Central High School Foundation

Opening
Doors of
Opportunity
2017 ANNUAL REP ORT
 A Letter From Opening Doors
The President of Opportunity
A Year In Review A Note from the Executive Director
On behalf of the Central High School Foundation (CHSF) Board members and The title of this year’s Annual Report, Opening Doors of Opportunity, is the perfect
Foundation staff, I want to thank you for your past, present and future support of Omaha metaphor for what the Central High School Foundation does every day for the students
Central High School. and staff of Omaha Central High School. Whether it is providing scholarships, planning
a new building addition, funding unique classroom activities, or connecting our current
It has been a truly busy and exciting year for our organization. In addition to CHSF’s and future students with alumni and community, the job of the Central High School
day-to-day operations, which keep Central a school of choice and opportunity for young Foundation, every day, is opening doors to ensure every EAGLE has a second-to-none
people, the Foundation achieved a very special milestone. On June 22, 2017, the high school educational experience.
Foundation held its ground breaking ceremony for the school’s 22 million dollar Arts
and Library Addition. This event represented the culmination of three years of hard Since 1859, Omaha Central High School has stood on Capitol Hill overlooking
work, commitment and patience, in which the Foundation negotiated, designed and downtown Omaha. Over the past one hundred fifty-eight years, Central High School has
funded a new 21st century learning environment for current and future Central High played an important role in opening the doors that have facilitated Omaha’s growth from
School students and staff. a little village on the Missouri River to a major Midwest metropolitan center of commerce,
education, arts and technology. Nobel Prize winners, Academy Award winners, national,
The Central High School Arts and Library Addition, which will be located on the east regional, state and local leaders and businessmen and women have all walked through the
side of the school grounds, is a Foundation-funded project that will provide over 50,000 open doors of Omaha’s downtown high school.
square feet of new learning space to meet the changing and growing educational needs of
the school’s 2,500+ students. Curricular areas directly benefitted by the new It is a sad truth that most major U.S. cities’ downtown high schools have been forced to
building include the Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Art, and Drama Departments. close their doors because of declining student enrollments. Instead, they have become
The new building will also include a new Library and Media Center, with panoramic educational themed magnets for a special class of student, or are now considered a failed
views of downtown Omaha, along with a 300-seat Black Box Theater. In addition to the institution with no future in the 21st century. Omaha Central High School, on the other
new building space, the second part of the project, in cooperation with OPS, will involve hand, continues to adapt to the challenges facing it and prosper as one of the largest and
repurposing over 25,000 square feet of the original building. The repurposed space most diverse – as well as one of the most successful — high schools in the state of
will ensure that Central High School students will continue to have access to world-class Nebraska.
educational spaces and learning opportunities.
How can it be that Omaha’s public downtown high school has been able to survive and
We view this project as an important door to open, and a means by which our students thrive when other cities’ downtown high schools have failed? The answer can be found in
can continue to explore the arts and the world around them. We want our Eagles to be the people who have opened the doors, the people who are opening doors, and the
able to spread their wings in spaces designed to fit the changing demands of a 21st people who will come to open the doors of this unique beacon for public education. At
century education. We also know that Central High School – a proud institution of the Central High School Foundation, we will always be opening doors to ensure our
tradition and established excellence – needs the ability to adapt and change to the current school and students succeed!
educational culture in order to continue offering its best to future students. We believe
this Addition ensures that the school is able to do just that. As you review this year’s Central High School Foundation Annual Report, please take
great pride in your support and help in “Opening Doors” for the finest public high
The tentative move-in date for the Arts and Library Addition is winter 2018, and the school in the country: Omaha Central High School!
completion date for the repurposing is summer of 2021. These spaces will provide a
huge benefit to our entire Central High School community, the Omaha Public Schools,
and the city of Omaha. To learn more about the Arts and Library Addition, as well as to Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle,
follow the project’s progress, please go to the CHSF website and click on the Impact link.

In closing, I want to, again, thank you for your commitment of time, talent, and treasure.
Your ongoing support is critical to ensuring that Omaha’s Downtown High School - JOIN THE
Central High School - continues in its role as one of this country’s premier CONVERSATION:
secondary public educational institutions, as well as the “Crown Jewel” of the Omaha Michele Roberts News from the Nest
Public Schools. GO EAGLES! Executive Director
www.facebook.com/chsfomaha
Sincerely,
www.twitter.com/chsfomaha

@chsfomaha

Matt Aden www.chsfomaha.org

President, Class of 1974
 Board of Directors

Matt Aden, CHS 1974 Rob Likes, CHS 1991 Julie Cobb Matt Darling, CHS 1999 Ed Bennett, Ed. D. Keith Bigsby, Ed. D.
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Principal Principal Emeritus

Rusty Crossman, MD Andy Haggart, Kristie Hayes, MD Mike Lebens, Merrilee Moshier Miller, Harley Schrager,
CHS 1966 CHS 1988 CHS 1973 CHS 1970 CHS 1966 CHS 1965

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ASSETS 2017
Cash and cash equivalents $11,741,397
Certificates of deposit $400,000
Deposits $600
Investments and cash $2,434,869
restricted for endowment

Total Assets $14,576,866

NET ASSETS 2017

Unrestricted $575,242
Temporarily restricted $12,173,611
Permanently restricted $1,828,013

Total Net Assets $14,576,866

Foundation Office

Photography Courtesy of:

Michele Roberts Josh Bucy Sydney Davidson Joanne Wagner Givens

Executive Director Communications & Database Events & Alumni Relations Finance
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Alumni - Reunion Recap

2016 Reunions
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The Class of 1951 celebrated their 65th Reunion on September 23,
2016, at Cascio’s Steakhouse. Classmates came from near and far to
join in the festivities. Those in attendance included reunion committee
members and a handful of out of town classmates.

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The Class of 1961 gathered to celebrate their 55th Reunion on
September 23rd and 24th. Classmates had an opportunity to reminisce
about their high school days at the Fox and Hound on Friday night. The 1966 1976
reunion weekend concluded with a nice dinner at Cascio’s Steak House on
Saturday evening.

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On August 26th and 27th, the Class of 1966 celebrated their 50th year
reunion. On Friday, classmates gathered to golf at the Field Club of
Omaha in the afternoon before spending a fun evening socializing in their
banquet hall. On Saturday morning, the class toured Central and capped
the reunion weekend with a banquet and live music from “The
Confidentials” at the Happy Hollow Country Club.

The Class of 1976 celebrated their 40th reunion in July. They started out

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their weekend on Friday night listening to Kenny Loggins at the Bank of
the West Celebrates America concert at Memorial Park. Then on
Saturday, the crew danced the night away to The 70’s Band at the
Cottonwood Marina. On Sunday, July 3rd, a dinner, awards banquet, 1981 1986
followed by music and dancing was held at the Firefighters Union Hall.
The weekend was concluded on Monday, July 4, with the Ralston
Independence Day Parade.

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Many new memories were made as the Class of 1981 got together in early
October to celebrate their 35th Reunion. On Friday night, classmates
tailgated before the Central football game against Lincoln High.
Following the game, the Eagles spent the rest of the evening at The
Session Room for a late snack and beverages. The reunion wrapped up
with a tour of CHS on Saturday morning.

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The Class of 1986 had a weekend full of fun activities! The weekend
kicked off with the “Taco Ride” on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail on
Thursday. On Friday, classmates met for the Central football game
against North Platte before walking over to the Blue Jay Bar and Grill after 1991 1996
the game. The Class of ‘86 toured the school on Saturday morning before
a golf scramble at the Elmwood Park Golf Course in the afternoon. The
main event was an outing at O’Connor’s Irish Pub on Saturday evening.

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The Class of 1991 got together in August to celebrate their 25th
Reunion. On Friday night, classmates enjoyed a fun evening of cocktails
and appetizers at Champions Run. The following morning, Central
students gave tours of the school. The reunion weekend concluded with
an event at Brix Midtown Crossing.

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Eagles from the Class of 1996 met Setptember 16th and 17th to
celebrate their 20th Reunion. On Friday night, classmates took in the
Eagle football game. The next morning, classmates were given tours of
Central High School by members of the Student Council. An evening of
food and drinks at Local Beer, Patio & Kitchen concluded the reunion 2006
weekend.
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Reunion. The weekend kicked off with a tailgate event before the football L

game against the North Platte Bulldogs. The class soaked in an Eagle
victory before capping the night off with a drink at the Blue Jay Bar and
Grill. On Saturday morning, the class took in a tour of the school before
2018 Reunion Schedule
closing the reunion weekend with a social mixer at the Bricks and Mortar A regularly updated list of future class
Bar & Bistro. reunions can be found on our website -
chsfomaha.org/alumni/reunion-schedule
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 Senior
Recognition
Ceremony

On May 9, Central High School, the Central High School Foundation, and Central
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL High P.E.P. presented the Class of 2017 Senior Recognition Ceremony, and the Class
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP of 2017 scholarship holders were honored. The members of the Class of 2017 earned
a total of $17,541,890 in scholarships to further their education at post-secondary
RECIPIENTS schools.
W. Edward Clark, CHS 1932 - Nora Stibbs
John Keenan - Simon Smith Annually since 1999, the Central High School Foundation has honored a Student of the
Frank Knapple - Dax Galloway
Arthur L., CHS 1914, and Genevieve K. Loomis - Micah Martin Year and a Teacher of the Year. Awardees receive $1,000 to use on tuition,
E. Frank Maycock, CHS 1948 - Choteau Kammel professional development, or other related activity. History teacher Rod Mullen was
G. E. “Doc” Moller - Chloe Klare named the 2017 Teacher of the Year (above right), while Miles Kay was named the
Allen and Doris Oglander - Cindy Licea
Duane Perry Mathematics Scholarship - Marshall Biven 2017 Student of the Year (above left.) Also pictured above are this year’s Henry Davis,
Ruth Pilling, CHS 1926 - Alexandria Regier CHS 1969, scholarship recipients (center).
Virginia Lee Pratt, CHS 1937 - Miles Kay
Ramona Byers Sanders, CHS 1965 - James Austad
Ned Sariscsany, CHS 2005 - Ariel Alai Are you interested in endowing a scholarship? Please contact Michele Roberts at

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Robert Spire, CHS 1943 - Jacquline Sanchez-Mora [email protected] for more information.
Hird Stryker, Jr., CHS 1936 - Casey O’Brien
James Baume Stryker, CHS 1942 - Clara Wolcott
Augusta Turpin English Scholarship - Margaret Winton
World War II Memorial - Ian Ritchie
Receiving the Paul Jepsen scholarship from the
Henry Davis, CHS 1969 -
Me Maw, Maria Perez-Meza, Moo Lay Shee, Aaron Young
Paul Jepsen, CHS 1929 -
Micah Griffin, Tinca Joyner, Dinesh Karki
Thor, CHS 1924, and Kay Krogh English Prize -
Georgia Chambers and Claire Lavender
Central High School Foundation gives me a chance
at the dream that I want. It gives me a chance that
I was told I may never have. It makes it possible
“
John E. Sunderland, CHS 1916 -
Isabella Mancuso, Jacob Curley, Eva Taylor, Christian Nelson, for me to do whatever I want to do.
Maddie White

MICAH GRIFFIN, CHS 2017

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 The Central High School Foundation held its annual fundraiser, Rock the Nest

Rock RAFFLE WINNERS

Trivia Night, on Sunday, March 26, at the Scoular Ballroom. Over 300 Central High
School parents, faculty, alumni, students and friends formed more than 30 teams to Grand Prize - Anne Koerten
compete and earn prizes. Guests enjoyed a social hour, dinner, and a friendly trivia Par Fore the Course - Jerry Bexten

The
competition. The event was another tremendous success, raising over $35,000 for Antarctic Ice Patrol - Jennifer Johnson Taylor, CHS 1991
Central High School. Night Out on the Town - David Pavel, CHS 1984
Pinnacle Bank Championship - Jerry Bexten

Nest
Saddle Up! - Mike Goding
Once dinner concluded, the trivia competition began. Each table was a team that Time of Your Life - Peter Kuzelka, CHS 2013
worked together to answer questions revealed by the event’s emcee, Mike License to Drive - Kent Schilling
DiGiacomo, CHS 1991. Categories for this year’s event included, “A-List Holiday Blooms - Ed Kilton
Celebrities,” “Songs at the Cinema,” and “Do the Math.” Be sure to check out the Kansas City Speedway - Holly Herman, CHS 1978
pictures of our first, second, and third place teams below. Anne Koerten won the Student Success - Greg Dushan
Eagle Pride - Lyn Bouma
grand prize, which was a one week stay at Surfside Resort in Destin, Florida,
including airfare donated by Matt, CHS 1974, and Sherri Aden. Are you interested Thank you to the businesses and individuals who donataed raffle
prizes for Rock the Nest! We appreciate your support!
in attending next year’s event? Contact Sydney Davidson at [email protected].

First Place - Table #1 Second Place - Table #30 Third Place - Table #25
Christina Flaherty Colling, Tom Colling, Mike Henry Cordes, CHS 1981, Susan Stiles, CHS 1981, Catherine Grow, CHS 1980, David Packard, Connie
Daugherty, Dan Falcon, Erica Meyer, Junior Meyer, Cheryl Goodwillie, Michael Goodwillie, Claire Goodwillie, Huck, Matt Huck, Heidi Pospisil, CHS 1986,Matthew
Jennifer Walker, Jim Walker CHS 2009, Victor Sherony, Keith Winton, Lisa Winton Pospisil, CHS 1986, Ellie Wolcott, Peter Wolcott

Photo Courtesy of CHS Journalism

Omaha
Gives
OmahaGives! 2017 was a tremendous success thanks
to your support! Working together, 285 people
raised $53,733 for Central High School. A big thank
you goes to the Harry, CHS 1964, and Judy
Friedman Family Foundation for their generous
$20,000 matching gift. Congratulations is also in
order for the Business, Marketing, and Information
Technology department at Central - they were the
department that had the highest percentage of
participation at Central.

The Central High School Foundation is proud to be

part of this wonderful day of giving in Omaha, and
6 | Central High School Foundation your support means the world to us. Thank you!
 Golf
Fore
Eagles

The 15th Annual Golf Fore Eagles CHS Golf Outing took place on Monday, June 5, on the grounds of
Field Club of Omaha. Over 200 alumni, parents, friends, and supporters dusted off their putters for a
good cause and raised over $40,000 for Central High School. This year, the Golf Committee honored
former principal Dr. Keith Bigsby for his continued support of Central High School. We would
2017 SPONSORS especially like to thank our Title Sponsor for the event - Project Advocates. Thank you to those who
participated and save the date for next year’s golf outing on Monday, June 4, 2018!
Title Sponsor:
Project Advocates Co-Ed Flight:
1st Place: Ashley Barna, Kelly Faiman, Jeff Wiles, Vicki Wiles
2nd Place: Clint Cadwalider, Trent Drake, Rob Wilkie, Tara Wilkie
Banquet Sponsor:
Danielson Inc. 1st Flight:
1st Place: Jono Bradford (‘95), Tim Langan (‘95), Brian Walter (‘95), JD Welsh (‘95)
2nd Place: Jason Bosilijevac, Chris Sacco (‘87), Mike Stogdill, Mike Vazzano (‘87)
Eagle Nest Sponsor:
Prairie Mechanical Corporation 2nd Flight:
1st Place: Bob Furley, Jared Hellman, Jeff Hellman, Brett Lundin (‘86)
2nd Place: Jason Dale, Ian Ekdahl, Aaron McKeever (‘91), Nate Swerczek
Lunch Sponsor:
Eat Fit Go
3rd Flight:
1st Place: Pat Abell, Blake Edwards, Dave Patton, Mike Socha
2nd Place: Ben Darling (‘95), Dominic DiGiacomo (‘95), Nick Friedrichsen (‘96), Brian Jones (‘95)

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 Providing the students of Central with an unrivaled college preparatory education is the Central High School Foundation’s top priority.

Doors
The Foundation believes that opportunities should exist for all of our young people, regardless of their background or
socio-economic status. Some examples of what the Founation does includes providing new classroom materials to ensure our Central
Eagles soar, scholarships for graduating seniors who are looking to further their education, and the necessary resources to excel

Opened
outside the classroom walls in extracurricular activities.

For
(Right) This 150 gallon reef aquarium for the CHS Marine Biology
class features shrimp, hermit crabs, snails, urchins, anemones, and a
dozen types of coral as well as also about a dozen fish including tangs,

Eagles
gobies, wrasses, and clowns. The aquarium was purchased using a
classroom grant from the Central High School Foundation.

“With funding from the Central High School Foundation, the

science department has been able to move to the cutting edge of
science education with top-of-the-line laboratory equipment.
Being able to add a150 gallon reef aquarium has literally brought
our Marine Biology curriculum to life.”

John Morley, CHS Science Instructor

(Left) During the 2016-17 school year, the CHS Drama Department
staged two large productions: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella
and The Somewhat True Tale of Robinhood. Funding from the Central
High School Foundation allowed the Drama Department to secure the
rights to these productions as well as cover the costs to build the sets,
purchase the costumes, and ensure that the show will go on!

“Cinderella, our fall musical, was truly magical thanks to the

Central High School Foundation. Funding secured by the
Foundation allowed us to build an incredible set and purchase
beautiful, intricate costumes. I really appreciate all the
Foundation does for the CHS Drama Department and for
Central High School.”

Claire Mahoney, CHS 2017

(Left and Right) Funding from the Central High School Foundation
provides our student athletes with the resources they need to excel in
the field of play. Go Eagles!

“The Omaha Central High School Foundation is the lifeblood to

the athletic department. The quality of our facilities, professional
growth opportunities for coaches and players, as well as some of
the unique exposures and experiences for our athletes simply
would not be possible without their support.”

Luke Dillon, Athletic Director

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 The following is a letter written by an Eagle whose Biology class went on an ecology trip to Costa Rica in

Experiential
June. Led by Science teacher Matt Hamill, Anthony Bonner Jr. was one of 50 students who had this
Experiential learning is an
opportunity. To the right of the letter are two pictures from Anthony’s trip.
educational strategy that
combines the use of rigorous The trip to Costa Rica was absolutely amazing! The six hour plane ride on Monday

Learning
classroom curriculum morning was a new experience for me, I don’t think my ears have ever hurt so much before
instruction with outside of the then. During our week in Costa Rica we went on an adventure to four different towns
(San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal, and Monteverde). Each town was about 2-3 hours apart, so
classroom curricular related
we spent about a day or two in each town. San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica, and it was
learning experiences. very much like the U.S., especially the buildings and the lifestyles of the people who lived
Research has shown that when there. However, people lived very differently in Tortuguero. There, the people live in houses
a school and its staff adopt the with mesh screens instead of glass windows and no air conditioning. To us, things like air
experiential learning strategy, conditioning and glass windows are necessities, but I think to the people of Tortuguero those
things are too expensive to afford. In the town of Arenal, which sits at the foot of an active
student learning outcomes
volcano, I saw people of many different ethnicities; it seemed just as developed as a town or
are maximized for young city in the U.S. The town is up in the mountains, and there was a really cool cloud forest and
people of all backgrounds. impressive view overlooking the valley. The food was very similar in each town we stopped in,
The CHSF, by providing I mostly ate rice, beef, and chicken. Seeing the way some of the people lived made me even
Central High School more grateful of all the things I have and the lifestyle I live. Even though I don’t think I would
want to live life that way, it was worth the experience and I would enjoy going back at some
classroom experiential
point in my life.
learning grants, has allowed
our teachers and students, in One of the cool things I learned is that as a nation, Costa Rica plans to become carbon neutral
all curricular areas, the by 2021. Nurturing existing forests and planting many new trees will offset the carbon
opportunity to supplement emissions and make the country carbon neutral. Another thing that I noticed is that the
people don’t waste anything that they throw away. In the city of Tortuguero, trash that had
and enhance the Central
been thrown away was compressed into bricks and blocks that were used to construct
School High educational landscape walls. I just wanted to thank the donors for their generosity to make this experience
experience in way that is possible and to allow me to experience a whole new country. I can’t thank you enough for
unmatched by other public your kindness! Thank You!
schools in the Metro Omaha
area.
Anthony Bonner, CHS 2019

FAR LEFT:
Anyi Rodriguez (center) and Nae Mae (right)
attended the International DECA Conference
in Anaheim, CA, thanks to funding secured by
the CHSF

NEAR LEFT:
Students in US History Classes visited the
World War I Museum in Kansas City

BELOW:
Academic Decathlon students visited the Laura
Plantation in New Orleans to learn about the
antebellum south

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 JOIN US FOR THE 2017 HALL OF FAME CEREMONY
Hall The CHS Alumni Association is proud to induct ten individuals whose paths from the halls of Central High School led them to the
highest levels of achievement in business and community service. The 19th annual CHS Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled for

Of
Thursday, October 5, 2017. Mark your calendar now to come celebrate this special day with your fellow Eagles! Inductees are
selected by the Central High School Alumni Association and the program is presented by the Central High School Foundation.
Please contact the Foundation office at 402-556-1996 with any questions or to be sent an invitation.

Fame Thursday, October 5, 2017 • Central High School • Dinner - 6:00 pm, Program - 7:30 pm • $50 per person or $400 for a table of 8

Believed to be the first Central graduate to play in baseball’s major leagues, the speedy Bartee has made his mark as a rangy outfielder for three teams and
now as a coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Central all-state player accepted a scholarship to Creighton, helping the Bluejays to their only appearance
in the College World Series in 1991. Drafted by Baltimore in 1993, he made his major-league debut with the Detroit Tigers in 1996. Over parts of six
Kimera
seasons with the Tigers, Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies, Bartee became best known for his speed on the base paths and slick defense. He swiped
Bartee 36 bags in his career, successful on two-thirds of attempts. And in 1996 he led the American League in range factor, a measure of ground covered in
CHS 1990
the outfield. Now he’s passing on his knowledge to the next generation of players. He spent nine seasons as Pittsburgh’s minor league base running and
outfield coordinator and managed the team’s Class A affiliate in 2011. Then in 2017, he returned to the major leagues as the Pirates’ first base, outfield
and base running coach.

During a globe-trotting three-decade career as a U.S. State Department diplomat, Brown has served her country while promoting peace, security,
women’s rights, and stronger ties with the rest of the world. At Central, Brown studied both French and German before moving on to graduate from
Natalie Georgetown University and pass the exam to join the foreign service. Her State Department career has taken her to numerous postings around the world,
including deputy chief of mission to the U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies in Rome, deputy chief of the U.S. embassy in Tunisia, economic counselor in
Brown
CHS 1985
Jordan, political chief in Kuwait, and assignments in Ethiopia and Guinea. U.S. postings included serving as senior watch officer in the State Department
operations center during the 9/11 attacks. Her career reached a new climax in 2016 when she took over as chief diplomat of the U.S. embassy in Eritrea.
Her job isn’t without danger. While in Tunisia, the mission came under attack just days after the deadly attack on the U.S. facility in Benghazi, Libya. But
she said she considers it the “best job in the world” to be able to represent the American people around the globe.

In a long career as an Ivy League history professor, Chudacoff has proven a gifted educator and prolific writer, co-authoring an influential college history
text and authoring numerous other books spanning diverse academic interests. Even before coming to Central, Chudacoff’s strong academic bent earned
him the nickname “The Professor.” A distinguished academic career at the University of Chicago, where he earned his doctorate degree, put him on that
Howard career path. He began teaching at Brown University in Rhode Island in 1970, became a full professor a decade later, then served three years as chair of
Chudacoff the school’s history department. Chudacoff’s work in the classroom and caring mentoring of students was recognized in 2003 when he became among
CHS 1961 the first recipients of a new Brown award for excellence in teaching and advising. His scholarship includes the co-authoring of a college history text that’s
now in its 10th edition. Other books he’s written show his broad academic interests, from social mobility in early Omaha and evolution of urban society to
American age-consciousness, bachelorhood and how children play. Since 2002, he has held an endowed chair at Brown devoted to American history and
urban studies.
Over nearly four decades with The Omaha World-Herald, Cordes has been recognized as one of Nebraska’s most influential journalists. He joined the
paper’s sports department months after graduating from Central in 1981. Upon graduating from UNO he joined the news staff covering crime. He went
on to serve six years as statehouse bureau chief and has since specialized in public policy, special projects and investigations. He’s the only five-time
Henry winner of UNL’s Sorensen Award, awarded each year to recognize Nebraska’s most distinguished work of journalism. His investigative work has shined
Cordes light on poverty in north Omaha, revealed a finance scandal that forced the resignation of the chancellor of his college alma mater, and uncovered
CHS 1981 excessive executive pay at Goodwill, leading to wholesale leadership changes. His story on a 2007 mass shooting was featured in the Poynter Institute’s
book “Best Newspaper Writing,” and he has won national awards for deadline writing, sports writing and investigative reporting. He served as president
of the Omaha Press Club and authored three books, two on Nebraska football history and one on an Omaha serial killer. His proudest accomplishment,
though, is fathering two 2017 Central grads, daughters Thelma and Lucy.
Emery’s life has been marked by his success and leadership in Nebraska’s insurance industry as well as his public service, particularly on boards
overseeing higher education. After obtaining a law degree in 1970, Emery helped found the RD Marcotte agency in Omaha, an affiliate of Mutual of
Omaha. As vice president for sales, he helped make Marcotte the No. 1 sales operation within Mutual. In 1987, he became a general agent and regional
John vice president for Lincoln-based Ameritas, overseeing 110 offices. He then was asked to start an independent operation for TransAmerica, establishing
Emery more than 90 offices across the country under the name John Emery & Associates. Emery served as state president for four different insurance and
CHS 1956 financial services associations. He also served on numerous other public and nonprofit boards, including two years on the Metropolitan Community
College board. Emery was also appointed by Gov. Ben Nelson to serve on Nebraska’s Postsecondary Commission for Higher Education. During nine
years on the commission, he spearheaded an initiative to make it easier to transfer credits between four-year institutions. His efforts were credited by
Nelson for breaking down barriers to obtaining degrees, saving students time and money.

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 NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2018 HALL OF FAME
Do you know of somoene who is worthy of being in the Central High School Hall of Fame? The Central High School Alumni Association is accepting
nominations for the 20th annual CHS Hall of Fame through December 31, 2017. The Central High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame
committee selects up to ten individuals to be inducted into the Hall of Fame every year, with nominations being valid for three years of consideration.You
can download the nomination form by visiting the Foundation’s website (chsfomaha.org) or by calling the Foundation Office (402-556-1996) to be sent
a nomination form in the mail. The Foundation’s website also contains the biographies of previous Hall of Fame inductees, so be sure to check it out!

As a pioneering woman in Omaha’s medical community, Dr. Frank showed a commitment to improving patient care while inspiring many women to
pursue careers in medicine. When Frank entered the University of Nebraska’s medical school, many still believed women’s proper role in medicine
should be limited to serving as nurses. She graduated with her MD in 1943 and trained to be an anesthesiologist at Bellevue Hospital in New York. She
then returned to her hometown and helped start the anesthesiology department at Methodist Hospital. Petite, tough and tireless, Frank never took a sick Muriel
day during her four-decade career, which included 15 years as chief of anesthesiology at Methodist. In 1989, she became the first woman to head the
Metropolitan Omaha Medical Society. She and her husband, Dr. Maurice Steinberg, also became the first husband and wife nationally to take turns
Frank
CHS 1936
leading a metro medical society. Frank would pave the way for hundreds of women physicians, thrilled years later at age 96 to see the day when half of all
medical graduates were women. In 1995, the League of Women Voters recognized her ground-breaking contributions to gender equality with a
“Shattered Ceiling” award.
Founding and operating businesses across a diverse range of fields, Friedman over four decades proved a successful salesman, trouble-shooter and
entrepreneur. After graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1969, Friedman acquired an insurance agency that within 12 years had
grown to the second-largest independent agency in Omaha. After it was purchased by another firm, he served as the executive vice president of retail for
a regional bank. He then, in 1988, took over as president and chief operator of a struggling firm producing advertising directories for wedding services Sanford
in 80 markets across the nation. Over eight years, he helped turn it to profitability and moved it into internet sales, allowing it to later be sold and merged
Friedman
into a larger dotcom wedding marketing firm. Friedman then launched a firm providing quality service measurement for businesses through mystery CHS 1964
shopper campaigns, post-sale telephone surveys and product evaluations, growing it to 40 employees before selling it in 2001. Over the next decade, he
helped a number of other Omaha businesses address specific challenges they faced before retiring. Friedman has also served on numerous community
boards, including Girls Club of Omaha, the Omaha Symphony, Jewish Federation of Omaha and Anti-Defamation League.
Phillips led the Urban League chapter in Grand Rapids through the turbulent civil rights struggles of the 1950s and 1960s, serving as a calm and strong
force against racial discrimination. A state record-setter in track, Phillips earned a scholarship to Marquette University and later got his master’s degree at
Fisk. When Phillips took over the Grand Rapids Urban League in 1946, most restaurants refused to serve blacks, and they were denied skilled jobs and
red-lined into poor neighborhoods. But using patient persuasion—“an inch here and an inch there”--he changed attitudes. “Patiently, doggedly, Paul
intelligently, he countered every argument against integration, dissuaded those who called for violence, did his homework, kept his finger on the pulse of Phillips
his town, and slowly became the single most important force for racial justice Grand Rapids has ever known,” Monsignor Hugh Beahan wrote upon CHS 1932
Phillips’ death in 1976. In 1972, Phillips received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Grand Valley State College. Phillips also became the
first African-American elected to the school board in Grand Rapids, held several other local offices and advised President Gerald R. Ford on matters of
race. His legacy lives on in Grand Rapids, where the recreation center at the Boys and Girls Club is named in his honor.

As a crusading young prosecuting attorney in 1930s Omaha, Smith helped break the grip of the political machine that long controlled the city. After
graduating from Central and then Harvard Law School, Smith returned to his hometown in 1929 as an assistant U.S. attorney. In that role, the
prosecutor took on Tom Dennison, the underworld boss whose political machine and crime syndicate had gripped Omaha for over three decades. In
1932, the 27-year-old Smith risked his own life to bring criminal indictments against Dennison and 58 associates on charges of conspiracy and violation Edson
of the Prohibition Act. A fixed jury spared Dennison from conviction, but he lost in the court of public opinion. After the trial publicly exposed Smith
Dennison’s bootlegging, gambling, violence, protection payments and network of dirty cops, a reform ticket at the next year’s election swept the machine CHS 1922
out of power. Smith soon after resigned and spent a half century in private practice, three times arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court. He died in 1988,
but his legal legacy has lived on. His two daughters also followed him into law, one becoming the first woman to serve as a federal judge in Nebraska.

Thomas used his financial acumen to help build ConAgra Inc. into one of the world’s biggest food companies and one of Omaha’s most significant
employers. After obtaining a master’s degree in finance, Thomas went to work in 1960 at Nebraska Consolidated Mills, then a small grain company
with annual sales of $50 million. In those early years, he served as the company’s finance department and personnel department, ran a mill in Sheridan,
Wyoming and helped clean the offices on Saturdays. In 1969, he became the company’s vice president of finance and added the titles of treasurer in 1974 Lawrence
and corporate secretary in 1991, effectively serving as a key right-hand man to ConAgra’s CEO. By the time Thomas retired in 1996 after 36 years with
Thomas
the company, ConAgra boasted annual sales of $25 billion and was the fourth-largest international foods company. Beyond ConAgra, Thomas quietly CHS 1954
and generously lent his talents to countless Omaha nonprofits, among them Salvation Army, Omaha Community Playhouse, Big Brothers/Big Sisters,
Methodist Hospital, United Way, Boy Scouts, Omaha YMCA, Omaha Symphony, Omaha Public Library and Joslyn Art Museum. Given his background, it
comes as no surprise he served many of those organizations as treasurer.

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 Arts
and
Library
Addition

PROJECT TIMELINE
Groundbreaking
Thursday, June 22, 2017 On June 22, 2017, the Central High School Foundation held its groundbreaking ceremony for the Central High
School Arts and Library Addition. Over 200 alumni, parents, teachers, and community members were in attendance
Addition Construction Start
Summer 2017 to celebrate the historic day. A brief presentation featuring Central High School Foundation Board President Matt
Aden, Omaha Public Schools Superintendent Mark Evans, Central High School principal Dr. Ed Bennett, and
Addition Substantial Completion Central High School Foundation Executive Director Michele Roberts previewed some of the exciting new features of
Fall 2018 the 50,000 square foot addition, including a new digital library, 300 seat black box theater, and new spaces for the art
and music departments. Board President Matt Aden also revealed the exciting news that the Arts and Library Addition
Final Addition Completion
Winter 2018 will be built with limestone from the same Indiana quarry that was used to build the original building in 1900. This
will ensure that the new addition does not distort or compete with the beauty of the existing structure. To watch the
video from the ceremony and to view the floorplans for the new Addition, please visit the Central High School
Foundation’s website at www.chsfomaha.org/impact/capital-campaign

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 The
Farrell
Family

2017-18 Generation “C” Chairs

This year’s Generation “C” Chairs are truly a family of Eagles. William Farrell Sr. ’57, sporting activities and theater productions.
Cathy Farrell Proctor ’88, William Farrell Jr. ’91, and John Farrell ’93 embody the
spirit of commitment, caring, and generosity in their continuing dedication to helping William Jr. (Wiff) graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a Bachelor of
improve the greater Omaha community and the lives of those who call it home. Even Arts in Communication Studies. Wiff is a Safe Patient Handling Specialist in the medical
with their busy lives, they all boast impressive lists of community service and remain field and has worked for EZ Way Medical Equipment, Inc. for the past 13 years. Wiff is a
passionate about giving back to their alma mater: Central High School. resident of Dundee and serves on the Dundee Memorial Park Association Board. Wiff is
an avid golfer and has worked with his sister Cathy on the Central High School Foundation
Four generations of the Farrell Family have graduated from Central High School, Golf Committee for the past several years. Wiff has been married to Jane Farrell for over
beginning with Lavina Shorter Cathers, CHS 1906, who was William Sr.’s twenty years and enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing and travelling in his spare time.
grandmother. As one of four children of Margaret, CHS 1927, and her husband
Chester, William F. ‘Bill’ Farrell graduated from Central High School and Parsons John (Johnny) graduated from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces in 1998 with a
College. He has been married to Kay Farrell for 53 years. He retired in the early 90s Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, International Business, and option in
as president and owner of Farrell Construction Company. Highlights for Bill and his Professional Golf Management. Johnny golfed professionally until 2002, then became Golf
company included taking telephone cable off Ak-Sar-Ben Bridge in the 60s (it had Professional at The Old Course at Broken Sound (2002-2004), Head Golf Professional at
been deemed too dangerous), first to lay long distance cable in the 5 state area, first to the Ocean Reef Club (2004-2009), and Director of Golf at Riviera Country Club
install drip irrigation in the area, first to hang water systems in packing plants to reduce (2008-2010). Johnny recently stepped down from his position as Sales Manager at EZ
shrinkage, and oversight of the irrigation system installation on Tainan Golf Course. Way Medical Equipment to pursue a career in law. He is currently attending Creighton
University School of Law.
The oldest child of William Sr. and Kay, Cathy graduated from the University of
Nebraska – Lincoln in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications. The Farrell Family remains active in the community, helping to keep Omaha the best city
She currently works as an Account Executive/Data Center Specialist for Dell EMC. to live, to raise children, and to enjoy. Their Eagle Spirit is not just a result of their time at
Cathy is very involved in the Omaha community, including working with the Junior Central – it is a family tradition.
League of Omaha, ALS Keith Worthington Chapter, Central High School Foundation
Golf Committee, Rose Children’s Theater Guild, All Saints Ministry Guild, Omaha
To learn more about Generation “C,” the official support
Chamber of Commerce Membership Campaign, and is a Omaha Symphony Guild group of Central High School, visit the Central High School
member. She has 2 daughters – Lauren Kay, age 14 and Meredith Ann, age 11. In Foundation’s website at www.chsfomaha.org/support/generation
her free time Cathy enjoys golfing, traveling and cheering her daughters on in their
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 Legacy Story:
Paul Jepsen, CHS 1929 Scholarships
Opening Doors for CHS Graduates
From the beginning, the staff of Central High School
has been committed to giving every student an
opportunity for a bright future. Some of those students
have gone on, using their knowledge to establish a
foundation upon which their futures can thrive. And LEFT: Qianli Wang is pursuing a PhD and MD at Washington University in St. Louis
some students have gone even further, building success CENTER: Chardenay Davis attended Spelman College before receiving her Master’s degree from Rice University
and using it to help students whose shoes they once RIGHT: 2017 Paul Jepsen Scholarship Recipients Dinesh Karki, Tinca Joyner, and Micah Griffin
occupied. Ed Jepsen, CHS 1961, is one of those
students. she said. “[Furthermore] Central helped me develop virus and its ability to cause cancer. With the financial
the skills needed to make sound decisions in my college ability to stay at school during the summer semester,
In 2002, Jepsen and his family established the Paul years and in my career. My teachers sat down with me, he was able to devote more uninterrupted attention to
Jepsen Scholarship, a generous award worth $80,000, spent time with me, and helped me. When I left Central the research. And that hard work paid off. The paper
which is given annually to three graduating seniors. The I had been stretched in a lot of ways.” documenting his undergraduate findings is now under
scholarship was primarily Jepsen’s way of honoring his review for publication.
father, Paul Jepsen, CHS 1929, and the legacy of family Every year, teachers and administrators from Central
members who also graduated from Central spanning gather to submit suggestions for the Paul Jepsen “It’s my first big paper… I really made a contribution
multiple generations. However, it has grown into Scholarship. The awards are based on merit, financial and now it’s about to be published. It’s very exciting
something much larger than a simple way of honoring need, circumstance, and involvement in extra curricular and their support has been a big part of making that
the past; the scholarship has connected the entire activities. The final candidates are then evaluated by happen,” said Wang.
Jepsen family to generations of Eagles who are striving the Jepsen family, and every year they travel from their
to change the world. respective corners of America to sit at Central High That undergraduate research was also essential to
School together and discuss who the winners should be. getting into Washington University, Wang said. They
“It has just been a life-changing experience,” said To date, the family has awarded forty-two Paul Jepsen wanted applicants with experience doing research in
Chardenay Davis, CHS 2007, “I have trouble even Scholarships to CHS seniors. undergraduate labs. The experience he received, with
putting into words just how grateful I am for that the help of the Paul Jepsen Scholarship, was an
scholarship.” It’s a way for the family to get together, said Jepsen. invaluable requirement for moving forward to get his
“It means a lot to participate in a meaningful activity MD and PhD.
Davis, an Omaha native, made a cross-country move and together.”
decided to attend Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. “The education I got at Central has been a
The new environment helped propel her into a He said the scholarship allows his family to reflect on spectacular foundation. They really prepared
successful future which has required her to be both the circumstances of others, such as being from a single me well for college. All the AP classes that
brave and adaptable to change. parent home or speaking English as a second language. were offered allowed me to transition well into
“[The family] gains a greater understanding of the college. The math and science classes were
“That school made all the difference in who I became,” world, and it is inspiring to see what some of these
said Davis, who graduated with a double major in candidates have been able to accomplish.”
wonderful, and I was extremely prepared for
English and secondary education. “Without the Paul writing and thinking critically.”
Jepsen Scholarship I wouldn’t have gone to Spelman. In fact, “inspiring” would be a word used in reference
Atlanta was important, and brought me up. It wasn’t a to Qianli Wang, who won the Paul Jepsen Scholarship In 2016, the Jepsen commitment to Central High
normal college experience, and it was so special.” in 2010. Wang attended the University of Nebraska at School became even stronger when Ed made a
Lincoln and received a bachelor’s degree in biology. substantial pledge to the Central High School
Familiar by then with living life outside her comfort He is currently at Washington University in St. Louis Foundation’s Legacy fund. The CHSF Legacy Fund,
zone, Davis moved to Japan after college to teach studying simultaneously for his MD and PhD through a permanent support endowment, is designed to
English through the prestigious JET program. She their Medical Scientist Training Program. ensure that current and future generations of Central
continued on to Rice University to get her Master’s High School students and staff will have access to the
in Education, and now teaches 7th grade English in “The scholarship was very important to my additional resources and opportunities needed to help
Houston. With her sights set on her PhD, which would undergraduate research,” said Wang. “With their them to be successful in the classroom and beyond.
prepare her to continue making strides in the field of support I was able to stay in Lincoln during the summer Mr. Jepsen, when asked about his Legacy contribution,
education as a leader, she credits her academic success to do research full time.” said, “I have always had a fondness for Central in terms
to the English instruction she received at Central. of what it does and the quality of public education it
Wang, who worked with the respected Dr. Lu Wen has been able to maintain over the years. I think it is an
“My English teachers helped me find my direction,” Zhang at UNL, conducted research on the Epstein-Barr important institution.”

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Established in 2011 with the inaugural contribution of Stanford Lipsey, CHS 1945, the Legacy Fund allows a donor to provide a financial

Legacy
contribution to the areas of greatest need at Central High School. The funds are endowed to create a permanent source of support to
ensure the Tradition of Excellence continues for future generations. A Legacy Plaza will be erected at Central High School honoring
Legacy Fund donors. The Legacy Fund is managed by the Central High School Foundation to ensure the donors’ charitable gifts will

Societies
grow over time and be distributed to make the greatest impact. The Central High School Foundation gratefully acknowledges donors
to the Legacy Fund as members of the Legacy Giving Society at the following levels:

Eagle Society National Honor Society Register Society Road Show Society
$500,000 $250,000 and Above $100,000 and above $50,000 and Above
Central High’s Eagle mascot The National Honor Society was formed The Register, Central High’s student The first road show was
stands for leadership, strength, in 1919 when a proposal by J.G. newspaper, is the oldest continuously produced in 1914 and quickly
courage, wisdom, and knowledge. Central, Masters, the principal at Central High School, was published high school student newspaper west of the became a favorite tradition of Eagle Nation.
after originally being known as the Hill adopted at the annual National Association of Mississippi River. The first issue of the paper was dated This talent show annually showcases the
Toppers and the Purple and Whites, adopted Secondary School Principals (NASSP) convention. December 2, 1886. The Register has been recognized diverse and unique talents of Central High
the Eagle as the school’s mascot in 1926. The Within the proposal, character, leadership, throughout the decades as one of the finest high school students. Past and present Road Show acts
Eagle has soared over Central for the past 90 scholarship and service were chosen as the newspapers in the country. In 2005, The Register won that have entertained generations of Eagles
years and provides a symbolic and majestic “fundamental virtues most worthy of encouragement” the National Pacemaker Award. include music, comedy, acting, dancing and
focal point for Omaha’s oldest and finest high in young people. Central High was the second Naming Opportunity: Legacy Garden just about anything else you can think of.
school. National Honor Society chapter chartered by the Your Gift: $100,000 or more Naming Opportunity: Legacy Pier
Naming Opportunity: Legacy Plaza NASSP and is known as the Beta chapter. Your Gift: $50,000 or more
Your Gift: $500,000 or more Naming Opportunity: Legacy Walkway
Your Gift: $250,000 or more

Eagle Battalion Society Style Book Society O-Club Society J. Arthur Nelson Society
$25,000 and Above
The Military Science program at
Omaha Central High School
$10,000 and Above
In 1921, Sara Vore Taylor, the Central
English department chair, copyrighted
O $5,000 and above
Originally organized in 1920,
Central’s O-Club was created with the
C Planned Giving
This society recognizes those
who have shared their intention
began in 1892, predating the JROTC her Style Book for Theme Writing and Revision. Her purpose of intensifying school spirit and promoting to support Central High School through a
program. It became the most popular activity creation provided for a common language for writing good sportsmanship. Any Eagle athlete or student planned gift. J. Arthur Nelson served as
at the school, and at one point all male students instruction that is the foundation of Central’s unique manager who has won a varsity letter is eligible for principal at Central High School from
were required to participate. Today, The theme writing curriculum. Central students still revise membership. Every Friday, current Central High 1944-1968. Nelson is known and beloved by
Eagle Battalion continues to be recognized their themes using the Style Book symbols. Central O-Club members wear their purple cardigans or thousands of Central High alumni for his daily
as one of the finest JROTC programs in the graduates living throughout the United States often pullover sweaters with the distinctive letter “O” to reminder, “A word to the wise is sufficient.”
country. request copies of the old Style Book, hoping to further show their school spirit.
Naming Opportunity: Legacy Bench the composition skills of their own children and
Naming Opportunity: Legacy Walkway Paver
Your Gift: $25,000 or more grandchildren.
Your Gift: $5,000 or more
Naming Opportunity: Legacy Plaza Paver
Your Gift: $10,000 or more

Legacy Society Donors

Anonymous
O Benjamin and Caroline Lieben Darling, CHS 1995 Don and Ann Strauss, CHS 1967 Hosford Stanford Lipsey, CHS 1945

Anonymous
O Matthew, CHS 1999, and Elizabeth Darling Edward G. Jepsen, CHS 1961
O
Steven, CHS 1945, and Thelma Goldstein,
CHS 1948, Lustgarten
O Class of 1947 O Nathan, CHS 1996, and Kris Darling Susanne Carson Jessen, CHS 1945
Doc and Betty Moller
Class of 1950
Charles Dickerson, CHS 1959
O Jim Karabatsos
CHS English Teacher and Coach 1951-1962
O CHS Administrator 1967-1995
Legacy honored by the Hanley, O’Farrell, Ceru,
Bartek, and Shearer Families O Adrian Ferguson, CHS 1989
Robert LaShelle, CHS 1949 O Daniel Pansing, CHS 1989

Class of 1964 Ike and Roz Friedman Foundation Seaver Allen Seline, CHS 1912
Charles, CHS 1988, and Laurie

O Class of 1965 Sherry Josin Goldberg, CHS 1972 O Anderson, CHS 1990, Kay Sam Sgroi, CHS 1952
Legacy honored by Robin Workman
Donald and Ann Goldstein, CHS 1964 Anthony LaGreca Sgroi, CHS 1967
Class of 1967
C O CHS Educator 1964-1985
Ralph O. and Katharine S. Bartling
Legacy honored by Sally Bartling Duling,
O Robert and Nancy Barron Goldstein, CHS 1955
Clark, CHS 1995, and Emily Lauritzen
Cory Richards, CHS 1966

Nelson and Linda Kavich Gordman, CHS 1958 Ms. Alice West
CHS 1950, Peter R. Bartling, CHS 1960,
and Pamela Bartling Buffett, CHS 1960
Thomas, CHS 1938, and June Fuccio, CHS 1941, O Leonard Lefitz, CHS 1948 CHS English Teacher 1929-1956
Legacy honored by Harry A. Koch, Jr. CHS 1947

C Fred, CHS 1959, and Melody Burbank O Henshaw; Halcyon Henshaw Barkes, CHS 1934;
Gary Barkes, CHS 1962 O Dr. Jack Lewis, CHS 1952
Legacy honored by Susan Henshaw, CHS 1969
Rob, CHS 1991, and Jennfer Likes O Wanda Shupe Zerzan, CHS 1944

O Scott and Julie Cobb

Peter J. Hoagland, CHS 1959
Steve Likes, CHS 1988
O Richard L. Coyne, CHS 1942 Legacy honored by Laurance, CHS 1954, and Grace Hoagland

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 Allan Noddle, CHS 1958 Robert and Mary Carlson Atherton, CHS 1981 Megan Seidl Addy, CHS 1995
Anne Conine Baxter, CHS 1981 William Ahlstrand, CHS 1962

Donors,
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Nova Fitness Equipment Bernard and Barbara Baxter Chad Ahlvers, CHS 1990
Omaha Equestrian Foundation Tracy Benning, CHS 1982 Rev. Kenneth Allen, CHS 1977
Daniel, CHS 1989, and Karen Pansing Phyllis Weinroth Bernt, CHS 1967 Park Ames, CHS 1954
David Billig, CHS 1982 Dorothy Deffenbaugh Anderson, CHS 1946

Memorials,
Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Peyton Pratt, Jr., CHS 1965 Neena Beber Bixby, CHS 1962 James Hubbard, CHS 2006, and Claire Anderson, CHS
Leslie Johnson Pujo, CHS 1984 Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts 2008
Mark Brodkey, CHS 1961 Joel Aresty, CHS 1967
Benjamin Rinaker, CHS 1999 William Burri, CHS 1968 Lisa Avila

Honorariums
Alan Rosen, CHS 1954 Robert Chandler, CHS 1965 Barbara Bakhit
Louis and Jill Rotella Bonnie Naughtin Clark, CHS 1969 Udoxie Goodwin Barbee 1945
Alan, CHS 1952, and Anne Simon Teresa Schneider Clark, CHS 1979 Rev. Joseph B. Baring Jr., CHS 1963
Stems Mark Conway, CHS 1981 John Barnhart, CHS 1976
Janet Strauss Cornerstone Home Inspections Kathy DiMauro Barth, CHS 1965
$100,000 and Above Gary and Carol Thompson Norman, CHS 1943, and Eunice Feldman, CHS 1946, Denenberg Paul Bashus, CHS 1947
Anonymous Todd Smith Fitness and Nutrishop Matthew Faier, CHS 1960 Austin Baumann, CHS 2004
First National Bank Arnold Weitz, CHS 1964 Field Club of Omaha Ellen Wilson Baumgart, CHS 1968
Holland Foundation Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign John Flemming, CHS 1966 Tanya Watzke Baynes, CHS 1996
Edward, CHS 1961, and Michele Jepsen Mary Ann Damme Weston, CHS 1958 Miriam Frank, CHS 1970 Christina Price Beckley, CHS 1984
Michael and Susan Strauss Lebens, CHS 1970 Woerner Wire Works Fraser Stryker, PC LLO Janet Williams Beckmann, CHS 1967
Adam, CHS 1993, and Sarah Yale Jane Case Frost, CHS 1971 Murray Belman, CHS 1953
The Phillip and Terri Schrager Foundation Robert Furley Benevity Community Impact Fund
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation Justin and Julie Zetterman Bo Gebbie, CHS 1998 Patricia McFarland Bennett, CHS 1962
The Sherwood Foundation James Gibilisco, CHS 1964 Bent Tree Golf Club
Slosburg Family Charitable Trust $500 to $999 Deborah Roach Gilg, CHS 1970 Harry Berman, CHS 1983, and Beth Cohen
Milton Andrus, CHS 1956 Marvin Gilman, CHS 1953 H. Bruce Bernstein, CHS 1961
$75,000 to $99,999 Dr. Edward and Margot Wickman-Bennett Mark Goldstrom, CHS 1962
Steven, CHS 1982, and Elizabeth Heafey, CHS 1976, Gomez
Mark, CHS 1967, and Lynn Bernstien
Virginia Haight Bigelow, CHS 1952
Anonymous Dr. Keith and Michele Monaghan-Bigsby
Stephen, CHS 1981, and Lyn Bouma Kathleen Brand Grover, CHS 1970 Gougnimon Bignon
$50,000 to $74,999 Peter Brodkey, CHS 1957 and Nancy McCormick
Natalie Brown, CHS 1985
Catherine Grow, CHS 1980
Cynthia Hadsell, CHS 1966
Maureen Bigsby, CHS 2014
Michaela Bigsby, CHS 2012
Henry A. Davis, CHS 1969 Thomas Harkness, CHS 1966 Rus and Marci Biven
Elizabeth Hammans Brownell, CHS 1982
Hiro 88 Elizabeth Starr Blake, CHS 1995
$20,000 to $49,999 Wallace Bryans, CHS 1956
Richard Carey, CHS 1963 James and Kay Auxier Horwath, CHS 1982 Ted Blume, CHS 1966
Coca-Cola Steven and Annette Huff Frances Veitzer Blumkin, CHS 1944
Jeffrey, CHS 1994, and Keri Wilwerding, CHS 1995, Casady Steven Hutchinson and Susan Thomas Steven Blumkin, CHS 1972
The Harry and Judy Friedman Family Foundation Everett Cook, CHS 1938
Robert LaShelle, CHS 1949 IMS Health Shared Business Services Jason Bosiljevac
Creighton Prep Howard J. Kaslow, CHS 1957 Jonathan and Kathleen Neary Bradford, CHS 1995
Benjamin and Caroline Lieben Darling, CHS 1995
$10,000 to $19,999 Thatcher Davis, CHS 1986
Charles, CHS 1988, and Laurie Anderson, CHS 1990, Kay
Donna Lloyd Kerwin, CHS 1989
Carolyn Goetz Braley, CHS 1952
Craig and Kathleen Brehm
Michael Berg, CHS 1966 Mary Kolvek Dickerson, CHS 1995 Clyde Ketelsen, CHS 1939 Bruce and Rosemary Krecek, CHS 1966, Brown
Backer Family Charitable Trust Echo Electric Supply Stacey Kinnamon, CHS 1985 Daryle Brown, CHS 1980
Methodist Hospital Foundation Ryan Ellis, CHS 1997 Harry Koch, CHS 1979 Gary Bunney, CHS 1953
Midland University William Farrell, CHS 1991 Marc, CHS 1966, and Joan Kraft Robert Burch, CHS 1977
Patrick Favara, CHS 2004 Fred, CHS 1967, and Judith Neujahr, CHS 1968, Kudym Donald Buresh, CHS 1962
$5,000 to $9,999 Jeffrey and Molly Ferris Steve and Carol Kuzelka
Lora B. Levin, CHS 1956
Marilyn Gray Buresh, CHS 1943
Sarah Burford, CHS 2008
Matthew, CHS 1974, and Sherril Aden Molly Phillips Fogarty, CHS 1991
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Memorial Foundation Friedland Family Foundation Andrew Lieben, CHS 2000 Alvin Burstein, CHS 1948
Thomas and Ellen Gaherty Maurice Lipton, CHS 1951 Terry Butkus, CHS 1962
Project Advocates LLC Tonja Koob Marking, CHS 1986 Damita Byrd
Harry and Judy Gaylor Rainer and Julie Simon, CHS 1967, Martens Diana Rich Calvert, CHS 1958
$2,500 to $4,999 Nathaniel Goldston III, CHS 1956
GolfTEC
Carmelita Larese Massara, CHS 1940 John and Sarah Caruso
James and Julie Anderson Charles and Joyce Jensen, CHS 1952, Muller Patricia Marsh Cavanaugh, CHS 1965
Stephen, CHS 1959, and Barbara Bergquist Patrick and Denise Ish Hill, CHS 1980 Elaine Herek Myers, CHS 1969 Champions Run
Pamela Bartling Buffett, CHS 1960 Marsha Curran Holden, CHS 1962 National Safety Council, Nebraska W. Scott Chiles, CHS 1952
Drs. Rusty Crossman, CHS 1966, and Stephanie Meyers Barton and Gretchen Hooper Omar A. Nazem, CHS 1997 Howard Chudacoff, CHS 1961
Danielson Incorporated Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Stephen Nelsen, CHS 1965 Andrew Cimino, CHS 1993
Charles Dickerson, CHS 1959 Daniel Hyslop, CHS 1974 Thomas and Marita Neumann Karen Cirulis
Adrian Ferguson, CHS 1989 John, CHS 1982, and Amy Leach, CHS 1987, Jezewski Scott Newquist, CHS 1972 Suzanne Festersen Clark, CHS 1955
Donald Goldstein, CHS 1964, and Andi Willensky Lawrence, CHS 1957, and Joanne Kahn Paul Ochsner, CHS 1969 Jack Cohen, CHS 1948
Howard Kaiman, CHS 1947 Omaha Community Foundation Melvin Cohen, CHS 1964
Nelson and Linda Kavich Gordman, CHS 1958 Omaha Steaks Douglas, CHS 1956, and Maureen Zevitz, CHS 1958,
Clarkson, CHS 1995, and Emily Lauritzen Ann Kay Kane, CHS 1988
Linda Larsen Klaasmeyer, CHS 1959 H. Damon Osborne, CHS 1983 Cohn
Harley and Beth Schrager Foundation Tom and Jennifer Pansing Jerome and Sylvia Blumkin, CHS 1943, Cohn
Susan Henshaw, CHS 1969 Gerald Kohout, CHS 1959 Linda Rock Paul, CHS 1984 Phyllis Daugherty Colwell, CHS 1948
Laurie and Charles Photographs Howard, CHS 1957, and Sharon Bernstein, CHS 1965, Kooper Harlan Peckham, CHS 1952 Michael Combs, CHS 1954
Robert, CHS 1991, and Jennifer Likes Howard Kutler, CHS 1974 Helen Petrow, CHS 1944 John Cooke, CHS 1967
Prairie Mechanical Corporation Paul Kutler, CHS 1961 Kelli Station Phillip, CHS 1987 Warren Cooke, CHS 1964
David Levy Matthew and Heidi Graverholt Pospisil, CHS 1986 Jessica Cooper
$1,000 to $2,499 Steven Likes, CHS 1988 Wendy Louis Poston, CHS 1968 Henry Cordes and Susan Stiles, CHS 1981
Matthew, CHS 1983, and Heather Hammans, CHS 1985, Ahrens Likes Meyerson Hatch LLC Martin, CHS 1961, and Iris Ricks Jerry Corner
Alfred C. Munger Foundation Lockwood Development Gerald Ries, CHS 1946 Kenneth and Alison Cowan
ArborLinks Laura Dopita Marling, CHS 1950 Randall and Laura Ritchie Clayton and Angela Craig
Dr. G. E. Moller Jon and Sue Roberts Anneliese Festersen Crawford, CHS 1985
Robert, CHS 1966, and Janice Batt Tanya Rome Bernadine Bolden Crawford, CHS 1961
Jerry and Karen Bexten Murray, CHS 1956, and Sharee Cohen, CHS 1970, Newman
Colleen Nieland Maynard Rosenberg, CHS 1966 George Crenshaw, CHS 1958
Brenda Mierau Bruce, CHS 1976 James Rowoldt, CHS 1971 Murray Crummer, CHS 1981
Class of 1961 Anita Travis Nimtz, CHS 1967
Old Chicago Stephen Rowoldt, CHS 1969 Mark Curley
Julie and Scott Cobb Briana Hooi Ruhl, CHS 1994 Lynne Adams Curtis, CHS 1954
Cox Business Henry Pollack, CHS 1954 Patrick, Sr., CHS 1958, and Jeanne Salerno Drs. David A. Danford and Jean L. Thierfelder
Albert Crum, CHS 1949 Catherine Farrell Proctor, CHS 1988 Roger, CHS 1960, and Annette Sayers William Davidson, CHS 1975
Matthew, CHS 1999, and Lizzy Darling Todd Reiser, CHS 1993 Larry M. Scalise, CHS 1982 Deborah Denenberg, CHS 1976
Anthony Driscoll, CHS 2003 Michele Roberts Matthew Scanlan, CHS 1992 William and Catherine Bigsby Denton, CHS 2005
Richard Fellman, CHS 1953 John Rosenberg, CHS 1971 Mary Bilz Schiemann, CHS 1947 Dominic DiGiacomo, CHS 1995
Donald Fox, CHS 1947 Mr. Paul C. Scott Matthew and Lauren Freeman, CHS 2003 Sculnick Luke and Mendy Dillon
Shella Fuhrman, CHS 1966 Dr. Gema Simmons Jennifer Rodin Seigner, CHS 1966 James Dinsmore, CHS 1947
Mike and Lou Ann Goding Wallye Hill Stallings, CHS 1974 Anne Friedman Shackman, CHS 1966 John Douglas, CHS 1961
Cynthia Goff, CHS 1974 Thomas and Carol Svolos Howard Shrier, CHS 1961 Judith Geihs Douglas, CHS 1960
Robert Swanda Jr., CHS 1972 Martin, CHS 1967, and Aveva Hahn, CHS 1968, Shukert James and Ramona Dowding
Hawkins Family Foundation Lisa Hinder Sinclair, CHS 1994 Bryan Dunne
Stacy Hughes, CHS 1985 The Baer Foundation
The Fred and Sally Bekins Foundation Marc Sorkin, CHS 1967 Durham Museum
Edward, CHS 1952, and Barbara Hulac HON Kenneth C. Stephan, CHS 1964 Gregory Dushan
Ike and Roz Friedman Foundation Red and Jann Thomas
Cheryln Poole Townsend, CHS 1969 Sharon Stoolman, CHS 1990, and Rodney Olden EducationQuest Foundation, Inc.
Matthew and Donna Johnson Jerry Sweet LeRoy Edwards, CHS 1951
Peter and Carol Krogh Richard and Wanda Utecht Travis Baird Tracy, CHS 1961 Ramona Rosberg Edwards, CHS 1974
Joan Millea Larsen, CHS 1982 Walmart Foundation Jeffrey Turley, CHS 1972 Marcie Rosenbaum Ellis, CHS 1989
Thomas, CHS 1964, and Anne Lieben Gordon, CHS 1980, and Joy Watanabe Carol Valdrighi Gregory and Betsy Emmel
Marcotte Insurance Agency Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program Irving Veitzer, CHS 1946 Sara Pepper Epstein, CHS 1955
Aaron McKeever, CHS 1991 Victoria and Jeffery Wiles Henry Vierregger, CHS 1953 Michael Erman, CHS 1956
Alvin, CHS 1950, and Sharon Korney, CHS 1955, Milder Cynthia Lauvetz Willms, CHS 1987 Dr. and Mrs. James Wigton, CHS 1966 Justin Erspamer
John and Merrilee Moshier, CHS 1966, Miller Donald Wrieth, CHS 1966 Robert Wigton, CHS 1960 Dr. Griffith F. Evans, CHS 1971
Arje Nachman, CHS 1964 Dorothy Gallagher Yager, CHS 1950 Elliott and Ann Evans
$250 to $499 Richard, CHS 1961, and Terryl Milder, CHS 1962, Zacharia Micah Evans, CHS 1990
Jeffrey and Mary Young Farnham, CHS 1966
$100 to $249
Judith Albert, CHS 1946
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11-Worth Cafe Seth and Ruth Carlson Farrington, CHS 1995
Julie Kully Faryniarz, CHS 1982 Lisa Shapiro Lewis, CHS 1966 John Sgourakis, CHS 1985 Blue Jay Bar & Grill
Jacques Fasan, CHS 1985 Carolyn Lieb Jane Drew Sharpee, CHS 1966 Elaine Mendelson Blumenthal, CHS 1948
Bernard Feldman, CHS 1955 Thomas Lincoln, CHS 1973 Gail Ruderman Shaw, CHS 1966 Richard Bode
Arnie Fellman, CHS 1961 Patricia Lonergan Scott Shoup, CHS 1976 Boeing - Gift Matching Program
Film Streams Howard, CHS 1945, and Florence Loomis Harriet Epstein Sigel, CHS 1957 BounceU
Mary Hanson Fisher, CHS 1947 Paul Lubetkin, CHS 1968 Bonnie Fenson Silverman, CHS 1951 Paige Jenkins Bowder, CHS 2001
Alissa Fitch, CHS 2001 Kenneth Lundgren, CHS 1961 Denise Silverman, CHS 1967 John Bower, CHS 1942
Roger and Joyce Fitch Brett, CHS 1986, and Cynthia Hoden, CHS 1987, Lundin Donald and Goldie Gendler Silverman, CHS 1950 Ruth Helligso Braidic, CHS 1961
Thomas Branch, CHS 1948
Flatiron Café Phyllis Abrahams MacAdam, CHS 1959 Lynne Williams Simpson, CHS 1979 Marilyn Braun, CHS 1960
Terry Foster Magnolia Hotels Harvey and Samantha Siy Bravo! Cucina Italiana
Rebecca Franco James, CHS 1971, and Cynthia Mahoney, Mark and Christine Sjogren Pamela Lind Bridgmon, CHS 1966
Maurice, CHS 1961, and Patricia Frank Neal and Jody Rice Malashock, CHS 1971 Mildred Smith Margaret Rossiter Briggs, CHS 1945
Allyson Freeman, CHS 2001 Mary Rowoldt Martin, CHS 1965 Rodney Smith, CHS 1951 Sarah Boro Broadhead, CHS 1996
Melvin, CHS 1947, and Joanne Levey, CHS 1948, Lynn Massey Roger Smith, CHS 1960 Parker and Barb Brohman
Freeman Robert Mazur, CHS 1965 Scott Smith, CHS 1970 James, CHS 1959, and Patricia Goldsberry, CHS 1960,
Kenneth Freshman, CHS 1970 Jean Koleszar McBride, CHS 1941 Frances Silver Snyder, CHS 1960 Bronowski
David and Nancy Dreier Frey, CHS 1968 Robert McCardell, CHS 1952 Gregory Stejskal, CHS 1967 Larry, CHS 1965, and Judith Ratner, CHS 1966, Brookstein
Sanford Friedman, CHS 1964 Jeanne McCarthy, CHS 1931 Mike Stogdill Dezeree Brown
Robert Fryzek, CHS 1952 Paul and Jean Ann McCarthy Alex Stolarskyj, CHS 1959 Jodi Brown
Alvin Garcia, CHS 1966 Charles Reed, CHS 1978, and Anne McCormick, CHS 1981 John and Kelley Stuckey Malachi Brown
Michael Genovesi Kristin McCoy, CHS 1987 Michael Sullivan, CHS 1967 Ronald Brown, CHS 1966
Rebecca Brusky
Linda Simons Gepford, CHS 1964 Jeffrey and Sara McCune Gary Swain, CHS 1969 Josh Bucy
Susan Gerber, CHS 1966 Richard McGuire and Laura Loughran Joseph Sweeney, CHS 1959 Sandra Budny, CHS 1988
Grant Gier, CHS 1980 Donald McIntyre, CHS 1954 Jacqueline Duin Swirzinski, CHS 1978 Eddith Buis, CHS 1958
Donna Kaiman Gilbert, CHS 1961 Dorothy Steele McKeever, CHS 1958 Paul Swirzinski, CHS 1996 Wes and Laurie Buller
Elizabeth Clint Gillaspy, CHS 1957 Elizabeth McNichols, CHS 1977 James Taylor, CHS 1954 Debra Howland Burgess, CHS 1986
Ronald Giller, CHS 1969 Drew Meier, CHS 2006 Benjamin Teply, CHS 1998 Shelly Davey Burghardt, CHS 1988
William Gillette, CHS 1956 Michael and Kristine Melvin Robert Teply, CHS 1995 Antoinette Skocz Burkett, CHS 1964
Benjamin and Tina Givehand E. Darlene Book Menard, CHS 1951 Beverly Thomas Charles, CHS 1974, and Christine Felici, CHS 1980, Burton
Leah Raful Goldberg, CHS 2002 Rebecca Merica Pat Thompson Leonard Bush, CHS 1948
Gary Goldstein, CHS 1953 Miracle Hill Golf Thomas Thomsen, CHS 1953 Mary Peden Calvert, CHS 1966
Michael and Cheryl Goodwillie Mary Moberg, CHS 1951 Susan Mains Timmons, CHS 1979 Nancy Overton Calvert, CHS 1954
Goris Financial Group, Inc. Jacquie Montag, CHS 1976 Susan Stephenson Toberer, CHS 1964 Joan Richter Campbell, CHS 1959
Leslie Gotch, CHS 1964 James, CHS 1945, and Maria Munro, CHS 1944, Moore, Jr. Mary Jane Tritsch, CHS 2000 Wava Helme Carl, CHS 1939
Nancy Jo Erickson Carlile, CHS 1954
Howard Gould, CHS 1970 Thomas Moriarty, CHS 1967 Amy Thomas Van Horne, CHS 1984 Jac Carlson
Angelynn Grabau, CHS 1969 Paul and Karen Mullen James Van Metre, CHS 1981 Kyle Carlson, CHS 2012
Gary Grahnquist, CHS 1966 Anna-Maria Muller, CHS 2004 Michael, CHS 1987, and Stacie Furgison, CHS 1988, Vazzano Peggy Hayek Carrell, CHS 1966
T. Allen Granfield, CHS 1942 Clifford Murray, CHS 1959 Norman Veitzer, CHS 1952 Catherine Carrico
Joseph Grasso, CHS 1966 Bruce Muskin, CHS 1969 Maris Vinovskis, CHS 1961 Sarah Carse, CHS 1998
Anthony Gray, CHS 1957 Michael Muskin, CHS 1972 Diana Klippel Wadsworth, CHS 1958 Ellie Guide Carson, CHS 1958
Gary and Paula Groff Charles Musselman, CHS 1964 Tom and Erica Wagner Cheryl Clarke Cassiday, CHS 1971
Daniel Grossman, CHS 1970 Andrea Keyser Neill, CHS 1992 Mary Grube Wahl, CHS 1967 Christine Abel Cataline, CHS 1966
Dale Gruber, CHS 1969 James, CHS 1951, and Betty Jo Nelsen, Elizabeth Lieben Walenz, CHS 1992 Glenn and Phyllis Chandler
Andrew Haggart, CHS 1988 Suzanne Wright Nelson, CHS 1981 Parnell Walton, CHS 1996 Charleston’s Restaurant
David, CHS 1953, and Barbara Haggart Ann S Newton Jean Wardle, CHS 1963 J. Thomas and Betty Neal Chase, CHS 1960
Mark Haley, CHS 1976 Karl Niehaus, CHS 1946 Tiffine Ware, CHS 2001 Lynne Kelly Chesire, CHS 1958
Thomas Hammerstrom, CHS 1963 Paul and Janel Nielson Emily Hooi Watson, CHS 1992 Dorris Mattson Chiarella, CHS 1962
Jill Jackson Cisar, CHS 1997
Frank Hawkins, CHS 1973 Marla Norton Lynda Brayman Watson, CHS 1959 Gerald Clanton, CHS 1971
Holly Herman, CHS 1978, and James Nolan Nothing Bundt Cakes Sarah Watson, CHS 1966 Anthony Clark-Kaczmarek
Charles Higley, CHS 1980 Susan Reihart O’Donnell, CHS 1960 Steven and Janis Norton, CHS 1966, Weidenhammer Barbara Waldron Coffey, CHS 1947
Peter Hill, CHS 1974 Daniel Ohren, CHS 2008 Peter Weil, CHS 1951 Toba Cohen-Dunning
Reginia Hill, CHS 1973 Jeffrey Olson, CHS 1979 Alex Weinstein, CHS 1940 Cold Stone Creamery
Hilton Omaha Debra Nelson Ortmann, CHS 1975 Jeanee Weiss, CHS 1991 Larry and Ashanti Coleman Weaver, CHS 2003
Douglas Himberger, CHS 1973 Jed and Maggie Jacobson Ortmeyer, CHS 1997 Douglas Wenger, CHS 1962 Julius Conner, CHS 1950
Joan Rasmussen Hirsch, CHS 1964 Oscar’s Pizza & Sports Grille Barbara Wenger Wheeler, CHS 1966 Elizabeth Crossman Cook, CHS 1995
Bruce and Holly Jepsen Hoberman, CHS 1965 Dolores Carlson Owen, CHS 1936 Benjamin Wiesman, CHS 1949 Cheryl Milder Cooper, CHS 1966
Morgan Holmes, CHS 1954 Brian, CHS 1990, and Cali Mischo, CHS 1990, Page Virginia Layher Wild, CHS 1948 Liam J. Corcoran, CHS 2015
Elizabeth Clark Horne, CHS 1948 Lisa Paladino Carol Wiley Patricia Talty Corell, CHS 1953
Jennifer Huber David Pavel, CHS 1984 Rob Wilkie Brian Fahey, CHS 2003, and Sara Cowan, CHS 2004
Mack and Bertha Huckeby Peggy C. Payne David A. Williams, CHS 1977 Edward Cowger, CHS 1958
Kimberly Craig
Earl, CHS 1947, and Lazell Hunigan Judith Pollack Pazol, CHS 1960 Deborah Blanton Williams, CHS 1969 Crane Coffee
Carol Johnson Hurlburt, CHS 1957 Nicholas Pellman, CHS 2006 Hugh Williams, CHS 1948 Cubby’s
Mary Sue Lundt Hutchins, CHS 1951 Perry and Christine Andreasen, CHS 1982, Pellman Keith Wilmot, CHS 1965 William Curfman, CHS 1979
Timothy Hyslop, CHS 1975 Paul and Regina Pennington Roberta Murray Wilson, CHS 1953 Cutchall Management Co.
Vicky Marshall Ingram, CHS 1973 Maurice Pepper, CHS 1960 Thomas Wintle, CHS 1966 Chad Dalrymple, CHS 1997
Barbara Long Irvin, CHS 1947 Christopher Peters, CHS 1981 Keith and Lisa Winton Joel Davies, CHS 1976
John Jackson Debra Jordan Peterson, CHS 1973 Margaret Crossman Wonn, CHS 1943 Dario’s Brasserie
Torrence Jackson Robert A. Peterson, CHS 1958 Steve and Mitzi Wood Genevieve Davis
Daniel Jamrozy, CHS 1974 Harold Pharoah, CHS 1966 Emily Lebens Young, CHS 2003 Delice European Bakery
Melissa Keyser Jantzen, CHS 1995 Pitch Coalfire Pizzeria Dianna Heck Zaleski, CHS 1982 Jeanne DeMars
Tony and Jan Jasnowski Platteview Country Club Allan Demorest, CHS 1949
Julie DeWitt, CHS 1994
Sandra Jess, CHS 1967
Joyce Swanson Jobson, CHS 1974
Judy Goldner Poll, CHS 1960
Myrlee Holler Potosnak, CHS 1943
Under $100 John, CHS 1955, and Karen Holm, CHS 1956, Dillingham
Beverly Minkin Addison, CHS 1945 David Donham, CHS 1985
Douglas, CHS 1963, and Jeannette Rice, CHS 1964, Johnson Jane Prohaska, CHS 1968 Deborah Widoe Ady, CHS 1965 Janet Lammers Douglas, CHS 1958
Jim Johnson, CHS 1969 Gerald, CHS 1957, and Judith Rinschen, CHS 1959, Radek Aksarben Cinema Debra Farber Dresner, CHS 1975
Perry Johnson, CHS 1961 Paul Rathouz, CHS 1982 Gail Allbery Dudley’s Pizza and Tavern
John Jones, CHS 1952 Phillip and Gail Goldstein Raznick, CHS 1966 Diane Niksick Allen, CHS 1986 Owen Duffy, CHS 1956
Sandra Stryker Jones James and Victoria Deniston-Reed AmazonSmile Foundation Gary and Pamela Dutton
Barry Kaiman, CHS 1968 Jodi Reese Elizabeth Andersen, CHS 1961 Don Ecklund, CHS 1960
Janet Mader Kampfe, CHS 1951 Sonya Rhine, CHS 2007 K. Bruce Anderson, CHS 1950 eCreamery
Sally Willsie Kampfe, CHS 1947 Joel, CHS 1966, and Mary Rich Ann Widdershoven Anding, CHS 2007 Mrs. Charles Edwards
Gary Kaplan, CHS 1967 Robert Rifkin, CHS 1970 Cathy and Kay Andrus Penelope Hays Edwards, CHS 1961
Karen Brodkey Kaplan, CHS 1962 Thomas Rifkin, CHS 1973 Jeannie Larson Armendariz, CHS 1988 Elizabeth Williams Ehrsam, CHS 1976
Richard Kaslow, CHS 1961 Mary Riley Greg and Sharon Armstrong Beth Eilers
Susan Aschinger, CHS 1972 Dr. Sharon Elliott
Jerald Katleman, CHS 1949 Roger Robinson, CHS 1955 Tim Avants Janis Elliott
Roy Katskee, CHS 1960 Bennet Rodick, CHS 1972 Jay Baker, CHS 1987 Lori and Richard Elliott
Gordon Katz, CHS 1969 Lloyd Roitstein, CHS 1964 Arnold, CHS 1958, and Rochelle Sommer, CHS 1962, Ban David and RyAnne Elsesser
Jane Kennedy, CHS 1961 Alma Roman Ellen Bank, CHS 1965 Iris Engelson, CHS 1979
Edward and Sandra Kilton Sylvia Steinbart Rortvedt, CHS 1966 Cassaundra Marisett Banks, CHS 2005 Howard, CHS 1969, and Sharon Miller, CHS 1970, Epstein
Mable King Leonard Rosen, CHS 1952 Linda Rasgorshek Barber, CHS 1963 L. Donald Erickson, CHS 1952
Richard Kmiecik Jody Ruckman and Janet Reinig Joan Evers Barnett, CHS 1948 Lori Falcon
Harry A. Koch, Jr., CHS 1947 Patricia Connolly Ryan, CHS 1942 Susan Makiesky Barrow, CHS 1963 Fashion Cleaners
Donald Konecky, CHS 1964 E. Anne Slater Rydfors, CHS 1952 Lois Sears Baumert, CHS 1966 Mildred Fishberg Feidman, CHS 1941
Tracy Cole Kramer, CHS 1966 Kathryn Sabaliauskas Myron Bear, CHS 1953 Edith Fellman, CHS 1954
David, CHS 1959, and Victoria Krecek Christopher Sacco, CHS 1987 Linda Anderson Beebe, CHS 1961 Feta’s Gyros
Sherri Krivanek John Sage, CHS 1948 Richard and Connie Behrens Sharon Brink Filipcic, CHS 1952
Christopher Krush, CHS 1961 Kevin and Linda Saltzman Lauren Beitel James Fishkin, CHS 1979
Quentin Benning, CHS 1984 Joel Fishkin, CHS 1981
Chapin Sellin Kurtz, CHS 2002 Alvin Samuels, CHS 2006 Mayrene Bentley, CHS 1971 Paul Fishkin, CHS 1976
Richard Kutilek, CHS 1952 Myrna Sandvall Sandall, CHS 1955 Lucy Radicia Beraldi, CHS 1943 Matthew and Sheryl Fitzgerald
Charles Lacina, CHS 1959 Joseph and Denise Saniuk Edwin Bercovici, CHS 1956 Tom and Christina Flaherty Colling
Darrel J. Lahmann Dorothy Farris Santi, CHS 1953 Dena Berger, CHS 2002 Jonathan Flanagan
Cheryl Lambrecht, CHS 1982 School Traditions/Jostens Judith Swanson Bergman, CHS 1961 Joan Sokolof Folpe, CHS 1951
Barbara Frank Lashinsky, CHS 1953 Norbert and Charlotte Schuerman Shawn Berney, CHS 1989 Aimee Mayotte Forbes, CHS 1979
Nancy Milder Lazer, CHS 1972 Gary Schweikhart, CHS 1969 Tom, CHS 1954, and Mary Bernstein
Wendy Drew Leitch, CHS 1964 Richard Scott, CHS 1958 Karen Seitzer Black, CHS 1978
James Leuschen, CHS 1998 James Scott-Miller, CHS 1946 Elizabeth Blanke, CHS 1981
Barbara Garber Levitan, CHS 1958 Michael and Christine Severin Roy Blazek, CHS 1964 2017 Annual Report | 17
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Ann Cuthbertson Hotchkiss, CHS 1948 Vanna Meyer Matthew and Christine Shafer
Gayla Eaton, CHS 1981, Jack Mielke, CHS 1961 Andrew Shradar, CHS 1992
Sara Howard James Milder, CHS 1966 Lucy Costanzo Sibilia, CHS 1946
Robert Howell, CHS 1948 Lindsey Miltner Harry Silver, CHS 1966
Brooks and Cindy Humphreys David Misaki, CHS 1966 Tanya and Chris Simmons
Our entire class is very grateful for the Central High j.coco Ronald Misaki, CHS 1960 Elizabeth Hamilton Simonson, CHS 1951
School Foundation’s leadership and guidance as we Jack Hurlbut, CHS 1965 Sharon Jorgensen Misfeldt Jennifer Watzke Simpson, CHS 1992
Joan Peters Hutcheson, CHS 1952 Jill Moeller John, CHS 1966, and Mary Schwartz, CHS 1971, Siref
prepare to celebrate our 50 year reunion this August. Susan Archer Ingram, CHS 1959 Janet Kresl Moffat, CHS 1976 Richard Slosburg, CHS 1967
Executive Director Michele Roberts and Events & Caerhl Irey, CHS 1984 Michael, CHS 1956, and Susan Seglin, CHS 1961, Mogil Robert Slutzky, CHS 1963, and Jaynie Smeerin, CHS 1965
Peggy Rummelhart Jackson, CHS 1961 Bernard and Wendy Monbouquette Carolyn Karre Smith, CHS 1959
Alumni Relations Manager Sydney Davidson have Jackson Street Tavern Mark Monge Colin and Jeanne Smith
made sure that our Committee has everything we need Amy Jacobsen Colleen Woody Monson, CHS 1982 Eugene Smith, CHS 1963
Rachel Jacobson, CHS 1996 Charlotte Brodkey Moore, CHS 1958 Sharon M. Smith
to create an unforgettable & memorable reunion. Mary Yager Jaffe, CHS 1960 Jacqueline and Michael Morales Smoothie King
There is a tremendous amount of Central High Jake’s Cigars and Spirits Daniel, CHS 1993, and Nicole Goldenstein, CHS 1993, June Anderson Soderlund, CHS 1939
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School Eagle Purple Pride always flying high thanks to
the Central High School Foundation! Go Eagles!
Molly Jensen
John, CHS 1961, and Pam Nordin, CHS 1962, Jepsen
Gary Jerman, CHS 1971
Sally Feidman Jesser, CHS 1979
Michelle and Scott Jochim
Morrison
Harold Mozer, CHS 1944
Howard Munshaw, CHS 1959
Michael Murray, CHS 1959
Sandra Bressman Nathan, CHS 1964
Kelly Ritts Souder, CHS 1975
Spaghetti Works
Spezia
Patrick and Betsy Spieler
Jennifer L. Stastny
Annette Davis Johnson, CHS 1952 Barbara Naughtin, CHS 1969 Adam and Christine Peterson, CHS 1986, Steffen
Linda Naylor Johnson, CHS 1972 Samira Nazem, CHS 2000 David and Julie Stein
Patricia Cosford Johnson, CHS 1950 Nebraska Sporting Goods / Soccerzone Rozanne Siporin Stein, CHS 1959
HOWARD BORDEN, CHS 1967 Marian Cooper Jones, CHS 1945
Brevan Jorgenson, CHS 2013
Conee Nelson, CHS 1968
Nicole Neumann, CHS 1999
James Steinberg, CHS 1972
Carolyn Cohn Stern, CHS 1956
Jeffrey Jorgensen, CHS 1967 Jodi and Candice Nielsen Gwendolyn Srb Stirek, CHS 1949
Richard Josephson, CHS 1966 Nelly Nigro, CHS 1943 Stokes Restaurant
M. Douglas Ford, CHS 1960 Joslyn Art Museum Nobbies Party Superstore Doris Handley Stoltenberg, CHS 1961
Christopher, CHS 1980, and Sallie Foster Reed Kadavy, CHS 1966 Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge Lydia Stranglen, CHS 1975
Drs. E. Terence, CHS 1959, and Mary Laura Ramsey, CHS Hugo Kahn, CHS 1950 Thomas Novotny, CHS 1965 Sarah and Derek Stratton
1961, Foster Marcel Kahn, CHS 1950 Oasis Massage and Spa Michael Struthers
Jimmie and Shannon Foster Wayne Kallstrom, CHS 1962 Robert Oberman, CHS 1957 Michelle Sueck
Julie Hutfless Fowler, CHS 2000 Michael Kaplan, CHS 1967 Andrew Ochsner, CHS 1997 Louise Walter Sullivan, CHS 1951
David Freeberg, CHS 1961 Lyle, CHS 1963, and Charlotte Pennell, CHS 1966, Karre Susan Ogborn, CHS 1969 Patricia Lloyd Sullivan, CHS 1960
Elizabeth Dayton, CHS 1958, and Bill Freeland Susan Katz, CHS 1968 Susan Higgins Olsen, CHS 1969 Dwaine and Faith Sutter
Robert and Robyn Freeman Susan Katzman, CHS 1964 Terrence Olsen, CHS 1958 Brooke Sutton
Susan Freeman, CHS 2009 Ralph Keill, CHS 1956 Eric, CHS 1983, and Monica Olson, Dianne Ashcraft Swanson, CHS 1966
Victoria Charles Freivogel, CHS 1989 Jeanette Anderson Keim, CHS 1951 George Oltman, CHS 1954 Eva Swanson, CHS 1944
Fremont Meat Market Aaron and Elizabeth Thonen Kerr, CHS 1990 Omaha Children’s Museum John Taff, CHS 1958
Linda Anderson Frey, CHS 1964 Donna Karr Kibbey, CHS 1948 Omaha Community Playhouse Barbara Trustin Taxman, CHS 1947
Arlene Moskowitz Fried, CHS 1951 Brian and Michelle Stone Kiel, CHS 1994 Omaha Storm Chasers Brenda Schuerman Taylor, CHS 1981
Scott, CHS 1967, and Deborah Friedman Christopher Kilroy Martha and Erik Omar Jennifer Johnson Taylor, CHS 1991
Gerald and Deborah Friedrichsen Arnold Kimmel, CHS 1964 Paul Oostenbrug, CHS 1968 John Taylor
Diana Fries Tony and Lauren Kincaid Chet Palmer, CHS 1992 Rev. Malva Jean Greene Taylor, CHS 1954
Marianne Gatenby Furlow, CHS 1961 James Kirshenbaum, CHS 1971 David Pansing, CHS 1987 Walter F. Taylor Jr., CHS 1965
Michael Galeski, CHS 2016 Linda Clark Kistler, CHS 1965 Linda Gustafson Pantier, CHS 1965 Ted & Wally’s Ice Cream
Edward Gansz, CHS 1954 Corey Kline, CHS 2010 Kyle Parkhill Thai Pepper
Linda Ganzel Jono and Joni Kline Angela Parks, CHS 1996 Holly R. Tharnish, CHS 2014
John Garcia, CHS 1980 Joanne Schindler Kolenda Thomas Parks, CHS 1997 The Amazing Pizza Machine
Charlotte Garvin, CHS 2010 Kona Grill Jessica Haubrich Parr, CHS 1992 The Cheesecake Factory Inc.
Robert Gaumer, CHS 1957 Mari Kozawa Anne Hruska Parsons, CHS 1954 The Old Mattress Factory
Joan Beninato Gentzler, CHS 1956 Jerrie Mockelmann Kraniewski, CHS 1949 Robert Partridge, CHS 1961 The Rose
John and Margaret Bryans, CHS 1961, Georgeson Elizabeth Krecek, CHS 1992 Shirley Ebright Pearson, CHS 1948 The Union Pizzeria and Sports Bar
Candace Mertz Gerber, CHS 1983 Michael and Kathy Kresin Mary Ann Deems Pederson, CHS 1963 Tina Foxhaven Theis, CHS 1989
Kelly Gering John Kresl, CHS 1966 Peggy Dalgas Pelish, CHS 1973 Kim Theophilus
Marcia Fleisher Gevers, CHS 1964 Janice Itkin Kreuscher, CHS 1964 Steven Perelman, CHS 1968 Timothy Thoelecke, CHS 1958
Pat and Lisa Curry, CHS 1985, Giambattista Burma Sorenson Kroger, CHS 1962 Lucinda and Richard Perez Kelli Thompson
Steven and Peg Gibbs Kathryn Johnson Krueger, CHS 2004 Timothy Peters, CHS 1979 Donald Thomsen, CHS 1976
Tyler Gillespie, CHS 2016 John, CHS 1953, and Marie Kubat, Martha Rumel Peterson, CHS 1946 Jason and Cris Tiedtke
Harold, CHS 1971, and Karen Brown, CHS 1973, Gilliam Daila Vinovskis Kuhr, CHS 1960 Robert G. Peterson, CHS 1958 Kathryn Harris Tillman, CHS 1983
Megan Mullen Gilligan, CHS 1998 Leslie Forbes Kully, CHS 1963 Kathryn Carmony Pickrell, CHS 1956 Tom Tompkins, CHS 1960
Sandra Cheyne Gillotte, CHS 1954 Jane Kurtz, CHS 1985 Michael and Barbara Ross Platt, CHS 1959 Mary Heitman Tritz, CHS 1952
Delmar Givehand, CHS 1969 Carole Mattox LaFond, CHS 1954 Julie Politi Matthew Truesdell, CHS 1994
Carol Jacobson Gladden, CHS 1965 Douglas and Barbara Landstrom Helen Winberg Porter, CHS 1948 Yale Trustin, CHS 1942
Terry Goehring, CHS 1989 Jay Landstrom Jeff and Erinn O’Hara Pospisil, CHS 1992 Kathryn Taylor Tucker, CHS 1964
Wade Goehring, CHS 1983 F. Iyvonne Mick Langley, CHS 1949 Denise and Todd Powers Bernard and Sheila Turbes
Frank Goldberg, CHS 1960 Peter Lankford, CHS 1984 Alan Priesman, CHS 1967 David and Mary Turner
Stanley Goldenberg, CHS 1949 Laurence and Dorothy Lanphier Jason Regan and Jennifer Prososki, CHS 1998 Craig and Cynthia Tuttle
Stephanie Huetter Golka, CHS 2006 Brent and Jennifer Larson Deanne Markovitz Raffel, CHS 1955 Ugly Duck
Larry and Linda Clevenger Gomez, CHS 1965 Lauritzen Gardens Ariel Ramirez, CHS 2006 Union Pacific Fund For Effective Government
Raymond Goodwin, CHS 1948 Karen Grahnquist Lawson, CHS 1959 Henry Ramsey Jr., CHS 1942 Upstream Brewing Co.
Gary Goranson, CHS 1970 Joseph and Christine Leff Lonzale Ramsey, CHS 1975 Jean Sundstrom Vacha, CHS 1972
Jerome Gordon, CHS 1967 Connie Kain Lemke, CHS 1974 Ronald Rapp, CHS 1975 Josephine Valasek
Jerry Gordon, CHS 1961 Craig Lerner, CHS 1983 Robert, CHS 1954, and Dorothy Loring, CHS 1955, Rasgorshek Valentino’s
Linda Graetz, CHS 1964 Leo’s Diner James and Sonja Rawlings Vera Volk, CHS 1979
Karen Woita Graff, CHS 1977 Randal and Dawna Lewis Rita Regnier Ann Haried Volz, CHS 1953
Great Clips Valaria McCaw Lincoln, CHS 1950 Jennifer Nelson Reid, CHS 2001 Barry Ward, CHS 1980
Greek Islands JoAnn Beckman Lind, CHS 1951 Michael Reida, CHS 1966 Nicholas Wardle, CHS 1967
Laura Green, CHS 1978 Larry Lindberg, CHS 1964 Richard and Mary Lynn Reiser Jeri Kresl Warner, CHS 1976
Martin Greene, CHS 1957 Nathan Lintzman, CHS 1969 Heather Schacht Reisinger, CHS 1992 Michelle Webster, CHS 1971
Stanley Greenfield, CHS 1959 Deborah Lipp, CHS 1966 Edward Reyes, CHS 1989 Phyllis Milder Weinberg, CHS 1943
Sharon Gidley Marvin Griffin, CHS 1954 Lou’s Sporting Goods Matthew Reynolds, CHS 1986 Sol Weinberg, CHS 1951
Nancy Grissom, CHS 1963 Phyllis Wilke Lovell, CHS 1950 Micah Ringlein Kelly Welbourn, CHS 1999
Brittany Gunn Annaturi Maher, CHS 2006 John Roberts, CHS 1988 Stuart Wells, CHS 1949
Diana Lagman Hahn, CHS 1941 Susan Maher Larry Roberts, CHS 1963 Joel Wentworth, CHS 1970
Judith Hahn, CHS 1969 Marcella Mahoney Carolyn Steffes Robinson, CHS 1961 Cassie West
Matthew and Sara Hamill Terry Maides, CHS 1960 Lewis Roccaforte, CHS 1948 West Lanes Bowling
Bette Bosking Hammond, CHS 1962 Mama’s Pizza Barton Rochman, CHS 1950 Julia Darrow Westerfield, CHS 2004
Corey Hanel Douglas and Sherry Halverson Mann, CHS 1971 Jerome Rosen, CHS 1957 Morton Wetterling, CHS 1952
Dawn Freeman Hansen, CHS 1992 Roxanne Bushey Manning, CHS 1981 Margo Neesman Rosen, CHS 1967 Sol Wezelman, CHS 1936
Grady Hansen, CHS 1979 Jerry Margolin, CHS 1954 Steven Rosen, CHS 1973 Which Wich
Lois Schneider Hansen, CHS 1950 Marks Bistro Laney Rosenbalm-Penry, CHS 2007 Anna Wiksell, CHS 2006
David, CHS 1969, and Susan Anderson, CHS 1970, Hanson Lisa Prosterman Martin, CHS 1997 Myrna Kaiman Rosenberg, CHS 1946 Peter and Stephanie Wilger
William Harlow and Therese Straseski Sandi Gross Martin, CHS 1960 Christopher Rossell, CHS 1984 Bonnie Baker Williams, CHS 1966
Julie Harris Roger, CHS 1963, and Jeannene Rice, CHS 1964, Mason Corinne Houser Rotella, CHS 1952 Bruce Williams, CHS 1974
Ramona Sauer Harris, CHS 1946 Max I Walker Susan Rubin, CHS 1971 Corban Williams
Jane Hartig, CHS 2007 Andrew and Tegwin Maxwell Sarah Paskins Rubinstein, CHS 1960 John, CHS 1988, and Tammy Macafee, CHS 1989, Williams
Susan Speier Hartman, CHS 1961 Yvonne Johnsen May, CHS 1982 Elaine Hess Russell, CHS 1951 Gary and Cheryl Marks Willis, CHS 1970
Gail Otteman Hatch, CHS 1974 Patricia West Mayfield, CHS 1977 Mark Ryan, CHS 1984 Jeffrey and Judith Willour
John Hausig, CHS 1961 Robert and Shirley Keeling McCarter, CHS 1988 Joseph Salerno, CHS 1955 James Wilmot, CHS 1959
Diedre Carrothers Hausmann, CHS 1966 Juanita Wells McCartney, CHS 1955 Janet Wages Sargent, CHS 1976 Robert Wilmot, CHS 1963
Barbara Heineman, CHS 1978 Charles McConnell, CHS 1960 Joseph Sarlo, CHS 1965 Scott Wilson
Nick Heinrich Calla Pappas McEvoy, CHS 2000 Janet Anderson Scarpello, CHS 1962 Shirley Marshell Wilson, CHS 1953
Thomas Helligso, CHS 1965 Sydney McLaughlin Sally Siemssen Schaefer, CHS 1950 Jay Wise
David Henriksen, CHS 1985 Thomas McLaughlin, CHS 1977 Victoria Bell Schaevitz, CHS 1971 Spencer A. Witte, CHS 2015
Hayley Henriksen Jacqueline Jepsen McLellan, CHS 1958 Sharon Means Schleich, CHS 1955 Cecil L. Wittson Jr., CHS 1956
Henry Doorly Zoo John McPhail, CHS 1963 Ruth Gansz Schrott, CHS 1958 Virginia French Wojtkiewicz, CHS 1971
Norman Herzog, CHS 1959 David McQuin, CHS 1965 Louise Wilkie Schulz, CHS 1962 Cathie Olive Yager, CHS 1967
Valerie Newhouse Hill, CHS 1996 Scott and Adam Mead Eric Schuman Lindsey Myers Yorimoto, CHS 1997
Bart Hoemann, CHS 1957 Monica Meehan, CHS 1981 Arthur Schwartz, CHS 1954 Alicia Youngblood
Frances Hornstein, CHS 1965 Carolyn Peckham Meissner, CHS 1948 Scooter’s Betty McMahill Youngman, CHS 1951
Sam Messbarger, CHS 2017 Randolph Scott, CHS 1965 Robert Zlotky, CHS 1949
18 | Central High School Foundation Angela and Roger Meyer
Bill Meyer, CHS 1942
Mr. C. Richard Servis
Louis Seybold, CHS 1970
Nancy Makiesky Zumoff, CHS 1964
Kailey Zvosec
Glenn and Erica Meyer Sgt. Peffers
 Janet Anderson Scarpello, CHS 1962 Anonymous In Honor of Barbara Milder
Memorials Susan Sweeney Freelin, CHS 1962
Teresa Tabor Griffith, CHS 1962
O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
In Honor of Sherman Brodkey, CHS 1962
O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
In Honor of Bobby Milder
In Memory of Gary Barkes, CHS 1962 In Memory of Rodney Moore, CHS 1960 Anonymous O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
Susan Henshaw, CHS 1969 Roy Katskee, CHS 1960 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951 In Honor of Danny Milder, CHS 1968
In Memory of Hally Henshaw Barkes, CHS 1934 In Memory of Elizabeth Cohn Morris, CHS 1971 In Honor of Bill and Sandi Bruns O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
Susan Henshaw, CHS 1969 Jim, CHS 1971 and Patsy Crounse J. Michael and Wanda Gottschalk In Honor of GiGi Milder, CHS 1969
In Memory of Gloria McIlvenna Bartek, CHS 1950 Michael, CHS 1956, and Susan Seglin, CHS 1961, Mogil In Honor of The Bryans Family O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
Barbara Hanley O’Farrell, CHS 1950 In Memory of John Naughtin, CHS 1965 Pegi Georgeson In Honor of Jay Milder, CHS 1952
In Memory of Joseph Beninato, CHS 1963 Barbara Naughtin, CHS 1969 In Honor of Rick Chudacoff, CHS 1967 Anonymous
Carole Grube Langan, CHS 1964 In Memory of Bernard Oltman, CHS 1951 Phillip and Gail Goldstein Raznick, CHS 1966 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
In Memory of Susan Thompson Buffett, CHS 1950 Gertrud Oltman In Honor of Lorraine Yates Clark, CHS 1939 In Honor of Jonathan Milder
Anonymous In Memory of Allen Passer Linda Clark Kistler, CHS 1965 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
Lisa Gotsdiner Steven Epstein, CHS 1967 In Honor of the CHS Boys Track and Field In Honor of Joyce Milder
Marilyn Raupe Griffith, CHS 1950 In Memory of Reeda Magzamin Pellman, CHS 1943 Elliott Evans O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
Alvin, CHS 1950, and Sharon Korney, CHS 1955, Milder Michael, CHS 1956, and Susan Seglin, CHS 1961, Mogil In Honor of the CHS Faculty In Honor of Lucy Sherman Milder
O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951 Perry and Christine Andreasen, CHS 1982, Pellman Leslie Gotch O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
In Memory of Harvey Burstein, CHS 1940 Steven and Barbara Greenberg Seglin, CHS 1959 Donna Karr Kibbey, CHS 1948 In Honor of Sara Milder, CHS 1960
John Freymann, CHS 1940 In Memory of Duane Perry In Honor of the Class of 1950 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
In Memory of Robert Cain Arje Nachman, CHS 1954 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951 In Honor of Sharon Korney Milder, CHS 1955
Thomas and Ellen Gaherty In Memory of Richard Pfaff, CHS 1953 In Honor of the Class of 1954 Anonymous
In Memory of Edward Clark, CHS 1937 Michael Kresin Alan Rosen, CHS 1954 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
Arje Nachman, CHS 1954 In Memory of Ruth Pilling, CHS 1926 In Honor of the Class of 1955 In Honor of Jackson Morrison
Class of 1962 Deceased Class Members Donna Karr Kibbey, CHS 1948 Criss Memorial Foundation Nicole Morrison, CHS 1993
Marsha Curran Holden, CHS 1962 In Memory of M. Christine Meehan Poore, CHS 1981 In Honor of the Class of 1958 In Honor of Christopher Newton, CHS 1981
In Memory of Marcia Zalkin Cohen, CHS 1957 Clinton and Raydelle Meehan Diane Rich Calvert, CHS 1958 Ann S Newton
Steven Katz, CHS 1964 In Memory of Virginia Lee Pratt, CHS 1937 Ellie Guide Carson, CHS 1958 In Honor of Peter Newton, CHS 1979
In Memory of Julius Cohn, CHS 1940 Arje Nachman, CHS 1954 In Honor of the Class of 1964 Ann S Newton
Jo Cohn Sawyer, CHS 1966 Dean Way, CHS 1973 Jeannette Rice Johnson, CHS 1964 In Honor of Tom and Jennifer Pansing
In Memory of Sally Wigert Conrad, CHS 1943 Margaret Rathouz, CHS 1983 In Honor of the Class of 1967 J. Michael and Wanda Gottschalk
Jerry R. Conrad William Davidson, CHS 1975 Marc Sorkin, CHS 1967 In Honor of Sylvester Pierce
In Memory of Judy Diekmann Daly, CHS 1962 In Memory of Michael Pray, CHS 1958 In Honor of the Class of 1968 Kelly Ritts Souder, CHS 1975
Janet Anderson Scarpello, CHS 1962 Richard Scott, CHS 1958 Susan Katz, CHS 1968 In Honor of Peyton Pratt, Jr., CHS 1965
In Memory of Ruth Ann Curtis Duque, CHS 1949 In Memory of Seth Rich, CHS 2007 In Honor of the Class of 2001 Steven Katz, CHS 1964
Patricia Livingston Mallory, CHS 1950 Diversified Properties Allyson Freeman, CHS 2001 In Honor of Michele Roberts
In Memory of LeRoy N Edwards, Sr. Drs. Rusty Crossman, CHS 1966, and Stephanie Meyers In Honor of Casey Denton, CHS 2005 Sue Roberts
LeRoy Edwards, CHS 1951 John Flemming, CHS 1966 Keith Bigsby Toba Cohen-Dunning
In Memory of Beverly Bloom Fellman, CHS 1959 Merrilee Miller, CHS 1966 In Honor of Dundee School In Honor of Lloyd Roitstein, CHS 1964
Barbara Bercutt Fishkin, CHS 1959 In Memory of Cory L. Richards, CHS 1966 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951 Arnold, CHS 1957, and Sheryn Cohn, CHS 1963, Joffe
Brent Bloom, CHS 1976 Douglas Mitchell In Honor of Parker Dushan Douglas and Sandra Smith
Jo Cohn Sawyer, CHS 1966 In Memory of Corinne Houser Rotella, CHS 1952 Gregory Dushan Gary and Mary Hobbs
Richard Fellman, CHS 1953 Glenn Houser, CHS 1949 In Honor of Beth Eilers Howard J. Kaslow, CHS 1957
In Memory of Corelia Cary Field, CHS 1936 Joan Peters Hutcheson, CHS 1952 Pat and Barb Thompson Phillip and Gail Goldstein Raznick, CHS 1966
Marsha Curran Holden, CHS 1962 In Memory of Ned Sariscsany, CHS 2005 In Honor of Mike and Anne Fenner In Honor of Richard Rosenblatt, CHS 1947
In Memory of Phyllis Bernstein Glazer, CHS 1958 Ron and Carolyn Boro J. Michael and Wanda Gottschalk Anonymous
Robert Brodkey, CHS 1958 In Memory of Catherine Shugrue Schaffner, CHS 1982 In Honor of Terry and Catherine Ferguson O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
In Memory of Ann Kennedy Goldstein, CHS 1964 Thomas and Ellen Gaherty J. Michael and Wanda Gottschalk In Honor of Rita Ryan
Wendy Drew Leitch, CHS 1964 Clinton and Raydelle Meehan In Honor of Harriet Schloff Fisher, CHS 1959 Jacqueline Morales
In Memory of Shirley Goldstein In Memory of Patricia Pray Scott, CHS 1958 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951 In Honor of Matthew Schloff, CHS 1967
Jennifer Rodin Seigner, CHS 1966 Richard Scott, CHS 1958 Anonymous Anonymous
In Memory of Olive Graham, CHS 1961 In Memory of Sam Sgroi, CHS 1952 In Honor of Drs. E. Terence, CHS 1959, and Mary Laura O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
Virginia Walsh Fred Sgroi, CHS 1955 Ramsey, CHS 1961, Foster In Honor of Arthur Sherman
In Memory of Norma Griffith, CHS 1939 In Memory of Lavonne Shipman J. Michael and Wanda Gottschalk O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
Robert Griffith Susan Kalina In Honor of Allyson (‘01), Lauren (‘03) & Susan (‘09) In Honor of Richard Sherman
In Memory of Sharon Seger Hakes, CHS 1959 In Memory of Jeanne Tesar Snyder, CHS 1958 Freeman O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
Jerry Hakes Ellie Guide Carson, CHS 1958 Robyn Freeman In Honor of Eleanor Neff Singer
In Memory of Jane Fuccid Henshaw, CHS 1941 In Memory of William Spradlin In Honor of Anna Freivogel, CHS 2019 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
Susan Henshaw, CHS 1969 Carole Grube Langan, CHS 1964 Shawn Campbell In Honor of Elizabeth Snyder
In Memory of Thomas R. Henshaw, CHS 1938 In Memory of Dr. Marjorie Stejskal In Honor of Victoria Freivogel, CHS 1989 Frances Silver Snyder, CHS 1960
Susan Henshaw, CHS 1969 Gregory Stejskal, CHS 1967 Shawn Campbell In Honor of The Swirzinski Family
In Memory of Alexandra Hunt Hooker, CHS 1950 In Memory of Betty Stutzman, CHS 1938 In Honor of Harry Friedman, CHS 1964 Jacque Swirzinski, CHS 1978
Barbara Hanley O’Farrell, CHS 1950 Ralph Stutzman Jennifer Seigner In Honor of David Taylor, CHS 2015
O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951 In Memory of Sara Susman In Honor of Sanford Friedman, CHS 1964 Gail Allbery
In Memory of Irene Brown Hostetter, CHS 1952 Judy Susman, CHS 1967 Sharon Simon Friedlander, CHS 1964 In Honor of Isobel Taylor’s Grandchildren
O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951 In Memory of Solomon Susman, CHS 1932 In Honor of Megan Mullen Gilligan, CHS 1998 Isobel Taylor
In Memory of Louis Houser, CHS 1919 Judy Susman, CHS 1967 Omaha Community Foundation In Honor of Marissa Taylor, CHS 2017
Glenn Houser, CHS 1949 In Memory of Susan Stephenson Toberer, CHS 1964 In Honor of Robert Ginsburg, CHS 1960 Gail Allbery
In Memory of Sue Brownlee James, CHS 1950 Carole Grube Langan, CHS 1964 Roy Katskee, CHS 1960 In Honor of Lorraine Truell
Patricia Livingston Mallory, CHS 1950 In Memory of Raimond Tomps In Honor of Robert Goldstein, CHS 1955 Dr. Wayne Kallstrom, CHS 1962
In Memory of Michael Jamison, CHS 1984 Sean Gard, CHS 1993 Mrs. Nancy Goldstein In Honor of Judy Milder Vann, CHS 1952
Daniel Bye, CHS 1984 In Memory of Judith Lewis Veitzer, CHS 1957 Jeffrey and Laura Goldstein Anonymous
In Memory of Arthur Justus, CHS 1959 Nelson and Linda Kavich Gordman, CHS 1958 Phillip and Gail Goldstein Raznick, CHS 1966 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
Mr. James F. Hall III, CHS 1959 In Memory of Raymond Vierregger, CHS 1941 In Honor of Kenneth Gruber, CHS 1976 In Honor of Tom Wagner
In Memory of Guinter Kahn, CHS 1951 Henry Vierregger, CHS 1953 Brent Bloom, CHS 1976 Susan Katzman, CHS 1965
O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951 In Memory of Robert Vierregger, CHS 1948 In Honor of Larry and Christine Hammans In Honor of Marty Weiss
In Memory of Howard Krantz, CHS 1952 Henry Vierregger, CHS 1953 J. Michael and Wanda Gottschalk J. Michael and Wanda Gottschalk
Donald Goldstein, CHS 1964, and Andi Willensky In Memory of Joan Vingers Williams, CHS 1945 In Honor of Arline Irey In Honor of Lisa Wheeler
Drs. Rusty Crossman, CHS 1966, and Stephanie Meyers Norman Williams, CHS 1944 Caerhl Irey, CHS 1984 Terrance Currey, CHS 1965
In Memory of Frederick Levine, CHS 1947 In Memory of Rae Emery Whited, CHS 1949 In Honor of Linda Cummings Johnson, CHS 1961 In Honor of Dan White
Stanley Dudley and Sherry Levine Scott Whited Perry Johnson, CHS 1961 Michale Struthers
In Memory of Dr. Jack Lewis, CHS 1952 In Memory of WC (Bill) Whited, CHS 1946 In Honor of Sharon Milder Jones, CHS 1960 In Honor of Benjamin Wiesman, CHS 1949
Criss Memorial Foundation Scott Whited Anonymous Rebecca Bohi Reilly, CHS 1977
Drs. Rusty Crossman, CHS 1966, and Stephanie Meyers In Memory of John R. Zoesch, Jr., CHS 1957 In Honor of Madeline Kane In Honor of Clara Wolcott, CHS 2017
F. William, CHS 1952, and Mary Jo Martin Jan Zoesch Ann Kane, CHS 1988 Paul C. Scott
Kathleen Hansen In Honor of Esther Kuehl Karloff, CHS 1935 In Honor of Emily Zetterman, CHS 2017

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Gerald Gray, CHS 1956
Harlan, CHS 1952 and Constance Peckham Honorariums Raymond Crossman, CHS 1966
In Honor of Gene Korney
Julie Zetterman
Judith Milder Vann, CHS 1952 In Honor of Jason Anderson, CHS 1964 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
In Memory of Danforth Loring, CHS 1937 James Bergquist, CHS 1964 In Honor of Steve Korney
Mrs. Mary D. Loring In Honor of Robert, CHS 1966, and Janice Batt O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
In Memory of Richard Mangiameli, CHS 1966 Irvin, CHS 1970, and Susan Blumkin In Honor of Michael Korney The Math Club is one of the strongest communities
Jane Hartig, CHS 2007 In Honor of John and Mary Beerling O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951 within Central. My participation in it has not only
In Memory of Alan Marer, CHS 1951 J. Michael and Wanda Gottschalk In Honor of Helen Lou Sherman Kranther, CHS 1946
Alison Cherry Marer In Honor of Tom Bernstein, CHS 1954 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951 developed my skills in mathematics, it has also allowed
In Memory of Gerald Marer, CHS 1955 Charles, CHS 1953, and JoAnn White, CHS 1953, Fike In Honor of George and Sharon Krauss me to take part in planning a Middle School Math
Alison Cherry Marer Donald and Marlene Rife Dandy, CHS 1953 J. Michael and Wanda Gottschalk Contest, compete at UNL’s Math Day, and build
In Memory of Monte Mead, CHS 1956 Harlan, CHS 1969, and Jane Glazer Rips In Honor of Patricia Newton McCauley, CHS 1976
friendships which I will have for the rest of my life. I’m
Harold, CHS 1956, and Pamela Mead, CHS 1960, Hoff
In Memory of Harvey Meehan
Clinton and Raydelle Meehan
In Memory of Jacob Milder
O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
Lawrence, CHS 1951, and Paula Katzman, CHS 1952, Albert
Nelson and Linda Kavich Gordman, CHS 1958
In Honor of Michaela Bigsby, CHS 2012
Keith Bigsby
In Honor of Maureen Bigsby, CHS 2014
Ann S Newton
In Honor of Preston McLaughlin, CHS 2017
Sydney McLaughlin
In Honor of Steve and Susan McWhorter
J. Michael and Wanda Gottschalk
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proud to be a mathlete, and I want to thank the Central
High School Foundation for helping to fund these
opportunities!
In Memory of Betty Moller Keith Bigsby In Honor of Amanda Milder
Sharon Simon Friedlander, CHS 1964 In Honor of Jono Bradford, CHS 1995 O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951
In Memory of Christina Perrin Moorcroft, CHS 1962
Dorris Mattson Chiarella, CHS 1962
Lawrence Thomas, CHS 1954
In Honor of Morris Brodkey, CHS 1959
In Honor of Andrew Milder
O’Dean Chastain, CHS 1951 MILES KAY, CHS 2017
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Rock the Nest
March 2018
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Golf Fore Eagles
Monday, June 4, 2018

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