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ALUMNI TOOTERThe Voice of the South High School Alumni AssociationVOLUME XIX, ISSUE 1

SPRING 2011

Seven outstanding athletes were inducted into the 2010 Sports Greats Hall of Fame at Anthony’s Restaurant on 10-27-10 by Master of Ceremonies Steve Cav-lovic-1950. Honorees included Charles Martinez-1949, Lloyd Brazda-1951, Jerry Korisko-1952, Robert Van Outry-1960, Don Loftus-1963, Walter Gullie, Jr.-1964, and Mike Mancuso-1976. The 1962 Wres-tling Team was honored at the banquet. Marlin Briscoe-1963 was also honored at the banquet this year since he was unable to attend the 2001 induction ceremony when he was selected. Manuel Lira and Coach Joe Maass received special recognition for last year’s outstanding SHS soccer season.

Charles Martinez played football (All-City 1948), basketball and ran track. He also played baseball and softball until he retired at age 55. He was in-ducted into the Omaha Mexican-American Softball Hall of Fame and the Kansas City Softball Hall of Fame. He was a coach for both boys and girls ath-letic teams including softball and basketball for many years. Charles was a member of the Omaha Police Department for 28 years. He and his wife, Judith, have been married for 40 years and their family includes six children.

Lloyd Brazda earned three letters in base-ball and won All-City honors two years. The 1950 team was Intercity Champion and was runner up in 1951when Brazda was the Kiwanis Player of the Year. He was also the starting pitcher on the Ponca City team in 1951 when they were the KOM League Champi-ons. In 1949 he was the starting pitcher on the championship Legion Team which was a sectional finalist. He signed a two-year contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers profes-

sional baseball team and then served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War.

Jerry Korisko earned 10 letters in football (Captain), wrestling (Captain and 165 lb. State Champ, as well as All-City KETV team) and baseball. After graduation he played freshman football at Nebraska Univer-sity and wrestled there for one year. He coached youth basketball and baseball and was active in Cub and Boy Scouts. He received the Catholic Archdiocese Youth Award and has been very active in Civic Af-fairs. He served as an officer in the South Omaha Optimist and he and his family have provided over 50 years of funeral service to South Omaha.

Robert Van Outry earned seven letters – three in wrestling (SHS Invitational Champion and State Champion each for two years; North Invitational Champion and KMTV Regional Wrestling team each for one year) and four in track. After graduation he at-tended Nebraska University (wrestling for two years), and Omaha University (wres-tling for two years). He was a journeyman electrician for 40 years and worked in the electrical contracting business for 18 years before retiring in 2005. Bob and his wife, Pat (Moore) Van Outry were 1960 Home-coming King and Queen.

Don Loftus earned seven letters – three in football (All-Metro Tackle and All-State in 1963 and Co-Captain), and four in wrestling (All-Metro three times, State Champion twice, and placed third

once; District Champion twice). He was elected Homecoming King his senior year and helped coach young athletes in South Omaha after graduation. He operated his own construction company before passing away in 1977. Donna Loftus accepted the award for her son.

Walter Gullie, Jr. earned seven letters in football (All-Intercity and All-State and was named honorable mention All-American by the High School Coaches Associated Press, ranking 13 in the nation as a high school player) and basketball (All-State and ranked second in high scoring in the Metro Holiday High School Basketball Tournament) and also participated in track. After graduation he joined the Job Corps where he continued to play football and basketball, receiving MVP honors during an Oklahoma basket-ball tournament. He also played volleyball, basketball, flag football and softball for many years, and later became a high school basketball official and coached many young athletes. He married his high school sweet-heart, Gale (Orduna) Gullie-1966.

Mike Mancuso earned eight letters – three in football (All-State one year – led state in passing; All-Metro two years; varsity three years, starting quarter-back two years), two in basketball (varsity two years; starter one year); and three in baseball (starter first base and pitcher two years and varsity three years). After graduation he played football for four years at the University of Nebraska at Omaha as starting quarterback for three years, and the second year he was chosen first string North Central Conference Quarterback.

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CONGRATULATIONS 2010 SPORTS GREATSHALL OF FAME WINNERS

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

Marlin Briscoe, selected in 2001, is pictured above.

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

Nominate a worthy candidate or team for next year by returning the form below to Steve Cavlovic.

SHS SPORTS GREATS NOMINATION FORM

Nominee Information Name________________________________ Years Attended SHS__________ Address__________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip____________________________________________________ Telephone________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address___________________________________________________ I nominate the above individual who earned _____ Letters while at SHS in the following sports___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

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

College or Professional Information___________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

Business Achievements_____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

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

Nominator’s Information Name___________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip____________________________________________________ Telephone________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address___________________________________________________

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

Marlin Briscoe, selected in 2001

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

Manuel Lira and Coach Joe Maass are pictured above with OW-H reprints regard-ing the 2010 soccer team.

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SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLALUMNI ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS

Carmela Brooks 896-0284

Jackie Casper 598-4914

Carol Cleaver 707-8157

Fred Colanino 292-7889

Debbie Contreras 339-7428

Julie Diehm - Vice President 293-1719

Walta Sue Dodd 733-4155

Jackie Dower 731-1817

Helene Elsasser 341-9356

Dick Gulizia 330-3954

Lori Hunter 298-7530

Sandie Knudsen - President 991-3113

Scott Knudsen 991-3113

Paul Kracher - President 614-6166

John Krayneski 734-6617

Judi Koubsky – Secretary 331-9033

Jerry Porterfield – Treasurer 731-3129

George Reid 334-8375

Dean Rezac 733-6788

Vic Riha 293-1272

Lisa Rushlau 614-3117

Patty Svajgl 733-4117

Judy Tesar 334-2299

Rudy Tesar 334-2299

Evelyn Winther 558-3840

Christina Zorko 731-5067

SHS REPRESENTATIVES 557-3600

Mrs. Cara Riggs, Principal

Dr. Roni Huerta, Athletic Director

Dave Weisser

OFFICE STAFF

Dick Gulizia, Executive Director

Susan Gouger

Carmela Brooks, Webmaster

[email protected]

OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION

5082 South 107 Street

Omaha, NE 68127

(402) 738-9493

Fax (402) 738-5145

SHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to: • Organize, develop and build a dynamic group of Alumni. • Promote the success of SHS, its students and faculty through a variety of events, projects and scholarships.

Our E-Mail address is [email protected]

Our Website address is omahasouthalumni.org

The 2010 Hall of Fame and the Packer Sports Greats Hall of Fame last fall were outstanding events which honored our inspiring alumni. Nominate candidates using forms in this issue for these honors in the future.

The “Jewels & Tools” Scholarship Fund-raiser was full of surprises and fun this year. We were thrilled that George Dare, an award-winning Las Vegas entertainer, sing-er, song writer and music producer--as well as a 1971 SHS grad--agreed to be our Mas-ter of Ceremonies for the event. He kept the place hopping and engaged our guests in the show. Also, at the eleventh hour we received word from NASA that Nebraska’s astronaut, Clayton Anderson, would be our guest speaker! His film and narrative were fascinating and very entertaining. His mother, Alice Joaness Anderson-1947 died last year and he said he was so glad to finally meet the SHS people who meant so much to her. What a star-filled night it was and what a great cause.

Upcoming events include our 16th Annual Bowling Tournament and Spaghetti Din-ner both on Saturday, March 26. The 2011 Poker Run will be held on Saturday, May 14 with a party after the Run. The inaugural All-School Dance date is Friday, July 22. (Order your tickets early as we ex-pect a sell-out!) Also, sign up for our Golf Tournament on Sunday, July 24. Details of these fun events are on flyers and reser-vation forms which are in this TOOTER. We need workers for each of these events to help with registration, set up, serving, prize awards, selling tickets for prizes and many other duties. If you have time to volunteer for any of these events, or want to buy tickets or sign up to participate, please let us know. We need your attendance and support and want you to enjoy these events as much as we do.

Remember that we have an adjacent bay next to our office to rent for showers, family reunions, card parties, birthday and holiday parties, etc. Call the office to book your party early. Stop in to see the space when

you are in the neighborhood, but call first to be sure the office is open.

We always need your help to mail TOOT-ERS to our 20,000 plus alumni list. Volunteers tab and label each issue before mailing while reconnecting with classmates and meeting new alumni. Please call the office to offer any time you can spare. Also, please contact the office if you would like to establish scholarship memorials for your classmates, family or friends; help us fund teacher grants, or provide other financial assistance needed by your school. Most of all send in your membership dues! We are very thankful for your help, as are the students and teachers of SHS.

Please drop us a line or two with informa-tion we can share with your classmates and friends about you and your family so we can publish your news in our AlumNotes section. Send us items for our Sports Corner also. Please continue to share your ideas and encouragement with us as we can’t do it without you. Thank you for your continued support.

Respectfully submitted,Judi (Clark) Koubsky, Secretary


Our mission is to:

Organize, develop andbuild a dynamic group of Alumni.

Promote the success of SHS, its students and faculty through avariety of events, projects and

scholarships.

South High School ALUMNI TOOTER

SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLALUMNI ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS

Carmela Brooks 896-0284

Jackie Casper 598-4914

Carol Cleaver 707-8157

Fred Colanino 292-7889

Debbie Contreras 339-7428

Julie Diehm - Vice President 293-1719

Walta Sue Dodd 733-4155

Jackie Dower 731-1817

Helene Elsasser 341-9356

Dick Gulizia 330-3954

Lori Hunter 298-7530

Sandie Knudsen - President 991-3113

Scott Knudsen 991-3113

Paul Kracher - President 614-6166

John Krayneski 734-6617

Judi Koubsky – Secretary 331-9033

Jerry Porterfield – Treasurer 731-3129

George Reid 334-8375

Dean Rezac 733-6788

Vic Riha 293-1272

Lisa Rushlau 614-3117

Patty Svajgl 733-4117

Judy Tesar 334-2299

Rudy Tesar 334-2299

Evelyn Winther 558-3840

Christina Zorko 731-5067

SHS REPRESENTATIVES 557-3600

Mrs. Cara Riggs, Principal

Dr. Roni Huerta, Athletic Director

Dave Weisser

OFFICE STAFF

Dick Gulizia, Executive Director

Susan Gouger

Carmela Brooks, Webmaster

[email protected]

OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION

5082 South 107 Street

Omaha, NE 68127

(402) 738-9493

Fax (402) 738-5145


Our mission is to: • Organize, develop and build a dynamic group of Alumni. • Promote the success of SHS, its students and faculty through a variety of events, projects and scholarships.

Our E-Mail address is [email protected]

Our Website address is omahasouthalumni.org

e-mail: [email protected]

New Webside Address:omahasouthalumni.com


A very proud and dedicated South High grad and our current Alumni Association president, Paul Kracher, is constantly mindful of the accomplishments and need for continuing success of our organization. Paul was instrumental in the founding of the Alumni Association with Dr. Richard Gu-lizia and others. He cites the numerous ac-complishments of this strong alumni group but comments that “we count on our alumni and friends for their donations to keep the Association going.” He adds, “It is not just about one person, but it is team work from all. I am appreciative of the many good-hearted people involved as their hard work and contributions are what make all of our projects a huge success.” Paul emphasizes, “We need involvement from our younger alumni to make sure our organization con-tinues to thrive in the coming years.” Paul’s affiliation with South began as a student, graduating with the Class of 1961. He recalls “having a blast” as a student and fondly remembers his teachers, all the friends he made, the noon lunches and the dances in the gymnasium. After gradua-tion, he said he tried his hand at several jobs and eventually went to work for the Omaha World-Herald. He started at the newspaper in 1964, and 45 years later he is the ma-chine shop supervisor. He married Sharon (Corey) Kracher 38 years ago, and they have three daughters and a grandson.

Paul’s involvement with the Alumni As-sociation started in 1986 at his 25-year class reunion. He agreed to serve on the 30-year reunion committee as chairman. He jokes that he hoped “in five years they would forget, but no such luck!” In planning for the 30th reunion, Paul realized South didn’t have an alumni association and was concerned that alumni were being left out of crucial events like the Partners for South High banquet. He then partnered with Dr. Richard Gulizia (the Association’s Execu-tive Director) to create the Omaha South High School Alumni Association. The group has two original “lofty” goals: raise a $1 million fund to help South students attend college, and create a $2 million fund for an Alumni Foundation to ensure the Association will continue. Paul recalls that those founding members felt that “if the organization could help get South grads into college or trade schools, we would be suc-cessful.” What started as one $500

scholarship has now grown into multiple scholarships totaling upwards of $15,000 a year. Paul states, “We will continue to pursue our goals to assist our SHS students by our efforts and support.” He said the group’s leaders will continue asking alumni and friends for donations, continue applying for grants and continue having fundraising events – all to invest in students’ futures. He cites the following as some of the Alumni Association’s accomplishments:

• The H.P. Smith Sports Complex, which would later become the home field for the Omaha South High girls’ softball team.

• Brown Park and John Stella Field, the old ball field which now sits as a gleaming light in South “O” and is used for boys’ baseball.

• Collin Stadium and Collin Field, the “Gem.” The HOLE is gone and in its place is the pride of all South Omaha. The Collin Stadium is truly a master-piece. This facility is unlike any in the Omaha Public School system. Even though it sits in a HOLE, it stands high in the heart of every person in South Omaha and students of South High School and its alumni.

• Yearly teacher grants which have helped send different clubs to nation-wide learning events, buy shoes for the track team, uniforms, band uni-forms/instruments, and scholarships.

Paul states, “We have accomplished a lot, and as we move forward I feel our goals need to shift from athletics to focus more on academics. We need to help students set their sights high and achieve their goals. We need to provide more assistance to the teachers and students through mentor-

ing programs, programs for which our tax dollars no longer pay. This is where we can make the difference.”

He adds, “The Alumni Association has a significant role in keeping South’s alumni informed through the Alumni TOOTER newsletter as well as with our fundrais-ing events. We will have articles in the TOOTER from students currently in school to inform alumni about what is happening in classrooms. We assist reunion commit-tees by providing class lists and labels to help them plan their reunions and contact their class members. We also continue to honor our alumni with both the Hall of Fame and Packer Greats Sports Hall of Fame banquets. We have events such as golf, bowling, and, this July we will have an entire school dance reunion at the Holiday Inn Central. All alumni and friends are welcome to attend.” Paul cites some of the following projects for this coming year:

• Completing the Sports Greats trophy case expansion;

• Repairing and organizing of all sports trophies;

• Continuing to raise funds for the three “Vizio” kiosk units to be installed in the school and networked together, providing information about alumni inducted into the Halls of Fame and the school’s Buffett Foundation winners.

ALUMNI PRESIDENT KRACHER PRAISES TEAM EFFORTby Judy Sebron Yacio

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

We especially want to thank the following who helped make our 2010 Packer Power for Education Scholarship Fundraiser such a resounding success starting with our Event Chair, Patty Svajgl, Master of Ceremonies George Dare, Keynote speaker NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, SHS scholar-ship recipients DeAna Lara and Matthew DaSilva, Honorary Chairs: First Lady Sally Ganem, Tim and Jonna Holland, Howard and Judy Shinkle, Rudy and Judy Tesar, and Jim and Shirley Young. Jim and Shirley Young also generously

were underwriters for this event! Donors were Judy and Christian Brown, Ron and Shirley Calek, Bernice Davis, Joan Fer-guson, Citizens for Gernandt, Eugenia McDermott, Peg Naylon, Omaha Marri-ott Regency Hotel, Dieter and Vickie Petz, Dorothy Sowl, and Judy Yacio. Event ad-vertisers were AAA Building Components, Inc., E&J Drywall, Hans Heating & AC, Omaha Public Schools (provided by Oma-ha Schools Foundation), Overhead Door Company of Omaha, Quality Door & Trim Co. and Southwest Tire Company.

Table sponsors were Dr. Richard Gulizia, Tim and Jonna Holland, Denny and Judi Koubsky, Jerry Kroeger, Mayor Jim and Honorable Deb Suttle, Rudy and Judy Tesar, Dave and Carol Van Metre, and Steve and Cheryl Wild. Fundraising Com-mittee Chairs in addition to Event Chair Pattty Svajgl were Judi Koubsky-Execu-tive Chair; Judy Tesar-Auction Chair; Nel-lie MacCallum-Program Design, Margo Hathaway and Candy Rezac-Decorations Co-Chairs; Fred Colanino-Publicity. Com-mittee members were Jackie Casper, Carol Cleaver, Julie Diehm, Jackie Dower, Dick Gulizia, Denny Koubsky, Paul Kracher, and Evelyn Winther. Johnny’s Café donated the wine for the evening. Numer-ous individuals and businesses generously donated auction items and gift certificates for this event. We thank each and every one of you for your hard work and contributions to this Scholarship Fundraiser! We could not have done it without you and without our attendees!

THANK YOU “JEWELS & TOOLS, ETC.” SUPPORTERS

Don’t try to cram a lot of people into your home for a baby or wedding shower, birthday celebrations, family reunions, card parties, receptions, meetings, etc. Rent the lovely new office bay next to the SHSAA office at 5080 South 107 Street (off 108 and Q Street) for only $75 for three hours for your festivities. $25 an hour extra for more than three hours. Refrigerator, table and chairs, and handicap accessible restroom provided. Occupancy limit is 50. Contact the Alumni office for more information or to schedule your event.

Don’t try to cram a lot of people into your home for a baby or wedding shower, birthday celebrations, family reunions, card parties, receptions, meetings, etc. Rent the lovely new office bay next to the SHSAA office at 5080 South 107 Street (off 108 and Q Street) for only $75 for three hours for your festivities. $25 an hour extra for more than three hours. Refrigerator, table and chairs, and handicap accessible restroom provided. Occupancy limit is 50. Contact the Alumni office for more information or to schedule your event.

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Keynote Speaker Clayton Anderson with Master of Ceremonies George Dare.

SHSAA Scholarship Recipients Representa-tives DeAna Lara and Matthew DiSilva.

ALUMNotes1933-Georgina (Kozel) Kiscoan celebrated her 95th birthday on 12-10-10 by attending her church and later enjoying a family din-ner at the Bohemian Café. Happy Birthday to you!

1938-Marie (Nemecek) Vacek is pictured with her husband, Henry-1936, at her 90th birthday celebration at Venice Inn on Saturday, 1-29-11 with family and friends. Happy Birthday!

1944-Ted Golka was a member of the US Merchant Marines from 1945 to 1947 working in the engine room as a member of the “Black Gang” and a lifeboatsman. He married a SHS girl Christine (Harmon) Golka-1947 and they were married almost 60 years before she died of cancer. Thank you for your service to our country and we are sorry for your loss!

1950-Chris Saklar was featured in the OW-H on 1-23-11 as he celebrated his 80th birthday on 1-25. He is a retired Douglas County Deputy Sheriff and Sweet 98 Traf-fic Reporter. Chris is also co-chair of our Bowling Tournament. Happy Birthday, Chris!

1952-Bob and Jan (Willenburg) Urban were married on 10-1-60 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year with their entire family in Branson, Mis-souri. Bob and Jan continued the celebra-tion on a Mediterranean cruise. Congratu-lations! 1953-Patricia “Pat” (Scudder) Cerny writes, “I have been a school social worker for 35 years and retired in 2001. I have four children, six grandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild.”

1953-Joe and Mary Ann (Straley) Wein-ert were kind enough to buy and donate 1963 and 1965 South High Yearbooks that

they found on E-Bay. Coincidentally, after Mary Ann dropped off the yearbook at the Alumni Office, a 1965 alumni called to see if we knew of anyone who had an extra yearbook or if he could purchase one. All his possessions, including his senior year-book, were lost in the Hurricane Katrina disaster. He wrestled, played football and was part of the Science Club all four years in high school and was so appreciative and choked up when the office called to tell him of Joe and Mary’s yearbook donation. He could not believe it.Editor’s Note: Over the past several years, the Alumni Association has established a waiting list of people who are in need of yearbooks. Some have lost yearbooks through divorce, fires, natural disasters, or simply were not able to afford a yearbook in high school. The Alumni Association would appreciate any yearbook donations. Thank you, Joe and Mary Ann for your generous act of kindness - you made such a difference in the life of a fellow alumnus!

1958-Linda (Strnad) Jensen will appear on the Morning Blend Talk show on KMTV at 9 a.m. on April 25. She will discuss her memoir, THE BOW WOW CHRONICLES, which tells of growing up in Omaha in the 1940s and 1950s with three rough and tum-ble brothers. In a recent visit to Omaha from her home in Pennsylvania, she appeared at bookstores and retirement residences, and spoke to the journalism class at SHS.

1958-Roger and Laurolee “Lori” (Chadonich) Tallman met at SHS and were married on 9-12-60. They celebrated their 50th anniversary last year and reported that they are both retired and love to travel. They both enjoy reading, gardening and researching genealogy. Congratulations!

1960-M. Jean (Hahne) Johnson- A special thank you to the Johnson family for donat-ing a South High beanie, pep rally picture and song sheets. We appreciate donated memorabilia for our archives.

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

good care of themselves and we’ll meet again in five years!”

1961-Ginny (Bohaty) Vomacka was a vol-unteer at the Holland Center, the Orpheum Theater and several Catholic organizations for many years. She is now putting these skills to good use at her new job as part of the event staff at the Omaha Civic Audi-torium, Qwest Convention Center and the Qwest Arena. She said she loves seeing all the shows and helping the guests. Those South Omaha girls are always in demand! Congratulations, Ginny!

1961-Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky traveled to the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany last fall. One of the photos from their trip won Snapshots “readers’ choice” votes and appeared in the OW-H. Con-gratulations!

1961-Paul Kracher was saluted by the Omaha World-Herald on 11-25-10 for celebrating 45 years with the paper. He was featured at the top of a full page ad which included pictures of Paul and other long-time employees. Congratulations, Paul!

1961-Dennis Lopez and 1962-Phyllis (Goff) Lopez of Queen Creek, AZ will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on 4-10-11. They were married in Papillion at St. Columbkille Church and have four children. Congratulations!

1961-Terry Moore was highlighted in the OW-H Community Connection for organiz-ing the Septemberfest for 34 years. Terry, President of the Omaha Federation of Labor AFL-CIO since 1976, called it a labor of love. The festival is an annual salute to labor which is held over the Labor Day weekend. Proceeds from this event support organizations such as the Food Bank and a shelter for battered women. Terry also volunteers for many civic organizations and


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

1961- Charles Richards, a member of the 1960 State basketball team, donated the 2009 High School Sports Hall of Fame 16th Annual Induction Ceremony Program along with a picture of the Nebraska Class “A” State Championship 1960 Basketball Team from SHS. Thank you!

1961-Vic and 1964-Bev (Foreman) Riha, 1966-Julie (Riha) and Ed Diehm, (seated left to right) and 1961-Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky (standing) attended the Governor’s Inaugural Ball.

1961-Vic and 1964-Bev (Forman) Riha, pictured above, celebrated their 45th Wed-ding Anniversary with a party at the Starlite Ballroom in Wahoo with family and friends on 9-5-10. Congratulations!

1962-Betty (Lohr) Hilderbrand donated the 1959 Class yearbook and ring which belonged to her sister, Ruth Lohr-1959. Ruth was a Major with the Salvation Army and died in 2005. Thank you!

1963-Marlin Briscoe’s outstanding football career started at SHS and continued at UNO. He then became the first black start-ing quarterback in the NFL with the Denver Broncos in 1968 and became an all-pro wide receiver. He was part of both Miami Dolphins Super Bowl championship teams before he retired and fell on hard times. He later recovered to work with youth. Agroup of men has been working on a scriptto bring his life story to the movies, and they are seeking financing to make the film.

We look forward to seeing this movie, “The Magician” in the future.

1964-Garry Gernandt, Omaha City Council President and a Marine Corps veteran, was Acting Mayor for the day on 11-11-10. He spoke at the 235th birthday of the Marine Corps celebration as they dedicated a monument depicting the branch’s seal at the entrance to Omaha’s Freedom Park.

1970-Gary Kastrick will receive the James C. Olson Award for educators who inspire student achievement in history. He helped students at SHS create Project Omaha, an in-school museum interpreting the rich history of Omaha’s stockyards and the meatpacking industry. He also was honored last year by the Omaha Optimist Club for his years of work on behalf of the organiza-tion’s Academic Decathlon competition. Congratulations!

1970-Patty (Harrahill) Svajgl received the VIP award from the Omaha Public Schools Office Personnel Advisory Committee. This award recognized her outstanding per-formance as an office personnel profession-al demonstrating continued commitment to leadership, education and operational effi-ciency within her department, and providing meaningful contributions to her department. Patty was featured in the August 2010 OPS News with her boss, Superintendent John Mackiel. Congratulations, Patty!

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

DO YOU REMEMBER THE MILITARY BALLS?

This photo is courtesy of Jeanette (Kubin) Fredericks-1956. She very kindly donated to the Alumni Association the military cape and cap that she wore in this photo at the 1956 Military Ball with this explanation.

Her classmate, Jim Melsa-1956, was named Cadet Lieutenant Colonel at the ROTC Military Ball on 2-17-56, serv-ing thereafter as Battalion Commander. Jeanette then became the corps Honorary Colonel. Since the military cape and cap that she wore during the Grand March that evening were going to be replaced the next year, the Army Master Sergeant asked Jea-nette if she would like to keep them. She, of course, did. However, the Army asked her to loan them back to SHS for the 1967 Military Ball. That was the cape and cap’s last usage and they were returned to her promptly after that event.

Jeanette married Dr. Robert Fredericks, a New Yorker, years later and has lived in Morristown, NJ almost 30 years, complet-ing her college courses there. She said that as she looks to her 55-year reunion, she feels it is time “to send this great piece of memorabilia back home where it can evince nostalgia for others.”

Thank you so much for donating your cape and cap to the Alumni Association and sharing its history with us.


1961-Denny Koubsky ended 2010 in style by bowling a 300 game on 12-31-10. He continued the trend into the new year with another perfect game on 1-7-11 in the Fri-day morning men’s league at Mocking-bird Lanes. Congratulations!

1995-Chris Bober wrote that the allure of the Nebraska sand-hills, and the rich outdoor tradition caused him to ac-cept an invitation to be a part of the 2010 Nebraska One Box Pheasant Hunt in Broken Bow, Nebraska. This event raises money for recreational property preservation and youth shooting sports programs and Chris said he is deeply involved in these causes both professionally and philanthropically. His Team Powershots consisted of Team Captain Roger Seefeld, Chad Seefeld, Greg Hellbusch, Mark Olsen, and Chris. On Thursday, November 4, they started with pheasant hunting at Pressey State Wildlife Management Area. The next morning they arose early for a Trap Shoot and Sporting Clay Competition. The following day the hunt began at sunrise. The Powershots had one box (25 shells) to get as many birds as possible by 4 p.m. sharp. The Hunt began as pheasant after pheasant flushed within range so they didn’t have to move to a new loca-tion before exhausting their shells. The team bagged 10 pheasants, taking Third Place in the competition and raising a great deal of money for charity.

Chris said “the event, in its 50th year, was an unbelievable experience for me. The Hunt itself is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Central Nebraska and supporting the creation of wildlife habitats in the area for preservation and recreational hunting/fishing opportunities…”

Chris, congratulations on your team show-ing and thank you for raising money for this worthwhile event!

The two photos above are compliments of Jack Philby/Paul Kracher. Thanks fellows!

The first photo dated Fall 1950 shows the SHS football team’s legendary “Four Horsemen” – Dave Koile-1953, Emil Radik-1951, Jerry Korisko-1952 and Hack Philby-1951. The second photo dated Fall 2010 shows the same four in this order: Koile, Radik, Philby and Korisko!

Thanks for the memories!

ANOTHER RECIPEFROM OPS

Cafeteria Classics

MOLDED BANANA PINEAPPLE SALAD

1 6 oz. package raspberry gelatin3 cups boiling water1 cup jellied cranberry sauce1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained1 lb. bananas, slicedWhipped toppingShredded yellow cheese

Add gelatin and cranberry sauce to hot water. Whip with wire whisk to dissolve. Add pineapple and bananas. Chill. Top with whipped topping just prior to serving. Sprinkle shredded yellow cheese on top.

SPORTS CORNER


CONGRATULATIONS 2010 LOTTERYWINNERS$2,000 Jeanine Perkins – 1968$1,000 Mark Lucht – 1973 $500 Stephen Morgan – 1959 $500 Mike Rice – Non graduate $500 Steve Osmera – Non graduate $500 Keith Garcia – 2003

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

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE LOTTERY The South High Alumni Association would like to thank everyone who participated in selling the 2010 lottery tickets. Your contributions from the lottery will help provide scholarships to graduating South High seniors. Last year, with your financial help, your Alumni Association awarded over $15,000 in scholarships. We know the economy has brought hard times to many, but we thank you for your gener-ous support.

LETTER FROM A LOTTERY WINNER

Dear Dr. Gulizia and South High Alumni As-sociation Officers,“Thanks very much for pulling my lottery number, which I have to admit was purchased by my wife Pat Roberts-1965. I offered to split the $500 with her, but she declined and I immediately deposited the money in my checking account!

I was a teacher, coach, and administrator in OPS for 29 years until I retired in 2002. The very best years of my career in OPS were spent teaching journalism and English and coaching baseball and football at SHS from 1972-1979. Spending a day at South never felt like a job. Believe it or not, I really looked forward to Christmas break ending so that I could get back to South. The faculty was first-class and the students were, by and large, eager to learn and move ahead. I consider myself fortunate to have taught at South dur-ing what I call “The Glory Years.” (My wife considers the “Glory Years” to have been the 1960s.) Thanks again for making my lottery ticket a winner.”

Go, Packers!Mike Rice Pawnee City, NE


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Memorials GivenMemorials were given in honor and memory of:William “Bill” Labanowksi-1940 from daughter, Irene Anderson.Lucile (Joyce) Mentzer-1943 from Karen (Richter) Mill-1960Steve Korinek-1965 from Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961Marie Meister from Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961Patricia Tesar from Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961Peter J. Carlentini-1942 from Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961Norman Zinn from Curtis B. Siemers-1944 and Karen W. SiemersBarbara (Spear) Holst-1952 and Joan Kriegler from Joan (Farris) Ellis-1950Barbara (Brunell) Ackerman-1956 from her husband Kenneth Acker-man-1956Roy Smith from Dave and Carol Van MetreJoseph Stanek-1949 from Denny and Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961Barbara Opocensky from Charles Pribyl-1963 and Joyce PribylSalvatore “Sam” Di Mauro-1937 from family and friends.Richard A. Kravchuk-1943 from Helen KravchukPoppy Polites from James P. Hristakos -1966 in honor of his mother Frances A. (Prenosil) Benes-1950 from James Benes-1944Anna (Hampton) Vacek-1945 from her husband Ray Vacek-1943

Memorial PrayerThose we love don’t go away,

They walk beside us every day,

Unseen, unheard, but always near,

Still loved, still missed and very dear.

-Author Unknown

In MemoriamRetractions with our apologies - 1966-Richard “Dick” Sklenar, Jr. is alive and well. We were mistakenly notified when Dick’s father passed away. Also, Beverly (O’Dell) Col-linson-1951 was mistakenly declared as deceased, but we are happy to report she is alive and well.

1930-Catherine J. (Zager) Dargy of Salem, OR died 7-4-10. She married Ted Dargy in 1936 and they lived in Omaha until 1978 when they moved to Salem, OR. She worked as a secretary and enjoyed board games, knitting and her flower garden. She loved bingo and could play 18 cards at one time. Catherine was loved and will be missed by her family and friends.1932-Ada M. (Jergovic) Hunter of Wa-hoo, NE died 11-10.1933-Linus F. Jonaitis of Omaha died 11-14-10.1934-Ray Lind of Bellevue, NE died 1-29-10.1934-George Wright died 9-10.1935-Mary C. Bandola of Omaha died 7-3-10.1935-Florence (Lorence) Holubar of Plattsmouth, NE died 12-28-10.1935-Emery J. Toth of Omaha died 8-11-10.1936-Delilah “Dee” (Conrad) Apperson of Tucson, AZ died 2-20-10.1936-Paul J. Corritore, Sr. of Fremont, NE died 9-10.1936-John W. Golden of Omaha died.1936-James J. Loftus of Warren, MI died 4-7-05.1936-Caroline (Balkus) Varns of Cedar Rapids, IA died of an aortic aneurysm on 5-11-07.1937-Ethyl M. (Davis) Dean of Omaha died 9-2-10.1937-Alma (Lang) Mezger of Omaha died 9-12-10.1937-Wesley M. Napravnik of Omaha died 12-21-10.1937-Maxine (Parker) Zimmermann of Williamsburg, VA died 8-22-10.1938-Albert J. Baker, Sr. of Bellevue died 7-25-10.1938-Joseph J. LaPuzza of Omaha died 7-3-10. Joe attended SHS and later enlisted in the Navy serving honorably for two years aboard the USS Idaho. After being discharged, he returned to Omaha as a carpenter. On December 8, 1941, Joe was among thousands of Americans who enlist-

ed after hearing about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He was stationed at Tinker Air Force Base where he served until the middle of the war. He met his wife, Irene, during a dance for service members where civilians were brought onto the base. They were married for 68 years. Upon returning to Omaha, Joe worked for Dillion Construc-tion Company and eventually started his own business, J.J. LaPuzza Construction.1938-Mary Ann (Mollner) Lund of Omaha died 9-10.1939-Jeanette “Jean” (Baumgardner) Brandt of Omaha died 11-16-10.1939-Vivian (Halasek) Dakar of Billings, MT died.1939-John C. Gibilisco of Omaha died peacefully in his sleep at the Hospice House on 12-16-10. John served for two years in the Army during WWII. He graduated from Creighton University and had a distin-guished and enjoyable career as a Pharma-cist at Walgreen’s for many years as well as owning his own business. 1939-Dan Harvat of Fremont, NE died.1939-Anton J. Menousek, Jr. of Omaha died 9-25-10.1939-Emelyn D. (Krantz) Smith of Port-land, OR died 4-10.1940-William “Bill” Labanowksi of Accokeek, MD died 5-4-10. Bill was an employee of Kopecky’s and a WWII vet-eran. He served in the U.S. Navy as a naval communication station supervisor/electronic technician and was a member of the Knights of Columbus #5482.1940-Rose (Nastase) May of Fayetteville, NY died 11-6-09.1941-Betty J. (Hoffman) Cahow of Omaha died 10-21-10. 1941-Frank F. Filipowicz of Omaha died 9-30-10.1941-Marie L. (Swiatek) Foral of Omaha died 12-10.1941-Thelma (Wallace) Harrahill of Kan-sas City, MO died 10-27-10.1941-Elaine (Norton) Petersen of Omaha died 10-16-10.1941-Irma (Ringhofer) Stewart died.1942-Peter J. Carlentini of Omaha died 8-29-10.1942-Nettie L. (Battaglia) Coco of Omaha died 10-24-10.1942-Anton Fejt of Omaha died 12-13-10.1942-Virginia (Holecek) Koziol of Omaha died 12-23-09.1942-Dorothy L. (Kalinski) Lynch of Omaha died 8-29-10.1942-Andrew Mac of Los Angeles, CA died.1942-Bette (Yambor) McMahon of Omaha died 12-10.


1942-Richard H. Nick of Omaha died 12-7-10.1942-Martha (Mandina) Ryan of Omaha died 11-30-10.1942-Hilton Van Fleet of Omaha died.1942-Catherine Mary (Bogacz) Weiss of Omaha died 11-14-10. 1943-Dorothy J. (Freelin) Jones died 7-6-10.1943-Robert W. Nordahl of Omaha died 11-13-10.1943-Raymond J. Ostronic of Omaha died 7-7-10. Ray was a US Navy veteran and a member of the Plumbers Local 16.1943-Stephanie (Pavoucek) Shields of Pacifica, CA died 9-10.1943-Rosalie (Fiala) Tessin of Omaha died 12-16-10.1944-John E. Ficenec of Las Vegas, NV died 12-6-10.1944-Mary J. (Morrocco) Haworth of Omaha died 8-14-10.1944-Helen M. (Young) Kolc of Omaha died 8-9-10.1944-Mildred E. (Nance) Noble of Belle-vue died 12-3-10.1944-James “Jim” V. Paskach of Omaha died 7-21-10.1944-Jerry J. Pokorny of Omaha died 11-27-10.1944-Ruby (Lekovich) Radman of Omaha died 10-12-10.1944-Cecelia (Mruz) Siderewicz of Omaha died 11-2-10.1944-Michael J. Vinsky of St. Petersburg, FL died 11-3-10.1944-Milton Zadina of Columbus, NE died 11-30-10. He served in the Army in Europe during WWII and was present during the Nuremburg Trials. Following the war, he returned to Omaha and attended business school and married Joanne Ort on April 28, 1951 in Omaha. He worked as office man-ager and later as Sales Representative for Burroughs Corporation for many years.1945-John G. Bitzes of Edmonds, WA died 10-8-10 and was buried in Omaha, NE.1945-Bernice (Kalhorn) Carrillo of Ne-braska City, NE died 6-9-10.1945-Celia (Mlynarik) Harris of Kearney, NE died 1-15-10.1945-Robert J. Shramek, Sr. of Omaha died 9-17-10.1946-Bette (Gaebel) Anderson of Omaha died 8-22-09. 1946-Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (Visek) Egr of Omaha died 9-29-10.1946-Bonnie J. (Larsen) Gabelhause of Gretna, NE died 12-5-10.1946-Donald R. Halsey of Omaha died 8-20-10.1946-Benny J. Pistillo of Omaha died 7-10.

1946-Dorothy L. (Styskal) Simonsen of Omaha died 8-11-10.1946-Rose May (Spears) Stout of Omaha died 9-5-10.1946-Helen M. (Lang) Tietgen of Manley, NE died 11-1-10.1946-Harry Whitesides died 5-17-10.1947-Kenneth D. Brey of Omaha died 9-17-10.1947-Louis J. Cisar of Omaha died 2-17-10.1947-Robert Ditzen of Ralston, NE died in 2006.1947-Robert L. Duckworth Temecula, CA died 4-10.1947-Marvin J. Sebesta of Chatham, NJ died 7-1-10 from an auto accident.1948-Martin “Marty” Conatella of Po-tem, MO died 10-3-10. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Marty owned and operated the Village Bar in Omaha and later the Driftwood Inn in Council Bluffs, IA until his retirement.1948-Marjorie A. (Dytryck) Stankoski of Papillion, NE died 10-2-10. 1949-Robert “Bob” A. Barber of Belle-vue died 10-6-10.1949-Margaret M. (Burke) Fuqua of Las Vegas, NV died 7-6-10.1949-Gilbert E. Guse of Omaha died 7-6-10.1949-Gilbert (Marcus) N. Hernandez of San Francisco, CA died 10-10.1949-Richard “Dick” C. Hodgen, Sr. of North Platte died 12-13-10.1949-Gloria M. (Svoboda) Snow of Belle-vue, NE died 11-2-10. Gloria founded Bellevue Daycare and Preschools in 1961 and was one the first NAEYC affiliated childcare centers in Nebraska. She served on many committees to enhance the quality of education for young children. After retirement in 1987, she enjoyed working with her friends at Borsheim’s Jewelry in Omaha. 1949-Joseph H. Stanek of Omaha died of cancer 11-12-10. Joe pitched at SHS during an era of great baseball in the late 1940s. He was part of the Legion teams sponsored by the Metz Brewery whose games in the late 1940s and 1950s drew thousands of spectators. The Metz team advanced to the Legion World Series plac-ing in the top four teams in the country. Joe went on to play minor league ball with the Brooklyn Dodgers franchise. After retiring from professional baseball, Stanek started a family and joined his father in the family shoe business, Buck Shoes, on South 24th Street and operated the business until the store closed in 1998. His love for baseball continued as an umpire, and he headed

an umpires’ organization for more than 30 years. He officiated at the little league, high school and college levels including Big Eight and College World Series games. Joe’s baseball abilities earned him a place in both SHS’s Sports Greats Hall of Fame and the Nebraska Baseball Hall of Fame.1950-Arla M. (Larson) Bennett of Bel-levue died 9-5-10.1950-John H. Cameron of Las Vegas, NV died 4-4-06 from lung cancer.1950-James D. Collins, Jr. MD of Water-loo, IA died.1950-Jo Ann L. (Engardt) Eledge of Arvada, CO died.1950-Jean M. (Cullen) Lippold of Omaha died 9-28-10. She was a long-time member of the Omaha Downtown Chapter of Ameri-can Business Women’s Association. Her husband, Ron, died three weeks after Jean. They were married for 28 years.1951-Mary Ann (Golden) Brand of Omaha died 12-20-10.1951-Max Johnson of Omaha, NE died 9-29-10. After graduation, Max served in the US Army. In 1953, he married Shirley (Mudra) Johnson-1951 and they had four children. Max worked for Rybin Plumbing and Heating for 40 years, became a partner in 1989, and retired in 1994. He was an active member of Lamb of God Lutheran Church and enjoyed many activities includ-ing camping, fishing, woodworking, bible study and most recently oil painting.1951-Donna M. (Golden) Kirkpatrick of Omaha died 11-19-10.1951-Mary Ann (Kohout) Nelson of Omaha died 8-16-10.1952-James C. Bishop of Omaha died 9-10.1952-Barbara F. (Spear) Holst of Omaha died 9-13-10.1952-John L. Sorensen of Omaha died 7-10.1953-Mary Lou (Kansier) Allyn of Gretna died in 2010.1953-Paul Ehlers of Omaha died in Mu-nich, Germany on 8-14-10.1953-Martha H. “Dolly” (Henni) Push of Memphis, NE died 7-3-10.1955-John J. Arion of Omaha died 8-30-10.1955-James F. Phillips of Lincoln, NE died 7-26-10.1956-Barbara (Brunell) Ackerman of Sioux City, IA died 6-4-10 due to a stroke.1956-Harry Bates of Longmont, CO died 1-10. He and his wife, Julia (Winkelman) Bates-1958 were married for 50 years.1956-Patrick Collins of Osakis, MN died.1956-Donald F. Gutchewsky of Omaha died 10-3-10.


1956-Richard J. Hertzig of Omaha died 11-10.1956-Glen Hinrichsen of Lindstrom, MN died 9-17-10.1956-Dale W. Jeck of Bellevue died 8-29-10.1956-Charles R. Shiery of Bellevue died 7-7-10.1957-Mike Cowan of Lafayette, LA died 11-15-10. 1957-Doris (Brannen) Grime of Omaha died 7-1-10 of cancer.1957-William Nicklos of Grimes, IA died.1957-John O. Urban of Omaha died 7-9-10. He joined the Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD) in 1960 as a construction laborer and advanced to Operator II, Gas Production in 1969. He transferred to building maintenance mechanic in 1971 and was promoted to building engineer in 1973. John retired in 2004 with 43 years of service.1957-Jack L. Winkelman of Omaha died.1958-Rita C. (Rynazewski) Dropinski of Omaha died 9-20-10.1959-James O. Benton of Omaha died 9-3-10.1959-Catherine “Cookie” Slowik of Omaha died 7-10.1960-Connie (Kostos) Downing of Clive, IA died 9-1-10. If words were used to describe the life of Connie Downing they would be love, faith, exceedingly hard work and determination. Connie had strong love for her husband, her children, and her grandchildren; she loved life. She lived that life to the fullest, refusing to permit 45 years of multiple sclerosis to slow her or discourage her. At the age of 68, she passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Connie’s religious faith was unshakable. She spent her entire life in Greek Orthodox churches in cities around the Midwest where she and her husband and their children lived, starting in her native Omaha. She was a church organist for 11 years. She had been a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Des Moines, IA since 1977.1960-Cathy (Love) Hunt Omaha died 8-6-10.1960-Maria E. (Lujano) Martines of Omaha died in 2008.1961-Richard Girouex of Springfield, FL died 8-10.1961-Harold “Russell” Petersen, Sr. of Omaha died 9-10.1961-Thomas J. Zielinski of Omaha died 10-16-10.1962-Paul J. Broderick, Sr. of Omaha died 7-27-10.

1962-Michael J. Clark, Sr. of Council Bluffs died of cancer 9-16-10. He was a 25-year Omaha police veteran and a bodyguard for two mayors. Michael is remembered as a selfless man who put others before himself even as he was dying. He worked as a police officer from 1969 to 1994 and as a patrol officer and a detective. Michael also served on mayoral security detail for Al Veys and Hal Daub. In his retirement, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, barbecuing and being out in nature on the 13 acres of land he owned near Theodosia, MO. 1964-James J. Connelly of Omaha died. 1964-Carol (Franek) Whitehurst of Papil-lion died 12-28-10.1965-James J. Horejs of LaVista died 9-26-10.1965-Donald B. Hunter of Omaha died 8-8-10.1965-Reinhard P. Lindner of Gretna, NE died 11-15-10.1965-Michael J. Saitta of Omaha died 12-10-10.1966-Kathy Ferguson died peacefully at her home on October 24, ending a yearlong battle with cancer. Kathy earned her bach-elor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and her doctorate from Kansas State University. She joined Utica College in 1978 as an assistant professor of psychology. For the next 32 years, she earned the respect of colleagues and students as she championed the rights of women and the elderly. She was pre-sented with Utica College’s Distinguished Teaching Award in 1990 and was appointed Dean of the school of Health Professions and Education in July 1999 and held that role until December 2008. Kathy retired in 2010 and was awarded emeritus status by the Utica College Board of Trustees. She founded the College Women’s Resource Center in 1980 and in 1996 was recognized as the Center’s Mentor of the Year. 1966-Albert “Tim” A. Mixan of Omaha died 8-13-10. After graduation, he served in the Navy on the USS Canberra during the Vietnam War. Tim worked as an electri-cal inspector for the City of Omaha and taught classes at Metropolitan Community College. He was the oldest of nine broth-ers and was devoted to his family. When Tim was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he did not skip a beat. He continued to fish, fuss over his garden and take care of his only grandson and family. Two weeks before his death, he took charge and called his eight brothers to pitch in money to help fix their mother’s car. After the car was fixed, Tim and his mother, Bernice, met for their weekly breakfast at the Ralston Keno

Parlor. The pair rode in mom’s car which proudly displayed her personalized license plates which read “9 Boys.” Tim died days later surrounded by his family.1967-Arthur P. Becher of Omaha died 11-10. 1967-David E. Hansen of Omaha died 8-10.1967-Jackie (Connor) Nibbelink of Or-ange City, IA died 3-31-10.1967-Kenneth G. Schueler of Phoenix, AZ died 10-24-10.1970-Rowena (Randall) Kaluza died 1-2-11. In spite of three liver transplants and a kidney transplant, she lived life to the fullest. She devoted herself to her hus-band, Omaha Police Officer John Kaluza III and their three children. She was a Girl Scout leader and a Cub Scout den leader. She also coached softball teams and was a mentor in a transplant support group. She traveled to the US Transplant Games to compete in sports like bowling, table tennis, softball throw, badminton and shot put. Her daughter said she was a huge inspiration for people. Rowena won spelling contests. She loved to sing and she enjoyed traveling and playing penny slot machines and billiards. 1971-Terry L. Ferraguti of Omaha died 7-22-10.1972-John R. Livermore of Omaha died 7-10.1972-Daniel L. Poppingo of Omaha died 8-19-10.1973-Ronald J. Michalak of Omaha died 12-10-10.1974-Steven J. Stodola of Omaha died 10-25-10.1975-David L. Penning of Beatrice, NE died 10-16-10. David was a retired US Navy veteran. 1975-Nancy S. (Kuncel) Vojtech of Omaha died 7-25-10.1981-Steve Mueller of Omaha died 1-10.1987-Jimmy A. Chappell of Omaha died.1993-Tina M. Aldrich passed away 7-19-10 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Tina loved her years at South. She made many wonderful friend-ships that continued long after graduation. She especially loved working on the stage crew for the school productions under the direction of Jim Eisenhardt. Tina will always be remembered for her wonderful smile and willingness to help others. She is survived by her mother, Linda (Oliver) Aldrich-1968, sister, Terri Aldrich-1988, and brother, Dave Aldrich Jr.-1990.1998-Corina B. Barry of Omaha died unexpectedly 8-10.


Friends of SHS

In MemoriamRoy A. Smith of Omaha died 9-27-10. Roy served two years in the US Marine Corps and returned to Omaha to help his father run the automotive business. For many years his family owned H.P. Smith Ford, and later Old Mill Toyota. In 1991, Roy was chair-man of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. As an Omaha business-man and community leader, Roy Smith stood for ethical business practices and a social environment where everyone could succeed regardless of race. Roy advocated for better schools as an antidote to racial problems and worked for better housing and job opportuni-ties. He condemned public slights and gestures of bigotry.

In 1995, Roy was a major contribu-tor for the construction of the H.P. Smith Girls Softball Sports Training Facility, named in honor of his father and intended to serve youths of South Omaha. Roy Smith was also an Adopt-a-School Partner for SHS for many years. Among his many honors were the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award given in 1973; the Whitney Young Award in 1993; Mad Dad’s Brothers Award in 1994; the United Way of the Midlands in 1996; Business Hall of Fame in 1998; and the Free Enterprise Award in 1999; and most recently, the Community Supporter Award given by the SHS Hall of Fame.

We, at the Alumni Association, would like to thank Roy Smith and his family for their generous donations and acts of kindness. Their gracious contributions have truly made a dif-ference in the lives of our youth at South High School and in our South Omaha community.

SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2011 TREGARON GOLF COURSE

Shotgun start! 7:30 a.m. sharp!

Entry fee $75.00 per person

18 holes of golf plus cart, beverages, men & women Teams, 4-person scramble format, flag prizes & team prizes with luncheon to follow at the course.

Entry Deadline is July 16. We are limited to the first 144 golfers, so please enter early to guarantee your foursome.

Mail completed entry along with check to: South High Alumni Association

5082 South 107 Street Omaha, NE 68127

Name: ___________________________ Tel. _________________

Address: ______________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _______________________________________

E-Mail Address: _______________________________________ * Please allow time for check-in and any practice time prior to the 7:30 start.

*Team Members (Please Print)

Alumni & Friends of South High School

2011 PACKER GREATS GOLF TOURNAMENT

South High Golf Tournament Committee: Steve Andersen (733-8445) or SHSAA (738-9493)

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Please send us name, address and telephone number changes, as well as names and addresses of friends, family and classmates who are not currently receiving the Alumni TOOTER. Be sure to include class year and maiden name where appli-cable. We need this information to keep our database updated. It costs us $.83 for your new address each time someone has moved and we have not been notified.

Also, please send ALL information updates, clothing orders, membership pay-ments, donations, archival contributions, inquiries and all other correspondence to:

Dr. Richard Gulizia – SHS Alumni Association Office5082 South 107th Street, Omaha, NE 68127

or call 402-738-9493


2011 Calendar of Events3-26-11 Sixteenth Annual SHSAA Spaghetti Dinner at Sokol

Hall South Omaha. See flyer in this TOOTER.

3-26-11 Sixteenth Annual SHSAA Bowling Party at Mockingbird Lanes. Information and registration form in this TOOTER.

4-9-11 Board of Directors Meeting – 9:30 am Alumni Association Office.

5-9-11 South High School Senior Honors & Award Night 7 pm at SHS Auditorium

5-14-11 7th Annual Poker Run – see flyer in this TOOTER.

5-27-11 South High School Graduation Class of 2011 - 7 pm at the Civic Auditorium.

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

7-22-11 South High School All Alumni Dance – Sign up flyer and more information in this TOOTER.

7-24-11 2011 Packer Greats Golf Tournament at Tregaron. Sign up flyer in this TOOTER.

8-15-11 South High School – The first day of class for 2011/2012 school year.

9-23-11 South High School Homecoming Football Game – Omaha South vs. .Millard West at Collin Field at 7 pm.

TBA Hall of Fame Brunch at the Livestock Exchange at 10 am. Complete details in Fall TOOTER.

10-26-11 2011 Packer Greats Sports Hall of Fame – at Anthony’s. Complete details in Fall TOOTER.

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


2011 REUNIONS1951 – The Class of 1951 will have a 60th year reunion on Friday, August 19, 2011 at Anthony’s Restaurant located at 72nd & F St., Omaha, NE. beginning at 6 pm. Contact Shirley (Mudra) Johnson 402 731-8721.

1956 – The Class of 1956 is holding their 55th year reunion on July 23, 2011 (Sat-urday) at the German American Society located at 3717 S 120th St., Omaha, NE. More information will follow at a later date.

1961 – The Class of 1961 is celebrating our 50th Reunion. On Saturday morning, July 23 a tour of South High School is planned. Saturday evening starts with a social hour at 6 pm (cash bar) with dinner following at 7 pm at the Stockyards Exchange Building. Complete notices will be sent after January 2011. We are looking forward to seeing all of our classmates. Contact Jackie (Schulz) Casper 402 598-4914. 1966 - The Class of 1966 will have our 45th Reunion on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the Bellevue Berry Farm. Info on Facebook, or email us at [email protected].

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

1976 – The Class of 1976 is having our 35th year reunion. More information will follow when the date and place are set.

1981 – It’s our 30th class reunion on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Bel Air Banquet Room beginning at 7 pm on Saturday; June 18th from 2:00-10:00 pm at the Station House at Sokol Park. More information available at www.omahasouthclassof81.yolasite.com

1986 – It’s our 25th class reunion on July 22-23, 2011. More information will follow later. The contact will be Angela McQuinn, email at [email protected]. 1996 – Class of 1996 is planning a 15-year reunion for late summer/early fall 2011. If you’d like more information about the event or to update your contact information, please e-mail Shannon (Lynch) Stremickat [email protected] or join our page on Facebook – Omaha South High Class of 1996

The 1942, 1943 & 1944 classes are plan-ning a buffet lunch at Anthony’s Restaurant

(72nd & F St.) on Friday, August 19, 2011 at noon. The cost is $15 per person and payable at the restaurant that day. A guided tour through South Omaha on “Ollie the Trolley” is available that day at 10 am; the cost is $15 per person payable at the Dur-ham Museum where the tour originates. The tour lasts approximately one hour and will take us back to our roots and highlight the changes. Call for reservations/questions to Frances (Walsh) Curran at 402 339-3240.

2012 REUNIONS1997 – The class has started planning for their 15th year reunion the weekend of Au-gust 3, 2012. More information to follow at a later date. Contact is Christina (Tynski) Zorko at [email protected].

SOUTH HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S 7th ANNUAL

POKER RUN

SATURDAY MAY 14, 2011

OPEN TO MOTORCYCLES

STARTING PLACE

BRASS MONKEY (formerly Little Paul’s)

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

(402) 991-4920

10:30AM SIGN IN - 12 NOON DEPARTURE

$15.00 PER PERSON - $25.00 PER COUPLE

1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE PAYOUTS This year the route will start in South Omaha and the final stop will be at JOE BANANA’S FOOD & SPIRITS located at 1022 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE. The interim stops will be determined at a later date. At the final stop we will have the prize drawings, food, drinks and music. The party is open to all and you don’t have to participate in the run to have fun. Just show up at the JOE BANANA’S and enjoy! Contact Willie Nalley at 660-8880, Tim Campbell at 813-4418, Paul Kracher at 981-1204 or contact the South High Alumni office at 738-9493. If additional information is needed, E-mail us at:[email protected].

All proceeds benefit the South High Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.All proceeds benefit the South High Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.


SchoolNews

Marian and Ken Hightower are pictured above in a recent photograph.

KENNETH HIGHTOWER (RETIRED SHS TEACHER) EMPOWERS SOUTH SHOP STUDENTS Numerous shop students at South High owe their acquired skills to Kenneth Hightower who taught there for 37 years. Ken began his teaching career at Tech High in 1946 before transferring to the South O campus in 1948 where he “inherited the blacksmith shop with hot metal and coal fired forges” and recalls it was the only blacksmith shop in town. He taught beginning wood shop students to use hand tools of that time. Eventually he taught all advanced wood-working classes including the safe use of all power tools, furniture construction and fin-ishing. Ken introduced a carpentry course for seniors who built scale model houses. He remembered the carpenters’ union gave credit for these classes to some of his students who were entering the carpentry apprentice program. South Principal Leonard Hansen asked him to be department head of Industrial Arts and Vocational Shops with the directive: “Ken, I know very little about your department. It is yours. All you have to do is keep me in-formed of what is going on.” Ken headed the department for 12 years and said he felt appreciated. He said “while Mr. Hansen and I didn’t always agree, we always knew where we stood.” In the 1970s, the large department had 13 faculty members who taught 1,300 students. Ken says South was “a good place to teach because the families wanted their kids educated. I never had a confrontation with a parent and enjoyed a great working relationship with the students

and their families.” Last year a former carpentry student found Ken and visited the Hightower home. The man had been a student 26 years ago, and wanted pictures of Mr. Hightower with the scale model house he had made in Ken’s class. The student took the scale model house to a class reunion, and it created such a stir that this former student decided to see if he could locate Mr. Hightower who had moved from Benson to Elkhorn. Ken and wife Mar-ian, who will be married 64 years on May 31st, had lived in Benson for 59 years but relocated to Elkhorn four years ago to live next door to their youngest son. Their other children also lived in the Elkhorn area.

Born in 1921, Ken was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and served 3-1/2 years in the South Pacific as a combat engineer and returned to the U.S. at Christmas time in 1945. He took advantage of the GI bill to complete classes to receive both his Bachelor’s in 1946 and his Masters in Administration and Psychology degrees in 1950 at Omaha University (now the University of Nebraska at Omaha). His professional memberships have included the Omaha Education Association, Retired Teachers Association and National Educa-tion Association.

They have three children: Jim who is a retired engineer with Omaha Public Power District, Janet who is a math/science teacher with Omaha Public Schools, and Steven who is an engineer with the US Army Corps of Engineers. All three followed their fa-ther’s lead by earning degrees from UNO.

The Hightowers have eight adult grandchil-dren including two nurses, a college profes-sor, an engineer, a utility lineman, a sur-veyor, a pilot, and a medical student. They also boast of having 12 great-grandchildren. Upon retirement from South, Ken and his wife traveled extensively on bus tours around the United States and Europe. Ken also enjoyed golf, bowling, hunting, fishing, and spending time with their grandkids and “seeing them grow up and attending their activities.”

Currently he attends retired teachers’ luncheons and lots of church activities. He has served on numerous church boards and spearheaded volunteer groups who main-

tained the Baptist churches he attended. He said a favorite daily activity, in addition to church and family gatherings, is going to get his son’s dog so she can visit with Ken and Marian every afternoon. When asked, Ken gives an emphatic YES that he would choose the same career. He said he feels he was chosen as he did not truly apply for the job. He recalls how the Dean of the College of Education at UNO told him he knew a man who wanted to hire Ken to work for Omaha Public Schools. Ken then went to see Ed Parrish at OPS and was told that shop teachers were scarce and Parrish wanted Hightower to come on board. He summed up his special memo-ries by saying, “I have been very fortunate in my career and in all my associations. My wife and family have been such a fantastic part of my life.”

We salute and thank you for your dedica-tion to teaching generations of South High students such useful skills!

IN MEMORIAM TEACHERS OF SHS

Margaret E. Gearing died 10-10. She was a counselor and taught math at SHS and received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Pittsburgh University.

Stacie Klinger of Omaha, NE died 11-4-10. It was a very sad day for students, staff and faculty at SHS. The headlines read, “Teacher’s death devastates school”. Stacie Klinger, a SHS teacher, was struck by a sports utility vehicle as she walked to a parking lot near SHS. For thirteen years, Stacie taught social studies, American gov-ernment, psychology and sociology. She graduated from UNO with a bachelor’s de-gree in psychology and education and later received her master’s degree in education.

The students at South dedicated a solemn memorial that was centered around a poster of Stacie that read, “You made an amaz-ing difference in our lives.” Many somber students signed the poster and left letters and notes of thanks and appreciation for a teacher who provided caring and compas-sionate support and loving direction to so many students. To honor Stacie, some


students paid tribute by making black and red ribbons. Another student brought a T-shirt for students to sign. Dimly lit candles, flowers, and balloons filled the memorial area and comments and tributes appeared on Facebook. One student wrote a letter stat-ing, Stacie Klinger “will always be a part of the Packer Family.” We thank Stacie for touching so many students’ hearts and lives. Her legacy will live on in the many students that were influenced by her warm presence and generous spirit.

Mary Waugh-Taylor taught dance at SHS and was a beloved choreographer. Sadly, she lost her battle with cancer on 6-25-10.

SHS ARTS & INFORMA-TION TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS STORM THE BIG APPLE

By Dave Weisser

On 5-27-10, a group of 23 South High Magnet School students and five chaperones departed for New York City. The trip was part of the unique magnet offerings for Arts and Information Technology students who are involved in dance, visual arts, theatre, vocal and instrumental music, film, and in-formation technology. While in New York, the students experienced all the city had to offer. This included its many museums, landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, and Broadway performances. As a special treat, the group from SHS was joined by South High alum Betty Volenec-1965, who gave them a per-sonal tour of southern Manhattan. Everyone had a wonderful time, and it was truly one of the many opportunities unique to students at South High Magnet School. This trip

was supported in part by the Alumni Asso-ciation, and all the students and staff who attended send a heartfelt “thank you” for your support of the magnet programs, their students, and staff at South High!

TO INFINITY ANDBEYOND!!!

By Jennifer Cifuentes andStephanie Zambrano - 2012

Omaha South High had the opportunity to have Clayton Anderson, an astronaut, who talked with students about his life and trips to space. Anderson has several ties to OPS. His mom was a student at Omaha South High School. He also has nieces that go to Benson. He had a cool personality and was joking around. He has been in space twice. The first time was in the year 2007, and he lived in a space station for five months and survived. The second time he went to space was this year in April. His crew launched a day after Easter. He said that every second they traveled five miles, and they go around the earth every 90 minutes.

His flight was the first to have two Japanese astronauts go into space. The astronauts had to do specific jobs before moving to the next station, because there were specific stations where they had to be. For example, one of the female astronauts had to move 1,800 pounds of equipment to certain areas of the space shuttle. Once they had to go out and fix machinery, and they had to stay in their suits for six hours because they had to be very cautious when they’re fixing the heavy equipment. That meant the astro-nauts couldn’t go to the bathroom the whole time!

But it wasn’t all work; it was also having fun and enjoying the atmosphere. Anderson showed video of the astronauts blowing M&Ms into water bubbles. The ladies in space can’t control their hair, and you grow about two inches taller in space. The astro-nauts have to wear masks that cover their eyes because the sun comes out every orbit.

You are probably wondering where astro-nauts go to the bathroom. They go to the bathroom by aiming into a vacuum like tube. That actually sounds really hard. So hold it in if you don’t want to have an ac-cident.

The total days Anderson spent in space were 167. It looked like they had a lot of fun. Anderson said you too can be an astronaut. It will take a lot of determination and listen-ing. All you have to do is reach for your dreams and reach for the stars.

This article reprinted with permission from the November 2010 South High Tooter newspaper.

Editor’s Note: Clayton Anderson was the keynote speaker at our 2010 Packer Power for Education Scholarship Fundraiser “Jewels & Tools, Etc.” on 10-22-10 and your Alumni Association arranged his visit to SHS to address the students earlier that day. We were proud to observe that the students listened intently and watched his videos with their full attention.

Astronaut Clayton Anderson is pictured above with Principal Cara Riggs on stage at SHS prior to his presentation to the students


OMAHA SOUTH HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CLOTHING

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RED STADIUM BLANKET (New Items)

_____ RED Fleece Blanket Embroidered w/South Omaha Packer & Bull Logo – $18.00 Ea. $_________ _____ BLACK Plastic Mug with Red South High Alumni Logo Imprinted - $5.00 Ea. $_________ _____ RED Foam Koozie with a White South High Alumni Logo Imprint $2.00 Ea. $_________ _____ WHITE Lined Note Pad (3 1/12 x 8 1/2) with Bull Logo Imprint $1.00 Ea. $_________ Note: Add $5 to your order for postage & handling for one item, plus $3 for each additional item. My check (payable to SHSAA) is enclosed in the amount of $_______________ (which includes shipping and handling fees of $__________). For a credit card purchase order, fill out the information below or call 402-738-9493 to place your order. Type of card – VISA / MC (Circle one) Name on card: ________________________________ CC#: _________________________________ Expiration date of card: _________________________ Billing Address: ________________________________________________________________________ Your signature: ____________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Order form revised: 2/7/2011 9:47 AM


MEMORIAL BRICKS - A LASTING TRIBUTE FOR SOUTH OMAHA The South High School Alumni Association invites you to participate in a permanent tribute/memorial placed at the Collin Field Stadium site. The memorial site is paved with high quality bricks, designed for lasting endurance and memories. Each brick will be engraved as you designate to make the family name a lasting part of this timeless tribute or to record a special date, place or event. You need not be a SHS Alumni to participate; all are invited to purchase a memorial brick. Please fill out the form below to purchase your brick.

4” x 8” brick - $75 each minimum donation Please print Name___________________________________ Maiden if Applicable______________ Address_________________________________________________________________ City_________________________ State__________ Zip Code_____________________ Class Year if applicable__________________________ Send check or money order to: South High School Alumni Association 5082 South 107 Street – Omaha, NE 68127 You are allowed a maximum of 48 characters (3 rows with 16 characters per row). Characters include spaces and punctuation – no symbols please. Please copy this form for your friends and relatives or for multiple brick orders. Print clearly and exactly what you would like engraved on your brick in the boxes below.

ONE BRICK PER FORM PLEASE

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MEMORIAL BRICKS - A LASTING TRIBUTE FOR SOUTH OMAHAThe South High School Alumni Association invites you to participate in a permanent tribute/memorial placed at the Collin Field Stadium site.The memorial is paved with high quality bricks, designed for lasting endurance and memories. Each brick will be engraved as you designate to make the family name a lasting part of this timeless tribute or to re-cord a special date, place or event. You need not be a SHS Alumni to participate; all are invited to purchase a memorial brick

MEMORIAL BRICKS - A LASTING TRIBUTE FOR SOUTH OMAHA The South High School Alumni Association invites you to participate in a permanent tribute/memorial placed at the Collin Field Stadium site. The memorial site is paved with high quality bricks, designed for lasting endurance and memories. Each brick will be engraved as you designate to make the family name a lasting part of this timeless tribute or to record a special date, place or event. You need not be a SHS Alumni to participate; all are invited to purchase a memorial brick. Please fill out the form below to purchase your brick.

4” x 8” brick - $75 each minimum donation Please print Name___________________________________ Maiden if Applicable______________ Address_________________________________________________________________ City_________________________ State__________ Zip Code_____________________ Class Year if applicable__________________________ Send check or money order to: South High School Alumni Association 5082 South 107 Street – Omaha, NE 68127 You are allowed a maximum of 48 characters (3 rows with 16 characters per row). Characters include spaces and punctuation – no symbols please. Please copy this form for your friends and relatives or for multiple brick orders. Print clearly and exactly what you would like engraved on your brick in the boxes below.

ONE BRICK PER FORM PLEASE

Please fill out the form below to purchase your brick.

South High School ALUMNI TOOTER Page 3WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT JROTC DRILLS AND COLOR GUARD?

“Drill provides a means, through ceremo-nies, of enhancing morale, developing the spirit of cohesion, and presenting tradition-al, interesting and well executed parades. The objectives accomplished by drill are teamwork, confidence, discipline, alertness, and attention to detail, espirit de corps, and pride. It instills habits of precision and response to leader’s orders and provides the participant the opportunity to practice com-manding and directing.”

JROTC Drill at South High School offers many teams and provides an opportunity for students to choose activities of their choice. These teams are open to all students enrolled in JROTC at South High. In addi-tion, students gain an opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and visit with students from other schools during the competitions and while participating in community events.

Color Guard consists of five members. They carry the National Flag, State Flag, and School Flag, with two Guards that carry Standard Military Drill Rifles that are detailed and chromed. The Color Guard performs opening ceremonies at school sporting events, community organizations, musical activities, honor organizations, and participate in local parades. They also compete in the annual Invitational Drill Meets hosted by OPS, UNO, Bellevue, and in the Tri-City Meet. Team categories are Varsity, Junior Varsity, and an all Female Team. Members of the Color Guard begin practice early in the school year and con-tinue through the spring.

The photos were taken at the Collin Field dedication ceremony.

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MEMORIAL BRICKS - A LASTING TRIBUTE FOR SOUTH OMAHA

The South High School Alumni As-sociation invites you to participate in a permanent tribute/memorial placed at the Collin Field Stadium site.

The memorial site is paved with high quality bricks, designed for lasting endurance and memories. Each brick will be engraved as you designate to make the family name a lasting part of this timeless tribute or to record a special date, place or event. You need not be a SHS Alumni to participate; all are in-vited to purchase a memorial brick.

Please fi ll out the form below to purchase your brick.

4” x 8” brick - $75 each minimum donationPlease print

Name___________________________Maiden if Applicable________________________Address___________________________________________________________City_____________________State______ Zip Code_______________Class Year if Applicable_____________

Send check or money order to: South High School Alumni Association5082 South 107 Street – Omaha, NE 68127

You are allowed a maximum of 48 characters (3 rows with 16 characters per row). Characters include spaces and punctuation – no symbols please.Please copy this form for your friends and relatives or for multiple brick orders.Print clearly and exactly what you would like engraved on your brick in the boxes below.

ONE BRICK PER FORM PLEASE.

YEARBOOKS WANTED

Note: The Alumni Association receives numerous requests for yearbooks from various years and other SHS High Alumni memorabil-ia. If you would like to donate any yearbooks or memorabilia, please contact the Alumni Association at 402-738-9493.

AVOID WEBSITE CONFUSIONPlease don’t be confused about a website that a national company has started which uses names very similar to school and alumni websites. They sell clothing and other items with the South High School name and color, but the sales do not benefit the school or your Alumni Association. (This fake unauthorized SHS national website address is www.alumniclass.com)

Our website isomahasouthalumni.org – check it out.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS TO 23,000 OF YOUR FELLOW ALUMNI

Half Page $125Fourth Page $75

Business Card $25

I want to help underwrite the next TOOTER issue by placing an advertisement as follows:

Company/person reserving space ______________________

_________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________

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City/State/Zip_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________________

E-Mail Address____________________________________

Camera-ready ad copy enclosed: Yes____ No___,

If no, will be mailed on _____(date)

Amount enclosed: $______ per ad for half page, fourth page or business card size payable to SHSAA.

Mail to Alumni Offi ce – 5082 S.107 Street - Omaha, NE 68127. (Call 402/738-9493 with your questions.)

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT JROTC DRILLS AND COLOR GUARD?


A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL PACKER ALUMNI

COME TO THE INAUGURAL SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ALL-ALUMNI DANCE

When - Friday – July 22, 2011 Where - Holiday Inn Central Palace Ballroom 72nd and Grover Street Time - 7 p.m. to midnight Price - $20 each

Let’s ROCK the night away with music by the

GREASE BAND!! Renew old friendships!! Door Prizes & More!! Hosted by the 1961 Class

Snacks Provided Cash Bar

We expect a sell-out, so please RSVP by May 1, 2011 (or sooner) by returning the order blank below to the Alumni office. Your ticket(s) will be mailed to you or you can stop at the office to purchase your tickets between the hours of 9 to 3 daily (but call first to be sure the office is open). (For special room rates of $90 plus taxes – call Holiday Inn 402/393-3950)

Questions, or to charge your tickets call the office at 402/738-9493 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Class Year ____ Name___________________________________ Maiden Name (if applicable) _______________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ City____________________, State________ Zip Code__________ E-mail address_________________________________________ Phone number(s) _______________________________________ # of attendees__________ Amount enclosed $________________ Name(s) of additional attendees ____________________________

Make checks payable to SHSAA

And mail by 5-1-11 to 5082 South 107 Street - Omaha, NE 68127

A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL PACKER ALUMNI

COME TO THE INAUGURAL SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ALL-ALUMNI DANCE

When - Friday – July 22, 2011 Where - Holiday Inn Central Palace Ballroom 72nd and Grover Street Time - 7 p.m. to midnight Price - $20 each

Let’s ROCK the night away with music by the

GREASE BAND!! Renew old friendships!! Door Prizes & More!! Hosted by the 1961 Class

Snacks Provided Cash Bar

We expect a sell-out, so please RSVP by May 1, 2011 (or sooner) by returning the order blank below to the Alumni office. Your ticket(s) will be mailed to you or you can stop at the office to purchase your tickets between the hours of 9 to 3 daily (but call first to be sure the office is open). (For special room rates of $90 plus taxes – call Holiday Inn 402/393-3950)

Questions, or to charge your tickets call the office at 402/738-9493 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Class Year ____ Name___________________________________ Maiden Name (if applicable) _______________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ City____________________, State________ Zip Code__________ E-mail address_________________________________________ Phone number(s) _______________________________________ # of attendees__________ Amount enclosed $________________ Name(s) of additional attendees ____________________________

Make checks payable to SHSAA

And mail by 5-1-11 to 5082 South 107 Street - Omaha, NE 68127


16th ANNUAL BOWLING

PARTY Alumni and friends welcome

Jackpot Shots March 26, 2011 Door Prizes Mockingbird Lanes Colored Head Pins Shots 4870 S. 96th Street Omaha, NE 68127 Sponsored by

Omaha South High Alumni Association Proceeds Fund Scholarships One session only: Check in 12:30 p.m. Start 1:00 p.m. Raffle Tickets Prizes awarded for each High Game and Series

Complete information and return with check to: South High Alumni Association 5082 S. 107th Street Omaha, NE 68127

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

$15.00 per bowler Name: ________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City, State & Zip: ____________________Phone #____________ E-Mail Address: ________________________________________ Please include the names of your team members:

Raffle Tickets for Sansui 22” TV 1 ticket - $5,

3 tickets - $10 Drawing 7-22-11

Sixteenth Annual

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

Sokol Hall South Omaha 21st & U Street

Tickets $8.00 per person

Sponsored by: South High Alumni Association

Price includes: Spaghetti & sauce, meatballs or sausage,

salad, bread, dessert and coffee

Spaghetti Sauce donated by Sons of Italy

Pop, beer and other drinks available at the bar.

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


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