The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
All content by Ana Gajewski
The freshman volleyball team celebrates a point during their match on April 12. The team is a no-cut, club sport that siphons equal playing time to each player and encourages the participation of first-time players.

At the start of Mass, senior herd leaders walk in holding their herd candles. The senior herd leaders passed the candles to the new herd execs in the chapel on April 12.

[Photo] Passing the Torch: Results are in for next year’s herd execs

Luke Crawford, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
Senior Polly Ayala started playing violin at a young age. She grew to realize she wanted to teach and jumped in by assisting her teacher at St. Agnes teaching younger kids.

Talent to Teacher: Student shares love of music with younger generation

Ana Gajewski and Emma Lazarczyk
March 7, 2023
The varsity boys basketball team will continue their season at state this week in Salina. The boys won sub-state against Labette County 71-38 last Friday Mar. 3 and hope to bring back a championship.

Varsity Boys Basketball Sports Promo

Ana Gajewski and Emma Lazarczyk
March 7, 2023
Starting off her music teaching career, senior Polly Ayala began teaching violin lessons to children of St. Agnes Grade School over the summer. "It feels good to actually teach a younger generation how you started out to play an instrument," Ayala said.

Talent to Teacher: Student shares love of music with younger generation

Ana Gajewski, Social Media Editor
March 6, 2023
The 2022 king and queen candidates pose. Sophomore Isabella Dessert argues that all students should be able to vote for the king and queen candidates.

[Photo] Every vote counts: Underclass students should be able to vote on the courts at school dances

Bella Dessert, Contributor
December 13, 2022
On Dec. 3, the senior team, the Gerbers lost to the Tropics with a score of 56-53. The game was played at North Campus.

[Photo] More Than A Game: CYO teams bring rivalries, begin competition

Will Baska, Staff Writer
December 20, 2022
Dressed in the Perrini herd shirt, junior Paige Calderon receives communion from senior Anthony Arroyo on Dec. 8. An all-school Mass was held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of former campus minister Mary Perrini’s death. “This Mass was one to remember,” Calderon said. “Having her family members there brought more importance to the Mass.”

Freshman girls varsity basketball player Mary Grant always has her basketball shoes, practice jerseys and a water bottle. On gamedays, she keeps her uniform in her bag until game time. In her club basketball bag, she likes to keep things from past tournaments.

Freshman girls wrestler Meg Joseph keeps her gameday clothes, a waterbottle, a charger and lots of snacks because tournaments are so long. She also keeps the team’s mascot stuffed animal named Lucky.

Junior dance team captain Megan Ruf keeps her poms, jazz shoes, tennis shoes and a water bottle. She keeps her inhaler and Advil, as well as snacks. Ruf keeps a ribbon that she won from dance camp over the summer on the outside of her bag.

Senior member of the varsity bowling team, CJ Reno, has many things in her bowling bag. Some include her bowling balls, cleaning spray and a towel to keep her balls clean. She also likes to keep a notebook in her bag to keep track of her game scores.

Senior Kaiya Key does not only keep her cheer shoes and pom poms in her bag, but also has a lucky pin that she received from cheer camp that stays in her bag at all times.

For the first time, Miege has a club centered on students interested in learning American Sign Language. This club was introduced in 2022.

A “Sign” of Change: Sophomore Michaela Wilcox introduces first ASL Club

Ana Gajewski, Social Media Editor
December 1, 2022
Since sixth grade, senior Rohan Putz has collected over 250 pairs of shoes. “I always look up to all the athletes and see their walk-in shoe closets full of shoes and think it's so cool, and that is what I want,” Putz said.

The Senior with All the Shoes: Rohan Putz owns over 250 pairs of shoes

Ana Gajewski, Social Media Editor
November 16, 2022
Preparing for the homecoming game, junior Luke Atwell practices the routine with the rest of the drumline.

[Photo] Drumming up Applause: Junior Luke Atwell puts his musical skills to work in drumline

Luke Crawford, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Over the summer, senior Ana Gajewski was part of a study abroad program called Loop Abroad. She worked with Latin American Sea Turtles.

The Most On The Coast: Student reflects on study abroad experience

Ana Gajewski, Social Media Editor
October 26, 2022
Greeted by the herd council, freshman Isabella Castillo-Ruiz enters the school during freshman welcome. Freshman welcome took place before freshman orientation on Aug.15, where students received their chromebooks and schedules. “It was exciting, but also scary starting new things,” Castillo-Ruiz said.

Stag Perspectives: August-September

Ana Gajewski, Natalie Martinez, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
October 18, 2022
Ready to play the game, the varsity football team rips through the “Stags Rock The House” banner during the Rockhurst game on Sept. 23. The Stags beat Rockhurst by seven points.

Rockin’ In Red: Highlights from football game against Rockhurst

Ana Gajewski, Emma Lazarczyk, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
October 18, 2022
Moments before the Rockhurst vs. Miege football game on Sept. 23, the cheer team practices its routines for the game. Both Varsity and JV cheered together for this game. Senior Adrian Villegas and junior Alex Smith have joined the team as yell leaders.

[Photo] Bring it Back Now, Stags: Male yell leaders return for the first time since 1991

Emma Lazarczyk, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 6, 2022
Archbishop Joseph Naumann celebrates the Eucharist on altar created by Father Anthony Mersmann.

[Photo] To Feed and Forgive: Mersmann assembles community altar

Will Baska, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Archbishop Joseph Naumann celebrates the Eucharist on altar created by Fr. Anthony Mersmann.

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