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the miegianBishop Miege High School October 2009 Volume 53 Issue 2 Why Pitt State? Miege Students • Less than 2 hours from home • Unique 4-year technology programs • Programs in: interior design, fashion Strut to Their Goal merchandising, pre-med and more Miege Musical • Exciting NCAA DII Athletics More Than $50,000 Set to Open on FIND OUT MORE! Raised in Annual Drive Thurs. Nov. 12 Call 800-854-PITT today! By: ConnorSchaible raised $16,768 or 106% of their goal. staff writer Overall 653 students partici- By: AbbeySymmonds pated in the Stag Strut. Of these par- staff writer ticipants, 533 of those students raised This year’s Sept. 25 Stag Strut quota, which was $80-$120 and 88 stu- All the hot gamblers are in town, was another successful fundraiser. dents raised super quota, which $120 and they’re all depending on Nathan The school’s goal was to bring in and above. Detroit to set up this week’s incarna- $50,000, but Miege students were able Stag Strut wasn’t all just about tion of “The Oldest Established Per- to raise $57,979. Last year’s fundraiser fundraising; it was also about winning manent Floating Crap Game in New amounted to $57,466, this year’s total and receiving prizes. All students York.” The only problem is, he needs was $513 more. With this accomplish- who achieved quota received a neon- $1,000 to get the place. Throw in Sar- ment, Miege students and faculty will orange iStrut shirt and a red mega- ah Brown, who’s short on sinners at receive a free day from school. Right phone. Students who achieved super Pittsburg State University quota will have the options to choose the mission she runs; Sky Masterson, ® now, the exact date has not been an- who accepts Nathan’s $1,000 bet that www.pittstate.edu nounced. a $15 gift card from Target, Chipotle, he can’t talk Sarah Brown into going The surplus of this year’s or Quik Trip. The top three students, with him to Havana; Miss Adelaide, money couldn’t please the school or Alex Werth, junior; and freshmen Bishop Miege PSU 4.8x5.62.indd 1 12/22/08 10:38:46 AM who wants Nathan to marry her; and the Development office any better. “It Alexis Hughes and Lauren Marnett Stag Strut raised close to $58,000 this year. Above, seniors Michaela Dougherty, Sarah Witcher, and Mallory Baxter walk with hundreds of other participants who helped Miege the music/lyrics of Frank Loesser, and was a great day, the Stag Strut couldn’t will receive $100 from the school. There were also drawings to win gift exceed its goal. you have quite a musical. Spanish Club Lends run any smoother, and we are glad Photo by Debbie Vilchis This year’s fall musical, put that our students raised more money cards to Quik Trip and Stag Shop and on by the theatre and music depart- than last year,” said vice-president of students were able to have a jeans day ments, is “Guys and Dolls.” There are development Mrs. Susan Tremonti. before Stag Strut. a Helping Hand The day of Stag Strut had a Facets gets ready four leads in the play. Nathan Detroit Here are the numbers by class will be played by Tyler Horseman, se- from the Stag Strut. Of 178 seniors, forecast of rain, but it was a nice cool, nior; Sarah Brown will be played by By: CarlyMasenthein at the Academy believe bilinqual edu- 155 participated and raised $13,038 or sunny morning. “I’m glad the weath- for the new year Mallory Baxter, senior; Miss Adelaide staff writer cation is an important service to help 86% of their goal. Out of 184 juniors, er was good because the indoor track staff usually meets during activity to will be played by Shannon Bockwin- children prepare for grade school, 163 raised $14,424 or 96% of their we had planned, would not have been By: VinceDennis organize the magazine. Miege’s Fac- kel, senior; and Sky Masterson will be they work on developing an under- goal. Of 169 fun,” said Mrs. Tremonti. staff writer ets staff includes editor, Ellen Ocham- played by John Mark Schapker, senior. Spanish Club is stepping up standing of both English and Spanish. sophomores, paugh, and co-editors Alexandra Al- This particular play was last their involvement this year in big The Academy is located in 156 raised “We are just gonna go crazy len, Jen French, and Laura Valdivia. at Miege in 1991. “In terms of an actual ways with several new requirements. the old St. John the Evangelist school $13,749 or 92% For one of these requisites, students building, and interestingly, Miege’s this year!” These, my friends, are the The Facets crew has to work play, it’s one of the better scripts,” said of their goal, Ellen recently brought in money to donate previous chaplain Father Kent words of Facets’ editor-in-chief hard every activity and in after school theatre teacher Mr. David Steinberg. and 190 out of Ochampaugh to Academy for Children, a bilingual O’Connor recently became the pastor . “ Basically, we are just workshops to organize the art into 201 freshman trying to get as many new people in- preschool in Kansas City, Kansas. Stu- for this parish. Providing some layouts to have it ready before school volved as we can and, we want Facets The play will open on dents raised $100 for the preschool. Mrs. Munro reports that he is extra entertain- ends. The magazine is released at the Mrs. Paula Munro gave the currently developing his Spanish and ment during to be something people actually look end of every school year. Mrs. Paula Stag Strug, Thurs., Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. check to the school on Sept. 25 with can now say mass and perform bap- forward to looking at,” said an enthu- Munro, the AP Spanish teacher, is the Miege teacher, siastic Ellen. and run on Sat., Nov. 14 the help of freshman Lane Shroyer. tisms in Spanish. She plans to bring Mr. Scott moderator of Facets. Facets is the Miege art and at 7 p.m., and again on “It’s a lovely facility and we were very club members to the parish to attend Anderson, Miege’s Facets team is urging impressed by the friendly people and a mass in Spanish as another new re- was pumped literary magazine. The staff members everyone with anything they want to Sun., Nov 15 at 2 p.m. for Halloween the adorable kids,” says Mrs. Munro. quirement. Thoughout the year, Span- take creative writing, visual art, and show off to submit their work to Facets. and blew up a photography pieces that are submit- Most of the students at the ish club members will continue to Jack-o-Lantern Any artwork from students needs to be ted by students and show them in a preschool learned Spanish as their donate to the Academy and visit the Photo by Molly submitted by Christmas to be ready for news first language. Because the educators preschool. Steele magazine published once a year. The the magazine’s publication in May. Page 2 www.bishopmiege.com October 16, 2009 October 16, 2009 www.bishopmiege.com Page 3 service efforts, including a “Souper headstones for Helen and Mary Pine, cleaned it, and reset it. The club will re- Bowl” Project and Veteran’s History and Benjamin and Bernice Hacken- search to locate her descendants as well Concert Chorale Exciting Discovery Project. This year, the club has started a smith, who had been buried next to as the Pines’ and the Hackensmiths’ new project of purchasing and install- their own siblings. It is conjectured descendants, using an online geneal- goes Acapella Miege H1N1 Update ing headstones for unmarked graves that those children’s families were too ogy archive, www.findagrave.com. for one of S.H.I.F.T.’s at the children’s section of Elmwood poor to buy headstones. Club members According to Mrs. Judi Wol- Barber Shop Quartet Cemetery. are looking for more information about lenziehn, the moderator of the club, H1N1 is sweeping the halls of Miege. On Tuesday Oct. 6, near- Thanks to nine club members those children, and trying to find their Graveyard S.H.I.F.T. will continue par- Group is Up and Singing ly 20% of students were missing from school, including those who left Newest Members who had assisted at the Irish Fest, the descendants. ticipating in Volunteer Cleanup Day at school sick. On Monday Oct. 5, 128 students were absent, and on club earned $350 and used it to buy The eight volunteers also trimmed Elmwood Cemetery, and will try to buy By: AnnikaKo By: AnnikaKo able lyrics and easily singable Wednesday Oct. 7, 126 students were absent. two headstones for four children who long grass, lifted up headstones that more headstones for unmarked graves staff writer staff writer melodies, whose tones clearly Mr. Mike Schumacher, assistant principal, described this ab- have been buried in unmarked graves had been knocked down, and cleaned if enough money is raised. “There is define a tonal center and imply at Elmwood Cemetery for nearly 100 up the cemetery. While working on the a proverb that says, ‘The history of a major and minor chords and sence rate as “unusual” compared to previous school years. Many years. On Sept. 26, eight members of children’s section, freshman Matthew community is written upon the tomb- The harmony barbershop seventh chords that other schools in the area have also reported high absence rates. Graveyard S.H.I.F.T, Miege’s the Graveyard S.H.I.F.T. set up the first Stark accidently found a stone for Ve- stones in the cemeteries of that com- of 10 Miege boys will soon rock resolve primarily around the Miege will be receiving the H1N1 vaccine in mid-November according history club, also known as “Students headstones purchased by the club. nia Juanita Petty, which had been up- munity,’ ” said Mrs. Wollenziehn, your soul. A new group, boys’ circle of fifths.” to school nurse Mrs. Maura Peterson. The shots will not be required, but Helping Identify and Find Tomb- Graveyard S.H.I.F.T.’s eight side down and covered with mud and “This project helps our club members barbershop chorus, has been So far, Stag Singers has 10 are encouraged. Students will only need to receive one shot. Innocula- stones” has been working on various members carefully installed the two grass for many years. He unearthed it, develop a sense of their history, heri- formed at Miege this year. It members, two seniors, three ju- is not a hair-styling group, but niors, and five sophomores who tions will be free, and a parent consent form will be sent home prior to a vocal music group with the are all also members of Miege’s administering the shot to ensure permission of the parents. temporary name Stag Singers, Concert Chorale. The two se- who specialize in a cappella niors, Will Spears and Tyler and barbershop vocal harmony, Horseman have experienced a unique style of a cappella. barbershop music before Mrs. Robin Christie, the and are glad to have their moderator for the group, said, own group. Tyler said, “We “Many colleges have a cappel- have a great group of guys la groups, barbershop groups that each has his own voice or other vocal music groups. and style. It makes for a great I wanted to motivate interest sound.” According to Ty- in men’s a cappella singing in ler, the members are capable college years, and also wanted of singing more than one reg- to give students an opportu- ister. nity to experience quartet sing- This new boys’ cho- ing.” Mrs. Christie added, “It is rus is open to anyone who mainly to motivate interest in is interested in singing and men’s a cappella singing, but experiencing quartet singing, also to introduce barbershop even if he is not in choir class. music, a very unique style of a Freshmen are also welcome. cappella.” Mrs. Christie said that the To prepare for this new group looks forward to hav- group, Mrs. Christie attended ing more members so that several college barbershop they will be able to perform workshops during the sum- songs which require a greater mer and selected many songs number of singers. for Miege’s group. She also set Stag Singers practice a goal to make Miege’s group once a week, and are work- as competent as Tonic Sol-fa, a ing on barbershop skills such famous all-male quartet from as tag singing, which is a Minnesota. short 4 to 8 measures that can Barbershop is a type of be added to the end of other a cappella music performed by songs, and wood-shedding, quartet singers—the lead, the which is a skill to improvise tenor, the bass, and the bari- harmony just by listening to tone. Unlike most a cappella the melody. The group will music, the lead does not sing perform as an independent the highest notes, but takes the quartet singing chorus, and melody, and higher notes are probably the Christmas con- sung to harmonize the song cert will be their stage debut. by the tenors. According to Members will also partici- the Barbershop Harmony So- pate in Harmony Explosion, ciety, “barbershop music fea- a barbershop contest in tures songs with understand- spring. Page 4 www.bishopmiege.com October 16, 2009 October 16, 2009 www.bishopmiege.com Page 5 By: JohnSparks What is Ego Trip staff writer Today our nation faces an of pictures and photo albums people epidemic. It is not AIDS, foot and post on facebook all the time. I don’t Meatloaf? mouth, or even swine flu. Our great feel a need to validate my existence disease is not one of health, but through constant photo documenta- A Personal Journey Through of philosophy. Social networking, tion, and I don’t see why other peo- facebook, Myspace, and twitter, are ple should. Anyone who is tagged in Recollection and research on destroying the world one day at a over 1,000 pictures is either a celeb- time. rity, an egotist, or going through a features the Mysterious Dish The addiction factor is what crisis of having a meaningful life. It’s By: JoeNunnink became the foundation of conversa- makes it so potent. In my opinion, pathetic. More than 2 billion photos Now You Have features editor tion at the lunch table every time thirty minutes is more than enough are uploaded to facebook every day. meatloaf was served. The question with which I time to spend on social networking The very worst part about But so long after my initial became obsessed a few weeks ago in one day. But the sites seem to have social networking is the shift in curiosity about meatloaf had begun To Say Yes was, “What is meatloaf?” I had to addictive, hypnotic powers over the social values that it is causing. We and then faded, I was presented know. Never before had I felt such users, enticing them to stay longer, live in a world where people col- again with that illogical entrée. My By: A.J.Mohler my laughter back. It was definitely a Photos by an urgency to understand what I maybe meet a few more “friends” lect friends online like they would mother has always been a fantas- staff writer great surprise!” was consuming as when I came (we’ll get to that later). During this baseball cards back in the old days. Alex Meikel tic chef so seldom does skepticism The pressure of asking a Although he came up with home to a hot plate of meatloaf one time they sit wasting away in front Just think about the word “friend” come over me when she introduces girl to Homecoming may not seem this clever idea, Sam had originally evening. of a computer, time that they could for a second. If facebook’s definition ?a new meal. Thus, when that frozen like a very big problem. But when intended to surprise Kelsey with the “Mother,” I said, “what have use accomplishing tasks for work, of friend was universal, a friend is a moment in time had passed, and the other guys are extremely creative same way that fellow Homecoming you put before me?” enlightening themselves with a good person who you may have met one clockwork of the universe resumed, and invite their dates to the dance genius, Pat Moore, asked his date. “I “Why it’s meatloaf, dear,” book, exercising, or browsing a web time. Or maybe you heard about I decided to eat the mysterious via a series of decorative messages was going to Saran wrap myself to Run For Your Life! she replied. “I thought we would try site that is legitimately entertaining. them from someone you know. Or The seventh and most dif- foodstuff and divest it of its secrets or other funny and original ways, her car, but I didn’t know which one By: JohnSparks something different tonight.” Over 6 billion minutes are spent on maybe you don’t even know who ficult level is simply titled “Apoca- by both experience and research. the pressure seems to build up. it was. So the guys helping me de- staff writer At that moment time facebook every day. What people they are and have nothing in com- lypse.“ As you run, meteors strike So I ate it, every bite. I smothered Every year it feels like a better and cided to wrap me to a pole instead. It Many people discredit on- stopped, but I kept going. Mother, often seem to forget is that we’re all mon, but you accepted them anyway. the ground in front of you as the it in ketchup and thought, “Bring it more imaginative plan needs to be ended up working out beautifully!” line flash games as petty, immature the kitchen, the whole world were dying some day. Would you rather This builds a philosophy of dispos- world behind you crumbles and on, meatloaf; show me what you’ve drawn up in order to top last year’s Along with Sam and Pat, distractions for when one is on the frozen, but I was free to walk spend your days accomplishing able, expendable friends. Any kind turns to rubble and boulders, which got.” ingenious methods. This year, senior sophomore, Alex Effertz, came up computer. But once you enter the through the suspension of time. something or at least enjoying life, of social connection you had with roll after you when facing down After my supper I ran to my Pat Moore, junior Sam Komosa, with a brilliant way to win a “Yes” world of Dino Run, you will never Surely this was not the rather than joining fan pages and one of your facebook “Friends” can hill. The climactic moment is when bedroom, where I locked the door, and sophomore Alex Effertz, were from his potential date. He imagined see flash games the same again. same dish which had haunted my groups that you won’t even remem- be replaced in the blink of an eye. the player must run at top speed pulled the blinds shut, and sat in able to come up with some of the that having the Quiktrip cashier on Go to any website that hosts slumber? Too many nights had been ber tomorrow? Although this is a powerful through the tunnels of an active vol- front of my computer to put in some most original ideas that Miege has his side would seal the deal with it and start playing. Welcome to the spent tossing and turning in bed Social networking is like a social ailment, there is still a chance. cano. uninterrupted research. I found ever seen. Pat asked his date, Sarah Courtney Gemmill. Courtney was apocalypse. You are a yellow dino- trying to rid my dreams of gray big spewing stream of information Keep in touch with your friends Dino Run’s graphics are through various reliable website Witcher, by Saran wrapping himself leaving the store when the cashier saur, the size of a large dog, running memories—memories of bygone and data that no one will ever need. around the neighborhood, you simple, but not poor. The level articles that meatloaf commonly to the top of her car and waiting for started to yell at her as if he had along the jagged, rocky landscape years when the masses of grade Do I need to view the status updates, know, in real life. Build relationships backgrounds are multi-layered, consists of a combination of meat, her to come out of the building and caught her stealing. “He was like, of prehistoric earth. Your adversary schoolers would retreat indoors from which number in the 40 millions based on common interests, mutual and although some of the character with ground beef as the foremost see him there. ‘Hey! You can’t leave here until is the black, burning, grinding wall recess during a snow-strewn winter every day, of people whom I hardly respect, and human interaction, not animation is minimal, it does the factor in the formula. The meats are “We started the wrapping you…say yes to going to Homecom- of doomsday explosion, cause by right in time to be wedged into the even know? No! So much space is poke wars. job. The style is meant to imitate the “stretched” with starch ingredients process pretty early so I was on top ing with Alex,’” explained Courtney. the gigantic asteroid that has just cafeteria line. We groaned; it was wasted by the innumerable amounts older video games from the days of such as breadcrumbs, nuts, cereal, et of her car for a good 40 minutes be- “I was really scared that I had done struck the earth. Your only goal is to another lunch comprised of lifeless, the Sega Genesis and the Nintendo cetera. In addition, the substance is fore she came out! It was ridiculous- something wrong, and was definitely survive. Obstructing your way are watery corn, the questionable square Entertainment System. “binded” with what could be wine, ly hot and Chase was throwing rocks relieved once I realized what was caves, mountains, trees, other fleeing of gelatin from which single strands Overall, Dino Run is one of eggs, milk—really anything sitting at me the whole time, but at least he happening, and he pulled out two dinosaurs, and boulders to name of hair would be found, and in the those games in which everything around. gave me a magazine to cover my face roses for me. The whole experience a few. But don’t loiter, because the center of everything, that firm, dark came together. Distinct graphics, en- Meatloaf is a clever instru- from the sun. I’d definitely say the was really funny!” explosion will catch up to you. As it brick of whoknowswhat that people gaging game play, a somewhat origi- ment for ridding one’s cabinet of idea was worth the trouble though!.” The mastermind behind this approaches, the background and sky called “meatloaf.” nal story line, and memorable situa- leftovers; and so in some light, the Sam Komosa, while taped operation explained, “Since Court- turn blood red, and the foreground I remember when my peers tions. Instead of giving Dino Run a dish is rather pathetic—a last resort to a light pole, waited patiently for ney always asks me to take her to QT turns black. You lose the game when and I would attempt to determine rating of 1-5, I will simply present it dish, something that was originally Kelsey Ritz to finish her STUCO I figured, why not just get the em- the explosion envelopes the entire what exactly the substance was. Was with the “Over 9000!” award, only an accident I would guess. An inter- lock-in and follow a trail of signs ployees involved and ask her there?” playing field. it really a loaf of meat? The idea given to games that have no room for net page calls it “typical Midwest that led her to Sam. As the STUCO The imaginative technique of asking Dino Run is divided in to 7 seemed so ludicrous, that meat—the improvement. comfort food.” I was insulted. activities came to an end, Kelsey girls to Homecoming is always a levels. Levels 1 through 6 are titled flesh of an animal, could take the Dino Run has been on the Interviews with former walked into the parking lot of Miege good idea says Alex. “When you can by number, and each includes dif- form of a loaf of bread. There was net for over a year, but its power- grade school friends, a visit back to and burst out laughing. “I didn’t incorporate an inside joke though, ferent conditions. In one level it is something fundamentally wrong ful cult following makes it worth the old cafeteria, and I have decided really see the signs leading up to him your plan is golden.” Despite the raining. In another, you must run with meatloaf. What sort of meat addressing even now. If you wish to that the recipe for the meatloaf that on the pole. All I saw was the glow classiness of the face-to-face pro- along the back of another massive was in there anyway? Was it a experience the madness for yourself, haunts my dreams was such: grade Graphic from from the light shining down on Sam posal, it seems that the creative ideas dinosaur. In yet another you must secret? If we asked the lunch ladies, play Dino Run at http://pixeljam. D ground beef, hair, gruel, and the www.thedigeratilife.com taped up there, and I couldn’t hold and plans always pull through. cross a shallow lake of tar. would they tell? Such questions com/dinorun/ tears of detention students. Page 6 www.bishopmiege.com October 16, 2009 October 16, 2009 www.bishopmiege.com Page 7 Fredrick by Ben Conaghan and Joe Nunnink The Untold Stories of Bishop Miege Faculty This Month: By: JoeNunnink Our Story begins with As the day progresses, Fredrick begins features editor to exhibit unordinary symptoms GRUNHARD a pancake breakfast This month we shall venture into the home life of starts crying because he’s so overjoyed with passionate unlike any other... freshman theology teacher and head football coach, Tim sensitivity, often happening after he looks out to a sunset syrup! Grunhard. Here at Miege, Coach Grunhard looms like or sees one specimen of nature interact with another, like a fearsome giant, striking terror into the hearts of every a squirrel dancing away with an acorn. timid freshman who has his class, and trains his football Grunhard is often seen walking his French players like soldiers going off to war. But after hours, poodle along the sidewalks of Mission Hills. He regu- when he is left to the solitude of his family and home, larly take his poodle, Snuffalopogus, to be groomed, and Grunhard becomes a tender and loving teddy bear, with to play with her poodle friends at Grunhard’s own pet affection and understanding, as comforting as a warm shop, Paws That Play. Before a roaring hearth room fire, chocolate chip cookie. on Grunhard’s loveseat, he and Snuffalopogus cuddle Among Grunhard’s favorite hobbies are writing together, the perfumed and powdered fur of the animal Slithered from a hot poetry, going to ballet classes, watching Lifetime and snuggled warmly into Grunhard’s silk pajamas. Here, stack, a radioactive Hallmark movies, creating new stuffed animals from his before the fire, I interviewed Grunhard. mutant pancake plants own company, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and dressing up “Please remove your dirty shoes and slip into a as the Easter Bunny and throwing out candy even when pair of my polkadot slippers,” said the coach as I entered a bite on Fredrick’s it’s not Easter. Sometimes, out of the blue, Grunhard the room. right wrist It quickly becomes apparent what is happening, and Five Minutes with Ellie Zindel Fredrick knows By: CarlyMasenthin staff writer there is only one During the school day, Ellie works hard to keep up with her classes. “My hardest path for him class is definitely Honors World History. You have to work to stay caught up with “Energetic!” that class since it moves through the That’s the material fast.” and so, drawn to his one word and see Thankfully, she finds a break in her fabric scissors and sopho- himself in Scripture class with her favorite more Ellie permanent marker, teacher, Mrs. Sonya Salazar. ways he Zindel uses Fredrick composes a “She’s really funny and never had to describe herself; and it’s certainly true makes the class interest- before. costume and enters based on the variety of activities Ellie’s involved ing,” says Ellie. society as... in at Miege. She is a member of the varsity swim Looking to team, and this year she moved up from JV cheer to the future, Ellie sees varsity. “I like varsity a lot because we get to perform herself at college and cheer at more games, and we’re learning harder and later at dinner... on the East Coast. stunts and competition routines,” she says. Pancake Boy! She’s “not exactly sure Cheering at Friday night football games is one of where yet” but she knows that she would love to go into a career in either fashion or Besides being a leader in sports, Ellie is singing. “I’m starting to look a member of Treble Choir and CMT. around for a school that seems like the best fit and that I can easily see myself at,” she explains. her favorite aspects of being a cheerleader because of stu- Energetic is definitely the dents’ school spirit. “The people at Miege are so much fun to best word to describe El- lead in cheers because everyone really gets into all the games lie. She’s funny, nice, and Hey Dad, what was in those and supports the teams.” loves to be involved in her school. pancakes this morning? Besides being a leader in sports, Ellie is a member of Whether she’s in class, singing in Treble Choir and CMT. Her latest accomplishment is land- choir, or performing, Ellie gives her Heh, just remember son, with ing a role in the upcoming school musical, Guys and Dolls, ac- tivities a full effort. So when you see in which she’ll be playing multiple roles as a Hot Box Girl great pancakes comes great her at a game or in the upcoming musical, and a gangster. Ellie says she decided to try out for the play responsibility! make sure to cheer for her. because, “I like to sing and cheer for people, so I thought it would be interesting to try another type of performance.”

Page 8 www.bishopmiege.com October 16, 2009 October 16, 2009 www.bishopmiege.com Page 9 STAGGERING THOUGHTS THE MIEGIAN STAFF “The standard witch Editor-in-Chief - Drew Gregory costume.” “What is the best Halloween costume you have Opinion editor - Chase Novick -Ms. Sonya Salazar ever worn?” Sports editors - Brady Lowther & opinionOct. 2, 2009, a date which will blindfold on, then everything went what would and behold, my own mother Stanton Weber live in infamy for the rest of time. I dark. be kissing had kissed me in front of the now know what it must be like to With no idea of what was go- me? entire school. “I was the pink Power Ranger.” Features editor - Joe Nunnink have been one of the 53 Americans ing on, I feared the worst. Mr. Sailler Before The woman who raised -Senior Jaime Carter taken hostage by Iran in 1979. Blind- announced through the microphone I knew it, I had me, fed me, bathed me, and Reporters - folded, scared, pow- a big wet one added me as a friend on face- Abbey Symmonds erless, being taken on my cheek. It book had ruined my social A.J. Mohler advantage of by my had been done. dignity at Miege. I don’t Annika Ko captors, this was Like a soldier know why she thought “A pumpkin...with a scary face!” Connor Schaible my pep assembly. in the middle this was a good idea, -Junior Sean Kim Carly Masenthin Mr. Sailler of battle, I was or what was going John Sparks called my name; in shock of all through her head “My Barney costume Vince Dennis there was nothing I that was going when she thought I “I’ve been Darth Vader...twice.” when I was 2.” could do. I slowly walked up to my that we would each be kissed by a on. would enjoy being -Mr. Matt Emory Photographers - execution stand and sat down at my Homecoming queen candidate then All of hu- miliated in front of -Senior Nick Franken Debbie Vilchis designated chair. Looking around at we would guess which one kissed the sudden, my my peers, but what is all of my fellow Miegians, I began to us. While all of the other captives blindfold was lifted, and done is done. My mother Bridget McBee whimper. I yelled to Brad Deghand, felt relieved, I stayed apprehensive. a bright light shined directly in my and I are not on Alex Meikel “Brad, what’s going on?!” He yelled I started thinking to myself, Miege face. I thought I had reached heaven speaking terms •Anything that is inherently not Molly Steele back over all of the loud screeches would not allow smooching in front until my vision returned to me, and yet, but I’m sure that •Plain clothes, with one piece of a scary at all. Abby Van Thullenar resonating through the gym, “I of the whole school, after all PDA all of Miege came into view. I turned once she sends a few more dol- costume. Dressing as a princess for DON’T KNOW.” My life was flash- (public display of affection) is one around and my stomach dropped lars my way, we can re-kindle our Wearing a rain coat with Halloween is just silly. It’s like mail- ing before my eyes until they put my of Miege’s tougher rules. So who or when I saw who had kissed me. Lo mother-son relationship. fake bunny ears is not a costume. A ing a letter to Frankenstein in De- t-shirt and jeans is not a costume, cember, asking for toys. The point of Adviser - Mrs. Phyllis Hartwig even with a severed limb in your Halloween is primarily to look scary, Halloween is coming! Hal- hands. Khakis and a cowboy hat is or at least a little creepy, spooky, or The Miegian is published monthly loween is coming! This means carv- not a costume. Sweats and an eye weird. My neighbor who was an MD by the newspaper staff of Bishop Miege Kanye, How Could You Be So Heartless? ing jack o’ lanterns, visiting haunted patch is not a costume. Having a would answer the door every year High School. It is a student-produced houses, going to parties, trick or cheap, cheesy costume is one thing, dressed as what he called “The Mad newspaper. The editorial board decides the did not appear as a role model for them, but as an pliment for her, won Video of the Year as Kanye By: AnnikaKo treating, and wearing some pretty but wearing just one novelty gag Doctor,” in a white coat stained with content of each issue. Opinions expressed immature 32-year-old bully. Some of his irrational wished. But contrary to her admirer, Beyonce staff writer terrible costumes. Whether you trick item with plain clothes goes against blood, holding what looked like are the views of the writer and are signed. fans defended his mistake, but there is no question showed a super-classy gesture of calling Taylor or treat, answer the door to give out all Halloween etiquette. real entrails. Now THAT was scary. The Miegian welcomes material Kanye West made the 2009 MTV Video that his action was totally inappropriate and rude. back to the stage, which was even greater than apples, steal candy out of children’s Going as Sponge Bob or Dora the (letters, guest columns, feedback) from Music Awards unforgettable for Taylor Swift. She Even Kanye admitted his fault and apologized for her music video. Beyonce showed Kanye a per- unattended bags, or even hide in the Explorer is typically not. faculty, administrators, students, parents will never forget that September night, even if she his mistake several times. fect example of how artists should celebrate other bushes in front of your house with a •A t-shirt that says “Worst Hallow- and community members. This material wants to. His outburst to say Beyonce had one of On the Jay Leno show, he even cried when artists’ winning and encourage each other. Thanks hose to spray trespassers, this list is een costume ever.” Of all the half- •Any character from a movie that will be reviewed by the editorial board and the best videos of all time—during Swift’s ac- asked a question “What would your mother to graceful Beyonce, Taylor was able to finish her one that all can appreciate. hearted Halloween costumes, this is just came out. published based on the publication’s letters ceptance speech—not only ruined Swift’s special think about this if she was alive,” regretting his acceptance speech at a second try. •A ghost. the most insulting. It says, “Hello, Last Halloween noth- policy criteria. moment, but also embarrassed Kanye in front of outburst. It was not what a professional, talented This most controversial and most watched Putting a white sheet over my name is ______. I decided to ing screamed “poser” louder than Material can be dropped off in the millions of viewers. artist would do. Kanye should have known when moment of 2009 VMA led to another controversy. your head and cutting two eye holes shell out the cash to buy this stupid dressing as The Joker from The Dark journalism room (144), or mailed to the Kanye might have made an accurate point, to hold his tongue. A reporter posted on Twitter that President Obama in it is not a costume. It may be a shirt, but would not buy a few cheap Knight. This year, I know there are opinions editor care of Bishop Miege High and he has freedom of opinion, but he had no Beyonce, who kept saying “Oh, my god” referred to Kanye as a “jackass” when asked a poor excuse for a disguise, but it’s plastic props in order to earn my people out there who would dress School. All letters and columns must be right to take away someone’s moment of joy. when she was startled by his badly-timed com- question about Kanye’s outburst. Many people also a lazy, last minute cop-out to candy fair and square. Now please as the aliens from District 9 if they signed. The staff reserves the right to edit Kanye chose the worst time to share his opinion. were surprised and squabbled about the Presi- making a legitimate costume. Plus, punch me in the teeth.” What I want could pull it off. There is nothing letters for length, language or potential libel, Neither being a rapper nor admiring Beyonce dent’s word choice. But honestly, what else should I can think of a specific organization to know is what kind of message are wrong with going as a movie char- and to refuse any articles or advertising excuses him for being rude and disheartening the he have said about it? Wasn’t Kanye being a “jack- here in the states that is well known they trying to convey? Do they think acter. A classic group costume for submitted. country darling. ass” at that moment? for its members dressing up in white that they’re actually fooling anyone? Halloween is getting some friends All opinion pieces submitted The 19-year-old Swift appeared visibly up- I truly feel sorry for Taylor Swift whose bedsheets and running around town All I can say is that anyone who together and going as one of the should contain an address and a phone set and was unable to finish her speech. Whether excitement of winning an award was taken by at night. Not something one would wears a shirt bearing this message gangs from The Warriors. But doing number where the writer can be contacted, he really meant what he said, or it was just be- Kanye, and also for Kanye who made a terrible want to be associated with. Now, if makes it a true statement. They don’t a recent release or a figure in current because the staff will confirm all letters. cause he was inebriated, his inappropriate out- mistake again. I really hope this was Kanye’s last you were to take your ghost costume even care about the spirit of Hallow- events is tacky. I don’t even want Bishop Miege High School burst, which was not his first, angered Taylor and award-show-outburst. He should know by now one step further by getting dirt and een. How un-American is that? to think about how many Michael 5041 Reinhardt Drive her fans, and disappointed his fans as well. It is an that arrogance and his ego-centric behaviors do dust all over it, you could go as Jacksons I’m going to see on the 31st. Shawnee Mission, KS 66205-1599 offense not only to Taylor, but also all the music not make him any “stronger.” Pigpen from Peanuts, dressed as a fans who voted for Taylor’s video. ghost. Now that would be a cos- Kanye, who is admired by many teenagers, tume. Page 10 www.bishopmiege.com October 16, 2009 October 16, 2009 www.bishopmiege.com Page 11 Surprising Lady Stags Continue to Cruise Toward Championship Repeat Soccer Team By: AnnikaKo staff writer tournament in Lawrence where they had six match- two games, scoring 25-10 and 25-9. Although they Making es and didn’t lose one. The matches went on until 6 lost the first game against Topeka Seaman, Miege Miege’s super girls are on their way straight to o' clock, making the girls nervous about being late team picked up the next two games and defeated Big Impact another State championship. Varsity volleyball, led for the Homecoming dance. Wanting to leave for Seaman girls by 25-18 and 25-19. in EKL by co-captains Laura Skaggs and Allison Walter, Homecoming, the players beat St. James, winning Two girls have already made verbal commit- is doing great, winning almost every match, and is the first two sets and not allowing St. James to play ments to play in college: Jessica Eley at Appalachian Sports pretty confident about keeping their State champi- a third set on the final. Miege’s team won the first State University and Tashayla Person at University By: VinceDennis onship this year. “We are very capable of winning a place and proved itself as the best in Kansas. of Sioux Falls. Having extraordinary players like Jes- staff writer State championship,” said Coach Gwenn Pike, "Of Last Thursday the team beat Baldwin and To- sica and Tashayla, the Lady Stags are showing out-

Stags Look To Keep Winning Streak Alive course, there is pressure about keeping our cham- peka Seaman. The girls defeated Baldwin with only standing plays and have won all 8 matches played One may think that Coach win. It’s definitely been a learning experi- putting 6 on the scoreboard for the Stags. pionship, but we need to perform well even under by the time the newspaper went to press. By: A.J. Mohler Grunhard’s team is the only football ence for the whole team and should help Special Teams standout Justin McCay, pressure.” staff writer team to watch. However, there is an- us mentally going into Districts and play- took a kickoff back 98 yards for a touch- According to Coach Pike, Anna Church has other “football” team at Miege that is offs.” down. The offense also contributed three been showing wonderful aggressive play, and Grace The much anticipated Homecoming touchdowns to the Stag’s 42 point attack. opening eyes around the Metro. Small Golf Team Whitley, a junior who is new on the team, is leading Miege football has hit a row of game proved to be the end of the drought The Stags improved to a winning The Bishop Miege boys’ soccer their hitting games with Adri Maurer and Shelby speed bumps on their highway to the post- at Dixon Doll Stadium. The Stags beat a record in the EKL with a 39-13 rout of the team has posted a record of 9-3 so far Packing A Big Punch season. They are facing a number of obsta- Workman. Also, Laura Skaggs is keen and solid on talented Blue Valley Team 42-28 in front Blue Valley North Mustangs last weekend. with losses coming only to Shawnee cles from injuries to blown games, but the defense as always. By: A.J. Mohler of a full-capacity crowd for the Homecom- “We emphasized stopping the run all week Heights, an exhibition match against most prevalent one would be the team’s ing festivities. The electrifying attack was in practice, and it felt really good to accom- On Sept. 19, the team traveled to St. Joseph’s staff writer MICDS, a St. Louis high school, and initial struggle to win a home game. The fueled mainly by the defense and spe- plish a goal that we set out for ourselves. Academy in St. Louis for the Tournament of Cham- St. Thomas Aquinas. This great re- Brigid and Katie Callahan along with Bailey team has obviously taken these struggles cial teams who scored three of the team’s The defense played great and the offense pions where eight top teams that are state champi- to heart and have turned the disappoint- cord is thanks in part to senior goal- Hopper and Mary Ledom make up one of the smallest touchdowns. On defense, Trevor Releford played to their abilities, and if we continue ons and/or nationally ranked competed. All gold ing beginning into a promising end of the keeper, Zach Pettet, who has posted Stags’ girls’ golf teams in years, but they are all going and Neil Shortell both took advantage of to play like that, there is no reason the we division matches went into the deciding third set, season by defeating two EKL opponents in Blue Valley blunders and capitalized by can’t compete for a State Championship,” seven shutouts in 12 games. Miege’s to make an appearance at State. Because of the team’s so there was no easy match. However, Miege’s girls successive weeks. says starting outside-line- best win of the season probably came small number of golfers, they weren’t able to place in won second place, winning three of the five match- Starting the sea- backer Stanton Weber. against Blue Valley North. The Stags any of their first three tournaments as a team. How- son 0-2 at home with losses es. Although Sacred Heart of Louisville, KY defeat- The offense looked fell behind 2-1 late in the first half. ever, the Lady Stags were able to post their first team to Aquinas and Blue Val- ed Miege on the final, Miege girls had a tight three as productive as it has They scored twice in the second half score in the Swope Park Tournament and grabbed a 5th ley Northwest was diffi- all season and put up 5 set match, 25-23, 17-25, 22-25. and came away with a comeback vic- From left to right, Grace Whitley, Adri Mauer, and Shelby place spot. cult for the Stags. Both of touchdowns for Miege. On Homecoming day, the players had an even Workman team up to score a block against Blue Valley tory, 3-2. “The boys showed real char- Despite this solid team outing, Bailey has been these games should have Starting quarterback Max busier day than any other girls did. They went to the Northwest. Photo by Molly Steele been very winnable for the Shortell threw for three acter in this game,” said Coach Joe the team’s most consistent performer as the number Stags, but little mistakes touchdowns and Stanton Huppe on the Miege website. one golfer for her third year in a row. In the team’s first and numerous turnovers Weber ran one in from 10 The Stags bounced back af- Cross Country Runners Hustlin’ To State tournament, Bailey placed 6th in the EKL. In the sec- caused both games to slip yards out. Bobby Germi- ter a tough loss to MICDS with a 6-0 ond tourney, Bailey placed 12th of about 100 golfers out of their hands. Senior nder had another great blowout victory against Lee’s Summit By: ConnorSchaible “That’s what you like to see! and in her team’s 5th place performance, Bailey led the Pat Gaughan said, “These staff writer A pleasant surprise was the addition of first day rushing and had 128 Christian with goals coming from ju- team with a score of an 83 and individually placed 6th. losses made us realize that year runner, senior Curt Cebula, who looked like a yards on 21 touches and a The Bishop Miege Cross Country team has As a freshman, Bailey made it to the State tour- we aren’t unbeatable by nior A.J. Mohler, senior Devin Zvo- “freight train” according to Coach Thomas, at the end touchdown. been competing fairly well compare to pre- any means, and we are go- sec, sophomores Kevin Florez and of their first meet and has been the boys’ top var- nament and placed 22nd. Last year she was Miege’s Looking to come up vious years. Both the boys’ and girls’ ing to have to work hard to Austin Porter, and freshman Aidan sity runner. only representative at State and placed 4th. This year is with a win, the Stags play teams were runners up at the Miege prepare for every game Not even two Blue Valley defensive backs are enough to take down Miege Kuhls. Girls have many new and young runners another story though, at the Regional tournament this Spring Hill in their first Invitational. Freshman runner Antho- and go into it intending to junior Chris Aguilar at the Homecoming game. Photo by Debbie Vilchis Bishop Miege won a tough who have stepped up and made a difference, like past week the whole team was able to qualify for State District game tonight. ny Orozco was the tie breaker sophomore Sarah Ingram. Sarah is the lead var- as they posted a team score of 390 and took 2nd place game against Blue Valley Northwest for the boys’ varsity sity runner and is shattering previous season 1-0 on Oct. 1 with another goal from race. The boys and only behind Aquinas. Individually, the Stags locked up times after working tirelessly in the off season. Miege Tennis Players Headed For State Aidan Kuhls. Last week Miege trav- girls reached a turn- the 4th, 6th, and 10th place spots as Bailey, Katie, and She has truly blown the coaches’ socks off. eled to St. Thomas Aquinas, the num- ing point at the Bon- Mary were able to post impressive scores. The Stags are preparing for the “We worked hard to get ready for this Stags still serve up wins. On Sept. 22, ber 4 ranked high school boys’ soccer ner Springs Invita- This year Bailey hopes to make another good By: CarlyMasenthin most competitive Regionals they have seen in tournament and we ended up doing both varsity and JV beat Olathe East, team in the country. The game was tional. Boys were 4th run at State as she has for the past two years. She says, staff writer many years for qualification to State. The boys well, so I’m very proud of the girls,” varsity winning 8-4 and JV 6-5. On out of 12 teams. Girls “Giana Mesenhalter from Aquinas is really good, but I kept close in the first 40 minutes with have fierce competition from Mill Valley, St. The Lady Stags tennis team says coach Amy Lukert. Sept. 30 varsity won against St. James were 6th out of 12 teams a goal from the Stags at the end of the Thomas Aquinas, and Turner, while they have should be able to compete pretty well.” According to and coaches couldn’t be is finishing up a strong season. All six One memorable performance 5-4. “This season has been really fun half. However, the Saints pulled away Bonner Springs and Pittsburg breathing down Bailey, she hasn’t been formally recruited by any col- happier because some of the tennis players who competed in Re- at Guilfoil was from sophomore So- so far, especially because we’re work- in the second half and won 5-1. Miege their backs. The girls are competing against leges yet, but she explains that she needs to put herself top local schools were there. gionals last Saturday qualified for the phie McArthur, who took second in ing together as a team and having suc- also played two tough games this past St. Thomas Aquinas, Mill Valley, and Pittsburg out there first. “This season has been State competition this weekend. her singles bracket. Doubles teams cessful matches,” says junior Tessie week against Wyandotte and Pem- who all are really challenging teams to beat. Many Miegians recognize Bailey from the bas- great. No one has given up in a On Sept. 18 they played and played just as well; senior Patricia Johnson. The Stags run at WyCo Park Saturday, Oct. 24, broke Hill. race and there are tons of com- ketball court or maybe the soccer field, but she states, hosted the annual Guilfoil Tourna- Purk and junior Kathleen Sullivan Yet another season highlight for cross country Regionals. Bishop Miege’s final regular petitive spirit from younger “Golf is my sport; I definitely enjoy it the most and Pictured: Top girls’ runner Sarah Ingram & ment at Harmon Park. This tourna- took third in their bracket, while se- was EKL on Oct. 3, where Sophie took season game is senior night against runners, and now our seniors can’t wait to hopefully play at higher levels.” top boys’ runner Curt Cebula ment is a memorial for Miege alumna niors Megan McMahon and Hannah tenth in the singles bracket while Me- Barstow on Oct. 20 at Dixon Doll are starting to take charge,” Bailey and the rest of the golf team hope to Photos by Julie Holt and tennis player Shawna Guilfoil. Crandall won second place in theirs. gan and Hannah placed fifth in dou- Stadium. said Coach Alan Thomas. complete a great season with a very strong showing at As a team, the Stags took third place. In regular matches, the Lady bles. State on Monday at Brookridge Country Club. Page 12 www. bishopmiege.com October 16, 2009 October 16, 2009 www. bishopmiege.com Page 13 in the State tournament with his 18.6 points, 6.3 as- Travis and I would have loved to play with each sists, and 2.1 steals per game. other again, but he told me to do what was best for This sort of player doesn’t fly under too me. He also got to play under Coach Grant when many coach’s radars, especially when his athleti- he played on the U-18 USA team and told me that The Kansas City Curse Bama - Bound cism is so astounding that he holds a starting role his coaching style would be a great fit for me,” said By: StantonWeber response, and it has been justifiable each time. one pivotal game, and we lost. 24-38. I’ve seen on both sides of the football as well as basketball. At Trevor. co-sports editor I remember when I was younger and there grade school CYO games that had more excitement his position, Trevor takes a lot of big hits in football. One of the reasons that Trevor made the was hope for the Royals. I mean our outfield would than this poor excuse for football. But wait! We still As a fan, the worry of a basketball season-ending decision to verbally commit to Alabama was be- be considered the best in the bigs right now if the had a home game that could put as at an even 1-1 injury may cross your mind. “I’m not really worried cause of the opportunity for early playing time. I’ve often wondered if there were some Royals had held on to the guys we had. Stop for a record! Oops. Todd Haley failed again. Baller about getting hurt in football. It helps me with my Trevor said, “The coach at Alabama is really good By: A.J.Mohler curse that had befallen Kansas City professional second and close your eyes; imagine this, you’re Now the Chiefs sit at 0-5 and sadly could strength more than AAU does anyway, and I figure with point guards, and I look forward to the chal- staff writer athletics. It’s sickening sometimes to hear again sitting at the K and you look to left field and see be headed for another disastrous season. It would that I could get hurt in basketball too, so I just play.” lenge of competing early in the SEC against some and again the tales of yesteryears, a 1985 World Johnny Damen standing ready for the next pitch, be a surprise to me if they won four games the rest As soon as the “Is this a basketball?” cheer Along with numerous offers from colleges of the best players in basketball.” Alabama’s first- Series win by the Royals, a 1969 Super Bowl by the then you turn your attention to center, where Car- of the season. As fans we must ask ourselves what ends, just about every member of the regular full- to play football, many schools were even more at- year head coach, Anthony Grant, has great potential Chiefs, and a series of heartache, tribulation, and los Beltran presides and finally jogging out to right is wrong with our Chiefs? The fact is, it’s just our capacity crowd in the Miege gym knows that they tracted to Trevor’s basketball ability. Trevor nar- success with the basketball program and has shown year-after-year failures to succeed or even be in the is Jermaine Dye. Not to mention we would prob- Kansas City Curse. are in for a treat. They look onto the floor and see rowed his list of many potential universities down this by already drawing two verbal commitments playoffs. ably have Raul Ibanez DHing. WHAT HAPPENED! The Kansas City curse has started affecting one of the most talented starting lineups that Miege to Alabama, Oklahoma, and Tennessee over the from 4-star recruits. Trevor looks forward to this ex- Every season starts the same, with projec- We had the best young outfield in the majors, and just about every sport. You name it, if Kansas City basketball has had in years. Point guard Trevor Rel- summer. His final choice is to become a member of citing time for Alabama, “He’s telling me he’s ready tions of greatness and a new reign. And yet, even we blew it. has a team in that sport, we probably suck. It’s sad eford visibly fuels this potential State Champion- the Alabama Crimson Tide. to change Alabama basketball. I want to be a part of through the years when our professional teams did The only highlight of this baseball season when a city like Boston can be so stupefyingly good ship team with his fiery leadership and energy. Many Stag basketball fans have vivid it,” Releford said of Grant. decent during the season, with a few exceptions for Royals fans might be if Zack Greinke wins the with every team they have, but if you’re a true Trevor is ranked as the 24th-best point memories of Trevor’s older brother Travis slashing With just this year left at Miege to make there were never any momentous victories, no Su- Cy Young award. KC fan, then you know the only chance of seeing guard in the nation, according to Rivals.com, and through the lane and leading the team to many vic- the best of both his basketball and football seasons, per Bowls or World Series. So we’ve all entertained The only team that is worse than the Roy- a professional playoff is NASCAR. It seems to be a status like this doesn’t come unearned. Last year, tories. The brothers talked many times about Trev- Trevor says, “Before I leave Miege, I intend to win a ourselves with college athletics, herding out to als in Kansas City is the Chiefs. Everyone loves a tradition in Kansas City to just generally have as a junior, Trevor led the team to a 2nd place finish or’s decision to play basketball in college. “Both State Championship in both sports.” Buffalo Wild Wings to watch our favorite universi- a comeback. After a losing season, a new head unsatisfactory teams. Think of the last time Kansas ties duke it out, all the while hearing news of the coach, a new all-star QB, it sounds like the story City had a professional sports team win it all. 1985 Royals’ latest failure or the Chiefs’ “almost-win.” line to The Replacements. That was our set up here Royals. It becomes a little depressing when one in KC not too long ago. Sure we lost all four of our It’s sad. I can only hope that sometime in answers the question, “So how do you think (insert preseason games, but what all of us were looking my life we’ll have a winning team with an incred- he xtra oint by Brady Lowther Chiefs or Royals) will do this year?” with, “Prob- forward to was our first regular season game. A ible coach who breaks the curse and finally gives us T E P ably as bad as last year.” Such has always been my whole off-season full of changes all rested on this a reason to have some pride in our city. Without Greinke this Season would just be a Cy Everybody in Kansas City shined above all other pitchers in the He is first in the A.L. in ERA (2.16), constant media attention. Sabathia knows all about the heroics of Royals American League. and second in strikeouts (242), com- pitches for the newly dominant Brady Stanton Chase AJ Vince Connor Drew pitcher Zack Greinke. Not only was As we all know, Greinke plete games (6), and shutouts (3). Yankees, and the media always goes 5-3 4-4 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-3 #15 Kansas @ ∞ Zack far and away the best pitcher in has been lights out this season and There are only two things wild when a Yankee performs ex- Colorado Kansas City, but perhaps the best in every hitter’s nightmare. He has that could possibly hold Greinke ceptionally well. Verlander’s Tigers the entire major leagues in 2009. also single-handedly rejuvenated a back from winning the A.L. Cy were locked in a pennant race at the 42-7 42-38 KSU 42-21 27-21 35-21 27-14 It’s funny to think of a Royal franchise that has been the laughing Young, and one is his 16-8 record. end of the season with Minnesota, #24 Missouri @ achieving greatness in the American stock of the American League for For a New York Yankee, 16-8 is prob- so there was a lot of attention sur- #14 Oklahoma St. League these days, which is still in over a decade. At least once every ably only above average. But for a rounding Detroit. And Halladay was the stranglehold of the New York five games, the Royals were a feared pitcher on the second-worst team in in the center of trade rumors in late 29-21 30-27 KSU 38-24 21-27 28-20 56-0 Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. team behind their ace. the A.L, it’s almost unimaginable. August, so for a little while every Texas A&M @ But all you baseball fans had better The Royals saw an enor- The only fault for Zack not having 19 time one turned on Sports Center Kansas State believe it. A Kansas City Royal has mous spike in their attendance or 20 wins rests squarely on the ter- there was something to be said about numbers in 2009. The aver- rible offense that backs him. In 4 of Roy Halladay. Fortunately for Zack, 7-5 14-3 100-1 17-13 24-14 14-7 35-10 age attendance for a Royals his 8 losses, the Royals failed to score Verlander and Halladay’s seasons Texas Tech @ home game in 2009 was more than one run, three of those are both over with their teams not #17 Nebraska 22,196, the highest it’s been four losses coming by shutout. making the playoffs. His only chance since the Royals’ magical The only other thing that to be bumped comes from C.C. 29 - 49 38-31 49-42 48-21 31-28 45-32 28-26 2003 season, in which they could stop Greinke is also due to Sabathia. If you are behind Greinke, #2 Texas vs. nearly made the playoffs. the fact that he plays for the Royals. then root against the Yankees in the #18 Oklahoma I may not be sure, but I Not only are the Royals incapable of playoffs, especially C.C. believe that 22,000 people providing Zack any run support, but If Zack does not win the Cy 23-10 35-31 38-28 28-24 49-42 14-0 #4 Virginia Tech weren’t coming out to there is little to no media attention Young Award, it can most likely be “Willie” watch Alberto Callaspo or in Kansas City. If Greinke pitched in pinned on the fact that he plays for @ Mitch Maier. It’s obvious Boston, Chicago, L.A, New York or the mediocre Royals. I, along with “TECH” that the Royals’ attendance another big market, he would be sur- all of Kansas City, can only hope the #20 Georgia Tech 28-21 28-24 28-14 30-29 32-21 30-17 boom can be attribute to rounded by the media 24/7. judges for the award will see past Greinke. Greinke’s three main this, make the right decision, and #5 USC @ Zack has thrown competitors: Tiger Justin Verlander, make Zack Greinke the third Royal #25 Notre Dame some wicked stuff this sea- Yankee C.C. Sabathia, and Blue Jay ever to win the Cy Young Award, the 56-7 49-7 “Willie” 28-27 17-14 35-28 21-7 son, but most important, he Roy Halladay all have one slight first since David Cone in 1994. has the stats to back it up. advantage over Zack for the award: Page 14 www.bishopmiege.com October 16, 2009 October 16, 2009 www.bishopmiege.com Page 15 The Bulletin Board

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