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They sang, played instruments, acted, and were never afraid to be in front of an audience. The students at South High have hosted some of the best performances in Omaha. These talented student spent countless hours before and after school to Pho10 By Kelly Fi1zpatrick Juniors Sarah Mackey and Catie Baker. pose for a picture with senior Yanel A1ias (middle) in the Vocal Music Department. deliver performances that would completely captivate minds and imaginations. From marching band to orchestra, participating in the performing arts department took time, dedication, and above all, discipline. They provided entertainment on the stage, the football field, and the basketball courts. These perf armers were the best of the best. Pictured left is sophomore Ted Evans. senior Allie Verch, sophomore Angary Sullivan. and seniors Nate Detwiler and Sara Campagna. Pe,fonning A 11s Dil·isio11 45

Sophomore Chante Channel takes a moment to pose for the camera between scenes. This is Chante's second musical here at South. • Mr. David Weisser runs the lights for the musical. Weisser is a South graduate. He returned to South as a teacher and the technical director for South's drama department. Junior James Gomez and sophomore Erica Mitchell have fun in the makeup room before the show. James was a member of Ambassadors and Erica was on the Luvabulls dance team. 46 1"1010 ~ Mi J11 Cl.ti Senior John Paul Gurnett sings "How Lucky You Are· as The Cat in the Hat. This was Gurnett's second year in the Performing Arts department. Hey enjoyed performing in a number of plays and musicals. 11 It was the highlight of my high school career." -Senior J .P. Gurnett 11 All our hard work really paid off." -Junior Jackie Skarda (pictured at right) (pictured above)

Senior Pam Polan and M r. M ark M iller discuss a difficult part in the music. Th,s was Pam·s first year in the pit. but her fourth year in the band. 0~ 1~e l~IVI~ 'XOIA E<ak'il 1~ I Ki~ Pages by Ka.t:e Myers What do ')OU think wl1en ')OU think about Seuss? Tl1is question was answered by a small boy named Jo-Jo in this year's musical "Seussical". "Seussical" is Dr. Seuss' boo/cs put to music. On October 15 through 17, the theater visited places like Solla Sollew, W/'!Ovi!le, McElligot's Pool, and the Jungle of NooL Many of Seuss' famed characters dropped by to help the stOY') along such as: The Cat in the Hat, pla')ed by ] P Gurnett, Horton the Elephant, pla')ed by Alex Bustillos, ]o-Jo the Ma')or's son, pla')ed by Aaron Hough, Gertrude McFuzz, played b') Kate M')ers, Sour Kangaroo, pla')ed b') Jackie Skarda, and Mayzie LaBird, played by Catie Balcer, to just name a few. This Broadway show-stopper came through like a whirlwind and left the actors and audiences wanting more. · Many in the cast agreed with sophomore Courtney Karnish when she said, "It was so much jirn, I didn't want it to end!" " Ti-/r' 1 m,s c 1· ..?.S d ff ,ulr:; f,ut 11,e pulled ,t off." -Sen 'ff P ,;im P ol.=111 Junior Julia Bertino. senior Yanel Arias, junior Lourdes Bustos, and senior Elizabeth Rolfson wait for directions from Mr. Clay Blackman. The four put in many hours of hard work to make the musical come together. Sophon1ore Courtney Karnish is waiting for her next e11tr3nce. This was Courtney's second musical. Pe,fonning A 11s 47

/. •C . . /· . ~: . r. • f'l101~ I") Na1lrn111 I Nrwi er Sophomore Chante Channel and senior John Paul Gurnett practice the scene in which Chante's character is possessed by the ghost. Both Chante and John Paul were in many other SHS productions. \ ( ( ( ' ' ' "• £'11II 010 1,y Nad1an I.HHdlrr Sophomore Alejandro Bustillos speaks his mind on ghosts. Alejandro was also involved in Aca Deca and the Ambassadors. 48 Performing Arts ~1e t1f,·111r,·~1 Page by Nathan Detwiler The sound of a women crying in the dark, the lights flash and suddenly a door opens and a ghost in a white dress appears for revenge. These were some of the sounds and images in South High 's production of "The Uninvited", directed by teacher David Weisser. The setting of "The Uninvited", was a house on a hill on the coast of New England. The house had been sold by Commander Brooke, played by senior Daniel Steil, to Roddy and Pamela Fizgerald, played by seniors Mike Uhland and Allison Verch. The Commander's granddaughter, StellaMerideth, was played by junior Emily Leahy. Everyone in the house begins to hear women crying in the dark. Roddy throws a party to take everyone's mind off of the supposed ghost. Max Hilliard and his friend Wendy, played by senior John Paul Gurnett, and sophomore Chante Channel also encounter the Uninvited at the party. Stella tries to jump off a cliff, but Roddy saves her at the last second. In the end, everyone meets the Uninvited herself, Mary Meredith, played by senior exchange student Olivia Guler. Finally, Roddy puts her soul to rest and everyone could feel sqfe, for now.

v .. ,. ~· f ' I ~ J f ' . ' ' - 0 I ' .·, • ~- I ........ (, ' . I I,;~ : ' / !., ·"t, It. I .. 11,t ,, -,1 ,,, •• , • • . I«; ~ 11· -~; :•. /~ ·. \· I ·, (Far Left) Senior foreign exchange student Olivia Guler appears for the first time to the rest of the cast scaring everyone. (Above) Junior TeAnne Teamer comforts Junior Emily Leahy after seeing the ghost of her mother. (Left) Senior Daniel Steil sells his daughter's house, erasing the memory of her from his mind. (Below) Sophomore Veronica Barrientos and senior Allison Verch gossip about the ghost and the history surrounding the house. (Lower Left) Sophomore Emily Leahy sleep-walks to her mother's old room where eerie music plays. Pe,fonning A ,ts 49

(Riqlu) M,mbm of the mixed chorus focus before goi11g 011 stage for rlteir first pe1fon11a11ce of tire year. (Below) J1111ior Max Zdan sinqs ltis heart 011c. Max was i11 mixed cl1on,s for 3 years. Photo by Kelly Fozpatnck Photo by Kate Myers Fres/1111a11 Kayla Sidzyik works 011 her i111011at1011 during wan11-11ps. Kayln was a firsr year vocal m,de11t with pln115 to stay in the vocal departmenr in rite fi,i11re. Photo Kate Myer, Ms. Sara Kellennan assim Mr. Blackman ilt wanninq 11p tl1e class. Ms. Kellerman ltas been ar So11th for nearly ten yems. 50 Pe,fonning Arts Mixed Clwrus Page by Nathan Detwiler Each year about 50 new freshmen join the ranks of Mixed Chorus, taught by Mr. Clay Blackman. During the first year of mixed chorus students learn the basics of singing. Good breath support, posture and pitch are all important starting points for these students. Teaching the students these techniques prepares the young voices for three performances. The first performance was the Sounds of the Season Concert where the Mixed Chorus sang several musical selections. The following two concerts are normally fun and show the students what they can do in the following years with music. Photo by Judy Obet rlay Blackman reaches his mixed cliorns a new song (m r/1 e 1,prn111inq Pops Conrrrr. tvlnny of 1/t,· m,dt'nl; wen· /irsr 1wr11 vocal 11111/ ,·njoy,•,t learning new tltinqs.

Concert eh0i111 7> 4 (Jil 6 If /6:, te ftl If lZ >' .S ' With an Excellent rating at District Music Contest last year, Conceit Choir was set up for an intense and rewarding 2004-2005 season. This years choir has more than fifty students with the largest male section in years. Starting out the year with an intense repertoire for the fall concert, the choir defined tl1e meaning of excellence. As a first year concert choir member, sophmore Anne Rolf son said that her favorite part of concert choir is being able to sing with committed people. Junior Jessica Harper said, " I think that concert choir is a way to forget about everything else. You are learning music and singing. I think that it is fun because you also get to perform with a good group of individuals. Pianinst Sarah Kellerman said her favorite part of concert choir is the end result at the concert. To her being able to see everyone's hard work pay off is enjoyable. Year after year the concert choir brings pride and prestige to the school through their excellent perf1mances. This year was no different. With crowd pleasing pieces and memorable experiences, members of the choir are truly 1?n•4nJeJ for life. (Ll'{il Sc11io1 G1,·td11m Filip si119s a solo ac rl1<· fa ll 111111ir co11rerr. G1crcl101 rnm,· ro So1111t _(,0111 Ro11colli lair yrar as a j1111ior. S1,e l1<1s li.-c11 i11 xw,al tl1ca11,· prod11crio11s a11d is al.so i11 Ambasiadors. 1Beloll'l lr111io1 Jacqudit1t' Skarda is \\'ar111i119 up widt rl,c ro11rerr clwi, Ji11 rl,c S01111cls of 111<· Scaso11 ro11rar. Jarq11cli11c i11 a ntcmber of rite da11c, 1<·a111 a11d Ambassadors as 11',·II. Sr11im· Da11iel Sceil, soplromore Andrew Lampe. a11d so11lro11torr Godofi'e!]is Rima waic {01 /vlr. Clay Blnck111a11 co 111otio11 {01 rlrem ro be9i11 si119i119 ac rice S01111cls of d,r Seaso11 co11ccrt. Da11iel was i11 rite r/,oir for rlrrec years wl,ik Lant)'t' a11d Rircrn are firn year 11u•111bers. Tl1e South Hign Concert Choir pe>Jonns d!lri11~ the Soll11ds ~( the Se11so11 progrnn1. /Vl11ny st!lde11ts (ollnd 11 w11y to express themseTves mtistirnl1y tlirnllgh the various music grnllps 111 Solllh High. 5l

(Right) South High's drumline plays during a competition in Lincoln. They received an Excellent rating for their efforts. The drumline was a favorite with the fans. Photo by Amber Bloemer (Above) The South High marching band stands at attention during half-time at a home football game. The band gave a performance at every home game. (Right) Drum Major Megan Comstock salutes to the band during a performance. This year was Megan's first year as drum major. 52 Petforming Arts Photo by Amber Bioca<'

-- Photo by Amber Bloemer ' (Above) Sophomore Krystal Franco stands at attention waiting for the Drum Major to start conducting. (Left) Freshman Mike Lee flips onto the field to impress the crowd during a performance. He also flipped at the pep The Marching Band of South High School perfonned with all their heart this '}ear. They held man'} amazing performances at home games and at band competitions. Whether in a sports game or in a pep rall'}, they were alwa'JS there to lift school spirits. The band started the season earl'} b'} going to summer workshops and practicing every morning during first period. The'} practiced very hard to become the best band they could be. The marching band provided great entertainment during football half-time shows and also in the stands at pep rallies. 1 • • rallies. Mr. Marie Miller was "very proud" of the marching band and their man'} achievements throughout the '}ear. The'} placed 2nd at the State and Omaha Metro Invitationals. The band al.so had the top drumline at the Omaha Metro Invitational. The'} are a group that helped to 7.!n•an'J South High spirit on.to every student. Photo by Amber Bloemer \ Photo by Amber Bloemer ~l Photo by Amber Bloemer (Above) Junior Mike Beverly plays the trap set during a marching band performance. He was in the band all through his years in high school. - (Left) Senior Arnett Barnes and sophomore Aaron Dumas dance to the beat during a competition. They danced together at other band events during the year and were a crowd favorite. Petfonn)ng Ans 53

Senior, Pamela Polan ·rhe music is fun to play and the people awesome too: Senior, Bo Bena "The music is fun and I really love soloing." Phoio by Kt!ly Fit:purick Senior, Ashley Albers "We get out of school to play in competitions and the music is awesome.• Junior, Paige Collins "I enjoy the challenging music and going on road trips." 54 Petforming Arts

...._ -- --- -- J'/i,1r;1 J,\f t-.:,llf ,\ hJt"t ' (Above) Senior Mike Uhland practices music during class. Mike is a member of Concert Band and has also been in drama productions. (Left) Sophomore Sean Lackard plays the trombone. Lackard has been in the band since his freshman year. (Below) SeJn Lacbrd. Mr. Miller. Pamela Polan. Bo Benak. and Mike Uhland practice daily to prepare for performances. Page by Kelly Fitzpatrick The wodc that went into being a member of South's Jazz band was sometimes unrecognized by the majority of students in the school. Many hours of practice went into becoming a quality Jazz Band. The m embers of the Jazz Band had a busy schedule peifonning at half-time for home varsity ga,nes, playing at pep rallies, and marching in parades. The band also pm1icipated in competitions in South Dakota and Pera State College. They played instrumental music conce11s and visited other places around the M etro area. Through all the practices and perfonnances, the Jazz Band members not only becanie skilled musicians, but created memories from their high school years. Junior Jani es Morris said, "The music is fun to play and the trips are fun too. " Ever year Mr. Mark M ii/er pushes his students harder to help them pe,fect their skills. Mr. M ii/er did not take any excuses for absences this year including, "I had to H·ork ". The hard work paid off in great perforrnances. Pe1fonni11g Arts 55

(Riglu) Sophomore Aleja11dro 81,scillos. practices tlte cello. 811stillos was accepted i1110 tire 2004 Nebraska All-Stace Orcl,estra. Photo by ltzcni Lopez (Above) Mrs. Dmmer reltearses rice orcltestra for a 11erfon11m1ce at So111/t. , . Photo by Mts. Dauner Members of 1/ce orcltestra class p111 daw11 1/reir ms1rnme1t1s co pose for a pic111rc. Tlte class lt11s been geccing bigger evrry day. i1111im !\rma Bnlm qccs Jr,•r illl!lllllh'III 0111 CO llcil I )'' amn 1111 S111rny l.11P11::,1 ,11 r/11· I loliday C 0 11w c R,•/1ca11al. Photo by Mrs. Dauncr (A bove) Freslrmeu Nie/role c/111f1 Carolnrrn /Vlnrwro and Danielle Ray pnsc for rz pic11rn·. -

@rch.est~a The South High Packer O rchestra experienced its third 1_1ear of substantial growth. It was one of the most exciting programs in the instrumental music department. The group consisted of students from an over the metro area, bringing talent from nearl1_1 all O PS middle schools. This 1_1ear the Orchestra joined the Concert Band and the V ocal Music department to present the first ever Holida1_1 Spectacular Concert. "It was veY1_1 challenging to coordinate, but at the same time ven3 fim," said the Orchestra teacher Ms. Dauner. The Holida1_1 Spectacular consisted of holida1_J music from around the world and included the A mbassadors and Handbells in addition to the large ensembles. Representing South High School around the state, bassists A lejandro Bustillos and Schalisha Walker were accepted to the 2004 Nebraska AH-State Orchestra. Violist Cassandra Nelson was accepted to the Universit'\j of Nebraska at Omaha Honors Orchestra. In addition, several students were selected to perform with the 2005 A H-Cit1j Orchestra, rounding off a 1_1ear of exciting achievements. Oto y An rcw ose Sopl10111or,· Joel J11si110 prn.-rim clie cello. J11si1w was also et1rollt!d i11 ROTC. hmim clwlislw \Naik<', rclumst's {nt clce lwlida~ cnnc,·, c. Walke, \\'a! 11m·1ne1I co clcc 2uo-1-Nl'lnask11 -afl-State O ,rl,~srrn. r m in .. arch dork .. because I love my fiddle! Anna Berlell. 11 th Orchestra is awesome with Ms. Dauner teaching. Josh Cutaia. 9th grnde I lik.: orchestra experience nud the teacher is great! Alethia Perez, 12th gr:,de

Senior Nathan Detwiler and Junior Breanier Smith give their all at the Fall Concert. Both were members of Concert Choir and were in several drama productions. • I • e •I, I. 'To me. the best Rert of Ambassadors is the dancing, tlie music, and the comRetitions . • 58 Perfonn ing A rts

Page by Kate Myers 'Join Us' - the first words heard as the A1nbassadors sang at the FaU Concert. Even with a young group, the choir amazed everyone with their determination and performance skills. It did not take long for the audience to 'join" the talented music group in their celebration of song. This year's Ambassadors was the largest group in many years, with twenty-two members. The Ambassadors was one of the most diverse show choirs in the state of Nebraska. This diversity was one of their strengths. After last year's first place ranking at the USD competition in South Dakota, the new group had a lot to live up to. With vigorous dances and catchy tunes, the group proved to be a crowd pleaser, capturing second place. The group continued to work as one throughout the entire season. They came together and became a fa1nily. Being the only OPS school invited to the prestigious Emittsburg, Iowa, competition, the group kicked into high gear for preparation. The effort paid off with the Ambassadors bringing home the second place prize. Being an Ambassador 6.-11n'Je'J these students for life with a love of music and close friendships. Senior Justin Blackson performs his solo at the Fall Concert. Justin won a trip to Washington D.C. for his paper on the Holocaust. 1'/1111,1 lri, !-.:dl\f fir:1,111Ul Sophomore Matthew Klimek calms his nerves before the Sound of the Season concert. Matt was also a member of Concert Choir. Pe1fo1111i11g Arts 59

(Right) Mr. Clay Blackman helps freshman Casey Cahill play the correct rhythm. (Below) Sophomore John Ruckman has played handbells for two years. Here he practices a song. r---"!1'1-ri""'!!"ft!!::T.n Photo by Jud~ Obm Accompanist Ms. Sara Kellerman fills in for an absent student. 60 Peiforming A rts = · P1oro ,y lu1yO 1 Senior Zach Couch and freshman Casey Cahill practice in Mr. Blackman's class. The big bells have the lowest tone.

P ages by A lic ia Sch oon Junior Micaela Garabrandt and freshman Therese Steil rehe:irse for their upcoming performance. It took many hours to perfect a performance. " G#, F#, and D #. These are all notes heard from Handbells. Senior Zach Couch said, "Handbells are challenging and extremel1:1 fun. I've had two great teachers. We do something different eveY'J da1:1 and it keeps this class from being boring. This is m1:1 fourth 1:1ear and I still have a lot of fun with this class." Handbelis had man1:1 performances throughout the 1:1ear ranging from school concerts to performing at the Bellevue Public LibraY'J during the Christmas season. ExceIIence and uniqueness was alwa1:1s expected from this group. Long hours, hard work, and dedication were instilled in each student. This 1:1ear five students, Mr. Blackman, and Ms. l(ellerman made up the entire group that pla1:1ed the 48 bells. It was a special music experience that ?3JJanJt2J the students with a one-of-a-kind experience. Pl:M,\ :i.l, Ju 'If(' r,f (Above) Freshman Casey Cahill and junior John Ruckman carefully polish some bells. Gloves had to be worn at all times when handling the bells because the oil from hands touching them could ruin the finish and the tone. ( Left) Senior Zach Couch puts the finishing touches on a bell. Pe~f'onning A Its 6 l

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Through blood, sweat, pain and tears, the athletes of South High showed heart and dedication. These athletes loved competition and pushed themselves to be their best. No matter what Sophomore knny Synowiccki shoots a free throw during a game against the Millard No rth sport they were involved in, Mustangs. T hcGir1·svarsi1y Baskctball teamhadanexcitingseason. all the athletes at South High had a special bond. Even when there wasn't a win, their heads were held high, and they fought until the end. When a team was victorious, the team celebrated the victory for the school. Playing a sport took determination and lots of dedication. From having practice before school, to staying after school, no one would for get their love for the sport they playedo Picture d left an; seniors Maria Martinez. Ann Bail<!y. and J uninrs Xavier Amos. Brian Grass. and Danny Ni..:tn. A rhletics Division 63

' my story Chris Maddux senior 1 ·'-W e played hard against C. Prep , and eve n thnugh we lost., our defern;e played tough and the offense drove clown the field.·, my story (~----- N-ic_·~_·e_~_io_:'._n_i,_1 _____ ) " Our defense shut down their star running back. the offense was clicking, a nd ·we got \er clone."'' SHS OPP 7 Bryan 19 16 Bellevue East 12 34 North West 20 0 Creighton 35 Prep 13 M. West 49 7 Benson 0 19 Papillion/ 15 Lavista South 39 Central 24 7 Playoffs vs. 35 Creighton Prep 64 Athletics (Above) Senior Frank Rozmus tries to get past a Bryan High lineman. Frank played for South since he was a freshman. (Right) Senior Brandon Hinks gets a drink after coming off the field. This was Hinks first year of starting. Assistant coach Jeff Potter expla,ns a play to senior Chris Maddux and ju• nior Danny Nieto. Coach Potter was also the defensive coordinator. i'/10!0 lt\j /\rnl'Ct Blrii:mn IMO ") / \Ill l('f ~PUf Seniors Kyle Loehr, Cliff Moss. and John Rosin. hold the pocket while junior T. J. Douglas, looks for an open receiver in the Papio-South game. South won this of three needed wins to advance to the playoffs.

Senior Cliff Moss carries the ball for a short but needed ga,n aga,nst Creighton Prep. Cliff also rushed for over 1200 yards this season. rr.: hR..,....:.t'-"".:: Pl1010 VlJ Ranat' S111i!\ (Above) Junior running back Phillip Barrientos gets help with a cramp from athletic trainer Ms. Kyle during the Bellevue East game. (Left) So.uth High·s sideline raises their helmets at the kickoff and after every touchdown. This show of unity was a Packer tradition. South advances to first round of pla yoffs ofter three straight w ins. HRla}fofifis or ~ust" P ages By Ranae S nuts Tl1i,-; \'t·.ir·,. 11 11)11 0 fc1 r fnn1h .. 1II w.:1,-; ·· P lawif'f,; or Bu,-;t. .. . . Tlw l), wk1·r.-: wt·n · d\'t t·r111i1wd tn bl'tt er their ,-;ea,:;on re1·t1rd fn>111 tlw pn ·,·it111,-; y1'.1r. T,, prep .. 1re for their ,.;eu,;on t1p1·m·r ,t!.!,ti11,-; t 8 1'\', 111 I li!.!h. thl'ir great e,,;i riYal. the Par k lil't 1·d ,11 1i'I It.id n·!,!;dur. ri~nrou,-; pr: tl'tict':-i at Collin f'ield. \\ li1 ·11 it 1·,111 1t· tn tlw ,wt11._tl npl'tlt'r. hnth ll'.t 11 i,-; f'n11gh1 ltnrd till tlw l.1,-;t 111i1111t,· t111 tlw hna rd rnn t)llt a nd B1y ._1 n ,·.111 1l' ,u,t .i,-; tl w ,·il'tnr. Tlw t,·.1111 n ·!,!rnttpl'd u11d lit'1·ni1w cn·n mnrc dl'ter111i11,·d 1n h,·.it , l r,111 kl'd t,•,1111 . ~nuth trainl'd ha rd a nd \\·1·1ll i11t t1 tlw 111·,1 µ._11111 · with hi!:!'h ,.;pirit ,; de::-pit e the pre,-it111,-; \\·1·1·k-,. In,-;,-;_ T ltt' t1 •a 111 ,-;hut down Bellen 1e [ a,-;t·,; :-ta r n11111i11g h.,d, ._11,d lwh cd tlw IK1:-,-;ing g .. 1me and defeated tlw Cl1il'l't.1i11,-;. \ kt·,· !l',111 w thi,. ,-;c.1,-;ni1 wa,-; airain,-t Creighton P rep. I .n,-;i11!,!' h~: j;1,-; t n field !,!'o.tl ln,-;t y,·a1~ tlw P,.IL'k 11repared 1't1r till' !,!._1111t· I)\· l'.tllin!.! tlw Wl'<'k hefnre the ira 11 w "Prep \\ '1·1-k _ .. · Tl w w~•t·k w.1~ dt·Yoted tn IL'arning new piny,; a nd n ·1·1)!,!'Jtizin!,!' the play,-; tha t Prep might run. Sou1h pla~·ed 11 11 1!,!h thrn11!,!h nll 1'011r q11nrt t•r,.:. bm ,ya,.: 11 nah le to achieYe \'1t•t1ll'\'. Tl;t. P.wkn,-; nceded 1n " in thi> fin;,111hree game,:; of' 1he :-it•n,-;1 111 to arh-.111t·t' tn tlw plnynff,.:. T he final 1hree game,; wen · ug._1i11,.:1 0 111c1ha l3t' 11,-;nn. Ornaha Ce rn r.,11. and Papillin11 l~,1\'i,-1.1 Srn uh. H i!:!'h team ::;pirir,- from rhe player,; .111d (', 1Tlk-i1t n)m·lti11!!.' lw 1he ,-;ta ff ,.:ent the Packer,; v.·i11- 11inp: thrrn1gh ._ill 1hrt•,,'ga.111 e,-; put ting thern in fir,-;t round ,wtitl11 nl' th<' :200-t Stntt' P ltwnfl',.:. Sn111h \\'a,-; 1)1ll' of onh- two OPS ,-;chnol,; to ad,·ance tn the plu~·nl'k Thl' Paci,· ended their ,;ea,;on in the first rrn 111d of 1he ,-;t..11t~ playoff,. a,-; they faced Creighron Prep f\ 1r .. 1 ,-;l'Ctl11d 1 i111 c. So11t h impron·cl grently from la::;r ,-;ea::;on as a re,:;ult of µ;n·n1 C'tlal'hing. ha rd prac1 ice. and high ,;pirir,:;. The ream. ,nachl',-;. t hl' ,-;chnnl. a ncl rhe fa n,; haYe been 61•t::m'Je'J ,...-irh nwrnnrie,-; nf accompli,.hment from rhi,; year rha r "ill 11:i,;1 n lift'! i1lll'. Senior Brian Locke breaks through Central defenders for a big run to excite the Packer fans. Friday night games were a popular desti• nation for South students. The Varsity Football team rushes out onto the field. This was a time to show off Packer Pride and build up enthusiasm in the cr.owd. South defenders. seniors Cliff Moss and Brandon Hinks. and juniors Mike Fields and Danny Nieto take down a Bellevue East ball carrier. , . . . . . . . . . t ' . t '~-- • -,. ' 'f • • I, .. ',_•·~ . . . ) -~ -- - Athletics 65

,,'l,lll\1l1P SHS OPP 0 Elkhorn 2 2 Glenwood 0 0 Mercy 2 0 Central 2 2 Northwest 1 2 Bryan 0 3 Northwest 1 0 Bryan 2 0 PLVS 2 1 Westside 3 1 North 2 0 Ralston 2 2 Crete 0 0 Central 2 1 North 3 0 Burke 2 0 Central 2 2 North 1 0 Central 2 0 Millard North 2 1 Bryan 2 0 Benson 2 2 Northwest 0 3 Northwest 1 2 Central 3 0 Millard North 3 0 Burke 3 3 Bryan 0 66 Athletics ... , ,~. - \ (Above) Freshman Becca Martinez passes a ball during a game warm up. Martinez was one of two freshmen on the varsity team. (Below) Sophomore Veronica Barrientos tips a ball over the nee Barrientos lead the team in blocks with eighty-four, which placed in the Metro Top Ten, 1 :, 1,, ,., 1 , •• ,,, ,1-,n, ~-·; ,,- .. t 't\ , ... ,' ~- ... ! .• : . ' . . . . . . . . • , '

(Below) The Smack Pack are celebrating their ace. Amity Kuta led the Metro in aces for the season. (Above) Junior Keri Ann Shimerdla digs a ball against Omaha Bry• an. Shimerdla played volleyball for South for three years. (Left) Junior Michaela Yung bocks a hit. This was one of Young 's , trengths because of her height of over six Smack Pack doubles last year's w ins ~~ <Lan' t touch this" Pages By A lish 8. R8.n:urez Jo hn R osin Team comes together T1 ·;1111\\'111-k n11<I lt:1nl pr;wtit'I•,.; lm111;.d11 tilt' \'t1ll1·yhnll 1,•;1111 111µ,·tllt'r i11111 ;1 fiµl11i11µ 1111it. Thi,.; yc;1r·,.; \'n r,.; it y 1<•;_1111 \\';1,-. t'llllljl(l,.;t•cl ,,r :di 1111<!1-rdn,.;,.;1111 ·11 \\'ith tlw t'\t't•1>1i11n 111' t\\'11 ,.;,•11i,,r,.;. \111il\· l--:111n.n1ul .\li,.;lt;1 H.1111in ·z. Th,· ,.;t•11io r,.; l,·:111 tilt' 1,·;1111 111 ,; 1>-:21,.;1 •,i,.;11111·11111pan·d 111 b ,.;t y1·;1r·,.; -+- :2"'7 n·t'l1rtl. It ;d,.;11 tripl,·d tlw :{..:20 n ·1·11nl l'r11111 :20(H. O tl lt'r lllt'lldwr,.; 111' tlw 11•; 1111 i1wlt1d1·d: j1111i11 r,.; \lid1w·b Y111111f.!. l),.,rn H:111µ1·1. 1--:,·ri .\1111 Slti11wrdl.1. \l,·li,.;,.;;1 \Ld111111•y . . lt-,.;,.;i,·n I L1q 11·r. .11ul l·~111ily l.1 ·:d1 y: ,.;1)phn111nn•,.; \11·\ /.,·1wl111l'k n11d \ ',·rn11i1·;1 ll 1rri,·11111,.;: arnl l'rc,.;h1111·11 B,·,·,·n \L1r1i1wz ;111d \lik,wln H11clri~rn·z. Bq .!i1111i11!,!' tlw ,.;,•;i,.;111 1 i11 ,·nrly .\11~11,.;1 " ·itl1 t\\·, 1- n-d:1y pr,u·tit'I•,.;. lik,· 11111,.;1 Lill ,.; p,11·1,.;. th,· S111..1ck Pad , l,·nnwd tlint tlw kt'\' 111 ,.;111 '1'1',.;,.; \\·;1,.; hun l \\·1)rk . ··Pr.wt in -•,.; \\',·n · 11111µ1-r ;111111111-,n - i1111 •11,.;1•. li111 i11 till' end it , 111 ly lwlp,·d 11,.; lw,·;111,.;1• 111' tilt' 111 ·\\' \\'..ty t11' ,.;1·t1ri11!,!' \\'lw n· ,n· ,.;p,·11tl 111t1n· 1i11w plnyi11µ ,111 tlw ,·,111rt. .. ,.;, 1id ,.;1•11i,1r -\111ity f.-: II I; 1. 0 11 tt1p 111' h,ml \\·11rk. tlw !.!:irl,.; <·,111 w tn!!:t·tlwr ;i,.; u 11•;1111. Tlwn· \\·,·n · 1,·n111 di111lt'r,.; \\'.lwn· tlw ~irl~ di,.;l'l 1,.;,.;t•cl tlwir ~<1nl,.; 1'11r tlu·ir !,!',lllll',.; ;111<1 \\'llrl,,·d 1hnH1~h the ir 1wr- ,.;1111,d pr11hl,·111,.; ,.;11 tli;11 tlwy crndd 1wrf,1rn1 111 tlw h1•,.;1 111' ti lt'ir nhilit i,•,.;. Thi,.; " ·;i,.; ti ll' l'ir,.;1 y1 •;_1r t11' rnlly ,.;1·llrin~ in the ,.;t,llt' ,ii' :\,,l,rn,.;kn. TIil' \l1·1rn·,.; 11<'\\" ,.;t"11rin1r 1111·n111 thut ~11'tn ("' ,·n·ry ,.;<'l'\'t'. niw p11i111 \\';t,.; ,l\\'.tnlt-d 111 \\'hidw,·t·r ll'alll \\·iii,.; tlw rnlh-. Tit,· Ill'\\' nil1 •,.; ;1l,.;o 1111•u 111 thnt te rnn,.; plny1·d lll',.;t 111' fin· µui111•,.;. Tlw ~a1111•,.; d1,lll~1·d l'r()Jll the trnditi;,11;11 l."i p11i11i,.; tt1 wi11 .. 111 :2~ p11int,.; 111 \\·in the fir,.;t 1',1111· µn11w,.; ;11ul Li tn \\'in tlw fifth - ;_111d ;1,.; nhn l\·,.;. tl'..1 111,.; 11111,.;t \\'ill Ii\' l\\'11. ··t l11n· tl1t· r:ilh- ,.;nlrin!.!:. 11 ·,.; i'ikt' 1·lt1h ,·11ll,·Yl>nll ,.;;·nri11!_!. I tl1i1d-: it 111nk.1•,.; tlw !_!: 1111t· 1111,rc 1·,1·iti11µ.·.- ,.;n id ,.;1•nirn'. -\li,.;lin H.1111in·z. • \\'ith llt'\\' 1·,1wri1•111 ·1•,.; ;111d ,.;11l'h ,.;1r11J1ff tl'alll w,H-k. ("' tlw S111,wk P.wk \\·ill 1'11n•,·,·r h,· 6P~m'Je'J \\·itl1 tlw \'nl111',.; ;111d fri, ·1ul:--l1i11,.; u·:1i1wd d11ri11!,! tlw ,.;t•;i,.;011. ' . (Left) Head Coach Renee Saunders talks to her players during a time out . This was her third year as head coach at South. (Left) Juniors Michaela Young Jnd Jessica Harper block :i ball from an Omaha Bryan player. Young finished the season with seventy-four blocks. ,~- ~, ',;;l ® A rhlerics 67

SHS 0 B. West 3 North 4 Valley 16 Benson 3 M. West 7 Northwest 0 Elkhorn 12 Bryan 8 North 3 Burke 2 M. North 3 Bryan 0 Papillion Lavista 1 B. West 4 TekamahaHerman 0 Lakeview 0 Marian 1 Westside 0 Papillion Lavista South 0 Central 10 North I B. East 68 Athletics OPP 2 2 6 0 11 5 4 0 2 13 3 1 6 7 0 2 5 2 I 9 2 6 Juniors Suzi Hernandez (left) and Fawn Bowen get set on defense as the ball is hit. The two Packers played together for over two years. ,,....,.,..------,-,., r,"" 1-, ·\" 11.,~, (Above) Senior Megan Uhlarik singles down the right base line. Megan was known for her come through hits. (Right) Sophomore Jenny Synowiecki stands alert in left field. Jenny started almost every game and this was only her second year playing softball. -- r,' ~ ; ? l __ ....., _ _ _,,_...,._."-..... --., ~· Plioro I";} '"'""i C• Coach Curtis and Coach Remijio synchronize their ware! These r.vo were always ··on the ball"· when it came to ccdinating .

(Below) Senior Vanessa Cherko 1s followed by her teammates on their uaditional run to the fence after each game. This tradition has been carried out for many years. . . ' Pliow liy Im:, ( 'nl110,1 (Above) Senior Toni Palma winds up for the pitch as sophomore Grace Martinez gets set on defense. The team was play·, ing on their home field. Seymore Smith. located at 68th and Harrison. (Left) Maria Martinez throws her rise. Maria was on varsity since her freshmen year. Beat 'em - bust 'em - that's our custom That ball's outa here Pages By Vanessa C h e rko a nd Ranc:a.e S na.its \\·it! 1 tlw ··F ah Fin j·· ,.;enior,; in the infield. the LachPLwk, •r,.; had a ,.;t,a,.;nn full nf fun a nd per,;onal achie,·e111e111 ~. -\n·,1rding t< 1 C, 1ad1 Rt'111ijin. ·The ·Fab F i,·e· had,.;0111e of rhe h<•,.;1 l,·:.u 1,•r,.;ltip and wnrk<:'d well ,.;haring their experience and t,d,·111 ,-.; " ·itl1 tlw y,11mg1··r pln~·t'r,.;. \\·,j " ·ill Illi,;,- tlw ir talenr,;. ,-kill,.;. and ,·,p,-ri,-·rnT next n ·a r.·· . Tlw ·-Fab Fin , .. n,-n,-.;i,.;ted ol' \[erwn Lhlnrik. Jodi B,,d11ar. \ 'a11,•,.;,-.; ... 1 C:lwrkn. \! a ria \laninez~a ndToni Palma. Tlw,.;,• fin· ltaH· pluyed tngetlw r ,.;ince fre,.;hmen year. Tit,· tt'a 111 had clw111i,.;t1Y nn and off rlw field. T hey f<·lt I h,•y l<·anlt'd a lot frn111 eacii nrher and became ··reall~- dt1,-;,.-· t.lm111glt11111 the ,-;e:.bon. To help build reamwork. th~ I .ad~· P,ll'kn,- at1<0 nded , t tt-·am challenge ,,.-orbhop ar Giffnrd h1rn I wlwn-• tlwY \\·ere fact'd ,,irh hard ,;iwat ion,.; and ,-;n•11.1rin,.; in wltid1 th~Y t'Oi ild onk t'XCel if theY worked as a . . . It•; 11 11. .-\ ,-; tlw :200-t ,-;nft hall ,.;en,-.;nn came to a clo,;e. rhere w,-r,· 111i,<·d L'IItnt i, 111,-; of ("Xl'it e11 wnt a nd ,;adne,;,-.;. The ,;eniors p,1,-;,-;<•d ,111 tlwir knmdedge nf tlw ga 111e 1n rhe younger girk ltupi11i-r tl1t·y <"a11 11,-;<• i1 nn tilt' clia1 11 nnd ne-...:1 ,-;ea,;on. ··\\·,:11 ,wn·r fnrirl't nur hiah ,-;chnol ,-;ofrball experit'IH"t··. 0 11c <'wt·t frn·rre1 1l1e ta,-;1,j of rhe ,-;unflower seecb. rhe f,·,,1 of t he d ir1 ht·iw .. ~ h w11 ,. 1 he ,.;n11 ncl of rhe ba ll hining the h.tt. t I w fl'< ·I nf tlw rrlm·~- or the ,.;nund nf rhe crnwd che~ri.ng yt 111 nn a,-; you run~,,. ha,-;;e,-; one la,-;t rillle. ·· ::;aid ::;enior T rn{i P. di l Ii I. Senior Jodi Bodnar antici• pates the pitch. Jodi was on the varsity squad for four years. Senior Toni Palma pulls back from showing a bunt to advance the base-runner. The team increased in stolen bases this year . Junior Sarni Siederwicz and sophomore Abby Freidrich cheer on the junior varsity team. Part of being on a team is supporting each other through and through. The Lady Pack huddles up for a post-game discussion. After "" each game Coach Remijio f discussed the good and bad ; plays. A thlerics 69

70 Athletics Co-Captain Alisha Barber Seniors Thia Armstrong. Alisha Barber and coach Michelle Alvarez discuss their ideas about uniforms for the school year. The dance team made these decisions for the uniforms over the summer before camp. l'i:,·t,1 l".f :\n,i !1-J1!r., - r1,oro l,y l11"'1C Seniors Alisha Barber and Alisha Ramirez. junior Petralbni~: and sophomore Grace Martinez perform the fight song .:. the homecoming pep rally. They also performed a rouli during the pep rally. Junior Sara Lad and senior Alisha Ramirez perform during time at the South vs. Benson basketball game.

The Luvabulls perform during half-time at the boys v.1r s1ty b.1sketb.1II game. The Luvabull performed during all varsity basketbJII g.1mes during the 2004-2005 school year for half-time entertainment. - !, . h·:....;-., 'iv-: (Above) Freshman Mikaela Rodriguez. sophomore Grace Martinez. and junior Jessica Evertsen at the Luvabulls car wash. The team did many car washes over the summer to help raise money for expenses. Senior Alisha Barber waits patiently for the South High band to beg111 t he ir halftime show. The Luvabulls perfor med with rhe band during halftime ar all rhe home football Some of the most talented athletes perform during halftime ✓✓ [)efinitelYi' not just half-time entertainment" Pages By A lish a B a rl,er A lish a R ,11-r1irez The Luvabulls are all hem1 .\1 tlw :-ilitl'I ()r tlw :2()():) :-i('honl Yl'tll'. nIm' Iw\\·1·1111wr:-; ,n·n· 11dd1·d 1n tlw Lun1.hull:-; D .. 11w1' T1 ·11 111. \\ 'itl1" 11)1,d nl' l\\'<' lll\' !!irl:-; on tlw lt'n111. • <. tlw girl:-; li11d tlwir \\'oil 1·111 0111 l'nr tlw111. Frnrn :--1III111wr pr,l('tin':-i tn l.111· 11igl11 :-- trying tn perl'ecl ,1 Iww rrn1ti1w. tlw Lm·._1h11II:-; \\'nrkt'd h11rd u11d !!I'!'\\' :-;1n111!.!t'r ;i:-; 11 t1·11I11. Tlw 1ew 111wrfnr111t'd ' ' d11ri11µ: li,dl'-t i11w nt nll li011w y;ir:-;it~· l'nn1hall and IHI\':-, h11:-;k1·th.dl !!i.1111(':-i. . ' :'\01 (),ily did tlw p;irl:-- ,,·nrk lwrd tn p1_..rfet:t rrn11i1w:-; r()r li.dl'ti11w. tht'\' ,d:-;n tnnk ti11w I () 1·011trilH1tt' to tllt'ir 1·n1111111111it\' und nthn :--t'hnol ,ll'tl\·Itw:--. Tlw girl:-; \Ynlkcd in rhc ( :int'n de \lnyn P,1rnd1· ;i:-; ,,·1·11 , h tilt' R1,d Ribhnn Drng Pn'H' llt irn, \\ ",ilk. ,dwn' they took l'ir:--t pluc<' l'nr rlwir I wrl'orn1,111n' in tlw high :--d1nnl di,-i:-;inn. The girl:-; ,d:-;n helped ,,·it Ii Lt', JH'llWOrrh D,1y and I wl I wd to :--pn · .. 1d linl id, 1y d wn ;_tr Jdf'er:-;rHl E l1 ·n wI1t WY S!'linol. Tlw I ,11\'i.lhtll:-; Di_lll('(' Tca111 1101 nnh- llli..lde ,111 i111p,l('t on tlwir :--d1nnl. they ul:-;n impacted their t·o1111111mitY und un-' ddiniteh· 111or e rhnn . . j11:-;t lwlfti11w 1·nt1'rtni11nwnt. Seniors Thia Armstrong. Ann Bailey, and juniors Jaclyn Villafuerte and Jackie Skarda pose for a picture at the South Red / White Game. From left to right juniors Erica Mitchell and Erin McGill. sophomore Grace Martinez. freshman Mikaela Rodriguez. and sophomore Gerena Walker walk in the Red Ribbon Drug Prevention Walk. This was the first year the Luvabulls participated in the annual walk. Senior Alisha Ramirez teaches a camp routine for :in up· coming foorb:ill game. The team learned many routines at rhe summer camp to use for halftime at footb:ill and basketball games. Athletics 7 l

'HIERLEAPER ,vRVEY -Most- 5--pfnt-<2d, AsDl<2<2 -Most- 1::n<2r9<2t-fc, 5Dar<2an -Most- 0ut-9orn9, AsDl<2<2 -Most- Lafd-back, Andr<2a . -Most-""fun t-o b<2 Around, 5Dar<2an -Most- Qnfor9<2ttabl<2, AsDl<2<2 -Most---Pr<2--par<2d, 1<2nnfca -Most- Uk<2I~ t-o b<2 Lat-<2 t-c a Ga4<2, 5Dar<2an -Most- Uk<2I~ t-o CD<2<2r fn Coll<29<2, A4ft-~ -Most-l=l<2xfbl<2, Anna -""B<2st-1u4--ps, 1<2ssfca -""B<2st- l<fcks, 1<2nnfca - 12s acf a s, s <2<2 RiJOEM&_ ER VVHEN •• " "'\AJe2 --pla~<2d TD<& <2l<2~at-cr 904<2 atcm . .\--p and \.>J<& got- st-uck? "'\A)e2 Dfd fro4 AsDl<2<2 b<2caus<2 \>JQ dfdn'T \.>Jant- TC --practfc<2? "'11)<2 old --p<20--pl<2 got- 4ad at- us for \.>J«2anng our d<2~fl ccst-u4<2s? "'\AJ<2 sTole2 sTuff fro14 5Dar<2an and A14fT~'s roo14 and TD<&~ dfdn't- ncTfc<2? "'Ashl<2<2 lfT D<2r s<2lf u--p \>JfTD CDHst-- 14as lfght-s OT ca14--p? ....--Po--p s--pfll<2d all 0~<2r 51-)ar<2an's cl-)e2e2r l<2adrng bag ngDT b<2fcr<2 ca14--p? "'11)<2 re2s<2r~<2d s<2at- sfgn got- sTuck To Ashl<2<21 s skfrt- and sl-)<2 df dn't- ncTfce2? •~rkkf and 51-)ar<2an 1-)ad TD<2fr catfrghTs OT ga14<2s? "'11)<2 dfnn<2rs b<2for<2 TD<& foot-ball aa14e2s? ~Lau·re2n \.>Jould danc<2 aT TD<& foot-- ball 9a14e2s? "'\vhaT's Tl-)aT s14<2II? "'\v<2 had <2l<2~<2n grrls? "'11)12 14ascoT \.>Jould al\.>Ja~s d<2- flaT<2? 72 Athletics Captain: Ashlee Barnett (Above) Juniors Nikki Clark, Jessica Harper, and Sharean Kennedy dress up for Spirit Week. All varsity cheerleaders participate in Red and White day! (Below) Varsity cheerleaders dress up for spirit day at camp. The girls picked to dress as angles and devils. Pl1010 Jn.1 Hmrnr ...,11111~ Plto111 H IW h''lf Cl/ ..,;,jhllt".11\ Kn1~ (Above) Junior Jennica Heinold and senior Andrea Ledesml wash a car at the cheerleading car wash. Raising money for expenses was a big part of being on the squad. ( Left) Junior Jennica Heinold keeps the crowd pumped by doin!, a cheer with the squad.

The varsity cheerleaders relax after a fun. hard day at camp. From left are Nikki Clark. Sharean Kennedy. Jennica Heinold. Amity KutJ. Stacey Wimer, Ashlee Barnett. and Anna Berlett. Plwto l11J R,11111r ~mu• (Above) The varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders do a stunt at the winter pep rally. This was the first time the squad did this kind of performance. (Left) Senior Andrea Ledesma raises her porn while South shoots for a free throw. Ledesma cheered for South since she was a sophomore. Cheerleaders keep fans spirit up ,,,,Backbone of Spirit" We've got spirit, yes we do! P ages By S l.arean K e nnedy and A n.icy K uta Tht> South V arsitY Cheerleaders· nrnin goal thi:-; yea r was to pron10te school spirit. To ..:i chien:' thi:-; goal. the Yarsity cheerleader;-; performed routines at South pep rallies a nd during assernb lies. They cheered dtu ing l'nntball a nd volleyball gan1es in the fall and a l:-;n during the basketball gan1es and wrestling nwtches in the ,vinter. Unique posters a nd bnnner:-; were placed on lockers in the hallway:-;. a nd sporting event~ to pron1ote the Pucker Spirit. i-:ach cheerleader deYoted 1Trn11erous hour:-; to nchieve this goal. r\ ll practiced cht er:-;. jun1ps. nnd pep rallies routines during the :-;un1111er nnd a fter school. They lift eel ,n ights., participated in pilates and ran :-;chool :-; tairs and grounds to keep in shape a nrl tone their skills. T he cheerleaders a ttended can1p in Lincoln during t he sun1n1er. They learned new cheers, poru dance::;, and eight counts. The South T-Tigh Cheerleaders bonded at can1p. during fund raiser::;, and at spmt ing events. They cherish the n1en10ries that have been 6>'an'Je'J into their heart::; forever. Varsity cheerleaders relax and eat after the first day of camp. (From left) Anna Berlett. Ashley Albers, Stacey Wimer. Ashlee Barnett, and Sharean Kennedy Senior Amity Kuta paints a sign to decorate the gym for spirit week. Kuta was on cheerleading all four'years. Juniors Nikki Clark, Anna Berlett. and Sharean Kennedy perform a cheer at the Bellevue East football game. Athletics 73

74 A th.letics (Above) Junior Ann Cas tellanos stands at rest. She was voted most out• going on the survey. Juniors Ann Castellanos. Laura Reynoso. and Stephanie Ocampo are ready to perform at the winter pep-rally. Many hours were put into perfecting the routine for the show. p;,.,. i., H,;1,., 11,y::1 Plr,11111111 Hf,fltlll IM;u Sophomore Mo nica Garcia is in the middle of 11cr routine. This was the first year for drill team. Senior Heather Bates practices a routine for the football game against Central. The flag team performed to songs from the 60's during the half time.

Sophomore Adam Detwiler. and senior Sara (Jmpagna practice their marching. Detwiler was one of the few boys on the team. 1r..:.d-1 ,\r-..ffl ti:X,...t1 (Above) Sopho • mores Brenda Aguero and Monica Vil - lafuerte are deep into their step during the winter pep r,ally. Students looked forward to the routines done at the pep rallies. (Left) Sophomore Krystal Franco waits for the next step. The team had airbrushed outfits made for the performance. Time for some real entertainment Full of energy Pages by Reg ina Bright Bn1h ilw Flug and Drill team pur fonh great c f1'1>rt tn k ('t'j) .11,dit-•ncL':-i in awe during their I wrl'c ,n11u1H'l':-i. l·l1g,-; 111ainly performed duri ng rlw 1'111,thall ,-;c,t:-itlll " ·hile rhe d rill tea m performed y1·n r-rrn 111d nt l'tll llj>t'I it inn,-; u nd nt he r drill rela red ,lt'tl\'ltH',-;, l·l1g,-; ltnd ,-;rnnc 11l'\\' ndditinn:,; 10 rhe :,;quad \\'iii, l'lllll' 111a le 111en1.ber,-; nn the rea m. This ,va:,; rnn· l'nr Stl11tli I ligh ,vhere rhe traclirion had .1l\\·.1y,-; h1T11 felllak ,-;quad n1ern.ber,-;. Bur rhe guy:,; ,,·1-rt' \\'l'lt·o111t·d ,,·it h npen an11:-i. Tl 1e tW\\' .1dclit inn a l:,;o helped rn cha nge rhe ltH ik 111' the 11•un1. In pa:,;t yeur,-;, rhe rea m dres:,;ed in the hn:-;i<' hlad; ,-;l.:1 cb with u black under:,;hi1t n11d n ,-;p.1rkled red o\'er-,-;hirr. But for the new y1·,11·. ilwy d1n,-;l' a n enti\'e and more unique way tt I t 'X pre,-;,-; t he111,-;clvc,-;. They did rhi:; by making tlwir rnttl'ih in ;1 ··,-;ixtie,-; kind of retro wm· ... Tlw Drill T e, 1111 ,v .. b new i-o South, but it didn't t,d..:e long for them tn get into the hearts of everynm· .11 ,-;Z.hnol. Once tl~ey gm·e their fir:;r perfor-· rnnnn· in front nf the ,vhole school at rhe fa ll pep rnlly. ii- wa:; rhe talk of the :;chnol. People were prn11d t"IHtt Snurh l'Ould produce :;omething as fine n~ t I H~ Dri II T ea 111. Ba,-;ically. bnt h 1 lie guy:; and gals on these t\vo ,-;q11.1tl-; \\'l'll1 beyond rheir call of duty to ernerrain c1nd 10 73>'~m'J the South High student body ,,ith ,-;pirit. (Front row) Brittany Martinez (middle row from left) Krystal Franco, Ann Castenellos, Brenda Aguero. Laura Reynoso; back row: Linda Villagomez, Monica Carcia, Monica Villafuerte. Stephanie Ocampo (Left) The team has a meeting about an upcoming performance. The group always enjoyed spending time together. Athletics 75

Golf ,,\llCITlaP SHS OPP 311 Central 186 232 M. North 189 264 M. West 198 248 Papilion 204 Lavista 257 Papilion 210 South 244 Westside 194 239 Bensen 187 Tennis ,,ltf tLT/ap SHS OPP 7 Bryan 19 16 Bellevue East 12 34 North West 20 0 Creighton 35 Prep 13 M. West 49 7 Benson 0 19 Papillion/ 15 Lavista South 39 Central . 24 7 Playoffs vs. 35 Creighton Prep 76 Athletics (Right) Junior Anna Berlette swings like a pro. Berlette wa5 also a varsity cheerleader. (Below) Sophomore Jonatan Endrise prepares to serve the ball. Endrise had been playing tennis for two years. (Above) Sophomore Andrew Lampe returns the ball with a forehand shot. This was Ampe's second year playing for South. Sophomores Jonatan Endrise and Tyler Betterman warm up before a match against Bellevue East. Players usually warmed up for about five minutes before each match. ....... I I

(Above) Sophomores Andrew Lampe and Tyler Beeterman play doubles against Bellevue East. The two worked hard together. (Left) Junior Jennica Heinhold prepares to make a swing. Jennica was a star golfer and a star academically. South girls golf and boys tennis teams .... just a different stroke! P ages By R a n ae Smits \\' er her ir wn::; n fore-ha ncl back-hand, slice, put. or u lnng drive, the South High Boy"::; Var- :--itY T enni:-; tern11 and die Girl::; Var::;itY Golf tean1 . . :--,n111g into acrion rhi::; pn::;t foU. The r,Yo tea111::; were f airl~- small. yet they had detenninarion and heart. The boy::; tenni::; team ,Yas made up of all ~npho1 nore:-;. The guy::; that played ·were: Jonatan F:.ndri~e. Tyler Beeterman, .-\ ndre,Y Lan1pe, and \like Vanheir::;111n. EYen ,,·irh rhe ::;mall arnount of player:;, the ream ::;tuck together and '"'i.th immense trainin.g and prnclice::;. accon1pl1::;hed many personal bests. ·rm extremely proud of my tennis accornpl1~h111e nr::; rhi::; yenr. I won a lot of game~-- stated Endri::;e. The o-irb o·olf tean1 had a total of eio-ht o·olf- c t:, t:, t:, er::; this yem·. The girb that played were: Elizabed1 Rolf::;on, Anne Rolfson. Jennica H ein.hold .-\ n nn Berlen , Danna Sidere\\i.cz. Carolarn1. ·Marre ro, \tlichaela Jungbluth, and N[a ry Paulson . The girl::; practiced every day during the ::;ea::;on at Spring Lake golf course. The course \Yt b ju::;t a ::;hort drive away frmn South. The ::;ea::;on-was a success and fun for the South ·High boy"::; varsity tennis teain and the girls vnr::;ity golf temn. (Left) Sophomore Mike Vanheitsma awaits return the ball. This was Vanheitsma was voted the rookie of year. (Left) Junior friends Jennica Heinhold and Anna Berlette set up their tees. The two had been playing golf for a few years. ( Left) Sophomores Andrew Lampe and Mike Vanheitsma play singles against Bellevue East. The two both had ·fun·· during season. ::s -· co A thletics 77

my story (~ ____ .:.cM.::...:::.a,cc1_;_;_i1.:..:ia::c...:..:K:..:o:..::s"" , -"1-"l _____ ) ''It was tough running at some meets, but 1 had fun this year." my story (..__ ____ R_e_re_r_M_a_l_g_a,_1_2 ___ ~) "Our team was much better from last year and 1 had a lot of fun. " EET ATEI Date: Meet: 9/4 Burke Invite 9/7 Bellevue West Invite 9/10 Central Invite 9/13 Class of Metro 9/25 Bryan Invite 10/1 Columbus Invite 10/7 Metro Invite 10/14 Districts 10/22 State Meet Senior Arnett Barnes rests after running in a meet. Barnes ran cross country for four years and also ran during track season. ·- ' ' Peter Maiga leads a pack of runners. Maiga was an individt State qualifier. (Left) Senior Barnabus Dyedi leads a pack of runners i invite. Dyedi was a leader on the team and was an ext~ strong runner.

The Bryan/ South High Boys Cross Country T earn poses for a picture after becoming the 2004 Burke Invite champs. .... ::,hlff l'lww (Above) The South/ Bryan team runs in a pack at the beginning of a race. The two schools combined during the cross country season to form a larger team. (Left) Sophomore Moni• ca Theodore runs during a meet. She was in Cross Country for two years. Boys w in District Championship We're going to State" D) edi gets 8th at State Pages By A n dy R ose Tl II' St 1111 It Crt ,,-;,-; Ct 111111 I'\' 1t·;1111 t ·n111hi11l·d " ·it! 1 dw Bry.111 I li1.d1 n11,-;,-; t·1111111ry 11 ·u111111111.d,l· 11p a frrt'.11 ,-;quad 111.11 did \'1'1'\' \\'t'II d1i,-; ,-;1•.1,-;1111. ,\1 dw fir,-;J im·i1t· i.11 B1 1rkt· I liµlt S1·ltt11,I. dll' lt•, 1111 11111k tlw 111p ,-;pt11 i11 tlw t·,11111 w1 i11,111. Ti ll' l>,1y,-; lt·,1111. ft1 r d w ,-;t•t·tmd y1·;1r. q11ulifil'd for ,-;1.Jlt'. Tlll'y i111pn,,·,·d frn111 l.1,-;J y1·.1 r·,-; pl,ttT.11> l'i11i,-; lt ,;i, 1'1 pl.w,· I hi,-; Yt·,tr. .-\1 111n,-;1 111' dw i11Yi1._11 in11ak tlw bny,.; rt't't'i\'l·d . . ,-;1·,·1,1HI .11ul 1hird pl,lt't'."'· Tlw 1,•._1 111 \\'till dw Di,-;1rit·1 C:ha111- pit111,-; ltip. s .. 11it1r Bid,111µ Hi,·k ;111d ,-;,•11inr Pl'lt'I' \l.tlg._1 t',ll'l ll'd ,-;,•,·,•r,d 1111'<"11,-; d1rt111µltrn11 dw ,;l•a,;rn1. Ri,·k plan· l'ir,-;1 al dll' Bry.111 I liµlt Sd111,1I im·iw. \,t.dµu w,1,-; .111 i11di,·iclt1.1l ,-;1.111· q11.difi1T. 13.1r11.1h.1,-; Dy,·di ,,·.1,-; dw 1np lt'alll n1111 wr. 1·,m1i11µ 11wd.1l,-; i11 ,•,wit ll H't'l. wi1111i11g dw Cln,.;,-; of :'vk1rt, ttll't 'l. .11HI n ·t·t'i,·ing l'iµl11l1 pl.tn' i11 dw S1._1l l' \l el'l. llYAM . • · -- • Su.ff Photo Junior Martina Kos, and sophomores Monica Theodor and Nyanhial Riek pose for a picture after a meet. The girls ran on the Cross Country team all through high school. Senior Arnett Barnes closely follows a runner from West· side. Barnes was one of the outstanding seniors as he improved during his years at South. The South/ Bryan team rests during a meet. The conjoined team competed strongly dur• ing every meet and invite. Arnett Barnes and Peter Maiga rest after a rJce. Runners often rested under trees or wherever they could find shade. < A rhlerics 79

SHS Bryan 6 M.West 0 North 6 PLY 6 B.West 6 PLYS 6 N.West 14 Westside 0 Benson 0 SHS M.West 0 PLVS 0 N.West 2 Westside 2 Gross 0 B.West 0 Bryan 0 North 0 B.West 0 Papio 0 North 2 N.West 2 Opp 28 55 49 21 22 41 20 35 48 Opp 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 ] 0 Freshmen Football COACH Greg Wilcox Freshmen Volleyball COACH Ricky Ruffin (from lcfl) Front Row: Homer lla1J1er, Tony,\ ndc·r..w1, Jeff \V a/ke,; .lo.H"ph 11' ingn: ( ·, ,,,, leny• /Jail, Second Roll': Coach Gn·g \Vi/cox , Ryan Rosenbaum. J,:ff /gnmi-ski. Ju,:, Klal'i1u, Kel'in Manin. Zach A /hen.,·on, Scan l.olw11gh. /Jen Sallenhach. Dcrrick Tlzo11, ... . Mia Shean/. Tony Cahrem. Cmey Cahill. Anr,mio Hores. Mall /lfr/Jo11a/,I (fn11n l,'./1/ llod Roll': Cnuc/1 Rick\' Rufjin. Coacl, .lam·/ ri,·111,·.1·. Coacl, Rene,· Suull,/, Mid,//,· Rm ,·: Midtelf,· /\-111/w,1<·,·. Rm·/,,·/ (iihs,m. /J1illm1y l.ock,•. ;\ sl,lt•y Rodr. /Iii.:· l/11dt!lc. /-i-,,,11 Nm,·: .tm,11,, f-lin,:., .. ;\ /,.1/i l/ultq11ist. A 111,mda Sw11/u1si/c

I from left) Fron! Row: /'dike Beverly, Mark Ktullacz, Jmmt Rody, Patti K11w, Spl'ncer K11i111·, Jack K11,llac:, Stem Nixon, Second Rm,·: Coach Dm•id Pollack, David Balll'.\, Nick ' \I' ill'ox. Mike Fie/els, Jo<" Brm,•n, Shane C1111is, Justin f-lc.1·11·ood, J,ff Gclw. Coach Jmon fla1111wn, Thin/ Ro11·: Coach Roh l.ocken, Mall McCollo11gh, Cody Tdlgn·n. 8<"11 Smits, S,·mt Clar/.:, Amm, Locatis, !Jtian Gm.1·.1, Cocly \losll'I', Coach Cluis Ba11ling f /,r,111 hft) Fmnt Rm,·: Amanda Frel'man, Coach Janet Til'mc_\', Jessica E1·e1rson, Second /l011·: Fti11 RadJ<•t; Ctistina Rangel, ,Hmiell,·n Koco11n•k, Coach Ricky R11Jfin. Thin/ Rou·: Cnadz Rctu•e Sa11nc/,•rs, Jessica Timko, A mafia florl's, Am her Co:ad, Back Roll': Malia .·\ g11i/or. Torin McGill llr.,,11 IL'fl l Bad. Rn11: Coad1 I.aura Pederson. lka1hc:r RcynPlds. Rachd Carlcr. Emil) \\ ilk ill'• Erin Mulligan. Danidlc Kruse. Fronl Row: Audrcc Llhlarik. R,idgct A'i,•fr,·, Tritz- ,,, 1111 ,.,,,,1, K1i.1ti11" l!lzlmul Resetve Football COACH Jason Bar1111 m1 J. V. Volleyball COACH .la11e1 Tiemey 1. V. Softball COACH Marr C1111is B.West B.East Westside Prep Lincoln SW PLVS M.West M .South M.North N.West Westside PLYS Bryan North N.West Westside M.South M.North Lincoln M.West N.West Burke Central Burke Papio B.West Marian PLYS Centra l North SHS Opp 0 19 8 14 12 42 24 8 20 21 0 18 8 28 14 15 24 20 SHS Opp 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 SHS Opp . 2 I I 9 3 7 4 1 6 2 9 0 13 12 10 4 4 0 9 7 8 12 I

Fall Coaches Pages by Jodi Noble and Amanda Jones Varsity Boys Tennis Coach Kirk McLaughlin 1.) We just do our normal warm ups. 2.) No, we don't have any superstitions. 3.) When Tyler B. came back and won against North west. 5.) I played football, baseball, basketball, and track. *Coach McLaughlin is retiring after the 04-05 term. South would like to say thank you for 25 great years. For the future relax and have fun. Varsity Volleyball Coach Renee Saunders 1.) We watch Remember the Titans. 2.) I have to sit on the 3rd seat of the bench every game. 3.) When we went five games against Central. 4.) Go to state. 5.) I played volleyball, basketball, track, and softball. 6.) Being in a team environment taught them to work well with others. Keep doing what you are doing and good luck. 82 Athletics ......a-..._ ----------=~---::-~

Questions for the coaches: 1.) Do you have something the team does before the game starts? 2.) Do you or your team have any superstitions? 3.) What's your favorite men1ory from this year? 4.) Any expectations for next year? 5.) What high school sports did you play? 6.) One thing you would tell your senior players to remember for the future? Pl1<11(1 h~ R:111,u: Srnii,., Varsity Girls Golf Coach Jeff Godek 1.) Go to the practice green or the driving range. 3.) One of my girls got disqualified for rutting the wrong ball. 4.) Expecting to be a lot better and more girls coming out for the team. _5.) I played football and baseball. Varsity Football Coach Jay Ball 1.) We meet at 3:05 and eat at 3:30. We watch game tapes and have meetings until it's time to go to the field. 3.) It would have to be beating Central and send ing us to state. It definitely showed a great team effort. 4.) We are replacing quality players, so next year we need to be more competitive. 5.) I played football, and did wrestling, and track. 6.) I would tell my guys to follow their dreams. Varsity Softball Coach Mario Remijio 1.) Warm ups and a team meeting. 2.) Ifl find a coin on the field and it's heads up that means it's a good game, tails up means it's going to be a bad game. 3.) The team challenge we had at Gifford Farm in the summer. 4.) We have a young team so we are going to need to improve over summer and come together as a team. 5.) I played football, basketball, baseball, and · track. 6.) I'd tell the girls to take their high school experiences and the great times you had and learn from them. Athletics 83

,,\lll\;'laP SHS OPP 65 Tri-City Clas- 83 sic vs Bryan 44 Tri-City 46 Classic vs TJ 63 Columbus 56 53 Burke 64 83 M. South 74 51 M. West 70 55 Northwest 67 65 Metro 93 Tourney vs Central 52 Metro Tour- 62 ney vs Northwest 38 Papillion/ 67 Lavista 61 Papillion/ 74 Lavista South 48 Central 84 45 Millard North 76 64 Benson 66 48 Bellevue 91 West 69 Omaha North 73 61 Bellevue East 50 54 Fremont 64 80 Westside 80 86 Athletics Junior TJ Douglas looks for a team mate to pass to during the South and Millard North game. ,- ..... Senior Brian Locke watches as sopho more Byro n Washington jumps up for a rebound. -- c.oe....,:t.. ,.,... ...... .,,......,., • ...,..re,_..,._ I I I ~ Plw111 l•i, I 111.l\1 "h{J\ttJ Senior Andre Mackins sets up for defense in the Mil aro Nort game. ( Left) Sophomore Rickie McGhee stands at the free throw I in the South _vs Millard North game.

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,,\111\llaP SHS OPP 65 Bryan 34 44 Lincoln 47 North Star 31 Columbus 47 53 Burke 41 41 Millard South 25 34 Millard West 54 80 Northwest 52 66 Metro Tour- 72 neyvs Westside 73 Metro Tour- 49 neyvs North 24 Papillion/ 42 Lavista 34 Papillion/ 40 Lavista South 40 Central 54 36 Millard North 67 51 Benson 54 35 Bellevue 79 West 53 Omaha North 36 24 Bellevue East 7 4 39 Fremont 33 37 Westside 47 47 Districts vs 41 Bryan 45 Districts 65 vs Lincoln Northeast Sophomore Jenny Synow,ecki looks for an open teammate during the South vs Millard North game. T camwo rk is a very important part o f the game. r; ,,, I-, Iir.li ,1,qu,J .Qi11 ·;; ~ i .._ ~ -"----== .f \ l -i 11 11: 1;;-1.i11d;;fffi':d Junior Michaela Young races to beat an opponent rom Millard South to catch the ball. South won the game over Millard South. \ " !:iJ:'. • ,,, -~. 1 1 /ui1i1l•)l <."1ildiM Sophomo re Jasmine Archie blocks oppo nent rrom m:1(11 a pass. Archie played guard for SHS during the 2004-2()\' school year. Junior Michaela Young makes a point for SHS. Young "· always been very dedicated to basketball.

Sophomore Jenny Synowiecki. steals the ball from the o ther team. This is Synowiecki"s second year with the team. Plwt" l1y l.iml11 "i/11·1\11,J Junior Keri Ann Shimerdla waits for a rebound. Shimerdla was also involved in volleyball. Sopho more Jasmine Archie gers ready ro shoot for a free throw. Archie is also involved in tennis. G irls varsity team hoops it up ""The crowd goes wUd" Girls end with 8 victories Pages By Unique Pratt: a nd R anae S m its Tl w Srn 11 h 11 i!..d 1 Yur:-;itY girf ;-; t en111 ;-;t .. w ed \. • L • l'n('11:--t•d ,111d :-;hmn·d nothing h11r tea11rn-nrk tlirrnrgh .i lntrgh ;-;1•,1;-;nr1. ··1 knew it ·wa;-; n good ' L ;-;1 •.1;-;011. ,111d wn;-; hoping rn ge1 dot1hled l'ig11red Yi<·tnri1•;-;_ .. :--, tid lw.1d l'Od('h H1iffin. O rw ol' tlw h1•;-;1 grnt1l':-- of the ;-;ea:-;on \Y.:b tlw I)(' <·. I 0. grn11l' \\~H'n' th<' Packe r:,; faced o ff ,tg,tirH Btrrk(·. F.n·n tho11gh Srn rrh High wa:-; L ~ do\\·11 hy :-i('\'('111<'<'11 point!"i. rhey ca111e back "ith ,t ,Yi11 of :i~-+ 1. ·The \\",1\' \\'t' l ',Jlllt' back on B11rk<'. ,n· ki('k(·d ilwir J;t tlt !"i ... !-i;_1 id coach Ruffin . .-\ nnt her high point nf the !"iea;-;on wn:-; the \ lt-1 rn Tnt 11·,wy. In tlw l'ir;-;t round of the rorn·- 1 wy. ilw P.wk1:r;-; plnyed rrnrgh ;_1g,.1i1b l Oma ha \\ '(':--hid1·. T he P.wker;-; dropped rhe ma rch 66- :2. ht rt fl'lt· n ·ry l'Ot1fident rhur they h;_1d µlayed n gnnd !!,111H'. T hi!-i confidcnct' :-;hmYed thrnug·h i 11 L ii H, , ~<'x t mt md of I he To11rneY. ;_b t he P a cl.:- < 'I':-- rn111pl'd p,1!-i:-- 0111nlw :\nrrh, : :~-t9 Tlw girl;-; had pn!-i itin~ feeling:,; about the :-;ea- !"inr 1. .. I loved the game<' !-i;_1id )a:-;rnine Archit->. "On·rnll rhi!-i b;_~--;ke rbaU !"it'a!"ion ha:-; been tlw ht'!"il. l t ,,·u:-; nl:;n die 1110:-;t fun.'' :-;aid senior sturl<'I'. Toni Pnlrna. J Junior Keri Ann Shimerdla • steals the ball from her op· i ponent and makes a pass. .s Shimerdla played basketball since her freshmen year. } Senior Toni Palma defends ] the opposing team·s point · .£' guard. Palma was on varsity J since her freshman year. Sophomore Jenny Synowiecki defends the opposing ream. Synowiecki also played softball. Athletics 89

.. my story (- ____ A_ 11G_ly_ R_o_se_ 0 ,_l_2 ____ -) ·--J \\·anted to go to state fo r u four year:-; a nd horwfully I his year \\~11 be the yt>ar. r 111 less tha n rwo second-; away a nd I am :-;rill wo rking ha rd ut practice. ., my story (~ ____ B_il_ly_B_c_u_·1e_ 0 -'_' · _9 ___ ~ ) ··J ::;warn long cfo;ta nce Lhis year a nd it was tough, hut T enjoyed it. H opefully. I will get better a fter m y :-;urger~· on my knee a t the end o f February. Then my knee ,viii be aligned a nd I be faster. (Boys & Girls Scores combined) Papillion La Vista Millard West 152 Roncalli 62 58 a.North 125 69 0. Bryan 74 90 0. Benson 68 53 0. Northwest 125 46 Bellevue West 90 Athletics (Above) Senior Ann Bailey counts laps for her broth• er, Billy Bailey, as he swims the 500 yard freestyle. Bai· Icy has been on the team for four years (Right) Freshman Andrew Ralphson and junior Jackie Bartunek discuss their events with other swimmers. Swimmers often chat, sleep, or cheer on other members Coach Davis and Coach Taylor stop during a rneet to take a look at the swim events. Coach Davis was with the Aqua· Pack for four years. Coach Taylor was new to the team this year. I '/w,11 I"' \ mh·, Bh (Above) Freshman Cameron Kosiske takes a Plm10 Ill) :'\ml1'1 l!fl\·md short break while warming up for a swim meet at South. Kosiske swam the 50 yard freestyle and lO0_yard backstroke.

The AquaPack starts every meet with a team chant. This chant helps pump up school spirit and adrenaline for the races. All team members participate in these cheers. (Above) The 2005 senior AquaPack members. On January 25, senior night took place at the Northwest meet. Seniors and their parents were recognized for their years of dedication and hard work. (Left) Senior Megan Uhlarik swims her hardest in the JOO yard backstroke. Uhlarik was only a few seconds away from going to state in the event. Uhlarik swam competitively even before high school. rt'. : JtJ-.," 't't"Y: The A quaPack team size doubles and w orkouts are harder. H~iggx-Zaggy" Pag~ ByAnn. Bailey & A n.1l.e1· B loe1ne r Keep it up kid! Th,· \q11.1P,ll'k ,.;wr1 ed off tlw ,;ea,;on with a new coach , 11 u I a 1 ·1 H 11pl, •I( ·ly 111 '\\" \\·ork, H II f, 11" the ,.;ea,.;on. The new coach, \I,-;. T;i\·l11r. lmH1!.d 11 i11 u 111•\n·r. 111ore difficult workout l'or ti ll' ,-\\·i;1 111ll'r,-;. Tl~,. ,1 tlill't 1•,-; pr ... wtin:d daily from 3:15 ro 5:30 P.\I. \li,1111 h,ilf-\\·m· tl1rn11irh the ,.;ea::;on. the team had two-aduy,-; i11 \,·l1id 1 tl wy jmll'tin ~d fro111 6:00 to 7: 15 r\.M. a nd after ,-:, ·lirn ii. · ·Thi,-; ,-;,•.1,-:1111 ,rn,-; 1·-..1 r1·111l'ly hard. b111 \\·e a ll ::;till had fun. 111 1,· way nr ;11u ,tl lt'r.·· ,.;,1id ,-;1•ninr r\ 1nber Bloeme r. The Aqua1\wk 1111 ·111hn,-; h,1d 1"1111 ... ill thl' 1i111L'. eYen when pracrice,; were "' n •,-;,-;f1 ii , 11 HI , •y, •1yrn w wu,.; worn out. The 1ea111 had the best of 1ir111 •,-; ;it im·i11•,-; ,.;1;1'11 ,1,-; 1 hl' L1·wi,.; Centra l l mire in l O\YD. Swimrtll'r,-; lire111~h1 ,·n·r~·• bin~ from hea lthy ce real bar::; to ::;ix pound l,.1µ-,-; ,ii' µ-11111111y h1·,1r,-;. They a l,-;n tonk pillo" -s a nd b la nkets for n•,-:1i11!! 1i11w in h1·1\\'1•,·11 the ir t'Yenh . . \ /pi.1P,ll'k \\·,1,-; 11 wd1• up of 17 ,;wirnnwr::;. Returning ,;wirnllll'r,-; w1·n· ,.;1 •11 illr,-; .-\1111 Builey. r\ 111ber Bloemer. Megan Uhla rik, \d,1 111 \ '1·l.t,-;q111 ·z . .-\ndn·,\· Stndnb. r\ ncly Ro,;e a nd Junior,; .l,ll'ki,· l1,1 r1111wk. 131Tky Strilku. "ri,.;tcn Mengler ancl Ph.iniece \ 111l1•r,-;1 111. .'\1•,\· ,-\,·i11111 1l.'r,.; include Sophomore Adam Der-.Yiler. ,11 H I 1:n•,-;!11111•11 Bilk 13aileY. Calllernn 1-: o,;i,;ke. r\ nclrew Ral,;ton, Di;i11;i h-rµ-11,-;1 u 1. .-\ 111,111d~1 Sarnba:-;ile. and Audrey Uh larik. The 11·rn11 a l,-;11 lwd n ,-;11 1dl'nt nianager thi,; yea r. Lauren Mandell. \ I n11d1·II 1 ·,111 w 111 pract icL•,.; and !wiped pu,;h ,;,\-immer,; through pnll't in · ,111d lwlp1·d keep en:'ry nne on the ir toe,;. :\k111hn,-; .tll \,·nrked their harde,;t ancl enjoyecle\·ery second of lwi11!_! i11 tlw wate r. ··Be ing one nf the returning senior,;. l re- .illy 1·11j: ,~·1·d 11 1y,-;t•lf t hi,-; yea~. The \\"Ork our,; were hard pracrice \\·,1,-; f1111 and I ,tl,-;n hud the chance of ma,;tering the l 0O yard l>11tt 1·rlh·.·· ,;v11i11 r Ba ile\· ,-;fa te:-;. . . Tltrn11~lt 1rn1g h wnrkn11 l:-i, injurie,;, "ins, and lo,;,;e,;, the .-\q11.1F\wk li,1,-; .. tl\\·i.1y,.; foug ht throug h until rhe encl and they will ahrny,-; ()l• 6>-anJtiJ by the :2005 ,;ea,;on. The Uhlarik sisters sit together at a meet and relax before their next event. Both senior Megan (right) and freshman Audrey swam gs in the 200 Medley relay. " Sophomore Adam Detwiler swims hard during the 100 yard backstroke. This was Detwiler" s first year on the team. He swam the 50 free· style and 100 backstroke. Senior Andrew Stodola swims the 500 yard freestyle at a fast and steady pace. Stodola took on long distance swim· ming this year and really enjoyed it. A th le tics 91

.. my story 1 ·The most exciting pa rr of the wrestling season \YC:ts when I placed fir:-;t dmvn in Missouri." my story (..__ ____ K __ el_Li_·e_s_1_i e_c._,r_d_, _1_0 ____ ) '-'· [y favorite time [ had this year was at the Boys Town Tournament, where f placed first.··, 92 A thletics (Above) Junior Danny Nieto tries to add another win to his record. Danny has been wrestling for South since his freshman year. (Right) Junior Sam Vice gets ready to start wrestling. This was Vice's third year on the team. The team listens closely as head coach Wilcox g,ves them a talk after the Beau Hazd p Tournament. The boys did very well Jt this tournament. where many of the boys placed. Pml/11 '\f l,1\:,t...11 tt.t Sophomore Cody Vosler puts a wrestling move on lus opponent.

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SHS Bryan 56 Lin. N. Star 33 Columbus 10 M. South 13 M. West 19 Central 32 O.North 41 P.L.V.S. 15 Central, 22 Benson 19 Bel. West 12 Boys Town 20 Northwest 21 O.North 17 M. North 10 Bel. East 13 Fremont 1 Westside 16 SHS Bryan 31 Columbus 46 Burke 51 M. South 36 M. West 77 Ronca/,li 76 M.West 77 Ronca/,li 76 Westside 46 P.L.V.S. 56 Central 58 Benson 56 Bel. West 50 Northwest 47 North 54 Bel. East 70 Fremont 71 Westside 69 Opp 48 50 57 24 53 36 43 47 83 62 62 54 46 62 60 65 69 76 Opp 45 44 68 66 67 46 67 46 53 57 60 65 54 52 55 69 54 67 COACH Renee Saunders Girls Freshman Basketball COACH Traxy lams M. South 12 48 Burke 20 39 M. West 13 54 P.L.V. 22 31 B,yan 32 19 Central 12 55 JV Boys Basketball COACH Matt Curtis Freshman and JV Girls Basketball (Front) Shanise Aguirre. Trinty Burson. Kristina Uhland. Amber Cozad. Fawn Bmwn. Maria Rodriguez. Carolann. Marrero (Second) Brittany Locke. Nicole Peterson. Kciy;1 Kendrick. Erica Meadows. Abby Frcdich. Rebecca Martinez Winter (back row) T.J. Douglas. Willie Parks, Kan Tap, Bryon Washington, Coach Curtris (front row) Aaron Dumas. Justin Harper. Rickie Mcghee. Micheal Beverly. Peter Ma ll!"