1987

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1987









A
touch

of
class

Class - that is what we are
all about. Class in style,
in learning, in sports, in
activities, and in life. This
year's annual is to remind us
of all the "class acts" we cher-
ish in our high school years.

Remember the joys, remem-
ber the excitement, remember
the laughter and even the sor-
row. But most of all, remember
the memories we have pre-
sented to you ... and enjoy!

The crowning of Homecoming King and Queen, Danny Dom-
inguez and Jill Hoagland.

2

Table

of
contents

contents/ 3

Tami Schroeder .. . a Baker's "people pleaser."

Sandy Clark and her date Toby Higgs show a touch of class. Theresa Amis, Joe Gllsmann and Chris Koethemeyer check out the pa-

per's advertising section.

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The key to a fun life

S tudents at South really know how to a party, we always had fun . Meeting new people
live it up, in and out of school. Remem- and gaining new experiences opened our eyes to
ber the parties and the dances? The a broader world.
Friday night football games? Everyone
Working with our classmates and friends
had fun making the best of our 1986-'87 school made the work more enjoyable. We kept in tune
to make our fun and in the process, gave ourselves
year. a "touch of class."

Making memories, we went out on dates or

just with friends. Whether it was to the movies or

student life/ 5

We Live For John McDonne ll shows us his Monday morning
blues a fte r a big we e kend.
Weekends!!!

:J hese are the days students movies, football games, a nd parties
look forward to each week! As with their friends, while others
soon as the 2:40 bell rings on would rather just be with their boy-
Friday, the students at South High go friends or girlfriends. The students
haywire, darting for the doors to get show a lot of team spirit when they
ready for their two-day vacation. The participate in going to games, to
weekends are enjoyed by everybody start off their Friday nights, followed
because they do not have to worry by eating and standing around at a
about homework or getting up the fast food restaurant, until someone
next day for school. picks something else to do.

Many students enjoy going to the

Rob "Bear" Griffin practices his musical abili-
ty.

Kathy Carroll tells James Urban she hopes the
game is as good as her sucker.

6/weekends

James Ma tuza says, " Take me or leave me!" Sarah Brecht yells a t her sister Nikki Brecht lo "SMILE" for the camera.

Rone ll Grego, De nise Dymek and Trish Limones discuss their " Weekend" plans.

weekends/ 7

Karen Davis enjoys watching the " Newlywed Game."

Time to relax •

Life at home

he time we spend at home work. The average teenager spends
is known as our time to re- three hours a week cleaning, doing
lax. We watch television, the dishes or taking out the trash.
take a shower, wash our hair or talk Our parents tell us that this teaches
on the telephone. In the distance us a sense of responsibility.
you can hear the sounds of your fa-
vorite rock group. Overall though, our time at home
Although our time at home is is somewhat fun, exciting and a time
sometimes fun , it is also a lot of to just be ourselves. But most of all
it is a time to relax.

8/ Jife at home

Ted Stodlka s hows us how life at home isn't always a bed of roses. It's also a lot
of work.

Ka thy Carrol ta lks business
with a friend.

Chris Shonka spends a lot of her time with her
books to keep up her grades.
Lisa Ko ra leski talks on the pho ne after a hot
shower to relieve the daily tensions that occur.

life at home/ 9

Student life around school

The big rush

J he day starts as we pull up of gesture and dress. Jackets rep-
to the parking lot, every- resenting sports or other activities
one hustling and bustling quickly identify us by our special
as they hurriedly rush off to make groups. Giggles spreading the lat-
the homeroom bell. Homeroom is est homeroom news are heard
eleven minutes of hello's and re- and guys show off to impress their
caps of last night, students finish- favorite girls. The bell rings, lock-
ing late assignments and teachers er doors slam, papers fly and peo-
reading the announcements. The ple scatter as the halls empty and
bell rings, signaling that the long another day begins at South High.
day has begun. Halls are filled
with students sporting every kind

Below, Mike Roman is an artist in the making.

Above, junior Chris Swircek says, "Is it safe?"

Above, Stacie Dorste thinks, "Boy, do I have these teachers fooled!"

10/life at school

Russ Dysart eats his M & M's and they really do melt in your mouth
a nd not in your hand.

At right, senior David Skinner gets no respect
from junior Garrick Dalton.

life at school/ 11

The week is

Spirit week

S outh High School is Wednesday was multi-cul-
known for its Spirit tural day in which people
and pride in every- were seen in their national
thing they do. Spirit Week dress. There was elegance
is definitely no exception. in school Thursday when
Students braved the cold people dressed up. Friday
Monday to dress Hawaiian was the traditional Red and
or clash. Buddies were eas- White day in which every-
ily determined on Tuesday body wore the school co-
when people dressed like lors.
their favorite person.

At top, Robert Bacome shows style on Dress-Up Day.

Above, you can sure tell Kristi Humiston and Tammy Peterson
are friends.

At right, Nikki Brecht sports her red and white.

12/spirit week

"Hey," says Georgia Blankenship.

Below, left, Ronnie Massow says this is how to be.

"Hey. we thought this was Hawaii," say Sheri Waters and
Mike Cihlar.

We'll build our dreams together

Homecoming '86

:J his year's Homecoming Coro- Robert Bacome, Mona Bailey, Mike
nation, which was held in the Cihlar, Stephanie Baker, Danny Dom-
310 gym instead of in the au- inguez, Debbie Dysart, David Skinner,
ditorium as in past years, was followed Renae Engelke, Jill Hoagland, Ther-
by a dance. esa Johnson, Jolene Kurtz, and Karen
Walden.
This year's theme was "We'll Build
Our Dreams Together" and the song Homecoming was preceded by
was "Just You and I" by Crystal . Spirit Week, which displayed school
Gayle. The colors were metallic blue
and silver. spirit by everyone dressing up as dif-
ferent things everyday. Also, a pep
Jill Hoagland and Danny Domin- rally was held on Thursday to recog-
guez reigned over Homecoming '86 as nize our athletes.
Queen and King. Mr. and Miss Conge-
niality were Stephanie Baker and Mr. Jim Yelnek, the Student Coun-
Mike Cihlar. cil sponsor, and all of the Student
Council members organized a great
The candidates for royalty were Homecoming!

At top, "And the winner is?" says speaker
Matt Sopcich.

Above, the Packer Bull. Chris Swircek, gets
the crowd going.

Top left, the Homecoming candidates: Mona
Bailey, Debbie Dysart, Robert Bacome, Danny
Dominguez, Jill Hoagland, a nd Jolene Kurtz.

Bottom left, the Homecoming candidates
Karen Walden Theresa Johnson, David Skin-
ner, Mike Cihla~. Renae Engelke, and S tephanie
Baker.

14/homecoming

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...

At right. King Danny Dominguez kisses Queen Jill
Hoagla nd .

Below. Stacy Sanders presents a plaque to Mr.
Congenial Mike Cihlar.

Above, everyone impatiently waits for the dance to start.
At le ft, Dorie Hicks congratulates Miss Congeniality Stephanie Bak-
er.

homecoming/ JS

Leapin' lizards!

'Annie' charms all

edication, talent, and a little younger orphans. With songs like
bit of magic all came together " Tomorrow," " Maybe," "You're Never
on November 7 and 8 as Fully Dressed Without A Smile," and
"Annie" came to life on the South High_ "Easy Street" the show couldn't help but
stage. A cast and crew of about one hun• be a real crowd pleaser. And of course,
dred; Mr. James Eisenhardt, director; these bang-'em-up numbers could not
Mrs. Mary Lou Jackson, musical supervi• have been pulled off without the support
sor; Mr. Douglas Young, scenic director; of one the best show orchestras that
and Mr. David Crowl, instrumental direc• South has seen. Lots of energy, a sup•
tor, all worked together to charm the au- portive cast and a fun script made it a
diences into standing ovations on both success. A round of applause for all in•
nights. Also, 12 elementary age girls volved for adding another " touch of
joined the cast to fill out the roles of the class" to our memories.

At right, the slime sing about their plan to get to "Easy Street." Pictured are Miss Hanni•
gan (Maria Walinski), Rooster Hannigan (David Bridges), and Lily (Sherry Wate rs).

Poor, little orphans, such a "hard k nock
life"! He re, they're reminded to SM ILE!

Grace Farrel (Dawn Josoff) announces
she wants to take Annie home, above.

" I love ya, Tomorrow", sings little Annie (Jody Shurts) and cheers up President Roosevelt
(Jim Jirak) and his Cabinet.

16/ annie

Below, Warbucks' staff welcomes Annie to their home. Awed by what she
sees, Annie sings, "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here!"

Ro n Hardin and Mr. Crowl "blow them away" in re-
hearsal. Directly above, Daddy Warbucks (Matt Willing)
sings to Annie.
Le ft, Grace, Warbucks, and Annie strut down 5th Ave-
nue in the grand city, "N.Y.C."

annie/ 17

At ;lght, mother and daughter discuss their lives.
Below, Harriet Pepper (Gena Regnier) tries to conduct business
with the perky Corrie (Dawn Josoff).

Above, the delivery man (here, played by Tom Covos)
struggles to catch his breath after climbing five flights.
Above right, Victor Velasco (portrayed here by Matt Willing)
gives Corrie a boost so that she can reach the radiator . but what
does Velasco think?

18/barefoot in the park

Hold on to your socks ...

It's 'Barefoot'!

_A ctually, everybody reeled by Mr. Jim Eisenhardt
kepi their feet cov- (a.k.a., "Mystery"). The stage
ered, but was managed by Maria Walin-

"Barefoot in the Park" was a ski. Also, the set was designed

tremendous success. On Jan- by Mr. Douglas Young.

uary 30 and 31, six talented " Barefoot", written by Neil

South High students perform- Simon, is set in the fifth floor

ed this hit comedy to good size apartment of a Manhattan

•• audiences. The cast included: brownstone. It is no wonder
Dawn Josoff, Bob Hansen, that this show was such a fun-

Kristi Humiston, and Gena ny success. With lines like

Regnier. In keeping with the "Six days does not a week

overall theme of fun, the role make." and personalities such

of Victor Velasco was shared as the eccentric Velasco,

by Matt Wilfing and Tom South has shown that comedy

Covos. can be classy.

As usual, this play was di-

At top of page, Corrie and Pa ul (Bob Hansen) embrace each other
to make up for the lack of heat In their apartment.

Directly above, even Mr. "E" got In on the fun during rehearsals.
Here, he's showing off his balancing skills.

Left, Corrie and Paul welcome her mother (Kristi Humiston) to
their "beautiful" new home.

barefoot In the park/1 9

Ron Brun really knows how to display his soccer skills.

Whose big he ad Is In the way? The Pack Is back!

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Sports: the key play

he athletes at South all strive to be the titudes and high spirits.
best at whatever sport they choose. Coaches help with confidence and support.
: ] They spend long hours at practice, giv-
ing it their all. The athletes have pride They also put in a lot of time trying to maintain the
in their school and create it as well. They show class right attitudes in their particular sports.
by demonstrating sportsmanship, keeping good at-
Number one or not, we will carry that spirit for-
ever. That's the key to our future.

sports/ 21

Varsity has fair season

S outh High's Varsity foot- World Herald's list of top 25 high
ball team ended the season school players in Nebraska.
with a 3-6 record. Their
first win came early in the year when Another bright spot came in the
they defeated Abraham Lincoln, game against Burke. The Blackshirt
13-6 in the second game. Their next defense held the Bulldogs' quarter-
win came against the Warriors of back Jeff Lenser scoreless for three
Westside, 27-23 and their final win quarters and forced four fumbles.
was against the Bunnies from Ben-
son, 32-0. Another high point came after
football season was long over and
Even though the record was dis- basketball was underway. In the
appointing, there were highlights middle of January, senior football
throughout the season. Senior quar- captain Matt Sopcich was named
terback John McDonnell and senior the top student athlete in football for
halfback Maurice Hooks went into the Metro area. The award was giv-
the season named on the Omaha en by the Greater Omah Sports
Committee.

Here's the beginning of another game. Let's do it!

Varsity Football team: back row, Coach Glvehand, Coach Potter, Eric Sanders, Scott Armbrust, John Sempek, Coach Ohoiendt,
Coach McLaughlin, Coach Mancuso; third row; Forrest Dalton, Jerry Urkevlch, Jerry Kleldosty, Al Dominguez, Jon Arrington, Scott
Buresh, Roy Wilson, Don Vacek, Robert Griffin, Jim Chappell; second row, Arthur Bravo, James Williams, Ed Bingham, Pat Greer,
Sean Grant, Pat Nieto, Mike Nieto, Terry Pannell, Ryan Kelly, Ed Sekera; front row, Tabor Miller, Charles Carroll, Jason Rohmeyer,
Maurice Hooks, John McDonnell, Matt Sopcich, Joe Nelson, Joe Koch, Chuck Geveshausen.

22/varsity football

"Nice play!"

VARSITY FOOTBALi...
Coach: Jack Oholendt

Opponent: South:
Burke .................... 10
Abraham Lincoln ..... 6 0
Central .................. 73 13
Westside ................ 23
Gro(s ...... .............. . 12 6
Millard North ... .. .... 14
27
North ............. ........ 20
Ralston .................. 12 0

Benson .................... O 0
6
Record: 3-6 2
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"What did we do wrong?" ask Scott Armbrust and Forrest varsity footba/1/ 23
Dalton, above right

The team gets ready for the play .

JV experiences
the agony
of defeat

:J his year, the Junior Varsity
football team struggled through
a long season and ended with
a record of 2-6.

Coached by Mr. Givehand, the
team earned its victories against Abra-
ham Lincoln, in the season opener, and
Bellevue West in the last game of '86.

Most of the Junior Varsity was com-
posed of juniors, although there were
sophomores as well. Some juniors also
suited up for the Varsity games. They
look forward to playing on the varsity
squad next year.

Assisting Coach Givehand was
Coach Mancuso.

Upper right, the Junior Packers
defend against the offense.

Above, Coaches Wozniak, Pserros and Remijio talk to the fresh-
man team before a game.

Ed Deleon relaxes between plays.

24/lootba/J

Junior Varsity: back row, Coach Givehand, Lavelle Wilner, Everett Crawford, Jeff Benak,
J oe Cortese, James Williams, Shane Dalley; middle row, Coach Mancuso, Dan Kaweckl, Jeff
Niemiec, Pa t Nieto, Pat Greer, J oe Beber, Ed Bingham, Steve Davis; front row, Don Bugay,
Pat Albino, Joe Davis, Roy Wilson, Ryan Kelly, J on Arrington, Mike Hanson

JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL
Coach: Delmar Glvehand

Opponent: South:
Abraham Lincoln ..... 8 14
Central .................. 41 0
Westside ................ 16 0
Gross ..................... 12 0
Millard North ........... 6 0
North ..................... 21 0
Ralston .................. 14 6
Bellevue West ......... 2
12
Record: 2•6

The ref signals the ball dead.

football/ 25

Sophomore Football team: front row, Jason Calek, Dewey Sullivan, Adam Hiatt, Arthur Bravo,
Tony Mackey, Pat Luger; middle row, Coach Remijio, Scott Merwald, Rick Lollar, Rick Standifer,
Shawn Willia.ms, Lonnie Kennedy, James Dickey, Ken Koop, David Reed, Coach Wozniak; back row,
Coach Pserros, Gary Woods, Mike Newcomer, Floyd Archie, Eddie Deleon, Jerome Rogers, Coach
Martinez

Above, Pat Luger shows Central his defensive
power.

In center, M ike Miller is exhausted after a rough
game with Norris freshmen .

At right, while Coach Wozniak congratulates
the team, Rick Standifer says, "We will be back
next •year, even better!"

Sophomores have bad luck

he South High football Wozniak a nd Mr. Marty Martinez
feel the team was better than its re-
:} team spent the year devel- cord would suggest. SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL
oping its skills. Although Coaches: Floyd Wozniilk and
The season opened with a loss to
their record was a disappointing 1- Papillion, 12-37, but ended with a Marty M ar1 incz
13-10 defeat of Bellevue West.
6, the team showed improvement OPPONENT: SOU T H :
12
Pa pillion ... ........ 3 7 6
0
throughout the season. Central ... ........ 16 0
7
The team's coaches, Mr. Floyd Westside: ...... 32
14
Millard North .. ..... ...... 24 13

Abraham Lincoln ..... .... 12

Benson . . 28

Be llevue We st ...... .... 10

26/football

Frosh have successful year

J he South High freshman til they were tripped up by Monroe,
football team was very suc- 21-14. Bryan was the only other
cessful this year with a four team to defeat the freshman Pack-
win, two loss record. ers, 20-17.

Coa ched by Mario Remijio, the They ended their season with a
team put in many days of hard work win over Mann 3, 28-6.
and effort to meet their goal of win-
ning every game. Next year, these players will be
part of the sophomore or junior var-
They were off to a good start and sity teams.
had hopes of reaching their goal un-

Freshman Football team: front row, Jeff Yoder, Mike Cruz, Russ DeGeorge, Danny Payton, Jim
Hiatt; middle row, Doug Henson, David Aldrich, Mike Miller, Shane Williams, Brian Crane, Tony
Valla; back row, Coach Remijio, Coach Wozniak, Terry Grabowski, Leo Stillmock, Dan Prugger,
Coach Pserros, Coach Martinez

FRESHMAN FOOTBALL
Co;,ch M c1rio Rc,m/10

OPPONENT SOUTH ·
19
L ewis and Cl;,:rk 6 Above, Terry Grabowski leaves his oppo-
12 OT nent flat on the ground with his bullish atti-
r-.fann l 6 13 OT tude.

No rris II 14
17
M onroe 21 28

Bryan ... 20

Mann :1 .. 6 Above, K en Koop blocks opponent with his Pack-
er power.

football/ 27

Varsity volleyball jams

:J he South High volleyball The most consistent all-around
team wrapped up the season player was spiker, Joni Kurtz. The
with a 10 and 8 record. most improved players were spiker,
Coach Sue Peters comments, "This Raquel Heisser, and setter, Kathy Bel-
year's volleyball team worked well to- castro.
gether and it showed in our record of
10 and 8. The girls worked hard but Players who received Honorable
had fun, which is essential for a suc- Mention American Division were: Ra-
cessful season. I really enjoyed work- quel Heisser, Stephanie Baker, Rena
ing with this group of girls who were Grabowski, and Joni Kurtz. Raquel
talented and very coachable." Heisser received Honorable Mention
A11-State.

Top left: Kathi Holt knows how to "get down."
Bottom left: Sandy Clark "socks It to 'em."
Top right: The girls get fired up before the game.

28/ varsity volleyball Raquel Heisser shoots for an ace serve. Stephanie Baker awaits the ball as her team
mates watch her.

Coach: Sue Peters
South defeated:
Northwest
Burke
Benson (three times)
Bryan
Central
Bellevue West
North
Ralston
South lost to:
Abraham Lincoln
Gross
Northwest
Westside
Millard North (twice)
Millard South
Marlon

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Varsity Volleyball team: front row, Rena Grabowski, Gina Dome!, Joni Kurtz, and Kristi Hoit; middle
row, Chris Kyler, Kathi Holt, Sandy Clark, and Jolene Kurtz; back row, Coach Sue Peters, Raquel Heisser,
Stephanie Baker, and Kathy Belcastro.

Left: Coach Pe ters and Coach Andersen look worried about the game.

Below left: The team show the ir appreciation toward their parents by presenting them with roses.

Below right: Raquel Heisser and Kathy Belcastro are ready for the return.

JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Junior Varsity competitive

Coach: David Andersen :J he junior vars.ity ended with a Kole, Lori Negrete, a nd Marina Ramirez.
7 and 6 record. The players "Although our season had its ups
South defeated: were aggressive and had com-
Northwest petitive behaviors. Coach Andersen said and downs, I feel that the team had tre-
Burke the girls had a good season considering mendous growth, both physically and
Abraham Lincoln the competitive schedule they played. psychologically," was Coach Andersen's
Bryan comment on the season.
North Contributing players were Monica
Ralston
Benson

South lost to:
Central
Westside (twice)
Bellevue West
Millard North
Burke

Record: 7.5

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5 l

JV Volleyball team: front row, Christa Evans, Jody I
Loftus, Sherry Griger, J anice Nichols; middle row,
Sandy Henderson, Tracy Tylkowski, Marina Ramirez,
Michelle Davies; back row, Coach Andersen, Monica
Kole, Lori Negrete, Tammy Evans. Not shown: Sharon
Moten

Above, Jody Loftus looks for the save

Right, Tammy Evans goes up for the block.

Far right, Monica Kole gives them an "In your face"
spike.

30/Jv volleyball

Next right: Who do you think Rhea Heisser will set to?

Below r ight: Lee Dvorak convinces Brenda Dysart to "Kill ii. "

Freshman Volleyball team: front row, Tina Hart, J oAnna Vacek, Lee Dvorak, and Rachae l Woodcock;
middle row, Erica Linkletter, Lisa Ritthauler, T ammy Headley, and Shannon Garcia; back row, Rhea
Heisser, Brenda Dysart, and Coach Sara Donovan.

Freshmen develop skills

W hen the freshmen girls start- Tournament.
ed their season, they had not Coach Sarah Donovan says,
played much structured,
" This year's squad had a great deal
team-oriented volleyball. They were not of natural talent. With some polishing
a nd extra work this summer, these
used to passing, setting, and spiking. girls will make a terrific contribution
to our J .V. squad next year."
The girls finished the ir season with FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL
Coach: Sara Donovan
a record of 5 and 7. Their record allowed
South defeated:
them to compete in the Post Season Abraham Lincoln
Lewis and Clark
Monroe
Mann (twice)

South lost to:
Arbor Heights
Bryan
Norris
Marian
Nathan Hale
Mann 1
McMillan

Record: 5-7

Right: The swe at "garb" of the Cross Country
Team.

Below: Dave Skinner, Scott Moore, Gary Ntel-
sonn, Garrick Dalton, Rob DeGeorge, Shane
Duarte , Renae Engelke, Debbie Dysart, Cra ig Cur-
ran, Brian Bally, Chris Lester, Kelly Lewis, Sue
Foster, Mona Baily, Kandi Srb, Vicki Berlett.

Center: Members contemplate their meet.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Coach: Bob Garcia Coach: Bob Garcia

' Placed First: Placed Third:
American Division Soulh Sioux City
Placed Second: Bell. West Invite
South Sioux City
Placed Third: Placed Fourth:
l- - --- --- _JBell. West Invitej American Division
Ralston Invite
Placed Sixth:
Millard South
Ralston Invite

32/cross country

Working for our goal

he South High Cross Country With fewer members facing several
team trained hard in the un- weeks of hard work and long practices, pa-
: } seasonal cold and heat of the tience runs thin, but the dedication pays off
1986 cross country season. One could look for both the coaches and the players.
outside or in the hallways to find the mem-
bers of the dedicated team striving to im- With Coach Bob Garcia and assistant
prove times and meet their ultimate goal Craig Curran at their side, the dedicated
of the State Track Meet in Kearney. members of the cross country team made
for a success£ul season.

Coach Garcia relaxes after a
long day of teaching and coach-
ing.
Coach with a "pep" talk before
a meet.

cross country/ 33

Girls' Gymnastics team: front row, Sherri Craig, Tony Cusa le, Michelle Seefus, Becky Below, Tami Higgs and Wendi Campos discuss what's going
Southford; middle row, Collette Marean, Heather Addison, Trina Anderson, Genny Van- on for tonight.
hoozer; back row, Mr. Beran, Wendi Campos, Tami Higgs

Middle, Tony Cusale vaults during meet at South.

Injuries "hurt" season
hopes

he girls gymnastics bright though; the entire team
: } team was bothered by returns for next season as the
team has no seniors.
injuries to key
gymnasts all season. At the Co-captain Tammi Higgs
start of the year the girls had a qualified for the State meet on
good chance for State, but the the uneven bars. The team has
week before Districts Wendi already set next year's goal of
Campos injured her knee. Oth-
er minor injuries plagued the making it to State.
team all season. The futur·e is

GIRLS' GYMNASTICS
Coach: Richard Beran

South defeated: Westside
Ralston Central
Benson
Halstrom Invita-
South lost to: tional- eighth
Burke
Millard North Districts-third
North
Westside
Central

Toni Cusale shows her form on beam. I 't..~ . - . ~- ,- ..

South defeated:

Ralston

Burke

Benson
Ce ntral

Millard North

North
. Art Ha rris Invitational-fifth

· Millard South Invitational-

fourth
Hallstrom Invitational-first

Districts-first i Boys' Gymnastics team: front row, Chris West, Tom McLaughlin, Mike Ale, Chris Walters; middle row,
- ~t_a_te~li!~ ---- _ __ _ .. ... _ _ ___ Marc Gale, Tom Fitzpatrick, Shawn Sinstad, Steve Anderson; back row, Mr. Beran, Chris Swircek, Mike Ro-
man
...,I
Young team has good season

he boys gymnastics The team finished fifth at this
team had another fine year's State Championships.
: } season. The team has They were led by Junior Cap-
no seniors and five new fresh- tain, Chris Swircek, who took
men. Despite this, the team State in the all-around. Chris
didn't lose any dual meets. said, "Next year, with every-
Coach Beran feels the team has one returning and a little hard
a good team has a good chance work, we could take State." So
to contend for next year's state for now, this team has nowhere
title. to look but forward.

Chris Swircek s hows why he was third at Above, Steve Anderson tumbles through his floor boys' gymnastics/ 35
State on parallel bars. routine .

Mindy and Tami practice their
swings.

Team •is superior

he 1986-1987 girls' golf team has
had an excellent season with their
impressive 7-2 record. With four re-
turning members, the team had several suc-
cessful wins.
The team coach, Mrs. Charlotte Belitz is
very proud of the team.

GIRLS' GOLF
Coach: Charlotte Belitz

OPPONENT:SOUTH:
Abraham Lincoln - - 216 274
Central----- 203 267
Millard North ----·-·-- 157 229
A.L. Invitational -···-········ 0 541
North----- 232 227
Ralston----·-· 199 219
B r y a n - - - - - 231 226
Metro------ 0 286
District•·----- 0 487

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Sandy Warchol concentrates on hitting the ball Girls' Golf t eam: front row, Mrs. Belitz, Sandy Warchol, Tami Boris; back row, Lori
into the hole. Aleksonis, Mindy Mahler, Lisa Aleksonis.

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Boys' tennis team: back row, Bill Dropinski, Mike Cihlar, Thach Pham; middle row, Coach Gary We "love" ya!!
Kastrick, Mike O'Malley, John Wallace, Anthony Rodriguez, Mike Sedlak; front row, Eric Christian-
sen, Shane Villafuerte, Louis Villafuerte, Gary Zurek, John Shelbel

he boys' tennis team con-
sisted of several returning
players as well as several
new ones. The team helped each
other to improve each one's game.
They had a great season, having fun
and playing great tennis.

BOYS' TENNIS
Coach: Gary Kastrick

OPPONENT: SOUTH:
Bellevue East •·····--·· 8 1
Northwest - - - - 9 0
St. Joseph - - - - 2 7
Millard North --------- 7 2
Roncalli ---······· 6 3
Abraham Lincoln -···- · 8 1
Gross - - - - - 9 0
Ralston - -- - - 7 2
North - -- - - 7 2

------..> At left, Mike Sedlak smashes a serve. At
top, Mike Cihlar returns a serve to win the
point.

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Laurie Kilborn, Stacie Arrington and Chuck Daniels stop for a break.

Below, Steve Anderson
makes his dive.

Chuck Daniels says, "I don't
think we are doing another
mile." (far right)

Katie Matoi takes a breath.

South's fish

o they have feet or fins? swimmers. They have practice at
Are they real people or 6:15 every morning and have
fish? These are a few of practice until five after school.
the questions asked about the
swimteam. They are people who The swim team was coached by
enjoy swimming and are doing a Patti Hopkins and Charlotte Be-
super job. Every afternoon they litz.
trudge down to the pool at 3:00
and spring to life at the smell of Additional recognition goes to
chlorine. It's not all fun for these sophomore Lori Kilborn for break-
ing six school records and for qual-
38/swimming ifying in four events at State.

Swim team: front row, Heather Mato!, Shane Vil-
lafuerte, Lori Kilborn, Katy Mato!; middle row,
Marc Gale, John Wallace, Dewey Sullivan, Jeff Yo-
der, Rich Embree, Steve Anderson; back row,
Mona Bailey, Shane Wicken, Tom Jones, Don
Moody, Jon Arrington, Pat Vendetti. Not pictured:
Stacey Arrington, Mark Nabity, Tammy Dutcher,
Chuck Daniels, Tim Puckett, Rhonda Puckett,
Louis Villafuerte, Bryan Bailey

Louis VIiiafuerte stretches out before the big
workout.

SWIMMING

Coaches: Patti -Hopkins

Charlotte Belitz

North girls • win

Bryan girls - loss

Bryan boys • loss

Bryan girls - loss

Bell.East both • loss

Roncalli both - win

Central both • loss

North girls - win

North boys • tie

Ralston both - loss

Roncalli both - win

Metro-girls relay came in seventh.

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Brand leads roundballers

he South High boys' bas- not only his team but the state in
ketball team had a good scoring.
year. Their coach, Joe
Neuberger said there were only Other players on the team who
two games in which the team did played hard to help win were
not play well. The rest of the starters Curtis Holmes, Darwin
games saw the Packers as very Robinson, Bill Dropinski and Mike
competitive and all working to- Cihlar.
gether.
The team was rated in the The team chalked up 11 wins
Class A Top Ten once during the during the season with big victo-
season. Senior Willie Brand led ries coming against Prep, Bryan
and Gross. ·

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I VARSITY BOYS' BASKETBALL

Ij Coach: Joe Neuberger
OPPONENT: SOUTH:

Millard South ....................... 41 46
55
1 75

I Burke .................................. 64

I Bellevue West ...................... 62

IGross ................................... 60 64 ,
Millard South ....................... 70 63

iI Ralston ................................ 59 61
Bellevue East ....................... 55 79

: Central ................................ 6 1 57

'. Creighton Prep .................... 45 59

, Millard North ....................... 53 52

' Bryan ........................... ....... 63 72

i Abraham Lincoln ................. 52 66

, Lincoln High ........................ 84 55

: North ................................... 54 70

' Benson ................................ 55 59

Ralston ................................ 63 75
:.. Westside .............................. 66 48 . ~

'--- Record: 11-6 ..../

Top right, WIiiie Brand has the perfect form for a free throw.

Upper left, who's got the better vertical?

Varsity Boys' Basketball team: front row, Robert Rys, Lance
Nevels, Michael Beverly, Thomas Nekola, Willie Brand; middle row,
Mike Clhlar, Bryan Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Sean Grant, Eric San-
ders; back row, Coach Joe Neuberger, Tyrone Robinson, Darwin
Robinson, Curtis Holmes, Mark Santee, Bill Dropinski.

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Uppe r left, Mike Clhla r is ready at the line.
Upper right, BIii Dropinski shows off his defensive
skills.
Abo ve, Darwin Robinson shows his power inside.
WIiiie Brand shows the reason he stands out from oth-
er players.

varsity boys' basketbal// 41

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JV Basketball team: front row, Coach Potter, Devon Nash, Paul Stella, Brian Kottich; middle row, Rob Rys, David
Wagar, Sean Grant; back row, Shane Dailey, Jeff J ohnson, Kevin Ogg

At top, Mark Santee shoots for
two.

Above, Terry Grabowski thinks
concentration is the key to the
game.

42/boys' basketball Sophomore Baske tball team: front row, Ken Koop, Pat Lugar, Dana Murray, Reggie Collins; middle row, Curtis

Covis, Greg Gonzales, Floyd Archie, Le nie r Sla ughte r; back row, Bernie Nieder, Doug Earnest, Ed Deleon, Patrick
J ohnson, Coach Bigsby.

Fres hman Basketball team: front row, Leo Stillmock, Bill Philamalee, Doug Henson, Mike Underclassmen
Miller; middle row, Russ DeGeorge, Shane Williams, Dave Aldrich, Tony Valla; back row, David help build program
Freemyer, Mike Cruz, Brian Crayne, Coach Remijio

he JV team was better than their record
would indicate, according to their coach,
Jeff Potter. The team had good attitudes,
quickness and confidence, but at times played

poorly.
The JV team's leading scorers were Rob Rys

and Jeff Johnson. The team ended the season
winning their last three games and finished with

a record of 7-9.
The sophomores also were a good team.

Coach Keith Bigsby said, " What we lacked in
height, we gained in speed, quickness and talent."

The sophomores' leading scorers were Dana
Murray and Dave Wagar. They ended their sea-
son 4-6, also winning their last three games.

The freshmen had a disappointing season,
but the coach, Mario Remijio said they practiced
and played hard. Their leading scorers were Russ
DeGeorge and Mike Cruz. Their record was 1-13.

JV BOYS' BASKETBALL FRESHMAN BOYS' BASKETBALL
Coach: Marlo Remljlo
Coach: Jeff Potter

M OPPONENT: SOUTH: SOPHOMORE BOYS' BASKETBALL OPPONENT: SOUTH:
illard South ........................ 48 42
i Coach: Keith Bigsby
Burke ................................... 59 46 Arbor Heights .................... 73 33
Bellevue West...... ......... ........ 53 41 ! OPPONENT: SOUTH: 31
Gross .................................... 55 62 Millard South ..................... 70 24

Central ................................. 66 56 IMillard South ................. 80 35 Valley View ....................... 77 !4~4
59 Bellevue West ................ 66
IBellevue East ......... ........ ...... 47 39 , Gross ............................. 5 1 57 I~Th;io:m~a._s._._J._._e._._f._f._e._._r._s.__o._._n._._._.._.._.._.._.._..._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._ 55
Prep ..................................... 44 69 46
i Bellevue East ................. 39 59 ~~
l Bryan ..... ...................... ........ 57
: Central .......................... 77 60 ! Lewis and Clark ................. 64 33
j Millard North ........................ 54 53
Millard North ................. 62 57 l Monroe .............................. 65 3 1
l A.L. ................... ................. 47 72
: Creighton Prep .............. 57 43 ! Mann B .............................. 65 36
; Lincoln High ......................... 53 41
: North ............................. 40 51 ; Norris ................................ 69 20
: Benson ................................ 68 57
Ralston .......................... 53 55 ; Nathan Nale ...................... 68 28
: North ................... .. .............. 85 65
Papillion ......................... 57 6 1 Mann C .............................. 57 29
/ Westside ............................... 54 56
Mann A .. ........................... 64 32
, Ralston ................................. 75 68 Record: 4-6 i

, Papillion ..... ...................... .... 63 56 l McMillan ................. ........... 86 22 i
_______Record: 1-13 I
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t
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Rob Rys thinks there's nothing to it.'

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t Season has ups, downs

Juniors Kristi Holt, Rosey Johnson and Kathi Hoit are looking good for his year's girls' varsity basketball team, coached by Mr.
next year. Kirk McLaughlin, didn't have a perfect season, but they
gave it their best shot. This year's team had some up and
Coach McLaughlin and team gather around for a good lecture. down moments, but when they were consistent in their play, "they
were unstoppable," according to their coach.
Scoring records were set against North and Roncalli. Close
losses to Burke, Roncalli and A. L. were disappointing.
Senior Stephanie Baker, a three-year letter winner, really
improved her scoring average this year. She set a school record
for points scored in a single game when she scored 33 points
against Roncalli.
Junior Kathi Hoit made quite an accomplishment as she
scored in the double figures in her last nine games, JV and varsity.
A rebound record was set by Mary Jones for having the most re-
bounds in a single game: 18.
"Certainly you always want to expect your team to win as
many games as you play," said Coach McLaughlin. " Being realis-
tic about this year's team and having only one senior starter, we
were hoping for improvement in each game and for each player
to contribute to the best of her ability. Next year, with the possibili-
ty of having five senior starters, we can be called a veteran team
and a conference championship could be a realistic goal."

Sophomores Tricia Domayer and Jody Loftus ... What a fight Girls' Varsity Bas k etball t eam: back row, Kathi Hoit, Mary Jones, Stephanie Baker, Ra•
for the ball! quel Heisser, Jeanette Stoley, Kristi Hoit; front row, Tricia Domayer, J oni Kurtz, Jody Loftus,
Kandi Srb, Lori Negrete, Rosey Johnson; center, Coach McLaughlin.
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