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THE MIEGIAN Volume 58 Issue 7 March 2015 • Mrs. Amy Carman: When I Was 17 p. 7 • Top 5 of just about everything p. 8 & 9 • Boys’ and Girls’ basketball EKL Champs p. 12 & 13 Photo by Carson Miller March 5, 2015 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian March 5, 2015 First trip to State in six years News Scholars’ Bowl season ends after Blithe Spirit: Behind the Scenes a successful year The special effects and scenery made the play come alive By: maureenMurphy team went to State was in 2009. staff writer The State qualifying team By: Katiesullivan of months to build with the was led by senior Elliott Vander- help of Mr. Paul Steinberg,. The Scholars Bowl team ford. “We had a great season and staff writer Erin’s favorite piece made history this season, being did the best we could,” said El- of the set was either the only the third team at Miege to liott. Other members included se- (From left) Liam Bryson, Elliott Vanderford, Nick Murdock, Brina Wallace and When you go to the the- chandelier or the fireplace make it to State. The team ended niors Liam Bryson and Brina Wal- Jacob Mitchell compete on the State Scholars’ Bowl team. They are the first team ater, you’re ready to sit back, relax, because they contributed up with a 2-3 record there and did lace and juniors Nick Murdock to make it to State since 2009. Photo By David Mitchell and be entertained by the actors heavily to the classy 1940s not advance after facing tough and Jacob Mitchell. who’ve worked extensively to put vibe. However, the real treat competition. In fact, the teams In competition, teams on a great show. However, much happened at the end of the they lost to ended up taking first, of five go up against each other. more goes into a show than just show, with the incorpora- second, and third place in State on Teams face rounds of sixteen memorizing lines and following tion of a variety of special Feb. 14. questions. The questions are on Art Club offers new stage directions. Behind the scenes effects. “We faced some tough school subjects such as math, his- is where the true magic happens, Jackson Gress said, teams at State,” said Mr. David tory, etc. The first team to buzz in and junior Jackson Gress and “Because the show is about Mitchell, the coach of the team. the correct answer receives ten opportunities for artists freshman Erin Sutherlin were two ghosts, the effects were nec- “Our team improved a lot from points, and the team with the most the art community. Also, they will of the forces behind the scenes. essary to tell the show’s sto- previous years.” The last time the points at the end wins. By: lucydoll be hosting an art camp this sum- Miege’s winter play was ry.” Paintings and pictures staff writer mer for younger students, and their “Blithe Spirit,” a show about a se- on the walls swung back members will help teach art to ance gone wrong (or rather, right. and forth of what looked Yes, people, the rumors are these children. The seance was a little too success- like their own accord, inani- true, Art Club is a real thing. To “I want Art Club to become ful.) The play was set in the ‘40s mate objects moved without join, show up for the next meeting a place for creativity, imagination, and Erin Sutherlin recalled, “The any provocation, and plates during activity period in room 320 positive encouragement, and com- theater set’s effect on the produc- hurled themselves off their effect was probably the smash- and sign up, but founder and presi- munity,” said Amanda. “I want to tion was that it looked so realistic shelves. ing of the dishes because it really dent senior Amanda Dee says that see Art Club displays all over the that it made the audience feel like Erin recalled, “I came up shocked people, and it’s fun to do.” it’s preferred that you are in an Art school and the city, and encourage they were in 1940s and in an actual with the ideas from other super- However, all these special 2 level class or higher. Art Club’s creativity and individualism among house.” It took the crew a couple natural movies, and I found some effects posed a slight problem. The main focus is to build a stronger art our school. I want to see the Bishop ideas crew had to place the furniture and community here at Miege. Aman- Miege art community grow.” thinking other props meticulously in areas da is very hopeful that the new club Art Club is also planning to of what Need $ that would work perfectly with the will be a big hit. have a display somewhere in the would effects. The mechanics behind the “I thought it would be a school. It will highlight work made shock set were mostly “the magic of the- for college? great way to bring together Miege’s outside of art class. It is for student people. ater” according to Sutherlin, along artists, poets, photographers, and poetry, creative writing, art, sculp- My favor- with a fair amount of bolts, nuts Check out writers,” Amanda said regarding tures, jewelry, literally anything ite special and string. JCCC scholarships. the type of artists in Art Club. “Art that students have made. Students Club is a club for creativity, mean- do not have to be in Art Club to sub- (Above) The actors/actresses lounge in the realistic Application deadline is May 1. ing we do not limit what you can mit to their display, and anything 1940s living room. Photo by Nastassia Aquino make.” submitted will also be submitted to Visit jccc.edu and search for During an Art Club meet- Facets. (Left) Capturing the audience as well as her fellow cast ing, typical discussion is around If there any questions re- (Above) Sophomore Hanna Stram "scholarships" for more details. members at the set’s kitchen table is senior Amelia the art community, including ser- garding Art Club, talk to Mr. Den- strikes a pose on the set of Blithe Romine. Photo by Nastassia Aquino vice opportunities, art opportuni- nis Mueller, Amanda Dee, Megan Spirit. Photo by Nastassia Aquino ties, and art events. There is much Moriarty, or going on in Kansas City regarding Mireya Mire- art, and Amanda says the Art Club’s les. 12345 College Blvd. | Overland Park, KS goal is to become involved in that and put serious Miege artists into 2 page two page three 3 March 5, 2015 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian March 5, 2015 Forensics squad works toward State Miegian Award brings check for charity By: kylelauterwasser Speech and Debate Association. “I believe that this year has got- The team has also found col- ten off on a great start,” said forensics Senior C.J. Grunhard recently won the Derrick staff writer Shorts Thomas Community Service Award. (Thomas wore #58 lective success early on in the season. coach Mrs. Melissa Reynolds. “The when he played Miege sent a small squad to the Gard- novices are all learning and coming PI Day for the Chiefs.) Miege forensics has started off ner-Edgerton Tournament on Jan. 31 along quickly. Some are already plac- The award their season on the right foot, compet- and placed 3rd in Sweepstakes. Stand- ing at weekend tournaments, which is March 14 offers a once-in-a-century math geek pleasure. is sponsored by ing in tournaments over the past six outs from this tournaments include se- always a great sign for what is to come On 3/14/15 at 9:26:53 a.m. the Chiefs, and weekends in a variety of public speak- nior Janie Sparks placing first in Origi- later on in the season.” and p.m. the date and time was presented ing, acting and debate events. nal Oration, junior Nick Murdock tak- With the season only at its half- will reflect the first 10 dig- for the first Many of the squad members ing first and sophomore Olivia Demo way mark, the Stags forensics team is its of the mathematical time last year. have placed high in their respective taking second in Extemporaneous looking forward to the rest of what is constant pi (3.141592653). It comes with a events, and nine students have already Speaking, and the team of juniors Cath- stacking up to be a very productive sea- If your spring break $1000 donation qualified for the Kansas 4A State Tour- erine Aaronson and Jessie Staley finish- son. “I’m happy to see how successful takes you to New Jersey for the charity of nament. Another nine students bare- ing first for Improvised Duet Acting. we have been thus far,” said forensics that day and you have a se- C.J.’s choice. ly missed state qualification but still The Miege squad also placed first treasurer Maddie Swall. “We have a lot rious bed-head, Princeton placed high enough to make it to the overall at the Paola tournament on Feb. of momentum heading into the second University will hold an Albert Einstein look-alike contest Kansas State Festival. Three students 28, with the team of sophomore Jack half of the season and a lot of room to that might interest you. have also accumulated enough points Emory and freshman Aidan Gray tak- improve.” to become full members of the National ing first in Improvised Duet Acting.