1976

0.£.C.A., Distributive Education Clubs of America, con- Officers are , front row , left to right: Anita Plaza
Pauli ne Aranza, John Helmstadter and Miche lle Mas-
sists of junior and senior students enrolled in a Distributive carello. Back row: Denise Reimers, Dennis Rytych,
Education class . DECA teaches students to have a sense of re- Shari Zeig and Debbie Longo.
sponsibility, develop respect for education to promote better
business practices and to show leadership among their co-
workers.

Election of officers was held Wednesday September 24.
Officers elected attended a wo rkshop held in Kearney, Ne -
braska, October 3 and 4. DECA club held their annual inia-
tion and installation of officers and members.

State competition was held the last week in February at the
Hilton Hotel in Omaha. National competition took place in
Chicago May 8-13 .

Front ro w, left to right: Rosella Brinkman Kim Fleek , Mary Helen Ramire z,
Patty Shanahan , Karen Halski , Patty Rasmussen, Cathy McMahon, Teri Heinz

Dave Lawson Tom Wiese and Rita Rocha. Second row: Liz Clausen, Janet

Kaczmarek , Cindy Wezorek, Jan et York , Adele Haliro, Jackie Lane , Ann Lu-

kowski, Connie Minin o, Kim Corcoran , Patty ieman , Suzanne Karas, Judy
Risavi and Mike Burns.

Mr. Kent Yaw, enjoys the hard work Mr . Ft yd Wozniak enjoys a laugh
and enthusiasm of his seniors . with one of his juni or D. . classes.

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Front row, left to right: Nancy Linson, Linda Contreras, Pauline Aranza,
Carol Matson, Debbie Flood, Julie Zlata, Lynn Roseland and Ginger Garcia.
Second row: Patty Zadina, Mary Jensen , Linda Larson , Holly Napora, Pat
Love, Michelle Mascarelo, Karyl Doyle, Cindy Groves, Mary Wolf and Lydia
Brazee. Back row: Mary Larsen, Vicki N ieman , Charlo tte McCarter, Denise
Reime rs and Dennis Rytych.

Fro nt row, left to right: Marie McGinn, Ca thy Kluza, Sheila Stanek, Anita Plaza, -~ r
Laurie Maloney, Kay Brennan and Donna l-lcin z. Second row: Karen Larkin, ,.
Marie Niedz wiecki , Peggy Yambor, Sandy Dix, Chris Barry, Shari Zeig, Joan
Palazzola, Billie Kerwin , Toni Mahoney and Mare n Vajgert. Third row : Nancy
Fa rley, Steve Gofta, Jim Contreras, '.Ie!1ry Be navente, Mike Spe nce ri, Carl
Hobbs, J o hn Helmstadte r, Phil Ra taJsk1, Pat Landon and De bbie Longo.

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library C/uh is unique and widely diversifie d as th e books

insi de the library. Meetings were hel d regu larly every Tuesday

morning at 8:oo a.m. The club consists of Reople involved

wi th the checkin g ou t of books, giving out fine slips, and

organizin g the shelves of th e li brary. Mrs. Th om pso n and Mrs.

Moore are the sponso rs of the club.
Mrs. Moore h as taught at South for eight years and she

enjoys wo rkin g and meeting withleople in the library .
President Lin da Macrander sai " the li brary is th e neate st

place in the sch ool. I've enj oyed worki ng with the people in
the clu b and look fo rwa rd to it next year."

Standing left to right: 1st Row: Pat Lan don, Danna Glu p, Mary Jo Pierce, Terry

thfcta~d , Cathy Bol~ar, ¥adelyn Pierce and Pam Mikes. 2nd Row : Dave Austin,
Stkoys1ch, Diane Macrander, Don Weindorff and Leann Ka rnes . Ly ing on
e es 1s president, Linda Macran der.

~rs. Moore has taught at South for
eight years and her favorite hobbies
are her pets.

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Majorettes showed excellent performances at the foot ball

and basketball games this year. During the summer and after
school they practiced hard to be perfect in every aspect. Ma-
jorettes tried out for Mr. Travis, who is the sponsor.

Majorettes went to camp in August to Kirksville, Missouri.

This year they performed in "sound off."

Julie Pesek commented "To be a twirle r you have to work
hard as an individual and team. It takes a lot of practice."

Robin Wal ke r Monica Jurek Mary Hazuk a

Julie Pesek , the captain , has been in- L
volved with the Majorettes for four
years and has been a captain fo r t wo
yea rs.

S-C/uh consists of 24 girls who have lettered in such

sports as Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Track and Volleyball.
In 1974, it was decided that the "S" and "O" Clubs should
join together to make one strong club. After joining the "O"
Club, the girls maintain they did not lose their independence.
Carol Nodgaard, Girls President commented, " I th.ink "S"
Club is a way for the woman athlete to exhibit her caeabilities
in sports while maintaining her 'femininity'." Also "S' Club
and Faculty Volleyball 0 ame.

_This year sponsors of"S" Club were Mrs. Karen Sapp and
MJSs Susan Peters who are also the girls P.E. teachers.

Officers of "S" and " O" Club are top row left to
right: Willie Reuter, Boy's President; Carol
Nodgaard, Girl's President. Bottom row: Mary
Jensen, Vice-President; Rick Pesek, Treasurer;
and Mary Stark, Secretary.

"S" Club members, from left to right: Kelly Flowers, Cathy Yaiva Starka, Theresa Micek and Dene ta Alsto n
Cervantes, Kim Corcoran and Cathy McMahon. are three veteran participants in athle tic events at
South High.

Toni Vaiskunas, Mary Jensen , Carol Nodgaard and Mary Stark are shown The letter "S" represents girls'
leading a discussion regarding club activities. athletics.

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0-Cfub this year consists of 25 boys who have lettered in

su ch sports as Football, Basketball Baseball, Swimming1
Track, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Golf and Wrestling. ' O"
Club is involved in putting on the "O" Club and Faculty Foot-
ball and Basketball games. Also th.is year "O" and "S" Clubs
trea ted the Omaha Home for Boys to a Basketball game on
Febru ary 21 . Willie Reuter, Boys President, commented, "Th.is
year we need more guys to get involved, nobody seems to have
en ough spirit. Also it is harder to get new ideas that haven't
bee n used before. Once we get an idea we get support by our
guys."

Th.is year sponsors of "O" Club were Mr. Merlin Lawerence
and Mr. Jack Oholendt which are also the P.E. teachers.

Enthusiastically, Mike Lesac, Willie Reuter, and Rollie
McCormick join ideas.

-Code Of Sportsmanship

,,.

Ktt:1> I~ rules .

~ taah will,
,our h!ammale .

Keep yo<.ir temper. Keep a sclid soul,

Keep a slaul heart o clean mind,
in deft!al. and a healthy

body.

" O" club members, top row, left to right : Joe Foral, Tom . 0 . CLUB
Swee ney , Bryan Skradis, Matt Radvik , Roy Bravo , Eddy
Date:
Buglewicz and Kelly Swotek. nme :

-Place:

AQ.,ida :

The letter ''O" represe n ts boys' Co ntemplating ideas ~re le ft to ri0 ht: Bob Faulk Rollie McC01mick Dave Bunch,
athle tics. Steve Johnson and Mike Lesac. 0
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M. iss Toni Turnquist, the art depart-
ment head has been teaching at

South for nine years.

CeCe Bogatz has been involved in
art at South for four years. She
has had her wo rk shown at the
Josyln Art Museum, and see n in the

"Totem" magazine.

Pauline Aranza1 an ar t club member
for four years, nas had her work
sh own at the Joyslyn Museum and

won a Golden Key Scholast ic Merit

Award .

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Art Club this yea r was fill ed with excitement and travel.

Members journ eyed to the University of Nebraska at Omaha
gallery, Omaha Ar t School in downto wn Omah a an d th e Bel-

levue Rock Shop .
Wee kly meetings we re h eld and membe rs worke d on various

projects such as the jewelry workshop . Ar t CJu b re quires a lo t
of talent, original ity, an d creative ability. The cl ub has I 2
me mbers which is relatively small compared to yea rs before.
Seniors in the gallery keep 426 lively an d fresh aU year round.

Miss Toni Tu rnquist , sponsor of art club for eigh t years at
S~u th and Mrs. Marcia Sch utz are the club sponso rs th is year.
Miss T urnq uist commente d " Ar t club members are very active
and th e majo ri ty of them are seriously considering art as a
career. It's the bes t gro up we've had fo r a long time."

Standing left to right ; 1st r w: Geri Pe terson 1 Bonnie Cobly, Colleen Dan Devening has had his work shown
Cunning] am . Sec nd row: Da rreU Weinbranot, Vince Mynster and Jim at Westroads in cooperation with the
Hemenway . Sister City program with the U.S. and
Japan. Dan has been a member of the
club for three years, and has won a
Golden Key Scholastic Merit Award.
His work has been shown in the
"Totem" magazine.

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,, Drafting involves the use of special drawing instruments

ENGINEERING such as a mechanical pencil, triangles compasses, French
curves, and engineers' scales. These tools are used to pro-
duce drawings helpful to an intereste d home buyer or a
machinist. Mechanical Drafting and Architectural Drafting

are two of the main industrial classes taught here at South.
Classes range from Beginning Technical Drawing to Voca-
tional Drafting where students spend two ho urs a day

working on problems that provide a chalJengi.ng learning
opportunity.

A Varietr of tex~ and refe ren~e bo oks are used by
studen ts m Maclune and Architectural Drafting.

Pictured above is Tim Holland who has been in Architectural
Dra ft in g for three years. T im, who has been drawin g for six
years, plans to become an Architectural Engineer.

Mr. Al bert Pri bamsky is Mr. Kratzke is a
shown instructing a teacher for B.T.D. and
also teaches auto
student in a vocat ional
mechanics .
class.

Maureen McCaw is one

of the many girls who

.-~~-----have an interest in
dra fting .

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Printing is a clas.5 where a variety of work is available for

the interested student. After completing Printin&l , a highly
skilled vocational class follows. The Vocational class does
non-profit work for outside organizations. Mr. Gene McDonald
instructs the students as to what procedures and precautions
to take when operating the machines. Various machines con-
sist of a Lettertype linotype, a Heidelberg lette r press, a David-

son offset press, a Bostich wire stapler, a Diamond paper

cutter and many others that make up a print shop.

John Harshbarger is shown above cleaning the David-
son offset press. John is a junior and plans to extend
his interest in printing.

Above Carlos Armas operates the Heidelberg letterpress.

Frank Madrigal operates the intertype linotype while
Jim Dieter looks o n. Frank an d J im are m embers of

the se nior class.

Mr. Gene McDonald over- The Heidelberg is the oldest
looks the wo rk in progress. machine in the shop.

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Cave/iers which means "the leaders," are otherwise known

as the debaters of South High. The debaters met everyday

during seven th period to practice for the speech tournaments
which were held from October to April .

The topic that was debated throughout the year was, "Re-
solved that the development and allocation of scarce world re-
sources should be controlled by an international organization."

A debater can letter by joining the club and participatinp
in tournaments. He is then considered a "Golden Gavelier.' A
beginning debater is recognized as a "novice."

The officers of the Debate Club were: President Chris
Nigrin; Vice-President J .D. Rummel ; Secretary Mary Dohner;
and Treasurer Chuck Spahr.

After participating on the debate team, Marlene Hicks feels,
"It's fun once you get into it and you usually learn something
at each debate." Chuck Spahr sai d , "It's a chance to express
yourself and it gives you a chance for leadership."

Mr. Dallas Hemenway, club sponsor, said, "There is

always something very special about debaters. The
success of debaters after graduation is amazing."

Front row left to right: Marlene Hicks, Cathy Ben.leis a?-d ~ary Dohn~r. Second
row: Phil Huntley, Chuck Spahr, Gary Kuba t and Lewis Hicks. Not pictured:
Chris Nigrin , Jim Rummel and Joyce Fa nciullo .

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En_q/ish Book Club consisted of seven members who

strivea to enrich their know ledge and enjoyment of the liter-
ary and performing arts. The members met every other
Wednesday mornin g to discuss new books for the library _as
well as attending plays, musicals and theaters as a group, m
their spare time.

Sponsor's for the club this year were librarian , Mrs. Alice

Thompson and Mrs. Karen Allenf an English teacher. Gerri
Hanus was the president of the cub this year.

Danna Glup , Gerri Hanus, Mrs. Thompson and Pat Landon. Not pictured: Luke

Asked to comment on the clubs ac- Mrs. Thompson said about the
tivities, Mrs. Allen said "There was group ,' They are a seemingly
more variety than ever , of worthwhile quiet little group but probably one
activities." of the mo t productive. '

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Stagecraft has its good and bad points.Students en-

rolled spent a lot of ti.me after school late at night working .
Students in Stagecraft have a great se nse of pride involved,
knowing that their work is appreciated.

Being in Stagecraft, a student learns to work with spotlights,
make props and paint scenery . You also learn how plays are
produced and how lighting is used to get certain effects.

Stagecraft comes in three classes: beginners or first year,
second year and third year. The second and third year stu-
dents get the more complicated jobs like: planning, lighting
arrangement and stage managing during a show.

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Drama is a class which allows students to show their

acting ability and talent. Drama is an opening to young actors
and actresses. Mr. Dennis Hatch is the new drama teacher
th.is year. Mr. Hatch also teaches sophomore English. Students
participating in Drama describe the class as fun and a way to
ex press themselves and have fun . The Drama class also helps
the students to have confidence to get up in front of a large
group and speak.

The students enrolled in the class are: John Johnson, Mark
Paggett , Sandy Dix, Sue Erch, Buni Scigo, Tracy Hall,
Laurie Brant, Dennis Kin1ble, Bonnie Goings, Lydia Brajee,
Heidi Lenczowski, Steve Stuart , Karen Kottich Dan Weaver,
Chris Lee, Lynda Walter, Rachella Ebel, CatJ1y Cormaci and
Tony Boettger.

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pa

It's a time for witches and goblins and pumpkin faces to appear on Halloween night
according to CALVIN JONES, MR. OCTOBER.

Student Bodv Events Calendar
1975
Initiating the football season and the September 2 Omaha Public High Schools opened.
75-76 school year is MR. SEPTEM- October Homecoming parade, game, coronation and dance
BER, MIKE RI NGO. November 3-4
we re held.
Bringing in the new year with spirits December 7-8 The fa ll play, "A Connecticut Yankee in King
and song is DENNIS RYTYCH, MR. 1976
JANUA RY. January 13 Arthur's Court" was presented.
February Boys' Gymnastics Team took the State Title at
March 13-18
Lincoln .
April 18 Teacher Appreciation Week was held by Student

May 26-Jan. 2 Council .
Open House was held with demonstrations for parents.
June 20-22 Metro Holiday Basketball Tournament held at the
8-10
Omaha Civic Auditorium .
20-21
17 Mid-term finals were held at South.
Sound Off '76 was presented at the South High
18-20
Auditorium.
2
9-19 State Wrestling Meet held at Lincoln , Nebraska.
1976 Annual Military Ball held at Peony Park
14
21 Ballroom.

21-22 The spring musical , "Music Man," was presented in
the auditorium.
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30 Student Council held the Third Annual Polka Dance.
Spring recess and the annual R.O.T.C. orientation
4
field trip to Ft. Riley, Kansas was held.
1976 Prom was held.
Girls' State Tennis Meet held at Dewey Tennis Center

in Om aha .
Boys' State Track Meet held at Burke's track and

field stadium.
Final day of school for seniors.
Baccalaureate held fo r the senior graduates of the

Omaha Public High Schools.
1976 graduation held at the Omaha Civic Auditorium.

Gorging himself on Valentine chocolates while relaxing for a moment is the heart-
throb of Cupid's month, MR. FEBRUARY, BUTCH GALAS.

Taking it easy wnile the wanning moments of fall fade away and 0_&ns of an ap-
proaching winter are evident is MR. NOVEMBER , FRANK MADKlGAL.

Lighting up the Christmas season
with gifts and decor is DAVE
BUNCH, MR. DECEMBER.

~tripped for the fu t ure , with d i,E>loma
111 hand and p ro mise in heart is JIM
CAMPBELL, MR. J UNE.

Braving the late winter winds is MR. Ready for sprin g showers is MR .
MARCH, JOHN BROWN. APRIL, GARY JOHNSEN.

After tiptoeing through the spring tulips, MR. MAY, MIKE OPPERMAN , nestles
among the spring flowers.

Sound Off '76 was presented the eighth, ninth, and

ten th day's of February. It is an annual event in which every
South High School pupil and fac ulty member has an oppor-
tunity to participate. Selection of the acts for the show is by
tryo ut. Tryouts were held December 8-12, 1975. Preparations
consisted of arranging music, building sets, costumes, an d
preparing props.

The opening was presented by our stage band . The bi-
centennial theme made appearances througho ut the show from
the pomperettes to the finale. Participants included the Stage
Band, which provided the musical background; Pomperettes,

kick routine; Anne Stark, da nce to "Loves Theme ;" R.O.T.C.,

drill routine ; Cheerleaders, "Happiness Is.. .;" Dr. Salerno and

his sons, " ~oss~ Nova;"_ Weindorff and Company , Man on the
Street ; Chns Riza, Waking Up In the Morning; The Twirlers,
" In dian Reservation ;" Frank Madrigal "Love Wo n' t Let Me
Wait;" Pam King, "Today ;" Mother Goose Brigade, skit; Emil

and the Puppeteer , an d of co urse, f:ell ow's Follies.
Mr. Travis comme nted , " I was ve ry pleased about the way

the show came together. Afte r tryouts, I was quite conce rned
fo r the outcome of the show but those involved did a fine job
at preparing a short but good show . There is a lot of talen t
hidden here at South."

Student Co uncil kept the show rollin g with ski ts of humor
and laughter.

The pomperettes paraded in red, white, and blue , expressing talent in Mr. Travis put in a lot of hard h ours getting
high. kicks and smooth steps. the show together.

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CFeanll ow's Follies again prove d to be one of the best acts in the show. This year the boys danced to the music of "The
Can."

Anothe r Elvis P resley ? The crowd screamed as Make up played an important part in the p rod uc ti on of Sound
Frank Madrigal sang "Love Won ' t Let Me Wait." Off.

Russ Marquardt played the interviewer in "Man On The Street. " Student Counci l skits kept the audience in good
humor by adding short comedy skits. Abcwe : Jesus

Vasqu ez and Mary Straley.

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Spring_ Musical was "The Music Man" for 1976, held on

March 18-20. The students practiced every night after school
for two months before the premiere of the show, working
many Jong hours. They were set up into three groups: the
principal characters, the townspeople, and the dancers. There
were approximately 75 students in the play, along with six
teachers.

Mr. Roland Hinrichs directed the play with the assistance
of Mr. Dennis Hatch and Mr. Doug Young. Miss Joleen Amdts
was the choreo0frapher for the play and Mr. Richard Wolfarth
was the head o the ticket sales again this year.

The cast received their costumes from the Theatrical Cos-
tumers of Omaha. Mrs. Joanne Sokalsky was the head of
costumes again this year and Mrs. Margaret McMartin was in
charge of makeup.

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Left to Right Bottom: Barb Moorman, Karen Larkin, The re sa Markise, Margaret Currie, Barb Duff, Burri Scigo, Chris
Riza, Beth Westbrook, Jenny Tissin and Debbie Suck. Top: Ray Barrett, Randy Contreras, Bill Buras, Dave Swirczek,
Ti m Johnson, Jim Hemenway, Mike Bogenre ff, John Grothe, Chuck Feser and Mike Brandt.

Left to Right: Ann Andrews, Vincent Minister, Phyllis Bera, Anne Stark, Russell Marqua rdt , Laurie Swoboda, Randy
Brown, Rhonda Zeleny , Lewis Boyd, Colleen Kaluza Rick Swoboda, Suzi Quat ro Tom Brun, Janice Kotlarz, Jim
Vinso n, Cindy Almquist, Jerry Hluchoweckyj , Joleen Arent.

Left to Right Bottom: Kathy Koperski, Jen ny Tisse n, Teri Lie, Debbie Suck, Debi Queen and De bbie Brinson . Middle:
Barb Safley, Linda Snobgrass, S~1san Last Joyce Currie and Jane World. Top : Sue Pretzle, Lori Ross, Martha Gooch
Ann Smith, Theresa Lenczowsk1and Jane Birth.

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F.F.A. has been busy with activities including the
county fair and state faiI along with sheep and cattle shows.

This chapter has a special project (BOAC) Buildi ng Our

American Communities wluch involves tornado clean up, food

drives for needy families, and school fann road development.

There are seven advanced courses in Agri-Busine ss: Soil and

Crops, Animal Science . Horticul t ure, Agri-Mechanics, Agri-

Business, Agri-Coop work experience and a new course of

work experiences at the school farm.

Mr. Dow teacher of FFA sta ted , "The class is making

satisfactory progress along with their participation and farm

awa rds throughout the Bicentennial year."

Advanced students spend one entire day at the school farm

each month learning skills and techniqu es of farm mechanics

livestock and production farming. '

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The F.F.A . Offic rs for th e 1975-76 school year are left to right: Gary
Karnish Th eresa Len c,rn wski. Rich Hell wig Jim Kinsella, Sue
Wi nieski, Ru ssell lark Belinda Fi tzwater, Mike Bogerreif and Bria n
Belik .

Mr. Dow, in hi s fi rst year of teachin g
here at Soull1 High enjoy s worki ng
wit h the F.F. .. stud nts.

Quail ra ised by first year students.

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Latin Cfuh is one of the oldest clubs. To be a member of '1(1111.11 ·rin 1. ,\1, 111 , " •

South High's Latin Club a person must be presently enrolled I Ill ,\ ' ' II Ill '- I ll I ._ t:011
in a latin class , or have successfully completed one full year
of Latin.

Latin Club has an annual slave sale. Members are classified
as either master or slave, and the masters then buy the slaves.

Latin Club worked very hard on a float for the Home-
coming Parade.

Shown above is Mrs. Barbara Oldfield the sponsor for
Latin Club.

Back row left to right, Bob Faulk, Mary Dohner, Bob
Safranek, Ruth Hunter and Tim Johnson . Front row
left to right, Paula Wermuth , Cyndy Almquist, Jim
Die ter and Rose Dibelka.

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German Club has been very active in South High functions

throughout the past year.
"Rita Vaiskunas, pre·sident, was a real leader and a genuine

asset to the club this year," said Mr. Scott Clemons. With
the money collected from the sales of the calendars, they
came closer to being a part of the National German Club unit.

"The members this year were very enthusiastic and full of
energy. However, they needed a little bit more work in their
wrestling and punctuality!?," said Mr. Clemons.

Mr. Clemons also stated, "Having the Vaiskunases together
is worth a trip to experience. They , together with Bauwens,
Eich, Johnston ("the" dancer and teacher), Neff, Mosites,
Dasovic, Stutzka, Davis, Klein and Melies, made for real live
parties."

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Bildworterl1ucl1 Front left to right!- Rita Vaiskunas, Billy Eich and Karen
Johnston . Back lert to right , Tom Stu tzka, Pat Mosites,
Leon ard Neff and Tom Bauwens.

Sh_own above is Mr. Scott Clem ons, the German Club sponsor
tlus year.

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Spanish Club which included about 70 members and two

representatives each from one of the nine classes were busy
thi s year preparing pinatas and holding it' s annual raffle that
goes towards a scholarship which entitles two students from

Spanish language classes to take a trip to either Spain or

Mex ico during the summer to live with a family from one of
the countries to learn some of the cultures and education
ways .

Officers for 1975-76 were president, Carol Nodgaard ; Vice-
presiden t, Denise Coonce ; secretary, Linda Rachwalik ; treas-
urer, J ames Vinson ; sergeant-at-arms, David Soukup .

Club membe rs discuss activities with Dr. Heli a Pic o, club
spon sor, at one of their mee tin gs.

Le ft to right : Louis Velenci a, Pat Mosities, Ca thy Falco n Chris
Nigrin , She rri Rolfs, Dave Soukup , Carol Nodgaard , Sue Grah am,
Lind a Rachwalik, Jim Vin son , Denise Coonce and To ny Casas.
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Future Teachers had a satisfying year starting off in the

fall with a fie ld trip to the UNO campus to look at the school' s

faclities and a talk with the Assistant Dean of Education at
UNO, Mr. Thomas Norwood.

During American Education Week , November 17-22, mem-
bers passed out apples to the teachers. FTA held a Christmas
party for its members on Wednesday , Dec. 17.

Co-advisor, Mrs. Connie Baden said that, "The group was
real enthusiastic and were eager to work. "

Officers for 1975-76 were president, Howard Black ; vice-
president, Robin Walker ; secretary-treasurer, Debbi e Jacobsen.

Club members gath er around the table fu ll of food.

Firs t row, le ft to right : Mrs. C\ mnic Bade n , Melis a Rybensky Ro bin
Walke r, and Miss J ~n Whiting. Ba k ro w, left to righ t: I(jm Swand a,
Debbie Smith, Vick i Wclna Howar I Bia k, La ura Daily and Eva

Dukich.

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Auto Body students were busy working with automobiles.

Sounds of pounding metal and machines running could be
heard constantly everyday during the school year. Students
worked on various automobiles including their own, teachers
and other outside sources.

Changing parts, repairing the body and painting the cars
are the most major roles done by the students.

Classes were reduced so teachers could spend more time
with each individual student.

One Vocational Auto Body student, Jim Campbell said,
" It was probably my best class as a high sch ool stud en t."

From left to right: Mike Johnson, Dave Zenchuk, Ken Muellner, Mr. Frank Pistone, Mike Cherney, Mike .Lesac, Jim
Campbell, John West, John Miller and Jeff Rodenbager.
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Wood Shop classes which are broken up into beginning

and advanced sections were busy with various projects
throughou l the year.

Beginnin g class remained with the required projects which
included a jewelry box, small bookshelf, and a cutting board
for the first semester. Second semester was given to the stu-
dents to create their own projec ts using the information they
learned in first semester.

Second year students were busy with a required project
working with the wood la the then changing to make their
own projects for the rest of the year.

Th.ir d year classes at the beginning of the year were
reviewed ove r the machines in the woodshop. For the rest of
the semester groups, three to four people, constructed projects
of their own. The second semester concluded with students in
gro ups again, constructing a small scale of a hou se .

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Math Club is for students who are interested in the

field ofMath. When the club meets they work on pro-
ble~s concerning mathematics.

During the year the club sponsored two contests:
one city-wide contest with the senior high schools
and the o ther which was not city-wide for some of
the junior high schools.

The club had one money-making project in which
they sold can dles.

..

Mr. Richard Wohlfarth is o ne of the Math Club
sponsors.

Mrs. Wisner is the othe r club sponso r.

First row, left to righ t: Mary Stark, Sharon Suchy, Roberta Stawniak, Belinda
Fitzwater, Denise Coonce , Ed Smith, Cathy Holubar, Carol Nodgaard and
back row: Don Bless.

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Teacher of the Year nominations took place Tuesday,
February 10 and Wednesday February 11. The top five

teachers were then placed on the final election ballo t. The

winner was then announced on February 12 at the Thomas
Jefferson game. The nominees were : Mr. Albert Travis, Mr.

Jack Oholendt, Mr. Thomas O' Hara, Mr. Paul Blazevich, and

Mr. J im Meisenheimer.

The winner was Mr. J ack Oholendt. This is Mr. Oholendt's

second year at South. He teaches Physical Education and he

also coaches J.V. Wrestling and Reserve Football Mr Oholendt

said , "It is a real privilege to become 'Teacher of the Year'
and l was very happy to win the honor. "
'

Mr. Jack Oholendt teaches P.E . and coaches football
and wrestlin g. He was the winner of " Teacher of the
Yea r."

Mr. Thom as O' Hara teaches American Government, Modern Mr. Albert Travis is one of the music teachers and
Probl ems and American History -English . also the band director.

Mr J ames Meisen heimer teaches American Governmen_t Mr. Paul Blazev ich teaches American Histo ry and Project

and Sociol ogy. He is al o the sponsor of stude nt coun cil. Geography. He coaches Varsity Football.

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Senior officers left to right are: John Jurgenson , R.0.T.C. began the year using a new color guard assembled
Chuck Spahr, Kelley Chlupacek, Jenny Kaasch , Tony
by Sergeant Jerry Watson who wa_s in his fir~t year at
Ivory, Linda Bock and Dave Benson. All are third South High School. The new detail wore uniforms from the

and fourth year students. 18th Century Continental Army. The Rifle and Drill Teams
were also very active this year participating in meets in and out

of the Nebraska area.
A student in R.O.T.C. learns how to give speeches in front

of large groups. Cadets also learn mil itary discipline and how
to manage tactical field problems.

Many of the cadets went on field trips throughout the Mid-
West. The first trip was to Fort Riley , Kansas , the Divisional
Headquarters for the R.O.T.C. Region. Students awoke as
early as 4:00 a.m. to board the bus on time. The next trip
was to Ofutt Air Force Base where students viewed the
United States Weather Contro l Tower. The final trip for the
year was to Fort Leonard Wood , Missouri for a two-week

training course.

On Fridays all students enrolled in R.O .T.C . wore After the Federal Inspection, students were allowed to change
their uniforms fo r inspections. Office rs as well as from their uniforms and relax for the rest of the day.
N.C.O.'s .

Commander ... . ... . .. . ....... . .. . Anthony Boettger
Executive Officer .. .. .... . .......... John Helmstadter
Cadet Police Officer ............ . ... .. ... . Ccott Lynn
Assistant Police Officer ........... . ... Crrug Niedbalski
Color Guard Commander ... . . ... ... .. ..... Scott Lynn
Assistant Color Gu ard Offi ce r . . .........John Jurgenson
Girls' Drill Team Commander ... ...... . .... Linda Bock
Boys' Drill Team Commander ........... Anthony Ivory
Public Relations Officer ....... . . .. . .. Kel ley Chlupacek
Supply Officer ........ . ............ . .. Charles Spahr
Assistant Supply Officer . . .... .. . .. . . . . .. Kevin Lloyd
Se cre tary . . .. . ... .. . . .. . . ... . ..... Genevieve Kaasch
Ordn ance Officer . . ....... . . ..... . .... . . . Mark Reed
Training Aids Officer .. .... . .. ... . .... . .. Jay Spencer
Range Offi ce r ... . ...... .. . . . . ...... .. . Richard King
Assistant Range Officer ... ... . .. . ........ Kevin Lloyd

The 1976 Bicentennial Color Gu ard members are; left to
right: Rich Haase , George Lim ones, Lu ke Flores, Chris
Grimmond and Cliff Driscoll .

Drill Team members are · Commanders: Tony Ivory and Senior ~fficers are ; first row, Kevin Ll oyd. Second row,
Mark Reed ; front row , left to right: Peter Lenagh, Brian left to n ght : Scott Lynn , Craig Niedbalski John Helm-
Belik, Gary Stawniak and R uss Marquardt; back row: Mike
Chamberlain, Mike Kaupa Sco tt Lynn , Bruce Barto n, Ri ck stadter, Linda Bock and Tony Boettger. Third row : Mark
Muckey and Russ Hrdy. Reed , Richard King , Tony lvory, John J urgenson and
Jay Spencer.

ARMY ROT

Se rgeant Jerry Watson t ran sfe rred to R.O.T .C . is an inspiring class that helps students to learn responsibilities. Th e
Sou th from Tech High . He is the in- cl ass offers experience in many fields and can also help you to win a 4 -year
st ru ctor for the Drill Team and Rifle Anny scholarship at any co llege or university that h osts Anny R.O.T.C.
Students work toward the final promotion of the year which was held at the
Team. Annual Military Ball on March 17 , 1976 in the Peony Park Ballroom .

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In this years Fall Play ,Mr. Dennis Hatch, an EngUsh

teacher and Drama club sponsor, along with studen ts Don
Weindorff, Cathy Benkis, Vince Minister, Debbie Brinson,
Dave Austin, Janet Benkis, Dave Gould, Bobbie Stawniak,
Tim Johnson, Buni Scigo, Russ Marquardt and Sue Eich con-
tributed their efforts in presenting Mark Twain's "A Connect-
icut Yankee In King Arthur's Court." Lydia Brazee was the
student director and John Johnson was an understudy. This
classical production made its South High Debut on November
7th and was shown again o n November 8th.

Dave, Cathy, Don and Buni practice their Iines for the
play.

Above is an opening scene from the Cathy Benkis sits and waits for further This was the top scene in the fall
play. instructions to continue he r roll in th e play.
play .

Mr. Hatch provides an exp1anat10n to
Bobbie Stawniak, while Don and Buni
practice parts.

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The third annual Trike Race was sponsored by the stu-

dent council, February 2-5. Students co mpeted against one
another in gym 3 10, during U1eir Jurich hour. The fina ls were
held on Saturday February 7 at halftime during the South-
Tee Jay basketball game at Norris Jr. High School. There were

about 16 contestants entered in the race.

Irene Sandoval and her opponent sit on their trikes , anxio usly
awaiting the start of the third annual trike race.

Rex (left), Barney (right), are waitin g to get rolling.

Contes tant Barney Chande r awaits his hug and award from
Mr. Gahl.

lrene Sandoval receives her awa rd for be ing Ms. Trike .
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Touchdown sign aled by referees , as So uth scores aga in st T ec h .

Varsffy Football, slowed by inconsistency and youth,

started pu tting things toget her toward the end o f the se ason
to fini sh with a 5-4 reco rd.

Head coach John Faima n said , " The team itsel f committed
men tal and youth ful mistakes. The defense had good hitters
an d should be very strong next season. Offensively, the team
had a balanced attack with the blocking, passing, and rushing
working well toge ther. "

Coach Lad Nemecek said , " The team practices on a field
with one of the worst conditions you could ask fo r but their
outlook and attitude was fa ntastic . '

William Burton (25 ) offers some congratulations to
Greg Yate s (20).

South and Tech playe rs watch as the ball squirts loose from
the bottom of the pile.
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South 0 onent

8 12 Bryan
0 34 Benso n
3_
0 7 Abraham Lincoln
16 Prep
28 14 Fremont
39 14 Tech

6 55 Bellevue
25 6 Northwest
14 0 Central

First row , left to right: Coach Joseph Neub erger Dave Bunch , R ollie McCormick, Jim Hemenway , Roy Bravo, Kelly

Swotek, Dennis Wees Brya n Skradis , Tom Quinlan Coach Michael Rice. Second row: _Coach John Faiman, Don

ln contro, Dave Lockett, Frank Madrigal , Rick Pesek, Mike Mancuso, Mark Jelsey, Kevin Kottech. Third row: Coach

Paul Blazevich, reg Yates, Dave Patlan, Pat weeney, St eve Bealer Joe Alsman, Dave Rimington, Matt Radick, Coa h

Marty Martinez, oach J ack Oholendt. Four t~ row: Frank Alba, arl Hob? , Dorcas Patterson, Dan McCain Tom

Miller, Tom Sweeney, oach La~ Nemecek . . 1fth row: Alan Mallory ~alvm Jon~s, Mike Hinchey, Mark Cullinane

ct·Dave Honey ult , Jea n Montes. Sixth row : Tun Jewell Steve Jewell , Mike Fe1chtmger John Martinez ot i t
William Burton Rob rt reis r, Coach else Jones, Coach Al Velasquez. · Pc ure ·

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Junior Vargify started out the year shakey but during v~, ·-_::

the season showed a vast overall improvement. They finished -.......,.·•
with a record of 4-3-1.

Coach Jack Oholendt said, "The defense played good
throughout the year except for one breakdown. Blocking
from the offensive line proved to show better improvement
also, while the backfield executed well. Overall the team was
sound at every position throughout the season."

This year's J.V. team finished with one of the better re-
cords at South in about five years.

Coach Jack Oholendt also mentors the j.v. wrestling team
after football season has ended.

First row, left to right : Dave Cisar, Tyler Layman, Mike Harrill, Mark Cupak, Jerry Green, Paul Jenson , Louis Velencia, Bob Kreiser,
Mike Butera and Coach Nelse Jones. Second row: Coach Jack Oholendt, Jim Walpus, Bill Thompson, Jack Miller, Louis Roth, Steve
Orduna, Ray Zaragosa, Bob Spencer, Dennfa Wees, Mike Hultquist and Joe Clark, Third row: Chris Tangeman, Rick Dworak, Jack Smith,
Don Valla, Mike Castillo, Tim Rhoades Don Pesek, Steve Bchonis, Al Brun, Ed Hrdy, Steve Grasmiek, Rudy Matulka, John Fairkoski

and Rod Jeck, Not pictured : Kerry Crisman .

South Opponent

8 6 Westside
0 6 Central
0 24 Benson
22 0 Gross
28 0 Abraham Lincoln
0 30 Bellevue
8 8 Prep
18 6 Northwest

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Re$erve team excelJed with an explosive offense averaging

34.5 pts. per game while the stalwarts on defense proved to be
too much for the opposing teams, allowing only 4.1 pts. per
game , posting four shutouts and finishing with as 8-0 record

for the season, tying Bellevue for first place in the National
Division of the Metro.

Coach Mike Rice said, "Defensively , the line was aggressive ,
the linebackers and secondary were sound. Offensively the
line was small but very tough, while the backfield ran and ex-
ecuted good. This obviously was one of the better reserve
teams ever to play at South. "

Exceptional blocking and running proved a winning formula
fo r I.he South reserve team .

first row, left to right: Brian Hergenrader, Tim Knowlton , Steve Newcomb, Larry Pesek, Joe Velasquez, Joe Nekola, Kelly Swotek,

John Sherlock, Don Kalloff, Tom Murray, Greg Henricksen and Coach Marty Martinez. Second row: Coach Joseph Neuberger, Jack
Kozney, Kim Bily, Dan Livermore, Judson Golka, Bob Safranek, Warren Wright, Roy Bravo, John Velasquez, Tom Finley, Rich Hurl-

butt and Coach Mike Rice. Third row : Dave Wotowicz, Tim Svacina, Dan Ru elas, Ed Sluadar, Mike Stopak, Stan Kapustka, Mark
Dolphens and Roger Mohring. F ourth row: Bob Hanson, Bob Gay, Tom Miller, Al Dickey, Jose Diaz, Duane Denton, Rick Hiatt, Jim
Mascarello and John Motiejaitis.

South Opponent

52 6 Westside
32 6 Prep
44 0 Benson
22 0 Nort hwest
36 8 Burke
36 13 Westside
34 0 Bryan
20 0 Gross

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Boy's Gymnastics team was very successful this yea r.

They achieved all of their goals for the season, which were to
hold an undefeated record in dual meets and to place first in
all the tournaments including the Metro and State meets. The
team received eight medals at the State meet . Jim Hartung was
in dividually awarded with eight gold medals at the State meet.
Countless records were broken by the team members through-
out the season. Besides taking Metro and State, they also took
the Art Harris Invitational, Millard Invitational, All Around
Prep and Dist rict. Our outstanding team proved to be domi-
nating throughout the season .

Coach Richard Beran, besides coaching gymnastics,
also spends time with his wife , who are both busy
a • with the new addition to their household.

Co-captains Bob Faulk and John Hartung were the team lead-
ers besides being good friends with members of the team.

Bottom, left to right: Chuck Chumtlka, Bob Faulk , Coach Richard Beran John and Jim Har-
tung. Top : Bob Buglewicz, Ed Buglewicz, Randy Contreras, Rex Vlcek and Chu Cho Vazquez.

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Cir/$' Gymnastics had a 5-6 record for the season. The

team had a tough season this year. They went against a lot of
good competition. When they did lose, it was only by a few
points. Mr. Richard Beran coaches the team. He pu ts a lot of
hard work and time into the team. They placed fifth in Metro
and fourth in Districts. Only two girls placed in Districts : they

were Nancy Steiner and Pattye Marescalco. In Districts they

pick the top nine girls in each event. By placing in Districts
they are eligible to go to State. In some cases, when South
won it was by a close margin. They beat Bellevue with a score
of South 72 Bellevue 70. Tech, Central and Westside were also
beaten by South.

Bottom left to r igh t: Cindy Landers, Pat.ty.e Marescalco, Lori Myers and Karen Halski.
Top: Laura Luge r, Wanda Schl aye r, Coach Richard Be ran, Nancy Steiner and Doris·
Standley.

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Girls' Swim team finished their season this year with

nine wins and two losses. The girls swam under the direction of
Mrs. f-:aren SapJ?, who is in her second year as swim coach and
physical educat10n teacher at South. The girls spent many long
hours after school practicing their techniques and trying to im-
prove their times. Practicing nightly helped the girls with the
difficult strokes and skills that are necessary to be a South

High Swimmer.
"'rhe team placed fifth in the Metro Swim Tournament, with

the help of team captains Debbie Dennell and Carol Nodgaard,
who were high po_int scorers. Both are three year letteri:nen.
This year was theu last year and they both had somethmg to

show for it.
Besides coaching the girls' swim team. Mrs. Sapp also

teaches girls' physical education and some swimming classes.
"I think that we really had a good team this year. The girls

all really did good. Although this year was the last year for

about 50% of the team, I will be losing a lot of good swim-

mers, but I am also looking forward to next year's team. The

team will be very young," said Mrs. Sapp.

This years Girls' Swim Team consisted of sitting: Debbie Dowdy, Carol Posing in a relaxing position is Mrs. Karen
Nodgaard, Mary Stark, Anne Stark, Sandy Bauwens and Collen Quinlan. Sapp. Mrs. Sapp is the coach fo r the girls'
Kneeling: Michelle Brandt, Linda Popek, Patty Ksiazek Debbie Kil-
born and Cheryl J edicka. Standing: Helen Harrison, Jobie West Heidi swim team. She also teaches physical edu-
Lenczowski, and coach Karen Sapp. Not pictured is Debbie De~nell. All cation and swimming.
girls on the team this year are le ttermen. ~ost ~re two or three year
lettermen, but all dese rved to letter. The guls did a great job, and were
coached by a good teacher.

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Boy$' Swimming team ended their 1975-76 season with a

S win and 7 loss record. For the seco nd year the team was
under the direction of Mr. Wayne Bolt, who also teaches Sen-
ior Math and Algebra.

Ou_t of the seven le ttermen returning to the tea m this year,
Captam Steve Johnson was one of the most outstanding mem-
be rs of th e team. Steve broke the scho ol record of 6 . J2 in the
500 free. Hjs time was 6.06. The team started strong but
finished poorly du e to atte ndance and illn esses. Coach Wayne
Bolt commented, " It was a pleasu re working with some mem-
bers of the team , but some disappointed me."

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Th.is years Boys' Swim Team consiste d of, stan~ing: Jay _Barnes, R~ss
Hrdy , Tom Vaisko wski , Steve Johnson John F1ark~wsk1,_Bob Nykiel
Jon Montes, Tom Boggs and Lloyd John ton. Kneehng: Jun Murphy,
Royce Kinnison, Steve qrasmic~, George Tasich1 Dan L1ve~more, Dan
Galaska and Dan Kru pski. Not pictured Te rry Fricke and Bill Jones.

,

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Mr. Phil Gradoville was the coach for the boys South
High golf team.

Mark Cullinane, shown above , is one of the returning golfers
fo r the team.

Boys' Go/I team co nsists of four returning golfers from

last years team. T he fou r golfers are all se niors, Gary Johnsen,
Tom Shramek, R ick Ostronic and Mark Cullinane. Mr. Phil
Gradoville is at his first year of coaching the boys' golf team.
He also coaches boys' tenn is.

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Sitting right to left, Mr. Thomas O'Hara, Shari Kesting , Ruth

Kwasnies'ki, Teresa Micek and Joli ne Rouse.

Cir/l Coif team won four and lost four matches in Metro

Conference competition. The gir~s tea1!1ed well to finish in
eighth place in the Metro Champ1ons_hip tournament. In the
highly comJ?etitiv_e Ne_bras~a State_~1gh Sc~ool Tournamen t
the girls fimshed m thirty-first pos~tioi:i. Jo~ne Rouse, a sopho-
more, was the team leader. Her firush 111 a tie for six th place
in the Metro meet was an outstandin g achievement for a
sophomore.

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Cir/s' Volleyball which is only in its second year at South

became one of the popular sports this year. The team finished
with a 16-2 over-all record. At the Metro Volleyball Tourna-

ment, the Packers moved on by beating Burke and becoming

the Metro Champs. At Districts, the Packers moved on even

further by winning over unbeaten Marian, and qualifying for

State. On November 13,14 and 15 the girls traveled to Scotts-

bluff, Nebraska for the State Volleyball Tournament. The
girls went in with pride, enthusiasm and spirit. They Jost in

the first round, but still felt honored to have qualified for

State.
Girls' Volleyball coach Linda Stevens said, "I think the

girls proved that you don't need any outstanding stars to
make a good team. It takes an all-out effort, which this team
had."

This years girls' varsity volleyball team consisted of sitting right to Mrs. Linda Stevens, who is in her second year
left: Coach Mrs. Linda Stevens, Lori Stevens, Cathy Cervantes,
as coach for the girls' varsity volleyball team ,
Debbie Coufal, Cindy Szawicki and student manager Peggy !almon. also teaches physical education and some
Row two: Diane Barry, Patti Parks, Mary Ann Pleuler, Margie swimming classes. She also helps coach the
Pleuler, Mary Bogatz and Lynette Labarde. Not pictured is Angie girls' basketball team.

Cervantes and Debbie Young.

This years girls' junior varsity volleyball team consisted of sitting
right to left: Coach Mrs. Joyce Ramidge, Sandy Schreiber, Judy
Risavi, Maureen McCaw, Laura Feser, Kathy Kurcz and st udent
manager Ann Sloeger. Row two: Florence Wraggs, Roseann Dibelka,
Lori Stevens, Kathy Stevens, Patty Bogatz and Judy Janicek.

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Girls ' Basketball ente red its second year at So uth with

an enthusiastic attitude but a young team. Their record was
6 wins and 5 losses. Only three lette rme n returned, Shelia

Morris, Carol Nodgaard and Debbie Young. Shelia Morris, who
was the high point scorer for the team ave raged 18 points per

game, helped the team alon g with Carol Nodgaard, rebounder

and Florence Wraggs who was the most improved player.
Practicing nightly the girls improved their a bility and knowl-

edge of the true game of basketball. Besides the varsity team,
there was a junior varsity team this yea r coached by Miss
Pete rs.

This years Varsity Basketball team consisted of: Row One:
Coach Me rlin Lawre nce , Debbie Youn g, Carol Nodgaard
Shelia Mo rris Kim Corcoran, LaYonne Barfield and Kail1y
McMahon. Row two: Flore nce Wragga, Pa tri~a Loftin, Yaiva
Sa rka, Gaye Kasin , Maureen McCaw and Angie Cervante. Not
Pictured is: Mary Bogatz and Evelyn Young.

Besides coach ing baske tba111 Mr.
Lawrence also teaches physical
e d u ca tio n .

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Cross Country is a sport which mostly involves running Pictured above , is the team getting ready for a long
running practice down at Spring Lake Park.
two and a half miles up and down hills, and a lot of hard work.
Thls year's team consists of one senior, six juniors, three

sophomores and two freshmen about all of whom Mr. Wayne
Boldt said, "They are a very willing bunch of boys. They are
willing to work hard to improve times at each meet."

In Mr. Boldt's estimation, Joe Foral was the outstanding
Cross Country team member. With the exception of Gary
Kubat the Cross Country team will be back in full stride next

year.
In order to win a meet, you have to be the team with the

leasty amount of points, (fifteen is the lowest you can get in

points).
The team placed I 3th in metro, and seventh in districts this

year. Their record was one win and eight losses .

Cross Country team members are, Standing is Lewis Hicks and Predrag Coach Boldt is taking a break in the math
Kopan . Left to Right : Gary Kubat , Mike Urban, Ed Dejoy, Rich Vieyra, office.
Chris Grimmond, Tim Baldwin, Don Jamison, Joel Abarowski, Craig
Engard and Joe Fora!. Not pictured: Rick Harder.

Setting the pace in practice are: Together the team warms up by
Gary Kubat and Rich Vieyra. stretching to keep in shape.

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