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A Look Back to 2019’s Warriors

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Katherine & Ryan Anglim

Katie & Chad Bauerly

Amy & Kris Brown

Nancy & Mitch Cubrich

Andrew Dingman Casey & Ed Fehringer Whitney & David Goldner Caryn & Nick Jasa Julie & Charlie Liakos Susan & Jon Mann Barney Marvin Lisa & DJ Rezac Kendi & John Seaman Erin & Justin Siebler Andrea & Mike Siegel Angie & Bill Thorell Barb & Todd Wimmer Jennifer & Rob Zatechka

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Ann & Tom Anderson-Berry

Rebecca & Bill Cartwright

Red Level $100

Emily Ethington

Frank Godinez

Sarah & Jason Helvey Lingli Gan Dana & Michael Kaufman

Molly Hurley Wendi & Scott Kroeger Sarah & Eric Martin Sarah & Mike Porter Lois & Stephen Rasgorshek Jonell & Rick Tempero Kimberly Weiss

Jackie & Joe Schaffner Jenelle & Joel Strecker Kendra & Mitch Swanson Joy & Gordon Watanabe

White Level $50

Heather Carson

Jodie & Jim DeSordi Lori & Tim Goc Kim & Tom Marasco Cori Mardi

Basic Level $10

Dawn Bolamperti

Lynda Payton Amanda Smith Sarah & Asher Stoller Kellie & Jason Tagge

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Varsity Football State Runner-Up

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Varsity Football Team - (Left to Right) – First Row: Darian Sokpa, Spencer Schneiderman, Jackson Rall, Aiden Jackson, Cedrian Haywood, Jack Bush, Jacob Vincentini, Jordan Mayberry and Caleb Carter. Second Row: Raoul Kolani, Jack Swanson, Thomas Mann, Ben Radicia, Brett Thorell, Anthony White, Avante Dickerson, Sean Sindt, Carter Hogan and Kyle Hatcher. Third Row: Cole Haberman, Jake Holmstrom, Jackson James, Jack Wimmer, Jackson Yeager, Jeremiah Kim, Ryan Zatechka, Tommy Connelly and Cade Preister. Fourth Row: Dominic Rezac, Kolby Brown, Taylor Bruber, Bo Lucas, Simon Stover, Quincy Hogan, Grant Guyett and Cade Reeser. Fifth Row: Will Hurtado, Bodie Harrell, Payson Gillespie, Parker Kotas, Grant Tagge, Koby Bretz, Matthew Trimble, Cal Weidemann and Trevor Barajas. Sixth Row: Coach Rice, TJ Ingram, Mason Thomas, Jackson McMillen, Cole Payton, Nate Nowel, Ashton Travis, Cade Haberman, Kadyn Van Hill, Adam Miller and Coach Secora. Seventh Row: Coach Zahn, Coach Williams, Coach Jernigan, Coach Haberman, Coach Metzler, Coach Froendt, Coach Sortino, Coach Moravec, Coach Lovell, Coach Gillespie and Coach Miller.

Varsity Volleyball District Runner-Up 19-16

Varsity Volleyball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Brooklyn James, Natalie Bratetic, Marissa Koch, McKenna Nemecek and Daniella Gologan. Second Row: Ruby Secora, Kensington Tekrony, Samantha Laird, Madilyn Siebler, Anna Snodgrass, Rachel Poppert and Isidora Nahayo.

A History of Success!

Varsity Softball District Runner-Up

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Varsity Softball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Mia Lund, Addie Lienen, Kerrigan Wonder, Montie Pffirrman and Nevaeh Dahr. Second Row: Grace Chin, Kyleigh Freeman, Abby Rigas, Alexis Cornett, Emma Reiser, Jordan Tipton and Ellie Bartsch-Bang. Third Row: Katie Shafer, Rylee Cain, Dayton Kell, Jenna Liakos, Lana Armsbury, Haily Barnes, Salem Liebenthal and Mera Green.

Boys Swim Team Record-Breaking!

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Boys Swim/Dive Team – (Left to Right) – First Row: Kaden Guzman, Cameron White, Noah Whitney, Jacson Burkholder, Zach Lalley and Jack Meehan. Second Row: Jack Ellison, Ian Schmidt, Evan Garst, Colin Davis and Jude Lowe. Third Row: Will Eikenbary, Ian Andress, John Goodwin, Connor Anderson, Aiden St. Amant, Jack Bailey, Mac Harris, Zach Schram-Emilo, Elliott Mitchell and Coach Michael Mollak. Fourth Row: Coach Katy Saalfed, Coach Andy Rider, Spencer Schneiderman, Cal Hofmann, Nick Reinert, David Goodwin, Eli Gosnell, Sam Kelly, Alex Estopare, Jeremiah Kim, Logan Brannan, Bodie Harrell, Coach Lisa Eliis and Coach Doug Krecklow.

Junior Varsity Cheer – (Left to Right) – First Row: Samantha Hintz, Ainsley Meyerson, Abby Kaufman, Matthew Swanson, Lizzie Smith, Majesty Marti-Lester and Elizabeth Matz. Second Row: Claire Wing, Mia Bolamperti, Ella Tagge, Willa Sheesley, Kathryn Newman and Ella Zuber. Third Row: Gretchen Nelson, Elena Rosenblatt and Lily Pocras.

Freshman Cheer

Freshman Cheer – (Left to Right) – First Row: Cece Gerard, Carly Bea Brown, Jordan Carson, Edie Goldner, Isabel Kleidosty and Callista Golden. Second Row: Mia Reeves, Jianze Yang, Julia Maaske, Emma Naimoli, and Ava Kline. Third Row: Greta Mann, Ava Stoller, Ava Reeves and Abby Cartwright.

Varsity Dance Team – (Left to Right) – First Row: Jennifer Sigala, Lydia Sweetman, Addi Porter, Ella Henningsen, Samantha Manhart, Kiley Tigani, Sara Manhart and Maggie Wadginski.

Varsity Cheer

Varsity Cheer – (Left to Right) – First Row: Katie Opperman, Madison Meola, Macy Rieser, Isabella Persky, Carly Rezac, Whitney Kelley and Kaylee Rich. Second Row: Jillian Snow, Lydia Frost, Dori Watanabe, Jordan Knight, London Forsberg and Payton Kleidosty. Third Row: Brooke McKay, Anna Bauerly, Amanda Wachner, Hannah Carlson, Montie Pfirman, Olivia Walters and Laura Wahl. Not Pictured: Aayushi Chaudhary and Evelyn Fixley.

Girls Golf – (Left to Right) – First Row: Claire Bonnett, Lily Pocras, Maddie Diprima, Portia Lenczowski and Olivia Davis. Second Row: Carly Bea Brown, Ellie Anglim, Madelyn Schlegel, Aja Lenczowski, Gianna Velardi and Maddy Boukal. Third Row: Ava Robino, Julia Maaske, Sarah Weiss, Kaitlyn Hanna and Kylee Buscher. Not Pictured: Lily Makari.

Red Shield – (Left to Right): William Henningsen, Alex Naimoli, Maddy DiPrima, Jack “Danger” Moseman, Lena Horman, Zach Goldner and Barrett Mooney.

Boys Cross Country Team – (Left to Right) – First Row: Josh Cain, Minh Nguyen, Charles Grantham, Jack Palais, Nathan Swanson, Ryan Cain, Nathan Carlson and Jayden Wall. Second Row: Evan Wedergren, Jack Gerard, John Goodwin, Coach John Priester, Cameron White, Ty Rockwell and Jonathan Wood. Third Row: Coach Teresa Gosnell, Sam Dowd, Andy Stokes, Peter Collins, Nick Svoboda and Coach Bart Jezeritz. Not Pictured: Brodi Gunia.

Girls Cross Country

Girls Cross Country Team – (Left to Right) – First Row: Kailie Kaufman, Claire White, Cece Gerard, Ella Humphrey, Lanee Connell, Elizabeth Blakely and Presley Sieben. Second Row: Coach Theresa Gosnell, Emma Kate O-Toole, Reese Young-Oestmann, Coach John Priester, Noelle Abels, Rachel Dowd and Coach Bart Jezeritz.

Varsity & Junior Varsity Boys Tennis – (Left to Right) – First Row: AJ Shefsky, Zev Gordman, Hugo Bowden, Parker Faiman, Luke David, Jackson Ingvoldstad and Max Reike. Second Row: Coach Jordane Warkentin, Joey Forcade, Thomas Pate, Alex Kugler, JT Evans and Coach Denise Hazelrigg. Third Row: Jake Bonnett, Will Hancock, Clark Rue, Charlie Cox and Lance Buscher.

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Varsity Softball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Abby Rigas, Neveah Dahr, Kyleigh Freeman, Kori Bullard, Katie Shafer and Dayton Kell. Second Row: Isabell Fienhold, Alexis Cornett, Kerrigan Wonder, Holly Rector and Jenna Liakos. Third Row: Ellie Bartch-Bang, Chloe Haberman, Addie Leinen and Kaidence Dumas.

Junior Varsity Softball

Junior Varsity Softball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Zoe Gillespie, Madilyn Miles, JaLee Conyers, Brianna Thompson, Mia Bolamperti, Zyanne Miller and Adria Tipp. Second Row: Bailey Shepherd, Jessica Kay, Kiya Hazen, Grace Vandercoy, Makayla Jones and Alyssa Hunter. Third Row: Annabel Noonan, Sophia Sims, Michelle Watsabaugh.

Freshman Volleyball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Emma Naimoli, Alana Flaming, Addison Small, Marigold Helvey, and Jill Kubat. Second Row: Francesca Flaming, Adriana Dewitt, Hallee McCall and Greta Mann. Third Row: Olivia Levkoff, Mikyna Ferguson, Katie Berry.

Westside Athletic Club (WAC) Please consider joining the Westside Athletic Club

The objective of WAC is to support the 20+ interscholastic sports and spirit squads by: • Providing financial support to each sport/spirit squad • Promoting good sportsmanship • Generating fan support and school spirit WAC sponsors and organizes the Back to School Barbeque, Scholar Athlete Banquet, Spirit Nights and activities. Over the past several years, WAC has contributed to the following: • • • • • • • • Main gym sound system WAC Monitor Water bottle filling station ‘W’ flags/banners/mats at all athletic venues Practice/warm up t-shirts for all athletes Digital scoreboard for football/soccer field HUDL software Training room whirlpool and equipment • • • • • • • • Westside Athletic Hall of Fame Homecoming activities Concession stand equipment Cross Country tent Cheerleading supplies Soccer balls and ball boy shirts Volleyball net extender and ball cart New State Championship Banners in the Gym • • • • • • • • Wrestling instructional videos Track binders and equipment Baseball equipment Shrine football/soccer program Electronic billboard Fitness Center Improvements Athlete Transportation to Away Events Sports Hall supplies You can support WAC in the following ways: • WAC membership at various support levels, starting at just $10 • Athletic passes are available that allow entry into any home game excluding tournaments. Passes are available for an individual or a family. Memberships and Passes are sold on our website www.WestsideAthleticClub.org. • Volunteer your time and talent Visit our website www.WestsideAthleticClub.org or contact a WAC member for information. We are here to support each and every group as well as generate strong positive school spirit through events held at Westside .

Go Warriors! Lisa and DJ Rezac

2020-2021 WAC Presidents 2

Varsity Volleyball – (Left to Right) – First Row: Joselyn Healy, Samantha Laird, Anna Snodgrass, Ruby Secora, Kendel Gifford, Isabella Lamb, Natalie Bratetic, Rachel Poppert and Daniela Gologan. Second Row: Eleanor Brislen, Gina Gage, Kensington TeKrony, Tatum Godinez and Madilyn Siebler.

Junior Varsity Volleyball

Welcome to Westside, The Home of the Warriors. We are very proud of our school’s athletic and academic successes. Currently, Westside has won more than 80 Nebraska School Activity Association State Championships, we have 603 individual champions and 121 Metro Championships. That speaks volumes about the dedication and hard work of our coaches and athletes. We are fortunate to have great individuals who positively represent the community each and every time they put on a uniform.

Your support of all our student-athletics is greatly appreciated. At Westside we pride ourselves on having the greatest fan base in all of Omaha. We encourage our fans Westside’s 80 State Championships to model sportsmanship at all FALL SEASON • Football (3): 1966*, 1981 and 1982 times when supporting our • Golf – Boys (4): 1976, 1977, 1981 and 1983 fine student-athletes. • Golf – Girls (2): 1990, 2018 Go Warriors! WINTER SEASON • Wrestling (2): 1976 and 1977 • Basketball – Girls (3): 1999, 2015 and 2018 • Swimming – Boys (23): 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1991, 2004, 2005 and 2006 • Swimming – Girls (13): 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995, 1996 and 2012 • Cheerleading – 2018 (1)

Tom Kerkman

Westside Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

SPRING SEASON

• Golf – Boys(5): 1959, 1966, 1970, 1974 and 1989 • Track and Field – Boys (2): 1967 and 1975 • Soccer – Boys (2): 1998 and 2004 • Tennis – Girls (16): 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1987, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012 and 2014 • Baseball (7): 1972, 1999, 2006, 2009, 2013, 2014 and 2015 *Selected by the Omaha World Herald sports writers.

2020-2021 Westside Athletic Club Directors

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone in our community who steps up and serves our school, supports our athletic programs, and most importantly, cares for all our student-athletes. You are appreciated!

THANK YOU & GO WARRIORS!

Westside Athletic Club EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Presidents –Lisa and DJ Rezac; Presidents Elect–Amy and Kris Brown; Treasurer –Lynda Payton; Secretary–Casey Fehringer.

Westside Athletic Club BOARD: Assistant Treasurers –Traci and Lance Kugler; Communications –Barbara Wimmer; Membership –Jen Zatechka, Julie and Charlie Liakos; WAC Monitor–Amy and Terry Hanna; Back to School BBQ Event –Kelley Kun Vincentini, Susan Nielsen; Sports Program –Nick Jasa; Scholar Athlete Banquet–Jenny Meyerson, Erin and Justin Siebler, Nicole and Rick Kelley; Winter Spirit Night –Sarah and John Maaske, Katie and Ryan Anglim; Touchdown Club Liaison –Angie Thorell; Directors–Whitney and Dave Goldner, Barney Marvin.

Contact a WAC member for information. We are here to support each and every group as well as generate strong positive school spirit through events held at Westside High School. Table of Contents Athletic Director Welcome Letter . . . . . . 1 Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Westside Athletic Club Mission . . . . . . . 1 Westside Athletic Club Information . . . . 2 Volleyball (Varsity & Jr. Varsity) . . . . . . . 3 Volleyball (Freshman) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Softball (Varsity & Jr. Varsity) . . . . . . . . 7 Tennis (Varsity & Jr. Varsity) . . . . . . . . . 9 Cross Country (Girls & Boys) . . . . . . . . 11 Westside Red Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Girls Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Dance Team & Varsity Cheer . . . . . . . 15 Jr. Varsity & Freshman Cheer . . . . . . . 17 Westside: History of Success . . . . . 18-19 Westside Athletic Club Sponsors . . . . . 21 NOTE: After reading the Westside Athletic Club’s Fall Program, flip magazine over for companion Football Program from the Westside Touchdown Club.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Westside Athletic Club’s mission is to provide support and assistance to more than 20 inter-scholastic sports and spirit squads by providing financial support, promoting good sportsmanship and generating fan support and school spirit.

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