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. •Dodgeball Tournament • There was an ath- LINUS letic signing on Wednesday, Feb. BLANKETS 25, for three mem- bers of the track and field team; Ethan de Leon— Below, sophomores Baker University, Joe Taylor and Colin Ryan Graves— Grunhard show off Avila University, their SUPER skills on Carrick McCall— the court. On the dotted line... Alabama. Photo by Lauren Rupp

If you’re still not settled on your schedule for next year—and you know it’s costing you money for being late—consider the The senior team of Eric new Interior Design class offered in the FACS department. Buckles, Sam McArthur, Zach LOST members, including Michelle Batliner, Maddie An- Mahoney, Ethan de Leon, derson and Gabi Salmento, have been working on making Juniors Lucy Mohler, Cathy Rometti, Cameron Martin Vince Stephenson, Sean Galey snuggly blankets for the Linus Project. The blankets go to Mea culpa: We made a mistake in the last issue (yes, and Kat Tierney prepare to dodge, duck, dip, dive and and Sagin Churchman made it that is hard to believe). In the swim story, we should dodge at the tournament last Thursday evening. to the top of the bracket. firefighters and policemen to give to children after they have Photo by Lauren Rupp Photo by Lauren Rupp been in an accident. have said John Schultz qualified in the 100 breaststroke and that Matt Wiese nearly qualified for State in the 100 breaststroke and Corbin Brown in the 100 butterfly.

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What year did you turn 17? Where was your favorite hangout In 1986 spot? One of my best friends worked at 10 Questions with Nick Walters Where did you attend high school? Waldo Pizza, and so we would go there Bishop Miege—1987. Go Stags! sometimes. But we never seemed to and croutons only with Italian dressing and extra garlic bread, have much money, and so I remember 1. Tell us what a daily routine for Nick Walters is? and I can’t read, so I just get that every time because it looks good. Where did you live? hanging out a lot at friends’ houses, Loose Park or Ward Parkway Mall Wake up at 6:34, turn my alarm to 6:40 for an extra 6 minutes of I lived in Leawood, Kansas- around 85th and Mission Road. eating cinnamon rolls. They had just sleep, shower, SC Top 10 @ 6:53 every morning except Mondays, opened a new Cinnabon. go to school, choir after school most likely, go home, watch 6. What are you giving up for Lent, why? What kind of car did you drive? Spongebob until 4 (gotta love Patrick, my favorite character), Giving up junk food and going to exercise more. Why? I drove a 1978 manual transmission What is your best high school mem- play some piano, eat a fabulous dinner made by my mother, Because I want to get into the shape JV Bowling stud Alex Volkswagen Rabbit that I had inherited ory? Snapchat, (homework optional), Vine, bedtime @ 11 Perez is in. from my mom. I burned up two trans- I worked really hard to just barely missions before finally learning to drive make the drill team my senior year, it. My parents were about to sell it, but and so I enjoyed every moment of 7. Tell us about your life as a pianist? I eventually got the hang of shifting the practices and performing at games. 2. What is your perfect day? Good. All I do is just sit down and play. Man, it is a fun gears. I also loved going to basketball, vol- Perfect day of mine would be a KU victory, CYO victory, time. But there is some underlying rivalry to it as well… leyball and football games with my food and sleep. Kevin Kellerman What were you involved in high friends. Coach English and Coach Pike school? were winning State championships When I have looked back in my year- back then, too, and so not a lot has 8. Have you ever thought of becoming a book, I can’t believe all of the cool clubs changed in almost 30 years. 3. What is your dream vacation? musical entertainer? at Miege that I wasn’t involved with. Go to the Great Barrier Reef because I Oh yeah, That’s like a dream job of mine. Just But I was on the yearbook and was on What sports did you play? drill team my senior year. I later went on This is probably surprising after see- heard it’s “reely” cool.

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Top 5 Spring Break Road Trip Songs StagsCenter: Top 5 1. “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd Top 5 best ways to travel on Spring Break 1. Pterodactyl So much is happening this time of year. Spring Break is just around the corner, St. Patrick’s Day 2. “Life is a Highway” by Tom Cochrane or Rascal Flatts 3. “No Sleep ‘Till Brooklyn” by The Beastie Boys 2. Pegasus is only a couple weeks away, and Miege is entering the last quarter of the 2015 school year. So instead 4. “Fly” by Sugar Ray 3. Millenium Falcon of some boring articles you guys probably won’t read, we decided to highlight the best characteris- 5. “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant 4. Horseback tics of everything that is going on: from Miege, to Spring Break, and everything in between. 5. Or car Dream Spring Break destination Top 5 School lunch items (voted on by the students) Top 5 Miege events to attend (voted on by the students) The Great Barrier 1. Regular fries 1. Home football games Reef in Australia Top 5 general things about Spring Break 2. Chicken tenders/nuggets 2. Musicals and plays • Brien O’Neill 1. NO SCHOOL! 3. Chicken fried steak w/ mashed potatoes 3. Handball/dodgeball tournaments Top 5 2. Warmish weather 3. Start of spring sports 4. Chocolate chip cookies 4. Home basketball games Sicily, Italy 4. Mission Trips 5. Pizza 5. ‘80s Mixer •Bryanna Simmons (11) 5. No alarm clocks

Top 5 Divers at Miege Spring Break Students with the most Stag Spirit (voted on by the students) 1. Jacob Stockton Freshmen: Susie Glenn 2. n/a Sophomores: Joe Taylor 3. n/a Juniors: Andrew Jezak & Joey Shondell 4. n/a Seniors: Natalie Leslie 5. n/a

Top 5 alternative hiding spots for a pot of gold at Miege

Sweeping Aquinas Day Top 5 St. Paddy’s Favorite moments in Winning state football 1. The math hallway in basketball Miege sports so far • Kyle Wicker (11) 2. The tunnels • Elliot Nuno (10) 3. The chiller room

Miege Top 5 4. The staircase by Mr. Sailler's room 5. The “Vader” in the journalism room Miscellaneous Words that make you feel Top 10 Songs to Sing in the Shower (five just weren’t enough) Top 5 green things Top 5 students who could make uncomfortable 1. “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison 6. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by 1. Grass a living as a leprechaun 2. “Drops of Jupiter” by Train Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell “Mushy” 2. Kermit the Frog 1. Chance Friesen 3. “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz 7. “Miss Movin’ On” by Fifth Harmony 3. Avocados • John Quinly (11) 4. “One and Only” by Adele 8. “Love on Top” by Beyoncé 2. Anthony Alvarez 5. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by 9. “Sugar” by Maroon 5 4. Lantern 3. Alex Freese top 5 Whitney Houston 10. “My Life Would Suck Without You” 5. Those little alien guys 4. Robby Redmond by Kelly Clarkson from Toy Story 5. Kevin Gaughan

“Puke” • Fran Tucker Best April Fool’s Day Pranks Top 5 St. Paddy’s Jokes Maggie Burns (9) - This girl from my grade 1. What do you get when you do the Irish jig at McDonalds? A Shamrock Shake. Top 5 Uncomfortable Words school would hold up a pencil and everyone 2. Why can’t you borrow money from a leprechaun? Because they’re always a little short. 1. squishy would yell “mine” like the gulls from 3. What’s Irish and stays out all night? Finding Paddy O’Furniture. 2. moist . 4. How did the Irish jig get started? Nemo Too much drink and not enough restrooms. 3. drawer Robert Castaneda (10) - My third grade teacher 5. What do you call a fake stone in Ireland? A sham rock. 4. phlegm came to school acting like she was out of breath 5. chunky and then collapsed walking to her desk.

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Editor-in-Chief - Opinions By: ANdrewGleason Eric Buckels vaxx facts Because of this, preventable Editor Andrew Gleason and containable viruses such as mea- Each year, the Disneyland sles have seen a dramatic resurgence: Staff Members - Keepin’ it classy: Why sportsmanship is important theme park in California attracts the number of cases tripled from 2011 Maria Baska The Eastern Kansas League hosts the it’s extremely important for the student body around 16 million visitors. Children to 2014. Not by coincidence, the high- Brennan Dial By: ANdrewJezak EKL Sportsmanship Summit each year which is to show up to games (BOTH boys and girls) and adults alike flock to the park with est concentration of outbreaks have Lucy Doll aimed at assembling the schools and reviewing and support our teams. A crowd, especially hopes to meet their favorite princess occurred in the areas with the lowest CJ Grunhard Staff Writer why sportsmanship is important and how we at a home game, should be valued almost like or explore the Magic Kingdom they’ve vaccination rates — areas with the Andrew Jezak should go about it. “As long as we’re positively another player. The players, the coaches, and come to know so well from their televi- Even after someone with nation’s largest populations of anti- Kyle Lauterwasser the measles virus leaves a Marco Marquez The Kansas State High School Activi- supporting our team, I want us to be there. I the other fans can all feed off the energy and sion screens. But along with laughter, vaxxers. room, the virus can remain Maureen Murphy ties Association (KSHSAA) defines sportsman- know the coaches want us to be there. I want the support that the crowd exerts. While some The Happiest Place on Earth is spread- in the air for two hours. Ignorance, in a sense, is ac- us to be a voice for our team. We just need to players are more affected than others by the Katie Sullivan ship as a general way of thinking and behaving. ing something much more sinister: the The highly-contagious ceptable when it only affects the It goes further to say that it must be taught, be respectful of each other, we have enough crowd, the high school and college crowds can nature of the virus makes negative stuff out there already,” explained Mr. certainly assist a team. measles virus. vaccination extremely ignorant. In other words, if the anti- Photographers - modeled, expected and reinforced in the class- important. room and in all competitive activities. Here at Hubka. On the matter on sportsmanship, I’m Disneyland is ground-zero of vaccination movement only caused Nastassia Aquino Miege, one of the many attributes on which we For the players, sportsmanship is a torn. I do think the crowd should be revved the biggest measles outbreak in recent anti-vaxxers to become sick, then Mary Egger pride ourselves is our outstanding sportsman- little different, “If we win, we win. If we lose, enough (from the positive support history. Of the 59 cases of measles in their lack of understanding on the Brandon Kirkland ship. The students, the administration, the we lose, but you shake the hands of your op- perspective) to have a psychological California, 42 are believed to have origi- subject would be forgivable. In- Carson Miller Lauren Rupp parents, and the players all play a role in the ponents after the game and tell them ‘good effect on the opposing team, after all nated in the popular amusement park. nocuous, even. But this isn’t the case. McKenzi Weber attitude we display during athletic activities. game,’ and if we are fortunate enough to play it is called home-field advantage for This outbreak has reached 14 other When the vaccination rate falls below them again, we will beat them the next time we a reason. Also, aren’t we entitled to With all the recent uproar regarding sports- states, not surprising considering the 95%, herd immunity — resistance to a manship and crowd integrity, dug play them,” said Mr. Hubka, “that’s what sport our own opinions on calls and such? Adviser - Mrs. Phyllis Hartwig The Miegan touristic aspect of the park. But why has pathogen because of a large immunity a little deeper to find the facts about this heav- is, especially at the high school level.” Well, yes, but not every opinion has The recomended a very well contained virus come back in the population — is lost or greatly The Miegian is published ily valued aspect of Bishop Miege. Asked if he thinks there have been any to be voiced, especially towards the two-shot vaccination monthly by the newspaper staff of As I sat down with Mr. Mike Hubka changes this year in the way that sportsman- refs. There’s no need to overdo your from near-extinction? Blame anti-vaxx- procedure is nearly diminished. Herd immunity is vital Bishop Miege High School. It is a stu- ship has been monitored at Miege, he replied, complaining, because the call isn’t ers — the growing group of people who 100% effective agasint to public health because it protects (athletic director and associate principal) in the measles virus. dent-produced newspaper. The edito- his office on a regular Tuesday afternoon, I “From my perspective, nothing really has going to be reversed. The admin- believe, for a variety of reasons, that those who cannot be vaccinated from rial board decides the content of each was nervous. Not because I was in trouble, not changed I think maybe some things have been istration has an obligation vaccines (shots that create immunity to contracting certain diseases. This issue. Opinions expressed are the because I was carrying my phone in my pocket tried this year that wouldn’t have been allowed to keep us in line as diseases, including measles) are unnec- demographic depends on herd immu- views of the writer and are signed. in the past,” explained Mr. Hubka “as far as well as keeping our The Miegian welcomes mate- at the time (for recording purposes, of course), essary, even harmful to health. nity because receiving a vaccination but because I knew it was a difficult subject for enforcement goes, maybe it came across that cheering positive, rial (letters, guest columns, feedback) This group first assembled is legitimately harmful to their health. both of us to address. But I was pleasantly mis- way a little bit, which is why some would say but some traditions from faculty, administrators, students, taken. We had a calm conversation about the there’s a difference. I want to be consistent and are traditions. Re- cohesively in 1988, when Dr. Andrew In California, the vaccination rate for parents and community members. This material will be reviewed by the ins and outs of sportsmanship here at Miege not make it seem like there’s a big change. I spect our tradition Wakefield, a British surgeon, published measles is currently at 92%, leaving editorial board and published based on hope I’m not impacting the cheering, I want of positivity and a study that claimed a link between vac- 9 out of 10 people who the herd-dependent at risk. and elsewhere. “Schools have their traditions, the publication’s letters policy criteria. are not vaccinated and but it’s up to the administration to enforce (dis- the crowd there, but we want to be perceived or sportsmanship, cines and autism. This spurred a sen- Kansas law requires that Material can be dropped off in seen on the right side of things. We don’t want but don’t stop are exposed to measles cipline) just like everything else we have here,” sationalist movement against vaccines, will become infected. children receive their first measles the journalism room (144), or mailed to said Mr. Hubka, “other schools are doing what to be making fun of others, and we don’t want cheering. even though Wakefield’s research was vaccination (called MMR because the the newspaper in care of Bishop Miege to be made fun of either.” High School. All letters and columns they see fit, and we’re just going to worry about operated on the basis of bribery and was shot immunizes for measles, mumps, ourselves.” As a loyal fan to the Stags, I believe that must be signed. The staff reserves the scientifically unsound. The study, which and rubella) between ages 1 and 4. right to edit letters for length, lan- was conducted on a mere 12 children, A second shot is required between guage or potential libel, and to refuse has been retracted, and Wakefield’s kindergarten and 6th grade. Children any articles or advertising submitted. What would you do on your fantasy spring break? All opinion pieces submitted Staggering Thoughts medical license revoked. are allowed exemption from vaccina- should contain an address and a phone But the anti-vaxxers continue to tion if it poses a legitimate health risk number where the writer can be con- follow Wakefield with a blind determi- (documented by a physician) or if it is tacted, because the staff will confirm nation, despite the discrediting of his contrary to their religious beliefs, in all letters. actions. They continue to believe that Herd immunity protects which case parents need to provide a Compiled by vaccines cause autism, dubbing them those who cannot receive signed statement for exemption. Bishop Miege High School Maureen Murphy vaccinations from diseases 5041 Reinhardt Drive “chemical cocktails,” even in the face likes measles, but its effec- The anti-vaccine movement is of a multitude of evidence proving the tiveness is being threat- not an assertion of freedom, it is not Shawnee Mission, KS 66205- contrary. Worse yet, the anti-vaxxers ened by the anti-vaxx a mere exercise of belief. It is a public 1599 movement. refuse to vaccinate their children and health hazard motivated by junk sci- Mrs. Judi Wollenziehn Nick Krewitt (11) Merritt Vaughn (10) Sam Smith (9) Natalie Leslie (12)

themselves. Information from the Oxford Journal of Infectious Diseases ence. Those that do not vaccinate put “Go to Jackson Hole, Wyo- “Go to Colorado and ski.” “Go back-packing through “Go to Alaska.” “Get tan.” themselves and others at risk. ming, and photograph Europe.” buffalo.” 10 page ten page eleven11 March 5, 2015 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian March 5, 2015 Undefeated girls’ basketball wins EKL title outright Sports their next game. With three starters and with an edge; they played as if ing the defense up in the final min- By: brennandial scoring in double digits, the Stags they had something to prove. Win- utes, three steals in a row followed staff writer won in convincing fashion, beat- ning by almost 20 points, they left by a game tying three, the Stags had ing Southwest 60-46. Feb. 17 junior no doubt in the crowd’s minds who momentum and the crowd on their Ending EKL play, the Lady guard Tristen McFeders finished the better team was. The Stags ad- side. Boys’ bball takes EKL title with win over Gardner Stags took on Gardner Edgerton last with 20 points. Just two points shy, vanced to 17-0 with their undefeat- As the clock counted down, By: C.J.grunhard Jones. This did nothing but moti- 43-41. Alston Jones led the Stags in started off slowly, trailing 32-27 at Friday and outscored the Trailblaz- Homoly finished with 18, and as the ed State championship hopes still a prayer was answered for the Hus- ers 25 to 5 in the third quarter. The third starter in double digits, Hunt- alive. kies as they tied with a baseline staff writer vate the Stags to play harder, taking scoring with 16 points. Sophomore the half, but they tied up the game a 51-28 lead into the fourth quarter. Joe Gleason added 6 points and 12 in the fourth, sending it into over- 75-47 victory improved the Lady er Bentley, had 12 points with three As the season started the floater sending the game to over- The starters did not play the major- boards. time and capping off senior night Stags to 20-0. They start sub-state steals, adding three assists as well. Stags had found themselves breez- time. The Lady Stags prior to this Boys’ basketball finished off ity of the fourth quarter as the boys In the final regular season with a 75-67 win. play here tomorrow night. Miege was in control the ing by the Blue Valley Northwest game were 2-0 in overtime with the the regular season with a 16-4 re- cruised to a 64-42 win. Sophomore home game, the Stags took on Winding down the sea- whole game, coming out focused Huskies en route to their first vic- biggest win against Aquinas Feb. 9 cord. The Stags ended the regular Semaj Ray led the Stags in scoring son, the Stags played Blue Valley tory of the year. A 65-34 victory over just a week before facing Northwest. season atop the EKL standings with with 17 points, with Jacob Meurer West Feb. 24 in their second to last the Huskies was in the past, and “We were able to stop them a 11-3 league record. Post-season adding 14 as well. EKL game. The Lady Stags quickly Blue Valley Northwest played like when we needed to most and that play begins tonight at Bishop Miege Following the win against turned the game to a blowout, end- they wanted revenge on Feb. 13. is what the game came down too,” as the Stags take on Bonner Springs Blue Valley Southwest, the Stags ing the first quarter only allowing Taking the lead into the McFeders said about winning in in the sub-state semifinals. traveled to Blue Valley to take on four points; Miege went into the half, the Stags found themselves in overtime 50-45. On Feb. 10, the team trav- the Tigers on Feb.20. Neither team half up 36-14. Senior Madeline Ho- a tough situation for one of the first eled out to Aquinas for the Holy could pull away heading into half- moly led the team in scoring with 14 times of the season. Coming out of War part two. Both teams packed time, as the Stags led by a score of points while adding 6 rebounds to the half down 29-21, the Lady Stags the house as Miege would try to 20-19. But things would change in her stats. The Stags beat the Jaguars knew that the only way to win was follow up their home win earlier the second half as the Stags domi- 60-19. to make their move from the jump. this year against the Saints with an- nated the entire third and fourth In the last road game of the Trading baskets throughout the other. Senior Reggie Byers capped quarters, outscoring the Tigers season, the Lady Stags traveled with whole third quarter, the moment off a solid first half for the Stags 28-10 in the second half. The night the boys to Blue Valley Feb. 20. With of truth came down to the fourth. by hitting a half court shot at the was highlighted by the four break- a raucous band and crowd, the Stags Down six going into the fourth, the buzzer. Miege would carry this mo- away dunks for the Stags, three by were the favorite to win. In their 14 pressure was on the Stags. mentum with them into the second Alston Jones and one by Semaj Ray. point victory, center Madeline Ho- “We knew what we had to half, holding off the Saints on the Alston’s three dunks contributed moly scored a game high 21 points do; it came down to us executing,” way to the 59-47 win. to his 22 points on the night. as the Stags rolled over the Tigers Tristen McFeders said about going Miege hosted Blue Valley The Stags were back in ac- 57-43. into the third quarter down. Sophomore Hunter Bentley crosses up a Northwest on Feb. 13. Neither team tion on Saturday, Feb. 21, as they Coming off two previous Driving past a Blue Valley defender on With late game heroics, Blue Valley defender on Feb.20. Hunter could pull away in the first half, as took on the St. James Thunder. overtime wins, the Lady Stags made way to the basket is junior Shelbe Piggie. Hunter Bentley hit key shots for the had nine points and five assists in the win. On the breakaway against Blue Valley on Feb.20, senior Alston Jones went up for the Northwest led the Stags 28-26 go- Miege jumped out to an early lead sure they were also the victors in Photo by Carson Miller Stags to pull the game closer. Turn- Photo by Carson Miller two-handed slam and swung back on the rim for extra emphasis—and a technical. ing into halftime. This would con- and never looked back, taking Photos by Brandon Kirkland tinue in the second half, with the down the Thunder by a score of 71- Huskies hitting two free throws 53. The 71 points scored by the team with under five seconds remain- in the win was the largest number Swimmers and the entire dive team fare well at State ing in the fourth quarter to go up of points scored by the Stags in a By: brennandial and earned an All- as freshman Geno Dodd, who was a 54-53. The Stags got off a shot at single game this year. Alston Jones staff writer State first team spot part of the 200 freestyle team which the buzzer, but it wouldn’t fall, and again added 22 points along with for his performance placed fifth with a time of 138.55 and Miege would lose 54-53. Senior Ja- 5 assists in the win. Jacob Meurer They went to defend their title as the throughout the sea- the personal record for the team on cob Meurer led the Stags with 14 crashed the boards in the win with 2014 State swim champs, but after the loss of a son. the season, came up big, contribut- points and 8 rebounds. 10 rebounds. talented senior group a year ago, Miege ‘s swim Sophomore Ryan ing to the team at State. The boys attempted to On Feb. 24, the Stags went team went through a rebuilding process this Bias raced in the Louie Carter, John Schultz, avenge this loss on Feb. 17, tak- up against Blue Valley West at year. 100 backstroke and Corbin Brown and Ryan Bias were ing on Blue Valley Southwest. The home. The game was low scoring “We did really well with so little,” Coach though he finished the champions of the consolation Stags jumped on the Timberwolves from the start, with both teams Dennis Mueller explained about the State fi- 11th, he broke the race, placing 9th in the 200 medley early, going into the half up 33-15. scoring only 18 points in the first nals. record previously relay with a time of 145.97. Tensions were high as the second half. The second half would re- There were strong performances from held by Louie Carter Swimming the 400 freestyle half began and Blue Valley South- main the same, with both teams sophomore Ryan Bias, senior Louie Carter, and with a time of 59.75. relay, senior Matthew Wiese, Ryan west received multiple technical playing lockdown defense. Neither the junior duo John Stockton and John Schultz. Also swimming the Bias, John Schultz and Louie Carter fouls, including one player being team could pull away, and with Jacob Stockton and Louie Carter both 200 IM, Bias finished finished 7th with the time of 3:32.23, ejected af- under one minute to go, the game placed in the top five of their races. Stockton — 10th with the time of setting an- Flipping through the air on one of his dives ter a hard was tied at 41-41. Blue Valley West Miege’s only diver—placed second in dive as he 209.62, just one sec- other per- at the State championship is junior Jacob foul on se- got the ball with time running out Against Blue Valley on Feb.20, senior Reggie Byers puts a move on a Blue Valley de- tallied 416 points while also being on the second ond off the school re- sonal record Stockton. Jacob finished in second place nior Alston and hit a layup at the buzzer to win Gardnerfender. Photo Edgerton by Carson MillerFeb. 27. Miege team All-State. By no surprise, returner senior cord. for the team with 416 points. Photo by Teresa Stockton Louie Carter placed fourth in the 50 freestyle Underclassmen such this year. 12 page twelve page thirteen 13 March 5, 2015 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian March 5, 2015 Wrestlers end season with three to State Childhood games it would be impossible to forget. . . By: C.J.GRUNHARD Friesen with a 15-9 record, Mark Muraski 15- 182, sophomore Luke Ziglinski; and 195, junior 16, senior Alias Martinez 10-11, and freshman Mark Muraski. staff writer Drew Perez In the Class 4A Regional at 14-15. Baldwin on Feb. 20-21, the Stags On Feb. 14, the Stag wrestling team With the as a team finished in tenth place traveled to Blue Valley High School for the conclusion with a team score of 46. annual EKL tournament. Junior Mark Muraski of the Bishop Miege had three finished in second place in the tournament in regular wrestlers finish in the top four, the 195 weight class. Senior Hunter Friesen season, qualifying for State. Chance By: AndrewJezak strange-looking people, and agile also finished high for the Stags, winning the the Stags’ Friesen finished fourth in the wrist movements. In the original

consolation finals and taking third place in the Regional 152 weight class, Hunter Friesen Staff Writer game, players can choose matches 160 weight class. Following the Stags’ finish in qualifiers finished fourth in the 160 such as baseball, boxing, bowling, the EKL tournament, head coach David Eller were in the weight class, and Luke Ziglinski golf, and my personal favorite, Most games only require said, “It was a solid performance for our team 113 pound finished fourth in the 182 weight tennis. the use of your hands and expired as we work towards peaking at Regionals and weight class, class. I am an avid Wii Sports brain cells, but not the masterfully State.” sophomore The three from Miege punch steals on a blacktop tennis player, having fought By: C.J.GRUNHARD created Wii Sports from Nintendo. As the regular season came to a close Curtis Senior Hunter Friesen scored 104 points at State, leading wrestled in the Kansas State street court did nothing my way to the pro level with my staff writer The Wii Sports duo of the classic for the wrestlers, Hunter Friesen led the Stags Park; 126 the team in scoring. Photo By Brandon Kirkland championships on Feb. 27. None but add to the excitement. super quick serves and masterful Wii Sports and its iconic sequel in scoring with 104 points. Following Hunter for lb., junior Jackson Berry; 138 lb., sophomore of the wrestlers came away with a medal at Released in 2001, Every flashy spin move, cross backhand. The only downside was Wii Sports Resort puts its players most points were senior Chance Friesen with Tommy O’Donnell; 145, freshman Drew State, but all three competed well against the NBA Street by EA sports over, or crazy dunk would the tennis elbow the next day. into a virtual world of athletics, 100 and Mark Muraski with 95. The wrestlers Perez; 152, senior Chance Friesen; 160, senior best wrestlers in the State, according to Coach revolutionized how basketball slowly add points to the finishing with the best records were Chance Hunter Friesen; 170, senior Alias Martinez; Eller. video games were played. Gamebreaker meter, and By combining NBA stars when filled completely, left such as Kobe Bryant, Vince you with an automatic three Carter, Tracy McGrady, pointer or huge dunk. A successful season means Stag bowler is State bound Allen Iverson, and Shaq with Whether playing By: Lucy Doll with 2149 final score. Sophomore first place with a series total of 389. At Regionals on Feb. 25, NBA street legends such as a pick-up game with your Biggs and Drake, NBA Street favorite NBA stars, or playing staff writer Peter Fontaine took fourth overall, EKL was another success- their final meet, the boys’ team scoring a 551 series and was the top ful meet for boys’ JV. They brought placed ninth overall with a final incorporated street ball and a circuit season with your The Stag bowling team varsity boy from Miege. home first place with a final score total score of 1996. The girls’ team the NBA into one video game. favorite team, NBA Street has completed a good season. Varsity girls also brought of 1887. Adam White, sophomore, finished with an impressive fifth High flying alley oops, always left you wanting to play Today,senior Kaitlyn Gemmill is home second place with a 1681 fi- won the meet with a top individual place with a 1800 combined score. mind-boggling dunks, and more. competing at State. nal tally; Kaitlyn Gemmill placed score of 491 with senior Alex Perez “I had a lot of fun at Region- “This year was a lot of learn- second overall with 519 series. The close behind in second with a 481 als, and I loved having my positive ing and growth. Bowlers did a great JV girls’ team followed close be- series total. JV girls’ finished in team surround me and cheering job of working harder to get better hind, finishing in third place with a fifth with a 1221 total score. Alyssa for each other,” said junior Lucy everyday. We had a very successful combined score 1323. Elaina Rush, Yap had the highest score from Mohler. to the stadium. By: KyleLauterwasser And whether you spend your time pummeling some random season,” said coach Matthew Es- senior, was third overall in the JV Miege at 311 total series points, Kaitlyn Gemmill was the At the time, the staff writer helbrenner. competition and finished with a landing her in twelfth place. only bowler to qualify for State. graphics were one star team 10 to nothing, or compete in the World Cup and On Feb. 6, the Stags JV 369 series total. Boys’ varsity finished in unlike any others, If you had asked me a team traveled to Topeka for an Carrying over their good second place and the game play win during penalty kicks, FIFA year ago, I would have told you always keeps players on their overall successful meet. The girls’ fortune to the next meet on Feb. with a com- was ultimately that there is no way I would team leader was Alyssa Yap, sopho- 17, JV boys claimed their second bined score of smooth, making toes. ever enjoy soccer. Watching In more recent more, who finished with a series win in a row. Their final score was 2088. Their it one of the best a sport that continues over total of 387, helping her team score 1762 with senior Alex Perez taking top bowler football games ever. versions, players now have the 90 minutes and then ends in opportunity to create their a total of 1230 points. The boys’ JV home the best individual score of was Peter The Dynasty By: BrennanDial a tie just did not seem like a own Ultimate Team of soccer team finished in seventh place; ju- 477 and sophomore Adam White Fontaine who mode, in which you could pick a fun time to me. Then I was nior Tyler Infinger led with a 488 close behind in second place with finished sixth staff writer team and play their schedule, was superstars to compete against introduced to FIFA, and my other players’ teams. Who series total. 431 series total. Varsity boys came overall with In this amazing and flawless, Chris Berman again was whole frame of mind changed. wouldn’t want to have a team The JV boys’ team finished in second with 2146. Jake Klausner, a series total well-constructed football game, shown analyzing the plays and FIFA has been entertaining with both Lionel Messi and with a win the following week at the senior, finished in second with a of 542. Var- released July 20, 2004, ESPN players of the week as he would generations of fans ever since Cristiano Ronaldo as forwards? Archbishop’s Cup. Their final total series total of 562. sity girls were added Chris Berman, an anchor go through all games the week its first release on July 13, 1993. FIFA puts players in the middle was 1781 points with senior Martin The girls’ varsity team had fifth with 1707 for ESPN football, to the game, before, SportsCenter highlights The game allows of the action, and allows them Yap leading the team with a 464 se- a total score of 1673, landing them total points. and he would open the game while made it feel as close to real life as players to control all of their to live out some of their wildest ries total. in second place. Kaitlyn Gemmill Kaitlyn Gem- you were waiting for it to load. any other football Dynasty mode. favorite soccer teams from aspirations. Varsity again led the team, finishing in mill finished Comparing the two teams to one Madden might be the only football around the world (usually FC game out now, but NFL 2K5 paved boys fin- fifth with 434. The JV girls’ team fifth overall Today senior Kaitlyn Gemmill is bowling at State competition in another, “This will be a good one,” Barcelona or Real Madrid). the way for sports video games. ished in also brought home second with a with a final Wichita. She was the only Stag to qualify. Photo by Brandon Kirkland was his favorite way to send you off second final total of 1337. Elena Rush took score of 468. 14 page fourteen page fifteen15 Mother Daughter Fashion Show Sadies inKC

Senior boys clap and wave to thank the parents at the end of the show. Photo by McKenzi Weber Sadies King and Queen Ethan de Leon (12) and Mary Egger(12) were crowned at the dance on Valentine’s Day. During the first part of the fashion Photo by McKenzi Weber show, Katie Sullivan (12) and Nick Corkill (12) model formal wear. Photo by McKenzi Weber

Kaitlyn Gemmil (12) models a light Dawson Downing (11) and Maggie teal dress on the runway and is Mitchell (11) stand at the center of accompanied by Eric Buckels (12). the gym as they are introduced at Ryan Graves (12) is sporting an all Photo by Lauren Rupp the pep assembly. white tuxedo provided by Men’s Photo by Lauren Rupp Warehouse . Photo by Judi Wollenziehn At the assembly, Hanna Stram (10) walks with Attabak Sadeghi (10) who waves to his fans. Photo by Nastassia Aquino

Danny Herrington (12) shows off a High-fiving their way through the black tux with a white tie and vest In the middle of the runway, Alex Perez (12) walks with queen crowd are Hope Bentley (12) and while escorting Natalie Sitek (12) Liam Bryson (12) tries on Molly candidate Mary Egger (12) into Ethan de Leon (12). who is in a purple evening dress. the gym during the Sadies pep as- Becker’s (12) sweater. Photo by McKenzi Weber Photo by McKenzi Weber Photo by Lauren Rupp sembly. Photo by Nastassia Aquino