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The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
The Student News Site of Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege Press
Norah Murtha

Norah Murtha, Photo Editor

Meet Norah Murtha! 

Norah is an incoming senior and the Photography Editor for the “Miegian”. She first joined the staff during her Junior year as a photographer, eager to capture both sports and student life from a unique perspective. This year marks her second on staff and her first as Photography Editor. As a creative yet competitive hard worker, Norah is excited to document the memorable moments of her Senior year while also encouraging growth among the staff. Known for her organization and determination, she brings personality and depth to her work, helping showcase the spirit of Miege. Her goal this year is to capture sports photos that her classmates can both enjoy and be proud of.

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Juniors help choreograph and demonstrate cheer routines with enthusiasm to prepare for being the leaders of the program next season. Featured cheerleaders Tabatha Stockton and Mary Noblitt were both candidates for cheer captain to fill in for graduating seniors.

[Photo] Curving the Competition: Cheerleaders commence a new season with captain and season anticipation

Mary Cate Dunn, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 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
After getting a fast break, senior JJ Tucker gets his team hyped up during the game against Barstow on Dec. 5. “I was feeling very energetic. This possession got us a lot of momentum, and my teammates had a lot of energy as well,” Tucker said. “I am very sad to be leaving, but at the same time I am on a new beginning. There is a lot to look forward to, and I am excited to spend the rest of the season with my friends and family.”

Keeping the spirit up, senior Emilia Buck grooves during the seventh and eighth-grade mixer. “I think all of us having fun helped the seventh and eighth graders,” Buck said. “We kept our energy at its best, so their energy would be high, and they would have a great time.”

Grooving to the Beat: Senior leadership encourages incoming classes

Norah Murtha, Photographer
January 24, 2025
Enjoying the mixer, junior Devyn Davis (second from the left) gets the seventh and eighth-graders hyped up to dance. “It was kind of difficult to force them to get in there to dance because they all thought they were too cool to go dance,” Davis said. “It was fun for me and Finn to get lit, and as we were getting lit they joined in and it was a blast.”

Leading by example, senior Parker Benz dances it up at the seventh and eighth-grade mixer. “It was nostalgic to look back and think about what I felt as a seventh grader,” Benz said. “I’m glad I can be in the position to lead them and make their path a little easier.”

Sophomore Henry Hogard attaches LED strings to his sugar skull as a detail of his design in his Spanish class.

[Photo] Setting Spanish Precedents: Spanish Honors Society Soars to Encourage Language and Cultural Interaction

Maggie Maloney, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
Griffin Bloemker interview: With the work put in during practices, sophomore Griffin Bloemker has built up his ability to accelerate to first at the start of his race. “The training is the hard part, but the races make it worth it,” Bloemker said. “If you work and train hard enough, then races will be more satisfying and fun.”

Fired Up: Cross Country team starts the season off strong with their first meet

Norah Murtha, Photographer
September 12, 2024
Leaving it all on the field, freshman James Moloney dashed past other high school students in his race. Moloney put in the work during his freshman season as he uses his mental strength to push past physical exhaustion. “I was very tired,” Moloney said. “But I like that I get to compete against new faces in different races.”

Giving it her all while racing to the finish line, senior Kristina Erskine states that she is driven by her competitive spirit until the end of the race. “Even though I wanted the race to end, I had a lot of determination to get ahead of the girl in front of me,” Erskine said. Erskine expressed how she hopes for senior through freshman collaboration in leading the program to a successful season. “I feel like our overall team this season has very good potential with four new freshman girls and two other very experienced seniors. This season will give us a great opportunity to grow and do well at regionals,” Erskine said.

Running with confidence, freshman Laney Murtha finished second in her first high school 2-mile race. “I was feeling confident and excited to finish the race, because I knew I was doing good,” Murtha said. “I was really proud of myself, and really happy for my team.”

Leading the team to success, Senior Ella Aquino finished second in the girls varsity 5k race. Ella was feeling great as she crossed the finish line. “I was feeling a lot of happiness, because I've gotten third the past two years. Even though I got second, I ran a really good time, and I was really proud of it,” Aquino said. She is very optimistic about the new freshman on the team. “The freshman girls are really settling into the team, and they bring a lot of joy.”

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