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1942-Monsignor Richard Wolbach celebrated his 95th birthday this past January. Monsignor would enjoy hearing from you! Cards can be sent to-Monsignor Richard Wolbach-c/o St. John Vianney Residence-7323 Shirley St-Omaha, NE 68124.
1942-Joseph Waszak was honored posthumously last November at SHS. South High hosted a special ceremony for the former Packer. The family of Joseph Waszak was presented with an “Honor and Remember” flag. Mr. Waszak lost his life serving his country during World War 2. These flags were created to recognize and honor the sacrifices that are made in service to our country.
1947-May Bojanski celebrated her 90th birthday on 2-2-20. Send cards to May Bojanski c/o Ginny Bojanski-PO Box 513-Louisville, NE 68037.
1947-Nell (Vacanti) Kurtz celebrated 90 years last August. Send well wishes to Nell Kurtz-17315 M St.-Omaha, NE 68135.
1947-Fern “Babde” Scigo celebrated her 90th birthday last August with family and friends by receiving treats of breakfasts lunches and dinners.
1950-Eugene “Gene” Kidder was inducted into the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 2006. Gene set the National Hotrod Association National Speed Record in Denver in 1966. After spending time in Kentucky at the Beech Bend track, Gene is retired and living in Florida.
1959-Mary (Nemec) Higgins and her husband Dan celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last September.
1962-Marilyn (Brosnihan) Donnelly and husband James were tragically killed in a car accident last July. They were returning from a swing dancing convention when they were involved in a chain-reaction accident. The Donnelly’s were heavily involved in the South O community. Marilyn, a deputy clerk at the Douglas County Courthouse, was a volunteer at St. Bernadette Catholic Church and known for her desserts.
1966-Kathleen (Filipowski) Yeshnowski and husband Michael celebrated 50 years of marriage with family last August.
1966-Barb (Mahoney) Kucera and husband James celebrated 50 years of marriage. They celebrated by having a family dinner hosted by sons Tony and James Jr. as well as granddaughters Lauren and Jane.
1974-Debra (Clark) Claxton and husband George celebrated 35 years of marriage last August.
1976-Frank Gahl, who goes by the pen name Rico Roho, has written a book about artificial intelligence. It is titled Adventures with A.I. Age of Discovery and is available on Amazon.
1977-Mark Martinez was awarded UNO’s Citation for Alumni Achievement last December during UNO’s commencement ceremony.
1980-Doug Nodgaard, Community Bank President, was featured in the Midland Business Journal in Nov.
1995-Chris Bober was inducted into the OPS Athletic Hall of Fame last November for all his accomplishments on the football field, including his time with the NY Giants and KC Chiefs.
1996-Paul Coates writes: I’m a professional actor in Minneapolis now in my 4th season with Theater Latte Da’s Drama Desk production of “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914,” having toured the production across North America. The 2019 production is being filmed by PBS for national broadcast. Check your local listings for broadcasts Christmas 2020.
2001-Lydia Zaragosa was honored at 88 Tactical Group’s Free Weights & Freedom First Annual Night of Honor in December. Lydia has been with Omaha Fire for six years and one year as a paramedic. Lydia helps with different OFD events, such as MDA Steak Fry and Fill the Boot. She also enjoys boxing and has competed in Omaha’s Guns & Hoses Boxing Challenge in 2018 and 2019.
2010-Andrew Martinez was named one of the Chicago 2019 Next Generation Award winners. Connect Media’s annual award recognizes young leaders in the commercial real estate industry who are likely to be influential for years to come.
2013-Diego Castellanos, after graduating from UNO, has returned to the halls of South High as a biology teacher.
2013-Lyle Hexom is using his basketball skills to travel the world. After playing with the Memphis Grizzlies this past summer, Lyle is heading to Europe after being signed by the Djurgarden Basket Stockholm (a Swedish basketball league).
2019-Private 1st Class Jeremiah Perales is a National Golden Gloves Competitor, a community leader, and most recently a United States Army Soldier. His dream is to be a professional boxer while serving his country. He will tryout later this year for the Army World Class Athlete Program that competes on national and international levels.
SHS STAFF
Mr. Bill McCallister, a former South High drafting teacher, has passed away at the age of 84. Mr. McCallister taught at South from 1957-1974.
Former South High School Principal Jerry Bartee and wife Ramona celebrated 50 years of marriage last September. Ramona is also a retired Omaha Public Schools Administrator.
1942-Joseph Waszak was honored posthumously last November at SHS. South High hosted a special ceremony for the former Packer. The family of Joseph Waszak was presented with an “Honor and Remember” flag. Mr. Waszak lost his life serving his country during World War 2. These flags were created to recognize and honor the sacrifices that are made in service to our country.
1947-May Bojanski celebrated her 90th birthday on 2-2-20. Send cards to May Bojanski c/o Ginny Bojanski-PO Box 513-Louisville, NE 68037.
1947-Nell (Vacanti) Kurtz celebrated 90 years last August. Send well wishes to Nell Kurtz-17315 M St.-Omaha, NE 68135.
1947-Fern “Babde” Scigo celebrated her 90th birthday last August with family and friends by receiving treats of breakfasts lunches and dinners.
1950-Eugene “Gene” Kidder was inducted into the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 2006. Gene set the National Hotrod Association National Speed Record in Denver in 1966. After spending time in Kentucky at the Beech Bend track, Gene is retired and living in Florida.
1959-Mary (Nemec) Higgins and her husband Dan celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last September.
1962-Marilyn (Brosnihan) Donnelly and husband James were tragically killed in a car accident last July. They were returning from a swing dancing convention when they were involved in a chain-reaction accident. The Donnelly’s were heavily involved in the South O community. Marilyn, a deputy clerk at the Douglas County Courthouse, was a volunteer at St. Bernadette Catholic Church and known for her desserts.
1966-Kathleen (Filipowski) Yeshnowski and husband Michael celebrated 50 years of marriage with family last August.
1966-Barb (Mahoney) Kucera and husband James celebrated 50 years of marriage. They celebrated by having a family dinner hosted by sons Tony and James Jr. as well as granddaughters Lauren and Jane.
1974-Debra (Clark) Claxton and husband George celebrated 35 years of marriage last August.
1976-Frank Gahl, who goes by the pen name Rico Roho, has written a book about artificial intelligence. It is titled Adventures with A.I. Age of Discovery and is available on Amazon.
1977-Mark Martinez was awarded UNO’s Citation for Alumni Achievement last December during UNO’s commencement ceremony.
1980-Doug Nodgaard, Community Bank President, was featured in the Midland Business Journal in Nov.
1995-Chris Bober was inducted into the OPS Athletic Hall of Fame last November for all his accomplishments on the football field, including his time with the NY Giants and KC Chiefs.
1996-Paul Coates writes: I’m a professional actor in Minneapolis now in my 4th season with Theater Latte Da’s Drama Desk production of “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914,” having toured the production across North America. The 2019 production is being filmed by PBS for national broadcast. Check your local listings for broadcasts Christmas 2020.
2001-Lydia Zaragosa was honored at 88 Tactical Group’s Free Weights & Freedom First Annual Night of Honor in December. Lydia has been with Omaha Fire for six years and one year as a paramedic. Lydia helps with different OFD events, such as MDA Steak Fry and Fill the Boot. She also enjoys boxing and has competed in Omaha’s Guns & Hoses Boxing Challenge in 2018 and 2019.
2010-Andrew Martinez was named one of the Chicago 2019 Next Generation Award winners. Connect Media’s annual award recognizes young leaders in the commercial real estate industry who are likely to be influential for years to come.
2013-Diego Castellanos, after graduating from UNO, has returned to the halls of South High as a biology teacher.
2013-Lyle Hexom is using his basketball skills to travel the world. After playing with the Memphis Grizzlies this past summer, Lyle is heading to Europe after being signed by the Djurgarden Basket Stockholm (a Swedish basketball league).
2019-Private 1st Class Jeremiah Perales is a National Golden Gloves Competitor, a community leader, and most recently a United States Army Soldier. His dream is to be a professional boxer while serving his country. He will tryout later this year for the Army World Class Athlete Program that competes on national and international levels.
SHS STAFF
Mr. Bill McCallister, a former South High drafting teacher, has passed away at the age of 84. Mr. McCallister taught at South from 1957-1974.
Former South High School Principal Jerry Bartee and wife Ramona celebrated 50 years of marriage last September. Ramona is also a retired Omaha Public Schools Administrator.