CLASS OF 1979

Welcome to Omaha South High School Class of 1979's page!  Our records show that the Class of 1979 had 492 students in their graduating class.  Below you will find upcoming reunion details, a link to the 1979 yearbook, and a list of classmates who have passed away. ​ ​​

Reunion Details

The Class of 1979's 45 year reunion was held in 2024, details are below. The Class of 1979's next major reunion, 50 years, will be held in 2029.  
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DINNER & DANCE - CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: DAV Hall (4515 F St, Omaha, NE 68117)
Cost: $40 per person 
Details: Cost includes dinner, dancing and hall rental. Cash bar available (cash or check accepted). Dressy casual attire.

'PRE'-UNION
Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. to close
Location: Darby's Tavern (6503 Sunshine Drive, Omaha, NE 68107)
Cost: Drinks and food on your own
Details: 'Pre-union' bar night! 
 
EMAIL RSVP TO: [email protected]
Please include alumni & guest name, with night(s) you will attend.
 
Facebook Group: 1979 45th South High Class Reunion
 
Reunion Committee: Maggie (Falcon) Hallowell, Lannie Hallowell, Michelle Brandt, JR Jasso, and Patty (Popelka) Waz

Contacts:   Michelle Brandt at [email protected] or JR Jasso at [email protected]

2024 45-year Reunion Group Picture

Yearbook Link

1979 taurus Yearbook

Class of 1979 Departed Packers

Leno Ayala
Richard Baesler 
Sharon Baji
Julie (Barrett (Svacina)) Gullickson
Dino Baratta 
David Benes
Timothy Bilek
Jeffery Blount 
Molly (Brandes) Ecabert
Mary (Churchich) Holliday
John Cisar
Reese Crouch
Timothy Danahy
David Dragoun
Randy P. Flock 
Cheryl (Freer) Samson
William Griffin
Jacqueline Ann (Heydenreich) Kline
Lisa Hollinger
Kimberly Kaye Hood
Annette Kinsella
Catherine (Lane) Garrison 
John Leisure
Daniel J. Lett 
Josephine Lopez-Worden
Josie (Lopez) Worden
Mary (Maitland) Greenwell
Eileen McGeorge
Lacy McGeorge
Patrick Meschede
Lori J. (Monjarez) Hill
Mary Montalvo
Diane Moody
Jack Nisi
Michael Odom
James Ourada
Russell Oseka
Linda (Prchal) Voudry
Ronald Riddle
Matthew Schulte
John Sherlock
Rodney Sobczyk
Patrick Stopak
Timothy Svacina
Carl Tolles Jr.
Gene P. Tomasello 
Donald Williamson
David Wojtowicz

49 as of July 2025 - Additions to this list are made twice a year when the Spring & Fall Alumni Tooters are released. ​