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1 Omaha South High School
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4519 South 24th Street

Omaha, Nebraska 68107

Joyce E. Christensen, Principal

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4 LIVING TOGETHER l
student life

22 COMPETING I,,
TOGETHER
sports

50 LEARNING TOGETHER
facuity/staff

64 PLA~Nl~G TOGETHER
organ1zat1ons

104 BEING TOGETHER .' i
classes

]158 ~:RNING TOGETHER

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We've Got It Together ...

. . . the theme chosen to represent the South High
1985 Taurus yearbook. To present the theme, puzzle
pieces were chosen. Each piece of the puzzle forms the
people we are. Slowly we begin to develop special
cha acteristics that create our uniqueness.

We face many puzzles throughout life, but we can
only grow by tackling these challenges. Each piece of
the puzzle brings us to better understand the unique
individuals we are. In the little time we have, we begin
to learn and understand our strengths and our
weaknesses and distinguish our wrongs from our rights,
things we couldn't possibly do by rushing. By rushing,
we lose that certain piece of the puzzle that helps us
grow and love life and understand life's true beauty.

South High School. We've Got It Together in
academics, sports, faculty and most of all, life.

Study hall tlm•s ore well spent by most students.

Passing p•rlods ar• a good time to visit. Many stud•nts rush during short passing periods.
4/llvlng together

Student Life

Students returned
to expectations

A s the students of South High returned to class
In August of 1984, they observed several
changes.

The first and most Important was the return of
the freshman class. It had been Included at South
High.

Many new teachers had also been added to the
faculty list. They were, for the most part, ninth grade
teachers while some had been brought in from Tech
High which closed In 1984.

Two major changes were the addition of the
School-Within-a-School and the Career Center
programs. S-W-S Is an individualized program used
to motivate students, while the Career Center is a
vocational program for students Interested in
Photography, T.V . Production, Radio Broadcasting,
and Broadcast Journalism.

Many weekends were spent preparing for
activities like Homecoming, Godspell, Sound-Off,
and Prom. There was the Intramural volleyball
tournament and, as always, there was fundraising.
All the new trends and fashion could be seen in South
Hlgh's halls. The year was to be one of the best.

Ovlng together/5

Center opens Marvin Alff - CART Program

N ew to Omaha Public Schools this year was Below: Jerry Boll - Automotives
the Career Center. Housed in the former
Technical High building at 3230 Burt Street, the Jomes Eisenha rdt -
Center is an extension of the programs offered TV Broadcasting
in all of the seven OPS high schools. This year
500 students used the facility, 63 of them from
South.

Courses offered at the Career Center
include television, radio broadcasting, broad-
cast journalism, photography and various
automotive classes. The courses are specifically
designed to introduce students to possible
career fields.

South's principal Joyce Christensen is also
administrator of the Career Center, with Marvin
Decker her assistant.

Senior Scott Cunningham, who was enrolled
in the broadcast journalism class, felt the
experience was very positive. That course was
taught by James Eisenhardt, a 1967 South
graduate.

James Horris - Automotlves
David MocCollum - Photography

James Minear -
TV Broadcasting

Roderick Ray -
Radio Broadcasting

Ann Russell -
Photography

Don Trerlce -
TV Broadcasting

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At lett, Jess Smith waits in the SWS counseling
office between classes.
Below lett, counselor Vonnelle Green assists Kim
Cottone with her paperwork.
Below, Joe Canlclla and counselor Jim Swanson
sort out schedule problems.

SWS helps

School-Within-a-School had its
debut at South this year. The
program, designed to help students
succeed, was run by counselors
Vonnelle Green and Jim Swanson.
Students who participated in the
program had close contact with one
or both of these counselors.

Students who attended SWS
classes were identified as having high
ability but low motivation and/or poor
attendance which kept them from
achieving up· to their ability. The
program sought to eliminate these
problems by structuring classes which
could reach students on an individual
basis and offer frequent counselor
contact.

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And the winners are

Seniors Charlene Roehr and Gary Franks won the category
of "The Perfect Ten."

Success Is what they plan on. Pictured here are seniors Sue Looking fine are these seniors Joelle Gossard and Tyrone Dunkin.
Mertz and David Syring, " Most Likely to Succeed." They were voted "Best Dressed."

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The winners of "Best Personality" were How cutel Seniors Sherrie lncontro and Seniors Lynn Stodolka and John
1enlors Chris Hrdy and Joe Kurtz. Jennings are "The Most Athletic."
Tom Thompson won the "Cutest Cou-
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Junior Dorothy Valla and sophomore Tom Jones are "The Sophomore John Stupskl voted "Friendliest" shows just how
Perfect Tens" of the underclassmen. friendly he really Is, as Cecilia Hilario licks his face.

"The Most Alluring Eyes" belong to junior
Becky Dieter and sophomore Tom Jones.

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All decked out are junior Jennifer What stylel Sophomore Chris Kyler
and junior Pat O'Fallon were voted
WIiiiams and sophomore Scott "Cutest and Most Macho Walks."
Moore. They were voted "The
Best Dressed." Freshman Trish Limones shows her
personality. She was voted "Friend-
liest" out of the underclassmen.

survey/9

We· live for the
WEEKENDS!

The weekend - something to look forward to. The Packer football team makes the crowd Jump to their feet,
Whether it's sports, parties, movies, or just during the excitement of the game.
simple relaxation, everyone loves it. The
weekend gives a person an incentive. to work
harder throughout the week. Somehow, if a
person works harder, the weekend seems to
come faster.

Weekends of South High students are filled
with many different happenings. However,
every weekend brings with it a few parties.
These parties are times when friends can get
together and have a good time. Other
weekend events are movies, football and

basketball games, and if all else fails, going to
a certain fast food restaurant. If there is
absolutely nothing at all to do, this period of

time is usually spent catching up on sleep lost
during the week.

Without the weekend, students would have
no reward for working so diligently throughout
the week. The weekend is something to work
for, look for and live for. As the old saying goes
. . . "People live for the weekends."

Don Ho Impersonators, Jeff Kilborn
and WIiiie Schaffer are ready for the
beach In February.

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Look at those legsll Ed Lad. Bob Frederickson. Bill Armstrong. Joe Kurtz. Gary Franks. and Mike Bugay really know how to spend
their weekendsll

Check out those sneaky eyes. Dave Randall looks like he It's Friday night and Dave Baker Is acting like he's having fun
Is up to something. In this popular fast food restaurant.

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Below: Jim Moctler, Marlo Wollnskl and Mork Lemon shore the stage.

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Above: Mork Lemon portrays God.
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Musical sings gospel

The musical presented by the 1984-85 Drama and
Music Departments of South High was Godspe/1.
Godspe/1 is the musical version of the story of
Jesus according to the gospel of St. Matthew.

Godspell played to good-sized audiences for its
evening shows and saw a full house for the matinee.·

The cast included Mark Lemon as Jesus, Cliff
Carlson as John the Baptist and other cast members
were Lesa Bowley, Jennie Brown, Thomas Covos,
Lupita Diaz, James Jirak, Frank Lovings, Carolyn Luken,
James Mactier, Kristina Sarka, Maria Walinski and
Elaina Williams.

Godspe/1 was directed by James Eisenhardt and
was choreographed by Steven Swirczek. Music
Director was Mary Lou Jackson, Instrumental Director
was Mark Arnold and Douglas Young was in charge
of scenery and lighting.

The musical contained such popular songs as,
"Save the People" sung by Mark, and "Day By Day"
sung by Lupita. Other songs include "Light of the
World," "By My Side" and "We Beseech Thee. "

To quote the Director's Note in the program from
Godspe/1, "The approach which this production takes
is to use the ensemble as an "Everyman" character
.. ." The reason for this was to let the individual
personalities of the cast color the performance rather
than the costumes. Whatever the reason, it worked.

Godspe/1 was an off-Broadway production in
1971 and as the Director's Note states, "It is a
universal story which makes no judgments in its
celebration of mankind."

Upper left: Connie Simmons and Laura
Torres fix props.

Middle Left: Kris Sarka off her guard

Left: stave Swirczek preps Jim Jirak for
the stage.

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Homecoming
1984: -
a magical night!

The theme to South High's
Homecoming '84 was "You Can
Do Magic" and we did just that.

After a successful parade down

24th Street in South Omaha the
Packers went on to a victory game

against the Vikings of North High. The

score was South-20 and North-0.

The Homecoming Coronation

and Dance was next on the agenda

and both events received large

turnouts. 1984 Above: South Hlgh's band struts down the street.
Homecoming
Royalty for
were as follows: Tom Thompson and

Sherrie lncontro were elected Mr.

and Miss Congeniality. Homecoming
King was Dan Jensen and Queen

was Patty Youngs. held in 520 and
The dance was

everyone managed to make
Homecoming '84 a n·ight to

remember.

Above: South Omaha Is Invaded by Packer forces from Outdoor Club
Below: Homecoming candidates, Tom Thompson and Sherri lncontro.

Above: Ray Remljlo cooks up Viking stew.
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Upper left: Homecoming King Dan Jensen kisses Queen Patty Youngs
Upper right: South Hig h students danc e In 520.
Above: Some of those Involved In the coronation pose.
Right: Dan Jensen receives his crown from Joy Bewley.

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Sound-Off '85
proves a hit

This year's Sound-Off proved to
be a big success with brilliant
lighting and stage shows from
numerous South High students.

Among other things, skits from
Monty Python, routines to New
York, New York, and even a cut
of David Lee Roth's "California
Girls" were presented.

Mr. Mark Arnold, coordinator
for this year's Sound-Off presenta-
tion felt that it was one of the best
ever.

Along with Mr. Arnold, help
was also given by Mr. Douglas
Young who was in charge of
stage sets and lighting, Mrs. Mary
Lou Jackson who helped with
vocals, and Mr. James Eisenhardt
who was stage manager.

Stacy Sanders, Gary Franks, and Chris
Tegeder perform to California Girls.

Above left, Jeff Budine fantasizes about playing an electric
guitar. Right, Pomperettes give it all they've got In New
York, New York.

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-•• Top right, Sheri Waters tries to figure out what trick to play
next. Above, Bob Seefus displays his impression of Elvis.
Top, Miss Charnella Mims and Mrs. Darlene Brown are "so '
excited"! Middle, Ambassadors, Carmelita Fitch, Lupita Diaz,
Carolyn Luken, Michele Parsons and Rose Siderwicz sing
"Blues In the Night. " Above, senior Toby Higgs gives a bear

hug In "California Girls."

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Homerooms meet
for volleyball

It happens every year . . . intramural
homeroom volleyball. The games are
played in the mornings before classes
start.

For seven years the volleyball
tournament has taken place inspiring
students to come up with such team
names as: " Pribyl's Prisoners", "The
Breakfast Club" and " In Your Face."

Top right, Mork Motuzo Jumps at the chance to -----

ploy volleyball. while above. Vince Blond goes

up for a spike. At right. Lucy Medino tries to save
the boll.

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Prom: The Royal Court

Julie Baxter• Jodi Dorste• Constance Fuksa Ann Garcia" Ov1s Hrdy"

Sharon Hunter• Hope Koch" Carolyn Luken Sheryl Rasmussen •

Shelly Salcedo• Susan Thedens Tony aar1<· Gary Franks" Rodney Jaros"

Steve Jurek• Jeff Kilborn· Dan Lukowski" Mark Luger Steve Plntore•
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"Finalists (Not pictured: Kathleen Sullivan. Bob Fredericksen)

Wishes come true
for Promgoers

The night of April 26, Carter Lake Warehouse
was transformed into a magic land of wishing
wells and pastel lights as seniors celebrated
Prom '85.

Reigning over the dancing couples were
King Steve Pintore and Queen Shelly Salcedo.
Chosen Mr. and Miss Congeniality by their fellow
candidates were Tony Clark and Chris Hrdy.

Sponsored by Senior Class and Bette
Norton, Prom had the theme of " Make a Wish,"
with " Penny Lover" by Lionel Ritchie the theme
song. Music was provided by the band "Shades
in Danger."

Upper right: The royal couple Steve Pintore and Shelly
Salcedo pose for the cameras, while above, Cheiree Domet
and Clayton Sanders enjoy the music.
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk McLaughlin and Sue Paar enjoy themselves
as they sponsor the dance.

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King candidates await the announcement: Tony Clark, Gory Franks. Bob Senior class officers Sue Mertz and Scott
Fredericksen, Rodney Jaros, Steve Jurek, Jeff Kilborn. Don Lukowski and Cunningham act as emcees for the 1985
Steve Pintore. Prom.

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The royal couple strides to the throne Queen candidates ore excitedly awaiting the news of who will reign over
as their names ore called. Prom. Shelly Salcedo, Sheryl Rasmussen, Hope Koch. Sharon Hunter. Chris
Hrdy, Ann Garcia, Jodi Dorste and Julie Baxter.

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Th• und•rclassmen football teams gave It their all to be the best.

Th• girls' cross countn,1 team worms up b efore practice. Gymnast St•phanle Johnson practices her b eam routine.
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Sports

Packers strove
for perfection

The beginning of the school year marked the start
of football season. Although It was not the best
season South High has ever had, It was one of the
most fun.

All athletes strove for perfection and were
pushed toward It by supportive fans. Tearn sports,
as well as Individual ones, were participated In by
a large variety of students. Everyone was
encouraged to join a sport, from baseball to
gymnastics.

As always, there were outstanding coaches and
players who brought the sport to life. These
Individuals were recognized In the spring at the
Athletic Banquet.

All sports share the enthusiasm which brought
South Hlgh's student body together In spirit. This
togetherness Is most memorable to those students
who have left South High.

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Varsity football team: front row, Ron Van Cleve, Gary Franks, Tom
Thompson, Toby Higgs. Mark Stoley, Gene Cullinane, Bob Frederickson,
Dave Baker, Joe Kurtz, WIii McCain, Steve Jurek. Ed Lad, Ray Remljio;
mlC.:dle row, Jerry Urkevlch, Dennis Loftus. Maurice Hooks, Angelo Bravo,
Mike Van Ryckeghem, Bill Armstrong, David Randall. Steve Oppliger.
Eddie Kyrass. Randy Bartunek; back row, Joe Burns. Donny Bugay, Rich
Gonzales. John MacDonald, Ed Rosenthal. Pat Welch, Jerry Earnest.
Dave Grabowski, Don Nekola. Tim Mccaw. Scott Armbrust. Jim Diggins,
Frank Hopkins·. Alfonso Arana. Mike Franks, Mark Van Rykeghem;
standing. Coaches Jeff Potter. Jack Oholendt (head coach), Jim Schutz,
Kirk Mclaughlin and Floyd Wozniak.

At right, a common sight at all varsity football games.

24/varslty football

Pack tops Division

The 1984 Packers, built on a solid defense
and an explosive offense, ended their
season as champions of the National Division.
Their Conference record was a clean sweep,
5-0, while their overall record stood at 6-3,
placing them third in the District.

Under the coaching of Jack Oholendt,
and led by junior quarterback Angelo Bravo,
the offense tallied up 2539 total yards by the
end of the season, 1767 rushing and 722

• passing. The defense had two shutouts and
held opponents to 113 points while we

• amassed 176. Leading the Pack on offense
were sophomore Maurice Hooks and Bravo,
each earning 885 yards. They also led the
team in scoring: Bravo with 60 points and
Hooks with 54.

Above, Packers anxiously await kickoff by
going over last minute details. warming up
or Just visiting about the upcoming contest
with teammates.

At left, the team shows that blocking is an
Important part of any offense once the
play Is set In motion.

Below, players rush to assist In a tackle.

VARSITY FOOTBALL
Coach: Jack Oholendt

OPPONENT: SOUTH:

Bellevue East ................ .... ................... 14 .........................32

Millard South ........................................ 19...........................7

Millard North ...................... .... .............. 24 .........................28

Abraham Lincoln ............. .................. .. 15 ................ ...... ...34

Gross .................................................... 14 ...........................7

Lincoln Northeast ...................... .......... 20 ...........................0

North ............................ ... ....................... 0 .........................20

Northwest .............................................. 7 ................... ...... 13

Bellevue West ........... .................. .... .. .... 0 .........................35

Conference Record: 5-0

Season Record; 6-3

Champions National Division

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JV FOOTBALL
Coach: Kirk McLaughlin

OPPONENT: SOUTH:
RoncaIll ........... .................. O..............40
Millard North ..................... 8 ..............26
Abraham Lincoln ........... 16 ............ ..32
Gross .......................... ..... 13 .............. 14
Creighton Prep .............. 27 ..............15
North ............ ................... 14 ..............12
Central ......... ..................... 7 ..............35

JV's: front row, Charles Carroll, Dave Randall, Keith Yates, Dave Grabowski, Ed Kyr1ss, Mike
VanRyckegham, Tom Reynolds, Ricky Davis; middle row, Matt Kudlacz. Jerry Earnest , Mike
Pope, Pat Welch. Mark Kudlacz. Ed Rosenthal. Matt Albino; back row, Joe Koch, Mike Halac.
Don Nekola. Jim Diggins.

SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL
Coach: Jim Schutz
OPPONENT: SOUTH:

Central ........... ...... ........... 34 ........... .....6
Bellevue West .... .............. 6 ........... ... 12
MIiiard North ................... 12 .............. 15
Creighton Prep .. .............. 7 ..............41
Gross ............................... 12 ................6
Abraham Lincoln ........... 12 ..............14
Ralston (South won by forfeit)
Bryan (Exhib.) ................. 18 ..............12

Sophomore team: front row. Coach Jim Schutz, Alfonso Arana. Chuck Geveshausen,
Anthony Rodriguez. James Matuza. Albert Dominguez. Jerry Urkevlch. Danny Dominguez;
middle row. Jerome Koch, Todd Konvalin. Mike Williams. Willie Taylor. Jason Rohmeyer, Ed
Sekera. Mike Sullivan; back row. Tom Nekola . Ted Rozmerik, Pat Valquartsan. Tabor Miller.
Terry Washko. Frank Hopkins. Herb Karnes, Rick Miracky

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JV's have record year FRESHMAN FOOTBALL
Coaches: Mario Reml)lo
B uilding is an important South JV team.
part of any high school Several other records were Gilbert Wood
football program. Underclass-
men learn important fun- set by the juniors, among 6OPPONENT: SOUTH·
damentals on the freshman, which was "Most Total Yards in
sophomore and junior varsity a Season" (2343). The team Lewis and Clark .... ... 12..............
squads. also set the record for "The
Longest Passing Play for a ~ir~i~ ~..::::::::::::: :::::::::..2~::::::::::::::~
The JV team, led this year Touchdown" (80 yards from
by junior quarterback Don Nekola to Keith Yates in the Monroe .......,................ 6............ 18
Nekola, defeated all but two Abraham Lincoln game). This Bryan ......................... 12..............6
of Its opponents. This was the team broke the most South Mann 3 ...................... 12..............6
records (22)
best record ever logged by a

FRESHMAN FOOTBAU. TEAM
(not pic!U"Eld)

Pete< Att1o Joe Gannon
Bl Drophsld Robert Waszgts

Wetter Teet8fS Jomes Swenson

Hem.JI Koul<ve< Tim Puckett
Robbie DeGeo,ge Jerry Vost
Brion Kottlch
Jon Townsley

Jooy Kleldosty Donny Ault

Rick Ryon Scott Armbrust

Pot Nieto John SteUo

Roy Wison Mike Nieto

Toby WOike< Don Koweckl

Joe Waszg.s Jett NlemJee

Leo Fonforo Jett Johnson

Mice Hensen Robert Sond8fS

Mal< Krympotlc Scott Buresh

Thach Phom

At left, freshmen get tips from

Coach Wood, while below, 0
South receiver prepares to
catch a poss.

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Puttin' around

A !though this year's golf team Golf team: front row, Kathy Su!Rvon, Kathy Robinson; back row, Sandy Warchol,
only consisted of seven Kelly Witecki, Connie Simmons, Maggie Huss, Coach Mary Belitz
members (Stephanie Martinez is
not pictured), they never lost their
enthusiasm. They worked hard at
practices, five times a week,
usually playing nine holes a day.

Coach Mary Belitz stated that
this year could be considered a
building year because, although
they did not win any matches,
they gained a lot of experience.

Above, Kelly Wlteckl and Kathy Kathy Robinson practices the most Important part of
Robinson warm up for a match. putting . . . stroking the ball.
At right, Kathy Robinson looks
hopeful as she watches her ball
fly down the fairway.

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Runners enjoy success

1984 was a good one for South's cross country
team. Under the coaching of Bob Garcia, boys
won the first trophy for Districts in 11 years and the
girls won the first invitational in 11 years at Bryan.
The boys' team finished second in their Division and
second in their District, while the girls were first in
their Division, third in Metro and third in District
competition. Standouts for the girls were Renae
Engelke. who finished 11th at State and Mona
Bailey. who finished 13th.

Jenny Engelke and Terry ' zeleny Just love running!

Above, the girls warm up before compet-
ing, while below. the boys huddle around

Coach Garcia to d iscuss their strategy.

Cross country team: front row, Vicki Barlett, Debbie Dysart. Kandi Srb, Sherry
Waters, Mona Balley, Terry Zeleny; middle row, Bart Wilson, Dave Skinner;

back row, Jerry Knapp, Norman Plnales, Rich Kottlch, Coach Garcia, Jesse
Romero, Scott Moore, Shane Duarte and Vince DeJoy. Not pictured: Renae
Engelke, Jenny Engelke, Gary Nielsen and Willie Schaffer.

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Team succeeds Above, Julle Coufal prepares
to return a volley as Junior
The 1984-'85 girls' varsity volleyball Becky Dieter stands ready t o
team had a fairly good season a ssist.
with the record of seven wins and nine
losses. At left, freshman Helen Flyr
warms up as teammates await
The girls didn't try to compete their turn.
with one another on the court, they
just put forth good effort in trying to ----
improve their skills in each game.

"The varsity volleyball team was
a young one with only three girls
returning from last year's team. All of
the girls were a joy to work with,"
commented coach Sue Peters.

"This year's team was indeed one
of the best teams ever! Everyone
helped each other through problems
on and off the court, which helped us
to work better together. Everyone
worked hard to win," said Renee
Heisser.

JV's are 11-4

The 1984-'85 girls' junior varsity
volleyball team had an outstand-
ing season with the record of 11 wins
and 4 losses.

The team consisted of 16 players
who worked very well together and
put forth a lot of effort in improving in
each game as the season went along.

"The Lady Packers put it all
together both on and off the floor,
living up to their goal of being the best
in townl" stated coach Sue Paar, who
moved from Tech High this year.

This team is new

This season the 1984-'85 freshman
volleyball team got their first
experience in competitive high _school
volleyball, with the record of 2 wins
and 7 losses.

The team consisted of 12 players
who improved their basic skills to a
level which greatly surpassed all
teams in their league, according to
their coach, Dave Andersen.

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VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
Coach: Sue Peters

South defeated: Abraham Llncoln
Burke
Northwest (twice)
Millard North
North
Bryan

South lost to: Bellevue West
Millard North
Gross
Benson
Millard South
Central
Marian
Northwest

Varsity: front row, Penny Cerone. Becky Dieter. Coach Sue Peters. Anne
Oller. Karla Hunter; back row. Cecilia Hilario. Amelia Koneck. Kris Kaup. Renee
Heisser. Julle Coufal and Carol Record. Not pictured: Chris Kyler. Chris Baj!.

JV VOLLEYBALL
Coach: Sue Paar

South defeated: Bellevue West
Abraham Lincoln
MIiiard North
Burke (three times)
Gross
Northwest
Benson
North ·
Bryan

South lost to: Central (twice)
MIiiard South
Marian

Junior Varsity: front row. Chelree Domet, Joni Boslljevac. Benita Barton. Coach
Sue Paar. Renee Grabowski. Laura Valencia. Karla Hunter; back row. Joni Kurtz.

Jenny Ackles. Linda Gartner. Jeanette Staley. Gina Domet. Raquel Heisser.

Stephanie Baker. Jolene Kurtz. Sandy Clark. Not pictured: Chris Baji.

ll FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL
Coach: Dave Andersen
f(eshmen: front row: Coach Dave Andersen. Helen Ftyr. Tammy Evans. Lor1 Negrete; South defeated: Bryan
mlddle row, manager, Marcie Spratford. Kathy Carroll. Kim Nicholson. Traci Plemlcky,
Renae Denton; back row. manager. Kris Tegeder. Tracy Tylkowski. Deanna Badberg. Mann I
Roberta Spratford, Bobble Jo Clayton, Lusero Martinez South lost to: Lewis and Clark

Monroe
Mann II
Norris
Hale
Mann Ill
McMillan

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Season: 'great!'

\ \ The South boys' gymnastics

I team did a great job this year

by winning Metro and Districts and
ending up second in the State
Championship," said their coach, Rich
Beran.

The girls continued to improve
throughout the season. They complet-
ed their season by finishing third in
Districts, just missing qualifying for the
State Meet as a team.

" Even though we had a lot of
injuries during the season, we all stuck
together and worked as a team. We
had a lot of talented people out for
the team, and Mr. Beran is a great

coach and a special friend!" com-

mented senior, Ann Garcia.

Junior Susie Sherrets and seniors Ann Garcia and Bob
Seefus demonstrate South's award-winning gymnastics
skill.

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GIRLS' GYMNASTICS
Cooch: Rich Beran
OPPONENT: SOUTH:

Millard North . 124.3 .....93.2
Northwest ..... . 136 .....94.3
Bellevue

West .......... 116.3 ...119.8
Millard
lnvit ........ ............ ..... 116.6
Lincoln
High ............ 125.2 ... 121.9
Lincoln

East ........... .... 120 ...... 135
2 wins - 5 losses
Metro - 8th place

District - 3rd plac e

Girls' gymnastics team: front row. Wendi Compos. Ann Garcia , Cooch Beran. Sue
Sherrets. Stephanie Johnson; bock row. Jenny Stame y, Tomi Higgs. Assistant Cooch
Cathy Cohoy, Toro Winnicki, Lindo Russell.

BOYS' GYMNASTICS TEAM
Cooch: Rich Beran

OPPONENT: SOUTH:

MIiiard North . 94.5 ... 138.4

Northwest ..... . 136 .....94.3

Bellevue

West .......... 116.3 ... 119.8

Millard lnvit ...... 141.6 (1st)

Lincoln High .... 132.9.. .139.2

Lincoln East ....... 135...... 145

7 wins - 0 losses
Metro - 1st place
District - 1st place
State - 2nd place

Boys' gymnastics team: front row, Chris Swircek, Cooch Beran. Assistant Cooch Cathy
Cahoy, Buddy Benak; back row. Bob Seefus. Robert Mcloughlin, John Stonys, Randy
Weyermon. John Stupskl.

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Tennis swings ,

A two-year losing streak ,
ended during the
Boys' tennis teams: back row, Dove Syring, Joe Garrett; front row, Louis VIiiafuerte, 1984-85 season for boys
Mike Clhlar,Mlke Sedlak, Coach Gradovllle. Not pictured, Shawn Baumwart. tennis. This was reason to
celebrate as the boys tennis
team defeated Omaha
North High, 5-4. They finished
with a record of 2-7, includ-
Ing a forfeit by Roncalll. The
team improved in the State
tournament by gaining 12
points and finishing twelfth
out of 22 teams. Coach, Phil
Gradoville commented, "For
the kind of boys we compet-
ed with, they played very
well."

Dave Syring retums a volley.
Mike Clhlar bends for a low one.

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Group splashy

The 1984-'85 swimming team
ended its season with both
the girls and boys having a 4
win-6 loss season.

Three of South's swimmers
represented the school at the
State meet: seniors, Jeff Kilborn
and Chris Hrdy, and sophomore
Katie Matol. Matol also broke
two school records in the 200
and 500 meter freestyles.

Coach Patti Hopkins said,
"It's the best group of swimmers
I have worked with. Everyone
worked together as a team."

Swim team: girls, Patti Hopkins, Katie Matol. Chris Hrdy. Julie Coufal, Gina Domet. Joni
Kurtz, Jolene Kurtz. Janine McGinnis, Lisa Koraleski. Marci Sprotford; boys, Louis
Villafuerte, Som DeJoy, Mike Brown. Tim Puckett. Jeff Kilborn. Don Moody, Scott
Cunningham. Missing, Bob Seefus.

Above, Scott Cunningham models his " freestyle" hairdo.
Above right, Jeff KIiborn helps Chris Hrdy stretch out
while Katie Matol c hecks her goggles.

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Competitive year
for varsity boy0s

The 1984-85 Varsity boys' basketball team
saw a competitive season against such
teams as North, Central and Northwest. Coach
r- Joe Neuberger said of the team's effort, "Very
good. They're as good a team as we've ever
had. I can't remember a game where there was
a lack of effort."

The Varsity boys were 14-6 for the season.
Coach Neuberger attributes that record to the
balance of skill throughout the team. That
balance is evident in the statistics for the overall
season. Mark Luger and Robert Williams tied for
first with 50 percent of shots made. John
Jennings led in rebounds with a total of 252 or
20 per game. John also led in total points scored
with an impressive 328 or 16.4 points per game.

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Above: Varsity player John Jennings goes up for two points. Coach: Joe Neuberger

OPPONENT: SOUTH:

Gross .... ........................................................... 36............................69

Roncoru ..................... ................. 68.......................... 11O

Milford North ........................................................ 52.......... ..................50

Creighton Prep ................................................... 52............................64

Lincoln Southeast ................. ................ 68............................81

North .......... .......................................................... 72............................70

Rolston .................................................................. 66............................86

Bryon .................................................................... 48............................60

Lincoln ......... ........................................ 77............................71

Thomas Jefferscn ................................................ 55............................60

Papillion ................................................................ 54............................62

BeUevue Eost .................................................... 59............................ 74

Abrohom Lincoln .... 68........................ ....95

Central ................................ ....... 66.............. ...... .... ....67

Northwest ............................................................ 61............................60

Rolston .................................................................. 44.............. ..............79

Bellevue West ..................................................... 61............................76

North .................................................................... 69.............. ..............67

Central ................................................................. 67............................73

Northwest ............................................................ 72............................53

Al left: back row, Keith Bigsby, Jeff Potter, Chris McMorrls,

Mork Luger, Corey Storks, Fronk Newton, Rick Dymec, Matt

Saxton, John Jennings, Joe Neuberger, Gilbert Wood. front,

Rich Gonzales, Tyrone Dunkin, Willie Brand, Blayne McCray,

DQD Smith, Robert Williams, John Fears. '

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Sophomore team: front row. Darron Mackins. Mike Beverly, Freshman team: front row, Troy Cools, Sean Grant. Jeff Fuqua, Bill
Tyrone Robinson. Dennis Tauts; back row. Ramone Lowe. Robert Dropinski; bock row. Cooch Gilbert Wood. Mork Santee. Jeff Johnson,
Bocome, Tom Jones. Tony Garcia. Mike Cihlar. Cooch Keith
Bigsby . Eric Sonders.

Varsity defense waits for the rebound. Mark Luger jumps for a long two pointer
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Girls' varsity:
perseverance

The girls' varsity basketball team put Coach McLaughlin supplies strategy to the varsity team.
forth a great deal of effort in the
1984-'85 season, yet a season of being
undefeated was elusive. After disappoint-
ing losses to such teams as Millard North,
Central and Lincoln High the Packers
showed their skills in games with Bellevue
West, Burke and Northwest.

Seniors Melissa Black, Gayla Gullie and
Lynn Stodolka, in particular, showed
energy and hustle in every game.

The team was coached by Kirk
McLaughlin. Ernie Foster was the JV
coach.

VARSITY Gll\.S' BASKETBALL

Cooch: Kirk Mcloughlin

OPPONENT: SOUTH:

Millard North ................................................... 53............................32

Mercy .............................................................. 38............................35

Holy Nome ..................................................... 41............................46

Bellevue West ................................................ 37............................42

Central ............................................................ 63............................30

Ronco!D ........................................................... 36............................42

Uncoln High .................................................... 53............................24

Benson ............................................................ 24............................52

Bryon ............................................................... 36............................32

Gro ss ............................................................... 4 1............................25

Mjlord South .................................................. 62............................42

ROiston ............................................................ 59..................... .......42

Bur1<e ............................................................... 44............................46

North ............................................................... 49............................43

Duchesne .............................................:.......... 25............................55

Northwest ....................................................... 34............................39

Bellevue West ................................................ 38................. ...........30

Bur\ce ............................................................... 55............................35

Norlolk ............................................................. 53............................59

Fremont .......................................................... 55............................22

Varsity girls' basketball team: back row. Larissa Oxman. Renee Heisser.
Julie Severin. Assistant Coach Ernie Foster. Jeanette Stoley. Mary Jones.
Renee Grabowski; middle ro w. Ann Slaughter. Raquel Heisser. Coach Kirk
McLaughlin. Stephanie Baker. Gayla Gullie; front row. Linda Whitney.
Melissa Black. Lynn Stodolka.

At left, an upset Melissa .Black warms the bench after fouling out of the
game.

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JV GIRLS' BASKETBALL

Coach: Ernie Foster

OPPONENT: SOUTH:

Millard North ........................... 57 ........................31

Mercy ..................................... 30........................33

Holy Name ............................. 33........................38

Roncalli .................................. . 37 ........................31

Lincoln High ....................... .. .. . 18........................43

Bryan ....................................... 24........................37

Millard South .......................... 43........................25

Ralston .................................... 28........................42

Burke ..................... .. ................ 20....... .................28

North ....................................... 20........................35

Northwest ............................... 38........................35

Bellevue West .................... .... 33........................40

Burke ....................................... 28........................34

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Above left, JV girls' basketball team: front row. Renae Engelke. Sherry
Waters. Larissa Oxman, Renee Grabowski. back row, Coach Foster,
Laura Haffner, Jeanette Staley, Raquel Heisser, Rhonda Bailey. Julie
Severin.

Freshman girls' basketball team: Diane Gray. Angel Holland, Lori
Negrete, Dee Edwards. Mary Jones, Coach Mario Remijio. Roberta
Spratford. Kandi Srb. Helen Flyr, Charity Ashford.

Left, Stephanie Baker takes a defensive position against Burke.

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Grapplers pin
success

South High is rich in sports and wrestling is the
backbone of our athletic program. South High
wrestlers have been known as strong and
competitive athletes.

This year's squad was coached by Beau
Haizlip, assisted by Jim Schutz, and the year was
very successful. Of the wrestlers who went to
State, junior Mike Halac took the championship in
the heavyweight division.

Senior John Mulligan recaps the year by
saying, " I enjoyed wrestling because of the high
level of competition and the wonderful coaching
staff."

This year's squad had one win and five losses
in dual meets.

The JV squad, led by coach Jim Schutz and
assisted by Fred Marisett, had a pertect record
with no dual meet losses. The Junior Packers are
looking forward to another winning season next
year.

Jerry Urkevlch manhandles his opponent.

Wrestling team: front row, Gerrie Dalton, Scott Bobier, Ed Lad, Jerry Earnest, Angelo Bravo, John Mulligan;

back row, Coach Beau Haizlip. Mike Halac, Forrest Dalton, Tom Davis, Alfonso Arana, Jim Diggins, Coach
Jim Schutz, Amelia Koneck.

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Junior varsity team: front row, Mike Niet o, Mark Davis. Robbie DeGeorge. Eric Christianson. Tony Aguilar; back row. Coach
Beau Halzllp. Robert Waszgis. Tom Bolgar. Alfonso Arana. Jim Diggins. Coach Jim Schutz. Amelia Koneck.

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Scott Bobier rolls over to a victory.
At left, referee declares Angelo Bravo the winner.

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State or bust
for Varsity Tearn

The 1984-85 Varsity Baseball team had a
good season with a great ending as they
ended up as District Three Champions.

The team, coached by Lad Nemecek,
closed the season and the State finals with
a tough loss to the Northwest Huskies, 12-2.

This was also a unique and perhaps
disappointing season because it was the
year that Nemecek retired as head varsity
baseball coach.

The varsity earned a 9-9 record for the
season.. The Junior Varsity team, coached
by Joe Neuberger, closed its season with a
4-4-1 record.

Senior Mike Bugay ready at the plate.

At left: Pitcher Mike Houghtaling winds up.
Above: The Varsity patiently w aits for a homer.

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VARSITY BASEBALL
Coach: Lad Nemecek

OPPONENT: SOUTH:

Benson .................. ............ .................... 15-8
Bryan ................... .............................. ...... 9-3
Northwest ............................................. 16-0
Bellevue West ........................................ 4-5
Westside ....... ............................... ........... 3-2
Central .......... .......................................... 4-2
Benson ................................................. ... 1-8
Millard North .. .. ...................... ......... ...... 4-14
Creighton Prep ........ .............................. 5-9
Ralston ... ................................... ............ 12-4
Burke .......... ....................... .................... 10- 0
Millard South ................. ....................... 10-5
Bryan ..................................................... 6-11
Benson .. ............................. .. ................... 8-1
North ........... ............................ ........... ..... 3- 4
Gross ....................................................... 4-8
Bellevue East .. .......................... ........ ..... 1-5
Burke ......................... .............................. 6- 7

Top photo: Varsity Baseball team: back row. Mike Houghtaling. Steve Jurek. JV BASEBALL
Mark Matuza. Dave Tylkowski. Gene Cullinane. Dan Lukowski. Shawn Coach: Joe Neuberger
Baumwart. Mark Stoley. Coach Lad Nemecek; front row. Jim Napier Mike
Cech. Mike Bugay. Rich Gonzales. John Mulligan. Jeff Urban. Dave Randall. OPPONENT: SOUTH:
Greg Armstrong.
Lincoln ..................................................... 3-3
Junior Varsity Baseball team: back row. Jason Rohmeyer. Bill Dropinski, B.J. Central ....... ............................................. 6-8
Waszgls. Ed Gilbert. Tom Jones. Chuck Geveshausen. Todd Houghtaling. Northwest ............. .............. ................... . 7-8
Coach Joe Neuberger; front row. Donn Vacek. Jeff Fuqua . Paul Ralston .... ...... .. ...................................... 6-15
Vojchehoske. John Stella. Dan Dominguez. Albert Dominguez. Jerry Kleidosty. Millard North ......................................... 12- 9
Forrest Dalton. Not pictured: Mike Cihlar. Anthony Monjarez and Anthony North ........ ............................................... 6- 5
Rodriguez . Creighton Prep ..... .......... .................... ... 4-0
Bellelvue West ................. ................... ... 3- 7
Millard South ..... ............... ................... . 13-6

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Harriers

off and
runni•ng

Each spring as the Track team: front row, Terry Blakey, Shane Duarte, Gary Nielsen. Willie Schaffer. Robert
weather warms, DeGeorge, Jeff Niemiec, Willie Taylor, Pat Nieto, Randy Bartunek; middle row, Coach Jeff Potter,
the track team heads
for the Hole to prac- Coach Brian Fricke. Mike VanRyckeghem, John McDonnell. Sean Grant, Scott Moore. Matt
tice. Sopcich. Keith Yates, Scott Armbrust, Scott Buresch, Jerry Knapp, Steve Accamo, Brian Kottich;

The goal for this back row. Tom Thompson, Ron Vancleve.
year's team was a
good showing at the
State Meet. a goal
they realized with sen-
ior John Jennings plac-
ing second in the triple
jump and sophomore
Renae Engelke qualify-
ing for the 3200 meter
run.

Mona Balley and Jenny Engelke take their paces around
the track.

Tim Newcomer follows through after releasing the shot.

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