1977

Mr. Richa rd Beran doubles as a Biology tea-
cher a nd also coaches the boys a nd girls
gymnastic teams.

From Left To Right, Sitting: Lori Myers, Patty Parks. Row One: Cindy
Almquist, Robin Sherlock, Anne Stark, Debbie Nekola, Becky Chand-
ler, Debbie Hebard, Mark Martinez, Ton y Savich. Row Two: Linda
Ma crande r, Joe Brown, Tom And a hl, Mary Straley, Dave Swirczek,
Tim Holl and and Brian Cushing.

Seated Left To Right: Margo Nistl, Bob Risk, Brian Fricke, Stan
Roswi cki and John Dohse. Back Row: Don J am ison, Richard Chris-
tiansen, Lori Radden, Matt Wolf, Cindy Hamblen, Diane Macrander,
Cindy Buller, Linda Heinz, Jann Buckley and Jim McAuliffe.

Pictured Above is Mr. Paul Eisenhauer
who teaches physics and chemistry.

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Driver Dave Swirczek t a kes Anne Stark, Lor i Myers and Patty Parks for
a ride in the Homecoming parade covered wagon.

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Albert Travis Toots His Horn; I
"Red" Expresses Trumpet Talent
I
For 11 years, Mr. Albert Travis has been teaching
instrumenta l music here at South High School . He is i
very happy with his job and feels he has the "best job
in the Midwest." I

He is in charge of all bands, orchestra and guitar clas-
ses, and the spring variety show, "Sound-Off". He also
sponsors the majorettes.

Most of Mr. Travis' spare time is taken up by the we ll
known group "Travis." Mr. Travis plays trumpet.
"Travis" performs for high school and college dances
and plays in some local night clubs,

The rest of his spare time is taken up in the air flying
airplanes. Mr. Travis has his pilot's license.

This year the instrumental classes have 140 students.
Mr. Travis has always felt that South High students
were "very nice people."

Mr. Albert "Red" Travis extends his musical tal ent in other
places other than school activities, He plays the t rumpet in
his well known band "Travis."

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Hinrichs Handles Vocal Chores;
Antiques, Sheet Music Use Time

The voices of 169 students are under the direction of Mr. Roland E.
Hinrichs. He handles all the choirs and choruses and is in charge
of the Ambassadors. Mr. Hinrichs feels that his students are "very
talented and are doing a nice job. I would like them to work
harder, though, to reach the best of their potential."
Mr. Hinrichs enjoys collecting family antiques in his few minutes
of spare time. He also does some gardening.
Mr. Hinrichs has been at South for 23 years. This year is his four-
teenth year of sponsoring the Ambassadors.
Senior T erry Barrio commented "I know Mr. Hinrichs puts 100/'4
of himself into every performance."

Mrs. Carolyn Larson plays the piano for vocal
music classes. She enjoys the students here at
South High. In this picture, she is playing the
piano for 1st choir practice.

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South Band School's Largest;

Travis Directs Sound Of Music

Band is an elective class that anyone can r , . . - ,._ •. ~ ... - , ~ ,
take. Each of the six (Marching, Symphonic,
Orchestra, Concert, Stage and Rally) bands , j ~ ) ' ~ ~ ,- --·~-
support school activities throughout the
school year. ' .1, " \t . ,,. V .,

Marching Band, which is a mixture of the .. ~--\ \,\~
students from the other five bands, performs
at all home football games-playing for the
Majorettes and Pomperettes. Marching Band
also participates in the Homecoming parade
and other parades during the Spring. Rally
Band plays at all home girls' and boys' bas-
ketba 11 games.

Band has its own Club and Council. In Band
Club, the students elect their officers and the
officers organize activities for the year. The
Annual Band Christmas Party and the Annual
Band Banquet, held at the end of the year to
honor seniors, are two of the major band
activities.

Evelyn Young mentioned that, thanks to Mr.
Albert Trav is, this year in Band has been suc-
cessful and will be well-remembered. Presi-
dent Chuck Odom oversees the organization
of activities and keeps band together.

From Left To Right, Row One: Rona ld Corbett, John Velaquez, Christopher Grimmond, Ca lvin Munsi nger,
Michael Comstock, Armando Gomez, Douglas Harless, James Hartung, Steven Wasza k, Dale Grenwald,
Geoffrey Hanson and Dean Grap. Row Two : Stephen Padilla, John Gajewski, James Walpus, Chuck Odom, Joseph
Alsman, Joseph Valaquez, John Wawrzyukiewicz, Michael Stodolka, Michael Mealey, Micha el Chamberlin, Roy
Nelson, Vicki We lna, Christopher Stark, M arcia Melies and Steven Graham . Row Three : Joann Martinez, Florence
Wraggs, Carol Rolfson, Debrah Jacobson, Rebecca Nelson, Ga ry Radden, Rhonda Weyant, Debra Smith, Jacqueline
Johnson, Robin Walker, M ary Ha zuka, Rennetta Epperson, T a mara Boyles, Gayle Warner, Victoria Sporcik, Carol
Schulze, and J a yne Powers. Row Four : T eresa Arispe, T a mmie Elder, Patricia Burns, James Horton, Ti m othy
Dix ion, 'Lori Pe rsing, Ev elyn Young and Joan Toman . Not Pictured a re Gabrielle Dome nge and 'Dori s-Standley.

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Concert Band From Left To Right, Row One: Michael Odom, Jeff Abels, Marcella Hilger, Patrick Shotkoski, Scott
Hunt, Bradford Kilgarian, John Dailey, Paul Sanchez, William Smollen, Stephen Newcomb, Charles Mell and Jeffrey
Dvorsky. Row Two: David Mach, Craig Svatos, Joseph Foreman, Michele Williams, Anthony Garcia, Scott Osmera
and Steven Kaspar. Row Three: Monica Jurek, Michelle Balaban, Melinda Mockerman, Carolyn Byrd, Donna Jacob-
son, Pam King, Lori Raddan, Valerie Kartchner, and Ruth Merriman. Not Pictured is Terrance Dubas.

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Stage Band From Left To Right, Row One: Larry Modlin, Gary Vetick, Chuck Odom,
Predrag Kopun, John Gajewskiand, Mike McGeorge. Row Two: Gayle Warner, Joan
Toman, Dale Greenwald, Carol Rolfson, Marcia Melies, Jack Wawrzynkiewicz, Rebecca
Nelson, Steven Waszak, Roy Nelson, Christopher Grimmond and Charles Kutz. Row Three:
James Walpus, Joseph Alsman, Douglas Harless, Pamela King and Heidi Greenlee.

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Orchestra From Left To Right, Row One: Chuck Odom, Joseph Alsman and Douglas Har-
less. Row Two : David Rogers, Michael Burns, Sharon Thedens, Lois Lass, Ann Micek,
Rebecca Nelson, Gayle Warner and Melinda Mockerman . Row Three : Larry Modlin, Ste-
ven Graham, Rennetta Epperson, Ronald Corbett, Ronald Leyendecker, Victory Sedlacek,
Eva Dukich, Michael Mealey, James Walpus, Victoria Sporcik, Jack Wawrzynkiewicz,
Christopher Grimmond and Fred Robinson. Sitting: Joann Martinez, Diane Davis, Tammie
Elder, Jayne Powers, Vicki Welna, Joyce Currie and Patricia Burns. Not pictured is Gab-
ri e lle Domenge.
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Captain Mary Hazuka is a three-year Majorette veteran.

This year's Majorettes are Mary Hazuka, Monica Jurek and
Robin Walker.

Serving as this year's Drum Major is sen- Band and Orchestra Council Pictured From Left To Right, Row One:
ior Chuck Odom. Chuck Odom, Dale Greenwald, Evelyn Young and Steven Waszak. Row

Two: Ronald Corbett, Joe Alsman, Valerie Kartchner and Gabrielle
Domenge. Row Three: Joyce Currie, Lois Lass, Deborah Jacobson,
Jayne Powers, Joan Toman and Mary Hazuka.

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Hinrichs Directs 30 Vocalists;
Music Provides A Mid-Day Break

First Choir consists of around eighty members, both boys
and girls. They meet everyday during fourth hour. Being
in choir offers students an opportunity to improve their
musical abilities and is a good break away from teachers,
homework and tests.
During the year, First choir made performances at Christ-
mas Vespers, All-City Festival, Spring Concert and
Commencement.
Mr. Roland E. Hinrichs directed the choir, along with the
other choirs and Ambassadors.
Choir member Jim Mascarello said, "I enjoyed being in
choir and feel it has enriched my career in the field of
music!"

First Choir consists of members, Row 1, Left to Right Majorie Andrews, Laura Dailey, Gerardette B a ughman,
Barbara Duff, Angie Fa lcon, Cheryl Jedlicka, Marlene Novotny, Teri Schonert, Theresa Lenczowski, Debbie
Hunter, and Sharon Lokey. Row 2 - Rachelle Abel, Irene Sander, Deborah Nekola, Michelle Antoniak, Grace
Baez, Tammy Holubar, Nancy Grice, Diane Perle, Barbara Safley, Rebecca Burns and Robin Walker. Row 3-
George Tasich, John Grothe, Randy Brown, Edward Buglewicz, and Mike Castillo. Row 4- Joe Nekola, Richard
Duff, Virgil Liss, Louis Valencia, Terry Barrio, Arnold Stolp, and Mike Bogenreif.

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First Choir members are, Row 1, Left To Right - Kathy Koperski, Kathy Martincik, Patty Nieman, Anne Stark,
Rebecca Chandler, Cathy Benkis, Cindy Lindmier, Cathy Mendiola, Patty Taylor, Barbara Kovarik, Rhonda

Zeleny, and Delores Bera. Row 2 - Kimberly Swanda, Marcia Melies, Deborah Foley, Mary Gernandt, Anne
Sloger, Debora Hebard, Patty Casale, Belinda West, Lynne Boldt, Acra Cooper, and Pam Manfre. Row 3 -
Clinton Gard, Donald Weindorff, Vincent Minister, Robert Hanson, Jim Vinson, Ray Barrett, Randy Contreras,
and Jim Mascarello. Row 4 - David Padilla, Mark Jendins, Bill Baburek, Gershwin Briggs, Steve Mclntoch,
and Russell Marquardt.

First Choir practices every day during fourth hour under
the direction of Mr. Roland E. Hinrichs.

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Hinrichs Helps Second Choir;
Members Appear Very Promising

Second choir is an essential part of the music program

here at South. It is composed of the sophomore class

music students. They meet everyday during 5th hour
under the direction of Mr. Roland E. Hinrichs.
The student have many opportunities to expand their
musical abilities. From Second choir you could ad-
vance into First Choir or First Girls Choir. Mr. Hinrichs
evaluates and decides what potential a student has.
Second Choir made performances at Christmas Vespers,
Spring Concert, and All-City Music Festival.

Second choir members are, Row 1, Left To Right - Carol Ludwig, Julia Barrett, Cathy Bolgar, Darlene Muncey,
Loretta Grado, Thad Yousling, Thomas T essin, and Ronald Seifert. Row 2 - Juday Burns, Cathy Janovich, Carol
Chme l ka, Susan Foley, Barbara Jacobsen, Patti Hunes, Richard Swoboda, G lenn Erickson, and William Adams.
Row 3 - Dawn Ellefson, Ann Nohava, Pamela Duff, Shelley Stevie, Suzanne Brown, Karen Holubar, Daniel
O'Connor, Dwayne Nabity, Thomas Haase, and John Love. Not pictured is Barbara Sindevich.

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Second Choir consists of members, Row 1, Left To Right, Robert Mahoney, Daniel Cornell, Mark Drummond,
LuAnn Shipley, Barbara Turner, Mary Skipton, Terri Morlan, Bonnie Liekhus, and Michelle Hazuka. Row 2 -
Antonio Mendiola, Kelly Kobie, Mary Pederson, Patricia Duff, Debb ie Patrick, Cari Stodol ka , and Mary Maitland.
Row 3 - Robert Cole, Kay Schultz, Mary Nekola, Cynthia Hamblen, Christi ne Riza, Nancy Bogenreif, Sandra
Aldrich, and Julie Baker.

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21 Makes Ambassadors Complete;
Much Time And Effort Put Forth

21 members comprised the Ambassadors
this past year. They practice every day
during 7th hour and had a few before-
school practices.
Mr. Roland E. Hinrichs is the Ambas-
sadors' sponsor and has been for 14 years.
Mr. Hinrichs also directs all of the choirs.
Being an Ambassador takes a lot of time
and effort. To be an Ambassador, a stu-
dent must be enrolled in first choir and
be a junior or a senior. Auditions are
held and Mr. Hinrichs chooses the final
members.
The Ambassadors perform several times
during the year here at South starting
with their first performance at Home-
coming. Other performances included
P.T.A. meetings and at the Holiday Inn.
This year they were invited to perform
at the State Convention for Licensed
Practical Nurses, May 10, 1977.
Senior Anne Stark commented, "Ambas-
sadors is a lot of work and takes a lot of
my time."

This year's Ambassadors are, girls, from Bottom To Top: Patricia Taylor,
Rhonda Zeleny, Angela Falcon, Barbara Duff, Rebecca Chandler, Laura
Dailey, Belinda West, Marjorie Andrews, Kathleen Koperski, and Anne
Stark. Boys, from Bottom To Top: T erry Barrio, Randy Contreras,
John Grothe, Raymond Barrett, Robert Hanson, James Vinson, Randy
George Tasich and Clinton Gard.

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Mr. Roland Hinrichs, the Ambassadors' sponsor, is
shown here with Randy Contreras and Ray Barrett.

The Ambassadors practice every day during seventh hour. They
usually stand around the piano to get used to standing since their
performances are done standing up.

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Choir members Front Row, Left To Right: Claudia Bleach, Joyce Currie, Christine Grabowsky, Debra Kubli, Melissa
Rybensky and Irene Glebavicius. Row Two: Mary Galvan, Mary Hirsh, Terri Gentilli, Susan Siedlik, Julie Hanson,
Venita Hembertt and Ranee Bradberry. Row Three: Adele Hilario, Terri Risinger, Cheri Mc DoneII, Janet Benk is,
Carolyn Claycamp and Dora Covas. Row Four: Diane Eymann, Pamela Mikes, Debbie Ackles, Kathy McGuire, Anita
Juarez, Kathy Butkus and Cathy Wilcoxon.

Choir Sings At Annual Turnout;
Hinrichs Leads Girls Singers

The Soprano-Alto choir basically
consists of junior and senior girls.
Throu~hout the 1976-77 school-year
the choir sang and participated in
the Christmas Vespers and the Spring
Concert.

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Girls Chorus Basic Training;
Soprano-Alto Chorus Takes Part

The girls Soprano-Alto chorus is
basically a training chorus for those
who want to continue in choir. Lat-
er in the year they took part in the
Christmas Vespers and the Spring
Concert.

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Chorus members, Top Row Left To Right: Connie Erhart, Dianne O'Fallon, Jenine Cherek, Patti Morris, Robin Mahl-
berg and Theresa Padilla. Row Two: Mary Jo Pierce, Annette Kinsella, Madelyn Pierce, Mary Lakner, Alice Alba,
Nicole Bogatz and Betty Williamson.

61

Chess Team Has 3-2-1 Season;
Future Team To Compete Strong

The Chess team went through the
process of a rebuilding year, with
a 3-2-1 season record in te am com-

petition, finishing third in their
league. According to Mr. Glenn
nessen, "This was a young and
competitive team. 11 He also said,
"Next year we should have a strong
team because only two seniors
graduate. 11 Top players were John
Gajewski; 4-0, Scott Curran; 5-1,
and Dave Benes; 4-2.

Chess Team members Standing, Left To Right: John Gajewski, Tom Andahl, Mr. Glenn Tlessen Is the Chess Club
Bill Evans, Todd Topolski, Al Vacek, Tony Savich, Mark LuKowski and Ron sponsor.
Seifert. Sitting are Dave Benes and Scott Curran.

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Dancer's Perform Poetically;
James Coaches Co-ed Company

Dancing is a cultural form that Dance Troupe sponsors are: Reading Development teacher Ms. Gretchen
James and English teacher Mrs. Jacquelyn Davis.
expresses the attitudes and feelings
of the dancer and the audience. It is
performed for the pleasure and satis-
faction of both. "We are very exc iled
about the birth of the Dance Troupe,
we are sure that we have found a
permanent residence here at South,"
said Dance Troupe sponsor Ms.
Gretchen James.

Dance Troupe members Clockwise: Emil Lorence, Lacey McGeorge,
Bridget O'Donnell, Cathy Hazard, Barb Safley and Marlene Novonty

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Cast's Week Of Work Pays Off;
"Mousetrap" Captures Murderer

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The Cast Mr. Dennis Hatch, a sophomore English and
Mollie Ralston .. ...................... Chris Riza dr ama teacher, directed this year's fal I
Giles Ralston •.. ...•... ..• .......•.. Randy Brown
Christopher Wren .......... .•.. John T. Johnson play, "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie.
Major Metcalf ..•.... •... •..• ..... . J.D. Rummel ''The Mousetrap' 1 is a murder mystery
Miss Casewell . .....••..•.. ••....... Cathy Benkis
Sergent Trotter ..•...•... ••...• .. Vince Minister 'whodunit' where you don't find out who
Mrs. Boyle .... •. . .....••. •. .. Linda Hlemstadter did it until the end. Blame is pointed to
Mr. Paravicini .•... ...•....... Donald Weindorff
the most obvious suspects, but no one con-
siders the murderer as a suspect. They are

even less aware of an undercover detective

in their midsts. Mr. Hatch said "I w as

pleased with it. The actors did an admiral
job and the many weeks of work paid off. 11
Russell Marquardt was the student director

and the understudies were David Austin and
Linda Walker.

Miss Margaret McMartin has been the make-
up coordinator for South High plays for many
years while teaching at South.

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Mr. Dennis Hatch discusses detai ls with Cathy Benkis.
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Foreign Language Forms Future;
Cultural Background Acquired

Foreign Ianguage consists of four de- .I,, _...-,_---,t~~ . .~ ~

partments Latin, Spanish, French and ~-'• 1~, --~ ~~-·.·.
German. Three of the four are active
in clubs. "Building chariots, watching ~-,.; ~--11\ii. - · .
belly-dancers, washing cars-nothing is .~' 1v_ _ ('111&='1 ~
beyond the realm of Latin club," said
club sponsor Mrs. Barbara 01 dfiel d. .. W"'~
.. \ • l# ' •
In addition to furthering the knowledge ·t..: ;.,· _ . . .' Fnt.la.
of the early Romans the Latin club is "•.
dedicated to the participation in state ~ ~-
and national Junior Classical League .f. .. . ··'· -:.--..· ' . : •.
activities. South hosted the 1977 state . ·i
J.C.L. convention and 250 members
attended. _., . ~)I ',
i • ., '
Spanish club is active during the year
making pinatas, one of the biggest ac- Spanish club officers for 1976 are From Left To Right: David Soukup,
tivities is the annual raffle. Treasurer; Catalina Falcon, Reporter; Pat Mosites, President; Barbara

"I feel teaching a foreign language Kovarik, Vice President; and Evelyn Young, Secretary.
makes the students more aware of for-
eign countries, their people and cus-
tumes," said Mr. JoAnne Sokalsky.

"I feel that learning a foreign language
can help students acquire jobs after
high school of college. It shows that the
student has some type of cultural back-
ground going out into the world," said
French teacher Judith Schneider.

German club spent October 25, 1976 at-
tending a German festivities dinner at
the Hilton Hotel. All the Omaha Public
schools were invited.

Spanish club representatives From Left To Right: Cata! ina Falcon,
Pat Mosites, Barbara Kovarik, and David Soukup. Middle Row : Liz

Ariza, Mary Duron, Lola Becerra, Frances Pallas, Veronica Diaz and
Kathy Butkus. Top Row: Jim Johnson, Tony Mendiola, Manuel Mar-
tinez, Steve Bealer, Mark Martinez and Jim Nunez.

Latin club officers and members for 1976 Front Row Left To Right: Bruce Ram- Mrs. Barbara Oldfield, Latin club
sey, Rose Ann Dibelka, Co-Consuls; Cindy Almquist, Secretary; Terry Mead, sponsor .
Treasurer; and Lynda Johnson, Sargeant of arms. Row Two: Tom Fehlhaber,
Don Jamison, Mary Dehner, Katharyn, Kroupa and Julie Barta. Row Three :
Frank Severin, Don Hoffman, Roger Mohring, Barbara Belik and Richard
Christansen .

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Mrs. JoAnne Sokalsky te a ches Span-· National Spanish Honor Society members Front Row Left To Right: Catalina
ish here at South. Her favorite acti- Falcon, Gabrielle Domenge, R achel Medrano, Pat Mosites, Susan Able, Barbara
vity is working with the spring musi-
cal. Kovarik and Angel a Falcon. Back Row: Maria Henry, L aura Daily Tam my

Boyl es, Connie Minino, Nancy Arion, Sherri Rohlfs, Frances Pallas', Evelyn
Young and Maureen McCaw.

National Spanish Honor Society offi- Honor Society officers: Pat Mo- Miss Judith Schneider who teaches
cers: Tammy Boyles, President; Lau- sites, Treasurer; M aureen McCaw, French enjoy's fishing and canoeing .
ra Daily, Vice President. Secretary.

German club officers for 1976 are Left To Right:
Tom Vaiskunas, President; Ken Klein, Vice Presi-
dent; and Stan Rosinski, Secretary.

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No More Of The Club Business;
It's Library Service League

LIBRARY SERVICE LEAGUE which used to be Library ~/
Club is as helpful to the Library as the Librarians are .
Mrs. Barbara Moore who heads the League, finds this
year's members very hard working and very enjoyable
people to be around. This League is unique because
they know the Library inside and out. They're invol-
ved with the activities of helping with the checking
out of books and the organization of the Library.
They find it very rewarding and satisfying helping the
teachers and the students when a problem occurs deal-
ing with the finding of books, or pictures in the Li-
brary. Their job is a serious one because they keep the
Library in good condition and a enjoyable place to be.

Terry Mead is the President and Finance director. The
role of Vice-President, and communications goes to
Madelyn Pierce. Danna Glup holds recreation and
complaints department. Finally Cathy Ayala is head
of decorations.

Danna GI up stated "I Ii ke the League this year. I feel Mrs. Al ice Thompson, the Librarian in Room 326, feel~,
that everyone works together as a team . Last year the loads of kids are smaller this year. She then stated I
there were club crashers and there wasn't much ac- feel more relaxed with the kids and more kids are using
complished, but this year we get alone fine."
the Library then Iast year." To her the students have im-
Mrs. Barbara Moore had said "I can feel more relaxed proved when it comes to using the Libra ry. They treat the
around these kids in the League this year. I know we
will get alot done inside and out of the Library. The Library with respect.
League takes the responsibility they have very serious-
Iy. They know what they have to do and they do it.."

Mrs. Barbara Moore wanted to change the name from L_i-
brary Club to Library Service League because she wanted
to stay away from "the club business". Mrs. Moore said
"The League is small er than Iast year, but I feel more
comfortable and relaxed around the kids." To her the
League is mo~e operational that it has been in the past.
She fills more will be accomplished.

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Thompson, Moore Run Tight Ship;
326 Only Quiet School Space?

This year's Library Service League consists of, Starting From The Left: Teri Petroski, Debbie Hunter, Madelyn
Pierce, C athy Ayala and Terry Hanis. The rest of the group that couldn't be there for the group picture consists of,
Danna Glup, Terry Mead, Clayton Bacome, Cindy Noviscki, Monica Alberson and Linda Macrander. This group
makes up this year's Library Service League.

The Library has always had a
policy of no food or drinks.
"This is to keep up the good
condition in the Library," said

Mrs. Thompson.

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Stagecraft Burns Midnight Oil;
Lighting, Sets Done By Students

Early morning hours and late
night evenings are spent at
South by many of the stagecraft
students. Stagecraft consist of
learning Iight control for a
stage production, building
scenery, and painting in per-
spective. Senior classman Emil
Lorence feels, "working behind
the scences is just as important
as being on the scene because
with out lighting, props, and
scenery, a play or show just
can't make it."

Seated in the Front Row are Danny Scott, Linda Hel mstater, Cindy Thomas,
Emil Lorence, Laura Haffke and Sena Carillo. Seated in the Second Row
are Mr. Doug Young and Larry Sherlock. Seated in the Back Row are Mike
Kartchner, Ed Bugelwica, Tom Boggs and Tim Baldwin .

This is Mr. Doug Young, Instructor

of the stagecraft classes.

Senior Larry Sherlock is pulling muslin from a flat.
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Working With Hands Is Handy;
Students Show Unique Qualities

Pictured here is Mr. Kenneth Hightower, The Industrial Arts Department
the Department's head chairperson. offers classes such as Vocational
Electronics, Metals, Printing,

Woodshop, Vocational Auto Me-

chanics and Auto Repair. Girls
and guys are able to take these
classes, but more guys are in-

volved. Womens' I ib has not made
its strong debut here yet. Senior
Dave Christensen pictured to the
left feels, "Working with my hands
is something I like doing and I

can make .~omething a Iittle bit
different from everyone else,"
Stagecraft is also an Industrial
Art class.

Shown above in the first row are Mr. Gene McDonald and Here is Mr. Frank Ruecker, Mr. Charles Massey and
Mr. Frank Pistone. Shown in the back row are Mr. Fred Mr. Albert Pribramsky.
Kratske and Mr. Ed Mandi.

Pictured left to right are Mr. Reinhold Schutt, Mr. Den-
nis Bernadt, Mr. Ed Cummings and Mr. Pietro Petrini.

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Exon Cites Vocational Program;
F.F.A. Expands Two Rivers Farm

The 1976-1977 FFA and Vocational Ag, Program this
year has been successful in many ways. The students
have added much usefulness to the Two Rivers School
farm this year. With additions to the sheep barn, a
fenceI ine hay feeder and a portable hay feeder.
Mr, Roger Dow who heads FFA says, "The philosophy of
this program is to train young people to further them-
selves in the field of agriculture. The FFA deals with
leadership ab ii ities needed in promoting agriculture
while Voe. Ag. deals with workable skills in a vast
number of fields,"
One of the major accomplishment of the FFA chapter
this year was the Environmental Action Award given
by Governor Exon this summer to the south chapter for
their work with wildlife habitat, recycling, and park
restoration.

Valarie Broyles and Brian Belik are shown in this picture of
the 1976 Homecoming Parade, FFA has been improving their
agricultural abilities.

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FFA and Voe. Ag. members Are Pictured Left To Right, Front Row: Pat Vacha, Bonnie Werner, Mildred Lovitt.
Theresa L enczowski, Valerie Broyles, Brian Belik. Second Row: Lloyd Johnston, Jim Peroutka, Gary Karnish, Dan
Rommelfanger, Dave Austin, Mike Bogenrief. Third Row : Cra ig Parys, Mark Plowman, Jerry Ellis, Mike Dropen-
,ski, Mike Mealey, Tony Rabiola and Pete Gellebavia.

FFA has increased in numbers throughout the year's in vast numbers. More girls have become involved in FFA with-
in the last three year's. Students who go to the Nationa l Chapter Award Program must first go to district. There are
six districts, one team from each district goes to state.

FFA officers Are Pictured Left To Right, First Row:
Theresa Lenczowski and Valarie Broyles. Second Row:
Brian Be lik a nd Da n Rommelfanger. Third Row: Mike
Bogenrief and Pat Vacha. And On Top is Gary Karnish.

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Songs In The Key Of South '77
Hits Replayed For Memories Sake

1. Tonight's The Night 12. Long Time

(Rod Stewart) (Boston)

2. If You Leave Me Now 13. Play That Funky Music

(Chicago) (Wild Cherry)

3. Evergreen 14. Fly Like An Eagle

(Barbra Streisand) (Steve Miller Band)

4. Sir Duke 15. Night Moves

(Stevie Wonder) (Bob Seger)

5. Hotel California 16. Save It For Rainy Day

(Eagles) (Stephen Bishop)

6. Rich Girl 17. Right Time Of The Night

(Hall And Oates) (Jennifer Warnes)

· 7. So Into You 18. Stand Tall

(Atlanta Rhythm Section) (Burton Cummings)

8. You Make Me Feel Like 19. Maybe I'm Amazed
Dancing
(Wings)
(Leo Sayer)
20. Boogie Child
9. Carry On Wayward Son
(Bee Gees)
(Kansas)
21. I've Got Love On My Mind
10. Lido Shuffle
(Natalie Cole)
(Boz Scaggs)
22. Enjoy Yourself
11. Couldn't Get It Right
(Jacksons)
(Climax Blues Band)

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Students Find Flicks Fascinating;
Local Marquees Lit Up With Hits

1. Rocky 11. The Eagle Has Landed
2. Network 12. Cassandra Crossing
3. Carrie 13. The Enforcer
4. A Star Is Born 14. Silver Streak
5. Slap Shot 15. Black Sunday
6. Sentinel 16. Airport 77
7. Demon Seed 17. Two Minute Warning
8. Burnt Offerings 18. Voyage Of The Damned
9. Omen 19. Norman, Is That You?
10. All The President's Men 20. King Kong

"Mania" "Mildred And Mitty"
"Ms. Underworld" "Day In The Life"
"The First Picture Show" "Gorilla My Dreams"
"It's Friday, Finally" "The Ultimate Sound"

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Autographs

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Autographs

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Boys And Girls Work Together;

Cars Are Popular At South

VOCATIONAL AUTO BODY is a class in which students
are given an opportunity to work on what they think the
most of •••• their cars. Mr. Pete Petrini, one of the teach-
ers teaching Auto Body stated that this year he has a
"good ambitious bunch of fellows." However, boys are not
the only ones taking this course, girls are also joining.
Heidi Lenczowski and Carla Incontro, I ike working on
cars as much as the boys.

Students learn such things as sanding, body work, rust
removal, fender straightening, rebuilding, replacing parts,
some welding, and complete paint jobs. All three teach-
ers, Mr. Pete Pertrini, Mr. Frank Pistone, and Mr. Ken-
neth Stansel are all well I iked by their students. This
enables them to help understand the problems their stu-
dents often run into.

Ed Kersigo, a Senior, is shown welding a car.

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Mr. Pistone, Larry Biehn, Mark Nabity and Clint Gard. engine.

David Schram, a Senior, is shown sanding the side of a Ed Kersigo welds while David Schram looks on.
car.

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Steve Staroski spends most of his time working on various Frank Roehr1is shown working with the
cars in Auto Body. valve machine.

Dean Fleming works in the tool Mr. Stansel shown with his class. He
room. He checks tools out to his teaches a first year introductory
class. Each student works here for course of auto mechanics.
one week.

Mr. Pistone grades his students mainly on attendance
Mr. Petrini helps out student Bryan Skradis with a problem. and attitude. They work on 50 to 60 cars a year.

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R.O.T.C. Goes Coed. In 135; f
Program Adds Girls, Credits
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Girls in uniforms? Do hair rollers and rifles mix? A revamped
R.O.T.C. program, initiated this year, seems to think so. '
Classes have been changed from sex-separated to coeduca-
tional ones. Meeting days have also changed, from three
days a week to five and from half a credit lo a full credit.
While R. O. T.C . enrollment is dropping, from 130 during the
1975-1976 school Year to 112 in the 1976-1977 school year,
the new programs are designed to reverse this trend.

While in R.O. T.C., room 135, a student learns military dis-
cipline, first aid, rifle marksmanship, and basic military
manuevers. Another giant step for womankind! First the vote,
then R.O. T.C., what's next, the boys' locker room?

Sgt. Gill is the head of the R.O.T.C. department
and is the instructor for the sophomores.

The 1976-1977 Battalion staff consists of these seniors: left to right; Rich Haase, 1 LT Russell Hrdy
Vicki Krimmel, Luke Flores, Russ Hrdy, Gary Stawniak and Pete Lenagh. lLT Ga ry Stawniak
lLT Victoria Krimmel
Ba ttalion Commander.
Executive Officer •.. lLT Lucas Flores
Sl Adjutant Officer .. lLT Richard Haase
S2 Inte II igen ce Officer • 1 LT Peter Lenagh
S3 Visual Aids Officer.
S4 Supply Officer ... lLT David Gould
Senior Officers . . . . . . . • . ILT Russell Marquardt

2LT John Costello
2LT David Austin
2LT Tommy Stutzka

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Sergeant Watson di~tributes awards to his cadets.
Sergeant Watson is in his second year of
teaching at South and said he plans to stay for
quite a while.

Cadets must study hard to pass the required tests for the R.O.T. C.
credit. Above left to right; Luke Flores, Vicky Kartchner and
Vicki Krimmel study the test booklet review for the class on Bat-
ta! ion Chain of Command.

Junior Michael Chamberlain is aver" active member of the South High Rifle Team.

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Home Ee Has Future Recipes;
Nicol Sees More Male Interest

Sewing, cooking, and interior design are only a few of
the Home Economics Department. The students have the
opportunity to show their abilities and talents by creat-
ing an outfit, planning and decorating a room or whipp-
ing up a gourmet dish.
Having only four teachers in this department, each one
carries a heavy load by preapring assignments and mak-
ing out their schedules to teach the Home Economics
classes which is comprised of Adult Living, Foods I,
Living 1-2, Personal Adjustment, Interior Design, Hu-
man Development, Clothing, and Homemaking.
Mrs. Nancy Nicol, who is the chairman of this depart-
ment commented that "The Homemaking Department
is an area in which students can gain strong prepara-
tions for the future. The courses we offer, are offered to
both boys and girls. In fact, we are seeing an increase
in boys taking Home Economics courses."

Discussing some dating problems with her students is Ms,
Jenene Kunzman.

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Mrs. Dee Crane helps senior J.D. Rummel with a prob-
lem in Adult Living.

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Pictured above is Mrs. Nancy Nicol who helps stu-
dent Valerie Broyles with her garment.

Mrs. Sue Rohde looks over Cheri McDonell as she begins to Snipping away is Acra Cooper who is cutting out her
work on her project, pattern.

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Charles Mell checks his tote tray to see if all his supplies
are there that are needed for the day.

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Physical Education Goes Coed;
Students Interests Increase

Getting in shape is what it's all about when you're
enrolled in a physical education class. A student
now has the opportunity to choose from five differ-
ent activities during a six week unit, and there are
three units given each semester.
South is one of the first schools to go coed in all
P.E. cl asses. Instead of girls being in one activ-
ity a nd boys in a nother, they a re combined in the
sports in which they wish to participate.
Mr. Beauford Haizlip, who is head of the depart-
ment commented: "Having coed classes gives the
students an opportunity to do something they like,
do well, or want to lea rn. In turn, they have more
of a desire to participate and we have less failure."

Taking a break is Mr. Merlin Lawrence who is recently
writing a book.

Pictured Above is Mr. J a ck Oholendt who was one
of the nominees for teacher of the year.
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Shooting for a basket is Mr. Beauford Haizlip who is a lso
the varsity wrestIi ng coach.

Ms. Susan Peters is busy as she coaches the girls tra ck,
volleyball and basketbal I te ams.

Besides t eac hing physica l e du cation cla sses, Mrs. Ka ren
Sapp a lso coa ches the girl s swim team.

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Boys' Representatives Left To Right: Jim Vinson, Rick Rubek and Jim Mittermeier. They have no administrative
positions but must organize and work before and after prom.

President Ray Barrett presided over all meetings. He Teri Heinz served as vice-president. Her duties were
organized all activities. Ray was also interested in music. to take over meetings when the president was absent.
Teri enjoys sewing.

Secretary Anne Stark was editor of the "Tooter." She Pam King was treasurer. She deposited, w ithdrew and
was also a m ember of Ambassadors and i,;i the new science kept r ecords of all SCO money. Pam was also inter-
club. ested in art.

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SCO's Planned 1977 Senior Prom;
Skating Party Boosts Bankroll

"Senior Class Officers really have a thankless job,

It's a tremendous task to prepare for Prom, however,
the officers feel the time spent worthwhile if Prom is
well supported by their classmates," said Mr. Larry
Masters, m ain sponsor for the senior officers.

Prom was held a t the Warehouse Ballroom in Carter

Lake, Iowa on April 22. It started at 8 :00 P.M. and
ended at 11 :00 P.M. with "Travis" providing the music.

Prom was funded by a bake sale, ($75.00) and the
annual skating party held on February 15 at Skateland
in Bellevue, ($150,00). Sponsors this year were: Mr.

Masters, Mr. Theodore Matsukis, Mr. Merlin Lawrence
and Mr. David Kahm.

Officers were: Ray Barrett, Teri Heinz, Anne Stark, Mr. Larry Masters is the major sponsor for the Senior Class
Officers.
Pam King, Jim Mittermeier, Jim Vinson, Rick Rubek,
Cathy Schmeckpeper, Diane Popek and Karen Halskl,

Mr. Masters teaches business courses. Here he is shown Mr. Theodore Matsukis is a new sponsor this year. He
helping accounting student, Val Kartchner, teaches American government and history.

Cathy Schmeckpeper, Left, and Diane Popek are both girls' representatives, Their duties are the same as the boys'
representatives. Not pictured is Karen Halski,

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Cafeteria Ladies Keep Cooking;
Cookies, Pies, Are Liked Best

What's your favorite food in the Front Row, left To Right; Vivian Klepper, Helen Melsen, Alice Half, Ar-
school cafeteria? If you said ham- deth Smith, Marcia Preston, Polly Baher, Helen Barger, Sarah Hofer, and
burgers, pizza, french fries, cook- Georgia Nosek. Back Row; Jane Childs, Marion Barber, Lillian Kendall,
ies or pies, you picked the most Marge Hunt, Frances Kaster and Helen Jakes.
popular foods at South.

There are 16 women that work in
the school cafeteria. They work
hard to get your lunch made on
time.

"One of our main problems," said
Mrs. Helen Jakes, "is trying to pre-
pare enough food for everyone, but
not have too much left over."

If you haven't a lready noticed,

between 1500-1200 people eat in
the cafeteria each day. These
ladies are the ones who see to it
that none go away hungry.

Mrs. Alice Hall ••• The lady we could- Seldom seen, but often heard. Like
n't live w ithout. study hall, when we're to be quiet.

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Rhoten Oversees 18 Janitors;
Boilers, Vandals Are Sore Spots

South's custodians are perhaps one of
the most, if not the most, important
groups of people at our school. Clean-
ing up the hallways and classrooms is
only one of the many jobs they do.
They also have to make repairs and
keep the grounds in shape. This includes

mowing and watering the lawn and
keeping the sidewalks clear of snow
during the winter months.

There are many problems that the
janitors are faced with throughout the
school year. The most serious is keep-
ing the boilers in proper working order,
Vandalism is also becoming a serious
and costly problem.

All during the regular school year, the Enjoying a well deserved break at lunchtime. Seated From Left To
janitors do a lot of work. That's only Right are these members of the day work crew: Tony Jabonski, Floyd
the half of it. They still come to work Townley, Red Rhoten, and Al Zymball.
during summer vacation. At that time,
they make a lot of repairs, paint, and
clean the whole school very thoroughly.

There are 18 members on the custodial
staff. Three of the 18 are women.
Those working the day shift are; Howard
Avery, Bettie Green, John Harms, Tony
Jabonski, Red Rhoten, Don Hagan,
Floyd Townley and Alphonse Zymball.

Those working the night shift are;
Dorothy Anderson, Leonard Erhart, John
Faiman, Level Gonzalez, Bernard Kon-
winski, Bill Lundberg, Ted Nykiel,
Alvin Strelecki, Jeff Tabor and Tony
Berger.

Ira "Red" Rhoten is the head of the

department. He's in charge of the rest
of the staff. Red is a cheerfu I man
with a bright smile who says, "South
High kids are the best!"

Stopping his work to pose for the After the last bell when the halls
photographer is a member of the
night work shift, Tony Berger. are clear of people, the janitors
c Iear the hal Is of debris and
paper.

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Office Handles Files, Forms;
Records Given Woman's Touch

South High Office ladies keep themselves
busy during the year with attendence rec-
ords and bringing information up to date.
They may also be found helping a student
with a problem or needing information.
These women are very important to South.
They also send office calls out to students
from administrators.

Mrs. Nadine Rickley said, "The most inter-
esting thing about my job here is the variety
of responsibilities and the people I meet and
work with each day."

School nurse Mrs. Carol Wilson came to
South from Horace Mann this year. She
thinks South High is, "just great!" Her
duties here at South are screening students
for vision and hearing defects, checking
students that are ill and communicating
with teachers and parents about students'
health problems.

Day to day there are important papers to go through In the office.

Ruth Davis is another hard-working ,,Talking over dally chores and answering business calls Is just a few of the
woman at South. Every once in a-
while she will be In the main office jobs the office ladles do.

for information.

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Davis, who is mainly found in the Is: Left To Right; Pat Podjenskl, Jean
bookstore. Schwalm, Allee Harwick and Jackie

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The office ladies who help to keep our school in order are: seated, left to
right; Pat Podjenski, and Alice Harwick. Back row; Su Ann Genge!,
Josephine Janiak, Ruth Davis, Jean SchwaIm, Barbara Rider, Nadine
Rickley and Jackie Young.

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Mrs. Nadine Rickley is Dr. Hanson's secretary and has
a wide variety of jobs to do for the entire school year.

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New Addition In Administration:
Mauro Adds To Staff Of Workers

Mrs. Laurel Mauro began her career as a f
graduate from U.N.O. Her first assignment

was an 8th grade Core teacher at Tech

Junior High. After that she became a

Counselor-Administrative Intern, then was

acting Principal at Bancroft where then she

came to South. Mrs. Mauro's duties at

south High are her share of the kids, and
data processing which involves schedules
and report cards. Some of her enjoyments
are spectator football, Christmas craft
projects, and raising pl ants in her home.
When asked how she feels about South she
replied, "I am pleased at South High with
my assignment, the faculty has been co-
operative and helpful, and the only prob-
lem is getting to know the students. "
Mrs. Mauro can be found fourth hour in the
lunchroom helping to keep the students in
order. This year Mrs. Mauro occupies Dr.
Burmood's of d office.

Mrs. Mauro keeps busy during her day at South. This year she is in
charge of Drivers Education. She is responsible for trying to get al I

the students who want to, in the Drivers Education class. Mrs. Mauro
is usually found at most of the sporting events in school and cheers
them on.

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Mr. William Nystrom feels at South High that we are
al I one fam i I y. He has been at South for 11 years and
started his career as an English teacher outside of
Omaha. Mr. Nystrom is interested in archaeology and
anthropology. He has done some work in this field but
does not consider himself an archaeologists. You can find
Mr. Nystrom almost anywhere, helping out the students,
checking in the tardies, and has his share of students.
When asked how has busing affected South, he replied,
"Students being bused haven't caused any disruption at
South mainly because they were kids who wanted to
come here."

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Mr. Nystrom works long hours trying to find out what is
best for the students. You can find him first hour check-
ing in the tardies. His office is located in room 223A.

Mr. Nystrom pictured Above is mainly in charge of
students who check in and out of school. He is re-
sponsible to see that they check in properly and on
time . Mr. Nystrom I ikes South and the students.

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Athletic Director Keeps Busy:
Whitehouse Publishes Article

Mr. Robert Whitehouse started his career as a
P.E. teacher and coach at Central High School
from 1967-1971. His coaching duties included
tennis, assistant basketball and head track coach.
Mr. Whitehouse was a graduate from Kearney
State College where he earned his bachelors de-
gree. Later in 1971 he worked for his masters de-
gree and received it from U.N.O. In 1976, Mr.
Whitehouse received his specialist degree of Sec-
ondary School Administration. During the sum-
mer Mr. Whitehouse has no three month vaca-
tion. He is constant! y working on athletic sched-
ules, activities, preparing for the coming school
year and every other year of school helping out
with summer school.

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Mr. Whitehouse has an active day everyday. This year athletes
buy locks from him instead of renting a gym lock. Mr . White-

house makes up the athletic schedules and tries to do a good
job and does. Mr. Whitehouse 's office is in room 223 B.

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Currently Mr. Whitehouse is President of the Nebraska

Athletic Directors. In March of 1976, Mr. Whitehouse had

an article published in "The Athletic Director" a publi-
cation of the National Council of Secondary School Ath-
letic Directors a division of the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in Washing-

ton, D.C. As a spectator his favorite sport is football. As
a partic:pant he enjoys a golf and a mixed tennis league
during the summer and a city league for basketball dur-
ing the winter. Of what little time Mr. Whitehouse has,
he enjoys his daughter Stacey 4, and his son Todd 3.

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The administration have a very busy schedule trying to
keep the students happy and do what is best for them .
They take care of schedules, changes, referrals, check-
ing in tardies, and each has 1/3 of the students.

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Pictured Above are Mr. Whitehouse's children.Stacey 4
and son Todd 3. He has this picture on the calendar on
his bulletin board in his office. Mr. Robert Whitehouse
is very active and spends a lot of time at school.

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Hanson Completes Twelfth Year; I

Led School To Peaceful Busing

Doctor Leonard Hanson has completed his
twelfth year at South. At the beginning of
his professional care er he spent 2 years
teaching in a country school. He then spent
4 years at a school in Chadron teaching
Chemistry and Biology. Finally he spent
23 years as superintendent of different
schools.

He is always working hard as the principal.
He has to sign all legal documents and has
the overa ll responsibility of the school.

This year, Doctor Hanson had an extra prob-
lem to deal with; busing. Doctor Hanson
commented that "Busing this year at South
has run pretty smoothly. Once we got the
volunteer situation straighted out and all the
schedules made out it was easy. The kids
have done a good job of adjusting to busing."
When asked to comment about the future he
said it was ha rd to speculate what would
happen.

Doctor Hanson is Shown Above talking with the head custodian, Red

Rhoten about one of the many problems of the school. He keeps in
tou«:_h with all employees of the school.

Doctor Hanson Is always kept busy during the
course of a day. He is leaving his office to
attend to business•

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