Stag Trumpeter Bishop Miege High School June 2004

From the President’s Desk Presidential Scholars for the Class of 2004 Each year, we recognize those 10 students who have achieved Dear Parents, the highest cumulative grade point average in the senior class. The At the final all-school mass in May, Archbishop presidential scholars, in alphabetical order, are Emily DeStefano, Keleher directed several important messages Laura Eads, Kelly Flanagan, Tara Funkhouser, Michael Knapp, Mark to our seniors. One focused on “How do you Komosa, Sam McGriff, Yusshy Mendoza, Robert Schabel and Ben look today?” Archbishop Jim explained to Sullivan. Congratulations! the students that while our society is overly concerned with how we look and what we WANTED: Old Uniforms wear, Jesus had a different view. He felt what If your graduate’s uniform, polo, sweaters or oxfords are in good was most important was not so much how condition, please consider donating them back to Miege. We can we looked on the outside but what we were distribute them to needy families or use as the year progresses. on the inside. Archbishop Jim reminded our Please contact the Attendance office for more information at seniors that it is our character that is the rock 913.262.2701, ext. 221. that people depend on. It is our character ACT Prep Courses This Summer that allows us to really care for the needy. It Current sophomores and juniors are reminded that Miege will offer is our character that is the fountain of love an ACT prep course this summer. This is an excellent opportunity to that makes for lasting relationships. prepare for this important exam. ACT Prep will be held July 17, 24, It is these qualities of character and respect 31 and August 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $75. that Archbishop Keleher described that has been a recurring lesson taught both at Boys' State and Girls' State school and at home. In these times, when Three Miege juniors will be attending the American Legion Boys’ teens are exposed to so many examples of State of Kansas program on the campus of Kansas State University unacceptable behavior, we can be most from June 1 to June 7. The three young men representing Bishop proud of how well our graduates handled Miege at Boys’ State are: Conor Crawford, Adam Bush, and the last weeks of their senior year. It was Michael Morris. particularly evident at the senior retreat Six Miege juniors will be attending Girls’ State at the University and graduation. Their conduct serves as of Kansas from June 6 to June 11. The young women representing a positive example of the good in today’s Bishop Miege at the American Legion Girls’ State are: Whitney young people. O’Byrne, Sarah Bowman, Megan Corazzin, Kathleen Scanlon, Andrea Barra, and Rachel Swetnam. All of the parents of our graduates should be very proud of their children. We at Miege Teachers Attend Workshops share that pride with them. On behalf of Six Miege staff members will be participating in the Master our entire staff, we would like to thank Educator Workshop in June sponsored by the College Now the graduating seniors and their parents Program at Johnson County Community College. Clara George for allowing us to be a part of these very will be serving as a staff member, assisting with resources. Elaine important four years. We will miss the Schmidtberger, Donna Sullivan, Sr. Mildred Berdelle, Paula Munro, Class of 2004 and wish them all of God’s and Sr. Martina Rockers will be workshop participants. The focus blessings. of the workshop will be professional rejuvenation as secondary AP teachers; high school College Now liaisons and JCCC faculty Sincerely, members will share classroom successes and challenges. Spanish teachers Paula Munro and Sr. Millie Berdelle attended a workshop at the University of Kansas focusing on Argentina. Dr. Joe Passantino Mrs. Munro also presented a session to other attendees about President incorporating Argentine culture into the classroom. 913.262.2700 • www.bishopmiege.com • 5041 Reinhardt Drive, Shawnee Mission KS 66205 Basketball Clinic for 2003-04 Awards and Scholarships Principal’s Perspective Elementary School Children Laura Eads has been chosen out of 16,400 as a finalist in the 2004 Competition for Merit Scholarship Awards. Our Bishop Miege Community has now concluded a for their efforts on the Kansas assessment testing. Even The Bishop Miege Basketball Clinic this summer notable 2003-2004 school year. Before summer school though the results are “preliminary and analyzed is for boys and girls entering 4th through 8th grade Andrew Barger, Sam Burnett, Laura Eads, Tara Funkhouser, begins, and additional planning for our new school year locally,” our Kansas assessment scores improved next year. The clinics are coached by Terry English, Yusshy Mendoza, Jesse Saunders, Robert Schabel, Benjamin continues, we need to pause and celebrate some of the significantly from 2003. Our reading score improved many accomplishments of our closing days. We can from 57.1% (2003) to 69.8% this year! Our math score Head Girls’ Basketball Coach, and Rick Zych, Head Sullivan achieved a composite score of 32 or higher on the all take special pride: improved from 51.4% (2003) to 57.5% this year! The Boys’ Basketball Coach, and their coaching staffs. ACT. • In our 185 seniors being honored at graduation on writing results will be available later this summer. The boys’ clinic will be Monday, June 14 through The Greater Kansas City Hispanic Scholarship Fund awarded May 16, each one of them most deserving of their special Our administrative team has just concluded two Thursday, June 17, and the girls’ clinic will be scholarships to Beatrice Bernal and Nick Garcia. recognition for four years of accomplishments; intensive days of preliminary planning for the 2004-2005 Monday, June 21, through Thursday, June 24. The Cynthia Verhulst was named the 2004 Gatorade Kansas High • In celebrating the 41 years of service to Bishop school year. Discussion of the new ACT preparation clinics are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost of the Miege by retiring social studies teacher Bill Reardon; program for our students was a primary topic. In this School Softball Player of the Year. • In being named a School of Service for the fifth changing educational landscape of “No Child Left clinic is $100 and $75 for the second child in the consecutive year by the Kaufman Foundation, a distinction Behind,” we have great hope for the promise this program family. If you would like more information or want The Wendy’s Scholar Athlete Nominees were Kelly Flanagan shared only by a handful of metro high schools; holds for longitudinal growth of all of our students over a registration form mailed to you, please call Dolly and Yusshy Mendoza. • In qualifying six debate students for the National the four years they spend with us at Miege. Foley at (913) 677-4949. The K I AA Scholarship Nominees were Kelly Flanagan and Debate contest in Salt Lake City, Utah, this summer; Have a great summer! If we can be of assistance to We are also offering a Little Stag Clinic for boys and Yusshy Mendoza. • In our girls’ softball team, our boys' tennis team you during the summer months, stop by or telephone girls who will be entering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades and our boys’ and girls’ track teams for qualifying for us at school. next year. The clinic will be coached by Terry English The KMBC 9 HyVee Scholar Athlete Nominees were Cecilia the Kansas State Championships. Best Wishes, and Rick Zych. The clinics will be held from 9 a.m. Engler, Tom Phelps, Cynthia Verhulst, Christina Raplinger and In addition, we can also celebrate that same pride in Stanley D. Herbic Mark Komosa. our sophomore and junior classes, and their teachers, Principal -11 a.m. Monday-Thursday, June 7-10, at Bishop Miege. The cost of the clinic is $45 for the week. If The Kenneth Smith Nominee for Outstanding Female Golfer you want more information on the Little Stags Clinic, was Michelle Regan. Forensics Team Proves Ready for Boys' Basketball Season Wrap Up please call Dolly Foley at (913) 677-4949. The KSHSAA Sportsmanship Award was awarded to Greg National Competition The Miege boys' basketball team had yet another Knutsen and Laura Eads. successful season. The team finished with 18 wins and CPR Training in Gym Class The Len Dawson Award went to Mark Mourlam. This weekend at the National Qualifying Tournament 7 loses. The highlights of the season were the regional Ms. Linda Ernst trained and certified 130 girls in Adult at Olathe Northwest, Miege Forensics students were The K.C. Star Scholar Athletes were Cynthia Verhulst, Janine championship game in Paola, where the Stags defeated CPR in her freshman physical education classes. very successful. Miege placed third overall and won the Einhellig and Tom Phelps. an excellent Ottawa team (62-48) and the state semi-final District Trophy. Individuals qualifying for the National game when the Stags upset the number one team in 5A, Required Athletic Physical Options The Sports Commission/Metro Sports Award was awarded to Speech and Debate Tournament this summer in Salt Lake Topeka West (58-49) in Topeka. For the third time in six Tom Phelps and Janine Einhellig. City are: Whitney O’Byrne and Erin DeSeure in Domestic Sports physicals are required for all athletes years, the Stags were playing the championship game The Sun News Academic Scholar Athletes were Mark Komosa Extemp, Abigail Oliver in Foreign Extemp, Ben Sullivan annually. While it is recommended that students have against Topeka Highland Park. The Stags fell 68-61, but and Janine Einhellig. in Oration, and Liz Esfeld and Ethan Struby in Public their physicals completed by their family physician, not without a fight. This was one of the most successful Forum Debate. This is the most students to ever qualify for we are also offering options to Miege families this Robert Schabel received the Allen R. Freedman Scholarship. seasons ever. The team was led by seniors Aaron Toren, Nationals in Miege history. Congratulations to all of these summer. Michael Green, Shaun Hodge, Dan Van Dyke, and Kevin The Jerry Clifford Award was awarded to Tom Phelps and students and to Mrs. Reynolds for this unprecedented Sports Care is offering physicals for all athletes on Wiesner. All these young men were great leaders and Anthony Coronado. showing! June 9, July 15 and August 11 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. positive role models for the younger players. Good luck at Shawnee Mission Urgent Care (Inside Oak Park The MaryAnn Lucas Award was awarded to Christina seniors in the future, and thanks for the memories. Health Forms and Physicals Mall at 95th Street and Quivira) for $30. $10 will Raplinger. be donated back to Miege’s athletic department. To Tim Birt, Cassie Halpin, Laura Hendricks, Shaun Hodge, Jeanne Information regarding next year’s health forms was Upcoming StuCo Events schedule your sports physical with SportsCare, call Ismert, Stephanie Morris, John Purk, Christina Raplinger, Liz sent out during the month of May from the Nurse’s Leah Latenser and Ellie Dumovich will be attending a 913.676.7777. Reynolds, Magaly Saenz, Angie Sutera, and Dan Van Dyke office, including medication administration forms for KSHSAA sponsored workshop for Student Council from Miege will also be offering on-site sports physicals won scholarships to Benedictine College. the 2004-2005 school year. These forms must be on file July 18 through 23 at Emporia State University. Jerry on Saturday, June 12. Dr. Darren Killen of Brookside Audrey Ketter received the President's Scholarship to St. Louis with a parent’s signature in order for students to receive Woiderski and Paul Schapker will be attending the Family Medicine will be completing physicals from University — the first Miegian to ever win the award. medication during the school year. National Student Council Leadership Camp from August 8 a.m. until noon. It will be on a first come/first serve Sport physicals are required every year for each athlete. 11 through 16 at Camp Cheley, Colo. basis. The cost will be $20 per athlete and needs to North East Kansas High School Bowling awarded Spencer Forms are available in the Attendance Office. Completed be cash or check. Parents are encouraged to come. Hildebrand a college scholarship. forms must be turned in prior to tryouts. All students Lianne Dominic won first place and Devon Bartel was the are encouraged to schedule appointments with family Thanks to Student Artists Stag Bags Available runner-up in an essay competition offered by the National physicians. However, sports physicals will be offered at Caitlin Reimer and Kenton Quatman designed pieces of Center for Fathering. Bishop Miege on June 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. They will art for the auction held in late April. The students created Do you need STAG BAGS for all those clean up be first come-first serve and the cost is $20. Parents are these projects in Advanced Art with Ms. Peggy O’Neill. jobs? Rolls of trash bags can be purchased in the Congratulations to all of our winners and we wish you the encouraged to come. administrative office for $7 per roll. best for the future! Auction Breaks All Records! 2004-2005 Tentative Calendar Freshmen First Day Questions and Answers The 31st annual auction, Stag Safari, grossed August 19 Senior Orientation, 7:50 a.m. over $382,000, shattering our previous record. The Where do I go for freshmen orientation? to the right and stop on the first number. Secondly, Freshmen Orientation, 12 p.m. success is due to the hard-working volunteers, and You report to your homeroom at noon on Thursday, turn the dial to the left and go past the second number August 20 Junior Orientation, 7:50 a.m. generous donors and guests. This year’s auction was dedicated to Mr. Bill Rost, and $21,450 was August 19, 2004. Your homeroom number is listed once and stop on the second number the second time. Sophomore Orientation, 12 p.m. donated by guests to a scholarship fund in his on your class schedule which you will receive the first Thirdly, turn the dial back to the right and stop on the August 23 First Day of Classes honor. week in August. third number, lift the handle and successfully open your September 6 No School — Labor Day Special thanks are extended to our honorary Do I need any school supplies the first day? locker on the first try! September 8 Back to School Night chairs, Bob and Sally Bibb, and our co-chairs, Don Bring a pen or pencil and a sheet of paper for notes. What do I do if I cannot open my locker? October 14-15 Quarter Exams and Patty Kincaid and Scott and Carol Porter. Your teachers will give you specific information once Try the above procedure at least three times. If the locker October 18 No School — Faculty Retreat The event was attended by 744 people, and regular classes begin. will still not open, come to the Administrative Office October 29-29 Parent/Teacher Conferences included 950 donated items to bid on, everything What should I wear for orientation day? (located at the west entrance to the building) for help. Are back packs allowed in the classrooms? November 24 Thanksgiving Break Begins from trips abroad to a sheltie puppy. Special guests Wear the regular school uniform. When are school pictures taken and how much are they? No. November 25 No School — Thanksgiving included Archbishop Keleher, Archbishop-Elect Pictures are taken during orientation. Identification Are cell phones or pagers allowed at school? November 26 No School — Thanksgiving Break Naumann, and George and Leslie Brett. Mike pictures are required for all students. Several picture No. December 13-16 Semester Exams Thompson was our celebrity emcee. The evening included several opportunities packet options are available for a variety of prices. Where should parents pick up their freshmen? Dec. 17 to Jan. 4 No School — Christmas Break to win valuable prizes. Through the car drawing, Bring a check for the purchase. They may be picked up at the south or west entrances January 5 Classes Resume Bob and Sally Bibb won the Nissan 350Z, Kevin How do I find my locker and open it? immediately after school. On a regular school day, January 17 No School — Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mance won a night for four at the Great Wolf Your locker number and combination is printed on your students may wait at the south entrance until 5 p.m. February 14 No School — Faculty Professional Day Lodge, Jim Reintjes won a $300 gift certificate to class schedule. To open your locker, first spin the dial a They must be picked up by that time. February 23 Final Deadline for 2004-05 Registration the Fairmont Hotel, and Mark Sheirer won a $200 couple times to the right to clear it, and then continue February 24-25 Parent/Teacher Conferences gift certificate to JJ’s Restaurant. Jeff Gibbs won the March 3-4 Quarter Exams Treasure Chest filled with $750 and Lyle Holthaus March 11 No School — Faculty Professional Day won $375 from Draw Down. A $6,000 diamond Answers to Commonly Asked Questions by Freshmen and New Students March 14-18 No School — Spring Break was won by Nancy Lane, and Charlene Frerking March 21 Classes resume won $100 in her grab bag. 1. What is the Miege website address? 10. What happens if I am late for class? We would like to express our deep thanks for March 25 No School — Good Friday www.bishopmiege.com (a great source for school First hour - go to the Attendance Office for a pass. everyone in the Miege community who worked info!) March 28 No School — Easter Monday together to make this evening so beneficial for the Second through seventh hours - go to your class and May 14 Baccalaureate students of Miege. 2. What is activity period? receive a tardy. After three excused tardies, you will May 15 Graduation Plans are already underway for our next A period of time set aside during the week for clubs receive detentions. May 23-26 Final Exams auction, to be held April 23, 2005. Mark your and student organizations. If you are not in a meeting, 11. What do I do if I am late for period one? calendar! you are to attend an assigned study hall. Go to the Attendance Office and get a blue pass. Heartland Conference 25th Anniversary of the Miege 3. Where do I go to drop/add a class? 12. What do I need to do if I miss a day of school because I was On March 1st, Mrs. Joan Carlton attended the all day Heartland Guidance Office sick? Conference jointly presented by the KCMO and KCKS dioceses. Open Golf Tournament 4. Where do I go if I lost my schedule and need a new copy? Have your parents/guardians call the school to excuse More than 400 church ministers from the four-state area were benefiting the Bob Frazier Alumni Scholarship Fund Guidance Office you. in attendance. Diane Hayes, PhD, from Catholic University of 5. Can I bring my own lunch? 13. What do I wear for gym? Louvain, Belgium, was the keynote presenter. Mark your calendar for the Miege Open Golf The gym instructor will explain P.E. attire to you. Tournament on Friday, Sept. 17, at Leawood South Yes, but there is no refrigerator available. Baseball Wrap-up 6. Where do I go if I feel sick during the day? 14. How do I contact a teacher if I want to talk with him/her? This spring, the baseball team got off to a quick start, going Country Club. The cost is $200 per player. Parents, 4-0 after a sweep of St. Thomas Aquinas. The season continued alumni, and friends of Miege are welcome to You ask your teacher who will send you to the nurse. See them after class or between classes to set up an with a number of close baseball games. The regular season participate, and sponsorships are available. Come 7. Where do I go if I have a locker problem? appointment. ended with 10 wins and 9 losses. Robert Harper, Eric Shortell, help us celebrate 25 years of a special tradition Administrative Office 15. Who do I see/Where do I go if I want to join a sport? Tom Phelps and Mark Mourlam, all seniors, led the Stag offense. for the Miege community! A registration form is Meetings will be announced for those interested in Sophomore Jimmie Lewis and senior Tom Phelps were the two 8. Who do I see if I have a problem in a class? included in this issue of the Trumpeter. Contact trying out. The Trumpeter and various mailings will top hurlers. Nine seniors graduated, with four of them going on Patty Morrisey at 913.262.2701, ext 258, for more Your classroom teacher first, then make an appointment keep you informed. to continue their baseball careers. Robert Harper will play at information. with the Guidance Office. Creighton, Eric Shortell at Neosho CC, Tim Birt and Shaun Hodge at 9. Where do I go if I get a detention? 16. Who do I see/Where do I go if I want to join an activity? Benedictine. Seniors Brian Murphy and Anthony Coronado were Attendance Office to schedule the detention. Stop in the Attendance Office to find out who the also instrumental in the success this year. We are looking forward moderators are and when they are available. to next season, with a number of talented younger players. 17. What does it take to be on the honor roll? help to organizations. Summer Sports Camps Fall Sports Info 3.0 GPA or above for second honors, 3.5 GPA or above 30. What is the Stag Strut? Track and Cross Country Camp — July 5-9 for first honors. A student fundraiser in which students collect pledges Volleyball Team Camp — July 19-22 Girls' Golf Meeting 18. How do I use my ID? What if I lose my ID? Boys' Team Basketball Camp — June 1-4 for a five-mile walk. This fundraiser helps defray the There will be a meeting August 10 in the Miege Commons Your ID allows you into some Miege events free. If it cost of tuition. Football Team Camp — July 26-29 (following the Parent Information Night in the Miege is lost, go to the Attendance Office with another photo. 31. Where do I find out about buses? Boys' Soccer Team Camp — June 7-11 Auditorium) to set up course times and dates. Girls' Basketball Team Camp — June 7-11 You will be charged a $5 fee. The Administrative Office. The bus is available to 19. Can I buy school supplies at school? Kansas students only and costs $90 per semester. All athletes need to have a physical completed before Girls' Tennis Try-outs Try-outs will be held August 16 from 3:30 to 4:30 at the Some supplies are sold in the Stag Shop School Services determines the drop off and pick up they try out in the fall. tennis courts at Harmon Park. 20. What is the Stag Shop and what is sold there? What are the points based on ridership -- usually these are within a Weight Room Hours Beginning June 1 hours? few blocks of home. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Girls' Volleyball Try-outs The Stag Shop is a school store that sells dress code 32. What does the average lunch cost? Monday through Thursday, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Try-outs will be held in the Miege gym on August 16. The apparel, school supplies and other Miege clothing. About $4. The menu consists of cheeseburgers, times will be announced at Team Camp. The hours are fourth hour lunch and after school on hamburgers, fries, grilled cheese and other specialty Wednesdays and Fridays. The phone extension is items. Fruit, salads and snacks are also available. Summer Coaching Regulations Boys' Soccer Try-outs Try-outs will be held at the North Campus on August 16 242. 33. Does Miege have a school supply list? Coaches of football, basketball and volleyball have the at 6:30 a.m. The rest of the schedule will be given to the 21. Where do I go if I want to use a copy machine? No. Teachers will inform you of necessary supplies. following restrictions: boys that day. There is a copy machine in the Media Center; the cost 34. Where do I find out about student parking? A) The above coaches may supervise open gyms is 10¢ per copy. Attendance Office. See handbook for rules. A parking and weight training indoor or outdoor while Cross Country Practice Practice will be held August 16 at 6 a.m. on the Miege 22. Where do I go to use the phone? pass costs $20. Freshmen may not drive to school. athletes of their sport are present. B) Coaches may work with three athletes at one time, track. School office phones are for official school business 35. How do parents drop off and pick up their students? provided instruction must take place at a time or emergency use only. Calls to parents, not directed Parents may drop their student off either at the west separate from the supervision time alone. Football Try-outs and Camp by the school, are to be made on the pay phones. Pay doors or south doors. C) Coaches may continue to conduct a one week The Football Team Camp will be held from July 26 to July phones are available in the Commons foyer. Students 36. How do we find out about snow days? team camp. 29. There is a team meeting on August 15 at 3 p.m. in the are to make calls before or after school, during activity auditorium. Try-outs begin August 16 on the practice field Listen to the radio or television. They will announce D) From the first week of August until the first fall time or at lunch. practice, only weight training and conditioning on the north side of Miege. The times will be announced that the Johnson County Catholic Schools will not be at the August 15 meeting. 23. Where can I get change for the phone or copy machine? in session. may occur. Coaches may not have contact with The Administrative Office 37. What are late starts? their athletes. 24. How do I check on grades? School starts at 8:15 instead of 7:50 a.m., usually www.edline.com because of staff meetings that are on the school Consider Accident Insurance 25. What happens if I come to school out of uniform? calendar. Dismissal is at 2:20. Unscheduled late starts Bishop Miege does not provide accident insurance on $10,000 deductible; and 2) All students involved in any You will remain in the Attendance Office until correct may be called because of bad road conditions. This athletes or on the student body and strongly encourages school sponsored event on or off Bishop Miege Campus: clothing can be brought to the school. A minor dress announcement will be carried by the local media. families to get accident coverage on their child prior to A catastrophic accident policy with a $1 million dollar code infraction is a detention for each class hour the 38. How do I sign up for Parent/Teacher conferences? participating in a sport. If you have a plan with a high limit but it too has a $10,000 deductible. deductible or limited benefits or if you have no other It is because of this high deductible that we encourage student is out of dress code, up to three 50-minute Parents are mailed a form to return with their conference insurance on your child then we would like you to you to consider purchasing your own student accident detentions for one day. time choices. consider the student accident insurance policy. coverage. If you have any questions, please call Bill 26. What is a mixer? 39. How do I arrange for an early dismissal/late arrival for a There are several different policies with premiums O’Neill at 913.262.2701, ext. 240, this summer. A dance that only Miege students can attend (held at doctor's appointment? from about $50 a year up to $140 for all sports coverage. the school). Parents must call the Attendance Office in advance for Each policy is described in the student accident insurance Shopping Trip on Kincaid Motors Bus 27. Can freshmen go to dances? the appointment. brochure, which you can receive by calling the school Seats on this fantastic bus trip were sold during the Only to mixers. They may not attend Homecoming, 40. Who do I see if I want to talk with someone about a personal and an application will be sent to you. The application annual auction, and just a few seats are left! On June Sadie Hawkins or Prom. matter? and your check must be received by the company by 9, forty shoppers will travel to Nell Hills, G. Diebolts 28. Can I get to my locker after school hours? First, go the Guidance Office or the Campus Ministry August 14, 2004, for your children to be covered for and Garrity shops in Atchison. Breakfast and lunch are the fall season. Applications received after August 14, Yes, until the doors are locked at 4 p.m. Office. If not possible, see any teacher, administrator provided -- lunch will be at the home of the shop owner, 2004, will not be in effect until received by the insurance 29. How do my parents get involved with school? or staff member who can advise you. Mary Carol Garrity. The Kincaid Motors bus leaves Miege company. at 8 a.m. and returns at 3:30 or 4 p.m. The cost is $75 They can join one or several different organizations Bishop Miege does provide the following two accident per person. If you would like to go, call Patty Morrisey that offer memberships. They may also volunteer their policies: 1) All athletes, cheerleaders and dance teams: A at 913.262.2701, ext. 258, for reservations. Bring a catastrophic accident policy with a $5 million limit but a friend! Campus Ministry Updates For the fifth consecutive year, Bishop Miege High and Communication, and Special Events. We encourage Miege Students Are Involved!!! School has been awarded the National School of Service students to become an active member in the spiritual Award. In order to qualify for this award, 5 percent of the life of our school community. We love to have students Forensics and Debate (elective) part in building a strong community at Miege. Students receive student body must complete over 100 hours of service. involved and welcome your ideas for the upcoming These are classes that students enroll in for credit. Teams awards for participation. Moderators: Coaches 128 students qualified for this award. The community school year. compete against other forensics/debate teams in the state. service program is designed to build character, provide The summer is a great time of the year to complete Enrollment is limited. Moderator: Mrs. Reynolds Athletic Team Managers or awareness to issues in our community and help students community service projects. In the Trumpeter, you Student Athletic Trainers learn life-long skills. We believe that our faith challenges will find a variety of activities and service opportunities Music — Vocal (elective) Any student interested in being a team manager needs only to us to reach out to those who struggle and may not be as throughout the summer. The Youth Volunteer Corps Classes for credit are offered to freshman through senior contact the coach of the sport that interests them. Managers fortunate as we are. Jon Zapien-Pina and Kelly Flanagan is a great organization to get involved with students students at various levels. Competition and concerts are part help with all duties related to the team and in some cases were awarded a $1,000 scholarship for their community throughout the Kansas City area completing a wide of the class make-up. Students sign up for the classes. Some keep statistics at contests. The managers can letter and be require a tryout, some are open to anyone. Moderator: Mrs. recognized for outstanding service. Student trainers need to service work from the Presidential Service Committee. range of volunteer experiences. The Kaw Valley Habitat Christie report to the athletic trainer in charge of the training room. Congratulations to these students and may they continue for Humanity is sponsoring a great summer program. In some cases, these trainers will be involved in seminars to reach out to those in need. Vacation Bible School, tutoring, day cares, working with Cheerleading or inhouse training conducted by the Pro Rehab trainer. The Campus Ministry Team is a volunteer organization the elderly are available too — the opportunities are Tryouts are held yearly. The squad practices and camp is during Moderators: Coaches and Pro Rehab Trainer at Bishop Miege High School that provides leadership endless. I will be in my office weekly to answer questions the summer. Freshmen through seniors may try out with a opportunities and programs to help build the spirit and and to update records for their service hours. If you have limited number making the team. They perform during the Clubs (French, German, Spanish, Science, etc.) community at Miege. Students interested in CMT may any questions concerning CMT, service hours, Anytown fall and winter sports seasons. Moderator: TBA All clubs are organized in their respective classrooms. Open sign up at the beginning of the year and can be involved or other summer projects, please feel free to call and I to freshmen through seniors. Projects and fundraising are a in a variety of ways. Students may serve on one or will return your call as soon as possible. We hope that Drill Team part of the cultural and educational make-up of the clubs. Join more of the following committees: Prayer and Liturgy, you have a safe, holy and restful summer break and we Try-outs are held yearly. The squad practices summers and up in your classrooms. Moderators: Teachers Service Projects, Retreats, Peer Ministry, Social Justice, will see you in August! attend camp. Sophomores through seniors may try out with Miegians for Life, Teens Acting for Peace, Fundraising a limited number making the team. The team performs during National Honor Society the fall and winter seasons. Moderator: Mrs. Weber Selected students are voted into this academic organization. Requirement are: scholarship, leadership, character and Categories (Quiz Bowl Team) service. The Honor Society offers tutoring and special Student Council Members for the 2004-2005 School Year A select group of students, sophomores through seniors, functions for students throughout the year. Moderator: Mrs. interested and well-informed in various academic areas, George StuCo Executive Officers compete with teams from other schools. If interested, see President Paul Schapker, Vice-President Jerry Woiderski, Secretary Ellie Dumovich, Treasurer Leah Latenser moderator. Moderator: Mrs. Sandner Facets Facets is the school's Fine Arts magazine. Art work and Senior Class Officers Junior Class Officers Sophomore Class Officers Campus Ministry writing may be submitted by any student before Christmas President: Ashley Matheny President: Allison Zych President: Allison Kinskey Sign up at the Campus Ministry Office. The work of the campus for publication in May. The staff are volunteers and must Vice-President: Theresa Perrini Vice-President: Kevin Schowengerdt Vice-President: Stephanie Kunz Ministry Team deals with helping the school community build attend after-school workshops and meetings to prepare for Secretary: Katie Martincich Secretary: Megan Madrigal Secretary: Caroline Ludwig a Catholic, Christian environment. The team attends workshops publication. Moderator: Mrs. Munro Treasurer: Alex Wilkerson Treasurer: Garret Scott Treasurer: Kristen Tremonti and retreats. This is a year-round organization for freshmen through seniors. Moderator: Mrs. Perrini Drama (elective) StuCo & STAG Representatives StuCo & STAG Representatives StuCo & STAG Representatives Classes for credit are offered to students at various levels. Stage Jake Burnett Andy Acton Clare Amey Peer Helpers productions are part of class make-up. Open to freshmen Joel Carrill Becca Bryon Willy Christie These students are chosen by the students at large. These through seniors. You sign up for the classes. Moderator: Mr. Matt Castilleja Jeff Heinzman Shannon Dougherty students help others with problems in the school. They are Steinberg Clare Feeley Inga Kirsch Amy English trained at workshops and offer help to the entire school. Moderator: Mr. Rellihan Yearbook (elective) Paul Glatt Dan Knapp Aimee Fogel Class is for credit and students must have completed the Sam Mika Molly Murphy Pat Foley Shrilon Ortiz Drug/Alcohol Team prerequisite Journalism 1 class. Students work on every facet of Timmy Mulvany Nathan Harkins the yearbook including reporting, writing, editing and designing Eric Raplinger These are students chosen by the faculty to represent and Jenny Heap Tim Mourlam promote a drug-free school. These students are instructed at on a Macintosh computer. Moderator: Mrs. Easterday. Loreley Robie Rico Pierce Annie Oliver a workshop during the school year and promote school life Lydia Schneider Keith Schmidtberger Katie Reynolds without drugs and alcohol. Moderator: Mr. Rellihan Newspaper (elective) Lisa Watkins Carli Sharp Joe Stilley Class is for credit and students must have completed the Julie Burdick John Kolarik David Valdivia Athletics prerequisite Journalism I class. Students work on every Lauren Rios Mario Rodriguez Amelia Wenzel Students need to try out and attend preseason meetings. Contact aspect of the newspaper including reporting, writing, editing Olivia Bernal Miege if you are interested in a sport and need information on and designing on a Macintosh computer. Moderator: Mrs. Madison Green whom to contact. Athletes compete, practice and play an important Easterday. Danna Sullentrop HONOR ROLL—SECOND SEMESTER—2003-04 HONOR ROLL—SECOND SEMESTER—2003-04

SENIORS Thomas Phelps Joseph Sparks Theresa Perrini Kenton Quatman John Kolarik Sydney Cooper Joanne Bauer Stephanie Mathews Ellen Dannevik FIRST Natalie Rada Destaney Sperry Brian Piere Nate Reardon Michael Komosa Bob Crews Breck Benkovich Leah Medellin Ashley Delgado HONORS Christina Raplinger Tracie Stahl Bridget Rellihan Benjamin Redler James Konomos Alexa Deghand Lindsay Bolin Ben Millard Mary Dickinson Katie Krier Danielle Deichler Paul Bragg Alex Morris Katherine Ebert Mellody Ainsworth Elizabeth Reynolds Lauren Starks Philip Reyes Kelly Rezac Leah Latenser Sarah Dewhurst Sarah Brower Tim Mourlam Melissa Freeland Andrew Barger Kristen Roberts Angela Sutera Leslie Reynolds Jessie Rush Anna Lewis John Dobies Brienna Bustamante Alex Mueller Lee Gibbs James Barrick Robert Schabel Nastasia Tebeck Libby Ritz Alexander Katherine Lindboe Meredith Gard Sarah Caldwell Caitlin Mulvany Katherine Glavin Amanda Bennum Katie Schowengerdt Jeffrey Tolle Kathleen Scanlon Salamatbakhsh Jillian Lopez Stephen Green Jillian Circle Kathryn Murphy Orriah Graves Cara Billaci Benjamin Sullivan Daniel VanDyke Paul Schapker Danielle Sperry Carolyn Lucas Rebecca Hill Jena Comiskey Ashley Myers Bridie Grohmann Ashley Breuer Kevin Sumrall Andrew Waters Keith Schmidtberger Rachel Swetnam Megan Madrigal Eric Kerr Christopher Conner Chris Nguyen Connor Halpin Sam Burnett Amanda Thompson Kevin Wiesner Anne Seago Peter Swingle James Maloney Sarah Kidder Ryan Cox Caitlin O’Byrne Mark Hanson Yong-Jin Chang Natalie Tocco Gregory Winn Joseph Seifert IV Lauren Turner Aubrey Mantel Inga Kirsch Cameron Cramer Erin O’Connor Stephanie Kunz Brendan Corazzin Stuart Trave Steven Woods Alyson Slack Mary Ann Vering Kate Maxwell Karleigh Klein Lianne Domenic Jean O’Mara Emily Lionberger Erin DeSeure Cynthia Verhulst Daniel Spaulding Alisha VonLintel Jeffrey McGraw Daniel Knapp Shannon Dougherty Annie Oliver Tony Livingston Emily DeStefano Michael Vermillion JUNIORS Jennifer Stalder Molly McMahon Matthew Lanning Katie Duncan Stephen Patterson Luis-Miguel Lopez Ryan Downey Thomas Watters FIRST Rachel Strayhall SOPHOMORES Allison McNitt Jaclyn Lopez Molly Duncan Maria Pezza Emily Maciel Laura Eads Mary Weller HONORS Marie Sullivan FIRST Kevin Mills Tim Lysaught Emily Egger Rachel Pike Andrew Maggard M. Elise Egger Alfred Yaquian Amanda Alvarez Alex Truong HONORS Jayce Murillo Nicole Mangornchai Lucy Elbein Sigrid Quade Alicia McAuley Janine Einhellig Ashley Young Nick Amey Erika Varady Katharine Agnew Caroline Neher Christopher Martella Jacob Engler Thomas Resovich Tommy McGrew Cecilia Engler Sara Zahner Katharine Barkman Michael Verschelden April Bauman Carol Nowatzke Sean Mascal Amy English Elise Richardson Drew Mies Rebecca Fickas Andrea Barra Lisa Watkins Emily Bland Shrilon Ortiz Phillip Meikel Natalie Fama Katie Richardson Joseph Mika Kelly Flanagan SENIORS Sarah Bowman Rae Wilkerson Brian Boman Lauren Patti Stefanie Pappas Jeffrey Fickas Daniel Ritz Simone Muller Alex Foard SECOND Joel Carril Jacquelyn Williams Jessica Breuer Melissa Peck Jason Peterson Aimee Fogel Timothy Roberts Elizabeth Nicklas Tara Funkhouser HONORS Megan Corazzin Jerry Woiderski Rebecca Bryon Ellen Poulose Ashley Pflumm Patrick Foley Margaret Ruppert Kyle Owens Nicholas J. Garcia Amy Basurto Lauren Davis Michael Youngstrom Julie Carter Eric Raplinger Ann Phillips Tierra Ford Kristin Slater Alisa Phillips Megan Graham Ashley Chavez Kathleen Dickinson Stephanie Zeorlin Katherine Cauthen Colleen Rielley Joseph Raach Emily Gibson Traci Smiley James Redler Elizabeth Guyol Kristen Connolly Philip Elbein Sara Chambers Haleigh Riemer Gustavo Ramos Joseph Glavinich Jennifer Katie Reynolds Meinrath Joseph Devine Kelly English JUNIORS Kit Connolly Loreley Robie Mario Rodriguez Sarah Griffin Sommerhauser Ben Rezac Scott Harber Brendan Donohue Clare Feeley SECOND Samantha Cowan Bryan Rollo Armando Sanchez Nathan Harkins David Starshak David Ritz Robert Harper Katherine Ensor Paul Glatt HONORS Paula DeSeure Benjamin Ernestina Sanchez Jamie Harper Matthew Strayhall Chris Rundle Sarah Hart Margaret Glavinich Sarah Glavin Claire Baker Ellen Dumovich Roseburrough Garret Scott Krista Harr Timothy Sullivan Roxanne Russell Joseph Hauber Peggy Grohmann John Grace Rachel Beard Henry Eddins Daniel Rueb Carli Sharp Emily Hart Courtney Trenshaw Samantha Seifert Nick Hauber Cassie Halpin John Grandstaff Todd Brown Kris Elbein Kyle Simmons Jamie Sutera Charley Hegstrom Nick Turner Adam Setterburg Tina Hawkins Jeanene Ismert Adam Hauser Julie Burdick Liz Esfeld Rebecca Smith- Jake Temple Billy Hendricks Bryan VanBuskirk Laura Shartzer Laura Hendricks Kara Jursich Jennifer Heap Adam Bush Katie Fritts Vandergriff Ryan Thayer Katie Hermes Jenny Verbeck Ariel Smith Carl Hinchey Erin Kelley Alexandra Jennings Meghan Callahan Rikianne Gendvil John Solar Alexander Thomas Emily Holmes Kristina Weller Sara Sorensen Audrey Ketter John Kleine Jordan Jennings Ana-Alicia Castaneda Jessica Gisler Rachel Streff Rachel Valdivia Latoya Johnson Margeaux Welsh Samantha Tavernaro Michael Knapp Robert Lindquist Eric Jury Matthew Castilleja Rachel Gittinger Ethan Struby Justin VanHecke Melesa Johnson Cameron West Kristen Tremonti Gregory Knutsen Julie Lopez Emily Kinskey Dustin Cooke Nancy Griego Sean Svadlenak Garrett Varner Kelly Jones Dana Youngstrom Julie Veliz Mark Komosa Clair McGovern Mark Koegel Lauren DiCapo Christopher Harms (Mary) Kate Sweeney Hannah Wenzel Maggie Kane Ashley Ziblut Samuel Waters Keziah Low Elizabeth McLeod Bailey Kopp Kory Duncan Jennifer Hauber Stephan Thrun Alexandra AnnaMarie Keaton Bree Williams Jack Maier Marilynne Claire Leet Hannah Ebel Sarah Hauser Hannah Wallace Zimmerman Allison Kinskey Jennifer Williams Kelly McCall Meikenhous Rebecca Losey Paul Gregory Jeffrey Heinzman FRESHMEN Ashley Wilson Allison Zych Annie Krause Anthony Wirkus Samuel McGriff III Ashley Pike Jesus Madrigal Ryan Harris Elliott Higbee SECOND Sally LaJoie Seth Yockey Yusshy Mendoza Andrea Porter Katie Martincich Griffin Harwood-Jerome Meghan HONORS Stephanie Larson Alex Ball Brian Morris Michelle Regan Ashley Matheny Elizabeth Hicks Higginbotham SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN Emily Leet Devon Bartel Stephanie Morris Danna Reyes Jessica Mies Justin Hyde Thomas Hogan SECOND FIRST Sam Lewis Ryan Beavers Mark Mourlam Sarah Ryan Samantha Mika Evan Kontras Anna Ismert HONORS HONORS Rachel Baxter Connor Allen Kelsy Long Diana Blando Patrick Muller Daniel Sanderson Hannah Morgan Beth Korpi Ryan Jackson Allison Bush Clare Amey Caroline Ludwig Ryan Brandt Matt Nielsen Jesse Saunders Whitney O’Byrne Matthew McCormack Caleb Kamm Katie Castrop Matt Arnold Patrick Lynch Willy Christie Samantha Owens Michael Sheerin Abigail Oliver Sarah Mincher Charles Keegan Crystal Colgan Meghen Arnold Trevor Mason Christopher Combs Laura Parks Eric Shortell Sonia Pantoja Lee Musser Tyler Kempf Joseph Collins Anne Barkman Michael Massmann Jon Conway Daniel Peters Sarah Sinovic Nicholas Pearson Jennifer Ortiz Kathryn Kisthardt Girls' Swim and Dive Season Wrap-Up Boys' Swim and Dive Season Wrap-Up The season began with high expectations, but the The boys’ swim season was a year of rebuilding as we season took out some key swimmers with injuries and lost six state swimmers to graduation and transfers. The lengthy illness. The team came together in Springfield, team developed very nicely this season with the growth Missouri, at 24-team invitational. We finished in twelfth of six freshmen just missing state qualifying times. The place with some of the best teams in Springfield, St. future is bright with their ability to improve towards Louis, and K.C. competing. The 200-medley relay team state in 2005. Look for Lee Gibbs, Alex Bryant, Connor of Carolyn Lucas, Kelsey McCarthy, Emily DeStefano, Halpin and David Valdivia to set the team towards state. and Rachel Swetnam took 9th place. 200 Free took 10th Senior captain Phil Elbein will lead them in the 500 free out of 24. Lucy Elbein took 11th out of 84 in the 100 and the 200-meter events to make state. The 2003-2004 breaststroke. Rozanne Russell took 16th place out 78 in team finished up with a 3-3 won/lost record in the dual/tri the 200 Free style. meets, we are anxious to get started in the 2004-2005 Lucy Elbein and Nancy Elbein won the most-improved season. swimmer award. Kelsey McCarthy will be the team’s main captain next year with Rachel Swetnam, Ashley Matheny, Softball Season Wrap-Up and Libby Ritz serving as assistant captains. The squad The varsity softball team produced its second-best grew from 18 in 2003-2004 to 33 this year. The team only season ever, finishing with a record of 19-5 and a 4th lost two, Emily DeStefano and Audrey Ketter. They will place finish at state. The Stags were regional champions be tough to replace. The school expects a large group for the fourth year in a row, and finished as runner-up of freshman next year. The team could expand to 40 in in the tough East Kansas League. The squad loses three 2005. We had a strong freshman class so our future is players to graduation: Standout pitcher Cynthia Verhulst, bright with hard work. left fielder Laura Eads, and right fielder Kara Jursich. However, the team will return ten letter winners; thus, the prospects for a super 2005 season, and a fifth consecutive Boys' Tennis Season Wrap-Up trip to the State Tournament, are great! Award winners to date include the following: Senior The boys’ tennis team improved to a fifth place finish in Cynthia Verhulst (Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year, EKL the EKL Championships in May. They brought home the 1st Team Pitcher, and All-Sun Country 1st Team Pitcher); first place plaque in the Regional Tournament in Ottawa, Junior Aly Slack (EKL 1st Team Infielder and All-Sun Kan. Junior Cassidy Mears and sophomore Tyler Kempf Country 1st Team Infielder); Freshman Erin O’Connor finished first and second in singles. The doubles team of (EKL 1st Team Designated Player and All-Sun Country juniors Paul Gregory and Justin Hyde finished fourth. Honorable Mention Designated Player); Sophomore Amy The team ended the season on a high note with a fourth Byfield (EKL 1st team Outfielder); Junior Jeanne Wilson place overall finish at the state championships in Gardner, (EKL Honorable Mention Infielder); Junior Sarah Glavin Kan. Cassidy Mears took second place and Tyler Kempf (EKL Honorable Mention Utility Player). finished eighth place in singles. The junior varsity and C team also had fine seasons. A total of 18 boys went out for spring tennis. The The JV finished with a record of 9-8. Both squads gained junior varsity team consisted of: Matt Arnold, Ryan valuable experience and had fun-filled seasons. Beavers, Adam Diskin, Jim Grindley (Captain), Tony Livingston, Patrick Lynch, Jeff McGraw, Ben Rezac, and Mario Rodriguez. Members of the varsity team included: Billy Blando, Willy Christie, Kit Connolly, Paul Gregory, Justin Hyde, Tyler Kempf, Mark Koegel, Cassidy Mears, and Leonard Tocco (Captain). A great deal of thanks and appreciation are in order Enjoy your for all the parents who supported the players all season and cheered them on during the matches. This is a hard- working group of young men who are enthusiastic and summer! have many things to be proud of. Next spring will bring even more positive things their way.