The Miegian October 2017 Bippen and Groene have new duties pg. 2 Take a knee pg. 4 Stags pick favorite candy pg. 10 Boys’ soccer on a roll pg. 13 October 20, 2017 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian October 20, 2017 Miege is Growing Their Own —for Science to grow some fruits, vegetables, plants and a seed to producing seeds N E W S Ben Prentiss maybe even some herbs and a tower gar- in about 30 days. Students Editor spices,” said Ms. Reed. den. “Fast will have to pollinate these There are two types of Plants are plants manually, which gardens that will be used, fast genetically adds a fun hands-on expe- Bippen & Groene Are Part of the Latest Change There is a new engineered rience to the class. It wouldn’t be Miege this ing and learning to assistant princi- the Attendance office change was announced. addition to the stor- plants that The tower garden is year if some- pal Mr. Joe Schramp, and athletic hours 1 through 4, and About what he age closet between Ms. grow quick- filled with water and re- thing else wasn’t director Mr. Mike Hubka added Groene is there hours 4 most looks forward to Amy Reed and Mr. er than most circulates water through- changing, and on interim principal for Student Ser- through 7. in this new position, Mr. Alan Thomas’ rooms, it plants,” ex- out the plants. Although Oct. 2 another big vices to his job description. Taking In answering Groene said, ”The new is an indoor garden to plained Mr. the tower garden doesn’t one happened. over some of the responsibilities questions submitted by things that it will allow be used for the environ- Thomas. have very much space for Effective that those two left are Mr. Greg Bippen The Miegian, they both me to encounter. I feel like mental science classes These “Fast plants, it produces much day, principal and Mr. Andrew Groene. said they have degrees I have the ability to help to grow any plant that Plants” have more yield from a single Mr. Randy Salis- Mr. Bippen and Mr. Groene in administration, but more students now. Before the class desires. the ability plant. bury, who has be- are retaining their respective only limited experi- I was only impacting those “We’ll be able to go from come the acting teaching assignments in social ence so far. They were that I taught. Now I am president, passed studies and math for half of each approached with the Mr. Groene going to have interactions the job of interim school day. The other half they job-sharing idea by Mr. with so many more students principal for teach- Mr. Bippen are assistant principals. Bippen is in Salisbury several weeks before the and other people.” Information compiled by George Quinly and Logan Lazarczyk Keeping Athletes From Failure off the Field What to Know About the New Chromebooks Aurora Rodriguez troduce (academic eligibility).” Mr. Hubka and their coaches to arrange a plan of action in review, or using Google forms to create tests says, “In a school setting, (students should) be also emphasized that participating in sports such a case.Generally speaking though, as long Ben Prentiss with instant feedback, the Chromebooks are on sites the teacher asks you to be on.” This is Staff Writer and other extracurricular activities is a priv- as the student shows noticeable improvement Editor providing new ways for students to learn. one of the main reasons for this new program. ilege and that “student-athletes are just that, and use of resources, such as M.A.S.H., a plan One of the biggest changes to However, the one-to-one initiative also The addition of GoGuardian has students first and athletes second.” to have them Miege this school year, is the addition of the gives the students the ability to be on non-class brought up questions from some students On top of block scheduling, 1:1 technol- So, how does this whole thing work? playing can be one-to-one initiative, which gave every student related sites. This has been managed by block- about their privacy, but Mr. Schramp addressed ogy, and Faith Families, another addition has Miege’s new academic eligibility functions on arranged. his or her own Chromebook. ing many sites that have games, movies, mes- that saying, “In the end, (the Chromebooks) been made to the Bishop Miege community: a nine week rotation, following the trend of Senior The fact that every student has a saging, etc. are (the students’) property.” Once students academic eligibility. Already the three athletic seasons. During football player, Chromebook in possesion at all times allows Miege has also subscribed to a program leave the building, GoGuardian can not track being the rule in high schools each of those nine weeks, partici- Carter Putz ad- teachers to expand their classes with technol- called GoGuardian, which allows teachers to them, and no one is able to view their screens. across the country and locally, pants are subject to weekly grade dressed how the ogy. Whether teachers are using programs like remotely view students’ Chromebook screens The GoGuardian program is only used during such as St. James and Aquinas, checks by their coaches and ad- eligibility rule SmartLab or Kahoot to help students learn and during class. Interim principal Joe Schramp school and during a class’ particular meeting students participating in extra- ministrators. If a student is fail- has affected the curricular activities are being ing one or more classes, both the football team. held responsible to prioritize coaches and player are notified. He said, “A ma- 2017-18: The Peak of Scholars Bowl Membership their schoolwork before their The player then has one week jority of football sports, rehearsals, etc. from the notice to raise the grade players have vid Mitchell said, “I am very excited about the do all he can to let as many people participate In previous years, to passing, this is considered a been affected by Matt Garr increased interest, we have never had so many as possible, saying, “I will need to find more Miege has followed the Kan- “probation period.” If, at the end (academic eligibility.) Some have had to go in Staff Writer students express interest in Scholars tournaments, or take multiple teams, if possi- sas State High School Athletic of the probation period, the stu- before or after school for extra help, some have The Stags are thirsty for knowledge Bowl.” ble, to the same tournament. since we Association’s (KSHSAA) ge- dent has not raised the grade, said gotten tutors, and a lot of athletes have began this year. With an average of only about 15 to Still, the overcrowded are only allowed a maximum of six neric academic eligibility: student athletes are student will not be allowed to participate in the spending more time on academics to ensure 20 members over the past few years, Scholars team could be a blessing or a competitors per tournament.” to pass five credits the semester prior to their sport or activity until the “F” is raised to a min- they will be eligible.” Generally, he says the Bowl hasn’t exactly been the largest club at curse. Since schools are only al- To all of the students new to or sport’s season. imum of a “D-.” new rule has impacted the team by, “pushing Miege. That may be set to change as they have lowed to bring a small number interested in the team, Mr. Mitchell After having followed this rule for so Because the frequency and weight of students to excel not only on the field but also recruited a record high of competitors to a tournament, says, “I would emphasize that one per- long, the first question is why change it now? grades is not consistent every week for each in the classroom.” 39 participants, most of newcomers may not be able to son does not need to know everything. Mr. Mike Hubka, Athletic Director, explained, class, there is an appeal process for students whom are new to the participate as much as in pre- This truly is a team activity, and doing “Teachers have been concerned about failing who were unable to raise their grade due to club. vious years. The numbers are well in just one category can help the athletes and with this year being ‘The Year of circumstances beyond their control. Students About the boost in num- promising for a normally small team to be successful.” Change,’ we figured it was a good time to in- are advised to reach out to the administration bers, moderator Mr. Da- Scholars Bowl team, and Mr. Mitchell wants to 2 page two page three 3 October 20, 2016 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian October 20, 2017 NFL Anthem Protests: What has Happened? vvvv “violators would be disciplined on a case-by- President Donald Trump added to the Sam Danneberg case basis.” controversy saying, “if NFL fans refuse to go to Miege’s Robotics team is open to Staff Writer So far Archbishop Joseph Naumann games until players stop disrespecting our Flag Miegian all students and is now accepting has not commented on the protest. When asked & Country, you will see change take place fast. new recruits! Stop by Mr. An- Across the nation NFL players have about the Archdiocese responding to the pro- Fire or suspend!” This caused the entirety of derson’s room, 316, for more test, Mr. Hubka said, “The Catholic Church sup- the Dallas Cowboys players, coaches and own- been taking a stance against poor race relations information.