The Miegian

Volume 57 Issue 5 January 2014

• Boys join the Miege Dance Team p. 2 • Goodbye to 2013 p. 8 & 9• Sister Martina Flashback p. 7 • N E W S Dance Team Breaks the Gender Barrier Debate Sends Four Teams to State By: MaureenMurphy By: MariaBaska Sparks, Maddie Swall, Elliott Vanderford and staff writer MaKaylee Young-Mills. staff writer “They did well but not The 2013 de- well enough to win some- “Real men aren’t afraid to dance,” bate season ended with thing shiny,” said Mrs. says senior Jackson Kurtz. Kurtz is just one a rough loss at State last Reynolds. of the six boys who joined the dance team as weekend. “Our season didn’t “special guests” for the first time since the “It was a great end the way we planned, 1980s. With the three girls on dance team, season, and all the debat- but we are proud of ev- the boys made their first appearance on Jan. ers worked very hard,” erything our team accom- 10 at the boys’ game against Blue said Mrs. Melissa Reyn- plished,” said Nieky Al- Valley Northwest during halftime. olds, debate and forensics len. “I thank Mrs. Reyn- The initial idea to add boys to the teacher. “In the past years, olds for everything that dance team came about when the com- the social aspects and the she did for the team.” petition that Miege participates in every work ethics have been All of the under- year added the category “co-ed dance.” “I lacking, but not this year.” class debaters said they hired a choreographer to create a routine,” The Stags took are looking forward to said Mrs. Nancy Weber, Miege’s dance and four teams to State, con- coming back next season cheerleading head coach, ”I told the chore- sisting of seniors Nieky prepared, focused and ographer that I did not want a dance that Allen, Matt Horn, Luke ready to all on all the chal- just had the boys partner dancing with the Juarez and Luke Powell. lenges they will face. Seniors Nieky Allen and Matt Horn were two members of the four teams who represented Bishop girls; I wanted the boys to dance!” The juniors were Janie After communicating the oppor- Miege at the State debate tournament last weekend. Photo by Jamie Franklin tunity to boys around the school, there were six interested: Frank Burdolski, Evan Hilderbrand, Kyle Ismert, Jackson Kurtz, Jacob Pitt and Andy Ritz. “ It sounded fun. Also, my dad was a yell leader in college, so Class of 2014 I kind of had a push there,” said Evan, the team’s only freshman. The team spent more than 20 hours over Christmas break learning and practic- Senior Ad ing the routine. They are also worked ev- ery day after school for about two hours in Kyle Ismert, Andy Ritz, Frank Burdolski, Jackson Kurtz, Jacob Pitt and Evan Hilderbrand worked hard over preparation for “Five Star,”the competition break and after school practicing for their first big performance during the boys’ game against BVNW. They took their act to competition last Saturday. Photo by Brenna Albritton Deadline at Olathe South High School on Jan. 18. is Winter Play Going On As Planned next Friday, Jan. 31. By: JennieLittleton been set by Mr. David Steinberg and Robin Christie, who has provided the Why continue? The cast, had had a read through of the script. live music for musicals. She helped who spent the most time around Mr. No ads will be Editor-in-Chief “The Scoundrel Scapin,” to explain what would happen with Steinberg as students of his passion for which will be considered Mr. “Scoundrel.” Mr. Paul Steinberg, the theater, want to “do the show in Mr. accepted after the deadline. The biggest news about the Steinberg’s last show at Miege, was set director, and someone who has Steinberg’s honor. They felt he would See the Miege homepage for prices & winter play is that the play will be also his first show here 26 years ago. assisted in many past shows, is also have wanted them to continue,” said performed on schedule, debuting on Before that, he had acted in the show helping the cast in his brother’s place. Mrs. Christie. “There will be a few details or e-mail Mrs. Hartwig at Feb. 13. as well, so the show was apparently Alumni have been invited to practices things added to the opening and the Before the winter break and close to his heart. and to “offer critiques,” according to program to honor his memory.” [email protected] his death, the show’s cast had already Stepping in to direct is Mrs. Mrs. Christie. In short, the show will go on.

Page 2 www.bishopmiege.com January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 www.bishopmiege.com Page 3 Facets Beanie BookaPalooza Robots Take Over Miege Facets, the annual literary magazine published During Jan. 8-15, BOOKaalooza was once again by Miege students to showcase the school’s News sponsored by Page Pirates. Every year, students talent is still accepting submissions for this are asked to bring in three new or gently-used For Their Annual 8-Week Build year’s issue. As a fundraiser, the Facets staff children’s books to be donated. This year the By: JennieLittleton played six years ago,” said Mr. Scott Hernandez, spends no more than 19 Daniel Becker, Eli Gress, Tim Moore, is selling beanies for $8. Those interested in Shorts books went to Spofford House. The students Anderson, long time leader/mentor hours. The Student Board, the most Xavier, and junior Elliot Vanderford. submitting their work or purchasing a beanie of Miege brought in a grand total of 506 books Editor-in-Chief to the team, “So that’s nice.” The team also includes alumni should see Mrs. Munro in rm. 141. in the 2014 BOOKapalooza, compared to last Some team members tackle and adult volunteers. Science Olympiad year’s 442. Team 1997, Miege’s robotics the finances, as robot parts can cost Xavier, the team captain who team, came together on Jan. 4 to cel- an immense amount of money, some has been involved with robot- The Miege Science Olympiad team competed ebrate their season kickoff andfinally even a few thousand dollars. The ics all four years, called this on Jan.18. It consists of 13 members and is learn what the new competition of other side of the team handles the team, “the most structured moderated by Mrs. Amy Reed. the year would be. building, and each person has a job and organized so far.” Xavier Each year a unique competi- that will contribute to the robot being made his big break in robot- tion is crafted and announced eight finished at least a week before compe- ics by repurposing an old ro- Scholars Bowl weeks before the competition is held, tition. bot for sweeping the floor for Freshman Night and immediately the team goes to Robotics requires a large time basketball games, something Last weekend Miege’s Scholars Bowl team work. A kickoff kit is sent to each commitment, and members are sug- students may have witnessed Senior team captain Xavier Hernandez (right) Jan. 25 marks the annual Freshman Night, held Sister Martina beat Topeka Hayden, then lost to Washburn team registered for the competition, gested to help out up to six days a in the past couple of years. and sophomore Nick Soptic devise a plan to in the gym, commons and auditorium. The Rural in the quarterfinals of Quest at Washburn and includes very limited supplies week for a few hours each day. Each Looking at the team and the Sister Martina reports feeling stronger and being build the best robot. Photo by Kristen Agar event is hosted by Miege and gives freshmen the University. The team also competed at Olathe able to take longer walks each day. She says the for them to start building their ro- member is required to dedicate at competition they must face this opportunity to know their class better in a much South on Jan. 9. The varsity’s next competition Stags are constantly in her thoughts and prayers bots. Luckily this year’s competition least 13 hours each week. The aver- dedicated and time-committed mem- year, Xavier said, “I think we are go- less-structured environment, something that is is at the 4A Regional Tournament on Feb. 6 at and asks that Miegians continue to pray for her. includes, “some similarities to a game age member, according to Xavier bers of the group, includes seniors ing to do better than last year.” not as achievable during everyday classes. The Perry-LeCompton High School. Scholars Bowl event will include an open gym, a DJ and a is moderated by Mrs. Alison Hirons and Mr. movie screening in the auditorium. Admission Dave Mitchell, teachers of chemistry and math, is $5. respectively. Miegians March For The Unborn By: EricBuckels most of the city. tional Mall along with thousands of other pro-life Tuesday they arrived five hours early for supporters. There they listened to politicians, clergy staff writer a Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the from a variety of religions and musical performanc- Immaculate Conception, where about 14,000 people es. The March itself went from the National Mall to Twenty-four hour bus rides, long stretches attended along with approximately 400 priests, 40 the Supreme Court building. Students Spearhead Haiti Aid Effort of waiting in lines, and overcrowded streets sound bishops, and 5 cardinals. The Mass itself was sched- Thursday morning they packed their bags like a terrible time to some, but what happens on the uled to be almost three hours long. and left town. On their way out, they were sched- By: MarcoMarquez buy chickens for Haitians to use for meat and eggs. know what to expect. When I left I felt good. It was Pro-Life trip to Washington D.C. might have been a According to marchforlife.org, the March uled to stop at Arlington National Cemetery and Then this past summer a group of six, including an amazing experience, and I knew I had done a life-changing experience for many of the 87 students itself began in 1973 “as a small demonstration and watch the changing of the guard. They were to ar- staff writer Miege freshman James Egan, who is a friend of Grace; good thing,” said James about the trip to Haiti. and ten chaperones attending this week. rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the rive back at Bishop Miege some time today. went to Haiti and visited different orphanages and This year the organization held a fundraiser at 68 It all started last Sunday with a 24-hour trip world.” The peaceful demonstration has occurred Forty Bishop Miege students also made the Inside Sports. Their mission was to raise enough to Washington, D.C. Students and chaperones ar- every year since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court trip to Topeka, Jan. 22 for the Topeka Rally for Life. In 2010 Haiti was hit by a massive 7.0 money to send the mamas on a retreat to help rived Monday and were scheduled to have about a case, making this week’s number 40. They attended Mass, marched to the steps of the magnitude earthquake. There were 250,000 to their education encourage them and support them. Geaux Haiti! is half day of sight-seeing before they settled into their Wednesday was the day of the March. Capitol building, and listened to Gov. Sam Brown- 300,000 deaths, 300,000 wounded and more than The retreat will be in Haiti and other mamas from hotel, but an historic snowstorm was closing down Marchers trudged through bitter cold to the Na- back give a speech about abortion. one million people left homeless. Organizations pronounced “Go Haiti. orphanages will be there. There are a estimated 6-7 such as the Red Cross and World Visions are two of mamas and 55-60 orphans. the bigger names that are helping Haiti to recover. -eaux makes the “oh” Geaux has three meanings in the context of What are you looking forward to most about the Pro-Life March? But even small organizations like Geaux Haiti are sound in the French Geaux Haiti; one shows partnership with The Global putting out a helping hand as well, and Miegians Orphan Project. They use GO as their initials. “Using have a part. language, so “geaux” is geaux in our name also shows that we want people “Seeing thousands of people united for one common cause” • Brenna Albritton In the past several weeks there were posters pronounced like the to go to Haiti on a trip, interact with the orphans, and hanging in the Bishop Miege hallways that read experience life in a third world country. The third “Go Haiti!” advertising a fundraiser last weekend English word “go.” meaning is that they want to build up the people in “Stories of famous people whose parents almost aborted them” • Gina Avitia that was be run by the Geaux Haiti organization, a Haiti; we’re cheering ‘go Haiti’ and we want Haiti non-profit started by Grace McGowan, a student at to succeed. Geaux Haiti works mainly with orphans “The number of people that show” • Megan Smith Barstow. Geaux Haiti works mainly with orphans and the caretakers,” says Grace McGowan on the and the caretakers or what they refer to as “mamas.” the chicken farm where the mamas were raising the official Geaux Hati website. More information Last year Geaux sponsored a talent show to chickens. “I was nervous at first, but I really didn’t about Geaux Haiti is available at geauxhaiti.org. “To fight for the individual liberties of born and unborn people of this great country” • Alex Perez

“Being a part of something that might be able to change history” • Maddie Swall

Page 4 www. bishopmiege.com January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 www.bishopmiege.com Page 5 F E A T U R E S 10 Questions When I was 17… Mr. Ross Dessert with senior Caitlyn Sutherlin What were you looking forward to after high school? Traveling to see the Year you turned 17? 1992 By: MariaBaska country (By the time I was 22, I had been to all 48 continental states). staff writer What car did you drive? 1976 Chevy Chevette (lime What was the “hangout spot” back in the day? We used to go to a green) “Green Skittle” “Kermie”(similar to this one) spot down by the Potomac River and have bonfires & play music. What is your favorite thing about Miege? • I can be my extremely strange self. Where did you attend high school (city and school)? Did you already have your band? If so tell us a favorite memory Bishop Ireton HS in Alexandria, VA (suburb of from that? In HS, I was in a band called “As Usual.” My favorite How long have you been involved with the Washington, D.C.) memory from that was playing a music festival at Georgetown theater department at Miege? University and recording an album. • Since the spring One Acts my freshman year. Favorite music at the time (artist, songs, genre….)? The Cure, Allman Brothers, Rush, Fugazi, Dave Matthews, Did you use to pull any pranks? If so, share a story or two. We Grateful Dead pulled a lot of pranks—most of which I probably shouldn’t share. Do you do any theater work outside of school? My friend Billy and I used to move our classmates’ cars to different • I’ve been in Theater in the Park’s Children What were your favorite school activities (sports, debate, parking spots. One time, our lacrosse coach showed up to coach of Eden, a student run production of Into the theater, etc.)? Lacrosse, football, student government, a game and our entire team was out there early doing warm Woods, and I’m starting to do some improv. Youth Encounter (similar to Kairos) ups dressed in the girls’ lacrosse uniforms (skirts and hair bows I’ve also been/will be in Alex Murfey’s movies included). Macbeth and Victoria. What was your favorite subject? Latin What was the worst part in your life during this time? My family Most memorable moment from that time? Winning State was living in Georgia, and I was living in D.C. What made you decide to get your storm Championship in football or graduation chasing license? How do you qualify for one? Did you have a girlfriend/girlfriends? If so, who was/were she/ • I watched the movie Twister, and I was like What did you like to wear? Clothes (usually) they? I had a great girlfriend. She was a really good girl, but she “hey that looks fun,” so I’ll be able to hopefully was also adventurous and a bit mischievous. She was so cool that get it when I turn 18. What did you and your friends like to do? Waste she drove an old El Camino. We had a lot of good times together. time. Play music. Go to concerts. Go to lacrosse games at Georgetown or Maryland or Johns Hopkins. I also had a group of friends who liked What were your parents like? Dad was great but pretty strict. He was What does a storm-chaser actually do? backpacking in the Shenandoah Mountains. a colonel in the Army. Mom was very selfless. We had 10 kids, and she • Drives fast and avoids flying cows. sacrificed a lot! Compiled By Marco Marquez What are the best and worst parts about it? • Living to tell the tale, and getting stuck in Oz. Yu-gi-Oh! Makes A Resurrection From the Grave into the Commons What do you want to study in college? cords. The game itself “is a battle-based pez, freshman; Michael Derickson, fresh- can play at a time, the others watch the By: EricBuckels • Meteorology, and maybe some wildlife biology trading card game in which players draw man, Michael Landes sophomore; Mal- action closely or play Pokémon on their or something of the sort. staff writer from decks they compiled themselves lory Fellows, sophomore; TJ Fosselman, Nintendo DSs to pass the time. and put them sophomore; Timothy Asked why they enjoy play- You may hear them shouting in onto the field,” Keens freshman, Bobby ing their answers were simliar. Timothy Where do you see yourself in 10 years? the joy of victory or groaning in the ago- says yu-gi-oh- Sinow, freshman, and Keens said, “I enjoy hanging out with • Being Discovery Channel’s overdramatic storm ny of defeat. They have drawn crowds, cards.net. There Bryan Clingan, sopho- my friends and learning how to play the chaser. stares, laughs and intrigued viewers. are two ways to more. game.” Madalene Lopez said, “Hanging Their presence has become well-known win, make your Michael Landes said, with my friends is a great time.” Bobby in the Commons. The eight students who opponent’s life “We all started play- Sinow simply said, “Everyone is hilari- What is your goal in life? play Yu-Gi-Oh! in the Commons after points run out; ing after cross coun- ous.” • Always keep laughing and make life school are here to stay. or if your oppo- try season, we enjoy For the future, the group hopes interesting. Yu-Gi-Oh! is a trading card game nent runs out of the game and wanted more people will become interested and that originated in Japan and is based on cards to draw. to share the fun with play. Michael Derickson said, “I want this lelled their own experience. the “fictional game of duel monsters” ac- The other people like us.” thing to turn into an actual club. I want The high point of Sister’s trip Who is your role model and why? cording to yu-gi-oh-cards.net. Konami eight regulars The Yu-Gi-Oh group comes to duel after The group plays every lots of people playing, having a good was touring Dante’s tomb in first launched the game in 1999. In 2009, school in the commons. You must bring • Mr. Steinberg. He set the bar high, and Rome. who play af- day for about an hour time and meeting people that like the Caitlyn Sutherlin played Kitty in the fall musical, Flashback 1972! it was named the top-selling trading card wouldn’t quit until the show was even higher. ter school are your own deck if you wish to challenge until robotics practice same thing.” The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo by Kristen Agar game by the Guinness Book of World Re- Madalene Lo- opponents. Photo by Eric Buckels starts. While only two Page 6 www.bishopmiege.com January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 www.bishopmiege.com Page 7 movies, music & more media highlights of 2013: Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014 highest grossing and most popular singles, films and tv shows of the year what happened at : a year told in school-related events box-office hits hot singles Miege as seen 1. "Blurred Lines" by 1. The Hunger on tv Robin Thicke/TI/Pharrell Games: Catching 1. NCIS 2. "Get Lucky" by Daft January February March April May June July August September October November December Fire 2. Sunday Night Punk featuring Pharrell 2. Iron Man 3 Football Williams 3. Despicable Me 2 3. The Big Bang 3. "Wake Me Up" by Avicii Homecom- Longtime 4. Frozen Theory 4. "Let Her Go" by Pas- We are The 25th ing kicked off and soccer faculty member Students 4. Person senger Mrs. Salazar Both Miege’s Miege's counting the annual Stag with its theme both conquer and head of 5. Man of Steel spot the new 5. "La La La" by Naughty steps in as Students fail to turf and CMT Office is Bishop Miege field Strut is a "I Would Walk 4A State. The the drama of Interest days until bronze crucifix CMT Director reach quota in baseball fields dedicated to hosts its first back stop is success. 1,000 Miles." Miege pro- department 5. American Idol Boy featuring Sam Smith the opening watching over after the death cookie dough are covered Mrs. Perrini handball crushed after a The student Mattea Pezza is duction of David of the new the football field of Mrs. Mary sales. with 8 inches of tournament. huge storm. body raised crowned Home- The Drowsy Steinberg dies school year. at Dixon Doll Perrini. snow. $58,866.33. coming queen. Chaperone is after 26 years of Stadium. a huge hit. service. staggering thoughts What is your New Year's resolution? what happened in the : major events that you may have missed "Have "To party World better more." personal Jack hygiene." January February March April May June July August September October November December Hemberger Delaney (12) Dodge (11) At least 6,000 "To write The United Lance Eighty people people are Pope Benedict A 2-year Bill Gates again Five hundred States ends "To dunk in '2014' on Armstrong Forty-four are killed and killed after Ty- XVI announces old U.S. girl The Boston becomes the five people its 16-day admits to people are 140 are injured "Twerk" is added phoon Haiyan, a game." all of my his resignation becomes the Marathon is world’s richest are killed by a government Nelson Mandela doping in all killed by a after a high- to the Oxford the strongest papers. " as of Feb. 28, first child born bombed by man with $72.7 magnitude 7.7 shutdown and dies at age 95. Jake seven of his lightning speed train de- Dictionary. storm recorded the first pope with HIV to be two brothers. billion after earthquake in avoids default in Meurer (11) Jenna Tour de France storm in Bihar, rails in Santiago at landfall, hits to resign since cured. losing the Balochistan, a bipartisan deal *Both timelines Ismert (9) victories. 1415. position in 2008. India. de Compostela, Pakistan. the Philippines. Spain. in the Senate. compiled by Marco Marquez By: AndrewGleason people who've outworn their welcome: words we're tired of: social media mania: staff writer facebook hashtags selfie overload miley cyrus justin bieber paula deen leave it in With news of his As Facebook became clut- Originally created as a form Most phones and tablets Miley’s recent Food Network Last year was one of ups and downs. “retirement” ap- n. ‘a type of dance, e.i. - “booty-jacking.” tered with more ads and of organization used to tag released last year had antics to regain pearing on Twit- decided to drop twerk In 2013, major leaps were made in the fields irrelevant information and categorize posts and pic- a“selfie” or front-facing ter in late Decem- Deen’s pro- the spotlight (friends’ “Likes” appear- tures, hashtags have grown camera. This would ex- of medicine and technology, and new movie/ ber, Bieber may gramming after v. ‘to party, get wild’ Vevo far past their intended pur- have been con- turn up ing on the Newsfeed, for plain the increasing pres-

album/book releases had fans everywhere People.com troversial, and be the star most an interview pose. They’ve been picked going crazy. But with the good must come the Huffington Post likely to fade example) more and more ence of selfies on social left fans very showcasing her adv. ‘in a strict sense’, but more often used up as an addition to pictures bad. For every positive aspect of 2013, there away in 2014. He people stopped using the media sites. Taking pride divided. Some loved the new racist opinions and texts, serving as almost a seemed a negative alternative, especially in upset the masses last year with literally redundantly (“That’s literally impossible!”) website. Users instead in your appearance is wild party-girl act, while others went viral earlier last year, and modern “PS.” Though often the realm of pop culture. In the hope that 2014 his spoiled brat demeanor and flocked to more intuitive clever/humorous, hashtags one thing, but subjecting 0- thought it was melodramatic and public opinion of Deen fell to an 2 immature interactions with just adj. ‘gross, trashy, or repulsive’ social media platforms, the world to 20+ self- will be better than 2013, The Miegian has com- are dangerously close to be- even “trashy.” all-time low. ratchet piled a list of words, people, and trends that about everyone—fans, politicians such as Instagram, which coming more annoying than portraits is a bit over the we hope stay in the past. and paparazzi included. gained 128 million users. charming. top. Page1 8 3! www. bishopmiege.com January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 www.bishopmiege.com Page 9 The Chiefs Postseason Really... THE MIEGIAN STAFF O P I N I O N Editor-in-Chief - By: MarcoMarquez lay in the fetal position. For the next Is there really such a thing Jennie Littleton 15 minutes I just glared at the TV as the City curse though? staff writer screen, watching our team stun then Yes, I think it’s safe to say now that Staff Members- be stunned. Already torn inside, I there is one because of the past eight Maria Baska Do you know what grinds watched as Colts fans celebrated playoff loses, four of them have my gears? The ’ over the luckiest win ever. As I shed came to the . The Eric Buckels The Pope is Stirrin’ it Up postseason performance. The last tears, I wondered what that feeling Chiefs haven’t won a playoff game Andrew Gleason time the Chiefs had won a playoff was like. What was it like to have since 1994 and the Royals haven’t Andrew Jezak game was when my dad was 26. He’s your team win a playoff game? been to the playoffs since 1985. Louie LaFeve The Battle Between Welfare and Private Charity now two decades older. Since 1994 Listening to my dad mumble bleep Even though Sporting KC Marco Marquez the Chiefs are the only team from words under his breathe, I just sat in did win the MLS Cup, it didn’t have the AFC West to not reach the Super silence. It was not a fun night at the the same effect on people as it did Maureen Murphy By: EricBuckels things, he is not a left wing extrem- example, a man in need should two counts. First, 80 percent of pri- Bowl. Then again we haven’t been Marquez household. on others. There is still a curse. Fans to the Super Bowl since 1969! Let in KC are hungry for a Super Bowl Photographers - ist or and right wing extremists, he first be helped by his family, then vate charity goes back to those in staff writer that sink in for a little. I don’t know trophy. Right now we can only brag Kristen Agar is a Catholic. friends, then acquaintances, then need, while only 30 percent of tax about you guys, but I think it sucks about one from 1969, which isn’t Brenna Albritton The pope wants more a local Church, then a private welfare dollars goes to the needy that we have a season of success much to brag about. The Royals He was Time magazine’s followed by the disappointment of could win a World Series this year, Jamie Franklin compassion for the poor through charity, then the city government, according to economist James Lauren Lanter person of the year, The Advocate a head-shaking end. but will that be enough for me? No, private charity. When the govern- then county government, etc. The Rolph Edwards. Second, Catholi- The most recent frustration I love the Royals and I’ve been a Person of the Year (America’s old- came against the Indianapolis Colts. fan ever since my dad showed me Adviser - Mrs. Phyllis Hartwig teaching of solidarity, cism calls for willful assistance to est gay news magazine), and Es- Kansas City came out of nowhere in videos of the Royals and Yankees as found in the Cat- the poor not mandatory redistribu- the first half, scoring left-and-right. having at it with each other when quire magazine’s “Best Dressed “Income inequality The Miegian is published month- echism of the Catho- tion of wealth. In essence private Things were looking great at half the Royals were in the ALCS. ly by the newspaper staff of Bishop Miege Man of 2013.” The new pope has while the Chiefs held a 31-10 lead. I love the Chiefs. They’ve is an injustice.” lic Church says, “Rich charity is more efficient, it is what High School. It is a student-produced certainty made an entrance. At the beginning of the second half, been my favorite KC team from the newspaper. The editorial board decides nations have a grave the Church teaches and believes in. the Chiefs came out of the gates I’ve learned much from beginning, ever since I followed the content of each issue. Opinions ex- The Democratic Party scoring another touchdown and watching the Chiefs over the past sports. I can only watch them sixteen ment steps in to help the poor that moral responsibility toward those Both the left and the right pressed are the views of the writer and are along with unions, the media, and leading 38-10. Right there they had years. I’ve learned that in big games times a year unless we’re fortunate signed. means “We the people” have failed which are unable to ensure the can distort the words of the Pope shut up critics. Then out of nowhere one half of the team can do the enough to make the playoffs. But The Miegian welcomes material some political actions groups are the Colts started edging their way job while the other half can’t. I’ve when we lose in the playoffs, it in our obligation to help the needy. means of their development,” it and turn him in to whatever they (letters, guest columns, feedback) from calling for more government-en- back in. We had put the Colts in a learned that the team I’ve rooted hits me hard because I wonder faculty, administrators, students, parents He “remind[s] all, that the rich continues by stating this task “is want. Nevertheless, the Catholic choke hold, but now they were the for can either be very good then when will we break the Kansas City forced income redistribution (tax- and community members. This material must help, respect and promote part of the vocation of the lay teachings will remain steadfast. team in position to win the game. disgusting or just flat out be bad. curse? Did I invest my love for a will be reviewed by the editorial board and ing the rich and giving it to people Long story short, the Chiefs I have said it, and I’ll say it again, football team to real gold or fools the poor. I exhort you to generous faithful, acting on their Bishop Miege should con- published based on the publication’s let- who pay either no taxes or much lost again, and the Kansas City the Chiefs have been fools gold gold? There’s only one way to find ters policy criteria. solidarity ….” This sounds like a own initiative with tinue in their endeav- curse lives on for our Chiefs. I was for a long time, and I’m sick to the out. Will we hoist another Lombardi Material can be dropped off in lower taxes). Into the discussion wrapped in my Chiefs blanket as I stomach about it. trophy in my lifetime or not? call for private charity, not a call their fellow citi- ors to help the poor the journalism room (144), or mailed to came Pope Francis with a state- the newspaper in care of Bishop Miege for government taxation. zens.” through private ment entitled Evangelii Gaudium, High School. All letters and columns must Two of the Catholic Private acts of charity. by Andrew Jezak be signed. The staff reserves the right to or The Joy of the Gospel as his 2013 Staggering Thoughts Church’s teachings reaffirm charity We are doing the edit letters for length, language or poten- apostolic exhortation. In this he If you could be any Disney character, who would you be and why? tial libel, and to refuse any articles or ad- this call for private charity. The wins right thing and vertising submitted. declared that income inequality is Church’s teaching of subsidiar- o n doing it well. Maddie Anderson (10) Conner Galbraith (11) Eli Jurden (11) All opinion pieces submitted an “injustice.” This statement has •Ariel from The •Tod from Fox and should contain an address and a phone ity as found in the Catechism of •Russell from Up, Little Mermaid; I the Hound because number where the writer can be contacted, been widely cited by numerous fa- why you ask? Why the Catholic Church states “a used to think she then I can hang because the staff will confirm all letters. voring the redistributing wealth. not? community of a higher or- was my mom. around Big Mama In order to attain income all day. Bishop Miege High School der should not interfere equality some politicians call for 5041 Reinhardt Drive in the internal life of Jeff English •Emily Brady (9) Austin Bush (12) a higher minimum wage, exten- Rapunzel from Shawnee Mission, KS 66205-1599 a lower order, de- •Grumpy from •Aladdin because sion of unemployment benefits, Snow White be- Tangled because she he rides around priving the latter of cause all my Guid- likes adventure and on a magic carpet. and higher taxes on the wealthy. its functions.” For ance TA’s make me has magical hair. But the Pope calls for none of these grumpy. Photograph: Gregorio Borgia/AP

Page 10 www. bishopmiege.com January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 www.bishopmiege.com Page 11 Shaky But Promising Beginning for Boys By: LouieLaFeve are only a few games into the season, it is already combined 12 points against tough teams. shaping up to be a memorable one. They have also had two dominating victories, IEGE SPORTS staff writer The current Stags squad is one of the youngest one a 60 to 42 beatdown of Gardner-Edgerton, in recent memory, with senior McKinley Johnson and the other a narrow 50-43 win over the always-

as the only returning full-time starter from last competitive and well coached Hogan Prep Rams. Girls await Aquinas Rematch This year has served as a new beginning of season. Only two other seniors made the roster McKinley Johnson—a starter since his freshman sorts for the Stags basketball team, and although we this year, guard Lucas year—has performed admirably, leading the Franco and center Chris team in scoring even though he missed the Henry. Three of the five opening game. He has also played well on starting spots are occupied defense. However, it hasn’t been a one-man Lady Stags’ Winnning Streak Comes To a Tough End by underclassmen. Also, it show. By: JennieLittleton the comforts of home. Aquinas relied on a couple key Jan. 9, the girls met BVN in what would be a high might be hard to remember, Juniors Brennan Dial and Reggie Byers players to decide the game. scoring Miege win, 75-70. Madeline Homoly stepped on but head coach Fred Turner have both played admirably in the wake of is only in his second season an injury to key junior Alston Jones, who Editor-in-Chief The half ended with a score of 26-18, and the the court for the Stags for the first time, and made a big girls came off the court looking nervous. Senior Lexie difference on the boards. The rescheduled Gardner Edg- at Miege. will miss the entire season with a broken leg. Everyone knew the game would be a close one. Villegas had been erton game brought anoth- This youth infusion Alston Jones (far left)takes a shot over Blue On Jan. 17, Miege’s ladies headed to Aquinas to play, ac- leading the team, er win for Miege, 70-40. has so far had mixed results Valley Northwest players. Jones is out for cording to Coach Jeff English, the team that would be going after any In what may argu- for the team, with the boys the season due to a broken leg. Miege’s toughest opponents of the season. The stats go- loose balls and ably be called one of the going 2-4 overall. However, ing into the game were close: Miege was ranked first in bringing down most fun games to watch after two disappointing the State, with an undefeated record of 7-0; Aquinas, fifth the rebounds with for Miege girls’ basketball, losses to start the season, Junior guard Reggie Byers dribbles around and 6-1, but undefeated in the EKL. junior Madeline the Stags started the Jan. 14 they are 2-2 over the past Blue Valley North, ending in an extremely What Miege had going for them: a very smart, Homoly, another away game vs. BV with the four games, with both of close loss of 44-48. naturally talented, and hard-working team. Aquinas: huge contributor score of 6-9 at the end of the their losses coming by a three starting seniors, and one junior, plus great talent that night. The first quarter. That would and size. The downsides: Miege’s team is a little more second half didn’t quickly change. The team inexperienced on the high school varsity level, with only look any better, continued to feed off each one senior going into a high-charged game away from and the game other; as freshman Hunter ended in an upset- Bentley used her quickness Grapplers Pinning Down Top 5 Records ting 40-57. and agility, junior Kelsey (after 7 competitions) To sum- Wolf took to her clas- Ryan Madrigal 16-8-0 marize, Miege’s sic straight-through-the- shots never basket swishes.The game Strong Start to the Season Sean Maxwell 16-9-0 dropped, the ref- proved the team could Chance Friesen 13-10-0 erees were ques- flow together, and they Last weekend Miege wrestlers headed to Hunter Friesen 10-9-0 tionable, and the won 68-42. Center High School on the Missouri side for the Alan Bortolotti 10-13-0 whole thing in- The Stags tore up the Yellowjacket Invitational and showed some fierce cluded a, what I court against the small chal- red, bringing home a 1st, two 2nd places, a 3rd and consider, ques- lenge of St. James, winning two 4th places. tionable technical at home this past Tuesday At this seventh competition of the season, against Coach Ter- with a score of 67-44. junior Hunter Friesen was first in his 145 lb. class, ry English. Aqui- Watching the team and his twin Chance brought home a second at 138 nas played well, play leading up to the pounds. highly reliant on Aquinas game, it seemed The other second belonged to senior Sean senior shooter Tia the rivals’ matchup would Maxwell in the 195 division. Vernon White, senior, Weledji. be a nailbiter to the very was third at 132 lb. Fourth places were seniors Ja- During Senior Lexie Villegas fights for a basket during the game end. What spectators saw cob Belfield at 160 lb. and Ryan Madrigal at 182 lb. Christmas break, against Aquinas last Friday. The close game ended the at Aquinas seemed to be a Ryan said, “ I’m proud of all our varsity wrestlers, Miege took off on seven game winning streak. Photo by Brenna Albritton nervous and possibly un- and it’s good to see our hard work pay off.” their dominating derprepared team, as they Head coach David Eller said, “At this point Miege’s only home competition is the Miege Invi- streak after winning the HyVee Shootout with a close just broke down individually instead of building on one in the season we are showing strong improvement. tational. Top, there Jacob Belfield takes his place Point guard Shelbie Piggie goes for a basket and great game against Freemont (NE) that ended in a another as a team. In less than a month, the girls will face The team is working hard and focusing on getting on the victor’s stand. Above, Chance Friesen works against Blue Valley Northwest, helping the team 54-53 win. From there, the Stags beat BVSW Jan. 3, much Aquinas at home, in what one would hope to be a whole a little better each day.” to flip his opponent, and right, Mark Muraski Photo by Lauren Lanter achieve another win. thanks to junior Shelbie Piggie using her dual 3-point new game,with an entirely different atmosphere. begins his match. Photo by Kristen Agar and cut-to-the-basket scoring techniques. Page 12 www.bishopmiege.com January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 www.bishopmiege.com Page 13 Why Crawl When You Can Fly? Chiefs, Just Forget About It and Move On By: AndrewJezak ing second in three of their last five meets, Miege success. Louie is looking forward to the challenges to be had dur- Carter, Jef- By: LouieLaFeve This time was different. We lost by one point, on the road, with a quar- staff writer ing the postseason. “The whole team is very deter- frey Martin, ter of our starters injured, against a tough Colts squad who had previously mined and has the best work ethic in 19 seasons at Mackey staff writer beaten two undefeated teams. Quarterback had 4 touchdowns, According to head coach Dennis Mueller, Miege,” states Mueller. Merrill, our defense had 3 , and Dwayne Bowe went off for 150 yards and the boys’ swim and dive team is currently in the The boys are living up to their coach’s and John Well, that one hurt. The Kansas City Chiefs Jan. 4 45-44 loss to the Indi- two touchdowns. We did many things right, even if in the end it wasn’t quite midst of “the best season ever. We are physically high praise and more. Results from their last Pawle- anapolis Colts will most likely go down, at least to this fan, as one of the most enough. better than at the end of last season at State.” Plac- five meets prove just that. At Blue Valley wicz painful losses in sports history. At one point, the Chiefs were up 38 to 10 only There are several issues we need to address this offseason. A speedy wide West on Dec. 10 they took second place out to squander away a 28 point lead to T.Y. Hilton and company. receiver to serve as a deep target for Alex Smith is essential, as is an upgrade of nine teams. In the Turner Invitational Five Chiefs players were knocked out of the game, including league over Kendrick Lewis at free safety. Keep your eyes on USC wide receiver Mar- on Dec. 18 they brought home first place broke the MVP candidate and Pro Bowler Jamaal Charles, his backup , and quise Lee and Alabama safety Hasean Clinton-Dix in the draft. Also, if KC out of 11 teams. At the Lawrence Invite, school’s 200 medley Charles’ fellow Pro Bowlers, Brandon Flowers and Justin Houston. signs free agent wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, remember that you heard it here the boys were second of six teams, and record. Louie Carter, Jef- But it wasn’t just injuries. The secondary, who despite All-Pro safety Eric first. at the Topeka Invitational on Jan. 14 Miege fin- frey Martin, John Pawle- Berry’s brilliance, have been spotty all season, gave up 224 yards to receiver The difference between this offseason and the last one is that in 2013, we ished second in a field of 15 tough and highly com- wicz, and Jack Wirtz broke T.Y. Hilton. The wide receivers dropped enough balls to fill a Chucky-Cheese were trying to fill huge roster holes. Now, it’s less about that and more about petitive teams. The team also swam at Blue Valley the 200 free record, and ball pit. And our pass rush did not bully the Colts the way they had dominated adding weapons to an already competitive team. It’s going to take a while last night. Jeffrey Martin, Mackey Mer- the opposition earlier in the season. But, as heartbreaking as it is, it’s all right. for this one to stop stinging, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The Sophomore John Schultz remarked, “I feel rill, John Pawlewicz, and Jack Wirtz This isn’t the end; it’s the beginning. This team went 2-14 last season, and Chiefs’ run in the spotlight isn’t over just yet; in fact, this is probably just the that we are all improving our skills and having a broke the 400 free record. were tied with the for the worst record in the league. Let beginning. great time doing it.” Miege’s next meet is tomorrow Still with an outstanding regular season to that sink in; the JAGUARS. The Jaguars might have more players than fans. at Blue Valley Southwest. conclude, the swimmers have State on their minds, It’s weird to think how far away that all seems isn’t it? While it ended in a Along with their impressive regular season including their coach, “We finished fourth last year, less than spectacular fashion, this was the first season in a long time when the team accomplishments, quite a few swimmers have and we are poised to finish the season on a high note Chiefs have really seemed competitive. Head Coach Andy Reid and GM John Pro Bowler Jamaal Charles had an shined individually. Altogether six school records as the goal is the State title, but we’ll be satisfied Dorsey were clearly the right men for the job. Our last postseason game was exceptional season for head coach Andy have been broken. Junior Louie Carter broke the with improving from last year.” Sophomore Corbin after the 2010 season. It ended in a crushing 24-7 loss against a decent-but-not- Reid and the Chiefs. Photo by Kansas.com 100 back, senior Mackey Merrill broke the 100 but- Brown adds, “We have a really good chance, but it great team. It was obvious that we didn’t belong there. Carlos Olivas comes up for a breath at the Blue Val- terfly, and senior John Pawlewicz broke the 200 IM will become harder further down the road. We just ley West meet. Photo by Brenna Albritton record. Miege’s relay teams have also shared in the have to dig deep and go for gold.” Bowling Looking to Put Their Own Spin on Things 2013 Pro Bowlers By: LouieLaFeve back. Last year we lost three really talented bowlers, all in their first meet, beating out Piper and Turner. which was half of the varsity team, and this year we Senior Steven Langley came in first overall with a QB Alex Smith LB Derrick Johnson staff writer have had a lot of people step up and a lot of new score of 685. RB Jamaal Charles LB Justin Houston talent try out.” Optimism is high for the rest of the season, in T Brandon Albert S Bishop Miege Bowling, which just finished Senior Jake Grohmann was a bit more cau- Remi’s words, “Individually I think we have a great CB Brandon Flowers DT Dontari Poe tryouts on Jan. 9, enters its ninth season as a varsity tious. “I’m not saying we’re going to win State, but chance. If we all have a good day at Regionals then sport. The Stags return seven seniors and a large we have the making of a good team. Tryouts were I think we have a chance to head to State as a team. LB Tamba Hali PR Dexter McCluster group of underclassmen. good. I had one of my better outings.” I think the “I feel pretty good about the girls this season,” “All the returning bowlers have taken a lead- guys have a said senior Remi McDonald. “We have a good in- ership role this season,” said Remi.”A fellow bowler good chance flux of new bowlers and previous bowlers coming of mine said that the best part of the season is get- too, they’ve ting to know all of the underclassmen.” been close Jake said that the hardest part of the season has for a few been “the friction you occasionally feel with your years.” fellow bowlers during a heated practice.” 2013-2014 Regular Season Schedule Remi said that the losses of last year’s seniors have been hard. “Two of the three guys who quali- Bowlers Chief’s quarter- fied for State have graduated now, as have several of @Jaguars W 28-2 @Bills W 23-13 Matt Daly back Alex Smith our more talented girls. However, we’ve come much Cowboys W 17-16 @Broncos L 17-27 (front) and was a big part of closer as a team this year. We all just have a good @Eagles W 26-16 Chargers L 38-41 Jake Grohm- the team’s suc- time and support each other.” Giants W 31-7 Broncos L 28-35 ann (back) cess this year. “Esh and Gemmill are both really good Photo by FanSided @Titans W 26-17 @Redskins W 45-10 await the coaches,” said Jake. “I enjoy work- Raiders W 24-7 @Raiders W 56-31 results of Sophomore Erin ing with them to better myself as a Texans W 17-16 Colts L 7-23 DeLorenzi com- their throws. Browns W 23-17 @Chargers L 24-27 (OT) bowler. Bowling might not be a la- Photo by Jamie petes at her home bor intensive sport, but it requires Franklin alley. Photo by focus.” Jamie Franklin The team came in first over- Page 14 www.bishopmiege.com January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 www.bishopmiege.com Page 15 Saying Goodbye to

Christamas break for the ship. two of them Stags ended on a sorrowful note Once he finished school, have been pro- as they learned of the death of Mr. Mr. Steinberg began a long and duced and one David Steinberg, longtime theater successful career as an actor, writ- won the Play- “I expect to instill in the teacher. er, and director of fine arts at nu- in-Progress contest at Rockhurst Mr. Steinberg was born merous schools and playhouses University in 2005. students a respect for the in Lebanon, MO in 1950. After at- across the country. In 1987 he be- His memorialStein service was potential of the theater, tending UMKC, he earned a Mas- came head of the theater depart- Jan. 4 in Bishop Miege’s audito- and hopefully broaden the ters in Fine Arts from California ment at Bishop Miege. During rium. The auditorium was filled expectations of the Institute of the Arts. There he was his career Steinberg directed and to capacity with current students, audience.” first on the scholarship lists and served as mentor to thousand of alumni, teachers, family, and nominated for a National Endow- students in more than100 plays friends. He was 63 at the time of ~David Steinberg ment of the Arts Directing Intern- and musicals. He wrote five plays, his death. By Eric Buckles “Musical theater is one of the most rapidly changing art forms. Scripts are becoming less linear and more affected by free form styles of art such as jazz, performance art and progressive dance.” ~David Steinberg Why he chose that Scoundrel Scapin’ as his first play at Miege:

“The students I talked to kept saying ‘Let’s do a comedy, let’s do a comedy’ and I thought Scapin’ was a funny play that the Miege community could enjoy. Comedies are always popular, and I think Stein preparing for “Much Ado About this one will be re- Nothing,” last year’s winter play. Pictures courtesy of Paul Steinberg. ceived well.” Steinberg: By the Numbers

Productions Plays Written Years (Musicals76, Plays, & Acts) 5 Stein-Written Plays This picture, taken at the beginning of last school year, Produced at shows the camaraderie among the four teachers who had 2 taught here for a quarter of a century. (Pictured, from right students taught to left: Mary Perrini, Bill Creach, Mike Bohaty and David (Approximate) Miege Steinberg.)

Years Teaching Compiled by Andrew Jezak 32“I believe drama students2,418 in high schools are generally not challenged by the scripts that are presented. Too many drama departments underestimate the student capacity for understanding and executing serious dramatic literature, whether it26 be comic or tragic.” ~David Steinberg