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Jordan'Sieh'Maria'Jobeun'Emily'Gregan''Elkhorn'South'High'School'

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INDIViDUALISM 1

CHAMPiONS 88

PERSONALiTY 122

COMMUNiTY 174

[student life, clubs, academics]

[sports]

[people]

[advertising]

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Elkhorn South High School

20303 Blue Sage Parkway Omaha, Neb. 68130

402-289-0616 www.elkhornweb.org

940 students The NotusVolume 5

paintersTrent Pooley, Camden Wrehe, JJZumbrennen, Vince McCashland, ChaseAhlers, and Riley Herchenbach, seniors,cheer on the football team. Their themewas beach out at the game againstBeatrice on Aug. 30."I love getting all thefans involved and getting the team firedup," Pooley said. Photo by Emily Gregan.

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bandStanding on the podium,Kevin Oran, senior, leads theband during the halftimeperformance. The bandplayed for the crowd onSept. 13. "I love listening toour brass during the ballad,"Oran said. Photo by JordanSieh.

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We take the time to RECOGNiZE everyone for their hardwork. Whether during or outside of school, every

individual does something that needs to be shared.

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-Rachel Busselman, senior

iam

-Anna Howorth, junior

iam the

-Ash Gandul, senior

iwas one of the

-Nick Desigio, senior

i am

-Morgan Holen, sophomore

PRESIDENTof the Junior Class Board.

LEADSin the school play "Arsenic and Old Lace."

DIRECTthe home football games.

CAPTAINof the boys cross country team.

in the first chorus concert.SOLO

MISS OMAHA'SOutstanding Teen of 2014.

-Analise Bose, sophomore

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s a school that opened only four years ago,we have already made a name forourselves. Our community recognized usfor our academic, club, and studentachievements. With an average score of 23.9, ourschool led the state with one of top ACTaverages in the state. We also had foursemifinalists in the PSAT National MeritScholarship. Our school not onlyimpressed with test scores, but more than240 students enrolled in AP classes. From science club making an American

smoke bomb to the robotics team winningtheir matches at their first competition, ourclubs thrived. They not only gave anopportunity for extra curricular learning, butprovided students with a way to stay involvedin the school. As individuals and as a whole school wemade an impact throughout the community.We compelled them to view our school in apositive light and encouraged them to payclose attention to our accomplishments tocome. In only four years, we have beenrecognized as a school to take pride in.

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solutions[right] Doing achem lab, CarolineChristy and AlexGrove, juniors, mixhydrochloric acid.They were in JacobSmrcina's 5th hourchemistry classdoing a lab in orderto view thedifference betweenbases and acids. "Ilove doing the labsbecause I learn a lotfrom them," Grovesaid. Photo byMaria Jobeun.

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crowds[left] While the football team plays their first game againstBeatrice on Aug. 30, Chase Kruse and Joey McLaughlin,seniors, celebrate in the crowd. The theme for the first gamewas a beach out because it was extremely hot out. "I likecontributing to the crowd and being a part of the school,"Kruse said.Photo by Emily Gregan. [top] On Dec. 13,Nikki Hullinger, senior, cheers at the Skutt basketball game.The theme for the game was a jersey out. "The game was alot of fun. The whole stand was crazy when we scored,"Hullinger said. Photo by Emily Gregan. [bottom]Participating in the beach out, Katie Meeks, MadysonWiederkehr, Chase Ahlers, Alyssa Gaggini, Nicole Beer, andSavannah Rave, seniors, wait to greet the football players.They high fived and cheered for the team once they arrived."I love football games because everyone participates in thethemes, and the school comes together as one," Katie Meekssaid Photo by Jordan Sieh.

uring a three-day Physics lab,students were asked to thinkoutside of the box by creating a

device that could be dropped off a balconywithout the three eggs inside breaking. "It was interesting to see all the differentdesigns people came up with," ErikRoberts, senior, said. Every group took a different approach.Roberts and Ryan Grove, senior, decided toput their eggs in a shoe box stuffed withpacking peanuts. Only one of their eggsbroke. "Our design was easy to assemble and itworked pretty well. The various calculationswere the hardest part," Roberts said. Payton Keller and Katie Meeks, seniors,tried a different idea. They filled a gallonbag with pillow cotton. Only one of theireggs survived. "Our idea didn't work too well, but the labwas still fun because some designs werereally creative and were fun to watch,"Keller said. The lab taught them about the laws ofinertia as well as how collisions work.Protecting the egg simulated how cardesigners design cars in order to protect thepassengers. "They work the problem-solving processby trying a method and then revising it.Plus they get to smash some eggs," ManniBelfrage, teacher, said. They had to collect and find their ownmaterials to suit their design. The overallchallenge of the lab was to think of a uniqueand effective idea. "At first the lab was pretty tough becauseof the ideas I lacked for making mine,"Roberts said. "But once I figured it out, thelab became fun and definitely worth mytime."Story by Maria Jobeun

"Sleep becauseI don't haveschool and I

can."Mackenzie

Hays, 9

"Hang out withfriends because

it's more funthan being at

school."CourtneyFeist, 10

"I sleep becauseI'm tired."Hunter

Albers, 9

"Hang out withfriends and

watch movies."Allison

Westra, 10

"Watch moviesbecause I like

watchingmovies."

Holly Sesker,10

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what's your favorite event?

"Footballgames

because it isfun cheering

for the team."Emily Tewes,

11

"Going tobasketball

games becausethere are a lot

of people there."Dan Bryant, 9

"Going to statebasketball

because I liketo cheer."

Lilli James,10

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creating[left] During fifth hour woods class, Jordan Ish, junior,puts clear coat on his project. Ish decided to make awooden table. "I chose to make this table to become onewith nature and to use it as firewood when I take ithome," Ish said. Photo by Lauren Lund. [top] KylePerdue, junior, practices on the lathe. He made bowlsfor his project in woods class. "I decided to make bowlsbecause it sounded fun and easy," Perdue said. PhotoLauren Lund.

honors convocation[left] At the Honors Convocation for first quarter on Nov. 8, MaryGreufe, sophomore, announces the honor roll. She congratulatedseniors on the honor roll and planned the convocation with StudentCouncil. "Pronouncing all the names was very difficult, but it was a lotof fun because it's exciting for the school," Greufe said. Photo byJordan Sieh. [right] Brandon Overmann and Noah Patterson,freshmen, accept shirts from Maddy Ethen, senior, for making honorroll. They received a shirt for a GPA of 3.5 or above. "I was proudbecause it felt good to be on the honor roll through hard work,"Overmann said. Photo by Jordan Sieh.

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ay in and day out our athletes strived to bethe best they could be with their attitudesand determination. The softball team made history bymaking it to state for the first time, whilethe volleyball team was the first ever tomake it to the state championship. The football team made it to the secondround of playoffs for the first time in schoolhistory. As a unit, our fall sports all finishedeighth or higher in state. Four short years ago Elkhorn South did

not have a name. This senior class started asfreshmen at a new school with nothing to liveup to and no records to break. But much changed. In 2014, Elkhorn Southwas a force to be reckoned with in any sportor activity. The student body set the bar high for all ofElkhorn South's future sports andachievements. Throughout their career, this senior classmade their mark on Elkhorn South's historythat we will never forget.

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entranceAs Zach Reeg and

Nick McEwin,seniors, lead the

football team onto thefield, students and

parents huddlearound to welcomethem. They played

their first home gameon Aug. 30 against

Beatrice and won17-0. "Walking onto

the field is anexhilarating

experience especiallyknowing our fans are

always there tosupport us," McEwin

said. Photo byJordan Sieh.

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"During the day Idrink lots of waterto stay hydrated."

Zach Flor, 12

"I relax during theday and zone out

in my classes."Brandon

McDonald, 11

"I make sure to geta good night of

sleep so I am fullyrested."

Cole Butler, 11

"I always put onmy equipment inthe same order."Zach Zelasko,

12

"I listen to musicbefore the game in

a quietenvironment."

Zach Reeg, 12

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drive[top] Zach Zelasko, senior, andAndrew Hamik, sophomore, worktogether to tackle Gretna's player. Theyplayed Gretna on Oct. 11 and lost16-42. "I like defense and executing thegame plan that puts us in a position towin," Zelasko said. Photo by EmilyGregan. [bottom] On senior night,Ryan Nielsen and Joe Nelson standwith their parents. The playerscelebrated senior night on Sept. 20."Throughout the frustrations andtriumphs of building the footballprogram, my parents have alwaysbeen very supportive of me," Nelsonsaid. Photo by Hannah Christy. [right]Dodging defenders, Collin Point,junior, runs the ball down field againstMt. Michael. They rushed for 170 totalyards and three touchdowns duringtheir 42-12 victory. "I like theadrenaline rush when I run the balldown the field," Point said. Photocourtesy of Rick Griencewic.

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THEiR LEGACYTHEiR LEGACYleaving

focused throughout the wholegame, especially when it wentinto double overtime," GuyRosenberg, head coach, said. Rosenberg believed those 18seniors provided a solidfoundation for the team to buildoff in the future. Tommy Trueblood, senior,agreed.

"We havetaught the teamthat hard workwill always payoff," Truebloodsaid. Other seniorsalso felt proud ofthe tradition ofexcellence theyleft behind. "We haveinstilled a legacythat latergenerations willbuild on,"McEwin said.

"We put in so much work inorder to play like we did thisyear. We were a great group ofseniors."Story by Emily Gregan

18 seniors leadteam to their firstplayoff victory

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best quotes of the season"'Super toss, super done.' Our coachsaid this after we beat Beatrice inthe first round of playoffs."Riley Heller, 12

"'Team bonding' because our teamloved to spend time togetheroutside of practice."John Wehling, 12

teamwork[left] Steve Worthing, senior, prepares to release thefootball to another teammate during the Roncalli game.They played Roncalli on Sept. 20 and won their fourthstraight game, 38-10. "I felt like our passing game wentreally well that game, and I worked on my mentaltoughness," Worthing said. Photo by Hannah Christy.[right] Fighting for a first down, Chad Carlos, junior,pulls away from a Beatrice defender. Carlos contributedto the team's 265 total rushing yards during their firstvictory of the season. "While running the ball, I try tostay focused and look for holes in the other team'sdefense," Carlos said. Photo by Jordan Sieh. [bottom]Jacob Carlisle, senior, makes a tackle against Beatrice.They played Beatrice the first game of the season on Aug.30 and won 17-0. "I like making big plays on defensebecause it gives our team momentum," Carlisle said.Photo by Emily Gregan.

defense[left] Joe Nelson, senior, fights anopposing Mt. Michael player. Thestorm beat the Knights 42-12. "Westopped their running game byexecuting blitzes," Nelson said.Photo courtesy of RickGriencewic. [right] Attempting tododge the opposing team's player,Chad Carlos, junior, moves theball down field. Carlos playedrunning back all season andscored three touchdowns. "I like tocarry the ball, and I like to score,"Carlos said. Photo by HannahChristy.

We haveinstilled a

legacy thatlater

generationswill build on.

Nick McEwin,12

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s the first seniors to completethe football program, theywere determined to finish their

senior season with the mostsuccessful year yet. With a group of 18 seniors, the oncewinless team four years ago, madehistory with the first playoff win andfinished the season with a 7-4 record. The year startedoff with five straightwins. "It was crazy.Having our teamstorm the field andwinning in doubleovertime was anawesome way to doit," Nick McEwin,senior, said. The team traveledto Beatrice on Nov. 1for the first round ofplayoffs and won aclose game in doubleovertime, 38-37. Before this year, the team hadmade it to the first round of playoffsbut never won. "Going into the playoffs game weknew that Beatrice would be toughand that we just needed to stay

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Taylor NielsenMcKenna Nixon

Juman ObaidNick Opitz

Andrew PageJace Patras

Alex NachreinerGrant NelsonSam Nelson

Taylor NewgardMcKenzie Newton

Kathy Nguyen

Mackenzie MooreJames MorganColton Morris

RJ MoureyDavid Munch

Jake Muraskin

Jack MerrimanMonnie MichalekAndrew Mitchell

Ariel MoatsEthan MoodyTony Moore

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Business management or marketingis something Jessica Dvorak, junior,aspired to get into. "I'm hoping this generation will besuccessful because our education isimproving," Dvorak said. She believed the nation would maketechnological advances that wouldresult in future kids having a better andeasier time. "Hopefully we will raise our kids in asociety where education is just asimportant," Dvorak said. "Our kids willgrow up and be the people we wantthem to be."Story by Maria Jobeun

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Meg RouthAllison RudnickiWill RuffaloNick SantoroBaltazar SaucedaStephen Scaglione

Shelby RadiciaHannah RawsonMegan RichardsonAlec RobertLauren RogersTaylor Rosso

Jacob PolodnaSarah PonecReegyn PowersCarmen PreslarKathryn ProchaskaAmanda Pyle

personality

David PattersonRachel PearsonKyle PerdueMcKayla PetersonPayton PilkingtonCollin Point

"Future generations will probably be a lotlazier because we have so much

technology for them to use."Britton Allan, 11

"We will cure cancer and maketechnological advances."

Will Srinivasan, 11

"Let's hope the future generationsdon't wear saggy pants and

sideways hats."Megan Wilson, 11

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176senior ads

Trevor,

We are so proud of the young manyou have become.

Be strong in the LordAnd never give up hopeYou're gonna do great thingsI already knowGod's got His hand on YouSo don't live in fearForgive and forgetBut don't forget why you're here.

LoveDad and Mom

trevor willenborg

wrestling"Take pride in how far you

have come. Have faith in howfar you can go." ~Unknown

We are so proud ofall that you boys

have accomplishedthroughout the past

four years.~ESHS Wrestling

Booster Club

blakegeyer

Blake,You have always been so special to me, and I’m so proud of thebeautiful person you have become. You are my joy and my rock. Ilove you more than words can say. Continue to work hard and enjoylife to the fullest. You deserve the best that life has to offer.Love,Mom“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not

to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”Jeremiah 29:11

Front row: Jonah Weinstine, Blake Geyer, Camden Wrehe and Riley Hays.Back row: Ryan Christensen, Austin Welch, Jake Heiman and Tyler Martin.

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213colophon

what should we

your group for this year?

"An awesome and amazingquote would go here."Allie Kamppinen, 12

"An awesome and amazingquote would go here."Megan Meier, 12

"An awesome and amazingquote would go here."Hannah Tewes, 9

dance

"An awesome and amazingquote would go here."Tyler Andreasen, 9

"An awesome and amazingquote would go here."Brooke Rosener, 9

"An awesome and amazingquote would go here."Brady Binder, 10

deca

e-club

"An awesome and amazingquote would go here."Taylor Nielsen, 11

"An awesome and amazingquote would go here."Lauren Lund, 11

dance[front row] Allie Kamppinen, Megan Meier, Kenzie Roccaand Lauren Lund. [second row] Kaci Knust, Nicole Harris,Emma Slominski, Amanda Pyle and Alex Grove. [backrow] Janelle Ish, Caitlin Jordan, Cameron Oltmanns,Gabby Point, Monica Williams, Maren Mosley, MorganHolen, Emma Brown and Olivia Taylor.

deca[front row] Josh Alberts, Trevor Kubie, Jordan Scott, Ross Anderson, Blake Banghart, Jordan Sieh, Hannah Christy, TommyTrueblood and Brett Stinson. [second row] Shelbe Stroh, Alexis Rasmussen, Carly Olnhausen, Rileigh Heller, Clare Vacek,Brooke Rosener, Moira Williams, Logan Johnson, Corrine Veal, Beth Vandergriend, Meg Routh and Allison Gabel. [third row]Alex Swanson, Kerstin Swanson, Emma Lentsche, John Andrews, Maddie Connealy, Molly Clevenger, Jillian Weidner, AnnaHoworth, Lindsey Thompson, Lauren Maciejewski, Jake Johnson, Karthik Narayanan and Joey Sweetwood. [fourth row]Maddie Hayes, Kate Ohlrich, Shelby Stevens, Kayla Lortz, Sierra Zach, Taylor King, Kelsey Jones, Alecia Zauha, PhilipHolubeck, Jack Ellis and Brady Binder. [back row] Tori Bianco, Samantha Wiederkehr, Jacob McNeill, TJ Andreasen and JackChambers.

e-club[front row] Jace Patras, Trevor Kubie, Nick McEwin, Lauren Lund, Jordan Sieh, Hannah Christy, Maddy Ethen, BethanyEmsick, Emily Gregan, Katie Meeks, Alyssa Gaggini and Kari Bolamperti. [second row] Moira Williams, Ashley Xiques, KatieHanson, Hannah Stanek, Jake Johnson, Nikki Schaefer, Hannah Trull, Taylor Trout, Rachel Kenkel, Morgan Lee, ElizabethLangan and Nikki Hullinger. [third row] Monnie Michalek, Meggie Schmidt, Megan Emsick, Kelsey Young, Nicolle Barmettler,Cheryl Circo, Alec McCarthy, Tyler Martin, Jake Givens and Bailey Rolfes. [fourth row] Brett Stinson, Ryan Head, AnnaHoworth, Lindsey Thompson, Lauren Maciejewski, Jessie Dvorak, Kaitlyn King, Mackenzie Moore, Taylor Nutt, Alyssa Bohacand Sarah Swanson. [back row] Jeremy Riege, Nate Oran, Mason Smalley, Katie Nawrocki, Brooke Adams, BrandonMcDonald, Maria Jobeun, Erik Roberts and Austin Roberts.

drama club[front row] Andrew Hill, Shaylie Hollst, Kylie Johnson, MaddieHebner, Lindsay Parodi, Alisha Dalal, Joe Reger, Marisa Biancoand Gabby Zeger. [second row] Maddie Becker, Nick Desigio,Kerri Carleton, Bailey Rolfes, Collin Peterson, Nate Wageman,Zach Green and CC Kelly. [back row] Michaela Dickson, AlainaTwiford, Allison Rudnicki, Taylor Nielsen, Sydney Kidd, ChadBauman, Hannah Tewes and Olivia Downing.

drama club

"An awesome and amazingquote would go here."Madison Hayes, 9

"An awesome and amazingquote would go here."Molly Clevenger, 9

"An awesome and amazingquote would go here."Gabby Point, 9

"An awesome and amazingquote would go here."Kaci Knust, 11

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