2011 Spring

South High School TOOTER
The Voice of the South High School Alumni Association
ALUMNI

VOLUME XIX, ISSUE 1
SPRING 2011

CONGRATULATIONS 2010 SPORTS GREATS
HALL OF FAME WINNERS

Seven outstanding athletes were inducted sional baseball team and then served in the once; District Champion twice). He was
into the 2010 Sports Greats Hall of Fame U.S. Army in the Korean War. elected Homecoming King his senior year
at Anthony’s Restaurant on 10-27-10 and helped coach young athletes in South
by Master of Ceremonies Steve Cav- Jerry Korisko earned Omaha after graduation. He operated his
lovic-1950. Honorees included Charles 10 letters in football own construction company before passing
Martinez-1949, Lloyd Brazda-1951, Jerry (Captain), wrestling away in 1977. Donna Loftus accepted the
Korisko-1952, Robert Van Outry-1960, (Captain and 165 lb. award for her son.
Don Loftus-1963, Walter Gullie, Jr.-1964, State Champ, as well as
and Mike Mancuso-1976. The 1962 Wres- All-City KETV team) Walter Gullie, Jr.
tling Team was honored at the banquet. and baseball. After earned seven letters in
Marlin Briscoe-1963 was also honored at graduation he played football (All-Intercity
the banquet this year since he was unable to freshman football at and All-State and
attend the 2001 induction ceremony when Nebraska Univer- was named honorable
he was selected. Manuel Lira and Coach sity and wrestled there for one year. He mention All-American
Joe Maass received special recognition for coached youth basketball and baseball and by the High School
last year’s outstanding SHS soccer season. was active in Cub and Boy Scouts. He Coaches Associated
received the Catholic Archdiocese Youth Press, ranking 13 in the
Charles Martinez Award and has been very active in Civic Af- nation as a high school
played football (All- fairs. He served as an officer in the South player) and basketball (All-State and ranked
City 1948), basketball Omaha Optimist and he and his family have second in high scoring in the Metro Holiday
and ran track. He also provided over 50 years of funeral service to High School Basketball Tournament) and
played baseball and South Omaha. also participated in track. After graduation
softball until he retired he joined the Job Corps where he continued
at age 55. He was in- Robert Van Outry to play football and basketball, receiving
ducted into the Omaha earned seven letters – MVP honors during an Oklahoma basket-
Mexican-American three in wrestling (SHS ball tournament. He also played volleyball,
Softball Hall of Fame Invitational Champion basketball, flag football and softball for
and the Kansas City Softball Hall of Fame. and State Champion many years, and later became a high school
He was a coach for both boys and girls ath- each for two years; basketball official and coached many young
letic teams including softball and basketball North Invitational athletes. He married his high school sweet-
for many years. Charles was a member of Champion and KMTV heart, Gale (Orduna) Gullie-1966.
the Omaha Police Department for 28 years. Regional Wrestling
He and his wife, Judith, have been married team each for one year) Mike Mancuso earned
for 40 years and their family includes six and four in track. After graduation he at- eight letters – three
children. tended Nebraska University (wrestling for in football (All-State
two years), and Omaha University (wres- one year – led state
Lloyd Brazda earned tling for two years). He was a journeyman in passing; All-Metro
three letters in base- electrician for 40 years and worked in the two years; varsity three
ball and won All-City electrical contracting business for 18 years years, starting quarter-
honors two years. The before retiring in 2005. Bob and his wife, back two years), two
1950 team was Intercity Pat (Moore) Van Outry were 1960 Home- in basketball (varsity
Champion and was coming King and Queen. two years; starter one
runner up in 1951when year); and three in baseball (starter first
Brazda was the Kiwanis Don Loftus earned base and pitcher two years and varsity
Player of the Year. He seven letters – three three years). After graduation he played
was also the starting in football (All-Metro football for four years at the University of
pitcher on the Ponca City team in 1951 Tackle and All-State in Nebraska at Omaha as starting quarterback
when they were the KOM League Champi- 1963 and Co-Captain), for three years, and the second year he was
ons. In 1949 he was the starting pitcher on and four in wrestling chosen first string North Central Conference
the championship Legion Team which was (All-Metro three Quarterback.
a sectional finalist. He signed a two-year times, State Champion
contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers profes- twice, and placed third Continued on next page.

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Marlin Briscoe, selected in 2001

1962 Wrestling Team, including Coach Beau Haizlip, is pictured above.

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Marlin Briscoe, selected in 2001, is pictured above.

Manuel Lira and Coach Joe Maass are pictured above with OW-H reprints regarding the
2010 scoccer team

Nominee Information Manuel Lira and Coach Joe Maass are
pictured above with OW-H reprints regard-
Name________________________________ Years Attended SHS__________ ing the 2010 soccer team.
Address__________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip____________________________________________________
Telephone________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address___________________________________________________
I nominate the above individual who earned _____ Letters while at SHS in the
following sports___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

Sports Honors – such as All City, All State, Team Captain, etc.______________
________________________________________________________________

College or Professional Information___________________________________
________________________________________________________________

Business Achievements_____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

Civic Involvement or youth coaching or any other information about the impact
this individual made on fellow citizens or country.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s Information

Name___________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip____________________________________________________
Telephone________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address___________________________________________________

Please return completed form by June 1, 2011 to: Sports Greats Committee
Steve Cavlovic - 3927 “X” STREET - OMAHA, NE 68107

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South High School ALUMNI TOOTER
SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The 2010 Hall of Fame and the Packer you are in the neighborhood, but call first to Carmela Brooks 896-0284
Sports Greats Hall of Fame last fall were be sure the office is open. Jackie Casper 598-4914
outstanding events which honored our Carol Cleaver 707-8157
inspiring alumni. Nominate candidates We always need your help to mail TOOT- Fred Colanino 292-7889
using forms in this issue for these honors in ERS to our 20,000 plus alumni list. Debbie Contreras 339-7428
the future. Volunteers tab and label each issue before Julie Diehm - Vice President 293-1719
mailing while reconnecting with classmates Walta Sue Dodd 733-4155
The “Jewels & Tools” Scholarship Fund- and meeting new alumni. Please call the Jackie Dower 731-1817
raiser was full of surprises and fun this year. office to offer any time you can spare. Also, Helene Elsasser 341-9356
We were thrilled that George Dare, an please contact the office if you would like Dick Gulizia 330-3954
award-winning Las Vegas entertainer, sing- to establish scholarship memorials for your Lori Hunter 298-7530
er, song writer and music producer--as well classmates, family or friends; help us fund Sandie Knudsen - President 991-3113
as a 1971 SHS grad--agreed to be our Mas- teacher grants, or provide other financial Scott Knudsen 991-3113
ter of Ceremonies for the event. He kept assistance needed by your school. Most Paul Kracher - President 614-6166
the place hopping and engaged our guests of all send in your membership dues! We John Krayneski 734-6617
in the show. Also, at the eleventh hour we are very thankful for your help, as are the Judi Koubsky – Secretary 331-9033
received word from NASA that Nebraska’s students and teachers of SHS. Jerry Porterfield – Treasurer 731-3129
astronaut, Clayton Anderson, would be George Reid 334-8375
our guest speaker! His film and narrative Please drop us a line or two with informa- Dean Rezac 733-6788
were fascinating and very entertaining. His tion we can share with your classmates and Vic Riha 293-1272
mother, Alice Joaness Anderson-1947 friends about you and your family so we Lisa Rushlau 614-3117
died last year and he said he was so glad to can publish your news in our AlumNotes Patty Svajgl 733-4117
finally meet the SHS people who meant so section. Send us items for our Sports Judy Tesar 334-2299
much to her. What a star-filled night it was Corner also. Please continue to share your Rudy Tesar 334-2299
and what a great cause. ideas and encouragement with us as we Evelyn Winther 558-3840
can’t do it without you. Thank you for your Christina Zorko 731-5067
Upcoming events include our 16th Annual continued support.
Bowling Tournament and Spaghetti Din-
ner both on Saturday, March 26. The Respectfully submitted, SHS REPRESENTATIVES 557-3600
2011 Poker Run will be held on Saturday, Judi (Clark) Koubsky, Secretary Mrs. Cara Riggs, Principal
May 14 with a party after the Run. The Dr. Roni Huerta, Athletic Director
inaugural All-School Dance date is Friday, Dave Weisser
July 22. (Order your tickets early as we ex-
pect a sell-out!) Also, sign up for our Golf SSHSS ALUMNNIIAASSSSOOCCIIAATTIIOONN OFFICE STAFF
Tournament on Sunday, July 24. Details MISMSIISOSNIOSNTASTTAETMEEMNETNT Dick Gulizia, Executive Director
of these fun events are on flyers and reser- Susan Gouger
vation forms which are in this TOOTER. Carmela Brooks, Webmaster
[email protected]
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party early. Stop in to see the space when

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ALUMNI PRESIDENT KRACHER PRAISES TEAM EFFORT
by Judy Sebron Yacio

A very proud and dedicated South High scholarship has now grown into multiple ing programs, programs for which our tax
grad and our current Alumni Association scholarships totaling upwards of $15,000 dollars no longer pay. This is where we can
president, Paul Kracher, is constantly a year. Paul states, “We will continue to make the difference.”
mindful of the accomplishments and need pursue our goals to assist our SHS students
for continuing success of our organization. by our efforts and support.” He said the He adds, “The Alumni Association has a
Paul was instrumental in the founding of the group’s leaders will continue asking alumni significant role in keeping South’s alumni
Alumni Association with Dr. Richard Gu- and friends for donations, continue applying informed through the Alumni TOOTER
lizia and others. He cites the numerous ac- for grants and continue having fundraising newsletter as well as with our fundrais-
complishments of this strong alumni group events – all to invest in students’ futures. ing events. We will have articles in the
but comments that “we count on our alumni TOOTER from students currently in school
and friends for their donations to keep the He cites the following as some of the to inform alumni about what is happening
Association going.” He adds, “It is not just Alumni Association’s accomplishments: in classrooms. We assist reunion commit-
about one person, but it is team work from tees by providing class lists and labels to
all. I am appreciative of the many good- • The H.P. Smith Sports Complex, help them plan their reunions and contact
hearted people involved as their hard work which would later become the home their class members. We also continue
and contributions are what make all of our field for the Omaha South High girls’ to honor our alumni with both the Hall of
projects a huge success.” Paul emphasizes, softball team. Fame and Packer Greats Sports Hall of
“We need involvement from our younger Fame banquets. We have events such as
alumni to make sure our organization con- • Brown Park and John Stella Field, golf, bowling, and, this July we will have an
tinues to thrive in the coming years.” the old ball field which now sits as a entire school dance reunion at the Holiday
gleaming light in South “O” and is Inn Central. All alumni and friends are
Paul’s affiliation with South began as a used for boys’ baseball. welcome to attend.”
student, graduating with the Class of 1961.
He recalls “having a blast” as a student • Collin Stadium and Collin Field, the Paul cites some of the following projects for
and fondly remembers his teachers, all the “Gem.” The HOLE is gone and in its this coming year:
friends he made, the noon lunches and the place is the pride of all South Omaha.
dances in the gymnasium. After gradua- The Collin Stadium is truly a master- • Completing the Sports Greats trophy
tion, he said he tried his hand at several jobs piece. This facility is unlike any in the case expansion;
and eventually went to work for the Omaha Omaha Public School system. Even
World-Herald. He started at the newspaper though it sits in a HOLE, it stands • Repairing and organizing of all sports
in 1964, and 45 years later he is the ma- high in the heart of every person in trophies;
chine shop supervisor. He married Sharon South Omaha and students of South
(Corey) Kracher 38 years ago, and they High School and its alumni. • Continuing to raise funds for the three
have three daughters and a grandson. “Vizio” kiosk units to be installed in
• Yearly teacher grants which have the school and networked together,
Paul’s involvement with the Alumni As- helped send different clubs to nation- providing information about alumni
sociation started in 1986 at his 25-year class wide learning events, buy shoes for inducted into the Halls of Fame
reunion. He agreed to serve on the 30-year the track team, uniforms, band uni- and the school’s Buffett Foundation
reunion committee as chairman. He jokes forms/instruments, and scholarships. winners.
that he hoped “in five years they would
forget, but no such luck!” In planning Paul states, “We have accomplished a lot,
for the 30th reunion, Paul realized South and as we move forward I feel our goals
didn’t have an alumni association and was need to shift from athletics to focus more
concerned that alumni were being left out on academics. We need to help students set
of crucial events like the Partners for South their sights high and achieve their goals.
High banquet. He then partnered with Dr. We need to provide more assistance to
Richard Gulizia (the Association’s Execu- the teachers and students through mentor-
tive Director) to create the Omaha South
High School Alumni Association. The
group has two original “lofty” goals: raise
a $1 million fund to help South students
attend college, and create a $2 million fund
for an Alumni Foundation to ensure the
Association will continue. Paul recalls that
those founding members felt that “if the
organization could help get South grads into
college or trade schools, we would be suc-
cessful.” What started as one $500

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THANK YOU “JEWELS & TOOLS, ETC.” SUPPORTERS

We especially want to thank the following were underwriters for this event! Donors Table sponsors were Dr. Richard Gulizia,
who helped make our 2010 Packer Power were Judy and Christian Brown, Ron and Tim and Jonna Holland, Denny and Judi
for Education Scholarship Fundraiser such a Shirley Calek, Bernice Davis, Joan Fer- Koubsky, Jerry Kroeger, Mayor Jim and
resounding success starting with our Event guson, Citizens for Gernandt, Eugenia Honorable Deb Suttle, Rudy and Judy
Chair, Patty Svajgl, Master of Ceremonies McDermott, Peg Naylon, Omaha Marri- Tesar, Dave and Carol Van Metre, and
George Dare, Keynote speaker NASA ott Regency Hotel, Dieter and Vickie Petz, Steve and Cheryl Wild. Fundraising Com-
astronaut Clayton Anderson, SHS scholar- Dorothy Sowl, and Judy Yacio. Event ad- mittee Chairs in addition to Event Chair
ship recipients DeAna Lara and Matthew vertisers were AAA Building Components, Pattty Svajgl were Judi Koubsky-Execu-
DaSilva, Honorary Chairs: First Lady Inc., E&J Drywall, Hans Heating & AC, tive Chair; Judy Tesar-Auction Chair; Nel-
Sally Ganem, Tim and Jonna Holland, Omaha Public Schools (provided by Oma- lie MacCallum-Program Design, Margo
Howard and Judy Shinkle, Rudy and ha Schools Foundation), Overhead Door Hathaway and Candy Rezac-Decorations
Judy Tesar, and Jim and Shirley Young. Company of Omaha, Quality Door & Co-Chairs; Fred Colanino-Publicity. Com-
Jim and Shirley Young also generously Trim Co. and Southwest Tire Company. mittee members were Jackie Casper, Carol
Cleaver, Julie Diehm, Jackie Dower, Dick
Keynote Speaker Clayton Anderson with SHSAA Scholarship Recipients Representa- Gulizia, Denny Koubsky, Paul Kracher,
Master of Ceremonies George Dare. tives DeAna Lara and Matthew DiSilva. and Evelyn Winther. Johnny’s Café
donated the wine for the evening. Numer-
ous individuals and businesses generously
donated auction items and gift certificates
for this event. We thank each and every one
of you for your hard work and contributions
to this Scholarship Fundraiser! We could
not have done it without you and without
our attendees!

Chairs and Honorary Chairs are pictured above left to right: Judy and Rudy Tesar, Shirley Young, Patty Svajgl, Judi Koubsky, Jim
Young, Sally Ganem, Tim and Jonna Holland, and Howard and Judy Shinkle.

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1933-Georgina (Kozel) Kiscoan celebrated they found on E-Bay. Coincidentally, after good care of themselves and we’ll meet
her 95th birthday on 12-10-10 by attending Mary Ann dropped off the yearbook at the again in five years!”
her church and later enjoying a family din- Alumni Office, a 1965 alumni called to see
ner at the Bohemian Café. Happy Birthday if we knew of anyone who had an extra 1961-Ginny (Bohaty) Vomacka was a vol-
to you! yearbook or if he could purchase one. All unteer at the Holland Center, the Orpheum
his possessions, including his senior year- Theater and several Catholic organizations
1938-Marie (Nemecek) Vacek is pictured book, were lost in the Hurricane Katrina for many years. She is now putting these
with her husband, Henry-1936, at her disaster. He wrestled, played football and skills to good use at her new job as part of
90th birthday celebration at Venice Inn on was part of the Science Club all four years the event staff at the Omaha Civic Audi-
Saturday, 1-29-11 with family and friends. in high school and was so appreciative and torium, Qwest Convention Center and the
Happy Birthday! choked up when the office called to tell him Qwest Arena. She said she loves seeing all
of Joe and Mary’s yearbook donation. He the shows and helping the guests. Those
1944-Ted Golka was a member of the could not believe it. South Omaha girls are always in demand!
US Merchant Marines from 1945 to 1947 Editor’s Note: Over the past several years, Congratulations, Ginny!
working in the engine room as a member of the Alumni Association has established
the “Black Gang” and a lifeboatsman. He a waiting list of people who are in need 1961-Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky
married a SHS girl Christine (Harmon) of yearbooks. Some have lost yearbooks traveled to the Czech Republic, Austria and
Golka-1947 and they were married almost through divorce, fires, natural disasters, or Germany last fall. One of the photos from
60 years before she died of cancer. Thank simply were not able to afford a yearbook their trip won Snapshots “readers’ choice”
you for your service to our country and we in high school. The Alumni Association votes and appeared in the OW-H. Con-
are sorry for your loss! would appreciate any yearbook donations. gratulations!
Thank you, Joe and Mary Ann for your
1950-Chris Saklar was featured in the generous act of kindness - you made such a 1961-Paul Kracher was saluted by the
OW-H on 1-23-11 as he celebrated his 80th difference in the life of a fellow alumnus! Omaha World-Herald on 11-25-10 for
birthday on 1-25. He is a retired Douglas celebrating 45 years with the paper. He was
County Deputy Sheriff and Sweet 98 Traf- 1958-Linda (Strnad) Jensen will appear featured at the top of a full page ad which
fic Reporter. Chris is also co-chair of our on the Morning Blend Talk show on KMTV included pictures of Paul and other long-
Bowling Tournament. Happy Birthday, at 9 a.m. on April 25. She will discuss her time employees. Congratulations, Paul!
Chris! memoir, THE BOW WOW CHRONICLES,
which tells of growing up in Omaha in the 1961-Dennis Lopez and 1962-Phyllis
1952-Bob and Jan (Willenburg) Urban 1940s and 1950s with three rough and tum- (Goff) Lopez of Queen Creek, AZ will
were married on 10-1-60 and celebrated ble brothers. In a recent visit to Omaha from celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on
their 50th wedding anniversary last year her home in Pennsylvania, she appeared at 4-10-11. They were married in Papillion
with their entire family in Branson, Mis- bookstores and retirement residences, and at St. Columbkille Church and have four
souri. Bob and Jan continued the celebra- spoke to the journalism class at SHS. children. Congratulations!
tion on a Mediterranean cruise. Congratu-
lations! 1958-Roger and Laurolee “Lori” 1961-Terry Moore was highlighted in the
(Chadonich) Tallman met at SHS and OW-H Community Connection for organiz-
1953-Patricia “Pat” (Scudder) Cerny were married on 9-12-60. They celebrated ing the Septemberfest for 34 years. Terry,
writes, “I have been a school social worker their 50th anniversary last year and reported President of the Omaha Federation of Labor
for 35 years and retired in 2001. I have four that they are both retired and love to travel. AFL-CIO since 1976, called it a labor of
children, six grandchildren, and one step- They both enjoy reading, gardening and love. The festival is an annual salute to
great-grandchild.” researching genealogy. Congratulations! labor which is held over the Labor Day
weekend. Proceeds from this event support
1953-Joe and Mary Ann (Straley) Wein- 1960-M. Jean (Hahne) Johnson- A special organizations such as the Food Bank and
ert were kind enough to buy and donate thank you to the Johnson family for donat- a shelter for battered women. Terry also
1963 and 1965 South High Yearbooks that ing a South High beanie, pep rally picture volunteers for many civic organizations and
and song sheets. We appreciate donated
memorabilia for our archives.

1960-Jeannie (Johnson) Mill writes, “To
all those who attended the South High Class
of 1960 Fifty Year Reunion the weekend
of August 27 and 28, THANK YOU!! The
event was successful only because you were
there!! Over 200 folks attended the two-
evening event and for a bunch of old folks,
we had a really great time!! Everyone take

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states that he feels we have an obligation DO YOU REMEMBER
to leave this earth in better shape than we THE MILITARY BALLS?
found it. Congratulations, Terry and thank
you for your contributions to Omaha!

1961- Charles Richards, a member of the We look forward to seeing this movie, “The
1960 State basketball team, donated the Magician” in the future.
2009 High School Sports Hall of Fame 16th
Annual Induction Ceremony Program along
with a picture of the Nebraska Class “A”
State Championship 1960 Basketball Team
from SHS. Thank you!

1961-Vic and 1964-Bev (Foreman) Riha, 1964-Garry Gernandt, Omaha This photo is courtesy of Jeanette (Kubin)
1966-Julie (Riha) and Ed Diehm, (seated City Council President and a Fredericks-1956. She very kindly donated
left to right) and 1961-Denny and Judi Marine Corps veteran, was Acting to the Alumni Association the military cape
(Clark) Koubsky (standing) attended the Mayor for the day on 11-11-10. and cap that she wore in this photo at the
Governor’s Inaugural Ball. He spoke at the 235th birthday 1956 Military Ball with this explanation.
of the Marine Corps celebration
1961-Vic and 1964-Bev (Forman) Riha, as they dedicated a monument Her classmate, Jim Melsa-1956, was
pictured above, celebrated their 45th Wed- depicting the branch’s seal at the named Cadet Lieutenant Colonel at the
ding Anniversary with a party at the Starlite entrance to Omaha’s Freedom ROTC Military Ball on 2-17-56, serv-
Ballroom in Wahoo with family and friends Park. ing thereafter as Battalion Commander.
on 9-5-10. Congratulations! Jeanette then became the corps Honorary
1970-Gary Kastrick will receive the James Colonel. Since the military cape and cap
1962-Betty (Lohr) Hilderbrand donated C. Olson Award for educators who inspire that she wore during the Grand March that
the 1959 Class yearbook and ring which student achievement in history. He helped evening were going to be replaced the next
belonged to her sister, Ruth Lohr-1959. students at SHS create Project Omaha, an year, the Army Master Sergeant asked Jea-
Ruth was a Major with the Salvation Army in-school museum interpreting the rich nette if she would like to keep them. She,
and died in 2005. Thank you! history of Omaha’s stockyards and the of course, did. However, the Army asked
meatpacking industry. He also was honored her to loan them back to SHS for the 1967
1963-Marlin Briscoe’s outstanding football last year by the Omaha Optimist Club for Military Ball. That was the cape and cap’s
career started at SHS and continued at his years of work on behalf of the organiza- last usage and they were returned to her
UNO. He then became the first black start- tion’s Academic Decathlon competition. promptly after that event.
ing quarterback in the NFL with the Denver Congratulations!
Broncos in 1968 and became an all-pro Jeanette married Dr. Robert Fredericks, a
wide receiver. He was part of both Miami 1970-Patty (Harrahill) Svajgl received the New Yorker, years later and has lived in
Dolphins Super Bowl championship teams VIP award from the Omaha Public Schools Morristown, NJ almost 30 years, complet-
before he retired and fell on hard times. He Office Personnel Advisory Committee. ing her college courses there. She said that
later recovered to work with youth. A This award recognized her outstanding per- as she looks to her 55-year reunion, she
group of men has been working on a script formance as an office personnel profession- feels it is time “to send this great piece of
to bring his life story to the movies, and al demonstrating continued commitment to memorabilia back home where it can evince
they are seeking financing to make the film. leadership, education and operational effi- nostalgia for others.”
ciency within her department, and providing
meaningful contributions to her department. Thank you so much for donating your cape
Patty was featured in the August 2010 OPS and cap to the Alumni Association and
News with her boss, Superintendent John sharing its history with us.
Mackiel. Congratulations, Patty!

1977-Deneta (Alston) Jordon donated
a framed postcard of South High School
Thank you!

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SPORTS CORNER ANOTHER RECIPE
FROM OPS
1961-Denny Chris said “the event, in its 50th year, was
Koubsky ended an unbelievable experience for me. The CafeteriaThanks for the memories!
2010 in style by Hunt itself is dedicated to improving the Classics
bowling a 300 quality of life in Central Nebraska and
game on 12-31-10. supporting the creation of wildlife habitats MOLDED BANANA
He continued the in the area for preservation and recreational PINEAPPLE SALAD
trend into the new hunting/fishing opportunities…”
year with another 1 6 oz. package raspberry gelatin
perfect game on Chris, congratulations on your team show- 3 cups boiling water
1-7-11 in the Fri- ing and thank you for raising money for this 1 cup jellied cranberry sauce
day morning men’s worthwhile event! 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
league at Mocking- 1 lb. bananas, sliced
bird Lanes. Congratulations! Whipped topping
Shredded yellow cheese
1995-Chris
Bober wrote that Add gelatin and cranberry sauce to
the allure of the hot water. Whip with wire whisk to
Nebraska sand- dissolve. Add pineapple and bananas.
hills, and the rich Chill. Top with whipped topping just
outdoor tradition prior to serving. Sprinkle shredded
caused him to ac- yellow cheese on top.
cept an invitation
to be a part of the The two photos above are compliments
2010 Nebraska of Jack Philby/Paul Kracher. Thanks
One Box Pheasant Hunt in Broken Bow, fellows!
Nebraska. This event raises money for
recreational property preservation and The first photo dated Fall 1950 shows
youth shooting sports programs and Chris the SHS football team’s legendary “Four
said he is deeply involved in these causes Horsemen” – Dave Koile-1953, Emil
both professionally and philanthropically. Radik-1951, Jerry Korisko-1952 and
His Team Powershots consisted of Team Hack Philby-1951. The second photo dated
Captain Roger Seefeld, Chad Seefeld, Greg Fall 2010 shows the same four in this order:
Hellbusch, Mark Olsen, and Chris. On Koile, Radik, Philby and Korisko!
Thursday, November 4, they started with
pheasant hunting at Pressey State Wildlife
Management Area. The next morning they
arose early for a Trap Shoot and Sporting
Clay Competition. The following day the
hunt began at sunrise. The Powershots had
one box (25 shells) to get as many birds as
possible by 4 p.m. sharp. The Hunt began as
pheasant after pheasant flushed within range
so they didn’t have to move to a new loca-
tion before exhausting their shells. The team
bagged 10 pheasants, taking Third Place in
the competition and raising a great deal of
money for charity.

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CONGRATULATIONS THANKS FOR LETTER FROM A LOTTERY
2010 LOTTERY YOUR SUPPORT WINNER
WINNERS OF THE LOTTERY
Dear Dr. Gulizia and South High Alumni As-
$2,000 Jeanine Perkins – 1968 The South High Alumni Association sociation Officers,
$1,000 Mark Lucht – 1973 would like to thank everyone who “Thanks very much for pulling my lottery
Stephen Morgan – 1959 participated in selling the 2010 lottery number, which I have to admit was purchased
$500 Mike Rice – Non graduate tickets. Your contributions from the by my wife Pat Roberts-1965. I offered to
$500 Steve Osmera – Non graduate lottery will help provide scholarships split the $500 with her, but she declined and
$500 Keith Garcia – 2003 to graduating South High seniors. Last I immediately deposited the money in my
$500 year, with your financial help, your checking account!
Alumni Association awarded over
$15,000 in scholarships. We know the I was a teacher, coach, and administrator in
economy has brought hard times to OPS for 29 years until I retired in 2002. The
many, but we thank you for your gener- very best years of my career in OPS were
ous support. spent teaching journalism and English and
coaching baseball and football at SHS from
1972-1979. Spending a day at South never felt
like a job. Believe it or not, I really looked
forward to Christmas break ending so that
I could get back to South. The faculty was
first-class and the students were, by and large,
eager to learn and move ahead. I consider
myself fortunate to have taught at South dur-
ing what I call “The Glory Years.” (My wife
considers the “Glory Years” to have been the
1960s.) Thanks again for making my lottery
ticket a winner.”

Go, Packers!
Mike Rice Pawnee City, NE

Larry Brooks is shown drawing the grand
prize in the first photo above.
In the second photo, left to right are Jerry
and Jeannie (Kubovy) Porterfield-1960,
Sue Gouger, Carmela (Hembertt)
Brooks-1963 and Larry Brooks helping
with the lottery drawing and recording the
winners.

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Spring 2011 In Memoriam ed after hearing about the Japanese attack
on Pearl Harbor. He was stationed at Tinker
Memorials Given Retractions with our apologies - Air Force Base where he served until the
1966-Richard “Dick” Sklenar, Jr. is middle of the war. He met his wife, Irene,
Memorials were given in honor and alive and well. We were mistakenly during a dance for service members where
memory of: notified when Dick’s father passed civilians were brought onto the base. They
William “Bill” Labanowksi-1940 from away. Also, Beverly (O’Dell) Col- were married for 68 years. Upon returning
daughter, Irene Anderson. linson-1951 was mistakenly declared to Omaha, Joe worked for Dillion Construc-
Lucile (Joyce) Mentzer-1943 from as deceased, but we are happy to report tion Company and eventually started his
Karen (Richter) Mill-1960 she is alive and well. own business, J.J. LaPuzza Construction.
Steve Korinek-1965 from Denny and 1938-Mary Ann (Mollner) Lund of
Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961 1930-Catherine J. (Zager) Dargy of Omaha died 9-10.
Marie Meister from Denny and Judi Salem, OR died 7-4-10. She married Ted 1939-Jeanette “Jean” (Baumgardner)
(Clark) Koubsky-1961 Dargy in 1936 and they lived in Omaha Brandt of Omaha died 11-16-10.
Patricia Tesar from Denny and Judi until 1978 when they moved to Salem, 1939-Vivian (Halasek) Dakar of Billings,
(Clark) Koubsky-1961 OR. She worked as a secretary and enjoyed MT died.
Peter J. Carlentini-1942 from Denny board games, knitting and her flower 1939-John C. Gibilisco of Omaha died
and Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961 garden. She loved bingo and could play 18 peacefully in his sleep at the Hospice House
Norman Zinn from Curtis B. cards at one time. Catherine was loved and on 12-16-10. John served for two years in
Siemers-1944 and Karen W. Siemers will be missed by her family and friends. the Army during WWII. He graduated from
Barbara (Spear) Holst-1952 and Joan 1932-Ada M. (Jergovic) Hunter of Wa- Creighton University and had a distin-
Kriegler from Joan (Farris) Ellis-1950 hoo, NE died 11-10. guished and enjoyable career as a Pharma-
Barbara (Brunell) Ackerman-1956 1933-Linus F. Jonaitis of Omaha died cist at Walgreen’s for many years as well as
from her husband Kenneth Acker- 11-14-10. owning his own business.
man-1956 1934-Ray Lind of Bellevue, NE died 1939-Dan Harvat of Fremont, NE died.
Roy Smith from Dave and Carol Van 1-29-10. 1939-Anton J. Menousek, Jr. of Omaha
Metre 1934-George Wright died 9-10. died 9-25-10.
Joseph Stanek-1949 from Denny and 1935-Mary C. Bandola of Omaha died 1939-Emelyn D. (Krantz) Smith of Port-
Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961 7-3-10. land, OR died 4-10.
Barbara Opocensky from Charles 1935-Florence (Lorence) Holubar of 1940-William “Bill” Labanowksi of
Pribyl-1963 and Joyce Pribyl Plattsmouth, NE died 12-28-10. Accokeek, MD died 5-4-10. Bill was an
Salvatore “Sam” Di Mauro-1937 from 1935-Emery J. Toth of Omaha died employee of Kopecky’s and a WWII vet-
family and friends. 8-11-10. eran. He served in the U.S. Navy as a naval
Richard A. Kravchuk-1943 from 1936-Delilah “Dee” (Conrad) Apperson communication station supervisor/electronic
Helen Kravchuk of Tucson, AZ died 2-20-10. technician and was a member of the Knights
Poppy Polites from James P. Hristakos 1936-Paul J. Corritore, Sr. of Fremont, of Columbus #5482.
-1966 in honor of his mother NE died 9-10. 1940-Rose (Nastase) May of Fayetteville,
Frances A. (Prenosil) Benes-1950 from 1936-John W. Golden of Omaha died. NY died 11-6-09.
James Benes-1944 1936-James J. Loftus of Warren, MI died 1941-Betty J. (Hoffman) Cahow of
Anna (Hampton) Vacek-1945 from her 4-7-05. Omaha died 10-21-10.
husband Ray Vacek-1943 1936-Caroline (Balkus) Varns of Cedar 1941-Frank F. Filipowicz of Omaha died
Rapids, IA died of an aortic aneurysm on 9-30-10.
Memorial Prayer 5-11-07. 1941-Marie L. (Swiatek) Foral of Omaha
1937-Ethyl M. (Davis) Dean of Omaha died 12-10.
Those we love don’t go away, died 9-2-10. 1941-Thelma (Wallace) Harrahill of Kan-
1937-Alma (Lang) Mezger of Omaha died sas City, MO died 10-27-10.
They walk beside us every day, 9-12-10. 1941-Elaine (Norton) Petersen of Omaha
1937-Wesley M. Napravnik of Omaha died 10-16-10.
Unseen, unheard, but always near, died 12-21-10. 1941-Irma (Ringhofer) Stewart died.
1937-Maxine (Parker) Zimmermann of 1942-Peter J. Carlentini of Omaha died
Still loved, still missed and very dear. Williamsburg, VA died 8-22-10. 8-29-10.
1938-Albert J. Baker, Sr. of Bellevue died 1942-Nettie L. (Battaglia) Coco of Omaha
-Author Unknown 7-25-10. died 10-24-10.
1938-Joseph J. LaPuzza of Omaha died 1942-Anton Fejt of Omaha died 12-13-10.
7-3-10. Joe attended SHS and later enlisted 1942-Virginia (Holecek) Koziol of Omaha
in the Navy serving honorably for two died 12-23-09.
years aboard the USS Idaho. After being 1942-Dorothy L. (Kalinski) Lynch of
discharged, he returned to Omaha as a Omaha died 8-29-10.
carpenter. On December 8, 1941, Joe was 1942-Andrew Mac of Los Angeles, CA
among thousands of Americans who enlist- died.
1942-Bette (Yambor) McMahon of
Omaha died 12-10.

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1942-Richard H. Nick of Omaha died 1946-Dorothy L. (Styskal) Simonsen of an umpires’ organization for more than
12-7-10. Omaha died 8-11-10. 30 years. He officiated at the little league,
1942-Martha (Mandina) Ryan of Omaha 1946-Rose May (Spears) Stout of Omaha high school and college levels including
died 11-30-10. died 9-5-10. Big Eight and College World Series games.
1942-Hilton Van Fleet of Omaha died. 1946-Helen M. (Lang) Tietgen of Manley, Joe’s baseball abilities earned him a place in
1942-Catherine Mary (Bogacz) Weiss of NE died 11-1-10. both SHS’s Sports Greats Hall of Fame and
Omaha died 11-14-10. 1946-Harry Whitesides died 5-17-10. the Nebraska Baseball Hall of Fame.
1943-Dorothy J. (Freelin) Jones died 1947-Kenneth D. Brey of Omaha died 1950-Arla M. (Larson) Bennett of Bel-
7-6-10. 9-17-10. levue died 9-5-10.
1943-Robert W. Nordahl of Omaha died 1947-Louis J. Cisar of Omaha died 1950-John H. Cameron of Las Vegas, NV
11-13-10. 2-17-10. died 4-4-06 from lung cancer.
1943-Raymond J. Ostronic of Omaha died 1947-Robert Ditzen of Ralston, NE died 1950-James D. Collins, Jr. MD of Water-
7-7-10. Ray was a US Navy veteran and a in 2006. loo, IA died.
member of the Plumbers Local 16. 1947-Robert L. Duckworth Temecula, CA 1950-Jo Ann L. (Engardt) Eledge of
1943-Stephanie (Pavoucek) Shields of died 4-10. Arvada, CO died.
Pacifica, CA died 9-10. 1947-Marvin J. Sebesta of Chatham, NJ 1950-Jean M. (Cullen) Lippold of Omaha
1943-Rosalie (Fiala) Tessin of Omaha died died 7-1-10 from an auto accident. died 9-28-10. She was a long-time member
12-16-10. 1948-Martin “Marty” Conatella of Po- of the Omaha Downtown Chapter of Ameri-
1944-John E. Ficenec of Las Vegas, NV tem, MO died 10-3-10. He served in the US can Business Women’s Association. Her
died 12-6-10. Navy during the Korean War. Marty owned husband, Ron, died three weeks after Jean.
1944-Mary J. (Morrocco) Haworth of and operated the Village Bar in Omaha and They were married for 28 years.
Omaha died 8-14-10. later the Driftwood Inn in Council Bluffs, 1951-Mary Ann (Golden) Brand of
1944-Helen M. (Young) Kolc of Omaha IA until his retirement. Omaha died 12-20-10.
died 8-9-10. 1948-Marjorie A. (Dytryck) Stankoski of 1951-Max Johnson of Omaha, NE died
1944-Mildred E. (Nance) Noble of Belle- Papillion, NE died 10-2-10. 9-29-10. After graduation, Max served in
vue died 12-3-10. 1949-Robert “Bob” A. Barber of Belle- the US Army. In 1953, he married Shirley
1944-James “Jim” V. Paskach of Omaha vue died 10-6-10. (Mudra) Johnson-1951 and they had four
died 7-21-10. 1949-Margaret M. (Burke) Fuqua of Las children. Max worked for Rybin Plumbing
1944-Jerry J. Pokorny of Omaha died Vegas, NV died 7-6-10. and Heating for 40 years, became a partner
11-27-10. 1949-Gilbert E. Guse of Omaha died in 1989, and retired in 1994. He was an
1944-Ruby (Lekovich) Radman of Omaha 7-6-10. active member of Lamb of God Lutheran
died 10-12-10. 1949-Gilbert (Marcus) N. Hernandez of Church and enjoyed many activities includ-
1944-Cecelia (Mruz) Siderewicz of San Francisco, CA died 10-10. ing camping, fishing, woodworking, bible
Omaha died 11-2-10. 1949-Richard “Dick” C. Hodgen, Sr. of study and most recently oil painting.
1944-Michael J. Vinsky of St. Petersburg, North Platte died 12-13-10. 1951-Donna M. (Golden) Kirkpatrick of
FL died 11-3-10. 1949-Gloria M. (Svoboda) Snow of Belle- Omaha died 11-19-10.
1944-Milton Zadina of Columbus, NE died vue, NE died 11-2-10. Gloria founded 1951-Mary Ann (Kohout) Nelson of
11-30-10. He served in the Army in Europe Bellevue Daycare and Preschools in 1961 Omaha died 8-16-10.
during WWII and was present during the and was one the first NAEYC affiliated 1952-James C. Bishop of Omaha died
Nuremburg Trials. Following the war, he childcare centers in Nebraska. She served 9-10.
returned to Omaha and attended business on many committees to enhance the quality 1952-Barbara F. (Spear) Holst of Omaha
school and married Joanne Ort on April 28, of education for young children. After died 9-13-10.
1951 in Omaha. He worked as office man- retirement in 1987, she enjoyed working 1952-John L. Sorensen of Omaha died
ager and later as Sales Representative for with her friends at Borsheim’s Jewelry in 7-10.
Burroughs Corporation for many years. Omaha. 1953-Mary Lou (Kansier) Allyn of Gretna
1945-John G. Bitzes of Edmonds, WA died 1949-Joseph H. Stanek of Omaha died died in 2010.
10-8-10 and was buried in Omaha, NE. of cancer 11-12-10. Joe pitched at SHS 1953-Paul Ehlers of Omaha died in Mu-
1945-Bernice (Kalhorn) Carrillo of Ne- during an era of great baseball in the late nich, Germany on 8-14-10.
braska City, NE died 6-9-10. 1940s. He was part of the Legion teams 1953-Martha H. “Dolly” (Henni) Push of
1945-Celia (Mlynarik) Harris of Kearney, sponsored by the Metz Brewery whose Memphis, NE died 7-3-10.
NE died 1-15-10. games in the late 1940s and 1950s drew 1955-John J. Arion of Omaha died
1945-Robert J. Shramek, Sr. of Omaha thousands of spectators. The Metz team 8-30-10.
died 9-17-10. advanced to the Legion World Series plac- 1955-James F. Phillips of Lincoln, NE died
1946-Bette (Gaebel) Anderson of Omaha ing in the top four teams in the country. Joe 7-26-10.
died 8-22-09. went on to play minor league ball with the 1956-Barbara (Brunell) Ackerman of
1946-Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (Visek) Egr Brooklyn Dodgers franchise. After retiring Sioux City, IA died 6-4-10 due to a stroke.
of Omaha died 9-29-10. from professional baseball, Stanek started 1956-Harry Bates of Longmont, CO died
1946-Bonnie J. (Larsen) Gabelhause of a family and joined his father in the family 1-10. He and his wife, Julia (Winkelman)
Gretna, NE died 12-5-10. shoe business, Buck Shoes, on South 24th Bates-1958 were married for 50 years.
1946-Donald R. Halsey of Omaha died Street and operated the business until the 1956-Patrick Collins of Osakis, MN died.
8-20-10. store closed in 1998. His love for baseball 1956-Donald F. Gutchewsky of Omaha
1946-Benny J. Pistillo of Omaha died 7-10. continued as an umpire, and he headed died 10-3-10.

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1956-Richard J. Hertzig of Omaha died 1962-Michael J. Clark, Sr. of Council Parlor. The pair rode in mom’s car which
11-10. Bluffs died of cancer 9-16-10. He was a 25- proudly displayed her personalized license
1956-Glen Hinrichsen of Lindstrom, MN year Omaha police veteran and a bodyguard plates which read “9 Boys.” Tim died days
died 9-17-10. for two mayors. Michael is remembered later surrounded by his family.
1956-Dale W. Jeck of Bellevue died as a selfless man who put others before 1967-Arthur P. Becher of Omaha died
8-29-10. himself even as he was dying. He worked 11-10.
1956-Charles R. Shiery of Bellevue died as a police officer from 1969 to 1994 and 1967-David E. Hansen of Omaha died
7-7-10. as a patrol officer and a detective. Michael 8-10.
1957-Mike Cowan of Lafayette, LA died also served on mayoral security detail for 1967-Jackie (Connor) Nibbelink of Or-
11-15-10. Al Veys and Hal Daub. In his retirement, ange City, IA died 3-31-10.
1957-Doris (Brannen) Grime of Omaha he enjoyed golfing, fishing, barbecuing and 1967-Kenneth G. Schueler of Phoenix, AZ
died 7-1-10 of cancer. being out in nature on the 13 acres of land died 10-24-10.
1957-William Nicklos of Grimes, IA died. he owned near Theodosia, MO. 1970-Rowena (Randall) Kaluza died
1957-John O. Urban of Omaha died 1964-James J. Connelly of Omaha died. 1-2-11. In spite of three liver transplants
7-9-10. He joined the Metropolitan Utilities 1964-Carol (Franek) Whitehurst of Papil- and a kidney transplant, she lived life to the
District (MUD) in 1960 as a construction lion died 12-28-10. fullest. She devoted herself to her hus-
laborer and advanced to Operator II, Gas 1965-James J. Horejs of LaVista died band, Omaha Police Officer John Kaluza
Production in 1969. He transferred to 9-26-10. III and their three children. She was a Girl
building maintenance mechanic in 1971 1965-Donald B. Hunter of Omaha died Scout leader and a Cub Scout den leader.
and was promoted to building engineer in 8-8-10. She also coached softball teams and was a
1973. John retired in 2004 with 43 years of 1965-Reinhard P. Lindner of Gretna, NE mentor in a transplant support group. She
service. died 11-15-10. traveled to the US Transplant Games to
1957-Jack L. Winkelman of Omaha died. 1965-Michael J. Saitta of Omaha died compete in sports like bowling, table tennis,
1958-Rita C. (Rynazewski) Dropinski of 12-10-10. softball throw, badminton and shot put. Her
Omaha died 9-20-10. 1966-Kathy Ferguson died peacefully at daughter said she was a huge inspiration for
1959-James O. Benton of Omaha died her home on October 24, ending a yearlong people. Rowena won spelling contests. She
9-3-10. battle with cancer. Kathy earned her bach- loved to sing and she enjoyed traveling and
1959-Catherine “Cookie” Slowik of elor’s and master’s degrees at the University playing penny slot machines and billiards.
Omaha died 7-10. of Nebraska at Omaha and her doctorate 1971-Terry L. Ferraguti of Omaha died
1960-Connie (Kostos) Downing of Clive, from Kansas State University. She joined 7-22-10.
IA died 9-1-10. If words were used to Utica College in 1978 as an assistant 1972-John R. Livermore of Omaha died
describe the life of Connie Downing they professor of psychology. For the next 32 7-10.
would be love, faith, exceedingly hard years, she earned the respect of colleagues 1972-Daniel L. Poppingo of Omaha died
work and determination. Connie had strong and students as she championed the rights 8-19-10.
love for her husband, her children, and her of women and the elderly. She was pre- 1973-Ronald J. Michalak of Omaha died
grandchildren; she loved life. She lived sented with Utica College’s Distinguished 12-10-10.
that life to the fullest, refusing to permit 45 Teaching Award in 1990 and was appointed 1974-Steven J. Stodola of Omaha died
years of multiple sclerosis to slow her or Dean of the school of Health Professions 10-25-10.
discourage her. At the age of 68, she passed and Education in July 1999 and held that 1975-David L. Penning of Beatrice, NE
away peacefully while surrounded by her role until December 2008. Kathy retired in died 10-16-10. David was a retired US
family at Iowa Methodist Medical Center 2010 and was awarded emeritus status by Navy veteran.
in Des Moines. Connie’s religious faith the Utica College Board of Trustees. She 1975-Nancy S. (Kuncel) Vojtech of Omaha
was unshakable. She spent her entire life in founded the College Women’s Resource died 7-25-10.
Greek Orthodox churches in cities around Center in 1980 and in 1996 was recognized 1981-Steve Mueller of Omaha died 1-10.
the Midwest where she and her husband and as the Center’s Mentor of the Year. 1987-Jimmy A. Chappell of Omaha died.
their children lived, starting in her native 1966-Albert “Tim” A. Mixan of Omaha 1993-Tina M. Aldrich passed away
Omaha. She was a church organist for 11 died 8-13-10. After graduation, he served 7-19-10 after a courageous battle with
years. She had been a member of the Greek in the Navy on the USS Canberra during the pancreatic cancer. Tina loved her years at
Orthodox Church of St. George in Des Vietnam War. Tim worked as an electri- South. She made many wonderful friend-
Moines, IA since 1977. cal inspector for the City of Omaha and ships that continued long after graduation.
1960-Cathy (Love) Hunt Omaha died taught classes at Metropolitan Community She especially loved working on the stage
8-6-10. College. He was the oldest of nine broth- crew for the school productions under the
1960-Maria E. (Lujano) Martines of ers and was devoted to his family. When direction of Jim Eisenhardt. Tina will
Omaha died in 2008. Tim was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, always be remembered for her wonderful
1961-Richard Girouex of Springfield, FL he did not skip a beat. He continued to smile and willingness to help others. She
died 8-10. fish, fuss over his garden and take care of is survived by her mother, Linda (Oliver)
1961-Harold “Russell” Petersen, Sr. of his only grandson and family. Two weeks Aldrich-1968, sister, Terri Aldrich-1988,
Omaha died 9-10. before his death, he took charge and called and brother, Dave Aldrich Jr.-1990.
1961-Thomas J. Zielinski of Omaha died his eight brothers to pitch in money to help 1998-Corina B. Barry of Omaha died
10-16-10. fix their mother’s car. After the car was unexpectedly 8-10.
1962-Paul J. Broderick, Sr. of Omaha died fixed, Tim and his mother, Bernice, met for
7-27-10. their weekly breakfast at the Ralston Keno

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Friends of SHS 2011 PACKER GREATS GOLF TOURNAMENT

In Memoriam Alumni & Friends
of South High School

Roy A. Smith of Omaha died 9-27- Entry Form SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2011
10. Roy served two years in the US TREGARON GOLF COURSE
Marine Corps and returned to Omaha
to help his father run the automotive Shotgun start! 7:30 a.m. sharp!
business. For many years his family Entry fee $75.00 per person
owned H.P. Smith Ford, and later Old 18 holes of golf plus cart, beverages, men & women Teams,
Mill Toyota. In 1991, Roy was chair- 4-person scramble format, flag prizes & team prizes with
man of the Greater Omaha Chamber luncheon to follow at the course.
of Commerce. As an Omaha business- Entry Deadline is July 16. We are limited to the first 144
man and community leader, Roy Smith golfers, so please enter early to guarantee your foursome.
stood for ethical business practices and Mail completed entry along with check to:
a social environment where everyone
could succeed regardless of race. Roy South High Alumni Association
advocated for better schools as an 5082 South 107 Street
antidote to racial problems and worked Omaha, NE 68127
for better housing and job opportuni-
ties. He condemned public slights and South High Golf Tournament Committee: Steve Andersen (733-8445) or
gestures of bigotry. SHSAA (738-9493)

In 1995, Roy was a major contribu- Name: ___________________________ Tel. _________________
tor for the construction of the H.P. Address: ______________________________________________
Smith Girls Softball Sports Training City, State, Zip: _______________________________________
Facility, named in honor of his father E-Mail Address: _______________________________________
and intended to serve youths of South
Omaha. Roy Smith was also an Adopt- * Please allow time for check-in and any practice time prior to the 7:30 start.
a-School Partner for SHS for many
years. Among his many honors were *Team Members (Please Print)
the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award
given in 1973; the Whitney Young Please send us name, address and telephone number changes, as well as names and
Award in 1993; Mad Dad’s Brothers addresses of friends, family and classmates who are not currently receiving the
Award in 1994; the United Way of the Alumni TOOTER. Be sure to include class year and maiden name where appli-
Midlands in 1996; Business Hall of cable. We need this information to keep our database updated. It costs us $.83 for
Fame in 1998; and the Free Enterprise your new address each time someone has moved and we have not been notified.
Award in 1999; and most recently, the
Community Supporter Award given by Also, please send ALL information updates, clothing orders, membership pay-
the SHS Hall of Fame. ments, donations, archival contributions, inquiries and all other correspondence
to:
We, at the Alumni Association, would
like to thank Roy Smith and his Dr. Richard Gulizia – SHS Alumni Association Office
family for their generous donations 5082 South 107th Street, Omaha, NE 68127
and acts of kindness. Their gracious or call 402-738-9493
contributions have truly made a dif-
ference in the lives of our youth at
South High School and in our South
Omaha community.

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2011 Calendar of Events

3-26-11 Sixteenth Annual SHSAA Spaghetti Dinner at Sokol 7-22-11 South High School All Alumni Dance – Sign up flyer
Hall South Omaha. See flyer in this TOOTER. and more information in this TOOTER.

3-26-11 Sixteenth Annual SHSAA Bowling Party at 7-24-11 2011 Packer Greats Golf Tournament at Tregaron.
Mockingbird Lanes. Information and registration form in Sign up flyer in this TOOTER.
this TOOTER.
8-15-11 South High School – The first day of class for 2011/2012
4-9-11 Board of Directors Meeting – 9:30 am Alumni school year.
Association Office.
9-23-11 South High School Homecoming Football Game –
5-9-11 South High School Senior Honors & Award Night Omaha South vs. .Millard West at Collin Field at 7 pm.
7 pm at SHS Auditorium
TBA Hall of Fame Brunch at the Livestock Exchange at 10
5-14-11 7th Annual Poker Run – see flyer in this TOOTER. am. Complete details in Fall TOOTER.

5-27-11 South High School Graduation Class of 2011 - 7 pm at 10-26-11 2011 Packer Greats Sports Hall of Fame – at
the Civic Auditorium. Anthony’s. Complete details in Fall TOOTER.

7-7-11 Board of Directors Meeting – 6:30 pm at Alumni
Association Office.

ALL ALUMNI ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ANY AND ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES. PLEASE
NOTE SOME OF THE EVENTS REQUIRE TICKETS AND/OR RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE. PLEASE CALL THE
ALUMNI OFFICE @ 402 738-9493 IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND A BOARD MEETING OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
ABOUT ANY OF THESE EVENTS

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2011 REUNIONS 1981 – It’s our 30th class reunion on Friday, (72nd & F St.) on Friday, August 19, 2011
June 17, 2011 at Bel Air Banquet Room at noon. The cost is $15 per person and
1951 – The Class of 1951 will have a 60th beginning at 7 pm on Saturday; June 18th payable at the restaurant that day. A guided
year reunion on Friday, August 19, 2011 from 2:00-10:00 pm at the Station House at tour through South Omaha on “Ollie the
at Anthony’s Restaurant located at 72nd Sokol Park. More information available at Trolley” is available that day at 10 am; the
& F St., Omaha, NE. beginning at 6 pm. www.omahasouthclassof81.yolasite.com cost is $15 per person payable at the Dur-
Contact Shirley (Mudra) Johnson 402 ham Museum where the tour originates. The
731-8721. 1986 – It’s our 25th class reunion on July tour lasts approximately one hour and will
22-23, 2011. More information will follow take us back to our roots and highlight the
1956 – The Class of 1956 is holding their later. The contact will be Angela McQuinn, changes. Call for reservations/questions to
55th year reunion on July 23, 2011 (Sat- email at [email protected]. Frances (Walsh) Curran at 402 339-3240.
urday) at the German American Society
located at 3717 S 120th St., Omaha, NE. 1996 – Class of 1996 is planning a 15-year 2012 REUNIONS
More information will follow at a later date. reunion for late summer/early fall 2011.
If you’d like more information about the 1997 – The class has started planning for
1961 – The Class of 1961 is celebrating our event or to update your contact information, their 15th year reunion the weekend of Au-
50th Reunion. On Saturday morning, July please e-mail Shannon (Lynch) Stremick gust 3, 2012. More information to follow at
23 a tour of South High School is planned. at [email protected] or join our page on a later date. Contact is Christina (Tynski)
Saturday evening starts with a social hour Facebook – Omaha South High Class of Zorko at [email protected].
at 6 pm (cash bar) with dinner following at 1996
7 pm at the Stockyards Exchange Building.
Complete notices will be sent after January The 1942, 1943 & 1944 classes are plan-
2011. We are looking forward to seeing all ning a buffet lunch at Anthony’s Restaurant
of our classmates. Contact Jackie (Schulz)
Casper 402 598-4914. SOUTH HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S
7th ANNUAL
1966 - The Class of 1966 will have our 45th POKER RUN
Reunion on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the
Bellevue Berry Farm. Info on Facebook, or SATURDAY
email us at 45yrsouthhighreunion@gmail.
com. MAY 14, 2011

1971 – The Class of 1971 is having our OPEN TO
40th year reunion on Friday and Saturday, MOTORCYCLES
July 22-23 so save the dates. More infor-
mation will follow. STARTING PLACE

1976 – The Class of 1976 is having our BRASS MONKEY
35th year reunion. More information will
follow when the date and place are set. (formerly Little Paul’s)

5611 S. 36th St. – 36th & V St.
Omaha, NE

(402) 991-4920

10:30AM SIGN IN - 12 NOON DEPARTURE

$15.00 PER PERSON - $25.00 PER COUPLE

1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE PAYOUTS

This year the route will start in South Omaha and the final stop will be at JOE BANANA’S FOOD
& SPIRITS located at 1022 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE. The interim stops will be determined at a
later date. At the final stop we will have the prize drawings, food, drinks and music. The party is
open to all and you don’t have to participate in the run to have fun. Just show up at the JOE
BANANA’S and enjoy!

Contact Willie Nalley at 660-8880, Tim Campbell at 813-4418, Paul Kracher at 981-1204 or
contact the South High Alumni office at 738-9493. If additional information is needed, E-mail us
at:[email protected].

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Marian and Ken Hightower are pictured and their families.” Last year a former tained the Baptist churches he attended. He
above in a recent photograph. carpentry student found Ken and visited said a favorite daily activity, in addition to
the Hightower home. The man had been a church and family gatherings, is going to
KENNETH HIGHTOWER student 26 years ago, and wanted pictures of get his son’s dog so she can visit with Ken
(RETIRED SHS TEACHER) Mr. Hightower with the scale model house and Marian every afternoon.
EMPOWERS SOUTH SHOP he had made in Ken’s class. The student
STUDENTS took the scale model house to a class When asked, Ken gives an emphatic YES
reunion, and it created such a stir that this that he would choose the same career. He
Numerous shop students at South High owe former student decided to see if he could said he feels he was chosen as he did not
their acquired skills to Kenneth Hightower locate Mr. Hightower who had moved from truly apply for the job. He recalls how the
who taught there for 37 years. Ken began Benson to Elkhorn. Ken and wife Mar- Dean of the College of Education at UNO
his teaching career at Tech High in 1946 ian, who will be married 64 years on May told him he knew a man who wanted to hire
before transferring to the South O campus 31st, had lived in Benson for 59 years but Ken to work for Omaha Public Schools.
in 1948 where he “inherited the blacksmith relocated to Elkhorn four years ago to live Ken then went to see Ed Parrish at OPS
shop with hot metal and coal fired forges” next door to their youngest son. Their other and was told that shop teachers were scarce
and recalls it was the only blacksmith shop children also lived in the Elkhorn area. and Parrish wanted Hightower to come on
in town. He taught beginning wood shop board. He summed up his special memo-
students to use hand tools of that time. Born in 1921, Ken was drafted into the ries by saying, “I have been very fortunate
Eventually he taught all advanced wood- U.S. Army in 1942 and served 3-1/2 years in my career and in all my associations. My
working classes including the safe use of all in the South Pacific as a combat engineer wife and family have been such a fantastic
power tools, furniture construction and fin- and returned to the U.S. at Christmas time part of my life.”
ishing. Ken introduced a carpentry course in 1945. He took advantage of the GI
for seniors who built scale model houses. bill to complete classes to receive both We salute and thank you for your dedica-
He remembered the carpenters’ union his Bachelor’s in 1946 and his Masters in tion to teaching generations of South High
gave credit for these classes to some of his Administration and Psychology degrees students such useful skills!
students who were entering the carpentry in 1950 at Omaha University (now the
apprentice program. University of Nebraska at Omaha). His IN MEMORIAM TEACHERS
professional memberships have included OF SHS
South Principal Leonard Hansen asked him the Omaha Education Association, Retired
to be department head of Industrial Arts and Teachers Association and National Educa- Margaret E. Gearing died 10-10. She
Vocational Shops with the directive: “Ken, tion Association. was a counselor and taught math at SHS
I know very little about your department. It and received her Bachelor of Science and
is yours. All you have to do is keep me in- They have three children: Jim who is a Master of Science degrees from Pittsburgh
formed of what is going on.” Ken headed retired engineer with Omaha Public Power University.
the department for 12 years and said he felt District, Janet who is a math/science teacher
appreciated. He said “while Mr. Hansen with Omaha Public Schools, and Steven Stacie Klinger of Omaha, NE died 11-4-10.
and I didn’t always agree, we always knew who is an engineer with the US Army Corps It was a very sad day for students, staff
where we stood.” In the 1970s, the large of Engineers. All three followed their fa- and faculty at SHS. The headlines read,
department had 13 faculty members who ther’s lead by earning degrees from UNO. “Teacher’s death devastates school”. Stacie
taught 1,300 students. Ken says South was Klinger, a SHS teacher, was struck by a
“a good place to teach because the families The Hightowers have eight adult grandchil- sports utility vehicle as she walked to a
wanted their kids educated. I never had a dren including two nurses, a college profes- parking lot near SHS. For thirteen years,
confrontation with a parent and enjoyed a sor, an engineer, a utility lineman, a sur- Stacie taught social studies, American gov-
great working relationship with the students veyor, a pilot, and a medical student. They ernment, psychology and sociology. She
also boast of having 12 great-grandchildren. graduated from UNO with a bachelor’s de-
Upon retirement from South, Ken and gree in psychology and education and later
his wife traveled extensively on bus tours received her master’s degree in education.
around the United States and Europe. Ken
also enjoyed golf, bowling, hunting, fishing, The students at South dedicated a solemn
and spending time with their grandkids and memorial that was centered around a poster
“seeing them grow up and attending their of Stacie that read, “You made an amaz-
activities.” ing difference in our lives.” Many somber
students signed the poster and left letters
Currently he attends retired teachers’ and notes of thanks and appreciation for a
luncheons and lots of church activities. He teacher who provided caring and compas-
has served on numerous church boards and sionate support and loving direction to
spearheaded volunteer groups who main- so many students. To honor Stacie, some

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students paid tribute by making black and was supported in part by the Alumni Asso- You are probably wondering where astro-
red ribbons. Another student brought a T- ciation, and all the students and staff who nauts go to the bathroom. They go to the
shirt for students to sign. Dimly lit candles, attended send a heartfelt “thank you” for bathroom by aiming into a vacuum like
flowers, and balloons filled the memorial your support of the magnet programs, their tube. That actually sounds really hard. So
area and comments and tributes appeared on students, and staff at South High! hold it in if you don’t want to have an ac-
Facebook. One student wrote a letter stat- cident.
ing, Stacie Klinger “will always be a part TO INFINITY AND
of the Packer Family.” We thank Stacie for BEYOND!!! The total days Anderson spent in space were
touching so many students’ hearts and lives. 167. It looked like they had a lot of fun.
Her legacy will live on in the many students By Jennifer Cifuentes and Anderson said you too can be an astronaut.
that were influenced by her warm presence Stephanie Zambrano - 2012 It will take a lot of determination and listen-
and generous spirit. ing. All you have to do is reach for your
Omaha South High had the opportunity to dreams and reach for the stars.
Mary Waugh-Taylor taught dance at SHS have Clayton Anderson, an astronaut, who
and was a beloved choreographer. Sadly, talked with students about his life and trips This article reprinted with permission from
she lost her battle with cancer on 6-25-10. to space. Anderson has several ties to OPS. the November 2010 South High Tooter
His mom was a student at Omaha South newspaper.
SHS ARTS & INFORMA- High School. He also has nieces that go to
TION TECHNOLOGY Benson. He had a cool personality and was Editor’s Note: Clayton Anderson was the
STUDENTS STORM THE joking around. He has been in space twice. keynote speaker at our 2010 Packer Power
BIG APPLE The first time was in the year 2007, and he for Education Scholarship Fundraiser
lived in a space station for five months and “Jewels & Tools, Etc.” on 10-22-10 and
By Dave Weisser survived. The second time he went to space your Alumni Association arranged his visit
was this year in April. His crew launched a to SHS to address the students earlier that
day after Easter. He said that every second day. We were proud to observe that the
they traveled five miles, and they go around students listened intently and watched his
the earth every 90 minutes. videos with their full attention.

On 5-27-10, a group of 23 South High His flight was the first to have two Japanese Astronaut Clayton Anderson is pictured
Magnet School students and five chaperones astronauts go into space. The astronauts above with Principal Cara Riggs on stage at
departed for New York City. The trip was had to do specific jobs before moving to SHS prior to his presentation to the students
part of the unique magnet offerings for Arts the next station, because there were specific
and Information Technology students who stations where they had to be. For example,
are involved in dance, visual arts, theatre, one of the female astronauts had to move
vocal and instrumental music, film, and in- 1,800 pounds of equipment to certain areas
formation technology. While in New York, of the space shuttle. Once they had to go
the students experienced all the city had to out and fix machinery, and they had to stay
offer. This included its many museums, in their suits for six hours because they had
landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and to be very cautious when they’re fixing the
the Empire State Building, and Broadway heavy equipment. That meant the astro-
performances. As a special treat, the group nauts couldn’t go to the bathroom the whole
from SHS was joined by South High alum time!
Betty Volenec-1965, who gave them a per-
sonal tour of southern Manhattan. Everyone But it wasn’t all work; it was also having
had a wonderful time, and it was truly one fun and enjoying the atmosphere. Anderson
of the many opportunities unique to students showed video of the astronauts blowing
at South High Magnet School. This trip M&Ms into water bubbles. The ladies in
space can’t control their hair, and you grow
about two inches taller in space. The astro-
nauts have to wear masks that cover their
eyes because the sun comes out every orbit.

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16th ANNUAL BOWLING
PARTY

Alumni and friends welcome

Jackpot Shots March 26, 2011

Door Prizes Mockingbird Lanes

Colored Head Pins Shots 4870 S. 96th Street

Omaha, NE 68127

Sponsored by

Omaha South High Alumni Association

Proceeds Fund Scholarships Raffle Tickets for

One session only: Check in 12:30 p.m. Start 1:00 p.m. RafflSe Taincksetus i 22” TV
1 ticket - $5,
Prizes awarded for each High Game and Series
3 tickets - $10
Complete information and return with check to:
Drawing 7-22-11
South High Alumni Association
5082 S. 107th Street

Omaha, NE 68127

For additional information call SHSAA at 738-9493 or
Denny Koubsky at 331-9033 or Chris Saklar at 333-8348

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$15.00 per bowler

Name: ________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
City, State & Zip: ____________________Phone #____________
E-Mail Address: ________________________________________

Please include the names of your team members:

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Sixteenth Annual

Saturday, March 26, 2011
4:00 – 7:30 PM

Sokol Hall South Omaha
21st & U Street

Tickets $8.00 per person

Sponsored by:
South High Alumni Association

Price includes: Spaghetti & sauce, meatballs or sausage,
salad, bread, dessert and coffee

Spaghetti Sauce donated by Sons of Italy

Pop, beer and other drinks
available at the bar.

Carry Outs Available

Tickets can be purchased at the door
or from the Alumni Association office.
Call 738-9493 for more information.

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Visit our website at omahasouthalumni.com
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Our E-mail address is [email protected]