1980

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Playback

"The 9ounda of 9outh High"

1 ProgramA
"Do You Wanna Oo Party?" -
K. C. and the Sunshine Band

(Opening 8eotfon - pwge 4)

"Bom to Ba Alive"
Patrick Hernandaz
(Aoffvftlea - page
18)

2 "Head Oamea" - 7!2)
Foreigner 90)
(Faoulty - page

"We Ara the Cliamplona" -
Queen
(Sports - page

3 'On the Threshold of a Oraam" - 11O)
MoodyBlu88 132)
(Underola88men - page

"Footlooea and Fancy Free" -
Rod Stawart
(8anlo111 - page

4 ,ha Kida Ara Alrlght" -
The Who
(Cloalng Section)

"IAm"-
Earth. Wind and Flra
(Index)

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PLAYBACK

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"Do You Wanna Go Party?"
K. C. and the Sunshine Band
Opening Section
South Oma ha Area

· 2 The Building
3 The People
4 The Interests
5 The Places
6 The Fads

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Playback:

9outh High Cornes Alive With 9outh "O"!

South Omaha businessmen
began a public relations
campaign in the fall of '79
labeled "South Omaha
Comes Alive!" They were
hoping to attract shoppers to
the many convenient banking
centers, thrift shops, food
chains and churches in the
South Omaha area. Demol-
ishing old buildings on 24th
street between "M" and "N"
streets for additional parking
added finishing touches to
the new look merchants tried
to achieve.

Packers National Bank
opened in a new location on
23rd and "L" street in the
old Hinky Dinky location. Lit-
tie King opened a new
branch location on 24th
between "P" and "Q"
streets to add another vari-
ety of fast food along 24th
street.

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South High's population, in
many cases, is built up of third gen-
eration families. This has enabled

South to build a reputation as a

legendary educational institution
serving the present as well as it h3s

in the past.

Affectionately called "South O" by

the many varied people who have

lived there, its main artery is South

24th street which provides easy

access to Interstate 80, Bellevue and

the downtown area.

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Playback:

9outh Is Lookin' Good!

South's modern appearance has a lot to do with the new
windows which were put in last year. These windows do
provide for better resistance against heat loss in the win-
ter, and keeps our rooms cooler in the spring and fall.
There are many other changes inside of the building as
well. We now have an attendance office, located in the

main hall, instead of going to our counselors for admits.

Hooks were placed in all of the rooms to put the attend-
ance cards on every hour. But, best of all, the courtyard

was opened to students as an alternative instead of 520 or

310 during lunch. Sack lunches are available for only 60¢.
The ladies in the cafeteria have
volunteered to pack these
lunches for the students. Sack
lunches were also served in 520
when the weather didn't permit
the students to go out to eat.
Also, a new elevator was
installed .

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Playback:

8outh Faces
Fill 8pac8s

Every year there are so
many new faces here at
South. There is a whole new
dass of sorhomores number-
ing a tota of 579 this year.
There were also 517 juniors
and 445 seniors. Many of the
new faces in the junior and
senior.classes are either from
students who transfer in from
other Omaha high schools, or
those who come from foreign
schools, such as in Canada
and Laos. But most of all, it
seems that all of our friends
that we know so well changed
so much over our vacation
last summer. Take a look
around you and notice.

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Today's Interests Are Tomorrow's Memories

llllilStudents have many different interests at South. It

all centers around having fun . Before school you can
usually see kids playing Frisbee on "J" street or band
members practicing down in the hole. Some other

kids like to pass the time before school or classes sit-

t;ng on the steps in front of school just talking or
roaming the halls. Early in the morning until late at
night, students cruise down 24th making the South
campus hum with life.

A rare glimpse of South High through night eyes.
Looking across 24th street, the trail of passing lights
captures our school at midnight. An empty school
awaits the arrival of the faculty and students as they
begin to arrive come daybreak.

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Students begin to arrive as early as 7:00 A.M. Some stop at
McDonald 's for an Egg McMuffin, before beginning the day
ahead. Others relax and have a simple conversation to pass
the time.

With gas reaching a dollar a gallon, more and
more motorcycles are being driven to school. Parked
by the shop building, they made an impressive line of
shiny black metal, glistening chrome and rubber.

South High School, Friday, 3:25.
Everyone takes their places. The South
High· "Fight Song" can be heard

through the halls and down 24th
street. Remember how the spirit rose?
Remember the echoes of the fight
song?
"South High School, South High School,
Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight!
Take the ball right down the field,
Fight with all your might. Fight, Fight, Fight!
Go you Packers, Fight you Packers,
Really raise that score. We'll Beat 'em,
We'll defeat 'em, Go., South, Go!"

Playback:

Aromas, Appetites Lur~ South Students;

mwMcDonald's, Godfather'sThicken Waistlines
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Remember the night life? The excitement and fun we

' ::=-i. .:z,1 7 ~~ had? The places we went and the people we met? Hang-
outs were many, but they were all special. Some were food
·-e joints, lots, and other places where everybody would get
together to have a good time. These things we did will
never be forgotten! Night life was always the best. Things
were happening! South 24th Street was our "strip." There
were always places to go, things to do and see. Not every
night was as exciting as the next, but it seemed like we had
our share of fun. Everybody had their own groups and spe-
cial things to do, but generally we were all fun-seekers.

"May I take your order?" said the magic voice com-
ing from somewhere inside McDonald's which was a
popular hangout for South students.

At the right, Sue Skipton hunts for change to pay for
her Whopper. Burger King was a place for students to
curb the munchies.

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South students passed the time in many different
places. One of the more popular was the Old Mar-

ket. There were many things to see and do, places to

eat and things to buy. The Old Market was always
alive, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.

Music, food, and sports seemed to be an inportant
factor for students. Godfather's Pizza was always
busy on Friday nights trying to keep up with the
appetites of South High students.

Playback:

Fads, Footwear, Fast Food, Spur Students

Is it the attack of the leg monsters? No, just two
girls showing off the latest fe·male footwear fashions .
It's back to the high, skinny heel for many girls this
year.

Recognize your friendly neighborhood fast-food . - .Free Car 1J'/ash
joint? Business is booming with no small thanks to the '
hundreds of South students who munch there every -
week.

Even retired principal Dr. Leonard Hanson needs

some gas to get by, and with the substantial hike in

gas prices, the money goes a lot quicker.

The Knack startles the charts and the hearts of rock
lovers with such hits as "My Sharona" and "Good Girls

Don't."

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Reminders of the brief, summer of '79 play bad in "•"'
the minds of many students who carry thong key-
chains.

Spirit might not be considered a fad, but this year's growing

enthusiasm over South sports is one to be admired as something
new and very catchy. It seems that more than in the past, students

are cheering on the Packers!

Whoops! The camera slipped, but look at tha t The designing of this courtyard led to open-air lunch breaks,
pocket design! These designs are all over the school
now, and their popularity is shared by boys and brown baggin', and a lot less struggle for elbow room in 520. The
girls alike. courtyard was very popular during the sunny months of '79 and
'80.

One of the most recent fads to strike South is the

double wrap b elt. For somewhere around six dolla rs
each, the girls a re buying them up!

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PLAYBACK

"Born to Be Alive"
Patrick Hernandez

Activities
I. Homecoming
2. Student Services
3.Band
4. Clubs
5. Industrial Arts
6. Cheerleading
7. Musical Groups

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'79 Campaign Promotes Nine Couples
Names Made Familiar·With Posters

SOUTH HIGH

r - - , - ---+-atOMECOMI NG TICKET

ON SALE
NOW

LuAnn Miller Jackie Stoysich Dale Koubsky Melanee Balaban
Doug Nodgaard Ron Prchal Patti Clark Andy Whiteing

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October 7 through October 12 was a busy week for the
nine candidate couples.

Sunday night, October 7, many of the couples got
together and made posters at LuAnn Miller's house.

Posters and flyers were put up in the halls and buttons
were handed out with hopes of winning.

Elections were held October 13, 1979.

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_79'-~ 1-fomecomlng~ -- n ,·,VoteLEAP TO IT... BE AS
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Mike Martincek
Mary Krys

Barb La Feria Jeff Hastings Susie Croisant Shelley Miller
Kevin Rosemann Felicia Graybiel Dan Curran Scott Stovie

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Bonfire Ignites Homecoming Festivities:
Parade's Best Goes to Band, Home Ee.

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South High's bonfire and parade are two happen- were "The Greatest Yet To Be Seen," and "the Burn-
ings during the week of homecoming. ing of the Cougar."

Weeks before, students work hard on getting ban- Starting at 3: 15 p .m. on Friday, October 12, 1979
ners, and floats together for the different clubs and the parade started down 24th street.
organizations.
Best float award went to Home Ee. club and best
Thursday, October I I, 1979 the bonfire was held
at Collin Field at 7:30 p.m. The two bonfire themes marching unit went to band.

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Crowning Takes South's Breath Away
Hastings, Graybiel Chosen as Royalty

Unseen by the audience were the candidates back stage. Sharing laughs and calming nerves seemed to smooth things out.

Pictured above, from left to right, are candidates Andy Whiteing and Melanee Bala-
ban; Ron Prchal and Jackie Stoysich; and Kevin Roseman with Barb La Feria.

Shown above are: Shelley Miller and Scott Stovie; Susie Croisant and Dan Curran; Patti 1979 King J eff Hastings
C lark a nd Dale Koubsky; LuAnn Miller a nd Doug Nodgaard; and Mary Krys with Mike
Martince k.

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On Friday night October 13, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the After the Ambassadors sang their rendition of Rex
auditorium, Manuel Falcon ripped open several enve- Smith's "Yo-4. Take My Breath Away," silent expectancy
broke into enthusiastic applause as Jeff Hastings and Feli-
lopes to reveal the names of South's chosen honorees cia Gra¥biel assumed their throne as Homecoming King
and Queen.
for Homecoming 1979. Selected as Congeniality final-
ists we re Mike Martincek and Barb LaFerla; runners-up
were Prince Dan Curran and Princess Susie Croisant.

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I979's Mr. and Ms. Congeniality were Mike Martinek and Barb La Feria.
Chosen as Prince and Princess were Da n Curran and Susie Croisant.
On being selected, Felicia Graybiel said, "It was a great honor and
also gave me a lot of experience working closely with my friends."

Master of ceremonies was Manuel Fa lcon. Pages were Ste phanie Armstrong and Kevin H e inz.

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Council Holds Breath Over Homecoming
Ten Prepare Seniors to Take a Chance

Sophomores pictured above are (left to right): Kevin Albelein, John Chandler, Tom
Hawley, Bill Miller, Kim Miller, Michelle Belecastro, Hope Mansfield and Valerie
Andrews.

President Traci Redden lecturing to the Student Coun-
cil.

Seniors pictured above are: Scott Stovie, Doug Nodgaard, LuAnn Miller, Michale Fre- Not shown in senior picture is Carrie Kroupa.
dericksen, Jenifer Armstrong, Traci Redden, Mike Staley and Bob Kwasnieski.

Student Council Officers: Doug Nodgaard, Parlimenta ria n; Jennifer Arm- Juniors pictured above are: Pa ul Anderson, Scott Knight, Russ
strong, Corresponding Secretary: Danny Miller, Treasurer; Michale Freder- Liekhus, Pat Cody, Danny Miller, Judy Janousek, Gina Freeman,
icksen, Vice Presidetit; and Traci Redden, Preside nt. Karen Duffy, De bbie Trouba and Dee Zeleny.

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Hom e coming is Student Council's biggest and most Elected to office in May, 1979, were ten senior class
important event of the year. Their pre parations
included working on the parade, the bonfire, floats, and officers. They began last summer to raise money for the
decorating . Assigned to different committees are the 1980 senior prom. Other fund -ra ising activities included
differe nt members. All are working towards a successful a skating party, which was held on December 20, and t-
homecoming weekend. shirt sale featuring the graduating class of 1980.

Student Council also has a canned food drive, The prom theme, "Re ady to Take a Chance Again,"
dances, t eache rs' breakfast, a movie, and they sell con -
cessions. by Barry Manilow, was decided on earlie r in the year.
Bittersweet was the band chosen to play this year.
"This year's participation is as good as in the past, Red , white , and green were the d esignated colors
but I feel it could be a lot better. I hope it will be.", said
president Traci Redden. that the senior class members selected for the prom.
The main sponsors included Mrs. Rozanne Knight,
Mr. Robert Christie was the student council sponsor.
Miss Sue Peters, Mr. Larry Masters, and Mr. David
Kahm.

Picture d a bove are se nior class re pre se ntatives {left to right): Manuiil Falco n, Linda Office rs pictured above: Ann Be nningto n, Melanee

Warchol , J e rry Urban, Michale Fredricksen a nd Andy Whit eing. Balaban, Kevin Rose mann and Dan Curran.

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Sp o nsers picture d above: Mr. La rry Ba lfour representative speaks with sen- Meeting after school, th e senior class officers d ecid es
Ma sters, Mr . Dav id Ka hm, Ms. Sue io r class mem b ers a b o ut g radua ti o n a bout an no uncements.
Pet ers an d Mrs. Ro zanne Knig ht. gow ns.

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Taurus Staff Pushes the Playback Button

Left to right, front row: Mike Stilen, Mary Kinsella, Ruth Whitten, Denise Simoneau and Liz Mendiola. This year's Taurus Staff has
gone through several nervous
breakdowns trying to meet
deadlines.

The theme this year was
"Playback," represented by
music and tape decks through-
out the yearbook.

Taurus Staff consisted of 47
students, divided into 3 sepa·
rate classes, 2 of which are pro-
duction and one a business class.

Students in the production
classes have created the pages
from scratch. Fourth hour's busi-
ness class handled all financial
needs and advertising gimmicks
in order to sell this year's book.

Top row: Cindy Ficher, Carol Mruk, Trice Jensen, Gina White, Mary Krys, Felicia Graybiel, Lori Swir-

zinski and Rita Bober. ~

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Photographer Patti Mikkalson awaits Second hour students Bob Watkins draws up his

picture assig__nments. pages for Taurus staff.

Renee Jeck, Sue Nielson and Ann Bennington checkout senior
glossies.

Photographers: left to right: Patti MiHalson, Andy Whiteing, Melissa Marchello,
Mary Christen, Anne Bennington and Dan Stawniak. Not pictured: Rick Stevens
and Steve Lukowski.

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Taurus Sponsor Mr. Jim Faiman said, First row, moving from top left: Debbie Trouba , Lisa Mascarello, Georgia Dunn, Sue Kilgarin, Laurie
"Never have so many worked so hard Casa rt, Jackie Casart, and Bob Watkins. Second row: Sally Stark, Rhonda Minor, and Shelly Lamb. Last
for so long for so many migraine tab- row: Lori Mortenson, Renee Jeck, Laurie Erks and Sue Nielson.
lets."

Sally Stark listens attentively as Mr. Faiman lectures on layouts.

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Shelly Lamb, a member of second hour Taurus Staff, looks through the typogra• Counter clockwise: Anne Briggs, Marie Leeder, Mike Durbin,
phy booklet for fitting copy. Sandy Barnes, Dottie Plance, Melanee Balaban and Suzie
Pecha.

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Arnold Pumps New Blood in Marchers

The Marching Band is an integral Band Council Memb~rs: Counter-clockwise are: Diane Beckard, Dan Curran, Barb LaFerla, Doug
part of the Instrumental Music Pro-
gram at South High School. The Greenwald, Paula Melies, Mark Hilger, Steve Thedens, Kellie Karnes and Carol Schmidt.
band is responsible for promoting
school spirit through its many
appearances throughout the year.
The students in the band represent
South in many ways including pro-
viding entertainment at the foot-
ball games, marching in parades,
performing at pep rallies and many
other community events. This
year's president is Dan Curran who
said, "This year there was great
enthusiasm by the members of the
band. I think this helped the band
look and sound better than any of
my last 3 years. Mr. Arnold still has

some work to do in improving his

jokes.';

Mr. Mark Arnold, a former resident of

C hugwat e r, Wyoming, joins South High's
t eaching staff this year.

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President Dan Curran has helped Mr. Arnold in
organizing a new kind of spirit.

Front Row, left to right: E. Montelongo, R. Bland, F. Durbin, D. Schumacher, PA..JJaochonbsso,nL.ilH. Baonlsdotn'RR·HStevens, S . S. Fund a un, K. Curran,
and R. McGeorge. Second Row: P. Stark, K. McGinnis, 8. Orsi, G. Martinsen, d. Lukowski,

J aworski, P. Kaspar, R. Burns, R. Foster, K. Hays, L. Nebrigich, R. Hays, S. Stark, M. Wey~nt, A. Whi+ei~rn~ an T. Sobczyk. Third Row: T. Able, S.

S. Thedens, C. C urran, J. Hayek, Morris the Cat, and D. Curran. g, · J ensen and D. McCaw. Top: N. Orsi,

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Chamber Orchestra Pulls Its Own Strings

South's Orchestra isn't that big, but
it's mighty! The Orchestra, otherwise
called the "Chamber Orchestra,"
plays at different events during the
year, such as retirement dinners, par-
ties, and anywhere else where back-
ground music is heard. The Chamber
Orchestra provides good music and
gains experience. It is mostly com-
prised of brass and string instruments.
Steve Thedens is the current Presi-
dent; Dan Curran, Vice-President;
Melissa Weyant, Secretary; Belinda
Cotten, Historian; and Laurie Evener,
Librarian.

Orchestra Members: left to right, are: Donna Grzebieski, Shelley Graber, Laurie Evener, Karen

Duffy, Lisa Persing, Tim Newcomb, Jeff Hamblin, Sherri Hauptman, Dan Curran, Dave Ferdon,
Steve Thedens, Don Jensen, Ann Dubas, Jimmy Dickson, Janine Swanson, Melissa Weyant and
Terry Glismann.

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Concert Band Promotes Big Red Spirit

Concert Band comes into the
play when the marching band
fades out. The band plays annu-
ally for the Vet's day held at
Memorial Park. They also partic-
ipate in many activities includ-
ing the Spring Concert, where
they perform with other musical
groups. Some members also
play for the rally band which
plays at our home basketball
games. Many members are cho-
sen to play in the All-City Music
Festival. Members marched
through South Omaha to gener-
ate spirit for a Nebraska foot-
ball game.

Concert Band Members, lek to right: Phil Doerr. Second row: Amee Johnson, Steve Thedens and Dan
Curran. Third row: Genia Martinusen, Lisa Persing, Rick Stevens; Barb Laferla, Mellissa Weyant, Linda
Hanson and Dan McCaw. Standing: Roy Hays, Manuel Falcon, Carol Schmidt and Andy Whiteing.

Sitting to the left are: Krista Long,
Wendy Harless and Sally Stark. Second
row: Elda Montelongo, Diane Beckard
and Jackie Willingham. Third row: Ron
Horne, Jeff Dewitt, Kevin McGinnis,
Ken Curran, Rick Burns, Steve Thedens,
Rick McGeorge and Dave Doerr.

Sitting to the lek are: Dave Ferdon, Ken

Curran, Steve Thedens and Steve
Lukowski. Standing: Doug Greenwald
Jeff Dewitt, Ron Horne, Mark Godek'
Kevin McGinnis, Rogene Foster, Dou~
Schumacher, Mike Durbin Dave Doerr

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Bob Orsi, Ron Flock and Jacki~
Carmona.

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DECA State Winners Escape to Florida

Distributive Education Clubs of .-II
America, is a club associated with
retailing and the only vocational Mr. Kent Yaw teaches both junior and senior classes of
club for retail students. There are D.E. He also works part-time at MaG ee's.
seventy DECA members this year
and they were involved in many
activities in and out of school. Sen•
ior officers had a breakfast and
attended the Kearney workshop
that was held in Kearney,
Nebraska. The initiation of officers
and members was held on Decem-
ber 7, at Cascio's Steak House.
Many members also participated
in the Senior Citizens night at Tar-
get. The state convention was held
at the Hilton Hotel from March
20-22, 1980. Winners attended
Nationals in Maimi, Florida from
June 21 -26, 1980.

Senior DECA members are, left to right, front row: Kellie Karnes, Diane Senior Officers are left to right, front row: President Ma ry Krys; Vice
Beckard, Tracy Redden, LuAnn Miller, Mike Martincik, Mary Krys, Sharon President Patti Clark· second Vice Presid ent Tracy Redden ; Parlia -
McGinnis and Pat Mikkalson. Back row: Cindy Fischer, Trice Jensen, Julie mentarian Marcia C~rte r ; Reporter Kellie Karnes; Treasurer Julie

Shanahan, Marcia Carter, Theresa C lea ry, Marilyn Meyer and Ma ria Shanahan and Secretary LuAnn Miller.
Monta lvo.

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Junior representatives are, left to right, front row : Merri McCaig, Lori Lukowski, Dee
Zeleny, Carol Monte, Scott Knight and Jerry Trecek. Back row: Carrie Bewley, Liz
Saitta, Ron Nocita, Denise Chunka and Joan Ignowski.

Junior DECA mem bers are, left to right, front row: Lori Lukowski, Jim
Rathbun, Liz Saitta, Den ise Baker, Sue Carlson, Mike Dean, and loka Law-
son. Second row: Dave Laney, Scott Knight, Jennette Gray, Carrie Bew-
ley, Louise Turco, Carol Scaife and Denise Chunka. Back row: Steve Sto-
ley, Cheryl Potter, Carol Monte and Ron Nocita.

Stud e nts in Distributive Education are preparing the m- Junior representatives were initiate d by
selves for the st ate convention. se nio r officers.

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Art Club Has Stroke of Originality

Art Club was back again this year with its original around school. Art Club consists of 14 members. The
touch. It had its mural painting done in the spring. It officers were President Jerry Urban, Vice President Fer-
was painted on the west side of Eddie's Cafe. The Art
Club also had two large paintings that were hung nando Torres, Secretary Lori Mortensen and Treasurer
Theresa Milobar.

Art Club members working on large painting that was hung in the lobby.
Facing the camera is Diane Lorence.

A.rt Club sponsors this year were Miss Toni Turnquist, head of the art
de partment, and co-sponsor Mrs. Marcia Schutz. Miss Turnquist said,
"There are some people in the club who are extremely interested in
working and very reliable in their attendance."

Art Club members vote for size of canvases whic h were used for the large
paintings hung in the lobby.

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Front row: Fe rnando Torres, Diane Lorence and Malanee Ba laba n. Second row: Terri Nisi, Dawn Art Club me mber Rita Bober spe nds some of
Pope and Michale Fredericksen. Third row: Lori Mortensen, Theresa Milobar, Lee Roark and her leisure time drawing.
J erry Urban. Not pictured are: Rita Bober, Pe nny Detling, Laurie Downs a nd Gary Wallace.

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Office Co-op Places Students in Jobs;

Problem Solvers Tackle Future Problems

Cooperative Office Education, better known as Office Co" -op, is a class in

which senior· students receive supervised on-the-job tra,_ining in businesses in
Omaha. There are 30 students enrolled in the program working in clerical and ste-
nographic areas. Class members receive work experience which is helpful when
they are seeking employment following graduation. Mrs. Carol Limoges, the advi-
sor of the program, states "We have many excellent training stations with well-
trained, talented students filling these positions."

Pictured above are, first row: Lori Steinhauer, Kathy Simmons, Brenda Wisniewski, Shannon Christian,
Mrs. Limoges, Colleen Henery, Laurie Laney and Tina Vazquez. Second row: Francine Coleman, Mic-
helle Lamb, Nancy Gerdes, Helen Pleuler, Linda Casiano, Hilda Diaz, Jackie Stoysich and Terri Turincs.
Third row: Julie Hunt, Jody Brandel, Steve Stastny, Lisa Walsh, Kris Roseman, Dottie Plance, Mary
Starkevicius and Sheryl Colby. Not pictured are: Debbie Calhoun, Jackie Casar+, Laurie Casar+, Lynda
Henderson, Margie Luczynski and Margie Whitten.

Mrs. Skarnulis's Future Prob-
lem Solving Club is both a
national organization and a skill.
During the fall and winter, team
members learn a six step prob-
lem solving technique while solv-
ing practice problems which
they send to the national organ-
ization for evaluation. Some of
the topics used are: space
travel, ocean farming, hypnosis,
and new sources of energy.
Imagination plays a big part in
this club, more important than
knowledge, according to Mrs.

Skarnulis, who states, "I think it

is important for students to
learn the value of teamwork,
something we teach on the ath-
letic field but rarely in the class-
room."

Picture d above, from left to right, are: Mrs. Le anna Skarnulis, Terry Glismann, Cris Marcon, Jim Casey,

Don J ensen, Terry Koperski and Mike Pallas.

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Tooter Staff Presses Monthly Issues

Sports editor c.,n-ie Kroup" pl.,ns storie s.

Lisa Masc.?1rello helps with a page one layout. Mary Christe n works on page two.

Ad vanced C lass, pictured above (1-r) : 'Felicia G ra ybie l, Mary C hriste n, Ann Bennington, Terry Sandy Barnes, a me mbe r of Tooter Staff for
G lismann and Carrie Kroupa. Not pictured is Sandy Barnes and Lisa Mascarello. three years, looh in a n o ld journalism book to
check copy editing.

JB

The South High Tooter is published monthly by two "Taking on tlie assignment to be Tooter adviser this
journalism classes. Beginning class consisted of 13 stu- ·
dents and there were six advanced students. year has been a 'bad news, good news' experience. The

Mrs. Leanna Skarnulis was the new journalism teacher bad news was discovering I would have only six
this year. She came from North High and once was a
reporter for the Council Bluffs Non Pare/. advanced stuc{~nts to put out the paper. The good news
was that they were determined to produce a high qual-

ity paper anyway," said Mrs. Skarnulis.
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Beginning journalism student, J ennife r Armstrong completes a
Student Council story for third page.

"Mary Christen, Mary Christen" was a familiar quote in the first hour advanced Chris Kisicki listens as Mrs. Skarnulis lectures on copy writing.
class. Mrs. Skarnulis called Mary's name each morning, and Mary put the bulletin
up.

Pictured above, top row (le ft to right): Connie Kozol, Rid Diste fano, Junior Jeanette Gray types up Christmas messages t o meet
J ea nnette Gray, Mary Whitney, Larry Gearhart, and C hris Kisicki. Bottom deadline.
row: J e nnifer Armstrong, Terri W elna, Lori Garfield, Mary Kavalac, and
Vickie Shonka. Not pictured is Greg Johnson.

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8outh Omaha Greeted Early Roman 8tyle

Brought in by chariot, Doug Barrientos greets South ville, Tennessee in August, 1980.
Omaha in Latin, as part of Latin Club's participation in
"South Omaha Comes Alive" on October 20, 1979. On This ye~r's Latin Club was led by Co-Councilors
November 20, 1979 a pizza dinner was held at Sortinos Paula Mel1es and Tom Wallace. Their Secretary was
for all club members in the city. Georgia Suput, Treasurer was Debra Krula and Ser-
geant-at-Arms Doug Barrientos.
There was a state convention in Omaha at Creighton
University. A national convention will be held in Nash-

f/• ;'

I Mrs. Barbara Oldfield, sponsor of this year's

Latin Club Members: First row, left to right: Deanna Nielson, Georgia Suput, Elda Montelongo Latin Club said , "I feel badly that it is such a
and Debra Krula. Second row: Doug Barrientos, John Fast, Roy Hays and Tom Wallace. Not small group, but I'm proud of the quality of
pictured are Paula Melies and Margaret Hunt. work that they produce."

I Club membe rs gather to chat a nd joke around before meeting g ets
unde rway.
Doug Barrientos rides in a chariot pulle d by John Fast and
Tom W allace on his way to present a scroll at "South O maha
C omes Alive."

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German Club HasTraditional Christmas

There was a German Club Christmas party held for Consisting of 18 members, most of the students in
all the German Clubs in the city on Decembe r 4, 1979. German class are in the club, German Club officers this
Events of the party were the singing of songs, skits and year were President Phil Doerr, Vice President Paul
games.
Stark, Secr etary-Treasurer Carol Schmidt and Ser-
They planned a skiing trip to Crescent, Iowa . They geant-at-Arms Aldona Gasiliunas.
also planued a trip to Dana College in Blair.

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Mrs. Ditlev, sponsor of this year's German German Club members left to right: Paul Stark, Roy Hays, Phil Doerr, Loretta Naikelas, Sylvia
Club, said "I've enjoyed the club and classes
and most of my students are in German Club."' Baesler1 Aldona Gasiliunas Carol Schmidt and Laima Sarka. Not pictured are Kevin Hays, Alan
Cuffe, LuAnn Drummond,' Ronalee Jenness, Frank Johnston, Ed O'Connor, Ed Bayer, Cindy

Lad, Sindy Joaquin, and Judy Jawonski.

Mn. Karen Ditlev helps students at a german scrable game.

Other students spent their free class time enjoying the german monopoly Ke_vin .~ays congratulates the participants at "South Omaha Comes
game. Alive.

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Newly-Born Printing Guild Tours Pl_ants

Aside from the printing class, South Pictured above first row, left to right : Steve Sorenson, Allen Malfait, Dave Bartunek, Ricky
also has a Printing Craftsmen's Guild. Meloccaro, Dave Laney, Lewis Nusse r, Dave Cornell, Mike Kracher, Pat Bober, Bob Mori
South's shop is the oldest in the mid- and Bob O'Brien.
west but the guild was just established
this year. They have done service for

South High and the community.

"Throughout the year, the Printing

Guild visits printing plants to study

manufacturing techniques," com-

ments Mr. Ed Cummings, sponsor of
the Printing Guild.

The Printing Guild attended the

"International Printing Week Ban-

quet." At the banquet, they pre-

sented an award to the printer in

Omaha who contributed the most to
printing education.

Junior Pat Bober is busy
doing hot type compos•
ition on an inter-type
type setting machine
located in the printing
room .

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Pictured above left to right: Leonard Galvan, Paul Costello, Ed Serefko, Joe Golka,
Mark Wawrzynkiewic, Gary Collett, Steve Madrigal, Garry Bratetic, Mr. Ed Cummings,
Bertha Becerra, Frank Algya and Renee Costello.

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Los Amigos de Espanol Brillan Mucho

"South Shines On" buttons were
a major project this year for the
Spanish Club. Spanish Club sold
them at fifty cents apiece to pro-
mote school spirit. The Spanish
Club also participated in the
Homecoming parade and con-
structed traditional pinatas. A
National Spanish Honor Society
initiation ceremony was held on
Tuesday, May 13. This was held for
all spanish students who were in at
least their third year of spanish and
who had four semester grades of a
one.

Spanish Club Honor Society is, left to right, front row: Teresa Olberding, Patty Jacobs and
Michale Frederichon. Back row: Sally Stark, Sam Rabiola , Debbie Knapp, Jerry PriePe, Mrs.
Sokalsky and Kevin Rosemann.

Spanish Club Officers, left to right, are: Sam Rabiola, Michale Frederickson, Jerry Priebe and

Patty Jacobs.

Spanish Club Representatives, front row: Maria Vera, Kathy Russell, Annette Struz and Deby
Taylor. Back row: Mike Stoley, Debbie Knapp, Tim Dean, Gina Freeman, Tony Bravo and Melissa
Weyant.

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Zanders Lead_s Flock to Colorado

Science Club has participated in Sophomore and Junior members are, Bottom row: Lori Garfield, Karen Petroski, Bev Heinz and Sue
various activities throughout the school Grzbielski. Middle row: Sam Rabiola, Lori Golezia, Mary Ann McAuliffe and Amee Johnson. Bad
year. Even though Science Club had row: Belinda Cotton, Sue Skipton, Debbie Trouba, Sofia Kono, Lori Record and Francine DeJoy.
less than sixty members, students
worked extremely hard in raising
money for their club. For homecoming,
students worked in concession stands
selling candied caramel apples which
were made by the members. A raffle
was held during the month of February

and March. This was the biggest
money maker. Prizes were given such
as: wild life shadow boxes made by Mr.
Zanders, gift certificates to "Peaches"
Record Store, John Perry sculptures
and much more. Students got a certain
percentage of the money that they
raised to help pay for their field trip to
Colorado. The sponsors of Science
Club for this year were Mr. Gonzales
and Mr. Zanders.

Science Club senior officers are, left to right, front row: Treasurer Penny Craig, Secretary

Kathy Russell, President Rid Stevens and Vice-President Sally Stark. Bad row: Steve Lukowski,

Mary Krys, Steve Thedens, Greg Uryasz and Trice Jensen.

President Rid Stevens enjoys his third year par-
ticipating in the club.

Science Club members pose with some fund -raising projects. Mr. Dan Zanders approaches everything scien-
tifically.

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