Omaha South High School Alumni
Omaha, Nebraska (NE)
Recent Members
| Edward Craig Whitmarsh | 1966 |
| Lesly Jasmin | 2023 |
| Linda Contreras | 1976 |
| Liz Shotkoski Liz Saitta | 1981 |
| Lizbeth Yajaira Salazar | 2000 |
| Marlyss Fiala | 1956 |
| Mildred Millie Canov | 1965 |
| Victoria J Kopiasz Victoria J Kopiasz | 1982 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Charles J. Harnett
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 4 Years
U.S. Marine Corps-Corporal-Postal/Admin Clerk
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve-3 years-Yeoman Second Class
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 4 Years
U.S. Marine Corps-Corporal-Postal/Admin Clerk
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve-3 years-Yeoman Second Class
Darin Houfek
Class of 1994
Army, 19 Years
Currently Active Duty SFC (E-7) stationed at Ft Carson Colorado. 1 tour to Iraq. Retiring 1 Sep 2014. Been real, been fun, but not real fun anymore. Go Packers!
Class of 1994
Army, 19 Years
Currently Active Duty SFC (E-7) stationed at Ft Carson Colorado. 1 tour to Iraq. Retiring 1 Sep 2014. Been real, been fun, but not real fun anymore. Go Packers!
David A. Barker
Class of 1985
Army, 5 Years
Total 5+ years before knee damage got me out.
Infantry Ft, Benning Harmony Church A-2-2 summer 85
JSA
UNC Honor Guard
1-10th Int Ft. Carson
Just Cause Panama 5-87 Inf. med out.
Reserve before
Class of 1985
Army, 5 Years
Total 5+ years before knee damage got me out.
Infantry Ft, Benning Harmony Church A-2-2 summer 85
JSA
UNC Honor Guard
1-10th Int Ft. Carson
Just Cause Panama 5-87 Inf. med out.
Reserve before
David Benson
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Cavalry Scout, station at Fort Hood, three tours in the middle east Iraq,
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Cavalry Scout, station at Fort Hood, three tours in the middle east Iraq,
David L Huhnerkopf
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
Served with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam. After active duty, spent 10 years in the Army Reserve, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant (E6).
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
Served with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam. After active duty, spent 10 years in the Army Reserve, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant (E6).
Denis Penning
Class of 1987
Navy, 8 Years
Served on the USS KIDD - DDG 993, for 3 yrs(Operation Desert Storm). Served 3 yrs on shore duty in San Francisco. My last two yrs were served onboard the USS Detroit - AOE-4. Obtained the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class as a Boatswains Mate
Class of 1987
Navy, 8 Years
Served on the USS KIDD - DDG 993, for 3 yrs(Operation Desert Storm). Served 3 yrs on shore duty in San Francisco. My last two yrs were served onboard the USS Detroit - AOE-4. Obtained the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class as a Boatswains Mate
Edward Craig Whitmarsh
Class of 1966
Army, 17 Years
Infantry (Pointman) Vietnam
got out, back in reserves in 81
last 10 yrs full time instructor Region IV NCO
Academy
Class of 1966
Army, 17 Years
Infantry (Pointman) Vietnam
got out, back in reserves in 81
last 10 yrs full time instructor Region IV NCO
Academy
Forrest Carper
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
6 years Army and 25 years Air Force
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
6 years Army and 25 years Air Force
George Rakes
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Vietnam with 3rd 8" Howitzer Battery
Okinawa with 1st Marine Division - Amtrack Battalion
El Toro - Marine Corp Air Station
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Vietnam with 3rd 8" Howitzer Battery
Okinawa with 1st Marine Division - Amtrack Battalion
El Toro - Marine Corp Air Station
Gerald L. Black
Class of 1959
Navy, 6 Years
Dental Technician (DT2) Service in San Diego for Basic and Class A school. Stationed at Parris Island Marine Train Base in South Carolina and then at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba until released from active duty.
Class of 1959
Navy, 6 Years
Dental Technician (DT2) Service in San Diego for Basic and Class A school. Stationed at Parris Island Marine Train Base in South Carolina and then at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba until released from active duty.
James W Dulaney
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired MSgt (E-7) Crytologic Linguist, Electronic Security Command
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired MSgt (E-7) Crytologic Linguist, Electronic Security Command
Jason Rohmeyer
Class of 1987
Navy, 4 Years
Boiler Technician on the USS Jesse L. Brown
Class of 1987
Navy, 4 Years
Boiler Technician on the USS Jesse L. Brown
Jay Morris
Class of 1948
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Actvated Reserve in 1949. Duty in Korea form November 1949 to November 1950. At Barstowe Calif. until March of 1951
Class of 1948
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Actvated Reserve in 1949. Duty in Korea form November 1949 to November 1950. At Barstowe Calif. until March of 1951
Jerry Smith
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Gunners Mate Was in Phillipines at ammo dump Vietnam in Mobile Riverine Force 67-68
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Gunners Mate Was in Phillipines at ammo dump Vietnam in Mobile Riverine Force 67-68
Jerry Walters
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Served Army, Nat'l Guard, and Army Reserve.
24 years service.
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Served Army, Nat'l Guard, and Army Reserve.
24 years service.
John Bell III
Class of 1992
Navy, 2 Years
Worked on the flight deck of aircraft carrier.
Class of 1992
Navy, 2 Years
Worked on the flight deck of aircraft carrier.
John Jacobson
Class of 1966
Navy, 20 Years
Naval Officer for 20 years. (1970-1990)
Served on DD-840, DD-941, LST-1192, & LPH-2 . Qualified Surface Warfare Officer and Engineering Duty Officer. Deployed to Middle East, Vietnam, South America, and Mediterranean. Taught physics and systems engineering at United States Naval Academy. Chief Design Engineer for T-AGOS-19 class ships.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20 Years
Naval Officer for 20 years. (1970-1990)
Served on DD-840, DD-941, LST-1192, & LPH-2 . Qualified Surface Warfare Officer and Engineering Duty Officer. Deployed to Middle East, Vietnam, South America, and Mediterranean. Taught physics and systems engineering at United States Naval Academy. Chief Design Engineer for T-AGOS-19 class ships.
Joko (Joe) Tasich
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined right out of School (July 1, 1975) Retired March 31, 1999.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined right out of School (July 1, 1975) Retired March 31, 1999.
larry zych
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
I was drafted in March 1966. I served 23months 1 day and 10hours. But who counted
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
I was drafted in March 1966. I served 23months 1 day and 10hours. But who counted
Mark Maldonado
Class of 1974
Army, 3 Years
I served in the Army Security Agency. I was stationed in MA, Thailand, and TX
Class of 1974
Army, 3 Years
I served in the Army Security Agency. I was stationed in MA, Thailand, and TX
Michael Burton
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
Desert Storm Vet- BFV Commander
Clerck/photojournalist
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
Desert Storm Vet- BFV Commander
Clerck/photojournalist
Michael Burton
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served in Desert Storm/Desert Shield
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served in Desert Storm/Desert Shield
Michael J. Roehr
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Operations: Eldorado Canyon, Desert Shield, Storm North, and Provide Comfort. Served 12 consecutive years overseas and retired after 21.5 years.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Operations: Eldorado Canyon, Desert Shield, Storm North, and Provide Comfort. Served 12 consecutive years overseas and retired after 21.5 years.
Michael J. Roehr
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served at Royal Air Force Bases Fairford and Mildenhall in the United Kingdom from 1982 to 1993. During that period participated in operations: Desert Shield, Storm, provide comfort, and Eldorado Canyon. Jet Engine mechanic on the KC135A,Q,R,EC,WC, and RC Aircraft. Engine Test Cell Operator, Production Section Chief, and Flight line Expeditor. Tours: 12 years consecutive over seas tours that includes forward operating locations at Spain, Azores, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Crete, and Turkey. Retrained in 1999 as Financial Analysist and retired in 2003.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served at Royal Air Force Bases Fairford and Mildenhall in the United Kingdom from 1982 to 1993. During that period participated in operations: Desert Shield, Storm, provide comfort, and Eldorado Canyon. Jet Engine mechanic on the KC135A,Q,R,EC,WC, and RC Aircraft. Engine Test Cell Operator, Production Section Chief, and Flight line Expeditor. Tours: 12 years consecutive over seas tours that includes forward operating locations at Spain, Azores, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Crete, and Turkey. Retrained in 1999 as Financial Analysist and retired in 2003.
Michael R Peterson
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
SP5 E5 Spent 2.5 years in Germany with &!st Maintenance Battalion, Wheel and Track Mechanic, Generator Repair
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
SP5 E5 Spent 2.5 years in Germany with &!st Maintenance Battalion, Wheel and Track Mechanic, Generator Repair
Mitchell Ames
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Served 22 years on Active Duty in the United States Army and now am teaching JROTC in Roebuck, South Carolina. Still Serving the youth of America.
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Served 22 years on Active Duty in the United States Army and now am teaching JROTC in Roebuck, South Carolina. Still Serving the youth of America.
Patrick James Mosites
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 26 years AD & Reserves retiring as a Navy Commander in the Civil Engineer Corps or "Seabees". Duty Stations:Diego Garcia,Scotland, San Diego, Great Lakes,Key West & London.Recalled for active Duty for Bosnia and Kosovo.
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 26 years AD & Reserves retiring as a Navy Commander in the Civil Engineer Corps or "Seabees". Duty Stations:Diego Garcia,Scotland, San Diego, Great Lakes,Key West & London.Recalled for active Duty for Bosnia and Kosovo.
Patrick Johnson
Class of 1993
National Guard, 6 Years
Currently being deployed to Afghanistan with the Nevada Army National Guard
Class of 1993
National Guard, 6 Years
Currently being deployed to Afghanistan with the Nevada Army National Guard
Paul Dumler
Class of 1990
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 9yrs in the Marine Corps and 11yrs in the Navy. Retired after 20 years. Now I work for SAIC writing technical publications for the Navy.
Class of 1990
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 9yrs in the Marine Corps and 11yrs in the Navy. Retired after 20 years. Now I work for SAIC writing technical publications for the Navy.
Robert Stevens
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Vietnam War Veteran
1st Infantry Division
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Vietnam War Veteran
1st Infantry Division
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Class of 67
William Schiffbauer, class of '67, went on the Vietnam Vets Final Mission to Washington DC on May 1
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