Annual Bowling Party

2025 Event

SHSAA's 2025 Packer Bowling Party was so much fun! We cannot thank everyone enough who came out! The event was held at Maplewood Lanes on Saturday, 3-29-25. We had 156 bowlers, made up of alumni from 1965-soon to be 2025, South administrators, and lots of family and friends. 

Big thanks to Tony Huerta-1969 and his awesome committee & event volunteers: Laura Galas-Armas-1996, Nettie Chavez-1993, Lydia Zaragosa-2001, Regina Franco-1998, Stacy Martinez-Bates-1996, Jen Kracher, Carole Safley-1976, Helene Elsasser-1968, Barb Hicks-1976, JoAnn Zaragosa-1976, Mark Martinez-1977, Teresa Rodriguez-1994, Christina (Tynski) Zorko-1999, Karen Hicks-1995, Lela Remijio-1971, Candee Rocha-1977, Kelly Sanko-1984, Judy Storm-1974, Jodi Winther, John Mulligan-1985, Kelly Mulligan-1976, and Leah (Huerta) Mulligan-2017 for organizing and executing an absolutely great event!

We'd also like to extend our gratitude to all our event donors: El Castillo Lounge (Niko and Julio Rangel), Jen Kracher, Jessica 'JROCK' Rangel, Lucky Bucket Brewing, SHSAA, Carole Safley, Carlos Deleon, Seesta Godfrey, Juanita Deleon, Raquel Deleon, Marcus Jensen, Laura Galas Armas, Hy-Vee Midtown & Howeth boys, Z Esthetics, Amanda Armstrong, Shadow Ridge Country Club, Fontenelle Tree Rush Adventures, Hair by Venita (Rangel), AAA Builders, Omaha Performing Arts, Brickway Distillary, Top Golf, Marty Martinez, Omaha Storm Chasers, Stacy Martinez Bates, SHSAA, Lydia Zaragosa, South Omaha Eagles, P-H Productions, Lita Zaragosa, Frances Zaragosa, Marialena Desantiago, Max Jr Zaragosa, John Zaragosa, Ramona Zaragosa, Josie Garcia, Tony Garcia, Dave LeRette Jr, Bob's Fitness Complex

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS: DeSantiago Masonry,  Grass Wagon Event Center, Primo's Modern Mexican, Kelley's Pro Bowling Shop, Overhead Door & Window, Krimmel Construction, Rangel Real Estate, El Castillo Lounge, South Omaha Eagles, P-H Productions.

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2024 Event

SHSAA's 2024 Packer Bowling Party was so much fun! We cannot thank everyone enough who came out! The event was held at Maplewood Lanes on Saturday, 3-9-24. We had 153 bowlers, made up of alumni from 1965-2023, South administrators, and lots of family and friends. 

Big thanks to Tony Huerta-1969 and his awesome committee & event volunteers: Laura Galas-Armas-1996, Nettie Chavez-1993, Lydia Zaragosa-2001, Regina Franco-1998, Stacy Martinez-Bates-1996, Jen Kracher, Carole Safley-1976, Helene Elsasser-1968, Gabe Franco, Barb Hicks-1976, Karen (Blythe) Braun-1971, Mary (Jensen) Stanek-1976, JoAnn Zaragosa-1976, Mark Martinez-1977, Joe Safley-1983, Teresa Rodriguez-1994, Christina (Tynski) Zorko-1999, Lela Remijio-1971, Candee Rocha-1977, Kelly Sanko-1984, John Mulligan-1985, and Leah (Huerta) Mulligan-2017 for organizing and executing an absolutely great event!

We'd also like to extend our gratitude to all our event donors: Adelia Chavez, Approach Climbing Gym, Athena Arms, Beyond Golf
Blue Sky Patio & Pickleball, BZ Holsters, Cathy's Cakes (Cathy Awender), Classic Iron Design, Inc, El Castillo Lounge (Niko and Julio Rangel), Jen Kracher, Jesse and JoAnn Zaragosa, Joe & Mary Cabral, John Krayneski, Laura Galas-Armas, Lincoln Parachute Sports Club, Lydia Zaragosa, Mark Martinez, Marty Martinez, Mary Lyn Cabral, Melissa Taft, Omaha Children's Museum, Salon Nouveau (Venita Rangel), SHSAA, Stephanie (Stobbe) Kottich, Tactical 88, Z Esthetics.

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS: Liekhus Lawns LLC, Howard's Charro Cafe Mexican Restaurant, Omaha Organics, The Dae Spa, DeSantiago Masonry, Hair by Adelia, Benak Builders, Lincoln Sport Parachute Club

2023 Event Pictures

SHSAA's 2023 Packer Bowling Party was our best yet! We cannot thank everyone enough who came out! The event was held at Maplewood Lanes on Saturday, 3-25-23. We had 154 bowlers, made up of alumni from 1965-2018, South administrators, and lots of family and friends. 

Big thanks to Tony Huerta-1969 and his awesome committee & event volunteers: Laura (Galas) Armas-1996, Nettie Chavez-1993, Jessica Rangel-1995, John Mulligan-1985, Lydia Zaragosa-2001, Regina Franco-1998, Stacy (Martinez) Bates-1996, Jen Kracher, Carole Safley-1976, Helene Elsasser-1968, Kelly Mulligan-1976 and Gabe Franco for organizing an absolutely great event!

We'd also like to extend our gratitude to all our event donors: Vis Major, Dinkers, Orsi's, Goldbergs, Lions Pride Coaching, Milt's Golf Center, Saunders Archery, Dan the Mittmender, El Castillo Lounge, Salon Nouveau-Venita Rangel-1994, Barkin' on Sunshine, Laura Kitzman, Jamie Sparks, Famous Dave's, GI Forum, Top Golf-Lucia Sanchez, Jose Falcon, Baked by Jen, Zaragosa Family, Z Esthetics, Mike & Carrie Contreras, Jen Kracher and SHSAA

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS: Aviles Latin Market, DeSantiago Masonry, Hendricksen Heating and Cooling, Linkon Log Portables & Septic Pumping, Lions Pride Coaching, LP Fitness, and Map Care.

2022 Event Pictures

SHSAA's 2022 Packer Bowling Party was so much fun! We cannot thank everyone enough who came out! The event was held at Mockingbird Lanes on Saturday, 3-19-22. We had 134 bowlers, made up of alumni from 1965-2018, South administrators, and lots of family and friends. We loved the energy you all brought to the party. Your team names and shirt designs were so darn creative!

In lieu of high score/series prizes, the committee opted to do a random prize for all in attendance, a $50 bill (congrats Victor Baez-1994!) and a random drawing from all 32 teams for a 2023 bowling team entry prize. We will see you next year Rob, Mike, Patrick, Pat, and Russell on Team SOB!

Big thanks to Tony Huerta-1969 and his awesome committee & event volunteers: Laura (Galas) Armas-1996, Nettie Chavez-1993, Jessica Rangel-1995, John Mulligan-1985, Lydia Zaragosa-2001, Regina Lopez-1998, Stacey (Martinez) Bates-1996, Jen Kracher, Carole Safley-1976, Mark Martinez-1977, Helene Elsasser-1968, Kelly Mulligan-1976, Gabe Franco-1978, Leah Huerta-2017, JoAnn Zaragosa-1976 & Anita Plaza-1976 for organizing an absolutely great event!

Thank you also to all our generous donors: Orsi’s Bakery, Salon Nouveau-Venita Rangel-1994, Marty Martinez-1977, Jessica Rangel-1995 Realtor, Marty Martinez-1977, Paul-1961 & Sharon Kracher, Laura Galas Armas-1996, Howard’s Charro Café, South High School, Stephanie Stobee Kottich-1995, Barry O's Tavern, 801 Grill – Nina Newland DeLoa-1995, Adelia Chavez, Anne Reyes-1996, Sam's Leon, GI Forum, Tony Huerta-1969, Kelly Mulligan-1976, Stacy Martinez Bates-1996, Carole Safley-1976, Jen Kracher.

2020 Event Pictures

SHSAA's 2020 Packer Bowling Party was so much fun! We cannot thank everyone enough who came out! The event was held at Mockingbird Lanes on Saturday, 2-15-20. We had 134 bowlers, made up of alumni from 1965-2017, South administrators, and lots of family and friends. In lieu of high score/series prizes, the committee opted to do two door prize drawings for all in attendance, a $50 prize (congrats Johnny Palmero Jr-1994!) and a 2021 bowling team entry prize (we will see you next year Charro & Beto Rangel’s Oldies but Goodies team!).

Big thanks to Tony Huerta-1969 and his awesome committee (Jessica Rangel-1995, John Mulligan-1985, Karen Hicks-1995, Laura (Galas) Armas-1996, Lydia Zaragosa-2001, Nettie Chavez-1993, Regina Lopez-1998, Stacey (Martinez) Bates-1996, and Jen Kracher) for organizing an absolutely great event!
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​Thank you also to all our generous donors: AAA Building Components, Lo Solo Mio, Mack Bros, Barbara Kousgaard-1973, Venita Rangel-1994, Premiere Exams, New Diggs, Beer City, Marty Martinez-1972, Carole Safley-1976, Jen Kracher, Orsi’s, 11 Worth Café, Jessica Rangel-1995, Adelia Chavez - Garbo’s Salon, Maria Polinsky, Traci Peterson-2002, GI Forum, Karen Hicks-1995.

2019 Event Pictures