C ommon Sense Millard South High School • 14905 Q St. • Omaha, Neb., 68137
May 22, 2020
Volume 20 Issue 6
To The Class Of 2020 Jim Sutfin Millard Public Schools Superintendant
Congratulations seniors! Recently you have been in the middle of an experience that can change your life forever. In the last several months we have asked you to move giant obstacles out of your way so you could earn your credits and finish your high school education. You did it and now it is time to celebrate! This recent experience can become a springboard to greater things. Because you persevered, you have experienced the fundamental basis of hope. Part of Hope is the ability to move obstacles out of your way so that you can still reach your dreams and goals. It is knowing that regardless of your life circumstance in the end you will prevail. People with hope dig in and get the job done. They don’t relinquish their goals. Circumstance might make you take a different path or road, but in the end the goal is reached - mission accomplished. I am so proud of you and am absolutely positive that you will do amazing things with this precious gift of life you have been given. As a graduate of Millard South you have been invited into a new family - a family of alumni that spans many generations. We are everywhere in our world doing good things. Be proud of what you have accomplished over the last 13 years and be ready to take your talent to the next level. Well done Patriots! Go be awesome!
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I wanted to thank you for being leaders not only in our building but in our community.
Andrew Pinkall 12th Grade Administrator Millard South Class of 2020! You are, without a doubt, my favorite of the 11 graduating classes I have seen during my time as an Assistant Principal at Millard South. That may be, in part, because not only am I the 12th grade administrator, but I am also the parent of one of your classmates. Then again, it may also be because you are, collectively, the best group of students, athletes, musicians, actors, artists and overall people we have had walking the halls of Millard South during my time here. You are an amazing group of individuals who have collectively embodied the Patriot Way of which we ask students to aspire. You walked into our school as freshmen and established yourselves as leaders, and the culture of our building followed. I will miss interacting with countless many of you in the halls and at school activities next year. Congratulations to each of you! Sincerely yours as both fan and friend, Mr. Pinkall
Michaela Wragge
Heidi Weaver
Matt Geerts
Principal
9th Grade Administrator
Seniors,
I wanted to thank you for being leaders not only in our building but in our community. You have had a tremendous impact on Millard South during your four years. We know the last semester of your HS career did not go how any of us had planned but you have handled it like CHAMPIONS! Go out and conqueror the world! We know you will be successful in life. Please keep us updated on your life and success in the future. #PatriotsForever
Class of 2020, you’ve made it and in the process, experienced one of the most difficult situations we’ve faced in a long time. I am so proud of how you’ve handled every curve ball thrown at you this year. All of you have truly risen to the challenge and set an incredible example for those behind you. Your leadership through this crisis is what has kept so much of the positivity and hope going. Now you are moving on to your next challenge. Although your time at MSHS is coming to an end, this was merely the first stop on the longer journey. I hope you take with you what you’ve learned, what you’ve experienced, and what you’ve done as you head off to new challenges. There are still going to be bumps in the road, but have confidence in the fact that you have all the tools you need to overcome those obstacles. Class of 2020, we look forward to seeing all of the wonderful things you do in the coming years and are excited to share in the next great set of accomplishments. Please continue to set the example as you have this year. Please continue to live each day by The Patriot Way. Please continue to rise to meet each challenge you face. You have, and WILL ALWAYS have, a whole group cheering you on from Millard South! Once a Patriot.....always a Patriot!
Mr. Throne
Mr. Geerts
I am so proud of every single one of you. All of you have worked so hard to get to graduation and you deserve the very best. Maybe things are a bit different this year, but nobody can take away all of the hard work you’ve put into your school career thus far. Now go on and do awesome things! I will always remember the Class of 2020! Mrs. Weaver
Steve Throne Activities Director Class of 2020,
11th Grade Administrator
SENIOR SUPERLATIVES
Class of 2020You have a special place in my heart...I was fortunate to be your teacher in a Business class and then was able to work with you as an administrator too! You are a talented group for sure! Your hard work and determination through tough times will take you far in life! Keep your eyes on your prize and reaching for the stars! You are a Patriot forever and don’t forget to come back and visit! I wish you nothing but the best! Congratulations Class of 2020! You make me proud! Mrs. Wragge
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Art by Sean Burton
Sincerely,
Dr. Sutfin Millard South Class of ‘85
– Steve Throne
Pages 2-5
Common Sense senior staffers reflect on their time at Millard South. Photo courtesy of Lindzey James.
Pages 6-8
Senior Superlatives are announced for Millard South’s Class of 2020.