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The Student News Site of Omaha South High School

The Tooter

The Student News Site of Omaha South High School

The Tooter

One student heads to class while another thinks about their work schedule.

The final year of high school

Yaritzel Ramirez Puc, Senior Reporter November 10, 2024

School is back in session, and it's a bittersweet moment for seniors with emotions running high across the board.  Estefani Aguilar Rodriguez said that while “there are a lot of mixed emotions coming...

Art is a part of life at South.

‘Art has zero limitations’

Magenta Sorensen, Senior Reporter November 5, 2024

Art is everywhere, even in us as human beings. Art can either be a big part of someone's life, or someone may hate it entirely. People all have their own opinions about art especially at South High School.   South...

Donation boxes are located throughout South High to collect food for needy families.

When a community comes together

October Kochen, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

Omaha South High School has kicked off a food drive to benefit the Heartland Hope Mission that will run from now until November 15. The National Honor Society (NHS) and Junior Reserve Officers' Training...

One of robotics club's robots, above.

Love building, programming?

Luis Pacheco Perez, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

If you like building or programing things, then maybe you should think about joining South High’s Robotics Club.  Students who have an interest in engineering, computer science, coding or technology...

Halloween is a time for fun, family, costumes and candy.

What are students doing for Halloween?

Juan Valenzuela, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

What are students doing for Halloween?   Halloween is a popular holiday known for being a favorite for kids, teens and adults.  It’s a time when people can dress in costume, hang out with friends,...

There is something for everyone as far as fashion this fall.

Fall into fashion at South

Jennifer Ayala-Resendiz, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

 A change in seasons means a change in style at Omaha South High School. Students are embracing the cold weather, and fall fashion is back in full swing! With new trends and pieces, students have plenty...

Omaha South's marching band was just one of the groups featured at Saturday's Latino Fest.

Celebrating Hispanic heritage month

Briahna Frye and Briana Galindo October 16, 2024

Omaha South held its first annual Latino Festival Saturday where people were greeted by games, prizes, music and companies representing South Omaha. “This event was put together by Latino Leaders...

From left: Destiny Rodriguez Cabeza, Briahna Frye, October Kochen, Hugo Hernandez Lara, Elizabeth Hernandez Ortega, Yaritzel Ramirez Puc and Ian Wilton Rodriguez.

Only the best for Quill and Scroll

October 16, 2024

Seven journalists from The Tooter were inducted into Quill and Scroll this week, an international honor society for high school journalists. South High School is one of the founding schools of the society...

Nightmare on L Street has proven to be a popular alternative to Halloween for the South Omaha community.

Nightmare on L Street awaits

Jennifer Aguilera, Staff Writer October 13, 2024

Looking for a local Halloween event? If you are, then Nightmare on L Street might just be the event for you.  Nightmare on L Street is a South High evening sponsored by the Educators Rising group....

A semi-formal dance is the highlight of homecoming week.

Is homecoming worth the hype?

Elizabeth Hernandez Ortega, Managing Editor October 2, 2024

Homecoming is just one of the many experiences students can enjoy here at South High School. Homecoming consists of a week full of fun events leading up to a semi-formal dance. Some of the activities during...

Members of KBZ grouped up for a photo. Angel Gonzalez, Shaylin Sanchez, Lily Mejia, Adamaris Salgado, Sherly Gonzalez, and Tomasa Xon.  

New club alert – KZB!

Denise Lagunas, Staff Writer September 30, 2024

KZB, a new K-pop club at South High, has officially begun.   Founder Shaylin Sanchez and co-founder Yoelle Hernandez, both freshmen, started KZB back at Marrs Middle School and wanted to continue...

Writer Mindy McGinnis spoke to South students this week about her journey to becoming a published author.

From reading books to writing them

Briahna Frye, Editor September 25, 2024

Mindy McGinnis, an Edgar Award-winning author, visited South High this week to share a little bit about her books and her life. McGinnis, a native Ohioan, still resides there with her dog Gus and cat...

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