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The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
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Jumping up to cheer for his herd, junior Keyvonte Hudson hypes up his teammates alongside his Perrini peers. Throughout the year, herd competitions fill the gym with school spirit as the different herds root for their competition representatives.

[Photo] Clash of the Herds: Student leaders strategize and predict outcomes of Ursuline Cup Finals

Mary Cate Dunn, Web Editor- In-Chief
April 9, 2025
Driving in for a layup, sophomore Liam Tesmer scores for the Stags at the boys basketball game against KC Central on Jan. 21. “I got lucky and was able to really get our team going,” Tesmer said. “As a team we are really hopeful for the rest of the season and everyone is really starting to find their role.”

In Full Swing: Boys and girls basketball teams maintain stamina mid-season

Evan Ulmer, Norah Murtha, and Clare Hansen
January 30, 2025
Dribbling the ball up the court, sophomore Jayden McDaniel looks ahead for his teammates. “We have a very strong team and we have really good connections with each other,” McDaniel said. “My favorite game so far this season was the game against Shawnee Mission North when we scored 100 points in triple overtime. If we can keep that up and lift each other up we will finish out the season strong.”

After driving into the paint, junior Mary Grant floats the ball into the hoop. Grant has an optimistic outlook for the rest of the season and has full confidence in her teammates. “I think we keep getting better and better, and we work well together,” Grant said. “I feel really strong about the team, and I think we have all the pieces to win.”

Preparing to dunk, senior Kirston Verhulst scores off a fast break during the girls basketball game against Lawrence on Jan. 21. “It has been amazing to play for a program with such a great tradition,” Verhulst said. Verhulst is committed to playing D1 basketball at Middle Tennessee State University next year, but is still determined to finish out her high school career strong. “I'm hoping to get one more state championship with this group of girls, because they are very special to me.”

The ball grazes the air as it's shot across the gym foyer by Perrini senior Francisco Metzger. He plays basketball against the other herds as people file in to celebrate during the last 30 minutes of school

[Photo] Stag Savors: Favorites foods from Herdsgiving

Bella Dessert, Copy Editor
December 19, 2024
Cheering on the football team, senior Carter Stevens enjoys his role as one of the leaders of the student section. "It's different as a senior, because you're having to lead student sections and start chants instead of following them," Stevens said. "I enjoy going to the football games because of the spirit Miege has with dressing up in themes and cheering everyone on."

[Photo] Under the Lights: Meaning behind the football themes

Bria Sutherlin, Assistant Copy Editor
November 20, 2024
Sophomore Gabriel Brooks plays pickleball during Flex Time. "I think pickleball is really fun, and I heard about it through some of my friends," Brooks said. "Pickleball club is really fun because it's more of a physical club rather than an intellectual."

[Photo] Pursuing Pickleball: New club gains attention

Bria Sutherlin, Assistant Copy Editor
November 20, 2024
Senior Kirston Verhulst leads the girls volleyball team through the gym to celebrate their third consecutive state championship win. “I was a little bit nervous walking around the gym because there were a lot of people in there, but it was nice to see the support from everyone after we won,” Verhulst said. Verhulst has focused on leading the team by example, working hard to show the underclassmen how the team needs to play in order to win. “It was a pretty intense game, but our level of competitiveness really showed.”

Cheering On the Champions: Student athletes celebrate recent state championships with the school

Evan Ulmer and Clare Hansen
November 19, 2024
Defenders spare senior quarterback Marco Rodriguez time to throw the football to an open receiver.

[Photo] Kicking Season into New Starts: Football team ambitions plan to bounce back towards goals

Bria Sutherlin, Assistant Copy Editor
November 12, 2024
Greeted by the seniors, freshman Khi Allen walks up the red carpet at the freshmen welcome day filled with school spirit. “I was feeling a little bit nervous but also super excited at the same time to start a new school year,” Allen said. “There was a lot of school spirit that day, especially during the herd competitions, and the whole school is super spirited.”

A Spirited Start: Freshmen students are welcomed in for new beginnings on orientation day

Evan Ulmer, Photo Editor
August 28, 2024
Eager to win, freshman William Wert participates in a Herd Competition on his first day. “I was just trying to win and the game was kind of like musical chairs, just without the chairs,” Wert said. “I have felt spirited ever since I started school and it has been pretty fun here so far.”

While not knowing what to expect, freshman Grant Gelhaus walks down the red carpet into his new school year. “Freshman orientation was super fun and it really influenced my vision of Miege,” Gelhaus said. “Miege feels pretty exciting, even though I was nervous walking down the red carpet on my first day.”

Cheering along with the upperclassmen, freshman Henry Vani is greeted by the cheering upperclassmen on orientation day. “I was feeling really excited on freshmen welcome day, I saw my friend Garrett who I went on Prayer and Action with and it was awesome,” Vani said. “All the seniors were so welcoming, and I felt so proud to finally be a Stag.”

Ready and spirited for orientation, freshman Madison Marshall is led up the red carpet by senior Maddie Roberts. “I was feeling super excited but also nervous since I didn’t really know anyone walking into the building,” Marshall said. “The day was very empowering for me, and even though I was a little nervous, it really hyped me up for my first week which has been amazing with all the new friends I have made.”

Pulling up in her parent’s car to the red carpet welcome, freshman Neva Goetz had no idea what she was walking into. “Some guy just opened my door for me, but walking down the red carpet made me feel like I really belonged because everyone was like, ‘Oh, it’s Neva,’” Goetz said.

Smiling brightly, freshman Ivan Baca is led onto the red carpet by senior Avery Kurt on Aug. 14 during the Freshmen Welcome. “I was very excited to finally be welcomed in as a student at Miege, and walking up the red carpet made me feel like a celebrity that day,” Baca said. “Everyone was so happy to greet the new freshmen, and I could not believe how strong the school spirit was even on my first day.”

Filled with excitement, freshman Knox Frizzell pumps his fists as he is cheered on by the seniors at the Freshmen Welcome. “I had lots of overwhelming feelings walking into a new school with all the upperclassmen greeting me and hyping up all the freshmen,” Frizzell said. “It Was a great feeling to be welcomed into a new school and I really feel like I belong.” Frizzell said. “I even participated in a Herd Competition that day and even though I got out in the second round, it was super fun.”

Martina wins first place in the 4x100 on Ursuline Cup day on April 19.

[Photo] In It To Win It: Ursuline Cup brings people together with friendly competition

Mary Thompson, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Junior Alexandra Adrande serves the Roeland Park community on Mary Perrini service day with her Lucas faith family.

[Photo] Defining Difference: Spirit — a specific characteristic for high school experience

Bella Dessert, MC Dunn, Bria Sutherlin, and Mary Aguilera
April 9, 2024
Juniors Olivia Lopez and Alexa Grijalva Salcido celebrate after Lopez scored a touchdown when playing in the Powder Puff competition on April 7.

[Photo] Connecting Through Competition: Students show spirit through herd system

Elaina Gibson, Julia Meyers, and River Ball
April 18, 2024
As the crowd stands up for the champions, senior Livi Shull takes it all in with fellow teammates. Shull described how the new coaching staff led them to state. “They adjusted greatly to us, and we adjusted to them and it all worked out great,” Shull said. “I am so very appreciative for the coaches and my team.”

Standing Up For The Champions: Miege community celebrates our athletes

Evan Ulmer, Photographer
March 22, 2024
As the basketball season comes to an end, junior Kirston Verhulst thanks her coaches and team for all the hard work they have put in this year. Verhulst has been part of the state winning team since she was a freshman and is honored to be a part of the legacy. “The coaches care so much about each of the players,” Verhulst said. “Having a coaching staff that backs us up for everything we do makes us more comfortable.”

Celebrating his victory at state, senior Baker North walks around the gym to the song “Stand up for the Champions.” North won 4A wrestling state in the 285-pound weight class on February 24, and is leaving his mark on the wrestling program by being the only stag wrestler who has won state in the past five years. “I'm trying to carry on the tradition that Bishop Miege has success in every aspect of their sports,” North said. "I am trying to bring that to wrestling and give more light to wrestling in Kansas City.”

Looking back on the year, head girls basketball coach Mike Allen celebrates the teams’ incredible victories this year during the school assembly. In Allen’s first year coaching he went 22-3 and took the team all the way to the state championship. They have had the reigning title of 4A state champs since 2019, excluding 2020 when the tournament was canceled.

Driving toward the net, freshman Liam Tesmer looks up to shoot a basket at the Rockhurst basketball game on Feb. 14. Tesmer is the only starting freshman on varsity this year and has high hopes for future seasons. “Hopefully, we make it to state next year,” Tesmer said. “ That is our main goal above all else.”

[Photo] Basketball Traditions: The Miege basketball team prepares for playoffs

Photography Team, Photographer
March 6, 2024
Taking the lead, senior Francis Cressey takes on the part as the main character in “The Man Who Came To Dinner.” The play is a comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart that takes the audience through a fun-filled story. “It was kind of surreal because I still don’t think it’s hit me yet that I am a senior,” Cressey said. “I love how close everyone is with each other and just how connected it all feels.”

“The Man Who Came To Dinner”

Evan Ulmer, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Sophomore Joshua Collins acts in his first play as Professor Metz. The show took place from Thursday, February 1 through Saturday, February 3.

[Photo] Techies Turn Spotlight: Two sophomores switch to the stage

Mary Thompson, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Campus Minister Bill Creach gives a speech at the Spanish Heritage month Mass on Sept. 15. In addition to his role with Campus Ministry, Creach pitches in with the monthly all-school Mass.

[Photo] “All Are Welcome”: How a campus minister carved out a home away from home

Daniel Sullivan, Sports Editor
December 21, 2023
Excited to see his score, junior Nolan Ward prepares to punch the Army's punching bag machine at the herd Christmas social on Dec. 14. “It was super fun hanging out with friends and seeing who could score the highest,” Ward said. “I was a little nervous at first because I got a bad score on my first attempt, but I redeemed myself with a decent score of 889 on my second attempt.”

[Photo] Celebrating The Holidays: Students enjoy Christmas traditions at Miege

December 21, 2023
Cooking a sausage and bean casserole, freshman Justin Pullen participates in one of the multiple service projects that took place over Thanksgiving break. “It felt good cooking for Thanksgiving, and knowing they were getting a hot meal,” Pullen said. All of the meals were donated to Uplift to help the less fortunate during the holiday season.

Stags Who Serve: Students participate in service projects over Thanksgiving break

Addy Burris, Evan Ulmer, and Evie McBride
December 8, 2023
Fighting for the win, senior Kate Pedrotti arm wrestles math teacher Andrew Groene in the Lucas tent during the Homecoming tailgate. “We were going at it for a while, but then he finally was able to pull through,” Pedrotti said. “It was fun watching people arm wrestle and try to challenge their friends.”

Stag Perspectives

Megan Mayer, Sophia Gassett, Evan Ulmer, Addy Burris, and Evie McBride
November 27, 2023
President Phil Baniewicz watches the senior class costume contest. Stag Strut took place on Sep. 29 with a new event, the field goal herd competition.

[Photo] On God’s Time: New president intertwines faith into his career path

River Ball, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
Rockin' and Rollin': Seniors Peter Dessert and Megan Ruf hit their final pose in the Halloween Assembly.

[Photo] Stepping Up, Standing Out: Dancers make magic behind the curtains

Mary Thompson, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Experienced official Jim Knight (right) watches the action between Miege and St. James on Sept. 15. Knight also previously assigned various leagues such as the CYO high school boys league and CYO Football.

[Photo] Taking Charge: Longtime referees fight back against ongoing shortage

Daniel Sullivan, Sports Editor
October 12, 2023
Coming off a win, junior Ella Aquino stretches with the cross country team. Aquino is the fastest runner of the girls squad. “My favorite memory this season so far was surprisingly Rimrock, it was longer than expected,” Aquino said. “There were a lot of delays due to the weather, but we got to spend a lot of time as a team going back and forth on the bus when there was lightning.”

Aiming for Excellence: Fall sports are back in full swing

Megan Mayer, Evan Ulmer, Evie McBride, Addy Burris, and Sophia Gassett
October 4, 2023
Shooting shirts into the crowds, the robotics team sets up its T-shirt cannon on the track and prepares to launch it into the crowd during the St. James football game Sept. 15.

[Photo] Playing for the Win: Miege beats St. James 48-7

September 22, 2023
Hollis Moeller comes off the field during a game against St. James on Sept. 15. While Moeller’s first position is long snapping, he will also play tight end this year for the stags. Moeller has caught two touchdowns in three games.

[Photo] From Backyard to Bigtime: Moeller brothers continue their football journey together

Daniel Sullivan, Sports Editor
September 20, 2023
Junior theology teacher Mr. Brock Hess begins his class by reading a poem about faith to his students, as they are reflecting on a Bible passage.

New Beginnings: English teacher takes on a new opportunity to teach junior theology

Evan Ulmer, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
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