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ESL teacher Veronica Padilla said she has no plans to stop teaching soon.
Twenty one years in the teaching business
Coach Martin O'Donnell gives attitude on media day.
Coach hits it out of the park
Emely Soriano Garcia is a new first year teacher at South High this year.
Fresh energy at Omaha South
Teacher Sara Point wants to make a difference in students' lives.
‘I want students to feel seen’
Teacher Aida Lamelas said her favorite part of teaching is seeing her students succeed in the community.
‘I want them to follow their dreams’
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
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
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
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
Where do you think you will be in 2035? Photo illustration created by Google Gemini.
Thinking into the future
It's YOUR Packer Pet of the Week!
It’s YOUR Packer Pet of the Week!
Your Packer Pet of the Week!
Your Packer Pet of the Week!
They're back!
They’re back!
It's your Packer Pet of the Week - Fluffy!
It’s your Packer Pet of the Week – Fluffy!
It's your Packer Pet of the Week - George!
It’s your Packer Pet of the Week – George!
Packers advance to State semifinals!
Packers advance to State semifinals!
Lifting beyond limits
Lifting beyond limits
Some say they would be interested in a girls football team if given the opportunity. Photo illustration generated by Google Gemini.
Girls football? Maybe!
The South girls softball team provides a positive place for students to grow their skills.
Softball love
The final inning
Wingstop offers delicious food with spectacular vibes. Photo illustration generated by Google Gemini.
Winning with its wings and more
Mac Miller's album offers a glimpse into the singer while growing up. Photo illustration generated by Google Gemini.
Popular throwback still drawing streams
'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
Bad Bunny sets the summer vibe with "Un Verano Sin Ti." Photo illustration generated with Google Gemini.
“Un Verano Sin Ti” 2022
'Russian Roulette' by Red Velvet boasts more than 200 million plays on Spotify.
‘Russian Roulette’ is romantic yet bubbly
Curriculum specialist Stacy Stambaugh issues tardy passes in the third floor hallway.
Motivating or frustrating?
The new no-phone law is impacting students across the state.
Out of sight, out of mind
The senior editorial staff of the 2024-25 Omaha South Tooter wraps up a successful year.
Have a great summer!
South student Lucila Aguilar runs her own home-based nail tech business in addition to being a student.
High school hustle
Should senior wills return? Photo illustration created by ChatGPT.
Will senior wills ever make a comback?
The Student News Site of Omaha South High School

The Tooter
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