Bishop Miege High School In the Miegian... Volume 55 Issue 5 Heightened Security Takes Effect (p. 2) A Look Back at JANUARY... January 2012 Cover Story: The Typical Miegian (p. 8-9) Student Section Needs to Step Up (p. 11) Mother-Daughter Fashion Show

Timmy Mahoney & Shamirah Johnson

Chris Ebert & Molly Amey

Adam Novak & Leah Starks

Jacob Elder & Ali Gibbin Brian Owara & Mary Tuttle Miege Band Showcase

Brian Owara David Gonzales Chris Sitek & Nick Baska

photos by Courtney Burke and Leah Kouri cover photo by Abby Markus THE MIEGIAN News Miegians Save Babies Robotics Readies New Faces From One Step at a Time For New Game — By: BenHire increased from 20,000 to 400,000 people in 2011. ‘Rebound Rumble’ One adult who has attended many Pro-Life Different Places staff writer marches is Mrs. Mary Perrini, CMT director. She said that she expected hundreds of thousands of people By: BenHire By: NiyahMiller Last Friday, 43 Miege students and 11 adults to join them again on Jan. 23. She also said that left for Washington, D.C., to participate in the annual many in attendance would be very young, which is staff writer staff writer March for Life. This event has taken place since the a sign that a new generation of pro-life Americans is first anniversary of Roe v. Wade on Jan. 22, 1974. beginning to rise. YoonJae Gyae (soph.) Conner Emberlin (jr.) This year robotics is putting a new spin on Mrs. Perrini said, “The fact that there are Transferred from Daeil High Transferred from Maranatha the competition. On March 2 and 3 at Hale Arena, Roe v. Wade was a landmark court decision so many young people there is very exciting and School in Seoul, South Korea. Christian High School. many teams will compete in the new challenge, that, on the basis of the right to privacy, gave women promising for the future.” Favorite Sport: Running, basketball Favorite Sport: Soccer called Rebound Rumble, for a chance to advance an unrestricted right to abortion during the first Besides the march, the students participated “Everyone at Miege is kind, and “I chose to come to Miege because to Nationals in St. Louis. three months of pregnancy. It was and still is very in other activities as well during their stay in D.C. all the teachers help me,” YoonJae of the athletics,” Conner said. Rebound Rumble is a completely differ- controversial due to the fact that people of the pro- Jan. 22 was a day for sightseeing. They visited sights said. ent game from previous years and is actually fairly choice side hail the decision while pro-lifers oppose such as the Capitol Building, museums and the Victoria Kenner (jr.) simple, according to Robotics Scott Ander- it. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception where they Daniel Becker (soph.) Transferred from Notre Dame de son. Each team constructs a robot that is capable That first year, approximately 20,000 people attended a Mass. They returned Wednesday. Transferred from Rockhurst High Sion. of shooting a foam basketball into four hoops at rallied around the U.S. Capitol. The number of Another group of 30 from Miege went to School in Kansas City, MO. Favorite Sport: Swimming four different heights. The higher the goal, the people who have attended this March for Life has Topeka on Monday for the Kansas Pro-Life march. Favorite Sport: Basketball “I came to Miege for the boys,” more points the team can earn per shot. Alliances “Go K-State,” Daniel said. Victoria said. of three teams compete against other alliances to score the most baskets, which are placed at oppo- Sydney Buckley (soph.) Annie Keel (soph.) site ends of the court. Transferred from Blue Springs Transferred form St. Teresas in Added Cameras Increase Safety Each team assigns a person to control the South in Lees Summit, MO Kansas City, MO. robot with a X-Box Kinect sensor. Basically, if the Favorite Sport: Volleyball Favorite Sport: Cross country very seriously at Miege, and security steps are security might be necessary. operator moves his or her arm up in front of the “Miege has great academics, and “My brother Mabry goes to Miege, By: CatherineStrayhall implemented as all threats must be considered real,” Miege also practices Lock Down drills every sensor, the robot will move forward, and if the op- it’s one of the best private schools,” so I wanted to, too,” Annie said. commented Officer Lark. year, when teachers lock the classroom doors and erator moves a hand down, the robot will move Sydney said. staff writer The Safety and Security also turn off the lights, all the students sit on the against a back. Whoever scores the most points by the end Emma Grojean (jr.) wall, and everyone is silent. Lark of the game is the winner of that round. Ruby Sheridan (freshman) Transferred from Notre Dame de As they returned to Miege from Christmas said the purpose of these drills is There are usually about 10-12 rounds. Af- Transferred from Lincoln College Sion. break, many students noticed new cameras had “to protect students, faculty and ter those rounds, the top eight teams select their al- Prep. Favorite Sport: Field Hockey and been mounted in different parts of the school. visitors in case of a dangerous liances based on the performances in the previous Favorite Sport: Volleyball Lacrosse Officer Dennis Lark, Safety and Security Manager situation is in or near Miege.” rounds. If a team is not selected, it is eliminated “I have a lot of friends at Miege and “Miege has a great community,” of Miege since October of 2000, said, “Four cameras When the dangerous situation from the tournament. I have heard great things about the Emma said. were added over Christmas break to give us some becomes safe, then a uniformed Although this game is not very difficult to school,” Ruby said. hallway coverage which is critical for school safety.” police officer, Miege security, or understand, there are still obstacles that each team DaeHyun Lee (jr.) He said that the first seven cameras installed an administrator will use a key has to avoid. For example, a barrier is placed in the So Hee Lim (freshman) Transferred from Blue Ridge at Miege were put up in 2001 for outside coverage, and enter the locked room and middle of the court. Three bridges are in place over Transferred from Jinhea High, an Christian School. but that now the school has 23 operating cameras. give the “all clear.” the barriers so the teams will be forced to make the all girls school in Korea. Favorite Sport: Soccer “Cameras give us the ability to see more Included in Officer Lark’s robot capable of crossing the bridge or the barrier. Favorite Sport: I don’t like sports. “I came to Miege because of areas of the school at one time. Cameras help us role as Security Manager of Also, if a robot moves into the key of the basketball “I love the pianist Ruma Lee,” So the awesome people. Any food keep an intruder out of the school, and they help Miege are many things that make court, opposing robots can interfere with it. Out of Lee said. with meat in it is my favorite,” detect an unauthorized person that has entered sure the school is safe around the this zone robots are free from interference. DaeHyun said. without permission,” Lark explained. Lark also clock. He said that among his The Bishop Miege robotics team has been Carson Miller (freshman) said that the cameras at Miege that concentrate on duties are controlling access to working every day after school on their robot Transferred from Kansas City Jonathan Harvey (jr.) student areas are part of the reason the school is a the school, scheduling security at since this game was announced earlier this month. Christian High School. Transferred from Canada. safe environment for students, and that “Most high events, and scheduling fire drills, There are currently around 40 students who are Favorite Sport: Volleyball...Go Favorite Sport: none schools in the United States have cameras.” One of the security cameras installed over break provides a view of tornado drills, and lockdowns. each working on a specific job to build the robot. K-State! “I came to Miege because my host In addition to the cameras, school doors the hall outside the gym. Photo by Jeff Agar Lark also issues parking tickets, Mr. Anderson said, “The game is much “Miege has great academics and sister comes here,” Johnathon said. are kept locked, and visitors must be buzzed in takes traffic accident and theft simpler than in previous years. But since it is awesome athletics,” Carson said. by the office to check in. All the same, there have affirmed that Miege always has increased security reports, and monitors closed circuit TV and door something that has never been done before, we been false alarms of threats in the past. “…a threat on the anniversary of the Columbine school shooting prop alarms. will have to start from scratch.” is never considered nothing. A threat is treated every April 20, and on any other dates that extra

Page 2 www.bishopmiege.com January 27, 2012 January 27, 2012 www.bishopmiege.com Page 3 Miege Musicians Rock to Raise Money for Choir By: JeffAgar David Gonzales (percussion) round out not have a band name—played a com- Junior Dan Fines (ukulele/vocals) was Stags Snag Second Place at State Debate I Am Nation’s line-up. During their bination of originals and covers. “My joined by his parents, Barb Fines (gui- nearly 45 minute set, favorite song we played was tar/vocals) and Dave Fines (guitar/ Editor in Chief By: CatherineStrayhall their placing at Regionals. In the Two- the competitive challenge that debate possible subtopics of the debate topic the group performed ‘Seven Nation Army,’ because vocals), and a family friend (bass gui- Speaker, there were 59 teams from 20 offers. for all high school debaters, “…such Bishop Miege’s Concert Cho- both original material everyone knew it…and it is an tar/vocals). Mrs. Robin Christie, the staff writer schools,” said Reynolds. The hardest thing about as weapons in space, different kinds rale is highly regarded for its classi- and cover songs. High- epic song,” remarked Owara. Concert Chorale Director, also made Senior Kalyn Heyen said debate, according to Laura, is “The of satellites, space elevators or even cal and easy- lighting their set was The Beautiful Fade, another a cameo vocal appearance in several On Jan. 14 and 15, the Miege time commitment and trying bases on the Moon or Mars.” Because listening their popular origi- band featuring all senior Mie- songs. Debate Team went to Olathe Northwest to balance it with all my other he loves public speaking, he loves the renditions, nal, “Better of the gians, was the second band of Admission to the concert was to participate in the State Tournament, classes.” practice debate gives him. but a line-up Two,” as well as an the night to perform. Chris Si- $5, and it was open to the public. The and earned Second Place in the Four- Luke Powell, a sophomore Alternate and sophomore of rockin’ acts encore performance tek (guitar/ audience was a mix of Speaker competition. and an alternate on the team, Kelsey Marchand thinks that even took the stage of Blink-182’s “All vocals), Nick current Miege students, The topic of the competition? said, “The hardest thing is though research, argument writing in the Com- the Small Things.” Baska (guitar/ alumni, faculty, and par- “Whether or not the U.S. government most likely being prepared, and tournaments are a big time mons Jan. 15 “The crowd really vocals), Drew ents, and according to should increase their exploration just being ready for anything commitment, “The success makes it to help raise got into all the covers Corkill (bass Mrs. Christie, they were and/or development of space beyond the opposing team will throw worth it.” She particularly appreciates money for the the bands played,” guitar), and able to raise $300. The the Earth’s mesosphere,” said team at you.” Although junior how well the team works together. choir’s annu- guitarist Gladbach said. “It was an me, Jeff Agar, (per- money will go towards member and junior Laura DeDecker. Alex Murfey knew that as Laura shared a similar opinion al trip. atmosphere I hadn’t experienced at cussion) followed the choir’s spring com- Debate coach Mrs. Melissa a Two-Speaker Debater he as her teammates about what appeals The team, from left to right: Luke Powell, Laura I Am Miege before. I really liked it.” suit with the rest of petition, held in Bran- Reynolds explained that the team would have to speak on both to her about debate. “It has, and will DeDecker, Kalyn Heyen, Kyle Herrington, Andy Nation, who Preceding I Am Nation was the bands, covering several alternative son, MO. debated both the affirmative and the affirmative and negative continue to provide me with great Slettehaugh, Kelsey Marchand and debate coach has seen suc- another group of senior musicians: music hits as well as performing songs negative sides of this subject, with sides of the space exploration speaking and analytical skills that will Mrs. Melissa Reynolds. cess locally Andrew Feierabend (guitar/lead we had penned ourselves. “It was a one part of the team competing in photo by Mary Rometti, Class of 2010 topic, just as he does at regular be useful my entire life. I also like the and has re- Liz Greub belts out a song vocals), Brian Owara (bass guitar/ great way to showcase Miege’s musi- Center: Andrew Feierabend held the Four-Speaker State and two teams competitions, he believed State social connections that the team makes corded their as lead singer in I Am backing vocals/percussion), and Da- cal talent,” said Sitek, adding, “It was a crowd’s attention with a couple of competing in Two-Speaker State. “In that to prepare for the competition the would be a scarier ordeal than the with one another.” Nation, and bandmate vid Silkman (bass guitar/percussion). nice change from the typical activities th own music, intense acoustic songs. the Four-Speaker, it is eight schools students researched and planned every typical competition. This is Mrs. Reynolds 25 year headlined the Megan Gladbach assists. Andrew took the stage alone to begin at Miege.” photo by Courtney Burke that have already qualified through day after school. She said she enjoys Alex also explained the teaching debate. show. Miege the set, performing two songs acous- While the last three bands all Right: Members of The Beautiful Fade seniors Liz Greub (guitar/lead vocals), tically before being joined by his band featured an alternative-rock sound, the also performed their own songs and Megan Gladbach (guitar/backing vo- mates for the remainder of the set. Like opening band, A Fine Kettle O’ Fish, several covers. cals), Wyatt Lemmon (bass guitar), and I Am Nation, this group—which did played a southern, folk-inspired sound. photos by Courtney Burke Creating your story at JCCC ... ‘The Doctor is In’ Celebrating a Catholic Education Across the Nation By: JacksonGriffin all Catholic schools promote. That from other educational institutions. a unique logo for this year’s Catholic faith is central to our lives, providing Children are taught faith – not just the Schools. “(It) is a rectangle, with the for the Winter Play staff writer education is the best way to help basics of Christianity, but how to have words Catholic Schools in red across individuals succeed, and that we a relationship with God. Academics, the bottom of the rectangle. The ‘t’ By: BenHire there are many new faces in this play It’s time for Catholic Schools are all called to serve one another.” which in Catholic schools are held to in Catholic is a purple cross and… and no lead role. Mr.David Stein- Week again, and more than 2 million very high standards, help each child an undulating green banner with the staff writer berg, director, said about the play, “So students enrolled in Catholic grade According to the National reach his or her potential. Service, the words in white lettering that proclaim, far everything has gone very smoothly. schools, high schools and colleges Catholic Education Association giving of one’s time and effort to help ‘Faith. Academics. Service.’” Expect to Few people are accustomed Hopefully we will be able to keep this all over the United States will come (NCEA) website, “The theme focuses others, is taught both as an expression see this logo as Catholic schools week to doctors making house calls nowa- up.” together to celebrate, from Jan. 29 on three priorities that Catholic schools of faith and good citizenship.” begins. days, but on Feb. 9, 10 and 11, “The Matt Stanley, a junior, played through Feb. 5, what makes their establish that make them stand out The NCEA has also created Throughout the week, the Good Doctor” will come to Miege as a role in “Annie Get Your Gun” and schools so great. days at Miege the winter play selec- will also be per- The will include tion. This comical play forming in “The week’s activities special events by Neil Simon is set Good Doctor.” will be centered that will relate in Russia in the 19th Matt said, “This on three ideals: to this year’s century. It involves a play is going to faith, academics, theme such “I’m growing as a person and series of scenes based be a lot of fun. and service. Mrs. as faculty a student at JCCC.” on the work of Anton Please come Mary Perrini, appreciation CMT director, day, student Erika, Student Chekhov, who was and see it and Johnson County Community College a Russian physician, I promise you said, “I think appreciation 12345 College Blvd. | Overland Park, KS 66210 dramatist and author, won’t regret it.” it (the theme) day, all school 913-469-8500 | www.jccc.edu focuses on three mass and “Like” JCCC at facebook.com/JCCC411 and who is considered to be one of the Tickets go on sale Mon., Febru- greatest writers of short stories. ary 6, and can be purchased for $5 in dynamics that service day. Despite returning experience, advance at lunch or for $6 at the door. Page 4 www.bishopmiege.com January 27, 2012 January 27, 2012 www.bishopmiege.com Page 5 Features 5 Minutes with... Abbie Hair By: NiyahMiller talented girl is athletic. She plays the basketball girls in sprints. staff writer premiere soccer and is planning to “The girl doesn’t get tired,” said freshman join the Miege girls’ soccer team. and teammate Ashanti Hutton. We sat in the commons as Abbie did Many know her sisters: “I like playing sports because it keeps her homework. She was reading a book and Molly, junior, is me busy. I meet a lot of new people, and it’s a answering questions. a cheerleader good feeling being a part of something,” Abbie Super Scooter Saves the Day “We have a late practice tonight so I want and Maggie Hair, a mentioned. to get my homework finished. I don’t like staying 2011 graduate, was a State On the less serious side, she loves the qualifier on the Miege cross color blue. Blue shoes, blue bed sheets, blue nail By: KarlNetemeyer second hour and decided that Jeff and Colleen ed man. “It’s a- it’s a- SAINT!” I screamed. Luke, up late,” Abbie said. should go (because they were editors), I should go Scooter-Doo and I ran through the halls trying to She’s a great student, taking almost all country team, and Abbie surely polish. You name it, she wants it blue. takes after Maggie’s running “It’s the best color ever,” said Abbie staff writer (because I had a crime-solving scooter), and Luke shake the Saint. We would run into one door, and honors classes. Besides being smart, Abbie is a should go (because he just wanted to skip class). come out of another. Cheesy music began to play very reserved and shy freshman girl. She does not abilities. laughing. It’s safe to say that manuevering the halls The four of us and my scooter, Scooter-Doo, set in the background, and I felt like I was stuck in a talk much, but when she does, she speaks softly. “I don’t really like If you happen to see Abbie walking had never been more different for me. With a bro- out to solve the case of the missing English books. 1960s cartoon. Standing at only 5’2” tall, you may not running, actually I hate it. through the halls, give her a friendly hello. She ken ankle and a boot the size of Italy on my right As we scoured the third floor for clues, Luke and I a bump and went flying. I have spotted her in the halls, but she can definitely I wouldn’t do a sport that’s may be small, but she has a huge heart. foot, I couldn’t move around as well as I used to. we were disheartened to find nothing. landed face first on the cold tiles and my scooter be spotted out on the court. Abbie plays point mainly just running,” Abbie My doctor thought of this and prescribed me a Walking through the halls, we over- was nowhere to be seen. Luke landed a few feet guard on the JV girls’ basketball team and has said. new medical device called a Drive Scooter to help heard two students spreading away from me. He exclaimed, “My glasses, I can’t earned some minutes on varsity. Nevertheless, Abbie is me maneuver. rumors about a monster that had see without my glasses!” It’s no doubt that this short, smart, and a great runner, beating all of When he gave me the scooter, he told me been said to be roaming the “You don’t have glasses,” I replied. When a secret that until now, I have told very few peo- halls. Colleen stopped to ask Luke finally realized he didn’t need glasses to see When ple. “The scooter has a mind of its own,” said the what the monster looked what was going on, he glanced at the Saint that doctor. “It also has a knack for solving mysteries,” like. The student responded, was creeping towards us slowly. He turned white Movie Review: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close I Was he added. Off I rode on my scooter and didn’t “It looks exactly like the St. and fell back to the ground in fear. By: JeffAgar focus changes from one character to another, it think much about the secret, but there was a Thomas Aquinas mascot, As the Saint came closer, we began to seems as if others, namely Oskar’s mother, simply 17... time, the first week of the second semester, but the Aquinas mascot back away. When we hit the wall, we knew it was Editor in Chief disappear, only to re-enter the plot at a later time. that those secrets saved the journalism couldn’t be here.” the end of the line. I stared down the hall and out Mr. Dan While it may keep things from becoming stale, it department at Bishop Miege. We decided of the corner of my eye, I saw Jeff and Colleen The wound of 9/11 is still very raw for conversely prevents the audience from coming to It was a typical Thursday in that if we found the climb out of the tunnels with books in both hands SCHAEFFER Americans, so any film regarding the events is fully know any character other than Oskar. Newspaper. We sat and waited for Mrs. monster, we would and smiles on their faces. The two began to run obviously going to fall under extra-critical exami- Despite its flaws, Extremely Loud does Hartwig to arrive and tell us the plan for be able to find the towards the Saint but turned away when Luke 1996 nation. For this reason, Extremely Loud and Incred- succeed in many more areas than it fails. Oskar’s the day. We waited and waited and waited books. Scooter-Doo shouted, “Save yourself.” ibly Close is a bold and risky movie, and, while character is quirky, endearing and likeable, as High School—CBC high school in St. Louis some more. When class was almost over, Mrs. shied away, he may The Saint moved slowly towards us; I it certainly has its flaws, the result is ultimately is the elderly German immigrant who befriends (Christian Brothers College High School) Hartwig walked slowly into the room with a have been an expert assume for dramatic effect. When he was about positive. him (Max von Sydow), whose warm and honest gloomy look on her face. She quieted us and at solving crimes, but five feet away, I screamed louder than I ever had Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close details treatment of Oskar is one of the movie’s brighter Sports / Activities—ice hockey, lacrosse, announced, “I am sorry for missing most of the he was still afraid of before. “Scooter-Doo, where are you?” Right as I the struggles and adventures of a young boy, aspects. cross country, roller blading, camping, skiing, class. All of the English books have been stolen, monsters, especially said it, Scooter-Doo appeared out of a restroom Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn), in the aftermath However, what stands out most about snowboarding, water sports and all of the English teachers spent ones that looked like with a large quantity of toilet paper. Scooter-Doo of losing his father, Thomas Schell (Tom Hanks) the movie is the sheer emotion it captures – the most of first hour searching the mascot of the dread- rammed into the Saint and knocked it down and in the attacks. The primary focus of the plot is anger, guilt, and hopelessness felt by those directly Favorite clothing—thrift store T-shirts for them. I’m afraid without ed Saints. We wandered began to wrap it up in the toiler paper. Jeff and Oskar’s quest to find a lock that matches a key he affected by the tragedy. There is no sugarcoating; English books, all of the around for 15 minutes be- Luke tracked down the rest of the staff and the found in his late father’s closet. On this journey, the film authentically portrays the devastating ef- Favorite Song—any song by the Red Hot departments had to give fore Jeff made the brilliant group circled the Saint. Luke grabbed ahold of the Oskar meets and learns about a variety of differ- fect of 9/11 on Americans. As depressing as these Chili Peppers some of their funding to suggestion of “splitting head of the monster and tugged the mascot head ent people, all of whom play a special role in his emotions may be at times throughout Extremely buy new ones. This will up.” off. expedition. Loud, they are exceeded in the end by redemption, Favorite subject—English with Mr. Storm mean that we won’t be able to af- I set out with “Mrs. Engler, the English department But underlying Oskar’s mission to find forgiveness, and most importantly, hope, while ford donuts on the days when the paper is Luke to check the fresh- chair?!” exclaimed everyone. “Let me explain,” what he believes his father wanted him to find is never coming across as cheesy or forced. Siblings—Matt, Katie, and David released.” The news was not met with man halls for the books. said Mrs. Engler, “I stole the books so I could the true quest: to overcome his grief and suffering, While there is likely no Oscar in the future approval. Mrs. Hartwig exited the We searched in the boiler collect money to buy a big screen T.V. for my as he and his mother, Linda Schell (Sandra Bull- for Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, it is at the Favorite movie—Ferris Buehler’s Day Off room again in tears and left us with room, the custodian’s office, room. Macbeth would be so much better in HD; ock), both struggle to cope. very least worth seeing. It does not follow the our thoughts. even the book storage closet. We just think about it.” Although the staff was angry, There are several apparent weaknesses standard structure of an uplifting Hollywood Car—1989 Chevy Nova- 4 cylinders.. It finally After five minutes of complain- were running out of options and everyone decided that they would probably have to Extremely Loud that prevent it from reaching its drama, but it will nonetheless leave one with a died with over 200,000 miles on it! ing about the hardship that had befallen us, we only had one more place to look: tried the same thing, so authorities were not potential. In the early part of the film, as the time warm feeling inside. decided that it was appropriate to take action. the tunnels. alerted. frame quickly shifts from past to present, one can- Memorable moment—Fender bender in front “We could buy our own,” said a voice. That idea Luke and I walked towards the After we untied her, she walked back into not help but feel slightly confused and lost. Later of the entrance at school. Absolutely my was met with jeers and boo’s. “We should find tunnels, and stopped for a drink. We sipped water her room embarrassed. Before she slammed the in the movie, this does become an effective meth- (This film is rated PG-13, and the United States fault. those books,” someone said. The staff looked at from the water fountain to our hearts content. We door, she added, “And I would have gotten away od of presenting the story, but early on, it is merely Conference of Catholic Bishops gave it a rating each other, and all nodded. turned around to continue our journey but were with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling Mie- counterproductive. of A-III for adults, because of language and some Nickname—Schaef (clever eh?) We agreed to search for the books during met with the blank stare of a smiling, large-head- gians and your dumb scooter.” Also, as characters enter the story and the objectionable circumstances.) Page 6 www.bishopmiege.com January 27, 2012 January 27, 2012 www.bishopmiege.com Page 7 Hello. My Name Is Miege.

The student population is 55% 78% of Miegians are Caucasian. * male and 45% female. 13% Hispanic. 84% of students are Catholic. 5% African American. 74% of students arrive at least 10 minutes 52% of students have a Twitter. 2% Asian. before the bell. 24% arrive 5-9 minutes before the bell. 2% arrive 0-4 minutes before the bell.

63% of students live in Kansas while 37% live in Missouri. 49% of students have their own cars. 47% of students drive to school.

49% of students wear prescription Miege currently has 112 glasses or contacts. legacy students (a parent or grandparent was an alum) .* 24% of students play CYO basektball.

38% of students have a job. 67% of students have no siblings at Miege. 30% have one sibling at Miege. 64% of students have or 3% have two siblings at Miege. have had braces. 91% of students have a Facebook. 26% of students are in a relationship.

37% of students prefer blue polos. 33% prefer red polos. 61% of students have a smartphone. 30% prefer white polos. 67% of students play a Miege sport. There are 179 freshmen, 190 sophomores, 223 juniors and 160 seniors at Miege. *Statistics according to Bishop Miege’s View Book Information compiled by Sam Jezak based on a poll of 307 students

Page 8 www.bishopmiege.com January 27, 2012 January 27, 2012 www.bishopmiege.com Page 9 THE MIEGIAN STAFF Student Section Needs Improvement— Editors-in-Chief - Mission Trips Help Us As Jeff Agar Opinion Colleen Gaughan Hang It Up and Shout It Out! Staff Members - Much As They Do Others Jackson Griffin By: KarlNetemeyer Mason Hans By: LukeWheeler rewarding once we started seeing the progress that Ben Hire had been accomplished in the little block of land staff writer Sam Jezak staff writer that we were cleaning. Emory Lacy The most enjoyable and cathartic part of Niyah Miller Bishop Miege has always been a school my mission trip was smashing stuff without feeling Karl Netemeyer that serves the community around Kansas City and Jake Smithmier through mission trips in areas around the country Catherine Strayhall that have been devastated by natural disaster and Luke Wheeler hardship. Besides the benefits to others, mission Photographers - trips are an excellent way to make new friends, Brooke Bradshaw especially as an underclassman. Every day you Leah Kouri spend with your group, you become closer Larissa Lamas and learn more about the people you are with, Abby Markus especially by the third or fourth day when Mitchell McCrave everybody is tired, then the real you comes out. Jordan Tucker If you are nervous about being around upperclassmen as an underclassman, don’t be! You Adviser - Mrs. Phyllis Hartwig can usually plan out the trip so that you are with

your friends, but I would recommend trying to mix

in a couple new people to your work group. like I was doing something wrong. We could select The Miegian is published monthly I attended my first mission trip over a weapon of choice for smashing, mine was a fence by the newspaper staff of Bishop post with cement dropped inside of it. Miege High School. It is a student- Seeing the people who drove by and produced newspaper. The editorial waved was cool because every person who board decides the content of each drove by lived in that area which had been issue. Opinions expressed are the completely obliterated by the F4 tornado views of the writer and are signed. that ripped through the town in April of last The Miegian welcomes year. material (letters, guest columns, feedback) from faculty, adminis- Representing Miege in the local community trators, students, parents and com- and communities abroad is a very important munity members. This material part of who we are as a great Catholic will be reviewed by the editorial school. Going out and helping people is also board and published based on the Christmas break in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The work a nice way to bond with classmates and build up publication’s letters policy criteria. we were doing was tough, but it was actually pretty the image of our school. Material can be dropped off in the journalism room (144),

date, and what woulddate, you do?” or mailed to the opinions editor care of Bishop Miege High School.

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By: LukeWheeler the late ‘80s through ‘90s and Resilient Lady Stags’ Play big time wrestlers including Pat S P O R T S staff writer Cervantes, Trevor Marshall and By: SamJezak other. the girls’. Villegas says it’s Ryan Kincaid in more recent Sophomore Alexis a good way to meet people Miege wrestling is a years. staff writer Villegas’ expectation for and have fun. Boys’ Swim and Dive program steeped in tradition. This year’s team this season is simply to The junior varsity Basketball Attracting Some of the finest wrestlers in returns multiple varsity “play as a family, and to team, according to Fresh- the Kansas City area are from participants, including juniors Head coach Terry win State.” A typical varsi- man Abbie Hair, is “chal- Off To a Solid Start All the Right Attention Bishop Miege. Wrestling coach Anthony Kotzias, and Harrison English leads Miege’s lenging. And fun.” David Eller is entering his 21st Tournquist. Kotzias girls’ basketball team The team is 5-2 this of any sport I have played because By: SamJezak ing week, Miege played in scrappy play on the court. and Tournquist with over 700 wins, season, beating St. you’re in the water, and you are By: KarlNetemeyer the Saint’s Classic, beat- According to are returning State a record of 3-6, and James, Hair’s fa- using all parts of your body to staff writer staff writer ing Ray-Pec on Thurs- players, the Stags have qualifiers. The 35 years of coaching. vorite memory so swim. The most challenging days day to advance to the been pleasantly surprised coaching staff is With serious work- far. Hair is one of are when we have fast practices Basketball season tournament semifinals. by their season. Junior optimistic about outs and a determined many freshmen on Can’t wait for the with lots of sprint work.” has been off and running After beating Shawnee guard Stephen Hopper the chances for coach, the team has the team. Olympics? Want to brush up Coach Dennis Mueller for a while, and the Bish- Mission Northwest, the said, “We’re one of the their young team high hopes. Bently on your swimming rules and describes practice as, “Swimming op Miege Stags have been Stags matched up against smallest teams in the EKL, this season. Recent The team plays on the ju- regulations before this summer’s anywhere from 4,000 to 5,000 yards one of the most and I can’t Miege graduate played together in a nior varsity team Games in London? Look no further a day.” He also says, “Swimming surprising teams help but feel Pat Cervantes has few tournaments over and remarks, “This than the Miege swim team. is the hardest sport to train for in the metro. The like we’ve returned to help the summer to prepare season is a learn- The Stags swim team is to be competitive in. It takes Stags, (7-4) have begun to si- guide the young for the current season. ing season for us fighting towards the State meet on determination and fortitude.” outplayed taller lence some of Stags as a coach Playing at the McPher- because we are Feb 17-18. Demanding practices Not all of swimming opponents all the critics.” for the program son tournament was a pretty young,” is grueling hard work. season long and Hopper also alongside a favorite memory of referring to the According to Nolyn, “My look to make yet talked about veteran coaching freshman Hope Bent- unusually young favorite part is definitely another run at the goals for staff, including ly. teams, both varsity going to the meets and State. the season, Brady Beek, Mike Sixteen girls and junior varsity. improving my personal The “Our goal, as Odonnell, and Joe are collectively on the The varsity team records.” Nolyn swims the Stags entered the always, is to Kobolarsik. varsity and junior var- only has three se- 100 freestyle, 200 free relay, new year with a win the EKL The State sity teams this winter, niors, the balance 200 medley relay, and the Freshman Connor Galbraith is declared the 4-0 record after and win the Championship is coached by both Terry made up of juniors 400 freestyle relay. winner in a wrestling match on Jan. 21. a comeback win State tourna- approaching fast and Jeff English. The and underclass- Coach Mueller has photo by Larissa Lamas against St. James ment. Even for the Stags as girls practice together Preparing to pass to a teammate is ju- men. Junior varsi- set some high goals for the and proved that though our season as the leader of the Stag’s they push to claim spots in the and do various drills nior forward Sydney Vaughn. ty is made up of a season. He would like to, photo by Jordan Tucker they could con- lineup is wrestling program. tournament. The best place consisting of layups, few interchanging “Finish in the top 6 at State tend with wins small and Eller has produced to catch a match in the next a 5-man-weave drill/ juniors and many for all relays we swim and over Gardner- young, we some incredible talent over his few weekends is at the EKL 2-on-3, free-throw drills, ty practice is “very intense” underclassmen. finish in the top 10 asa Edgerton and feel like we tenure as head coach. Some of tournament on Feb. 11 at St. going over plays, and consisting of running and The freshman team team.” Bishop O’Hara. can contend.” that talent includes names like Thomas Aquinas. scrimmaging against each drills to better the skill of has a record of 0-7 and is Many swimmers They went on to Senior Eric Akin and Jason Strohm from have already qualified for lose two straight center Rich- State. The team qualified to Blue Val- ard Smith in the 200 medley relay, ley Northwest Senior Richard Smith elevates for a lay-up in the said about 200 freestyle relay, and 400 and Blue Val- Saints Classic championship game against Grand- the team, Giving it his all, freshman Mark Shamet freestyle relay. Sophomore Stag Bowlers Search For an Identity ley North before view. photo by Jordan Tucker “Although (top) dives from the starting block. Jack Wirtz qualified for the photo by Abby Markus ending their los- we are By: JakeSmithmier “This year will be interesting. We need people to and a whole lot of heart.” stated junior Shannon 50 and 100 free, and the 100 ing streak against Blue a bigger Grandview team. young, we can still com- step up and lead the team.” Gentry. and extremely competitive meets butterfly. Junior Ben Rucker has Valley. The boys then lost Miege hung with the Bull- pete with teams that are staff writer Picking up the slack for the boys’ team are Their second competition was on Jan.19, are forcing the team to improve. also qualified for the 50 and 100 to arch rival St. Thomas dogs throughout the game taller than us.” The Stags seniors Kyle Lutz and Hunter Thomas and the girls’ where the boys split, beating St. James and losing to Their slogan, “Only the freestyles. Aquinas. but fell 57-47. Junior Mon- may be small and young, In a way, Miege bowling started this year team is led by junior Shannon Gentry. Sumner and the girls fell in both matches. Strong Survive,” shows how The team’s best finish Although the tell Cozart was named to but they can play with the without an identity. With losses of senior leadership The team had their first competition on Jan. Nevertheless, “We’re getting better every seriously the team practices. Junior in recent meets was at a meet in Stags were beaten by the all-tournament team best of them. from Anthony Mitchell and Robert Calvano who 11. The girls split their first competition, beating St. day,” said Coach Matt Eshelbrenner, “our team has Nolyn Rutherford says about swim Lawrence. They earned a 3rd place the Saints on their home and Wyatt Voorhes won The Stags play graduated, and the loss of a future star, Olivia James and losing to Sumner, and the boys team won been constantly improving.” practice, “It is the hardest practice finish against all 6A teams. court, they weren’t done the “Hustle” award for his Blue Valley Southwest at Rodman, who transferred, the Stags had to rebuild. versus both Sumner and St. James. playing there. The follow- home tonight. Up-and-comer, junior Ben Calvano said, “We have a lot of new talent, new leadership Page 12 www. bishopmiege.com January 27, 2012 January 27, 2012 www.bishopmiege.com Page 13 : Angel or Traitor? Miege Alums at the Next Level By: Sam Jezak increasing each year until he is paid By: Karl Netemeyer nants and two world championships. $30 million in 2021. Taking account The first thing that will be By: LukeWheeler actually ranked number 90 in his class staff writer of performance incentives, like an staff writer affected by the decision is the fan’s Max Shortell- Another recent alum for football too. additional $3 million for reaching view on him. He was St. Louis’ hero staff writer went north after graduating in the As a St. Louis Cardinals fan, On Dec 8, 2011, possibly 3,000 hits, his contract is valued at because he was different, or so they class of 2011 to play quarterback at the Grace Whitley- A 2011 graduate 2011 was a wild ride from start to the greatest baseball player of our $246,841,111 by the Major League thought. In a time where the almighty Bishop Miege has had a University of Minnesota. Max played who went to Oklahoma on a finish. Throughout the World Cham- generation made a decision that left Baseball Players Association. dollar was the largest factor in off- long and storied tradition of athletic sparingly last season, but made a volleyball scholarship, Grace helped pionship season, fans of the team many heartbroken. Albert Pujols left While these numbers do season negotiations with huge stars, success and achievement. Over the strong appearance in a close loss lead the Stags to yet another State wondered where Cardinals star Al- the St. Louis Cardinals and signed appear a bit ridiculous, the Angels Cardinal Nation believed that they past decade, many players from against USC. Championship as a senior. bert Pujols would sign the following a reported 10 year, $240 million felt it was a fair price for a player they had landed the exception; a player Miege have made year. deal with the Los Angeles Angels of expect to be the foundation of the who cared more about his team than successful leaps Shane Ray- Shane is Justin McCay- Justin is a 2010 graduate Before the season started Anaheim. team for the next 10 years. Albert was money. into the next level another 2011 graduate who started out at Oklahoma, but without signing an extension, Pujols I have no love for the so- reportedly angered by the Cardinals’ When Pujols left the team, the in Division One who made it on the next recently transferred to Kansas. Justin made a comment that made Cardinal called “Cardinal Nation.” However, contract offer that paid much less and Cardinals felt personally betrayed. sports programs. level. Shane followed in played in the Army All-American Nation breathe a sigh of relief. He I can sympathize with them about left him feeling “disrespected,” The Cardinals weren’t going to pay his father’s footsteps to Bowl as a senior, arguably the most stated that he wanted to “be a Car- Albert. But I think it was a good Why, if you were the him a gross amount to be the best Travis Releford- Mizzou, where he is a prestigious all-star game a high school dinal for life.” As the season pro- move for Pujols to leave St. Louis. player in the game, because, well, Travis is a redshirt defensive lineman. player can participate in. gressed, it seemed The first real warning sign in 2012, Albert Pujols is not the best junior forward at Liz Powell- Another product of Miege more and more likely for the Cardinals was the retirement player in game. The team was going Kansas averaging Trevor Releford- Yet Kathleen Ludwig- This 2008 graduate volleyball, this 2010 graduate was that Pujols would of their longtime manager, Tony to pay him to be a Cardinal for life, ten points a game another 2010 graduate, goes to Kansas State. Kathleen was named to the Kansas 5A All-State keep his promise to La Russa. Tony was a mentor to their Derek Jeter. Albert Pujols is a this season. In Trevor went to Alabama also a State Champion as a Stag and Tournament Team and KC Star All- St. Louis. Albert, not to mention a baseball Hall of Famer, but his legacy could his senior season as a Stag, Travis to play point guard. Trevor was a four won a Hy-Vee Player of the Year Metro Volleyball Team. On Dec. 8, I genius. Losing La Russa to retirement have been so much more memorable averaged 24.1 points per game. star recruit out of high school and was award. was definitively a setback for the woke up and turned had he stayed with one team his Cardinals. on the TV. I flipped whole career. Another reason to leave St. the channel to MLB Not only did Albert leave his TV and saw a head- Coach English Celebrates Monumental Victory Louis was the difficulty of winning team, he left it for the wrong reason. back to back titles. Due to free agency line that confirmed No matter what he, or anybody else By: NiyahMiller About his style, he said, my whole family has been apart of “I’ve learned from many and a variety of other reasons, my worst fears, it said, the reason he left was money. “My coaching style changes minute the Miege community. Miege is a good coaches, I’ve had good kids, read, “Albert Pujols repeating as champs has become Albert went to Los Angeles because staff writer by minute, year by year. Depending great place to grow up in. It offers a great support from the administration extremely difficult. The Cardinals Agrees to Contract of the dollar signs, all 254,000,000 of on the group of kids we get, we wonderful community,” he said. and I’m fortunate to have good will, like most World Champs, with Angels.” them. I, much like the rest of Cardinal Hired as Miege’s first and determine how we will use the talent. Coaching along side his son, assistant coaches.” The coaching staff struggle to find the magic they When I had Nation, don’t like Albert. On top of only girls’ basketball coach, Terry I like to fast break, speed up the game Jeff English, is a great experience. at Miege is a very big one, but a good experienced the previous postseason. time to let it soak in, that, we don’t respect him either and English has had a very successful on defense. I one too. Darin Hansen who is a With an aging core of players I cried, no, wept. I, won’t until he admits that it was in career. He has coached for 36 years like pressing teacher at St. Agnes grade school and a thin rotation that won’t have like most of Cardinal fact about the money. and has lead his teams to 16 State and playing is the freshman girls’ coach, the guiding hand of pitching coach Nation, felt person- Albert left a team that won a Championship titles. The only thing man-to-man assisted by Linda Ernst. Kevin Dave Duncan, it could have been ally betrayed. The in 2011 and is poised to to say is, this coach knows how and defense on Mulvany, Chuck Raplinger, Chris tough for Cardinal Nation even team had just come win another one in 2012. With young what it takes to win. the half court. Thayer and Jeff English are the JV before the departure of Albert. The off a World Series stars like and David English said he applied for and varsity assistant coaches. loss of Dave Duncan is especially key, Cardinals, would you disrespect Championship, and Albert had no Freese, the veteran leadership of Ra- the coaching position through Bob English “It’s Coach Darin and since the organization has leaned on one of the greatest players in your reason to leave. Since then, sportscast- fael Furcal and , and Frazier, who was the the principal has been Coach Ernst’s job to work on him to take no-name pitchers and organization’s history while trying ers all over the country have debated perennial All-Stars like , at the time, in 1976-1977. Since then around Miege the fundamentals to get the kids turn them into winners. to resign him? Failing to retain him whether it was worth it. I (probably the Cardinals line-up is stacked. English has had his heart and soul for many better. As for myself, Chuck, A third and equally could go down as one of the biggest with a little bias) believe that Pujols’ The organization could have invested in the program. years, so his Kevin, Jeff, and Chris, we work important factor in signing with blunders in front-office history, up career will be negatively affected offered Pujols that gross amount of “I like coaching basketball. family has together with the JV and varsity. the Angels is the DH rule. Since the there with the Red Sox trading Babe because of the deal. money, but a move like that would Coaching kids, it’s what I like to do. been around We try to have fun and get the Angels play in the , Ruth to the Yankees. In 2001, a young outfielder have made Albert bigger than the Teaching and coaching is a rewarding Miege also. girls to be as good as the can. We as Albert ages he won’t have to play The bottom line is, barring named Albert Pujols played his first team. And nobody in the entire field. You’re not in it for the money. Mr. English’s Prior to a game on Jan. 6, Coach Englsih was honored by both current play- compete to win,” he said. first base to be in the lineup everyday. injuries, Albert will have a very game with the St. Louis Cardinals. league should be bigger than the team You’re in it to help kids,” he said. wife Susie is ers and alums for his 700th win. photo by Jordan Tucker Coach English achieved Pujols is a bit like LeBron successful career with the Angels, and Pujols exploded onto the scene, he plays for. My prediction for Albert “The most rewarding his biggest his 700th victory Dec. 16, 2011, James. After leaving his longtime every time he mashes a homer 400 winning the NL Rookie of the Year, is that he will be soon be sitting in experience that I get out of coaching inspiration. “My wife is an inspiration “It’s been a great father-son against Notre Dame de Sion, with team, he is being unjustly accused feet or holds up another couple World hitting .329 with 37 homers and 130 October, multiple times, watching is being able to take a group of kids to me more than she will ever know. experience coaching together. We a final score of 44-41. Before Friday of being a traitor. Both Albert and Series trophies, the Cardinals and runs batted in. Over the next 9 sea- his former team hoisting the Com- and shape them into players. I like She’s a nice person and always gives have some special memories, and Jeff night’s game on Jan. 6, 2012, Coach LeBron made the move for good their fans will only be able to think sons, Pujols never hit less than .300, missioner’s Trophy, wondering what working with kids who have heart, to other people. She has great work has the chance to be a good coach. English was honored with a banner reasons. One of the reasons for the about what could have been. The never turned in fewer than 31 home- could have been. who want to play for Miege and kids ethic. Susie is a loving mother. For He loves working and being around by his former and current Miege outrage is the contract the Angels Cardinals and their fans will only be runs, and never batted in fewer than who work hard.” He also says he me, just being around her has made the kids. He’s a lot like me; they’ll basketball players. signed him to. The base salary able to think about what could have 100 runs. Over the next ten seasons, likes kids who excel in the classroom, me a better person.” probably kick him out before he is $12 million this next season, been. Pujols helped the team to three pen- as well as the community. “Besides my wife Susie, leaves,” said English. www.bishopmiege.com Page 14 www.bishopmiege.com January 27, 2012 January 27, 2012 Page 15