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Displayed throughout the school hallways and classrooms, the 988 suicide hotline reminds students that there is help if they are struggling with mental health. The national hotline is open 24/7 and connects callers to trained counselors.

Call Now: A three-digit code could save a person’s life

September 30, 2022
In Aug., MoBettahs, an Utah-based chain, opened on the northeast side of 75th and Metcalf.

Aloha Mo’Bettahs: New Hawaiian restaurant opens in Overland Park

September 26, 2022
Senior Lexi Kurt was named a National Merit semifinalist recipient at school during fifth hour on Sept. 14. Kurt hopes this achievement will help her earn scholarships at TCU where she hopes to attend.

Nationally Acclaimed: Senior Lexi Kurt places in top 1% of Kansas high-schoolers for PSAT scores

September 15, 2022
Darren Faulkner: Serving the Church

Darren Faulkner: Serving the Church

May 12, 2022
Photos through time

Photos through time

April 25, 2022
Side-by-side, sophomores Carly Kurt and Claire Wicker smile to represent their friendship together. Kurt and Wicker met in preschool and have maintained being friends in high school.

Significance of friendship: Long-term friends reflect on the journey of their relationships

April 25, 2022
Demonstrating the way to use a lacrosse stick, head coach Ross Dessert shows players tips to practice at the throw around on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30. “I hope to get everyone to fall in love with it.,” Dessert said.

Sticking With It: Persistence leads to start of girls lacrosse team

March 3, 2022
Starting Strong: Girls basketball looks to repeat state performance

Starting Strong: Girls basketball looks to repeat state performance

February 27, 2022
Freshman Fatima Montoya Valdez shows off her in uniform and out of uniform outfits. Miege students like Montoya Valdez express their personal style through accessories while at school.

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Dress Code or No: Students compare their experiences with the uniform policy

Dress Code or No: Students compare their experiences with the uniform policy

February 22, 2022
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[Photo] “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” Unexpectedly Secures #1 Spot on Billboard Charts

February 7, 2022
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[Photo] Electing for Electives: Students should take electives over study hall

December 9, 2021
Sophomore bowler Olivia Fonseca, senior basketball players Emajin McCallop and Xavier Hall, senior swimmer Blake Allen and sophomore wrestler Maria Ziegler represent the winter sport that they compete in.

Athlete Spotlight: A focus on winter sports athletes

December 9, 2021
A Lawrence original, Wing Stand by Jefferson’s, is located on the northeast corner of Johnson Drive and Nall. The restaurant has been open for almost two months.

Wing It On: New restaurant opens just five minutes from school

November 16, 2021
Watching for her opponents serve, freshman Breanna Quigley prepares to return the tennis ball back over the net. The match took place on Oct. 5 at the EKL tournament where Quigley finished in fourth place.

Aced It: Freshman tennis player wins second at state, named to 4A All-State Team

November 5, 2021
Going for green: sophomore brings new skills to the game

Going for green: sophomore brings new skills to the game

October 14, 2021
Standing on the back deck of the cabin, juniors Lexi Kurt, Stella Cahalan, Claire Winklhofer and Allison Brentano gather with their cabin at Camp Barnabas as they smile at the disposable camera. The missionaries had just finished their nightly prayers and reflections.

Making an impact: Students serve at Camp Barnabas over summer

October 14, 2021
During the final meeting on April 27 before the junior retreat in May, senior small group leaders eat their lunch as they listen to Campus Ministry director Bill Creach. For the first time, the junior retreat will be led by 21 seniors.

Leading the Way

May 10, 2021
Saddle Up

Saddle Up

May 10, 2021
ANNOUNCING THE COURT As senior Luke Attard and Mariel Allen’s achievements echo throughout the stadium, students and teachers watch as they walk across the field. They were the first of the seven couples announced on April 23, herd day, for the prom court.

[Photo] Stag Perspectives

May 10, 2021
Listening to the instructions given by the pharmacist, sophomore Alena Gillespie feels a quick poke as she receives the COVID-19 vaccine.

Hope for the Future

April 29, 2021
Students are impacted by music not only in their regular lives, but unconsciously as well. According to studies, music impacts almost every part of the brain and has benefits in brain function. These benefits help students subconsciously gain more from listening to music.

Feel the Rhythm

April 19, 2021
According to a survey sent out to remote learners, items listed in the infographic above were voted as the most important must- haves.

Remote learners create new workspaces

February 22, 2021
Sophomore CJ Reno caught in action as she watches her ball roll down the lane.

Top Bowlers in the Alley

February 11, 2021
Freshman Patrick Watson and junior William Watson log onto their computers on Jan. 14 to compete in the cybersecurity challenge. Every Thursday, the STAGS Who Code club meets to learn new programs and compete in the competitions.

Cracking the Code: Students compete in cybersecurity challenge

February 11, 2021
Valentines Puzzle Answer Key

Valentine’s Puzzle Answer Key

January 27, 2021
During the Bishop Miege Debate Invitational, four of the alums from the 2005 state team virtually attended. In 2005, the squad placed second in state. Front row: Whitney OByrne, Katie Scanlon, Paula DeSeure. Back Row: Tom Hogan, Kate Maxwell, Ethan Struby.

Distance Debating: Squad partners adjust to online tournaments

January 8, 2021
Miege has one-way hallway signs all over school to show the way. According to theology teacher Ross Dessert, this policy is recommended by the CDC and the Department of Education.

[Photo] School changes to one-way hallways for students safety

November 3, 2020
Bohaty and Rost members eat their socially distanced lunch on the gym bleachers on Oct. 28.

Chowing down in a pandemic: Students adjust to changes in school lunches

October 29, 2020
Smoketown BBQ stands on Shawnee Mission Parkway just west of Metcalf.

New barbecue restaurant opens in KC metro area

October 27, 2020
Sophomore Margaret Noblitt poses on homecoming week while dressing to the theme Stags for Life.

Homecoming Dress Up: Students dress in new themes for Homecoming Week

October 22, 2020
Senior Maggie Masoner wears green to show her pride for the Martina Herd for the homecoming theme Herd Out.

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French teacher Leigh-Ann Haggerty poses as she dresses in all blue for the Perrini Herd on Friday Oct. 16.

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Freshman Megan Ruf wears a Stitch onesie for the homecoming theme Who Are You, Miege?

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Sophomore Amelie Robinson wears nurse attire for the homecoming theme Who Are You, Miege? She represented a Greys Anatomy character.

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Sophomore Allison Quinn dresses in a Christmas sweater for the homecoming theme Miege Spirit All Year Round.

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Junior Shea McGraw poses in Irish apparel for homecoming week on Wednesday Oct. 14.

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Juniors Ffion Hughes and Cecilia Fisk dress in their grade school uniforms for the homecoming theme Stags for Life.

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Sophomore Harrison Roth poses in toddler attire for homecoming week on Tuesday Oct. 13.

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Close-up of bus taillights lit up by the sun.

[Photo] Photography Exploration

October 1, 2020
Close up of the bright red bus lights.

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