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’ basketball 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.