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The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

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Making a plate for a Sheffield Place resident, Catholic Women's Empowerment Club members volunteer at the second annual dinner held in January.

[Photo] Give Yourself Away: The benefit of serving others

Elaina Gibson, Print Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2025
Senior Ellouise Sill plays at a field hockey game against Pembroke Hill. "Field hockey was great and I became really passionate about it, and our coaches are enthusiastic and encouraging which has made practices and games even more fun," Sill said. "I loved playing field hockey because I was able to be a part of such a remarkable team, and I made new memories with the new people I grew closer with."

[Photo] New Beginnings: First girls’ field hockey team forms

Bella Dessert, Copy Editor
November 19, 2024
Creating new friendships, the service trip allowed new groups of people to come together and share a bond rooted in service. “It made us a lot closer with our meaningful conversations, and now we are all good friends even after the trip," sophomore Ryan Hutchinson said.

[Photo] Building Up from Nationwide to Within: West Virginia mission trip brings together town and student communities

MC Dunn, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
The 4-speak, 1st place debate team celebrating after the regionals tournament.

[Photo] Winning The Argument: Debate team comes in 1st at regionals with 10-0 record

Elaina Gibson, Web Editor-In-Chief
December 23, 2023
Over Labor Day weekend, students and faculty attended Kansas City’s 21st annual Irish Fest. The event is a celebration of culture, complete with food, concerts from local bands and a Catholic Mass.

[Photo] The Jig is Up: Faculty and students attend Irish Fest

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
On April 27, five seniors presented their portfolios for the Digital Media and Performing Arts Academic Community. In its first year, the five students being recognized at graduation are Alena Gillespie (left), Sofie Hyde, Mary-Kathryn Wert, Emma Lazarczyk and Ana Gajewski (not pictured).

[Photo] New Beginnings: Five students earn Academic Community Scholar Distinction Award

Emma Lazarczyk, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2023
Cantare Deum participates in regular competitions and performances, including one in Branson from April 21-23. The group attended many shows, went to Silver Dollar City and finished off the trip by attending church.

[Photo] Lifting Their Voices: Choir sings religious songs for competitions

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
May 3, 2023
On March 23, Campus Ministry director Bill Creach and five seniors attended the Late Night Live with Saint Paul Outreach at the Overland Park Convention Center.

[Photo] Makin’ Memories: Saint Paul’s Senior Gala explores faith opportunities in college

Sally Panis, Features Editor
March 29, 2023
Junior Diego Melgoza gives back to his community. “My Eagle project was giving food to families in need. That made me feel like I did something good for my community and country,” Melgoza said.

[Photo] A Scout’s Honor: Students work collecting merit badges and volunteering

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
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[Photo] Representation Where It Matters: First Filipina Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel crowned Miss Universe 2023

Sally Panis, Features Editor
February 16, 2023
Standing together, seniors Chloe Pennington and Allison Brentano visit Kansas State University in April. Brentano toured four colleges before deciding to attend Kansas State University.

[Photo] Variety of Visits: Seniors explore their college options

Alena Gillespie, Natalie Martinez, Emma Lazarczyk, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
February 10, 2023
In front of the University of Missouri building, senior Lauren Lueckenotto poses with her dad during a college visit. Lueckenotto went on three college visits before deciding on Kansas State University.

Seniors Stephen Neenan and Pablo Montoya-Valdez visited Benedictine College and its football program on Jan. 23. On Feb. 1, Montoya-Valdez commited to play football at Benedictine College.

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[Photo] Leaving Home: Seniors express their reasoning for choosing a college close to home

Elaina Gibson and Julia Meyers
February 10, 2023
Arms around each other, the Kairos 75 group pose for the tradtional Kairos photo on Aug. 7. This retreat was led by the students that attended the junior Kairos the school year before.

[Photo] Leading the Pack: Juniors attend Kairos to head senior year retreats

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
Junior Chloe Janssen spent a lot of her time over the summer at Cafe Equinox. Janssen goes with friends and sits among the plants while drinking coffee.

After the tennis season ended, senior Maya Pepin started spending her time after school at the gym. She goes for at least an hour every day except Friday.

Senior Janella Corpin spends most her time after school at different coffee shops. Corpin enjoys hanging out with friends and doing her homework at them.

Freshman Grace Alford’s favorite place to spend her free time is at Skate City. Over the summer she went at least once a week on the weekends with her friends.

Over the summer, senior Ana Gajewski was part of a study abroad program called Loop Abroad. She worked with Latin American Sea Turtles.

[Photo] The Most On The Coast: Student reflects on study abroad experience

Ana Gajewski, Social Media Editor
October 26, 2022
Alumna Cara Parisi sings at the Jewish Community Center for the finals of the KC SuperStar competition, where she won $10,000.

[Photo] Third Times a Charm: alumna Cara Parisi wins KC SuperStar Scholarship

September 13, 2022
Alumna Cara Parisi sings at the Jewish Community Center for the finals of the KC SuperStar competition, where she won $10,000.

[Photo] Third Times a Charm: alumna Cara Parisi wins KC SuperStar Scholarship

Sally Panis, Features Editor
September 13, 2022
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Bishop Miege’s girls lacrosse won their second game of the 2022 season against Olathe. The Stags beat Olathe’s district team 9-8. According to senior captain Grayson Ihnat the team celebrated their win by taking a group selfie together and then going to Taco Bell afterward for dinner.

[Photo] Lax Attacks: Girls lacrosse team has a successful first season

Emma Vogt, staff writer
May 23, 2022
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[Photo] Jackson and Raegan O’Connor

May 12, 2022
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[Photo] Gracie and Collin Keeney

May 12, 2022
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[Photo] Nick and Matthew Randant

May 12, 2022
Sophomore Eva Dominguez began fostering dogs through Wayside Waifs as a way to help her family bond through struggles of COVID-19. These two dogs are two of the many that her family has taken care of over the years.

[Photo] Providing a Home: Sophomore fosters dogs with her family

Emma Vogt, staff writer
May 11, 2022
Freshman Kirston Verhulst celebrates her state victory for basketball. Verhulst is a multi-sport varsity athlete.

[Photo] Shooting for the Stars: Freshman takes on two varsity sports

Gabby Anderson, staff writer
May 9, 2022
2022 State Debate (2)

[Photo] Q and A with junior Daniel Larson

Caleb Oblepias, Staff Photographer
January 24, 2022
Senior Juan Pleitez with his surfboard on El Salvadoran beach, one of the things he said he misses the most.

[Photo] Exchanging Countries: Community shares experiences of living abroad

Colin Batliner, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
Alumni Isabella Guadamuz studies Criminal Justice at the University of Loyola Chicago.

[Photo] Transitioning in a pandemic: Alumni experience college in COVID era

Isabel Copeland Alena Gillespie, Editor-In-Chief & Features Editor
October 14, 2021
Senior Joey Vogt poses with his freshman sister, Emma Vogt.

Senior Emerson Burris poses with her freshman sister Addy.

Senior Emma Werner walking hand in hand with sister, junior Ava, and brother, freshman Dominic.

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Senior Audrey Howard poses with her junior sister Ella Howard.

Standing together having a conversation between innings, Logan (left) and Luke (right) Shull wait to continue the team’s consistent start to the season. Both brothers will be playing baseball at Washburn University as other members of the senior class head to 28 different colleges to play. |

[Photo] Next Level Athletes

Colin Batliner, Staff Writer
May 4, 2021
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[Photo] Senior Letters

Isabella Guadamuz and Sindy Garcia
May 10, 2021
CDs stacked against the leather car seat, junior Lola Wrigley presents her collection that stays in her car.

Excited for a concert, junior Lola Wrigley and her friends smile and pose as they look forward for what is to come.

Guitars resting against the wall, senior Stella Hokanson displays her music set up in her room.

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[Photo] Teachers Outside the Classroom

Ava Belchez, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
With her school email loaded on the computer, sophomore Amelie Robinson displays her remote learning workspace.

[Photo] Online students’ workspaces

Emma Lazarczyk, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
School books displayed on the shelf, freshman River Ball uses the shelf to help with organization.

As a remote learner, freshman River Ball presents her designated home desk for learning.

Assignments written on the board, freshman River Ball takes notes to organize her assignments.

With a smile, senior Henry Philgreen poses in front of his online school setup.

Senior Kairos leaders huddle together to close out this year's 67th Kairos retreat

[Photo] Craving Kairos: Senior retreat looks different this year

Ava Belchez, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
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[Photo] Meet the Homecoming Court: Senior court Q & A

Olivia Cerda, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020
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