2012 Spring

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

VOLUME XX, ISSUE 1
SPRING 2012

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS! SIX OUTSTANDING
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MARGIE KRAKOWSKI tinued her golfing and met a widower named
Dale Speck, an attorney who eventually talked The following six outstanding alumni were
CALAMIA SPECK-1940 – her into marrying him. He said she agreed to inducted into the 2011 Omaha South High
marry him in spite of his unusual golf swing Magnet School Hall of Fame at a 10 a.m.
REMEMBERED HER ROOTS as a lefty. They were married 22 years and en- brunch held Saturday, 10-8-11 at the Live-
joyed many years of companionship and golf stock Exchange Building.
Margie is our heroine! She was a woman until Margie fell ill from Parkinson’s disease 1949-Irene (Bowman) Astleford has served
athlete before such sports were sponsored in 2003. She died on April 9, 2011. as a community volun-
in our schools. She successfully played teer, educating students
both basketball and baseball in a multi-state Dale wrote lovingly of her when he told us about the dangers
region. Her softball team was named the about the gift she left the South High Alumni of drug, alcohol and
Ambassadors and the basketball team was Association. He said that she enjoyed her tobacco abuse. For her
sponsored by H. P. Smith Motors. If you were 50th SHS class reunion in 1990 immensely efforts, she received
from that era and know more about these and they had an extremely favorable impres- the Omaha Education
teams, please share sion of the school and the Alumni Association. Association’s School
your memories with us. She was a lifetime member of the Alumni As- Bell Award, the Omaha
sociation, received our mailings, and decided Board of Education’s
She graduated from to leave a generous bequest to help students 4PC (Parent/Peer/
Immaculate Concep- at SHS. Prevention/Power Club) Award, and Dr. Tom
tion Catholic School in Osborne honored her at a spring football
1936, and then moved Dale and Margie’s representatives wrote game. She initially worked with Columbian
on to SHS, which was to our Alumni Association to notify us of the School 6th graders, eventually expanding the
dubbed by many as the future gift, and were puzzled as to why we program to include fundraising projects, and
largest “Catholic” pub- never responded. After much detective work, then further expanding it to include all OPS
lic school in the Mid- we discovered the original letter was incor- 6th, 7th and 8th graders. They later included
west. After graduation, rectly sent to the SHAA at an old Central High Boys Town and Murdock, Nebraska schools.
she attended business Foundation address. Upon receipt, the Central She organized a Drug Rally at Rosenblatt
school and became a High Foundation personnel called someone Stadium including transportation, where at-
bookkeeper. She was they knew at SHS, sent the letter to them, tendees pledged to avoid drugs, alcohol and
married and divorced. where it sat all summer. Eventually the Dale tobacco.
At age 28 she married and Margie Speck Trust of Rancho Mirage,
Waldon Calamia. After California, sent a check for $667,042 to the She has held leadership positions and
they married in 1951, same address in error. devoted countless hours to the Assistance
she helped him run League of Omaha. She is a Deacon and holds
several successful busi- When they finally called the Alumni Associ- leadership positions in her church and also
nesses in Omaha. They ation office we were surprised and thrilled that serves on numerous boards of charitable and
decided to move west we were going to receive a generous check school organizations. She is member of the
and settled in the Los from the estate of Margie Krakowski Speck, Questers which preserves antiques, artifacts,
Angeles area where and we corrected our contact information with memorials, buildings and landmarks for edu-
they ran a successful them so future correspondence would not be cational purposes.
business connected delayed. 1967-Diane (Galloway) Battiato is the
with the food industry. Douglas County
It was here that Margie When the check arrived, we marveled at be- Register of Deeds, and
became an avid golfer. ing able to photograph has been a real estate
it and hold it before it broker and owner of
Margie served for was deposited. And by Battiato Real Estate
20 years as an unpaid a strange coincidence since 1986. She previ-
Director of the Temple the bank teller was ously served on the
City, California Cham- excited also, as she was Papillion City Council
ber of Commerce, a South High graduate for five years, including
and organized the annual Camellia Festival named Evelyn from the two years as President,
parades. She also was a leader in the Temple class of 2002. until moving back to
City Women’s Club. She gave generously Douglas County in 2002.
to charities, including Sacred Heart Catholic We thank Margie and
School in Palm Dessert, CA where the school Dale Speck from the
building bears her name. bottom of our hearts. Their generous gift will
ensure scholarship funds to needy students
After Waldon’s death in 1987, Margie con- at SHS as well as funding teacher grants and
various projects. What a gift – what a lady!

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She received the prestigious Certified Public coming King. At UNL he received a baseball South Carolina and
Official Award in 2009, and is one of only 19 scholarship, captained the 1959 team, and was the Operations
Certified Public Officials in the country. She coached the 1960 freshman baseball team. Officer (Second in
is a member or officer of numerous national Command) of a Local
and Nebraska land records associations, Prop- He has been involved in fundraisers for Base Rescue Squadron,
erty Records Industry Association, national handicapped Japanese of Okinawa, has orga- Tan Son Nhut Air Base
and local realtor associations, charitable orga- nized aid for Vietnamese refugees from the in South Vietnam. His
nizations, Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha, Vietnam War, and has helped raise funds for decorations include
League of Women Voters, South Omaha high school scholarships in Hawaii. the Silver Star, Bronze
Merchants Association, and several human 1982-Lalinda Krug is currently the Legal Star, Air Medal,
rights organizations. Administrator for a Meritorious Service
1955-Col. Gilbert Dunne USAF Colonel local Credit Union. She Medal and Commendation Medal as well as
(Retired) received a previously has held po- other military awards. He also served on the
bachelor’s degree in sitions in the legal field, USAF Headquarters Staff in the Pentagon in
education from UNL and is a self-employed Washington, DC and Commanded an NCO
before attending Squad- business owner. Ms. Academy at Bolling Air Force Base in Wash-
ron Officers’ School Krug received the 2010 ington, DC.
and Air Command Distinguished Alumni
and Staff College. A Award from Metro- He is or has been a member or officer of
decorated war hero, politan Community several military and veteran’s organizations
he logged 324 fighter College. The video as well as the Greater Sumter Chamber of
combat missions in of her acceptance speech for this award was Commerce Board of Directors, and various
Vietnam, served as uploaded on the White House’s website and religious and community organizations.
Squadron Commander, Operations Officer/ presented on 10-5-10 at the National Summit
Vice Commander/Commander of 326 AIR Hearing regarding federal funding for com- While completing college at the University
Division, and was Vice Commander of USAF munity colleges. She attended Bellevue Col- of Nebraska - Omaha (UNO), he earned let-
Inspector General. His honors included: the lege (now Bellevue University) and received ters in football, basketball, and baseball. His
Top Gun Award, 19 medals including Air a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, single game scoring record of 46 points in
Medal with 13 clusters, Air Combat Medal, and was the first member of her family to basketball still stands. He received the UNO
Distinguished Flying Cross, Vietnamese Cross graduate from college! J. Gordon Roberts Outstanding Athlete Award
of Gallantry, and USAF Legion of Merit. 1952-Lt. Col. Stanley O. Schaetzle, USAF in 1957, was inducted into the UNO Athletic
(Retired), Sumter, South Carolina, was a Hall of Fame in 1981 and was inducted into
While attending South High School he was career Air Force helicopter pilot. Among the South High Packer Greats Hall of Fame
named All-City for baseball twice, was Boys his many assignments, he commanded a in 2001.
State Representative, and was elected Home- Helicopter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base,
He currently is a Marketing Executive for
Melaleuca, Inc. on a part-time basis.
1946-Bette (Erca) Swanson enjoyed a 24-
year career at Philips
Stores in South Omaha,
where she was a buyer
and coordinated the
style shows which were
fundraising events for
many churches. She
became merchandise
manager of the ladies
and children’s division.

After she retired, she
became the President
of the Bellevue Little Theater; as well as chair
for production, finance, advertising, promo-
tion and fundraising. She began her career
with the theater as an actress and singer, and
eventually became a producer.

She received the Theater Arts Guild Produc-
tion Award in 1988 and was the Bellevue
Leader’s 1994 Person of the Year. She re-
ceived the Theater Arts Guild Lifetime Award
in 2000, was named Bellevue Volunteer of the
Year in 2002, received the Bellevue Worthy
Woman of Distinction Award in 2010, and
the Bellevue Public Schools’ Champion for
Children Award. She is a member of the
Bellevue Women’s Club, Altrusa International
of Bellevue, and the City of Bellevue Busi-
ness Improvement District. She has served
as President of local PTA Councils, and is
active in her church. Bette was Chair of the
South Omaha Council of the Greater Omaha
Chamber of Commerce and is a member of
the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations to these outstanding Packers!

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AGAIN, WE SALUTE PACKER SPORTS GREATS 2011 INDUCTEES!

The following outstanding athletes and individuals were inducted into the 2011 Packer Sports Greats Hall of Fame on 10-26-11 at Antho-
ny’s Restaurant: Steve Cavlovic-1950 again did a super job as Master of Ceremonies. Information about each honoree was included in our
Fall, 2011 issue, but photos were not available at that time. We are pleased to share photos of the honorees below.

1963 Football Team

Mike Burton-1975 Richard Gonzales-1986 Coach-Player Lad Nemecek-1960

Nick Chiburis-1956 Jack Philby-1957 Community Award winner Jerry Bartee

Ron Eissler-1959 Vincent Emery-1967 Daniel Vermillion-1948

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1931-Antoinette K. (Jaksich) Merwald said that class later came in handy many Spring 2012
wrote: “I enjoy the TOOTER. There aren’t times while he was in the Air Force. He
many left from my class of June 1931.” was a machinist apprentice for Union 1946-Bette (Erca) Swanson - wrote, “Dear
Thanks for writing! Pacific Railroad Company, a member of Friends, A note of sincere appreciation
the Omaha National Guard, an Air Cadet for honoring me at the South High Hall of
1932-Frances J. (Olderog) Petersen of and a P. 61 specialist before joining the Fame. The brunch and the commemorative
Laguna Woods, CA wrote “Just a note from Night Fighters Squadron in 1944. Harold trophy were both outstanding and beautiful.
some of your ‘older’ friends. My lifelong sent a most fascinating diary of his WWII I was so pleased to see so many old friends
friend and classmate is Aliene (Kelp) days titled “Melanesian Memories” and and happy too that my children were
Hammer-1932 of Omaha. We are both included photographs, detailed sketches and able to attend. Please call on me if in the
in good health and keep in touch regularly. maps of the area. Another document is the future I could be of some help.” We will
Also, my friend Jack Williams class of topography of the South Pacific Airfields. do that – thank you so much and again
1934, still lives in Omaha. Thanks Frances He generously donated his memoirs to the congratulations!
and so nice that once a SHS friend, always Alumni office so when you are in the area,
a SHS friend! we invite you to stop and enjoy the package. 1947-Alice (Winther) Trullinger lives
We will have more information to share in Marco Island, FL and was in Omaha
1939-Lydia (Bovick) Seely from Kirkland, about Harold in the next issue. Thank you, recently for a Clarkson Hospital Nurses’
WA wrote; “Many years have gone by since Harold, for the wonderful archive material reunion. After she called the Alumni office,
I attended South High, but I still cherish my you sent. our staff met with her in South Omaha to
time there, along with wonderful friends- give her 2011 Spring and Fall TOOTERS
both students and teachers.” We’re glad to 1942-John and Lorry (Fucinaro) Gomez and to add her to our database. She said she
hear from you Lydia! Family, was saluted as Leadership hasn’t had any contact with her classmates
Honorees by Heartland Family Service. or been notified of any reunions. She
1940-Josephine (Citta) Godown, a lifetime This award is given to families who remembered her teacher Miss Eads (who
member of the Alumni Association was have provided outstanding guidance and was there during the 60s also). Alice was
one of several alumni who sent notes with assistance to their community. Their also excited that she and her daughter
their raffle tickets saying they received only adult children have carried on the legacy went to LaCasa’s for lunch to have their
one book rather than two. She is pictured of community service and support of “GREAT” pizza. Thanks for the visit, Alice,
above with her lifelong classmate and their parents and are well known for and we hope the Alumni Association helped
friend Betty Jo (Offerover) Harker-1940. their leadership. Together the family you find some of your friends!
Thanks Josephine and we apologize that a has provided more than six decades of
change in printers resulted in one book of outstanding leadership to the Omaha 1948-Dale Rowe donated his senior
ten tickets vs. two books of five tickets being Community. Congratulations to each of Yearbook titled “Pride of the Packers” for
sent. Our transmittal letter didn’t reflect you for this well-deserved outstanding our archives. The donation was made with
this and caused some confusion. honor! the assistance of Fred Colanino-1962.
Thank you, Dale and Fred, we sure
1940-Harold Skripsky played football, 1943-Wally Hopkins and 1944-Frances appreciate having this treasured issue.
was heavyweight (Walsh) Curran. Frances wrote that the
wrestling champ classes of ‘42, ‘43 and ‘44 held a joint 1948-Draga Vermillion wrote, “Enclosed is
for two years, and reunion on 10-19-11. A trip down memory a check in memory of Frank Young-1948
was on the track lane included a “Tour of South Omaha” who died 7-30-11. He was president of
team while at SHS. on Ollie the Trolley. Their tour guide the January class of 1948 and was active
At UNO he played was retired South High teacher Gary in our reunions. This is from our reunion
football until he Kastrick-1970, who collected memorabilia committee and the Class of 1948. We’d
injured his knee in of the school and South Omaha. A lunch like this to be put toward the scholarship
a farm accident. buffet followed at noon at Anthony’s fund.” Thanks so much for this wonderful
One of his classes Restaurant with entertainment by Johnny memorial to your classmate.
at UNO was welding aircraft tubing. He Ray Gomez. Many couples were honored
for being married 60+ years. This will 1948-John Wiren was quoted in an
be their last formal reunion which they interesting article dated 7-12-11 about
ended by singing “South High Will Shine Air America by a freelance writer who
Tonight.” They said they are very grateful interviewed him via telephone. John flew
for the education they received and for all for Air America from 1962 through 1968.
the friends they made to last all these years. Once described as “the world’s most shot-at
Wally and Frances were co-chairs of this airline,” Air America operated mainly in
wonderful event. Congratulations on so Asia between 1950 and 1975. The airline
many successful reunions over the years, provided operations in support of Laos
and we hope the informal gatherings will and supported Lao and South Vietnamese
continue! military units, the Hmong, and other CIA-
backed clandestine troops. They provided
invaluable support to the U.S.military,

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and moved cargo for other customers. It is his book in this TOOTER. He sends his for two days and had to deal with tree and
only in recent years that crews have begun best to all. Good luck on your book sales, fence work following the storm. Thanks
telling their stories. “Information was Fred! for the update and we hope you are back to
classified for 30 years,” said Wiren. “We normal now.
didn’t talk about Air America for so long 1959-Kathy (Coco) Wieczorek wrote “The
that it became a habit not to talk. There are class of 1959 would like to donate $76 to 1961-Joe and Mary Pat (Henningsen)
still a few guys out there today who deny the alumni fund.” Thanks Kathy and the Sacco are pictured above by the carved
any involvement with Air America.” John, Class of 1959. This is the kind of support ice sculpture car at their 50th wedding
thank you for your service to our country! we need to keep us up and running. anniversary party on 11-25-11. Their
children hosted the celebration and were
1950-Steve Cavlovic will be one of seven 1959-Beverly joined by many relatives and friends
people receiving (Maliszewski) including three great-grandchildren. (Their
a “Heroes Award Sladovnik’s children latest great-granddaughter Bentley Rae
for Community threw a great surprise Sacco was born 7-21-11.) Congratulations!
Service” at a party in honor of
luncheon on her 70th birthday 1961-Mary “Gerry” (Siedlik) Purnell was
Wednesday 3-14- celebration at Omaha married at age 19 and widowed at 22 when
12 at 11 a.m. to Country Club on her husband died of a brain tumor. She
1 p.m. at the La 8-13-11. Happy later married Mike Purnell, her husband of
Vista Embassy Birthday Bev! 44 years. When they moved to Virginia in
Suites. Cost is $50. 1974, she became one of the first female
Congratulations! 1960-Jim Collin’s wife and daughter threw sales reps for Pitney Bowes. As one of
a surprise party for him in honor of his the company’s top five sales reps in the
1951-Shirley Johnson wrote “The class 70th birthday party. It was held at Darby’s country, she was rewarded with a trip to the
of 1951 is making a $100 donation to Tavern in South Omaha. Many alumni Bahamas, but on the day the plane left she
the alumni fund.” Shirley also shared were in attendance as well as family and gave birth to her only child David. When
comments from Howard Tefft and other friends. Jim was also honored with a David was a year old, they moved back
Clarence Wilsey. Howard said that this is 70th party in Hot Springs Village Arkansas to Omaha so he could know the love of
the first reunion he has ever attended and where he now lives. Happy 70th, Jim! Grandma and Grandpa Joe Siedlik-1940,
he is now aware of what he has missed and and his aunts and uncles and cousins. A
is hoping for a 70th reunion. He wants to 1961-Betty career move took them to Kansas City
thank the committee for all of their hard (Lannon) Clapp is when David turned five. Although David
work. Clarence also expressed a BIG the receptionist at was a small boy, he had a desire to kick a
THANKS for all of the work and effort Plaza Buick GMC football in high school, college and in the
that went into making their 60th reunion a greeting callers and NFL. He worked hard and was Northwest
success. Thank you for the donation and visitors with her Missouri State University’s highest scoring
we’re glad the reunion was so much fun! friendly personality. kicker and one of the most accurate. He
Nice to see you there, played in two national championship games
1951-Rose (Chaka) Schreiber sent her Betty! which they won, and he was honored as a
TOOTER mailing fee to the office and first team All-American. After graduation
wrote that she loves getting her TOOTER. 1961-Dr. Richard Gulizia took a lot of he signed with the Green Bay Packers as a
She said it is so nice to read about all the ribbing and laughter when he drew winners
alumni and their successes and all the things at the annual West Omaha Cosmopolitan
going on. She also wrote “You are doing Club’s annual “Gonk” dinner, dance and
a great job, so keep mine coming.” Thank auction–and drew his own name! He
you, Rose, for your nice comments! insisted it wasn’t “fixed” and we believe
him and congratulate him for his work with
1953-Joe Sousa’s daughter Jeannie Cosmo and winning the big prize!
surprised her dad with a Memorial Brick
for Christmas. Since the weather was good, 1961-Marian “Mimi” (Russo) McKeon
we installed 24 more bricks around the flag reported storm damage at their home in
pole in November including Joe’s. Jeannie Quincy, IL, when they encountered 80 mph
took a picture to show off his wonderful winds last July. They were without power
Christmas present and said they all looked
fabulous. Thanks Jeannie and what a great
gift idea for those who have everything!

1955-Fred “Fritz” Adams said he has
written another book titled Blackbird Shouts
Ring Round About. It is available through
Amazon.com, or RosdogBooks.com, or
you can call 1-800/834-1803 to order one.
You can also order it through your local
bookstore. Fred has an advertisement for

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back-up kicker, later trying out for the area and donating services for many FAREWELL TO MISS JEAN AND HER
Kansas City Chiefs. He is now married non-profits. nellie was inducted into the FAMILY AFTER 55 YEARS ON TV
and a Kansas City fireman/paramedic. SHS Hall of Fame in 1999 for her many Submitted by Miss Jean’s daughter,
Incidentally during David’s college years, volunteer efforts. Congratulations, nellie, Eileen (Schnase) Thornburg-1968
they became “empty nesters” so adopted and what a neat way to support the arts in
a nine-year-old girl. She is now 22 and Omaha. P.S. Readers –her name in lower 1948-Norma Jean (Kelly) Schnase has
attending college. Mike and Mary are both case is nellie’s trademark! been the star of “Jean’s Storytime”-- a bible
retired and are active volunteers in their study program for children aired on KMTV
church. Mary sent a beanie and other 1965-Gary W. Thompson wrote “I got for the past 55 years! “Miss Jean” was the
memorabilia from her SHS days for our to see the fruit of our donations and the host, and her son, 1970-Fred Schnase was
class archives. Thank you so much for the Association’s work to bring about the the puppeteer since his high school days.
wonderful update and the archive material! new football stadium. What a wonderful She said they aimed to teach, not entertain
sight! Thanks for all your hard work on the viewers. Children sent their drawings
1961-Margaret Sova and her husband, that project. Now, if I could only turn into each week to illustrate the lessons of the
Bob Kreitner, were featured in the 2011 a teenager again and get back on the field.” day, and Miss Jean made sure each drawing
University of Nebraska at Omaha Portraits We’re sure they could use you to their was shared with the audience. Eileen said
of Philanthropy book. They were honored advantage, Gary! Thanks for the nice note. she was on the program as a child, and later
because of their commitment to helping her children and Fred’s children sang on the
students obtain their education through 1966-Sally Ganem, Nebraska’s First program. Their grandchildren drew pictures
their sponsorship of scholarships, books, Lady, was featured in an Inspired Home for the programs – thus involving four
and personal interest in the students. Omaha magazine issue in 2010 showcasing generations in the show. When Miss Jean’s
Congratulations on receiving this well- her beautiful Christmas decorations at the health caused her to step down in 1994, her
deserved recognition! Governor’s Mansion. Sally and Governor daughter-in-law Maribeth volunteered to
Dave Heineman open their home each keep the show going. She starred as “Miss
1963-nellie (sudavicius) macCallum Christmas holiday season to the public for Jean” for the past 17 years. Maribeth had
is the marketing director for Nebraska tours as well as an open house celebration never been on television, nor imagined
Shakespeare which produces “Shakespeare once each season. Thank you for your being married to a puppeteer, but they had
On The Green,” now in its 26th year. hospitality! a great run. Norma Jean said she never
Save June 21 through July 8, 2012 for the thought of herself as a star, but rather as one
Festival per nellie! They also produce the 1966-Ron Schmidt and 1965-Shirley who wanted to share her love of God with
October “Shakespeare On Tour,” now in (Ryan) Schmidt celebrated their 45th unchurched children. Her life was changed
it’s 7th year. She started as a volunteer anniversary with family and friends. when she attended a Sunday school service
back in the late 90s and did a little bit of Congratulations! as a youngster and learned from the teacher
everything from souvenirs to souvenir that God loved her. She wanted all children
program production. She became a part- to learn that lesson and by all accounts her
time employee in 2005. Her duties include wish was fulfilled. She asked us to pass
concessions, souvenirs, media relations, along a simple message to all her viewers:
sales and production of souvenir programs, “Thank you for being my friends!” Thank
in-kind donations, social media and website you and congratulations on the successful
development. She said that she enjoyed run you and your family have had teaching
Shakespeare at SHS but was intimidated. the children of our area! Readers – if you
Now she enjoys the language, and is have Miss Jean stories to share, we will
having a ball. Genesis Communications, forward them to her.
which nellie began in 1990, is still doing
advertising for clients in the greater Omaha

Why try to cram a lot of people into your home for a baby or wedding shower, birthday celebrations, family
reunions, card parties, receptions, meetings, etc.? Rent the lovely new office bay next to the SHSAA office at
5080 South 107 Street (off 108th & Q Streets) for only $75 for three hours for your festivities. ($25 an hour
extra for more than three hours.) Refrigerator, table and chairs, and handicap accessible restroom provided.
Occupancy limit is 50. Contact the Alumni office for more information or to schedule your event.

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FAREWELL years, and joins his 1974-Judy (Renner) Storm received her
BOARD MEMBERS wife, Debbie (Moody) BS in Education from UNO in May 1980
Contreras - 1977 and is a certified K-6 Elementary Education
Fred Colanino, we thank you for serving on the Board. He teacher, certified K-8 Self-contained
on the Hall of Fame selection committee, is a former VP and Classroom, and certified Mild/Moderate
and handling public relations for us during board member of Disabilities Special Education teacher K-12.
your tenure. You will be missed. Midwest International She is in her 32nd year in the Omaha Public
Trade Association, School system, having taught at Indian
George Reid died and a former board Hill Junior High, Bryan Junior High, and
1-28-12. He served member of the Nebraska Export District is presently at Central High School. She is
on the Foundation Council, appointed by the U.S. Secretary of the Department Chair for Special Education
Board, and Hall of Commerce. He has been VP of International at Central and supervises 14 certified
Fame committee, and Operations for International Logistics, Inc., a staff and six paraprofessionals. She also
was a consultant to the Transportation Specialists Limited Company sponsors Student Council and is the Prom
Executive Board. He in Omaha since 1995. coordinator/planner.
was a loyal supporter She received the Don
of our fundraising 1976-Carole Safley worked in Darnell Award for
events, SHS and South administration 14 years for the Omaha outstanding dedication
Omaha. We send our sincere condolences Police Department and commitment to
to his wife, Mary, and family. We will all while attending the Student Council,
miss him. the College of and also received
Saint Mary and the prestigious Alice
WELCOME NEW SHSAA Metropolitan Buffett Outstanding
BOARD MEMBERS Community College Teacher award.
to complete the She said she enjoys spending time with
We welcome the following new Board Paralegal program. her grandchildren, reading and watching
Members: Mike Contreras, Carole Safley She has been Nebraska football – GO BIG RED! Judy is
and Judy Storm. Administrative Coordinator for over 16 the sister of our office’s own Mary (Renner)
years for Douglas County Sheriff’s office. Urkevich - 1963.
1975-Mike Contreras has been a Her volunteer work includes co-chairing
hardworking volunteer at our spaghetti the Millard South Post Prom Decorating We look forward to working with you on
dinner and Poker Run events for several Committee. She has served for 25 years on Board activities and thank you for your
her SHS reunion committee. willingness to serve!

Weeping Water

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CONGRATULATIONS INTERNATIONAL WEB PAGE FEATURES GEORGE DARE-1971
2011 LOTTERY WINNERS!
Alumni can click on http://www. began in South Omaha when he was a child
$2,000 Chuck Curtis-1971 firefightersong.com/ and see the familiar who watched firefighters work successfully
$1,000 Pam (Morton) Landrum-1964 face of composer George Dare. The 1971 to save his little brother’s life. His brother
$500 Sally (Peterson) Quarles-1968 grad composed the song “Proud To Be By had been struck by a car in front of their
$500 Gary Tasich-1969 Your Side,” which was
$500 Carolyn (Claycamp) Shulo-1978 first unveiled at the IAFF house. The firefighters also
$500 Kim Weeks-non alumnus (International Association of battled flames from a major
Fire Fighters) convention in fire at that home a few years
Bill Wichita of Wichita Heating & AC is Las Vegas, NV. An instant later. Coupled with his
shown drawing the winning tickets from the success with the rank and musical talents was a desire
drum in our office on 12-16-11. file, this song has spread to recognize firefighters
throughout the world and is and police officers for their
known as the International valor. As a professional
Firefighter’s Theme Song. singer, songwriter and music
It is used at rookie graduations, award producer, he has found a way
banquets, retirement parties, and Last Call. to thank our modern day heroes for all
George offers the song at no charge for they have done through these two musical
firefighters everywhere. Also available on compositions.
this web page is another of George’s original George is a member of the South High
songs, the police theme song “Men and Hall of Fame and has also served as master
Women in Blue.” The firefighter and police of ceremonies for one of our scholarship
song site had 3,000 hits after only six weeks. fundraisers.
George’s inspiration to honor firefighters Congratulations and thank you for honoring
our firefighters and police officers!

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Spring 2011 In Memoriam daughter, Linda Jensen-1958 of Newtown,
PA, and sons Alan-1956 of Flagstaff, AZ,
Memorials Given Corrections and sincere Gary-1962 of Cody, WY, and Robert-1968
applogies of Omaha, all graduates of SHS.
Memorials were given in honor 1935-Joe H. “Pep” Riha of Omaha died
and memory of the following: We were incorrectly notified that the 9-19-11.
Joe (Pep) Riha-1935 deceased 9-19-11 following alumni were deceased and 1935-Irene (Baird) Haman of Sioux City,
from the Riha Family. printed that information in the last IA died 5-11.
TOOTER. We are happy to report 1935-Stella (Cupich) Sheehan of Omaha
Norman Sorensen-1933 deceased that both are alive and well and we died 12-17-11.
8-24-11 from Ruby and Wesley sincerely apologize for the error. 1936-Alice M. (Lynch) Lang of Omaha
Turtscher. died 9-17-11.
1961–Robert J. Berka corrected by 1936-Henry “Hank” Vacek of Omaha died
Frank Young-1948 from the 1948 classmate Jack Gewinner-1961. 11-27-11. He is survived by his wife Marie
Class Reunion Committee. (Nemecek)-1938 and three daughters and
1987-Kenneth M. Brown corrected by their families.
Rose Ann Clark-1959 deceased 10- his sister Laura Brown Reyes. 1937-Frederick H. Keller of Arlington, NE
30-11 from Ed and Julie Diehm, Bill died 11-11.
and Ann Allen, Diane Atkins, Virginia We thank you for setting 1937-Pauline (Swoboda) Rockwell of
Aulner, David and Lodine Christiansen, the record straight. Bountiful, UT died.
Carolyn Collins, Tom and Julie Dunn, 1937-Ruth (Satteriee) Owen Tyler of
Meyle and Nancy Fritz, Charlotte Our classmates are gone but not Omaha died 1-14-12.
Gouger, Jack and Loreen Haupt, Joan forgotten. May they rest in peace. 1938-Otis A. Hildebrandt of Phoenix, AZ
Heck, Duane and Janet Katz, Lenny died 8-9-11.
and Jo Ann Kozeny, John and Joyce 1926-Alice (Pakieser) Rand of Omaha died 1938-Lola (Smith) Kinsley of Omaha died
Kurtz, Bob and Karen Machacek, John 10-09. 4-14-11.
and Louise Mikovec, Steve and Bobbie 1930-Josephine T. (Stanek) Sterba of 1938-Patricia Jane (Schneider)
Owens, Carol Rayer, Vic and Bev Riha, Omaha died 12-6-11. Mangiameli of Omaha died 9-1-11.
Mike and Sue Seiter, Margaret Sova, 1932-Elsie Sue (Walker) Bredesen of 1938-Doris Viola Brown of LaVista died
Rudy and Judy Tesar, Don and Karen Raeford, NC died 1-12-12. 9-20-11.
Warrick, Don and Kathy Wieczorek, 1932-Helen (Chapek) Bubak of Omaha 1938-Marjorie (Hoffman) Vander Laan of
Karen Wilson, Denny and Judi (Clark) died 10-17-11. Omaha died.
Koubsky. 1931-Wayne Hill of Columbia, MO died. 1938-Birdean Mikos of Seward, NE died.
1933-Viola “Ruth” (Smith) Gall of Omaha 1938-Robert “Mack” Martin of Omaha
Poppy Polites from son James died 10-14-11. died 12-11.
Hristakos-1966. 1933-Margaret (Klinefelter) Rhoten of 1939-Ida (Nigro) Castro of Omaha died.
Bellevue, NE died 8-7-11. 1939-Lillian B. (McNell) Grimm of Omaha
Virginia R. Jones-1937 deceased 1933-Norman L. Sorensen of Omaha died died 11-11.
4-28-11 from son, Leon R. Jones. 8-24-11. He was a teacher, and a football 1939-Frank S. Santi of Omaha died 9-3-11.
and wrestling coach at Central High School 1939-Rose Mary (Stillmock) Jakubcewicz
Memorial Prayer for over 30 years, after which he worked in nee Mary Rose Jacobs of Jacksonville, FL
administration for Omaha Public Schools at died 6-19-10. She attended a business school
In the rising of the sun and in its going the Castle. He was inducted into the South after graduating from SHS and became the
High Hall of Fame, and the Sports Greats Chief of the Underwriting Correspondence
down, we remember them. Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into Section for World Insurance Company. She
the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He married Arthur J. Jakubcewicz in 1951.
In the blowing of the wind and in the will be missed by all because he touched so Rose Mary was an active member of St.
many lives and inspired them to achieve their Stanislaus and St. Francis of Assisi parishes.
chill of winter, we remember them. goals. To say he was a special person falls 1939-Joseph A. Totusek of Mesa, AZ died
short; he was a “supreme legend” to many. 4-7-11. He was in the Air Force for 30
In the opening of buds and in the re- 1933-E. Virginia (Johnson) Marburger of years and during WWII was part of the 91st
Humboldt, NE died 6-21-11. Bomb Group, 322nd Squadron. After Joseph
birth of spring, we remember them. 1934-Helen (Lierley) Strnad of Omaha, retired from the AF, he worked at Williams
NE died 1-6-12. She was a well-known AFB, where he opened and operated the
In the rustling of leaves and in the civic leader in Omaha, and led the Field plating shop.
Club Homeowners League for 35 years. 1939-Margaret (Newidouski) Kosik of Oak
beauty of autumn, we remember them. She was past president of the South Omaha Park, CA died.
Sokols and participated in the Army Corps of 1940-Margaret (Lesac) Diamantis of
-Author Unknown Engineers Wives’ Club. Portions of Turner Omaha died 11-11-11.
Blvd (in the Field Club neighborhood) 1940-Helen Ann (Sempeck) Hasiak of
were renamed “Helen Strnad Blvd.” in her Omaha died 10-9-11.
honor. She was preceded in death by her 1940-Margaret A. (Szalewski) Helmark of
husband Frank-1930. Survivors include her Omaha died 12-20-11.

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1940-Thomas T. Gradina Omaha Combat Infantry Badge for his service to our 1946-William “Bill” R. Van Sant of Omaha
died 1-9-12. country. We thank Bob and all veterans for died 6-30-11.
1940-Betty June (Lilley) Croft of Omaha fighting so bravely for our freedom! 1947-Richard Novak of Elkhorn, NE died
died 1-22-12. 1943-Julia Mae “Judy” (Camp) Ponce of 12-15-10.
1941-Henry R. Koziol of Bellevue, NE died Perris, CA died 9-9-11. 1947-William P. Homan of Omaha died
10-30-11. 1943-Edward L. Zyla of Ocean Springs, 12-10-11.
1941-Irene “Renie” (Kosiski) Tomasek of MS died 8-2-11. 1947-Dale P. Glup of Omaha died 1-1-12.
Omaha died 1-16-12. She was preceded in 1943-James E. Robinson of Omaha died 1948-Barbara (Forsberg) Bidroski of
death by her husband, longtime Omaha City 12-1-11. Omaha died 7-14-11.
Councilman Steve Tomasek. 1944-Theda “Teddy” (Getter) Bizzarri of 1948-Virginia R. (Sempak) Richter of
1941-Betty (Hodgen) Turley of Omaha died Omaha died 6-14-11. Omaha died 8-15-11.
10-10-11. 1944-Ted T. Golka, Jr. of Bellevue, NE 1948-Gene H. Williams of Lodi, CA died
1941-Olive (Coufal) Wiese of Madison, NE (formerly of Lyons, NE) died 9-19-11. 8-11-11.
died. 1944-Charles C. Ira of Omaha died 1948-Norma (Siegele) Greaves of Mesa,
1941-Betty J. (Van Cleve) Zachary of 11-15-11. AZ died 11-3-11.
Omaha died 12-6-11. 1944-Harry “Nick” Nekonchuk died 1948-Beverly (Buras) Martin of Aurora,
1942-Lelo (Schroeder) Dabelstein of 3-23-11. He was a Coast Guard WWII CO died 10-10-11.
Omaha died 9-2-11. Veteran. 1948-Fae M. (Sovereign) Wehner of
1942-Joseph R. Gunis of Omaha died 1944-Dolores (Welchert) Rimington of Fremont, NE died 12-6-11.
11-14-11. He was a retired U.S. Marine Omaha died 12-25-11. 1949-Betty (Crouch) Cassity of Kansas
Corps Veteran of WWII. 1944-Betty Jane (Zarp) Gilster of City, MO died 5-17-11.
1942-Fred J. “Fritz” Hanak of Omaha died Camarillo, CA died 12-1-12. 1948-Gary J. Hoffman of Bellevue died
10-21-11. He was a veteran of WWII. 1945-Dorothy M. (Rasmussen) Beam of 12-28-11.
1942-Mildred (Panuska) Gorup of Omaha Omaha died 9-2-11. 1949-Richard “Dick” Lang of Simi Valley,
died 8-14-11. 1945-Doris (Dollen) Lewis-Burgess of CA died 11-3-11 after a long courageous
1942-Thomas Jones of Livermore, CA died Omaha died 11-10-11. battle with cancer. In his youth, he was
1-21-12. His family said that Tom had good 1945-George Reid of Omaha died 1-28-12 active in Boy Scouts and earned the rank of
memories of SHS and enjoyed reading the of complications from a stroke. He attended Eagle Scout. He was a Korean War veteran
TOOTER. Omaha University and became executive who served in the US Navy. He attended
1942-Anna Lou (Wilson) Record of Gig director of the YMCA and stayed in that field the prestigious Art Center in Los Angeles
Harbor, WA died. his entire life. He influenced and mentored and became a commercial artist. He was
1942-Bobbette (Helen) Schultz of Omaha many young men, and later served as a art director and illustrator for many national
died 8-8-11. consultant for the YMCA. He was a devoted magazines including Motor Trend Magazine.
1942-Mary (Jacobs) Wollen of Omaha died SHSAA Board Member for many years, and Dick is survived by his wife of 56 years,
10-18-11. a staunch supporter of South High and South Jacqueline, their three children and a brother
1943-Marie E. (Schmidt) Beeghly of Omaha. In addition to his wife, Mary, he is and sister.
Omaha died 8-26-11. survived by a daughter, Mary (Reid) Simon 1949-Clara M. (Wolf) Phillips of Omaha
1943-Clayton L. Cowan of Chino Hills, CA and sons Lt. Col. R. Brian Reid and Kevin D. died 9-20-11.
died 7-27-11. Reid and their spouses and children. 1949-Anne (Susnjar) Kapfer of Omaha
1943-Ardis (Butler) James of Omaha died 1945-Lawrence L. Routt of Bellevue, NE died 12-11-11.
7-7-11. Her husband of 62 years wrote that died 11-13-11. He was a retired Omaha 1950-Maureen (Almquist) Adams of
Ardis received a great education at SHS. Public Schools Administrator. Omaha died 3-27-11.
She graduated from Doane College and 1945-Helen (Travnicek) Smisek died 1950-Patricia Ann (Keeley) Palestino of
received an Honorary Doctorate degree. She 9-6-11. Omaha died 9-2-11.
was instrumental in conceiving and building 1946-Edward Fuerst Jr. of Lee’s Summit, 1950-John M. Hansen of Omaha died
Quilt House at the University of Nebraska- MO died 10-7-11. 11-5-11.
Lincoln. 1946-Alyce M. (Diggins) Hanlon died in 1950-Joann F. (Gibson) Melena of Omaha
1943-Robert John Mertz of Riverside, 1995. died 12-11.
CA died 1-11. He left SHS shortly before 1946-John J. Swoboda of Omaha died 1951-Raymond A. Sena of Omaha died
graduation to join the war effort, and 9-15-11. He was the longtime owner of 11-29-11.
received his GED upon his return. He Swoboda Music Store located at 5130 S. 20 1952-Joan M. (Mirasky) Bader of Omaha
married his high school sweetheart, Helen Street. He and his wife of 62 years, Arlene, died.
Sudekis, during his Army training. They raised 13 children in their home above the 1952-JoAnn (Jones) Krmpotic of Omaha
were married for 54 years until her death in store. 20th Street between Q and P Streets died 11-22-11.
1997. Bob married Gail Knott in 1999. He was renamed by the city as “Johnny and 1952-Joann (Nekola) Urban of Omaha died
was an Army veteran of WWII and returned Arlene Swoboda Street” in 2009. 10-3-11.
to the battle sites of his 15th Infantry with 1946-Joseph J. Lorkovic of Lake Havasu, 1952-Clyde “Bob” Stillmock of Omaha
Gail. They visited Paris and toured the AZ died 9-1-11. died 12-22-11. He was a US Army Korean
Battle of the Bulge, Ardennes and Rhineland 1946-Betty C. (Smith) Rybar of Bellevue, War veteran and retired bailiff for Douglas
areas. He remembered crossing the Rhine NE died 12-23-11. County Court.
on the Ludendorf Bridge and meeting the 1946-Robert Segrave of Omaha died 1952-Dolores (Dudzinski) Kudlacz of
Russians at the Elbe River. He received a 3-30-11. Omaha died 11-14-11.

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1953-Jack Granger of Omaha died 6-2-08. 1959-Nancy (Gash) Cox of Dauphin Island, 1965-Charles L. Skokan, Jr. of McClelland,
AL died 10-11-11after a five-year battle with IA died 12-14-11. He was best known for
1953-David C. Sandstedt of Crofton, multiple myeloma. She is survived by Bill- his long-time role as Santa Claus. He loved
1959, her husband of 48 years, and her brother music and played the accordion, among other
Nebraska, had an accident near his home Wayne Gash-1956 of Cincinnati, OH. She instruments, for different groups and venues.
graduated from Wayne State Teachers College 1965-Nancy Ann (Kudlacz) Rosmiarek of
and died 11-6-11. After graduation, David and taught for 20 years in Virginia, IL. She Omaha died 12-22-11.
served 18 years as an EMT for the Dauphin 1965-William J. Sedlak, Sr. of Omaha died
worked at several companies in Omaha Island’s Fire and Rescue Department. 12-20-11.
1959-Catherine A. “Kosh” (Koperski) 1965-JoAnne (Spariosu) Janus of Omaha
including Beebe & Runyan Furniture Santee of Omaha died 12-19-11. died 12-14-11.
Company, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Met 1959-Douglas Worley of Denison, IA died 1966-Jacqueline (Usasz) During of Salem,
Life Insurance Company and King Coil 1-10-12. MO died 12-20-11.
Mattress Company. He and his wife 1960- Janet L. (Palmer) Johnson of St. 1967-David “Pozzi” Johnson of Evanston,
Jacqueline (Covington) moved to Lewis Edward, NE died 1-26-11. IL died 5-5-05.
and Clark Lake. David operated furniture 1960-Gerald “Jerry” Kamphuis died 1968-Caryl (Kroeger) Mustin of Glenvil,
stores in Hartington and then in Crofton. 9-30-11. Jerry recently received the Golden NE died.
He enjoyed his family, travel, animals, and Anniversary Team award from the Nebraska 1968-William Louis Talmon of Omaha died
working on his cars and showing them at car High School Sports Hall of Fame for being a 8-27-11.
shows. David was a member of St. John’s member of the 1959-60 Omaha South High 1969-Mary (Filipowicz) Krayneski of
Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite Chorus, Basketball Championship Team, which was Omaha died 1-13-11. She is survived by her
Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton, the known as the “Mythical Five.” Jerry was husband, Larry-1967.
Crofton American Legion and was a retired a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Choir. 1969-Miles Hansen of Mission, KS died.
member of the Air National Guard. His special calling was to be God’s faithful 1969-Kathleen”Dee”M. (Hospodka)
1953-Frank Perrotto, Sr. of Omaha died servant, spreading the word, playing his Swoboda of Omaha, NE died 10-1-11.
12-12-11. guitar and singing gospel music. 1971-Daryl Kirk of Omaha died 8-11.
1953-Norma J. (Lemon) Gyhra of Omaha 1961-Caroline (Moessner) Dallman of 1971-Paul D. Rock of Omaha died 8-7-11.
died 12-30-11. Tampa, Fl died 7-21-10. 1972-Rev. Mr. Robert M. Jergovic of
1953-Sylvia Jean (Steyskal) Wulf of 1962-John Volcek of Omaha died 11-26-10. Omaha died 11-9-11.
Papillion died 1-3-12. 1962-John Strazdas of Fairfield, IA died 1972-Janet Marshall of Omaha died
1954-Kenneth W. Lampman of Omaha 1-20-11. 4-23-11.
died 8-9-11. 1962-Joy V. (Swaney) Knorr of LaVista, 1972-Gloria (Moss) Rock of Omaha died
1955-Antony (Tony) Mylnarik of Council NE died 1-14-12. 12-27-11.
Bluffs, IA died 9-11-11. 1963-Shari (Killham) Markussen of 1973-Raul Falcon of Orlando Fl died
1955-Geraldine”Gerry” (Hobbs) Hendrix Wildomar, CA died. 9-29-11.
of Omaha died 9-19-11. 1963-John David Mixan of Omaha died 1973-Bernadette M. Mahoney of Omaha
1955-Peter Burzdzius of Mokena, IL died 9-14-11. He had many wise sayings that died 11-7-11.
2-17-11. were printed and shared at his funeral, 1974-Cathy Anderson of Omaha died
1955-Donna J. (Pechar) Odom of Omaha including “Don’t collect too much stuff. 10-23-11.
died 10-24-11. You’ll have more time, money, and fun.” 1974-Patricia A. (Shaffer) Larson of
1955-Donald R. Push of Omaha died His classmate Nancy Shelton shared this Omaha died 12-10-11.
10-31-11. with us – thank you! 1977-Dr. Wanda (Schlayer) Clarke of
1956-Richard L. Maly of Omaha died 1963-Edward D. Olsson of Omaha died Council Bluffs, IA died 8-9-11. Wanda was
10-11-11. 12-7-11. Past President of the Nebraska Association
1956-Eugene “Gene” F. Kozol of Omaha 1963-Donna M. (Hill) Gosetti of Omaha of Teachers of Science (NATS). She was
died 10-30-11. died 1-10-12. a retired Omaha Public Schools educator,
1957-Lloyd “Roger” Bauerkemper of 1964-Colleen (White) McGuire died science supervisor and administrator. Dr.
Omaha died 11-9-11. 1-14-11. Clarke lived in Silver City, IA for 20 years
1957-Vincent Kotlar of Marietta, GA died 1964-Thomas Paul Pope of McAlester, OK with her husband until he died and she
4-23-11 of heart disease. He was the ROTC died 12-4-11. moved to Council Bluffs.
Lt. Colonel in 1957. 1965-Charles “Chuck” William 1977-Tom Stutzka of Omaha died 12-11.
1957-Gerald Rosendahl of Columbus, NE Cummings of Noblesville, IN (formerly of 1979-Mary (Churchich) Holliday died
died 3-11-11. Ft. Wayne, IN) died 8-27-10. While at SHS 10-4-11.
1957-Ronald L. Swanson, of Fremont, NE he was active in choir, All-City Musical 1979-Michael E. Odom of Bellevue, NE
died 12-31-11. Festival, Ambassadors, and Thespians died 8-9-11.
1958-Glenace “Penny” (Lapham) Beezley including playing Buffalo Bill Cody in 1980-Carl E. Hardman of Omaha died
of Springfield, MO died 9-21-11. She is “Annie Get Your Gun,” and acting in other 1-16-12.
survived by Charles, her husband of 52 plays. He also played baseball, basketball 1980-Margaret Ann (Hunt) Mackey died
years. and football. He earned his Masters in 7-4-93 of a heart attack.
1958-Joe Comstock of Napa, CA died Business Education from Indiana University, 1984-Michael “Big Daddy” and “Cheese”
3-30-11. He is survived by his wife Roxie. and was a planning engineer for the Telamon J. Williams died 11-7-11.
1958-Chris (Owens) Schoening of Kearney, Corporation for several years. In addition 1994-Robert Joseph Hurley, Jr. of
NE died 11-21-11. to his church, he was a member of the Bellevue, NE died 11-27-11.
1959-Rose Ann Clark of Omaha died American Morgan Horse Association, and 1994-Louis Johnson of Omaha died 3-2-11.
10-30-11 of cancer. She is survived by the U.S. Equestrian Federation.
her brother, John C. Clark and sisters Judi
(Clark) Koubsky-1961 and Alice (Clark)
Bonne-1964. A SHS scholarship memorial
has been established in her honor by family
and friends.

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2012
SHS Packer Greats GOLFTOURNAMENT

IN MEMORY OF MARGIE( KRAKOWSKI) SPECK (Class of 1940)

SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012
TREGARON GOLF COURSE

Shotgun start – 7:30 a.m. Sharp!!
(please allow time for check-in and any practice prior to the start)

Entry Fee - $75.00 per person

4-person scramble format; 18 holes of golf plus cart, beverages, men & women
teams, flag prizes, team prizes, raffle prizes, lunch to follow at the course.

Entry deadline–July 16, 2012. Limited to first 144
golfers so please send your entry early to guarantee your foursome.

Mail completed entry along with check payable to:
South High Alumni Association

5082 South 107th Street • Omaha, NE 68127
South High Golf Tournament Committee:

Carole Safley, Carol Cleaver, Mike and Deb Contreras.

For further information call SHSAA (402 738-9493)

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Name:_____________________________________Tel #____________________
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PACKASSO PROJECT starters are “kids who play hard, play smart have a good work ethic and play hard, so he
and play together.” He notes that the team enjoys coaching them. He mentioned Bree
15 SHS and North High School students has eight returning lettermen this year who Greenhagen-2012 as another important
were commissioned to work together on a are kids who worked hard in the off season. player, and Akai Brown, Jamilah Adams,
graffiti mural on the north side of Deportes “I have a lot of youth to build on,” he adds. Chelsea Chapman, Adrainna Beck,
Goooool, a soccer store at 24th and H He is into his seventh year at South but has Kaylee Kastl and Clara Zollicoffer as key
Streets. Check it out when you are in the been a head basketball coach for 30-plus team members. Good luck!
neighborhood. years.
Teacher Death
ALERT BYSTANDER Coach Chubbick cites his most memorable Raymond Elwell of San Jose, CA died 2-10.
SAVES COLLIN FIELD game as last year’s district championship He was a teacher at SHS from 1955 to 1962
BLEACHERS game with Millard North. That win ended in the Social Studies Department.
the long drought for South and earned the
An alert bystander saw two men and a boys a berth in the Nebraska State Basketball ANOTHER RECIPE FROM
teenager dismantling sections of metal Tournament. OPS CAFETERIA CLASSICS
bleachers at Collin Field and called the
police immediately. The police recovered In addition to boys’ basketball, he also has Cherry Crisp
the bleachers stashed nearby and arrested the coached football, baseball, track and girls’
trio as they dismantled more of the section. basketball. Coach Chubbick graduated from 5 lbs. frozen cherries, thawed
Thank you for saving our bleachers! Abraham Lincoln in Council Bluffs in 1969. 4-1/2 cups flour
He is a graduate of Briar Cliff College with 2/3 cup sugar
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS majors in biology and physical science and 4-1/2 cups oats
NEWS a minor in physical education. He and wife 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Dianne have two sons – Bruce, 41, and Joe, 1 lb. brown sugar
Dr. John Mackiel, OPS Superintendent, 33 – and two grandchildren. 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons
has been a good friend and supporter of all cornstarch
our schools and activities. The SHS Alumni He can bank on his team having the support 1/2 lb. butter
Association will especially miss him at our of all Packers – old and young.
future events. Enjoy your upcoming August Place cherries and cherry
2012 retirement date and best of luck to you Boys’ Basketball juice in a 12 x 16 pan. Mix
in the future. sugar and cornstarch to-
The Omaha World-Herald’s March 2011 gether. Stir into cherries, add
BASKETBALL COACH feature stated that many OPS basketball lemon juice. Combine flour,
CHUBBICK SETS SIGHTS players were immigrants who had never oats, brown sugar and but-
ON STATE TOURNEY picked up a ball before coming to America. ter. Spread on top of cher-
SHS’s standout player Duol Mayot, a ries. Bake at 350 degrees for
By Judy (Sebron) Yacio-1960 Sudanese refugee who came to Omaha in 30 minutes or until juices are
2000, was cited as an example. We welcome thick and clear. Serves 20.
  Duol, and others like him, to our team and
to our country!
Whether you’re a current student, faculty,
staff member, or a Packer alum, Coach Girls’ Basketball
Bruce Chubbick’s focus on returning the
South boys’ basketball team to excellence Girls’ basketball player standout leader
and dominance has to resonate with you. Raine Dunkin-2013 said Packer Pride has
The head boys’ basketball coach says, returned as they enjoyed a successful season
“It’s been an enjoyable ride returning the start. New coach Matt Curtis said the girls
Packers to the level of excellence that was
experienced in the past.”

He credits the team’s success last year to
his focus on recruiting good players and
emphasizing work on the fundamentals to
provide structure.  He said his main goal
is to “get back to the state tournament and
provide the kids with an environment that is
fun.” One way he motivates his players is to
“share with them the vision I have for their
potential.” He adds that what he looks for in

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SHS SPORTS GREATS HALL John Stella-1953 was inducted into the TWO PERFECT 300s AND
OF FAME TROPHY CASES Nebraska HIGH SERIES!
ARE BEING REFURBISHED Baseball Hall
of Fame on Frank Petello-1959 bowled a 300 game
Dennis Loftus, Vince Toledo, Mitch 2-12-12 at the and 813 series in the Friday morning men’s
and Vince Emery, Steve Cavlovic, Ron annual banquet league at Mockingbird Lanes on 1-14-11!
Dixon and Paul Kracher, with SHS staff at Aunt Mary’s He also bowled another 300 game at
approval, have been working to replace the restaurant Maplewood Lanes.
velvet in the original cases and lining the in Beatrice
new additions with felt.  Mitch and Vince Nebraska. Marge Hrbek Collin-1961 and her friend
have started refurbishing sports trophies, He coached won second place in the Hot Springs Village
adding new plaques, replacing trophy name baseball at Women’s Golf Association Margaret Griffin
plates as needed, and placing the trophies SHS from 1985 Invitational tournament in Hot Springs,
in order.  Lettering reading “PACKER through 2001, Arkansas.
SPORTS GREATS” has been installed over and has coached American Legion baseball
the new trophy case area. This project is a from 1982 to the present time. Congratulations to all!
continuing work in progress since there are
a lot of trophies needing attention. Thank
you for all your hard work!

Please send us name, address and
telephone number changes, as well as
names and addresses of friends, family
and classmates who are not currently
receiving the Alumni TOOTER. Be
sure to include class year and maiden
name where applicable. We need
this information to keep our database
updated. It costs us $.83 for your new
address each time someone has moved
and we have not been notified.

Also, please send ALL information
updates, clothing orders, member-
ship payments, donations, archival
contributions, inquiries and all other
correspondence to:

Dr. Richard Gulizia –
SHS Alumni Association Office

5082 South 107th Street
Omaha, NE 68127
or call 402-738-9493

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17th ANNUAL BOWLING

PARTY

Alumni and friends welcome

Jackpot Shots March 31, 2012

Door Prizes Mockingbird Lanes

Colored Head Pins Shots 4870 S. 96th Street
Omaha, NE 68127


Sponsored by

Omaha South High Alumni Association

Proceeds Fund Scholarships

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

Prizes awarded for each High Game and Series

Complete information and return with check to:
South High Alumni Association
5082 S. 107th Street
Omaha, NE 68127

For additional information call either SHSAA at 402/738-9493 or
Denny Koubsky at 402/331-9033 or Chris Saklar at 402/333-8348

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$15.00 per bowler

Name: ____________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
City, State & Zip: ____________________Phone #________________
E- Mail Address: ___________________________________________

Please include the names of your team members:

__________________________________________________________________
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Nominate a worthy candidate or team for next year by returning the form below to the
Omaha South High School Alumni Association.

SHS SPORTS GREATS NOMINATION FORM

Nominee Information

Name______________________________________ Years Attended SHS__________
Address_______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip_________________________________________________________
Telephone_____________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address_________________________________________________________

I nominate the above individual who earned _____ Letters while at SHS in the following
sports
_______________________________________________________________________

Sports Honors – such as All City, All State, Team Captain, etc._____________________
_______________________________________________________________________

College or Professional Information__________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

Business Achievements____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

Civic Involvement or youth coaching or any other information about the impact this
individual made on fellow citizens or country.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s Information

Name_________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip__________________________________________________________
Telephone______________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address__________________________________________________________

Please return completed form by June 1, 2012 to:
SPORTS GREATS COMMITTEE • SHSAA – 5082 S. 107 STREET - OMAHA, NE 68127

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2012 REUNIONS Street, Ralston) for drinks. Wear your Byron Boldt at 4009 N 158th St., Omaha,
Hawaiian shirts for Saturday, 6-30-12 at the NE 68116, 402/496-2953.
1952 The class of 1952 is planning a Fireman’s Hall (60th & Grover) for dinner
luncheon/get together sometime in 2012. and dancing. Detailed invitation will follow 1997 Please join us for our 15-year reunion
Details will be sent after the first of in 2012. Contact: Deb (Stanek) Ray at on 8-3-12 at the Fox & Hound, 120th and
the year. Contacts for information are: [email protected] or 402/321-1463. Dodge St. at 7 pm. On Saturday 8-4-12 a
Jerry Korisko 402/291-8463, Dolores school tour will be scheduled. We will meet
(Himmelsehr) Holubar 402/733-3795 or 1977 Plans are being made for our 35th later for dinner at Lo Sole Mio. Information
Alice (Vodicka) Stanek 402/733-4914. SHS Reunion. It will be at South Omaha will follow at a later date. Contact:
Knights of Columbus, 4323 Washington St. Christina (Tynski) Zorko at cdzorko@
1957 The class of 1957 has started planning on 6-30-12. More information will follow. cox.net.
their 55th reunion. Save the weekend of Contacts are: Debbie (Moody) Contreras
9-15-12 for a banquet on Saturday night at at 402/339-7428 or Mark Martinez at 2013 REUNIONS
the Millard Social Hall. Friday night is still 402/681-8925.
in the planning stage. Contacts are: JoAnn 1958 The class of 1958 has started plan-
(Pospishil) Pechar at [email protected] or 1982 We have selected 7-28 and 7-29-12 ning their 55th class reunion/get together
Shirley (Erb) Shiery at [email protected]. for our 30th class reunion. I can’t give any in 2013. When a date, time and place are
other specifics at this point. We have over scheduled (and because no mailings will be
1962 We are planning our 50th Reunion on 100 members on our class Facebook page sent out), we will include that informa-
Saturday, 7-14-12 and have reserved the and some other email addresses. Contacts tion in the next TOOTER.
Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth Ave. are: Craig Curran at 1744 County Road
Friday, 7-13-12 will be a casual informal M, Wahoo, NE 68066, 402/443-5471 or
night. Information will be announced at
a later date. Contacts are: Bob Murphy Everyone’s welcome to participate in
at [email protected], Bev (Moravec)
Krayneski at 402/734-6617, or Chris South High Alumni Association’s
(Mactier) Hand at 402/331-8171.
POKER RUN
1967 Although no 45th class reunion will be
held, Mike Sheehan and Pat Cunningham WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2012
are having a get together at Hill Side Bar,
3906 L Street on 6-9-12 at 6:00 p.m. First WHO: Anyone! If you have a vehicle -
keg provided. Everyone is welcome. two, three, or four wheels you’re in!
Questions call Pat at 402/359-1736.
TIMES: Registration: 10 AM
1972 Grab your favorite Hawaiian shirt and Departure: Noon
cowboy (girl) hat and come to SHS class of
1972 40th Reunion BEACH PARTY!!! Get COST: $15 donation per person
your cowboy (girl) outfits out for Friday, $25 donation per couple
6-29-12 at Bushwacker’s (74th & Main

Carpet Express RIDE STARTS: Darby’s Tavern (6503 Sunshine Blvd.)
*Route stops will be given out at check in.

RIDE ENDS: Joe Banana’s Food & Spirits (1022 S. 10th St.)

PRIZES: 1ST, 2ND & 3RD place payouts
The more that come means more to win!

* To qualify for the poker payouts you must be checked in no later than 6 pm.
Poker hand winners announced at 6:30 pm.

QUESTIONS: Contact Willie Nalley (402-660-8880), Tim Campbell (402-813-4418),

Paul Kracher (402-981-1204), or contact the SHAA office at 402-738-9493 or
[email protected].

The party is open to all and you don’t have to participate in the run to
have fun, just show up at Joe Banana’s and enjoy!

All proceeds benefit the South High Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. GO PACKERS!

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_____ All RED CAP with WHITE SOB and BLACK SOUTH OMAHA BOY $15.00 Ea. $_________

_____ All BLACK CAP with RED Embroidered “S” Mesh panel sides $15.00 Ea. $_________
(Velcro strap for size adjustment) $15.00 Ea. $_________

_____ All RED CAP with Omaha South Alumni w/bull Logo) (NEW)

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RED COTTON T-SHIRTS $13.00 Ea. $_________
____ All RED Cotton T-shirts w/SOB printed in White-Short Sleeve $13.00 Ea. $_________
$13.00 Ea. $_________
2XL/3XL sizes (South Omaha Boy printed in black lettering) $15.00 Ea. $_________
____ All RED Cotton T-shirts w/SOB printed in White-Short Sleeve $13.00 Ea. $_________

L&XL sizes (South Omaha Boy printed in black lettering)
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Short Sleeve
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RED STADIUM BLANKET (New Items)

_____ RED Fleece Blanket Embroidered w/South Omaha Packer & Bull Logo $18.00 Ea. $_________

_____ BLACK Plastic Mug with Red South High Alumni Logo Imprint $5.00 Ea. $_________

_____ RED Foam Koozie with a White South High Alumni Logo Imprint $2.00 Ea. $_________

_____ WHITE Lined Note Pad (3 1/12 x 8 1/2) with Bull Logo Imprint $1.00 Ea. $_________

_____ BLACK/RED Pen w/white Omaha South High Alumni Imprint $2.00 Ea. $_________

Note: Add $5 to your order for postage & handling for one item, plus $3 for each additional item.
My check (payable to SHSAA) is enclosed in the amount of $_______________ (which includes shipping and
handling fees of $__________).

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2012 Calendar of Events

3-24-12 17th Annual SHSAA Spaghetti Dinner at Sokol Hall 7-18-12 Board of Directors Meeting – 6:30 pm at Alumni
South Omaha. See flyer in this TOOTER. Association Office.

3-31-12 17th Annual SHSAA Bowling Tournament at 7-22-12 2011 Packer Greats Golf Tournament at
Mockingbird Lanes. Information and registration Tregaron – Sign up flyer in this TOOTER.
form in this TOOTER.
8-20-12 South High School – The first day of class for
4-14-12 Board of Directors Meeting – 9:30 am Alumni 2012/2013 school year.
Association Office.
TBA South High School Homecoming Football Game
5-9-12 South High School Senior Honors & Award
Night 7 pm at SHS Auditorium. 9-8-12 Hall of Fame Brunch at the Livestock Exchange
at 10 a.m. COST - $25
5-19-12 8th Annual Poker Run – see flyer in this
TOOTER. 10-24-12 2011 Packer Greats Sports Hall of Fame – at
Anthony’s. Complete details in Fall TOOTER.
5-20-11 South High School Graduation Class of 2012 -
6 pm at the Civic Auditorium.

ALL ALUMNI ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ANY AND ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES.
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