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Senior Briana Galindo won for her Tooter article about South's new hall pass system, KIDaccount.
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South walks away with journalism win
April 11, 2025

Omaha South High has an award-winning journalist in its midst. Senior Briana Galindo took home the second-place award in the Division A News Story category at the UNO High School Media Contest Friday. Galindo won for her Tooter article about South’s...

Juniors are looking ahead to their rapidly approaching senior year.
Three down, one to go
Ashely Alvarez Tovar, Senior Reporter • April 7, 2025

As juniors continue through the fourth quarter of the school year, they are shifting their focus and preparing themselves for their final year...

Juniors Elizabeth Hernandez Ortega and Denise Lagunas compare notes on their ACT readiness. The test will be given Tuesday, April 8.
Ready for testing
Kristopher Plascencia-Loza, Senior Reporter • April 7, 2025

ACT testing in OPS is about to begin, and South High juniors Angel Rios, Valerie Meraz, Aaron Moreno Tellez and "Beny" Bautista Sandoval share...

The self-serve clothing rack is located outside of Room 131B.
Promoting sustainability, accessibility
Makenzie Wolf, Junior Reporter • March 30, 2025

One of South High’s very own teachers, Shannon Christensen, has started a completely free and accessible clothing rack for all students and...

A spicy chicken sandwich is just one of the many foods students can sample during the lunch hour.
What’s for lunch?
Kristopher Plascencia-Loza, Senior Reporter • March 23, 2025

Eating lunch is many students’ favorite time of the day because it keeps them energized and happy. Students have many options from which to...

It's your Packer Pet of the Week - Latte Joy!
It’s your Packer Pet of the Week – Latte Joy!
April 11, 2025

Teacher Patti Mingarelli would like to introduce this week's Packer Pet, Latte Joy! Mingarelli said they adopted Latte Joy as a rescue puppy...

Check out Cane's for the best in chicken. Photo illustration generated by Google Gemini.
‘It all comes together perfectly’
October Kochen, Senior Reporter • April 11, 2025

If there is one fast-food place I will never get tired of, it is Raising Cane's. Everything about it is just too good - the chicken, the sauce,...

Review: Is 'Die Hard' a Christmas movie?
Review: Is ‘Die Hard’ a Christmas movie?
Jennifer Ayala-Resendiz, Senior Reporter • December 13, 2024

The question of whether the 1988 film “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie has sparked debate for years, but in my opinion, the answer is simple:...

Costumes are 'beautifully flawed'
Costumes are ‘beautifully flawed’
Ambrose Vela, Editor • May 10, 2024

Editor's Note: The staff of The Tooter wishes South senior and Tooter editor Ambrose Vela the best of luck going forward! Review Netflix’s...

Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Cinema sensations
Aundrea Banales and Denise Lagunas May 9, 2024

Review The film “Juno,” released in 2007, took the box office by storm. “Juno” is a witty comedy directed by Jason Reitman and is based...

Emma Fanning serves as the NICE specialist for Omaha South.
NICE specialist passes on her passion
Kylesse Walker, Senior Reporter • April 11, 2025

Have you ever wondered who the Native Indigenous Centered Education (NICE) specialist at South is?   Emma Fanning is new to the position...

Maria Walinski-Peterson has come full circle from student to teacher at South.
For some, education is their vocation
Savannah Galas, Junior Reporter • April 11, 2025

When Maria Walinski-Peterson was asked what inspired her to be a teacher, she said that it was her DNA. “My father was an orthodox priest,...

Kellie Mihovk took a roundabout path to her current position as a South librarian.
A safe space in which to grow
Gladys Solorzano, Junior Reporter • March 30, 2025
Mihovk connects students with stories.
South High counselor Maureen Gregor has always loved helping people.
Making a difference
Jocelyn Jimenez, Junior Reporter • March 23, 2025

Omaha South is lucky to have Maureen Gregor as head of the Guidance Office. After 12 years of work, Gregor has made a big difference in many...

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Senior Mariamne Miranda-Becerra pushes her limits to hit her squat personal record. 
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...

While some would like to see a girls' team, others say it wouldn't generate much interest. (Photo illustration)
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...

South's softball team gives students the chance to make friendships and experience growth in their games.
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...

Nicole Perez, Nelly Anguiano and Esthefany Contreras reflect on their softball careers.
The final inning
Makenzie Wolf, Junior Reporter • December 6, 2024

Softball season is over and so are the South High softball careers of seniors Nicole Perez Hernandez, Nelly Anguiano and Esthefany Contreras.  Contreras...

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