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A BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL PUBLICATION MARCH 2019

Stags March for Life

(Cover photo) MARCH FOR LIFE - Bishop Miege students march Students also traveled to Topeka for the local march which takes towards the Nation's Capitol at the March for Life in Washington D.C. place every year. (photo by student Ian Wilcox, St. Elizabeth)

The Almost Miegian publication is for families - MISSION STATEMENT - of middle school students Bishop MIege High School, in and around the Bishop A Catholic Community of faith, strives to develop Miege community. Designed as an informative piece for The potential of our students through "Future Stags" about the school’s scholastics, spiritual journey Spiritual Growth, Academic Success and Stewardship. and faith-fi lled atmosphere. "I have been able to grow a lot as a person during WHY I CHOSE MIEGE... my time at Miege. I have been involved in many activities over the past four years, and each one has taught me new lessons and skills. I would say the most valuable lesson I have learned at Miege is the importance of balance in your life. It's important to stay caught up with your school work, but there is only so much you can learn from a book. Joining a team or club can open you up to new people and experiences, and I think being able to connect with people is more valuable than anything you learn in the classroom. That being said, I have also taken plenty of AP classes with excellent teachers, and I already have a sizable head start on my college courses because I have had Delaney Pepin (Cure' of Ars) Jr Shea McGraw (Saint Peter's) Frosh the opportunity to study math, science, Soph history, and language more deeply." Evan Parra (Saint Agnes) “the main reason I chose Miege “One of the reasons I chose Miege because my dad went here...but, when was for the PLTW and other STEM “It is very easy to make friends, I entered my fi rst class, I made friends programs...I chose Miege because it is get involved, and challenge immediately. Everyone is so kind and really easy to fi nd something you are myself academically. The teachers welcoming. The teachers teach in a interested in and get involved. " and faculty here are also very Bella Barraza (Saint Patrick) Frosh way that will allow you to understand. I encouraging and supportive towards •• activities •• also love the clubs and activities." my education and faith.” “I chose Miege because of the many - - Robotics •• activities •• •• activities •• college prep classes that Miege has to offer...I also wanted to be a part of Page Pirates - Choir - Theatre - Journalism Concert Chorale - - Theatre a great soccer program.” •• activities •• Cheer - Soccer

atrick Fontaine (Saint Agnes) was named among the nationwide pool of semi- P finalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program last fall. On February 13th, he learned he had advanced as a Final- ist in the program. The award is based on the highest scores nationally of all juniors in each NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST: Principal Maureen Engen state on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship with Patrick Fontaine (St. Agnes), Guidance Counselor Elaine Schmidtberger and President Randy Salisbury presented the Qualifiying Test. Less than 1% of students in Certifi cate of Merit for being a Finalist in the National Merit NIck Randant (Saint Joseph) Frosh Mia Putnam (Holy Trinity) Soph the country qualify. Scholarship Program. “I chose Miege because of how good the different clubs and academics are. “I loved the diversity of the school I had been to many camps: robotics, ..it felt like a tight-knit community Katie Taylor (Saint Ann) Jr Daniel Stroade (Visitation) Jr Patrick also has a Superscore of 36 and a ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS baseball, and ,- and I loved from the fi rst day I walked in the “I love the options that CMT has • Band • Co-Captain Robotics Team all of them. The camps were very door.” "Miege has enabled me to grow 35 over-all score for the ACT exam. Patrick infl uential in me coming here.” into the best version of myself; the available for Mission Trips to help • • Quiz Bowl State Team - 2nd Place •• activities •• ••activities•• school's debate, forensics, and theatre others. I have gone to Chicago and plans to major in mechanical engineering. • Cross Country • Sadies Court - King Robotics - Baseball Theatre- Tennis - Softball - Forensics programs have all given me confi dence have helped locally with Project Uplift. The community, teachers and and and prowess as a leader that will carry me forward for the rest of my life." coaches really support each other.” (photo by David Shaughnessy) •• activities •• •• activities •• Debate - Forensics - Theatre Soccer - Tennis - Spanish Club Page Pirates CMT - Photography 3 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT COLLEGE READINESS 2018 NATIONAL DEBATE TOURNAMENT QUALIFIERS Adam Albright (Good Shepherd) and Joey Fuss (Cure') Not only will you receive a in Public Forum Debate Johanna Quigley (Cure') in Humorous Interpretation faith-fi lled education at Aly Ruffi ni (Cure') in United States Extemp Bishop Miege.... Katie Taylor (St. Ann) in Informative Bishop Miege continues to be the premier school in the area promoting student success on the ACT and fostering college readiness with its ACT prep program. Students will receive guided practice, specifi ed instruction, and various resources and sample tests to improve their performance on the actual ACT.

• AP classes where students can earn up to 60 college credit hours while still in high school

• Core content curriculum: Math, English, Science, Social Studies aligned to ACT standards for college readiness

2019 STATE DEBATE: Katie Taylor (St. Ann), Paul Masoner (Good Shepherd), Evan Kalis (Cure'), Ella Albright (Good The average ACT score for the Class of 2018 was Shepherd), and Josephine Axtell (St. Peter's) took the State 24.5 vs. the national average of 21.0 title under the guidance of Melissa Reynolds. 13.2 percent of the class of 2018 scored 30 or above on the ACT exam S.T.R.E.A.M. SHADOW PROGRAM Project Lead the Way (PLTW): A four-year Engineering & Computer Science Program Experience Miege as a "We cannot create The PLTW curriculum began at Bishop Miege in the fall of 2016. The S.T.E.M. focused cur- tomorrow's innovators riculum offers college credit eligible classes in engineering, and computer science. The Student for a Day! and leaders using courses prepare Miege students for top engineering and computer science careers, nurturing collaboration and creativity, instead of merely educated consumers of the technology that We invite and encourage all eighth-grade students yesterday's education surrounds our world today. interested in attending Miege to participate in our Shadow system. We have to Program. update what we are The program’s interdisciplinary courses engage students in compelling, real-world challenges. doing and how we are Students learn to apply knowledge and work together to create solutions on projects. Skills in This program allows eighth-grade guests to shadow a team work, time management and communication are key to each course while providing a current Miege freshman for a day, and in doing so, have doing it! We must inspire COMMENDED STUDENTS: Isaac Ziglinski (St. Agnes) more exciting approach to problem solving. The integrated learning gives students the skills the opportunity to meet other students, faculty and staff today's students with real and in-demand knowledge they will use in high school and for the rest of their lives on any (left) and James Masoner (Good Shepherd) (right) were at the school. and meaningful projects in career path they take. recently named as Commended students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship program. Commended order to create visionaries Courses offered at Miege: students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more Taking part in the Shadow Program is truly the best way and missionaries capable than 1.6 million students who entered by taking the 2017 for prospective students to see for themselves what of solving genuine global Computer Science Engineering Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test. Miege has to offer. Computer Science Essentials Intro to Engineering and Design issues." Team members, AP Computer Science Principles Principles of Engineering 2019 SCHOLARS BOWL: Patrick Fontaine (St. Agnes), Charlie Hill (Good Shepherd), ■ Visits may be scheduled with one week’s notice, AP Computer Science* Engineering Design & Development Evan Kalis (Cure'), Mark Patterson (Cure') and Aidan Swall between now and April 27. - Joan Gladbach Cybersecurity* Civil Engineering & Architecture (St. Ann) earned a state qualifi cation by battling back from ■ Call Patti Marnett 913-222-5804 or visit: New S.T.R.E.A.M *Future course offerings Aerospace Engineering * two losses to fi nish third at the regional Scholars Bowls www.bishopmiege.com>Admissions> Coordinator tournament. The team took their talents to the State Shadow Program Photo: Teachers J.C. Clark (left) and Scott Anderson (center) with Jordan Mugmon (Bishop Moore competition where they brought home the second place Orlando, Fl), Delaney Pepin (Cure') and James McCasland (Pembroke) discussing machine control units trophy, only losing by a point. during Principles of Engineering class. (photo credit: David Shaughnessy) 4 5 The Life of a Stag... TEACHER FEATURE Besides the academic excellence you can receive at Bishop Miege, there are plenry of opportunities to participate in various activities throughout the year. My name is Mary Beth Summers and I teach Meet Biology Teacher, Mary Beth Summers Freshmen Biology as well as AP Biology to Upper Left: The Miege Pep Band surprised students by upperclassmen. This is my 8th year teaching, and my parading in all the hallways on the last day of Catholic fi rst year at Miege. Prior to teaching at Miege, I was Schools Week. a middle school science and math teacher. I always Center: Miege students refl ecting during Adoration enjoyed teaching at the middle school level but knew I with Archbishop Naumann. wanted to get to high school because I have a passion Members of the the girls' volleball team for Science and teaching older students allows me to Top right: celebrate as they won the 4A-1 State Championship, go more in depth with the topics. As a former student marking the 25th state championship victory. of Miege, I have loved being back in the hallways and The program had a victorious year with a) record of 22- working with some of my former teachers. Miege 16. (photo by student Jenna Hiett, Cure' prepared me for my life after high school by offering rigorous classes as well as a variety of elective classes Middle Right: Students load bags of gifts for over 30 children from the KC Metro. For over 15 years, Bishop that allowed me to really discover my love of Science. Miege has sponsored children in need during the The sense of community is what brought me back to Christmas season for the Red Bag Project. Each year it is the school, and the students and teachers have been so coordinated by Craig Wohler, a Miege grandparent who welcoming to me. Not only have I enjoyed being back delivers all the bags to the families. to the school but I also love how I can share my faith Bottom Right: Miege students, faculty and staff took on a daily basis with my students. There is something part in the City Chiefs traditional Red Friday in so comforting about being able to take time out in support of the team during the play-off game towards class to pray with my students, as well as with my fellow the Super Bowl. "Miege is a faith-fi lled, welcoming community and that is why teachers. Miege is a faith-fi lled, welcoming community I call Miege home!" and that is why I call Miege, home! "I KNEW MIEGE WAS A PLACE WHERE my fellow Miegans, to do so at a high as an individual and not as an act that he Stag community has level. I have had the pleasure of being a needed to be put on for my family. I COULD PARTICIPATE IN ALL THE always been an impor- member of the Campus Ministry team, From the wonderful retreats and service the theatre department, the music opportunities put on through CMT, ACTIVITIES...CONFIDENTLY PRACTICE tant aspect of my life. department, the soccer team, and to our wonderful chaplain Fr. Justin MY FAITH...AND BE SURROUNDED BY My dad was a 1997 the Herd executive council while also Hamilton, my faith is at a level I believe graduate from Bishop participating in our amazing academic is strong enough and ready to carry out A CARING, DIVERSE COMMUNITY." programs such as the dual enrollment into the world as a college student and Miege and coached the program and the ACT Prep program. My beyond. The diversity here at Miege football and baseball teams for 13 years. coaches and teachers all take the time to is an essential aspect of the Miege T help me in balancing my education with difference. The amount of wonderful A Lopez family appearance was always all of my activities and show genuine people and examples I have had the expected at all the big football games; interest in my success. Thanks to their opportunity to witness is innumerable. sippy cups and pom poms in hand. My help and care I have achieved a 28 Through school activities such as the 8th grade year came and I was abso- on the ACT and will graduate with 34 Kairos retreat, I have been able to create college credit hours! truly deep and caring relationships with lutely terrifi ed. I had been at the same not only my fellow students, but the elementary school for 10 years and for Another amazing academic opportunity staff also. At Miege I am able to interact a 15 year old, a change of environment at Bishop Miege High school is our with people from all sorts of different Project Lead The Way program which backgrounds, religions, races, ages, and was the absolute last thing I wanted. is our version of STEAM or STREAM. personalities; truly celebrating all walks As a soon to be 8th grade graduate, I Although I do not participate in this of life! began shadowing different high schools. program, one of my best friends Josh Meurer does and loves it! Because of the My past four years at Bishop Miege I met some great people and had the Miege difference he is able to pursue High School have been some of the opportunity to look at some great his love of engineering and robotics most crucial of my life, full of happy schools, but as soon as I walked through while also playing Varsity level and sad memories, but in the midst football and competing for a state of it all, my family here at Miege has the doors of Bishop Miege High School, championship. been a constant. Eighth grade is I felt at home instantly. Warm smiles and scary and that’s ok; I will never forget polite salutations followed me around Being raised Catholic, my faith has the butterfl ies in my stomach when I always been an important aspect of visited Miege. That day I learned a very every corner as I toured the school! I my life according to my family, but at important lesson: butterfl ies just mean (Holy Spirit), and Paul Ruf knew after that amazing day that Miege Miege I truly embraced my faith for that something great is about to happen The Theatre Department presented a fun, creepy and kooky comedy “The Addams Family”(Holy Cross)to four, sold-outChandler audiences Steger for the Annual Fall (Cure'), David Lauterwasser was a place where I could participate in myself. Miege gave me the opportunity and for me, that was Bishop Miege High Musical. Sophia Lopez played the(St. popular Ann), Sophiacharacter, Lopez Wednesday, along with thirty-six other students which made up the entire ensemble. (left to right) Katie Taylor to truly fi nd what my faith meant to me School. Photo: all the activities I wanted to, confi dently (Cure'). Each year three productions are put on by the theatre department: The Fall Musical, the Winter Play and Spring One Acts. practice my faith, and be surrounded by a caring, diverse community; the Miege Difference.

Throughout my four years at Miege I have participated in many different activities and had the ability, thanks Sophia to the support and encouragement of

The Football Homecoming Queen candidates were all a unique group this year as they were all legacy students: (L-R) Jacqueline Bryson (St. Peter),- parents: Mary Madden (‘82) and Randy Bryson; Lopez Grace Gyllenborg (Cure') - parents: Scott and Christina (Dunn) (‘87) Gyllenborg; Sydney Tumberger (Holy Spirit) - parents: Daniel (‘86) and Shelley (Rudolph) (‘86) Tumberger; Sophia Lopez (Cure') - parents: David (‘97) and Emily Lopez; Ann Marie Wasinger (Cure') - parents: Carl and Nancy (Hoffman) (‘85) Wasinger. Senior, Sophia Lopez...a third generation Miegian 8 9 #GoStagsGo!

RECENT TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

2018 Boys’ Basketball (3-Peat) 2018 Football (5-Peat) 2018 Girls’ Soccer (3-peat) 2017 Girls’ Basketball (4-Peat) 2018 Boys’ Soccer (3-Peat) 2017 Girls’ 2018 Girls’ Volleyball

SPORTING ACADEMICS Of the 84 National Honor Society (NHS) members inducted, 11 representatives were from the 2018 State 4A Football Championship Team. Juniors and Seniors are nominated for NHS and must meet four important criteria: scholarship, leadership, service and character.

TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD The 2018 State Volleyball Champs received the Kansas Volleyball Association Academic Award. The award is granted to those varsity volleyball teams who have exhibited excellence in the classroom. The team had an average of 3.95.

400TH VICTORY Before the boys soccer team claimed the 4A State Soccer title, they reached the 400th victory in school history.

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