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Completed in the spring of 1991 , the new
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the building.

TAURUS-1994
South High School
4519 South 24th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68107

402-557-3600
Volun1e 91

Varsity volleyball players Rachel Mccutchen, se-
nior, Cathy Ryan, Janelle Reisdorf, Shannon Fox and
Krista Miller, juniors, perform their skit at the fall pep
rally.

Math teacher, Mr. Richard Benak, i~ assisted by se-
nior Genevieve Grant in shaving his beard. Mr. Benak
sported a beard the first weeks of school and then, as a
fundraiser for Senior Class, took votes in coins to deter-
mine whether or not he should shave it off. The
"shaves" won.

2/theme page Senior varsity football players Charlie Ziemba, Daronn Washington, Tom
Black and Mike Pokorski address a pep rally crowd before the Homecoming
game against Gross, which the team went on to win 30-0.

'94 at South High is
''all that and 01ore''I

A s we take a look at our high time and attention. We woke up at the Miss Carole DeBuse'a art project goes awry with
school. we realize just what crack of dawn and rushed off to school Junior Bob Brennan in a gorilla mask.
when all we really wanted to do was
we will be leaving behind. The crawl back under the covers and go back
friends we began high school
to sleep.
with as freshmen may not be the same Our persistence has paid off. These

friends we're leaving with, but the memo- past four years have taught us to work
hard to achieve our goals. We have ac-
ries of days shared we will carry with us complished things that people in the past
said we couldn't or wouldn't do.
on our long journey into adulthood.
The decisions we've made over the last
As seniors we have been through many years will affect us for the rest of our
lives. Growing and learning are two words
changes and adjustments. Our freshman which sum up our high school years. We
have grown from timid freshmen into sta-
year we took all the abuse the seniors ble adults ready to take on any obstacle
that is thrown in our direction.
had to give us. To them we were just
Ninety-four is not just a year, it's more.
"babies." It defines our progress. experiences. trials
and troubles.
But that was the '90-' 91 school year
We have risen above our own expecta-
and things have changed since then. For tions to become the Class of '94 . .. All
That and More!
one thing, after four years, we have been

promoted to the position of upperclass-

men In the school. To get to where we

are now. we sat through loud drilling,

leaky ceilings, and plaster falling into our

laps during renovation.

Working hard to earn the 45 credits we

needed to graduate occupied most of our

Senior• Niki Carodine and Moglen Boyd show

their school spirit during Spirit Week as they dress
like they were in the Fifties.

eenlor &heKenna Wright assists senior Grindell Price with his world history theme page/3
1g ment during homeroom.

,..,.

I

S tudent life means a lot of different things
to different people, but one thing is tor
certain, there is more of it at South!
Outside of the classroom, what are stu-
dents doing to have fun? Sometimes we just hang
out for the weekend or maybe we meet our friends
for a Friday night football game and then go to Taco
Bell afterward.

"Student Life" is a movie with friends, dressing up
for Homecoming, wearing the latest fashion trend,
going out on that first date or applying for a job.

Our school is a part of our lives both inside the
classroom and out. That is why it is so important to
join in the Packer spirit, because at South High,
"Student Life" is "all that and MORE"!

I

4/student life

Juniors Heather Koch, Janelle Reis-
dorff, Cathy Ryan, Brandy Addison,
and Melanie Zadina get excited about
the new Balfour rings. Students gen-
erally make their class ring selection
during the junior year.
Freshman Brenda Truj illo and
sophomore Zhannon Aylor play "Lit-
tle Mario" on Zhannon's Gameboy
before the bell for homeroom rings.
Students use the commons area on
second floor to meet friends between
classes.

student life/5

Junior Jenica Rangel and sophomore Danny
Sargent show that jackets and pullovers are always

a good choice for school. Most South students take
a casual approach to school clothing.

Seniora Shonda Jenninga and Chantel Mont- Sophomore Lora Monjarez runs to her locker
gomery pause for a break before first hour class be- in her fashionable striped pullover. Stripes were
gins. Tees, shorts and sweats are common all year popular this year with both guys and girls.
long, regardless of the outside temperature.

6/fashion

COMFORT IS
FASHION KEY

F ashion is the way we show our personal "Don 't dress Looney Toona p roved to be a unique fashion statement
style and tell the world how we are feel- for any one this year. Tee's wit h teams, faces, drawings and quotes
ing. At South, diversity is the word when but y our- were all popular.
it comes to fashion choices. Almost self. "
anything goes. Although most students make Juniors Jocelyn Pierce and Diana Hernandez show their
their clothing choices based on the amount of -Ms Carole fashion choice of Azteca and silk.
money in their pockets, certain t rends were obvi-
ous this year. Sweats and tee-shirts were proba- D eB u s e,
bly t he most frequently seen choice of attire. art teacher

Girbaud, Z Cavaricci and Levi's were the most
recognized brands of jeans. Casual set the fash-
ion t rend this year at South, although occasion-
ally students enjoyed dressing up, especially if
t hey had to go to work after school. These stu-
dents were standouts as t he guys wore dress
shirts and ties and the girls wore skirts and blaz-

ersO. ther items that were popu1ar w.ith students
t his year were silk shirts and blouses and over-

sized skater pants.
Keeping pace with trends around the country

didn't seem to be a big concern to students at
s outh. Doc Marten boots and bell bottom pants
were seen occasionally in the halls, but were not
the rule. White blouses and shirts were a popular
item, especially worn with all kinds of vests, and
ruffled " poet's blouses" gained popularity as the

year went on.
Another fashion statement for some was dyed

hair. Skirts for girls ranged from mini to ankle-
length in a range of colors, although black was
top choice, followed by dark green and warm

t ones.
Fashion Is not the ,ame priority for all the stu-

dents at South. Junk TA ,ya Mertine -Rotes, for
example, said t hat for tu;r 'fashion ,s a huge con-
cern," while senior Michael Bra7 eal said he didn't

" really care."
Junior Jocelyn Pierce said, " I think that styles

at Soutl, reflect the different students' personali-

ties."
Industrial Arts teachor Mr. Tracy Mumford said,

"Tl11:> stv!es al $ou0 1are very diverse. You can tell
the drtterencAs between the st udents by looking
at their unique choices of clothing."

your 1. Girbaud 2. Pepe 3. Guess 4. Gap Jeans 5. Structure
clothi~

7

senior Tina Mehser poses with a whale she met
at Sea Wof/d in San Antonio, Texas, this summer.

Senior Sara Meyer fit right in while visiting
Flintstone Village in Custer, South Dakota, this
past summer.
Senior Andrea Hagelstein discovered some new
friends during her vacation in the Black Hills,
Many students still take summer vacations with
their families.

8/summer

Summer fun

fills months

Summer may officially arrive on June "After 1ny va- Senior Miguel Gutierrez serenades some friends on his
21, but for South High students and cation , I spent guitar. Miguel traveled to Germany this summer as part of
staff, summer began on June 2 at 2:50 most ofmy Sister Cities International. Seniors Rosa Rosas and Juan
tinie this sum- Garcia also participated in the activity.
p.m. mer with my
"Keep in touch," "Don't forget to call me ," best friend, Senior Amy Ciechomski enjoyed visiting Disneyland in
"Let's get together and do something," were Aniy. " California this summer with her younger brother Bryan,
common expressions heard that last day of -Andrea
sc hool as lockers were emptied and the halls Ha£elstein. 12
grew silent.
Summer vacation means different things to
all of us. Some use the time to work extra
hou rs at part time jobs and some even take on
full time jobs to make money for expenses or
for college. Many students find that their
parents take advantage of their being home
and put them to work babysitting a younger
sibling while their parents go to work.
Many students use the summer to travel

with their parents and families, Senior Andrea
Hagelstein said, "After my vacation to the
Black Hills, I spent most of the rest of the
summer with my best friend, Amy."
Even though it is summer. some students are
still committed to school activities. Cheer-
leaders and pom-pon member~ qo offto camp
while football players work 0111 in o..1nti< 1patio11

of the fall season
Senior LaUld St1lhnu1.,;k ,uld un11nN I

tr,the time of the year I c,an we. rk IJefore J rts

begin!"
The summer of '93 was a rainy one that kopt

many of us from the outdoor act1\ ,t,es wo love.

Swimming, water skiing anl un1Jath1ng took a

bar.k seat to tile grRy skies and damp. cool

weather.
Nevertheloi:s summar wc1s sti,I a time to

"kick back dnd relax," dS JJe Boylan remarked,
and that is just what South students and
teachers did IJetore Aug11st 25

y:u·- ~~~~e 1 Taking vacations 2. Hanging out with friends

surnn,er 3. Working 4. Relaxing 5. Sleeping all day

activities

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Freshman Angel DePerkins is "Chile" from the
hit group TLC showing that "She ain't too proud"
to show that South spirit. Angel was dressed like a

-star for Spirit Week.

Seniors Lillie Gray and Lorie Nowka show that
South seniors like to have fun on Red and White
Day. Spirit Week takes placed as a countdown to
Homecoming and Red and White Day is always the
day of the Homecoming game.
Sophomore Catrina Cook• laughs In the food
court as her friends tease her about her fashion
statement. "Yes I'm a clasher and I LOVE ITI"

10/ spirit week

SJIIRIT WEEK

ENERGY HIGH

H ow far would you go to show your c"lYaessh'erIa'mnd a
school spirit? I

That is the question both students Jove it!''-
and staff answered during the week of
Homecoming, Spirit Week, September 13 Ca t ri n a Seniors Lachondra Kellogg and Dana Gresham are
twins from hair to toe for "Dress Like Your Twin Day."
through 17. Cooks, 10
Sponsored by the Student Council, under the "Peace, Man," from the '50's, '60's and '?O's sweet-
hearts: Cheryl Leutzinger, Lorie Nowka, Lisa Davis, Krista
sponsorship of Mr. Jim Yelnek, social studies Miller, Melanie Zadina, Cathy Ryan and Shannon Fox.
teacher, the week encouraged Packers to show
off their spirit and they did in a variety of artistic

ways.
Monday began the week with "Twin Day" as

students and staff members saw double all day
long. Drawing the most attention probably were
Mr. Rich Benak, math teacher, and Mr. Stephen
Brock, English/German teacher, who dressed
alike. This meant for Mr. Brock a complete make-
over as he sported a wig and facial hair to look
like Mr. Benak.

Next was "'50's, '60,'s and '?O's Day." This
was definitely a day to remember as the teachers
looked at the students and reminisced about the
"good old days."

Wednesday was "Dress Like a Star Day" as
students came to school resembling their favorite
celebrity.

Our traditional "Red and White Day" was
Thursday, the day of the Homecoming game. Af-
ter we defeated the Gross High Cougars, 30 to 0,
Thursday night, everyone was ready to show their
spirit Friday for "Clash Day. "

Sophomore Catrina Cooks got into the spirit of
Clash Day and said she "loved it. "

"Spirit Week is a great time for everyone at
South High to show their support tor the football
team and for each other. That's why I love to take
part In this week," said senior Lillie Gray.

Another part of Spirit Week was the fall pep
rally scheduled for the afternoon of game day. All
fall athletes were recognized at this event at-
tended by activity card holders.

Organized by Ms. Norma Houser-Reynolds,
c heerleading sponsor, the pep rally also featured
performances b y each of the c heerleading
squads, as well as the fl ag corps and the pom-
pon squad.

Wha 1. Twin Day 2. '50's, '60' s and '70's Day 3. Dress Like a Star Day
the fi~ 4. Red and White Day 5. Clash Day
of Sp'
Week spirit weekI 11

Seniors John Hutfless, Mike Driscoll, Fred
Chan~ s-and Cory Grzbielski at a Varsity Volley-
ball game.

Seniors Jonie Brown and Teresa Rodriguez
relax by "kicking back" at a friend's house.
Seniors Rachel Mccutchen and her cousin Anne
Kudym share a hug.

12/weekends

Weekends

spell relief

It's finally here! After five long school days, "Weekends are Seniors Julie Naujokaitis and Jesse Reyes take a
the weekend has arrived and plans are days justfor re- weekend trip to Henry Doorly Zoo. Here Julie is combining
being made for how to spend the next two laxing. " babysitting with an outing.
days of complete freedom! -Shannon Fox,
No school, no teachers, no assignments are 11 Proud Packer students and parents attend a Friday night
on the minds of the Packers. varsity football game at Bryan High's stadium.

Some students choose to spend their Friday
nights at school football or basketball games,
while others go out on a date or perhaps to a job.

For Sean Karrer, junior, working is an every
weekend thing. He works Saturdays, from 9
a.m. at Hy-Vee at the Stockyards Plaza.

For many teenagers, Saturday nights are
reserved for parties. Senior Jesse Reyes said,
"When I am at a party, I do not have to think
about the pressures of school."

Date night is also usually Saturday night. If
you are not home babysitting with your younger
brother or sister, or out with friends, then you
probably have reserved Saturday to go out on a
date. Favorite places to go on a date are the
movies, out to dinner, or over to one of the
homes to watch videos.

Saturday afternoons are also a favorite time
to go shopping. The malls are popular, espe-
cially Crossroads, Southroads and Westroads
for those w ith cars.

When Sunday arrives, teens know that the
end is near. Sleeping late or going to church
usually start off Sunday and for many students,
Sunday is a day spent at home either in family
activities, doing homework or watching TV.

Whether it is doing homework from Friday to
Sunday, relaxing with fri ends or going on that
special date, the weekends always seem to
pass too quickly. Before we know it the alarm is
ringing at 6:30 Monday morning so we can
return to our school schedule and start our plans
for another weekend.

How ~ you 1. Parties 2. Movies 3. Work 4. Hanging Out 5. Sleeping
spe ndc:1/your
wee ketteis

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Senior Lorie Nowka and her husband, South
graduate Adam Nowka prepare to ride to the
Homecoming dance in the limousine they rented.
Limo rides are a special treat reserved by some stu-
dents for Homecoming and Prom.

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Dancing to tho 1ound1 of Complete Music, stu-

dents packed the ballroom of MIio Bail Student
Center at U.N.O. Friday, September 17. Ticket
sales for this annual celebration surpassed any year
in recent history, according to Mrs. Helen Sliwa,
school treasurer.

Seniors John Hutfless and Rachel Mccutchen reign
as King and Queen of Homecoming.

Norma and Normasha Reynolds, twin daughters of
Mrs. Norma Houser-Reynolds, South family liaison, and
her husband Rev. Wayne, pose for a photograph dur-
ing the dance. The twins were pages for the corona-
tion.

14/homecoming

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HU TFLESS,

MCCUTCHEN

REIGN
s eniors John Hutfless and Rachel Mc-
cutchen reigned over Homecoming '93 "I'm having Seniors Rosa Rosas and Brian Kudym were selected
a great Miss and Mr. Congeniality from among the Royal Court.
at the Milo Bail Student Center at time!"-Mike
U.N.O. Friday, September 17. Selected Seniors Tina Mehser, Tonya Gomez and Jonie Brown
as Mr. and Miss Congeniality were seniors Brian Pokorski, 12 watch the dancing in the ballroom at Milo Bail Student
Kudym and Rosa Rosas. Center at U.N.O.
Sponsored by the Student Council, under the
sponsorship of Mr. Jim Yelnek, social studies

teac her, Homecoming attracted the largest
crowd in recent years. "I don't remember selling

this many tickets ever to Homecoming," said
Mrs. Helen Sliwa, school treasurer.

Beginning the evening was coronation. Pages

Norma and Normisha Reynolds, twin daughters of
Mrs. Norma Houser-Reynolds, family liaison and
her husband, Rev. Wayne, led in the candidates,
who then lined up in front of the stage and
awaited the announcement of the winners. Mak-
ing up the Royal Court were Chastity Carodine,
Staci Edwards, Cory Grzbielski, Robert Mat-
thews, Lorie Nowka, Christina Reyes, Jesse
Reyes, Brenda Rodriguez, and John Savala.

Assisting in coronation was Mr. Jerry Bartee,
principal, who crowned the King and Queen.

Following the coronation, the Royal Court led a
dance to the song, "Dream a Little Dream,"
theme song for the occasion.

Colors for Homecoming were green, silver, red,
and white.

Complete Music provided the dance music.
" I thought Homecoming was a real success this
year," said Christy Janda, senior Student Council
president. "Many people came up to me and told
me what a great Homecoming it was and we had
a lot of graduates return for the dance. I'd like to
thank Mr. Yelnek an and Mr. Pulverenti and all the
other teachers who helped sponsor the dance
and tnake it a success."
Stinior Mike Pokorski, varsity football player,
attracted a crowd with his energetic dancing. At
one point, wearing his tie around his head, Mike
said, " I'm having a great time!"

Wh 1. Buying a formal dress 2. Renting a limo 3. Buying dinner
4. Having pictures taken 5. Having hair and nails done
the ex-
pen s of spirit weekI 15

.1Hngorrlcom-

Shaunna Miloni and Paul Dudzinski, both jun-
iors, share a private moment between classes.
Shaunn and Paul have been going together for
four months.

Junior Courtney Hollis and his girlfriend Aisha
watch the coronation at Homecoming.
Senior Nikki Carodine and her date, Anthony
Collins, a 1993 South High graduate. have been
dating since Nikki was a sophomore. Here Anthony
inspects Nikki's necklar.e ,H the Homecoming
dance.

16/dating

Dating has
ups, downs

H igh school is a time for fun and "First dates are Senior Staci Edwards and her date, South High 1993
excitement and probably the best the most excit- graduate Tron Smith, pause for pictures before heading off
memories are those we have from ing because you to Prom. For many couples who start dating in high school,
dating. never know the relationship changes if one graduates before the other.
A first date is always known for the intense what's going to
and anxious moments that occur. First impres- happen." Zachary Craft, 1993 South graduate,and his Homecoming
sions mean a lot. One false move and you've -Mandy Sniith, date Shawn Turner, a junior, enjoy a dance. In the
struck out. The date may not be the one for you, 11 background are Mr. Keith Hippen, science teacher, and
but the encounter is usually something you'll Mrs. Enid Martin, social studies teacher.
never forget.
''
Junior Jocelyn Pierce remembers her first
date as being a trip out to dinner and to the
movies. "He was so easy-going and funny that
we had fun but he turned out to be very jealous
so we broke up."

Tanya Martinez-Bates, a junior, said that on
her first date they went to a festival but her
escort got lost in the crowd. "I ended up leaving
and never speaking to him again."

Krista Miller, a junior, recalls her first date
with someone who had been "just a friend" up
to that point. "I had a date all lined up for
Homecoming , and then at the last minute, he
cancelled, so I asked my friend if he wanted to
go with me. When he said he would, I si lently
whispered 'Yes!' to myself. As it turned out we
had a very good time and I guess our friendship
turned into something more because when we
said 'Good night,' we shared a kiss. It was a
small one, but a sweet one and I will never
forget it."

For Mandy Smith's first date, meeting her
boyfriend's father caused this junior some
anxiety. " He was six foot, eleven and big
bonod and I know he cou ld tell I was scared of
him, l.Jut we all got along just fin e."

Regardless of the situation, dates, and es-
pecially first dates are memorable enough that
they stay with us long past high school.

Wher~ you 1. Movies 2. Family Fun Center 3. Restaurants
4. Evening school events 5. Old Market
like to~o on

dates •

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Juniors Shariah Moore,Jocelyn Pierce and Jamie
Halbleib "hang out" in the halls before going to
class. Hailways and the commons areas provide
an excellent place for students to meet during the

- school day.

A group of seniors shows off their spirit during
Spirit Week as they attend a pep rally in the gym.
Any time spent with friends is enjoyable.
Senior Cory Modra shows off her stuff following
a football game. Cory ,s outside of Taco Bell,
•south's number one hangout"'

18/hangouts

1 Hangouts:
the hot spots

Iit's Friday evening, classes are over, home- "I just like to Seniors Sara Meyer, Kristina Dale and Stacie Fox "get
work is done, you don't have to go to work 'hang out' with down" to the radio after finishing their dinner at Taco Bell.
tonight and you have some free time ahead a few friends
of you. So how do you spend it? and have fun!" Senior Genevieve Grant, sophomore Aretha Pittman and
Chances are you will not be heading to the -Kristy Huey, 10 her sister, senior Janice Pittman, enjoy a meal at Perkins'
closest library to catch up on your reading. If Restaurant following Homecoming.
you are like most high schoolers, you will
probably round up a friend or more and head to
the favorite hangout of your particular group.

So where does the population of South High
like to "hang out"? According to an informal
survey among South High students, the most
popular spot, especially on Friday nights after
football games, is Taco Bell's on L Street.

Instead of heading right home after the game,
students gather at this restaurant to see each
other and be seen , to grab something to eat, to
talk and just be with their friends having a good
ti me .

Other students "hang out" at friends' homes.
Senior Stacie Fox said, "I like to go down to my
friend's house and just hang out over there."

The term "hang out" generally means when
several people go to one place and just relax.
Junior Dan Lebeau explained , "I like to hang out
at a homie's pad and chill."

Sophomore Kristy Huey said , "I like to hang
out at my friend's house."

Many of the students at South claim that they
spend most of their leisure time just "hanging
out." Many of them have hangouts right here in
the school building.

Before and after school most students gather
by lockers or in the commons areas. Sometimes
1f students want to be alone with someone
::;pecial, the stairwells are used. And occasion-
1lly ttlo parking lot collects students, especially
:1fte school. Whatever the location, what makes
=i hangout is the people who occupy it.

Wha?r@)your 1. Taco Bell 2. Parties 3. At a friend's house
favo r i t ~ h a n g - 4. At the mall 5. Movies
out

Seniors Shawn Twyman and Elisha Spellman
stop in the morning to leave their coats in their
locker. Shawn and Elisha have been "best friends
for over a year," according to Shawn.

Senior Rosalva Gaytan and junior Chandra
Gray visit in yearbook class before the bell rings.
Seniors Juan Robles and Charro Rangel use
passing period to catch up on the latest news.

20/friends

Friendships
keep us sane

W hen we think of the ideal friend- "I like friends Seniors Lorie Nowka and Karen Griffin give each other a
ship, what comes to mind? who are always hug on their way to Homecoming at U.N.O.
Trust, companionship, fun and there for ,ne."
the ability to just kick back and be -Felicia Rangel, Time for having fun with friends is any time friends are
ourselves all come to mind when 10 together, even in the middle of the hall. Shown here are
describing a friendship. Marissa Rodriguez, David Ramirez, Tracy Martinez, Lora
Monjarez and Tanya Martinez.
It is true that many times throughout high
school our friends come and go, someone who
was there for us when we were freshmen may
no longer share the same feelings with us when
we are seniors.

There are some people, though , who remain
friends throughout a lifetime. Many students at
South started kindergarten together and are
still close.

Senior Amy Ciechomski said , "Rosa (Rosas)
and I went to elementary school together and
we're still friends."

So how does one know who will be that
special person who will stay forever and not just
be a passing thing?

Because students tend to hang out with a
crowd of people , it is sometimes hard to pin-
point those qualities that make someone stand

out from the rest.
Junio r Brandon McGary says he wa nts

friends who "like to talk about females and play

basketball."
Junior Wayland Vacek said he looks for trust

and honesty in his friendships.
Senior Rosa Rosas said, "I like it when I can

just bum around with them when there's noth-
ing to do, and also someone I can borrow
money from."

Trust is a major issue in friend ships and any
other kind of relationship. Junior Krista Miller
said, "Friends can only be trusted to a certain
extent. Today I'm finding that a lot of people just
can't be trusted anymore."

Wha?w you 1. Someone I can trust 2. Someone fun to be with
look f~ in a 3. Someone who likes the same things I do
frie nd 4. Someone who is honest 5. Someone who is caring

Junior Shawn Fletcher sweeps up the cart area
to ensure that she will have a clean work envi-
ronment

While on the clock, senior Sara Meyer straight-
ens out the clothes at K-Mart. Sara works in the
clothing department at K-Mart.
Making sure that all the clothes hang straight, is
seniorAndrea Hagelstein. Like many otherseniors,
Andrea works to earn extra spending money and
to save for college.

22/jobs

Teens flood

workplaces

After a long day of school, many of us "Working with Corine Modra, a senior, shows her enthusiasm fo r her job
wou ld like nothing better than to go different people as she pushes an empty cart back into Baker"sSupermarket.
home, flop down in our favorite chair now 1,vill help Many students are employed by area supermarkets.
and watch television. me with thejobs
For some students, however, the I will have in the Making sure that the bags of cans aren·t stacked on top of
2:50 p.m. bell just means a change in shifts. future." the bread is junior Fred Young.
That's the time to head home, change clothes, -J ennifer
grab a bite to eat, and head off to our second Costanzo, 12
job...the one that pays money!

Even though many young people hold jobs
such as babysitting, delivering newspapers or
mowing lawns long before they enter high
school, the real jobs don't start until later.

Why would anyone want to put in a full day
only to then go work at night?

Senior Brad Lester said, "Sometimes it
does get very hectic, but I usually manage to
get all of my school work done."

The main reason teens work is because of
money. Whether it is to pay for a car, save for
college or just spending money, everyone
wants some.

Senior Jennifer Costanzo pointed out that
there are other reasons to work besides just
making money. "Working with different people
will help prepare me for the jobs I will have in

the fu ture."
Regardless of how much money we make,

holding a job and going to high school can be
very stressful. "It becomes very difficult bal-
ancing work during the week with studies,"

said senior Sara Meyer.
For students who are involved in extra-

curricular activities, the scheduling can be-
come a major headache. Senior Christ Janda,
who works at Baker's, said, "I'm always having
to arrange my hours."

In the long run, however, holding a job does
have its benefits; it teaches responsibility and
financial management.

Wher~ stu- 1. Grocery stores 2. Fast food restaurants
W tde nts 3. Clothing stores 4. Movie Theaters
fre - 5. Telemarketing

quentlycwork

Senior Felicia Barnes is relaxing before Ameri-
can History class begins with orange juice and
Funyuns.

Enjoying her peanut butter cookie is senior Laura
Stillmock. D.E.C.A. made and sold cookies
throughout the year and they were a favorite
snack among students and staff, alike.
Senior Christy Janda finishes off her donut in
yearbook class. The breakfast was left over from
her National Honor Socieiy meeting.

24/food

Hunger will
strike often

The school day can last a long time. My11 favorite Senior Brandon Fisher is finishing his French toast in the
Arriving at 7:30 a.m. and staying snack food is food court. Many students take advantage of the hot
sometimes until after a club meeting or breakfast offered at school.
athletic practice can be hard on the pizza, because
stomach. it's so cheesey. ,, Before classes begin senior Trisha Jefferson enjoys her
MacDonald's breakfast. It is not uncommon to see students
Everyone knows that familiar gnawing sen- -Ms. Andrea eating snack items in the hallways before school.
sation that hits somewhere around third Palniesano, En-
glish teacher
hour...way too early for lunch.
So how do people quiet these hunger pangs

that hit in the middle of the day? Fortunately,
at school there are plenty of snack items

available from students who are selling candy
to raise funds, or from D.E.C.A. and their
cookies or the vending machines. No one will
starve at South High.

Whether inside or outside of school, teen-
agers all have their preferred foo d. Senior
Bernie Lambrecht said , "My favorite food is
pizza." Bernie is probably pretty representa-

tive, as most students would pick pizza over
carrots.

Senior Brandy O'Connor said, "I am a
person who is always in a hurry so when I get
hungry I just stop at Burger King and get a
chicken sandwich, onion rings and a medium
Coke."

Even though publications and television
constantly warn us about a high-fat diet, many
teenagers pay little attention.

Junior Laura Hernandez said , "My favorite
meal is steak and rice at Dragon 88."

Mike Pokorski, senior varsity football player,
said, "I will eat anything that is edible, except
brussle sprouts."

Office secretary Ms. Joanne Fast admitted
that ner favorite meal was ox tails with spa-
ghetti , while Ms. Erma Helmberger, secretary,
said, "My favo rite foods are everything I
shouldn't eat."

What~your 1. Taco Bell 2. Burger King 3. Pizza Hut
4. Subway 5. Panda Express at the Southroads
favorited'dstau -

rant •

Juniors Melanie Zadina and Dan Sargent like to
stop and talk at Melanie's locker. Most students
use passing period as a time to socialize.

Senior Rob Knobbe and his girlfriend, Jennifer
Moore, a junior, walk each other to class during
passing period.
Standing at the third floor windows so they can
talk to passers-by are juniors Kevin Mitchell and
Demond Williams. Students tend to have their
favorite spot st~l<ed out and gather there every
day.

26/hallways

I'll meet you

on third floor

Hallways are not just a passageway "The hallways
from one class to another, they are are too loud, too
great places to stop for the latest croivded, and
gossip, to hang out and be seen or to people who
say "Hi" to a friend. walk slow get
Senior Laura Hernandez said that she on my nerves. II
-JeffCleveland,
doesn't have time to loiter in the halls. With just 12

four minutes between classes, "There's no

time to stop and chat. I just say 'Hi' to people

and go to class."

Although it's only a short four minutes, se- Purchasing a refreshing can of Coke is sophomore Tenea
Hariris. The pop machines were turned on all day this year
nior Jonie Brown said , "It's a time to relax." for students' use.

"It's always fun to hang out in hallways and Business teacher Mr. Larry Masters sells candy in the
fourth floor hallway every day before school. Buying from
say 'Hi,' but when I hear the warning bell , it's him are Shawn Miller, Sha'me Turner, Keisha Brown,
Lamont Brye and Jennifer Nelson.
always time to run to class!" said junior Susan

Dizonno.

The minute bell that rang before each class

helped reduce the number of tardies to class

this year. It is appreciated by many of the

students. "Without the minute bell, I'd always

be tardy, " admitted junior Stephanie Stobbe,

"because I'd be too busy talking to realize it

was time for the next class."

Many students have a favorite place to be

in the halls before and after school. Some of

these hangouts are the student commons ~r-

eas on first and second floors and the third

floor north display case. .

Other students just met their friends 1~ fro~t

of their lockers. Senior Jim Hunt said his

favorite place to be was "by the candy cart."

Also familiar in the hallways were teachers

and ad ministrators who monitored the students

on their way to class and rem inded them of

how little time remained in the passing period.
Collecting books and papers at lockers,

visiting the restrooms, adjusting hair and make-

up,visiting with a fri end, going to the bookstore

.. .all of these things quickly fill the passing

period.

What~taff 1. Mr. Bexten 2. Mr. Gonzales 3. Ms. Libby
mem r urry 4. Mr. Boldt 5. Ms. Smith
us to sses
the most

Senior Juan Robles gives his freshman sister
_ Carmen money to buy some lunch. Having a

sibling at school can be helpful in a variety of ways.

Sophomore twins Anson nd
a minute to look at an old a Andy Nowk

twins share several classeYsaeanrdbobok. The Naotwakkae
as well. oth play football

Senior c~arlie _Ziemba 100
brother w,11,am in study hall ts over his freshm

with his algebra assignment~ give him some h!~

28/siblings

'I thought

I'd hate it'

Most of us have brothers or sisters at "The only time I Talking about their plans for the weekend are junior
home, people we eat dinner with, see my brother Shannon Fox and her sister Stacey, a senior. "Having a
share parents with, maybe even share is when we get sister nearly rny age can be really nice," said Shannon.
a room with. on the bus to
conie to school Looking puzzled over her brother's question is sopho-
It is normal to expect to see ones or leave to go more Ann Kudym. Her brother is Brian, a senior.
brother or sister at home, but what if that home."
person also attends high school with you, is in -Regina Ross,
the same clubs and the same classes? Do the
fights that start at home carry over to school? 11
Are there problems working out boyfriend/
girlfriend relationships?

Junior Regina Ross said, "I have a brother

who goes to school here who is a ninth grader.
At first I didn't like the idea that he would be
going here because he gets on my nerves at
home, so I knew we wou ldn't get along at
school.

"Now it's okay because the only time I see
him is when we get off the bus at school or
leave here to go home."

For some siblings it is very reassuring to
have someone at school that you can depend
upon. Even if your best friend dumps you , your

sister is still your sister.
Riding together, sharing problems, helping

with loans or with homework...these are all on
the positive side of having a brother or sister
attending the same school. What about the

negative side?
Sometimes teachers will compare students

from the same family, especially if they've had
the other one in the recent past, according to
Christy Janda, a senior who has a ninth grade
sister, Marie. Christy also has an older brother
who went to South.

Sophomores Anson and Adam Nowka have
their own set of problems. These sophomore
twins are often in the same classes and ac-
tivities, including football. Anson said, "We like
it, though."

What(AO\van - 1. Someone to depend on 2. Someone to loan me
tages a~here money 3. Someone to ride home with 4. Someone
to havia:gJ your to help with homework 5. Someone to help me meet
siblina at South people

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Clinton becomes Presiden
Bill Clinton became the 42nd President of th
1993. The former governor from Arkansas stru
first few months in office, suffering a defeat for
lays in his health care reform efforts. By Septem
old President was a seasoned veteran. His tax
the health care package was being fine-tuned
peace efforts in the Mideast.
Clinton suffered a personal loss in January wh
after battling breast cancer for several years.

'

Reno is first Attorney General
Janet Reno became the first female U.S. Attorney General
during the past year. As the nation's head crime fighter, she
confronts growing problems in our country: drugs, gangs, vio-
lence. The 55-year-old prosecutor, a self-described "awkward
old maid," has become a crusader for America 's children.
Reno's "Save the Family" campaign is one of her many
projects, and one that has taken her across the nation. She ap-
peared in Omaha in the fall and addressed a crowd that in-
cluded OPS students.

nt
he United States in
uggled through his

a jobs bill and de-
mber, the 47-year-
reform bill passed,
d, and there were

hen his mother died

Recycling is pushed
Helping to keep the environment clean bec
goal and a corporate mandate for many compa
Johnson, McDonald's Corporation and leadin
based products took an unprecedented envir
and joined together to boost their use of recycl
with the Environmental Defense Fund, compani
to increase their use of recycled paper.

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ct) Dr. Dre is the chief architect of w

c§ . West Coast ''gangsta rap." He has p

~ selling albums, most recently "The Ch
ci>" ing to one critic, Dr. Dre's sound is, "

~ deeply funky ... "

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Pope John Paul If visits U.S.

Pope John Paul II visited the U.S. for the third time
since becoming Pontiff fifteen years ago. The 73-
year-old Pope attended World Youth Day in Denver,
Colorado, a week-long pilgrimage that brought
nearly 200,000 youths to Denver.

came an important 1t
anies. Johnson and
ng users of paper-
ronmental initiative
led paper. Working
es will devise ways

what is known as
produced million
hronic." Accord-
"clean but edgy,

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Floods ravage Midwest
Thousands of farms and homes were lost las
mer as floods hit the Midwest. Fields were turned
homes were lost. The states hit the hardest were
Missouri, suffering millions of dollars in damage.
gan to recede, barges began moving along the
and people began digging out their mud-filled
Clinton signed a $5.7 million aid package to help

Hillary Clinton active
First Lady Hillary Clinton chaired the White House task force
that devised the health care security plan. The proposal calls
for employers to pay 80 percent of their employees' average
health care premiums and workers would pay the rest. Small
businesses and low-wage workers would get government subsi-
dies to help them pay. The plan would cost the federal govern-
ment an extra $350 billion over five years and Clinton hopes to
get most of the money from holding down spending on Medi-
care and Medicaid, boosting cigarette taxes by about 80 cents
a pack and imposing a special levy on corporations that set up
their own health plans.

st spring and sum-
d into swamps and
re Iowa, Illinois and
. As the waters be-
e Mississippi River

homes. President
p the victims.

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Pearl Jam wins award
Pearl Jam, the purveyor of "grunge," which
grinding rock music sound fashioned by Sea
swept the Tenth Annual Video Music Awards wi
their song, " Jeremy." The group's first releas
charts and went triple platinum. One critic said, "
Halen has a stage presence not seen since the
son. His low, powerful vocals and the band's sn
attack is the essential Seattle sound."

C) Bosnia rejects peace p
In September Bosnia rejected
m§ peace plan for that devastated rep
postponed a settlement to the. 18-mo
.:.:.:.).. has partitioned the country into three
Croats, Muslims and Serbs. The Unite
(1) peace-keeping force to Yugoslavia
among the three warring factions.
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h is an unadorned Arafa t signs peace treaty
attle-based bands,
ith four awards for Yasser Arafat made history in September when he
se, " Ten, " hit the signed a peace treat with Israel. The 64-year-old
"Singer Eddie Van leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization once
told a reporter, "I am a freedom fighter. I am sure
Doors' Jim Morri- this is the way history will remember me." Arafat
narling, two-guitar proved by signing the treaty that is also more than a
freedom fighter, he is a politician.

plan
the international
public. The move
onth-old war that
e ethnic states for
ed Nations sent a
to keep peace

Students

get For the students at South High
busy! School who want to be involved,
there is much to do. Not only are
there activities which happen during the
school day, but there are also many
things happening outside of school in the
evenings or on the weekends.

One activity which takes place two or
three times a year is the pep rally. Stu-
dents with activity cards are invited to at-
tend these events and support our stu-
dent athletes.

Drama also is an activity which involves
both inside-of-school and outside-school
time and commitment. This year the

Drama Department put on the musical
Oklahoma in October.

Sound-Off, a variety show, was reintrio-

duced to South this year after being ab-

sent from our calendars for the past few
years during which time the auditori-
um/theatre was being renovated.

Academic Decathlon is a yearly com-
petition which pits scholars from various
high schools from across the state and
nation in a contest of knowledge. All of
these activities keep South busy!

34/ activities

The cast of Okl11hom11 worked long
and hard to stage their special version
of this entertaining musical.
Senior AmbaHadors Rachel Mc-
cutchen and Mark Loder end their
song with a dramatic finish. Assisting
them are junior Brianna Plymale,
sophomores Amanda Duke and Ray-
dale Jones, and senior Frank Mas-
carello.

activities/ 35

'Oklahoma!' rings out in theater
. . klahoma!"
0 the cast in their praise.
rang out through Junior Beth Mccutch en
the South H i gh
theater on Oct. 21 commented, " The play was
very entertaining and every-
through 24, 1993.
one in it did a great job!"

The month of October was Damien Pollack, a senior,

especially chosen as it said, "I liked fighting with

marked the 50th anniversary Judd (Mark Loder) in th,~ ,
of this Rogers and Hammer- Dream Ballet sequence .
stein classic.
Damian was in the production.
The cast and crew had just Directing the musical was
over one month to prepare for Mr. James Eisenhardt, drama
this ambitious production.
instructor . Others who as-
The performers had a lot to sisted him were Ms. Mary Lou
say about the experience." Jackson, vocal music instruc·
My favorite part was when tor; Mr. Doug Young, stage-
Gertie (Erin Locke) and Ado craft supervisor; and Mr. Mark
Annie (Heather Koch) fought Miller, instrumental music in·
over Will Parker (Trevor Pfe-
The entire company watches as Judd (Mark Loder) a~d Curly (Frank Mas- iffer)," said Justin Gilbert, a structor.
carello) try to out bid each other to win Lorey (Brandy Addison). Helping with choreography
sophomore who was in the was Ms. Dawn Josoff, a South
chorus.
High graduate.
Overall the cast had good Most of the student produc·
things to say about the play tion staff had their hands full
and each other.
as there was so little time to
"The musical was very spe- prepare. Dance routines had
cial because we all became a to be perfected, musical nurn·
family. Now that it's all over, I bers learned, lines memorized,
think we all still remain a fam- and then all of this had to be
ily and that is the greatest synchronized with the orches·
feeling in the world!" said Mel- tra members in the pit and the
anie McGinnis, a junior.
lighting , so und and sets
The spectators agreed with teams.

"Musicals are
fun, and this one
was especially
fun because I met
a Jot ofpeople!"

-Shannon
Baldwin, 11

Will Parker (Trevor Pfeiffer) tries to sell his "Little Wonder" to Judd (Mark
Loder.)

36/ oklahoma

Ali Hakum (Tom Novak) tries to charm his way into Lorey's
heart. The character of Ali was a crowd pleaser with his comic
portrayal.

Mike (Chris Hoffman) congratulates Curly (Frank Mascarello)
and Lorey (Brandy Addison).

The women of the company watch as Ado Annie (Heather Koch) and Gertie (Erin Locke) fight
over WIii Parker.

oklahoma/37

love, Death and the Prom 1 staged

Mr. James Eiaenhardt, director, gives his advice to the cast members. Mr. T he Drama Depart- interviews from people of our
"E" once performed in drama productions for South High when he was a stu- ment's winter play generation and music of our
dent here in the 1960's. time."
Love, Death and the
Prom was about ex- The directing staff was
actly that: love, death and the made up of junior Beth Mc-
prom. cutchen, and seniors Shan·
"This is a really unusual non Baldwin, Trever Pfeiffer
play," said sophomore Kristin and Tom Novak.
Dodson-Cope. "It is totally
unlike anything we have ever Stage manager was sopho·
done before. For one thing, more Robyn Rein.
we don't wear costumes. We
dress pretty normally. The Drama and speech instruc·
only requirement is that we all tor Mr. James Eisenhardt was
wear button down shirts and faculty director.
blue jeans.''
This play was a collection of Other members of the cast
short plays depicting the lives were Dan Bruning, Mike
of teenagers, primarily high Chereck, Tolandra Coleman,
school students. Karen Driscoll, Amanda Duke,
The actors discuss subjects Cerise Elliott, James Epley,
of interest to most teenagers. Richie Fruge, Tony Garcia,
For that reason, the cast se- Kim Gilbert, Tasha Helms,
1e ct e d the play hoping it Chris Hoffman, Marya Lacy,
would appeal to a high school Frank Mascarello, Rachel Mc·
audience. Cutchen, Anna Merizalde and
Senior Tom Novak said, Jane Noseworthy.
"The problems of teenagers
are examined with the sensi- Completing the cast were
Ellie Priester, Billie Richard·
tivity of the familiar. The show son, Sabrina Rondeau, Jolynn
goes beyond skits; it contains Schmeling, Anne Siderswicz,
Mandy Smith, Matt Synow·
iecki, and Lloyd Thomas.

"We all hope

that the stu-

dents will be

able to identify

with this play. "

-Trever

SHOOT Pfeiffer, 11

Juniors Matt Synowiecki and Trever Pfeiffer work on a quick review of the
lines. Trever served as a student director for this play.

38/ love, dea th and the prom

Thie scene, being rehearsed by Jane Noseworthy and Lloyd ..' '
Thomas, juniors, is about teenage suicide. All of the topics
discussed in the play are of interest to most teenagers.

Junior Karen Driscoll, sophomore Kim Gilbert and senior
Rachel Mccutchen rehearse a scene which deals with teenag-
ers leaving home for college.

}.

Student director Trever Pfeiffer, a junior, goes over lines with junior Matt Synowieckl, senior Frank love, death and the prom/39
Mascarello, sophomore Richie Fruge and junior Lloyd Thomas.

Speech team prepares for meets

L ong hours of prepa- eight to ten minutes. .
ration, memorization
and blocking are all Dramatic interpretation in-
a part o f taking
speech. volves the reading of a piece

Mr. James Eisenhard t of literature. Students choose
speech and drama coach'
spends many of his weekend~ their own pieces and look for
at speech tournaments en-
couraging his students to do someth ing which wil l give
their best.
them an opportunity to show
Long before the time for
competition arrives, however a wide range of emotion.
the speech students are work~ Duet acting involves two
ing in and out of class to se-
lect, practice and perfect con- students working together
test selections. This takes a
great deal of time and as Mr. from a script which they have

Eisenhardt pointed out, "You practiced and impromptus are
have to be committed to go to
speech tournaments.'' speeches which are not pre·

There are three rounds in- pared, but delivered sponta-
volved in a speech tourna-
ment. The time devoted to neously.
each round depends upon the
category of competition. For South's team this year was
example, there are categories
Junior Sam Kirwan works during class time to prepare for his next competi- such as dramatic interpreta- small but devoted to their job.
l ion. Preparations for tournaments can be long but are generally rewarding. t ion, duet acting and im-
promptu. The dramatic inter- Members of the team were
pretation rounds last from
Sam Kirwan, Shannon Wil·

Iiams, Trever Pfeiffer, Tom No-

vak, Jodi Wyman, Monica

Jaime, Christine Stratton,

Heather Hanson, Dan

Johnson, Felicia Haley and
Marie Janda.

Stratton noted that she re-

ally loves the competition.

"Going to speech tourna·

ments is so much fun and re-

ally exciting! I hope to select

the perfect piece.''

"Being on the

gspi.veeeschmteeaam

chance to ex-
press myself
and have fun. "

-Tom Novak,

12

Mr. Jamee Eieenhardt, speech instructor, gives some advice to his students
about presenting their speeches.

40/ speech team