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May 2009 Year 14, Issue 8

Millard West Administrators Millard Board of Education Mr. Greg Tiemann – Principal Mr. Dave Anderson Mr. Harry Grimminger – Asst. Principal – Discipline Mr. Brad Burwell Mr. Steve Joekel – Asst. Principal – Activities Mrs. Julie Kannas Dr. Deb Kolc – Asst. Principal – Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Mike Kennedy Mrs. Stacy Longacre – Asst. Principal – Discipline Mr. Mike Pate Dr. Kathy Ryan – Asst. Principal – Pupil Services Mrs. Linda Poole Dr. Keith Lutz – Superintendent

Mission Statement Millard West, a professional learning community dedicated to the process of continuous

improvement, will guarantee that all learners achieve a World-Class Education.

Index Communications……………………………………….. 2 Phone Numbers…………………………….. 2 Website…………………………………………. 2 AlertNow Call out System………………. 2 Email Addresses…………………………….. 2 Infinite Campus Parent Portal………… 2 Upcoming Events/Calendar……………………….. 3 Summer School Information…………………….. 3 Graduation Information…………………………….. 5 Senior Honors and Awards…………………………..6 Advanced Placement Information……………… 7 Guidance Office News………….……………………..9 Wildcat Athletic and Activities News…………..13 Health News - Special Letter regarding The outbreak of swine flu……………………………16 Yearbook Sales…………………………………………….17 Booster Club - Annual 4 Person Scramble……21 Post-Prom Information………………………………..23

COMMUNICATIONS

Phone Numbers to Remember

Attendance 715-6010 Activities 715-6025 Pupil Services/Guidance 715-6015 Administration Office 715-6000 *Please call the attendance office at 715-6010 to report all absences, early releases for appointments, or late arrivals. The attendance office does not accept written notes. Click here for Staff Telephone Directory

Millard West Website

Log on to our website for our school calendar, daily announcements and information on activities, clubs, and department news. Click here to access our site: http://www.mpsomaha.org/mwhs/index.htm

Alertnow Callout System

Changed your email address, home address or phone number? – Please contact Mrs. Collette @ 715-6091

Click here for staff Email Addresses

Infinite Campus Parent Portal

The Millard Public Schools is pleased to provide parents/guardians access to student information via the District’s web accessible student database, Infinite Campus, parent portal. Available information includes:

• Daily attendance • Student schedules • Grade book information • Progress reports • High school transcripts.

If you would like to establish an account to view your student’s information, please complete the application form found on the District’s website http://www.mpsomaha.org/mps/ under the Infinite Campus tab in the Parent/Guardian Information section. Return the form to: Millard Public Schools, Technology Division, 12808 I St. Omaha, NE 68137. If you have any questions regarding your MPS Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, please contact the technology office at 715-6290 or ICParentContact@mpsomaha.org.

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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL The last day of school will be Friday, May 29th. Millard West students will be dismissed at 12 noon.

Seniors’ last day is a full day on Thursday, May 28th. Commencement practice is on Friday, May 29th at 9:00 a.m. at the Omaha Civic Auditorium.

Dates to Remember

Tues., May 12 ..... Honors Night for Seniors 7:00 p.m.

Mon., May 25 ...... No School - Memorial Day

Thurs., May 28 .... Seniors last day

Fri., May 29 ......... Last Day of School-Noon Dismissal Senior Commencement practice Civic Auditorium 9:00 a.m.

Sat., May 30 ........ Graduation at Omaha Civic Auditorium 10:00 a.m. 2008-2009 YEARBOOK PICK UP The 2008-2009 Yearbook will be ready for pick up in room 312 on Tuesday, May 12 from 5-7 p.m. and Wednesday, May 13 during lunch and before & after school for any student who bought a yearbook. Extra books available on a first come, first served

basis for $65. Don’t forget to pick up your nameplate, cover, auto

supplement or DVD. After May 15, books can ONLY be picked up

during lunch. Any yearbooks not picked up by May 30, 2009

may be sold.

SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION

Summer School will be held at Millard North High School from June 10 - July 14. Please click on the link above for a printable brochure and summer course description.

SCHOOL BEGINS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROCESS 2009-2010 The Back-To-School Process is scheduled for August 3 and 4, 2009. Specific times and designated alphabet days are as follows:

Date Alpha Time Mon., August 3: A-K 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tues, August 4: L-Z 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

At the Back-To-School Process, students turn in neces-sary forms, get schedules and lockers, pay for activity tickets and parking permits. Seniors will also turn in diploma cards and pay a transcript fee. Incoming 9th graders and new students will have their student I.D. pictures taken. If you have any questions, please contact the Guidance Office at 715-6015. FIRST STUDENT TRANSPORTATION First Student provides the parent pay bus service for all Millard high school students. We will have a flyer in the June newsletter with transportation costs.

MILLARD WEST SUMMER CAMPS Please click on the link above for a printable copy of the Millard West Summer Camps. www.mpsomaha.org/mwhs Activities - Athletics - MW Summer Athletic Clinics

ATHLETIC PHYSICAL FORMS www.mpsomaha.org/mwhs Select Activities - Select Athletics - Select 2009-2010 Athletic Physical Forms and Information

FOURTH SEMESTER

Grade reporting periods for 4th semester: Progress Checks Friday, May 8, 2009 Final Grades Monday, June 1, 2009

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RELAY FOR LIFE Millard West will be hosting, for the tenth year, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life the week-end of June 13-14. All events are held on our out-door track. DRUG DOGS ON CAMPUS Parents should be aware that as part of our continu-ous effort to insure a safe and secure environment, the district regularly brings in the services of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Drug Dogs. When the officer and dogs arrive on campus we immedi-ately go into a modified lock-down as the dog or dogs go about their business in the locker areas and also in the school parking lots. The dogs do not directly check students. We may occasionally clear a classroom of students, but tell them to leave their backpacks on the floor for checking. We are confi-dent that the knowledge of the possibility of a random search has helped to keep drugs off campus in many situations.

LOST TEXTBOOKS

Due to the high cost of textbooks and/or their replacement, we would like to request that you check your homes for textbooks and/or library books that belong to Millard West High School. Please request that your student check their lockers, cars, bedrooms, etc. for textbooks and/or library books that they are not currently using. Your student should return them to the school book-keeper, Mrs. Cindy Hamilton, to see if they have been assessed a fine for the textbooks, and/or library books. Mrs. Hamilton’s office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 daily. Thank you for your help in locating our lost books and keeping our replacement costs down.

DRESS CODE With the weather warming up it is important for students and parents to be aware of dress code issues at Millard West. All Millard West students are expected to wear shirts or blouses that completely cover the stomach, back, and shoulders. Examples of unaccept-

able dress include tank tops, midriff tops, halter tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, etc. Students should also keep in mind that excessively short skirts and shorts are not permitted to be worn in the school building. Please refer to pages 18-20 in the Millard West Student Handbook for additional information regarding student dress guidelines. Millard West works hard to offer students a positive and produc-tive learning environment. Dress code guidelines contribute to the establishment of this environment. SENIOR DECA OFFICERS Congratulations to the following DECA Officers:

Co-Presidents: Kjerste Gast & Sara Mallatt

Public Relations: Julia Phillips & Kristen Schilling

Scratchin Post Managers: Jason Barker, Taylor Johnson, and Hayley Smith

Secretary: Liz Brown UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS Congratulations to Rachel Gehringer-Wiar and Sachi Mistry who were honored at the 54th Annual United Way of the Midlands Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. Rachel was recognized in the Education/Youth category for her work with a number of inno-vative programs including More than Music Mentors and JAMbassadors. Rachel has also been active in tutoring both middle and high school students. Sachi was recognized in the Medical/Youth category. Sachi volunteers with the Child Life Specialists and serves on the Teen Advisory Board at Children's Hospital. She also volunteers at the Nebraska Medi-cal Center on a weekly basis. Millard West is proud of their contributions to our community!

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GRADUATION INFORMATION

SENIOR LUNCH ACCOUNTS Parents, if you use mylunchmoney.com and are on a recurring payment, you must stop the recurring payment and have your senior transfer their money into a younger sibling’s account or get a refund. Please delete your senior from the mylunch-money.com or you will continue to see his/her name on the account. Please either transfer or use up the money. Under $10, you can get your refund in the Millard West kitchen from either Deb Ringer or Marcia Williams. Anything over $10 will be refunded from the district sometime during the summer months. All of the above happens only if you request it. It does not happen automatically. If you have any questions, please contact me between 6:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 715-6030 - Deb Ringer, kitchen manager. SENIOR DINNER The Senior Class Board is hosting a dinner for all seniors on Friday, May 22nd. Tickets will be avail-able May 11th - May 15th for $15. This is a special evening just for seniors and the suggested dress is dressy casual. Jeans are not appropriate. Further information will be coming soon. SCHOLARSHIPS Millard West students are offered millions of dollars in scholarship money each year because of out-standing academic and activity achievements. We acknowledge students for these accomplishments through the Omaha World- Herald, Honors Night and in the Graduation Program but … if you don’t notify us, we don’t know! The deadline to turn scholarship letters in for recognition in the Omaha World Herald is Monday, April 27, 2009. The deadline for scholarship recognition in the graduation program is Friday, May 8th. To let us know of scholarships, please make a copy of the award letter and have your student turn in the copy to Brenda Cary in the Guidance Office. Please let us know of any and all offers (as they are received) so your student can be recognized – even if the offer may not be accepted by your student.

HONORS NIGHT FOR SENIORS Honors Night will be Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 p.m. Honor cords will be handed out during Honors Night. CAP & GOWN DISTRIBUTION Cap and gown distribution will be on Wednesday, May 13, from 11:30-1:30 in the auditorium lobby. All fines will need to be paid before receiving your cap and gown. BACCALAUREATE Baccalaureate, a religious service to bless the gradu-ating seniors from all three high schools, will be held on Sunday, May 17, 3 p.m. at Millard South. The event is being organized by the Millard Parent Baccalaureate Committee. Student participation in Baccalaureate is voluntary. It is not sponsored by the Millard Public School District. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SENIORS The last day of school for seniors is a full day on Thursday, May 28. GRADUATION REHEARSAL Practice for Commencement is Friday, May 29 at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. The time for re-hearsal is 9:00 a.m. and will last about one hour. It is mandatory that all graduating seniors attend. We strongly advise that you carpool to this practice. Do not leave valuables in your cars. Students are to re-port to the lowest level of the Civic Auditorium. COMMENCEMENT Commencement will be on Saturday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. The Civic Auditorium provides plenty of seating for par-ents and guest of our graduates. We do not give out tickets. Limited seating is provided for the elderly and handicapped on the main floor.

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SENIOR HONORS AND AWARDS

Millard West would like to acknowledge and congratulate our graduating seniors for their many honors and awards.

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS Finalists Christopher Adams Anna Meier David Wilson

Commended Brittany Bauer Danielle DeBoer Kaitlin Harvey Shiva Kothapalli Brittany Phillips OMAHA WORLD-HERALD ALL ACADEMIC PROGRAM Omaha World-Herald Regional Level - First Team Anna Meier

Omaha World-Herald Outstanding Student Scholar David Wilson

Omaha World-Herald Key Staffer Award Kristen Rowley OMAHA WORLD-HERALD ACADEMIC TEAM NOMINATIONS Christopher Adams Ellen Illg Zachary Rupiper Jacob Carlson Charles Lee Irsa Shoiab Danielle DeBoer Anna Meier Priya Sirohi Sarah Ehlers Dillon Meyers Sarah Sirotkin Jordan Hansen Tyler Mustard Ellen Thomas Keegan Hansen Brittany Phillips David Wilson Kaitlin Harvey Brandon Roesler WEST OMAHA ROTARY CLUB OUTSTANDING SENIOR Jordan Hansen UNITED WAY SERVICE AWARD United Way Education Youth Volunteer - Rachel Gehringer-Wiar U.S. MILITARY AWARDS U.S. Navy ROTC - Charles Lee ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT Wendy’s High School Heisman Nominees - Brittany Phillips & Nathan Hauptman

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Advanced Placement Testing

AP Tests will be administered between Monday, May 4 and Friday, May 15 (see testing schedule). Testing dates are set by the CollegeBoard and can’t be changed. Late Testing Late testing is allowed by the CollegeBoard under very limited conditions. Alternate exams must be ordered and must be given on the assigned dates. CollegeBoard charges an additional $40.00 for each late exam given. Late testing is only permitted for specific emergency situations or district competitions. Late testing is not per-mitted for senior class trips, school assemblies, family vacations or family commitments. Any student who thinks he/she might qualify for late testing should see Dr. Kolc. General Testing Guidelines You must bring your student I.D., a pencil with eraser, and a blue or black pen. (Talk to your subject area teacher about whether or not calculators and what kind of calculators are allowed for certain tests. We will not provide any calculators). You must also arrive to testing on time. You will not be allowed to bring a cell phone in to testing. The CollegeBoard is very strict about this policy due to situations that have occurred across the country in the past. Do not bring your cell phone to testing. If you forget to remove it and do bring it, make sure you turn it in to the proctor at the beginning of testing. If it is discovered later that you had a cell phone during any of the test, your test (as well as others) may be dis-qualified.

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Advanced Placement Testing

2009 Exams Schedule

Week 1

Week 2

Early testing is not permitted under any circumstances.

Web-based Review Sources

Millard Public Schools has purchased access to the Gale Net web based resource which offers test preparation for many AP tests as well as other tests like ACT and SAT. This resource actually allows students to take practice tests and get feedback on their per-formance prior to actually taking the AP tests. This resource can be accessed through the Millard West web page and the Info Center or by the direct website address: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/omah21245 . The password is mwhs.

The CollegeBoard also offers test prep materials and practice tests. Some of these resources are free; others cost.

http://www.collegeboard.com/?student or http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/prep.html

Through the CollegeBoard web site www.collegeboard.com/apstudents, students will also find more information about AP testing and different college requirements for scores on tests to earn credit and advance standing.

Please refer any specific questions about testing or the courses offered at West to Dr. Deb Kolc, 894-6001.

Morning Session 8 a.m.

Afternoon Session 12:30 p.m.

Monday, May 4 Comparative Government and Politics French Language

Tuesday, May 5 Computer Science A Computer Science AB Spanish Language

Statistics

Wednesday, May 6 Calculus AB Calculus BC

Chinese Language and Culture

Thursday, May 7 English Literature and Composition German Language

Friday, May 8 United States History European History

Morning Session 8 a.m.

Afternoon Session 12:30 p.m.

Afternoon Session 2 p.m.

Monday, May 11 Biology Music Theory

Physics B Physics C: Mechanics

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Tuesday, May 12 Chemistry Psychology

Wednesday, May 13 English Language

Thursday, May 14 Macroeconomics World History

Friday, May 15 Human Geography Spanish Literature

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GUIDANCE NEWS

United States Service Academy Applications

Young Nebraskans, as a group have done very well in obtaining appointments to the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force and Merchant Marine Academies. The appointment process typically begins with a written request to a U.S. Senator and/or member of the House of Representatives requesting a nomination. Selection committees evaluate the applicants and recommend a list of candidates for nomination to the service academies. A person who receives a nomination from a member of Congress is then further evaluated by the respective academies. The academies make the final appointment. If you are interested in making an application for a service academy, you should begin the process now by contacting the offices of Senator Johanns, Senator Nelson and Representative Terry. Application is encour-aged with all three offices. The contacts and deadlines for each office are listed below:

Campus Visit

The campus visit usually has a big impact on selecting a college; students should be-gin visiting colleges before the beginning of their senior year.

1. Plan ahead. Call the Admissions Office at the college you are visiting at least 2 weeks in advance to arrange the visit. Tell them who and what you want to see.

2. Get ready. Research the college before you go to visit.

3. Interview the Admissions Staff. See if your grade point average, rank, test scores, major areas of academic and extracurricular interests are available.

4. Take the campus tour. Ask about the library, computer access, housing, food, and job placement. (Anything you want to know. Ask the tour guides, students, and faculty).

5. Spend time in classes. What is the class size? Teacher/student ratio?

6. Explore on your own. Read a student newspaper. Study the posters. What is this campus’s personality? Does it match you?

7. Check out the community. What size is it? What entertainment is available? Restaurants? Shopping? Check out anything that is important to you to have in the community.

8. Take notes. Write down your impressions, especially if you need to make choices and comparisons later and can’t return for a visit.

9. Say thank you. Send a thank you, especially to your interviewer/interviewee.

10. Follow up. Let this visit and others help you start narrowing your choices. Get an application for admissions and scholarships, and if you really like this school, send the application in or complete it online in the fall (September /October).

Senator/Rep. Contact Person Phone Deadline

Senator Johanns Glenn Freeman 758-8981 9/30/09

Senator Nelson Jan McCarty 391-3411 10/31/09

Rep. Lee Terry Dean Mathisen 397-9944 10/31/09

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GUIDANCE NEWS

Volunteer!!

Many young people will spend part of their free time this summer volunteering in our community. Learn how young people can volunteer through the United Way. Call Raeanna Kuzma, United Way Youth Services Coordinator or check out their website at uwmidlands.org/volunteer. It's a great way to give back to our community!

Attention: Next Year’s Sophomores and Juniors

Do you rank in the top 25% or your class? Did you take Honors English OR Honors Math? Is your GPA 3.5 or better?

You should take the PSAT on Saturday, October 17, 2009

The PSAT/NMSQT measures skills that are important for success in college-verbal reasoning, critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing.

Get feedback about critical academic skills Seek information from colleges Enter scholarship competitions Practice the SAT When taken in the junior year, the PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for entry into the National

Merit Scholarship Program.

ACT

If your student is planning to take the ACT on June 13, note that the registration deadline is May 8. Registra-tion information and other ACT test dates can be found online at www.actstudent.org. Beginning in 2009 Ne-braska now offers a September test date option. The Millard School District will be offering the ACT on Sep-tember 12 at Millard South High School.

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GUIDANCE NEWS

DRUG–FREE SUMMER

Each day in June, July and August, approximately 6,100 young people try marijuana for the first time. This is 38% more per day than during the rest of the year. Marijuana is more harmful than most parents think. It is especially risky for youth because their bodies and brains are still developing. It can be addictive; it can lead to behavioral problems, mental and physical health issues. It can also interfere with learning and school performance. Research shows that kids who often are bored may be at higher risk of using alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs. What is your child doing this summer? If he/she is spending all day watching TV, it may be time to look at this list of suggestions for things to do. Sports: encourage them to join a local sports team, to go inline skating or to play a couple rounds of tennis with you. Check your local parks and recreation department for more information. Spectator events: take them to a baseball game, basketball game or other event to see their favorite team. Mentoring opportunities: mentoring is a great way to serve your community and shows kids how to make a difference in both their lives and the lives of younger children. It shows kids they can impact lives positively. Volunteer opportunities: encourage your child to volunteer at a local organization, such as a homeless shelter, humane society, hospital, nursing home, or childcare center. Outdoor activities: amusement or theme parks, but also less costly options like fishing, camping, swimming, and hiking. Places to go: urge your child to check out great places like zoos, aquariums, and libraries. Creative activities: check out a local pottery studio or arts and crafts center, or learn to play an instrument.

Here is a S-U-M-M-E-R drug-free checklist: Have you set clear rules and let your child know that marijuana use is unacceptable? Have you talked to your child recently about the harmful physical, mental, and social effects of marijuana and other illicit drugs on young users? Have you checked to see where your teen is, whom he/she is with, and what he/she is doing? Are they with whomever or wherever they say they are? Have you talked to your child’s coach, employer and friends lately? Have you helped plan activities to keep your child busy?

Have you planned a family activity with your child in the coming weeks, such as going to the movies, taking a walk, or sharing a meal?

DON’T LET YOUR TEEN’S SUMMER GO TO POT! Kids who are not regularly monitored by their parents are four times more likely to use drugs. Teens who report they are “often bored” are 50% more likely to smoke, drink, get drunk, and use illegal drugs than kids who aren’t. Parents of teens with summer jobs still need to know how their teens are spending disposable income, what type of work place setting they are in, and who they are working with. Two-thirds of youth ages 13-17 say that upsetting their parents or losing the respect of family and friends is one of the main reasons they don’t smoke marijuana or use other drugs. Young people who learn a lot about the risks of drugs at home are up to 50% less likely to try drugs than their peers who don’t get drug information from their parents. In addition to parents, other adults who influence kids, such as camp counselors, coaches, physicians and employers, can and do play a vital role in keeping kids drug-free during the summer.

This message is brought to you by your Millard West SCIP team. If you have comments or questions please contact Stacie Felton, SCIP team leader at 715-6069, or skfelton@mpsomaha.org.

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STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR IMMUNIZATIONS Dear Parents: The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has made changes in the Immunization require-ments. Varicella has been included as a required vaccine in each grade, kindergarten through the remaining grades. For the 2009–2010 school year, the Varicella vaccine or written documentation (including year) of the chicken pox disease is required for all students entering 9th grade through 12th grade. This documentation should be provided by parent, guardian or health care provider as evidence of immunity to Varicella. Or these students must have 1 dose of Varicella given on or after 12 months of age and prior to 13 years of age. If a student is over 13 years of age, they are required to receive 2 doses of Varicella, separated by at least one month. To enter any grade your child must have the following immunizations: 3 doses of the DPT vaccine, one given after the 4th birthday 2 doses of the MMR vaccine 3 doses of the Polio vaccine 3 doses of the Hepatitis B Vaccine

1 dose of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine (2 doses after 13 years old) OR documentation of the disease.

Millard Public School District is not responsible for any expenses incurred for immunizations. If you have any questions, please call me at 715-6009. Thank you, Jamie Sue Matson, RN Millard West High School Nurse

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WILDCAT ATHLETIC & ACTIVITIES NEWS

2009-2010 ATHLETIC PHYSICALS All students planning to participate in interscholastic athletics, including CHEER-LEADERS and DANCE TEAM members, must have a physical by a licensed physician after May 1st of 2009. This is required by NSAA rules to insure coverage under the NSAA Catastrophic Accident Insurance plan. If you have any questions, or would like referrals to physicians by our athletic training staff, contact the Activities Office at 715-6025.

To download Athletic Physical Forms and Information: www.mpsomaha.org/mwhs

Select Activities - Select Athletics - Select 2009-10 Physical forms and Information

ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

For up-to-date athletic contest information: www.highschoolsports.net

SUMMER CAMPS AND CLINICS AT WEST HIGH The West High coaching staff is offering a number of summer clinics for Millard West students and middle school and elementary age youth. Flyers on Football, Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, and Softball are included in this edition and can also be obtained from the Millard West Activities office or the head coach for these sports. Information has also be sent to the feeder schools.

To download Summer Camp fliers go to: www.mpsomaha.org/mwhs then click on Activities - Athletics - MW Summer Athletic Clinics

The registration cost for Millard West Athletic Clinics varies by sport. Registration fees are on all flyers and registration forms. Registration costs are set to cover costs of gym rental, custodial fees, T-shirts, awards and staff. Any profit over the cost of expenses is deposited into the West High athletic accounts for each individ-ual sport. For more information, call the activities office at 715-6025.

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WILDCAT ATHLETIC & ACTIVITIES NEWS

ATHLETICS FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR It is not too soon to be planning ahead for participation in athletics for the next school year. All students and parents are reminded that in order to participate in interscholastic athletics, all students must do the following: 1. Pass a minimum of 20 credits during the 3rd and 4th terms of 2008-09. If you will not earn 20 credits,

you must take summer school to earn those credits in order to participate in athletics for the first semester of 2009-2010. West students must be enrolled in a minimum of two classes in each nine week term and we strongly recommend a minimum of three courses and encourage students to register for four classes each nine weeks.

2. Have a physical exam by a licensed physician after May 1, 2009 and have the physician complete and sign the Millard West High school Health Examination Form. Turn it in to Millard West’s activities office.

3. Complete the student Participation and Parent Consent form, insurance waiver, health information form, Release of Liability form and Transportation form. Turn it in to the Millard West Activities Office.

4. Pay any fees due. Millard Public Schools has an annual non refundable participation fee of $50.00 for each student participating in NSAA sponsored interscholastic competitions. There is a $100.00 per fam-ily cap on this fee. All students participating who have paid the $50.00 fee receive the Millard West stu-dent athletic admission pass at no additional charge.

All forms are available in the Millard West Activities Office. They may be picked up Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. They will also be included in the summer mailing you will receive prior to school starting in August of 2009. When all of the above steps have been completed and filed in the activities office...each student will be issued an Athletic Participation Green Card, which verifies that they have met all requirements for participation in athletics. Each student must give their Green Card to their respective coach when checking out for their first practice. NO STUDENT MAY PRACTICE OR CHECK OUT UNTIL THEIR GREEN CARD IS TURNED IN TO THEIR COACH. PLEASE! Don’t put off getting your physical or completing and turning in the necessary forms. Get them turned in well ahead of the first scheduled practice. A NEW GREEN CARD IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY FOR PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS. PRESEASON ATHLETIC PARENT MEETING: Thursday, August 6th at 7:00 PM in the Millard West Auditorium: For all parents of students planning to participate in competitive athletics for the 2009-2010 school year. This is an important informational meeting for all parents of prospective Millard West athletes. Topics covered are MPS guidelines and policies that gov-ern athletics, communication process/ expectations for addressing issues, and an excellent presentation on “THE ROLE OF THE PARENT IN SPORTS”. We encourage all parents of MW athletes to plan to attend on this evening. THE FIRST DATE OF PRACTICE FOR FOOTBALL and SOFTBALL IS MONDAY, AUGUST 10TH. FOR ALL OTHER FALL SPORTS THE FIRST PRACTICE DATE IS MONDAY, AUGUST 17TH. For information about check-out and first week’s practice schedules, contact the head coach of each Fall Sport. Fall sports offered are: Boys and Girls Cross Country, Football, Girls Golf, Girls Softball, Boys Tennis and Volleyball.

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WILDCAT ATHLETIC & ACTIVITIES NEWS THANK YOU TO PARENTS, FANS AND COMMUNITY! The West High athletic staff would like to thank all of our parents, students, fans and the Millard West Omaha community for their enthusiastic support of our athletic and activities programs during the 2008-09 school year. Your support in attending, participating and following our programs is appreciated. How can you support Millard West Athletics and Activities? It’s easy! Here’s how: 1. Encourage your student/parent and friends to be involved in sports or organizations by participating or at-

tending West High activities. High school sports and fine arts performances are the BEST ENTERTAIN-MENT VALUE around! Not only does your attendance provide financial support, but it shows our stu-dents that we care about and are interested in their lives and the things that matter to them. Students at West put in a significant amount of time, energy and work into their school sports and activities.They de-serve our recognition for their contribution to our school community.

2. Encourage your student to purchase an activity ticket. It is $35.00 and allows the student to gain ad-

mission to any home athletic event at which admission is charged, without additional charge. It also allows them admission at student prices to all Metro Conference events and discounted tickets to the musical and school dances or music performances.

3. Come support the sports events you enjoy. All admissions provide income to pay for the cost of offering

20 sports and a comprehensive athletic program. A family pass is offered with 20 punches for $80.00. The family pass is transferable and can be used by anyone. A punch on the family pass equals $4.00 per admission, which is a savings of $1.00 off the regular adult admission for football and basketball.

2009-2010 admission prices are as follows: Varsity Football and Basketball Adults = $5.00 Students = $3.00 All Other Varsity Sports Adults = $4.00 Students = $2.00 Non Varsity Events Adults = $2.00 Students = $1.00 4. Join the Millard West Athletic Booster Club. Help this organization support our athletes and coaches

with parents’ nights, banquets and fundraisers to help us provide in areas where revenues don’t match needs. A booster club membership entitles each family to two booster passes which admit the holder at no charge to all West athletic events, EXCEPT VARSITY FOOTBALL AND VARSITY BASKETBALL.

Contact the Activities Office for more information on how to join.

Don Stroh Administration Center • 5606 So. 147th Street • Omaha, NE 68137-2647 • (402) 715-8200 • (Fax) (402) 715-8409

April 30, 2009 Dear Parents and Staff, Millard School District is monitoring the recent outbreak of swine flu and is in close contact with the Douglas County Health Department. At this time, there is no immediate impact on Millard. In accordance with the Douglas County Health Department, we are taking the following precautions and urge you to do the same.

• Wash hands often with soap and water (proper technique is to scrub for 15 to 20 seconds). • Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. • When using a tissue, put the used tissue in the waste basket and wash your hands or use hand

sanitizer. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. • Keep your child at home if he or she is experiencing body aches, headache, chills, sore

throat, cough or is running a temperature. • The Douglas County Health Department advises that people who develop flu symptoms

remain at home for 7 days after onset of the illness. If symptoms persist longer than 7 days, then it is important to wait at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved before sending your child back to school.

Our school custodians will provide frequent disinfecting of desks, counters, drinking fountains, door handles, restrooms, lockers and other places that are touched often by multiple people. Alcohol-based hand cleansers will be available in all classrooms as an additional measure but not as a replacement for frequent hand-washing. If you have a particular concern about swine flu, please call your personal physician or the Douglas County Health Department at 444-6427. For more information, please visit our website at www.mpsomaha.org .With your support, we will do everything necessary to protect the health and safety of our students and staff. Sincerely, Nancy Nielsen, RN Head Nurse Millard School District

MILLARD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Dave Anderson, Brad Burwell, Julie Kannas, Mike Kennedy, Mike Pate, Linda Poole, Keith Lutz, Ed. D., Superintendent

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•Extra books available on a first come, first served basis for $65.•Don’t forget to pick up your nameplate, cover, auto supplement or DVD.•After May 15, books can ONLY be picked up during lunch.•Any yearbooks not picked up by May 30, 2009 may be sold.

MAY 12tuesday

5 -7 p.m.

MAY 13wednesday

Room 312

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during lunch

after school

Extras :•name plate: personalize your book with an engraved nameplate

•plastic cover: protect your book with a clear cover made to fit

•autograph supplement: extra blank pages to collect signatures

Extras not available after introductory special

Introductory special ends sEPt. 11, 2009

Student: ________________________________________________Phone number: ____________________ QT teacher: ________________Namestamp: _____________________________________________Check items desired: ____Yearbook ($50) ____Name plate ($6) ____Plastic cover ($5) ____Autograph supplement ($5)

Total paid: _________________ Check #:___________________

Please make check payable to Millard West High School and mail to: Prowler Yearbook • Millard West High School • 5710 S. 176 Ave. • Omaha, NE 68135. The yearbook is a self-supporting program; it receives no additional school funding.

Address questions to Mr. Hilburn at mrhilburn@mpsomaha.org or 715-6033.

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Senior Photosfor the

Make sure it’s the image you want.eternityare ETCHED inyearbook

RIGHT WRONG WRONG•Cropped too tightly; no room is available for layout adjustments.•Outdoor, distracting background.•Submitted at too low a resolution and will print poorly.

•Black and white image.•Distracting background (no bright colors, outdoor shots, brick).•Subject is looking away from the camera (and will forever be looking at another senior’s photo on the panel pages).

Additional submission information:•Submit to: Millard West High School, Attn. Yearbook / 5710 S. 176 Ave. / Omaha NE 68135 or attach to email (jpeg images at 350 dpi) to mrhilburn@mpsomaha.org.

•Late photos: We cannot guarantee publication. Please ask your photographer whether you are responsible for sending photos. (Many photographers submit for clients, often close to the deadline so it’s easier to keep track of which photos were sent.)

•Notification: We will display a list of senior portraits received the week following the deadline in the Commons area to ensure accuracy. Please ask your son or daughter to check this.

•Modifications: We will notify those whose photos do not meet specifications and will allow exactly two weeks for a resubmission within specifications to ensure placement in the yearbook.

•Registration pictures: If we do not receive a senior portrait and the senior had taken a registration photo, we will use that image in the yearbook to increase coverage of all seniors.

•Questions?: Write to mrhilburn@mpsomaha.org or call 715-6033 with questions. We look forward to seeing your senior in the yearbook.

PORTRAITS DUE BY OCTOBER 30, 2009

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•Full color digital or print image.•Neutral background.•Head and shoulders, looking directly at the camera.•No hands in photo.•If submitted digitally, at least 250 dpi.

Size and submission information:•B&W: photos can be submitted in color; will run in black and white.•1/8 page (approx. 4 x 3”): max. one photo and 20 words.•1/4 page (approx. 4 x 6”): max. two photos and 40 words.•1/2 page (approx. 9 x 6”): max. four photos and 60 words.•Full page (approx. 9 x 12”): max. two photos and 100 words.•Materials must be school-appropriate. Please do not submit naked photos, even of babies. Submit via email, mail, or in person. •All elements and full payment due by Oct. 30, 2009 to guarantee placement. Please send in all elements at the same time.•To have photos returned: Submit a stamped, self-addressed envelope along with the tribute materials. Please note that we generally hold on to these materials through the proof stage in case a file gets corrupted or lost, which may be as late as March.•Format: Please type or clearly print your message. Photo files submitted electronically must be in jpeg format at 350 dpi. Please attach photo files to an email rather than pasting them into email text.•No photographer or pre-designed layouts. Please submit the elements and allow the design editor to arrange these elements.•No distracting backgrounds. We realize there are many quality scrap bookers submitting, but the conflicting design distracts from the other tributes nearby.•Late tribute submissions will be placed on a first-come, first-served basis: We hold tributes that arrive after the deadline in the order received and will include them if we have enough space.

Student name: _____________________________

Parent(s): _________________________________

email:____________________________________

Phone number: ___________________________

Check ad type/size desired:

___1/8 B&W ($40) ___1/8 color ($65)

___1/4 B&W ($60) ___1/4 color ($95)

___1/2 B&W ($100) ___1/2 color ($170)

___full B&W ($190) ___full color ($325)

Total paid: __________ Check #:_____

Please make check payable to Millard West High School and send to: Prowler Yearbook • Millard West High School • 5710 S. 176 Ave. • Omaha, NE 68135.

Address questions to mrhilburn@mpsomaha.org or 715-6033.

Feel free to email message and photo. You could also write the message on the back of this form. If you send hard copies of photos and want them returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

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Submit all materials together. If emailing images and message, send

order form and payment soon after, and indicate they are coming on your email.

To guarantee placement, submit by Oct. 30, 2009

Millard West High School

Booster Club 12th ANNUAL 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE

(Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed Teams Welcome)

THURSDAY, June 25th, 2009 – Tiburon Golf Club ENTRY FEE: $360 per team; $90 per individual

EVENT DAY SCHEDULE: 11:00 AM: Registration 12:00 PM: Shot Gun Start 5:00 PM: Dinner and Awards Including Flag Prizes / Team Prizes / Door Prizes

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Sponsorship donations are available in support of this event. In fact, 80% of each Sponsorship donation goes directly to the Millard West sport that you designate, and 20% of your donation goes to support the Millard West Booster Club’s General Fund. Please consider helping us support our kids by choosing one of the following sponsorship levels:

Corporate Golf Sponsor: $ 700.00

Includes foursome of golfers

Includes recognition at golf tournament

Includes Hole Sign on golf course

Corporate Sponsor: $ 350.00

Includes recognition at golf tournament

Includes Hole Sign on golf course

Golf Hole Sponsor: $ 200.00

Includes Hole Sign on golf course

Half Hole Sponsor: $ 100.00

Includes split recognition on Hole Sign on golf course

Flag Prize Sponsor: $ 50.00

Donation will be used to purchase prizes for the day

Participating Sport Teams in the Millard West Booster Club: Boys Basketball Boys Tennis Girls Cross Country Girls Track Boys Cross Country Boys Track Girls Volleyball Girls Golf Boys Swimming Dance Team Girls Soccer Wrestling Boys Baseball Football Girls Softball Boys Golf Boys Soccer Girls Basketball Girls Swimming Cheerleading Girls Tennis

For More Information, please contact: Tim and Kelly Miller (896-6473) Rick and Lisa Kanne (315-9177) Dave and Gina Emerton (895-3166)

Sponsorship and Entry Forms also available at: www.millardwestboosterclub.com

Millard West Booster Club Sponsor Commitment Form and Golf Scramble Entry

Yes, please sign me up to support the Millard West Booster Club! Contact Information:

Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: _____ Zip: _____________ Phone: _________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________ (*Needed for communication with instruction, weather, notices).

Sponsorship Commitment Level:

□ Corporate Golf Sponsorship $ 700.00

□ Corporate Sponsorship $ 350.00

□ Golf Hole Sponsorship $ 200.00

□ Half Golf Hole Sponsorship $ 100.00

□ Flag Prize Sponsor $ 50.00

1. Please list the Corporation or Personal Name to be recognized at our golf event.

2. Please list the Team Sport to which you would like your contribution designated.

* * * * * GOLF SCRAMBLE ENTRY FORM * * * * * PLEASE REGISTER THE FOLLOWING TEAM

include Player Name / Phone / Email / Sports Team Designation

Player 1: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Player 2: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Player 3: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Player 4: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Dinner Only Guest: _____ X $20 / person = ________

Send Sponsorship Checks and/or Golf Scramble Entry Forms to:

Tim Miller, 17613 Riggs Street, Omaha, NE 68135 PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: “MILLARD WEST BOOSTER CLUB”

HollywoodNights Millard West Post Prom ‘09

Thank you All VIP volunteers and Patrons!

Post Prom ‘09 was a great success with 930 students donning the VIP lanyard and walking the red carpet for a blockbuster night of fun with games, entertainment and prizes. I would like to thank the 400 parents and 400 businesses that made a donation, and the 200 parents that helped with set-up, clean up and working as backstage crew the night of the event. – Rita Osborn, Post Prom ‘09 General Chair

‘09 Committee ChairsLori Schilling, EntertainmentKaren Olson, TreasurerDeb Peck, AdvertisingSue Knapp, DonationsSherry Thompson, DonationsChris Newhouse, FoodBev Bogatz, Front DoorKathy Folk, Front DoorStacy Kraft, PhotosGwen Stahmer, Staffing

Decorations ChairsSahar Al-Turk, Deyo’s Photos Area (Dance Team)Pam West and Joy Kusler, East Hall (Band)Kathy Folk, Front Entry (Show Choir)Jane Long, Commons (Cross Country)Beth Reinsch, West Hall (Cheerleading)Deb Clauson and Kellie Groetsema, Wildcat I (Show Choir)Craig Osborn, Outside Entry (Dance Team)Lori Adam and Jill Shefte, Pirate Ship (Soccer)Jenda Stauffer, Wildcat III (Swim Team)Stacy Longacre, Wildcat II (Basketball)

Watch for the sequel

coming next year:

Post Prom ‘10

directed by Kathy Folk!

HollywoodNights Millard West Post Prom ‘09

Post Prom 2009 Business DonorsThanks to the following businesses that generously supported Post Prom 2009with donations of cash, merchandise, gift certificates, food and entertainment:

24 Hour FitnessA Hill of BeansABC PrintingAflacAladdin Custom SportswearAll About PetsAll American Fund RaisingAmazing Pizza MachineAMC Oak View 24 TheaterAmerican National BankAnderson AwardsAnderson Food ShopsAnderson Middle School Andrews StudioAnn DeNellAnthony’s Formal WearApple Family DentalArchiversArmbrust Family YMCAArmed Forces RecruitingArt FX Screen PrintingArts & MindsAshley Lynne’sAspen ContractingAustad’s GolfB Street CollisionBacklund Animal ClinicBagel BinBaker’s SupermarketBank of NebraskaBank of the West HarrisonBarnes and NobleBaum Iron CompanyBC BoardsportBeadle Middle School Parent OrganizationBeautiControl – Pamela Bissell BeautiControl – Spa YourselfBeauty BrandsBeauty FirstBelcher Family DentistryBella Vita RistoranteBellagio Nail and SalonBellevue University Bellino FireworksBeNe Pizza & PastaBest Care Pet HospitalBeyond ParadiseBeyond the VineBillings PhotographyBlecha Family DentalBlimpies/Goodrich

Garbo’s Salon Gary’s Express Auto BathGelato Jo’sGeni’s Hallmark Gentleman’s ChoiceGet JeweledGinger’s Hang Up IncGo Physical TherapyGodfather’s PizzaGorges VolvoGrace UniversityGreat ClipsGreat ClipsGreat Harvest Bread Great Western BankGRECO Insurance AgencyH&H ChevroletHair by GG & Co.HairMastersHampton InnHarbor Farm Chick MarketHarley Davidson of OmahaHastings College Hawthorne Homeowners AssociationHCI FundraisingHeartland Automotive ServicesHector’sHelzberg DiamondsHenry Doorly ZooHerman NutsHill Brothers TransportationHiro SushiHoich EnterprisesHollywood DinerHong Kong CaféHour Glass StudioHouse Of JHusker Midwest PrintingHy-Vee Food StoreImagesbyCarlImmediate SolutionsIndian Creek Golf CourseInfiniti OmahaInsulfoamInterior Design FirmInterstate BatteryIowa State UniversityIt’s Yours PotteryJ C Penney SalonJane FondaJane SandozJazz: A Louisiana KitchenJensen Tire Co.

Block BusterBobby’s DancewearBody BasicsBoulder Creek Amusement ParkBoyd & Charlies BBQBradley Fine PortraitureBronco’sBuena Vista UniversityBuffalo Wild WingsBuilder’s Supply Co.CabelasCalifornia Pizza KitchenCaniglia’s Shoe RepairCapitol School of Hairstyling Caps EtceteraCarlos O’Kelley’s Mexican CaféCarpetlandCBS Home – Shelley RaganCentre CourtCentris Federal Credit UnionChadwell Family DentistryCharlie’s On The Lake Charter West National BankCheeseburger in ParadiseCheesecake FactoryChili’sChina KitchenChipotleCinnamon Creek Homeowners AssociationCity NailsClip ‘n CurlClose to My HeartCoca ColaCollege of St. Mary Colorado State UniversityComplete NutritionConcepts SalonCookie CompanyCox CommunicationsCracker BarrelCrane CoffeeCreighton UniversityC’s PhotographyCulver’sCupcake IslandCurves – PapillionCut on Q Cutchall Management CoD&D AutomotiveDairy Queen – LakesideDairy Queen Grill and ChillDana College

Dave and BustersDC CentreDeBoer & Associates, PCDennis D. Weiss, DDSDeyo’s PhotographyDick’s Sporting GoodsDiva GirlDoane CollegeDoc & Eddie’sDolores KingDon & Millie’sDonut HavenDr. Pepper/7-Up Bottling Dr. Scott SizenbachDraft HouseDragon’s LairDrake UniversityDurham MuseumEagle Run Golf CourseEileen’s CookiesElectric Sky Tanning and Java JuiceElectrical ContractorsElectronic SoundEric CrouchFamily EyecareFamily Fun CenterFamily Fun CutzFamily VideoFantastic Sam’sFantasy’s – CenterFantasy’s 66Fareway FoodsFarmer’s Insurance – John KloppFast FrameFazoli’sFirestone Complete Auto CareFirewater GrilleFirst National BankFitness PremiereFitness TogetherFive SalonFloors Etc.Fontenelle Nature AssociationFox & Hound Pub & GrillFox Hollow CoffeeFringes Hair DesignFuddruckersFunny Bone Comedy ClubFusion DanceFutureware DistributingGame Stop

Garbo’s Salon Gary’s Express Auto BathGelato Jo’sGeni’s Hallmark Gentleman’s ChoiceGet JeweledGinger’s Hang Up IncGo Physical TherapyGodfather’s PizzaGorges VolvoGrace UniversityGreat ClipsGreat ClipsGreat Harvest Bread Great Western BankGRECO Insurance AgencyH&H ChevroletHair by GG & Co.HairMastersHampton InnHarbor Farm Chick MarketHarley Davidson of OmahaHastings College Hawthorne Homeowners AssociationHCI FundraisingHeartland Automotive ServicesHector’sHelzberg DiamondsHenry Doorly ZooHerman NutsHill Brothers TransportationHiro SushiHoich EnterprisesHollywood DinerHong Kong CaféHour Glass StudioHouse Of JHusker Midwest PrintingHy-Vee Food StoreImagesbyCarlImmediate SolutionsIndian Creek Golf CourseInfiniti OmahaInsulfoamInterior Design FirmInterstate BatteryIowa State UniversityIt’s Yours PotteryJ C Penney SalonJane FondaJane SandozJazz: A Louisiana KitchenJensen Tire Co.

Jes Galaska PhotographyJiffy LubeJimmy Johns Joannie’s Handpainted Bits and PiecesJohnny RodgersJohnston StudioJon BlumenthalJoslyn Art MuseumJuice StopJulio’s Kansas State Universitykathyrae PhotographyKendrick IndustriesKim AndersonKohll’s PharmacyKrispy Kreme DoughnutsKrypton ComicsL&S ScriptsLakeside Wellness CenterLaMar’s Donuts & Dunn Bros. CoffeeLaRue CoffeeLauritzen GardensLawlor’s Sporting GoodsLe Peep RestaurantLegacy Nails and SpaLegacy Pilates, Yoga & Morelia sophia jewelryLifestyle FitnessLifetime FitnessLone Star SteakhouseLou’s Sporting GoodsLowe’sLynn Roberts InternationalM. Constantino SalonMajors PlasticsMake it PersonalMalibu GalleryMama’s PizzaMary Kay – Laura SchulzeMary Kay – Mary Kay LivingstonMary Kay – Sally Stalnaker MartzMary Kay – Zahra PfeiferMary Lorraine’s Dance CenterMaster CutsMaterial GirlMax I. WalkerMax MuscleMcDonald’sMeineke Car CareMenardsMerchant FamilyMidlands Luthern CollegeMidwest Gastrointestinal AssociatesMilio’s SandwichesMilitti SalesMillard Children’s AcademyMillard Family Eye CareMillard Food ServiceMillard Lumber Co. Millard VacuumMillard VFW Post 8334 AuxiliaryMillard Wellness Center

Millard West Athletic Booster ClubMillard West Band BoostersMillard West BaseballMillard West Boys BasketballMillard West DECAMillard West FootballMillard West Girls SoccerMiller ElectricMission ChipsModern ImagesMorningside CollegeMr. GoodcentsMr. TuxedoNail ExpertsNavy RecruitingNebraska DistributingNebraska Furniture MartNebraska Wesleyan UniversityNebraska-Iowa Industrial Fasteners Corp.Neihardt PTONelson Chiropractic ClinicNestle Toll House CaféNewman’s Pasta CaféNiver ElectronicsNo Name NutritionNobbiesNorthwest BankOak Hills Country ClubOdermatt Floor CoveringOffice MaxOld ChicagoOld Country BuffetOlive GardenOmaha Boogie HeadsOmaha Box CompanyOmaha Chocolate CompanyOmaha Hair ChoiceOmaha Marine CenterOmaha Performing Arts SocietyOmaha RoyalsOmaha School of Massage TherapyOmaha State BankOmaha SteaksOmaha SymphonyOn a WhimOne Drake PlaceOne Tree YogaOriental Trading Co.Oscar’s PizzaOutback SteakhousePacific Springs Golf ClubPanache Salon and Day SpaPanchero’s Mexican GrillPanda House Panda Inc./Arby’sPapa Murphy’s PizzaPapio Fun ParkParadise Bay TanningPatent PerspectivesPediatric DentistryPeel’s Beauty Supply Pegler-SyscoPepperjax Grill

Petit’s PastryPiccolo’s FloristPicture PeoplePilates FitnessPinnacle BankPlanet Beach TanningPrairie Life FitnessPremier DentalPro CutsProCare 3Pudgy’s PizzeriaQuality BrandsQwest CenterRacquet CornerRave SalonRed Lobster Red ZoneReeder Elementary PTOReflections A SalonRegis SalonReilly & AssociatesRental City Richard E. Spry, Inc.Rick Anderson EnterprisesRockbrook CameraRohwer PTARoja Mexican GrillRunza Ryan’s BistroS & W Fence Saddle Creek RecordsSaint Louis UniversitySalon FusionSalon Suites – Brenda MyersSam & Louie’s New York PizzeriaSam’s ClubScarlet Thread EmbroideryScheels All SportsSchlotzsky’sSchool TraditionsScootersScrapbook CentralSephoraSeven SalonSgt. Peffer’s Café ItalianShadow Ridge Golf CourseSherwin-WilliamsShoe CarnivalShucks Fish HouseSign SolutionsSigns & ShapesSimpson CollegeSizzlerSkate DazeSmall Miracle Child Care and PreschoolSoccer InternationalSouthwest Tire Inc.Spikers – GretnaSport ClipsState Farm – Cory JumaState Farm – Jay Bergmeier

Stone Creek Golf CourseStoysich House of SausageStrike Zone Indoor BattingStuart and Carol LeonardSummer Kitchen CaféSummerwood Homeowners Assn.Sun Beach TanningSunrize DonutsSupercuts Swimwear UnlimitedTaco Bell Tan ImageTas’s Thai PepperTaxi’s Grill & BarTeez Hair SalonTexas RoadhouseThe EngraveryThe Giving Tree & Be YourselfThe Party ZoneThe Pizza GourmetThe Rose Performing ArtsThe Tux Shoppe by Going FormalThi Nails & SpaTiburon Golf ClubTier One Bank Tires Plus Total Car CareToglias Salon and SpaTranquility Park Dental CareTuffy Auto Service CenterTurf CareU-Haul CompanyUltimate Baseball AcademyUniversity of IowaUniversity of KansasUniversity of Nebraska at OmahaUniversity of Northern IowaUniversity of South DakotaUNO Athletic Dept.US BankValentino’s VanityVic’s Corn PopperVillage InnVillage Pointe Shopping CenterVincenzo’sWake-N-SkateWalgreens Drug StoreWalker Tire & Auto ServiceWal-MartWayne State CollegeDr. Thomas WeberWendy’sWestern BowlWheatfieldsWheeler PTAWild Bird HabitatWillowdale PTOWishing WellWoodhouse FordWoodman of the WorldYankee CandleYesterday’s Scrapbooking

Thank youPost Prom 2009 Business Donors