1996 Fall

VOLUME IV ISSUE 2
FALL 1996

PLAN TO BE THERE!

You're Invited...

ANNllAL Alumni Chris Saklar and Bob Voboril

NT1HGEHPTA~ClEnrl~ BOWLING SHOOTOUT

SpOnsored by: • •arion by Helen Elsasser
South High Alwnnt AsSOCt
Helen Elsasser kept the alumni spirit going while filling
September 20, 1996 in for Danny Dasovich during the Bowling Shootout on
March16, 1996 at Leopard Lanes in Bellevue.
See Details inside!!!
"Attention Packers! Keep those pins a rolling--and those
DAY OF THE PACKERS-1996 raffles a going--and beer only 50 cents a glass while it lasts!"
were all familiar phrases that bowlers heard as part of the
This year our "Day of the Packers" cel- PA chatter.

ebration on September 20, 1996 will Thank yous are in order. Kegs of beer were donated by the
2nd Base Bar and G.!. Forum. The Bus Banner was pro-
consist of a football game followed by a vided by Bernie Yarpe and John Palma. Our host and
official photographer for the Shootout was Frank Palma.
party at the Field Club, instead of a Husker championship ball cap was donated by Hauff
Sporting Goods.
dance. Please come and support
The oldest Packer in attendance was from the class of
our team and our new football 1933, AI Burke. Other Packers from the 1930s were Ray
Linn, 1934; Glenva Lind, 1936; Loupe Sousa, 1938; and
coach, Jay Ball. Let's show the stu- Harold Hunter, 1939.

dents at our school that we sup- The youngest Packer was Josh Preister, 1995. Others
from this generation included Andy Hunter, 1994; James
port their athletic program. Matuza, 1987; Monica Matuza, 1989.

Wear your red and white High Rollers 200+ pins were Bob Orsi, 1960 (258-200);
Mel Jung (213); Bob Blohn (212); Toby Martinez (221);
clothing and join us under Rick Frank (202); Buddy Hunter (204); Lee Valencia
(204); Tony Bcoratta (203); Julie Wolfe (202); Chris
the Alumni Banner at Saklar (204); James Matuza (224).
The Bowling Shootout '97 will be bigger and better.
the game. The Committee has made some changes as described below.

Please remember $12 entry fee with $2 going toward prize money.
Alumni prizes and gag gifts will be awarded dur-
that the reception ing the Shootout. 50 cents a glass of beer and
$3 for pitchers are other bonuses. Sub-bowlers
after the game is for will be established on entry forms
- ,.... ....... with a "no refund" policy.
adult alumni only. Please
Thanks bowlers for making
make arrangements for your the Shootout a success. See you
next year on March 22!
children and join us for a
Alumni Friends
fun party. High Rollers of Shootout
Cindy Harm: 212 and
EVEN THOUGH THERE Randy Hoke: 259-223-212

IS NO CHARGE FOR

THESE ACTIVITIES,

YOU MUST HAVE

YOUR TICKET

(ENCLOSED WITH

THIS MAILING) IN HAND FOR BOTH EVENTS. ALUMNI:

Look inside for your complimentary ticket

We'll see you at the football game (Bergquist Stadium at

Norris Middle School - 2236 South 46 Street - at 7:00 p.m.) and

the party (Field Club - 3615 Woolworth Avenue) - immediately

following the game. Beer, snacks and pop will be available.

PRES'IDENT'S BOARD REPORT
CORNER
by Judi Limas - Secretary
by Dick Gulizia
We have held one Board meeting
I'd like to describe a few new propos- since our last Tooter. Since our last
als that your Alumni Association is report, an auditing committee exam-
pursuing: ined the books and records of the
treasurer and filed a report with the
Pickle Cards - we have acquired a Board stating that the records accu- .
license to distribute pickle cards to rately reflect the financial activity of
anyone in Nebraska holding a liquor license in their establish- the Board since the last audit.
ment. These establishments may sell pickle cards to benefit the Activities proposed by the
SHS Alumni Association. If you, or someone you know, has a Entertainment Committee were
liquor license in Nebraska and would like more information, approved, including the August 1,
please call me at 402/330-3954 or write to me at 440 South 119 1996 Ballgame at Rosenblatt
Street - Omaha, NE 68154. Stadium, the September 20, 1996
Internet - Susan Mertz Rolfes - 1985 is presently acquiring "Day of the Packers" celebration and
a server and an E-mail address for the SHS Alumni a spaghetti dinner on March 22,1997 at Sokol Hall. We were
Association. The address for SHS's web page is updated regarding the progress of the H.P. Smith Sports
http://www.esu19.k12.ne.us/southi. Our Alumni Association Complex, which is nearing completion. We urge you to stop
web page is accessed from the SHS main menu. She plans to by and check it out. It is a marvelous accomplishment and
construct a home page, as well as providing relevant informa- there are so many people to thank for this miracle. We are
tion regarding upcoming events, news items, class reunion discussing establishing an Internet address for you comput-
information, order forms for memberships and clothing items, er buffs to correspond with your Association. We were proud
change of addI"ess forms, etc. We want to thank Susan for all of that one of our Alumni Association Board members, John
the time she has devoted and will continue to devote to this Krayneski - 1961, was inducted into the 1996 SHS Hall of
process to upgrade our communication capabilities. Susan tells Fame. We presented SHS teachers a cake as a thanlc you on
me it will be very exciting to see how many ''hits'' we will behalf of the Alumni Association for teacher appreciation
receive. Thanks also to Susan's husband, Mike, for allowing day. Your president contacted an alumnus regarding obtain-
Susan to spend more time on this project than she spends with ing a weight machine for the Athletic Program. A by-laws
him. (We certainly hope his patience doesn't run thin. A HUGE committee was appointed to review and update same.
thanks to both Susan and Mike.) Scholarships were awarded on behalf of the Joyce
Bricks - we are also considering selling name bricks for alum- Christensen Scholarship Fund and the SHS Alumni
ni, family and friends to purchase in honor of their loved ones Association.
(living and deceased) as tributes or memorials for visitors to the
H.P. Smith Sports Complex to see and enjoy. We are currently Our next meetings will be held October 5, 1996 (which fol-
looking into the sizes, prices, and placement of the bricks. Let lows the annual Association meeting) and January 11, 1997
us lmow what you think of this idea. We'll share more infor- at South High School. Come on down and join us. We'd appre-
mation in your next Tooter. ciate your ideas and comments. Hope to see you at the
Archives - The SHS Alumni Association would like to acquire upcoming activities.
as much memorabilia as possible relating to the history of SHS.
This memorabilia can include old year books, pictures, Tooters SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
and other things you saved when you attended SHS. Also, if THE PERFECT FIT
you have older relatives who attended SHS, this is an excellent
way to preserve their memories. Please send any material you Science at
would like to donate to me. SHS offers a
Tooter - In response to your frequent questions, your Tooter unique and out-
is only printed two times a year. One issue is printed in the standing pro-
Spring (usually early March) and the other in the fall (usually gram. SHS has
early September). the only marine
biology course
*** in the Omaha
Public Schools, .
Thank you all for your continued support of your Alumni the only 800
Association through memberships, renewals, donations, gallon saltwater
postage payments, clothing purchases and attendance at our aquarium, the
various events. only . vivarium
Please send all questions, comments, address changes, alumni large enough to
news and memorabilia to Dick Gulizia, SHSAA President, 440 display
South 119 Street - Omaha, NE 68154. Nebraska game fish with a six foot waterfall, and the only
classroom set of video microscopes. Above all, SHS has
MEMORABILIA WANTED an exciting and talented staff to present this outstanding
program.
If anyone has yearbooks, annuals and/or other memorabilia
pertaining to SHS, we would greatly appreciate this as a
donation to your alumni archives. Please mail to your alumni
association president, Dick Gulizia.

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Please continue to send us your news and pictures for today or yesteryear-we all enjoy hearing what you are
doing now or who your favorite teacher was or sharing your memories from your school days. If you are aware
of any news regarding other alumni, please send that also. Continue to send your items to your Alumni
Association President, Dick Guliz ia. We are pleased to present the news items received to date:

1929 - Cliff Currin penned the song "South High Will ing class (with Virginia Browing being a co-valedictorian). He
Shine Tonight" as editor-in-chief of the Tooter. He was also graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, was
a football, baseball and basketball star in 1927, 1928 and director of operations for the Omaha Postal Service from
1929. 1973 through 1975. He retired from the U.S. Army as
Lieutenant Colonel, Adjutant General Corps. He served in
1932 - Glynn Ross according to a recent Omaha World- the Aleutian/Alaskan Campaign 1942 through 1945; gradu-
Herald article, is credited with putting Seattle on the map of ate of the Command and General Staff School and denizen of
the world of opera, then doing the same for Arizona. The arti- the Pentagon until retirement. Proud father of two daughters
cle cites Ross's plans to stage the four operas of Richard both residing in San Diego, California and one son residing in
Wagner's "Ring" series in scenic Flagstaff in June 1996. Ross, Washington, D.C.; six grandchildren and two great-grand-
who grew up on a Sarpy County farm, has wanted to stage an children. Quite busy in the last 75 years. One of his grand-
opera in a setting that would exploit the spectacular Arizona children, Travis Klingforth, is valedictorian of his graduation
landscape as a backdrop. In a visit to his hometown several class. He asks if it is possible to retrieve the June 1937 issue
years ago, he said he is toying With the idea of making the of the SHS Tooter. Editor's note: Ifanyone can help with this
Grand Canyon his theater. This time, though, he will settle request, please send the Tooter or a copy of it to Dick Gulizia
for an indoor presentation while arranging for opera goers to for forwarding. THANKS!
make side excursions to the canyon and other majestic won-
ders of the area. Ross expects the "Ring" operas to draw 1938 - Bill Gregory after graduating, entered banking in
tourists to Arizona, thus repeating his success with the Scottsbluff, Nebraska, moving to California in February
Seattle Opera Company. Ross was at Seattle 20 years before 1944. He is now in his 53rd year of service with the California
going to Arizona in 1983. His artistic talent is matched by his Bank. His recent "Community Banker Award" plaque reads:
marketing acumen. He said "In 32 years at Seattle and "In recognition of countless acts of dedicated service to
Arizona, I've never ended the season with a deficit. I think Southern California community bankers, we love and honor
that's unique. Every artistic decision is a financial decision you." (See picture page.)
and vice versa." Ross is now age 80, but has no plans to slow
down. He already is talking about how to stage a millennium 1940 - Marie Tourek Sobczyk wrote to say how much she
doubleheader-a pair of operas to mark the dawning of a new enjoys the Tooter and that she is upgrading her membership
century. to a lifetime one. Thanks, Marie. Congratulations to her and
her husband John for celebrating 54 years of marriage as of
1933- Yale Halperin. Congratulations to Yale and his June 27, 1996.
wife, Ida, who were married 56 years on April 14, 1996. Semi-
retired, but still active after 32 years as agent for Equitable 1941 - Marie Yakopec Foster moved from Omaha to
Life Assurance Company of the U .S., he and his wife have Victoria, Texas in May 1994 to be near her son, Tom (class
traveled extensively and much enjoy their children and of 1976) and her daughter-in-law.
grandsons. Mr. Halperin also sent in a $100 memorial and
information about his beloved brother reproduced in the 1947 - William Citta writes from Manhattan Beach,
MEMORIAL section. Thank you. California that he became a fireman and worked his way
through the ranks to Chief, retiring from the Manhattan
1934 - Marie Graff Cermak and
1932 - John E. Cermak of Roseburg, Oregon, write to let aBeach Fire Department on August 15, 1980. In his second
us know that they were co-owners of Inland Press, Inc. with
Louis E. Srakovich and Ann (Kruntorad) Srakovich in the old career, he traveled the world as Tour Manager escorting
Grobeck Dairy Building on 24th and F Streets, where they tourist groups throughout most of the world. "Retired again"
moved from 1212 Dodge Street. They sold the business in in 1991, he is now working in the telecommunications field.
1969 and retired in 1970. John said they met a few SHS peo-
ple when they worked at the Navy Department in 1948 - Gerald Petersen, M.D. Leawood, Kansas donated
Washington, D.C., and the Social Security Department in $100 to the H.P. Smith Sports Complex. He remembers play-
Baltimore, Maryland from 1939 to 1946. Marie was a depart- ing for the H .P. Smith American Legion baseball team in
ment head in the Navy during WWII and they went back to 1946 and 1947. SHS was the only school in Omaha to spon-
Omaha when he returned from the Philippines in 1946. sor a second team, members being chosen after Coach Cornie
1935 - Joe Tomes was a member of the SHS golf team all Collin picked his famous Metz team. Petersen felt they com-
four years. He moved to Great Falls, Montana in 1949 and peted well with team members Rich Lang, Art Toy, Darryl
has been there ever since. Recently played in his 44th con- Mudra, George Georgeoffand Marshall Grant. He
secutive Montana Men's State Amateur Golf Tournament. He believes that sports at SHS taught him and others an atti-
writes for the Montana State Golf Association Newsletter tude to "never quit or give up!" Mter SHS he attended
and still plays a lot of golf. He is a member of the Montana Kansas University and obtained a degree in Physical
Golf Association Hall of Fame. Congratulations! Education. He coached for five years before undertaking a
1937 - Harlie Himberger, now of Silver Springs, career as a physician in Internal Medicine Specialty in the
Maryland, writes that he was a valedictorian of his graduat- Kansas 'City area. He is looking forward to his 1998 reunion.
Dr. Petersen, we thank you for your support and sharing your
memories with us.

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.................. 1962 - A "Tip ofthe Hat Award" to John C. Kurtz who has
(·.·.·.·.I.I.l...,.l..l.m..l.J....T..E..$..·.....) (continuedfrolll page 3) donated regularly and continues to raise funds for SHS's
Mter Prom party. This party is held each year to keep kids
1950 - Carol Young Merrill writes from Ottumwa, Iowa safe after the prom. It's great to know that our alumni help
that she is alive and well, and very much looking forward to wherever they can. Thanks John.
seeing everyone at their 50 year reunion in the year 2000.
1962 - Gloria Seefus Sharkey reports that she is
1950 - Norman L. Larsen writes from McLean, Virginia "healthy, happy and past menopause." She received a
of his pride of the continual renaissance that seems to be Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design, is a member
occurring at dear old SHS. At an alumni gathering there five of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and is
years ago, he was so impressed with the high academic a California Certified Interior Designer. She also is a
standing it has achieved as certified by leadership in the California Real Estate Broker and is currently selling new
academic olympics, and the computerization of all facets of homes for a California developer. She is also currently pur-
the curriculum. Mter his graduation, he attended suing an acting career, saying "someone has to replace
Northwestern University, was commissioned into the Air Estele Getty of Golden Girls, and it might as well be me!"
Force where he was a pilot, instructor and aircraft comman- She has seven children and five grandchildren. She says she
der for three years. He was a professional actor for six years, is glad to get the Tooter and thanks everyone who has
while also owning a theater school and children's theater. worked so hard to keep it going. Thanks Gloria, and good
Mter a short leave of absence, he went to Washington, D.C. luck on your new careers!
and soon became Executive Director of the Life Line
Foundation. After some free lance public relations, he tran- 1971 - George Dare (Dahir) is a composer-singer who
sitioned into the private club industry. He was the General recently performed at Bluffs Run Casino. He reminisced
Manager ofthe George Town Club for 27 years, served as the about that visit in a recent letter from his home in Las
General Manager of the Tavern Club in Chicago, and now is Vegas. He said some of those who caught his act included old
the General Manager for the University and Whist Club of school friends (including his junior high girlfriend, identified
Wilmington, Delaware. He has been happily married for 27 only as "Linda") and all of them knew him as George Dahir.
years and has two fine sons. He still loves to hear of the life
and times of SHS and its alums. 1976 - Tom Foster is the marketing analyst for Victoria
Economic Development Corp. in Victoria, Texas. Tom and
1955 - Joseph Cabral a trumpeter and bandleader, has his wife, Laural, live in Victoria, her hometown. Tom previ-
performed in the Midlands for more than 40 years. He has ously worked in South Florida and Louisiana, as a
led Omaha's oldest Latino dance band, the Don Juans, for reporter/copy editor/assistant managing editor for a chain of
most of its history, and he formed Mariachi San Juan about newspapers and as a music buyer in Miami. He was select-
seven years ago. Cabral learned traditional Mexican music ed in 1995 and 1996 to Chair the Greater Victoria Area
from listening to bands at dances and community celebra- Chamber of Commerce's Industrial Committee.
tions, and he now works to pass along what he knows to
younger musicians. Joe is also busy with the American GI 1978 - David B. Rimington was most recently a graduate
Forum Golf Tournament, and other fund raisers in the assistant football coach at the University of Wisconsin,
South Omaha community. (See picture page.) where he received his MS degree in International Business
in 1992. While there, he was also the strength and condi-
1957 - Richard Duponcheel and his wife taught school tioning volunteer coach, and was a member of Beta Gamma
together for 23 years on Guam, and now live in Ainsworth, Sigma National Honorary Business Fraternity. He played
Nebraska. Richard is looking for SHS friends Ron Fogle for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1988 to 1990. Dave was a
and Patricia Ryan (both 1958 grads). If you knowhow to first round draft choice for the Bengals in 1983, and was
reach them, please write to Richard at 903East 3rd Street - their starting center from 1983 to 1988. He was the NFL All
Ainsworth, Nebraska 69210. Rookie Team Center, 1983, and received the NFL Edward
Block Courage Award in 1986. He received a Bachelor of
1960 - Frank Vondra has relocated to Texas and says Business Administration degree in Economics from UNL.
although he greatly misses going to the Nebraska football Dave was awarded many honors while in college, including
games, he doesn't miss the cold Nebraska winters. He the Outland Trophy, 1981 and 1982 (the only player in col-
invites any classmates to write him and visit him at his lege football history to win this award twice); the Lombardi
condo in Corpus Christi. His address is 3505 Blue Forest Trophy, 1982; All-American center, 1981, 1982; N.C.A.A.
Drive, Arlington, Texas 76017. Top Ten Student-Athletes, 1982; and N .C.A.A. Post
Graduate Scholarship, 1982. Dave and his wife, Lisa, live in
1961 - Mike Holcomb recently returned to Omaha from New York City.
Connecticut. Mike is now working with his father and broth-
er in a family-owned insurance company near 48th and Q A "Tip of the Hat Award" to Dave for his gracious contribu-
Streets. Call him at 731-1181. It's good to see Mike back in tions to the football program and weight room at SHS. Dave
Omaha. recently acquired a large weight machine for SHS's weight
room. (See picture page.)
1961 - Nikki Rae Chenoweth Hunter after many years
as a beautician working for someone else, she has taken the 1979 - Jeff Koterba has released a new book "Back from
"Big Step" and become a business owner. She has acquired a the Drawing Board!" His 200-page book features his best
new salon at 1941 Vinton called Hair's Nikki's Place. Stop in political cartoons and is on sale for $12.95 plus $3.84 for tax,
and see her or call for hair needs, tanning and nails. shipping and handling. For Jeff, the brush is mightier than
the machete as, six days a week, he takes on political ani-
1961 - Judi Clark Limas was chosen as the Omaha mals and more for the Omaha World-Herald. Since joining
Downtown Chapter of American Business Women's the OWH in 1989, Jeffs work has been reprinted in several
1997 Top Ten ABWA Businesswomen Candidate. publications including the New York Times, Newsweek, and
Congratulations, Judi! The Washington Post National Weekly Edition.

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HALL OF FAME 1996 (:.'1.'.·.·i..i..~.i.i.;..;.~.·.~.·.T..i..$...·.·.'.·,')

Speech by Jim Eisenhardt - 1967 Continued from page 4

1983 - Cedric Hunter had one of his

Each year SHS's Hall of Fame Association for 15 years and the better games of the season for the

Committee selects outstanding gradu- Nebraska State Home Builders. He is a Omaha Racers recently while tying the

~tes to recognize for outstanding MOBA Associate of the Year as well as CBA record for career games played.

achievement. Tonight we honor four a 50 Penny Spike recipient. Mr. Hunter is a nine-year veteran who

people who have excelled in many ways. Krayneski and his wife Beverly attended the University of Kansas and

Something to remember every day is Moravec Krayneski - 1962 have made was appearing in his 429th Continental

our obligation to others, most of whom significant financial and volunteer con- Basketball Association game. The 31-

we do not know, have not seen, and usu- tributions to SHS through the Alumni year-old Hunter said he feels blessed to

ally do not give a thought to. One of the Association. have been able to play this long and not

greatest scientists of all time, Albert Kurt D. Sorensen - 1971 is the have any major injuries. He said he is

Einstein, once observed..."A hundred National Presentation Director for the doing something he enjoys doing and

times a day I remind myself that my 600 store T.J. Maxx Department Store gets paid for it.

inner and outer life depend on the Chain. He is responsible for merchan- 1988 - James Janda, Jr. graduated

labors of other people, living and dead, dise presentation in all 600 stores. from Wayne State College and is now a

and that I must exert myself in order to Based in Framington, Massachusetts, radio personality at Station KNEN in

give in ·the same measure as I have Mr. Sorensen is a member of Literacy Norfolk, Nebraska.

received and am receiving." Volunteers for Massachusetts. Mr. 1988 - Robert "B.J." Waszgis was

If there is a common thread which ties Sorensen says "I remember my time at optioned by the Baltimore Orioles to

our four recipients together, it is their SHS as a time oflimitless opportunities, Rochester of the Class AAA

ability to give back to their school, their of new directions to explore and new International League. Waszgis, a catch-

communities and their professions. challenges to meet. I left with a solid er, had made the Orioles 40-player win-

Bettie Foral - 1969. This former education, a sense of confidence in ter roster. He played last season at Class

Prom Queen is being honored for her myself and my abilities." Mr. Sorensen AA in Bowie in the Eastern League.

service to volunteer is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the 1994 - Tom Novak, a sophomore at

activities at SHS University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He Vassar College, was the master electri-

and R. M. Marrs and his mother, Phyllis, have estab- cian on the production staff for an adap-

School. An 18-year lished an annual $500 award, the tation of Seneca's "Thyestes." The play

member and officer Sorensen Art Scholarship, for SHS was presented by the Vassar College

of the Marrs PTA graduates pursuing advanced studies in Department in Vassar's Powerhouse

and the SHS the visual arts. Theater.

Parent-Staff Betty Volenec - 1965 has appeared

Committee, Mrs. on stage around the world with such CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Foral has con- internationally recognized performers 1996
tributed countless as Lena Horne, Michel LeGrand and

hours in fund-rais- Harry Belafonte. She has been present- September 20
ing and service ed at command performances for Her Day of the Packers"- Football Game
activities at both schools. For the past Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and their. at Bergquist Stadium vs. North
four years, Mrs. Foral has been in Serene Highnesses Prince Rainier and High School - followed by reception
charge of SHS's "Mter Prom" festivities Princess Grace of Monaco. According to at Field Club.
which have aided SHS's efforts to have Ms. Volenec, "My years at SHS were
safe and alcohol-free senior proms. This artistically my most crucial formative October 5
mother offour daughters is a noted cake years. Roland Hinrichs, my music SHS Alumni Association and Board
decorator and teacher and is currently a teacher, and Clara Ross, my drama meeting at SHS at 9:00 a .m.
student at Metropolitan Community teacher, demonstrated enormous faith
College. and encouragements in my talents. October 18-19
They paved the way to my successful
John Krayneski, Jr. - 1961 is the singing career." As a member of such 1956 Class Reunion at Fireman's
owner of AAA Building Components renowned groups as the Norman Luboff Hall, 60th and Grover. Call Lucy
and Quality Door Alba Klusaw (731-7589) for informa-
and Trim. The oldest tion/reservations.

Choir, the Roger Wagner Chorale and 1997

of 10 children, Mr. the Camerata Singers, Ms. Volenec January 11
recorded dance, movie and Broadway SHS Alumni Association Board
Krayneski is a soundtracks and appeared on such Meeting - 9:30 a.m.
noted musical programs as Choice of
founding board Destinies, Dial M for Music and The March 22
Great American Dream Machine. Spaghetti dinner - Sokol Hall South
member of the SHS Omaha; bowling shoot-out.

Alumni Association

which he currently

serves as vice presi- April 5

dent. A Gold Key ****** SHS Alumni Association Board

Member of the Meeting - 9:30 a.m.
June 14
National Home Congratulations to these outstanding
alumni for their selection as members of 1967 Class Reunion at Sokol South
Builders Association, the SHS Hall of Fame. We are so proud Omaha. Contact Frank Klusmire at
ofyou! 393-1277 for this 30 year reunion.
Krayneski has served on the boards of

the Metropolitan Home Builders

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1: Steve Cavlovic, "Big Fred" Bruning
and Kelvin Kelsey representing Pepsi
with a check for the H.P. Smith Sports
Complex

2: Kim Hawkins

3: Joseph Cabral, 1935

4: Bill Gregory, 1938, receives his
Community Banker Award.

5: David B. Rimington, 1978

6: Seb Circo

7: Roy Smith

8: Don Rogert

9: Danny .Gazinski

10: Ken Staskiewicz using weight machine
donated by David Rimington, 1978.

11: Does anyone know who this
"Future Farmer" turned Lawyer is?

12: Teacher, Donald Ruby

13: Fern Wantanabe, 1941, awarding
$1,000 scholarship to
Kristin Dodson-Cope

14: Class Officers SHS Graduation March
6, 1942: Robert Cilia, Council Rep;
Robert Luksa, Cheerleader; Robert
Degler, Vice President; Ed Volenec,
Tooter Reporter; Helen Szymanski.
Council Representative; Shirley Schultz
Lampe, Treasurer; Lela Schroeder
Dabelstein, President; Frances
Olmstead, Secretary; Beverly Karlik

15: Edward Peters, Sr. and Belly June
(Rodee) Peters 1945

16: Jackie Schultz Casper, 1961 , awarding
$500 Joyce Christensen scholarship to
Andrew Nowka

17: Class Officers SHS Graduation March
6, 1942: Robert Cilia, Council Rep;
Robert Luksa, Cheerleader; Robert
Degler, Vice President; Ed Volenec,
Tooter Reporter; Helen Szymanski.
Council Representative; Shirley Schultz _
Lampe, Treasurer; Lela Schroeder
Dabelstein, President; Frances
Olmstead, Secretary; Beverly Karlik

18: Helen Elsasser says, "Bowling
Shootout a success, 118 bowlers
raised $635!"

19: Husker ball cap winner was
Gale Guillie, 1966.

20: "1"11" take 100 raffle tickets," says
alumni AI Miller

21: South's fifth straight undefeated
varsity wrestling team members in
1960 are: FRONT ROW (left to right):
Jerry Newville 95, Jim Talmon 105,
Don Alexander 120, Jim Fuxa 127,
John DeGeorge 133, Ron Anglim 138,
and Bill Gorgan 154. BACK ROW:
Coach Micky Sparano, Bob Swanberg
145, Rudy Tesar 165, Bob Van Outry
175, Paul Limas heavyweight, Trainer
Leonard Hawkins and Student
Manager Ray Milan. Not pictured is
Loren Crayne, 112.

22: Lannie Weak, 1958, donates a 1989
Chevy truck to Western Heritage
Museum

IN MEMORIAL ticians who worked with Dr. Jonas Salk 1936 . Mella Sabites Biga - died
in determining the number of doses within 24 hours of each other this

needed to make his polio vaccine effec- spring in Omaha. The couple attended

1914· Emily Nystrom Gentry- tive. His last position was with the SHS together, but actually met and

age 99. Born in 1897 in Shelby, Iowa. National Institute of Health in married some time later. Relatives

Moved to Omaha at age two. Editor of Bethesda, Maryland. He was Chief of state that the couple rarely spent time

the Tooter 1913 and 1914. Attended the Department of Biometrics and did apart, even after nearly 50 years of

Nebraska Wesleyan University and extensive statistical research in the marriage.

University of Nebraska, graduating areas of heart, blood, and lung studies. 1936 . Ray F. Kuta died March 7,

with a bachelor of arts degree. Taught He published several widely accepted 1991. Father of Ray A. Kuta (1961)

at SHS. Went with husband, Dr. papers on this subject; and when he and Shari Kuta Wright (1964). "Still

Willard Max Gentry to China in 1923 as died on February 1, 1988 at age 70, greatly missed and loved by all."

missionaries for the Methodist Church. there was still much of his researched 1936 • Sebastian J. Todero died

Returned to Gering, Nebraska in 1938, work unpublished. Max married at the spring 1996 in Omaha. An ex-assistant

where she lived until her death on April age of 37 to Mary Ann Thomas and they City Attorney, Mr. Todero died of com-

11, 1996. Mrs. Gentry was a Sunday have one daughter, Martha Halperin. plications related to heart disease.

school teacher for more than 50 years Max's military career lasted four years, 1937 - Leora Bauers Harrison died

and was involved in community activi- from 1941 to 1945. He was called to in Southern California where she

ties. active duty before Pearl Harbor. His had been living since 1957. She loved

Editor's Note: We first were acquaint- early months were spent in Coastal the weather, flowers, and humming-

ed with Mrs. Gentry in 1992 when she Artillery, but he soon qualified for birds. She very much enjoyed the

was 95 years young. In her cor- alumni news.

respondence she seemed very 1938 • John A. Sandstedt

happy and was delighted that Count your garden by the flowers, died January 1996 In Omaha.
the Alumni Association had Never by the leaves that fall; President and owner of Beebe &
been formed. We had continuing Runyan Furniture Company

correspondence with her Count your days by golden hours, until retirement in 1990 when
throughout the past three years the company closed after 126

and very much enjoyed her let- Don't remember clouds at all. years. Past Commander of

ters. She donated 1908, 1911 Count your nights by stars, not shadows, American Legion Post 331 in
and 1914 SHS yearbooks and South Omaha.

other memorabilia to the Count your years with smiles, not tears, 1939 • Theodore Pacholski
Alumni Association and hoped died February 2, 1988 in Seattle,

that others would do the same so Count your blessings, not your sorrows, Washington.

an archive center can be estab- Count your age by friends, not years. George D. Dasovich died
lished for and by the SHS Spring 1996. Life-long South

Alumni Association and by Omaha resident. A man who

SHS. Our deepest sympathy to dearly loved the game of golf.

her family on the loss of this fine lady. Officer Training School. He eventually Elizabeth Cyronek Spencer died in

1924 • Ruth Rady was born on became a communication officer of a P- Omaha in the Spring of 1996.

April 11, 1904 and died in August, 39 Fighter Squadron and spent some 1942 . Harry R. Ruge died June 2,

1994. She was a life-long South Omaha time in the China-Burma-India Theater 1996 in Bellevue. His family asked that

resident, working at the S.8. Kresge of Operations. He was discharged in memorials be donated to the South

company from the time it opened in 1945 with the rank of Captain. High School Art Department.

1927 and was assistant mariager at the 1935 • Loretta Koziol Rynaski died 1945· Ted Bertagni died October 14,

time the store closed. Spring 1996 in Omaha. 1995 in Omaha. He was chosen for the

1932 • Loretta Janich Davis - Las 1935 • Joseph F. Swatek died All State Football team representing

Vegas, Nevada. February 26, 1996 in Omaha. Owned SHS in 1945.

1932 • Maxine Snodgrass Terry - and operated Swatek Grocery for 1949 • Kenneth J. Elsasser died in

Meadow Grove, Nebraska. almost 30 years. Worked in various Omaha in April 1996.

1932 • James J. Tynski died public positions including 15 years for 1949· Donald J. West died May 25,

January 19, 1996 in Omaha. the State, distributing food stamps. 1996 in Corning, California. He served

1933 . Richard Stanton Berger - 1935 • Lloyd Vacovsky died April as Rector in the Episcopal Church for

died January 1996 16, 1996 in Tucson, Arizona. According many years.

1933 . Leo M. Biga and to the Arizona Daily Star on April 18, 1950· Alyce "Bee" Hempel Stehno

1934 • Lois Myers Nodurft - 1996: "For nearly three decades, Lloyd Eckhart died late March 1996 in

Stanwood, Iowa Vacovsky, a jovial Czech-American Couler d'Alene, Idaho.

1934· Blanch Green Wood died in cook, turned out meals that trans- 1951 . David Pritchad died in 1992

April 1996 in Mesa, Arizona. formed down-home Mexican food into in Omaha.

1934· Dr. Max Halperin had a very highly addictive cuisine." He was 1953 - Rose Marie Andersen died in

distinguished career as a Mathematical known to have the "best grease in Melbourne, Florida in March 1995.

Statistician. He received his Ph.D. in town." Mter retirement, he put in 4,500 1953 • Donna Harris Hughes died

Math Statistics from the Math Institute hours as a volunteer for the Veterans August 13, 1995 in a car accident near

at Durham, North Carolina in about Hospital, where he chatted and joked Red Oak, Iowa.

1949. One of his notable accomplish- with wheelchair patients as he moved 1959 . Ronald Smolinski died in

ments was heading up a team of statis- them from area to area. 1995 in Omaha.

(Continued on page 9)
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IN MEMORIAL MEMORIALS

(Continued from page 8)

1961 - Richard Faiman died June DONATIONS TO SHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DONATIONS TO H.P. SMITH
1996 in Omaha. SPORTS TRAINING FACILITY
WERE RECEIVED IN MEMORY OF:
1961 - Jeannie Beecher died in

Omaha in June 1996. Harold "Bud" Berqquist - 1904 Class of 1975 in honor of their
from daughter Brownie Besse deceased classmates. ($750)
1962 - Richard D. Novotny died Berqquist Strain - 1932. ($100)
Jeffrey Stephen Habeeb memory
January 20, 1996. Dr. Max Halperin - 1934 from broth- from his mother, Mildred Stockwell
er Yale Halperin - 1933. ($100) Habeeb. ($200)
1965 - Virgil E. Brewer died
Dr. Richard Krebs from Richard and Duane Novak - 1961 memory from
January 28, 1996 from complications Jeanne Lininger. ($10) his wife Dorene Bartasky Novak
Tradewell - 1960. ($200)
related to diabetes. Ray F. Kuta - 1936 from daughter
Shari Kuta Wright - 1964. ($100) Joseph Tribulato father of Dorothy
1965 - Terrance Lee Drefs. "Snooky" Tribulato Campagna -
Louise Loverty who was the 1957 from Paul Limas - 1960 and Judi
1965 - Richard L. Dworak died "Normal Training" instructor at SHS in Limas - 1961. ($25)
the late 1930s, from a loving student
February 1996. Josephine Citta Godown -1940. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL
($100) MEMORIALS AND DONATIONS TO
1965 - Ernest Feiste died January THE H.P. SMITH SPORTS TRAIN-
Naomi Geiler Totusek from Edwin ING FACILITY WILL BE LISTED
25, 1996. . and Shirley Dropinski. ($10) ON A PLAQUE AT THE SITE.

1965 - Carl Josoff.

1965 - Edward C. Lynch.

1965 - Barry Adrian McAllister.

1965 - Jerry Wayne McWilliams.

1965 - Wesley E. Mounec.

1965 - James A. Morrison.

1975 - Randy Villafuerte died in the

Spring of 1996 in Omaha. He worked at

Saint Joseph Hospital as a nurse for 25 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI
years.

1982 - Mary Ann Sekera died April

24, 1996 in Mesa, Arizona. Excerpts from the Georgia Tech Spring 1995 Alumni Magazine
1988 - Joseph Papek died January

1996 in Omaha after a five-year battle David McDowell - 1975 was born on laborate to form a much more unified

with cancer. Joseph played lead guitar December 20, 1956 in Red Oak, Iowa. front."

for a local hard-rock band called He received a BS in mechanical engi- McDowell, 38, has been prolific, writ-

Xenomorph. neering from UNL in 1979, and his MS ing more than 80 technical papers. His

Anne Yakopec Wrede died in 1995. in 1981 and Ph.D. in 1983 in mechani- work has attracted more than $2 mil-

cal engineering from the University of lion in research funds to campus during

TEACHERS Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His hon- his 11 years at Tech.

Richard Krebs (SHS Principal from ors and achievements include: When he was growing up in Bellevue,

1950 to 1965) died in March 1996 in Receiving the National Science Nebraska, McDowell dreamed of being

Tucson, Arizona at the age of 83 from a Foundation Presidential Young a sportswriter, but by the time he .

heart condition. Investigator Award in 1986; the Alfred entered UNL, he had decided that his

Donald Ruby (Physics teacher at Noble Prize for outstanding technical math and science abilities were his

SHS in the early 1950s; later served as paper by an author no older than 31 strongest skills. His father was a civil

chair of the Science Department and as years of age in 1986; the Pi Tau Sigma engineer, and McDowell initially

Assistant Principal at SHS. Was Gold Medal which is awarded for out- planned to follow suit, but he switched

Assistant Principal at Benson 1966. standing contributions in mechanical to mechanical engineering after his first

Retired in mid 1980s as Director of engineering by an individual less than trip to the college bookstore.

Special Education center at OPS.) Died 10 years beyond the BS degree in 1987; "I bought a book for a course that I

in the Spring of 1996 in Chandler, full professor, director of Georgia Tech was going to take my first quarter
Arizona. . Interdisciplinary Mechanical Properties freshman year, and I realized that civil

Editor's Note: We will remember Mr. Research Laboratory in 1992; selected engineers were working on things I

Ruby from all of the jokes and stories as one of 15 members of the Defense wasn't interested in-sewer systems,

that came out of the Physics lab on 4th Science Study Group (Georgia Tech's . bridges and big buildings. I was inter-

floor. A man who made education fun. first appointee), 1992-93; Georgia Tech ested in little things like machines."

He will be missed. Faculty Research Author Award in He and his wife, Kathy, have three

*** 1993; Madaile de'onneur, Societe sons-Matt, 9; Andy, 7; and James, 3.

Sincere sympathy to the family and Francaise de Mettallurgie et de His leisure interests include golf, hik-

loved ones of these many alumni who Materiaux, 1994. ing, basketball, football and reading fic-

are deceased. McDowell also chairs Georgia Tech's tion.

Materials Council, a group that repre- Congratulations to David McDowell

CORRECTION sents over 100 faculty with materials- for his outstanding achievements

1939 - Helen Staats Van Severen related research interests. "Activities in in his chosen field of mechanical

incorrectly listed in our last Tooter as materials on campus are extremely engineering. We are proud to claim you

Seveon, died May 4, 1995 (not on broad; now we all meet to look at ·course as an alunwus.

February 2, 1992). We apologize for this offerings, research and ways we can col-

error..

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DUANE MKATZ Duane Katz has been a real friend his family moved to South Omaha where he attended
• of the Alumni Association since its Immaculate Conception School and then Holy Name School
inception. He reviewed our by-laws from eighth grade through high school graduation. He let-
and articles of incorporation and tered all four years in high school, both in baseball and foot-
filed them with · the State of ball. He received his BSBA degree from Omaha University
Nebraska. Since then he has been (now UNO) and his Juris Doctorate from Creighton
consulted on all "legal" issues that University in 1968. He started his career at the Army Corps
come before the board, including of Engineers Legal Department, and after that entered pri-
reviewing the contracts for the vate practice. His firm is now called "Duane M. Katz -
Sports Complex project. Attorney-at-Law."
Duane is married to Janet
Crofford Katz, 1961 and has His wife, Janet, is a reading teacher at Kiewit Middle
attended every Alumni Association School in Millard. First born, Charles "Chuck," is pursuing
event we have held. How can we his doctorate in criminal justice at UNO. Daughter, Jennifer,
say enough good things about him? received her bachelor degree from Kansas State, and her
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW I guess that would be difficult, but Juris Doctorate from UNL. She recently began her career in
if you need legal advice, give him a the Human Resources Department at Immanuel Hospital.
call at 496-1010, and let's try to reciprocate some ofthe kind- Youngest daughter, Tanya, recently graduated from
Veterinary School at Kansas State, and began her employ-
ness he has bestowed on SHS. ment at "All Creatures" animal clinic in Omaha.
Duane was born in East St. Louis in 1943, then traveled
Thank you, Duane, for all you have done for SHS and the
with his parents to Germany when his father was stationed Alumni Association!
there with the United States Army. When Duane was ten,

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UPDATE
by Helen Elsasser

"Let the games begin, and hit a home Palma, 1950; Joe Daneff, 1967; Base and Kuta's Corner. The next
run for SHS Students Alumni Helen Elsasser, 1968; and Bob Tooter will feature pictures and more
Scholarship Fund!" Vaboril, 1971. These alumni have information on the results ofthis event.
been assigned to recruit young alumni
Alumni and friends will play ball at for the tournament: Josh Priester, Sign up now for the Sports Committee
Hitchcock Field on August 23 (Friday 1995; James Matuza, 1987; and bowling and/or softball activities. Call
night), and August 24 (all day Monica Matuza, 1989. This summer Helen Elsasser at 341-9356.
Saturday), 1996. Softball committee our favorite watering holes were 2nd
members are senior advisor Tony

Dear Clothing Committee
(% Alumni Association President)

I want to look great and help my Alumni Association earn money to You're Invited...
provide assistance to SHS. My order follows:
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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE HELPED
by Dick Gulizia

I want to ·thank those alumni and Smith; Judi Clark Limas 1961; Poulicek Distefano 1944; Harold I,
friends who have helped make many of Chris Saklar 1950; Diane Priester "Buddy" Hunter 1966; Patti ·
Whitmarsh 1968; Danny Dasovich Distefano Miller 1966; Al Miller
our events successful. The help includes 1963; Bob Voborill972; Joe Daneff 1966; . Sophie Pelisiak Hoke 1966;
telephone calling, advertisement sell- 1967; Cathie Daneff Dosenovich Sherrie Tegels; Karen Fahey
ing, media meetings, decorating, secur- 1968; Frank Palma; Sandie Poppen Wilson 1961; Mark Martinez 1977;
ing or donating door prizes, planning, Casey 1964; Scott Knudsen 1965; Jeannie Johnson Mill 1960; Delores
typing, stuffing, labeling, planning, Vic Riha 1961; Beverly Forman Wright; Paul Limas 1960; Jim
meeting and all the various other help- Riha 1964; Julie Riha Diehm 1966; Becher 1961; Duane Katz; Jerry
ing hands which have made themselves Jan Kurtz Gilbert 1970; Mike Bartee; Lad Nemecek 1960; Jim
available for each event to take place. Gilbert 1970; Jerry Wulf 1961; Dean Eisenhardt 1967; Bernice Labedz
As you all know, each successful ven- Winther; Evelyn Woodard Winther 1937; and Mayor Hal Daub.
ture takes much time, talent, and ener- 1972; Dean Rezac 1963; Andrea
gy from all of our volunteers. Readers, (Candy) Fahey Rezac 1963; Judy I hope I have remembered most of the
please take the time to thank any or all Jensen Tesar 1961; Paul Kracher people who have given so generously of
of these individuals if you have the 1961; Sharon Kracher; Bev Moravec their time and talents, but invariably I
opportunity to do so: Lelo Schroeder Krayneski 1962; John Stella; Jim will have inadvertently forgotten some.
Dabelstein 1942; Ruth Church Leonard 1961; Jackie Schultz If I have, please let me know so we can
Gulizia 1938; Alice Kruntorad Casper 1961; George Casper 1959; recognize you in the next newsletter.
Kubovy 1934; Bess Mandich 1938; Ted Koziol; Cheryl Sparano Wild We would not have achieved the
Jeannie Kubovy Porterfield 1960; 1968; Marge Boyd Tunneyhill 1942; tremendous success we are enjoying
Steve Cavlovic 1950; Danny Dorothy Myers Prill 1954; Karelen without the contributions of all of our
Gazinski; John Krayneski 1961; Tatman Deja 1955; Donna volunteers and donors. A sincere thank
Tony Palma 1950; Susan Mertz McLaughlin DuRee 1961; Gaylord you to all of you!
Rolfes 1985; Dave Rimington 1978; DuRee 1952; Gary Finazzo 1970;
Helen Elsasser 1968; Jerry Deb Finazzo; Mike Rolfes; Dorothy
Porterfield; Rudy Tesar 1960; Sue

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