THE MIEGIAN Volume 58 Issue 5 January 2015

• Stags in D.C. to defend the unborn p.2 • New Year, new you p. 8 & 9 • off to great starts p. 12 & 13 Photo by Natassia Aquino January 23, 2015 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 23, 2015 News Cookie dough sale kicks off Last call for senior By: katiesullivan raised. If students turned in two yearbook ads... orders or more, they received a 31 Miegians defend the unborn staff writer coupon for a free Otis Spunkmyer cookie at lunch. If they turned in All materials and money for senior ads in the 2015 Bishop Miege has kicked four orders or more, they were al- edition of the yearbook must be in to Mrs. Hartwig off 2015 with the annual cookie lowed to dress down for Jan. 16’s by marching in Washington, D.C. by the close of the school day next Friday, Jan. 30. dough and magazine sale. Students “jean’s day.” chosen to lead the March to the Capitol. activity for the Stags in D.C. Earlier today, By: kylelauterwasser were asked to sell cookie dough After another weekend of In Americans United for Life’s recent juniors Jackson Gress and Elli Brandl, as well as along with magazine subscriptions sales opportunities, the next turn • 1/8 page — $80 staff writer ‘2015 Life List,” Kansas ranked in the top 3 of seniors Natasha Aquino and Elena Rush were to their friends, family and anyone in day this past Wednesday, Jan Most Pro-Life States, willing to support the school. Indi- 21. Students who turned in three • 1/4 page — $120 Earlier this week, a group of 31 students just behind Louisiana vidual quota was set at $115 or 8 or- or more orders received candy as from Miege began the journey to Washington, and Mississippi. “This ders. The school’s goal is $57,000. their reward. For five or more or- D.C. for the 41st annual March for Life held kind of attention makes If reached, students will be reward- ders students recevied a card for • 1/2 page — $215 yesterday. me so proud to live in ed with a free day. frozen custard supplied by Foo’s at The March marked the anniversary of Kansas,” said Miege’s Kick off was Jan 8. Students lunch the next day. • full page — $275 the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that March coordinator were encouraged to spend that The last turn in day was to- made abortion legal and available on demand Renee Schultz. “I’m weekend selling magazine sub- day. To win candy, students needed throughout all fifty States. Usually the annual proud of not just the scriptions and the wide variety of to bring in at least two orders. To demonstration draws between 400,000 and local programs in Otis Spunkmyer cookie dough. The win a chance at the cash box, or ear 650,000 marchers from all across the country. Kansas, such as the first turn in day was nearly a week buds, students had to turn in four All of the marchers meet at the National Wyandotte Pregnancy later, on Wednesday, Jan 14. It was orders or more. Mall and then proceed down Constitution Ave. , but also the a success with a total of $13,221 to the Capitol Building. The night before the large presence Kansas March, thousands gathered at the Washington brings to the national National Cathedral for the annual Mass for Life. level of the issue.” Hundreds of priests, including Miege chaplain Father Larry Bowers, were in attendance for the However, scheduled to lay the ceremonial service. t h e wreath at the Tomb of the In recent years, the state of Kansas has March Unknown Soldier at Arlington been very well represented at the March and its for Life National Cemetery. Arlington many activities. Last year Benedictine College was not Cemetery serves as the final sent eight bus loads of students to D.C. and were the only resting place for thousands of U.S. veterans; the Tomb honors those soldiers who were not recognizable after falling in battle. It is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in every type of weather by the Tomb Guard Sentinels, soldiers chosen from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment.

Pictured above is the official March for Life logo. Each year, approximately 28,000 people gather at the Washington National Cathedral (far left) to attend the Mass for Life. Photo by Brenna Albritton

Senior Alex Perez was interviewed for a local news station on last year’s March for Life (left). Photo by Jamie Franklin

2 page two page three 3 January 23, 2015 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 23, 2015 S.A.D.D. Corner Miegian Stag debate completes season at State SADD’s third quarter theme is drug By: kylelauterwasser was in charge of managing the tournament, to the State tournament, placing third at the Shorts and alcohol awareness. With the which included teams from 26 different 6A, 5A, Regional Tournament on Dec. 20. Mrs. Reyn- Sadie Hawkins dance quickly ap- staff writer and 4A schools, such as Gardner-Edgerton and olds described 4A Regionals to be much more proaching, SADD will be conducting Shawnee Mission Northwest. In the end, Olathe competitive than many others around Kansas. FASHION SHOW In the quest to address the topic Northwest finished first, with Washburn Rural Other teams in the tournament included cur- various activities to increase aware- of increasing the exploration and development in second and St. James Academy in third. rent and previous 4A State qualifiers Sumner Miege’s Annual Mother/Daughter Fashion Show is Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. in ness of the dangers of drug use and of the Earth’s oceans, Miege’s de- Even with such a Academy and Louisburg High School, as well as the Commons. The theme is Masquerade Ball. All Miege mothers and underage drinking. bate squad saw its fair share of suc- competitive regular last year’s fourth place finisher Spring Hill, who cess this season. With the season of- season, the debate placed just behind Miege in last year’s Regional daughters are invited to have dinner then en- SADD will also be creating post- ers and placing them ficially finished, the debate team has squad was unsuc- Tournament. joy watching some of the Bishop Miege senior a record of 279 wins and 182 losses. cessful in securing However, Miege sent a full four team girls and boys model the latest fashions. There around the school. If The team placed first in a spot at the NSDA squad to the two-speaker 4A State Tournament will be a raffle with prizes. Check the website you are interested in sweepstakes at both the Leaven- in El Dorado, Kansas on Jan. 17 for more information. Invitations have been joining SADD, sign up worth and Osage City debate tour- and 18. naments, while also placing second While Miege did not mailed. in Mr. Sailler’s room 211. at the Louisburg tournament. It is place as a school, the team of worth noting that 15 of the novice seniors Elliot Vanderford and Debaters finished their season this debaters have become members of Janie Sparks finished third past weekend. Earlier in the fall they the National Speech and Debate As- overall, and the junior team GIVING THE BASICS hosted a tournament at Miege. sociation. Debate head coach Mrs. Photos by McKenzi Weber of Zoey Slettehaugh and Han- For Catholic Schools week—which is next week—Miege is participat- Melissa Reynolds said, “This season nah Patterson placed fifth. ing in the Giving the Basics project. has been pretty successful not just for one or Nationals in Dal- “I think this season has Giving the Basics is a local program that provides items that are not two teams, but throughout the entire team. We las, Texas, this year. been very successful,” com- are also lucky to have another talented group of The squad was mented debate president covered by food stamps or given out by food pantries. novices to help compete this year.” also unsuccessful Makaylee Young-Mills. “I’ve Each grade has been assigned to bring in certain items: L O S T Miege hosted its own debate tourna- in sending their Senior Nick Telep prepares for upcoming rounds at had a lot of fun this year with LOST is collecting gently used teen • Freshmen—dish soap ment on Saturday, Nov. 22. The debate team four-speaker team the home tournament. my fellow debaters...” clothing for foster children and twin • Sophomores—body lotion blankets (new or gently used) for a • Juniors—deodorant women’s shelter. If you have anything Winter play • Seniors-—laundry detergent. of these items you would be willing to Collection will be done in homerooms, and the homeroom that col- donate, see Mrs. Gladbach in room 211. A comic recipe with all lects the most will be rewarded with Lamar’s Donuts. SOUPer Bowl the right ingredients By: lucydoll people who rely on the Uplift trucks for their meals. By: maureenMurphy which is why they selected staff writer Mrs. Judi Wollenziehn, “Blithe Spirit,” according to Page Pirate moderator, says that staff writer drama teacher Ms. Elizabeth The sixth annual SOUPer this year’s goal is to do better than Nelson. “We wanted to choose Bowl will take place next week. last year’s 663 cans. But soup isn’t The theater department something that the audience This year, the Page Pirates have the only thing students can bring is hard at work preparing would enjoy.” joined with the baseball team to co- in. Items such as peanut butter, for the winter play, “Blithe Senior Natalie Leslie, The next blood and FRENCH sponsor the bowl. Everyone who canned tuna, fruit or vegetables Spirit,” a story about a dinner one of the main characters in bone marrow drive brings in cans, even faculty and can also be donated and are greatly party where the host invites a the play, says that she believes staff, will be able to wear a spirit appreciated. Each item’s expiration medium to conduct a séance to the play will be a hit. “We laugh is scheduled for CLUB shirt on Feb. 2. date should be at least one year entertain his guests. It is set in a lot during play practice, so Tuesday, Feb. 3. Mardi Gras is coming up Tuesday, All proceeds from the drive away (January 2016 or later). Even the 1940s in the UK, meaning hopefully the audience will Sign-ups will will go to Project Uplift, a homeless though this drive does not count all the actors and actresses had think it’s as funny as we do,” she Feb. 17. French students will engage outreach program in Kansas City toward class competition points, it’s to learn to speak using British says. “Blithe Spirit” has three be in home- in the traditional activities, including founded in 1990. It focuses on for an important cause. accents. performances, Feb. 19, 20, and rooms. sharing a king cake, wearing colorful beads and making feeding and supplying the homeless Donations can be brought The students involved 21. of KC with basic items like food, either to the Kincaid Media Center in theater wanted to start beignets. clothing and blankets. This year’s or to Mr. Will Gorden’s room 315, performing more modern donation will help to feed all of the starting Monday, Jan. 26. plays than they had before, 4 page four page five5 January 23, 2015 FeaturesThe Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 23, 2015 When I was 17....Brien O’Neill

What year did you turn 17? What were your hobbies? 1975-76 school year was my senior Reading, sports and about any year. type of outdoor activities.

Where did you grow up? What kind of car did you drive? 10 Questions The wonderful metropolis of Independence. 1969 Ford Mustang.

Where did you attend high with Ben Prentiss school? What did you want to be when St. Mary’s High School. you were older and why? • What was your New Year’s resolution? • Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Fireman, I have always had a bit What kind of music did you of a fascination with fire.. I didn’t have one. I’ll be wherever life takes me. listen to me, what was your favorite song or band? (Bruce • What is your favorite thing about • What is your favorite song? Springsteen?) Who was your idol and why? Miege so far? I don’t know if I had an idol, Anything I can dance to. My mother and uncle were musicians, so I grew up on but my oldest brother had a big The people are cool. • What is your favorite sport? show tunes and classical music. influence on me. • What is your go to pick up-line? I watched more episodes of Basketball or soccer(futbol). Lawrence Welk than I care to What was your absolute best Hey, is your name nobody? Because remember. In high school, as most, memory from being 17? • Would you rather see American Sniper or Pretty corny, but visiting my nobody’s perfect. I became a rock and roll fan. Taken 3? And while this was the time I brother and his wife and my new • Who is your senior crush? started to become a Springsteen niece over Christmas vacation. I guess . Taken 3 fan, I also was a big fan of Jackson The Royals also made the Carly White playoffs for the first time that • What class do you look forward to the most? Brown, Neil Young and bands such as REO Speedwagon , Yes, and even year. • What is your ideal vacation spot? The last one. Black Sabbath. I’d have to say Rio De Janeiro. compiled by Brennan Dial

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5. 3 A. ANSWERS: ANSWERS: 6 page six page seven 7 January 23, 2015 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 23, 2015 new year, Health tips for 2015 Faithful fasting: feeding body and soul The Miegian’s guide By: Ericbuckels Math teacher Mr. Andrew Groene shares his experice with to kicking off the new EDitor the Daniel Fast, a short-term faith-based meal plan When it comes to overall health, one must balance By: MariaBaska and with God,” says Mr. Groene. He and year with healthy many aspects of life. Diet, exercise, sleep, work schedule his wife started this tradition last January, and socialization are all important factors to keep in mind if staff writer and decided to repeat it this year. The time habits you are trying to make 2015 the healthiest year of your life. Dr. Steven Lamm, director of the Preston Robert frame varies for each person who partici- Tisch Center for Men’s Health at New York University Many people have New Year’s reso- pates in the Daniel Fast, but Mr. Groene and Langone Medical Center, laid out a few simple tips top lutions such as giving up candy or going to his wife are doing it for a month, starting on consider when trying to stay healthy. the gym more, but for the second time, math Jan. 1. Miege students maintain success through off-season training teacher Andrew Groene and his wife are The foods allowed include all fruit, 1. Food should be a fuel. “Think of your body as a Ferrari. participating in the Daniel Fast which for- vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, You want to put the best food (fuel) in your body at least 80- Student athletes workout outside of sports to stay fit and healthy 90 percentage of the time,” says Lamm. bids meat, dairy, legumes, their seasons. The boys’ and girls’ basketball The desire to have a fit body is present 2. Go to bed! Stop wasting countless hours each evening sweets, fried oils and wa- By: C.J.grunhard teams spend their offseason in the weight room in the halls of Miege. Many students have put looking through Twitter and texting your best friend foods, refined or ter. Things & Ericbuckels and the gym preparing for their games in the countless hours into their workouts. about trifling things. Dr. Lamm says,“If you cannot sleep, processed foods. not allowed winter. Senior Sagin Churchman says that “out “I enjoy lifting, it keeps me physically you cannot be well.” According to the sleepfoundation. The Dan- are meats, Bishop Miege athletics has a long tra- of the four C’s (calves, curls, chest, core), calves strong and mentally tough,” said senior Vince org “Teens need about 9 1/4 hours of sleep each night to iel Fast is based dairy, sweet- dition of excellence. Since Bishop Miege’s are the most important. Basketball is a tad more Stephenson. “The football guys and I work hard function best (for some, 8 1/2 hours is enough).” founding in 1958, the athletic programs have fun when you’ve got a little bounce in your step.” all off season and especially hard in the early 3. Take a breath, take a break. Taking some time out of our on the fasti- t i eners, leav- accounted for 82 state championship titles. AAU summer basketball often makes it hard for mornings of summer,” he commented, “but it day to relax can reduce stress and improve productivity. ng experiences ened bread, But the success of the sports teams on the field these teams to work out together in the sum- has paid off, and I still lift even though football processed didn’t occur overnight. For most sports teams mer, but once fall begins, the teams can be is over.” 4. Don’t skip leg day, or cardio, or stretching. Having a well- of the Old Tes- at Miege, months of vigorous weight training found getting stronger in the gym and quicker Seniors Sean Galey and Emilio Podrec- balanced approached to your workout routine is necessary tament prophet foods, deep and conditioning during the off-season laid the on the bleachers. ca also lift daily after school. When asked why to stay healthy and maximize results. “ The Mayo Clinic Daniel recounted fried foods, recommends that a workout regimen have five elements: foundation for the success of the season. Baseball spends their off-seasons train- they work out, both of them smiled and said, in the Bible. It’s a Mr. Andrew Groene and his wife continue their tradition of the Daniel Fast solid fats, Off-season training plays an important ing in preparation for the season in the spring. “We want to be jacked.” aerobic fitness, strength training, core exercises, balance this January, which consists of a month of eating a diet similar to raw-vegan, role in the development and growth of athletes Players can be found lifting in the weight room, Sophomore Chloe Tremain is an ama- training, and flexibility and stretching,” says mensfitness. partial fast where but with a few more restrictions. soft drinks. in various sports. The two main forms of train- running on the track, or up at North Campus teur weightlifter. Two years ago she won first com. some foods are eaten while others are re- The only exception Mr. Groene and his wife ing done by Miege athletic teams are weight doing p90x or Insanity workouts. “The baseball place in the Kansas State Championships for 5. Don’t forget rest days. Jeff Behar writer for bodybuilding. stricted. Most people use this method of made was to allow fish and yogurt. training and conditioning. Different sports fo- workouts are allowing the whole team to get her age and weight. She said the best part about com says, “It is rest that makes you stronger, because it is fasting for 21 consecutive days. Susan Greg- The fast takes about a week or so to cus on different activities and have different stronger and more flexible as we prepare for the lifting is “the fact that it is fulfilling, knowing the rest that allows the muscles that you have broken down reasons for doing what they do. season,” says sophomore Colin Grunhard. that you can do something that a lot of people ory is credited with the current Daniel Fast adjust to, but Groene says it has been easier to heal and recover. It is the rest that allows you to recover During the fall, the football, volleyball, Additionally, some students are en- can’t.” trend. She said she received a message from this time around because they already knew so you can be strong, and thereby handle tougher workouts.” cross country and soccer teams generally play rolled in a weights class. This semester 28 stu- Varsity football player and serious the Holy Spirit to start writing and blogging the foods they would like for the fast. Over- their seasons of about 3-4 months. But during dents are in the class. Typically the class lifts weightlifter, senior Pete Smardo (who is argu- 6. Work hard, play hard. BeWell@Stanford says that all, Mr. Groene said that the fast isn’t that the rest of the year, these sports’ athletes are not three times a week and plays a sport twice a ably one of the most physically fit people at being social is good for your health. Studies indicate that, about the fast, and was surprised to learn done being active participants on their teams. week. Miege) plans to make a career of sports train- “social capital” is one of the biggest predictors for health, how many people she would touch and in- bad, the only major struggle is when they During the summer months, these teams can No matter the season, athletes can al- ing and weight-lifting. “I enjoy learning about happiness, and longevity. Hangout with your friends, go to a spire around the world. see other people eating something that they be found at Miege early in the morning lifting ways be found in the weight room or on the the body, I enjoy working out, and I enjoy mak- concert, weight a line; its good for your health. “My wife and I wanted to do some- have been craving. weights in the weight room and conditioning track training for the upcoming season. This ing other people better. So naturally, becoming 7. Set both short-term and long-term goals for all aspects thing to grow in our relationship together on the football field and bleachers. work often goes unnoticed by the fans, but with- a personal trainer is a fitting career for me. I am of your life and devise a plan to accomplish them all. Winter sports teams also put in work out this offseason training, the success seen on excited to help others reach their full potential Information compiled from Mens Fitness during the offseason in order to prepare for the field would not occur. both physically and mentally.”

The Miegian debunks popular health MYTH: Carbs make you fat. Eliminate them from MYTH: Microwaves are deadly for food, and for us. MYTH: Fasting and juice cleanses are necessary to myth busters: myths by revealing the truth behind them your diet. TRUTH: The radiation used to cook foods in remove toxins from your body. TRUTH: Carbohydrates are an essential part of microwaves is not harmful. Though some forms of TRUTH: Our bodies’ organs and their unique 3 nutrition, just as important as proteins and fats. 4 radiation are detrimental to health, such as nuclear 5 processes keep us alive and healthy: our hearts pump The five-second rule will save your MYTH: Cold weather makes you sick. (Don’t leave MYTH: Your body needs all three of these macronutrients radiation, x-rays and gamma rays, other forms of blood, our stomachs digest food, etc. But the body food from bacteria. the house with wet hair or without a jacket.) to have the energy and means to function and heal radiation are harmless — radio waves, microwaves, doesn’t have one organ dedicated to removing toxins When food hits wooden or tile floors, TRUTH: There is no evidence to support that TRUTH: properly. While it’s true that binging on simple and the visible light spectrum, for example. — it has three. The spleen, liver and kidneys work 2 it picks up bacteria, and a lot of it, almost 1 people who are cold are more likely to contract carbohydrates is unhealthy, (white bread, cookies, Microwaves are also not inherently responsible for together to keep our bodies free from toxins. These instantly. On carpet, however, food is much an illness. A growing number of researchers cakes, and pastries are all composed of simple removing nutrients from the foods they cook — the organs do not become any more efficient when you less likely to pick up bacteria. So in theory, have come to believe that the spike of sicknesses carbohydrates) carbs as a whole are not bad for amount of nutrients lost is related to the time and only drink juice or stop eating for a fast. the five-second rule is applicable if you’re observed in winter is due to more time confined you. Complex carbs in the form of whole-wheat or intensity of cooking, not the cooking device itself. willing to risk the fuzz. to the indoors, where germs are more likely to whole-grain products, for example, are healthy and flourish. should not be eliminated from your diet. Information compiled from The New York Times, Eating Well, and Real Simple. 8 page eight page nine 9 January 23, 2015 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 23, 2015 THE MIEGIAN STAFF

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Staff Members - Maria Baska Wisdom teeth torture grinds my gears Brennan Dial Lucy Doll The stomach wasn’t very pleased the third day of pain, I said hello where frogs fall from the sky than CJ Grunhard By: MarcoMarquez about the new diet and neither was to Mr. Schaeffer in the halls, and ever experience this again. In my Andrew Jezak I. The first couple of post-surgery he jokingly asked if I had teeth opinion I think that the Egyptians Kyle Lauterwasser staff writer Marco Marquez days were all pudding, soup and removed or if I had gained weight caught a break. I now declare this Maureen Murphy Do you know what grinds jello… and lots of water. over break? I laughed because I the eleventh plague sent from God. Katie Sullivan my gears? When an oral surgeon Having wisdom teeth knew it was both. There was also a moment knocks me unconscious and pulls removed is one of the most While I was typing this on before surgery when I thought I Photographers - out my wisdom teeth. The pain I annoying things I’ve yet my computer, my mom looked was going to die. It was about two Nastassia Aquino Mary Egger went through after the surgery experienced. Imagine 2-3 weeks at my cheeks and said I was still seconds before I went under and Brandon Kirkland of persistent shocks of pain from swollen. Then she mentioned a song came on… it was “Dust in recently is probably up there with Carson Miller giving birth. Almost 10 million the right and left sides of your of how I looked more “thick” and the Wind” by the band Kansas. If Lauren Rupp wisdom teeth are removed each mouth. Once you think you’re okay that I should go for a run. I’m not you are confused why a song would McKenzi Weber year according to medicinenet. for chewing food… better think blaming wisdom teeth removal bring such a scare, well, you’ve com. Not having your wisdom teeth again, because that plan is going to for the “thick” part about me, but never seen Final Destination Adviser - Mrs. Phyllis Hartwig removed could cause damage backfire. Soon you’ll be drinking no one talked about my weight till then. Let’s just say if the doctor The Miegian is published water like you had just eaten a after my faced started to swell up… hadn’t been putting me under at to your jaw and other teeth, so I monthly by the newspaper staff of didn’t have much choice about whole ghost pepper. That’s just the just saying. the moment, I would’ve run out Bishop Miege High School. It is a stu- undergoing this torture, and I did start of it though. Next you’ll be I believe that wisdom teeth of there and would have gladly dent-produced newspaper. The edito- trying to extract little food particles are a plague sent from God and taken the risk of cheating death. rial board decides the content of each suffer. issue. Opinions expressed are the Now I’m a guy who likes to from the hole that’s in your gums… are just one of our punishments And for those wisdom teeth, views of the writer and are signed. eat… a lot. My gums weren’t the pain included. in this journey we call life. I would congratulations on making my The Miegian welcomes mate- When I came to school on much rather have the plague hate list. rial (letters, guest columns, feedback) only parts of my body suffering. from faculty, administrators, students, parents and community members. This material will be reviewed by the editorial board and published based on Staggering Thoughts What is your New Year’s resolution? the publication’s letters policy criteria. Material can be dropped off in compiled by Kyle Lauterwasser the journalism room (144), or mailed to the newspaper in care of Bishop Miege High School. All letters and columns must be signed. The staff reserves the right to edit letters for length, lan- guage or potential libel, and to refuse Journalists are killed for cartoons they any articles or advertising submitted. regarded as free expression while All opinion pieces submitted should contain an address and a phone “Talk to a girl” “Get a job” others kill because of what they regard number where the writer can be con- Freshman Aidan Gray Senior Maeve Martin tacted, because the staff will confirm as blasphemy and disrespect. all letters. “Take more risks” “Make it to the Top 5 at “Wake up every Can’t we learn from another victim of Mrs. Tina Wendling volleyball nationals.” morning and tell my- hate and misunderstanding and seek Bishop Miege High School Sophomore Mya King self ‘It’s going to be a peace instead of more bloodshed? 5041 Reinhardt Drive great day.’” Shawnee Mission, KS 66205- Junior Dylan Murray 1599

10 page ten page eleven11 January 23, 2015 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 23, 2015 Sports Girls’ basketball still perfect after destroying Pleasant Hill 71-27 By: MAUREENMURPHY ing 61-49. During last Friday’s 4-game sweep staff writer After last year’s State title, of rival St. Thomas Aquinas, the head coach Terry English believes varsity girls’ team was a force to be that the confidence of winning will reckoned with. Working towards the Fresh off capturing a big help the team this year. However, 45-37 victory, Shelbe Piggie (left) Boys’ basketball continues undefeated win over Aquinas the girls’ bas- last year’s team differs from this and Madeline Homoly (below) were ketball team focused on Pleasant year in positive ways. “We have dif- high scorers, with 12 and 15 points Hill next, winning in convincing ferent players show strength every respectively. Photos by Lauren Rupp fashion 71-27 Tuesday. Lead by night we play,” he said. “Several of season with big win over rival Aquinas sophomore Hunter Bentley with 19 the players can score, and we have points followed by Madeline Ho- seven or eight players that can give second game of the season 58-43. 16 points. packed house where freshman Bol moly with 13. good minutes.” By: C.J.grunhard Senior center Jacob Meuer led the Miege squared off against Bol starred, scoring more than 20 After last Friday’s Aquinas The team’s strong points staff writer way with 16 points. Blue Valley North on Jan. 9 at Blue points which included numerous game, the varsity girls’ basket- have been obvious to Coach Eng- In the team’s third game of Valley North High School. Coming dunks. Varsity carried this mo- ball record stood at 8-0, marking lish. “The team can really score, another strong season start. The and our quickness creates prob- Boys’ basketball has fol- the season, Miege played Liberty in out of the half tied 19-19, the Stags mentum as well as the momentum team has dominated the competi- lems for our competition.” lowed up their season opening win the HyVee High School Shoot-out. went on a 11-1 run extending their from the girls’ win into their game. tion, having no close games so far. So far, the biggest com- them in 3 years, so we look forward against Blue Valley Northwest with The Stags’ defense shined in the lead 30-20. BVN would fight back, Alston Jones led the Stags in scor- The Stags continued their petition the team has faced is St. to putting up a battle.” six straight victories, improving but to no avail, as the Stags out- ing with 18 points as the Stags beat said that the atmosphere of the victory streak winning against Thomas Aquinas, who were also A battle was fought Friday their record to 7-0 after last Fri- scored the Mustangs by nine in the the Saints 52-45. “Anytime we beat game and the teamwork is what Blue Valley North with an impres- undefeated going into the Jan. 16 when the team’s hard work was day’s defeat of St. Thomas Aquinas. fourth quarter on way to the 51-36 Aquinas it’s a big win,” said Alston got the team the win. “We really sive score of 81-28 on Jan. 8. Shortly matchup. “It will be a battle as it al- tested. Aquinas put up a fight, but On Dec. 12, the team trav- win. Senior guards Alston Jones following the game. “But this on- worked together as a team, and ev- after, on Jan. 13, the Stags took an- ways is when we play them,” Coach Miege came out on top with a score eled out to Gardner-Edgerton to and Reggie Byers combined for 30 was definitely big because Aqui- eryone contributed to helping us other win against Blue Valley scor- English said. “ We have not beat of 45-37. Senior Madeline Homoly face off with the Blazers in their points in the win. nas has a really good team this be successful,” she said. second game of the season. The On Jan. 13, the Stags played year, and this win will give us a lot Stags jumped out to a command- their second home game of the Let the good times roll! ing 25-17 halftime lead, held off a season against Blue Valley. Tied late Gardner run, and won their up heading into the half, the boys outscored the Tigers 31-17 in the Bowling team starts off the season strong second half on way to their sixth straight win. Sophomore Semaj season at Mission Bowl. The varsity boys’ team Bowling’s second tournament of the Ray led the Stags in scoring with By: C.J.grunhard had a strong performance in the season open- year was at KC Bowl on Jan. 14. Both the boys’ 17 points followed by senior Alston staff writer er finishing in third place with a team score of and girls’ teams finished in second place in the Jones with 10. 1939. Sophomore Peter Fontaine was the lead- varsity tournament. Junior Matthew Daly led The Stags faced off against Both bowling teams kicked off their ing scorer for the Stags with a game high of 197 the boys with a series total of 594 while fresh- Against Hogan Prep, senior guard Alston rival St. Thomas Aquinas on Jan. 16 seasons on Jan. 13 in the first tournament of the and a series total of 541. Fontaine finished in man Emily Matos led the girls’ team with a se- Jones drives by two defenders on his at home. The student section was third in the varsity tournament. ries total of 443. In the JV tournaments, the boys way to the basket. The layup by Jones packed well before the game as the The boys’ JV squad had finished in first place, and the girls finished accounted for two of his sixteen points in Stags prepared to take on their big- a promising start to the season second. the 61-49 victory. Photo by McKenzi Weber gest rivals. The boys JV started off finishing in first place in the Twenty-five bowlers are in the program the Stags with a win in front of a JV tournament. Leading scorer this year with 13 boys and 12 girls. The boys’ 56-28 victory. Senior guard Alston sophomore Will Hanson-Regan team is led by third-year bowler junior Matthew Jones led the Stags with 23 points, lead the way for the JV team with Daly and second-year bowler sophomore Pe- a season high. The highlight of the a series total of 467 and a game ter Fontaine. Third-year bowler senior Kaitlyn game came when early in the third In the victory over Blue Valley, senior high of 162. Gemmill, second-year junior Erin DeLorenzi, quarter Jones received the ball on a guard Brennan Dial launches a three The girls’ team started and second-year junior Lucy Mohler lead the fast break and proceeded to throw pointer. Photo by Lauren Rupp the season at Mission Bowl with girls’ team. The team is young this year, but down a slam dunk which electri- a second place finish and a score head coach Matt Eshelbrenner is “confident fied all those in attendance. of momentum as we continue our Sophomore guard Semaj Ray powers of 1559 in the varsity tourna- that we will get better each and every time out On Jan. 7, the boys played season.” through a Hogan Prep defender as the ment. Erin DeLorenzi scored a this year. We are young and need to gain more their first home game of the sea- The boys play their next Stags outscored Hogan 20-11 in the game high of 166 and series to- experience at the varsity level. Right now the son against Hogan Prep. The Stags games this weekend in the St. fourth quarter on way to the victory. tal of 412 in her second place fin- goal for the bowlers is to grow in consistency Photo by McKenzi Weber outscored Hogan by 9 points in the During last Tuesday’s game against Blue Thomas Aquinas tournament at ish. JV finished in second place and prepare for Regionals in February,” says fourth quarter on way to the 61-49 Valley senior center Jacob Meuer grabs Aquinas as they hope to continue as well, behind leading scorer Coach Esh. victory. Jones, the team’s leading one of his twelve rebounds and goes up to build upon their so far unde- junior Angelica Perez. Perez scorer with 17 points per game, for the shot. Jacob scored 11 points in the feated season. In the season opener Jan. 13 at Mission Bowl, both the girls’ JV and scored a series total of 326 with again led all Stags in scoring with 52-45 win. Photo by Lauren Rupp varsity teams claimed second place. JV was lead by junior Angelica a game high of 144. Perez who had a series total of 326. Photo by Carson Miller 12page twelve page thirteen13 January 23, 2015 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 23, 2015 Coach Eller and the wrestlers continue to build on their success Freshman player brings high profile, high hopes, and...height Bol Bol Posterizes back home is a big deal for my family and for By: ANdrewJezak Friesen (152) placed second to keep learning to embrace By: brennandial while senior Hunter Friesen the grind that wrestling pres- me.” Staff Writer (160) and Drew Perez (145) ents. January and February are staff writer Transferring to Miege in September, the Media... Bol said a large part of that decision was placed fourth. especially challenging physi- By: Eric Wrestling is off to a rip-roaring start. Varsity traveld to Center cally and emotionally.” Miege’s 6’10 freshman Bol Bol has his mother, “She wanted me to go here and buckels Behind a strong senior cast including Chance on Jan. 17. Alias Martinez (170) Both the varsity and freshmen been a national sensation. Born in Khar- since I have always gone to a private school EDitor and Hunter Friesen and Alias Martinez, the placed second and Drew Perez are in action tomorrow. Var- toum, Sudan, he moved to Connecticut at she thought it would be a good fit.” young team keeps improving and racking up (145) took third. On the same sity will travel to Paola to com- the age of two to and five years later his When asked about his adjustment some solid victories. day, Miege hosted their annual pete in the Paola Invitational. family came to Kansas. He attended St. Paul to Miege Bol said, “It was tough at first, I Fifteen-year-old freshman Bol Bol In the J.C. Classic held at Blue Valley on JV tournament. Walker Graham Freshmen will compete here from elementary through middle schoolBol, had to get used to the environment and all measures in at six feet ten inches tall and has had Dec. 19 and 20, senior Hunter Friesen led the took second, Curtis Park (113) at Miege in the Miege Fresh- has received publicity the people, but it’s a good enough media coverage in his first six months varsity pack as the only placer. Hunter cruised placed third, and both Matt De- man Invitational. since he hit the basketball school, and I have enjoyed at Miege to rival the legacy of notable alumni all the way to the finals and placed second for itchman (160) and Henry Dan- Junior Kevin Gaughan attempts to scene his 6th grade year. my time here.” athletes such as Shane Ray, Justin McCay, the 160 weight class. He leads the team in wins neberg (195) finished in fourth gain hand position on his opponent. “It’s cool,” Bol said about Bol will be eligible to Montell Cozart, Travis Releford and Trevor Photo by Brandon Kirkland and points. place. the publicity, ”Sometimes play varsity basketball Releford. Both varsity and JV traveled to Butler on Head coach Dave Eller says that the se- it can be annoying though, in February. About what has written two Jan. 6 to battle Lexington, El Dorado and Butler. nior leadership on the team is really what is I get tired of answering all he will contribute to the stories about him recently. The first recounted Looking to add Junior Matt Deitchman (160), senior Chance helping them succeed, “They are seniors that of the questions.” team, he said, “Hard work his Miege debut on the junior varsity team at another pin to Friesen (152), and junior Mark Muraski (190) have persevered for four seasons. They just Son of late Olym- and a lot of effort.” Blue Valley Northwest and linked a video from his record, senior all went 3-0 on the day while sophomore Brett have toughness of attitude.” pian and NBA star models his game maxpreps.com with 124,000 views. The second Hunter Bailes (170), freshman Drew Perez (145), and Along with the team’s strong senior Bol, Bol Bol said one of his after NBA swingman was more substantial in length and spoke in- Friesen fights for sophomore Luke Ziglinski (182) all finished 2-1. leadership are some rising underclassmen. goals besides making it who is built depth about his transition into Miege, both position. Photo by into the NBA is to follow in of the same stature: long academically and athletically. It also mentioned At the Bonner Springs Invitational on Jan. 10, “The six sophomores on JV have some solid Brandon Kirkland varsity and JV finished 2-1 as a whole. Chance winning records,” says Eller, “everyone just has his father’s footsteps and arms and legs with the the influence his late father, Olympian and everything his dad did for ability to make the out- NBA star Manute Bol, had within the Sudanese Team Leaders Through Seven Meets the Sudanese people. His side shot. Both Miege community and finished with a quote from Bol father had a huge influ- and Bol are excited to see Bol saying, “I’m trying to go to the NBA, to help ence on him, he said as he what the future has in my family. Like my dad.” Statistic First Second Third Fourth Fifth grew up, he looked up to store for the young man Search for Bol Bol on You Tube and you him for what he had done out of Khartoum, Sudan, are bombarded with even more media coverage. Record Hunter Friesen Mark Muraski Drew Perez Chance Friesen Alias Martinez for the people back in and what he can do for A video from 2012, when he was only in seventh grade, has more than 1,800,000 views. Another 11-4 10-7 10-11 8-2 6-9 Sudan. the Stags’ basketball “My family wants team. featuring him in eighth grade has accumulated me to do the same,” Bol Photo by McKenzi Weber around 400,000 views. Points Hunter Friesen Chance Friesen Mark Muraski Drew Perez Luke Ziglinski said, “To continue to help out my people Miege’s boys’ basketball team was also 75.00 54.00 50.00 48.00 30.00 recently featured on Fox 4 Kansas City and Metro Michael Jordan Sports. CBS sports mentioned Bol Bol on their 6’6’’ Twitter page. The New York Times also stopped Hunter Friesen Chance Friesen Mark Muraski Drew Perez Pin-Pinned Luke Ziglinski Manute Bol by practice in early January to take pictures and 9-1 6-1 9-6 9-9 4-1 So how tallreally? is Bol Bol 7’7’’ gather information for a story they were writing about his father. LeBron James 6’8’’ Boys’ swim & dive get their feet wet and make a splash Stories can be found here: http://www.maxpreps.com/news/GxrI99moykabyaI21JxOdQ/ By: lucydoll a State consideration time in 200 6 dives, earning him a first place ed to Topeka for the Topeka In- video--bol-bol,-son-of-manute-bol,-makes-high-school- staff writer Individual Medley. It was also a finish. Sophomore Jeremy Martin vitational. They took fourth of 14 basketball-debut-at-bishop-miege-in-kansas.htm good day for Louie Carter, senior, scored his personal best in all of teams. Carter won both the 50 and http://fox4kc.com/2015/01/06/15-year-old-bol-already- who won the 50 freestyle and came his events and earned his way to 100 freestyle. Bias took sixth in the measures-610-has-tall-legacy-to-match/ The season is looking good in 2nd in the 100 free. making the State team. 100 backstroke and the 200 free- for the Miege boys’ swim and dive The Lawrence Free State The 400 freestyle relay, style. Schultz took fifth in the 100 http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for- team. Invitational, which was held Jan. consisting of Corbin Brown, ju- breaststroke, missing a State time petes-sake/article4436510.html On Dec. 17, the Stags came 8, was a challenge according to nior; Ryan Bias, sophomore; Louie by just 4 tenths of a second. Stock- http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/ home second of 8 teams at the Coach Dennis Mueller. “They Carter, senior; and John Schultz, ton took first in diving. The 200 manute-bol-s-son-bol-bol-is-a-prep-freshman-with-a-must- Turner Invitational. Highlights in- were all 6A teams in which we took junior, dropped 12 seconds of the Free Relay medaled with a third see-basketball-mixtape-141537029.html cluded sophomore Ryan Bias mak- third.” This was the boys’ best meet time from Miege’s State time last place finish, improving their State http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/06/ Bol Bol ing the State cut in the 200 free- of the year, everyone had personal year. “Meets are my favorite part time. manute-bol-son-bol-bol-is-a-6-10-high-school-freshman-and- 6’10’’ style and best times. Carter took second in of swim team,” says Brown. “I love The team continues to im- a-big-college-prospect-video/ fresh- the 50 and 100 freestyle, almost hanging out with the team and prove and work towards State on Muggsy Bogues Spud Webb man Gino setting school records. the overall energy we have during Feb. 20. 5’3’’ 5’6’’ Dodd Junior Jacob Stockton them.” claiming scored the most points ever on his On Jan. 13, the Stags head- 14 page fourteen page fifteen15 Welcome TO Stag Nation

Miege’s gym was at capacity last Friday. Photo by Merritt Vaughn

Ethan Gonzales (12) and Liam Bryson (12) can barely stand after Alston Jones’ dunk at BVN. Photo by Carson Miller Mia King (10) and Royal Shurn (10) hold a sign supporting the Stags . Photo by Judi Wollenziehn

During halftime of the Miege vs. Hogan boys’ game, Eli Jurden led the student section in the “Roller Coaster” cheer. Photo by Lauren Rupp

Bishop Miege’s gym was at capacity last Friday for the double header against Aquinas. There were hundreds in attendance and more than 100 people wait- Seniors came as early as 4 p.m. to ing outside hoping to watch the game. claim their spot on the front. Photo by Judi Wollenziehn Photo by Judi Wollenziehn

More than 100 people waited outside to be admitted to the gym before last Friday’s Miege vs. Aqui- nas showdown. Photo by Liz Conard

Shelbe Piggie (11) shoots a as the onlooking student sec- tion holds their hands in the air in complete silence. The crowd goes wild after Alston Jones (12) throws down a Photo by Judi Wollenziehn dunk, propelling the Stags to a 51-36 victory against BVN. Photo by Carson Miller