African American
Native American
Hispanic
Other
Miscellaneous
100
He was a Senator starting in 1970.
Who is Ernie Chambers?
100
She was the first Native American to become a physician.
Who is Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte?
100
She began the Crisis Hotline at Boys Town.
Who is Debra Ondar?
100
She opened the Omaha Nebraska Furniture Mart in 1937.
Who is Rose Blumkin?
100
She and her husband donated millions to different projects across Omaha. Because of her, Joslyn Art Museum opened in 1931.
Who is Sarah Joslyn?
200
He is known as one of the best saxophone players ever.
Who is Preston Love?
200
He is the son of Chief Joseph La Flesche.
Who is Francis La Flesche?
200
Fought in the Korean Conflict. He saved the lives of many of his machine gun team.
Who is Edward "Babe" Gomez?
200
They began the Oriental Trading Company in 1932.
Who are Terry and Gordon Watanabe?
200
At his time of service, he was the only African American Senator in Nebraska.
Who is Ernie Chambers?
300
He played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1959 to 1975.
Who is Bob Gibson?
300
Picotte Elementary is named after her.
Who is Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte?
300
He taught at Bancroft Elementary for over 30 years. He is a very talented and accomplished artist.
Who is Dave Manriquez?
300
He started the Dreibus Candy Company.
Who is Anton C. Dreibus?
300
When this person passed away, he left millions to Creighton University.
Who is John A. Creighton?
400
She has been an active member of the Omaha community. She nearly became mayor in 1997.
Who is Brenda Council?
400
He has written books about the Omaha and Osage tribes.
Who is Francis La Fleshe?
400
He was 1985's first "Hispanic Man of the Year".
Who is Alfred Martinez?
400
Extremely wealthy man who is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
Who is Warren Buffet?
400
He painted a beautiful mural that was placed outside of the cafeteria at Bancroft Elementary.
Who is Dave Manriquez?
500
She is the Vice President of Strategic Planning at Boys Town.
Who is Ruby Asugha?
500
She fought for better public health laws for all.
Who is Dr. Susan LaFleshe Picotte?
500
He won the Metal of Honor and the Purple Heart.
Who is Edward "Babe" Gomez?
500
He provided a shelter for homeless men. Began a home for boys which became Boy's Town.
Who is Father Flanagan?
500
She bought and donated the old Astro Theater of Omaha. It later became the Rose Theater.
Who is Rose Blumkin?
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