RON BERNTH

Class of 1963
​Inducted in 2016 & 2022

​Ron was inducted into the SHSAA Hall of Fame in 2016 and into the SHSAA Packer Sports Greats in 2022.

Ron, superintendent of schools in Hudson, Wisconsin, retired after 17 years. He received his BS, MS and Specialist degrees from UNO and his Doctor of Education degree from UNL with honors. He was a member, president or chair of numerous administrator organizations and boards, and he gave many presentations regarding education. Ron progressed in his 38-year career from teacher to principal to director to assistant superintendent to superintendent in school districts in Nebraska, Missouri and Wisconsin. He has been active in numerous community, governmental, recreational, educational and civic organizations throughout his career.

High School Sports Accomplishments:

• Ron earned eight letters in baseball and football while at SHS.
  • Baseball:
    • 1960 state championship runner-up and 1962 baseball teams
  • Football
    • 1963 metro football championship team

 
He was inducted into the Packer Sports Greats as a member of the 1960 and 1962 baseball and the 1963 metro football championship teams. 

After High School:

• Attended Omaha University (now UNO); graduated with BS/MS/ES degrees
• While at UNO, lettered in baseball all 4 years
• CIC champions; played at NAIA Small College World Series in 1965 (2nd place finish) and 1968 (4th place)

He said, “SHS reflected the ‘melting pot’ of diversity that existed in South Omaha. The values and work ethic reflected by this school have served me well throughout my personal and professional life experiences. I was inspired to become an educator by Ms. Sally Fellows, my history teacher. Those memories will be cherished forever.”