WWW.DARTNEWSONLINE.COM CITY,KANSAS MO ST. TERESA’SACADEMY MAY 17,2013 SENIOR ISSUE VOLUME 72 the Hall indowntown City. Kansas graduation May 19 at The Music of theclass2013 willattend Academy, andtherest Rellihan years ofattending St. Teresa’s the quadMay 1.After four wavesRellihan assheoverlooks the seniorclass. Maggie Senior the finalissueof year to Each year, theDart dart nal f i dedicates farewell

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the Rising tuition leads to more state enrollment by KATIE PARKINSON [email protected] Tuition by the numbers For the past few years, college tuition, of both public and private graphics by LAUREN LANGDON and GRACE SLY schools, has increased about 4 percent each year, according to col- lege counselor Debi Hudson. However, this is not unusual and is Co$t of attending college dartpeople and policies even lower than the 8 percent to 9 percent increase students saw Eric Thomas...... advisor Part of the reason for this increase is a decline in state and local Public vs. Private Emily McCann...... managing editor of design around five years ago. $3,101 • 1980 • $5,470 Anna Leach...... managing editor of web Natalie Fitts...... managing editor of stories thisfinancing aid decreased for higher 7 education,percent, and according per-student to the aid annual dropped report 9 percent of $6,562 • 1990 • $12,910 Emma Wheatley...... managing editor of photos the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association. In 2012, $10,820 • 2000 • $21,373 print Mickey Redlingshafer...... news editor from the previous year, the lowest level in at least 25 years. As a $14,634 • 2005 • $32,026 Caitlin Fletcher...... features editor result,Due tuition to the risingand other cost feesof a havehigher steadily education, risen some from students 23 percent look of Emily Wemhoff...... features editor public university revenues in 1987 to 47 percent in 2012. - $18,497 • 2010 • $43,289 Shaeffer Smith...... opinion editor arship opportunities and in-state tuition. Sara Jessica Dilks...... centerspread editor for ways to offset these costs through financial aid packages, schol Rosie Hutchison...... sports/health editor Percentages of schools Sara Meurer...... lifestyles editor According to Hudson, 69 percent of STA’s class of 2013 will be offering in-state tuition benefits Katie Parkinson...... a&e editor Emma Willibey...... in the mix editor attending a public school, which is higher than usual. In general, Jordan Berardi...... last look editor attendance at state schools for STA graduates is consistent at around Maddie Knopke...... copy editor 55 percent to 60 percent. Lindsey Valdiviez...... copy editor As one student who is part of the 69 percent, senior Makenzie 70% 30% Emma Willibey...... copy editor Carter debated between the Kansas City Leigh Campbell...... staff writer and the University of , but in the end she decided to go to Cassie Florido...... staff writer UMKC. Siobhan Miller...... staff writer “I only applied to in-state schools or schools that offered in-state Grace Sly...... staff writer schools who DO offer thetuition way for through Missouri college residents and then [because] continue college to pay tuition off student prices loansare Christina Elias...... staff writer in-state tuition Jordan Allen...... staff photographer ridiculous,” Carter said. “It sucks that I’ll have to work my way all benefits Grace Hodes...... staff photographer Senior Grace Doran agreed. Kathleen Keaveny...... staff photographer years after I’ve graduated.” schools who do NOT Maggie Rellihan...... staff photographer offer in-state tuition “My number one choice was the , [but] I am Percentage of Kansas schools offering benefits web going to the University of Missouri because since I live in Missouri, it Lauren Langdon...... daily editor in-state tuition benefits was a lot cheaper than KU,” Doran said. Adrianna Ohmes...... daily editor - Lane Maguire...... daily editor dentsAccording will pay to the Doran, same at amount KU, tuition of tuition, is locked despite in at overall the price increases. a Meghan Lewis...... web photo editor student pays during their freshman year. This means every year, stu Menley Brennan...... facebook editor this year, Hudson pointed out that this is not the only response avail- Sabrina Redlingshafer...... twitter editor ableWhile to increasing the number tuition. of STA students attending state schools is up 53% 47% Madeline Best...... standing features editor - Hannah Bredar...... school liason tunities and...some top-tier private schools offer excellent no-loan Taylor Steen...... school liason “Many private institutions offer substantial scholarship oppor Libby Hyde...... blogs editor Jordan Berardi...... videographer email. Caroline Fiss...... videographer financialHudson aid also packages pointed for out students that other that factors qualify,” often Hudson go into said deciding in an Cecilia Butler...... breaking news editor to attend a state school, including distance, location, family ties and choice of major. H policies ownership and sponsership The Dart is created by the student newspaper staff and is published by general operating funds of St. Seniors participate in a ‘deadly’ game of Assassins Teresa’s Academy, a Catholic institution sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The Dart by LINDSEY VALDIVIEZ will not publish opinions that contradict the teach- [email protected] ings and beliefs of the Catholic Church, whether on a diocesan or worldwide level. 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Visit dartnewsonline.com to read the full story about is used to keep players updated on who has been “killed” and who is still in the after the error is discovered. senior assasins. photo by SHAEFFER SMITH game. photo by SHAEFFER SMITH May 17, 2013 | the dart | dartnewsonline.com | the senior issue | 3 Elaine Schmidt named 2013 Academy Woman STA Academy Women 1. The Dart compiled a list of every Academy Woman, each chosen for outstanding leadership skills, scholastic ability, personality and exemplary qualities that best represent STA students. 1949: Martha Becker 1950: Barbara Smith 1951: Elizabeth Grundhauser 1952: Susan Cowherd 1953: Kareen O’Connor 1954: Mary Ellen O’Hern 1955: Alice M. Schmidt 1956: Frances Spruill 1957: Paula Schmidt 1958: Kathryn Fallstrom 1959: Mary K. Skinner 1960: Jesdon Haake 1961: Marie Gainey 1962: Jeanette Vail 1963: Marcia Hood 1964: Kathy Mitchell 1965: Kathy Holton 1966: Vickie Quick 1967: Sue Mooney 1968: Sally Stephenson 1969: Colleen White 1970: Kelly McLear 1971: Denise McNerney 1972: Molly McGannon 1973: Jean Carey 1974: Roberta Harbrucker 1975: Mary Jean Hogan 1976: Mary McMullen 2. 1977: Mary Beth Aylward 3. 1978: Roberta Gumbel 1979: Diana Viani 1980: Jane Growney 1981: Anne Broski 1982: Barbara Rogge 1983: Maureen Aylward 1984: Paula Ominski 1985: Barbara Sterner 1986: Sally Runyan 1987: Mary Ann Mitts 1. academy award H Academy Woman Elaine 1988: Lourdes Vallazza Schmidt receives a medal from STA president 1989: Theresa Schloegel Nan Bone. 1990: Jennifer Peppard 2. huddle up H Nominees Holly Fielder, from 1991: Amanda Harding left, Jane Evans and Elaine Schmidt huddle 1992: Amy Newman while awaiting for the Academy Woman win- 1993: Hope Hyder ner to be announced. 1994: Bridget Brewster 3. senior sisterhood H Schmidt hugs a fellow 1995: Candi Harrison, Jennifer Merrigan, senior after the award ceremony April 23. Molly Weishaar photos by ADRIANNA OHMES 1996: Angela Stuppy 1997: Margaret Huff Seniors and faculty vote one winner Schmidt explained that when her name but it didn’t feel real.” 1998: Molly Ekerdt from three nominees to be honored was called as the winner, her “mind just Schmidt said that the Academy Woman 1999: Mary Jane Groff went blank,” and she did not know how to award is meant for the student who best 2000: Brengyei Katosang with the 64-year-old award at the react. represents the values of her fellow STA 2001: Mary Thayne annual spring academic ceremony “I saw the student body erupt from their students. 2002: Bridget McLaughlin seats, and I suddenly felt transported back According to Schmidt, she still cannot 2003: Osato Iyamu by MICKEY REDLINGSHAFER [email protected] to my freshman year awards ceremony,” properly express what she felt following the 2004: Brittany Cummings Schmidt said. “I remember sitting by advi- announcement. 2005: Ann Stacy Senior Elaine Schmidt was named Acad- sory and looking out towards the nominees, “Not to sound super cheesy, but it really 2006: Amanda Textor emy Woman during the end-of-the-year hearing their stories and being awestruck just makes me tear up every time I really 2007: Carolyn Wiedeman awards assembly April 23. The two other by the love and enthusiasm the senior start thinking about [receiving the award],” 2008: Claire Hickey seniors nominated by teachers and fellow class exhibited when they announced the Schmidt said. “It honestly just makes me 2009: Sherie Wallace seniors were Holly Fielder and Jane Evans. Academy Woman. I always saw that scene feel so loved. I can’t even begin to explain 2010: Jordan Miller According to Schmidt, the entire situa- from behind —I was joining in on the antic- how much this school has done for me 2011: Catherine Arensberg tion was a surprise for her. ipation and celebration. Being on the other and this was just even more than I could 2012: Stephanie Hampel “I wasn’t expecting [to be nominated or side this time was surreal. I never imagined have ever expected. It was deeply touching 2013: Elaine Schmidt even to win] so I was really shaken when I it to turn out this way, but it was just so because it came from my classmates and compiled by EMILY MCCANN won,” Schmidt said. humbling. I can’t really articulate how I felt, teachers.” H 4 | the senior issue | dartnewsonline.com | the dart | May 17, 2013 HANNAH TAFT | CAREER IN THE CLASSICS SENIOR TO STUDY CLASSICS AT BELOIT COLLEGE IN WISCONSIN s the speaker recounted the ancient Taft considers the group essential to her time past, senior Hannah Taft envisioned at STA. Aher future. Absorbing a lecture over “Probably one of my favorite things [about Helen of Troy at 2011’s Missouri Junior JCL] is just being able to talk about all this Classical League (MOJCL) convention, Taft nerdy Latin stuff,” Taft said. “It’s just nice to committed to classics. have an outlet for my love of language.” “I’ve kind of found my niche [with Latin],” To maintain her obsession, Taft will major Taft said. in classical philology at Wisconsin’s Beloit Taft—or, as her Latin classmates know her, College before obtaining a Master’s degree to “Gratia”—sampled French and Spanish prior instruct Latin, she said. to STA, but neither appealed to her. Upon “People kind of joke that after I graduate, entering Latin I, Taft determined her career I’m going to replace Magistra,” Taft said, refer- within weeks. ring to Latin teacher Sue Marquis. “A month or so in, I was completely in love Taft said that she aims to educate teenag- with [Latin],” Taft said. “I always remember it ers, hoping to foster enthusiasm like her own. making a lot of sense to me.” “[With Latin], it’s been nice to have that To share her passion, Taft joined STA’s one constant class that I always enjoy,” Taft chapter of JCL, which organizes competitions said. “Even if it’s a lot of work, I always look for Latin and Greek students. Now president, forward to it.” story by EMMA WILLIBEY photo by CAROLINE FISS

EMMA REBEIN | SCOTLAND CALLING REBEIN PLANS TO RETURN TO EUROPE AFTER LEAVING 13 YEARS AGO enior Emma Rebein will attend the said that during her freshman year, she went University of St. Andrews in Scotland through a “crazy phase” where she began Sthis fall where she plans to major in “constantly” researching schools in London. social anthropology and Spanish, with a “Then I knew that’s what I wanted to do,” year abroad. Rebein looked at multiple Rebein said. “Even before that [phase], I was universities in London, but only applied to always picturing myself in another country, St. Andrews, the University of Edinburgh in and I always felt sort of a pull back to the UK. Scotland and Durham University in England. I knew that that’s where I was meant to be “I’ve always wanted to live in the UK, and and that’s where I was meant to go.” the Scottish university system is very similar Rebein said that she is excited about the to the American system,” Rebein said. opportunities she will have to travel while at Rebein was born in London and lived St. Andrews. there for six years until her dad received a “I can travel a lot on weekends and new job in Kansas City. Rebein said that she breaks,” Rebein said. “I’ve always wanted to do that and I’ve always seen myself inde- of her parents told her about their niece who pendently traveling. I am just excited to have studiesfirst looked at the into university. St. Andrews However, when Rebeina friend that ability.” story by LANE MAGUIRE photo by CAROLINE FISS

ANNA WOOLERY | A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME WOOLERY CHOOSES TO CONTINUE CAREER IN he University of Chicago is where senior college was never really a decision. Anna Woolery is headed this fall to play “I always enjoyed my time practicing and Tcollegiate softball. Located in Illinois, playing,” Woolery said. “So I just continued on the University of Chicago has a 2013 accep- what felt like my natural path. After I decided tance rate of 8.8 percent and a Division III to play club softball in seventh grade, I stayed women’s softball team. The team currently committed to the sport.” has 25 members. Woolery was recruited by the women’s Woolery looked at three other schools, softball head coach, Ruth Kmak, at the including Macalester College and Carlson University of Chicago when she saw Woolery School of Management in Minnesota, as well playing, and Woolery sent her a video. as West Point, but the University of Chicago According to Woolery, the women’s soft- stood out to her the most. ball season is relatively short. All games are “When I visited, the team was amazing in the spring, but Woolery will practice and and everyone was so passionate about school workout with the team during the fall and and softball,” Woolery said. “I was looking winter and will have a workout schedule for for a top academic school and [University of summers. Chicago] was just the one.” “I’m ready to be there and start playing,” According to Woolery, playing softball in Woolery said. story by SARA MEURER photo by EMMA WHEATLEY May 17, 2013 | the dart | dartnewsonline.com | the senior issue | 5 BECCA LUEKE | BOUND TO BALL SENIOR RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP TO PLAY AT BENEDICTINE ince grade school, senior Becca Lueke work on car rides. After two years of zigzag- fantasized about a place in basket- ging between midwestern campuses with Sball’s major leagues. Yet she did not her family, Lueke signed her national letter seriously consider the collegiate level until of intent to Benedictine College in Atchison, recovering from knee surgery before junior Kan. year. Although Lueke could have chosen an “[Benedictine] reminded me of St. Te- unproblematic procedure to heal her knee, resa’s,” Lueke said. “When I toured, I did a she opted for treatment that supported long- practice with [the basketball team]—it just term athletics. felt right.” “Since sports have been a huge part of my Off the court, Lueke plans to study physi- life, I don’t want to leave [them],” Lueke said. cal therapy or athletic training. According to However, committing to basketball Lueke, pursuing a career unrelated to sports guaranteed Lueke a minimal social life due to never occurred to her, especially consider- non-stop traveling. ing basketball’s impact on her high school “In the summertime, my basketball experience. teammates become like my friends,” Lueke “[Basketball] made me feel more import- said. “In July, I think I was home ten days. It ant to [STA],” Lueke said. “If I didn’t have bas- was hard balancing work and basketball and ketball, I’d feel like another person walking being out of town every weekend.” through the halls. [With basketball], I get to However, Lueke never abandoned her represent the school in a positive way.” schedule of hectic tournaments and home- story by EMMA WILLIBEY photo by EMMA WHEATLEY MARGOTH MACKEY | FUTURE IN FILM MACKEY PLANS TO STUDY DIGITAL CINEMA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS ext year senior Margoth Mackey me away.” will be majoring in film and media Originally, Mackey wanted to pursue cin- Nstudies at the University of Kansas. ematography but now has different plans. She also plans on pursuing a minor in busi- “Now I am leaning more toward busi- ness and Italian. Mackey made her college ness in film, like being a producer,” Mackey decision three days ago at the last minute said. “I really just want to work in film so after originally deciding to go to DePaul wherever that takes me is great.” University. Mackey decided to go to KU because she “I wanted the traditional college expe- wanted “to have fun and not stress out.” rience,” Mackey said, “With a big school “As of now, Depaul still thinks I am going feeling.” there so I have to tell them I changed my Mackey decided she wanted a career in mind,” Mackey said. film when she was in sixth grade. Mackey is just glad that the entire col- “I always loved film, but after seeing a lege decision process is complete. documentary of how ‘The Lord of the Rings’ “I had to redo my application to KU, but trilogy was made, I was hooked,” Mackey I’m very excited to finally be done with the said. “The movie making process just blew whole process.” story by SARA MEURER photo by CAROLINE FISS

RUBY DIBBLE | MAKING MUSIC SENIOR CONTINUES HER PASSION FOR SINGING AT OBERLIN CONSERVATORY he Oberlin Conservatory of Music has and Ithaca College. always been senior Ruby Dibble’s dream According to Dibble, 80 percent of admis- Tschool. She will attend there this fall sion to Oberlin’s conservatory is based upon where she will major in vocal performance. the audition. Located on the campus of Oberlin “I can honestly say that that was one of the College in Oberlin, Ohio, the conservatory scariest 10 minutes of my whole life,” Dibble is renowned as one of the highest caliber said. “That audition dictated my future and professional music schools. According to my admission to my dream school. While it Oberlin’s website, 1,373 students applied to was extremely scary, it was also one of the the conservatory’s incoming class of 2014. best performances I had ever given. I came Only 322 were admitted. Dibble applied to 11 rigorous schools The day after her November audition, Dib- of music. She then sent in a pre-screening bleout receivedof that audition an email completely from one ofconfident.” Oberlin’s tape to each of these schools to apply for an teachers who said that she had recommended audition. Dibble auditioned at four schools: Dibble to the admissions board. The Curtis Institute of Music, The Boston “When I got that email, I cried and Conservatory, The New England Conservato- screamed and jumped around uncontrol- ry and Boston University. She was also asked lably,” Dibble said. “My mom and I called my to audition at the Manhattan School of Music, dad, blubbering and screeching in excite- Oklahoma City University, MU, William Jewell ment.” story by LANE MAGUIRE photo by EMMA WHEATLEY 6 | the senior issue | dartnewsonline.com | the dart | May 17, 2013 May 17, 2013 | the dart | dartnewsonline.com | centerspread | 11 University of Oklahoma DePaul University Colorado State University Benedictine College SOONERS BLUE DEMONS RAMS EAGLES Lane Maguire Menley Brennan Kelly Jenks Amanda Koch Kathleen Keaveny Becca Lueke

Pepperdine University WAVES Holly Fielder Miami University Oxford University of Dallas RED HAWKS CRUSADERS Emily McCann MacKenzie Warrens University of St. Andrews Sara Meurer Clemson University Scotland Ellie Nachbor TIGERS Denison University KNIGHTS Erica Wind MASCOT BIG RED Oberlin Conservatory Emma Rebein Sibel Alpakin of Music YEOMEN Ruby Dibble Rockhurst University University of HAWKS Bloomington Holli Hogge HOOSIERS Taylor Rees Dana Bailey University of Chicago Alexa Watters PHOENIX The Dart gathered information about where the class of 2013 will attend this fall. The 135 graduates will Stephens College University of Dayton Trinity University Anna Woolery be distributed among two countries, 21 states and 52 colleges or universities. The size of each mascot is STARS FLYERS MADNESS TIGERS Lauren Goode proportional to the number of students attending. COMPILED BY NATALIE FITTS & SARA-JESSICA DILKS Janie Thompson Elizabeth Arensberg Maggie Kenney Villanova University Mickey Redlingshafer WILDCATS St. Louis University Jill Campbell BILLIKENS Santa Clara University Graces Hodes Annie Palmer BRONCOS w Carly Sutton University of Kansas Caroline Green Davidson College Missouri State University JAYHAWKS Sarah Kane WILDCATS BEARS Katherine Barnthouse Meghan Lewis Loyola Marymount University Sarah Kostoryz Ema Brzon Madeline Barth Megan Mandl LIONS Belmont University Maggie Rellihan Morgan Bene Cricket Martin Maddi Hughes-Zahner University of New Mexico BEARS Grace Scovell Courtney Coppinger Grace McCarthy Peyton Gajan WOLVES Keara Miller Scout Distefano Sara Schwartz Abigail McNaghten Texas Christian University Jane Evans Libby Stoops SUPERFROGS Webster University Caroline Fiss Whitney Waeckerle Hailey Waldenmeyer Grace Dominique GORLOKS Sarah Flattery Gracie Williams University of Arizona Erin Rasmussen Abigail Geiger Natalie Winterman WILDCATS University of Central Missouri Peepers Gray Anna Heldt MULES Nikki Rodriguez Christine Jenkin Airicha Lunn University of Arkansas Anna McDonald RAZORBACKS Jordan Allen Warren Wilson College Avila University Georgetown University Sophie Bono OWLS EAGLES BULLDOGS Mattie Davis Emma Dillon Erin Sheehy Andie Drummond Jackie McGee Johnson & University of Houston University of  Sammy Patterson Wales COUGARS BOONES Baker University Nicole Sakoulas Drake University University Katherine King Sophie Seigfreid WILDCATS Adelle Smith BULLDOGS WILDCATS Erin Thompson Taylor Steen Shaeffer Smith Maria Luna Beloit College Hannah McCausland University of Tampa University of BUCCANEERS Emily Reboulet SPARTANS Missouri Columbia Hannah Taft TIGERS Madi Schieber Maya Burtin Duquesne University Stephanie Allee Grace Spencer DUKES Annie Steinert College of Wooster Phyleia Battle Oklahoma State University Serenity Wallace Kelly Stokes FIGHTING SCOTS Megan Burke COWBOYS Margie Stone Kate Witt Grace Doran Carrie Hudson Lauren Taylor Mercy Favrow University of Kelly Love Kaitlyn Fiola Rachel Tovar Mississippi Missouri University of Caitlin Fletcher Sarah Vickery University of Missouri REBELS Science & Technology Emma Wheatley MINERS Rose Hutchison Kansas City Allison Hogan Notre Dame University Lena White Alexis Jenkin Alexandra Jackson ROOS Morgan Trees FIGHTIN’ IRISH Katie Wilhelmus Kansas State University Madeline Gabbert Christina Allen Emma Stanfield Ali Lukens Madalyn Petree Kate Sanders Gabi Lukens WILDCATS Mackenzie Carter Elaine Schmidt UNDECIDED Samantha Adams Danni Porter Meaghan Coble Kelli Strader Jodie Foster 8 | the senior issue | dartnewsonline.com | the dart | May 17, 2013 Class of… Striving to clear a conscience before college An ode to STA stressful situation (while the rest of us to say something. Anything. Instead, they were hyperventilating, Lindsey kept her just stared back at us. When we simulta- usual poker face). I also credit The St. neously realized that this couldn’t possi- Teresa’s Bar, the one landmark we finally bly be the right house, we quickly made recognized that confirmed Lindsey’s our exit, falling to the ground laughing as directional sense. We made it back to our soon as we made it out of the house. The hotel just in time; just in time to shower, mom followed us outside only to find us eat and make our school’s 9 a.m. muse- all collapsed on her front lawn. um reservation. “You must know those by LANE MAGUIRE two blocks really well by now,” Señorita 3. I still don’t know my way around by ROSE HUTCHISON [email protected] Hollstein joked later that day. You have Kansas City. [email protected] no idea. I was only allowed to write one senior You would think that after 17 years confession for the yearbook, but I have get to celebrate each other and the love we 2. I walked into the wrong house at a of living in the same city, in the same too many confessions and too many shareClass for day. the TheAcademy. final day In the on past,campus I’ve that always we pasta party. neighborhood, in the same house, I would explanations to have confined my senior cried along with the seniors. They were never know my way around by now. Wrong. confession to a short sentence. So, I’ve tears of sadness, but tears of appreciation I should probably begin by explaining It’s understandable that I could lose my decided to use my Dart senior column to and awe for what we’ve received as students what a pasta party is. A pasta party is ba- way in a foreign country. But in my own rid my conscience of some of my darkest of St. Teresa’s Academy. Not many adults can sically a large pasta and dessert buffet for neighborhood? Let’s just say the extent of secrets. say they utterly adored high school like we the cross country team, hosted by a group my poor directional skills was confirmed have. of parents at one of the runner’s homes the day I attempted to pick up lunch for 1. I got lost in Barcelona, Spain. I’m not gonna lie, one of the things I before every meet. The first pasta party my advisory. I was picking up lunch from might miss the most about this place is that of my junior year was held at Jane Evans’s Chipotle. The one on Main Street. The Dear Señorita Hollstein, I can shamelessly wear my ginormous cargo home. After the practice before our first one just 0.9 miles away. A mere four-min- Remember during the 2012 STA Spain sweatpants to school. I have a feeling that meet of the year, I drove my sister Brit ute drive. Just to be safe, I entered the trip when Sarah Vickery, Hannah Mc- people at Mizzou will straight up judge me and Hannah McCausland to Jane’s house. address into my phone’s navigator. I felt Causland, Lindsey Valdiviez and I begged for those things. I will forever be indebted to We couldn’t remember Jane’s exact house relieved when I made it safely there. That you to let us run early in the morning? this institution for accepting me and giving number, but we remembered the descrip- was easy. Why did I even think use my Remember how you consented on one me the courage to be myself at all times. Con- tion of her house that she had given us. phone’s navigator? Confident, I turned condition? That one condition was that Hannah and I stopped Brit just as she was off my phone’s navigator for the drive we run only around a specified two-block me. Another is our darling Tartan Plaid… about to knock on the door of the house back. How could I get lost? St. Teresa’s span. Out loud, we all agreed to the con- fidenceI love is our only skirt one so gift much, the Academy I wrote a has poem: given that seemed to fit that description. As it was literally a straight shot down Main dition, but you have to understand that My darling Tartan, you are my best was Brit’s first pasta party as a freshman, Street. All I know is that I ended up driv- running five miles around a two-block friend. Plaid over everything, plaid for the we had to inform her that it was against ing around for a good 15 minutes before span would be extremely monotonous. win. You’re very multi-purpose, and in Sion, custom to knock or ring the doorbell. We I found my way back. I sprinted up the You have to understand that running is you instill fear. And I’m really sorry I’ve walked in through the unlocked door to steps of Donnelly with a box full of burri- one of the best ways to explore a city. only washed you twice this whole year. The find a family that I have never seen before tos as I heard the bell announcing the end We thought we had the perfect plan. We amount of safety pins I’ve stuck in you should sitting at a dinner table. The three of us of first activity ring. My advisory looked would make a simple loop. It would be be illegal, but you’ve always been there to stood there awkwardly for a few mo- a little worried when I walked in 30 min- impossible to get lost. The problem was be a napkin for my bagel. Alas, it’s time to ments, waiting. Waiting for the family at utes late. I lied and told them about the that Spain’s streets are not laid out in the say goodbye. Our four years have passed. No the table to tell us where the “unusually long line” at Chipotle. same grid-like fashion as Kansas City’s. pasta was. Or to tell us where When we realized we didn’t know where hobo, late to class. Don’t fret, Old Reliable, for the rest of the team was. Or Now that I’ve made these confes- we were, we started to panic. When we ofmore course will I’llwe take shuffle you through to college. the Just door pray like that a sions, I can begin college with a clear realized we couldn’t remember the name every party we go to is themed “Scottish.” An conscience, but that doesn’t mean I’ll of our hotel or the name of the street it outsider might think it’s weird that I can’t forget the memories I’ve made as a St. was on, we really started to sweat. When let go, but until they’re a Star, a love like this Teresa’s Star. H we realized that we’d left the laminated they’ll never know. Adios Class of 2013. H card with all of the trip supervisors’ num- bers on it (the one we were supposed to carry with us at all times), we started to hyperventilate. We confronted every per- son that we saw on the street making our best attempt at asking for directions. It’s amazing how one day it seems that every person in Spain speaks English, yet that day, we couldn’t find a single one. And let’s be honest, even after two to three years of Spanish classes each, our Spanish speaking skills weren’t exactly top-notch. Plus, it’s hard to ask for directions when you don’t even know the name of your hotel. To this day, I have no idea how we found our way back. I credit luck. I credit Lindsey for her uncanny directional sense and her ability to stay calm in such a May 17, 2013 | the dart | dartnewsonline.com | the senior issue | 9 Farewell St. Teresa’s Favorite three days at STA An alumna’s advice: the first time I... went to college else in the laundry room that told me what setting to use. This also fosters a by MEGHAN LEWIS by CAITLIN FLETCHER great way to multitask: I now know I can [email protected] [email protected] read a chapter or write a few paragraphs in the time it takes to do a full cycle of So, this is it. My final assignment. I can’t As I end my senior year at STA, I want to laundry. think of a more perfect way to end my time look back on everything I’ve done here. When For the first time, teachers don’t take here at STA. I have so many goodbyes to I started thinking about it, I considered my attendance. There’s no such thing as an say—500 words is not near enough space favorite days at STA. I managed to come up SBR for being truant. In a class of 300 for the number of goodbyes I am compelled with three that stand out the most. by HANNAH WOLF people, a professor could care less if you to give. Halloween was probably my favorite day Guest columnist are there or not. Sure, it was tempting to Goodbye to one of my two tartan plaid of freshman year. I remember roaming the skirts. As I can not bear the thought of hallways with my new friends, checking out Apparently, the staff of the Dart sleep in through my 8 a.m. or not walk all the way across campus in the snow. But parting with both, one is coming with me to the pumpkins with STA references that I missed me so much, they wanted me to college. didn’t understand yet. We stood in line for write for them one last time. nothing is worse than studying for a test that you don’t have lecture notes for or Goodbye to my advisory. I will miss the Prentiss advisory’s haunted house and Apparently, I still can’t fully separate every single one of you Amick ladies out myself from STA. hearing you missed a pop quiz. And if you do the math, you’re wasting something there, especially my fellow seniors Kate, Na- time since I purposefully avoided going under Apparently, after a year of college, I discovered for the first time (and the last like $100 of your tuition for every time talie, Grace and Jill. And to Ms. Amick, I am there ever again) the gum covered stairs in have insights and experiences that I need sorry that I was pretty unreliable when it the basement of M&A. Ew. Each year after to share. So seniors, take this as you will, you don’t go to class...try explaining that one to your parents. came to my blue sheet, but I would just like that, Halloween was a little different, but but from finding a roommate to pulling to say that at least I wasn’t the one to throw - all nighters for finals, I’ve “been there” For the first time, you have to share a room with someone. And a bathroom a rotten banana peel behind your TV. loween I experienced at STA. and “done that” with almost everything Goodbye to all of my teachers I have nothingMy next can day really is more compare of a toweek. the firstEach Hal year, you’re about to experience. with 18 other people. While this may lead to some fun sleep-walking adven- had over the course of four years. I am I absolutely love Frosh Fest. The chalk draw- For the first time, you’ll be away from truly amazed at the dedication you all have ings that our advisories do (I’m still shocked the comfort of STA. tures, it’s definitely an adjustment. You now have to watch Netflix with head- towards your students and towards this the Egner advisory never won) is always one For the first time, you’ll be living on blessed institution. of the best things. Girls milling around the your own. phones, maneuver your dorm with the lights off as your roomie sleeps and take Goodbye to the stairs of M&A and quad, talking with friends, laying on the side- For the first time, you’ll be living with- Donnelly. You guys were real killers. I will walk and who could forget getting drenched out rules. showers at weird hours of the night when they’re actually available. You learn that sort of miss you, as you kept me fit yet still by sprinklers this year? I also love this week For the first time, you won’t have a managed to take my breath away whenever because the advisory skits never disappoint. curfew. You can now stay out as late as the world doesn’t revolve around you. For the first time, there is no Waldo I had to walk third floor to third floor. I can still feel how fast my heart was beating you please, not having to worry about Goodbye to a plethora of food—from when I had to walk in front of Goppert with waking up parents or setting off alarms. Pizza. Or star cookies. Or bowls of candy. Unlike STA, the world isn’t motivated by Nan Bone’s consistently stocked supply of my advisory dressed as a member of the And while it may work during syllabus candy to the overwhelming amount of food week, you’ll soon realize staying out food. You may need to find a real reason to go to outside lectures or office hours. that can be found during any advisory party. it’s so STA. until 4 or 5 in the morning isn’t as fun Goodbye to the Dart. Being part of the JacksonMy third 5. Embarrassment favorite day hasn’t at its happened finest, but as it sounds come Sunday afternoon and I got ten points added to my final for attending an optional review session, school newspaper is one of the best experi- yet. That day is class day. The day the class of you have a midterm the next day. It’s not ences I have had at this institution. I am so going to kill you to go home at 1 or 2 a.m. and I once raised a grade on a paper 20 percent just because I went and talked thankful for the bonds I have formed with goodbyes. I can’t even begin to imagine sitting some nights if it will help you be produc- 2013 comes to the Academy to say their final to my professor about it. I promise you’ll the girls on staff, for our amazing advisor in the auditorium in my cap and gown with tive the next day. And as my dad always Mr. Thomas and the paper that I have been all of the girls I have come to know and love says, nothing fun happens after midnight find meetings worth more than a slice of pizza (and avoid the freshmen fifteen at fortunate enough to contribute to. over these past four years. It will be surreal. I anyways. Goodbye to the class of 2013. Every sin- can’t believe that class day will be the last day For the first time, you’ll have to do the same time). For the first time, you won’t have re- gle one of you rock. My experience would before graduation that we will all be together your own laundry. I may never forgive not have been the same without each and as the class of 2013, and I can’t wait to experi- my parents for not paying for the laundry strictions, rules or regulations. Don’t get me wrong—it’s awesome. Go crazy. Make every one of you. ence it all. service that Vanderbilt University offers. Goodbye STA. I still don’t really know what detergent mistakes. But learn from them. You have no one to be accountable to other than I am so thankful for this institution and my teachers, the amazing Dart staff and all of to use. But when you run out of clean un- So in this column, I say a final goodbye to yourself now. And this is a bigger respon- the lessons I have learned at this beautiful the friends I’ve made. All of you made every derwear, desperate times call for desper- place. moment worthwhile. No matter how much I ate measures. You’ll sibility than you’ve ever had to deal with. You’ll see that you will grow up faster in Four years went by so quickly. complained about tests, page designs or cross realize laundry isn’t Thank you for shaping me into the per- country races, I’ve loved every moment spent your worse night- the next year than you have the past 18 years combined. For the first time, you’re son I am today. with my Stars, and I know I will miss STA next mare. There was Forever an Academy girl, Meghan H year. So this is goodbye. It’s been real STA. H always someone on your own. H May 17, 2013 | the dart | dartnewsonline.com | the senior issue | 10 Finding their directions Many students have transferred out of the senior class during their four years. Where are they now?

by LIBBY HYDE and CHRISTINA ELIAS [email protected] [email protected]

For some, it is nerve-racking. For others, it is a

blur. Either way, the first day changes everything. Senior Maddie Miller transferred from STA to The Pembroke Hill School after her freshman year. She said the hardest part was missing her STA friends. “Surprisingly, I wasn’t nervous to start a new school,” Miller said. “I don’t really know why. I honestly can’t remember my first day at all.” Miller loved STA, but was looking for a more rocky road H academically-focused community. - Transfer student “I think the girls at STA are amazing, and I’m Sarah Frey visits so glad I had the opportunity to meet them,” Mill the Rocky Moun- er said. “I can say there is nothing comparable to tains during the school spirit and sisterhood at St. Teresa’s.” her 26-day trip Miller will be starting her freshman year at around the the as a pre-medical . student, though she said plans may change. Frey left STA mid- “The only good part about graduation is that first semester it means [AP tests] are over,” Miller said. “But sophomore year otherwise, it’s a bittersweet moment.” to start homes- Senior Sarah Frey had a unique experience chooling so she when she transferred out of STA mid-semester could be with her during her sophomore year and began online brother, who was schooling through the University of Missouri’s diagnosed with online high school program. Frey struggled brain cancer. with social anxiety, which made coming to STA photo courtesy each day a “nightmare.” When Frey transferred, of SARAH FREY her family was dealing with her brother’s brain cancer. Frey traveled to Turkey with her family to support her brother’s surgery. “My first day staying at home to do school was fun,” Frey said. “I think I sat in a bean bag - chair and started chemistry.” But even if that first day felt new, Frey’s expe rience wasn’t what she was expecting. “Trying to teach yourself chemistry or algebra II is really hard,” Frey said. beenThough busy. Frey used a method of learning that many consider to be unique, she said she has

“Since I have left STA, I wrote a book, spent a month in Turkey, spent 26 days traveling the US, all smiles H Se- over to the started two businesses and became a better me,” nior Erin Rasmus- hill H Transfer Frey said. sen, from left, student Maddie Frey will attend the University of Missouri transfer student Miller, left, and next year to study business. Chloe Brown The Pembroke “I loved STA while I was there and sometimes and seniors Hill School senior regret leaving,” Frey said. “However, I know that Makenzie Carter Elizabeth Helz- I would never have come this far and done so and Serenity berg go to Pem- much if I didn’t start Mizzou Online.” Wallace pose for broke’s home- Despite leaving STA, Frey has kept in touch - a picture. Brown coming football with some students, like senior Elaine Schmidt. transferred to game. Miller Senior Chloe Brown admittedly regrets trans Bishop Miege said that she left ferring from STA. Brown transferred from STA to High School STA because she Bishop Miege High School before her junior year. after sophomore was looking for “Going to a new school as a junior wasn’t year, but she a more academ- a good idea in my eyes because everyone had still hangs out ically-focused already grown close to each other,” Brown wrote. with her old atmosphere. “I’m not really one to reach out to other people.” friends from STA. photo courte- Brown said she does not really talk to anyone photo courte- sy of MADDIE at Miege like she did at STA. sy of CHLOE MILLER on your“At STA, work.” you don’t have to deal with boys BROWN’S FACE- during school,” Brown wrote. “You’re just focused MU BOOK PAGE graphic by EMMA WILLIBEY BrownH said she remains friends with STA senior Serenity Wallace. They talk or text almost daily. May 17, 2013 | the dart | dartnewsonline.com | the senior issue | 11

The class of 2013 entered STA in 2009 and during their time at the Academy, several changes have taken place. The Dart com- piled momentos of ten events during the past four years photo by ADRIANNA OHMES time flies compiled by LAUREN LANGDON

August 2011 October 28, 2010 RIP critter nihao to new languages During the class of 2013’s junior year, For four years, STA student Mattie Davis’ Mandarin Chinese taught by Valda Hsu outdoor cat named Critter visited the STA was offered for all juniors. The following campus daily. Critter became a recog- year, both Mandarin Chinese and Chinese nized part of STA and often stopped in art and history was offered for all stu- administrators’ offices. Critter passed Oct. dents. 28, 2010 after a car hit him. The following day, STA students held a candlelight vigil August 2010 in the quad. February 2, 2012 August 2012 meet the netbook laced up healthy options The class of 2013 was the last grade at The Windmoor Center and Chapel of St. In the class of 2013’s senior year, the ad- STA to remember a time before netbooks. Joseph’s construction finished after 300 ministration chose to switch lunch pro- Netbooks were first distributed their days in January 2012. The exterior design viders from JoJo’s to Bistro Kids. “I think it sophomore year, and changes like help was based on pieces of lace from Sister offers some of the healthiest food avail- desk, printers and wifi came with it in the Ramona, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of able,” said principal of student affairs Mary 2010-2011 school year. Carondelet. The construction faced some Ann Hoecker. controversy over the design, location and cost.

August 2010 January 2011 February 9, 2012 mods to periods STAy green holy smokes The class of 2013 followed a modular In 2011, the administration decided to Smoke in the closet of theology teacher schedule in their freshman year. After the build a new parking lot. STA neighbors Michael Sanem set off fire alarms and inter- purchase of the grading software Power- Tom and Deborah Cook started protest- rupted one of his sophomore class’s test in School, the administration learned that ing the construction due to the removal Sanem’s room Feb. 9, 2012. Students passed the modular scheduling was not sup- of trees Sept. 8, 2010. They ended their the time in Windmoor Center singing and ported. In response, the administration picketing after seven days, and the con- playing games. adjusted the schedules and classes to a struction of the new lot was finished in period-based schedule. early 2011. “We saved the trees,” president Nan Bone said. “We landscaped it.”

August 2010 March 21, 2012 announced as new sport sporting STA While lacrosse was a club sport unaffili- Construction began on the Coppinger ated with STA for several years, it first be- track and Kevin Gray field June 2011. The came school sponsored the class of 2013’s new were opened at the sophomore year. Lacrosse was one of the dedication ceremony for the McDonnell sports positively affected by the new ad- Family Sports Complex Mar. 21, 2012. dition of the McDonnell Family Sports Kansas City, Mo. mayor Sly James attend- Complex. ed and spoke of the benefits the track and field would provide for both STA and UMKC, who utilize the field as well. 12 | the senior issue | dartnewsonline.com | the dart | May 17, 2013

[AMICk Jill Campbell sunshine Grace Dominique sophistication Meghan Lewis charisma Kate Sanders luminescence Natalie Winterman joy] [Bertalott* Christina Allen artistic Dana Bailey sassy Margoth Mackey talkative Emily Reboulet sporty] 135seniors [Blake Jordan Allen compassionate Caroline Green energetic Maddi Hughes-Zahner motivated Madelyn Petree depend- able Hailey Waldenmeyer optimistic Courtney Coppinger ambitious] [Blessen Sam Adams feisty Maddie Gabbert compas- 30advisors sionate Annie Palmer trustworthy] [Brewer Jackie McGee honest Sara Meurer caring Madeline Barth kind Emma Robertson calm Grace Doran thoughtful] [Carlson Maggie Rellihan enthusiastic Kelly Jenks animated Kelly Stokes charged Maty 135words Shearhart cool Mercy Favrow creative Alex Jackson driven] [Conner Menley Brennan lively Mary Heiman bonita Erin Ras- Beginning freshman year, all STA girls are assigned to an advisory, a mussen gracious Elena Spaulding plucky Lena White original] [Dibble Rachel Tovar hilarious Sarah Vickery determined group of students moderated by a Alexis Jenkin perceptive] [Dolan Elizabeth Arensberg genuine Peepers Gray powerful Maggie Kenney comical Carly Sutton teacher that meets every morning, introspective] [Egner Sophie Bono energized Andie Drummond organized Caitlin Fletcher steady Peyton Gajan mys- midday and afternoon. Most terious Taylor Rees free-spirited] [Fisher Page Kemna multi-talented Lane Maguire super-creative] [Gargallo Alexa students stay with the same advisor

Watters responsible Emma Wheatley sweet Ema Brzon funny Becca Lueke nice] [Good Madi Schieber determined Sophia for the entirity of their four years at

Seigfreid fashionista Holly Fielder down-to-earth Abbie McNaghten creative-spirit Samantha Patterson fun-loving] STA. Now, the class of 2013's four years have come to an end. Every [Hansbrough Phyleia Battle reliable Sarah Flattery deep Cricket Martin sensitive] [Himes Jane Evans talented Christine Jenkin advisor with graduating advisees success-bound Kelly Love friendly Emily McCann stressed Nikki Rodriguez achiever Shaeffer Smithorganizer ] [Hollstein was asked by the Dart to describe Annie Steinert creative Libby Stoops kind-hearted Kelli Strader determined Hannah Taft classic Maya Burtin genuine] each senior using only one word Jacquin Gabi Lukens sunny Hannah McCausland focused Morgan Bené mischievous Sadie Duffy gentle Knopik Jodie Foster compiled by Maddie Knopke, [ ] [ Cecilia Butler and Siobhan Miller philosopher Holli Hogge honest Adelle Smith hippie Emma Stanfield graceful Erin Thompson spunky][Marquis Serenity

Wallace original Sarah Kostoryz creative Mattie Davis happy MacKenzie Carter respectful] [Monsma Katherine Barnthouse helpful Anna Heldt principled Amanda Koch joyous Ali Lukens welcoming] [Montag Meaghan Coble determined

Emma Dillon joyful Ruby Dibble virtuous Erin Sheehy soulful Anna Woolery consummate] [Montoya Stephanie Allee fun

Alice Green warmhearted Allison Hogan enthusiastic Kathleen Keaveny leader Katherine King kind] [O’Rear Elaine Schmidt involved Danni Porter thoughtful Emma Rebein kind] [Prentiss Caroline Fiss hilarious Maria Luna adorable Megan

Burke kind Taylor Steen charming Gracie Williams brilliant] [Rietbrock Kaitlyn Fiola balanced Abby Geiger reserved

Margie Stone caring MacKenzie Warrens creative Kate Witt inspirational] [Rueschhoff Whitney Waeckerle absent Mick- ey Redlingshafer sincere Scout Distefano princess Grace Hodes mischievous Nicole Sakoulas diva] [Swadell Sibel Alpakin put-together Grace McCarthy vibrant] [Thomas Grace Scovell SweetAsCanBe Carrie Hudson #JNerdProbs Lauren Taylor

Mrs. Pattinson Ellie Nachbor PinkOrama] [Wallerstedt Rose Hutchison ebullient Anna McDonald artistic Janie Thompson sweet Katie Wilhelmus sassy] [Weller Sarah Kane feisty Erica Wind jazzy Airicha Lunn sassy Morgan Trees groovy Lauren

Goode cool] [Whitney Megan Mandl authentic Keara Miller kevin Sara Schwartz unassuming Grace Spencer resplendent] * The Bertalott advisory chose their seniors' words due to the absence of Matthew Bertalott