The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

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The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
All content by Natalie Martinez
After graduating, students will attend a Catholic college to help strengthen their faith.

Following the Faith: Seniors shift from Miege to Catholic colleges

Natalie Martinez
May 11, 2023
Keeping up with her peers, sophomore Valeria Martinez-Mena spends the majority of her screen time on Instagram.

With the rise of social media platforms, data shows the effects it has on users.

The Dark Side of Social Media: Students reflect on their social media habits

Alena Gillespie, Emma Lazarczyk, Natalie Martinez, and Mary-Kathryn Wert
April 19, 2023
Keeping up with her peers, Sophomore Valeria Martinez-Mera spends the majority of her screen time on Instagram.

[Photo] Students share their most used app

April 19, 2023
Down on his knee, freshman Nathan Brentano practices drills at lacrosse practice. This is the first year for boys lacrosse at Miege.

Huddling up, the team comes together to talk about its next play. Sophomore Wrigley Nolan is a transfer this year and it is her first year on varsity. "I had high expectations for our season, and even though it started off a little rocky we are starting to gel as a team," Nolan said.

[Photo] Back In Action: Spring sports are in full swing

April 19, 2023
Over Spring Break, students including sophomores Taylor Cooper Balandron and Emily Lueckenotto had the opportunity to travel to West Virginia and provide service to those in need.

[Photo] Building Houses and Relationships: Students attend West Virginia mission trip

Jamie Weiss, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Eyes focused, freshman Cody Israel reviews the Powerpoint before Mass on Feb. 18. Israel has been volunteering at St. Joseph Catholic Church for this past year. “It just makes me feel better, just knowing that I’m helping people,” Israel said.

Returning the Favor: Students volunteer at their churches to pass faith on

Natalie Martinez, Photography Editor
March 8, 2023
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SUSPICION ARISES: Gathered around, the cast of “While The Lights Were Out” discusses the reason for the police’s presence. The play performances took place Feb. 16-18 and consisted of a junior-senior cast. “My character gets drunk throughout the show, and at this point she’s having her first couple tastes of alcohol,” junior River Ball said.

ALONE TOGETHER Alone together, junior Francis Cressey and senior Lauren Lueckenotto argue about their love for each other. In the play, Cressey is arranged to marry junior Sally Panis but is in love with Lueckenotto. “I was just trying to stay engaged in the moment,” Lueckenotto said.

ALL LAUGHS: About to explain a misunderstanding, senior Harrison Roth and junior Alex Smith converse. "[Roth] basically inadvertently threatened me, but it’s okay because it was kind of an accident,” Smith said.

PICTURE PERFECT: Putting together a frame, freshman Katherine McGee helps decorate the stage. McGee was a part of the stage crew for the play. ”I enjoyed getting to be in the booth at show nights,” McGee said. “We were able to have a lot of fun, while still helping out.”

Before the boys varsity basketball game on Feb. 21, wife of former girl’s basketball coach Terry English thanks the Miege community for its support. English passed away on Oct. 11, 2022.

Walking up the stage, juniors Lola Kernell and Alex Smith prepare to receive their Sadie’s princess and prince crowns. Sadie’s took place on Jan. 28 where seniors Oscar Ludwikoski and Emma Lazarczyk won king and queen. “I was really surprised and honored, I did not expect to be a princess of the court,” Kernell said. “It was very impressive.”

During the mentors versus students herd competitions, sophomores Andre Randle and Nikhil Rattan stand to support a three pointer made by Dean of Students Alex Keith. “I was very energetic and excited for the teachers and wanted them to beat the students,” Randle said. “I felt like the room was very energetic and the game was really intense. I was rooting for Mrs. Ceceña, and one of the teachers had just hit a three, so that’s why me and Nikhil were jumping up and going crazy.“

At a HOSA club meeting, an emergency medical technician speaks about his job experience on Jan. 18. Members of the HOSA club were able to ask him questions and learn about his day-to-day life

Hand on a pawn, Martina member sophomore Carson Lemon plays chess against Bohaty member Matthew Morris during herd competitions on Feb. 23. Lemon earned points for his herd for winning the game. “I was focused on trying to win against my opponent,” Lemon said. “It was a tough game, but I won. I was confident because I had beat him before.”

Clipboard in hand, head girls lacrosse coach Ross Dessert consults with freshman Nathan Brentano and Dominic Magana about recruiting more boys. The head boys lacrosse coach Jay Coleman and Dessert oversaw the lacrosse throw around on Feb. 21

[Photo] Checking Off A Sport: Boys Lacrosse prepares for inaugural season

Will Baska, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Jogging a lap around the Blue River Athletic field in Kansas City, Missouri, the Junior Blues Rugby team warms up before starting a passing drill. The club team practices every Tuesday and Thursday. Senior Edward Murray and sophomore Neil Carman are members of this club team that practices every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

[Photo] The Power to Play: Rugby offers an outlook for students

Alena Gillespie, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2023
In the Media Center, seniors Jasmine Tolson and Adrian Villegas watch "Love Is Blind" during their stag seminar on Jan. 30. Villegas has seen all of "Love is Blind" and is an active reality TV watcher.

Match Made on Netflix: TV shows about relationships rise in popularity

Natalie Martinez
February 13, 2023
Tips For the Future: Guidance counselor Elaine Schmidtberger's 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
Students attempt to recalibrate to their schedules in the media center.

[Photo] Going Through the Schedule: 1-8 hour days serve a peculiar purpose

Will Baska, Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
Martina herd members sophomores Shae Coughlan and Isabella Franco frost a Christmas tree cookie to place on their gingerbread house on Dec. 9. During the Christmas social, herds competed in gingerbread decorating competitions.

Stag Perspectives

Natalie Martinez, Photography Editor
December 16, 2022
Brush in hand freshmen MaryCate Dunn and Mia Coniglio work on their art projects during Drawing and Painting I on Dec. 6. “I was working on this painting yesterday, and it’s supposed to be a interpetation of feeling controlled,” Dunn said. “I’m doing that through using bright colors against the dark background to make it feel more vivid.”

Art in Action

Natalie Martinez, Photography Editor
December 16, 2022
Gathered around tables before small group discussion, freshman Annie McGuire and sophomore Clare Hansen distribute pens and paper to write down any questions the members may have. Each Sunday, the Holy Trinity Life Teen meets after 5 p.m. Mass.

[Photo] Time for Christ: High school youth groups grow students’ faith

Alena Gillespie, Web Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2022
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

With an exacto knife, freshman Emilio Duran smoothes down the cardboard edges of his house. “It’s not lining up to make the walls even,” Duran said.

Measuring cardboard, freshman Susi Garcia Pacheco and sophomore Julian Bustamante work on their houses during Survey of Art.

In Survey of Art, freshman Hailey Hodge makes an environmetnally sustainable home on Dec. 6. “I like my friends and painting,” Hodge said. “I needed to get my art credit, so I took it.”

Holding tape, sophomore Greyson DeKeyser tapes down the canvas to keep the canvas stretched. “I’m painting a sea cape, not based on a photo or anything,” DeKeyser said. “I started painting last year and this year, and I took these classes because I thought it would be fun. “

After struggling to find a fitting community, Bishop Miege proved a perfect match for senior Will Baska.

[Photo] Change for the Better: Student shares the benefits of transferring schools

Will Baska, Staff Writer
December 20, 2022
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.

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

Emma Lazarczyk, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2022
Writing down their class schedules, sophomores Avery Kurt, Shea Coughlan, Sophia Craig and Isabella Franco make their five-day finals study plans. The guidance department created the plans this year for the first time. Students received the plan during flex time to help them plan when they need to study for each of their finals.

[Photo] Study Stress and Final Tests: Students explore different ways to prepare for exams

December 20, 2022
At the Christmas social, freshmen David Zavala and Adam Marsh play the board game Clue. During the social, students were able to play games and watch a movie in the auditorium on Dec. 9. “It was really fun to be with everyone and see your friends at the end of the day,” Zavala said.

Extending his hand, senior Alexander Murphy helps sophomore Jane Werner identify veins on a human body on Dec. 9. The Principles of Biomedical Science class learned how to properly draw blood from latex arms from nurse Malisa McEachen.

Business card in hand, junior Margaret Brennan participates in speed dating on Nov.17. All AP U.S. History classes participated in speed dating, where they researched a historical figure and pretended to be them while meeting with other students. “It was a good way to fastly learn about different historical figures,” Brennan said. “It was an enjoyable experience of being someone else.”

Gluing down reindeer, sophomore Henry Holm helps out with theology teacher Patricia Arnold’s door decorations on Dec. 1. The theme for the Tylicki herd was Christmas movies.

During the robotics club Christmas mixer, Emma Masters and Gabby Gallaher dance at the front of the dance line on Dec. 9. To raise funds, the robotics club decided to host a mixer for students to have an opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season.

Energy high, the student section during the Wamego state game cheers on Nov. 26. The game ended with a score of 35-14, and the Stags won the football state championship. “I was really excited that we were so strong and watching the boys play together,” senior Noah Nguyen said. “I was just glad I was able to enjoy time with my friends.”

Over the summer, junior Hampton Thompson and sophomore Michaela Wilcox attended the Harvard Academies program. Senior Carmela Pollina attended Vanderbilt University to learn about the biology of cancer.

[Photo] Pre-College Learning: Q&A with program attendees

Alena Gillespie, Web Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2022
On Oct. 30, the Catholic Women's Empowerment Club made lasagna, garlic bread, cookies and brownies to serve at Sheffield Place.

Empowering the Community: New club provides opportunities to assist the less fortunate

Natalie Martinez, Photography Editor
November 8, 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.”

Strumming Along: Freshman displays guitar skills during Mass

Natalie Martinez, Photography Editor
November 1, 2022
Pushing against his opponent, senior Bryan Lane runs during the varsity football playoff game versus Ottawa on Oct. 28. The game ended on a win with a score of 63-14.

Playoff Season: Miege wins against Ottawa in playoff game

Natalie Martinez, Photography Editor
October 31, 2022
Dancing on the field, the dance team performs among the clinic participants during half time. The dance team performed "Calling All the Monsters" by China Anne McClain.

Smile on, senior Charly Curry cheers alongside the cheer and dance team clinic participants. The grade school clinic was held on Oct. 28.

Focusing on the field, seniors Jack Elder and Aniston Faul cheer on the team during the third quarter. The theme for the game was glow out.

To score a touchdown, sophomore Teryn Jackson runs past the Ottawa defense line.

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
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
Junior Luke Frenzel looks through his pictures, searching for the perfect shot. Frenzel often uses the Canon Rebel T8i since it is versatile and fairly easy to use. “The rebel series has fairly entry-level cameras, which makes it pretty easy to pick up.” Frenzel said.

[Photo] Through Luke's Lens: Student photographer connects communities with his shots

October 14, 2022
Folding a playing card, senior Anna Smith decorates the Tylicki herd hallway. This year the Herd Council decided to replace hallway decorating with a homecoming carnival tailgate.

Out With the Old: Herd carnival takes the place of herd hallway decorating

Natalie Martinez, Photography Editor
September 15, 2022
In 80s gear, seniors Vincent Lopez and Vivan Redmond dance on Herd day Aug.17.

Looking for their shoes, sophomores Clare Hansen and Zoe turnpin participate in the shoe relay on Aug.17.

After receiving their herd shirts, juniors David Garcia, Hollis Moeller and Quintin Rhoades look through the yearbook during junior orientation on Aug.16.

Walking in to her first day, freshman Harper DeKeyser is welcomed by the senior class.

First week back: A look into the first few days at school

Natalie Martinez
August 26, 2022
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[Photo] Senior Column: Ava Belchez

Ava Belchez, Copy Editor
May 17, 2022
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[Photo] Senior Column: Isabel Copeland

Isabel Copeland, Editor-In-Chief
May 17, 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
In the lead role of Anne, freshman Tess Sollars took on her second Miege production after starring in “Mary Poppins” in the fall. As a freshman, having the lead role could be intimidating, but Sollars was not worried about her ability to perform. “There was a lot of pressure to be good, but I was confident in what,I could do,” Sollars said.

[Photo] Playing Their Own Way: Theater program fosters creative team experience

Kate Moores, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
Sign Me Up: New classes allow students to further interests

Sign Me Up: New classes allow students to further interests

Natalie Martinez, Staff Writer
March 1, 2022
Leading the Cantrices in the hand motions for the song "Bring Me Little Water Sylvie," seniors Francesca Dessert and Monica Knight clap and stomp their feet to the rhythm. The choir performed the song along with others at a concert to show off their hard work before traveling to Wichita.

[Photo] A Noteworthy Trip: Combined girls choir performs at KMEA, Wichita

Ava Belchez, Copy Editor
February 28, 2022
Posing for the camera, Freshman John Tucker shares his favorite clothes to wear outside of school. According to Tucker, the dress code is too strict on students and keeps them uncomfortable during the day. "I feel like everybody should be able to wear what they want," Tucker said.

Junior Polly Ayala is one of the students against the dress code. According to Ayala, the biggest issue she has experienced with the policy is due to the inability to wear sweatshirts. "Since there is a dress code, I can't pick out clothes I want to wear," Ayala said.

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.

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

Natalie Martinez, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021
Engineering teacher Scott Anderson and freshman Norah Heise work on the sound equipment together at the Christmas Mixer.

[Photo] Building, Designing and DJing: Robotics team works together to help at school events

A'myrah Cheadle, Staff Writer
December 13, 2021
Eyes on the ball, sophomore Ashley Landis serves for the Perrini herd in the volleyball herd competitions. The games were played to 15 points between all eight herds.

[Photo] Stag Perspectives

December 9, 2021
World language department chair Martha Drone works as a part-time interpreter for the Royals, the MLB team based in Kansas City, Mo. Drone has been working for the Royals for the past 5 seasons.

Of Royal(s) Assistance: Spanish teacher helps as translator for baseball team

Natalie Martinez, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
world language department chair Martha Drone works as a part-time interpreter for the Royals, the MLB team based in Kansas City, Mo. Drone has been working for the Royals for the past 5 seasons.

Food Frenzy: Students explore eating habits

Food Frenzy: Students explore eating habits

Natalie Martinez, Isabel Copeland, and A'myrah Cheadle
December 9, 2021
Spiking it up: Volleyball program adds an additional freshman team

Spiking it up: Volleyball program adds an additional freshman team

Natalie Martinez, Staff Writer
October 14, 2021
Walking through the halls, junior Savana Hernandez carries her supplies in her backpack. She has had to transfer her supplies to her locker due to a change in policy.

Lockers vs. Backpacks: Students debate pros and cons of backpacks

Natalie Martinez, Staff Writer
September 22, 2021
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