Setting the Standard. Team captain and pitcher, Nicholas Barecca, winds up and delivers a pitch in the game against St. Michael the Archangel on March 30. “As a senior its my job to hold the younger kids accountable in practice and set the standard,” Barecca said. “I never take reps off so when I get up to pitch I know I’m better than the batter, can compete with them, and win.”
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Driven to Lead. Team captain Mary Cate Dunn races down the field with the ball during the game against St. Thomas Aquinas on April 13. “I love the high energy that can come out of intense games, like when people get super passionate and run out to hype up their teammate on goals or good plays,” Dunn said. “Being a senior has felt like an older sister moment for me since I know the younger girls look to you for guidance.
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About the Contributors
Paul Olson, Staffer
Paul Olson is a junior on the staff, and this is his first year working on the “Miegan” staff. As a staffer, Paul hopes to showcase all the incredible things that we do at Miege through his photography, but he is also open to working on other aspects of the paper. Paul’s main goal is to improve his photography skills and get great shots this year. His teammates would describe him as a friendly, selfless, and hardworking person who always strives for greatness.
Megan Ball, Photographer
Megan Ball is a transfer student and junior on the “Miegian”. Although this is her first year on staff, she is an experienced photographer and excited to capture photos as a way of getting involved in the Miege community. She is especially enthusiastic about sports photography because it is a good way to participate in athletics. Megan’s goal is to show other students why the “Miegian” is so great and increase their interest in the newspaper.
Norah Murtha, Photo Editor
Meet Norah Murtha!
Norah is an incoming senior and the Photography Editor for the “Miegian”. She first joined the staff during her Junior year as a photographer, eager to capture both sports and student life from a unique perspective. This year marks her second on staff and her first as Photography Editor. As a creative yet competitive hard worker, Norah is excited to document the memorable moments of her Senior year while also encouraging growth among the staff. Known for her organization and determination, she brings personality and depth to her work, helping showcase the spirit of Miege. Her goal this year is to capture sports photos that her classmates can both enjoy and be proud of.