• Internationally-acclaimed alum returns for a visit p. 3 • Fr. Larry­—and all the other new people p. 8-9 • Miege sports on fire p. 12-14

THE MIEGIAN• Secret menus of your favorite restaurants p.5 • Flashback: When, where & how: the start of the Aquinas rivalry p. 6 • I want “good” treats p. 10

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Pumpkin carved byMaddie O’ Laughlin October 2013 N E W S I Would Walk 1,000 Miles By: LouieLaFeve Pitch Perfect. It was performed by Fr. Spitzer to Visit Chaperone In the Works select members of the senior class, staff writer mostly those who had Mr. Ander- son as a teacher. This classic per- By: AndrewGleason production of the fictional Drowsy Bishop Miege’s 2013 Home- formance featured the use of cups Miege, Speak on Faith Chaperone. The production specifi- coming was a smash hit. With the as percussion for the background staff writer cally focuses on the antics involving rather specific theme of “It’s time’s of the song. Several weeks of prac- By: LouieLaFeve He has been a Jesuit since 1974, and the show’s leading lady, Janet Van De currently is active as the president of like this that I think of you,” many tice were necessary to make sure Excitement is building in the Graff, played by senior Mattea Pezza. were uncertain of how it would be the performance went off without a staff writer the Magis Institute, which attempts drama department as opening night, Along with Gress and Pezza, to counter scientific atheism with his executed. hitch. Nov. 14, rapidly approaches. Prepa- other leads are Henry Gleason, Han- Their fears Other Next Tuesday, own brand of scien- ration for this year’s fall musical, The nah Holterman, Tim Moore, AJ Pope “ Bishop Miege will be tific Christianity. were laid to It’s times like preparation Drowsy Chaperone, is in full swing. and Caitlyn Sutherland. rest when included the host to a presentation He has written five Auditions for the musical, In working very hard to by Jesuit scholar Fa- books and numerous the dance these that I think usual Home- held during make Chaperone actually coming week ther Robert Spitzer. articles about his pet the beginning as successful as ” The day before he will subjects, as well as Opening Night: Nov. 14 commenced. of you... festivities. weeks of the possible, the cast The Ro- Each grade be in Kansas City to producing several school year, Other shows: Nov. 15 & 16 and crew are in speak at the Archdioc- documentary films botics team was in charge of DJ’ing, was assigned a science-fiction re- yielded an im- rehearsals week- Star esan Convocation for and writing his own a change from the trend of non-stu- lated theme. The seniors had pressive turn- nights and week- Wars Space Jam teachers at the Over- high school curricu- dent DJ’s. They played a wide selec- , the juniors , the out. Students ends to prepare Tron, land Park Convention lum with the help of tion of music, including old favor- sophomores were assigned from every grade showed up to vie for for their production. A typical week- Avatar Center. the Magis Institute. ites such as “Don’t Stop Believing” and the freshmen went with . roles in the spotlight. night practice consists of acting and by Journey. Senior Mattea Pezza was He is famous inter- He had taught at the “We have a cast member from singing, and dancing is rehearsed on nationally as a scholar college level for al- The highlight of the dance ac- crowned Homecoming queen. Her every grade this year,” said the direc- the weekends. cording to most people, however, attendants were Kristen Agar, Gina on the subject of faith. most 20 years before tor Mr. Dave Steinberg. “We’re now combining the Juniors Ella Wengert and Natalie The “Tree of Life” from Avatar, as His most well-known accepting his position was the rendition of the “cup song” Avitia, Kali Eaken and Natalie Or- The musical follows the life of dancing with the singing parts, and Leslie boogie down at the Home- by Anna Kendrick, from the film rick. portrayed by freshmen at the Home- work deals with the re- at Gonzaga. “a depressed man who relives a pro- it’s coming together nicely,” said coming dance. coming pep assembly. lationship between God, physics and Miege seniors will be excused from hibition era musical,” said Mr. Stein- sophomore Dylan Murray, a member Photo by Brenna Albritton Photo by Brenna Albritton philosophy, and how the idea of God an hour of class that afternoon to hear berg. This man, played by Jackson of the cast. fits into the modern scientific world. him speak, and seniors from Bishop Gress, senior, uses revelries to raise The Drowsy Chaperone will be According to his website, from Ward will be bused over for the pre- his spirits in the present day. performed in the Miege Auditorium 1998 to 2011 Father Spitzer served as sentation. This man’s dreams center on Nov. 14, 15, and 16. the President of Gonzaga University. on a show-within-a-show, the 1920s

AJ Pope, senior, was one of many Miege students and faculty who Fall donated. Blood

Junior Maeve Martin waits to complete her donation at the first of Stuco volunteers Jackson Kurtz, Miege’s two drives. Megan Heyen and Gina Avitia color Drive posters for donors. Photos by Lauren Lanter Homecoming Queen Mattea Pezza and her escort Nick Schaible rode through Seniors Megan Heyen and Rachel Ogren perform “Cups” by Anna Kedrick at the parade on the tailgate of a pick-up. It was a new look for all the candi- the dance. Photo by Lauren Lanter dates. Photo by Phyllis Hartwig

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From Underdogs to Top Dogs, News The 25 Fast Food Items You Have Never Heard Of

Secrets, some can really hurt when you find out about them,or I have discovered the hidden menus of a variety of popular Miege Sports Moves to 4A Shorts they can be just some of the greatest discoveries known to man. After eateries. Usually the prices of these “secret” items are just an addition doing some research I found out that not only are your favorite fast of the patties or buns. I decided to test the system, and am pleased By: AndrewJezak yes, if we had had four more students come along.” Trick or Treat food places keeping secrets, but also some restaurants and maybe to report that these items are well-worth any strange looks that may enrolled in the school on Sept. 22, Varsity baseball coach Will So Others Can Eat even a popular coffee shop are hiding deliciousness from everyone. come your way when you place an order. staff writer we would be in 5A for the 2013-2014 Gorden explains that “when it comes school year, but we have been moved to the postseason, I’m going to have to Trick-or-Treat So Others Can McDonalds Chipotle down to 4A. Miege’s regular season scout teams a little bit and find teams Eat is a project sponsored by Stuco Every year on Sept. 22 Mr. schedules will not that we don’t usually play against, every year. Students dress up in cos- •Nachos- Chips layered with melted cheese, can add choice of beans, Mike Hub- alter. All the Blue especially Topeka Hayden who won tume, and are then assigned to a cer- •McKinley Mac- A Big Mac with ka sends a meat, and salsa. Valleys and Aqui- it last year. Hopefully we can make tain neighborhood. They go house Quarter Pounder patties. little piece It’s good for us, it’s a · •Quesadilla- child size or adult sized, just like nas games will it through our Regional and lets the to house and ask for non-perishable · •Root Beer Float- Ice cream and root of paper ordering a burrito but instead getting a quesadilla. still be played in chips fall where they may.” canned goods. Stuco then takes it to from the change...we just have beer. · every sport, the The boys’ soccer coach Joe Catholic Charities. Those who want •Quesorito- A quesadilla rolled up in a warmer Athletic · •Monster Mac- Eight pieces of Mac to be ready for anyone only change will Huppe has “mixed emotions because to participate should be at Miege on tortilla, which makes a crisper sort of quesadilla. Does not Director’s meat held by 4 buns. come during play- we can’t defend our 5A state title, but Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. cost extra. office to that will come along.” · offs. for the team and the boys after losing •Pie McFlurry- Apple Pie mixed with a the office of Many opin- so many seniors, it will be interesting delicious McFlurry. the Kansas Five Guys ions about our moving from being one of the smallest · •Neopolitan Milk Shake State High Schools Activity Associa- Chalk Walk move down have flooded the school. school in the class to now being one · •Cheese Fries- It’s heaven with cheese! tions (KSHSAA). The The Bishop Miege Page Pi- •Land, Sea and Air Burger- Beef, of the big- •Veggie hot dogs and burgers school reclassification chicken, and Filet-O-Fish gest.” rates are volunteering to help wrap •Grilled cheese list. Girls’ pieces of chalk with various quotes McDonald’s Monster Mac •Variety Is the Slice of Life- Add as many patties as One little piece golf and from different books. They then Burger King you want with your burger. of paper determines assistant send those off to the Chalk Walk against whom our basketball where artists will unravel the note · •Suicide Burger- Four beef Patties, four slices of cheese, bacon, and school plays each year coach Jeff special sauce. in the playoffs. on the chalk, and think of a way to English is · •Rodeo Burger- Onion rings and BBQ sauce on a Whopper. Now, how does creatively depict their quote with Wild Cards “looking · •BK BLT- Regular BLT with a patty the KSHSAA deter- the piece of chalk they have. forward · •BK Club- Original Chicken Sandwich •In-N-Outs Animal Style Fries- Tray of Fries topped mine what class each to play- with bacon, tomato, cheese and mayo. with melted cheese, grilled onions, and Thousand Island school is in? It’s solely ing new dressing. based upon student New Faculty schools, · population. The 32 Sonic •Taco Bell Waffle Taco- Anything from berries, meet- largest schools in Kan- Her information was not chicken, or eggs and sausage squished together by a waffle. ing new •Frito Pie- Fritos topped with chili and sas are in class 6A, the available in time for the first issue, · •White Castle Harold & Kumar’s order (from the coaches, nacho cheese next 32 biggest schools but this is Mrs. Vanessa Wiegman’s and visit- · •Purple Sprite- Powerade, lemonade, movie Harold & Kumar go to White Castle.)- 60 sliders, 10 are in 5A, and the next first year teaching at Miege. In the ing new Sprite, and cranberry juice orders of fries, four cherry cokes and four diet cokes. 64 schools are in 4A. previous years, she has worked gyms and · •Pickle-O’s- Pickles deep fried. · •Starbucks Zebra Mocha- White chocolate chips and Currently, at Blue Valley North as a Spanish golf cours- Bishop chocolate chips mixed with coffee. Varsity vol- es.” teacher, and is still adjusting to the Miege · •Starbucks Nutella Frap- Everything that goes into a 4A State Champion 2012-2013 leyball coach Head football coach Jon smaller community and the prayer By:MarcoMarquez High Frap with Nutella. • Baseball - Topeka Hayden Gwenn Pike Holmes states, “Well, we are still in the everyday. She says that she is im- School is staff writer th says, “We are EKL and play six 5A and 6A schools pressed by the respect students the 65 • Volleyball - McPherson used to 5A to start the year for us, so it will be a show one another and is very hap- largest • Boys’ Soccer - Topeka Hayden and all the challenge to get through those games high school py at Miege. • Girls’ Scoocer - Topeka Hayden battles that healthy. Hopefully we can keep on a in the state come with it, roll once we get down there.” Football of Kansas • Boys’ Basketball - Ottowa Free Day so it’s exciting will still compete for the 5A state title Pray Services Now Conducted by NHS and Student Council with a to- • Boys’ Track and Field - Andale Because the school sur- to go into the this year, but will contend for the 4A tal student • Girls’ Track and Field - Baldwin services for the members of their according to assistant principal Mr. about five to ten minutes before school. playoffs every state title for the 2014-2015 and 2015- passed the $54,000 Stag Strut By: MaureenMurphy population organizations. Mike Bohaty. The decision to hold Mrs. Clara George, the moderator of • Football - Holton year. But go- 2016 seasons. The reclassification for quota, a free day from school has of 734 on These prayer services will these short gatherings came from the National Honor Society, says she and ing into 4A is football is based only on the bottom been earned. The off day will be staff writer that fateful occur before school and are a way administration team. The exact length the officers are taking turns planning also exciting. three grades and is updated every two the first Monday after Thankgiv- day. The This year Student Council and to continue the infusion of faith and and subject of the services are being left the different services. th It’s good for us, it’s a change...we just years. ing break, Dec. 2. 64 largest school in Kansas is Hays National Honor Society are required provide a way for non-sport activities up to the organizations themselves. have to be ready for anyone that will with a student population of 737. So by the administration to hold prayer to participate in organized prayer, For NHS, the services will be Page 4 www. bishopmiege.com October 18, 2013 October 18, 2013 www.bishopmiege.com Page 5 F E A T U R E S Flashback! When I was 17... 1988 Mike Hubka Did you play any sports in high school? Basketball, track, and football Going to any game (middle linebacker and guard) against Aquinas played by any What year did you turn 17? Miege sports team is solid proof 1976 What did you want to be when you were 17? that the rivalry between Bishop Social Studies teacher and coach or an engineer Miege and St. Thomas Aquinas Where did you attend high school? lives on, stronger than it was Littleton High School in Littleton, CO Who was your role model? in the beginning. More than Ronald Reagan and Tom Jackson one month and 25 years since What were your favorite clothes to they first met, Miege will face wear? Did you have a car? rival Aquinas yet again. The Jeans and a t-shirt He did not have a car, but drove parents’ Nov. 1 away game at Aquinas Toyota Corolla will commemorate the 25th What was your favorite band? anniversary of the rivalry that Chicago, saw them in Fort Collins, Favorite Celebrity? started with a Miege win of Colorado, at the Endless Summer John Wayne. Favorite John Wayne movie is 44-7. Nov. 1 also brings to an Tour with the Beach Boys The Quiet Man end the regular football season, with Regionals starting the Interesting story? What was your favorite song? following weekend. Mr. Mike Hubka He took a Shakespeare class his senior year Stronger Everyday by Chicago The article at right is of high school. With a “crazy teacher” who from a 1988 Miegian. Compiled by Eric Buckels set up the classroom like the Globe Theatre and took them to many Shakespeare plays.

10 Questions With Samantha Harlow Miege Senior Performs Shakespeare at Renaissance Festival By: EricBuckels and playing the flute. My typical weekend is 7. If you were to be stranded on an island doing homework on Saturday’s and volun- and could only bring three people or items By: AndrewGleason put on six shows at the festival: three each on Sept. while, as acting is a passion of hers. staff writer teering at Wayside Waifs on Sunday’s.” what or whom would you bring? 28 and Sept. 29. “It’s an opportunity for me to become whatever I “My good friends Nick Telep, Renee Carl, and staff writer Their show was a hybrid of many want. I feel confident and You may see her in the hallways, talking with 4. What do you want to do after high-school? a blanket.” Shakespearian pieces. Scenes from The exhilarated on stage,” she teachers, or playing her flute in the music room. “Well, college first, then I want to be in a field Visitors to the Renaissance Fest this fall just Complete Works of William Shakespeare (a said. This issue’s ten questions are with Samantha that has science and animals involved in it 8. What would you do if someone stole your might have see a familiar face upon the stage. Leah parody of Shakespeare’s plays), A Mid- Harlow who is a junior and has been at Miege all because those are my two favorite things in flute? Brownlee, a Miege senior, was part of a Shakespeare summer’s Night Dream and Macbeth were three years. the whole world.” With no emotion shown, she stated, “I would performance showcased included, as well as two Senior Leah Brownlee punch them in the face.” at the annual festival monologues from Richard III. performs scenes from The 1. What is your favorite thing about Miege? 5. What is the craziest thing you have ever that celebrates the Mid- “To close the show, we Complete Works of “Pep rallies because I get to play in the band done? 9. Do you have any pets? dle Ages. made a monologue out of William Shakespeare. and watch all of the crazy and funny skits.” “I once jumped off the rock wall at my house “Yes, I have two dogs, a hamster that died, Leah is part of the last lines of 8 or 9 assort- Photo by Rick Peterson so my friend didn’t have to.” and many stuffed animals. Also my dream pet a theater group known ed plays,” said Leah. “Basi- 2. Who is your favorite teacher and why? is a bearded dragon.” as Team Shakespeare, cally it was a brief, comedic “Mrs. Reed because she is always there for me 6. Do you have any pet peeves? which has performed at taste of Shakespeare.” in biology and math.” “ Yeah, it gets on my nerves when people ask 10. What is your favorite movie? many events and festi- This is the first time Leah me stupid questions. If I’m not answering, I “Aladdin. I named my first dog after Princess vals around KC. had performed at the Re- 3. What do you like to do outside of school? don’t want to talk to you, and I’m not going to Jasmine.” So far this year, naissance Festival, but she “I like to go golfing with my dad. I like fishing give you my life story.” Team Shakespeare has says she has wanted to for a

Page 6 www.bishopmiege.com October 18, 2013 October 18, 2013 www.bishopmiege.com Page 7 Kansas City's Real Haunted Houses Michael Hayo: Professional Fear Monger 1930s. The legend of the Castle involves When Dennis Cross moved hotel have made a few shocking discov- By: AndrewGleason Dressed in his terrifying garb, he regularly torments who I'm around have really bad breath. Like, truly the suicide of a woman grieving the into the house nearly 20 years ago, he eries - all centered around the ominous By: LouieLaFeve passersby with his spooky antics. “I got to choose my terrible.” staff writer “death” of her husband, only for him to immediately noticed lights would ran- room 506. Guests have claimed that costume; I went with two long-sleeved collared shirts He also helps out around outside of his role as staff writer return home, find her, and take his life domly turn on. The Pitch reports that vapor, as if from a human breath, ap- and overalls. Oh and a creepy pumpkin face mask,” a cornstalker. “The hardest part is training people to Pumpkins are appearing on every as well. While this tale has been proven Cross attempted to rewire the whole pears on the room’s mirrors with no he said. scare. And I also jump out at people in haunted houses doorstep and the wind has turned cool, false, the Castle does have an eerie his- home’s electrical work, but the prob- explanation. Other complaints include There’s usually not a wide variety in high An average day is quite the adventure for Michael. too. One time instead of yelling boo, I asked everyone bringing with it bright orange leaves tory. lems with the lighting persisted. Locked the flickering of lights and doors open- school jobs. Car washes, food service, retail and other “I hide, jump out, and say boo. I hide in corn.” He’s if they had a good time instead.” and a cache of candy filling the shelves Though much of the tumult sur- doors would be found swinging open ing and closing of their own free will. common endeavors usually come up the most if an equal opportunity horror-monger too. “I scare Being a creature of the night might not be for you ask a secondary school student about his or her at local grocery stores. Fall has arrived rounding the Castle has died down in when Cross returned to his home in the Some have even gone as far to say that anybody, even little kids. You’re not supposed to, but everyone, but Michael enjoys it. “I really like the in Kansas City, and with it the season’s evening, specifically the door to the at- the room itself is a portal to the spirit occupation. “Cornstalker” is usually not near the top I do anyway. Scaring people is my favorite part. I like people I work with. They scare me sometimes when recent years, some say the restless spir- of the list. However, it’s the profession of choice for scariest holiday, Halloween. tic. world. my coworkers, too, though,” says Michael. I'm not expecting it. And I get free rides and can get its of the building’s victims still roam one senior. Locals looking for a scare in the Hal- Cross decided to let the house Whether these sites are actually “I’ve had some good reactions,” according to like five food items for two dollars at the food court. its halls. Michael Hayo has worked at the Worlds of Fun Michael. “One guy fell over a rock. Oh, and one guy In the end, meeting new people is always nice, and loween season assume that visiting the trouble someone else, so he rented it haunted or just historical monuments “Pretty Boy Floyd’s Hideout,” at Halloween Haunt for three years now. “I’m a corn punched me. I just laughed and went back into the my job lets me do that.” West Bottoms is their best bet to start to two women, who decided to fix the tied to urban legend is for you to de- 6612 Edgevale Road, is no stranger stalker,” he says. “My brother went to apply a couple corn. My least favorite part though is when little kids We should all be so lucky. their adrenaline pumping. After all, the problem rather than fleeing from it, and cide, but visitors almost to activity either. The years ago, and I decided to come with him. They hired try to act tough and curse at you. And some people neighborhood harbors four commercial invited a priest to bless the house. Soon invariably say something just isn’t quite residence is where Verne Miller and me right there.” haunted houses: The Beast, The Edge after, the hauntings ceased. right about them. Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd developed of Hell, The Macabre Cinema, and The The Eldridge Hotel in Law- their plan to aid Frank Nash in his pris- Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe. What rence, formerly the Free State Hotel, on escape by hijacking a train at Union these scare-enthusiasts don’t realize is also said to be haunted. In the mid Station in 1933. The failed operation Give Me Those Olde Tyme Scary Movies Any Day is that Kansas is also home to several 1800s, the hotel was burned to the resulted in the Union Station Massacre haunted sites that offer terror in their ground twice, which was attributed to — a shootout that involved the death of from 1973. If you’ve seen it, then you Anyway those movies are the reason never mess with girls. own authentic ways. the feuding between free-state advo- By: MarcoMarquez four law-enforcement officers, as well know exactly what I am talking about! why I never go up and touch something The whole zombie series Sauer Castle, located on cates and pro-slavery forces, according as Nash’s. Floyd and Miller returned staff writer I will tell you though, whoever did the to make sure it's dead, go to camp, or began with and Night Shawnee Road in Kansas City, Kansas, to Kathy Weiser, a writer for Legends of to the home, along with a wounded ac- make up and the green stuff that the answer phone calls unless it’s caller i.d. or of the Living Dead. I don’t know who grapples with a history tainted by America. demon throws up, deserves two-thumbs if I know the number. came up with it. All I know is that they complice, who reportedly died in the Chills, sweat, and some wet stories, which originated in the early Visitors to the thrice rebuilt up. After watching that I never wanted Another movie taught me a were huge hits. Especially Shawn of the attic, according to The Pitch. underwear. Those words could mean to sleep alone again…. A Nightmare on couple great lessons. taught Dead—that movie was a top zombie Sauer Castle only so many things. Either you’re Elm Street is something that I do not me when the t.v. is all fizzle, that means movie, and it was mostly a comedy. about to meet your girlfriend’s dad, •Staggering Thoughts• recommend to someone who is about to something is wrong, and the other thing Let me see before I forget any… about to take a test you know that go to bed. After watching that movie I is to never sit to close to a television. Stephen King and IT was good, Ring was What was the best Halloween costume you've ever worn? you will fail, or even worse. You are suggest setting an alarm clock for every The Shining was probably the great, but, of course, our childhood classic · Laura Coates (12)- Michael Jackson · Maggie Mitchell (10)- A hobo clinched up in a ball, cuddling ten minutes because you do not want most intense movie I’ve seen. It keeps you Halloween movies. How about It’s The · · with every stuffed animal Andy Ritz (12)- Michaelangelo, Walker Graham (9)- ‘80s mixer getup Freddy Kruger entering your dreams. on the edge of your seat when the mom is Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Casper, you own and might just Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle · Merritt Vaughn (9) - Cotton candy Have you ever gone to your trying to escape the bathroom before Jack The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus even be wrapping your · Christian Foster (11)- Where’s Waldo · Ms. Sonya Salazar - Gypsy fortune grandma’s and looked in your mom’s comes in swinging with his ax. Or when Pocus, Ghostbusters, Scooby-Doo, and, arms around a · old room, and the first thing you see are Danny is being chased around the maze of course, The Haunted Mansion. Then Rachel Wheeler (11)- A ninja, when I teller pillow trying some creepy dolls that she used to play trying to escape his psycho father. You the classic Disney channel movies like the was 6 · Mr. Steve Koesterer - A football to block every with? You quickly back out of the room also had to keep an open mind to it as Halloweentown series, Twitches, and The · Sammy Burdolski (10)- Winnie the player horrific scene from and act as if it never happened. Then well. Scream Team. whatever scary movie Pooh your mom gives those dolls to your little Another top movie you’re watching. Just sister, and one night you decide to watch from the past would have to so you know, there is Chucky, and as you’re heading to bed you be Carrie. I don’t know what it Best & Worst Halloween Candies* nothing wrong with Free Food Is The New Candy confront one of those dolls. Yeah, it isn’t is about that movie, but it was that because that’s By: MariaBaska It doesn’t matter how lame the greatest thing in the world. And that’s just awesome. This girl is being what those your costume is, or how old you are. why I can never watch Chucky because I bullied at school and then next movies staff writer But be prepared to stand in line; this think one of those dolls is going to sneak thing you know she is covered are made is their busiest day of the year, be- up and kill me. in pig’s blood at Prom. And to do. Halloween brings a lot of tricks cause who doesn’t love a giant Chi- Have you ever wondered in scary everybody just starts laughing In fact, and treats, and every year one of the potle burrito? Last year the line was movies when people are being chased by and before you know it, she probably the biggest treats is a cheap burrito ($2) wrapped around the entire Chipotle the murderer, and the victim is running kills every single person in the first movie at all Chipotle locations. building on Shawnee Mission Park- like crazy, and the killer is, you know, gym, except two that escaped. BEST WORST that scarred All you have to do is go to way, but it was a fun line to be wait- just walking. Then all of sudden the Then those two try to run her • Kit-Kat • Black Licorice me for life • Nerds • Candy Corn the store wearing a costume on Hal- ing in, as everyone was in a good masked murderer just creeps ups behind over, but she just blows up the • Reese's • Circus Peanuts was The loween night after 5 p.m. This is a mood in their costumes and antici- them. Things like that always happen in car with her mind. I believe • Snickers • Orange Slices Exorcist • Twix • Raisins really good deal, as the burritos are pating a fun Halloween night ahead. Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Scream. that movie taught us all to *90 students polled regularly priced at almost $7. Page 8 www. bishopmiege. October 18, 2013 October 18, 2013 www.bishopmiege.com Page com THE MIEGIAN STAFF

Editor-in-Chief - O P I N I O N Help Yourself to Fun Jennie Littleton Staff Members- Maria Baska Bad Halloween Treats Really Grind My Gears Eric Buckels While You Help Others Andrew Gleason are no fun, monsters! long trek scavenging for candy, I am going to By: MarcoMarquez I had never seen before, and certainly not up close. Andrew Jezak Seriously, do you people not understand want the candy that I will just unleash on that By: Jinnie Littleton Once started, students were split into separate Louie LaFeve staff writer that no one is going to want your “healthy” treats. night. Then the next day while everybody else is editor-in-chief groups that would separate in the morning for different We want the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, M&M’s, 3 at school, I will be on my couch with an enormous Marco Marquez assignments. Some went to Harvesters, while some to a Do you know what grinds my gears? Peo- stomach-ache watching daytime television with Maureen Murphy Every year, more than 100 students at Miege food kitchen, a house in need of repair, Restart, or a little ple who give out the worst goods on Halloween, my grandma. Raking in the good stuff is so much give up their spring break vacation time to head out to place called Spofford. or the ones I like to call “Candy Grinches.” I mean better than gathering some maple and brown sugar one of the many choices of mission trips Miege has to Spofford Home is another new volunteer Photographers - come on, people! oatmeal that I could eat any morning before I go to offer. Others sacrifice a few days of school and a couple opportunity, offered monthly, by Miege. There one will Kristen Agar After 4th of July there really isn’t another school. long bus rides to go to Washington, D.C. and walk the see many children who have all led an undeservedly holiday until Halloween. You have at least three So Candy Grinches, if I have persuaded Brenna Albritton grounds of the Capitol to support Pro-Life choices and difficult life. Some have behavioral problems that need months to prepare for it. So really you have no ex- you to rethink your “good intentions” and decide Jamie Franklin rights in the March for Life. special care, and some are from dysfunctional homes and cuse for not having candy in stock on Oct. 31. (And to celebrate Halloween this year as it should be cel- Lauren Lanter We have already heard from intercom need good treatment for their well-being. Speaking from if you are one of those people who leaves the front ebrated, then good. If you need some help on what announcements that West Virginia tends to be one of experience, Spofford is an opportunity you do not want porch light off, then you have no soul, and you to buy, start with five bags of candy, preferably the most popular spring break trips, as it is currently to miss. Adviser - Mrs. Phyllis Hartwig hate children. Sorry, but it’s a fact.) king-sized and chocolate, not something you can fully booked. The March for Life is similarly, and Now halfway through October, students have Now can we all agree the main reason we cook in a microwave. Hey, even pop is a great idea, not surprisingly, not adding any more students to already put in a hard day’s work last Saturday for go trick-or-treating is to collect as much free candy but not juice boxes. The Miegian is published month- Christmas in October, as our pillowcases can handle? YES! Now see, the ly by the newspaper staff of Bishop Miege To the people who are still buying the and Miege’s Student only thing that’s holding us back from that goal— High School. It is a student-produced non-favorites, just know your healthy stuff is go- Council is preparing for and I’m not going to mention any names, but you newspaper. The editorial board decides ing straight into my little cousin’s pillowcase—he the annual Trick-or-Treat- people know who you are—yeah I’m talking about the content of each issue. Opinions ex- doesn’t know the difference yet. So-Others-Can-Eat food you oatmeal-giving, Nutri-grain-bar-supplying, Musketeers, Rolo’s, and dare I say…… KIT KAT’S! pressed are the views of the writer and are drive on Oct. 23. Anyone popcorn-handing-out—and even those spider rings MMMM Kit Kats. I know when I go out on my signed. can sign up during lunch, The Miegian welcomes material and the grade schools (letters, guest columns, feedback) from that provide the student faculty, administrators, students, parents volunteers with a home and community members. This material base are St. Agnes, St. by Andrew Jezak will be reviewed by the editorial board and Staggering Thoughts Ann, Good Shepherd, published based on the publication’s let- Queen of the Holy ters policy criteria. What is one thing you wished Cafe Miege served? Rosary/St. Pius X, Curé Material can be dropped off in of Ars, St. Joseph, and St. the journalism room (144), or mailed to Jackson Kurtz (12)-Anything supercalifragil- Peter’s/St. Elizabeth’s/ the newspaper in care of Bishop Miege sticexpialidoiuosly delicious Visitation (Missouri High School. All letters and columns must school parishes). be signed. The staff reserves the right to High school students edit letters for length, language or poten- Megan Heyen (12)-Chipolte typically do not have tial libel, and to refuse any articles or ad- Mrs. Melissa Reynolds -Cheesecake the privilege of trick-or- vertising submitted. treating after freshman All opinion pieces submitted Nicole Purcell (10)-Dounts year especially, so to let should contain an address and a phone Chaz Corredor (9)-Pizza out that child inside of us number where the writer can be contacted, all, there is Trick-or-Treat- because the staff will confirm all letters. Alexia Reyes (9)-Bacon So-Others-Can-Eat. Who the roster at the moment. But there are other options doesn’t still want to dress up as a favorite superhero or Bishop Miege High School for volunteering that are just as good, and just as villain? Stag Strut proves it every year—dressing up in meaningful. costumes is fun at any age. 5041 Reinhardt Drive My sophomore year, I took the short ride from On a serious note, the night will provide all Shawnee Mission, KS 66205-1599 Bishop Miege to the other side of the city, to a church just students at Miege a chance to go out into these grade past the Kansas City Zoo. The demographics of the area school communities and collect cans or non-perishable changed dramatically as the rich, beautiful landscapes food items to donate to Catholic Charities. The night Alex Perez (11)- Baba ganoush with extra ganoush Gia Zuniga and Sierra Sparks (11)-Shrimp of the Plaza changed into broken down and barred up is a hit every year, and provides food for families and houses and businesses. The trip showed parts of the city individuals who are in dire need of a helping hand.

Page 10 www. bishopmiege.com October 18, 2013 October 18, 2013 www.bishopmiege.com Page 11 Will Volleyball Find Success as it Heads into 4A? By: JennieLittleton Wichita North, a team that could be no Miege took Topeka Hayden down as giving full effort. Miege may not have match for the top tier EKL schools, to a warm up to what would be the co- a chance to replay Aquinas or Topeka Editor-in-Chief say the least, giving the team a chance lossal effort they put into the match in the same way, leaving only disap- to practice their less-played team- against the undefeated St. James pointing results to show for what Roller coasters are only fun mates: senior Sydney Buckley was Academy. The crowd roared as the could have been a win. at large theme parks like Worlds of able to return to varsity in her first Stags were point for point against the Varsity would start the Man- Fun, Six Flags, and the like. Ride a game of the season after the injury to Thunder, until St. James started to hattan tournament with three matches roller coaster at a cheap carnival, and her meniscus. pull ahead at 19—the end score was a in a row. Though the ladies defeated IEGE SPORTS the ride shakes back and forth, weird Miege was determined to very close 21-25. The next set showed BVW to kick-off the tournament, they noises and rickety vibrations mak- make it to the championship, defeat- the same level of intensity from both played tired against Olathe East, and ing one feel uneasy. Too much of ei- ing Garden City, Hutchinson, and teams, with similar results—St. James finished pool play with another win Miege Football Takes Aim at the EKL Title ther roller coaster makes any person Derby, all teams that did not nearly pulled away at 19 to finish the match over Gardner. The point differen- queasy. Point is, no matter where you match up to Miege’s final opponent— 19-25. St. James continues to be unde- tiation between BVW and Miege was By: LouieLaFeve lead. As the Stags tried to waste time on the clock, yards and six touchdowns, 274 of those yards were go, or what team you play for, a roller Kapaun Mt. Carmel. feated, but put against Miege’s young small, but enough to place the Stags in a fumble by Gray gave the Jaguars a chance. Down thrown to senior Michael Murphy. Every posses- coaster of highs and lows might be fun Kapaun is a currently 22-1-re- team, had to fight hard for the win. the silver bracket. staff writer by 8, the Jaguars quarterback ran it in for 6, but they sion in the second half for both teams—except for at first, especially if you win, but too cord-team, with their only season loss The regular season has continued to be The team coasted through the failed the two-point conversion. Then for the final a Miege fumble and the final possession by Gard- Last week’s game was a nail-biter against Blue much of the roller coaster is not a good to St. James. This game brought high- the rollercoaster at the carnival—the bracket, winning against Gardner for play, a blocked field goal by the Stags helped secure ner—ended with a touchdown. Valley West, with sophomore Nolan Gray starting thing. lights of what the team could really two games at home on Sept. 24 ended the fourth time in the season and tak- “I felt disgusted afterwards,” said senior de- in place of injured Ryan Willis. On the final play of the victory. If one watched the games Miege accomplish together—the first game in one win and one loss for the Stags. ing first in consolation. fensive end Jackson Kurtz about the hard loss. “But the game, senior defensive back Jack Wirtz blocked The Bishop Miege offense had one of its most played versus St. James and compared was a close loss, but the second was Blue Valley was the real challenger, Volleyball is now, as of Oct. I’m happy that we can move on. We still have a lot a field goal attempt, ending the game 21 to 19 and memorable games in recent history on Sept. 27, a them to the later in the season games the real anomaly to watch—fighting taking Miege to three games and an 18, more than halfway through the of weapons, and a good amount of confidence. I’m leaving the Stags 5 and 1. narrow 56-51 loss to Gardner-Edgerton. However, against Topeka Seaman (both match back from 20-24, Miege won with a fi- eventual loss, revealing another weak- season, with mixed results to show sure we can get back on track.” Nolan Gray showed no fear as he threw his it’s impossible to put 51 points on the board with- losses), one would not recognize the nal score of 28-26. ness—Miege’s inconsistency to finish for it. Varsity is still trying to achieve Jackson proved a bit prescient, since the next first touchdown pass to senior Jeffrey Martin. After out a potent scoring attack, one that would serve the team. Miege was a 5A team with St. Juniors Nicole Purcell and Jes- when the talent is there to do so. a consistent high level of playing, but week the Stags responded with a 37 to 12 drub- a Jaguars’ field goal, Gray showed that he could also Stags well down the line. James, a 4A team with Topeka. Varsity sica Plake hit smart and hard on the That weakness has shown in many kinks have been worked out and bing of Blue Valley Southwest. Brad Ivey had his run the ball. Gray threw for his second touchdown Miege had beaten the Blazers in their last two volleyball’s season record stands, as outside, while fellow junior Carson both games against Blue Valley West, refined. Blocking has improved drasti- best game of the season, recording 13 tackles, one pass to Michael Murphy. meetings, making this an emotionally charged game of Oct. 14, at 19-10. The team has led Miller proved her value in the middle. the match versus rival St. Thomas cally, but so has the back row defense. of them for loss. Ryan Willis threw for three touch- Fellow sophomore Dawson Downing had a that kept the fans on their toes. Junior quarterback a busy schedule since last issue, and Setter Kali Eaken set with precision, Aquinas, and in the two games lost to Sub-state will bring new, unseen 4A downs, bringing his season total to 18. 22 yard touchdown run that gave the Stags a 21-10 Ryan Willis went 41 of 64 for a mind-boggling 558 will continue to have a game nearly and the back row played their part to Topeka Seaman. Proof is in the pud- opponents to Miege’s sights. Tues- every other day until the sub-state near perfection in the end. The game ding with Blue Valley West—four day, they made the drive to Fr. Scott to tournament comes around Oct. 26. gave a rush to all present, but Mt. Car- days after losing in two games to the face Ft. Scott and Chanute, and senior Sept. 21 saw the volleyball team three mel answered in the third and decid- Jaguars, Miege defeated them in three night was just yesterday, Oct. 17, and hours away from Miege in Maize, ing set, giving Miege a second place to start the Manhattan tournament. It both will be covered in the next issue. Kansas, a small town nestled up next finish. was a deserving win, and showcased to Wichita. The girls’ first win was over Home on Sept. 26, Bishop what the Stags would look like when

Soccer Kicking into High Gear Senior Lucas Franco lines up for a PK for the Final Stretch to State against Mill Valley. The By: MaureenMurphy The team has seven wins helping the team win. with seven losses as of Oct. 14. Another exciting factor Stags lost 2-0. Photo by Kristen staff writer They had two victories in a row, about this soccer season is that se- Agar beating Lutheran North and St. nior Nate Mohler was named the Bishop Miege wore the Paul Lutheran in the Kansas City NAIA High School Student Ath- The soccer season has been Showcase, but then lost their win lete of the year for all of Kansas number 29 on their helmets unsteady with on and off wins so in remembrance of Shawnee streak against Blue Valley North- City. Every year, each high school far. The team has some new faces The Stags this Mission West football player west in EKL play. in the Kansas City area nomi- as well as many returning upper- year are 7-7 and Andre Maloney. Maloney “Overall, we were disap- nates an athlete who has been an classmen. Assistant coach Mr. Bill are now ready to suffered from a stroke after a pointed with the loss, but happy outstanding student as well as an Creach says that the team is finally with the way we played against athlete. “Nate stood out to them finish the season. touchdown and passed away. gelling together around Regionals. Photo by Brenna Albritton The Miege student section was rocking after the breath- such a great team,“ said assistant because of all he has achieved,” There are high taking blocked kick by Jack Wirtz. The blocked field goal “We have had a tough schedule, coach Nate Huppe. Luckily, the said Mr. Creach. He will be hon- hopes as they go brought home a win for the Miege communtiy. but we are doing okay,” he said. Stags overcame their loss with a ored on Nov. 6 at The Inaugural into 4A Region- Nolan Gray’s ability to run and pass helped trick the defense of Photo by Brenna Albritton Junior Christian Foster win against Pembroke Hill on Oct. Champions of Character Founda- als. Photo by Brenna Blue Valley West. “It’s a lot different than JV, but once we start also says that the team has finally 7. Huppe says that the team just tion Awards Luncheon at the Kan- Albritton to get it rolling it’s just a football game,” Gray said to Star re- figured things out. “Our season stormed them defensively all over sas City Convention Center Grand porter Ryan McCarthy. Photo by Brenna Albritton is going pretty well. We’ve had a the field and really dominated the Ballroom. slow start but I think we are getting midfield, which he attributed to it together and doing our best.” Page 12 www.bishopmiege.com October 18, 2013 October 18, 2013 www.bishopmiege.com Page 13 Freshman duo Lily Gibson (right) Girls’ Tennis Serves Up Success and Mary Kate Rielley (left) both will compete in the 4A State Tour- Home-Field Advantage Like None Other, Even Record Breaking By: AndrewJezak On the doubles courts, the var- nament on Oct. 19-20 in Topeka. sity team played up to their potential Photo by Lauren Lanter By: MarcoMarquez staff writer at the 4A Regional. Sophomore twins In the “by far most successful Anna and Maddie Shramek competed staff writer year I’ve coached,” according to head along with junior Maria Baska and se- varsity coach Andrew Groene, the nior Kate Poulose, who finished fourth girls’ tennis team has achieved monu- overall and advanced to State. Kate Arrowhead Stadium stands proudly mental success. simply stated, “It’s just a fun time out as a Kansas City icon. (right) Sending seven players to the there with the girls.” She decided that From September to Decem- 4A Regionals and two to State, coach her best match of the season was when ber, Sunday is my favorite day of the Groene is very proud of his girls. In they beat Aquinas and St. James in the week. Why is that? Chiefs football! describing his team in one word he Catholic Doubles’ Duals. Now staying in the comfort of your could only reply with “crazy.” This Coach Groene stated that the own home is good, but it’s just not is the first of his five years of coach- move to 4A would, “most likely be a the same as waking up early and ing that the varsity has had a winning benefit because the depth of the 4A heading over to the stadium. There record, 5-4. With strong young tal- schools aren’t as large as the 5A and you will notice a sea of red and gold ent and veteran leadership, tennis is 6A schools.” Kate Poulose says, “we Senior Kate Poulose (above) adorning not only the fans, but ve- winding up a solid year. should have a better chance, we hope serves the ball on Miege’s home hicles as well. Freshmen Mary Kate Riel- to make it to State and play well.” The as every Chiefs fan does, you shout son (Guinness World Arrowhead Stadium- courts on the Plaza. She will You will also see buses full of ley and Lily Gibson have provided girls are at State today and tomorrow “chiiiiiiiiiiiefs” instead of “brave” at Record Official) said Home of the Kansas City Chiefs compete for State in doubles. Chiefs fans pulling into Arrowhead a much needed boost to the singles in Topeka. Senior Maddie Winklehofer prepares to Photo by Lauren Lanter the end of the anthem. It’s not over that the record was bro- to start up a tailgate. Critics say KC courts. Both went undefeated and Coach Matt Emory and his return the oppositions’ serve. yet though. A video begins of history, ken with 1 minute and Seating Capacity- Photo by Lauren Lanter is where the best tailgate is, and I claimed first place at Topeka Hayden JV girls capped off a brilliant season famous clips after clips of Chiefs foot- 35 seconds left on the 77,000 when first built, after renovations 79,451 believe it. A Chiefs tailgate is one of on Oct. 5. The pair traveled to Spring with a 3rd place finish at the EKL tour- ball to excite the fans even more, and clock. The 137.5 deci- the best things you will experience in Hill High School on Oct. 11-12 for the nament. He said, “This year was ex- KC Wolf rides a four-wheeler around bels came when Husain Size- Cross Country Enters the Home Stretch your life. There are tons of barbeque 27th largest U.S. stadium & 5th largest NFL 4A Regional tournament. Rielley rose tremely successful, everyone brought the field, hops off and tackles an ac- Abdullah picked off and other types of foods, there are stadium to the occasion and took first place their own skill and talent.” Finishing Matt Daly was the top racer (8th over- tor running across in the opponent’s Terrelle Pryor for a 44- By: MarcoMarquez fans playing football, and music from overall for singles, thus advancing to the year 8-2, the JV girls best win was all) with a time of 20:37. jersey! yard touchdown to put the all over, including some people Construction Cost- the 4A State tournament. Gibson also against Blue Valley on their home Pla- staff writer At the Mill Valley Invitation- If you haven’t been to a away Oakland. who bring their own instruments to 2009 renovation cost $375 million had a great day achieving fifth overall za courts where they won six games to al, Miege was continuing the run as Chiefs game before, I highly recom- Coach Andy play. Also once in a while you will see in the singles courts. three. The second half of the cross Josef Klein finished 31st with a time of mend it. I also guarantee that you Reid said “It was an argument break out between our Date Opened- country season started off with a stir 17:24—top leader for the boys’ team will lose your voice and understand ground shaking loud.” fans and the opponent’s fans. August 12, 1972 at Bonner Springs Sept. 21. When the this season. Colleen Russell finished why Arrowhead is the loudest sta- Dexter McCluster swore Tailgating is only half of the team arrived at the race Coach Thom- 11th with a time of 15:58. dium in America. Heck even when his helmet was rattling. Golf Keeps Composure and Drives Toward State fun. The real action starts as soon as Most Famous Game Hosted- as gave them the line-ups for the race The team has only three races. your leaving the stadium fans are still So how effective is Ar- Oct. 2 against Aquinas and lost. Their your ticket is cleared, and you can 2007 Border War Showdown between #2 By: MariaBaska without knowing they were incorrect. Regionals and State. Yesterday they chanting “oooooo!” Over and over rowhead? Well, in week last match was Oct. 9 against BVSW walk into the stadium. If you don’t Kansas and #3 Missouri, which was the Varsity runner Alex Hemberger said, competed in the EKL Championship. again while their arm back and forth. 6 it forced the Raiders and the team as a whole took 6th place feel chills when you walk in, consider second largest fan attendance at Arrowhead. staff writer “We were headed to the bathrooms, I hope by now I convinced you that three false starts and and Regan Semien ranked 2nd, which yourself not alive. Walking through and we were talking about what time not only is Arrowhead the best atmo- three delay of game The team is definitely up to advanced the whole team to Region- the tunnel is probably the best part, Best Grub- Gates BBQ pork sandwich with fries our race was, and then someone alert- Hanna Stram, followed closely by sphere for a football game but also penalties. Chiefs CEO par this season. “The varsity team has als. because as you’re walking through ed us and said that the varsity team Peyton Lazzo and Sierra Sparks, that KC has the best fans in the NFL. Clark Hunt had people McCluster also wanted to make sure been excelling” says junior Delaney At Regionals, the team as a that darkness, you start to see a was racing right now. So instead of the races toward the finish line. Arrowhead is also now coming up to him and saying, “They that we all “drink our tea, get (those) Dodge. , whole came in 4th, but only the top bright light. That light leads you to a varsity team running the correct race, Photo by Kristen Agar known as the Loudest Stadium in have never heard the stadium like vocals cords ready and bring it again The all-day tournament on three teams go to State. Individu- whole different world, and suddenly the JV was running it instead.” the World. In week 6 of the 2013 NFL this before.” next week.” Oct. 1 was rained out and resched- ally Regan made it into the top three, the field just appears in front of you. The JV team did not finish season, the Kansas City Chiefs hosted uled to Monday, Oct. 6, where the qualifying for State this Sunday and The chills come back. very high, but the varsity boys killed the Oakland Raiders. Guinness World team ended up with second place. Monday. As the national anthem the JV race. That wasn’t the end Records was also one of the star The varsity/JV squad had a round on starts, you hear a growing rumbling though. The same mistake happened guests as they measured the roars of sound and look up to see a stealth with the girls. Colleen Russell (1st), the crowd by decibels. Philip Robert- Juniors Ella bomber flying over head. To top it off, Wengert and Re- Peyton Lazzo (2nd), and Hanna Stram th gan Semien talk (4 ) all finished in the top five, but for up the compete- the JV race. How loud is it? tion and share Coach Thomas said, “My- • 180- Rocket launch (death of hearing tissue occurs at this level) some laughs out self and several others were stung by on the course with wasps, our bus didn’t show up...it was • 140- Jet engine at takeoff coach Jeff English. a bad day!” Semien advanced The team continued to take • 137.5- The new record for loudest crowd roar in an outdoor sta to State and will some steps backward at the Rim Rock dium, set by Chiefs fans Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium play Oct. 20-21. Farm race and the KC Metro Cross Photo by Brenna Country Championship, but soon • 136.6- The previous record for loudest crowd roar, set by Seahawks Albritton bounced forward with some top fin- fans Sept. 15 in Seattle ishes at the Maranatha Invitational. • 120- A thunderclap Page 14 www.bishopmiege.com October 18, 2013 October 18, 2013 www.bishopmiege.com Page 15 Homecoming week

Sophomores Andrew Jezak and John Schultz perform in their class’ “Tron” themed Photo by Lauren Lanter skit at the Pep Assembly. Photo by Brenna Albritton

Photo by Brenna Albritton

Miege’s defensive line prepares for the play while the crowd watches in excitement; the Stags would go on to win the Credit goes Homecoming Game 37-12. Photo by Brenna Albritton to Mr. Anderson; he trained and gathered the seniors who successfully pulled off a flash mob at Above, Mattea Pezza is crowned by the the dance to help perform the song “Cups,” 2012 Homecoming Queen, Bernadette made famous by Pitch Perfect star Anna Fisher. Photo by Brenna Albritton Kendrick. Photo by Kristen Agar

Senior Louie LaFeve, or “Darth Va- der,” uses the force to help the se- The Homecoming Court, from left, Kristen Agar, Gina A stellar Miege Drumline steals the show niors win the pep assembly for the Avitia, Mattea Pezza, Kali Eaken, and Natalie Orrick and excites the crowd at the Pep Assembly. Photo by Lauren Lanter second time. Photo by Lauren Lanter smile after the crowning. Photo by Brenna Albritton