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Sophia Gassett

Sophia Gassett, Staff Writer

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Seniors Ana Gajewski and Lexi Kurt look at each other with excitement from receiving their awards. They both received the Presidents Honors award. Students had to have a GPA of 4.2 or above to receive this award.

Beginning A New Chapter: Miege celebrates seniors accomplishments at the senior awards ceremony

Sophia Gassett, Photographer
May 17, 2023
Racing to the finish line, sophomore Trinniti Stevens and junior Bibi Cervantes slide to the end of the obstacle course. The rock wall on the back was really hard, Stevens said. I had to win though, so I pushed through.

Fighting For the Ursuline Cup: Students participate in herd day competitions

Sophia Gassett, Photographer
May 12, 2023
After receiving one of his awards, senior Harrison Roth makes his way back to his seat to cheer on fellow classmates. Roth received the Sister Martina Rockers Above and Beyond Award during the senior award assembly on May 2.

[Photo] Above and Beyond: Senior Harrison Roth awarded Sister Martina Award

May 4, 2023
Dancing beside each other, juniors Isabelle Myers and Alex Smith experience their first Miege prom. Prom took place on April 1 at the Marriott Hotel. I liked how people were able to get rid of expectations and were free to have a good time, Myers said.

Dancing The Night Away: Miege upperclassmen attend prom

Sophia Gassett, Photographer
April 26, 2023
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.

Back In Action: Spring sports are in full swing

Sophia Gassett, Photographer
April 19, 2023
The senior team and varsity boys volleyball teams practice together. The teams practiced on Feb. 27 to work on serves and returns.

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

March 6, 2023
Sitting and cheering from the side line, senior Joanna Gibson, juniors Carly Kurt and Skyler Smith and senior Lexi Kurt watch the Blue Valley North game, a 39-68 loss. “Leaving the people on the team makes me sad, but I am proud of my years on the team,” Kurt said.

[Photo] Dribble Toward The Future: Girls basketball team adjusts to major changes

March 9, 2023
Ready to leave the hospital, junior Sophia Gassett is very excited to go home after being in the hospital for five days. Gassett’s spinal fusion surgery took place on Nov. 9 and lasted 10 hours. “It was an experience that I will never forget and one that has changed my life for the better,” Gassett said.

Standing Taller Than Ever: Dancer shares experience with life-changing surgery

Sophia Gassett, Photographer
March 6, 2023
With shaving cream in hand, junior Laine Liston, Evie McBride and Lola Kernell get ready to finish up their shaving cream art. Competitors had 45 minutes to complete their art, with four people to a table.

Fighting for the cup: First herd competitions back from winter break

Sophia Gassett, Photographer
January 27, 2023
Ready to play, freshmen Marco Rodriguez and freshmen Jordan Ballard get ready to knock down each others herds castles. Tylicki ended up beating Millie in the competition.

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Coming up with the game plan, the Bohaty herd prepares to play its first round of castle ball. The castle ball games lasted five minutes each and consisted of 12 people on each team.

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With shaving cream in hand, junior Laine Liston gets ready to finish up her shaving cream art. Competitors had 45 minutes to complete, with four people to a table.

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Trying to win the competition, senior Lindsay Casper and junior River Ball try to make shaving cream art. This competition took place on Jan. 19 as well as castle ball.

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Representing his herd, junior Alex Smith and sophomore Sinclair Nixon put the finishing touches on their shaving cream art. The theme was the best of 2022. Bohaty created the Ursuline Cup to represent their win from 2022. It was nice to release an artist side to such a creative way of painting, Smith said.

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Raising her hand, freshmen Brianne Sutherlin participates in a small group activity. I really enjoyed playing spoons with our group leader, Sutherlin said. I felt like it really bonded our group.

Growing In Faith: Freshmen class participates in NET retreat

Sophia Gassett, Photographer
January 24, 2023
Holding up numbers, freshmen play the best friend game. At the NET Retreat that took place on Jan. 18-19, the class got to participate in fun activities including the best friend game.

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With big smiles on their faces, freshmen girls enjoy playing a game in small groups. At the NET Retreat lots of games were played in their small groups. Small groups gave freshmen a chance to connect with their classmates.

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Standing tall, freshmen girl enjoys the pass the ball game. The games that were played in there small groups and took place a couple times during the retreat.

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Passing the ball, freshmen Bella Dessert passes the ball to freshmen Lucy Watson. They participated in the pass the ball game in there small groups. All freshmen participated in this activity.

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Listening and focused, freshmen go into their small groups for a group discussion. Discussions took place in small groups and also in larger groups throughout the retreat.

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Writing down her answers, freshmen Caleigh Masters joins in on an activity in her small group. Throughout the retreat freshmen got the chance to break down into small groups to participate in fun games and activities. I really enjoyed small groups and the skit we did, Masters said.

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Competing at their last tennis state, senior Emma Lazarczyk and senior Claire Winklhofer walk together side by side. This year was their first year being doubles partners together.

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Preparing to return the ball, senior Claire Winklhofer takes a breath before her next play. Winklhofer competed in doubles last year with a different partner.

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With her game face on, senior Dania Loredo competes in the singles tournament at tennis state. This was the first time Loredo competed at the state tournament.

[Photo] Serving the Competition: Girls tennis competes at state

October 25, 2022
Reaching forward, senior Lauren Myers hits the ball to her opponent. Myers has been on the tennis team for four years and has gone to state all four years. I went on to the court knowing that these were my last matches, Myers said. It was sad and hit me that it was my last time competing.

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Setting up for her serve, junior Livi Shull focuses on the ball. Senior Grace Tucker and Shull placed ninth at the state tournament. Its sad that my duo partner is leaving because we have been doubles partners for a while and have grown up together, Shull said. But I am excited to see what she does in the future.

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Coming off a winning shot, senior Grace Tucker and junior Livi Shull bump rackets for good luck as they prepare for the next shot. They have been tennis doubles partners since middle school. It was bitter-sweet competing our last match together because we have been playing with each other for so long, Tucker said. But I am glad that we won our last match together.

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With her game face on, senior Dania Loredo competes in the singles tournament at tennis state. This was the first time Loredo competed at the state tournament.

Serving the Competition: Girls tennis competes at state

Sophia Gassett, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
Competing at their last tennis state, senior Emma Lazarczyk and senior Claire Winklhofer walk together side by side. This year was their first year being doubles partners together.

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Preparing to return the ball, senior Claire Winklhofer takes a breath before her next play. Winklhofer competed in doubles last year with a different partner.

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With her game face on, senior Dania Loredo competes in the singles tournament at tennis state. This was the first time Loredo competed at the state tournament.

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Reaching forward, senior Lauren Myers hits the ball to her opponent. Myers has been on the tennis team for four years and has gone to state all four years. I went on to the court knowing that these were my last matches, Myers said. It was sad and hit me that it was my last time competing.

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Reading from the Bible, junior Theology teacher Patricia Arnold takes her students to the chapel for chapel time. Chapel time is when Arnold reads verses from the Bible and get time to reflect.

[Photo] Goin’ to the Chapel: Juniors grow in faith through time of reflection

October 4, 2022
Reading from the Bible, junior Theology teacher Patricia Arnold takes her students to the chapel for chapel time. Chapel time is when Arnold reads verses from the Bible and get time to reflect.

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With 80s music playing, students create a mosh pit during the 80s mixer.

Blast from the Past: Students dress retro for 80s Mixer

Sophia Gassett and Mary-Kathryn Wert
August 26, 2022
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