2012 Fall

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

VOLUME XX, ISSUE 2
FALL 2012

CONGRATULATIONS PACKER SPORTS GREATS
2012 INDUCTEES!

The following outstanding athletes and known as the Red Tops. The Red Tops one year and baseball team two years. After
individuals will be inducted into the 2012 were runner up to the McDevitt’s Ameri- graduation, he played semi-pro baseball
Packer Sports Greats Hall of Fame on can Legion Baseball team in 1939, which throughout the Midwest against such teams
October 24 at Anthony’s Restaurant: Al won the ALBB National Championship. as the K.C. Monarchs and the Indy Clowns.
Randall-1937; Robert “Bob” Cher- Bob played semi-pro ball in the Class A
ek-1941; Allen “Hackett” Philby-1950; Iowa State League, playing for the Omaha 1959-Tom Moore was a starting offensive
George “Dumpy” Wright-1957; Tom Bans Bar which won the Southwest Iowa lineman on both the 1957 State Champion-
Moore-1959; Charles “Chuck” Chmel- Baseball Tournament. Bob led the league ship football team and the 1958 Co-State
ka-1977; Paul Allen Martinez-1965; with at-bats and RBIs. In 1947 he played Championship team. He was selected for
Robert M. Waszgis-1988; Basketball in the Illinois State League semi-pro Class the All-City and All-State teams in 1958.
Coach Joe Neuberger; 1960 Wrestling D for the Belleville Stags. He was the lead He played basketball three years and was
Team; 1962 Baseball Team. Merit Award off hitter, knocked in 90 runs, and played on the track team for four years. He was
winners are Jack Benedick-1960 and Emil in the All-Star game. In 1950 he played for selected for the prestigious inaugural Shrine
“Bud” Gember-1935. Margie Krakowski the Audobon Cardinals and in 1951 for the Football Game in Lincoln in 1959. He
Calamia Speck-1940 will receive the Hon- Mason City Legionnaires. Bob coached received a football scholarship to UNL in
orary Contributors Award. boys’ baseball at St. Stanislaus grade school 1959 and 1960. Tom received his un-
from 1962 to 1972. He acquired one of the dergraduate degree from UNO in 1966
1937-Al Randall transferred to SHS his city’s first pitching machines for the kids to and received a Masters degree, both in
sophomore year and when Basketball Coach use. Bob and his wife had eight children, Secondary Education, from UNO in 1971.
Cornie Collin spotted the 6’-7” plus new all of whom attended SHS. He taught history and PE while coaching
student in the halls, he took him under his football, basketball and track at St.Joseph’s
wing to teach him how to play basketball 1950-Allen “Hackett” Philby won five (later Pope Paul V1) Catholic High School
over the summer. Cornie promised him a letters in football and wrestling at SHS. He for 14 years.
pair of size 14 shoes and he kept his prom- was selected as a member of the “All Op-
ise, along the way teaching Al to dunk the ponent Team” by the 1950 State Champions 1977-Charles “Chuck” Chmelka was a
ball. (Al was the first in the city to do that.) in football. After graduating from SHS he member of the SHS State Champion Gym-
He was one of the “South Five.” The team’s spent three years at Dana College, earn- nastics Team in 1976 and 1977. He won 5th
titles included Inter-city, Missouri Valley, ing three letters in football and three in place for All Around, 3rd place for Pommel
City and State Champions (the first State baseball. He started for the football team as Horse, 4th place for Vault, and 4th place
Championship for SHS!). Al earned three half-back and linebacker for three years and for Parallel Bars at the 1977 State Meet.
letters in basketball while at SHS and was was an All-Conference linebacker at Dana. He won a scholarship as an athlete for the
named All-City, All-State, All-Metro and He was head football coach at Platte Center UNL Men’s Gymnastics Team (1978-82).
Regional Team Captain in 1936 and 1937. and at Emerson, NE. He was assistant The team won the NCAA Championship in
He holds high scoring records for all the football coach at Omaha Bryan and Boys 1979, 1980 and 1981. He was a member of
years he attended SHS. He attended UNL Town under Skip Palrang. He was heralded the USA National Gymnastics team (1981
and played basketball and lettered all four as one of the “Four Horsemen” on the SHS and 1982) and of the USA World University
years. He was voted “All-Big Six Player 1950 football team. His teammate Jerry Games Team in Bucharest, Romania in
of the Year” in 1941. He passed on the op- Korisko described him as an outstanding 1981. He was also a member of the USA
portunity to play pro basketball, and instead defensive back. team AO Ennia Gold Cup Invitational in the
went to work for Mutual of Omaha. He then Netherlands in 1981, winning 3rd place in
left to join the Air Force as an instructor 1957-George “Dumpy” Wright – earned the All Around. Chuck has served as As-
during WWII. When he returned to civilian two letters in football and three in wrestling sistant Coach of the University of Nebraska
life in 1946, he rejoined Mutual of Omaha at SHS. He was named All-City two years Men’s Gymnastics team from 2009 to the
in their new Group Insurance division. He and All-State champion one year in wres- present.
was promoted to Director of that division in tling and was Team Captain. At 138 lbs. he
1954. He rose through the ranks to become won the North High Invitational his senior 1965-Paul Allen Martinez earned one letter
the Senior Executive Vice President of the year. He was in ROTC at SHS and was on in track, four in wrestling, and one in tennis.
division under V.J. Skutt. Due to health con- the rifle team. He served as a Big Brother He won three State wrestling champion-
cerns, he retired in 1980, and died in 1986. and was in Spanish Club. He played foot- ships, two SHS Invitationals, one North
ball and wrestled for four years. He was High Invitational, and was named Outstand-
1941-Robert “Bob” Cherek, Sr. earned on the basketball team one year, track team ing Wrestler at the Bellevue High Invitation-
three letters in baseball at SHS. He played al. He was on the 1962 team that won the
on SHS summer legion teams which were
Continued on next page.

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State Wrestling Championship. His overall VanOutry. Jim Talmon, Don Alexander Heart (2), the Cross of Gallantry, the Army
four year record was 101-5. Paul helped the and Ron Anglim were second place Commendation Medal (2) and the Legion
cross country track team win a State title. at State. All-City wrestlers were Jim of Merit. He recuperated in Denver where
He also lettered in tennis his senior year Fuxa, John DeGeorge, Ron Anglim, he took up skiing as part of the amputee
while earning a 4.0 grade point throughout Bob Swanberg, Bill Gorgen and Bob rehabilitation program. He quickly became
high school. In 1966 he was drafted into VanOutry. The 5th straight state wrestling an accomplished racer. He returned to ac-
the Army and served in Vietnam where he title was earned by this 1960 team. SHS tive military duty for 10 more years. Jack
received numerous medals and awards for teams were undefeated in all competitions retired from the Army as a Major in 1978,
his outstanding meritorious service to our during those preceding five years. Over 90 and became increasingly involved in the
country. When he was discharged from the boys were trying to earn one of 24 spots on US Disabled Ski Team, where he served as
Army, Paul attended UNO and wrestled varsity and the junior varsity teams. Three director. He eventually served as director on
from 1969 through 1973 with a record of team members were on Student Council. committees for International Paralympics
86-20. He was the only Vietnam veteran One was Homecoming King and he was and the International Ski Federation, as well
named All American three times and car- not a football player. Seven of the starting as the US Skiing and Snowboard Associa-
ried a GPA of 3.7 during his college career. team members graduated from college. tion. He was honored on 9-1-11 at Coors
In 1970 he was invited to try out for the Two team members coached the South Field with the Hal O’Leary Award, which
Olympic team and that year Paul’s UNO YMCA wrestling team to five consecutive is named for the founder of the National
team won the National Wrestling Champi- state championships. They coached against Sports Center for the Disabled. The award
onship. In 1972 and 1973 he was Junior men who had already received their college recognizes a lifetime of achievement and
Captain and Captain of the Wrestling team degrees. These SHS wrestlers started contributions to the adaptive community.
and was rated first in the nation at 118 lbs. coaching during their junior year. They He was inducted into the SHS Hall of Fame
both years. He was inducted into the Rocky were paid 10 cents per each student for in 2009 for his service to our country and
Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame a one-hour lesson. Many of the South Y for his leadership in elevating disabled ski-
and the UNO Wrestling Hall of Fame, both wrestlers became very successful wrestlers ing to a competitive status.
in 2006, and to the Nebraska State Wres- at South High.
tling Coaches Association in 2001. 1935-Emil “Bud” Gember is 96 years
1962 Baseball Team was All-Intercity Co- young. He attended Vinton Grade School
1988-Robert M. Waszgis played one Champions (tied North High School). where the playground was big enough for
year of football, wrestled three years and Don Crum and Bill Drefs were named him to play baseball, basketball, football,
played baseball four years while earning 1962 All-City. Louis Secora and Dan golf and soccer. He also excelled in softball,
three letters in baseball. While playing for Rezak were named 1963 All-City. Philip bowling and track. Buddy was a six-sport
the South Omaha Legion team in 1989, Department Store sponsored the Omaha athlete at SHS. He quarterbacked two City
he was selected as the “American Legion South High American Legion Team which Championship teams in three years coached
Metropolitan Player of the Year.” He was a was Co-City “Area 2” Champions and by Cornie Collin. He played American Le-
triple crown winner, batting .536, hitting 12 State runner up. Team Members were Billy gion ball as a 2nd and 3rd baseman, short-
home runs and driving in 53 runs all while Yambor, Lonnie Bernth, Ronnie Bernth, stop and center fielder. He also played on a
missing most of the last month of the season Denny Crum, Joe Berenis, Donnie Crum, number of different sandlot teams through-
due to an injury. Robert played 12 seasons Ken Kennedy, Denny Kirschenmann, out the city and surrounding area. Emil
of professional baseball; six seasons were Woody Woodward, Ted Drefs, Bill Drefs, joined the US Navy in September 1943.
at the AAA level and two seasons were AA Jim Albin, Rich Novak, Lou Secora, Gary When the Korean War started, he was fight-
baseball. He made league All-Star teams in Furnace, Mike Gillespie, Bill Greguras, ing at the invasion of Inchon. He spent the
1992, 1993 and 1994. In 2000 he played in John Leifert and Danny Rezac. Coaches next one and one half years transporting the
the major leagues for the Texas Rangers as were Cornie Collin and Assistant Mel dead and wounded prisoners and refugees,
a catcher. Along with the Rangers, he also Comstock. delivering supplies, and making repairs. He
played in the Red Sox, Yankees, Cardinals, was also the head of a rifle squad on the
Marlins and the Dodger organizations. Dur- Achievement of MeritAward winners are: front lines protecting areas from Chinese
ing his career in professional baseball he hit sabotage. He was awarded the Korean Ser-
132 home runs, had 570 RBIs and a cumu- 1960-Jack Benedick roamed Europe for vice Medal, China Service Medal, Ameri-
lative batting average of .255. Robert cur- three months and then worked in a slaugh- can Campaign, American Pacific Campaign,
rently lives in Georgia and he has coached terhouse after graduating from SHS. He U.N. Korean Award, and the Maritime
little league baseball teams. enrolled at UNO, joined the wrestling team, Commission Award. He is also an Admiral
and met his future wife, Nancy Rolle. After in the Nebraska Navy. He was nominated
Coach Joe Neuberger – SHS Basketball graduating, he married Nancy and joined for this Honor by the Nebraska-Western
Coach 1974-2000. He was head basketball the U.S. Army. After he completed basic Iowa Oldtimers Baseball Association. He
coach for 23 years from 1974 to 1997. Dur- training and advanced infantry training at has also been recognized by the Nebraska
ing those years the team was Metro runner- Ft. Gordon, GA, he was selected for officer Silver Haired Legislative Alumni Society as
up two years, Metro champions three years, candidate school at Ft. Benning, GA. After a Silver-Haired Senator and was the first to
District Champions four years, and State graduation he attended jump school and was introduce the Baby Bill in 2002. Follow-
champions once. assigned to Ft. Riley, KS. He was a member ing the war, Emil worked at M.U.D. for 27
of the 9th Infantry Division for training and years, got his flying license and then spent
1960 Wrestling Team - Three members deployment in 1967. Jack returned home a lot of retirement time traveling with his
were 2nd in the State tournament. Six for 10 months, and then began his second childhood sweetheart and bride of 67 years.
were on the OW-H “All-Intercity Team.” tour in Vietnam, where he stepped on a land He is a member of the American Legion
Six were undefeated during the dual meet mine in April 1968. He lost both legs below Post 1 and the VFW Post # 2503.
season. State champions were Jerry the knee. He was awarded the Silver Star
Newville, Jim Fuxa, John DeGeorge, (2), the Bronze Star with Valor, the Purple Continued on next page.
Bob Swanberg, Bill Gorgen and Bob

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Margie Krakowski Calamia Speck-1940
will receive our Honorary Contributor’s
Award this year. Margie was a woman
athlete before such sports were sponsored
in our schools; she successfully played
both basketball and baseball in a multi-state
region. Her softball team was named the
Ambassadors and the basketball team was
sponsored by H. P. Smith Motors. Later in
life after much business success, she became
an avid golfer. Throughout her life in Cali-
fornia, she never forgot her South Omaha
roots. When she died, she left a substantial
bequest to the South High Alumni Associa-
tion so we could help meet the needs of SHS
students and teachers. She is our heroine and
we thank her and her husband Dale Speck for

their kindness and generosity.

Note - we are limited to 400 tickets for
this popular banquet. Cost is $40 in
advance and $45 at the door. Make
your reservations by calling the Alumni

office at 402/738-9493.

CONGRATULATIONS 2012
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

These outstanding alumni will be inducted
in the 2012 Hall of Fame brunch on Sat-
urday, September 8, 2012 at the Livestock
Exchange Building – 30th and L Street at
10 a.m.: 1977-Alberto “Beto” Gonzales;
1965-Beth (Murphy) Anderson; 1974–
Judy (Renner) Storm, 1962-Robert S.
Murphy and 1967-Wendy (Stecki) Him-
burger Deane. Their stories and photos
will be in our next issue. Tickets are $25
and can be purchased at the Alumni office
– 402/738-9493.

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SPAGHETTI
DINNER DONORS

By Julie Diehm

Thank you to the following who donated
prizes and gift certificates for the silent
auction and raffle held at the spaghetti
dinner on 3-24-12 at Sokol Hall: Evelyn
and Dean Winther, Ed and Julie Diehm,
Diane Battiato, Janice Palmer, Carole
Safely, Mary Salcedo, Vic and Bev Riha,
Dean and Candy Rezac, Jeanne Patrick,
Mary Urkevich, Gail Granzer, Judy
Storm, Paul and Sharon Kracher, Patty
Svajgl, Joseph Barriantos, John and Bev
Krayneski, Judy and Rudy Tesar, Jodi
Dean, Denny and Judi Koubsky, E&J
Drywall, Amato’s, and Carpet Express.
You helped make a very successful auction
and raffle for scholarships for kids.

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OMAHA SOUTH HIGH AMBASSADORS
50-YEAR REUNION CONCERT

By Christina (Tynski) Zorko-1997

It was a stormy night in Omaha on 4-14-12, he started. It was a wonderful night and in
but, as they say, “the show must go on” five years it can be assumed that all of the
and it did. The event that was 50 years in former Ambassadors are looking forward to
the making would not be stopped by the performing together again. Thank you to all
elements, and if shelter was required at least who donated their time, raised their voices,
there would be entertainment. The show and participated in 50 years of South High
featured 100 current and former Ambas- Ambassador excellence!
sadors taking to the South High stage and
lifting their voices in joyous celebration.

The show opened with “Celebrate with
Music!” a song specifically crafted for the
50-Year Reunion. The Ambassadors, mem-
bers of a tradition representing decades of
quality vocal performances from the 1960s
through the present, combined their talents.
Soloists delivered performances for those
in attendance with songs ranging from “The
Impossible Dream” to “I Will Always Love
You.” Families performed together singing
“Anything You Can Do” as well as “Won-
derwall.” Many other performances were
enjoyed that night, combining the sound of
voice with piano, drum, guitar and strings
to create melodies to delight the audience.
The show ended with the full Ambassador
complement returning to the stage and
performing “Joy to the World.”

Mr. Roland Hinrichs, Music Director The Music Directors are shown together (L to R) Clay Blackman, Mary Lu Jackson and Roland
for SHS, started the Ambassadors in 1962 Hinrichs. Other photos are of the Ambassadors performing.
and lovingly passed it on to Ms. Mary
Lou Jackson, who passed it to Mr. Clay
Blackman. They together entertained
family and friends, students and staff. “Mr.
E” Jim Eisenhardt-1967 was not only an
Ambassador when he was a student at SHS,
but also had the opportunity to work with
Jackson and Blackman as fellow teachers.
He had the privilege of introducing Mr.
Hinrichs. Roland received a thunderous
round of applause and many thanks for what

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DONATIONS OF TREASURED
MEMORABILIA AND YEAR BOOKS

Roger and Judy Anderson sorted through memorabilia and
yearbooks left following the death of Roger’s parents, Ralph
V. Anderson-1928 and Ruth E. (Nodean) Anderson-1927.
Thankfully they spoke about this material with their neighbor,
Beverly (Maliszewski) Sladovnik-1959, who directed them
to the office. During a recent visit to the Alumni office they
delivered a treasure trove of material for the Alumni archives,
including four yearbooks, graduation material and photos.
We are so glad they sought a home for this memorabilia
rather than pitching it. These pieces of history are available
for you to review in the office. Thank you Roger and Judy
for your donation!

We appreciate all SHS memorabilia for archives. Please
keep us in mind! Thanks.

THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS,

YOU ENJOY YOUR TOOTER TWICE A YEAR!

We salute and send a BIG THANK YOU to the fellow alumni who
help prepare the TOOTER for mailing. It takes almost a week
of tabbing and labeling before the TOOTER is taken to the post
office by John Krayneski’s crew. Our helpers last time were:
Bob Lubsen, Dean and Evelyn Winther, Jaya Winther, Chris and
Wayne Woodard, Julie (Vomacka) Dunn, Shirley (DeGeorge)
Benak, Nancy (VanderStoep) Shelton, Julie (Riha) Diehm, Mary
(Smith) Salcedo, Chris and Nadine Saklar, Bev (Maliszewski)
Sladovnik, Gail (Renner) Granger, Ron and Joann Welsh,
Judy (Jensen) Tesar, Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky, Mary
(Renner) Urkevich, Diane Atkins and last but not least Richard
“Dick” Gulizia. What a great crew we have! Without your help,
we cannot mail the TOOTER on a timely basis. If you have any
spare time, please let us know.

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THANK YOU FROM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

These students were awarded scholarships ing to college is becoming a reality. I really “I thank you for choosing me to receive
at the Convocation/Honors Night celebra- appreciate your help.” your scholarship this year. It means so
tion on 5-9-12 and we are including notes much to me to receive it, and I will use it
of appreciation from them: Kimberli Hernandez - Judith Henggler to go to the University of Nebraska-Omaha
Spohr Scholarship. “I want to thank you for a biology degree. This scholarship
Natalie Kammerer - Watanabe Fine Arts so much for the generous $1,000 scholar- has opened new doors for me, and has
Scholarship. “Thank you very much for ship. I am very happy and appreciate the brought me closer to my dream career as
choosing me as the recipient of this scholar- award. I will be attending the University a zookeeper. I plan to do internships at the
ship! I am delighted to accept this generous of Nebraska-Lincoln with an emphasis to Henry Doorly Zoo throughout my next four
award from your organization. My experi- pursue a career in the medical field.” years in college, as it will help the keepers
ence at South has been very positive and get to know me, and could possibly get me
it has had a huge effect on who I am. This Djenane Lafleur – South High Alumni hired as a part-time keeper while studying.
award will be a great financial boost for my Association Scholarship. “I am very Thank you again for giving me this wonder-
first year at Nebraska Wesleyan.” grateful for your belief in me and my ful opportunity!”
abilities. I appreciate you and the selec-
Robert “Bob” Mulligan - Bobby Mata tion committee and will gladly accept the Scholarships were also awarded to the fol-
and Shane Kielion Memorial Scholar- Alumni Scholarship. This scholarship lowing outstanding students:
ships, “Thank you very much for awarding will be spent wisely and dutifully at the
me both of these scholarships. Next year University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Thank Victor Manuel Francia - Jerry Rodriguez
I will be going to Northern State Univer- you so much.” Scholarship
sity in Aberdeen, S.D. I will be studying
Marketing and Administration and playing Yo Aye La - South High Alumni Associa- Jonathan Daniel Meyer - Fern Watanabe
baseball. Again words can’t describe how tion Scholarship. “I am so grateful for the Business Scholarship
thankful I am.” $1,000 scholarship you recently awarded
me. Thank you! My plan is to attend Grace Matthew McPhillips – Class of 1961
Marcela Chacon - Cain Memorial and University to study Psychology. I will Scholarship
Rose Ann Clark Memorial Scholarships. become a social worker and have a positive
“Thank you so much for giving me the impact on others, just as you are having on Drew Chamberlin – South High Alumni
opportunity of earning these scholarships. me. My sincerest thanks.” Association Scholarship
These scholarships represent a great support
for me and thanks to you my dream of go- Kaitlyn Rider - Siderwicz Scholarship. Anna Taylor - Mudra Scholarship

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Please keep the office informed on any as they once were. Dorothy, the youngest in benefit SHS students and for your donations
changes to your personal information the family, worked for Armour Company in throughout the years to support our mission
such as your name, address, telephone Omaha, and transferred to Armour-Decker of helping SHS students and teachers.
number, e-mail address, etc. Also if in Mason City. She operated a comptometer
you mark your mail as “Away” at the or paperless adding machine for 35 years, 1940-Betty Jo Harker of Ames, IA ordered
post office, please let us know when but the advent of the keypunch machine a brick for Collin Field Stadium and sent
you return home so we can update our put her out of work. Later she worked with this nice note: “I recently received a copy
records. This will keep our records computers as a church secretary. Dorothy of the TOOTER from Josephine (Cita)
current for future TOOTER mailings, and John, her late husband of 50 years, have Goodown-1940, my friend and class-
reunions, etc. Thanks for your help. a son living in Des Moines and a grandson mate. I was very pleased to read the article
living in Ames. She is the aunt of Frances about another classmate. Your publica-
1930-Ann R. (Brusan) Elliott celebrated (Mikovec) Rhoades-1959 who shared this tion was very informative since I had left
her 100th birthday on 3-2-12. She was born information about Dorothy with us. The Omaha shortly after graduation. I have
to Nicholas and Margaret Brusan in South secrets to her longevity include eating fond memories of SHS and the friends and
Omaha. Anne spent her formative years right (not a lot of meat – but she does love acquaintances I made there. My grandpar-
with her five sisters and one brother, and mashed potatoes and cookies), keeping busy ents owned a home just south of the school
attended SHS. She married the “sweetheart while living leisurely and enjoying each day. on K Street and I remember visiting them
of her life,” James A. Elliott, in 1937 in She has many friends including Alex Groff, and thinking what a big building it was. It
Papillion. Art and Anne spent 60 years of 80. He used to be her dance partner as she is my understanding that their home was
happiness living in many locations from loves to dance, but she broke her hip two purchased and a building for the school took
Chicago to Denver, as Art was employed for years ago. On their daily visits now they are its place. I have always felt that South pro-
46 years with Burlington Northern Railroad. more likely to play cribbage or cards than go vided a diverse culture of many nationali-
Anne loves all kinds of card games, recently dancing. What a delightful story. We hope ties which was a benefit to my education. I
bowled a 101, and enjoys going to the casino your birthday was a very happy one and was so pleased that a stadium was built and
whenever anyone will take her. Anne has wish you many more! remember that for home games we went to
sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Tech High School. I am proud to be able to
nearly all of whom came to Omaha to help 1935-Emil “Bud” Gember is pictured in participate in the memorial brick program.”
her celebrate this special occasion. Anyone Thanks for sharing your memories and for
who would like to wish Anne well may do your support!
so by sending a card addressed to Hickory
Villa, 7315 Hickory St., Omaha, NE 68124. 1940-Harold Skripsky – Continued from
Congratulations and thanks for the update! last issue. Here’s a photo of Harold on a
WWII Honor Flight
1930-Dorothy his new SOB (South Omaha Boy) hat above on 9-13-11. Harold is
(Long) Mikovec with John DeGeorge-1961 and Chuck also leading a drive to
celebrated her Bruno-1960. Bud’s reclaim landfill property,
100th birthday original football (derisively called Mt.
on 5-10-12 in helmet from the Trashmore, but re-named
Mason City, early 1930s is also Cedar View Heights by
Iowa. She was pictured. How great Harold) and restore it to
interviewed that you kept the park use. He believes
by The Globe helmet all of these it could become Cedar
Gazette about years! Rapids greatest tourist
her centen- attraction and
nial birthday. She said her friends served 1936- Lieutenant General Leo J. Dulacki, a beautiful
a special cake at the Mason City Senior USMC (Ret.) donated $10,000 to the South park area. He
Center after lunch for her that wished her a High Alumni Association for scholarships. is pictured at
Happy 100th birthday. (See photo above.) He was inducted in the SHS Hall of Fame the site in the
She was stunned by the surprise and by the in 1992 for his dedication to his country, second photo.
lap robe from her former knitting group outstanding career achievements, and We’ll share
members. Dorothy was described by a selfless devotion to helping others. Thank information
friend as lively and one of the most likeable you so much for this generous donation to about Har-
characters you could meet in Mason City. old’s brother in the next TOOTER!
Although she was driving not long ago,
Dorothy said she plans to turn in her keys Continued on next page.
since her vision and hearing aren’t as good

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see what is going on back in Omaha.” We
1942-Monsigner Richard Wolbach was did not have that year book and we appreci- (Maliszewski) Sladovnik, seated Jeanette
featured in an OW-H story on 11-13-11 ate your kindness in sending it to us for our (Warinski) Gentile, Mary Ann (Meis-
entitled “A Lifetime of Service.” After archives. ter) Brown, Sharon (Sempek) Stovall,
graduation, Richard joined the Marines, and Frances (Mikovec) Rhoades as they
and fought at the battle of Iwo Jima. He 1948 - Marshall D. Grant and 1950 - E. enjoyed lunch together.
survived the battle and became a Catholic Jean (Jacobsen) Grant celebrated their
priest 50 years ago to show his gratitude to 60th wedding anniversary on 7-27-12. 1960-Edda (Fanslau) Albin and her family
the Lord. He was a parish priest at St. Adal- Congratulations! were featured in the OW-H on 7-23-12. The
bert, St. Cecilia and St. Stanislaus Churches Fanslau family arrived in Omaha from Ger-
in Omaha. His spare time was spent skiing, 1949-Don and 1952-RoseMarie (Van many 60 years ago and they held a family
playing tennis or fishing. In the early 1980s Severen) Corneer of Kearney, NE wrote: reunion to celebrate the occasion. During
he helped another priest as a chaplain at the “Enjoy so much the news on fellow gradu- WWII Edmund, their father, was drafted into
VA Medical Center, where he found his true ates! Keep up the good work.” Thanks for the German Army, captured by the Russians,
calling. His service in the war gave him a the encouragement! and spent several years in Siberia. They lost
special connection to veterans. He retired their farm near Hamburg, Germany during
after 30 years as chaplain at VA Medical 1950-Mary Ann (Sullivan) Foral and her the war. Edmund and his wife, Rieda, went
Center in Omaha. He was raised with his husband Richard celebrated their 60th anni- shopping in town and signed a list to go to
brothers and sisters in a small frame house at versary on 9-20-11 by renewing their vows America. The family left Germany seven
36th and E Street, where he still lives. His at St. Agnes Church. Dinner with their fam- months later. They arrived at Ellis Island
parents spoke Polish and he grew up with ily at Cascio’s Steakhouse followed. Their speaking no English, and boarded a bus to
the smell of peirogies and cabbage filling the children, Rick Foral, Laura and Duane Hei- Nebraska so their sponsors could help them
home. Thank you for devoting your life to mann, Annie-1976 and Dave Dibelka-1975, get settled. Their home was near 40th and
helping others and we wish you a long and Joe and Mary Beth Foral, and Tom and Julie Vinton Street. Within seven years all six
wonderful retirement. Foral, 16 grandchildren and one great-grand- members of the family became American
daughter sent these wishes: “Mom and Dad/ citizens. The kids and their current ages are
1944-Wallace Merriam from Blair, NE cel- Grandma and Grandpa, thanks for all you Walt (77); Kurt (74). Edda Albin (70) and
ebrated his 85th birthday on 2-21-12. Con- have done for us and for being the center of Trudy Herron (67). They flew the American
gratulations and Happy Belated Birthday!! our lives.” Congratulations! flag every day and would kiss the ground
when they returned from visits abroad.
1945-Ed Koznarek’s business career at 1951-Donna McKenna of Littleton, CO None of the family ever misses voting in
General Electric included moves to New sent happy 85th birthday wishes to her an election because they consider it such a
York City; Schenectady, NY; New Provi- brother Wallace Merriam-1944. Wallace privilege.
dence, NJ; Philadelphia, PA, and Chicago is from Blair, NE and his milestone birthday
(Hinsdale), IL. Sincere condolences on the was 2-21-12. Best wishes! 1961-Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky
recent death of your wife, Delores (Benak) enjoyed a May cruise to Europe with some
Koznarek-1948. 1951-Art and Ilene (Hopkins) Wise of of their friends. The photo above was taken
Omaha celebrated their 60th wedding an- aboard ship. They visited Tenerife, Canary
1945-Lucille (Dietrich) Derr of San Diego, niversary on 1-9-12. Congratulations! Islands; Palma, Mallorca Island; Barcelona,
CA wrote that her sister Eleanor (Dietrich) Spain; Villefranche, Monaco and Monte
Kieffe-Zito-1946 of Denver, CO, who died 1957-Richard Duponcheel is currently Carlo, France; Florence and Rome, Italy.
of cancer on 5-8-11 was a very special sister. participating in a clinical trial for Mayo Hos- They said it was fun to cruise over and fly
Our condolences to you on the loss of your pital in Rochester, MN. Mayo is attempting home.
sister. to determine which surgical procedure for
hip replacement is the least invasive and 1961-Terry Moore won his 13th term as
1946-John most patient friendly. Good luck! President of the Omaha Federation of Labor
and Kathryn AFL-CIO this year and thus continues a
(Stanek) Groth 1959-Mary Ann (Meister) Brown visited 36-year reign for the hardworking SOB. He
of Reno, NV family and friends on her recent visit to is the nation’s longest-serving president of
were married 6-7- Omaha during July 2012. She is shown a central labor union body, representing 37
47 and in June above with her St. Bridget’s Grade School local labor unions in Douglas and surround-
they celebrated and SHS classmates left to right – back row ing counties. He hopes overseas jobs will be
their 65th wed- Virginia (Koziol) Graniewski, Beverly returned to American soil so labor organiz-
ding anniversary ers can increase union membership numbers.
with their four daughters and two sons. Terry’s past community involvement
Congratulations! includes helping to open the city’s first Food
Bank and first family shelter, and organizing
1947-Eleanor (Schlundt) Wheeler wrote:
“I am sending you the high school yearbook Continued on next page
of my brother, Richard H. Schlundt-1949.
He died on 5-19-08 in Reno, NV. I have
been going through some of his things that
were sent to me and I thought you might like
to have it. I enjoy getting my TOOTER to

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restoration of an old mansion into a low-cost
refuge for families of medical patients. As ner and National Certified Counselor. He start his own business (Kostka Plumbing) in
a board member of the Salvation Army, is a graduate instructor in the Department 1975. Congratulations on your success in
he pushed for the building of the Kroc of Counseling Psychology, Equine As- your chosen field, Frank!
Center in the impoverished neighborhood sisted Mental Health Program, and School
where he lived as a youth. He’s currently a Counseling Program at Prescott College in 1974-Judy (Renner) Storm is retiring
member of the United Way of the Midlands, Prescott, AZ. Stan has received numerous after 32 years of teaching at Omaha Public
Aksarben Future Trust Board, Lasting Hope honors and awards throughout his success- Schools. She was assigned to Indian Hill,
Recovery Center and Healthy Omaha. Con- ful career, including being inducted into the then Bryan Middle School, and for the last
gratulations and best of luck in your “13th South High Hall of Fame in 2007, receiv- 27 years was at Omaha Central High School.
Term!” ing a College Board Distinguished Alumni Judy was the chair of the Special Education
Award in 1996 as well as the Child Savings Department, sponsored the Student Council
1961-Margaret Sova and her husband Institute Distinguished Service Award. He and was teacher chair who helped plan the
Bob Kreitner climbed to the summit of Mt. has also served as an officer or board mem- prom. Judy is a member of our Board of
Hood, 11,239 feet on 6-21-12. She said it ber for several prestigious organizations and Directors and we thank you for your devo-
was steep, icy and snow covered. It was made many presentations throughout the tion to educating our youth and congratulate
a difficult technical climb using crampon, country. We congratulate you for this latest you on your retirement.
ice axe, helmet, harness and rope. When honor and thank you for your dedication to
asked why she did this difficult climb, helping others! 1974-Rick Wise wants to share with the
she responded “Well, we loved it!” The readers that his father, Art Wise-1951, and
photo above at the summit shows they are 1963-Marlin Briscoe “The Magician” is mother Ilene (Hopkins) Wise, celebrated
enjoying the challenge. Congratulations moving closer to having a movie made their 60th wedding anniversary, 1-9-12
Margaret and Bob! about his life, as reported in an earlier with a week-long trip to Naples, FL along
TOOTER. Hollywood producer, Barry with their three children and their spouses.
1961-Wayne Stockwell, former Army Josephson, former vice president of produc- Happy Anniversary - it sounds like you had
veteran and retired insurance salesman, was tion for Columbia Pictures, is partnering a wonderful anniversary.
featured on the front page of the Midlands with West Omaha Films to work on this
section of the OW-H newspaper. He had a film. Local actor, John Beasley, is a partner 1987-Lisa (Ray) Rushlau is the Event
magnetic Citizen Patrol sign on his Chrysler in West Omaha Films and he is working Coordinator for the Salvation Army Kroc
door, an amber light swirling on his roof, hard to ensure that this film is made. He said Center. Sincere sympathy on the death of
and an Omaha Police identification card investors are needed and a director needs to your husband, Jeffrey Rushlau-1977.
around his neck. He is looking for suspi- be hired to continue moving forward with
cious activity to report for further police the project. Best of luck, Marlin! 1991-Gregory Gonzalez is one of four
follow up. The patrol members do not carry candidates for Omaha Police Chief. His
guns and are not supposed to leave their 1967-Danny Joe Freeman started his writ- wife, Captain Katherine Belcastro-Gonzales,
vehicles. He believes the patrol reduces ing for the TOOTER with his memories of heads the Southeast Precinct. His brother,
crime and raises the property value of the SHS and growing up in South Omaha. He Captain Richard Gonzales runs the depart-
neighborhood he patrols, and in which he remembers attending the SO Boys Club ment’s criminal investigations bureau while
has lived for 28 years. Wayne has been while at SHS. He said he was unable to try his cousin, Mark Martinez-1965 is the
widowed twice, has four grown children out for the baseball team because his mother United States Marshal for the District of
and coaches bowling teams at Skutt High was sick. When she died in 1968, he re- Nebraska.
School. members becoming very upset in study hall.
He remembers two gals from school that he Historic South Omaha
1963– Dr. Stanley Maliszewski received wanted to date, Paulette and Sandy, but that
UNO’s Distinguished Service Award at their wasn’t in the cards. His family lived at 27th Beautification Project
Distinguished Alumni Luncheon on 4-18-12. and J Streets. He joined the YMCA in 1978
He is a retired Associate Professor in the and was on the Perkins Restaurant baseball Community Beautification Activist Sue
Department of Educational Psychology and team in 1980. In 1991, he joined his Christ Bednarz requests help from SHS alumni
Director of the School Counseling and Guid- Community Church baseball team. In the to help develop a park-like facility for use
ance Program at the University of Arizona. early 90s he played volleyball and bowled by neighborhood residents near 32nd and
Stan is a licensed Mental Health Practitio- on other teams. He is currently a member K Streets, east of the church. This land
of the Douglas County Health Center’s is being cleaned up as a much needed
Residential Council. Danny bowled in the green space, and plantings, park benches
SHSAA Tournament in March – thanks so and other improvements are needed. This
much for your support and for sharing your space will be dedicated to all immigrants
memories with us. who worked in the Stockyards and pack-
ing house industry. Many items need to
1971-Frank Kostka helped his dad and be purchased for this project. Help is
uncle as a kid in their plumbing business. needed to plant, weed, fund or provide
When he graduated, his godparents gave fundraising ideas. If interested in helping
him cash and he decided to use that to or if you have questions, please contact
become a plumber. He worked with Mike Sue Bednarz at 402/731-8374.
Thomas Plumbing by ICC and saved to

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Fall 2012 Memorial Given to the In Memoriam
South High Alumni Association 1938-George A. Bazar of Omaha died
CORRECTIONS: 5-16-12.
Memorials were given in honor and memory of We incorrectly reported that Ronald 1938-Evelyn (Marsh) Gilpin of Fullerton,
Swanson-1957 of Fremont died. We were CA died 2-3-12.
Frances Huerta – (mother-in-law of Roni informed and are glad to report that Ronald 1938-Hazel B. (Nicolai) Verootis of
Huerta -Athletic Director of South High Swanson-1957 is alive and well living in Omaha died 4-9-12.
School) by Carol and Dave VanMetre. Wisner, NE. 1938-Iva May (Norton) Updike of Omaha
died.
1940-Walter Wichita by the Riha families. Also, we reported that Edward L. Zyla- 1938-Margaret A. (Povondra) Kafka of
1943 of Ocean Springs, MS died 8-2-11. Omaha died 3-21-12.
1944-Herman E. Myers by Curtis-1944 Edward’s brother, Walter S. Zyla-1947 1938-John J. Zyla of Omaha died 3-11-12.
and Karen Siemers, Frances Curran-1944, informed us that Edward was a life-long 1939-Lorraine (Arthur) Coxwell of Her-
and Bob Shober-1944. resident of Omaha, and that after graduating nando, FL died 10-13-12.
from SHS he joined the Army until WWII 1940-Charles “Chuck” Mitchell of The
1945-Donald Claussen memorials by How- ended. He returned to Omaha, enrolled in Villages, FL died 11-4-11.
ard Rudloff; Dave and Mary Rezac-1970; Iowa State University’s architectural pro- 1940-Walter Wichita of Cockeysville, MD
David Koll; Tony and Betty Popek; James gram, and had a successful career designing died 2-23-12.
and Mary Snelling-1967; John-1963 and homes and small business establishments. 1940-Betty J. (DeJoy) Morinelli of Omaha
Ellen-1964 Leifert; Old Timers Baseball Sadly, Edward did die on 8-2-11. died 6-5-12.
Association, Inc. for Nebraska–Western 1940-Walter M. Ursdevenicz of Omaha
Iowa; Coastal Securities, Inc.; In lov- We thank you for the corrections and died 5-12-12.
ing memory of our Uncle Don Claussen sincerely apologize for our errors 1941-Ruth Laitner of Omaha died 1-14-
by Karen (Claussen) Timberlake; James 12.
Claussen; Janet (Claussen) Ralston; Rich- Memorial Prayer 1941-Paul B. Orchard, Jr. of Omaha died
ard-1947 and Barbara-1948 Sandstedt; 3-1-12.
Charles-1950 and Caroline Svajgl; and In the night deep that falls 1941-Ruby J. (Prevot) Ciciulla of Omaha
Curtis-1944 and Karen Siemers. died 4-8-12.
Through silence it weeps 1941-Joseph S. Sanduski died 3-29-12.
1945-George M. Reid by Cara Riggs; 1941-Lorraine E (Yost) Car of Omaha
Carol and Dave VanMetre; Mary and Dost brighten and died 4-2-12.
Bob Wright; Glenda Lammel; Joyce 1942-Bernice A. (Bartman) Mixan of Bel-
Christensen; John 1961 and Bev Endure the grave levue, NE died 5- 9-12.
Krayneski-1962; Rudy-1960 and Judy 1942-Robert Paul Jonas of Phoenix, AZ
Tesar-1961; Bonnie( Gill) Manhart-1967, Where they sleep. died 5-22-12.
Emy Lou Keriakedes; Paul-1961 and 1942-James “Jim” H. Maus of Johnston,
Sharon Kracher; Gwen Elsasser; Vic- In our memory they live forever IA died 4-25-12.
1961 and Bev Riha-1964; C. Dale and 1942-Marian Grace (Sparks) Hanzek of
Estelle Black; Ike-1957 and Henrietta -Author Unknown Rancho Cordova, CA died 1-16-12.
Pane; Joe and Edie Trawicke; Denny 1942-Francis E. Swircinski of Omaha died
and Judi Koubsky-1961; and Luetta 1931-Virginia Lucille (Snydor) Nieman of 2-6-12.
Maixner-1945. Ralston died 12-20-11. 1942-Frank Vacak died 2-28-12. Frank
1932-Frances “Marie” (Powers) Proku- was a World War II Army Veteran. Frank
1945-Larry Routt by Luetta pek of Bakersfield, CA died 7-15-12. retired from UPRR in 1977 as a commis-
Maixner-1945. 1933-Ruth S. (Brodbeck) Finlayson of sary employee with 36 years of service. He
Omaha died 5-19-12. is survived by Edith, his wife of 68 years,
1946-Eleanor (Dietrich) Kieffe-Zitto by 1933-Anthony J. Versiackas of Omaha children, grandchildren, great-grandchil-
her sister, Lucille (Dietrich) Derr-1945. died 2-7-12. dren, and brother Ferdinand.
1934-Jeroma E (Hovorka) Smiley of 1943-Beulah O. (Baum) Cortese of
1949-Michael Whetstone by his wife Shir- Omaha died 3-21-12. Omaha died 2-18-12. Beaulah and her twin
ley Whetstone. 1934-Rose A. (Shimek) Bouska of Omaha sister, Bernice, played violin in the Omaha
died 4-26-12. Youth Symphony Orchestra. Both sisters
1950-Jo Ann (Barta) Hrabik by Riha 1935-Catherine I. (Englen) Hurt of Elk- graduated from the now closed St. Cathe-
families. horn, NE died 5-17-12. rine’s Hospital School of Nursing. Beaulah
1936-Grace L. (Battiato) Gibilisco of was a registered nurse anesthetist. She is
1957-Lloyd “Roger” Bauerkemper by Omaha died 5-17-12. survived by several children and grandchil-
Frank Vondra-1960. 1936-Bernice C. (Hampton) Heinsen of dren and one great grandson.
Bellevue, NE died 3-14-12. 1943-Joseph T. Cupich of Omaha died
1959-Barbara J. (Fahey) Baker by Denny 1936-Elizabeth “Betty” Noar of Omaha 7-7-12. He was an active member of Sts.
and Judi Koubsky-1961. died 4-8-12. Peter & Paul’s Church where he attended
1936-Ann (Mraz) Covalciuc of Omaha elementary school. He graduated from
1960-Jerry Kamphius by Frank Von- died 2-24-12. UNO and was a Navy veteran of WWII.
dra-1960. He was active in the Knights of Columbus,
his parish council, CYO, Croatian Choir,
1960-James Hardick by Denny and Judi
Koubsky-1961; and Paul-1961 and Sharon
Kracher.

1977- Jeffrey Rushlau by Denny and Judi
Koubsky-1961.

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parish festival and many other activities. resulting in donations for a scholarship in died 2-26-12.
He was past commander of the American 1952-Carmel (also known as Mary Ann)
Legion Post #1, a member of the VFW, and his name. Pirruccello of Omaha died 2-18-12.
many other organizations. Joe was also 1953-Roger D. Carlson of Bellevue, NE
director of the Omaha Parks & Recreation 1945-Robert “Bob” D. Frodyma of died 7-17-12.
Department, Legion Baseball, founder of 1953-Thomas Humason of Indio, CA died
the Youth Hockey League of Omaha, the Omaha died 3-8-12. 3-14-12.
Croatian Cultural Society, All-Star Game, 1953-Gary J. Vicker of Lawrence, KS died
Father-Son Game and numerous other 1945-Dorothy (Honcik) Blankman of 6-22-12.
activities. He received many awards for his 1953-Horace T. Williams of Omaha died
devotion to helping youth. He received the Omaha died 5-4-12. 7-16-12.
prestigious Kerr Memorial Award for his 1954-Lorraine (Calta) Vargo of Center-
lifetime achievements. 1945-Richard E. Jirak of Omaha died ville, IA died.
1943-Gene E. Jordan of Palm Harbor, FL 1954-Tom Knutson of Parker, CO died
died 4-27-12. 5-18-12. 2-5-12.
1943-Florence V. Yetts of Omaha died 1954-Gloria (O’Brien) Thompson of
4-6-12. 1945-Steve J. Mayhan, Sr. of Omaha died Omaha died 2-24-12.
1944-Herman E. Myers, Jr. of Omaha 1955-Kenneth E. Alston, Sr. of Minneapo-
died 6-6-12. He is survived by his wife, 4-16-12. lis, MN died 6-21-12.
Betty, two daughters, two grandchildren 1955-Sheila M. (Hays) Moberg of Omaha
and a sister. He was inducted into the South 1945-Eleanor M. (Rice) Hennig of Omaha died 2-13-12.
High Hall of Fame in 1993 and this infor- 1955-Anthony C. Hazuka of Omaha died
mation included in his write-up on our web died 2-28-12. 2-10-12.
page is updated: Coach Cornie Collins said, 1955-Michael Sterba of Omaha died
“When you’re average, you are as close 1945-Albert F. Szarke of Omaha died 10-28-11.
to the bottom as you are to the top”. He 1955-George Twyman of Omaha died of
preached to strive for the first place. Her- 5-19-12. lung cancer 10-6-11.
man Myers took this message to heart. After 1956-Charles Lee Buxter of Omaha died
being with the Union Casualty Company 1946-Eleanor (Dietrich) Kieffe-Zito of 5-9-12.
as director, executive vice president and 1956-George John Jonaitis of Omaha died
chief operation officer for 10 years, he left Denver, CO died on Mothers Day, 5-8-11 4-9-12.
to build a company of his own. He founded 1957-Sally (Conley) Atkins of Omaha died
Continental General Insurance Company (a after a long bout with cancer. 12-25-11.
life and health firm). This company began 1957-Michael A. Mancuso of Omaha died
with two employees; now it requires several 1946-Darlene D. (Groves) Zimmerman of 7-1-12.
hundred, with over 21,000 licensed sales 1957-Carol Jean (Prazan) Sorenson of
agents in 46 states, the District of Colum- Omaha died 2-29-12. Omaha died 3-15-12.
bia, and the U.S. British Virgin Islands. The 1957-Clarence “Bud” Wolfe of Omaha
company began 31 years ago with assets of 1946-Betty Claire (Novotny) Martins of died 5-21-12.
$225,000 and now exceeds $160,000,000. 1958-John “Jack” DeLorenzo of King-
Mr. Myers served on the Board of Directors Omaha died 2-26-12. wood, TX died 5-12-12.
of not only Continental General Insurance 1958-Joseph G. Loves of Omaha died
Company, but also Continental General 1946-Adolph “Audie” Novacek of Red 3-23-12.
Corporation, Continental Print & Photo Co., 1958-Richard “Rocky” Rockwell of
AAA Cornhusker Motor Club, and FirsTier Oak, IA died 4-7-12. Omaha died 1-30-12. Rocky was a great
Bank of Omaha. Creighton University Nebraska football fan and requested that
awarded Mr. Myers the annual “Alumni 1947-Lucille P. (Cikota) Eggert of Omaha everyone in attendance at his funeral service
Merit Award” from the College of Business wear Husker gear.
Administration in 1987. He was further died 2-24-12. 1959-Barbara J. (Fahey) Baker of Omaha
honored with the “Guest of the Year” award died 7-8-12 of cancer. She is survived by
and Lifetime Membership in the Omaha 1947-Ardine (DeWitt) Steiner of Colorado her husband of 49 years, Ron; children
Concord Club. As Mr. Myers strove for the Michael, Ronnie, and Andrew; nine grand-
top, he gladly helped others follow. He was died 6-3-11. children; and four Fahey sisters who at-
a member and past president of the Insur- tended SHS: Karen Wilson-1961, Candy
ance Federation of Nebraska, past chairman 1947-Harold G. “Skip” Fletemeyer of Rezac-1963, Mitzi O’Donnell-1970, and
of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Com- Kellie Tuller-1974. She was a Para-edu-
merce Insurance Executive Committee, and Rock Port, MO died in 2012. cator for Omaha Public Schools for many
past member of the Board of Trustees for years.
the Mid-America Council of Boy Scouts of 1947-Anita A. (Hazuka) Svagera of 1959-John Faiman died 7-14-12 of an
America. apparent heart attack. He was an All-
1944-Elizabeth “Betty” (Farrell) J. Ried- Omaha died 5-5-12. Nebraska quarterback on SHS’s mythical
mann of Omaha died 7-9-12. championship football team in 1958 and
1945-Donald L. Claussen, Sr. of Omaha 1947-Robert E. “Bob” Polivka of Omaha played in the first Shrine Bowl in Lincoln
died 5-8-12. His is survived by Beverly, in 1959. After graduation, John attended
his wife of more than 62 years, children and died 4-2-12. UNL, playing football and baseball until
grandchildren. He was inducted into the he was injured. After receiving his degree,
SHS Sports Greats Hall of Fame in 2003. 1947-Richard H. Schlundt of Reno, NV John’s first coaching job was in David City
Memorials were directed to the SHSAA in 1964, his second in McCook. He later
died 5-18-08.

1947-Richard L. Swinarski of Omaha died

7-31-12.

1947-Rita C. (Szymanski) Chrostek of

Omaha died 5-12-12.

1948-Charles “Shy” Deras of Great Falls,

MT died in 2011. He was an outstand-

ing athlete at SHS, participating in several

sports including basketball and baseball.

For a time he was a member of the New

York Yankees Minor League Team.

1948-Delores (Benak) Koznarek of Hins-

dale, IL died 11-2-11. She attended Duch-

esne College and worked at Benak’s Gro-

cery Store on 30th & Madison. She was

the beloved wife of Ed Koznarek-1945 and

the mother of Mark, Edward, the late John,

Ann, Delores, Barbara and Stephen.

1948-Dolores Pauline (Kralicek) Arm-

brust of Omaha died 2-27-12.

1948-Dolores N. (Layton) Salerno of

Omaha died 3-23-12 .

1948-James E. Lemon of Omaha died

5-20-12. Jim was a long-time District 66

Educator.

1949-Michael H. Whetstone of Omaha

died 2-9-12.

1950-JoAnn C. (Barta) Hrabik of Spring-

field, NE died 4-23-12.

1950-Marcella A. (Janek) Hazuka of

Omaha died 7-17-12.

1951-Patricia Ann (Rowe) Budd died

6-28-12 in Mission Hills, CA.

1952-Wilma (Carpenter) Cuffe of Omaha

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coached football at SHS for seven years 1967-Michael R. Novak of Omaha died 1975-Thomas Kinsel of Omaha died 2-9-12.
before coaching at several college teams 7-20-12. 1975-Karen (Sedlacek) Louw of Tecumseh
as offensive line coach. After eight years 1970-Sandra (Knuth) Stinson of Council died 2-27-12.
of moves as a college assistant, he wanted Bluffs, IA died 2-24-12. 1976-Gary A. Oseka of Omaha died 3-6-12.
to spend more time with his family and 1972-David R. Barger of Omaha died 1977-Bruce Ramsey of Omaha died July
accepted a position at Bellevue West High 10-8-11. 1993.
School. He spent the last 26 years of his 1972-David M. Pedersen of Omaha died 1977-Jeffrey Rushlau of Omaha died 2-16-
successful football coaching career there 5-21-12. 12 of cancer. He is survived by his wife,
and overall his teams won 192 high school 1972-Paul Sempek of Omaha, NE died Lisa (Ray) Rushlau-1987.
football games. John also served as Dean of 3-22-12. 1979-Julie (Barrett) Gullickson of Bel-
Students at Bellevue West. He is survived 1974-Deborah Gosch of Omaha died levue, NE who owned and managed the
by Sherrt, his wife of almost 50 years, and 2-12-12. Ralston Costume business at 84th and Har-
two sons. 1974-Steven Robert Hempel, Sr. of rison died 11-17-09.
1959-Shirley (Heller) Labudda of Omaha Omaha died 7-5-12. 1999-Michael L. Chrapkowski of Omaha
died 2-19-12. 1974-Mark A. Maldonado of Omaha died died 2-8-12.
1959-Kay (Sigmund) Pospichal of Bel- 5-22-12. 2005-Christopher Adams of Omaha died
levue died May, 2012. 1975-Dale Hanson of Carter Lake, IA died 5-20-12.
1960-James L. Hardick of Omaha died of brain cancer on 1-12-12.
7-4-12. He was a football and baseball
player while at SHS and worked at Western
Electric after graduation. He was a Western
Electric labor representative when he
retired. He is survived by his wife Colleen
(O’Brien), sons Jeffrey and Chris, six
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
1960-Tony “Spike” John of Omaha died
4-5-12. He is survived by his wife, Kathy,
a son, two daughters, 12 grandchildren,
three step daughters, two step brothers, and
two step sisters. His internment at Calvary
Cemetery included a Police Honor Guard.
Memorials were directed to the American
Cancer Society.
1960-Joyce M. (Soukup) Hitchcock of La
Vista, NE died 3-18-12.
1961-Donna L. Johnson of Omaha died
4-20-12.
1961-Richard W. Johnson of Papillion,
NE died 4-20-12.
1962 Kathleen “Casey” (Coble) Schrage
of Columbus, NE died 2-6-12.
1962-Patricia (Joslyn) Gault of Dalton,
OH died April, 2012.
1962- Denise (Neeley) Bills of Taylorville,
UT died 3-2-07.
1963-Judy (Kmiecik) Nimerichter of
Omaha died 3-4-12.
1963-Erleen (Lobbins) Kelly of Omaha
died 5-26-12.
1964-Patricia J. (Incontro) Hunt of
Omaha died 3-18-12.
1965-Ronald Lee Bluvas of North Manka-
to, MN died 4-6-12.
1965-Douglas Jon Brotherton of Omaha
died of leukemia 4-3-12.
1965-Donald R. Nowaczyk of Omaha died
5-1-12.
1966-Eileen M. (Stejskal) Rowin of
Omaha died 4-28-12.
1966-Joe Susterka of Las Vegas, NV died
10-13-11. He is survived by his wife Cathy
(Schmeckpeper) Susterka-1977.
1967-James C. Grzywa of Omaha died
4-11-12.

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SPORTS: Matthew Curtis - Dean of Students/Character in Action Sponsor/Girls’ Head Basketball
Coach at Omaha South High Magnet School sent this letter to our Alumni Association.
SHS Athletic Director, Roni Huerta, said
the football team will honor John Faiman “Dear Volunteers and Partners,
at their Homecoming Game on Friday 9-28-
12 by showing a video of John at halftime. On behalf of Omaha South High Magnet School and the Omaha Public School District,
The team uniforms will proudly display I extend our sincerest thanks for the work you have done to improve our academics and
John’s initials “JF” on their uniforms during student achievement at South High. The time and talent that you have committed to our
the game. Look for your ticket to the game students and staff have made our school and district stronger and is always appreciated.
in this issue. We hope that all of John’s We cannot thank you enough for your generosity.
football team members will attend and try
to sit together for this tribute to their coach. Our volunteers and community partners play pivotal roles in the success of Omaha
South High Magnet School. Whether you served as a classroom aid, mentored or tutored
Salvador Garcia and Michael Jaime were a student, provided job shadowing experiences, or provided enrichment opportunities,
1st Team All State in Boys’ Soccer and you provided critical resources for our students that will help them succeed in school
Abel Alvarado was 2nd Team All State. and in life. Thank you for the impact that you have made and will continue to make as
All three were also All Metro Honorees. we move into the 2012-2013 school year.
The boys’ soccer team qualified for State for
the 4th time in the past 5 years. As we continue to build and strengthen our community relationships, we want to make
sure that your experiences with South High have been positive and rewarding. At your
Deng Nguot-2012 won the Boys Triple convenience, please contact me with any comments or concerns that you may have, as
Jump competition in the 2012 State Track well as with a contact person within your organization with whom South High can work
& Field event. He was listed in the 2012 directly. We want to ensure that our relationship is maximized to its fullest potential. I
Gallery of Champions in the OW-H 5-21-12 look forward to hearing from you.”
edition.
THANKS FROM THE ANOTHER RECIPE FROM OPS
PERSONNEL: FOOTBALL TEAM AND
COACH FOR ALUMNI CAFETERIA CLASSICS
Condolences to Roni Huerta on the recent ASSOCIATION SUPPORT
death of her mother-in-law. Lemon Drop Cookies
From Kevin O’Donnell, Head Football
Principal Cara Riggs has written a book en- Coach - On behalf of the South High foot- 3-3/4 cups flour
titled “Hope in the Urban Schools – A Love ball coaching staff and players; thank you 3 eggs
Story” and it is available for sale from her. for the new five-man football sled. This 1 tablespoon baking powder
She was the keynote speaker at the South generous gift will be a valuable teaching Grated rind of 3 lemons
Omaha Neighborhood Association banquet tool and will help develop the necessary 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
on 7-7-12 at the Kroc Center. She shared fundamentals it takes to be successful in the 1 tablespoon vanilla
information about the good things happen- game of football. We are grateful for the 1-1/2 cups cornmeal
ing at SH Magnet School. When asked, tremendous amount of support you continue 3 tablespoons milk
she also talked about her book. Some SHS to provide South High and its student 2-1/4 cups sugar
students were also honored at the banquet. athletes. ¾ cups of pecans, chopped
Congratulations to all! 1-1/2 cups shortening

THANKS FOR SHSAA Combine dry ingredients. Blend
well. Add shortening, eggs, lemon
YEARBOOK SUPPORT rind, vanilla and milk. Blend until
smooth. Portion with a #30 ice
From Toni Diel, “Thank you so very much cream dipper at 2 tablespoons. Dip
for the $500 grant for the Taurus (year- tops in pecans. Place 2” apart on
book). The money allows us to pay our final ungreased sheet pan. Bake at 350
bill with this year’s sales. As the sponsor, degrees about 15 minutes. Loosen
it takes a great weight off of my shoulders. from pan while still warm. Yield -
Thank you again!” 68 cookies.

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GOOD THINGS HAPPENING AT SOUTH HIGH MAGNET SCHOOL

JROTC formed a Marimba concerto that is usually 1936 SCHOOL NEWS
taught at the college level. Instrumental – STUDENT COUNCIL
The JROTC program is growing. At the Music Instructor Mr. Austin announced that
recent awards night, it was announced that Ramond had received a perfect score for ASSIGNMENTS
the school is thinking about adding a third that piece at the recent District Music com-
instructor because of program growth. In petition. It was also announced that several A 12-4-36 South High TOOTER donated
addition to all of the awards at the local drill of the jazz combos had won prizes at some by the Ralph and Ruth (Nodean) Ander-
team and color guard competitions, it was of the regional competitions. In addition, son-1926 family included an article about
announced that the Raider Challenge Team students in one of the combos were offered duties assigned to pupils by the Student
took third place in the nine-state region. full Peru State scholarships after their Council. Boys lockers were assigned to Joe
They competed against schools as far away performance at that college. Several South Strnao, and girls lockers to Mary Ellen
as Chicago! Congratulations to Sergeant music students will be attending the UNO Bratton. Courtesy chair was Winifred
Thomas Sorensen and Master Sergeant Jazz camp this summer to work on their Burke, while fire drill chair was Mervyn
Charles Obermeier. jazz technique for next year. Congratula- Crosnicker. Russell Skovkaard was hall
tions to Mr. Austin and others involved in chair and Henry Lehman was traffic chair.
TRUANCY DOWN AT this outstanding program. Dale Huser was in charge of the auditorium
SOUTH in 120, and Barney McFarland was chair,
ACADEMIC while Richard Lang was in charge of 110.
The OW-H front page story on 12-14-11 DECATHALON TEAM Door chairman was Joe Wolfson. Chair for
reported that truancy was down at SHS 520 during lunch was Virginia Browning.
because of the new tough anti-truancy law. Unfortunately, it looks like the Academic New court judge was John Bohlander.
County prosecutors examine chronic ab- Decathalon team is facing some challenges.
senteeism and the court can issue summons Mr. Bacome, the veteran teacher who led Such an article paints a picture of students
for student and parent to appear to ensure the program for the past several years, will being in charge of discipline, solving stu-
future school attendance. Principal Riggs not be working with the team next year. dent problems, and keeping them safe and
said students are more likely to be kept out Principal Cara Riggs told the students that acting properly. We wonder what it took to
of school to help translate for an immi- there will be a team next year and they will be brought before the court judge and what
grant parent, or care for a younger sibling. be able to meet as a class during the school powers he had in the event of an infraction
They are also more likely to be affected day to prepare for the competition. Funding of the rules? If any of the students men-
by poverty and other disruptive problems. must be assured before this program can be tioned (now in their 90s) are your relatives
Truancy reduction is a high priority at the finalized. or friends, please let us know what was ex-
school to increase student success academi- pected of the chosen pupils and if they have
cally. The administration quickly commu- SCHOLARS any stories to share with our readers.
nicates with the students and their families
to resolve issues to ensure daily attendance. These seniors were recognized in the OW-H Readers, if you were on
Now that the judge can order the student to scholarship section on 5-13-12:
attend school “or else” the school has help “Outstanding Scholar” – Bradley Reha Student Council during
in improving student attendance. who ranked first out of a class of 425
students; “Key Staffer” - Salimah Buhari your school years, what
MUSIC PROGRAM who was on the Yearbook staff; Alex Hajek
Jones, Natalie Kammerer and Bradley were your duties?
The instrumental music program included a Reha received “2012 Honorable Men-
wonderful spring concert. What an amazing tion.” Congratulations!
group of students! Ramond Kyaw per-

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1962 Baseball Team Reunion CLASS REUNIONS
By Mary Renner Urkevich-1963
2012
I would like to express Lu and kids. I personally was thrilled that
a big thank you to all of these guys came to this reunion. The 1957 – 55th Class Reunion will be held 9-14
Phil (Woody) Wood- guys laughed, hugged and shared memories at Horseman’s Park from 6:30 to 9:30 with
ward-1962 for planning a of Coach Don Claussen who was not able food and drink available for purchase. 9-15
GREAT 50-year reunion to make it, but we were thankful that his buffet at Millard Social Hall from 4 to 10
for the 1962 Baseball wife and children attended. It was a great with food served at 5:30. Cost is $33 per
Team on 4-22-12. This afternoon to be remembered. I was glad person for both nights. Lodging available
photo shows them in that Woodyi nvited met ot hisf unction. at Embassy Suites or Hampton Inn LaVista
the poster as they were (which are both near Millard Social Hall).
in 1962, and as they are Hope to see you at our reunion. Contact
today. There were 22 Jo Ann (Pospishil) Pechar 402/734-1111
members on this team [email protected] or Shirley (Erb) Shiery
and everyone showed up, 402/291-2419. Reservations accepted until
with some coming from 8-31-12.
as far away as Florida and
Wisconsin. Two of the 2013
members were deceased -
Donnie and Denny Crum; 1958- Planning is underway for the 55th class
however, Donnie’s son Kyle Crum attended reunion in 2013. No mailings will be sent.
to pay tribute to his dad. I was excited to Watch for information in the next TOOTER
see so many of my classmates from the when details are finalized.
1963 class and listen to their stories about
the good old days. Woody’s wife Lu and 1963-Plans are being made for the 50th class
their children were all there supporting reunion which will be held 6-7-13 and 6-8-
and helping him make it a wonderful day. 13. A “save the date” mailing will be sent
The food and drinks were great thanks to soon. Friday night events have not yet been
decided, but Saturday events will be at the
2012 SHSAA BOWLING Doubletree at 16th and Douglas. For further
TOURNAMENT information contact Mary (Renner) Urkev-
ich at [email protected] or Nancy (Vander-
Stoep) Shelton at [email protected].

1968 - SAVE THE DATE! Our 45th class
reunion is set for 7-27-13. Information will
follow later. Contact Kathy Sova 402/490-
1799 or Dennice Papek 402/681-1706.

1973- 40th class reunion will be held 7-13-
13. Details will follow at a later date. Contact
Susan at snavarrbr@ yahoo.com or Therese
at [email protected].

All 12 teams participating at Mocking- 1978-35th class reunion is being planned.
bird Lanes on 3-31-12 had a great time. Contact Connie (Cavlovic) Monastero
Congratulations to co-chairs Denny 402/344-0636.
Koubsky-1961 and Chris Saklar-1950
who did a great job prior to and at the event. 1993- 20th class reunion will be held in late
Since this tournament was held a week after summer or early fall of 2013. Watch for
the spaghetti dinner, several spaghetti dinner details on Facebook and in your mail.
workers were able to join us including the
Rihas, Jackie Casper and Jodi Winther.
Thanks to all the bowlers for helping raise
scholarship funds for SHS students. Win-
ners were Mike O’Brien - Men’s High
Series and Game 2 high score; Bernie Zu-
ehlke – Men’s Game 1 high score; Andy
Nathan – Men’s Game 3 high score; Anne
Hendricks – Women’s High Series and
Games 1 and 2 high scores; Lisa Masters
– Women’s Game 3 high score. Congratu-
lations to all!

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2012 GOLF OUTING A HOT-HOT-HOT EVENT
By Carole Safley, Event Chair

Another successful Packer Greats Golf Outing was held Congratulations to the winning team above led by Mike
on Sunday, 7-22-12 at Tregaron Golf Course. The day Venditte which included Don, Steve and Mike Venditte, Jr.
started with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start, but with temperatures
reaching 100+ that day, everyone was extremely thankful for
that early start time. BIG thanks to all the golfers, our hole
sponsors, and raffle prize donors. Thanks to the tournament
volunteers: Carole Safley, Mary Urkevich, Judy Storm,
Gail Granger, Evelyn and Dean Winther, Deb and Mike
Contreras, Sandie and Scott Knudsen for creating a very
successful outing. There were 31 teams participating this
year helping the Alumni raise several thousand dollars that
will go towards scholarships awarded to deserving SHS
students. An added plus this year was SHS’s Golf Coach,
Kevin Kennedy, participating in the outing. He brought
one current student/golfer, Jaylen Fairchild and an up-
and-coming female golfer, Maya Northcutt. Both students
golfed and then helped with the raffle prize drawings.
Coach Kennedy also had several autographed items from
the PGA and professional golfers that were included in the
raffle drawings.

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Next year’s golf outing is tentatively set for Sunday, 7-21-13. Keep the date open. Carole and her crew
will start working on next year’s event. Hope to see you then.

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2012-13 Calendar of Events

2012 7-21 2013 Packer Greats Golf Tour at ALL ALUMNI ARE
Sept. Tregaron WELCOME AND
8-20 1st day of school for 2012/2013 ENCOURAGED TO
school year. Fall 2013 TOOTER ATTEND ANY AND ALL
OF THESE ACTIVITIES.
Sept. Fall 2012 TOOTER 9-16 Lottery begins. PLEASE NOTE SOME
OF THE EVENTS
9-8 Hall of Fame Brunch at Livestock Sept. SHS Homecoming Football Game REQUIRE TICKETS AND/
OR RESERVATIONS IN
Exchange Bldg., 10 a.m. Cost – details TBA ADVANCE. PLEASE CALL
THE ALUMNI OFFICE
$25. Contact SHSAA office for @ 402/738-9493 IF YOU
PLAN TO ATTEND A
tickets. Sept. Hall of Fame Brunch BOARD MEETING OR IF
YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
9-15 Lottery begins. 10-12 Alumni Board of Directors Meet- ABOUT ANY OF THESE
9-28 10-30 ing – 9:30 am Alumni Association EVENTS.
SHS Homecoming Football Game 12-14 Office.
10-13 vs. Bellevue West at Collin Field
at 7 pm (see ticket in this issue). 2013 Packer Greats Sports Hall of
Fame
Alumni Board of Directors Meet-
ing – 9:30 am Alumni Association Lottery Drawing
Office.

10-24 2012 Packer Greats Sports Hall
of Fame at Anthony’s. Complete
details on flyer in this issue

12-14 Lottery Drawing

2013

January South High School – School
resumes.

1-12 Alumni Board of Directors Meet-
ing – 9:30 am Alumni Association
Office.

March Spring 2013 TOOTER.

3-16 Alumni Board of Directors Meet-
ing – 9:30 am Alumni Association
Office.

4-6 18th Annual SHSAA Spaghetti
Dinner at Sokol Hall.

4-13 18th Annual SHSAA Bowling
Party at Mockingbird Lanes.

May Honors Convocation - SHS Se-
nior Honors & Award Night.

5-18 9th Annual Poker Run

7-13 Board of Directors Meeting –
9:30 am Alumni Association
Office.

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