Omaha Technical High School

1923 - 1984

A Call for Action

Eighty-two years of use have taken it's toll on the Technical High School Auditorium. It is time to bring the landmark back to it's original splendor and use. The school's first graduating class received their diplomas 81 years ago. Twenty years ago, the class of 1984 was the last class to graduate. Not only do the alumni desire to see a lasting memorial to their high school, but they want the rich history of education and performances, that once took place in the auditorium, to continue.

The auditorium will be available to community businesses and organizations that are looking for an affordable and beautiful place to hold functions. The centrally-located auditorium will continue the high school's tradition of leadership and quality for both students and the community as a whole. Please consider preserving Omaha's history for the benefit of future generations.

Contributions

The Omaha Schools Foundation is recognized as a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. It is incorporated under Nebraska Law as a non-profit corporation and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The foundation exists to raise funds for projects and programs which are not funded through the regular operations of the Omaha Public Schools. You can make a tax-deductible contirubution to the campaign in a variety of ways:

1. Check or cash made out to Omaha Schools Foundation/Auditorium Restoration.

2. A pledge, payable over a three to five year period. For example, a $250,000 pledge for naming of the stage can be paid in $50,000 increments over five years.

Campaign Leadership

The Technical High School Restoration Committee has been sanctioned by the Omaha Schools Foundation to take this project from concept to completion. The Restoration Committee was developed when several Technical High graduates had a dream of bringing the auditorium back to it's original splendor. After seeing the current state of the facility, and knowing how much benefit it could bring to the community, these individuals recruited other alumni to help in the effort.

Chairman

Michael Green, Class of 1965

President and Chief Investment Officer of EverGreen Capital Management

Leadership Council

Curlee Alexander

Joe Baldwin

John Beasley

Lou Blumkin

Bob Boozer

Jeff Brown

Jim Eisenhardt

John Gibilisco

Bob Gibson

Paul Griego

Jim Jensen

Kim Louise

Johnny Rodgers

Richard Takechi

Kathy J. Trotter

Kathy Tyree

Steve Wheeldon

Carole Woods Harris

Committee Members

Michael Green - 1965

Rose (Allender) Baker - 1960

Elvera (Anderson) Torrison - 1937

Johnnie Mae (Whitaker) Paskins - 1964

Linda (Love) Newby - 1960

Dee (Drucker) Rush - 1960

Rosemary (Minor) Webb - 1960

Mary Sue (Golding) Offerjost - 1953

Curlee Alexander - 1965

Carolyn (Gray) Alexander - 1967

Betty (Safar) Wonderly - 1960

Nancy Kratky - School Board

Sharon (Ross) Hawkins - 1963

Randy Roy - 1967

William (Bill) Lee - 1969

Carl Hensley - 1967

Kathy J. Trotter - 1970

John Crookham - Ret. Tech Asst. Principal

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