to om own Theater Arts, at 557-3662 or write to him iricorporated her Lakota language seamless-
beloved SHS - and we say welcome ! at david.wei [email protected] ly itltO the poem. Dr. Lomax said the poem
had a strong impact on the group, "and the
She was born in Omaha to Madeline and SPORTS - Soccer Coach Joe Maass was silence was there for a moment, and then
the late ? ly Chmchich, and has a sister, featnred in the May 2008 Coach Feature applause began. A tOUChitlg moment!"
Suzanne Mariucci, and a brother, Jeff sponsored by the Durham Western H eritage
Chmchich. Her daughter, Shelby, a futme Museum . Joe and his fanli ly have hosted a
Packer, is a seventh grader at Beveridge foreign exchange student the last two years,
Magnet School and is SHS's greatest boost- and are doing it agaill this year. Each of
er wealing SHS logos on her clothes. the exchange stndents has been a soccer

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14th AN UAL BOWLING
SHOOITO T

Alumni and friends welcome

March 28, 2009
[

Jackpot Shots • Door Prizes

Mockingbird Lanes • 4870 S. 96th St • Omaha, HE 68127

Sponsored by

Omaha South High lumni ssociation

One session only: Check in 12:30 p.m. Start 1:00 p.m.

Division prizes awarded based on number of bowlers

Complete information and return with check:

South High Alumni Association

5082 s. 107 Street

Omaha, NE 68127

For additional information call SHSAA at 738-9493 or
Veronica Krayneski at 592-2850 Days or 917-7228 Evenings
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Check one:
_ _$15.00 Bowlers I no average
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Fourteeneth Annual

Saturday, March 28, 2009

4:00 - 7:30 PM

Sokol Hall South Omaha

21st & U Street .

Tickets $7.50 per person

Sponsored by:

South High Alumni Association

Price includes: Spaghetti & sauce, meatball or sausage, salad, bread,
dessert and coffee.

Spaghetti Sauce donated by Sons of Italy

Pop, beer and other drinks
available at the cash bar

Carry ·Outs Available

Tickets can be purchased at the door or from the Alumni Associatio.n office.
Call 738-9493 .for mQre information.

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Another Recipe from the S HS Kitche n Don't try to cram a lot of
people into your home
MEATLOAF
for a baby or wedding shower,
4 Ibs. ground beef bi rthday c~lebrations, fam ily reunio ns,
2 cups water card parties, receptions, meetings, etc. ___~~
. 4 tsp. salt Rent the lovely new office bay next to
2 eggs
% cup oniOn chopped the SHSAA office at
1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet 5080 South 107 Street
2 cups bread crumbs (off I08 and Q Street)
1-1 /2 cups tomato juice for only $75 for three hours for your
'12 cup dry milk festivities. For additional time,
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce t he cost is $25 per hour extra.

Mix crum bs a nd dry mil k in one bowl. In Refrigerator, tab le and chairs,
a nother la rge bowl, mix togeth e r wate r, and handicap accessib le restroom provided.
tomato juice, eggs, onion , Kitchen
Bouquet and Worceste rs hire sa uce. Add Occupancy limit is 50. Contact t he
meat and sp rin kle with salt. Mix in crumb Alu mn i office for more information or
mixture thoroug hly with meat. Form into
loaves to schedule your event.

Bake at 300-325 degrees until done.
Serves 16.

PTA MOMS CAN YOU
HELP?

We are trying to find the recipe for Sloppy
Ioes that were brought to South Omaha
grade schools in the late 1950s as part of
the " Iittney Lunches" periodically provided
at the time. We think it is the same recipe
our cafeteria used, but it is not listed in the
cookbook. If you don 't have it, please send
liS your favorite Sloppy Ioe recipe and we' ll
pick a couple to print in the next TOOT-
ER. All you great cooks out there, thanks
{or your help!

Owner $
John Hauschild
FF
aassof1968
,COVER CHARGE
Present this Coupon At Door For DIscount FOR ALL SOUTH H.aHAL UMN I

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South High School ALUMNI TOOTER PAG E 15

SOUTH HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S

5th ANNUAL

POKER RUN

SATURDAY

MAY 16,2009

OPEN TO
MOTORCYCLES & AUTOMOBILES

STARTING PLACE

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1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE PAYOUTS

This year's route will start in La Vista, NE and continue over to Iowa. Our final stop for
food and drinks and prize drawings, will be at JOE BANANA'S FOOD & SPIRTS
located at 1022 South 10th Street Omaha, NE. There will be music and you will be able
to purchase food and drinks. The party is open to all and you don't have to participate in
the run to have fun, just show up at JOE BANANA'S at 1022 South 10th Street and
enJoy.

Contact Willie Nalley at 660-8880, Ron Cerone at 896-1631, Tim Campbell at 813-4418
or contact the South High Alumni office at 738-9493. You can also email us at
[email protected]

All proceeds benefit the South High Alumni Association Scholarship Fund

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PAGE 16 South High School ALUMNI TOOTER

SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S

GARAGE SALE

IN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S OFFICE PARKING LOT
5082 SOUTH 107 STREET

ONE BLOCK NORTH OF "Q" STREET

SATURDAY-MAY 30, 2009 - 8 A.M.TO 3 P.M.

BllROJlINS 04

Household items, (no clothinf1), antiques,
office furniture, beddinf1. collectibles, seasonal items, etc.

Antique appraiser will be available to evaluate your donations

Please drop off all donated items at the alumni office after April t4
Monday throuf1h friday between 9 A.M. and t P.M.

Call first to make sure someone is in the office.

If you are unable to drop off items please call us at
138-9493 and we will arranf1e to pick them up.

A receipt for your items will be available when you drop off items or we
pick them up. We are a 50t (c) (3) charitable orf1anization and

THIS IS A StHOlARSHIP flJNDDAISfD

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South High School ALUMNI TOOTER PAGE 17

2009 PACKER GREATS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Alumni ~ Friends

of South High School

SUNDAY, JULY 19,2009
TREGARON GOLF COURSE

SHOTGUN START! 7:30 A.M. SHARP!
ENTRY FEE $75.00 PER PERSON
18 holes of golf plus cart, beverages, men &.. women Teams, 4-person scramble format, flag prizes
&.. team prizes with luncheon to follow at the course.

Entry Deadline is July 10. We are limited to the first
144 golfers, so please enter early to guarantee your foursome .
Mail completed entry along with check to:

0SOUTH HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

5082 'SOUTH 107 STREET
OMAHA, NE 68127

South High Golf Tournament Commitee: Sand ie Knl\dsen (689-0532),or SHSAA (738-9493)

-----~------------------- -- - ------------------- ----------------

Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Tel. ________

Address: ____________________~_ _

City, State, Zip: _________ __ _ __ _ __

[-Mail Address: ________ __________

* Please allow time for check-in and any p ractice tim e prior to the 7:30 start.

*Team Members (Please Print) :_____________________

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PAGE 18 South High School ALUMN I TOOTER died of congestive heart failure on 11-15-08
at age 89. We at the SHSAA are going to
MEMORIALS GIVEN IN MEMORIAM miss Bernice and her help for our cause.
1937-Ethel Irene (Wright) Redenbaugh
Memorials were given in honor and 1930-Hubert R. Larue died 7-08. Hubert of Dayton, OH died 8-08.
memory of: was a veteran of nearly four years during 1937-Jeanne (Sigmund) Reif died 8-28-
08 . Her daughter Joyce writes, "Mom
Jim lYnski-1965 from family and SHS wwn. He was in Foreign Service in the always loved reading her Alumni TOOTER
friends even at 88 years old. She loved South High
Gordon "Gordy" Hauptman-1965 South West Pacific area in non-commis- and was a true Packer."
from Linda (Covault) McIntyre-1966 sioned and conunissioned ranks. 1937-James L. Suchy died 12-08. James
Dan Vandenberg-1939 from Joan 1931-Helen (Krasovec) Stanek died. was a retired employee of Sinclair Oil
(Vandenberg) Matoole-1950 1932-Eugene Miller died. Company.
Richard A. Slizinski-1965 from his 1933-Doris M. (Ban) Wellman of Omaha 1937-Ray R. Vail died 9-26-08 .
sister Donna (Slizinski) Bowdish-1963 died 11-1 2-08. 1938-George Kassal died 1-05-08.
MaryAnn (policky) Turek-1961 from 1933-Tony J . Maniscalco died. 1938-Mary (Jarosik) Johanek died.
Nick Kuncl-1963 1933-Paul Gerjevic, Sr. died 7-08. He 1938-Bess Marie Mandich died of a heart
Patricia (Ripley) Dnncan-1944 from opened Paul 's Motorcycle Service in 1951. condition 11-12-08. She was a conununity
Bernice (Ripley) Canaday-1943 1933-Gilbert " Butch" Haas died 8-08. volunteer who helped start a city beautifi-
Ed Bingham, Sr. from Ed Diehm-1965 1934-Sophie Jepsen of Omaha died 11-08. cation and anti-littering campaign that
and Julie (Riha) Diehm-1966 1934-Anne (Hayduska) Krajicek of became Keep Omaha Beautiful. The kick-
Bess Mandich-1938 from Vic Riha- Omaha died 8-08. off was an Easter Promenade more than 40
1961 and Beverly (Forman) Riha-1964; 1934-Adeline (Mason) Paulison died years ago in downtown Omaha with candy
. Betty (Blasing) Gorup-1949, Mary 12-02-08. for children and prizes for the best-dressed
(pribich) Mesic-1941, Harry Grote and 1934-Louise (Gaylord) Robertson died. participants. Bess was born in Omaha and
Mary (Basarich) Grote-1942, Helen 1934-Ralph Velich died. after graduating from SHS, she worked for
Vranes, Chris Vranes, Paula (Vranes) 1935-Anton "Tony" Kozel of Gretna died many years in the office of Lozier Corp. in
Prochaska-1957, Chris PoweU-1983, 10-08. Omaha. During WWII, she worked in the
Bob Vranes, Laura McIntyre, Katie 1935-Ruth (Wemmer) Miller of Phoenix, purchasing office of the Martin Bomber
Povich-1941, Francis Gaskill, Dorothy AZ died 4-10-08. Plant in Bellevue. In later years, she helped
Blankman-1945, Betty Honcik-1948, 1936-Mildred A. (prazan) Gogela of organize reunions for plant workers. The
Sue Bednarz, Bill and Kathy BaIlobin- Lincoln died 10-08. 1983 reunion tmited factory workers with
1969, Deane and Nate Gregory, Theresa 1936-George Hrdy died 8-22-08. the crew from the B-29 Superfortress
Urquhart-1965, Marilyn Rothe-1967, 1936-Michael "Mitch " Jergovic died bomber named City of Omaha. The crew
Janice Nelson, Gordana Tosone-1970 10-08. flew 32 missions over Japan in 1945.
1936-WaIter Koziol died 8-08. After the war, Bess served on the board of
MEMORIAM PRAYER 1936-Helen (Pavlick) Rezek of Wahoo, NE the Omaha YWCA and the board of the
died 7-08-08. Omaha Women's Chamber of Commerce.
Love Lives On 1936-Dorothy (HoUady) RozgaU of Her work with the Chamber included
Omaha died 7-08. efforts to introduce the city's beautification
Those we love remain with us 1936-Lillian (Radik) SchoUman died program. She also worked on a committee
for love itself lives on, 8-08. to start the SHS AIUllUli Association.
and cherished memories never fade 1936-Frank West died 7-24-08 . 1938-Connie (Milone) Sloger died
because a loved one's gone. 1937-Anthony Coniglio of Lincoln died 3-11-08.
11-10-08. He was a salesman at Interstate 1938-Jim Whalen died 7-08 .
Those we love can never be Brand Corp. After retirement, he delivered 1939-Theresa (Kosiut) Bednarz of Omaha
more than a thought apart, blood for the Red Cross. died 7-08.
for as long as there is memory, 1937-Bernice (Koziol) Labedz died 1939-Grace (Rupp) Linberg ofIowa died
they'll live on in the heart. 11-1 5-08. For more than 20 years, the 10-08.
husky voice of Bernice Labedz was the 1939-June (Wilkening) Newquist of
-Mary Alice Ramish- voice of South Omaha. That voice, along Omaha died 12-08.
with her striking dark hair with a white 1940-Donald Brown died 8-08. Donald
streak, were part of the outer image of a was a WWII veteran and is survived by his
local political icon known for her ability to wife of 65 years.
get things done and the pride she took in 1940-Pauline (Toth) Redmond of Omaha
her Polish, Catholic packinghouse heritage. died 10-08.
She grew up near the Stockyards where 1940-William Smisek of Omaha died 1-08 .
several fanlily members were employed and 1940-Genevieve (Vasiloft) Weiss of Omaha
she was one of 17 children. Bernice was died 11-13-08.
appointed to the Legislature in 1976 to fill 1941-Patrick Hassett of Omaha died 9-08.
the tmexpired term of Eugene Mahoney.
While in the legislature, Bernice actively
promoted pro-life, senior citizen and work-
ing class rights. The former Nebraska sen-
ator and Douglas County Board member

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1941-Elda (Gundy) Kasal died 3-08. South High School ALUMNI TOOTER PAGE 19
1941-James Moznar died 8-08.
1942-Mary Ann (Restarski) Janda of 1946-Edith Mae (Elliott) Maertems of Topeka, KS died 5-28-08.
Papillibn died 7-08. Cozad died 1-08. 1950-Gloria A. (Gould) Nordstrom of
1942-Richard Roy "Zeke" Larsen died 1946-Dorothy Ann (Bouckhuyt) French Omaha died 9-08.
9-26-08 . He was a retired baseball umpire. of Ocean Springs, MS died 9-04. 1950-Dr. William L. Pierson died 7-31-08.
1942-Robert F. Tokarski died 11-07-08. 1946-G. F. (Tom) Gargano died. He was a member of the Omaha Public
1942-Joseph Urbanec died in 2008. 1946-Delores (lske) Theissen died 10-08. School faculty and a docent emeritus at the
1943-Anthony Amato of Omaha died 1947-Anna (Gomez) Bastian died 10-08 . Joslyn Art Museunl. Bill served on many
11-08 . 1946-William F. Heavey of Omaha died volunteer boards in Ralston. He enjoyed
1943-Van C. Artherton died 6-08. 9-08. traveling, reading, fishing, politics and
1943-Louise Mary (Danhoft) Ciembor of 1947-Frank Landon died. crossword puzzles, watching the Chicago
Omaha died 10-08. 1947-Janet Mae (Bartlett) Pallas of Santa Cubs, Big Red football and planting flow-
1943-Dorothy B. (Laushman) Ma.ack Clara, UT died 9-08. ers .
died. 1947-Josephine (Sacco) Mancuso died. 1950-Donald Starks of Elkhom, NE died
1944-Elaine (potter) Anderson of 1948-Myrna (De Poe) Eich died 9-22-08. 8-08.
Bellevue died 7-13-08. 1948-Mary Alice (Rice) Lemm died. 1951-Jospeh Angstadt died 8-08 .
1944-Peggy (Medlin) Cusack died 1948-Bernard Leuck of Daytona Beach 1951-Dorothy (Humpal) Fitl died.
3-14-08. Shores, FL died 11-6-08. 1951-Arlene (Acamo) Godek of Omaha
1944-John Kawa of Ralston died 7-08. He 1948-Rita (Sobanski) O'Sullivan of died 7-08 . She was a long-time member of
was the owner and operator of Kuehn- Omaha passed away unexpectedly the ICC Altar Society and an avid reader
Baymiller Company. 11-25-08. Rita was born and raised in and fan of Louis I:Amour books.
1944-Richard Brazda of Omaha died Omaha and lived life to the fullest. She 1951-Ray Nevins died 8-15-08.
3-26-08. described her life to her children in one 1951-Joan Jacobsen of Omaha died
1944-Edmond Shramek died 11-08. word: exciting! She had a beautiful voice 11-10-08.
1944-Jack Vankat of Omaha died 9-08. and sang at many weddings and other spe- 1951-John Stasny died.
1945-Betty (Daubman) Kulawik died cial events. She loved cooking, gardening, 1952-Barbara (Harwick) Hulvey of
10-08. Betty was devoted to her family. reading, traveling, dancing, birding, and Omaha died 8- 19-08. She was the
She was a writer and published a book of shopping. She loved all the arts - attending Administrative Assistant of IF Bloom
poetry called "My Moments in Time." A theater and opera, and a variety of concerts Monument Company.
few of her poems can be fowld at throughout her life. Rita always thought of 1952-Beverly J. (Laseck) Janecek died
www.poemhunter.com. Betty also wrote others in need and gave to a multitude of 9-08.
about the history of her family and submit- charities. She touched many lives and will 1952-Gail Johnson died.
ted her stories to several publications. be sorely missed. Most of all, Rita was a 1952-Frank Pesek died.
1945-Donald Fucinaro of Ralston died proud Democrat all her adult life. She per- 1952-Robert Stanley died 6-30-08.
11-19-08. He worked long hours operating sona11y worked on many national democrat- 1953-Della (George) Abood died
heavy equipment for his business, Fucinaro ic campaigns including Senator Kennedy's 11-27-08.
Excavating Co. He and his partner and successful bid for the presidency. She was 1953-Jerry Brust died 4-8-08 .
brother Tony worked on thousands of proj- looking fOlward to the inauguration of 1953-Jim Mertz died.
ects in the Omaha area. Donald was a Barack Obama in January. 1954-Joyce (Barraclough) Bengtson died
founding member of St. Gerald's Church 1948-Joseph Simon of Omaha died 12-08 . 9-08 of chronic heart failure .
and a member of the Knights of Colwnbus. 1948-Thomas F. Snide of Portland, OR 1954-Frank G. Mona, Sr. of Omaha died
He and his wife Mary had been married 51 died of sudden cardiac arrest 5-08. Tom 3-29-08 after a long illness.
years at the time of his death from an was a retired 22-year veteran of tile U.S. Air 1955-Kathleen (Craren) Kirk died.
aneurism. Force. He was stationed in Europe, the 1955-Ralph E. Miller of Omaha died
1945-Ben Mruz died 8-16-08. Pacific and many places in the U.S. and 10-08.
1945-Edward Sabutis of Omaha died retired as a Master Sergeant. He worked 1956-Robert Pechar of Bellevue died
12-08. for the U.S. Post Office for the next 20 10-08 .
1945-Charleen (Schreiner) Thompson of years. Tom is survived by his wife Rogene 1956-Geogene (Bartek) Smith died 6-08 .
Omaha died 10-08. Coulter (Christenson) Snide-1950. 1956-Roland Hendricks of Springfield,
1945-Lila M. (Batterton) Zbylut, a cher- 1948-Delores Schlundt died in 2005. NE died 7-08.
ished mother, grandmother, and great- 1948-Donald Sempek of Omaha died 1958-Carol Elsasser died.
grandmother and a friend to everyone she 12-07. 1958-AI Hrbek died.
ever met. She was a lifelong proud resident 1948-Mary (Mana) Vruzdinski died 1958-Sharon Manrose died.
of South Omaha and graduate of SHS. 1-19-08. 1958-Neil McAndrews died 7-12-08 after a
1946-Robert "Bob" Corby of Papillion 1949-Ruth (Hauptman) Anderson of short battle with liver cancer. He served
died 5-25-08. He and his wife, Norma Papillion died 11-24-08. four years in the Air Force and worked at
(Koons) Corby-1946, were married 60 1949-Donald Nollett of Omaha died 12-08. Boeing for 28 years as a flight mechanic
years on 3-6-08. 1949-Richard H. Schlundt died 5-1 8-08 in and later as a manager. While at Boeing,
1946-Delores M. (Downs) Ayala of Reno, NY. Neil and his wife Therese spent three years
Bellevue died 7-08-08. 1950-Velta (Stolze) Boldra of Omaha died in Iraq and Iran. One of his passions was
12-19-08. owning race horses and racing throughout
1950-Joann L. (Frish) Knobelauch of Canada and Washington. Another passion

PAGE 20 South High School ALUMNI TOOTER honor for his n.meral the following Monday.
was bowling in which his highest game was 1975-Robert D. (Bob) Bidroski died The escort was arranged on 11-7 from
298. 8-21-07. Bob worked in the wood shop at Eppley Airfield to the mortuary.
1958-Ken Moore died. Losiers for 27 years. He had a clogged John Michael Dziminski of Reno, NV
1958 Mariann Riley died. artery and died suddenly while bike riding. died 9-10-08. After attending SHS he
1958 Rachel Zendejas died. 1975-Jeffrey A. Cook died 8-08 . joined the Navy at 17 and served in
1958-Ed Zielinski died. 1976-Mary Poppino died 8-08. Vietnam. Everyone knew of his love for
1959-Charles Griffith of Pierce, NE died 1979-Cheryl Samson died 11-08. the outdoors, fishing and hunting, racing
10-06. 1990-Valerie Chnnka of Bellevue died motorcycles, rUlming marathons,. Reno Air
1959-Chester "Butch" Kawecki died 7-08. Races and taking care of his family first
11-08. 1992-Esther Laizure died 10-30-08. and foremost. He loved life. He lived it
1959-Dorothy (Laushman) Maack died. 1992-Michael R. Lopez died 11 -14-08. hard and lived it well.
1959-John McAleer died. 2001-Jonathan R. Smith died 11-07-08.
1959-Joan M. (Whitten) Uphoff died He was a Staff Sergeant from the 97th NOTE: Our apologies - Sharon
8-07. Intelligence Squadron and was on tempo- (Skoruiak) Anderson 1961 is not
1960-Leonard Gau died 12-07. rary duty for training at the time of his deceased. She is alive and well. Emil
1960-Dorothy (Cunningham) Life died death. His family requested the Patriot Mixan-1963 is also still alive.
11-07. Guard Riders escort Jonathan on his final
1960-Gary Kroll of Bellevue, NE died journey home and to stand a flag line in his
10-08 .
1960-Lynne (Skalla) Wilcoxson died 8-08. 2009 REUNIONS
1961-Paul S. Reed of Omaha died 8-08.
1961-Carl Zaner of Plattsmouth, NE died 1949 - We will hold our 60th class reunion on 6-20-09 at Johnny's Cafe - 4702 South 27 Street in
9-08 . Omaha. More information and time for dinner will follow later. Questions contact Dolores
1962-Gary Bock died on 5-16-07. (Torek) KripaI402n31-7865.
1962-Michael Kielty of Omaha died 7-08.
1963-Kathy (Egnotovich) Copeland died. 1954 - 55tb Reunion will be held on Friday 8-21-09 at Holiday Inn @ Ameristar - time to be
1964-Byron Hanson died 9-10-08 . determined. For more information contact M arlene (Wesolowski) Brandt 402/331-6035 or
1965-Cheryl (Reiff) Barajas of Omaha. Shirley (Calta) Goodro 4021498-6035.
died 8-08.
1965-Gordon "Gordy" Hauptman of 1959 - Where have the years gone? We are planning an evening to renew old friendships and remi- ,
Omaha died 8-08. He was a well-known nisce about our fond memories of 50 years ago. Please mark Saturday, 8-8-09 on your calendar fot ,
personal injury lawyer and was instrumen- our reunion at Anthony's Steak House. Watch your niail for more information coming soon. Look
tal in starting the Safe Ride Home Program. forward to seeing all of you. Any questions, please contact Katby (Coco) Wieczorek 4021558-
His law firm, Hauptman, O'Brien Wolf & 3465 or Bev (Maliszewski) Siadovnik 402/397-6447.
Lathrop, provided funds since 1990 for safe
rides home during the holiday season for 1964 - We will hold our 45th class reunion at Anthony's Steak House on 8-7-09. If anyone is inter-
more than 20,000 drivers who were cele- ested in helping fmd former classmates please contact Betty (parish) Stern 402/331-3532 or
brating and drinking. He also helped e-mail: [email protected].
expand the program to provide rides to
women trying to escape abusive situations 1969 - Our 40th reunion plans are in the works. Can you believe it's been forty years? Your class-
through the YWCA domestic abuse hot mates Mary Citta (nka Merka Fooks), M ary Ostling, Karen (Janulewicz) Grinberg and Dave
line. Hauptman was inducted in the SHS Ksiazek are teaming up to pull it all together. Tentative Date: second part of July 2009. Log on to
Hall of Fame in 1992. fmd news and updates on www.myspace.comlsouthhighclassI969. Find photos, fundraiser ideas,
1965-Catherine Mary "Kate" (Gofta) links to classmates and how you can help plus the finalized dates/tinles and ticket information.
O'Donnell died 11-08. Can't log on? Contact M ary Citta at 503/621-1455 in Portland.
1965-Dick Rhodus ofIola, Kansas died
9-08 . 1974 - No 35th year reunion is planned.
1965-Jim Tynski, II of Omaha died
2-21-08. 1979 - 30th reunion is in the planning stages with details to follow. Questions contact Patti
1966-Robert C. O'Quinn of Bellevue died (popelka) Wawrzynkiewicz 4021339-4940 or Iaggie (Falcon) Hallowell 4021896-2907.
9-08.
1967-Michael Brewer died 9-08 . 1984 - 25th reunion is being planned. Mailing will be sent with further information. Contact
1967-David Kietly of Omaha died 7-08. Kelly (Urkevich) Sank o 402/932-9325.
1967-Helen Elizabeth Peters of Omaha
died 9-08. 1989 - A reunion is being planned bet-veen 7-4-09 and 8-3 1-09. More information to follow the
1967-Robert Stein died 5-22-08. ftrst of 2009. Questions ~ suggestions contact Jason Calek 402/343-9384 or e-mail:
1971-Fred J. "Rock" Ira of Omaha died [email protected].
7-08.
1971-Frank Navarrette died. 1994 - No 15th year reunion is planned.
1971-John Podrazo of Louisville, NE died
11-08. 1999 -We will be have our reunion 8-28 and 8-29-09 and we invite all alumni to j oin the fun.
1971-Mariann Villafuerte died. Many exciting activities are planned so come enjoy this time with us! For more information visit:
omahasouth99.com or e-mail [email protected]. Thanks to everyone and let's
have some fun! Contacts are John L opez 4021708-9833 or Tom Dickey 4021203-9960.

For future rewliol1S. please check our webp age @ olllahasollthalulIllli.org

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"TIE ONE ON" SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER

The South High School Alumni Association , a 50 I(c) (3) organization, has collected signed ties and
other clothing items from celebrities such as movie stars, musicians, politicians, sports stars and
Omaha's own Warren Buffett. We have asked for autographed items so we might auction them to
the highest bidder at our "Tie One On" formal dinner to be held on Friday, September 25,2009 at
the University of Nebraska at Omaha Alumni Center at 60th and Dodge Street in Omaha, Nebraska.
All funds raised from the dinner and auction will benefit needy seniors at South High School.
Contact the Alumni office for questions about reservations - 402/738-9493.

Address_______________________________________________________
City, State & Zip Code,_____________ _ Phone # ________
E-Mail Address___________________________________________________

I enclose $____ for ___ tickets at $100 each for the following attendees:

Note: A portion of your payment is
for the cost of the dinner, and the balance will be credited as a donation.

2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

1-10-09 Board of Directors Meetin¥ - 9:30 AJ\1. at 7-11-09 Board of Directors Meetin~ - 9:30 A.M. Alumni
AJumni Association Office. Association Office.

2-9-09 Alumni Foundation Meetin~ - noon at Alumni Association 7-19-09 2009 Packer Greats Golf Tournament at Tre~aron­
Office. Sign up flyer in this TOOTER.

3-28-09 Fourteenth Annual SHSAA Sna¥hetti Dinner at Sokol Hall 8-17-09 South Hi¥h School- School starts.
3-28-09 South Omaha.
9-09 Homecomin~ Game Omaha South - TBA
4-18-09 Fourteenth Annual SHSAA Bowlin~ Shoot-out at
5-11-09 Mockingbird Lanes. Information and registration form in 9-25-09 Tie One On Fundraiser - see reservation form in this
5-16-09 tbis TOOTER. TOOTER for silent auction and dinner at The Thompson
5-17-09 Center, UNO Mumni House located at 67tb & Dodge Sf.
5-30-09 Board of Directors Meetin~ - 9:30 A.M. Alumni
Association Office. 10-10-09 Board of Directors Meetin~ - 9:30 A.M. Alumni
Association Office.
South Hi~b School Honors Convocation at South High
School Auditorium 7 P'l\!L 10-28-09 Packer Greats Sports Hall of Fame - at Anthony's.
Complete details in fall TOOTER.
5th Annual Poker Run - see flyer located in this TOOTER.
12-09 6th Annual South Hi¥h School Craft Show - TBA
South Hi~h School Graduation Class of 2009 - 2 P.M. at
the Civic Auditorium. ALL ALUMNI ARE WELCO:\1E A DE COU RAG ED TO ATTEND A! fY
Al\'U ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES. HOWE VER: SOME OF THE EVE. 'TS
Second Annual Garal:e Sale at the South High Alumni
Association Office, see flyer located in this TOOTER. REQUIRE TICKETS Al''D/OR RESERVATIO 'S IN ADVA.'\"CE. PLEASE
CALL TIn:ALIDINI OFFICE AT 738-9493 IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEriD A

BOARD MEETING OR IFYOU HAVE QUESTlO S ABOUT THESE
EVE:\'TS.

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OMAHA SOUTH HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CLOTHING ORDER FORM

CAPs: EMBROIDERED WITH EITHER SOB OR SOUTH OMAHA BOY

All RED HAT w/WHITE SOB and BLACK SOUTH OMAHA BOY $15.00 Ea. $_ -
_All WIDTE HAI: wIRED SOB and BLACK SOUTHOMAHA BOY $15.00 Ea. $_-
_All BLACK HAT wiRED embroidered "S" Mesh Panel Sides (NEW) $15.00 Ea. $_-

(Velcro strap for size adjustment)

EMBROIDERED CREWNECK SWEATSHIRTS

SMALL ALL RED Embroidered Crewneck Sweatshirt - $30.00 Ea. $_ -
MEDIUM ALL BLACKIRED Embroidered Crewneck Sweatshirt - $35.00 Ea. $- . -
LARGE ALL BLACK Embroidered Crewneck Sweatshirt - $35.00 Ea. $ _-
X-LARGE ALL BLACK Embroidered Crewneck Sweatshllt - $35.00 Ea. $_-
XX-LARGE ALL BLACK Embroidered Crewneck Sweatshirt - $35.00 Ea. $ _-

SCREEN PRINTED RED HOODED SWEATSHIRTS $_ -
$_ -
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(Full Front Imprint) $30.00 Ea. $_-
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(Full Front Imprint) $35.00 Ea.
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XX-LARGE ALL RED Screen Printed Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt -
(Full Front Imprint)

_ LARGE ALL RED Screen Printed Hooded Zipped Sweatshirt -
(Left Chest Imprint)

_ X-LARGE ALL RED Screen Printed Hooded Zipped Sweatshirt -
(Left Chest Imprint) .

_ XX-LARGE ALL RED Screen Printed Hooded Zipped Sweatshirt -
(Left Chest Imprint)

RED STADIUM BLANKET ( New Item)

_ RED Fleece Blanket Embroider.ed w/South Omaha Packer & Bull Logo $18.00 Ea. $_ -
_ BLACK Plastic Mug with Red South High Almnni Logo Imprinted $5.00 Ea. $_-

Note: Add $5 to your order for postage & handling for one item, plus $3 for each additional item.

My check (payable to SHSAA) is enclosed in the amount of $_ __ __ _ (which includes shipping and handling

fees of $_ _ _ _).

For a credit card purchase order, fill out the infomlation below:
Type of card - VISA I MC (Circle one)
Name on card: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ CC#:_ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __

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1942-1943-1944 REUNION South High School ALUMNI TOOTER PAGE 23
REPORT - A FUN TIME
WAS HAD BY ALL on Janet (Velchradsky) and Queen, were re-crowned and they a
Raddish's memory board, and lots of SHS started the first dance of the evening.
Seventy-five SHS graduates and guests fun. This special reunion was also a per-
:celebrated with an evening at Champion's sonal reflection of tluee videos which were This reunion was the "talk of the town"
Run Golf Course dining area on Saturday, coordinated by Ben Tomasello, Ron Deyo and Packers are already looking fOIward to
August 2, 2008. The highlight of the and Helene Elsasser. Packers enjoyed the 45th reunion. The steak fry wrap-up
evening was a roving microphone in which these videos of the reunion conunittee, party for the rewlion committee was held at
each grad and their guest talked about fami- 1968 veterans' tribute, and memorial tribute Linda (White) Wilder's home. The com-
lies, backgrounds and memories of SHS. to our classmates. mittee decided to meet every year to make
.Door prizes were supplied by Rudy and preparations for the next reunion.
Rita (pawlowicz) Stoysich, Bob and Jean Our Entertaimnent Director and DJ was
Driml, and Shirley Jean (Rusb) Wilson. Ben Tomasello, providing the "oldies but 1968 Pa~kers , we'll see you at the
Wally Hopkins, a member of Champions, goodies" of the 50s and 60s concert videos Decades Dance and at the 45th Class
handled the dining facilities and menus. on a monitor screen, including TV shows of reunion. I'd like to thank the most awe-
Toastmaster was Fred Kudym. Bob Horak Shindig and Ed Sullivan. Ben was also a some reunion conunittee - I couldn't have
handled the funds with a donation to part of the Blues Brothers singing duo that done it without you. Also, the 1968 class
SHSAA given by the three classes. Others kept the party going by entertaining the thanks Carmela and Sue from the SHSAA
on the planning cOl11l11ittee were Chairman Packers. Jim Baker and his cooking crew for mailing the brochures and updating
Bob McNutt, Frances (Walsh) Curran, - Leo Sova, Jim Leonard, Cesar Rosales, information - we couldn't have done it
Sbirley Jean (Rusb) Wilson, Dan Koukol, Dennis Kelly and Jerry Wilson prepared without you!
Irv Epstein, Curt Siemers, and Eleanor the food buffet. Our decoration specialist,
(Lanoha) Hanus. The evening opened with Janice (Bratetic) K1usaw, accented metal- HAVE YOU MOVED?
Dan Koukol giving a fitting invocation. It lic colors with red, black and silver bal-
ended with the group standing and singing, loons, tablecloths and centerpieces. Ron We mail many TOOTERS to your par-
"South High Will Shine Tonight" led by Deyo's expert talents were in evidence as ent's home because we don't have your
music man Clayton Cowan. Thank you for the "third eye" with his photos. new address - (unless many of you live
the donation! with your folks your entire lives???).
100 free door prizes were donated by Please help us clean up our mailing list
1968 PACKERS- 40 YEARS classmates. Also included were raffle by calling 733-9493 to tell us your new
OF MEMORIES! THE prizes, clothing donations from the Alullmi address - or e-mail us at
MOST AMAZING REUNION office, a SHS print from Liz Bisson of [email protected] or
Heritage Services and three stadium jack- write to us at 5082 South 107 Street-
By Helene Elsasser - Event Coordinator ets from SHS Principal Cara Riggs. Omaha, NE 68127. You will receive
information on a timely basis abo ut
Twenty-seven ' recyled teenagers ' on the Packers voted for their favorite King and your classmates and Alumni activities.
reunion committee brought all their talents Queen of the 40th Reunion, and Ron Thanks for your cooperation !
together to plan a great Packer weekend. Meckna and Lori Cberos were so
John Hauschild, saloon owner and host of crowned. Don Jaksicb and Cheryl
the Bushwacker's Saloon, held the event (Sparano) Wild, our 1968 Homecoming
representing classes from 1961 to 1971. King and Queen, and Matt and Mary
Four retired teachers attended as our guests (Johnson) Sortino, our 1968 Prom King
- Sharon Brown and Coacb Beau Haizlip
(PE teachers), David Kabm (Social
Studies) and Fred Kratzke (Industrial
Arts).

The 225 Packers in attendance got a
'South 0' price of$25 for two nights,
including free entertainment, food buffet,
party favors, door prizes, free drawings, 50
cent draws and more. This weekend was all
about "reconnecting" to our 'South 0'
roots, renewing 40 years of friendships,

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