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The Tooter

The senior editorial staff of the 2024-25 Omaha South Tooter wraps up a successful year.
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Have a great summer!
May 18, 2025

The senior staff of The Tooter would like to thank the students and staff of Omaha South for its support this year! Thank you for sitting for interviews, reading the articles and participating in the polls. We wish everyone a fun- and sun-filled summer...

From working and sleeping to sunning and funning, South students plan to do it all. Photo illustration generated by Google Gemini.
Summer break brimming with fun
Eman Daing, Junior Reporter • May 18, 2025

The final bell rings, backpacks are tossed over shoulders, yearbooks are getting signed, classrooms start to empty, and summer’s finally here....

Students may apply to be Senior Class Cabinet members in the spring of their junior year. Photo illustration generated by Google Gemini.
Working behind the scenes
William Rodriguez Rosales, Junior Reporter • May 18, 2025

When you are at prom and the lights are glimmering, have you ever wondered who planned it all? It is Senior Class Cabinet. According to sponsor...

Senior Yazmin Castillo is just one of more than 790 students enrolled in the Dual Language program at South.
Dual Language marks 25th year this fall
Yaritzel Ramirez Puc, Senior Reporter • May 11, 2025

The Dual Language program in OPS is a program in which students can receive instruction in two languages. At Omaha South, those languages are...

Both the ACT and SAT tests are used for acceptance into a university in Omaha and across the country.
It’s never too early to prepare
Briahna Frye, Editor • May 4, 2025

With the 2024-25 school year coming to an end, seniors are preparing to graduate and go to college. Rachelle Vidal, a guidance counselor at Omaha...

It's your Packer Pet of the Week - Fluffy!
It’s your Packer Pet of the Week – Fluffy!
May 18, 2025

This week's Packer Pet is brought to you by Sophomore Juan Molina-Rodriguez who would like to introduce Fluffy. Molina said Fluffy likes going...

Wingstop offers delicious food with spectacular vibes. Photo illustration generated by Google Gemini.
Winning with its wings and more
Kristopher Plascencia-Loza, Senior Reporter • May 18, 2025

Have you ever seen a Wingstop mukbang on your TikTok for You page? Read on to learn more about what there is to discover there. Although Wingstop...

Mac Miller's album offers a glimpse into the singer while growing up. Photo illustration generated by Google Gemini.
Popular throwback still drawing streams
Hugo Hernandez Lara, Managing Editor • May 18, 2025

Malcom James McCormick, more commonly known as Mac Miller, was born January 19, 1992, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At an early age, Miller was...

'La La Land' is a touching tribute to dreams and the sacrifices that come with them. Photo illustration generated by Google Gemini.
‘La La Land’ is for cinematic musical fans
Hugo Hernandez Lara, Managing Editor • May 11, 2025

“La La Land,” released in 2016 and directed by Damien Chazelle, is a touching tribute to dreams and the sacrifices that come with them. Set...

Bad Bunny sets the summer vibe with "Un Verano Sin Ti." Photo illustration generated with Google Gemini.
“Un Verano Sin Ti” 2022
Destiny Rodriguez Cabeza, Managing Editor • May 11, 2025

Bad Bunny’s biggest album recently has been his “Un Verano Sin Ti.” Released in the summer of 2022, “Un Verano Sin Ti” is my favorite...

Teacher Sara Point wants to make a difference in students' lives.
‘I want students to feel seen’
Alex Chacon Vargas, Junior Reporter • May 18, 2025

South High science teacher Sara Point said that in her classes, she wants every student to feel seen. Point said that when she decided to...

Teacher Aida Lamelas said her favorite part of teaching is seeing her students succeed in the community.
‘I want them to follow their dreams’
Jocelyn Jimenez, Junior Reporter • May 18, 2025

Aida Lamelas is a teacher at South High School who has a passion for helping the younger generation succeed in life. She started her career...

ESL teacher John Staller said he enjoys working with his students daily.
Sharing the joys of ESL
Yuretzi Borboa, Junior Reporter • May 11, 2025

John Staller, a South English and ESL teacher, said he wanted to teach ESL kids because it’s like working “with family, and I wanted to be...

Russel decided to spread her wings by taking on the lunch director position at South this year.
Nourishing young minds
Lily Mwaura, Junior Reporter • May 11, 2025

As a student, have you ever wondered who’s responsible for certain things, such as lunch? Because feeding everyone at South is an enormous...

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Packers advance to State semifinals!
Packers advance to State semifinals!
May 14, 2025

Omaha South's varsity boys soccer defeated Lincoln Southwest 5-2 during their quarterfinals match Tuesday at Morrison Stadium. The Packers will...

Lifting beyond limits
Lifting beyond limits
October Kochen, Senior Reporter • March 6, 2025

At Omaha South High School, the Powerlifting Club is about more than just lifting weights. It’s about getting stronger, making friends, and...

Some say they would be interested in a girls football team if given the opportunity. Photo illustration generated by Google Gemini.
Girls football? Maybe!
Gladys Solorzano, Junior Reporter • February 7, 2025

Most OPS schools do not have a girls’ football team. The game, according to many, is competitive, rough, requires strong players and a lot...

The South girls softball team provides a positive place for students to grow their skills.
Softball love
Yaritzel Ramirez Puc, Senior Reporter • February 7, 2025

Softball is a similar sport to baseball but has a smaller field. Softballs are larger than baseballs, but softball games are faster paced. Students...

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