DUANE HAITH,
 Omaha, Contributor.
The long-time coordinator of physical education and athletics for the Omaha Public School system from 1979-1998, Duane Haith made it possible for the Nebraska School Activities Association to have track, baseball, softball, tennis and soccer state championship events in Omaha, including serving as co-meet director of the combined boy-girl state track meet for 25 years and the softball tournament for 10 years. He also has been an administrator/advisor to the State Special Olympics and Junior Olympics programs. He joined the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame board of directors in 1995 and served as board president from 1996 to 2000. Honors have come from the Omaha Sportscasters Association, Nebraska Athletic Directors, Coaches Association and Nebraska School Activities Association. Plattsmouth High School graduate. College degrees: Peru State, University of Nebraska.