1968

"Where did that ball go?"

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sports ..... ........... 8- 35
Organizations... ... 36-103
Seniors .... ........ I 04-1 63
Faculty .. .......... I 64.-1 8 I

"By the time we get this up, DECA Week will be
over."

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",Como esta usted?"

Students Make Use
of Scheduled Time

"I hope the cake is better than the frosting."

"Mr. Kahm, there is a slight outbreak in the hall."

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" You sure th e fork go es o n th e left side?"

" Where did the frog l eg go?"

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"Did you say it would take one more jerk?"

Students Make Use of Unscheduled Time

"Everyone else was done two mods ago."

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"Now really, Patty, don't you think it's a
little sh ort ?"

"I came to do homework, not housework."

"I really think this house should have a door."

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Football

The team began the season with a fine effort South 6 C re igh t o n 25
against Creighton Prep. Then hit by injuries and a South
depressing 42-0 defeat to Central, the team had South 0 Central 42
difficulties for three consecutive wee ks. After a South
good effort against Tech, the tea m finished the South 0 Bish op Rumme l 19
season strong. "I felt that during the last three South
games of the season, the Packers were just a little South 0 Boystown 43
· way from being a good ball team," Coach Eise n- South
hauer said. South 0 Burke 8

7 Tech 25

13 Abe Lincoln 9

0 North 35

13 Benson 14

ROW ONE : Mike Horvath , Ralph Trout , Dave Ksiazek, Gary !e ra , J oe Bouslaugh , Steve Bernth , Ron Meckna , Mike Louth,
Ciurej, Tim Parke r , Rich U<lron , Paul Bartunek , Do n Hor - Bob Wolfe , Gail Mynster , Sam R ya n , Chris Ku<lym,Jim Skar-
vath. SECOND ROW: Coach Haizlip, Jim Sevcrin , Jessc Agui- da , Coac\1 Norton , Coach Eisenh aue r.

FRONT ROW: J ess Galvin, Carl Towne, Bob Fairman, Ducan Murphy, Martin Min o r, Steve Harwan, Rich
Ken Melies, Gus Urban, Larry Philips, Gary Chase, Jim Trummer, Mike Lopez, Art Carter, Coach Underwood.
Tusich, Bill Stump, Gus Naujokatis, Marty Kramolish, THIRD ROW: Fred Butym, Steve Tripp, Martin Novy,
Richard Lucero, Tony Curtis. SECOND ROW: Coach Steve Bieterman, Dave Rezac, Vince Mallory, Tom Per-
Wozniak, Tom Dukich, Harry Philipps Paul Meyer, sing, Jim Elder, Bob Lane.

J.V. Shows Spirit and Drive

When commenting on the Junior Varsity
Football Team, cheerleader, Julie Armetta,
remarked: "They really had a lot of spirit
and drive, and they also had a better team
than records showed."

The team won only one of its scheduled
games but h as hopes for improvement in the
future. The team was coached by Mr. Wozniak
and Mr. Underwood.

"Coaches Wozniak and Underwood, is that no te
really that interesting?"

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Reserves' Desire to Work Provides Optimistic
Future

,I --:,~,r1.• - "We think they will add their ability to the
=---- • •--·.. . ,\ .. future squad for victories." This statement by
s~« ' Coach Mandi indicated promise for the Reserve
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only one game but worked hard. They were
·-=-!!• '' coached by Mr. Mandi and Mr. Tiessen.
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!lk Coaches Mancil and Tiessen pose for the
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FRONT ROW: J ames Briggs, Dennis Randolpf, Jim Tim Buras, Jim Andrilik, Jack Langle, George Brown,
Young, Frank May, Bob Jacobson, Jim Smith, Doug Fred Pfeffer, Bob Duff, Mick Marescalco, Dave Golden,
Pearson, Dan Botos, Jim Mclonis, Dave Thompson, Rich Konyek, Rock Schramm, Mike Berry, Sam Santi,
Marty Dcloa, J ohn Bergman, Nick Verootis, Jim Gerry Elssasser. THIRD ROW: Charlie Nike!, Steve
Thompson, Larry Goodman, Pat Schramm, J ohn Heiman, Terry Fox, Bill Miller, Mike Antoniak, Kirk
Patera, Mike Nowak, Ken Stoysich, J ohn Steinhoefcl, Koch, Dennis Paulson, J ohn Motsinger, Joe Severn,
Joe Ferriguti. SECOND ROW: Coach Tiesscn, Al Paul Driscoll, Michael Kudym, Mike Kava, Arthur
Barrientos, Tom Keeling, Jim Taylor, Belen Garsia, Davis, Frank Aparo, Steve Krcifels, Gary Golden,
Tim Kelling, Calvin Campell, Mike Gilbert, Pat Walling, Coach Mancil. NOT PICTURED: Michael Sturek.

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Leaders of
Varsity

Basketball

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Stutzman, Hayden West, Steve Allen, Dave Ksiazek. Not pictured: Robin Gullie. Student
Bernth, Pete Dosenovich, Bob Wolfe, Bob Freemyer, J oe managers: Randy Blake, John Tasich.
Kunccl, Dave Rezac, Dave Kaster, Gus Naujokatis, Andrew

Packers' Season Spells Victory

Scores

South 81 North 74 South 43 Burke 48
South South 50 Tech 83
South 50 Prep 69 South 69 Westside 62
South South 69 A.L. 65
South 60 Ryan 63 South 55 Boys Town 50
South South 50 Rummel 56
South 37 Cen tral 49 South 64 Prep 79
South South 52 Lincoln 43
South 43 Ryan 61

59 Bellevue 73

67 Benson 57

72 T.J. 73

57 North 60

Co-Captains, S teve Bernth, Dave Kaster,
and Andrew Allen discuss our strategy
with Coach St utzman.

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ROW ONE: Bill Stafford, Tom Papek, Jim Andrilik, Tony Chase, Terry Fox, Gayle Mynster, Ken Melies, Rick Devall,
Curtiss, Jim Ostronic, Tom Dukich. ROW TWO: Gary Denny Layne, Jim Schwartz.

Junior Varsity Shows Potential

Mr. Norton , first year coach of J. V., poses for the photo-
grapher.

Scores

South 51 Central 68 .____
South
South 58 Ryan 75
South
South 51 Bellevue 57
South
South 52 Benson 55
South
South 69 T.J. .64
South
South 44 North 59
South
South 53 Burke 55
South
63 Tech 73
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47 Westside 49

55 A. L.. 53

44 Boys Town 63

67 Rummel 75

50 Prep 66

55 Lincoln 54

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Season Scores

South 41 Ryan 49
South 42 Prep 51
South 42 A.L. 82
South 45 T. ]. 36
South 30 Benson 52
South 57 Rummel 60
South 32 Central 39
South 36 Boys Town 43
Sou th 49 Burke 66

Reserves Learn
Basketball Strategy

Mr. Tiessen has been coaching the Reserves for two
years.

ROW ONE: Bob Duff, Dan Botos, J im Wiess, Paul Myer, nek, Steve Hyman, Dennis Paulson, Tom Perina, Frank
Tim Keeling, Larry Lind, Jim Young, Terry Hyatt. ROW Tripp, Ken Cherry, Duncan Murphy, Jack La-ngle.
TWO: Coach Glenwood Tiessen, Earl Boldra, Paul J oha-

ROW ONE: Chris Ko_wal, Dave Kimble, Bob Sailors, Gary Igor Cherko, Jim Elder, Chester Hanson, Sam Ryan, and
Gunia, Wes Welch, Don Bartetic, Jim Smith, Mike Jusevich. Ron Mcckna.
SECOND ROW: Coach Haizlip, Paul Bartunek, Leo Sova,
Du a ls
Varsity Matmen
Demonstrate South 21 Lincoln High 19
South
Wrestling Skills South 17 Ryan 24
South
South 22 Boys Town 18
South
South 30 Benson 14
South
South 29 Bellevue 14
South
South 21 North 26
South
32 T.J. 12

20 Westside 28

35 Central 11

46 Burke 4

29 Abraham Lincoln 14

42 Rummel 8

Reserves Win for Seventh Season

FRONT ROW: Bill Sommers, Manuel Barrera, Virgil Orso, Coach Haizlip, Fred Pfeffer, Stan Wasielewski, Guy Urban,
Dan Kowal, Dan Hudson, George Galas. SECOND ROW: George Barelos, Earl Howery, Mike Loth, Emmit t Hoctor,
Verlin McIntosh , Jim Link, Ron Boldt, Dean Bratetic, Art and Mike T erasinski.
Carter, Bill Wolf, Terry Wood, Pete Wood. THIRD ROW:

CHRIS KOWAL, 95 lbs. DAVE KIMBLE, 103 lbs. BOB SAILORS, 103 lbs.
GARY GUNIA 112 lbs. WES WELCH, 1 27 lbs. DON BRATETIC, 1-27 lbs.

JGOR CHERKO, 133 lbs. Gary Gunia, Coach Haizlip, and Paul Bartunek.

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JIM SMITH, 133 lbs. MIKE JUSEVICH, 138 lbs. PAUL BARTUNEK, 145 lbs.
JIM ELDER, 154 lbs. LEO SOVA, 154 lbs. CHESTER HANSON, 165.lbs.

SAM RYAN, 180 lbs. RON MECKNA, Hwt.

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Swimmers Dive Into
Action

South Scores 56
South 76
South 39 Boys Town 86
South 18 Central 59
South 9 Burke 57
South 36 Rummel 73
South 38 A.L. 56
South 57
South 22 Westside 36
South 49
37 Ryan
36 Benson
57 Tech
46 Bryan

"One more lap to go!"

f( "Is he drowning?"

"I can fly."
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FI.RST ROW: Fred Schnase, Frank Martin . SECOND Gary Baker, Rich Udron, Dan Bojanski. FOURTH ROW:
ROW: Coach Brown, Dave Siedlik, Stan Misiunas, Mike Tim Kelling, Tom Westman, Don Horvath, Don Ryck.
Headley, Dan Arrington. THIRD ROW: Harvey Baker, NOT PICTURED, Bruce Dall, Roger Arnold, Gary Ebsen.

FIRST ROW: Don Ryck, Tom Westman, Don Horvath, Coach Brown. "Swimmers take your marks."
SECOND ROW: Harv ey Baker, Rich Udron.
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Gymnasts Take First

Coach Beran discusses plans'with Mike Shestak, John Masek,
and Mike Lopez at a meet.

ROW ONE: Bob Mandolfo, Mike Shestak, John Masek, ager, John Svagera; Rich Trummer; Karl Van Fleet; Mike
George Cervantes, Art Vazquez, Steve Elsasser, Mike Lopez; Bill Owen; Sidney Oetkcr; Chuck Svajgl; John
Navarrette. ROW TWO: Dave Thompson; Student Man- Portera; Coach, Rich Beran.

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Place District Meet

Sid Oetker sh ows his skill doing a back lev er in the rings event. Mike Shestak displays an " L" cross.

Season Scores

South 57 Burke 55
South 30 Lincoln 82
South 61 Ryan 52
South 62 A. L. 48
South 49 Rummel 61
South 71 Tech 39
South 46 Central 66
South 89 Boys Town 23
South 37 Benson 73

South - Metro - Sixth Place

South - District - First Place

Steve Elsasser performs a hand stand.

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Cross Country Tearn
Shows Athletic Spirit

FRONT ROW: Dan Arrington, Dave Kimble, Ray Ostronic, Paul J ohanek, Dave Casey, Mike Head y,
J ess Harahill. SECOND ROW: Mike Niehaus, Al Clark, Igor Cherko, Al Laukauits, Coach Lawrenc e,
Ken Cherney, Mike Jadlowski, Gary Baker, and Steve Ch erney.

FRONT ROW: Paul Joh anek , Dave Casey, Mike
Heady. SECOND ROW: Coach Lawrence, Igor
Ch erko, Ken Ch erney, and Jess Harahill.

"Come on legs!"

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Outstanding Coaches
of '68

EDMANDL
Baseball

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CECIL STUTZMAN MERLIN LAWRENCE DAVE KIMBLE and BEAUFORD HAIZLIP
Basketball Track and Cross-Country Wrestling

PAUL EISENHAUER RICHARD BERAN
Football Gymnastics and Golf

AL BROWN
Swimming

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ttO" Club Consists of

South High Athletes

"O" Club is organized each year to promote sportsmanship among
the participants of various sport activities. It consists of boys who have
lettered in one or more sports at South.

In January, the "O" Club selected an "O" Club Sweetheart, Jolene
Citta, chosen on the basis of her support of the athletic teams of South
High.

Members are: Bob Freemeyer, Mike Loth, Don Ryck, Gary Cuiry,
Don J aksich, Don Bratetic, Paul Bartunek, Jim Skarda, Dave Ksiazek,
John Masek, Roy Ostronic, Sam Ryan. Second Row: Gary Ebsen, T erry
Hiatt, Mike Lopez, Marty Kramolish , Gary Gunia, Leo Sova, Chester
Hanson, Paul J ohanak, John Potera, Richard Udron, Larry Gunia. Third
Row: Gary Baber, Stan Misiunas, Bruce Dall, Roger Arn old, Mike Horvath,
J esse Aguilera, John Svagera, Matthew Sortino, Chuck Towne, Gary Chase.
Fourth Row: Bob Wolfe, Ken Cherney, Dave Casey, Harvey Baker, Chris
Kudym, Ron Meckna, Steve Bernth, Don Horvath, Jim Sevrin, Joe Bos-
laugh, Gail Mynster.

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Coach Eisenhauer presents a gift to Mr. Norton, Mr. Eisenhauer, Mr. Mancil, and Mr. Stutzman
"O" Club queen. posed for a picture at the Sweetheart Dance.

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Treasurer, Paul Bartunek; Pres., DonJaksich; Sec., Don Ryck; Vice-Pres., Bob Freemcyer. Not pictured: Sgt.-at-Arms, Sam Ryan.

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Cheerleaders
Lead Student Body

in Spirit

The Varsity Cheerleaders are
selected during the spring semester to
represent and to act as student body
leaders for all athletic events during
the coming year.

The objectives of the cheerlead-
ers are to promote spirit among the
student body, boost the morale of the
team members, and to create enthusi-
asm among the spectators.

The cheerleaders spend many
hours practicing tediously during the
summer vacation and throughout the
school year.

"Well, we still might have a chance!"

"Let's win tonight."

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"Take him down and fight."

We Want Action

"Pin him. Pin him."

"Hol d that line."
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Pictured is Mrs. Brown, sponsor of the
Varsity cheerleaders.

"At least we have si.x points."

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"Oh well, we all make mistakes."

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Captain Co-Capta.in
KAY ANDERLICK JULIE AR.METTA

GL~NM AMAN

ESHAW SHERRY THODE

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Junior Varsity Creates Spirit

The 1967-68 Junior Varsity
Cheerleaders push themselves hard
to learn cheers that will promote
more spirit in our school.

Miss Wurtele, the Junior Var-
sity cheerleading sponsor , stated, "I
have enjoyed working with such en-
thusiastic and ambitious girls."

Captain, Kay Andcrlick, demonstrates her leg
stretching ability.

FRONT ROW: Debbie Edgerto n, Marla Sheets. Sherry Th ode. BACK ROW: Lynn Remar, Karen
MIDDL E ROW : Glenda Scaman, Kay Anderlick, Skovgaard.

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Student Council Represents

The Student Body

When asked to comment on the purpose o f
t he Student Council, Miss Sally Fellows, sponsor,
stated:

" The Student Council is primarily a service
organization whose greatest objective is the
betterment of the welfare of the school. It acts
as a liaison between faculty and students, and
administration and students. It attempts to
provide the services needed to every member of
the school."

Miss Sally Fello w s, sponsor of Council for
four years, is busy at work.

Rich Lane Don Bratctic Mary Lee
President Vicc-President Secretary

Pauletta Kroeger Janice Bratetic J ohn Masek
Treasurer Corr. Secretary Parliamentarian

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Pau l Bartunek J ohn Sngcra Linda Dross

Cheryl Sparano Bruce Dall David J ohnson

Okay! Let's get serious now!

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Evertt Kastrick Pete Parizek Mary Citta
Joe Kuncel Kay Andrlik Karen J anulcwicz

Nikki Popa Walt Bures Craig Holtz
J oEllen St. Cyr Jorge Cervantes Jack Langle

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Student Council Provides Service

Cheryl Sparano helps Mr. Lawrence
get ready for Open House.

Joh n Portara Patti Bluvas Cindy Gamblin
Dave Rezac Evelyn Conklin Betty Ganem

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First place awards were given to Art Club.

Student Council members won third
place with "Blast Off to Victory."

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De bate Club won second prize with its interpretation of "Fly Mc to the Moon. "

Homecoming Floats Are Space-Minded

T he th eme for t h e 1967 Homecomin g Parade , " Fly Mc to the Moon,"
was portrayed by club floats, rangi ng from rocke ts to planets. First prize
was awarded to t h e Art Club entry . Receiving second a nd third place hon-
ors were Debate Club and Studen t Council. T he ba nd and homecoming
can d idates, riding in open cars, com pleted the parade.

Step ! One ! Two! Three!

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