Miege Matters November 2003 A Newsletter for Alumni, Parents of Alumni and Friends

Miege Alumni Follow Their Callings One of the most important missions Mass, and then visit and listen to them of Bishop Miege High School is to instill for a few hours. This quiet time of lis- a love for the Catholic faith in all who pass tening really opens my heart up to be through our doors. With daily prayers, all school a better man of God.” Masses, a service program, religion classes, recon- Father Riley offered the following ciliation opportunities and retreats, much of student advice specifi cally for young gradu- life at Miege revolves around our faith. ates: “Don’t waste your college years It is always a special blessing when one of our falling away from the church. You students follows his or her calling into a life of service. received a good foundation at Miege, Father John Cordes ‘68 Recently, we caught up with three Miege alumni — two so don’t sacrifi ce that when you go to priests and one seminary student — to learn their per- college. College is not a vacation from spectives on their callings, their experiences at Miege church.” Father Cordes wants young and their advice for the young. people to not always think about what Father John Cordes ‘68 said that having such a they want to do with their lives, but strong Catholic infl uence at school helped him decide his what God wants them to do with their calling. “I had a steady infl uence of dedicated people lives. And Matt advises that “if there helping young people grow in their faith,” he said. Matt is a tiny inclination in the heart that Molnar ‘96, who is a seminary student, said, “Having priesthood or religious life may be the the freedom in school to attend Mass and really get to path that God has in store for you ... know about how to ‘lead’ people musically opened the GO FOR IT!” Father John Riley ‘80 door of Faith in my life.” Father John Riley ‘80 said that We asked each person if there his realization that he should enter the priesthood was was any one thing they would like to a gradual one that arose as he become increasingly communicate to the Miege community. involved in lay ministry. Father Cordes said “If we keep Jesus at All three men shared a few of their favorite experi- the center of our lives, everything else ences related to their calling. One of the joys of Father will fall into place.” Father Riley asked Cordes is reconnecting with someone who has fallen the community to pray for an increase away from the church, and bringing them back into the in vocations and to be open to God’s fold. Father Riley particularly enjoys being the chaplain call. Matt said “Mercy is everything at Hayden High School. “It’s been so rewarding and and the Mass is so important.” gratifying to be an instrument of the Lord at Hayden,” We thank Father Cordes, Father he said. Matt especially enjoys spending a few hours Riley and Matt Molnar for sharing their Matt Molnar ‘96 in a nursing home every Friday. “I bring elderly folks to thoughts with the Miege Community. Update Your Profi le on the New Alumni Website As you may have heard, Bishop Miege recently Your fi rst step should be to update your current launched a new alumni website so that all of our alumni information (address, education, employment and more) can keep in contact with each other and with the school. by clicking Edit Profi le. After you’ve entered your new The fi rst step toward making the new site the best it information and saved it, you need to click on Edit Profi le can be is for all of our alumni with web access to get View to choose how much of your information can be online to update their profi les. To log in to the site, go to seen by others. Just click in the boxes next to any item www.alumni.bishopmiege.com. Your username is your that you would like your classmates to be able to see. fi rst name, last name and class year combined (exam- If you have any trouble taking these steps, just ple: JonathonDoe1976). Your password is the number call Kirsten at 913.262.2701, ext. 252, or e-mail printed above your name on the back of this newsletter. [email protected]. A Letter from the President Dear Friends of Miege, “Now is the Time for the Great Catch” was the theme of the 120th Supreme Con- vention of the Knights of Columbus. In his letter to the Knights and in his Apostolic Letter at the close of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000, Pope John Paul II wrote, “Our hearts ring out with words of Jesus when one day, after speaking to the crowds from Simon’s boat, He invited the apostle to ‘put out into the deep’ (“Duc in altum”) for a catch (Luke 5:4). When they had done this, they caught a great number of fi sh” (Luke 5:6). As you might recall, Luke’s Gospel “The Great Catch” was selected as the Dr. Joe Passantino source for the design of the new stained glass window for the nearly completed chapel renovation. This Gospel was chosen because it was the source of the theme for the 1957 design of the chapel window. Unfortunately, a shortage of funds at the time Miege was built prevented the installation of a stained glass window. In an effort to link the 1957 design to the current one, our stained glass artist, Michael Pilla, was asked to design an original work using the “The Great Catch” Gospel as the theme. Michael worked with students and faculty over several months processing and interpreting the passage. After getting feedback from many participants, he came up with a design that depicted Christ and the three disciples in the boat setting out in deep water. The scene depicts a point in time prior to the casting of the nets. When Archbishop Keleher viewed the design for the fi rst time, he quickly made the connection between Pope John Paul’s letters and the scene shown in the window. Without any intent, Michael had created a design that will be titled “Duc in Altum.” When completely fi nished, our newly reno- vated chapel will be a sacred space of which we all will be very proud. The beautiful new window will remind students and staff for decades to come of our call to follow Christ. As the Pope also wrote, “Now is the time to put out into the deep without fear or hesitation” and that Luke’s Gospel calls us to an “ever deeper trust in the Lord’s command.”

God bless.

Sincerely,

Dr. Joe Passantino Artist Michael Pilla’s preliminary President design for the stained glass window in the Saint Angela Merici Chapel The Freshman Experience Alumnotes By: Jennifer Unruh, Bishop Miege Freshman 1963 As my eighth grade year came to an be a student here! end, I couldn’t wait to get out. I was so I finished up open house at Miege and • See the article on page 5 ready for high school. I was ready to I was blown away! I didn’t want to go to about your reunion this fall! start new again: new teachers, new any other school because I knew that this 1973 friends, and a new was the one. But, of course, my parents • Your reunion will be environment. wanted me to look at all my options so I held Feb. 21 in the Miege The only hard part went to a couple other schools and none, Commons with the about it was that only and I mean none, match up to Miege. classes of 1974 and 1975. three people from my Some, compared to Miege, could even For more information, school were going to make me fall asleep. So when I got home contact Kim Dean White, Bishop Miege. It was and I said to my parents, “I want to go to [email protected], hard at first, but as Miege,” I knew right then and there that 913-345-1709. the school year got I had made one of the biggest decisions 1974 Jennifer Unruh closer, I couldn’t wait. of my life and I knew that it was the right The first day of high one! • Your reunion will be school as a freshman was great! When Although I have only been a freshman held Feb. 21 in the Miege that first bell rang, a rush went through me for a few weeks, it feels like I have been Commons with the classes and I finally realized that it was here — I here for my whole entire education. Miege of 1973 and 1975. For was finally in high school! is an awesome school where I don’t have to more information, contact So there I was in first hour sitting there worry about what other people think about Janet Hosty Schlake, as a new freshman at Bishop Miege. Yeah, me. No matter who I am or where I came [email protected], it is kind of scary to think about, but once from, Miege is accepting of all people. The 913-642-4199. I got through the initial shock, I realized teachers here are great and everyone is so 1975 that I wasn’t ever scared, I was just really easy to get along with. Here at Miege, it excited. The day went by so fast that I is really easy to just be yourself no matter • Your reunion will be had to wonder if I missed anything. Then who you are. held Feb. 21 in the Miege all of a sudden, I, along with the rest of Even though I am a freshman, upper Commons with the classes my class, rushed out to the football of 1973 and 1974. For field to play games and get to know more information, contact some more students. This was an Janice Kloster Heble, awesome time to play together as [email protected], 913-492-2196. a team with other classmates. 1981 When I came here for open house, there was something • Tim Brandt and his wife, different about Miege than all the Stacey, are the proud other schools. Everything was so parents of twin girls, Alice organized, the kids were in uniform Catherine and Caroline and greeting me and making me Anne, born on August 28. feel welcome, the teachers were Tim, Stacey, and their four- outside their classrooms with big year-old daughter, Grace, smiles on their faces ready to tell welcome the new babies Freshmen enjoyed their initiation activities into the family. me everything about their class. during the first week of school. When I went into the auditorium 1987 for the presentation, I kind of had to step classmen say “hi” to me in the halls and back for a second and say, “Wow, this respect me for who I am! All the teachers • Alex Infante and his lovely place is pretty cool.” When they started understand that everyone came from a wife, Susan, are the proud telling me about all of the school’s different school and that we are all at parents of their first child, achievements, I started to think that one different levels. They are very helpful and Isabella Alexa. The family year, when other freshmen are sitting here, understanding of any problems I might resides in Lakewood, Colo. they could be talking about me and my have. They also make themselves very special achievements at this school. They available to assist me in the class as much shared with me about the requirements as they can! of classes, but at the same time as talking I know that my decision to go to Miege about classes and homework they make was the right one! I hope other eighth it all seem like so much fun! When I got graders make the same decision that I to roam around the school, I really got a did. feel for what it would be like to actually Alumnotes Tournament Scores 9th annual Danny Morris event raises scholarship funds 1988 Thirty teams played • Megan Phillips resides ball in this summer’s Danny in St. Louis with her Morris 3-on-3 Tournament. husband, Philippe Breton, The event was held July 26 of Paris. Megan works at Bishop Miege, and 73 with the Greenbook businesses and individuals Initiative of the U.S. sponsored the group. Departments of Justice and Health and Human Competition was fierce Services. Previously, this year, as several members Megan completed a of both the boys’ and girls’ teaching fellowship 2001 State Championship at the University of basketball teams entered the Women’s Recreation Division Winners: Jamie Kivett Missouri-Columbia School tournament. ‘02, Elizabeth Latenser ‘02, Stephanie Perrini ‘02 and of Law and practiced in Over $13,000 was Katie Hiatt ‘02 law firms in France and raised to provide scholar- St. Louis. Megan is also ships in Danny’s name to the President-Elect of Miege students, bringing the the Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater total raised from the tourna- St. Louis and Chair of the ment to over $114,000. Missouri Bar Leadership Thank you to the Morris Academy. family, our players, and 1989 sponsors for another success- ful event. • Pongpasu Dhammaraks is living in Thailand and Join us for the recently opened the 10th Annual Avantika Boutique Hotel in Phuket. Pongpasu Tournament on Men’s Competitive Division Winners: Jamar Howard is hoping that when July 31, 2004! ‘01, Chad Lantz ‘01, Sam Sutera ‘01 and John Murphy ‘01. Miege alumni are in the neighborhood, they will stop by for a visit! Homecoming Event Draws Crowds 1990 A party for alumni was held in the Miege parade, game and halftime ceremonies • Tina Loschke married Tim Commons before the homecoming game on from a reserved cheering section. During Weingartner on May 25, Oct. 10. Many Miege graduates from years halftime, Janet Hosty Schlake ‘74 (see 2002, at St. Agnes. The article on page seven) was presented with happy couple currently past and their families enjoyed a pre-game lives in Lenexa, Kan. cookout and caught up with old friends, the Alumni of the Year award and senior teachers and Miege coaches. Katie Schowengerdt was announced as • Jennifer Wirken Manna, Homecoming Queen. Representatives of her husband, Mike, and These alumni viewed the homecoming their 2-year-old son, the Miege Open also presented Jake, recently welcomed the proceeds of the tournament the addition of their to the school for scholarships daughter, Ellie. The (see article on page 5). Manna family lives in The Miege alumni who Olathe and Jennifer stays attended the event had a home with the children. wonderful evening and many • David Meis ‘90 and Jessica vowed to return next year. We Lammers Meis ‘93 are the hope this alumni homecoming proud parents of twins, event will become a tradition Laura and Jacob. The at Miege, and look forward to babies, born 10 weeks seeing you next October for the prematurely on Sept. 20, second annual event. 2002, are now thriving. Alumni and family gathered at the first annual David is working for Alumni Homecoming Event. The Miege Community was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dale Schmidtberger ‘75, husband of Miege counselor Elaine O’Connell Alumnotes Schmidtberger ‘76. After a courageous two-year battle with cancer, Dale passed away on Oct. 20 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Dale Garmin Corp. as an industrial will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially his wife, Elaine, designer. This news was and their four sons, Keith, Kent, Kurt and Kale. Per the Schmidtberger submitted by the babies’ family’s request, memorial contributions on Dale’s behalf may be made proud grandmother, former Miege counselor Jeanne to the chapel stained glass window fund at Bishop MIege High School. Kobler. 1992 Class of 1963 Enjoys Reunion • James Mulik earned a B.S. The Class of 1963 held their 40th reunion on September 13 in the Bishop Miege from Rockhurst University in Commons. Around 100 people attended the event, which included wonderful food 1996, then earned a Master’s and music. Attendees had a fantastic time reconnecting with old classmates and of Applied Statistics from Ohio State in 1998. James spent the teachers. Many people also next four years working in took tours of the renovated the Pacific nation of Kiribati facilities and chapel. with the Peace Corps. In Special thanks go to the 2001, James married his wife, Reunion Committee, which Sepeaue. The couple now did so much to make this lives near Seattle and expects evening such a great their first child in March. success. The commit- tee included Pat Arnold 1996 O’Malley, Patty Chatter- • Patrick Meagher and Aimee ton Walsh, Mary Fuchs Sheffler ‘98 will be married Livengood, Carol McAvoy May 29, 2004, at St. Agnes Don Gerling, Rick Coan, Sister Martina Rockers, Bollard, Ron Meinert, Mimi Church. Their wedding Bernie Bialek, Dorothy Murphy Spezze and Jay Ronnau Burch and Barbara reception will be held at Miege, where they met and Walsh at the reunion. Tremble Molinaro. had their first date. The couple will then move into Golfers Tee off at Miege Open their first house, which they’ve already purchased. Over 125 golfers spent an after- noon playing to raise money for 1998 Bishop Miege. The weather was per- • For news on Aimee Scheffler, fect, the aim was true, and rewards see the 1996 Alumnote above! were great. Eight Miege students will receive substantial scholarships 2001 from the proceeds of the tournament. • Bradley Boman was one of Billy Pikus ‘89 was the guest two Eagle Scouts to receive an emcee for the event. The winning excellence in scouting award team was comprised of Vicki Smith, Bob Frazier poses with the winning this summer from the Local Dennis Perz, Les Wiscombe and Jerry women’s team, Marsha Gibson, Jan Boy Scouts of America Council. Hess. Steinbrecher, Chris Summeril, and Desiree, This award included a $2,500 All are welcome to join us for after the tournament. scholarship which will be next year’s tournament, which will be the 25th annual Miege Open. Look for the applied toward his education date in future publications! at Marquette. Bradley is a junior majoring in business, and is a member of the varsity Kicking off the Annual Fund crew team. We are excited to announce that the Annual Fund campaign • Joshua McCray and his wife is beginning! Look for your Annual Fund mailing soon — Dawn live in Shawnee, Kan. it includes personalized address labels! We have a big goal this with their 22-month old year to help cover the gap between the actual cost of educating son, Liam John. Joshua is a our students and the tuition we charge. certified Firefighter II/EMT. We need your help! Why Miege Matters

During the Capital Campaign, we asked many of Miege’s supporters to complete the sentence “Miege matters because ....” In the last three issues of Miege Matters, we presented to you several of those answers, and we offer more in this issue. If you would like to share your reasons, send them in the enclosed envelope, call Kirsten at 913.262.2701, ext. 252, or e-mail [email protected]!

“Miege matters because it provides a good education “Miege matters because kids can share their faith for our girls.” with each other there.” “Miege matters because I strongly believe in the “Miege matters because it has produced great benefits commitment to the Catholic faith.” for Northeast Johnson County for over forty years.” “Miege matters because without it, our children would “Miege matters because it blends spiritual commitment not grow in knowledge and in faith.” with educational quality and experience.”

Did We Mention... New School Year, New Faces ... that Laura Eads, our 2004 The new school year has gotten off to a tremendous start, with various school National Merit Semifinalist, and student successes and exciting events. All 263 members of the freshman class was not the first in her family are making themselves at home (see article on page three), and the first quarter of to have that honor? Mary classwork is complete. Eads ‘72, John Eads ‘73 Miege is welcoming two new staff members this year: Mrs. Judi Wollenziehn is our and Anna Eads ‘74 were new Director of the Media Center following the retirement of Wilma Haney in May, and also National Merit Final- Ms. Sara Brinkman ‘96 has joined us as an assistant in the Campus Ministry Office. ists. Miege is also excited to introduce three new teachers: Ms. Sarah Nick ‘96 is teaching ... that for the second con- biology and integrated science, Mr. Joe Schramp is teaching American history and secutive year, sophomore world history and Mr. Kenneth Ward is teaching geometry and algebra. A r m a n d o The Development Office is sad to lose two members of the staff. Alumni Coordinator Sanchez won Suzanne Decker Teson ‘96 was married this summer and moved to Des Moines with the Tony Agu- her new husband, Scott. Sue Davison, Miege’s director of events, retired this fall after irre Scholar- four tremendously successful years at Miege. Development office staff member Patty ship to attend Miege, based Morrisey has replaced Sue as the Director of Events and is excited to get started on the on his dem- annual auction and other major events. Armando Sanchez o n s t r a t e d excellence in community involvement, athletics and Our Condolences grades? When a loved one from the Miege community passes away and the school is made ... that this year’s Student Coun- aware of this fact, the loved ones are remembered at the next all-school Mass. A cil officers are President reception follows for those family members in attendance. Laura Parks, Vice President Katie Schowengerdt, Sec- Lowell Thomas Chisam ‘59 • Frank Hartnett ‘64 • Mary Waldorf ‘64 retary Paul Schapker and Christopher Green ‘68 • Dale Schmidtberger ‘75 • Earnest David Kendall ’96 Treasurer Theresa Perrini? Ralph Abeel Stephanie Creach Isabelle Huppe Mary Castrop Otto ... at this year’s homecoming Ernestine Bauer Mayme D’Agostino Edna Jenkins Constance Rode football game, students and Wilson Belka Audrey Duckers Helen Kalcic Robert Roth Hubert Bender Agnes Farrell Elizabeth Kopp Toni Sena members of the Miege com- Leonard Bertuglia Chad Frost Jack Lascuola Francis Spinner munity donated over 1,500 Linda Betros John Jess Gardner Charles Latz Brian Whittaker pairs of socks to be given to Robert Brenner Robert Groody Thomas Lynch Susan Wilkinson City area homeless Kathryn Carter Rita Hahn Frances Maciel Gus James Xenos people? Benjamin Castilleja Jack Harding John Markovich Marie Zillner Robert Crawley Raymond Harris Hurley Noonen Alumni of the Year Announced Upcoming Events We are proud to announce that this year’s Alumni of the Year Award goes to Janet Nov. 13 Musical, Annie Get Hosty Schlake from the class of 1974. Janet is one of nine Hosty children to attend Your Gun, 7 p.m. Miege and is the daughter of Jim and Janet Hosty. Janet has been married for 25 years to Mark and they are the parents of Gennie, from the Class of 2001, Krissy, Nov. 14 Musical, Annie Get Your Gun, 7 p.m. from the Class of 2003, and Rick, currently an eight grader at St. Ann’s who will attend Miege next fall. Nov. 15 Foundation Dinner Janet was active at Miege as a student and continues Nov. 16 Musical, Annie Get to be active as an alumna. She was the Auction 2002 Your Gun, 7 p.m. co-chairperson, as well as an active member of the Nov. 22 Father-Daughter Silent Auction Committee for the 2002 and 2003 Dance auctions. Janet has also been on the Mothers’ Club board for many years and continues to be a vocal Nov. 25 All School Mass, 9:30 supporter of all that is Miege. Dec. 12 All School Mass, 9:30 Janet was a first grade teacher at St. Ann school Dec. 14 Christmas Concert, for 8 years and is currently attending school to learn 7 p.m. Spanish. She is on the Home Owners Association for Jan. 10 8th Grade Placement Town and Country and is a Eucharistic minister for the Exam, 8 a.m. homebound. She and fellow alumni are also planning the 1973, 1974 and 1975 class reunions to be held in February. Jan. 27 All School Mass Janet would like to dedicate this award to her mother, Janet P. Hosty, who died Feb. 19 Winter Play, 7 p.m. in October 1999. Janet’s mom was the co-founder of the Mid-America Games for Feb. 20 Winter Play, 7 p.m. the Disabled which is held at Miege every spring. She feels that her mother is the one who inspired her to be the person she is today. And so, in Janet’s own words, Feb 22 Winter Play, 7 p.m. “Thanks mom.” Congratulations, Janet, for all of your many accomplishments, and Apr. 24 Annual Auction thank you for your constant support of Bishop Miege High School. How to Order Magazines Online Send in your news! The prices are great AND Miege receives 40 percent! Your classmates want 1. Go to www.qsp.com. to hear what’s new in Receiving notices in 2. Click Shop Online button on left side. your life! Please inform the mail to renew your us of marriages, births, 3. Search for magazines you want. promotions, moves, honors, magazine subscription? 4. When you’ve found a magazine you and general updates. Also, Renew through the QSP would like to purchase, click Add to Cart. send in photos — we would website! You’ll get great love to print photos of you, 5. Register as a new customer and then click prices and help Bishop your reunion, your new Create an Account . baby, and more. Miege! 6. Click on Add New Address. 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Brian Whittaker Mail your new address in Susan Wilkinson the enclosed envelope, Gus James Xenos call Patty at 913.262.2701, Did you know there is a credit card available for your use Marie Zillner ext. 257, or e-mail [email protected] which benefits the school? For more information, please contact Kirsten at 913.262.2701, ext. 252. New School Landscaping Earning Compliments Scores of new bushes, trees and other plants have been planted this fall around the Bishop Miege premises. The plantings, along with a comprehensive irrigation system, were part of the landscaping plan approved this summer by the school. The work was completed by Hermes Landscaping, whose owner, Dalton Hermes, attended Bishop Miege. In addition to the improvements outside the school, the inner courtyard is also being remodeled. Many trees damaged by the 2002 ice storm were removed and were replaced with smaller decorative trees. The courtyard also features new paths and many plantings. Many in the Miege community are pleased with how the landscaping efforts turned out. The plantings nicely complement the renovated exterior of the building completed during the Capital Campaign. If you haven’t already done so, you should New paths have been placed in the courtyard and consider taking a moment to drive by the school! plantings will follow shortly. Design for Stained Glass Window in Chapel Complete The chapel renovation is complete, gospel “The Great Catch” as the theme. needed to fund the construction and with the exception of one major feature The beautiful design was created by installation of the stained glass window. — the stained glass window. As Dr. renowned artist Michael Pilla. We hope to raise this last amount as Passantino details in his letter on page The last step for the renovation of the soon as possible so that the installation two, the window was designed with the chapel is to raise the remaining $85,000 of the window can begin.

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