1963

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To the students and faculty of South High School,
we, the members of this year's Annual Staff,
dedicate the 1963 SOUTHITE.
Through the theme of this book, "The Future

Lies in Our Hands," we hope to convey the thought
that just as this book lies in our hands,
so does the future; for the future is not
in the hands of Fate, but in ours.

South High Omaha,
School Nebraska

Table of

Title Page 1
Table of Contents 2-3
School Pictures 4-5
Dedication of book 6-7
Faculty Divider 8-9
Dr. Krebs 10- 11
Mr. Loitner 12
Co unse lo rs 12- 13
Teachers 14-21
Clerical Stoff 22
Cafeteria-Custodial Staffs 23
Activities Divider 24-25
Student Council 26-27
Military Bo ll 28-29
ROTC 30-36
Vocational Sheet Metal 37
Auto. Mech. 38-39
Bo nd 40-44
Tooter Stoff 45
First Choir 46-47
First G irls' Choir 48-49
Second Choir 50-5 1
Second Girls' Choir 52-53
Freshman Choir 54-55
Club Divider 56-57
Science 58
Engineers 59
French 60-61
Ho ri zon 62
Germon and Press 63
Future Formers of America 64-65
Portia 66-67
Debate 68-69

Much of t he knowledge we have today came from t his b ui lding.

The South High Band is shown lea d ing the 13th Annua l Ho mecoming Pa ra de down Twenty-fourth
St re e t .

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Contents 70-7 1 .."II • •• \;: ,.
72-73
Latin :"
Library Service League 74
Future Nurses of America 75 ,. ...,,._j ...
High School Red Cross 76 ,
Art 77
Thespians 78-8 1 '-~·-·~.-;r ,, .
Hi-Y 82
Y-Teens 83 -·• I, . .,.
Chess 84
Future Teochers of America 85 Students wait for t he eight o'clock bell to begin another day of school.
Spanish 86
Red Peppers 87
"O" Club 88-89
Sports Divider 90-93
G. A. A. 94-95
Varsity Cheerleaders 96
Reserve Cheerleaders 97
Freshman Cheerleaders 98-1 0 1
Football 102- 103
Homecoming 104-1 07
Basketbal l 108
Cross-Country 109
Swim Team 110-11 3
Wrestl ing 114
Girls' Gym 11 5
Boys' Gym 116-11 7
Senior Divider 118
Senior Officers 11 9
Senior Sponsors 120-155
Seniors 155
Honor Roll 156-157
Annua l Staff 158-1 6 2
Index

Tho Royal Court of the 1962 Homecoming Is pictured marching down to congratulate the new King 3
and Queen.

South's doors open to Knowledge.

South High opened its doors on September 4, 1962, to 3,005 students. There w ere
610 freshmen, 769 juniors, and 572 seniors. The sophomores topped the list, numbering
1,054.

A lthough many hove been turned away, South High stil l is the largest high school
in the area and is about the twentieth largest in the entire North Central Association.

Stairways were marked for one way traffic, up or dow n.

The large enrol lment also mode it necessary to open early sessions. Zero hour
classes began at 7:25 o.m., and students attending them were dismissed at 2 p.m.

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The school year b egan as these students
entered South halls.

The future of South High lies in the hands of
these students and many hundreds more like them.

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W ILLIAM L. W OLFE

Bill Wolfe, senior, passed away on December 27,
ofter suffering a long il lness.

During his years at South, Bill to ok a coll ege prep-
aratory- drafting course.

To those of us who knew Bill, he was more tha n
just a classmate; he wa s on unforgettable friend. Be-
cause of his illness, Bill was able to be with us for only
a short time lost foll, but we wil l cherish those weeks a l-
wa ys.

We w ill never forget his winning smile, his spar kl-
ing eyes, and his happy but quiet persona lity.

This book • dedicated to the memory

IS

VERTIS J. GRIMSHAW

On October 17, South High lost a teacher, Vertis

J. Grimshaw, who died ofter on il lness of a few weeks.

He had met with his classes on ly briefly of the begin-
ning of the semester.

Mr. Grimshaw, a vocationa l shop instructor and
sponsor of the Amateur Radio and Electronics C lub, hod
taught at South since 1959.

He will be remembered by both students and fac-
ulty for his helpfulness and friendly persona lity.

His two children, Richard L., a 1962 graduate; a nd
Doniel, a freshman; both have mode South their school.

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DR. HARRY A. BURKE

Dr. Harry A. Burke, superin-
tendent of the Omaha publ ic
schools, died unexpectedly on
Apri l l 0, 1962.

Dr. Burke was appointed as
superintendent of the Omaha
school system in July of 1946 and
served until the time of his death.

Duri ng his administration, he a teacher, and a
did much to enrich the lives and
learning of the children of Omaha.
A lthough Dr. Burke's accomplish-
ments were many, there is still
much to be achieved. He left this
huge job in the hands of his suc-
cessor, Dr. Paul A. Mi ller, who
came to Omaha from Syracuse,
New York.

of a student,

superintendent.

DR. PAUL A. MILLER

The year 1962 brought deep sorrow to the students
and faculty of South High. We lost not only an excellent
superintendent but a fine teacher and o beloved stu-
dent.

In memory of these three people who did so much
to make our lives more meaningful, we dedicate the
1963 Southite.

We know that Dr. Miller, the South High faculty,
its graduating seniors, and its underclassmen w ill carry
on for those who hove left us.

May our combined efforts be worthy of their mem-
ory.

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We owe our sincere thanks to a fine faculty in
whose capable hands our education has been en-
trusted. Their wisdom and understanding have guid-
ed us along the true path of learning.

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Adequate education rightly used is the
greatest potential toward a rich and happy
life. The knowledge, the ideals, and the
understanding South High students can re-
ceive from the many experiences offered to
them should provide them with both a prac-
tical background in the art of living and an
enhanced appreciation of the world around
them.

Though an education is literally just
beginning when a person is graduated
from high school, the years spent at South
will have contributed to his future. This fu-
ture will continue to be one of change, but
the basic tenets of our heritage, the ideals
strengthened through his schooling, should
permit him to meet the new challenges with
strength and with courage.

Our best wishes to all of you.

Pictured above is our principal, Dr. Richard C. Krebs, showing the
Doctor's Degree aworded him at the University of Nebraska commencement
last August. Dr. Krebs received the degree in education and the field of
administration.

At the left, Dr. Krebs is shown· in his cap and gown following the com-
mencement ceremony in Lincoln.

Below, he is pictured congratulating Coach Beauford Haizlip for bring•
ing home another wrestling championship to South.

Above, Dr. Krebs is shown lea ving for his tour abroa d last fall.

Our principal became Dr. Krebs .

•

Pictured at the left, Student Coun-
cil Representative Beth Murphy greets
Or. Krebs on his arrival from his tour of
Europe, Asia, and Africa last November.
During this six-week t rip, which began
on October 11, Dr. Krebs inspected the
schools of military dependents abroad
a s a special representative of the North
Central Association and the Military

Service.

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As.sistont Principal George Leitner If you succeed in life whatever be your goal
you will hove to thank a great many people: par-
ents, teachers, friends; if you fail you will hove
only yourself to blame. Just as surely as you
drive down the street in your car steering towards
your destination, your life and ultimate goals ore
in your hands. Your hands guide your destiny.

At the left is Assistant Principal George Loit-
ner who directs South High's guidance and athlet-
ic programs, student activities, and attendance
accounts.

After his numerous school duties were com-
pleted for the day, he took time to lend a hand
to the yearbook staff by photographing and pro-
cessing the prints for many Packer sports and
theatrical events.

Our counselors

Pictured above, Miss Mory Louise Beck, dean of girls and junior girls
counselor; end Charles B. Droke, dean of boys; ore pictured conferring about
their records.

At the right, Mis.s Margaret Gearing, freshman girls' counselor, is exam in-
ing a scholarship application.

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Donald Andrews Loren A. Gammon
Sophomore Boys' Junior Boys'
Counse lor Counse lo r

Counselors Andrews, Dole I. Marcum
Gammon, Witham, and Senior Boys'
Fuerst are shown going over Counselor
four-year planned programs
with their counselees.

Mr. Marcum is checking Warre n W. Witham
the credits of his senior boys. Freshman Boys'
Counselor

Mrs. Vivo Fue rst
Sophomore Girls'
Counse lor

Miss Jeon Londole Is pictured showing college bul-
letins to her senior girls.

RICHARD ABRAHAM, who teaches art, received his
A.B. from Fresno State California and his M.A. from
Greeley, Colorado.
DONALD ANDREWS is a science teacher and coun-
selor. He received a bachelor of science degree from
the University of Nebraska.

MERLE E. APPLEBEE teaches world history and is the
head football coach. He attended Central State and
Oklahoma Universities and has a bachelor of science
degree and a masters degree in education.

MRS. GERTRUDE BACON, who teaches both English
and history, holds a bachelor of arts deg ree from
Wayne Stole Teachers' College.
MRS. GUYLA BAER teaches type a nd shorthand. She
was a graduote from Black Hills Teocher's College
where she earned a bache lor of science degree In
education.

C. H. BAILEY teaches mathematics and received a
bachelor of arts degree and a master of arts degree
in education from Iowa State University.

MISS SANDRA BARRY, who teaches English, holds her
bachelor of arts degree in education from Omaha
University.
MRS. FREDA BAUER is a homemaking teacher. She
was graduated from Iowa Stole University with a
bachelor of science degree.

and 11 6 t eachers

MRS. JANE BEAN teaches English. She holds a bach-
elor of arts degree from Pennsylvania State Univer-
sity.

MISS MARY LOUISE BECK is the d ean of girls and a
counselor. She earned a master of a rts degree at
Creighton University.
R. TIPTON BIGGS teaches English and speech, and
received his bachelor of science in education from
Missouri Stole Teachers' College.

EMIL E. BLAZEK teoches mochine ond general shop
• and heods South's lndu~trial Arts Depa rtment. He re-

ceived bachelor of science and moster of science de-
grees from Omoho University.
KENNETH R. BRADY teoches moth. He is o graduate
from Colorado University with a bachelor of arts de-
gree.
ALBERT L. BROWN teoches biology ond social studies.
He received a bachelor of science degree from Ne-
braska University and a master of science degree in
education from Purdue.

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RAYMOND L. BROWN, who teaches modern problems
and American history holds a bachelor of a rts de-
gree and a master of science degree in ed ucation
from Omaha University.
FORREST BRUNSON is a socio! st udies tea cher. He
was a g raduate from the University of Nebraska a nd
holds a bachelor of science and a master of arts de-
g ree.

GARY CALDW ELL, who teaches American government
and world history, received his bachelor of arts de-
g ree from Morningside College and his master of
science degree from Droke University.

MRS. J ANET C ARSON teaches girl's physica l educa-
t ion. She received her bache lor of a rts degree from
Kansas State College at Pittsburg.
ROBERT C HRISTIE teaches American history a nd eco-
nomics. He holds a bachelor of arts d egree and a
master of arts deg ree fro m O ma ha University.

MRS. IRIS CLARK, who leaches homemaking, received
her bache lo r o f science in vocatio na l homemaking at
Omaha University.

CONRAD COLLIN coaches basketba ll and baseba ll,
and teaches physica l education. He attended Cre igh-
ton Unive rsity where he e arned a bachelor's d egree
In physica l education.
CLAIR COMSTOCK. South's assistant foot ball coach
and physical e ducatio n teacher, is a graduate of
Pe ru State Teachers' College. He holds a bachelor
of science degree.

cooperated to bring

MRS. IRENE COWLES, who teaches physical education,
earned a bachelor of science deg ree in education
from Southwest Missouri State.
THOMAS A. DANIELL' te a ches science. He is a grad-
uate of Wayne State Teachers' College where he re-
ceived a bache lor o f a rts degree in educat ion.
MRS. ESTHER DILLMAN heads the Homemaking De-
po rtment al South . She earned her bachelor of science
degree in home economics fro m Nebraska University.

MISS CAROLEE DISNEY, one of the librarians at
South, ho lds a bachelor of science d egree in educa-
tion and a bachelor of arts degree in history. She
was graduated from Omaha University with a major
in libra ry science.
CHARLES E. DRAKE is the dea n o f boys and is a lso
a counselor. He re ceived a bachelor of arts degree
from Omaha University.
MISS JEANNINE EHLERS, who teaches physica l edu-
cation and name economics, is a graduate of Peru
State Teacher's College where she received a ba ch-
e lor of science degree.

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MISS MARY ALICE ENGLES teaches chemistry and bi-
o logy and is the sponsor o f the Science Club. She re-
ceived a bachelor of arts degree from Peru State
Teachers' College and a master of arts d eg ree from
Creighton University.
DANIEL FAHRLANDER is a general science and biol-
ogy teacher. He received a 8.A. in science fro m the
University of Iowa.
MISS SALLY FELLOWS teaches social studies and spon-
sors Y-Teens. She was graduated from Grinnell Col-
lege from which she received a bachelor of arts d e-
gree. She obtained a M.A. from Creighton University.

FRED J. FERRARO is a drafting teacher. He was grad-
uated from Omaha University and holds a bachelor
o f science degree in education.
MRS. ELLEN H. FINNEGAN, who teaches type and
shorthand, is one of the co-sponsors of the National
Honor Society. She was g raduate d from Omaha Uni-
versity with degrees of bachelor of science in business
administration and master of science in e ducation.
JESSE FOSTER teaches business law, general business,
and bookkeeping. He a ttend ed tho Nebraska Sta te
Colleae at Kearney where he received a bachelor of
arts d egree.

MISS KATHLEEN FRY teaches biology and general
science. She was g raduated from the State College
of Iowa a t Cedar Fa lls where she received a B.A. de-
gree.
MISS MARY ANN FUERST is a librarian at South. She
holds a bachelor of science in education from Ne-
b raska State Teachers' College at Peru and a master
o f arts degree from the University of Denver.

a broad educational

MRS. VIVA N. FUERST, who teaches a d vanced a nd be-
ginning type, is also a counselor at South. She holds
a bachelor of arts degree from Wayne State Teach-
ers' College.
LOREN A. GAMMON teaches socia l studies and is 0
c6unse lor. As a graduate at Omaha University, he
holds a bache lor of arts and a maste r o f arts degree.
MISS MARGARET E. GEARING, counselor and math
teacher, received a bachelor of science and O maste r
of science degree fro m Pittsburgh University.

MISS ALICE GIITTER teaches Spanish. As a graduate
of Creig hton University, she ho lds both a master of
arts degree and a bachelor of philosophy degree.
MISS ROSE E. G IITTER is an English teacher. She
earned a bachelor of science degree from Omaha
University and also a master of arts degree from
Northwestern.
BEAUFORD HAIZLIP, South's wrestling coach, teaches
both science and physical educa tion. He received a
bachelor of science degree from Iowa State Universi-
ty.

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MRS . MYRTLE G. HARRIS teaches English and biol-
ogy. She is a graduate of Huntingdon College where
she earned a bachelor of a rts degree.
KE NNETH HIGHTOW ER teaches advanced wood at
South, He was graduated from Omaha University
with d egrees of bochelor of science ond master of
science.
ROLAND HINRICHS is the instructor of vocal music.
A Keorney State Teachers' College graduate, he hos
o bochelor of fine arts end also a maste r of arts de-
gree from Colorado Sta te College.

DR. F. A. HUGGENBERGER, t he head o f South's print
sho p, is o groduo te of Polmer School whe re he re-
ceived a chiropractic degree.
MRS. LI NDA JENSEN, teache r o f English ond journal-
ism, is o gra d ua te of Omaha Unive rsity where she re-
ceived a bachelor of science in journalism.
HOWARD JOHNSON te aches voca l music at South.
He receive d his bache lor o f music in education from
the University of Neb raska.

MRS. MARY ANN KELLY, who is a ma th teacher, holds
a bachelor of arts end a master of arts degree from
Michigan University.
SSG E-6 LAUREN K. KEPLER is o military instructor
a t South. He rece ived his military training a t Fort Car-
son, Colorado.
DERWOOD KNEBEL teaches olgebro ond genera l
moth. He received his bachelor of science de g ree
from Midland Colle ge.

JEROME KOHL, o auto mechanics teacher, is a grad-
uate cf Kearney State where he holds a bachelor of
science degree.
GEORGE KONOPIK teaches instrumenta l music, and
rece ived a bache lor of fine arts from Wayne State
Teacher s' College . He a lso rece ived a maste r of fine
arts from Iowa Univer~ity.
MISS SANDRA KRAJ ICEK, a business educat ion teach-
er, sponsors Red Peppers and Cheerleoding. She
earned her bachelor of science d egree from t he Uni-
versity of Omaha.

DR. EDWARD J. KUNCEL is the head o f South Hig h's

social studies department. He holds a bachelor of
arts degree, maste r of arts degree, and a doctor af
philosophy degree. He a tte nded Creighton University

and U.C.l.A.

MISS J EAN LANDALE, who is a counselor, a teache r

of Eng lish, and a sponsor o f the National Honor So-

ciety, rece ived her bachelor of arts degree from Ne-

braska University and also a master of arts deaee

fro m Omaha University. -

MRS. SANDRA LAUB, the school nu rse at South, is the

sponsor of Future Nurses of America. She holds an

associate of a rts degree from W illia m Woods Junior
College and a bachelor of science from Nebraska Uni-
versity.

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JOHN LEWIS teaches drafting. He received his A.B.
in educa tion from Nebraska State Teachers' Col-

lege at Kearney.
MRS. CAROL LIMOGES, who teaches beg inning ond
advanced type, is o graduate of Northern Stole
Teachers' College. She holds bath o bachelor of

science and o master of science degree.
E. A. LINDBERG, teaches social studies ot South, ond
-:ilso sponsors the representatives to Boy's ond Girl's
State. He wos o groduote from Omaha University
where he received o bache lor of arts and maste r of
o rts degree.

MRS. i3ARBAflA LINK is on English teacher ot South.
She groduoted from Millikin Un iversity in Illinois. She
holds o bachelor of arts degree.
ROY J. LONG, who teaches woodworking, is o grad-
uate of Nebraska University. He holds o bache lo r o f
science in education ond o master of arts in school
odministrotion.
GORDON LOUCKS teaches both moth and physical
education. He received his bachelor o f orts degree
from Grinne ll, Iowa.

MRS. PATRIC!A LUCAS teaches both Germon and
English. She holds her bache lor of arts from Nebras-
ka University.
MISS HELEN MocMARTIN, teaches English, and is a
groduote of Monmouth College where she received
her bachelor of arts deg ree.

program, designed to

EDWARD A. MANDL teaches electricity ond sponsors
the Electronics Club. He received a bachelor of arts
degree from Wayne State Teachers' College.
DALE MARCUM is a counselor and teaches socio!
studies. He earned his bachelor of arts and o master
of science from the University of Omaha.
THEODORE J. MATSUKIS is a social studies and

world history teacher. He rece ived his bachelor of
arts and master of science degrees from Wayne
Sta te Teachers' College.

MRS. JOYCE MATTSON, who teaches typing and gen-
eral business, holds a bachelor of arts ond O master
of science from Gustavus Adolphus and Colorado
Stole College.
W ILLIAM J. McCALLISTER is o drafting teacher. As 0
graduate from lowo Stale University, he holds a
bachelor of science in ind ustria l education.
MISS MARGARET McMARTIN, who teaches English, is
the sponsor of the Press Club and Annual Staff. She
rece ived her bachelor of arts and master of science
degrees from Omaha University.

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MAX C. MEIER, a bookkeeping ond typing teacher,
hold s a bachelor of science degree from Droke Uni•
versify .
MISS MARGARET MICHAEL teaches world history ond
American history. She received her bachelor of science
degree fro,n Iowa Sto l e.
RICH ARD R. MILLER teaches oral English a nd d ra ma•
tics ond is also t he sponsor o f the Thespians. As a
graduate of Northwestern University, he holds a bach•
elor of science d eg ree in speech.

G LENN R. MOORE. who teaches industrial arts, grad-
uated from Peru State Teachers' Co llege with a bach•
elor o f arts degree.
DON A LD R. NEFF teaches in t he South High Social
Studies Depo rtment. He is a g raduate o f Hastings
College where he rece ived a bachelor o f arts degree.
M I SS ED ITH NIE DERHOEFER teaches business educa•
tio n at So uth. She earne d her bachelor of or1s from
Midland Co llege, and also a master of arts degree
from C o lorado State Co llege.

BILL NOVAK, w ho teaches English, received his ba ch-
elor o f scie nce degree f rom Omaha University .
MRS. BARBARA OLDFIELD is a Latin teacher and is
the spo nsor of t he Latin Cl~b. She was graduated
from Doane Co llege where she received her bachelor
of arts degree.

meet the needs and

M ISS LAURA JEAN PAKISER teaches Engl ish . She a t•
tended Omaha University and was awa rded a bach-
elor of arts degree.
HAROLD PETERSON is South High's treasurer and al•
so teaches biology. As a graduate of Peru Stole
Teachers' Co!lege and Omaha Unive rsity, he received
his bachelor of arts und master of arts degree.
MRS. HELIA PICO is a Spanish teacher. She earned
a master's d e~ree in library science and a doctor's de-
gree in philosophy and letters from the University of
Havana, Cuba.

W ILLIAM L. PIERSON teaches English and debate. He
is the sponsor of the Debate Club. He received a bach•
elor of arts degree from the University of Omaha.
MISS JOANNE PLACEK, who teaches Spanish, re•
ceived a bachelor of science d eg ree in education
from Omaha University.
SERGEANT FIRST CLASS EDWARD A. RA INEY, on
ROTC instructor, served with the 10 1st oirborn divisi•
on in Europe during •World War 11, in the 82nd air•
born division a t Fort Bragg and 10th Special Forces
in Europe. He come in Omaha and instructed at Ben•
son for two years ond North for one year in ROTC.

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PANOS RALLIS, a mathematics teacher, was a grad-
uate of Augustana College in South Dakota where he
received his bachelor of arts degree.
JOSEPH C. REEVES is a biology teacher. He holds
degrees of bachelor of science and master of science
from Omaha and Colorado University.
MISS ELEANOR RESNICK teaches algebra . She re-
ceived a bachelor of arts from Omaha University.

JOHN RHOADES, who teaches auto mechanics, has
a bache lor of scie nce degree from Kansas State Col-
lege, Pittsburg. He also attended Kansas State and
Wesleyan Universit ies.

MRS. CLARA ROSS teaches English. She attended. both
Nebraska and Northweste rn Unive rsities. She holds
a bachelor of line a rts degree in education.
MISS ROSEMARY ROTTMAN who teaches typing and
general business, is a graduate of Peru State Teach-
ers' College whe re she received a bachelor of arts d e-
gree in educa tion .

DONALD W_ RUBY o physics teache r, who helps of all,
sponsor the Radio and Electronics Club, is o graduate
of Iowa State University. He received his bachelor of
science and master of science degree.
MRS. VIRGINIA SANDERSON teaches English and
speech. She was awarded o bachelor of arts degree
at Omaha University.

abilities

FRED SCHONING teaches English and art at South.
He earned o bachelor of fine arts and o bachelor of
science degree from Omaha University.
JAMES E. SIMMONS who teaches voca tio nal agricul-
ture and is the sponsor of the Future Formers of A-
merica Club, is o graduate of Oklahoma State Uni-
versity where he received o bachelor of science and
o master of science in agricultural education.
ALFRED E. SM ITH is a business teacher at South, and
holds o bachelor of science in business administration
and a master's degree in secondary education from
the University of Omaha.

MRS. JEAN SMITH, who teaches English received her
bachelor of arts from Washington State University.
KENNETH STANSEL teaches auto mechanics and gen-
eral shop. He is a graduate of Wayne Stole Teachers'
College where he received o bachelor of fine arts de-
gree and also a graduate of Iowa University where
he earned his master of arts degree.
DEBORAH STEELE teaches typing and short ha nd. She
attended Wayne Stole Teachers' College where she
received her bachelor of arts in education.

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DONALD R. STEWART, who teoches biology, olgebro,
and student government, is the sponsor of South High
Student Council. He received o bochelor of science de-
gree from Creighton Un iversity and a master of
science from Omaho University.
CECIL STUTZMAN teoches history ond is the coach of
freshman footba ll and basketball teoms as well as
the tennis teom. He received his masters degree in
physicol education.
MISS SHARON TONER, who teaches typing and of-
fice troining, is o groduate of Nebrosko University
ond the University of Wisconsin holding a bachelor
of science ond o moster of science in business educo-
tion.

MISS DARLENE UPMANN, who teoches moth ot South,
received her bochelor of orts from Brior Cliff College
in Sioux City, Iowa.
MRS. DORIS E. VINCENT, who teaches English ot
South, received o bache lor of orts degree from Otta-
wa University.
LEYROY WEYH teoches sheet metol. He ottended Kon-
sos Stole College where he earned a bachelor of
science in industriol education.

MRS. ELEANOR WHITE, who teaches English, holds a
bachelor of arts degree from the University of Ne-
braska.
GEORGE W ILDRICK teaches social studies and is also
the sponsor of Safe Teens. He was groduoted from
the University of Omoho where he received his bach-
elor of science degree in education.

to our student body.

WARREN WITHAM is a counse lor and also teaches
socia l studies and mot h. As a groduate of York Col-
lege and Nebraska University, he holds both a bach-
elor and a moster of arts degree.
CLARK 0. WOHLERS is the heao of the Business Ed-
ucat,on Department, and teaches various business sub-
jects. He holds a bachelor of science and a master of
arts degree from the University of Omaha.
RICHARD WOHLFARTH teaches mathematics and is
the sponsor of the Math Club. He corned his bach-
e lor of science degree at Peru State Teachers' Col-
lege and his master of science at Omaha University.

DANIEL ZANDERS, who leaches science and drivers'
training, received a bachelor of arts degree from
Wayne Stote Teachers' College and a master of
science from Omaha University.
AIVARS ZELTINS, who teaches drafting and general
shop, received o bachelor of science in education
from Omaha University and a master of science
from Nebraska State Teachers' College at Kearney.
NORMAN ZINN, who teaches and sponsors the French
Club, received a bachelor of arts degree from Wash-
burn University and a master of arts from Kansas U-
niversity.

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MISS JEAN BRESSLER TEACHERS NOT PICTURED: MISS MARGARET POWER
English Socio! Studies
M ISS RUTH M ILFORD
E n g lis h

The faculty members of South High not only teach, but participate in various
school functions. Pictured below are some of these activities.

Above, Mrs. Boer receives flowers from Future Teacher of
Americo Sharon Stankiewicz.

Picture d he re ore Coaches Comstock, App lebee, and Hoizlip who
coached South football this year.

Above ore Mrs. Pico, Dr. Kuncel, Mr. Fahrlande r, and Assistant Principal George Le itner, shown attend-
ing one o f the ma ny club teas given d uring the yea r.

Ou r school was ma de more

efficient by the hands of our Clerical,

Members of the Clerical Staff this year are School Secreta ry M iss Ame lia Mangan,
Mrs. Betty Croft, Mrs. Joan Dye, Mrs. Aug ustine Nielsen, Mrs. Nadine Rickley, Mrs. Bar-
bara Rider, and M rs. Dorothy Young.
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Left to right is the women's custodial
staff: Mrs. Lorena Chambers, Mrs. Dorothy
Andersen, Mrs. Evelyn Thompson, Mrs. Lalor
Perkins, Mrs. Dorothy Allmon, Mrs. Golda
Girnus, and Mrs. Mary Biodrowski. Not pic-
tured is Mrs. Rose Phelps.

Cafeteria,
and Custodial
Staffs.

At the right, left to right, are the men of the
Custodial Staff: John Sparven, Henry C. Prerost, Ed-
ward O'Connor, Elza R. Tabor, Andrew J. Cohoon,
and Johann Bumbullis. Not pictured ore Nicholos
Bruson, Leonard Howkins, and Vincent Maloney.

Below ore the South High School Cafeteria staff women, left to right, FRONT ROW: Nellie Bauder, Al-
ice Holl, Helen Mertlik, Mary Krol, Frances Dolezal, Blanche Vobor il, Vivian Klepper; BACK ROW: Antonie
Sigmund, Morie Wolters, Violet Shearman, He le n Nielsen, Rose Doksonsky, Fronses Koster, Audrey Mich-
alek,. Helen Barger, Gertrude Latzel, and Sarah Hofer.

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The many activities available at South High
provide a broad knowledge of culture and vocations
to train our minds and hands for the future.

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The South High Student Council
sponsors mony dances a nd other ac-
tivities throughout the school year, in-
cluding the annual Homecoming cel -
ebration, which is one of the biggest
events on the Sol.Ith High extracur-
ricular calendar.

It w orks w ith other organizations
to produce school spirit and improved
appearances. It promotes fund ra ising
programs, and encourages good re-
lationships w ith other schools.

During the· Christmas hol idays,
it holds a toy drive for little orphans,
sponsors the White Christmas Ball,
and goes lo orphanages to bring
Christmas joy.

Pictured above ore the Stude nt Council officers. Standing ore Treasurer J im Foimon,
Sponsor Donald Stewart, and Parliamentarian J ock Schoville. Se ated are Vice-President
Marlin Briscoe, President Ann Hoffman, Secretory Andrea Fahey, Corresponding Sec-
retory Nancee Connelley.

The Student Council strives for the
betterment of South.

Seated, from left to right, ore Marlin Briscoe, Ann Dauk intis, ski, and Shirley DeGeorge. Standing are Caro l Be litz, Ron Rubek,
Dennis Crum, Rosemary Anglim, Ron Novak, Bill Borogos, Koren MIio Kocourek, Sandy Sanderson, Tom Renne r, Scott Knudsen, Te rry
Mickolofsky, Kat hy G illog ly, Candy Wise, Jim Mollner, Richard l ee, Will iams, Bud Novok; Kot hy Fergerson, N a nc ie Yombor, Judy Still-
Steve McCray, Beth Murphy, Nick Colonino, She rry Drokulich, Connie mock, Sue Ha milto n, and Trudy Fonslou. With the ir bock!> to the
Melichar, Eddie Flowers, Judy Trunecek, Jim Weak, Stan Moliszew-
came ra ore Ann Ho ffman, Jock Schoville , a nd J im Foiman.

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SECOND SEMESTER

President ........................................ Marlin Briscoe
Vice-President ............... ................. Jock Schovil le
Secretory ...... ... ............................... Ann Doukintis
Treasurer ........................................ Ann Hoffman
Corr. Secretory ........................ Nancee Connelley
Parliamentarian .................................... Jim Weak

Roserr,o ry A ngli m i s p ictured show ing the oppre•
cio tio n o f the stud ent body for our fin e facul ty by
presenting Miss Jeo n Lond ole wirh o co rsage.

Pictured above i s Connie M e li char who was the
presidential candidate from South, for the Intercity
Student Council.

Shown abo ve are O few council members bri ng ing Ch r istmas joy to little or-
phans.

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Nick C o lan i no is giving a ride to one ol the orphans.

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Cadet Lt. Col. Fred Mortin and his lady,
Donna Slizinski.

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Cadet Colonel Robert Pipo l and his lady, Sharon Stank iewicz.

Cadet Lt. Cal. Donald Te t ley and his lady, The i963 Military Ball,
Susan Vanneste.

Cadet Colonel Robert Pipal and his lady, Sharon Stan-
kiewicz, were announced as the leaders of the 22nd an-
nual M il itary Ball, held at Peony Park on February 22.

Cade t Lt. Col. James Couch and his lady,
Shirley Kudrna .

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South's Crack Squad
and the Girls' Drill Team jiiiiiiiliiiiiii•
exhibited the disciplined
techniques of mi1it ar y
training before the Ball
audience.

Thomas McManigal has
proof that there's plenty of
work at a Military Ball for
some cadets even though
the officers appear to have
a fine time of it.

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Color Guard and Cadet Officers,

Members of South High School's 1963 Color Guord ore, le ft to right- Commander De l Gibson, Bruce
Sa11derville, Gory Gerna ndt, Herbert Wolfe, Bernard Sokjo, and Co-Commander Donald Stevens.

Above ore the ROTC cadet officers, le ft to right, FIRST ROW: Do n Te tley, Fred Mortin, Jomes Couch,

Fronk Johnson, and Michae l Harms; SECO N D ROW: Bob Siedlik, Bob Pi po l, Joe Setlak, Jomes Buss, George
Felber, and John Zeltins.

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Pictu red above ore the ROTC N.C.O. Club members, left to stein; THIRD ROW: Charles Holderness, Daryl Bertolini, William
right, FIRST ROW, Robert Scharp, Tom Workmen, Dennis Seiko, Moore, Charles Monn, Gle n Fischer, Garry Saulo, Donald Torsikes,
Byron Hanson, Donald Stevens, Delbert Gibson, Garry Gernondt,
Herbert Wolfe, Bruce Sandoval, end Benard Sojko; SECOND ROW: Ronald Burnett, William Wright, and Herold Putney; FOURTH ROW,
Colvin Vondra, Robert Pilus, Roy Peetz, Lorry Zych, Robert Iverson, J ohnny Long ie, Mork Schlieker, Thomes Cech, Gory Sondyj, John
Robert Woodford, George Verootis, Wolter Stecki, and Corl Dobel- Austin, Wo lter ~word, Glen Thompson, and Larry Pedersen

N. C. 0. Club and Rifle Team,

Shown at the left o re the
Rifle Team members, FIRST ROW,
left to right: Gilbert Mattox,
Michael Moseley, Allen Wilkins,
and Robert Scharp; SECOND
ROW, Glen Fischer, Johnny Long-
ie, Fred Mortin, William Wright,
and Thomas Cullinoine.

Not pictured is Robert So-
dil.

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Pictured above are the Company "A" cadets, left to right, Jomes Meisinger; THIRD ROW: Michael Biodrowski, Russell Bul-
FIRST ROW: Wolter Stecki, Michael McEntoffer, Bernard Sojka, lard, Theodore St. Cyr, G ilbert Ma ttox, Bill Burgess, Vytautas
Delbert Gibson, George Felber, Warren Skillen, Garry Gernandt, Sederavicius, Mark Sch lieker, Raymond Brown, Michael Vodicka,
Byron Boker, Ronald Hicks, and Charles Holde rness; SECOND Colin Zimmerle, and Roy Peetz; FOURTH ROW: Allan Cleveland,
ROW: Mork Onok, Ray Serfass, Tom Potach, Danny Hypse, Gor- Robert Woitaszewski, Robert Thompson, Lawrence Bluvos, John
don Wright, Michael Cortwright, Norman Heuppe lsheuser, Rob- Longie, John Kovulak, Larry Beaman, Gerald Koziol, Patrick Par-
ert Stewart, Steve Phillips, Tony Grozziono, Dennis Glebe, and izek, Preston Sarge nt, Je rry Moller, and Gle n Fischer,

Company and Company

Pictured above ore the Company "B" cadets left to right, Kelley, Harold Taylor, Ambrose Kush, Jay Bishop, Kenneth Peter-
FIRST ROW: Robert Scharp, Edward Tomosiewicz, Dennis Solko,
Robert Woodford, Herald Putney, John Ze ltins, Robert Pipol, Rob- sen, and Thomas Workma n; FOURTH ROW: Sigmund Wolodke-
ert Siedlik, Donald Tetley, Donald Armbrust, and Gary Sondyj; witsch, Larry Spratlin, Tim Demont, Gerand Tolman, Kenneth
SECOND ROW: W illiam Hokanson, Ronald Fritz, Gerald Blom-
Pe tersen, W illiam Bernhardt, J o hn Voughom, Allen Wilkins, Emil
enkomp, Donald Hansen, Edmond Kudlacz, Larry Ludwig, Ter-
rance Jones, Don Demont, Glen Johnson, Richard Graser, and Be lsky, Jerome Kusek, Greg Uhrich, Robert Iverson, and Richard
Glenn Thompson; THIRD ROW: Lorne McCune, John Smith, Don- Hanzek; FIFTH ROW, Lou Radii, Don Stanger, John Peklo, W il-
ald Swierczek, Joseph Hicks, Steve Roddish, Dennis Long, Keith b er Holec, Mike Lineberry, George Krigbaum, Kenneth Budke,
Charles Mann, Ross Echtermeyer, John Hedges, and Dennis Spor-
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ven.

Pictured above ore the Company "C" cadets, le ft to right, J im Hrista kos, Do nald Baier, Rona ld Burne tt, John Welniak,
FIRST ROW, Tho mas Cech, Bruce Sandoval, David Smith, Michael John Misiunas, W illiam Moore, and Donald Stevens; FOURTH
Harms, Jomes Buss, Fronk Johnson, He rbert Wolfe, Robert Pilus, ROW, Ronald Tracy, Michael Parizek, Ke nne th Kowa lewski, Garry
and Corl Dabelste in; S ECON D ROW, G ordon Mcfarland, Robert So ula, G e ne Thompson, Lorry Gates, Charles Skokan, Gary Ho-
Briggs, J ohn Cummerford, John Jacobson, Anthony lvoskevicius, man, and Rona ld Sprinkle; FIFTH ROW, Anthony Aidukos. Vy-
Wayne Krueger, Robe rt Sandoval, Mork Onok, and Richard las Mickevicuis, Gary We aver, Joseph Cox, Gory White, Ernest
Dworak; TH IRD ROW, Alfre d Pokorny, Gory Be ll, Daryl Meyer, Ree dy, Jack Moore, Jim Mahone y, and Jim Jankowski.

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Above ore the Company "D" cadets, le ft to right, FIRST Rona ld Leodholm, Lynn Parsons, Jomes Tynski, Gory Witkovski, 33
ROW, Robert Sodil, Daryl Bertolini, George Verootis, Fred Mor- Dennis McGuire, and Jomes Cross; FOURTH ROW, Jomes Vickers,
tin, Jim Couch, Gerold Hoban, Lorry Zych, William Wright, John Andrews, Gerald Blessing, Robert Snyder, Fronk Sledge,
Michae l Petersen, Gory Devine, Reinhard Lindner, Walter Sword,
John Austin, and Byron Hanson; SECOND ROW: Wayne Gustof- David Mcloughlin, and Charles Sudds; FIFTH ROW, Ke nneth
se n, Ed Sh ukis, Roy Moyers, David Krueger, Ge orge Orso, Som Vess, Lo rry Pedersen, Roderic Mauer, Kenneth Nicl,ol, Harvey
Risolvoto, Tom McManigo l, Michael Kinsella, John Gernandt, Ray- Smith, Jomes Clausen, Dale Garnett, Thomas Cullinane, Nels
mond Lukowski, and Bill Bassett; THIRD ROW, Thomas Hora n, Gundersen, and Michael Mose ley.
Marvin Pratt, Charles Bart unek, Dennis Stecki, Harvey Stanton,

Crack Squad and Butts Platoon,

Pictured above is South High School's 1963 Crock Squad, left to right, FRONT ROW: Dennis Sokol,
Corl Dobelstein, George Verootis, Robert Scharp, Bob Woitoszewski, and Al Welsh; BACK ROW: Fred Mor-
tin, Harold Putney, Ed Tomosiewicz, Walt Steck!, Tom Cech, Tom Workman, and Bob Wood ford.

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'~' . • •- )' \ ~,, t- ~~W.- .I ~;-~; Pictured at t he left is
South High's Butts Platoon,
J - \ ' \t.,•·\ . • .·•:~tj ~ . . ··~• )'t i ' i. left to right, FIRST ROW:
t\ .~.·'.f ~ • ·-1'- Commender Byron Hanson;
• SECOND ROW: Sigmund
Wolodkewitsch, Joh n Smith,
, -~ ,, ,. Mike Cortwrig ht, and Bi ll
Bernhardt; THIRD ROW:
I. I,. ' + •j •I Joh n Gernondt, Gory Wit-
kovski, Jim Vickers, and
- .\1"' Roy Serfoss; FO URTH ROW:
Charles Kreps, Allen Wil-
kins, Keith Kelley, a nd John
Jacobson; FIFTH ROW: Tom
McMon igol, Lorry Ludwig,
Preston Young, and Tony
Grozziano; SIXTH ROW:

Tom Cu llinane.

Pictured above ore the G irls' Dri ll Team members, FRONT AND monder Ja imie Toner; THIRD ROW: Rosemarie Vacek, Jea nnette Vacek,
CENTER. Commander Carol Engstrom; FI RST ROW: Kathy Foster, Pot Paulo Schmidt, Doreen Mortiz, Sharon Stankiewicz, Sandro Mihaly,
Fid o ne, Maxine Voco, J udy Mixon, Ann Ackerman, Lee Deno Petersen, Royonn Ba llo u, and Jeannette Putney; FO URTH ROW: Alternates
Astrid Magone, and Lynd a Estabrook; SECOND ROW, Competitive Roberto Minnsick, Mory Lou Zorkowski, and Deonne He rt.
Command er Helen Tep ly, Guid en Bearer Zito Lokomos, and Co-Com-

At the 22nd a nnua l M ilitary Ball Doreen Mortiz was g iven t he position o f
Competitive Commander.

the Girls' Drill Team and

Supply
and

Ordnance
Personnel,

Shown a t the rig ht is Sout h High's Sup-
p ly and O rd nance Personne l, left to right,
Gene Thompson, Joseph Setla k, Joseph Hicks,
Donald Stevens, Robert Woitoszewski, a nd
Rheinhort Lindner.

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R. 0. T. C.

Instruction,

Staff Sergeant Lauren K. Kepler and Sergea nt First Class Ed-
ward A. Rai ney are shown above looking aver a calendar of mili-
tary events far the year.

Pictured above is Dr. F. A. Huggenberger and Sergeant Edward A.
Rainey awaiting the announcement of t he Colonel and his lady a t the annua l
Military Ball.

Sergeant Rainey is painting out the operating rad on a rifle. Sergeant Kepler d esignates the proper way to hold a rifle.

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Picture d above, le ft to right, ore M ike Henggeler, J oe Ga lvan, Donald Forker, and Robert Fleshman ct
the layout end asse mbly line.

Vocationa I
Sheet Metal,

Vocational Sheet M etal is a course designed
to develop an understanding of the skills and the
knowledge required to become an apprentice
sheet metal worker.

Above is Fronk Minino operating the
squaring shea rs as Go ry Holmquist, Edwa rd
Lipert, and Bill Koiveloge look on.

S hown a t the left with t he a ssembly
d uct work, left to right, ore Joe Setlak, Bob
Ke mp nich, Bill Swend roski, and Gory Follett.

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Pictured above ore the members of the morning Auto Mechon• Tom Netze l, Don Loftus; THIRD ROW: Stanley Ba laban, Garry Mc-
ics class, left to right-FRONT ROW: Tim Chullino, Bob Kroft, Gory Nurlin, Bob Benak, Poul Yarger, Jerry Meckno, Jerome Shotkoshi,
Brannen, Keith Matteo, Fronk Johnson, Fred Humpal: SECOND ROW: and David McMillan.
Gerold Hoban, Don McCoy, Poul Rose, Jerry Green, Dove Madsen,

Auto Mechanics,

. Below, the Auto Mechanics c lasses express their enth usiastic Home-
coming spir it with a victory float.

Above, Tom Ne tzel, Jerry Meckno, and

Bob Bena k demonstrate their abilities as me-
c h a n ics.

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Pictured above are t he members of lhe afternoon Auto Me-
chanics class, left to right-FRONT ROW: Art McDonald, Ken
Stricklett, Duane Casteel, Joe Potion, Ste ve Hofshe ier; SECOND
ROW: Lorry Cote, Don Evon, Leo Tegeder, Tony Giudo, Lowell
Rehling, Chuck Wh itney; THIRD ROW: J. C. Rhoades, Jim Kocin,
Jim N ekudo, Joe Jankowski, Floyd Clopp, Ted Netzel, and Chuck
Bogus.

Above Auto Mechanics students ore
shown bringing in a car for repair.

Pictured ot the left, Mr. Rhoades ob-

serves students busily a t work.

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South High School Band,

Prep Band,

Below ore the members of the South High School Prep Bond. burn, Janice Ha rdy; SECOND ROW: Tony Groz.ziano, Steve Bob-

They are, left to right-F IRST ROW: Don Hofsheier, O leg Cherka, zien, Jean Ostrander, Rana Id Freeman, Tom Davis, John Tefft, Le-

Randy Brantz, Susan Dall, Betty Kmoch, Frank Starowski, Pau l Wash- Dena Peterson, Marg ie Reed, Charles St udnzia, Pam Rihanek, Hen·

ry La tek, Preston Young, Lorne McCune, Director George Konopik.

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Above are the members of the South High School Band, left to Burress, Loctte Crook, Mork Hetterich, John Rowin, Bob Bruce, Tom
right-FIRST ROW, Bob Pipol, GreA Spevak, Harold Putney, Daryl Croft, Don Jefferson, Rose mary Groves, Ron Novak, Sharon West.
Berto lini, Alfred PoKorny, Ronald Sedlak, Kurt Schroeder, Joyce Kou-
tecky, Janice Podany, Mary Leanne Jo hnson, Morcia Brodil, Judy THIRD ROW: Connie Smith, Steve Povich, Neil Morgensen, Ron Favar-
Miller, Sheri Wh ite, Dianna Krol, Nancy Chrest, Sandi Poppen, Mory ra, Lois Killens, Nick Foltz, Chuck Skokan, G loria Dixson, Eileen
Sue Dilley, Jean Hankins, Sharon Vosku, Joyce Wiggans. Ste jskal, Sandra Bohmer, Bill Laitne r, Dale Downs, Steve Reddish, Ken
SECOND ROW: Patricia Tefft, Barbo ro Culton, Judith Rasenbough, Hurt, Som Gasper, Jim Buss, Lyle Pavel, Director Mr. George
Doug Bumgardner, Joyce Seykora, Brenda Bruce, Dennis Downs, Konopik. Not included in the picture are, Leonard Siedlik, Jett
Jock Wolf, George Fisher, Kathlee n Onok, Carrie Anderson, Joe Doane, and Mike Povich.

Polka Band,

Below are the members of the South High School Polka Band, Wiggens. SECOND ROW: Ken Hurt, Joyce Seykora, Brenda Bruce,
le ft to right-FIRST ROW: Mory Vickers, Nick Foltz, Maxine Vaca, Mork Hetterich, Denn is Downs, Bob Bruce. BACK ROW: Tony Groz-
Joyce Koutecky, Daryl Bertolini, Harold Putney, Mercie Brotlil, Joyce ziono, Director Mr. George Konopik, and Chuck Skokon.

Pictured at le ft ore
Drum Major Leonard Sied-
lok and Drum Majorette Di-
o nna Krol.

Chamber Orchestra,

Below ore the members of the South High School O rchestra, Mohr, Lindo Estabrook, Astride Magone, Pot Dooley, Ma rilyn Ren-
left to right-FRONT ROW, Nellie Sudovicius, Rosemary Flo res, Lin- ken, J oyce Piskoc, Kim Po rker; BACK ROW, Candyce Griffit h, G eorge
do Leleny, Koren Peterson, Dolly Sudovicius, Vijo Magone, Ko ren Fisher, Ken Hurt, and Da ryl Bertolini.

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Marching Band,

The Marching Band, composed of 61 members, participated in ten performances this
past season. In addition to performing for the half-time football shows, the band enjoyed
a trip to Lincoln and performed at the new stadium.

The Omaha Universiy Band Day provided another opportunity for a parade down
town as well as performing for Vice-President Lyndon Johnson's arrival in Omaha.

Last but not least in performances was the parade for the Boy Scouts, w here 60
marching units and 28 floats were involved.

The Concert Band at South is composed of students in the l 0th through the 12th
grades who are members of the First Band.

Performan ces this year included a concert for the M ilitary Ball, a performance hon-
oring an outstanding cadet, an appearance at the Sound Off, a Concert for Norris Jr.
High, and the annual Spring Concert.

M e mbers in this organization are chosen for their ability to play their instruments
and the desire to produce quality music.

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Above ore the members of the South High Dence Bond, left to Chuck Skokan, Lyle Pavel, Som Gospe r, Dennis Dow ns, and Joyce
right-FIRST ROW: Bob Pipol, Herold Putney, Director George Kon- Seykora.
opik, Bob Bruce, Greg Spevak; SECOND ROW: Tony G rozziono,

Dance Band.

Above ore the members of the South High
Baton Twirlers- Kneeling: Dionna Kro l; STAND-
ING, left to right: Nancy Chrest, Joyce Seykora,
Barbaro Culton, and Judy Miller.

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