In almost 40 years, Mrs. Schnase has ministered to children of all ages as Miss Jean of Miss Jean's Storytime. Not only is it the longest-running religious program in Omaha, starting back in 1956, it is the longest-running television program of any kind in Omaha and the nation. Grandchildren of her earliest viewers watch this Sunday morning program of music, puppets and ministry through Bible stories. She won three Gold Frame Awards from 1956-58 by the Omaha Radio and TV Council. Mrs. Schnase was also Woman of the Year in 1981 by Fraternal Order of Eagles Women's Auxiliary and Lutheran of the Year in 1986, the only woman to ever receive this honor from the Lutherans of Greater Omaha. She was also a nominee for Omaha's Jefferson Award and YWCA Tribute to Women.

"I am extremely proud to be a graduate of South High School. Whenever and wherever I go to speak to groups of all sizes and ages, I tell of the wonderful place I grew up and of the school I attended. It was at South High where I learned how important each person is, no matter who they are or what their background. As you can see, my education at South High School prepared me for many facets in my life. I sang in the A'cappella choir where we were taught to stand tall, look people in the eye, and project what it was we were singing. The lessons in my English classes gave me the skills to be able to communicate in a clear, precise way. These classes taught me the value of being organized, of clearly presenting my subject, of using words to create pictures of thought. Without this foundation, I would be unable to create successful television scripts week after week, year after year. I took many business classes and the shorthand and typing courses have served me well, for all through the years I have been able to contribute to my family by being employed as a competent secretary. But it was in South High School where I learned not only sentence structure and correct punctuation, but also the values needed in life. The importance of working together, of setting an example, of being true to your word and your values were things I observed day after day; for the teachers I had at South high were leaders, were examples. These dedicated teachers led us to our highest potential by their example, by their interest and concern in each of us. They showed each student by their word and deed that each one was important, that each one had something to contribute to this world. They prepared us to go into the world to serve others and to be a credit, not only to our selves and our school, but also to our God. May I be a credit to them, to their teachings, and to their teaching place."

In almost 40 years, Mrs. Schnase has ministered to children of all ages as Miss Jean of Miss Jean's Storytime. Not only is it the longest-running religious program in Omaha, starting back in 1956, it is the longest-running television program of any kind in Omaha and the nation. Grandchildren of her earliest viewers watch this Sunday morning program of music, puppets and ministry through Bible stories. She won three Gold Frame Awards from 1956-58 by the Omaha Radio and TV Council. Mrs. Schnase was also Woman of the Year in 1981 by Fraternal Order of Eagles Women's Auxiliary and Lutheran of the Year in 1986, the only woman to ever receive this honor from the Lutherans of Greater Omaha. She was also a nominee for Omaha's Jefferson Award and YWCA Tribute to Women.

"I am extremely proud to be a graduate of South High School. Whenever and wherever I go to speak to groups of all sizes and ages, I tell of the wonderful place I grew up and of the school I attended. It was at South High where I learned how important each person is, no matter who they are or what their background. As you can see, my education at South High School prepared me for many facets in my life. I sang in the A'cappella choir where we were taught to stand tall, look people in the eye, and project what it was we were singing. The lessons in my English classes gave me the skills to be able to communicate in a clear, precise way. These classes taught me the value of being organized, of clearly presenting my subject, of using words to create pictures of thought. Without this foundation, I would be unable to create successful television scripts week after week, year after year. I took many business classes and the shorthand and typing courses have served me well, for all through the years I have been able to contribute to my family by being employed as a competent secretary. But it was in South High School where I learned not only sentence structure and correct punctuation, but also the values needed in life. The importance of working together, of setting an example, of being true to your word and your values were things I observed day after day; for the teachers I had at South high were leaders, were examples. These dedicated teachers led us to our highest potential by their example, by their interest and concern in each of us. They showed each student by their word and deed that each one was important, that each one had something to contribute to this world. They prepared us to go into the world to serve others and to be a credit, not only to our selves and our school, but also to our God. May I be a credit to them, to their teachings, and to their teaching place."