2014 Spring

South High School TOOTER
The Voice of the South High School Alumni Association
ALUMNI

VOLUME XXII, ISSUE 1
SPRING 2014

PHOTOS OF 2013 HALL OF FAME WINNERS

Profiles of these outstanding alumni appeared in the Fall 2013 TOOTER.

1936-Leo J. Dulacki, USMC 1960-James L. Hardick SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Lt. Colonel, retired after 32 years earned three letters in football
of active service. He is a war and four in baseball. He was Tony and Josie Fucinaro
hero and an outstanding leader as Team Captain and received received a special award
attested by his many promotions, All-City Honorable Mention recognizing Anthony’s
assignments, medals and awards. for football his senior year. Steak House and the Tony
Fucinaro Family for their
1947-A. J. Wichita, at the 1964-Tim W. Hendricks continued support of our
age of 17, responded to the earned three letters in cross Sports Greats Hall of Fame.
U.S. Government’s call country and four in track. In
for volunteers to join the 1962, he was Inter-city cross TEAM AWARD WINNERS
Merchant Marines. country individual champion,
and in 1963, he was All- The team award winner was
1955-Joe Cabral retired State Class A cross country the 1976 State championship
after 37 years as a Facilities individual champion. Boys Gymnastics Team
Engineer for the Omaha which was very successful in
District, US Postal Service. 1960-Bob Swanberg earned achieving all of its goals for
four letters in wrestling and one the season. Pictured above are
1961-Leo Kennedy was the in football. In wrestling, Bob team members Jim Hartung,
founder and owner of several won the North High Invitational Ed Buglewicz, Chuck Chemlka, and Robert
high tech companies and and was the All-City and State Buglewicz. Team members not pictured are
served as a consultant for champion in 1960. Rex Vleck, John Hartung, Jesus (Chu Cho)
such companies. Vasquez, Randy Contreras, and Bob Faulk.
1961-Maurice Wade earned Pictured at left is coach Richard Beran.
1970-Duncan Murphy three letters in track and three
joined Riekes Equipment Co. in basketball at SHS. He was The coach award winner
in 1984 and two years later a member of the undefeated was Joe Maass, the
he became president and part- 1960 basketball team that successful soccer coach at
owner of the company. won State. SHS from 1999 to the present.

2013 Community Hall of ACHIEVEMENT Matt Reid, a Millard
Fame Award to The Latino OF MERIT AWARDS North baseball player, was
Center of the Midlands recognized for his patriotism
was accepted by Executive 1955-Phyllis (Radik) Jirka in reporting his feelings
Director, Carolina Quezada. excelled in trapshooting. At about the Brown Park War
SHS she learned to trapshoot Memorial in a school paper
PHOTOS OF 2013 SPORTS after school, on weekends which was shared with the
GREATS HALL OF FAME WINNERS and on team squad shooting. Alumni Association. He and his parents
enjoyed the sports banquet and appreciated
1985-Mike Bugay earned 1943-Joe Cupich was known the SOB hat and other mementos of the
two letters in baseball. as “Mr. Baseball.” He was evening. They sent a generous donation so
He was team captain in 1985, instrumental in the launch that the Alumni Association could continue
and he won the MVP award in 1973 of the Collin-Orcutt helping students succeed.
that year. All-Star Game.

1953-Bob Dostal earned two 1945-Weston “Danny”
letters in baseball and two in Hill was noted for his
football. He won the Omaha achievements in fast pitch
World-Herald’s Star of the softball after graduating
Week Award on 9-30-52. from SHS.

1933-Paul Gerjevic was CONTRIBUTOR’S AWARD
an All-City and All-State
wrestler, winning State 1950-Tony Palma
three times, at 114, 130 received the Contributor’s
and 135 lbs. Award to recognize his
involvement and successful
accomplishments in several
alumni projects.

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SHS ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION
MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to:

Organize, develop and build a dynamic group
of Alumni.Promote the success of SHS, its students

and faculty through a variety of events,
projects and scholarships.

2013 LOTTERY Cleaning out the Attic?
WINNERS
Want to be sure your Yearbooks and other SHS memorabilia are kept safe
Congratulations to for future generations? We would be so grateful for your SHS memorabilia.
our lucky winners: The Yearbooks are especially helpful as we research future members to
1943-Ethel L. (Norton) honor and/or identify. Call the office at (402)738-9493 regarding any mate-
Cooke won $2,000. rial you may have to donate to the SHSAA!
1979-Jerri (Mulligan)
Urlaub won $1,000. CHECK OUT OUR NEWLY
1955-Darrel Erdman, REDESIGNED, UP-TO-DATE WEBSITE!
1945-Edward
Skradski, 1968-Joan www.OmahaSouthAlumni.com
(Jelinck) Stearnes and
1941-Joseph J. Forman Go directly to our website by scanning this
each won $500! We QR Code.
appreciate the wonderful
response to our Lottery – Our site is full of Alumni information includ-
and good luck next year ing upcoming events, reunions, Hall of Fame
to each of you! and Packer Greats inductees and more. Add it
to your Favorites.

SUPPORT YOUR SOUTH HIGH
SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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Jackie Casper 598-4914

Carol Cleaver 932-8900

Debbie Contreras 339-7428

The 2013 Hall of Fame broke all attendance Lanes on April 5 with noon check in. Mike Contreras 339-7428
records due to our outstanding and very We will not have a Poker Run this year. Julie Diehm – Treasurer 293-1719
popular inductees. The Packer Sports Also, sign up for our Golf Tournament Jackie Dower 731-1817
Greats Hall of Fame last fall was an at Tregaron on Sunday, July 20. Details of Helene Elsasser 341-9356
exciting sold-out event as usual honoring our these fun events are on flyers and reservation Dick Gulizia – Executive Director 330-3954
outstanding alumni athletes. Steve Cavlovic forms in this TOOTER.
has served as Master of Ceremonies for this
event since inception in 1996 and sadly this The Hall of Fame brunch at the Livestock Sandie Knudsen 991-3113
was his last. We lost another outstanding Exchange Building is September 13 at Scott Knudsen 991-3113
alumnus when he died following surgery 10:30 a.m. and the Packer Sports Greats Paul Kracher – President 981-1204
in December. Please nominate worthy Banquet will be held at Anthony’s Restaurant John Krayneski 734-6617
candidates for these honors. Forms are on on October 22 in the evening. All alumni Judi Koubsky – Secretary 331-9033
our website OmahaSouthAlumni.com or we and friends are welcome at these events. As Jerry Porterfield 731-3129
would be glad to mail you a form at your always, we can use volunteers to help with Candy Rezac 733-6788
request. registration, set up, serving, prize awards, Dean Rezac 733-6788
gathering gift certificates and other prizes, Vic Riha 293-1272
We have gathered all of the photos and bios selling tickets for prizes and many other Carole Safley – Vice President 932-3224
for the Hall of Fame and most of the Packer duties. If you have time to help or want to Judy Storm – Vice President 734-0847
Sports Greats and are inputting these into buy tickets or sign up to participate, please Judy Tesar 334-2299
the Touch Wall. We will ship the unit to SHS let us know. We appreciate your constant
when the update is complete. If you are in support and attendance. We hope you enjoy
the neighborhood, stop in the office to see it. these events as much as we do.
It’s an amazing wealth of information about
our outstanding Packer alumni. If you can write one story each issue for Rudy Tesar 334-2299
the TOOTER or send in alumni news for Evelyn Winther 558-3840
For you techies, remember the many ways your classmates and friends, it would make
to access our information and communicate Christina Zorko 214-5907
with us are listed below. Use any media you the process so much smoother. Mailing
like to send us your updates for AlumNotes,
Sports News, Reunion Information or TOOTERS to our 20,000 plus alumni list is
notify us of your address changes. After
each mailing, we spend several hundred also a huge job done so efficiently by all of
dollars paying the post office for your new
addresses when we don’t know that you our wonderful volunteers who tab and label
have moved. More scholarship money
would be available if you will remember us each issue before mailing. Please call the SSHHSS RREEPPRREESSEENNTTAATTIIVVEESS 555577--33660000
when you change your address. We are so office to offer any time you can spare. We’ll MMrrss.. CCaarraa RRiiggggss,, PPrriinncciippaall
grateful for your help. call you when we need help. We really do DDrr.. RRoonnii HHuueerrttaa,, AAtthhlleettiicc DDiirreeccttoorr
have a very good time and feel great when
Our board ballot in October, 2013 resulted
in re-election of current officers as well we are so productive. Please contact the OOFFFFIICCEE SSTTAAFFFF
as adding Carole Safley-1997 and Judy office to establish scholarship memorials, DDiicckk GGuulliizziiaa,, EExxeeccuuttiivvee DDiirreeccttoorr
(Renner) Storm-1974 as Vice Presidents. help us fund teacher grants, or provide other MMaarryy RReennnneerr UUrrkkeevviicchh
Candy (Fahey) Rezac-1963 was added to financial assistance needed by your school. DDiiaannee AAttkkiinnss
the board. All current board members on the Most of all send in your membership dues!
ballot were re-elected for two- or four-year If each alumnus who receives the TOOTER
terms as determined by a lottery drawing.
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member and thank each member of the board change our financial situation in amazing 55008822 SSoouutthh 110077 SSttrreeeett
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to the Alumni Association in order to benefit of $25, our money worries would be over. ((440022)) 773388--99449933
SHS students and teachers. We are very thankful for any help you can
provide, as are the students and teachers
Upcoming spring/summer events include
our Annual Spaghetti Dinner at Sokol of SHS. We truly want to continue sending
South Omaha on Saturday, March 8, and
Bowling Tournament at Mockingbird the TOOTER to all alumni, but the costs E-mail: [email protected]
are rising with each issue and we need to

somehow cover the costs. We will publish a Web Address: XXX OmahaSouthAlumni.com

list of members and new donors in our next

issue. Please continue to share your ideas and

encouragement with us. We appreciate your LIKE US on Facebook using this link:

continued support. www.facebook.com/SouthHighAlumniAssociation

Judi (Clark) Koubsky SHSAA is also on Twitter! Follow us on Twitter
@OmaSouthAlumni
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Please keep the office informed on any 1941-Ed Lang of Omaha celebrated his 1949-Donald Hopkins and his wife,
changes to your personal information 90th birthday last year. This SOB (South Barbara celebrated their 60th wedding
such as your name, address, telephone Omaha Boy) raised his family in Omaha anniversary on 11-14-13 at Anthony’s
number, e-mail address, etc. Also if and worked in many fields including Restaurant. Congratulations and best
you mark your mail as “Away” at the psychology after he earned a master’s wishes to you!
post office, please let us know when degree as an adult. He loves to travel and
you return home so we can update our play golf. He said his wife of 13 years, 1949-Florence (Miller) Egr and her
records. This will keep our records Betty, is a South Omaha girl and one of the husband, Richard “Dick,” celebrated
current for future TOOTER mailings, best looking ones. We wish you many more their 60th wedding anniversary on 9-26-
reunions, etc. Thanks for your help. years of happiness, Ed! 13 with a trip to Lake Ruth in Emily,
Minnesota with their family. Dick retired
Corrections to Fall 2013 issue – 1941-Bill Yambor “Willie the Whip” from World Insurance Co., and Florence
we sincerely apologize for our errors. turned 90 on 11-22-13. retired from Roncalli Catholic High School.
Congratulations, Billy! Congratulations!
1960-Frank Vondra. We incorrectly
listed Dalton as Frank’s son, whereas 1943-Gloria (Reyes) Plaza and her 1951-Ellen (Davis) Cooper and her twin
Dalton is his grandson. husband, Ernest, celebrated their 65th sister Eleanor (Davis) Luckey celebrated
wedding anniversary on 9-12-13 and their 80th birthdays on 7-25-13 with a family
1964- Garry Gernandt’s first name were blessed at a mass at Our Lady of dinner at a local restaurant. Happy Birthday
was incorrectly listed as Gerry. Guadalupe Catholic Church in Omaha. and many more!
Congratulations!
1931-Audrey Andersen celebrated her 1951-Phyllis (Drvol) Knicky celebrated
101st birthday! Congratulations! 1945-Barbara (Middleton) Kubat and her 80th birthday on 10-12-13 with family
her husband, Aloysius “Lou,” celebrated and friends. Congratulations!
1938-Robert and Maecile (Zurek) their 60th wedding anniversary on 6-27-13.
Miller-1939 celebrated their 70th wedding Congratulations! 1951-Jerry Gau of Omaha celebrated his
anniversary on 10-4-13. 80th birthday on 11-26-13. An OW-H article
Wow - congratulations! 1946–Leonard Tylski and his wife Dorothy said he retired from Lucent Technologies
celebrated their 50th anniversary with a and is a deacon at St. James Catholic
1940-Marie R. Galda celebrated party at Dinker’s Bar (a South Omaha Church. Happy Birthday!
her 90th birthday on 5-14-13. favorite) on 11-17-13 with family and
Happy Belated Birthday! friends. Leonard is retired from Mutual of 1951-Ann (Lukowski) Kinsella celebrated
Omaha and Dorothy is retired from Douglas her 80th birthday on 6-16-13. A card shower
1941-Bill Blessie celebrated his 90th County Youth Center. was requested in the OW-H to congratulate
birthday 5-16-13 with a card shower as her. We wish you many more birthdays!
requested in the OW-H. Happy Birthday! 1948-John Wiren verified that his little
brother, Dr. Gary Wiren, qualified as 1951-Frank W. Palzar graduated from
1941-Frances (Jensen) Norton has knitted an honorary SOB (South Omaha Boy) UNO before joining the Air Force with his
and donated at least 200 hats for SHS since he served as a catcher for the 1947 wife, Jane, and serving in France for three
students over the last three years. What a American Legion Metz team. To honor years. When they returned to Omaha, he
wonderful kindness–thank you! him, we mailed him an SOB hat to wear joined Northwestern Bell and transferred
while hobnobbing with Donald Trump as to various locations before calling
1941-James E. “Jimmie” Jirsak he serves as senior director of instruction Minneapolis/St. Paul, which was their last
celebrated his 90th birthday on 9-29-13 with for all Trump golf properties. Gary is in the stop, their home. In 1970, he started a new
an open house hosted by his family. He said PGA Hall of Fame and in the World Golf business called Minnesota Utility Investors,
he is blessed with his beloved wife of 64 Teacher’s Hall of Fame. a financial membership and lobbying
years. Congratulations! organization. It grew to more than 27,000
1948-Joe Brazda was inducted into the members/clients from all over the world
1941-Robert G. Johnson celebrated his Metro Omaha Softball Hall of Fame last – including Omahans and Nebraskans. He
90th birthday on 11-28-13 with his family. year as reported in the OW-H. He began retired in 1994, enjoys golf, and serves
He served in the U.S. Army Air Force in playing and pitching fast-pitch baseball on the City Council. He said he wishes
WWII as a flight radio operator. He traveled at age 17 for the Social Settlement Youth they could attend SHSAA events, feels
to five continents and spent one year in League. He played for another 38 years SHS is fortunate to have such dedicated
China. He worked at Northwestern Bell for and retired in 1984 with a pitching record alumni, and thoroughly enjoys reading the
34 years and retired in 1983. Robert and of 650-127. He played in the adult league TOOTER! Thank you for your wonderful
his wife Lola celebrated their 60th wedding during the old glory days at Falstaff Park comments and for providing an update for
anniversary earlier in 2013. Congratulations on 24th and Vinton Streets, and played on our readers!
and best wishes to you! teams that won 25 Omaha league titles.
Congratulations!

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1952-James and Nadine (Kafka) Walton After renewing their vows at St. Cecilia’s 1960-Ron and Jean (Battaglia) Osborne
celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Cathedral in Omaha on 9-1-13, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on
on 9-27-13 with a family dinner at Johnny’s traveled to Colorado where the couple had 10-12-13 with a family dinner at Anthony’s
Cafe. Congratulations! spent their honeymoon. Congratulations! Steakhouse. Congratulations!

1952- Mari Alice (Voelte) Christensen 1957-Lois (Lindstrom) Nemec played a 1960-Sam DiBiase and his wife Sally
made a donation to the SHSAA to honor bit part in the movie “Nebraska” which celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Jackie (Stephens) Sporcic-1955 for being was recently released. We are told she was on 8-10-13 with a family dinner hosted
a teacher and counselor for 50 years. Thank the wife of a man in the restaurant scene. by their daughters and sons-in-law. The
you Mari Alice and congratulations Jackie! Watch for her when you see the movie! couple also has seven grandchildren.
How exciting – congratulations! Congratulations!
1953-Glenn Cochrane and his wife,
Beverly, celebrated their 50th wedding 1957-Ron Miller married Amy (Nelson) 1960-Jackie (Julian) Hendrix and
anniversary on 9-28-13 by renewing Miller on 11-26-63 in Omaha. They her husband, Lyan, celebrated their
their wedding vows in Bethany, MO. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 50th wedding anniversary on 6-8-13.
Congratulations! with family and friends at Gretna Congratulations!
Community Church on 11-30-13. Sincere
1953-Etta Maye (Smith) and her husband congratulations! 1960-Ron Kellogg was a Packer basketball
Gordon Smith celebrated their 60th wedding player on the “Mythical Five” team. He also
anniversary with family and friends on 10- 1957-Michael Warsocki and Patricia played football, ran track, and was in first
26-13. They were married on 10-14-53 at (Pabian)-1960 celebrated their 50th choir. His son, Ron, Jr. attended Northwest
Assumption Catholic Church in Omaha. wedding anniversary on 4-25-13. High School and was an All-Big Eight
Congratulations to you! Congratulations! basketball player at Kansas University
in the 1980s before being drafted by the
1954 Class donated $1,000 for the SHSAA 1959-Judy (Henngler) Spohr made a NBA. Ron, Jr.’s son is Ron Kellogg III who
Scholarship Fund! Thank you so much for generous played football for Westside High School.
generously supporting SHS students! matching He is a senior quarterback on the 2013
donation of Husker football team. Ron III is famous for
1955-Kae Knight received her degree from $1,500 to his “Hail Mary” game winning pass in the
UNO in education, and taught in Omaha fund a teacher last seconds of the Northwestern football
before moving to California and Colorado. grant request game this season. Congratulations to the
She eventually called Phoenix home for to pay half Kellogg family for their athletic successes!
the last 52 years. She has a master’s degree the cost of
in administration, and an equivalent to a 1960-Jeannie (Kubovy) Porterfield wrote
doctorate in English, as well as degrees and a girls’ volleyball setting machine. The to the OW-H Public Pulse protesting the
competencies in gifted education, history, Alumni Association paid the other half. She proposed cuts to military retirement benefits
government, psychology, and writing. She also funds scholarships each year for SHS to help balance the budget.
currently enrolls in Phoenix University students. She is pictured above with our
classes to continue her education and lists Executive Director, Dr. Richard Gulizia. 1961-Marge (Hrbek) Collin of Hot
reading and research as her pastimes. Judy, we thank you for your on-going Springs Village, AK was surprised when
Kae has held many education-related generosity to SHS students! You are making she stopped at Darby’s with her husband
roles throughout her career, including such a difference in their lives. Jim-1960 and the entire bar was filled with
administration, department chair, director her family and friends for a fun evening
and consultant for gifted students. She also 1958-Tony and Jeanette (Jaros) Novotny to celebrate her 70th birthday. We wish you
started four businesses of her own over the celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on many more fun-filled birthdays!
years, and currently is a substitute teacher 9-28-13. Congratulations!
in Maricopa County. She taught Holocaust 1961-Kathie (Curtis) and Tom Sobetski
education for 37 years and is active in the 1958-Richard Skala and his wife, Barbara, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on
speakers’ bureau and served as president celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 10-12-13 with a mass at St. Thomas More
of the Phoenix Holocaust Survivors’ on 6-8-13 with a family dinner following Church in Omaha, followed by dinner with
Association. She also is a member of the renewal of vows at St. Wenceslaus Catholic family. Congratulations!
Jewish Historical Society and counsels Church. Congratulations
those who suffer from depression, 1961-Dr. Richard Gulizia was surprised
especially survivors. She has traveled 1959-Mary (Dugick) Failla and her by his family when they
extensively and calls herself a “non-retired” husband, David, celebrated their 50th planned a 70th birthday
retiree! Thanks for the wonderful update! wedding anniversary on 5-18-13. party for him at Clancy’s
Congratulations! Pub off 114th and Dodge
1956-Lucille (Dropinski) Riley and her on 10-25-13. Dick thought
husband, William, Sr., celebrated their 55th 1959-Beverly (Maliszewski) Sladovnik he was going to dinner
wedding anniversary on 10-20-13. Lucille visited her son’s family in Chile for with his family who were
retired from Kellogg’s and William was a Christmas, using her two grandkids, Ethen all there, but many friends
self-employed welder. Congratulations! and Isabella (ages 4 and 7), as interpreters.
She had some interesting happenings, were also on hand to celebrate with him.
1956- Irene (Gunia) Sprick and her including a minor earthquake, and having Happy Birthday, Dick, and many more!
husband Roger celebrated their 50th her taxi driver run into the car ahead.
wedding anniversary earlier this summer Bev had no idea what the taxi driver was Continued on next page.
with their family, which includes a son saying, but she returned to the residence
and daughter and four grandchildren. eventually much to her relief. Glad you
made it home safely!

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1961-Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky Ernce, Judy (Zdrakovich) Alter, Vera organizers stated that Preister and another
vacationed with a son, daughter-in- (Sabaliauskas) Crnkovich, Shirley State Senator laid the groundwork for
law and their three oldest grandkids in (Albert) Kessler. Front row Annie the modern wind industry in Nebraska.
Kauai, Hawaii in June this year. When (Knight) Nemecek, Judy (Jensen) Congratulations!
they returned to Los Angeles they visited Tesar, Janet (Crofford) Katz and
Disneyland. They drove to San Francisco Janice (Ishii) Palmer. 1965 Ed and Julie (Riha) Diehm-1966
and then Rockaway Beach on the Oregon celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary
coast for a week with close friends over the 1962-John and Joyce (Gilbert)-1961 on 11-16-13. Congratulations!
4th of July. Kurtz celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary on 9-14-13 with dinner with 1967-Diane (Galloway) Battiato
1961-Jim and Ellen (Connor) Leonard their son, two daughters and their spouses announced in the OW-H on 9-13-13 that
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary plus their eight grandchildren. They were she will run for election to lead a new
on 8-10-13 with a party at the South married at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church county office which combines the Register
High Alumni Hall. Family members on the same date in 1963, and they now of Deeds and County Assessor’s Offices.
included their son, two daughters and six reside in Springfield, NE. A current photo Earlier this year she received
grandchildren. A newspaper article with a plus their wedding photo appeared in the the certification to qualify for the office
wedding picture and current photo noted OW-H on 9-15-13. Congratulations! and stated she also has 27 years of real
that the couple met during choir practice 1962-Kathleen (O’Connor) Lodes and estate experience. We wish you the best
at SHS and are still singing together. her husband, Robert, celebrated their of luck, Diane!
Congratulations! 50th wedding anniversary on 9-22-13.
Congratulations! 1969-John and Karen (Prazen)
1961-Terry Moore appeared on the front Kocourek-1972 were featured in an OW-H
page of the OW-H on 9-3-13 in coverage of 1963-Ann Marie (Hoffman) Allen and “How We Met” article on 9-28-13. They
the Septemberfest Salute to Labor annual her husband Bill celebrated their 50th met when she was 13 and he was 16 taking
celebration. Terry has organized the Labor wedding anniversary on 6-29-13 with a gymnastic classes at the South Omaha
Day parade since 1977 and the details for Mass followed by dinner and dancing. Sokol Hall in the late 1960s. Their Czech
such an event are countless. Terry was the Congratulations! heritage helped bring them together as their
founder of this event 36 years ago and has families frequently attended polka dances
been turning pieces of it over to others so 1963-Cathy (Sahulka) Bruneteau at Sokol. By Karen’s junior year they were
the tradition continues when he is unable to and her husband, Ed, were married at dating regularly while he attended UNL
lead the parade. Congratulations on another St. Wenceslaus Church on 11-30-63. on a gymnastic scholarship. Karen also
successful year and thank you for starting They celebrated their 50th anniversary attended UNL after graduation and they
such a wonderful event! last summer during a 16-day tour of married in 1973 in Omaha. John taught
Europe. They also celebrated with family government and coached gymnastics at
1961-Margaret Sova and her husband, and friends at Lo Sole Mio on 11-30- Central High for six years before entering
Bob Kreitner, are shown 13 at a party hosted by their children. law school at Creighton University. They
above in front of Ludwig Congratulations! now live in Council Bluffs where John has
II’s castle in Linderhof, practiced law for more than 30 years, as
Germany in October 1963-Donna (Siciunas) Belcastro and well as practicing in Omaha. Karen retired
2013. They traveled the her husband, Gerald, celebrated their three years ago from a 30-year career in
Romantic Road from 50th wedding anniversary on 6-15- pharmaceutical sales. They celebrated their
Frankfurt to Fussen 13 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. 40th wedding anniversary and soon after that
visiting charming and Congratulations! John was diagnosed with lymphoma. After
six months of chemotherapy, he will have
quaint medieval towns along the way. They 1964-Sandie (Poppen) Casey Knudsen a stem cell transplant. Karen keeps track of
flew from Munich to Hamburg to board the recently opened Studio his treatments, appointments and medicine,
Queen Mary 2 ship to sail back to the U.S. 312 located at 1301 doing everything she can to make him
disembarking in New York City. Sounds Nicholas Street. She is in healthy again. John, we wish you a quick
delightful! partnership with two other return to good health!
artists in the Hot Shops
1961-Who are these crazy gals celebrating Art Center in the NoDo 1971-George Dare was featured in an OW-H
Halloween madness at Sharon (Homic) (North Downtown) Art Mike Kelly column on
Yeager’s home in October? The gals in the District. Many attended 8-19-13. Songs he wrote
photo from left to right – back row Julie honoring our firefighters
the Studio 312’s opening before Christmas and police force will
(Vomacka) Dunn, Joyce (Gilbert) Kurtz, and purchased her still life prints and hand- be included in the 9/11
Sharon (Homic) Yeager, Shari (Zagor) painted wine glasses. Next open house is Memorial in NYC. He’s
Hofschire, Linda (Bednar) Nigro, May 3, noon to 8 p.m. and May 4, noon also putting together a
Judi (Clark) Koubsky, Lois (Groves) to 5 p.m. All are invited to these wine video for his new safety
and cheese receptions. Check out the Hot
Shops website at www.hotshopsartcenter. song, “I’ll Be Wearing My Helmet!” If you
com. Sandie is past president of the would like to send photos via e-mail to
SHSAA. We congratulate her on her artistic George at [email protected] of
achievements. your kids or grandkids on bikes, skateboards,
or scooters wearing their helmets for possible
1965-Don Preister was recognized by the use in the YouTube video, feel free to do so.
Nebraska Wind Conference organizers Congratulations and thank you for all you do
last November for his support of wind to encourage safety!
energy when he was a State Senator. The

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1971 Class hosted its own “double thirty” birthday
party on 8-10-13 at Circo’s in Papillion. The
celebration included pizza, soft drinks and a huge
birthday cake. They sang to themselves, signed a
huge birthday card for the archives, and then lined
up for a part in a YouTube filming by George
Dare, a 1971 classmate. “Oh Nebraska” was
enthusiastically shouted by classmates and visitors
alike for a brief claim to fame in the video. We’ll
post a link on our website when it is released in
connection with George’s song about our beloved
Cornhuskers and fans. A photo of the group at this
event appears above. All classmates (and other
Packers and friends wanting to catch up with the
class) are invited to future gatherings–held every
other month on the second Saturday of the month.
The no-host gatherings are either at Circo’s in
Papillion or Sortino’s off 84th and L Street at 6:30
p.m. The next ones are on April 12 at Sortino’s and
June 14 at Circo’s. Howard Koziol is the class
contact and can be reached at [email protected] or
call 402/321-7008. What a fun class!

1973-Ray Voycheske and his wife, Verna,
celebrated their 40th anniversary on 6-15-13
with a card shower requested in the OW-H.
Congratulations!

1977-Tim Holland and his firm, Holland Basham
Architects, were featured in a 9-28-13 OW-H
article celebrating the firm’s 25 years in business,
manpower growth and outstanding workspace. The
firm hosted an open house for clients showcasing
the renovation of the former Beth El Synagogue
into a modern architectural marvel. Holland
helped lead the effort to build Collin Field, and
we congratulate him on his success in building a
nationwide architectural firm!

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TROTTING
THROUGH TURKEY

By Janet (Crofford) Katz-1961 and Margaret Sova-1961

We traveled to Turkey in August, 2013, arriving in Istanbul at Selcuk is like a town we’ve all seen in movies-very Mediterranean-
the end of Ramadan and the beginning of their four-day holiday with a great cast of characters including our hotel owners (2 young
and post-celebration - a festive, carnival-like atmosphere with brothers), our outdoor cafe family on the corner and the feminist
hordes of people. Turkey bridges two continents, Europe and Asia; jeweler across the street. Also, we should have made a YouTube
and is a melting pot of cultures, loaded with treasures and ruins video when we arrived at the St. John’s tomb excavation site. A man
from civilizations as far back as 5000 years. The people are kind, who said he worked there offered to take us through the site even
friendly, helpful and gracious. The food is delicious and fresh with though it was closed. Instead of going through the main gate, we
lots of fruits and veggies, plenty of lamb, beef, chicken and fish. climbed like billy goats up a back wall. We eventually got caught
Delicacies included their world famous baklava and wonderful by security and we were KICKED OUT. As we left (through the
Mado ice cream with its chewy texture which resists melting. Our main gate!!), he told us to face “left” so we wouldn’t be caught
adventures there included: a Turkish bath ending with a full body on camera, which was on the right. Midnight Express Turkish jail
massage; sneaking into the Blue Mosque when it was closed to flashed in our minds!
avoid the tourist throngs (which is the most magnificent, famous
landmark of the city); entering through the exit to avoid long lines Ephesus brought us to the sacrificial Altar of Zeus, Temples of
at the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a church, then a mosque, and now Apollo and Athena, the Acropolis, and visions of many coliseums
a museum with its soaring domes. We ended our days with a nice filled with Romans, Persians, and people of the Byzantine and
glass of Turkish wine. Life was good in Istanbul! Ottoman Empires and so much more---just incredible!!

Our next stop was Cappadocia in Central Turkey. In one day, we Troy and Gallipoli proved a fitting end to our trip: Troy and
managed a fabulous hot air balloon ride to catch the sunrise over its Trojan horse is the mother-load of more than nine layers of
this fantastic fairy chimney world, rode horses at sunset, and ended civilization over 5000 years, and, down the road, Gallipoli, and its
the day by enjoying the Whirling Dervishes (mystic dancers) in memorial for 5000 Australian and New Zealand soldiers killed in
moonlight. We spent the night in our “cave” hotel. battle, marked the end of an era. Turkey won, and on 7-24-23 the
Republic of Turkey was formed. A solemn nostalgic place to sum
Mt. Nemrut in Eastern Turkey is one of the world’s most up this magical country!
extraordinary archaeological sites--gigantic stone heads left by
a megalomaniacal pre-Roman king, a grandiose monument to
himself! Up at 2 a.m. to drive, and then climb to the top for another
gorgeous sunrise. Alas, Janet’s cell phone disappeared on this leg of
the trip.

In Gaziantep, we stayed in an old Armenian residence now owned
by a family of charming Turkish artists. Thanks to the owners’
daughter’s English skills and determination to help, Janet’s cell
phone was located and delivered to our next destination.

CARPET EXPRESS
John and Mary Salcedo

CARPET, TILE, VINYL, CERAMIC
INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS

40 ys. experience

402-677-1957 / 402-734-3011

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SOUTH HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S

Spaghetti Dinner

When:

Where:

Price:
Menu:

*Beer, pop, and other drinks available at the cash bar.

Tickets:

Don’t miss out! Come to enjoy fabulous food, great company, and help
South High Alumni Association raise funds for South High School.

Entertainment provided throughout the evening – including a Silent
Auction, kids’ activities, raffles, and more!

EAT IN TAKE OUT

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Spring 2014 Memorials were given In Memoriam
to the SHAA in honor
Memorial Prayer
and memory of the following:
In the night deep that falls
1925-Marjorie (Gran) Houser from son, Glenn D. Houser of Plano, TX. Through silence it weeps

1931-Mary (Ebsen) Andersen given by daughter Elaine M. Dost brighten and
(Andersen) Furtado-1952. Endure the graves
Where they sleep.
1935-Eileen (McManus) Haney given by Jerry and Janet Haney-1954. In our memory they live forever

1938-Joseph T. Pecha given by Celia (Bogatz)-Pecha-1976 and Joe Pecha. 1931-Mary (Ebsen) Andersen of Hockley, TX died 12-31-12.
Her daughter, Elaine (Andersen) Furtado-1952, said she enjoyed
1939-Russell P. Newquist given by brother Harry R. Newquist-1954. reading the TOOTER.

1943-Don Campbell given by Curt Siemers-1944. 1933-Marie J. (Bouska) Nemec of Omaha died 7-20-13.

1944-Dan Koukol given by Curt Siemers 1944; Frances (Walsh) 1933-Joseph A. Hoffman of Mesa, AZ died 3-18-13 at age 99.
Curran 1944.
1933-Frances Ruth (Yelinek) Schuster of Iowa City, IA died 8-23-13.
1944-Bob Horak given by Curt Siemers-1944.
1934-Bonnie (Mace) Hun of Omaha died 9-10-13.
1945-Bob Boben given by Josephine “Jo” (Citta) Godown-1940 and
Leonard Godown. 1935-Frances C. (Lukas) Anderson of Brookville, MD died 7-31-13.

1945-Anne (Huch) Jensen given by Sara and James Jensen; Phil 1935-Eileen M. (McMannas) Haney of Omaha died 11-16-13.
Tworek; and Tom Umfrid, Dianne and John Herzog, Alfred and Patricia
Menghini, Michael and Gay Gill, Melinda and Scott Hester, James and 1935-Alice (Mlinek) McLaughlan of Decatur, IL died 10-1-13.
Deborah Sterling, Patricia Sim, Benita and Daniel McVicker, Paulette
and Doug Rourke, Patricia and Kenneth Treinen, Ann Marie and John 1935-Helen M. (Parks) Haney died 10-5-13.
Bowen-1958.
1935-James Skovgaard of Ontario, CA died in 2011.
1946-Frank J. Martincik given by Beverly (Forman) Riha-1964 and
Vic Riha-1961. 1936-Marie C. Lang of Omaha died 9-8-13.

1948-Bonnie Warren given by Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961. 1937-Monroe Coleman, Sr. of Omaha, NE died 11-25-13. He was
inducted into the SHS Hall of Fame in 1989. During World War II,
1950-Steve J. Cavlovic given by: Sharon and Paul Kracher-1961; he was decorated for service in the Southwest Pacific and European
Jim Collin-1960 and Marge (Hrbek) Collin-1961; Shari L. Palmer; Theatres and for the Philippines Campaign. He also received a
Family of Don Claussen; Raydelle and Clinton Meehan-1957; meritorious Service Medal as commanding officer of a POW camp.
Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961; Dan and Draga (Savich) He was a retired colonel in the US Army Reserve. Coleman was
Vermillion-1948; Noonen Family; Roni and Tony Huerta-1967; Tom the first black to attain the rank of Deputy Chief of the Omaha
Lynch and Family; Don Vacek-1947 and family; Jean and Lonnie Police Department. In addition to these duties, he was appointed by
Bernth-1963; A. R. Pantano and family; Deborah and Sam Brower; Governor Robert Kerry to serve as a member of the Nebraska Jail
Gloria and Weston “Danny” Hill-1945; Bev (Moravec)-1962 and Standards Committee.
John Krayneski-1961, Gary L. Kastrick-1970; Mark Lynch-1978;
Joseph Kankovsky; Karen K.Vana; Bonnie and Robert Hook- 1937-Norma E. (Henderson) Whiteing of Bellevue, NE died 10-
1962; Edward A. Svajgl; Lori (Roberts) Hunter-1966 and Buddy 16-13. Her daughter, Kathy Houfek, said her mother wanted her to
Hunter-1965; Julie (Riha) Diehm-1966 and Ed Diehm-1965; be sure to send in the money for her raffle tickets.
Leona F. Janak-1947; Daniel and DragaVermillion-1948; Beverly
(Foreman)-1964 and Victor Riha-1961; John and Mary Wilson; 1937-Helen (Hudyka) Wieczorek of Omaha died 7-14-13.
Karen and Jerry Bexten; Dave and Carol Van Metre; Doug, Kimberly
and Matt Reid. 1937-Loretta M. (Majorek) Corcoran of Boulder, CO died 1-5-14.

1952-Joan (Mirasky) Bader given by Jerry and Janet Haney-1954. 1937-Lucille D. (Vanicek) Zezulka of Omaha died 10-5-13.

1954-Daniel Leuck given by Jerry and Janet Haney-1954. 1938-Mary Agnes (Covrig) Rozic of Omaha died 1-5-14.

1955-Ben A. Cacioppo given by Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961.

1956-Tony Sporcic given by Mari Alice (Voelte) Christensen-1952.

1957-James R. Yelnek, retired teacher from SHS given by: Clarence
and June Kroeger; Alma and Frederick Schroeder; Berniece Morrissey;
Betty Popek; Charles Francis; Curtis and Barbara Englund; Dean and
Marilynn Meisinger; Dorothy Petrovich; Edward E. Radanovich; Elizabeth
A. Encell; Gayle Flowers; Gregory and Barbara Broderick; Harold
Breeling; James and Mary Chamberlain; James and Nancy Rosenthal;
James and Ruth (Yelnek)-1954; Rose, Eileen and James Curran-1957;
Joyce E. Christensen; Larry and Glenda Davis; Martha (Smutny)
Talmon-1947; Mary Ann Selinger; Patricia B. Watts; Paul and Colleen
Bendon, Jr.; Shirley Inzauro; Thomas and Janis McCrudden.

1957-Gordon R. Vie given by his wife, Nancy.

1960-Jack Kesting given by Frank Vondra-1960.

1960-Calvin Whitehill given by Frank Vondra-1960.

1961-Judy (Aylward) Daubert given by husband Don A. Daubert-1959;
Tom-1959 and Julie (Vomacka)- Dunn-1961; Denny and Judi (Clark)
Koubsky-1961; Judy (Jensen) Tesar-1961 and Rudy Tesar-1960.

Sherry Faiman given by Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961.

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1938-Renae A. (John) Gibb of Omaha 1941-Natalie S. (Savage) Nykiel of Omaha piano at age 4. She played the piano and
died 8-30-13. died 11-16-13. sang at popular clubs in Omaha and with
several local dance bands. A friend, Bill
1938-Mary H. (Kapustka) Olechoski of 1941-Frank H. Stillmock of Omaha died Graskowick-1945, said she could play
Omaha died 7-13-13. of lung cancer on 9-26-13. As a youth he the piano and sing anything, adapting the
played on a baseball team coached by future music to the singer’s voice. She entertained
1938-Bernice (Mac) Whetsel of Delaware, Omaha mayor Johnny Rosenblatt. He was into her 80s. Although she could play all
OH died 10-1-13. Bernice loved sports an Army veteran who remembered each genres, she loved classical music–especially
and coached basketball and played softball WWII veteran who died by ringing a bell Chopin. She was active in the UNO Alumni
while at SHS. She was preceded in death 21 times to honor them when he lived in Association.
by her husband, Robert, parents Andrew Washington. He was a paratrooper during
and Elizabeth Mac; brothers: Frank and the war and his division liberated more than 1943-Donna J. (Brewer) Krager of Sioux
Andrew Mac-1942; sisters: Helen (Mac) 2,000 prisoners in a Japanese prison camp City, IA died 12-26-13.
Wierzbicki and Mary (Mac) Norris–1938. in the Philippines.
She was survived by two sons Jim and 1943-Valentino “Val” Chickinelli of
William; daughter, Helen Curry; six 1941-Dr. Melvin Tatelman of Omaha died Omaha died 8-16-13 after complications
grandchildren and four great grandchildren; 12-30-13. following a stroke. He joined the Marines
brother, Stan Mac-1949 and family of and served in WWII from 1942 to 1946.
Omaha. 1942-Bonnie C. (Cameron) Novak of Las When he returned to Omaha, he joined
Vegas, NV died 1-15-14. the family business, Omaha Plating
1938-Genevieve A. (Madej) Cleveland of Company. An OW-H article described him
Omaha died 1-19-14. 1942-Erle E. Faust, Sr. of Plattsmouth, NE as a restorer of antiques, especially old
died 8-6-13. cars. He fabricated and finished trophies
1938-Edward D. Palleck of Omaha died for races and was described as an artist
11-14-13. 1942-Richard Henry Sykora of Peoria, AZ and craftsman. He flew a WWI era plane
died 9-9-13. After graduating from SHS, and rode his motorcycle to the airport
1938-Violet (Pospichal) Callaway of he served in the 8th Air Force Division in for his flights. He also loved golf, fishing
Omaha died 1-8-13. England. His specialty was servicing the and spending time with his family. He
secret radar equipment on the bombers is survived by his wife, Mary, and four
1938-Irene Marion (Rubin) Bezdek of that flew over Europe. After the war, children and their spouses and numerous
Papillion, NE died 8-28-13. he married Marian Leonard. They were grandchildren and great grandchildren.
together for the next 54 years, while raising
1939-Rose M. Fields of Fremont, NE died their four children. Richard was manager 1943-William T. Fischer of Omaha died
11-17-13. of the Industrial Development Dept. at 12-23-13.
OPPD, focusing on public relations and
1939-Thomas P. Finn of Omaha died 11- encouraging commercial businesses to 1943-Lawrence L. “Larry” Hoffmann of
5-13. relocate to the greater Omaha area. He North Platte, NE died 1-10-14.
was preceded in death by his wife, Marian.
1939-Russell P. Newquist of He is survived by his beloved companion 1943-Marcella K. “Marcy” Kyral of
Northumberland, PA died 1-14-13 at age 92. for the past 12 years, Gloria Welch, his Omaha died 8-12-13.
He flew B-24s in WWII. children, Lenni (Bob) Griego, Ken (Toni),
Dennis (Savana), Penni (Don) Klick; seven 1943-Richard J. Matula of Omaha died
1939-Julie I. (Rubio) Kirkner of grandchildren, seven great grandchildren 10-2-13.
Northridge, CA died 12-1-13. and sister, Lilyan Chilese.
1943-Keith L Munsinger of Portland, OR
1940-Marie (Buglewicz) Roza of Omaha 1942-Genevieve (Wozniak) Stoysich of died 7-6-11.
died 4-18-13 at age 90. Villisca, IA died 10-16-13.
1943-Genevive (Pipkin) Bruno of Omaha
1940-William Francis Martin of Omaha 1943-Antoinette (Babato) Pepitone of died 8-19-13.
died 9-29-13. Thousand Oaks, CA died 1-23-13.
1943-Lawrence E. Yetts of Omaha died
1940-Marian (Mayerowich) Snyder died 1943-Betty J. (Bilunas) Corrigan died 8-1-13.
February 2013. 3-28-13 in Omaha. She received her
degree from Omaha University (now 1944-Alfred J. Anzalone of Omaha died
1941-Evelyn M. (Jaros) Weiss Fornoff of UNO) and then studied at the Julliard 12-15-13.
Omaha died 7-24-13. School of Music in New York. She was an
outstanding piano bar entertainer known 1944-Richard H. Grobeck of Omaha died
1941-Eunice I. (Miller) Morgan of Omaha as Betty B., and she started playing the 9-17-13.
died 12-31-13.
1944-Bob Horak of Omaha died 10-5-13.
1941-Willard W. Ritchey of Omaha died
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1944-Frank Kolc of Omaha died 1-15-14. 1945-Alice Elizabeth (Wolfe) McCarthy 1949-Beverly J. (Forsberg) Hofferber of
of Omaha died 7-30-13. Omaha died 9-3-13.
1944-Daniel D. Koukol of Omaha died
8-29-13. He was inducted into the SHS Hall 1946-Fran (Enzminger) Schweers of 1949-Willard Hopkins of Rogers, AR died
of Fame in 1988. After graduating from Wisner, NE died 11-6-13. 9-30-13.
Omaha University (now UNO) and UNL
College of Law he joined the US Navy 1946-Joan “Babe” Gullie of Omaha died 1949-Richard H. Jackson of Omaha died
and was a WWII veteran. He practiced law 10-19-13. 12-21-13.
primarily in South Omaha and Omaha and
was a member in good standing with the 1946-Frank J. Martincik of Omaha died 1949-Elizabeth A. (Negus) Good of
Nebraska State Bar Association for over 50 10-22-13. He is survived by his wife, Central Point, OR died 7-13-13. Her
years. He and his partner joined a firm that Roberta -1949. husband, Mel said she was buried in
became Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. where Omaha.
he was a partner until his retirement in 1946-Margaret A. (Miller) Rutledge of
2004. He was a Member of Beehive Lodge Bellevue, NE died 12-4-13. 1949-Edward G. Vieregger of Omaha died
#1084; Tangier Shrine; and Scottish Rite; 1-4-14.
Past President of South Omaha Optimists 1946-Rich J. Nowak of Omaha died 8-18-13.
Club and South Omaha Merchants 1950-Tom E. Bell of Albuquerque, NM
Association; Advisory Board of Directors, 1946-Verna I. Yechout of Omaha died 11-13. died 10-18-12.
South High School Alumni Association;
Elder and Board of Trustees at Presbyterian 1947-Louis Clyde of Omaha died 11-4-13. 1950-Luther E. “Ed” Bess of Gales Ferry,
Church of the Cross. He left school to serve in the US Navy; he CT died 6-2-13.
later returned to SHS to graduate. He was
1944-Daniel J. Krupski, Sr. of Omaha died a Special Delivery mailman for the Post 1950-Steve Cavlovic of Omaha died 12-17-
10-15-13. Office for 52 years before retiring at age 13 from complications following surgery.
75. Clyde was a union representative for He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou
1944-Ray Nowak of Omaha died 5-17-13. the APWU and served as vice president of (Stanesic)-1951, three daughters, three
his craft, attending conventions all over the grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
1944-Marjorie Jean (Potter) Gray of country. He helped the Muscular Dystrophy He was a founding member of the SHSAA
Omaha died 1-18-14. Association’s annual telethon for more than and was very active in gathering funds
40 years. Lou was proud to be a member for South Omaha athletic fields. The girls’
1944-Helen (Schlichtig) Sievers of of the SHS 1946 football team which was softball field is named “Steve Cavlovic
Ralston, NE died 1-4-13. inducted into the Packer Sports Greats Hall Field” in his honor. He also was active
of Fame. He is survived by his wife of 65 in obtaining scholarship funds for South
1944-Asa “David” Van Fleet of Omaha years Rose (Butkus), three children and two Omaha kids and in developing the Corrigan
died 7-29-13. grandchildren. Senior Center and housing units in South
Omaha. He served as MC of the Packer
1944-Larry Vogltanz of Springfield, VA 1947-Helen Marie (Machian) Schwalm of Sports Greats banquet for many years
died 8-31-13. His daughter, Barb Nowak, Omaha died 9-26-13. and was inducted in both the SHS Hall of
said that her mother Velma (Jancik)-1945 Fame and the SHS Sports Greats Hall of
died in July 2010. Her parents met and 1947-James J. Pavlik, Jr. of Omaha died Fame. He received many other honors for
married in 1947. They were both active 8-18-13. his community involvement and athletic
members of the SHS Alumni Association abilities. The Steve Cavlovic Scholarship
and spoke fondly of their class reunions. 1947-John A. Wise of Atlantic, IA died Memorial Fund was established to honor
11-29-13. Steve’s many contributions to SHS.
1945-Harold Thomas Dibelka of Omaha Donations may be made to SHSAA and
died 10-1-13. 1948-Robert L. Bartlett of Omaha died mailed to the office for this fund.
9-20-13
1945-Carmen M. (Gonzalez) Gomez of 1950-Rose Marie (DiStefano) Johnson of
Bellevue, NE died 9-29-13. 1948-Eleanor E. (Hobbs) Gage of Omaha Lamoni, IA died 10-1-13.
died 12-20-13.
1945-Anne (Huch) Jensen of Omaha died 1950-Grace M. Dworak of Omaha died
1-4-14. 1948-Jerome F. Hospodka of Omaha died 11-4-13.
1-11-14.
1945-Vivian M. (Johnson) Buras of 1950-Dolores C. (Glica) Scigo of Omaha
Omaha died 11-17-13. 1948-Bonnie L. (Stanek) Warren of died 12-31-13.
Omaha died 12-16-13.
1945-Earl D. Lambert of Council Bluffs, 1950-Joseph Guido of Bellevue, NE died
IA died 9-2-11. 1949-Delores M. (Eyman) Tesnohlidek of 10-15-13.
Bellevue NE died 12-5-13.

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1950-Eileen “Petty” V. (Strack) Keating 1955-Ralph D. “Bud” Oltman of 1958-Mary Ann (Kastner) Roberts of
of Bellevue, NE died 7-27-13. Bellevue, NE died 9-4-13. Omaha died 8-16-13.

1950-Jean (Thoelcke) Harrington of 1956-Norman F. Ambrose of Omaha died 1958-George H. Rall, Jr. of Bellevue, NE
Stewartville, MN died 11-28-12. 10-16-13. died 9-7-13.

1952-Margaret Louise (Archerd) 1956-Phil Fitzwater of Waterloo, NE died 1958-Mary Lou (Walsworth) Krajicek of
VanDyke of Omaha died 11-6-13. of lung cancer on 10-11-13. He loved motor Omaha died 1-2-14. She was survived by
home travel and all things mechanical. After her husband Paul-1958.
1952-James J. Bober died 12-5-87. graduation he worked at a machine service
company and later was an All Makes 1959-Bill Daley died 9-27-10.
1952-Earl F. Hines of Papillion, NE died Forklifts partner. He started A-1 Forklifts in
11-17-13. a garage near Dinker’s Bar and had a shop 1959-Joseph Horvath of Omaha died 10-3-13.
in the Vinton Street area until his retirement
1952-Eugene D. “Red” Uryasz of in 2000. His A-1 Forklift in Des Moines 1959-Robert H. “Bobby” Litz of Madison,
Bellevue, NE died 10-12-13. shop is operated by his son. He rebuilt GA died 9-13-13.
engines for antique cars, and made yard art
1953-Dolores J. (Chizek) Giles of Omaha from railroad ties and farm equipment when 1959-Marcene (Lloyd) Geske of Omaha
died 12-14-13. he retired. died 8-9-13.

1953-Anthony J. “Tony” Fucinaro, 1956-Karen M. (Keast) Lacina of Omaha 1959-Lawrence “Larry” W. Reisdorff of
Sr. of Omaha and founder of Anthony’s died 12-22-13. Johnstown, CO died 10-18-13.
Restaurant died 7-27-13. He was a long-
time supporter of the SHSAA and will be 1956-Eugene L. Lorence of Omaha died 1960-Mildred A. “Millie” (Drakulich)
greatly missed by all. 6-15-12. Koraleski of Omaha died 10-13-13. She is
survived by her husband Tom-1959.
1953-Leonard J. Horton of Omaha died 1956-Paul Riederer was stabbed to death
9-10-13. on 8-19-13 when he came to the aid of 1960--Edward Gruttermeyer of Omaha
a woman being harassed by an assailant, a died 12-11-13.
1953-Aubrey W. “Bill” Lewis, husband of 21-year-old man. Paul worked for Builders
Delores (Hobbs)-1953 of Plattsmouth, NE Supply for about 15 years. After an injury, he 1960-Algirdas “Al” J. Gustas of Omaha
died 1-16-14. lived at the Jackson Towers for the past 18 to died 8-10-13.
20 years according to his brother Terry.
1953-Anita F. (Lippold) Butera of Omaha 1960- Jacquelyn R. (Michnick) Sperry of
died 9-27-13. 1956-Tony Sporcic of Omaha died 10-15-13. Omaha died 10-18-13.

1953-Georgia M. (Sperry) Clement of 1956-Virginia M. (Polak) Swihel of 1960-Joseph C. Novotny of Omaha died
Omaha died 8-31-13. Omaha died 12-20-13. 9-11-13.

1953-Ronald F. Vrbanac of Omaha died 1956-James J. Tylkowski of Omaha died 1961-Judith A. (Aylward) Daubert of
12-18-13. 7-20-13. Omaha died 12-22-13. She is survived by
her husband Don-1959.
1954-James L. “Jim” Detwiler of Omaha 1957-Donna Claire (Kirkman) Wright of
died 12-13-13. Omaha died 11-5-13. 1961-Kathleen T. (Marshall) Sanden of
Omaha died 10-16-13.
1954-Alberta (Erb) Risch of Fremont, NE 1957-David H. Reinig of Simi Valley, AZ
died 11-20-12. died 8-1-13. He was the beloved brother of 1961-Bonnie Lou (Miracky) Whitehill of
Judith (Reinig) Wages-1951. Elkhorn, NE died 12-24-13.
1954-Daniel A. Leuck of Omaha died 11-
9-13. 1957-Eleanor C. “Ellie” (Schroeder) 1961-Ursula C. (Mittelsdorf) Gardner of
Marcan of Omaha died 10-5-13. Omaha died 7-24-13. She is survived by her
1954-Jean (Myers) Marasco of Omaha husband Bill-1959.
died 3-15-11. 1957-Gordon Robert Vie of Omaha died
9-9-13. 1961-James Arthur Tracy of Omaha died
1954-Alice F. (Olson) Mixan of Bellevue, 9-15-13.
NE died 1954. 1958-Kathleen J. Johnson of Omaha died
7-27-13. 1962-Terrilyn J. (Elder) Clancy of
1955-Ben A. Cacioppo of Bellevue, NE Plattsmouth, NE died 5-2-13.
died 11-11-13. 1958-Kenneth P. Jourdan of Omaha died
7-31-13. 1962-Dwight Q. “Skip” Kreps of Omaha
1955-Peg G. (Newingham) Walker of died 11-30-13.
Omaha died 10-11-13.
1962-Robert G. Nielsen of Omaha died
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1963-Kathleen M. (Cunningham) 1968-Sydney Oetker of Denison, TX died 1996-Leon H. Grayer of Omaha died 9-25-13.
Lazerson of Stafford, VA died 10-20-13. of esophageal cancer on 1-18-11.
She was preceded in death by her husband 1998-Keith Aaron Parker of Papillion, NE
of 27 years, Gordon. She is survived by her 1968-Donna U. Retikis of Omaha, NE died died 10-18-13.
mother, Ruth, sister Nancy Adams, brother 11-26-13.
Raymond, son Scott and wife Heidi, son 2012-Melissa K. Rodriquez died 8-14-13.
Brent and wife Sandra, son Eric and wife 1969-Kenneth W. Melies, Jr. of LaVista, The OW-H reports covering the homicide of
Amy, and 10 grandchildren: London, Zoe, NE died 8-22-13. the UNL student indicated she had recently
Tserintg, Ysidra, Lachlan, Emma, Sydney, broken up with her boyfriend, Mikael
Rebecca, Sarah and Aiden. 1969-Georgia L. (Rodgers) Taylor of Loyd, but declined to press charges after he
Omaha died 7-18-13. injured her. Her body was found in an open
1964-Sharon A. (Carper) Pardee of grave at Graceland Cemetery at 45th and
Franklin, NC died. 1971-Richard J. Muckey was in an O Streets in South Omaha. Loyd was later
accident his senior year and unable to charged in Melissa’s death after his release
1964-Beverly Jean Christensen of Omaha graduate. He died 6-29-11, reported by his from a mental health facility. Melissa had
died 11-15-13. sister, Cathie (Muckey) Baker 1974. been a varsity softball player and performed
with the dance team while at SHS.
1964-Floyd “Skip” Melena of Bellevue, 1971-Phyllis Jean (Ratay) Siemer of Ft.
NE died 9-20-13. Calhoun, NE died 10-4-13.

1964-Joseph C. Novotny of Omaha died 1972-James J. Schab of Omaha died 1-9-14.
9-11-13.
1973-Diane (Behrendt) McAtee of Council FALLEN HERO
1965-Richard M. “Dick” Evans of Bluffs, IA died 11-7-13. HONORED
Chadron, NE died 11-30-13.
1973-Cindy (Miller) McDowell of 1999-Shane E. Kielion was featured
1965-Billy L. Hemphill of Bellevue, NE Temecula, CA died 1-21-13 from non- in an OW-H article on 1-12-14 as
died 9-30-13. Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She is survived by one of the fallen heroes who was
her two daughters and two grandchildren. killed in Fallujah. He died on 11-15-
1965-Daniel L. Loftus of Bellevue, NE Burial was in Oceanside, CA. Information 04. A scholarship has been given to
died 11-19-13. submitted by her close high school friend a SHS student in his honor each year
Fran (Kremla) Hoover-1973 from since his death.
1966-Susan K. (Aylward) McArthur of Bellevue, NE.
Omaha died 12-12-13.
1973-Michael J. Sheridan of Omaha died
1966-Alice (Hinrichsen) Ponec of Omaha 8-5-13.
died while in hospice on 9-21-13.
1974-Patricia Ann (Kmiecik) Gradoville
1967-Cappel “Chipper” Curtis, Jr. of of Rapid City, SD died 8-29-13.
Omaha died 7-17-13.
1974-Joan Ann Szczepanowski of Omaha
1967-Vernon Anton Teply of Winterpark, died 9-10-13.
FL died 5-13-13.
1976-David Ling of Omaha died 11-13-13.
1968-Kathy (Besta) Oswald of Omaha
died 1-2-14. 1975-Thomas Joseph Kochanowicz of PATRONIZE OUR
Omaha died 9-11-13. ADVERTISERS
1968-Douglas Brinkman of LaVista, NE
died 1-10-13. 1977-Anna M. (Gonzales) Martinez died
5-12-13.
1968-Charles “Chuck” Caniglia of
Colorado Springs, CO died 9-26-13. 1978-Bernard Joseph “Bernie” Briggs of
Omaha died 7-27-13.
1968-JoAnn (Gray) Collins of Blair, NE
died 4-1-12. 1979-Lisa G. Hollinger of Omaha died
8-31-13.
1968-Bill Grisinger of Wauchula, FL died
Nov. 2010. 1980-Ronnett J. (Brandel) “Jody” Olson 402.689.5073
lost her long battle against lung cancer on
1968-Gary Neal Gruhn of Omaha died 9-4-13. She died peacefully at her home in
11-11-13.1968-Sharon J. (Klabunde) Marshalltown, IA.1990-Anita M. Zuck of
Vanek of Omaha died 12-25-13. Bellevue, NE died 7-15-13.

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TEACHER DEATHS MEMORIAL BRICKS

Carol D. Limoges died 12-4-13 in A LASTING TRIBUTE
Vancouver, WA. She was a business FOR SOUTH OMAHA
major and taught typing, shorthand and
office practices at SHS for 30 years. She
was the job coordinator for the school
and placed many students in their first
jobs. In addition to her other duties, she
enjoyed applying make-up to actors in
school plays and keeping score for the
girls’ volleyball team. After retirement
she traveled, cooked, made wine, read
and enjoyed her many friendships.
She was a long-time member of her
church. Carol is survived by three sons,
grandchildren, a sister and many nieces
and nephews. Ms. Limoges suggested
memorials to the SHS Business
Education Department.

Leonore (Lee) Paasch died in 2013.
She was the drama and theater instructor
as well as sponsor of the Thespian
Society at SHS immediately after her
graduation from UNO in 1954. She
later moved to Seattle, WA to teach,
act and direct productions at numerous
theatres in Seattle and the Midwest.
She also performed in Jim French’s
Theatre of the Mind/Imagination
Theatre radio dramas. Lee taught people
of all ages-from preschoolers to senior
citizens during her tenures at SHS,
a junior high school, a community
college and at a drama school. We
thank Kae Knight-1955 for sharing this
information with us.

FRIENDS
OF SHS DEATHS

1959-Coach John Faiman died in 2012
and his wife, Sherry, died 11-29-13.

Coach Dewey Wade’s wife, Shirley,
died in August 2010.

TEACHER
UPDATES

Coach Bob Keister was assistant
football coach to Cletus Fisher in
1958 and 1959 and taught Business
Law and other classes at SHS. He left
SHS to coach football at Winona State
University in Minnesota for the next 32
years. Coach said that his wife, Carmen,
has faced some health issues, and that
he has many fond memories of his time
at SHS.

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SpoCrtosrner BENNIE AND THE BALL

1961-Mary (Berry) Murphy had her first By Denny Koubsky-1961
hole in one at Oakview Country Club Hole
#2 (about 108 yards) on Thursday 9-12-13. Ben Letak-1949 is pictured to the right
She used a 5 iron rather than the 9 iron she holding the baseball signed by the 1948 SHS
previously used on the hole. As per custom, Metz Legion team. Signatures also include
Mary bought drinks for everyone afterward. Hall of Famers Bill Terry of the NY Yankees
Good thing she had “Hole in One” insurance! and Roger Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals
Congratulations! who attended the Series as American Legion
promoters. Ben had the ball autographed at
1968- Leo Sova had his first hole in one at Victory Field in Indianapolis, IN while his Metz Team was trying
Tregaron Golf Course Hole #15 – 119 yards to win the 1948 American Legion World Series. The team won
using a 6 iron on 7-3-13. Congratulations! city, state, regional and sectional titles enroute to the World Series
finals. The team’s overall record was 45-4. They finished number
Coach Cletus Fischer was inducted into the OPS Athletic four in the USA 1948 competition.
Hall of Fame on 11-24-13 at the Champions Run Clubhouse.
He was an outstanding all-state football player at St. Edward Morrie Shadle, OW-H sportswriter, followed the team and reported
School before playing for the Huskers from 1945 to 1948. on their play during the tournaments. Cornie Collin was the coach.
He joined the New York Giants in 1949 after which he Players on the team who signed professional contracts included Joe
coached football at St. Edward, Bonaventure and SHS. SHS Stanek, Don Hunter and Steve Cavlovic. Signatures on the ball
and Creighton Prep shared the 1958 ratings title during also included teammates pictured below left to right back row: Bill
his tenure. After leaving SHS, he coached at Midland, TX Falt, Lloyd Brazda, Bob Krist, Glen Criss, Coach Collin, Don
before joining the Husker coaching staff for the next 28 Zeski, Don Hunter, Jim Gorup, and Don Kros. Middle Row:
years. He coached Dave Rimington-1978 and ten other Ben Letak, Ray Mladovich, Ed Benak, Steve Cavlovic, Joe
first-team All Americans. He was inducted into the Nebraska Stanek, Steve Marinkovich and John Smejkal. Bat boys in front
High School Sports and Nebraska Football Halls of Fame. row were Duck Randall, Ray Hobbs and Jim Collin. (1948 Team
Coach Fischer died at age 75 in 2000. is pictured below.)

1960-Jack Benedick was the pioneer of Adaptive Skiing Ben also played on the 1947 Metz Legion team, along with five
for the disabled. He was recognized in the 2013 Ski Racing members of the 1948 team. The 1947 team made it to regional
Magazine. The article stated that he was widely recognized finals before being eliminated. 1947 team members received two
and honored with inductions into the Disabled Ski Hall of baseballs each signed by the one and only Babe Ruth. Ben lives in
Fame, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, the OPC’s Omaha and enjoys golfing, bowling and watching Husker football.
Paralympic Order and USSA’s Bud and received the Mary
Little Award for service to athletes through FIS and USOC. Bennie, thanks for sharing this piece of baseball history with us!
The family will bury Jack’s ashes in Arlington National
Cemetery in spring 2014. He died in Denver 3-19-13 after
suffering a heart attack. Jack was inducted into the SHS
Hall of Fame in 2009 and received the Sports Greats Hall
of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. We thank
retired SHS Spanish teacher Joanne Sokalsky for forwarding
this information to us.

BROWN PARK BOASTS ROSENBLATT STADIUM MEMOR$BILIA

By Steve Cavlovic-1950* and the Joe Doe statue from the Rosenblatt *Steve submitted this information for our
entrance. The monument listing the donors publication before his surgery and untimely
Did you know that Brown Park baseball who developed the Omaha Stadium in 1948 death. We are grateful that he shared this
field, located at 17th and U Streets, has the was installed in October 2013. The cost to information with us!
following Rosenblatt Stadium memorabilia: upgrade this outstanding baseball field was
Omaha War memorial, dug-out benches, $1,400,000.
Rosenblatt seats, batting cages from the
Omaha Royals, a large cement baseball,

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BROWN PARK/ Stella Field. This game is named for long- exciting event. South Omaha has never
STELLA FIELD time coaching legends SHS Coach Cornie hosted such a prestigious event and is proud
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Collin and Benson Coach Scotty Orcutt. A to be selected this year! Check the alumni
ceremony honoring service personnel and website for participants and schedules and
By John Stella-1953 veterans will be held preceding the game. come to support these outstanding events.
Congratulations to Coach Stella and all
The 42nd Annual Collin/Orcutt American Also, the five-day American Legion State involved with this program supporting
Legion All-Star baseball game will be Baseball Tournament will be held at Brown youth sports in Omaha!
held starting 5-26 at 6 p.m. at Brown Park/ Park/Stella Field from 7-26 to 7-30-14 for
the first time in its history! This tournament
showcases four outstate and four local
teams. SHS players will help host this

Historic South Omaha
Memorial Garden
(honoring stockyard
and packing house
workers) Update

Anna (Dukin) Kreymborg-1944
responded with a donation, as did
members of her family, when we featured
a plea for help regarding this project.
Anna suggested we again publish
information regarding this memorial
garden to encourage other alumni to join
this effort. Community beautification
activist Sue Bednarz requested help
from SHS alumni to develop a park-like
facility for use by neighborhood residents
near 32nd and K Streets. This land will
become a green space, with plantings,
park benches and other improvements. It
will be dedicated to all immigrants who
worked in the stockyards and packing
house industry. In addition to the items
which need to be purchased for this
project, help is needed to plant, weed,
fund, or provide fundraising ideas.
Please contact Sue at 402/731-8374.

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Principal Cara Riggs announced her Recipe from the SHS 1989 Centennial Cookbook
retirement from OPS at the beginning of
the school year. Her daughter will graduate SC ALL OP E D P OTATOE S
from SHS in May and they plan to move
to California. Ms. Riggs is undergoing 13 lbs. peeled potatoes to a pan
chemotherapy in her fight against breast 2 quarts of milk
cancer. The school and community have 1 tablespoon salt
been very supportive of her efforts to 3/4 cup flour
raise donations for cancer research and 1/2 cup butter
treatments for others. Team members and
students can be spotted “going pink” in Slice raw potatoes. Place in pan and sprinkle with flour and salt. Dot with butter.
support of her efforts. We wish her well in Pour milk over the potatoes. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for ½ hour, covered.
her retirement and in her cancer treatments. Remove cover and bake until tender and brown.

Assistant Principal Julie Johnson is
serving as Acting Principal, with the help
of other administrators, to handle school
matters during Cara’s cancer treatments.
We wish you the best!

2014 REUNIONS 1969 class plans are being made for the 45-year reunion.
The date has been set for 10-11-14. More information will be
1944 class will meet for their 70th class reunion at Anthony’s coming. Questions can be referred to Roxie (Simon) Freeman
Restaurant on Friday, 7-11-14 at noon. Other classes are welcome at 402/669-1281 or [email protected].
to join them. There will be no further notice, so please mark your
calendar and call Frances (Walsh) Curran at 402/339-3240 for 1974 class 40th reunion activities are planned for Friday, 7-18 and
reservations. Saturday, 7-19-14. A casual Friday night gathering will be held at
Horsemen’s Park. Saturday’s dinner, music and social gathering
1949 class is currently not planning a reunion. Contact person is will be held at the Aspen Room. Complete details will be coming
Dolores (Torek) Kripal at 402/731-7865. to you. Questions? Contact us via webmail: omahasouth1974@
cox.net Your reunion committee members are: Denise (Ariza)
1954 class 60-year class reunion will be held in conjunction Muck, JoAnne (Janousek) Bednarz, Dottie (Olbertz) Krimmel
with the 3-8-14 SHSAA spaghetti dinner at Sokol South Omaha and Judy (Renner) Storm. Plan to end your weekend by golfing
on 21st and U Streets which is open 4 to 7:30. A decorated table in the annual SHS Golf Tournament scheduled for Sunday, 7-20 at
will be reserved for this event and prizes will be awarded. Cost Tregaron. See TOOTER for details.
$8. Another event is scheduled at Brewsky’s Food & Spirits in
Ralston, NE on Saturday, 8-16-14. It will be a casual, no-host 1979 class 35th reunion is being organized by Maggie (Falcon)
gathering. No reservations needed – just show up and have some Hallowell and Patty (Popelka) Waz to be held in July or
fun. Class contacts: Dolores (Kucirek) Semin at 402/681-8216; August, 2014. More information will follow. Contact Maggie at
Janet (Mirasky) Haney at 402/397-3671 or ghaney36@cox. [email protected]
net; and Marlene (Wesolowski) Brandt at 402/331-6035 or
[email protected]. 1984 class 30-year reunion committee mailed a “Save the Date”
notice last fall for the reunion to be held 7-11 and 7-12-14. More
1959 class will celebrate their reunion on 7-11-14 (Friday) at information will be mailed. Class contact is Kelly (Urkevich)
Brewsky’s - 8528 Park Dr. in Ralston at 6:00 p.m. This event will Sanko at 402/733-4062.
be a no-host casual get together to reminisce about the “good ol’
days.” Contact Kathy (Coco) Wieczorek at [email protected] 2015 REUNIONS
or Denny Graves at [email protected] if further information is
needed. You should have received a “Save the Date” reminder. 1955 class will have a 60th reunion – details later. Class contact is
Frank Newell.
1964 class preparations for the 50-year reunion have begun. Mark
your calendars for Friday, 6-6-14 and Saturday, 6-7-14! Contact is If anyone has information on pending reunions, please call the
Betty (Parish) Stern at [email protected] office at (402)738-9493 with contact information.

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Description Sizes (circle) Color Price Total
Baseball Hats

Baseball hat with SOB embroidered Red
in white (on red hat) and red (on $15.00
"SOB" Hat white hat) & 'South Omaha Boy' One Size
White
embroidered in black below.

SHSAA with Bull Hat Baseball hat with Omaha South One Size Red $15.00
T-Shirts Alumni and the Packer Bull
embroidered on it. Red $13.00
"SOB", short-sleeve White
Short-sleeve screen-printed Red $13.00
Alumni, short-sleeve t-shirt with SOB (in white on red and Red
Alumni-round logo, red on white) & 'South Omaha Boy' S M L XL 2X 3X Black $13.00
short-sleeve Gray
Alumni, short-sleeve in black below. Red $13.00
Sweatshirts
Red short-sleeve screen-printed t- Red $30.00
Crewneck Sweatshirt shirt with Packer bull logo and S M L XL 2X 3X $35.00
Omaha South Alumni in white. Grey $30.00
$35.00
Short-sleeve screen-printed S M L XL 2X 3X Black $30.00
t-shirt (red, black or gray) with M L XL 2X 3X $35.00
round SHSAA design.
Red short-sleeve screen-printed
t-shirt with Packer Pride Omaha
South Alumni across the chest.

Crewneck sweatshirt with 'Omaha S M L XL
South High Alumni' embroidered 2X
across the chest. M L XL
2X 3X
M L XL
2X 3X

Other Items Red bottle, with flip top lid One Size Red $5.00
Water Bottle White towel with SHSAA logo One Size White $5.00
imprint. One Size Red $1.00
Golf Towel Red koozie with white SHA logo.

Koozie

Shipping $5.00
Please add $5.00 to your order for shipping and handling on the first item. $3.00
Add $3.00 for each additional item.
$
Total

My check (payable to SHSAA) is enclosed in the amount of $_______ (which includes $ ______ for shipping & handling).

Remember you can also view or purchase alumni gear anytime at
www.OmahaSouthAlumni.com or at any of our annual events.

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January through December 2014

2014 ALL ALUMNI ARE WELCOME
AND ENCOURAGED TO
Jan. SHS – Classes resume. ATTEND ANY AND ALL OF
THESE ACTIVITIES. PLEASE
1-11 Alumni Board of Directors Meeting GROOMING SALON NOTE SOME OF THE EVENTS
– 9:30 a.m. SHSAA Office & Doggy Daycare REQUIRE TICKETS AND/OR
RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE.
Mar. Spring 2014 TOOTER Lori Shelton-Owner/Groomer & PLEASE CALL THE ALUMNI
Nancy (Vanderstoep) Shelton-1963 OFFICE "5 402.738.9493 IF
3-8 Spaghetti Dinner YOU PLAN TO ATTEND A
Sokol Hall – 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. 13776 Millard Ave. BOARD MEETING OR IF YOU
Omaha, NE 68137 HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY
Cost $8* OF THESE EVENTS.
(402) 932-4575
www.allaboutdogsgrooming.com

4-5 19th Annual Bowling Party Noon
check-in. Call office
for reservations*

4-26 SHS Prom at the Kroc Center

4-12 Alumni Board of Directors Meeting
– 9:30 a.m. SHSAA Office

5-7 SHS Senior Honors & Award Night
at SHS Auditorium – 7 p.m.

5-8, 9, 10 Studio Play at SHS
Auditorium – 7 p.m.

5-18 S HS Graduation Class
of 2014 – 2 p.m. at the Civic Center

7-10 A lumni Board of Directors Meeting
– Potluck Board Meeting – 6 p.m.

7-20 Packer Greats Golf Tournament at
Tregaron on Sunday*

Aug. F irst day of school for 2014/2015
school year

Sept. Fall 2014 TOOTER

Sept. SHS Homecoming/Dance WELCOME ALL SHS ALUMNI
ON FEBRUARY 22ND
9-13 Hall of Fame – 10:30 a.m.
Livestock Exchange Building Come to the SHS gym for the last Packer
basketball game this year.
9-14 Lottery Begins
The boys’ team plays Bellevue West
10-11 Alumni Board of Directors Meeting at 7:15 (both are ranked in the top 10 in the state).

10-22 Packer Sports Greats at Anthony’s The girls’ team plays at 5:30 p.m.
Steak House
ALL ALUMNI WILL BE ADMIT7ED FREE.
12-12 Drawing for the 2014 Lottery Come cheer for the Packers–we hope to see you there!

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