1977

Doctor Hanson ts pictured above watering his sheflera plant. One of his

hobbies is gardening. He commented that he likes to get his hands in the
sol I.

Pictured above are students who had to take a bus home from school.
Doctor Hanson had the busing under control.

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Integration Adds 35 To South;
No Protest To Busing Evidenced

Many students all over Omaha were
getting up earlier to ride to new school
and meet new friends. This is a result
of school integration. This year brought
many changes in the Omaha Public
School System••Instead of walking to
school Iike many years past, students are
riding in buses and vans. Bus drivers
quitting and a shortage of busses got the
new integration off to a bad start. The
city bus serv ice being used for transport
to and from school is originally from
California. Things started to move
smoothly later in the year. Like in
many other cases, no Omaha pare nts
gave any open protest against integra-
tion. South High has 35 students riding
the buses and vans.

Junior Sam Velasquez is one of
the few who rides to schoo l in the
vans, Summing up his experiences
he said, "Riding the van is a lright,
that way I never have to worry
about finding a ride. The van isn't
late too often, but it comes early
once in awhile."

"It's alright to ride but I have
to get up pretty early to catch
the bus. There aren't too many
that r ide it, maybe 20 to 3 0
people," said Dave Russell.
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Public School bus driver, Jim 99

Marqutte drives a load of South
students to and from the build-
ing everyday. Although bus
driving is new to Jim, "If the
students behave, I'll continue to
enjoy driving the bus. 11

5 Nominated For Yearly Honor:
Tom O'Hara Tops Teachers Twice

Teacher of the year elections were
held on February 14 and 16. This
wi II be the 12th year that the stu-
dent council has held this election.
Students nominated their favorite
teacher, then student counc i I
took the top five for the final
election ballot. Those nominated
were Mr. Jim Faiman, Mrs.
Diana Howell, Mr. Jack Oholendt,
Mr. Tom O'Hara and Mrs. Laura
Haugse. Mr. O'Hara won the honor.
This is the second time in his 3
years at South that he has won.

Mr. Jim Faiman teaches Taurus Mrs. Laura Haugse teaches Media,
Staff and Media, Literature Literature and Composition and
and Composition. World Literature.

Mr. Tom O'Hara teaches American Mr. Jack Ofolendt teaches P. E. Mrs. Diana Howe ll t each es Am er ican
history and English. "I must be histor y and Ameri can government
doing something right for the stu- and coaches footba I I and wrest- and is the sp onsor of c heerleading.
dents to vote for m e. " 1ing.

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Spirit Week Held In February;
Chmelka, Chandler Trike Champs

Spirit Week started on Saturday,
February 12, with the decorating of
the halls. The sophomores, who
decorated 4th floor showed the most
spirit. Monday was red and white day
and Mr. Irresistible contest. On
Tuesday, students wore crazy shoes
and socks and the Miss Irresistible
contest was held. The winners were
announced at the sen ior class skating
party Tuesday night. Wednesday was
the preliminaries of the 3rd annual
trike race, and teacher of the year
elections. Administration was shocked
when students participated in dress-
up day, while mothers were at home
busily washing jeans. Farmer day was
held on Thursday. Friday wast-shirt
day, and the finals of the trike race
were held at the South-Gross basket-
ball game at Norris Jr. High. The
winners were Carol Chmelka and
Barney Chandler. Carol is an out-
standing gymnast and Barney won
the trike race last year.

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Guidance Provides Aid, Admits;
Miss Beck Heads Tearn Of Seven

South High has one of the best guidance teams in
Omaha. It is made-up of Mr. Neal Mosser, Mr. Dean
Meisinger, Mr, Jim Swanson, Mrs. Bette Norton, Miss
Karen Clark, Miss Margaret Gearing and Miss Mary
Beck. Our guidance counselors do the "everyday"
things such as giving admits, tardies, college prefer-
ence, honor roll, and many tests, but most of all they
try to keep the students out of trouble. A counselor's
goal is to aid the student in planning his future. A
student depends on their counselors aid to see he or
she is set for graduation.
Most of South High's counselors have been here for at
Ieast three years. Mrs. Weber was transferred to Bryan
High School. Her counselees were distributed between
the other counsel ors, adding a Iittl e more work, be-
sides an extra letter.
Do you remember the time being called down to your
counselor not knowing what you did?
Not pictured are Miss Margaret Gearing, Miss Karen
Clark and Miss Mary Beck.

Mr. Jim Swanson has been counseling for three years. He says, "I enjoy coun-
seling, because the students are easy to get along with." He tea ches American
History in night school. His hobbies are woodwork and music.

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Mr. Dean Meisinger has been counseling for ten years. He en-
joys counseling and thinks the students are trying to better
themselves. In his spare time he enjoys hunting and fishing.

Mrs. Bette Norton has the letters B,E,N and T. She is in the Mr. Neil Mosser is the full-time counselor for stu-
same room that the offices of two other counselors are in. dents with initials I, K,U and Y. He says "I enjoy
She is a very de (ightful person to t alk to. counse li ng." In his spare time, he enjoys sports.

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JOCK N' JOCKETTES

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From Left To Right: Lineman Coach Lad The Offensive Squad in the Front Row; Left To Right: Dan Mc-
Cain, Pat Sweeney, Matt Radik, Kevin Kottich, Bryan Skradis
Nemecek, Head Coach John Faiman and De- and Rick Pesek. Middle Row: Kelly Swotek, Dorcas Patterson,
fensive Coach Jack Oholendt. Mark Jellsey, Dave Pattan, Coach John Faiman and Tom
Miller. Top Row: Dave Remington, Jack Oholendt and Lad
Nemecek.

South Becomes Metro Champions;
Five Packers Make All-Metro

South's defense was one of the reasons for
this year's sucfess. Coach John Faiman
had said at the beginning of the year that
the coaches were going to concentrate
more on a hard-hitting defense. As for the
offense, it was in great shape. South had
the passing and running game they had
hoped for.

South ended their regular season with a The South High Packers in a ction against the North west Huskies. This
7-2 record. They hadn't made it to the game proved to be very costly when playoffs came around. The packers
state playoffs because of their losses to lost this game 3-0.
Prep and Northwest, but were more than
happy to play for the Metro Championship.
South's opponent was Westside who proved

to be unequal in power against our Packers.
The Packers smashed to a 24-12 victory to
take home the Metro Championship med-
als. Five members of this years team
made All-Metro. On offense they were
Tom Miller, Dan McCain and Kelly Swot-
ek. The defense members were Kevin Kot-
tich and Bryan Skradis.

Coach John Faiman said "My confidence
in this year's team never faded away. I
knew we had the power to take Metro and

maybe even state, if we had the chance.
I'm very proud of these young men and
hope they have as much success in years
to come. " Coach Faiman has left South

and gone on to coach at Washington State
University. He brought back a winning

tradition at South, and wi II be remem be red
because of it.

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South's Defense Squad, In Front Row, Left To Right: Speciality Teams, Front Row, Left To Right: Mike
Tom Sweeney, John Sherlock, Allan Mallory, Dan Hultquist, Steve Grasmick, Bob Kreiser, Dan Liver-
McCain and Bryan Skradis. Second Row: Tom Quinlan,
Kevin Kottich, Rick Pesek, Dorcas Patterson, Roy Bravo, more, Joe Velasquez, Louis Valencia, Bob Spencer
Jean Montes and Pat Sweeney. Top Row: Dave Riming- and John Velaquez. Top Row: Coach John Faiman,
ton, Coach Jack Oholendt, Coach Lad Nemecek and
Joe Nekola, Jim Walpus, Joe Clark, Joe Alsman, John
Coach John Falman. Flarkowskl, BIil Thompson, Dennis Wees, Steve Or-

duna and Don Valla.

South 34 Bryan 12 ,

South 23 Benson 12 107

South 29 Abe Lincoln 14
South 0 Prep 13
South 24 14
Gross
South 36
South 21 Tech 0
South 0
Bellevue 14
South 34
Northwest 3
South 24
Central 21

Westside 12

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J.V.'s Execute "Team Concept;"

Finish Runner's Up In Division

The junior varsity posted an 7-1-0 season
record, finishing runners-up in the national
division. According to Coach Jones, "The

junior packers executed the concepts of

"team work" throughout the season. "
Coach Blazevich said, "There wasn't any
one player who was a designated star. All
the players complimented each other." "I
was a skeptic at the beg inning of the year, I
didn't think we wou ld win one game. This

was a well-diciplined and dedicated team.
They had a lot of desire to win," said
Coach Bl azev ich.

South 8 Central 6
South 18 Benson 0
South 20 Gross 0
South 0
South 2 A.L. 6
South 8 Brya n 20
South 0 Bellevue 0
South 18 Prep 13
20 Northwest

J.V. team m e mbers from Left To Right, Bottom Row: L. Pesek, D. Cisar, E. Buglewicz, 8. Chandler, M. Hariel_,
G. Sokolik a nd W. Wright . Middle Row: B. Sa franek, J . Smijkel, R. Hurlbutt, T. Murray, R. Hanson, J. Mascerello,
M. Bute ra, D. Hunter, M Sapcich and student mgr. Jewell. Top Row: Coa ch Jones, M. Stopack, T. Knowlton, D.
Denton, S. Bohunis, B. Hergen rader-, R. Za ragosa, T. Rhoades, E. Lopez, J . Velasquez, J . Velasquez, S. Newcomb,
J. Motiejaitis, Coach B lazevich and Coach Ma rtinez.

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Reserve team members, from Left To Right, Bottom Row: M. Palmer, M. Dolphens, T. Napora, T. Siedlik, D.
Russell, S. Green, S. Ashford and J. Pribe. Middle Row: M. B;iker, P. Spencer, P. Babic, M. Haines, J. Hobza,

B. Funnanski, J. Martinez, J. Patterson, S. Osmera, L. Hollowell and Coach Rice. Top Row: Coach Neuberger, R.
Valla, M. Plowman, D. Ruelas, L. Starks, S. Collins, B. Matulka, M. Harbin, M. Winebrenner, S. Pries, M. Stein-
haver, A. Naikelis, S. Hunt, J. Dulyak and Coach Potter (partially-seen).

Standout Defense Leads Season;

Reserves Complete 3-3-1 Record

Led by a standout defense, the reserve
footbal I team completed a 3-3-1 season
record. The defense recored three shut-
outs while the offense showed at times
their scoring ability. According to Coach
Rice "These are a good aggressive bunch
of S~p homores. The defense hit well and

was a standout. The defense made up for

an incons istent offense."

South 8 Central 20

South 26 Benson 0
South 20 Gross 0
South 6
South 6 A.L. 38
South 8 Bellevue 12
8 Prep

South 12 Northwest 0

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Girls and boys gymnastics team consists of the people Pictured Above. Top Row, From Left To Right: Chuck Cheml-

ka, senior; Jim Hartung, junior; Phil Cahoy, sophomore; Randy Contreras, senior; and Rex Vlcek, junior. Middle

Row: Carolyn Byrd, sophomore; Maggie Falcon, sophomore; Laura Luger, junior; Wanda Schlayer, senior; Teresa

Dailey, sophomore; Charo Vazquez, sophomore; and Mary Beth Redwine, sophomore. Bottom Row: Denise DeJoy,

sophomore; Cyndy Landers, senior; Karen Halski, senior; Carol Chmelka, sophomore; Diane Clark, sophomore; Col-

leen Quinlan, sophomore; and Debbie Dowdy, sophomore.

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Laura is a top girls gymnast at South High.

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110 Colleen Quinlan, sophomore, is practicing

her floor exercise routine to get ready
for the meet that night.

Boys Gymnasts Take State Again;
Girls Much Better Than Expected

Boys gymnastics team won their second straight state title by Phil Cahoy, Jim Hartung, and Chuck Chmefk a
scoring an incredible 180.70 points. The team went through the awaiting their next event.
season with an undefeated record.

Mr. Beran said, "Hartung and Cahoy have the potential to go to
the Olympics." These two outs tanding gymnasts were asked to
compete in the Junior National Competitions in South Africa.
Alf expenses were p a id by the United States Gymnast ic s Founda-
tion. Phil Cahoy's father coached the team in South Africa.

Chuck Chmelka and Rex Vlcek got started at Sokol. Randy Con-
treras got started by his older brother, who was a gymnast at
South. Coach Beran said, "Rex Vlcek is a good college pros-
pect. 11 Randy a nd Chuck are the co- captains. Randy works floor
exercise and tramp. Chuck works all-around and has good coll-
ege potent!al .

Beran said, "The girls gymnastics team was much better than
I had expected." The top girls gymnasts are: Laura Luger, Karen
Halski, Carol Chmelka, Charo Vazquez, and Mary Beth Red-
wine. Carol Chmelka is one of the best all-around girls gym-
nasts in the state, as stated by Mr. Beran.

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Coach Richard Beran said, "Boys gymnasts are
very good, and better th.111 some colleges." "Girls

gymnasts are very successful this year," was also
stated by Mr. Beran.

Phil is possibly one of the top three high school gym-
nasts in the nation. Phil's strong events are horizontal
bar, side horse, and parallel bars.

111

Swimmers Make Waves For South;
Girls Spring To An Even Season

South Hi gh's girls swimming team finished I
the season with a 5-5 record. Their per-
formance can be considered good, when The girls throw Mrs. Sapp in the pool.
you take into consideration the tough
competition they faced this year.

Coach Karen Sapp, stated, "The team
turned in a great effort against Marian."
The girls defeated Marian, a known pow-
er in girls athletics.

Jobie West, Heidi Lenczowski, Colleen
Quinlan and Helen Harrison made up the
team's consistent relay team. They were
outstanding throughout the year. The
whole .squad was outstanding in the Metro
Relays, where they placed second.

Unity was a factor in the team's success.
Co-captains Jobie West and Helen Harri-
son kept the team unified.

From Left To Right, On The Ground: Karen Holubar, Lori Horvath, Anne Stark, Kelly Kobie,
Vicki Sedlacek, Cindy Almquist, Thea Eich and Mrs. Sapp. On The Board: Jeannie Andrysik,
Jobie West, Toni Gerard, Debbie Kilborn, Cheryl Jedlika, Colleen Quinlan, Helen Harrison
and Sandy Bauwens.

11 2

Tasich And Hrdy Lead Swimmers;
Thirteen Members Make Up Squad

With only thirteen members on South's .. .'
boys swim team, the tankers had a rough
season. South could not dish out fresh •I
swimmers for every event, like most
schools could. Coach Boldt said, "The
boys did a fine job for having only 13
members.••

The co-captains for this year were Russ
Hrdy and George Tasich. Russ is the fas-
test person on the team in the 50 frees-
tyle. His best time this year in that
event was 25 seconds. Russ was out of
action awhile this year after he split his
heel open, while attempting a flip turn.
Russ continued to swim and finished the
event in 2nd place.

George Tasich is South's only diver. He
had 7 first place finishes, 3 seconds and
l third. Coach Boldt said that George
does an excellent job considering he
doesn't have an expert coach in diving.

In the water, From Left To Right; Roy Nelson, Tom Bogg~, Chris Stark, Paul Shrader and South 21
Tom Norton. In Back: Jim Murpy, Tom Vaiskunas, Dave Czaplewski, George Tasich, Bryan 61
Coach Boldt, Russ Hrdy, Stan Rosinski, Geoff Hanson and Dan Krupski.
South 38
Papillion 43

South 34
Roncalli 48

South 25
Prep 66

South 18
Northwest 65

South 46
Benson 36

South 48
Central 34

South 29
AL 54

South 45
Tech 32

South 18
Ralston 65

South 18
Bellevue 65

11 3

Girls Golfers Score Lowest;
Best In History Of South

South High Girls Golf Team finshed its Coach O'Hara looking over the Marsha Hibler finds it easier to
regular season with four wins and five team. He is in his second year of putt sitting down.
losses in the very competitive Metro coaching.
Conference. The team finished tenth
in the Metro Championship and four-
teenth in the Nebraska State Girls Golf
Championship. The team of juniors
Jolene Rouse, Marlene Hicks, Marsha

Hibler and senior Kim Corcoran posted
the lowest score in South High history
in the State Tournament. Other team
members include seniors Deneta Alston,
Toni Vaiskunas and sophomore Sharon
Thesens. South placed 14th out of 22
participating teams, with a score 468,
in the Girls State Grass Greens Golf
Tournament. Mr. Tom O'Hara, coach
of the girls golf team commented,
"This years team was one of the best
that South has ever had. 11 He also said,
"They improved the most as the season
went on."

Left to Right: Jolene Rouse, Marlene Hicks, Toni Vaiskunas, Mr. O'Hara, Kim Corcoran, Sharon
Thesens, Deneta Alston and Marsha Hibler.

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Netters Consistent In "Love";

Future Looks Bright For Aces

This year's tennis team members consist
of four returning players: Terry Barrio,
Dale Greenwald, John Grothe and Mark
Reagan. The other team members are
Kevin Jimerson, George Tasich, Steve
Waszak, Dan Scott and Dave Lee. They
finished the season with a five and four
record. Mr, Phil Gradoville in his second
year of c9aching the tennis team said,
"They're a young team." He also said
"We didn't have enough team members."

Determined to win the match Beside teaching math, Mr. Phil
is Dale Greenwald. Gradoville is the tennis coach.

Members of the boys tennis team this year were, from left to right:
Terry Barrio, David Lee, Kevin Jimerson and Steve Waszak. The
girl pictured is Patty Popelka. She served as a score keeper at the Boys
State Tennis Meet.

115

Harriers Boast Nine Lettermen;
2-8 Season Isn't Disappointing

1976-1977 Cross Country Runners finished South 34 Northwest 21
with a 2-8 record, but Coach Wayne Boldt
wasn't entirely disappointing with the perfor- South 28 AL 27
mance of several of the boys. There were nine Prep 15
lettermen this year including Sophomore Don South 48 Bellevue 15
Jamison and Juniors Joe Fora! and Joe La- South 49 Gross 26
banowski, whom, Mr. Boldt feels, show much Benson 33
promise for next years team. Other lettermen South 31 Central 24
are Sophomore Chris Grimmond, Juniors South 22 North 35
Geoff Hanson, Gary Radden and Tom Vais- South 31
kunas; Seniors, Predrag Kopun and Larry South 22 Roncalli 22
Sherlock. Bryan 24
South 34
The best times recorded at Spring Lake Golf South 31
Course this year were 14:14 recorded by Joe
Fora! and 14:38 by Don Jamison. The Harriers Coach Wayne Boldt was a Harrier for
finished 11th in the Metro Championships out South in 1969; that year South tool<
of 16 teams and 5th in Districts out of 8 State. He also coaches boys swim-
teams. ming and teaches math.

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Girls Track Opener At U.N.O.;

Talented Runners Prove Ability

1976-1977 Girls Trac k Season opened on
March 23 with the U. N. 0. Invitational held
at U. N. O. and the girls placed high in the
competition. Twe l ve letterwomen returned
to the team this year including Deneta
Alston, Patricia Loftin and Maxine Yates, all
of whom went into State competition last
year. Coach Susan Peters feels that a pro-
mising year is in store for the g iris because
they have a lot of talent. Senior runner Deneta
Alston has been on the team for 3 years. She
had these comments on being an athlete. "In
the 3 years that I have been running trac k, I
Have experienced and learned a lot about
how important good sportsmanship is and if a
person has good ab i Iity, he or she should ad-
vance it."

Pictured Above is Coach Susan
Pet ers and distance runner Rita
Monzu. Rita has a lso l ettered

in girls' basketball.

1977 Girls Track Team members were, First Row Left To Right: Maxine Yates,
Carita Spears, Deneta Alston, Leti Chavez and Coach Susan Peters. Row Two:
Rita Monzu, Kathy Konyek, Jolene Rouse, Mar l ene Hicks and Patricia Loftin,

These girls From L eft To Right are, Marlene Hicks, distance runner, Ca rita Jol ene Rouse and Kathy Kon-
Spears, distance runner and jumper, and L eti Chavez, a hurdler. yek are pictured above. They
participate in the discus and
shotput events.

11 7

Spikers Complete 10-6 Season;
Dedication Improves Teamwork

The varsity volfyball team completed Ill ..
a 10-6 season. Coach Susan Peters said,
"The team improved in skills and tea m- JII
work as the season progressed; They
were a ha rd working group of girls and
were very enjoyable to coach."

South 10,3 Marion 15,15
South 15,13 Gross 11,6

South 15,15 Bellevue 4,3

South 15,1,12 Westside 12,15,15
South 15,15 A. L. 7,10
South 15,15 T.J. 11,2
South 15,15 Northwest 7. 7

South 13,7 Burke 15,15
South 15,15 Central 13,9

South 15,11,15 Ryan 13,15,13

South 15,6,15 Benson 12,15,15

South 15,8,10 Roncalli 11,15,15
Metro Tournament:

South 15,15 Benson 0,11

South 15,3,11 Reconal Ii 13,15,15
Districts:

South 15,15 Bryan 2,8
South 15,6,7 Roncalli 8,15,15

II Varsity vollyball team members from the Top Left To
Right : Michel le Ha zuka, Cathy Kurcz, ·Mary Ann
Plueler, Laurie Stevens, Dolorus Be cerra , Dianne Barry
Evelyn Young, Patty Parks, Kathy Stevens, Judy
Janicek, Mary Bogatz and Coach Susan Peters.

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J.V.'s Show Varsity Potential;
Tearn Completes Winning Season

The junior varisty vollyball team had
a successful season. The team compet-
ed a 7-5 record. According to coach
Rozanne Ma c, "We had a winning sea-
son the team worked hard and has the
potential of playing at varsity level
next year."
South 4,15,13 Marion 15,12,15
South 15,11,12 Gross 7,15,15
South 6,15,15 Bellevue 15,15
South 8,11 Westside 15,15
South 15, 7,15 A. L. 4,15, 9
South 17,17 T.J. 15,15
South 15,15 Northwest 13,18
South 6,8 Burke 15,15
South 15,4,15 Central 5,15,12
South 15,15 Ryan 12,13
South 15,15 Benson 6,8
South 15,11,14 Roncalli 9,15,16

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Volleyball team members Bottom Row, Left To Right: Mary Nekola, Sue
Cuevas, Coach Rozanne Mac, Lori Monjurez a nd Sue Jacoby. Middle Row :
Terri Shanahan, Maureen Mccaw, Debbie Mostek, Theresa Schmitt and
Judy Burns. Top Row: Julie Baker, Jerri Mulligan, Sheila Kerwin, Leslie
Kirk, Barb Jurek and Kathy Konyek.

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Varsity Cagers Have Floor Time;
Kimble, Miller Lead Shooters

This year's Varsity Basketball team has a lot of good,
experienced players, The team consists of the following
men : Tom Miller, Rick Pesek, Dennis Kimble, Maurice
Harrell, Bob Horton, Chris Tangeman, Joe Clark, Don
Pasek and Mark Martinez. Maurice Harrell is the high-
est scorer on the team, with a high score of 187 out of
16 games. Maurice scored about 12 points a game. Bob
Horton is the next highest scorer on the team, with a
score of 133. Leading percentage shooters a re Tom
Miller and Dennis Kimble with 46% each. Mark Martin-
ez is the leader in assist. The free throw percentages are
76% and T3"1o.

Mr. Joe Neuberger has spent thr11e years coaching Varsity Basketbal I. He said, "The team has a lot a playing time."
They practiced at Mars Junior High every night.
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Pictured Above are the va rsity baske tba ll pl a yers a nd coa ch Neuberger in the follo wing order. Top Row From Left To
Right: Tom Miller, Don Pa sek, Bob Janousek, Ric h Mill e r, and Chris T a ngem an. Second Row: Mark Martinez,
Coach Joseph Neuberger, Rick Pesek, Joe Ksaizek and Dennis Kimble. Bottom Row : La rry Pesek, Robert Horton
.;ind Maurice Harrell .

Don Pesek makes a ringer.

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Miller Leads Packer Scoring;
Future Promising For Juniors

South's J . V. Basketball team consisted of
10 sophomores and juniors, they were:
Steve Ashford, Larry Pesek, Bob Schab, Ed
Miller, Joe Ksaizek, Bob Janousek, Rich
Miller, Joe Valesquez, Joe Barta and Rich
Dennell. The team was coached by Mr.
Phil Gradovi lie who feels that these young
players have a good future with South bas-
ketball. Rich Miller lead the junior Packers
in scoring with a total of 148 points.

South 50 Ryan 32
56 88
South Burke
South 44 Ralston 58
South 44
South 58 Bryan
South Bellevue 53
South 31
South Roncalll 38
South 45 A.L. 77
South 51 53
South Westside
South 31 Central 56
South Benson 60
South 41 Northwest
South 61 61
South T . J. 62
44 44
54 Prep
Tech 65
65 Gross 40
58 Lincoln
55
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Young Packers Are Building;
Marty Martinez Assists Coach

The reserve basketball team is a small
step in the development of young basket-
bal I players. During the first year of high
school basketba II, these young players are
taught the same fundamentals as the var-
sity squad. Coach Jones feels, "The reserve
basketball team accomplished a lot."

On reserve squad are From Left To Right, Bottom Row: Joe Monzu, Lennie Starks,
Reese Crouch, and Dan Urzendowski, Top Row: Coach Nelse Jones, Brent Douglas, Tim
Scott, Lannie Hallowell, Stan Grabowski, Scott Osmera, Ass't, Coach Marty Martinez.

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Girls Improve, Season Bounced;
Lack of Height Proves Costly

The Girls Basketball team encount-
ered tough competition in the Metro
conference this year. The season this
year was a series of ups and downs as
a result of poor shoot ing at the free
throw line. This year's coach, Jeff
Potter, was in his first year of tea-
ching and coaching. When asked to
sum up the season Coach Potter re-
plied "We improved a lot over the
season despite facing a 3 to 4 inch
deficit in height. There was a lot of
hustle, determination, and they
played well as a team." Three year
letterwomen for this year were Kim
Corcocan, Cathy McMahon, and
Vaiva Sarka. After having a dis-
appointing regular season, South was
defeated in the first round of dis-
tricts by Tech in overtime, 39-42,

Pictured Left To Right, First Row Rita Monzu, Kim Corcoran, Cathy
McMahon, Alicia Madison and Coach Potter. Second Row: Florence
Wraggs, Maureen McCaw, Yaiva Sarka, Gaye Kasinland, Susie Kava.

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Girls Travel To Spring Lake;
Reserves Compile Even Season

---- Girls Junior Varsity Basketbal I 1s in
its second year at South High. Miss
Susan Peters is the head coach of the
girls J . V. team and assists on the
varsity squad. This year the team
compiled a 6-6 recor d. Even though
the girls had an even season, it was
a good showing considering the
tough competition in the Metro con-
ference,

The girls traveled to Springlake

Schoo• each night for practice de-

spite the weather conditions. The
leading scorer for the packers was
Lola Becerra, When asked to com-
m ent on the girls season Miss Peters
said, "As the season went by the
girls progressed in their skills and
team playing, They were an enjoy-
able and hardworking group of girls."

Left To Right, Row One, Susan Cuevas, Lola Becerra, Kathy Konyeck, L -==--,
Marlene Hicks, Pam Duff, and Jolene Rouse, Row Two, Gloria Gonzales,
Lori Pershing, Michelle Hazuka, Kathy Kurcz, Mary Nekola, Carita
Spears, and, Coach Sue Peters,

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Action On The Mats For South;
9 Wrestlers Sent On To State

Coach Beauford E. Haizlip, was a graduate from Iowa State
University. Later he earned his masters degree at Univer-
sity of Nebraska at Lincoln. Coach Haizlip has been coach-
ing wrestling for 19 years and 17 of those years at South
High. He has won over 200 dual meets, several tourna-
ments, and 4 state championships. This years team has a
nucleus of good returning starters and was one of our best
teams. When asked about the outlook for this year Coach
Haizlip commented, "It will take a lot of work and an
outstanding effort from each individual for us to take
state, and this is what I am looking for." Returning vet-
erans and starters for this year were: Al Brown 98, Fred
Martinez 105, Lewis Hicks 119, John Lad 126, Roy
Bravo 132, Perry Bel man 138, Steve Haizlip 145, Matt
Radik 155, Kevin Kottich 167, Dave Rimington 185, Dan
McCain and John Sherlock at HWT.

Pictured Above, Left To Right, Row One: student manager Helen Harrison, Dave Haizlip, Al Brown, Fred Martinez,
Mark Duhacek, Prentice Cox, Craig Engardt, John Lad and Roy Bravo. Row Two: Coach Haizlip, Perry Belman,
Kevin Kottich, Dave Rimington, Kerry Crisman, Dan McCain, John Sherlock and Coach Ohlendt.

John Sherlock's win in districts as-
sured South a trophy to hang onto,
South worked hard after the Metro
meet to get ready for the districts
which proved to be rewarding.
South placed nine guys for state in
which two were champions, Al
Brown and John Sherlock. Third-
place medals went to Prentice Cox,
John Lad, and Perry Bel.man,
Fourth-place medals went to Fred
Martinez, Mark Duhacek, Roy Bra-
vo, and Kevin Kottich. Overall in
the team standings, South finished
in second place with the score of
137-9.

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Pictured Above, Left To Right, Row One: student manager Cindy Marino, Dave Haizlip, Barry Reafleng, Mike
Feichtinger, Bozo Straley, Rich Jankeviclus, Tom Holl and, and student manager Helen Harrison. Row Two: Coach
Halzllp, Bob Coufal, Vic Pecha, John Marino, Ron Storm, Dave Rimlngton, Mark Horvath and Coach Jack Oholendt.

Pictured Above is Coach Oholendt showing Barry
Reafleng the finer points of wrestling.

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Baseball Tearn Has 12 Members;
Lad Nemecek Boasts Many Champs

Th is years baseball team was not or-
ganized in time for the full team to be
in the 1977 TAURUS.

Team members from last years team are:
Tom Vacek, John Depa, Clyde Prem,
Joe Alsman, Dino Armetta, Jean Montes,
and Mark Martinez. Coach for the past
years was Mr. Lad Nemecek.

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Mr. Lad Nemecek is coach for this years team. He is also a football
coach. Mr. Nemecek teaches Math 3-4 and was a graduate of
South High•.

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Team members Pictured Above are: Seniors Clyde Prem and Tom Junior John Depa was also a member of
Vacek {right). Both were on la~t years district champs team. last years team. He plans to be on the
team again this year. John is also act i ve
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Girls' Tennis Team Works Hard;
New Coach Brings Enthusiasm

The 1977 girls' tennis team worked hard this year despite
the fact that they were dealing with a new coach.

Mrs. Karen Sapp was the previous coach who had been
heading the team since the 1974-75 school year. This
year Mrs. Sapp declined being coach since she was going
to have a chi Id.

On April 5, the tennis team began its' season and finish-
ed on May 14 with the state finals.

Team members Left To Right, Front Row: Janet Rischling, Mrs. Karen Sapp was tennis coach in previous years.
Patty Popelka, Colleen Clark and Judy Janicek. Second
Row: Jackie Johnson, Debbie Kilborn, Diane Macrander,
and Judy Stoysich. Third Row: Michelle Schmitt, Kathy
Kosiski, Sheila Kerwin and Thea Eich.

Practice wasn't always work for the team. Here they are
shown practicing serving on a teammate, Bottom Right
they are practicing with a basketball.

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Varsity Has Undefeated Season;
Award Of Excellence Nomination

1976-1977 Varsity Cheerleaders ,.
are showing what spirit really OObb ~
means, as they were nominated for
the Award of Excel lence at the -----
Southwest Missouri University
cheerleading clinic. Southroads
Cheerleading Competition was also
bestowed on South as the g iris
ranked high in t he competition.

For many of the girls it is their
third year on a South cheerleading
squad which is c Iearly v isible from
the high quality stunts and cheers
they perform for South's teams.

Along w ith the help of the J.V. and
Reserve squads, Varsity cheerlead-
ers sold red and white shakers and
the traditional spirit ribbons.

Varsity captain, Robin Sherlock, tJ/ Grace
expressed her v i ews on cheerleading
th is year by say ing, "Cheerleading ,.
has been a great experience for
me. I've had a hard working squad

and a great sponsor to w ork with. "

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Spirit Bags Show School Pride;

J.V. Members Hold A Pep Rally

J .V. and Reserve Cheerleaders had
their best year by participating in the
Homecoming parade and athletic
events. Both squads showed the poten-
tial of being very good Varsity mem-
bers.

This was the first year that the Reserve
squad was able to go to camp, which
they attended with the Varsity and J.V.
squads at the Southwest Missouri Uni-
versity. The Sophomores proved them-
selves able by winning the Spirit Stick,
toping both of the other squads. Cap-
tain of the Reserve Squad, Sharon
Thenens, commented on her squad by
saying, "The Reserve squad has worked
very hard ever since tryouts and did
very well at camp. I feel that they

are all very good representatives of
South High School."

J.V. cheerleaders were kept busy this 1976-1977 J.V .'s are, first row, left to right: Eva Dukich, C~mnle Dubas
and Melissa Rybensky. Second Row, Kim Crouch, Barbie Jacobsen, Jackie
year by assisting in the handling of Johnson and Julie Bratetic. Standing is Angie Jones.
Spirit Bags which consisted of candy,
popcorn balls, and homemade cookies, i
which were given to varsity athletes
this past fall. J.V .'s were also given !
the honor of preparing a pep rally on
September 24, which turned out to be

a complete success.

Captain Julie Bratetic commented on
h':!r squad, "Being captain has given
me many memories to fall back on.
We all pulled through and had a fun
and successful J.V. year. "

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Reserves Tops At Summer Camp;
Spiritmen Show School Pride

1976-1977 Reserve Cheerleaders are, first row (left to right): Sharon ...
Thedens, Linda Baez and Becky Bravo. Second Row, Kay Schultz, Kellie
Kobie and Peggy Ostronic.

Spiritmen, sponsored by Mrs. Diana
Howell and Miss Ginger Riffel had an
active year by helping the cheerleaders
sell balloons, red and white shakers
and ribbons. Mrs. Howell shared her

vie~s on the Spiritmen by saying, .

"This is the third year for Spiritmen
and by far the best. This group of

young men is enthusiastic and a real
pleasure to work with. 11

Dressed in their off-white bibbed over-

alls and red "South" t-shirts, the Spirit-
men assisted cheerleaders in building

pyramids and spelling out "victory and
"win II with their bodies.

This years Spiritmen were: David Aus-

tin, Richard Duff, Virgil Liss, Russ
Marquart, Rick Parks, Louie Roth,

Dave Swirczek, George Taslch and
Jim Vinson.

This years captain was George Tasich, 1976-1977 Spiritmen first row, (left to right): Dave Austin, Ji_m Vinson,
who had these comments on the
squad: "We enjoy working with the Louie Roth, Dave Swirczek and Russ Marquardt. Second Row, Richard
cheerleaders and doing all we can do Duff, Rick Parks, Virgil Liss and George Tasich.

to help the school spirit. Although it
ls a new organization and there is a
lot of work involved, it is a lot of

fun."

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Pomperetes Tops At Summer Camp;
Bring Home The Spirit Stick

Pomperetes were chosen in early May
of 1976 so that they would be prepar-
ed for the heavy competition they
would recieve at the Missouri Valley
College, which they attended the first
week in July. While at the camp the
girls were awarded the Spirit Stick and
numerous Excellence and Honorable
Mention ribbons.
Senior Pomperets initiated the rookies
and underc lassmen during the middle
of August. Initiation included a trip to
Peony Park, the KOIL radio station,
and to a all night party. The girls end-
ed their expedition accross town at a
Iocal newspaper office for a photo ses-
sion in pajamas and a short interview.
Clickers were sold to promote spirit at
basketball games along with sue kers
and spirit buttons.
Views on the squad were expresses
by Tami Johnson, a three-year mem-
ber, who said, "School Spirit are the
key words, and I am proud to say
that the 1976-1977 pompon squad has
shown high school spirit and pride this
year."
Pomperetes took first place in the
Homecomm ing parade as best march-
ing unit.

1976-1977 Pomperetes a re , first row (left to right): Kip Prososki, Anne Slager, Marita Al ex, Ka thi Vacek, JoAnn
Whiteing, Kathy Hazard, Karen Roseland a nd Dianne C lark. Second row, Patty Hines, Kellie Murphy, L eanne
Sheffield, Cathy Bogar, Connie Cavalovic, Barb Kavorik, and Coll e en C lark. Not pictured a re T am mi Johnson,
J eann ie Schamp and Florance Wraggs.

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Miss Judy Schneider made These com-
ments on this years squad, "In many
ways I think this year has been one of
the most challenging for Pomperets. How-
ever, it is also one of the most talented
squads I've worked with."

Kathy Hazard, a second year member,
expressed her feelings on being captain by say-
ing, "Being captain is a big responsibility but
I wouldn't have missed it for anything. It has
given me memories that I will never forget,"

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Valeria Alba Samuel Albino

Marita Alex Cynthia Almquist Joseph Alsman Deneta Alston

Julie Alvarez " Jack Anderson Marjorie Andrews Michelle Antoniak
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. Grace Anzai do Rosemary Arispe Ricardo Ariza Dino Armetta
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Tina Armetta Mike Arrison Mark Ausde,.;,ore David Austin

Catherine Ayala Clayton Bacome Daniel Badders Grace Baez

Richard Baier Michelle Balaban Timmy Baldwin Paul Barela

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Michael Bogenreif Edw in Bogue Cynthia Bohac Lynne Boldt

Barbara Bonar Ta mara Boyles Ranee Bradberry John Braniff

Gary Brooks Debra Brown

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Joanne Brow n Joseph Brown Patricia Brown Valerie Broyles

Alan Brun Michelle Bruner John Bruno Mary Buda

Ruth Burdette Diana Burns Michael Burns Thomas Buss

Kristine Butkus Debra Carlson Michael Carlson Nancy Cash

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Sandra Dan ielski Albert Davis Edward DeJoy Pa mel a Demkowski

Penny Dlouhy Kim Dober

Richard Dolphens Gabrielle Domenge Macrino Dominguez Gale Dorste
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