The MiegianVolume 60 Issue 6 February 2017

Honoring Miege leaders this Presidents Day

plus... p. 6 - Ten questions with Lance Lao p. 8-9 - Pets gone wild p. 11 - Why e-sports deserve more respect February 17, 2017 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian February 17, 2017 Ruby Rios: Miege’s Resident STEM Advocate NEWS ogy (NCWIT) in a girls’ coding group called problem is that parents are not encouraging Matthew Garr KC STEMinists. She firmly believes that these their daughters to go into these fields. “There Staff Writer “Girls Only” camps are much more influential in Engineer. Programmer. Student. These introducing girls to cod- Cookie Dough and Magazine Sale Wrap-up are only three of the many titles that describe ing than the co-ed camps junior Ruby Rios. This Miegian has been an could ever be. “In the girls- Peter Fontaine reward, they chose pizza this past Tuesday. advocate for STEM education since she orga- only camps, I felt more A few students greatly exceeded their Editor-in-Chief Class Competition nized her first two Girls Who Code clubs, one comfortable programming individual quotes and won prizes of $100 each. through the KC STEM Alliance, and the other because I was surrounded

They are senior Chase Myers, juniors Gigi Del- Points here at Bishop Miege. by other girls. The environ- By the final turn-in day on Jan. 26, stu- ger and Madeleine Rafael, sophomore Elise Ruby’s proficiency in Coding and STEM ment was pretty friendly dents had raised $54,822 in the annual magazine Tremonti, and freshmen Sara Gallo and Jack- Seniors: 10.4 has won her the 2017 NCWIT Award for Aspi- and supportive. But in the and cookie dough fundraiser. Many students son Burris. Gigi Delger also won the Chiefs rations in Computing in the Missouri: West- co-ed camps, I’d typically went above and beyond the quota requirement, playoff tickets for the most online sales by Jan. Juniors: 14.6 ern Mis- be the only but overall the school was just short of its goal. 13. Senior Olayemi Sowemimo was the high souri and girl in the The freshman class won the senior “My tip is to be seller with $1,015.50, earning $300 for break- Sophomores: 13.2 Kansas room. To a breakfast by bringing in $14,732. Next were the ing a thousand dollars in sales. region, 5th or 6th- juniors with $14,233.50. They were followed passionate about In total, 370 students participated, with Freshmen: 14.8 She also grade girl by the sophomores with $14,006 and the se- 272 of those reaching quota. Cookie dough earned something, who is just niors with $11,850.50. delivery day is Feb. 23. According to the De- an Hon- beginning Ruby and other STEM Alliance members met Nobel Peace Prize winner The top selling homeroom was Mrs. velopment department, money raised by the orable anything really.” with pro- Malala Yousafzai. Malala is a Pakistani activist for female education and Phyllis Hartwig’s juniors with $2,439. For their students benefits Miege and its programs. Mention gramming, the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate. Photo from KC Stem Alliance website in the National Competition. These are award- being in a room full of boys ed to girls in high school who are interested in can be intimidating.” is so much potential being lost because girls technology and computing, and are active with Ruby uses her leadership and excellence feel that they’re not meant to be in a STEM field STEM in in coding when in reality, they just haven’t been given a their com- to bring lot of support.” munity. more girls Being an advocate for STEM has al- Awards are to the table lowed Ruby to converse with highly influen- Scholars Bowl Barely Misses Advancing to State given based in a field tial people from around the globe. Through on achieve- dominated KC STEM Alliance, she connected with Nobel ments in by males. Peace Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai. Also, contested group, barely missing the 3rd place would advance to State. Matthew Garr computing, According after making a speech at a Women’s Founda- finish necessary to advance to the next and fi- Even at Regionals, the Scholars Bowl team leadership to Girls- tion event, Ruby was introduced to Ann Comp- Staff Writer nal group stage. was plagued by the same issue that had been ability, aca- WhoCode. ton, an ABC White House Correspondent, and The top three finishers from each group haunting them all year: Confidence. demics, and com, “By Madeleine Albright, the first female Secretary After a three-hour then Senior Robert Wasinger says, “We prob- students’ 2020 there of State. drive to Wamego, Kansas, the played ably need to work on confidence. Often times, plans for will be Ruby firmly believes that everyone has presumed setting for the Wiz- a round we will have the right answer then turn to ask a college and 1.4 mil- the potential to excel in STEM. For anyone who ard of Oz as evidenced by es- robin teammate and by that time, the other team has the future. lion jobs has an interest in pursuing a STEM-based ca- tablishments such as The Oz tourna- already answered it. I don't think the questions The available reer, she says, “There are so many different Museum and Toto’s Tacos, ment, were harder but the teams were faster and it STEM ad- in comput- opportunities to take advantage of, no mat- the Bishop Miege Scholars which de- became more about answering quickly.” vocate has ing-related ter what you’re interested in. Find something Bowl team fell short in their termined Even though they didn’t advance, their founded fields. U.S. that you love. For me, it’s writing and story- Regional competition on Feb. that Jef- coach, Mr. David Mitchell, was very pleased two Girls graduates telling, and the idea of getting new stories out 2. Miege’s 4-3 record earned ferson with the result. “I thought that our perfor- Ruby was hard at work at the Feb. 9 meeting of Miege’s Girls Who Code. Who Code Photo by Phyllis Hartwig are on track there. Then, mix it with technology and figure them West, mance at Regionals was one of our strongest clubs, to fill 29% of out how to make it bet- 4th Basehor- of the season. The competition in our pool was helped teach at four “girls only” app devel- those jobs, but women are on track to fill just ter. Anyone can go into place Linwood, strong. If we had been able to advance out of oping camps, and worked with the National 3% of them.” STEM, even you.” in their and pool play, I think we could have advanced to Center for Women and Information Technol- She believes that the main cause of the hotly Baldwin State.”

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Miegian In Case You Missed It Seniors Hannah Myers, Rachel Holterman Students head to their buses on the way to Ward During the D.C. March for Life last month, Shorts Congratulations to juniors Michael O’Malley, Ben and Erin Kellerman enjoying themselves on Parkway theaters last Friday to watch “Hidden Fig- junior Noah Young holds a Miege Respect Life Miege Handball Prentiss, George Quinly, Alex Rotert and their fathers on the March for Life. Photo by Aurora Rodriquez ures” for Miege at the Movies. Photo by Chloe Tremain sign. Photo by Samantha De Leon STUCO is hosting the annual their first-place victory on Saturday, Jan. 28, at handball tournament on Feb. 22. The first Bishop Miege’s annual father-son Trivia ten teams of eight to be registered will Night sponsored by the Mother’s Club. participate. Cost is $3 per player. See Mrs. They each received a $10 gift card to QuikTrip Carman in room 125. and a $5 Café Miege voucher.

Totals for Miege’s “Giving the Basics” drive are in: Freshmen: 588 items Sophomores: 433 items Juniors: 364 items Seniors: 351 items

Flu on the Rise Father and son duos take part in of the minute chal- Junior George Quinly tosses the dogeball at an SOUPer Bowl In the past 3 weeks, the flu virus has gone lenges at Father-Son trivia night. Photo by Brie Hussey opposing player. Photo by Hattie Sigler A total of from a few local cases to a widespread 750 cans were infection across not only Kansas, but the collected. majority of the continental United Miege students on the March for Ethan Clark, States. Mrs. Maura Peterson, Miege Life walk through the streets of junior, the nurse, reminds everyone to wash your Washington, D.C. hands to stay clean and prevent spreading Photo by Anthony Ceja team leader, germs! for this project brought in 40 cans of food for the Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday is on Feb. 28 this year, kicking off the Trivia Night champion team “The Boom” counts cereal in one of Juniors Peyton Hamrick and Ethan the first challenges of the night. Photo by Brie Hussey 40-day Lenten season un- Axman team The Purple Cobras til Easter, Apr. 16. took home the Stuco Dodgeball Cover photo credits for last month’s newspaper be- championship. Photo by Hattie Sigler Sophomore Evelyn Alejandre-Olivas takes part long to Natalie Burton, Brie Hussey, George Lisac and in the dodgeball tournament against St. James Sierra Lopez and St. Thomas Aquinas. Photo by Sierra Lopez 4 page four page five 5 February 17, 2017 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian February 17, 2017 2017: The Movie Lovers Dream Sam Danneberg running when it comes to major motion said, let’s grab a gallon bucket of pop- FEATURES pictures, from King Kong to Beauty and the corn, drown it in butter and set out on the Staff Writer Beast there will be a hodge podge of every adventure that will be the 2017 most popu- When I Was 17... Darin Carlisle The year 2017 is hitting the ground category anyone could desire. So with that lar blockbusters. When did you turn 17? What kind of car did you drive? Captain Jack Sparrow will never die, once again I turned 17 on Nov. 26, 1990. I drove a Ford F-150 truck. Pirates of the Caribbean will return with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales on May 26. Marvel will be re- What high school did you attend? What was your greatest achievement in high leasing three super I attended Andover High School (just east of school? movies in 2017, Wichita). My greatest achievement was qualifying for the including Guardians State track meet. of the Galaxy Vol. 2 What were you involved in in high school? (May 5), Spiderman The Lego Batman Movie I was involved in various activities in high What kind of music did you listen to? - Feb. 10 Homecoming (July 7) The Great Wall school, cross country, wrestling, and track. I listened to Led Zeppelin. - Feb. 17 and Thor Ragnarok Logan - March 3 (Nov. 2). What was your favorite subject? Who was your idol in high school? Whom did Kong: Skull Island - March 10 Beauty and the Beast My favorite subjects were art, Spanish and his- you look up to? - March 17 2017 will have Power Rangers tory. I looked up to my church youth pastor. - March 24 three main- The Fate of the Furious - April 14 stream Dis- Outside of school, what did you enjoy doing? What did you plan to do for a career at that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - May 5 ney movies POTC: Dead Men Tell No Tales I enjoyed spending time with friends outside of time? - May 26 along with Wonder Woman school. I was planning on a career in illustration or - June 2 a new De- Cars 3 - June 16 graphic design. Compiled by Peter Fontaine spicable Me. The Mummy- June 9 They are also Transformers: The Last Knight - June 23 pushing into Despicable Me 3- June 30 the mix a live Spider-Man: Homecoming - July 7 10 Questions with Lance Lao action Beauty War for the Planet of the Apes - July 14 1. What’s the biggest difference between going to 5. What’s the weirdest stereotype that Americans have about China? and the Beast, Kingsmen: The Golden Circle- Oct. 6 Wonder Woman will release on June 2, school in China and the US? Orange chicken, egg rolls, and fried rice aren’t real Chinese food. starring Emma Watson Friday the 13th Reboot - Oct. 13 while Justice League will come at the end Having students of all different and Dan Stevens. Thor: Ragnarok - Nov. 3 of the year on Nov. 17. Both movies are races. 6. If you could instantly become fluent in another language, which Justice League - Nov. 17 setting the course for a DC universe that one would you pick and why? Staff Writer Star Wars: Episode VIII - Dec. 15 should last for years 2. How long have you studied French, because I want to live in France when I’m older. Jumanji- Dec. 22 to come. English? Pitch Perfect 3- Dec. 22 8 years 7. If you could travel to anywhere on Earth, during any time period, where would it be and why? Were you thinking to yourself “I 3. What’s your favorite English My hometown, present day, so I can spend time with my parents. wish there The year will also be word? were more rampaged by a giant “mighty” 8. If you were stranded on a desert island, which three people would ape-themed gorilla that lives on you want to have with you? movies an island. Kong: Skull Island will release on 4. What do you think is the Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, and Kevin Hart Two blasts from the past will hit this year, in 2017?” March 10 and will fol- strangest thing about American first with a Power Rangers reboot coming Well, your low Tom Hiddleston culture? 9. If you were the editor for TIME magazine, who would you make on March 24, which tells the story of five wish will and Brie Larson as That homecoming isn’t for “Person of the Year?” misfits who receive super powers and be- be granted they struggle though graduated students coming back Mr. Bippen come powered rangers who are supposed with the July Skull Island. like I thought it was. to protect the world—you know, the usual 14 premiere 10. If you were given $10,000 what would you spend it on? teen story. The next will be the once again of War for A trip to Russia and Finland over the summer. rebooted version of Friday the 13th. the Planet of the Apes. Compiled by George Lisac 6 page six page seven7 February 17, 2017 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian February 17, 2017

Approximately 200 Miege students were polled about their pets, Laura Wombwell George Lisac whether they were a cat or a dog person, and any crazy pet stories Staff Writer Editor Pets Gone Wild they have. Here are some of the results. Cats vs. Dogs Cats are better than dogs. little things, right? Dogs didn’t earn the title who had about 30 articles on the first • 157 students have one or more pets, with 40 The argument has been raging for When it comes right down “Man’s Best Friend” for nothing. ten pages). The Haggerty House: having three or more. centuries and needless to say, the to it, cats are just simpler. You travel For thousands of years, since the When they aren’t on the front • An overwhelming majority—160 students— fire in people’s hearts has never to a far-off magical land (Texas, domestication of wolves, mankind lines saving lives, dogs also make ceased to burn. So here I am, bound maybe) and your cat is left home by and beast have been side by side, fantastic companions; a dog that is Home to Many consider themselves dog people. and determined to win once and for its lonesome. Never fear, cats can be serving each other. Dogs have had a treated well will happily reciprocate. all. left by themselves for quite a while variety of roles, from hero to family While not all dogs are friendly, it’s Compiled by Ben Prentiss For having the equivalent First of all, I have a cat. Her as long as they have food, water pet, sometimes even overlapping. pretty safe to assume they’ll be more Sam Danneberg number of animals as a small zoo, name’s Juno, and she’s amazing. and a litter box. Can you do that Cats, on the other hand, are useless involved in their family than a cat. the house is still manageable to Staff Writer My family adopted her when I was with dogs? I think not. animals and far inferior to dogs. While cats may be friendly and maneuver through. Nonetheless, Interesting Presidential Pets in second grade, and since then I’ve Along with being exception- A quick Google search of cuddly, they don’t do much. it is difficult to move around in only become more aware of why ally independent, walks are not “hero dog” brings in more than An added benefit of dogs Located in the the kitchen without being be- • Known for his love of animals funeral after cursing up a storm. felines are the superior species. required (Don’t try to put a leash 4 million results, with is their ability to learn tricks, from depths of Shawnee, Kansas, is the sieged by an animal of some sort. and nature, Teddy Roosevelt It was reported by the reverend Now I know the other half on a cat, please, my five year-old the first 10 pages (yes, I the simple “sit” and “stay” to the Haggerty house, home to sopho- One key to keeping the (#26) had plenty of pets. Some in- presiding over the service that the of this argument has been digging self has many regrets.) checked) being comprised more advanced “roll over” and more wrestler Mogen. This mysti- peace in the Haggerty headquar- cluded Josiah the badger, Algon- bird was “excited by the multitude a little deeper on Google searching You don’t have to give of different dogs who “play dead.” My family even had a cal, wacky ranch house is unlike ters is animal zones. Namely, the quin the pony, Eli the macaw, Jon- and let loose perfect gusts of ‘cuss “hero dogs” and all I have to say is, them baths, training is saved not only their Border Collie when I was younger most in the world. The dwelling is seclusion of chickens and ducks to athan the rat, Emily Spinach the words’” and that people were George, you’re going down. unnecessary, and there’s masters, but even some that could play soccer, showing that home to around 35 animals, which the backyard, and the dogs stay- snake, twelve horses, five bears, “horrified and awed at the bird’s In 2014, a mellow family cat no need to buy a vent strangers, from danger. maybe Air Bud wasn’t too far off. includes five humans, four dogs, ing out of the living room and five guinea pigs, other snakes; two lack of reverence.” named Tara saved 4 year-old Jere- cover because your cat Another quick Not only do dogs make two cats, three ducks, one lizard, basement. kangaroo rats, lizards, roosters, an my from an unprovoked dog attack. will lay on the vent for search of “hero cat” better pets than cats, they are overall one parakeet and more than 20 While the house holds owl, a flying squirrel, a raccoon, a • While often referred to as a “di- Lassie ain’t got nothin’ on this girl. free! yields about 2.5 million; better companions. From serving chickens. many animals, there are a few that coyote, a lion a hyena, and a zebra. saster president,” James Buchan- In Obninsk, Russia, a neigh- All in all, cats however, these “heroes” in our military to serving as a Animals are not an abnor- rarely receive the attention from When Roosevelt’s son Archie was an (#15) had the most patriotic borhood cat named Masha kept an are the blessing that ev- are mostly cats wearing family pet, from leading the blind mality to the Haggertys. Asked outsiders that they deserve, par- recovering from the measles, his pets of all 45 presidents. As the first abandoned baby from freezing to eryone should be thankful for. Be- capes, save one who really did save to cheering up kids in the hospital, about his experience with them, ticularly the lizard, Spike. Spike siblings sneaked Algonquin into (and only) bachelor in the White death by curling herself around the sides, who else is going to smother its owner (the only articles about they are more than just a pet, they’re Mogen said, “I grew up with a lot lives in the basement, away from the White House, up the elevator, House, Buchanan’s friends often 12-week old. Sure, they may not be you in your sleep and put their heroic cats were about this cat, Tara, another member of the family. of animals as a kid.” civilization. He does not move and into Archie’s room to cheer saw him as lonely. So, to cheer him police cats or war heroes but it’s the paws in your cereal bowl? The chicken situation start- much, and when he does it is not him up. up, they gifted him a pair of bald ed in a very nonchalant way, Mo- very exciting. eagles to keep him company. PET OWNERSHIP ● According to the American Veterinary KANSAS CITY ANIMAL SHELTERS gen said, “We got chickens when So forget paying $12 for • Andrew Jackson (#7), best ● It’s estimated that 70-80 million dogs Medical Association, approximately 40% If you’re looking to adopt, here are some local Source: presidentialpetmuseum.com a family friend brought them as a a ticket to the Kansas City Zoo, known for his dislike of the nation- and 74-96 million cats are owned in the of pet owners learned about their pet options! joke, but we raised them and still because there is a new venue for al banks, had an African Grey par- United States. Approximately 37-47% of through word of mouth. ● KC Pet Project - a 501c3, nonprofit do today.” So what started as a joke seeing extraordinary animals, and rot named Pol, who outlived Jack- Compiled by George Lisac all households in the United States have a ● More than 35% of cats are acquired as charitable organization, no kill. turned into a change in lifestyle. that is the Haggarty house. son. It had to be carried from his dog, and 30-37% have a cat. strays. 7351 NW 87th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64153 U.S. ANIMAL SHELTERS ● The Humane Society of Greater Kansas STAGgering What is your favorite thing about your pet? “When my dogs cuddle ● Around 7.6 million companion animals City - the first no kill shelter in the Kansas up to me in my bed on a enter shelters nationwide every year. Of City area Thoughts “When she greets me at the cold day.” those, approximately 3.9 million are dogs 5445 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66104 door and sometimes tries to “That she gets super excited • Danny Hair (11) and 3.4 million are cats. ● Wayside Waifs - Kansas City’s largest no- run away.” whenever I come home.” ● Approximately 2.7 million shelter animals kill animal shelter, a 501c3 nonprofit. • Naomi Ortiz (9) • Rachel Lavery (12) are adopted each year. 3901 Martha Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137 Sources: ASPCA, American Pet Product ● Unleashed Pet Rescue - nonprofit shelter Association (APPA), American Veterinary that works with high kill shelters to pull Medical Association “unwanted” animals to safety 5918 Broadmoor St, Mission, KS 66202

“My chickens produce an “My dog is super friendly abundance of eggs, so we to everyone.” Compiled by Laura Wombwell don’t need to buy any.” • Ms. Laura Eshelman • Mogen Haggerty (10) Compiled by Gabbie Cranford 8 page eight page nine 9 February 17, 2017 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian February 17, 2017 THE MIEGIAN STAFF eSports Deserve Respect Editor-in-Chief - Peter Fontaine Peter Fontaine eSports are just a bunch of kids on DLC towards the esports Assistant Editor - OPINION playing Call of Duty, which prize pool. The League of George Lisac Editor-in-Chief sounds a bit pathetic. But there Legends Championship Series Staff Members- is great variety in the games prize pool is the next closest Gabbie Cranford Streaming Wars Really Grind my Gears I guarantee that the first Sam Danneberg that are played. They include with $6.7 million. thing people think of when Matt Garr George Lisac their catalog onto streaming sites. began to establish their online presence. Prince CS:GO (Counter Strike: Global And those are just the Artists with exclusive streaming deals was famously protective of his music, but this they imagine sports is definite- Lena Kilfoyle Assistant Editor Offensive) which is a stan- tournaments put on by the Ben Prentiss are another problem, last Sunday, his estate released ly not someone sitting in front dard FPS (first-person shooter) game developers and big Aurora Rodriguez We live in the golden age of music. No but not only for the his discography on Spotify and of a screen using a controller or game. Kill the other team more companies like Twitch. Esports Alex Rotert matter what one thinks about modern music, listeners. One artsist promised to publish unreleased a mouse and keyboard to con- Tommy Winklhofer than they kill you, and you also has a thriving following there’s no argument against it. Even just 25 released an album music in the future. trol an avatar trying to defeat Laura Wombwell win. in small community-based years ago, one had to purchase CDs and cas- in 2016 exclusively Things are looking up, as many the other team. This may not be Chief Photographer - Then there is a large competitions. Rocket League Chloe Tremain settes at a store; the ability to discover new on the streaming site artists embrace streaming services. a commonplace image now, but music was limited, and listening to music on Tidal. Fans flocked to Chance the Rapper is known for market for MOBAs (Multiplay- has many weekly tournaments Photographers - it is becoming more common the go meant shuffling around between al- sign up for free mem- his promise to fans that he’ll never er Online Battle Arenas). The with around $1000 prize pools. Grace Brandt faster than most people know, Natalie Burton bums. Now we are able to listen to nearly any berships. But unfor- make them pay for his music, a most popular of these include These exist across many gam- song, anywhere, at any time, thanks to stream- tunately for Tidal, promise which he keeps by up- already passing the viewership Samantha De Leon SMITE, DOTA 2 and League of ing communities and give great Brie Hussey ing services like Spotify and Apple Music. once that one free loading his music to services like of the World Series and ap- Legends. In these games, you places for people to challenge Sierra Lopez proaching the popularity of the But if artists want their music to reach people, month was up, nearly YouTube and Soundcloud. Metal- play many different characters the established teams. Arianna Meikel why do some start “streaming wars?” every automatically- lica, who were once famous for Super Bowl. and destroy your opponent’s Many people push off Hailey Rupp Now obviously musicians deserve to renewing member- their war on the music sharing site “eSports” is one of the Hannah Schwarz main structure. Representing esports as unimportant and be paid for their work, but some take it too ship was cancelled, and Tidal disappeared into Napster, have begun to make their catalog more fastest growing categories of Hattie Sigler sports and modified versions assume all those competing far. Some artists like Taylor Swift completely oblivion. accessible through similar means to Chance. sport, gaining 15 million view- Shay Smith of sports are games like FIFA or watching it are just “nerds, Skyler Spear remove their catalogs from streaming ser- While some older artists are more While artists deserve to be paid for their ers of the competitive scene or Rocket League. This variety geeks, etc.” And while what Zoe Weir vices. Swift made recent headlines when she protective of their music, things are slowly music, in this new digital age, it’s important for from 2013 to 2014. eSports announced she’d be pulling her music from changing. In the last few years, The Beatles’ artists to remember: Don’t punish the fans who of games attracts a variety of they’re doing is definitely not hold two of the top four most- Adviser - Mrs. Phyllis Hartwig online streamers. Others like Beyonce and, catalog has become available on iTunes and want to hear your music just because you don’t viewers. There is something for the most identifiable or glamor- watched sporting events each until recently, Radiohead, only release parts of Spotify after the surviving band members like the medium. with which they listen. just about everyone to enjoy, ous activity, it is still impres- year, the 2014 DOTA 2 (Defense The Miegian is published monthly which is what makes it so suc- sive. by the newspaper staff of Bishop Miege High of the Ancients 2) International cessful. So next time someone School. It is a student-produced newspaper. The in fourth with 20 million view- editorial board decides the content of each issue. compiled by Gabbie Cranford Another thing that expresses excitement at a video Opinions expressed are the views of the writer STAGgering Thoughts ers and the League of Legends makes this attractive to com- game tournament or some and are signed. What’s your favorite part about Valentine’s Day? Championship in second with The Miegian welcomes material (let- petitive players is the prize other less popular form of ters, guest columns, feedback) from faculty, ad- 27 million viewers. These beat pool. As eSports grow, the pos- entertainment, indulge them a ministrators, students, parents and community out the viewerships of both members. This material will be reviewed by the sible winnings increases. The little bit because it will not be the NBA finals and the World editorial board and published based on the pub- 2016 DOTA 2 International had long before it becomes bigger lication’s letters policy criteria. Series. Material can be dropped off in the Mr. Rick Zych a prize pool of $20.7 million, than just them. Despite the high viewer- journalism room (144), or mailed to the news- “I like the little candy taking a portion of their profits paper in care of Bishop Miege High School. All ship, many people assume that letters and columns must be signed. The staff re- hearts in the boxes.” serves the right to edit letters for length, language Gabby Castenada (12) or potential libel, and to refuse any articles or ESPN’s Top 3 eSport Draft Picks from 2016 advertising submitted. “Receiving gifts.” All opinion pieces submitted should contain an address and a phone number where the writer can be contacted, because the staff will Loren Ortiz (10) confirm all letters. “Getting valentines!” Laney Ward (11) Bishop Miege High School “The candy.” 5041 Reinhardt Drive Mrs. Joan Gladbach Shawnee Mission, KS 66205-1599 “That’s easy...chocolate!” 1. Counter-Strike: Global 2. League of Legends 3. Dota 2 Offensive 10 page ten page eleven 11 February 17, 2017 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian February 17, 2017 Girls’ Basketball Celebrates Coach English Night With a Win Alex Rotert Newton. Another good scor- would finish with a 47-42 vic- ing performance from Hunter tory. SPORTS Staff Writer Bentley with 15 points set the Individual stats are un- After their 51-28 win over Blue Valley tone for the rest of the team, available from the game against this past Tuesday, the girls’ basketball team is who spread out the scoring Gardner Edgerton. The Stags’ Boys’ Basketball Continues Winning Ways 14 and 3. They face BVSW today. very well. Junior Lannie Man- would pick up their third loss Following their win against Mill Valley nebach picked up seven points, of the season, in a 32-46 fall to “ThreEz” managed to hit three 3pts adding to Ben Prentiss on Jan. 20, they traveled to Newton, Kansas for and sophomore Fallon Russell the Trailblazers. his total of 16 points. Francesco also dropped the Newton Tournament. On a four game win- sank six points. A good first On Feb. 6 Miege faced Staff Writer 12 points shooting 4-5 from the field and the ning streak, the Newton Tournament offered a half of scoring of 28 points, led the Blue Valley Northwest Hus- free throw line. chance to extend that streak to seven games. the Stags to a 47-39 tournament kies. In their first matchup of Boys’ basketball have gone 5-1 in their The Stags played St. James on Feb. 10 They opened the tourney in a game victory. the year the Stags had beat the last six games to improve their record to 15-2. at home in a highly anticipated rematch of the against Kapaun Mt. Carmel, where they would After the Newton tour- Huskies 60-41, and they were Miege had great wins against good teams like overtime thriller back in January. However, this come up with a 63-37 victory. nament, the hoping for a similar result in BVNW and St. James. time was not as close as Miege coasted to an The main talking point from Stags went the second matchup. Hunter The Stags played Mill Valley on Jan. easy victory, winning 71-59. that game was that the bench straight back Bentley continued her scoring 25. Much like the earlier matchup between the Jeremiah R. led the way with 27 points On Jan. 31 senior Hunter Bent- players for the Stags accounted into EKL play tear, going for 22 points. The two, Miege ran away with the game, achieving and 10 rebounds for another double-double by ley shoots a mid-range jumper for 40 of the 63 points. on Jan. 31 Stags shot great from the three a 70-41 win. the big man. Although Jeremiah did not have the against Blue Valley North. This stellar perfor- against Blue point line with Johnni Gonza- Senior Francesco Badocchi had an only double-double of the game as senior Landry Photo by Skyler Spear mance led them to their next Valley North. lez, Courtney Harms, and Jen- amazing night scoring a season high 28 points Weber scored 16 points and dished out 11 assists. match against Bishop Carroll. This was a close affair between na Harms all scoring two 3-pointers. Repeating off 12-14 shooting. Junior Ez Lopes was the Miege faced off against an emotional Led by 28 points from Hunter the two teams, and by the end the result from the first game against the Hus- only other player to score in double digits with Blue Valley team on Feb. 14. Their entire school Bentley and 14 points from of the first half the Mustangs kies the Stags picked up another EKL victory 16 on the night. was in mourning for one of their coaches now on Johnni Gonzalez, the Stags held a two point lead over the winning 59-42. Miege then faced off against Blue Valley life support.The game was close, but in the end came away with a narrow 53- Stags 24-22. The Stags’ bench The Stags’ next game on Feb. 10 matched North for their third home game in a row on BVmanaged to rally, winning 63-60, handing the 43 victory. The Stags did a great play came through in this them against St. James. In their first game of the Jan. 31. The Stags played with confidence and Stags only their second loss of the season. job taking care of the ball, only game scoring 14 points to the season the Stags’ had walked away with a 68- never looked like they would lose. They went Francesco led the way for Miege scoring committing four turnovers. Mustangs’ zero bench points. 28 victory over the Thunder. It was much of the on to win the game 64-41. Coach Terry English was honored 17 points. Jeremiah R. scored 15 points as well In the final game of the Hunter Bentley led the Stags’ same in this game with the Stags picking up Francesco Badocchi led the Stags with on Feb. 10 for his 800th win with a as secured 15 rebounds for a double-double. tournament, the Stags matched overall with 21 points. Battling a 61-18 win, led by a balanced scoring attack a double-double, scoring 18 points off 8-10 61-18 win against St. James. up against the host school, Photo by Grace Brandt back in the second half, Miege with 11 players scoring a point in this game. shooting, as well as grabbing 10 rebounds. Se- Rising up, senior Francesco Badocchi throws it nior Semaj Ray was the team's second highest down over an opposing BVN player. scorer scoring 12 points with two three point- Photo by Skyler Spear ers. “ThreEz” Lopes drained two threes in the Swim Team Making Big Improvements Before State game as well to add to his 10 total points for the Tommy Winklhofer place finishes in the 100 fly and the 100 back- stroke. Lex Hernandez-Nietling also had two night. Stags routed the Staff Writer first place finishes in the 200 IM and the100 The Stags then travelled way out to Huskies 72-57. breastroke. The duo won their races by at least Gardner to face off against the Trailblazers on Sophomore After a strong team performance at the three seconds each and each first place finish Feb. 3. Miege dominated the game in every Jeremiah Robinson EKL meet on Feb. 4 the boys’ swim team looks also broke school records. way possible and easily took down the Blazers had a great game to have one final strong performance at the The team was also able to finish in third in a 77-35 win. scoring 21 points State swim meet this weekend. Despite losing place in the 200 medley relay which consists of Semaj Ray led the way for the Stags, and grabbing 14 re- the 200 Free relay to a DQ, the swim team was swimmers Kevin Hannon, Max and Lex Her- scoring 20 points of 8-11 shooting including bounds for another still able to put up a 6th place finish out of nine nandez-Nietling, and Sam Smith. Their time was four threes. Francesco was the second highest double-double. teams. good enough to qualify for State, and sets them scorer with 16 points, also grabbing 6 rebounds. Semaj was the next At the meet the team was able to post up for a possible top 3 finish at the State meet. Ez Lopes was the only other player to score in highest scorer with personal bests from Dean Bae, Nick Fahlstrom, When asked about their recent time in the 200 double digits with 13 points on the night. 18 points. Matt Mauer, Jack Olson, Zane Rodriguez, Paul On Feb. 7, Miege played Blue Valley Shamet, Joe Shaughnessey and Henry Taylor. medley relay Sam Smith said, “It is great to get a Northwest at BVNW. Having already beat the Junior Ez Lopes Jack Olson had one of the most notable time good time in before Huskies earlier in the shoots in close over drops in the 500 freestyle by shaving off fifteen the State meet, and season, Miege knew they a defender adding to seconds in pre-lims and another 9 seconds in we are hoping that had the advantage in the the Stags 70-41 win finals. With this time drop, he was able to move we can carry this game. Playing with a over Mill Valley. himself up from 18th place to 14th place. Swimming the breastroke, junior Gino Dodd races momentum into a sense of confidence, the Photo by Skyler Spear Max Hernandez-Nietling had first to the finish line. Photo by Samantha DeLeon top 3 finish.” 12 page twelve page thirteen 13 February 17, 2017 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian February 17, 2017 Wrestling Working to Pin Down a Spot at Regionals in the top eight. Sean Ryan placed first Rotiss Ranks Tommy Winklhofer in the heavyweight division. Gabe Cantu Staff Writer was able to earn a 4th place finish in the 132lb division, and Colton Smith placed Top 10 Sports You Didn’t Know About With the wrestling season winding 4th at the 160lb division. down the Stags work to keep improving and The meet with Aquinas and St. James on 10) Cycle-Ball 4) Chess Boxing look for another strong performance at Region- Feb. 2 was senior night for Miege wres- Most people like a nice Chess boxing mixes two sports that are the complete opposite als today. With meets at the Maryville Quad tlers Tommy O’Donnell and Brett Bailes. game of soccer, and most people of each other. This hybrid of chess and boxing has 11 rounds during State Classic Coach Eller con- enjoy riding their bikes. When you which the competitors alternate between playing a peaceful game of on Jan. 28, and gratulated them mix the two together you create chess and a brutal boxing match. senior night for their commit- Cycle-Ball. It is a 2v2 match where against Aqui- ment to the team, competitors ride on bikes and use nas and St. “The night was the wheels to score goals. It has James on Feb. about recognizing been around since 1893, and is 3) Sepak Takraw 2, and Region- our seniors, Tom- On his way to a double win match, Ray Gonzalez takes very common in Europe. Originating in Southeast als on Feb. my O’Donnell down his opponent in front of a large crowd on Senior Asia, Sepak Takraw is the 11 the Stags and Brett Bailes, Night. Photo by Samantha De Leon perfect sport for those who look to make a and the commit- 9) Musical Canine Freestyle can’t decide between soccer Ray Gonzalez went 2-0 in their matchups at the A sport that makes your regular old dog seem super boring. strong push to- ment and dedication or volleyball. It is an elec- meet. Musical Canine Freestyle is an exciting sport in which dog owners and wards state. they have had to Bishop trifying three on three sport On Feb. 11 the Stags travelled to Aqui- their fellow canine companions perform in a choreographed dance in A t Miege Wrestling. The where players aim to get a nas for the EKL wrestling tournament. Sean front of judges to see which Human-Dog duo can take home the gold. the Maryville contribution these two small soccer ball over the net Ryan took home a first place finish at the meet Quad State wrestlers and their fam- and onto the opponent's floor in the heavyweight division. With this win Sean Classic the ilies have made to our 8) Camel Wrestling without ever using their arms looks to have another strong finish at regionals team had three Wrestlers were somber-faced for a team picture before Se- school is outstanding.” When you take nature's most foracious animal and put two of or hands. and hopefully make it to the state tournament wrestlers place nior Night. Photo by Arie Meikel Both Sean Ryan and them against each other, Camel Wrestling is made. Two lumpy mam- on Feb. 25. mals battle one another in a heavyweight bout similar to Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman. 2) Bossaball Bowling Rolls Toward a Successful End of the Season 7) Slamball If you thought soccer and volleyball together sounded fun, try JV boys won first place Yap, 505 pins, and Caleb Roth, 539 is a blast,” Audrey Yap says. adding an inflatable bouncy court with a trampoline on each side of the Lena Kilfoyle Slamball is like net. Bossaball originated in Belgium and looks like a fun, high-flying with a score of 1955. Varsity girls pins. Coach Matt Eshelbrenner is basketball for people Staff Writer version of Sepak Takraw, but you’re allowed to use your hands as well. won against all 3 teams with an “I'm really proud of both positive about Regionals this year. who want to take the the girls’ and “The team is doing well this year. high flying action to the Even with the season winding boys’ teams this We are looking good heading into next level. With four down, the bowling teams are still year. We've all Regionals. The team is continuing trampolines near the 1) Quidditch bowling with fierce competition reached some to improve in all aspects of their basket, Slamball is a full Anyone who’s ever watched or read Harry Potter knows the and working hard to end the sea- of our personal game,” Coach Eshelbrenner said. contact sport in which great game of Quidditch. But the magical game where wizards fly son with a strike. and team goals. They also competed at Mis- people can rise to new around on broomsticks trying to catch a flying golden snitch has made The team competed at Col- And, our ulti- sion N Olathe on Feb. 1. The var- heights to slam it down. its way to college campuses across the nation. In fact, there have al- lege Lanes against Shawnee Mis- mate goal, which sity boys’ team placed 2nd, girls’ ready been 8 Quid- sion East and Lansing Jan. 26. Var- is coming up, is varsity took 3rd place, JV boys ditch World Cups, the sity boys came in 1st place with to win Region- won first place, and JV girls won 6) Shin Kicking A nice kick in the shin never feels the best. Competitors in shin University of Texas 2424 total points. JV boys, varsity als and to go fourth. kicking hold on to their opponent’s collar and repeatedly kick each being the most recent girls, and JV girls each took 2nd compete at State. The JV teams had a tourna- other. The winner is decided by whoever can endure more pain. Back Quidditch Cham- place. Every year we ment in Topeka on Feb. 3 at Gage in the 17th century, competitors would have steel boots, and hit their pion, winning over The team also competed at have at least Bowl, and Sydney Messick was own shins with hammers in order to prepare for their shin-kicking 80 teams across the Crown Lanes against Washington, Regional and EKL competition awaits bowlers next week. one person go the top bowler with a score of 359. nation in 2016. Atchison, and Lansing on Jan 30. Photo by Grace Brandt to state, and this Overall, we won 6th place. Varsity boys year, we intend to The bowling team is con- 5) Extreme Ironing placed 3rd ending score of 2214, and the JV break that streak by having both tinuing to practice and perform According to the Extreme Ironing Bureau, extreme ironing is to Lansing girls tied with Lansing with 1280 our teams go to state. Our bowling well as they head to Regionals on "the latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor with a 2211- points. season is winding down, which is Feb. 20 to the 25. activity with the satisfaction of a well-pressed shirt." An activity for the 2068 score. Top bowlers were Audrey sad, but just being with everybody whole family. 14 page fourteen page fifteen 15 Watching the crowning of juniors Dean Bae and Laney Ward are sopho- Sadies isn’t just for the students, as Mr. Scott Anderson proved by shar- more attendants Henry Taylor and Serena Sparks. Photo by Sierra Lopez ing a laugh with senior Hanna Stram. Photo by Sierra Lopez

Stags Walk the Red Carpet at Sadies

Sadies’ queen Hunter Bentley poses with her As part of the junior court, Laney Ward and Soon-to-be King Anthony Cellitti and his fellow royalty, seniors Hannah Myers and Joe Watskey make their way down the red date, Leah Pfeiffer, make their way into the Cailey Grunhard. Photo by Sierra Lopez carpet. Photo by Hannah Schwarz dance. Photo by Hannah Schwarz