Miege Matters July 2004 A Newsletter for Alumni, Parents of Alumni and Friends

Legendary teachers celebrated, missed Bill Rost’s sudden passing After 41 years of leaves behind fond memories inspiring students, and cherished lessons Bill Reardon retires Mr. William Rost was adored by his After 41 years of teaching at Bishop students. A visitation was held for him at Miege, and 30 years in the Kansas State Bishop Miege shortly after his death in Legislature, Bill Reardon has retired from February, and more than 700 former both this year. students, parents and colleagues For the past 30 streamed into the building to pay years, Mr. Reardon has their respects to his family. Mr. had an unusual privilege Rost retired from Bishop Miege at Miege: the opportunity three years ago, but he never to teach seniors in the fall, left the Miege Community. and then serve in the Kansas He still vigorously supported legislature for three months of Miege athletic teams and the second semester. “I can’t could frequently be found imagine any other school that Bill Rost joining tables of students would allow me to do this,” said Bill Reardon for lunch. Reardon. During this period, Mr. Rost taught English and media appre- Reardon would commute from Topeka each night to help ciation at Bishop Miege for 38 years. He coach the girls’ basketball team. Reardon has been a critical was one of the most passionate, engaging part of the school since he joined the school in its fifth year open. and hilarious teachers that many of his stu- For his first six years at Miege, he coached freshman football dents had ever known, and many of his thou- and boys’ basketball. And for the past 28 years, he has helped sands of students can still remember the first coach the tremendously successful girls’ basketball team. time they met him. Rost’s sense of humor was From 1969 to 1974, Bill and his wife, Kathy, took 30 seniors one of the things that made him so cherished each year to a model United Nations in Washington, D.C. These by his students and colleagues; his antics, were great experiences for both the Reardons and the students, as jokes and outrageous singing helped keep they were able to really get to know one another. his students’ interest as well as motivated Throughout his decades at Miege, Reardon primarily taught them to learn. senior students, and his teaching method was always to present the The thousands of people who knew and message in a story. “I’ve always tried to be open, to not hide behind loved Mr. Rost have struggled to find ways a mask,” said Reardon. “I learned how to do that from the kids.” of expressing their feelings. Some former Reardon has always been impressed with the quality of Miege students and faculty members compiled a students. “The thousands of adolescents I’ve gotten to know are such memory book for Mr. Rost’s wife, Rose Mary. good people. When I see negative news coverage about students, I The school and family set up two funds at hope others realize that the bad ones are such a small percentage of Miege — one for student scholarships and kids. The adolescents I know are people of talents, integrity, character one for library contributions — that have and a sense of humor.” already raised several thousand dollars. Mr. Reardon intends to stay connected to Bishop Miege with activities, One of Mr. Rost’s lasting legacies is the sports and substitute teaching. “Miege has been such a huge part of annual auction, now in its 32nd year. He my entire adult life that the thought of walking out and never returning initiated the first auction, and since 1973, is more than I can handle. I still enjoy teaching and interacting with the annual tradition has raised more than kids as much as I ever have.” $3 million to fund scholarships, minimize One of the biggest factors in Mr. Reardon’s decision to retire was the continued on page 8 continued on page 8 Students serve around the country Dear Friends of Miege, Alumnotes A Letter from the President For many students, Spring Break and helped at homeless shelters and inner- is a time for relaxing on a beach city day cares in Kansas City. At our end-of-the-year Mass for our 1956 faculty, our chaplain, Fr. Kent O’Connor, or skiing in the mountains, but for Junior Lydia Schneider went on the 173 Bishop Miege students and 48 Chicago trip and said, “My mission trip was • Robert Allen recently visited spoke to our staff on the emotions involved in chaperones, their vacation was spent a really good experience. It made me realize his former St. Agnes art and biology teacher, Sr. Roberta wrapping up a school year. He described how both serving others. that I should be grateful for what I have. the celebrations and disappointments from August to May Allen (not related), in Sun Also, I made friends with City, Ariz. Sr. Roberta is 92 make it a somewhat bittersweet journey. a lot of new people.” Most years old and still teaching. students were completely Bob Allen is retired and lives From the chapel, we adjourned to the commons where we celebrated surprised by the fun and in Florida and North Carolina. the retirement of our long-time social studies teacher, Bill Reardon. As satisfaction they received many of you know, among many other things, Bill has been a teacher, coach, from helping others. senior moderator, senior discussion group leader, super substitute and athletic Service is one of the Dr. Joe Passantino contest supervisor during the last 41 years. I am sure we will discover other jobs priorities for the Campus he had as things need to get done next year — things he just took care of. Ministry Team at Miege, and mission trips are a As many of you know, the Miege community lost a dear friend in February when Bill great way to get students Rost passed. One of Bill Reardon’s comments as he approached retirement was he had involved with helping the less fortunate. Sophomore been looking forward to spending some of his time with his close friend. You see, Bill Rost Adam Diskin attended Miege students and chaperones work together to Sr. Roberta and Bob Allen ‘56 and Bill Reardon both came to Miege straight out of Rockhurst College in the fall of 1963. the Chicago trip, which repair a home. For their entire careers, they taught at Bishop Miege — Rost for 38 years and Reardon for included visiting an inner- 1960 41 years. They shared so many wonderful qualities: a dedication to their students, a love of This year, Miege students tutored city day care and an AIDS shelter, tutoring • William Clifford has been a learning, an enthusiasm for life and a dedication to Miege. They touched the lives of thousands inner-city children in Chicago, fifth and sixth graders at an inner-city high school teacher since 1968, and has spent the last 12 of Miegians who benefited from their care and direction. remodeled and improved houses school, and helping at a center for seniors. in West Virginia, cleaned up a “My favorite part of the trip was going to years at Kahuku High on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. A few years ago, the student council gave the faculty a poem as a reminder of what it means to church in Nebraska, built five houses the senior center for St. Patrick’s Day and be a teacher. The legacy of Bill Rost and Bill Reardon epitomizes that poem entitled “You Make A in Mexico, removed hurricane- partying and getting to know the seniors,” 1961 • Computer teacher Kay Hudson Difference in Your World!” damaged houses in North Carolina, said Adam. O’Connell earned the Bishop It’s not how much you accomplish in life that really counts, Hastrich Award for excellence But how much you teach and help others. Graduation ceremony held May 16 in education at the St. Bonaventure Indian Mission It’s not how high you build your dreams that make a difference, Bishop Miege seniors graduated and School in New Mexico. But how high your faith can climb. May 16 at Johnson County Community It’s not how many goals you reach, 1963 College. The Master of Ceremonies • Tim Connelly and Mary But how many lives you touch. was retiring-teacher Bill Reardon, the Helen Fuchs Livengood were It’s not who you know that matters, but who you are inside. presenter of the class gift was senior married Jan. 2 and live in Believe in the impossible, hold tight to the incredible, Emily DeStefano and the student speak- Poulsbo, Wash. And live each day to its fullest potential. ers were seniors Janine Einhellig and 1964 You do make a difference in your world. Erin DeSeure. • Mark your calendars for The majority of seniors will go on your 40th reunion, to be held There is no question that during the professional careers of these two men, they inspired countless numbers of to college this fall. The most popular in the Miege Commons on students to grow in intellect, character and spirit. Along the way, they also set a tremendous example to their schools are University of Kansas (24 Sept. 18, 2004. The evening co-workers of the qualities of a dedicated educator. Their impact on us has been profound. students), Kansas State (22), Johnson will include Mass, dinner and County Community College (22), Bene- dancing and costs $45 per Fr. Kent was correct — the end of the year is bittersweet. dictine College (12), University of Mis- person. For further details, souri (9), University of Missouri-Kansas contact Judy Meyers Kashka God bless. City (7), and Rockhurst University (7). at [email protected]. Other seniors will attend the Chi- 1970 Sincerely, cago Art Institute, the University of • George R. Brown, father of Chicago, Creighton, Cornell, George Carol Brown Peters ‘68, Linda Washington University, and Texas Brown Tabberer ‘70, and Christian University, as well as the Air Graduating Miege seniors Jenny Rob Brown ‘79, passed away Dr. Joe Passantino on March 17, 2004. Funeral Force and the Marines. Brinkman and Kevin Weisner after the We wish all of our graduates well! graduation ceremony The Alumni Website Primer 50-year reunion for Class of 1954 Alumnotes Alumni website offers users a variety of services Alumnotes services were presided over The launch of the online community has been a great success, which will be followed by Rev. Don Tabberer ‘70. 1986 in late July with the launch of a new and improved general Miege website. In the • Laurie O’Connell Coleman and • Don Tabberer is now Senior meantime, we offer this primer to those users who would like to learn more about her husband, Dave, welcomed Pastor at Turley United how to get the most from the alumni website. their first child, Brenna Karen Methodist Church in Tulsa, Coleman, on Nov. 25, 2003. All Okla., and his wife, Linda, Log in for the first time Find a classmate are happily residing in Prairie serves as Worship Leader. Village. 1. Go to www.alumni.bishopmiege.com 1. Log in with your username and password 1972 2. Click on First Time Login in left corner 2. Click on Find Member on left side • Chris Hansen is the new head basketball coach for Blue • Terry Happer Scheier was 3. Enter your last name and click Find 3. Enter last name and click box on left Valley High School. recently re-elected as a City 4. Choose your name from list, click Next 4. Click Search Council Member of Overland 5. Enter your Account ID from the label of 5. Click on your classmate’s name Park. 1988 this Miege Matters and click Verify 6. Click on Send Member an Instant Note to • Bobbie Cox Roberson and her contact your classmate 1974 6. Write down your username and password The St. Agnes Class of 1954 celebrated their fifty-year class reunion on May 22 at husband, Brandon, adopted • Brian Gerling, his wife, Mary, 7. Enter your message, then click Preview 7. Update your profile St. Agnes Church. They had a wonderful turn-out and enjoyed their time together their son, Ryan Avery, born on and their two kids, Emily 8. Click Send Aug. 22, 2003, and gave birth immensely. and Mary Catherine, recently Update your profile to their son, Aiden Joshua, on moved back to the K.C. 1. Log in with your username and password Donate online March 11, 2004. All are living in area. After 24 years in the Bakersfield, Cali. 2. Enter your correct information 1. Log in with your username and password Sr. Raymond Dieckman Honored US Navy, Brian is working 2. Click on Make a Donation on left side as an Associate Professor 3. If you would like something to be Former Assistant Principal of Miege receives award 1989 3. Choose a fundraiser and click View in Fort Leavenworth at the visible to other visitors to the site, • Michelle Weed Harris and Campaign Details US Army’s Command and check the box to the right of the item Sr. Raymond Dieckman was recently am able to reach out and bring comfort her husband, David, live in 4. Click Donate General Staff College. 4. You can enter information about honored as one of Ingram’s Heroes in and peace not only to the patient, but Rogers, Ark., with their two 5. Enter donation amount and details daughters, Meredith, age 5, your education, career and family Healthcare for her service as the vol- to the family members as well. I pray 1979 6. Click Next unteer chaplain for Hospice of Olathe for them, for their comfort, and do what- and Catherine, age 18 months. • Your 25-year reunion will 5. To view each section, click on the Medical Center. ever I can to support the family.” Both of their families still live take place July 16-17. You Open arrow on the right side Download a document Sr. Raymond is Sr. Raymond was honored for her in the K.C. area and they come should all have received home to visit often. information in the mail Post a photo 1. Log in with your username and password a member of service on March 25 before several about the golf, picnic and 2. Click on File Library on left side the Ursuline Sis- hundred members of the Kansas City 1990 1. Log in with your username and password party opportunities. If you 3. Choose document category (such as ters of Paola, healthcare community. • Brian Flynn married Susan 2. Click on My Photos at top have any questions, contact Miege Matters newsletters) and has served Sr. Raymond taught Latin and was Welch in November 2003 at the 3. Enter the name of the new album Clarise Conrad Hovis at 913- 4. Click on a file to download as the volunteer assistant principal at Miege from 1961 Christian Country Club Church (ex: My Family) and click Add in Kansas City. 642-5753 or [email protected]. 5. Click Download Now chaplain for 10 to 1966. Her size and strength earned 4. Click Manage Album 1981 years. her the nickname “Mighty Mouse” • Amy Fowler works for the 5. Click Manage Photos Blackwell, Sanders, Peper • Lucy Reilly Fitch recently Post/Search classified ads As she told and she currently has over 300 mice gave birth to a baby boy. 6. Click Choose File to select your photo Sr. Raymond Dieckman Martin law firm in K.C.. She 1. Log in with your username and password Ingram’s Maga- figurines that were given to her by col- The happy family has lived and then click Upload was one of the six Kansas 2. Click on Classified on left side zine, “I work in Hospice knowing that I leagues and students over the years. in Washington, D.C., for 7. Add caption and click Finish City Star scholar-athlete final the past 18 years and Lucy 3. To search, select category and judges this year. fondly remembers her days Add an AlumNote location and click Search Classifieds Students compete at Nationals 1991 4. To post a classified ad, click Add running track at Miege. 1. Log in with your username and password After their extraordinary state competition finish, • Jill Rubison Bamber, her Classified 1984 2. Click on My AlumNotes at top six Miege students were qualified to compete at the husband, Norm, and their 5. Enter category and information about four-year-old daughter, Sami, • Jeannine Stephens Billings 3. Choose a category, enter your news, National Speech and Debate Tournament hosted by the and her husband have then upload a photo if desired your ad and click Preview recently welcomed a new National Forensics League held June 13-18 in Salt Lake baby boy into their family, two children: Zach, age 17 4. Click Preview City, Utah. Christopher James. Congratu- months; and Emma, age 5. Review, then click Submit Note Begin/Join a subgroup Be a star in a Junior Whitney O’Byrne placed third out of 300 lations to the happy family! three years. 1. To join an existing subgroup, click on Register for an event TV commercial competitors in the extemporaneous commentary cat- 1987 My Groups at top, select a group and egory. Erin DeSeure placed in the top 7 to 15 students 1. Log in with your username and password • Gary Pickert, his wife, click Update My Group Membership out of 250 in the expository category, and Liz Esfeld Hollie, and their four-year- 2. Click on Events at left Wine and cheese 2. To create a new subgroup, click on placed in the top 14 to 26 out of 125 competing in old daughter, Brooke, 3. Choose event you’d like to attend Subgroups on lefttasting party storytelling. (The students are not told their exact place welcomed a new baby girl 4. Click on Registration button at top 3. Click on Submit Subgroup — just their range.) Liz Esfeld and Ethan Struby also into their family, Kennedy, in 5. Enter information, click Next 4. Enter name and description of new December 2003. The happy had the unique honor of being selected to compete in 6. If it’s a paid event, enter billing group and click Create Subgroup family lives in Shawnee, Kan. the international division of public forum debate. Whitney O’Byrne poses information and click Next 5. New subgroups need to be approved Sami and C.J. Bamber Congratulations to all of these students and their with her third place 7. Click Submit by Miege -- it usually takes 24 hours moderator, Mrs. Melissa Reynolds. national forensics award Playing at a School Near You Alumnotes Students sign letters of intent to play college sports! Why Miege Matters Alumnotes At ceremonies at Miege, several senior athletes • Mary Jackson Schneck and her During the Capital Campaign, we asked many of Miege’s supporters to Meghan Hurley at 3080 S. Eudora St., Denver, CO 80222). husband, Steve, welcomed signed letters of intent to play sports at various colleges to complete the sentence “Miege matters because ....” In the last George William on Nov. 5, beginning this fall. If you find yourself near any of Beverages and appetizers 2003. The family also includes few issues of Miege Matters, we presented to you several of those provided. Watch the mail for Samuel, age five, and Carolyn, these schools, stop by to cheer on Miege alumni! answers, and we offer more in this issue. more information. Contact age three. • Lauren Starks will play volleyball at the University Meghan (mahurley@hotmail. • Robert Spaniol was married in of Missouri-Kansas City “Miege matters because it is a community that helps prepare our children com) with questions. 2002 and recently welcomed a • Michelle Regan will play golf at Kansas State ‘in this world’ without becoming ‘of this world’ so that one day they may • Kirsten Smith Theye will be Lauren Starks leaving her position as the new baby into the family. The University enter joyfully into the next.” Spaniols live in Kansas. Robert director of communications just finished his degree in • Cynthia Verhulst will play softball at Wichita State “Miege matters because of all the wonderful opportunities it has provided at Bishop Miege in August. network and communications University for our children in the past and present.” She has accepted a teaching assistantship at KU while she management and is about to • Jerry Murphy and Brian Murphy will play football “Miege matters because of the values it strives for and promotes.” earns her Ph.D. in rhetoric. quit his job to stay home with at Highland Community College in Highland, the baby. Kirsten and her husband, Kan. “Miege matters because of the wisdom it passes on from generation to Jaron, plan to continue living 1993 • Claire Dickinson will run track for the University of generation.” in Roeland Park. • Laurie Dercher married Samuel Barton in June at St. John the Missouri-Kansas City Michelle Regan “Miege matters because it has made a difference in my life, as well as 1995 Baptist Catholic Church in • Shaun Hodge will play baseball at Benedictine • Josh Merrick and Dani Aber- in the lives of our children.” nethy Merrick announce the Kansas City. College. birth of a daughter, Adeline • Javier Torres, a Spanish • Sarah Sinovic will play soccer at Avila University. Send in your news! “Addie” Marie Merrick, born Jan. exchange student during the 18, 2004. Josh recently com- 1992-93 school year, is cur- • Ashley Pike will play volleyball at Baker Your classmates want to hear what’s new in your life! pleted his MBA at KU and Dani rently living in London. He University. Please inform us of marriages, births, promotions, moves, honors, completed her JD and Masters is interested in reconnecting and general updates. Also, we would love to print photos of you, Congratulations to all of these student-athletes and of Law in Taxation at UMKC in with former Miege class- your reunion, your new baby, and more! their families. We are proud of you and the hard work 2003. Dani is a licensed attor- mates — you can contact him Cynthia Verhulst ney in Kansas and Missouri. through the alumni website! that led to these accomplishments. Submit your news and photos online at www.alumni.bishopmiege. • Meghan Flanigan Parrott and • Stacey Pennington and James com, use the enclosed envelope, call Kirsten at 913.262.2701, ext. 252, or e-mail [email protected]! her husband, Chris, recently (J.R.) Orozco, high school welcomed their son, Flanigan sweethearts since their sopho- — AND — Michael, into their family. more year, were married in They also have a two-year-old 1999. The couple recently Send in addresses! named Grace Hannah. Chris is a moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., Help us save money by telling us when you and family members financial analyst at Key Hous- where they are enjoying their ing Management. careers and new home. move. E-mail [email protected], call Patty at 913.262.2701, Jerry Murphy Brian Murphy Claire Dickinson • Amy Ziegler Fischbach and her ext. 257, or mail your address in the enclosed envelope. 1997 • Nathan Couch was one of 20 husband, David, are expecting KU architecture students that their first child at the end of planned, designed and built September. Amy celebrated Our Condolences a 1,200 square foot modular her fifth year at Primedia house in K.C. as part of their Business Magazines and Media When a loved one from the Miege community passes away and the school is graduation requirements. in June, and David works as a made aware of this fact, the loved ones are remembered at the next all-school • Bryan Truta is engaged to Erin software engineer for Sprint. Mass. A reception follows for those family members in attendance. They have been married for Albright and will be married almost four years and live in Shaun Hodge Sarah Sinovic Ashley Pike Brad Braun ‘74 • Christy Fisher ‘80 • Erin Schowengerdt ‘00 in July at Queen of the Holy Overland Park. William “Bill” Rost • Harold Clark Rosary Church in Overland Park. Upcoming Events George Bibb Daniel Foster Maurice McNellis Margaret Rowland • Marybeth Mall was recently 1994 Marjorie Blanchard Robert C. Frazier Leonar Medina M. E. “Bud” Ruhl promoted to First Lieutenant, • The 10-year reunion will be July 31 Danny Morris 3-on-3 Basketball Oct. 8 Stag Strut Fundraiser; Bessie Bohon Frances Grindley Linda Miegner Leon Schnittker Transportation Corps, in the held Aug. 20-21! The casual Tournament (Register at www. Alumni Event Joseph F. Bova, Jr. Bernadina Gutierrez Charlene Mohlman Mary Ann Silady United States Army and has Friday adults-only event will alumni.bishopmiege.com/3on3) Nov. 1 All School Mass, 9:30 a.m. George Brown Geraldine Heiman Faye Neff John Snodell been transferred from South be held at 75th Street Brewery Sept. 13 All School Mass, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 6 Foundation Dinner Michael Cindrich James Knipper Kenneth Ogilvie Barbara Thiessen Korea to Germany. at 6 p.m. The casual Saturday Sept. 17 Miege Open Golf Tournament, Nov. 23 All School Mass, 9:30 a.m. Manuela Chavez Frank Kovach Robert Orpin David Van Hecke family event will be held in Leawood South Country Club Harold Clark Glen Leiszler, Jr. Ray Potter Joseph Van Nieuwenhuyse • Carrie Fitzgerald teaches math the Miege Commons at 6:30 (Register at www.alumni. Dec. 8 All School Mass, 9:30 a.m. Gregory T. Dowell George A. Mance, Jr. Joseph Rellihan Catherine West and coaches soccer and JV p.m. (RSVP by Aug. 16 by send- bishopmiege.com/miege open) Jan. 6 All School Mass, 9:30 a.m. Agnes Dragert Mildred McNally Patrick A. Rode II Mary Woodward basketball at Willow Canyon Bernard Faber High School in Surprise, Ariz. ing check for $15 per person Oct. 6 All School Mass, 9:30 a.m. April 23 32nd Annual Auction ROST — continued from page 1 REARDON — continued from page 1 31st Annual Auction smashes every record Alumnotes tuition increases and pay for various anticipation with which he looked forward improvements throughout the school. to spending more time with his oldest The 31st annual auction, Stag Safari, • Mary Wohler is a social worker This year’s auction was dedicated and best friend, Bill Rost. Reardon had grossed more than $382,000, shattering in a day program for severely to Mr. Rost, and attendees donated decided to retire in December, and Rost our previous record. The success is due to mentally ill adults in St. Louis. more than $20,000 to the newly cre- passed away the following February. the hard-working volunteers, and generous • Daniel Edwards graduated in ated scholarship fund in his name. One of Reardon’s favorite aspects of donors and guests. This year’s auction was 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree Mr. Rost passed away on Febru- working at Miege in recent years has dedicated to Mr. Bill Rost, and $21,450 in sports medicine and athletic ary 18, 2004, at his home. He was been the opportunity to teach the children was donated by guests to a scholarship training and is nearly finished 62 years old. He is survived by his of his students from a generation ago. fund in his honor. with a second degree in sec- beloved wife and high school sweet- Mr. Reardon looks forward to spending Special thanks are extended to our hon- ondary history education. heart, Rose Mary, their son, John Rost more time with his wife, Kathy, who is orary chairs, photo by Tricia O’Connor ‘94, SNAP Photography photo by Tricia O’Connor ‘94, SNAP Photography 1999 ‘83, their two daughters, Leanne Rost also retired, and their three children, Ann Bob and Sally • Brian Krupich graduated from Chadwick ‘81 and Lisa Rost Roatch Reardon ‘83, Coleen Reardon ‘84, and Bibb, and Truman State University in ‘84, and their spouses. He also left Kerry Reardon ‘86, and their families. our co-chairs, 2003 with a Master’s degree behind six grandchildren, his mother, We thank Mr. Reardon for his four Don and Patty Archbishop Keleher pleads the George and Leslie Brett converse with in accounting, after earning guests to bid often and early sister, brothers and many aunts, decades of service to Miege and look Kincaid and Archbishop James Keleher as co-chair undergraduate degrees in with celebrity emcee Mike Patty Kincaid looks on accounting and finance. He uncles, nieces and nephews. He is forward to many more years of seeing Scott and Thompson will begin working for Price- deeply missed and will never be for- him walk through our halls. Carol Porter. waterhouseCoopers in St. gotten. In keeping with Miege’s policy on retirement The event was attended by 744 people, Louis this fall. If you would like to make a contribution recognition, retirees may choose the form of and included 950 donated items up for bid, • Abby Robertson was either to the William Rost Scholarship Fund recognition they would most prefer. Mr. Reardon everything from trips abroad to a sheltie married on Feb. 21, 2004, to or the William Rost Library Contribution has asked that expressions of thanks and puppy. Special guests included Archbishop Kurt Cornejo, her college Fund, you can donate online at www.alumni. congratulations be handled through the Bishop Keleher, Archbishop-Elect Naumann, and Miege mail. The address is 5041 Reinhardt sweetheart. The couple bishopmiege.com/rostfund or by sending your contribution in the enclosed envelope. Drive, Shawnee Mission, KS 66205. George and Leslie Brett. Mike Thompson honeymooned in Jamaica and was our celebrity emcee. live in Wichita. The evening included several opportu-

• Sarah Zaragoza graduated photo by Tricia O’Connor ‘94, SNAP Photography A letter from the Rost Family nities to win valuable prizes. Through the photo by Tricia O’Connor ‘94, SNAP Photography from KU in May with a degree Dear alumni, parents and friends of Bishop Miege: car drawing, Bob and Sally Bibb won the is social work. She began an Nissan 350Z, Kevin Mance won a night Tom Shortell and Honorary Chairs Bob and Sally Bibb, co-chairs advanced-standing, one year On February 18, 2004, we lost Miege President Joe Patty and Don Kincaid and co-chairs Carol and for four at the Great Wolf Lodge, Jim Rein- master’s program at KU in a very dear husband, father and Passantino Scott Porter gather in front of the giant lion tjes won a $300 gift certificate to the Fair- social work in June. Sarah cur- most beloved teacher. The family mont Hotel, and Mark Sheirer won a $200 rently works part time for the of Bill Rost would like to extend federal government. gift certificate to JJ’s Restaurant. Jeff Gibbs heartfelt thanks and appreciation won the Treasure Chest filled with $750 2000 to the many alumni who offered and Lyle Holthaus won $375 from Draw • Amy Day will be a Kansas City their love, prayers and support Down. A $6,000 diamond was won by Chiefs Cheerleader for her during this very sad time. second season this fall! Nancy Lane, and Charlene Frerking won • Alan Peel will begin a coach- Mr. Rost was the consummate $100 in her grab bag. ing internship with the William teacher; his love and dedication We would like to express our deep Jewell College men’s bas- shine through in the many lives thanks for everyone in the Miege community ketball team this upcoming he has touched. This has been who worked together to make this evening photo by Tricia O’Connor ‘94, SNAP Photography basketball season. clearly evident in the stories so so beneficial for the students of Miege. photo by Tricia O’Connor ‘94, SNAP Photography 2001 many of you have shared with us Mark your calendar for our next auc- Nancy Lane won a $6,000 diamond Rita Marvine, Sue Hicks, Judy • Colleen McLaughlin will finish at the service at Miege and through the overwhelming correspondence. Your tion, to be held April 23, 2005. provided by Eskew Fine Jewelers Donnelly and Sue Fagan (L to R) her Bachelor’s degree in Eng- memories of his life in the classroom have made us laugh and cry, as the love lish in August and will soon of this truly gentle man and his love of learning is carried on in your many begin working on her Master’s and varied walks of life. degree in elementary educa- tion at Truman State University. Rose Mary Rost and Family Colleen has also been involved Leanne ‘81, John ‘83 and Lisa ‘84 in the Student Missouri State Teachers Association. The family would like to express special thanks to the members of the Classes of 1973, 1974 and photo by Tricia O’Connor ‘94, SNAP Photography 1975, whose support and love were much needed photo by Tricia O’Connor ‘94, SNAP Photography photo by Tricia O’Connor ‘94, SNAP Photography and appreciated. Decorating committee co-chairs Diane Archbishop Elect Naumann Auctioneer David Nigro, Tom Shortell, Bill Kovich and Sue Wohler flank Julie Flanagan enjoys his first Miege auction Hickey, Monty and Jenny Zimmerman (seated) Danny was a 1992 graduate of Miege whose life Registration: 25th Anniversary of the 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. The Tenth Annual ended tragically in an automobile accident in Free Range Balls, Putting Contest, 1993. His life and spirit touched many, as did his Miege Open Golf Tournament $10,000 Hole-In-One Contest Bishop Miege/ love. This tournament was established in his honor. Over the last nine years, the tournament has raised Benefiting the Bob Frazier Alumni Scholarship Fund Lunch: 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Danny Morris 3-on-3 more than $100,000 for scholarships to Miege. Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, Shotgun Start: 12 p.m. Basketball Tournament For more information, you may call Patty Morgan in at Leawood South Country Club the Development Office at 913.262.2701, ext. 257, Tim 12700 Overbrook in Leawood, Kansas Awards and Auction Saturday, July 31, 2004, at Bishop Miege Morris at 816.361.8775, Bill Morris at 816.333.4216 or The award ceremony and silent auction Tom Morris at 816.361.8775. will be held immediately following the Both men’s and women’s divisions REGISTRATION FORM tournament, and will include beverages are available, with a maximum of four Team Registration Form Name of sponsor: ______and a buffet dinner. players per team. Two of the team Team Name: ______Phone: ______Address: ______members must have an affiliation with Sponsorship Opportunities Bishop Miege High School (alumni, Address: ______Home phone: ______Business: ______spouse, staff, etc.). Players’ Names and Affiliation Shirt Size (Circle One) Please indicate type of sponsorship: Title Sponsor $5,000 To register, send your $80 entrance Captain: ______XXL XL L Title Sponsor Underwriter Great Stag Big Red Big Hart Individual Player 12 tee packages, sponsor gift, Miege publications recognition, signage on course, lunch and post fee and the form at right by July 28 to Player 2: ______XXL XL L Sponsor's name or company to be published: ______tournament buffet, putting contest, hole events the Bishop Miege Development Office Player 3: ______XXL XL L (must be received by Sept. 1 to be included in signage) in the enclosed envelope. Or REGISTER Player 4: ______XXL XL L Other donations (describe): ______Underwriter $2,500 AND PAY ONLINE at www.alumni/ 8 tee packages, sponsor gift, Miege publications bishopmiege.com/3on3. Please indicate the division that best fits your team: ❍ Men’s Recreation — over 30 years old ❍ Women’s Recreation — any age Name of player: ______recognition, signage on course, lunch and post Team captains must check in their ❍ Men’s Recreation — under 30 years old ❍ Women’s Competitive — any age Address: ______tournament buffet, putting contest, hole events ❍ Men’s Competitive — any age post-high school teams at 8 a.m. on July 31 and play Home phone: ______Business: ______Great Stag $1,200 will begin at 9 a.m. Each player will E-mail: ______4 tee packages, sponsor gift, Miege publications receive a complimentary T-shirt and Sponsorship Form recognition, signage on course, lunch and post each team is guaranteed three games. If playing with others, please list names below: Sponsor’s Name: ______Phone: ______Name Phone tournament buffet, putting contest, hole events The Danny Morris Tournament is Company Name: ______Big Red $600 made possible by its generous sponsors. 1. ______To sponsor the tournament, send your Address: ______2 tee packages, sponsor gift, Miege publications check and the form at right to the Bishop City/State/Zip: ______2. ______recognition, signage on course, lunch and post Miege Development Office in the tournament buffet, putting contest, hole events ❍ Please include me as a Corporate Sponsor. Enclosed is my check for $250. 3. ______enclosed envelope or donate online at ❍ Please include me as an Individual Sponsor. Enclosed is my check for $100. www.alumni/bishopmiege.com/3on3. ❍ I am unable to attend, but would like to make a contribution of $______. Big Hart $300 I can not sponsor this year, but please accept my contribution of $ ______. 1 tee package, sponsor gift, Miege publications ❍ Please list my name on the T-shirt as: ______. Please make checks payable to the Bishop Miege High School Foundation. recognition, signage on course, lunch and post We hope to see you In order for name to appear on shirt, money must be in by July 26. Mail registration form and check to The Bishop Miege Golf Tournament tournament buffet, putting contest, hole events ❍ I would like to remain anonymous. 5041 Reinhardt Drive, Shawnee Mission, KS 66205 at the games! 913.262.2701, ext. 258 • Fax 913.262.0273 Individual player $200 1 tee package, green fee, cart, lunch and post NEW THIS YEAR: You can now register your team tournament buffet, putting contest, hole events and pay online. Just go to Members of class of 2002 continue playing together www.alumni.bishopmiege.com/open2004! After being football teammates at Miege, six members of the class of 2002 have gone on to play football together. The students play at Bene- dictine College. The students pictured from left to right are Jake Van Hecke, Tim Dercher, David Mulvany, Tom Dercher and Dan Reynolds. The sixth player, who is not pictured, is Mark Nielson. Thanks to the Dercher twins’ mother, Diane Dercher, for sending us the photo. We wish the young men a successful season this fall! Archbishop Keleher dedicates renovated Miege chapel Please help us finish the stained glass window! The Miege community came together May 5 to celebrate a new beginning for the St. Angela Merici Chapel. Archbishop Keleher presided over the ceremony as students, alumni, parents, staff and friends gathered in prayer. The renovated chapel was beautiful in the afternoon sun, and a group of student vocalists brought joyful music to the ceremony. We thank those of you who made the renovation possible through giving your time and money, and by keeping Miege in your prayers. Your support is still needed to fund the construction and installation of the stained glass window. The design for the new window is lovely, and we can hardly wait to see the finished window installed. If you would like to help in this wonderful cause, please return the reply card below in the enclosed envelope. If you would like to spread your ABOVE: Members of the pledge out over several Miege community entirely months or years, just filled the chapel at the indicate that on the card! dedication ceremony. If you would like to donate BELOW: The updated design online, just go to www. by artist Michael Pilla of alumni.bishopmiege.com/ the stained glass window chapelfund. to be installed in the west wall of the chapel. ❒ Yes! I’ll help fund the chapel stained glass window!

Name: ______Phone: ______❒ I would like to fulfill my pledge in equal installments in the months of ______Address: ______

City/State/Zip: ______❒ I am interested in volunteer opportunities. ❒ I am interested in estate planning. I would like to give a gift to the Chapel ❒ Check Amount: $______Window Fund in the amount of: Please make check payable to Bishop Miege. ❒ I have included Bishop Miege in my will. ❒ $5,000 ❒ $250 ❒ Please do NOT put my name in a published ❒ Credit Card Amount: $______list of donors. ❒ $2,500 ❒ $100 Bill my: ❒ Visa ❒ Mastercard ❒ My company or my spouse’s company will ❒ $1,000 ❒ $50 Card. No.: ______match my/our gift. ❒ $500 ❒ $25 Expiration: ______Please send this card with your ❒ other ______donation in the enclosed envelope. Signature: ______Thank you for your support.

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