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AI in the workplace

Alena Gillespie, Emma Lazarczyk, and Cash Navarro
March 9, 2023
Artificial intelligence, more commonly known as AI, has been a term that has surfaced in recent news articles.

Friend Or Foe: As artificial intelligence continues to grow, concern grows over how humans will adjust

Alena Gillespie, Cash Navarro, and Emma Lazarczyk
March 9, 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
The senior team and varsity boys volleyball teams practice together. The teams practiced on Feb. 27 to work on serves and returns.

Serving Success: All-senior team allows for program to grow

Emma Lazarczyk, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 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.

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

March 6, 2023
Growing up, junior Daniel Sullivan could be found sitting in front of the TV announcing the plays during a football game. For 6-year-old Sullivan, broadcasting was a dream, but now, it is becoming a reality. I knew it was something I wanted to do when I was older and realized no one was doing it here, Sullivan said.

From the Sideline: Student broadcaster takes career to the next step

Emma Lazarczyk, Co Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2023
Tips For the Future: Guidance counselor Elaine Schmidtbergers advice on college visits

Tips For the Future: Guidance counselor Elaine Schmidtberger’s advice on college visits

Alena Gillespie, Natalie Martinez, Emma Lazarczyk, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
February 10, 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.

Variety of Visits: Seniors explore their college options

Alena Gillespie, Natalie Martinez, Emma Lazarczyk, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
February 10, 2023
Touring Around: Seniors share the benefits of college tours

Touring Around: Seniors share the benefits of college tours

Alena Gillespie, Emma Lazarczyk, Natalie Martinez, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
February 10, 2023
During the varsity girls basketball game on Dec. 8 against Christ Prep, the student section was limited. The game was not followed by a varsity boys game. Students need to do better in showing up to support our female athlete.

[Photo] Show Them Your Respect: Students need to support girls athletics just like boys

January 30, 2023
PSA: Read the pages, not the screen

PSA: Read the pages, not the screen

Alena Gillespie and Emma Lazarczyk
January 27, 2023
ON THE MAT Working to pin Bennett Jackson, William Atchity stays focused during Meet The Stags night on Nov. 29. Meet the Stags night was a new event that promoted the wrestling program and allowed families to learn more about the program, while collecting dry goods.

Pin It To Win It: Wrestling program increases in male, female members

Emma Lazarczyk, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2022
Foot on the speaker, freshman Lucien Slater holds his guitar on Aug. 31. This was Slaters first time playing the guitar during a Miege all- schoo Mass. Well I love it, Slater said. “If it’s at Church then I think I’m playing for God.”

[Photo] Strumming Along: Freshman displays guitar skills during Mass

November 1, 2022
As a freshman, Ashley Myers won regionals and placed 10th at 4A state. I definitely see now why people told me to practice so much every day after school, because it has paid off,” Myers said.

The Pressure Is On: Freshman Ashley Myers wins girls golf regionals and places 10th at state

Emma Lazarczyk, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 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
Looking up to take a picture, sophomore Paloma Maldonado Banda and junior Gabby Brown stand in front of the Château Royal d’Amboise. The group of students visited the castle on May 30.

See You Later: Students travel overseas for summer break

Natalie Martinez, Emma Lazarczyk, and Alena Gillespie
October 14, 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.

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

Emma Lazarczyk, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 6, 2022
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

Emma Lazarczyk, Alena Gillespie, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
September 30, 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

Alena Gillespie and Emma Lazarczyk
September 15, 2022
Ready to battle, coach Lindsay Zych Franco prepares her team for fierce competition against Lansing. The Stags fell in a four-set match: 20-25, 25-20, 25-27, 23-25.

[Photo] Every Moment Matters: Miege proves smooth transition for new coach

September 9, 2022
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[Photo] Signing Off: Student-Athletes remain together through college

May 17, 2022
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[Photo] Senior Column: Julian Gallegos

May 17, 2022
Abby Flack: Peer passion

Abby Flack: Peer passion

Emma Lazarczyk, Photo Editor
May 12, 2022
Photos through time

Photos through time

Natalie Martinez, Emma Lazarczyk, Alena Gillespie, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
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

Natalie Martinez, Emma Lazarczyk, Mary-Kathryn Wert, and Alena Gillespie
April 25, 2022
Academic Blues: Students face burnout returning to second semester workload

Academic Blues: Students face burnout returning to second semester workload

Mary-Kathryn Wert, Emma Lazarczyk, and Kellan O
March 3, 2022
Jamming in his garage-studio with his bandmates, junior Robert Allmon strums on his guitar next to junior Ryder Cahill. The band, named Zero Below, plans on continuing to make music together after they are all out of high school. “Our goal is to make it through college, at least,” Allmon said.

[Photo] Rockin’ Band, Rollin’ Bond: Junior boys perform their music at local venues

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

Starting Strong: Girls basketball looks to repeat state performance

Emma Lazarczyk, Alena Gillespie, Mary-Kathryn Wert, and Colin Batliner
February 27, 2022
Dress Code or No: Students compare their experiences with the uniform policy

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

Mary-Kathryn Wert, Alena Gillespie, Natalie Martinez, and Emma Lazarczyk
February 22, 2022
Hands in the air, senior Black Allen demonstrates for the freshman how to get under the limbo stick. Behind him is freshman Jiselle Araiza waiting to go next.

[Photo] Fresh in the Building: Freshmen reflect on their first year of high school

December 15, 2021
Reaching out to each other, junior Stephen Neenan and sophomore Connor Neenan represent the Bohaty Herd in the Christmas lip-synch competition. The brothers sang to “All I Want for Christmas is You.”

[Photo] Stag Perspectives

December 9, 2021
Dressed up as Santa, senior Alex Raygoza leads the Rost herd in a kick-line during their dance.

Sing It: Students lip-sync to holiday songs in herd competition

December 10, 2021
Junior Janella Corpin helps her GNO buddies put on their laser-tag vests. The group of girls split into two teams. You feel like you can realte to them a lot and you get to see different perspectives on things, Corpin said.

Calling All Girls: Girls’ Night Out fosters community relationships

December 9, 2021
Victors of the holiday lip-sync battle, Reardon herd members dance to one of their songs. Senior Paul Ruf choreographed the number and performed with his sister sophomore Megan Ruf and freshman Oliver Busenhart.

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Dressed up as Buddy the Elf from head to toe, sophomore Andrew Brown dances alongside senior Cara Parisi. Millie herd took second place in the holiday lip-sync battle.

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Members of Martina herd work together to depict the Nativity scene during their lip-sync performance.

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Seniors Olivia Griggs and John Siebes perform Santa Baby during the lip-sync battle on Thursday, Dec. 2. The battle took place during the school day as a special assembly.

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Dressed up as Santa, senior Alex Raygoza leads the Rost herd in a kick-line during their dance.

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Coach English shows his team the way. | The Hart Yearbook 1977 with original caption

Changing the Play: Father and son make transition of head coach position

Emma Lazarczyk and MaryKathryn Wert
December 9, 2021
Standing out from her herd, freshman Avery Harris leads her group during the lip-sync performance.

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Walking on the field before the game, football coach Jon Holmes’ son Hank Holmes follows his dad as he joins the team before the team’s first home game kickoff. That night, the Stags took their first victory of the season with a final score of 23-20 against rival school Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Tackling family & work: Football coach’s son joins the team in his own way

Emma Lazarczyk, Photo Editor
October 14, 2021
As Seen On TV

As Seen On TV

Emma Lazarczyk, Staff writer
May 10, 2021
Sophomore Mary-Kathryn Wert smiles for a headshot. This was taken shortly after Miege became all in-person.

[Photo] Sophomore navigates mental health amidst global pandemic

May 6, 2021
Senior Catherine Boling with her most influential teacher, science department chair Amy Reed.

[Photo] A Positive Influence

May 10, 2021
Posing at the end of the cat walk, Mia Putnam and Max Heller showed off their night-out outfits.

Senior Fashion Show

Emma Lazarczyk, Staff Writer
May 4, 2021
Evan Para and Merrin OConnor pose for the audience. The two linked arms before they walked together down the runway.

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Waving to the crowd, Payton Verlhurst and Parker Summers pose together after making their way down the runway.

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Strutting down the runway, Cate Boiling and Logan Shull show off their fierce outfits.

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Maggie Masoner and Mack Moeller were all smiles after walking down the runway. Ayden Greene introduced the two models.

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As they link arms, Layne Fortin and Joe Lopez posed for the audience.

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Soaking in the spotlight, Caitlin Hutchinson and Luke Shull smile towards the crowd.

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Junior Francesca Dessert poses while dancing to Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen. This is one of the three dances prepared for the Concert Chorales spring performance.

Music at Miege

Emma Lazarczyk, Staff Writer
April 19, 2021
Sophomore Dawson Utt, senior Joseph Vogt, and senior Alex Vani practice their dance routine.

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Hips swinging side to side, juniors Cara Parisi and Sophia Nordling dance their way through the music.

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Juniors Francesca Dessert and Ava Belchez snap their fingers as they listen to the beat of the song.

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With her school email loaded on the computer, sophomore Amelie Robinson displays her remote learning workspace.

Online students’ workspaces

Emma Lazarczyk, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
Classmates from the sophomore NET retreat joined together in small groups to get to know God’s words on a deeper level. “The retreat really opened my mind about choosing the right friends,” sophomore Jasmine Tolson said. “And seeing who has the right intentions for me.”

Retreating from the chaos: Underclassmen attend NET retreats to strengthen their faith

Emma Lazarczyk, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
According to the CDC, the COVID-19 virus has effected people across the U.S. however, Bishop Miege has maintained to keep the cases contained. Credit: https://phil.cdc.gov/Details.aspx?pid=23311

United Together Against COVID-19: Stags take on global pandemic

Ava Belchez and Emma Lazarczyk
January 8, 2021
Sophomore Emma Lazarczyk shares her views on the overhype of Hallmark movies.

Hallmark movies are overrated

Emma Lazarczyk, Staff writer
January 8, 2021
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[Photo] For or Against Hallmark Movies?

January 8, 2021
One of the four semi-finalists, Senior Aidan Oplepias works on an assignment in AP Gov. Olpepias scored a perfect score on his ACT. I feel grateful that I am a National Merit Semifinalist because my hard work over the past few years has paid off, Oplepias said. and I am thankful that my teachers were able to help me along the way.

Four seniors wait to hear on National Merit finalist status in ‘banner year’ for school

Emma Lazarczyk, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020
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[Photo] Christmas Crossword Puzzle- Answer Key

November 18, 2020
Senior Delaney Pepin and Senior Olivia Hayward warm up before their matches at Regionals.

Girls’ Tennis Regionals: Varsity Girl’s Top Six Compete in Regionals on October 10

Emma Lazarczyk, Staff Writer
November 3, 2020
Freshman Livi Shull serves during a doubles match at Regionals.

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Sophomore Lauren Myers competes in singles at Regionals.

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Senior Mariel Allen serves while competing in her first singles match at Regionals.

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Senior Mariel Allen swings at a ball against her opponent at Regionals.

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Senior Delaney Pepin and Freshman Livi Shull play the net during a doubles match at Regionals.

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Senior Delaney Pepin goes up for a serve during her doubles match.

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Senior Riley Hagen warms up her serve against her first opponent before her doubles match.

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Staff writer Emma Lazarczyk does not recommend buying Charli DAmelios limited time drink at Dunkin.

The Charli D’AmeliNO: TikTok star is in the media again after launching own drink at Dunkin

Emma Lazarczyk, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
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