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B I S H O P
M I E G E
H I G H
S C H O O L
From t he Pr esiden t
Dear Parents,
As we enter Advent and prepare ourselves for the coming of
the Christ child, we are called to reflect on what we are doing
individually to deepen our faith. It is also a good time to give
you an update on what the faculty and staff are doing for our
own formation and for our students.
I provide you with this information for two primary
reasons. First, we want you to know of our focused efforts
to pass along the faith to your children. We fully realize the
sacrifices you make to send your children to Bishop Miege
High School and we take seriously our responsibility to team
with you to form your children in the likeness of Christ.
Secondly, since we ask all of our parents to be spokespersons
for Miege in the community, we want you to be knowledgeable
of the goals and accomplishments of both our faculty and
our student formation programs. As we know, word-ofmouth is the very best way to promote and market a school.
So, your willingness and ability to communicate the many
fine attributes of our school are extremely important to us
in attracting good students and families to attend Miege.
(Thanks to all of you who do this so well.)
The promotion of our faith formation program is always
important, but takes on even greater significance in response
to a disturbing trend that is occurring with our Johnson
County Catholic grade school graduates. This year 146
of those eighth graders went on to attend a public high
school—a percentage that is on an upward path.
We know there are two primary reasons for this trend:
tuition costs and family priorities. The difference between
grade school and high school tuition is significant. As a result,
many families eliminate Catholic high school as an option
without looking into our financial assistance program. We
always encourage families to visit with us first before making
their decision based upon tuition costs.
It is always disheartening to see families who have
invested up to eight years in the formation of their children
in a Catholic grade school make the change to a secular
setting for high school. Since the teen years are the most
challenging time for adolescents because their faith and
values are challenged in so many settings, it becomes even
more essential that high school students have the opportunity
to strengthen their relationship with God every day during
school hours. Passing our faith along to our students is what
sets us apart from the public school. It is why we were built in
1958 and why we exist today.
To help enhance our ability to fulfill this responsibility
and set the type of example needed to guide our students
along on their faith journey, our faculty has participated in
an extensive program to benefit our own formation for the
past five years. In fact, this commitment has evolved into a
program that now consists of eight half-days this school year.
This time is dedicated to enhancing the formation of our
faculty and, at the same time, looking for ways to incorporate
what we have learned to benefit our students.
Again this year, each of these eight sessions is made up
of four components of faith development: 1) Intellectual
Formation – The instructor this year is John Mark Miravalle
from the School of Faith and the topic is Theology of the
Body, which is based on the teachings of John Paul II. 2)
Interior Formation – The staff spends time in some form
of prayer that is designed to deepen our own personal
relationship with Christ. We have been blessed to have had
the Apostles of the Interior Life and area pastors – Monsignor
Charles McGlinn of Cure and Father Keith Lunsford of
St. Ann – lead us in prayer this year. 3) Building a Faith
Community – We break up into our small groups and
discuss the topic of the day as it relates to our own faith
journeys. 4) The Apostolate – We formulate ways of passing
these lessons on to our students in every school setting.
The season of Advent calls us to grow closer to God as we
prepare for the coming of Jesus. It also serves as a reminder
that we all need to devote time throughout the year to
continue our personal faith journey. As we deepen our
relationship with Christ, we are also setting the example that
is so important to passing along the faith to our students.
On behalf of the entire Bishop Miege community, I
wish you and your family all the blessings and joy of this
Christmas season.
Sincerely,
Dr. Joe Passantino
President
PRINCIPAL’S
PERSPECTIVE
P
rior to Thanksgiving, I was privileged to assist in the National
Honor Society Induction Ceremony for 65 of our students.
This academic event is an annual highlight, which is cherished
by our Bishop Miege High School Community. Mrs. Clara George,
N. H. S. moderator, provided us with some thoughtful points about
“honor” in our world. I think that the students, parents and teachers
present all enjoyed this academic celebration.
Since this academic event is always held in November, I
K EEP YOUR
SCHOOL A
SAFE PL ACE
Please call a school
administrator
directly if you have
information about
crimes or dangerous situations in
or involving Bishop
Miege.
Call the main line
913-262-2701,
then use the following extensions:
z Dr. Joe Passantino,
ext. 236
z Mr. Stan Herbic,
ext. 231
z Mr. Mike Bohaty,
ext. 224
z Mr. Bob Ludwikoski, ext. 223
z Mrs. Mary Perrini,
ext. 237
z Mr. Brady Beek,
ext. 230
If the situation is of
immediate concern,
please telephone
the administrator at
home. If you can’t
reach an administrator, you may
leave a message on
the school safety
voice mailbox any
time of day: 913262-2701, ext. 568.
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am reminded to remind our students that our first semester is
concluding at a furious pace. The first semester grade does become
part of each student’s permanent transcript. For seniors, the seventh
semester transcript is especially important because many universities
make their admissions based on these grades to date.
Students still have the opportunity to make a difference in
their semester grades by studying our recommended two hours
at home each day, by making an appointment with their teachers
for extra help, and by diligently reviewing and preparing for their
semester exams. Semester exams account for 20% of the first
semester grade, while each of the first two quarters is weighted at
40%. Please encourage your daughter or son to do their very best
as we finish the first semester on December 20th!
To conclude on my annual Christmas note, a greeting card
from a friend reads: “And when we give each other Christmas
Gifts in His Name, let us remember that He has given us the sun
and the moon and the stars, and the earth with its forests and
mountains and oceans—and all that lives and moves upon them.
He has given us all green things and everything that blossoms and
bears fruit—and to save us from our foolishness, from all our sins,
He came down to earth and gave us Himself.”
Christmas Blessings For Your Family
Sincerely,
Stan Herbic
Principal
KANSAS
HONORS
PROGRAM
Each year the University of
Kansas honors the top 10
percent of all seniors of each
high school in the state of
Kansas. This year’s regional
ceremony took place Oct. 25
at Blue Valley High School.
Principal Stan Herbic and
Brady Beek, head of Guidance,
recognized these seniors:
Erin Alexander
James Bachand
Joseph Caldwell
Brigid Callahan
Jacob Cronenwett
Vanessa Garcia
Rachel Gleason
Margaret Hair
Tessie Johnson
Ann Kalis
Kevin Kleine
Robert Lacy
Colleen Maxwell
Hannah Orpin
Emily Orscheln
Sophia Pawlewicz
Helen Stanley
Emma Winkler
Extra uniforms?
School closings for weather
Do you have any school uniforms that you
Weather-related school closings are announced on
would like to donate to the school? Please
all major television and radio stations. Please listen
bring them to the Administrative Office and
and/or watch for JOHNSON COUNTY CATHOLIC
Mrs. Lininger will see that they get to those
SCHOOLS. In addition, we will notify you with our
in need.
School Reach telephone system.
Stag Trumpeter
DECEMBER 2010
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NEWS
&NOTES
ANN KALIS - NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDATION
Congratulations goes to senior Ann Kalis for being named a
Commended Student in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship
Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the
nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
A spokesperson for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation puts
it this way: “As demonstrated by their outstanding performance in
our highly competitive program, the young men and women named
Commended Students represent some of the most academically
talented students in our country.” Here at Bishop Miege High
School, we are all extremely proud of Ann!
Miege Senior earns
Presidential award
for service
Congratulations to Bishop Miege senior
Hannah Flournoy on receiving the President’s
Volunteer Service Award for 2010.
The award is presented by the President’s
Council on Service and Civic Participation,
in conjunction with the Corporation for
National & Community Service.
Spring Fling!
Auction Meeting
Auction Committee Meeting --January 17,
Monday, 7 pm in the Kincaid Media Center.
Please bring your ideas and enthusiasm. We
have a great, fun crew this year.
Light refreshments will be served.
Questions??? Call Jennifer Merrill at 913549-4737 or Colette Bernica at ext. 258. All
auction donations are welcome now through
April 1.
MOTHER/DAUGHTER
FASHION SHOW
The Bishop Miege Mothers’ Club is
once again sponsoring the annual Mother/
Daughter Dinner and Fashion show on
Sunday, Jan. 16 in the Miege Commons.
The evening begins at 5 p.m. with
socializing and photos, followed by dinner at
www.bishopmiege.com
UPCOMING
calendar EVENTS
Dec. 1-3 Advent Reconciliation
Dec. 8: A
ll-school mass, Feast of the
Immaculate Conception
Dec. 8-9: S
enior Ad Parent Workshop,
3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 12: Christmas Concert, 3 p.m.
Dec. 15: Semester exams – full day
Dec. 16: Stag Shop open 5-7 p.m.
Dec. 16, 17, 20: S
emester exams
– 11 a.m. dismissal
Dec. 18: H
igh School Placement Test
Prep Class
Dec. 21: No school – makeup exams
6 p.m. and the fashion show at 7 p.m. The
cost is $20 per person, and must be received
by Jan. 15.
For more information, contact Mig Lillig
at mig@tragifts.com.
Dec. 21–Jan. 4: Christmas break
Career day
Jan. 16: M
other/Daughter Fashion
Show, 5 p.m.
On Thursday, November 18th Bishop
Miege hosted the annual Career Day event
in which twenty-nine speakers from around
our city spoke to our Sophomore, Junior and
Senior classes about their respective careers.
Freshmen met with a Career Services Director
from DeVry, who gave them a short quiz and
then matched them up with the appropriate
careers. It was an informative day for all!
Recognition for Miege
Stan Herbic, Principal, and Brady Beek,
Head of Guidance and AdvancEd Steering
Committee Chairman, travelled to Wichita
on October 5th to receive two recognitions
for Bishop Miege High School. Our Bishop
Miege Community was recognized (1) for
being continually accreditated by AdvancEd
(the former North Central Accreditation) for
the past fifty years; and, (2) for successfully
completing the five year accreditation cycle
and having our accreditation renewed for the
next five years until 2015! Our school and
community were “commended for its longterm commitment to quality and continuous
school improvement.”
Jan. 5: Classes resume
Jan. 8: 8th Grade Placement Test
Jan. 14: Magazine drive kickoff
Jan. 15: Residual 8th Grade Placement Test
Jan. 17: N
o school – Martin Luther
King Jr. Day
Jan. 19, 20: N.E.T. Retreat
Jan. 21-24: P
ro-Life March,
Washington, D.C.
Jan. 27: F
east of St. Angela Merici,
Ursuline founder
Jan. 28: Meeting Schedule – 8:15 start
Jan. 31: Deadline for senior yearbook ads
Jan. 31-Feb. 4: Catholic Schools Week
Feb. 2: Spelling Bee
Feb. 3: All-School Mass
Feb. 4: College Now spring applications due
Feb. 5: Freshman Night at Miege
Feb. 6-9: Kairos
Feb. 9: Junior High Music Festival
Feb. 11: 7th/8th grade pizza party
Feb. 12: Sadie Hawkins Dance
Feb. 17: F
inal deadline for
2011-12 registration
Feb. 17, 19, 20: Winter Play
Feb. 21: No school – faculty day
Feb. 23: Cookie Dough Pickup
Feb. 23: Spring Sports Information Night
December 2010
Stag Trumpeter
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HONOR ROLL
Second Semester HONOR ROLL – 1st HONORS
12th Gr ade
Seamus Albritton
Kevin Alejo-Morgan
Erin Alexander
Steven Anthony
James Bachand
Mark Baumgartner
Conrad Bonney
Daniel Brossard
Kramer Bryant
Sarah Bustamante
Brian Byfield
Joseph Caldwell
Brigid Callahan
Sarah Cazares
Suwan Cho
Jacob Cronenwett
Kyle Crowder
Matthew D’Angelo
Margaret DeDecker
Alexis Drummond
Heather Edwards
Hannah Flournoy
Jordan Gafney
Vanessa Garcia
Rachel Gleason
Katherine Gray
Madeleine Griffin
Margaret Hair
Bailey Hopper
Marissa Ibarra
Kaprianie Johnson
Tessie Johnson
Ann Kalis
Kevin Kleine
Samuel Komosa
Isabella Kuzava
Robert Lacy
Nicole Lally
Corbie Leiker
Jose Lopez
Evan Marcano
Amanda Marnett
Andrew Martin
Sean Martin
Carly Masenthin
Colleen Maxwell
Bridget McBee
Emily McConniff
Brendan McGarry
Emily Mika
Nicole Miller
Lauren Mitchell
Andrew Mohler
Julia Moore
Nicholas Moreno
Judith Navarro
Samantha Nicolace
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Austin O’Byrne
Audrey Ochampaugh
Megan Ogren
Curtis Okafor
Hannah Orpin
Brian Orrick
Emily Orscheln
Michael Page
Sophia Pawlewicz
Megan Plouvier
Mark Poulose
Elizabeth Powell
Lauren Price
Emily Rainey
Chanda Reed
John Ritz
Kelsey Ritz
Matthew Shami
Brittany Sherman
Jacob Stack
Helen Stanley
Leslie Starks
Michael Starshak
Jessica Stedman
Micah Tanner
Quinn Tanner
Patrick Tarwater
Shannon Taylor
Mary Cate Thomas
Emily Thorpe
Mark Thorson
Alanna Thrun
Victoria Utz
Molly Vogt
Stanton Weber
Megan Weiner
Alexander Werth
Molly Wessling
Daniel West
Hayley WestHoff
Ellen Wheeler
Grace Whitley
Emma Winkler
London Wise
11th Gr ade
Rateb Aburas
Jeffrey Agar
Jeanna Allen
Mary Amey
Douglas Anjard
Abigail Atchison
Nicholas Baska
Rachael Bontrager
Morgan Campanelli
Spencer Carl
Katie Carlsen
Madeline Cauthen
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DECEMBER 2010
Sungmong Choi
Anna Church
Aaron Ciecior
Andrew Corkill
Matthew Cottrell
Nathan Drinkhouse
Jacob Elder
Joshua Ellermann
Sean Ellington
Rudy Estrada
Skyler Farr
Kevin Flores
Paige Galbraith
Colleen Gaughan
Abbie Gittinger
Mary Gladbach
Elizabeth Greub
Benjamin Grove
Amanda Hall
Kyle Herrington
Kalyn Heyen
Natalie Hogue
Sarah Ingram
Danielle Intfen
Molly Jackson
Presley Jones
Daniel Kearns
Allie Kober-Schueffner
Josh Kozak
Gian LaManno
Larissa Lamas
Gibbum Lee
Wyatt Lemmon
Kelsey Ludwig
Timothy Mahoney
Curtis Marchand
Erin Martin
Sophi McArthur
Heather McDonald
Madison Merrill
Daniel Miller
Jenna Ness
Karl Netemeyer
Adam Novak
Kaitlyn Orscheln
Michael Ortiz
Brian Owara
Kristen Pearson
Jennifer Petrie
Allison Pope
Austin Porter
Alexander Poulose
MaryRose Purk
Christian Ramos
Lauren Schaff
Thomas Shamet
Nicholas Shondell
David Silkman
Leah Starks
Hannah Stewart
Mikaela Stockman
Hunter Thomas
Katherine Thorson
Mary Tuttle
Elizabeth Ulrich
Jessica Varner
Hugh Woods
Ellie Zindel
Lindsay Zych
10th Gr ade
Elias Abid
David Amer
John Aspinwall
Bradley Baxter
Taylor Billings
Helen Bontrager
Karen Bowers
Nathaniel Brandl
Elizabeth Breeden
Jessica Brossard
Benjamin Calvano
Kate Chaney
Mackenzie Connaughton
Montell Cozart
Anna Cronenwett
Connor de Leon
Laura DeDecker
Clarence Dennis
Ryan Dervin
Hannah Doll
Tyler Doyle
Daniel Fines
Bernadette Fisher
John Fisher
Stephen Foster
Alec Friesen
Anthony Garcia
Jack Gaughan
Shannon Gentry
Natalie Gonzales
Jennifer Gonzalez
Lucy Graham
Russell Gray IV
Jason Gregory
Jackson Griffin
Nathalie Hauser
Benjamin Hire
Ana Hodes
Emma Hogan
Dane Janner
Samuel Jezak
Leah Kellerman
Joana Kozak
Thomas Kroh
Aidan Kuhls
Emory Lacy
Sara Lauterwasser
Natalie Leiker
Jack Leslie
Thomas Maggard
Morgan Maloney
Briana Mann
Abby Markus
Jackson McGrew
Jefferson Merys
Mary Meurer
Bridget Minor
Daniel Mitchell
Daniel Mohler
Veronica Moreno
Alexander Murfey
Stephanie Navarro
Rachel Nowak
Elizabeth Okafor
Gregory Orrick
Stephen Palacio
Abigail Parra
Addison Pittman
Jessica Ramos López
Olivia Rodman
Benjamin Rucker
Aubrey Rumore
Margaret Salisbury
Rachel Schaff
Connor Seagraves
Lane Shroyer
David Sirna
Benjamin Skaggs
Andreas Slettehaugh
Katherine Smeltzer
Molly Sparks
Matthew Stanley
Madelaine Stimac
Catherine Strayhall
Matt Swem
Alexander Taylor
Harrison Tornquist
Jordan Tucker
Roland Vaca
Sydney Vaughn
Tori Voelker
Emma Vogt
Adrienne Voravong
Megan Wancura
Katherine Wasinger
Emma Welch
Dean Wheeler III
Joseph Wheeler
Grant Whittaker
Jackson Wicker
Asher Wilcox
John Wilcox
Steven Wirtz
Bridget Woulfe
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HONOR ROLL
1st semester 2nd honors
9th Gr ade
Kristen Agar
Brenna Albritton
Jeffrey Alexander
Dominique Allen
Joseph Amigoni
Thomas Anjard
Victoria Apel
Travis Atchison
Allison Audley
Dominic Avelluto
Gina Avitia
Adam Brown
Leah Brownlee
Frank Burdolski
Austin Bush
Natalie Castilleja
Connor Christensen
Katalina Delgado
Kali Eaken
Matthew Egger
Max Ernst
Mason Estevez
Robert Evans
Emily Feierabend
Sebastian Foster
Caitrin Furlong
Darin George
Elizabeth Gress
Joseph Hague
Bryan Harris
Nathan Hauber
Macie Heller
Xavier Hernandez
Megan Heyen
Collume Hill
Samuel Hoebelheinrich
Mitchell Hogan
Hannah Holterman
Matthew Horn
Nathaniel Intfen
Kyle Ismert
Elyse Johnson
Sarah Johnson
Alexis Joski
Luke Juarez
Brennan Kalis
Mary Katherine Kancel
Madison Killeen
Louis LaFeve
Lauren Lanter
Jennie Littleton
Anjelica-Maria Luna
Ryan Madrigal
Kelsey Marchand
Mariah Mavai
Megan McBee
Luke McCarville
Bridget McSorley
Grace Miller
Kathryn Miller
Nathan Mohler
Anisa Moore
Timothy Moore
Peter Morgan
Daniel Murga
Shea Myer
Gabrielle Narvaez
Michael Needham
Rachel Ogren
Natalie Orrick
Alexander Overton
Joseph Parisi
John Pawlewicz
Mattea Pezza
Aaron Pope
Katherine Poulose
Andrew Ritz
Brandon Ryffe
Miya Saint-Louis
Nia Sanford
Emily Schultz
Christopher Shea
Joseph Sittenauer
Megan Smith
Caitlyn Sutherlin
Emily Tenbrink
Abigail Tuttle
Karla Wasinger
Katherine Werth
Madeline Winklhofer
Jack Wirtz
Michael Wood
Emily Young
Lily Young-Mills
Hannah Ziglinski
Second Semester HONOR ROLL – 2nd HONORS
12th Gr ade
Christopher Acton
Austin Bain
Kathleen Benson
Patricia Bishop
Gretchen Blando
Robert Calvano
Eric Corkill
Michael Dennis
Amanda Drinkhouse
Leslie English
Rachel Feierabend
Robert Ficke
Ronald Florez
Christian Gutierrez
McKenzie Hamrick
Stacey Johnson
John Juarez
Seung-mi (Stephanie)
Lee
Dylan Middleton
Anthony Mitchell
Maricica Mocan
Gabriela Moreno
Thomas Moreno
Rachel Myers
Corinna Pacheco
Tyresha Payton
Jack Porter
Devin Prater
Jacob Rasmussen
Shane Ray
Stacey Riley
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Morgan Robbins
Shane Schimming
Jesse Seabury
Maxwell Shortell
Kathleen Sullivan
Alec Swall
Nicholas Taylor
11th Gr ade
Elena Bailey
Brooke Bradshaw
Courtney Burke
Sean Burnell
John Cashen
Andrew Dulle
Christopher Ebert
Alexander Effertz
Courtney Gemmill
David Gonzales
Salvatore Grisafe-Pont
Junelhy Gutierrez
Mason Hans
Garrett Henson
James Hill
Teerawat Jaidee
Shamirah Johnson
Alexander Jordan
Conrad Maier
Christopher Martin
Mitchell McCrave
Joseph McSorley
Niyah Miller
Michael Muraski
Tre’ Parmalee
Kurt Schmidtberger
Richard Smith
Joshua Staley
Kaitlin Sweeney
Heidi Thompson
Jordan Trumbull
Mari Van Thullenar
Andrew Wright
10th Gr ade
Austen Aiman
Kathryn Anderson
Alexia Antunez
Michael Baska
Michael Baxter
Aaron Branch
Leah Brown
Rebekah Cazares
Edgar Cordero
Davis Dodge
Austin Edwards
Joseph Fama
Ashley Fleenor
Anne Fuquay
Jeffrey Gerken
Carley Guignon
Humberto Gutierrez
Molly Hair
Chris Harned
Martin Healy
Theresa Hegstrom
Wyatt Holmes
Elyssa Jones
Anthony Kotzias
Natasha Lechtenberg
Mary Ledom
Lauren Marnett
Matthew McCombs
Emily Meyers
Dazcha Mitchell-Davis
Joshua Nichols
Anthony Orozco
David Patton II
Otti Pineda
Leah Quick
Alexander Ragland
Daniel Reaves
Spencer Redmond
Campbell Richmond
Blake Schnieders
Thomas Shartzer
Samuel SizemoreDieterich
Seth Swearengin
Madison Wengert
Edward Youngstrom
Megan Youngworth
David Zahner
9th Gr ade
Andrew Alvarez
Anthony Arellano III
Autumn Beiswanger
Jacob Belfield
Matthew Caffey
December 2010
Collin Carter
Matthew Conaghan
Stuart Ennis
Hannah Ewing
Abenezer Fikru
Jamie Franklin
Stella Griefahn
M’kayla Hall
Austin Hamrick
Ana Hernandez
Andrew Hovis
Christian Hunley
Christopher Hunley
Andrew Hyde
Bradley Ivey
JungYun Jang
Remi McDonald
McKinley Merrill
Madeline O’Laughlin
William Pitt
Luke Powell
Nathan Rice
Kristina Roblez
Colleen Russell
Kelly Russell
Cooper Scranton
Alyssa Stedman
Sydney Swearengin
Velenzia Vaca
Alexandria Villegas
Wyatt Voorhes
Isabella Walters
Jacob Watt
Dylan Weir
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INFORMATION
COLLEGE CORNER
ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS:
Juniors will begin their individual counseling appointments
with their counselor in January of this year. They will be given a
comprehensive college handbook called “Countdown to College
Admissions” which has a myriad of information including questions
to ask on campus visits, a sample resume, college comparison
checklists and so much more! There also is a monthly checklist
beginning in January of the Junior year for college planning. The
counseling department looks forward to meeting with each junior
and continuing this important process.
ACT TEST:
Deadlines for the February 12, April 9 and June 11 ACT test
are in the monthly college bulletin. Please note that the deadline
for the February test is January 7th. Registration is done on-line at
act.org. We encourage juniors to register for one or more of these
tests. There will be 6 more opportunities senior year to take this
important college test. NOTE: It is mandatory that for Bishop
Miege to get your score on your transcript, you must code in the
Miege number when registering for the ACT. The Bishop Miege
school code is 171-532.
JUNIOR/SENIOR COLLEGE BULLETINS with important
information on scholarships, admissions, career planning, ACT/
SAT dates and much more are given to all seniors and juniors each
month in homeroom. This information is also put on the web at
the Bishop Miege Web site, www.bishopmiege.com. Please check
often for updates and important deadlines.
COLLEGE NOW/Dual Enrollment: Students enrolled
in College Now classes will be enrolling for spring semester in
AP US History, AP Literary Analysis, AP Spanish IV/V, and AP
Government. Mrs. Schmidtberger will be visiting classes in January
and the deadlines are posted in our Miege calendar.
SENIORS and Senior Parents:
The FREE APPLICATION for Federal Student AID (FAFSA)
can be accessed on the web only. It is available after January 1 at
www.fafsa.gov.
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT NEWS
“Science is organized curiosity”
- Dr. Jeff Goldstein, director of the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE)
and overseer of the Voyage National Program
The science department just became a little more organized in it’s curiosity with the addition of
several new learning tools for Miege students. One of the more exciting items is our very own weather
station (check out the site for yourself by following this link: www.weatherlink.com/user/miege).
The software accompanying the weather station generates copious data for interpretation by our
curious science students. The impetus behind this project was to offer something unique for our new
Earth and Space science class. This data collection tool will fit nicely into our unit on meteorology
coming up this spring. The station has only been installed (courtesy of Mr. Roboto, Scott Anderson)
since the night of Project Box, November 11th. As it turns out, that was a great time to record the
weather as our students endured .42” of rain that evening.
Other new technology includes virtual lab software for Biology, Physics, Earth/Space, and
Chemistry and Vernier labquest devices for data collection. These are helpful tools to enhance our
students’ abilities to explore our natural world and pursue their “curiosities”.
- Mr. Alan Thomas, Science Chair
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Bishop Miege
Community Service Progr am
The Community Service Program is an integral part of the spiritual development of the students at Bishop Miege High School.
It adds the dimension of faith in action to our curriculum and encourages students to reach out to those in need. Our goal is to
teach compassion and understanding for others. It is through these life-challenging experiences that students learn more about
themselves and others. We hope to create a spirit of giving that will last a lifetime for these young men and women.
TIME REQUIREMENTS
All students must earn 80 hours of service over four years, including a minimum of 40 hours serving the less fortunate. Less
fortunate may include older adults, persons with physical/mental handicaps, the physically ill, the poor, refugees, and any in a
life-challenging situation. We encourage the service to be given directly. Beginning with the class of 2013, 10 hours are
required in service to their home Parish or Church. Note: the remaining 70 hours for the class of 2013 may all be given
directly to the less fortunate. Students in 2010, 2011, & 2012 may complete all 80 for the less fortunate.
The other half of the your service hour requirement can be performed:
a. Within a parish/church under the supervision of a parish representative (pastor, D.R.E., youth minister, secretary,
grade school principal, etc.).
b. For schools, such as Bishop Miege, under the direction of a teacher, staff or representative of an organization such
as Mother’s Club.
c. For other organizations such as recycling, city projects, agencies that do not work directly with less fortunate.
d. Advocacy work for Catholic social change such as pro-life marches, amnesty international, Catholic Charities, etc.
You must accumulate 10 hours of service during your freshman year, 20 hours during your sophomore year, 25 hours during
your junior and senior years. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will have their schedules held for the following year until
service hours are received in the Campus Ministry Office. Seniors will not receive diplomas until service requirements are met.
Hours are cumulative from year to year (for instance if 80 hours are completed by their junior year, they have completed their
high school requirements). Transfer student’s hours will be applied by yearly requirements as they enter Miege.
OTHER BASIC REQUIREMENTS
1. Students may choose several different services. Students are encouraged to limit their placements so that the
experience may be an in-depth one.
2. The service may not be given to a relative as this is considered a family responsibility.
3. Services are to be performed outside of school hours any time after the student is enrolled in Miege.
4. The student may not receive payment for services. It must be done on a voluntary basis.
5. Services may be performed through agencies, institutions, churches, or for individuals.
6.
Students should clock in and out with their supervisor. After each completed project, an evaluation form must be
completed and signed and returned to CMT in order to document their hours.
7. Blank forms can be picked up on the table outside CMT office or online on Web site.
8. Students are expected to represent Bishop Miege in a positive manner.
9. Information and service opportunities are available through the Campus Ministry Office.
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CAMPUS
MINISTRY NEWS
Thanksgiving
Mission Trips
As we celebrate this beautiful Fall season, with the vibrant colors on
During Christmas break this year a group of 35 students and
the trees and the pleasant temperatures these last few weeks, we pause chaperones are heading to New Orleans to continue to repair homes
and give Thanks to our Creator, who has blessed
damaged from Hurricane Katrina 5 years ago.
Bishop Miege with wonderful students, families,
Please keep us in your prayers.
administrators, teachers and staff. What a great
At this time, we have three sites reserved for
community to be a part of.
Spring Break that are still open. The New York
As many of you know, I was diagnosed in April
trip is filled at this time but we have room on the
with cancer and would like to take this opportunity
NRN trip to New Orleans, building and repairing
to THANK YOU for the many prayers, cards,
homes in West Virginia with the Appalachian
(December 26 is the Feast
meals and support ir best, giving of themselves
poor, and an urban plunge in Kansas City.
of the Holy Family of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph)
and developing their God-given talents.
Information on the trips can be found on the Web
As I continue to look to our Great Healer, Jesus
site. If you would like more information, please
Bless the mothers and
Christ, I invite you to go to a Web site that gives
feel free to contact us in the Campus Ministry
fathers of the world who,
information on my treatments and health. The
Office at x237 or x263. We also would encourage
like Mary and Joseph, care
site is www.caringbridge.org\visit\maryperrini for
adult chaperones to join us.
for their children with love
updates.
and do all they can to keep
May God watch over you this season as you
their children safe.
We are heading to Washington D.C. at the end
travel and celebrate the holidays. And may you be
Bless
the
children
of
the
of January to participate in the annual March on
blessed with good health, wonderful memories and
world who give us hope in the
Washington to pray for an end to abortion and to
an enriched Faith as we celebrate the wonders of
future we try to create.
encourage our legislators to vote pro-life. We will
God. I leave you with this wonderful quote by John
continue to fight for the rights of the unborn and
F. Kennedy: “As we express our gratitude, we must
Bless all who have no family
pray that all people have the right to life, liberty
never forget that the highest appreciation is not to
to support and nurture and
and the pursuit of happiness.
utter words, but to live by them.”
Bless Us,
O Lord
Pro-Life March
love them.
Advent
Bless those who reach out to
create bonds to unite us with
each other.
One Homeless Night
The season of ‘Advent’ is from the Latin ‘Adventus,’
Did you know that each night on the streets
which means ‘coming.’ Advent is the beginning
of Kansas City, there are up to 2000 teenagers
of a new liturgical year (in the Western churches),
homeless? In 2010, we see the need for more
Bless those who feel alone, and
and encompasses the span of time from the fourth
support, as the economic crisis has trickled down
give them comfort and solace.
Sunday before Christmas, until the Nativity of Our
to even more young people who are finding it
Bless those who see all
Lord is celebrated.
more difficult to survive. It is even harder for
humans as belonging to one
To truly prepare for the Birth of our Savior,
them to find employment if their home situation
human family.
the Campus Ministry Office is hosting several
is at risk.
projects throughout December. The calendar is
On Thursday, November 11th 115 students
Bless us, O Lord. Amen.
included and can be found on the Bishop Miege
braved the rain and cold to participate in One
Web site. We are serving at the Johnson County
Homeless Night sponsored by Synergy Services.
Christmas Bureau, hosting a holiday party for the children at Spofford
This is a city-wide program (mostly done on November 12th) that
Home, adopting 43 foster children through homerooms, planning and
brought awareness and support for homeless teens.
celebrating Christmas with the BEST Network, plus more. Fr. Greg
During the evening, each student brought a box and created a home
Hammes, Fran Tucker and Mary Perrini want to wish each of you a very
away from home. A special thanks to the adults who helped supervise
holy Advent and a joyful Christmas season. Thank you for your support
the event: Ms. Fran Tucker, John Hahner, Renee Schultz, Andre
of Campus Ministry and may the peace of the Christ-child fill your
Ishii, Melissa Freeland and Hannah Gibson. Miguel Jaramilla, a 1996
homes this season.
graduate of Miege, is now the director of Synergy Services Shelter and
Program. That evening he shared stories of homeless youth to help us
understand our situation. Students were required to attend class all
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day Friday. They certainly learned to appreciate their warm beds, hot
showers, and a hot meal. Each student donated $10.00 to Synergy as
they continue to improve opportunities for teens without homes. We
thank all the students and their families for providing food and boxes.
May we keep all those without homes in our prayers, especially during
these winter months.
Red Bag Program
This Christmas season, Bishop Miege High School has adopted 43
foster children through the Red Bag Program. Each homeroom is given
a young boy or girl that is in the foster care system. The students will
purchase Christmas gifts from the list provided in order that all children
may have a special holiday this year. As the season of giving approaches,
we remember the birth of our Savior. Jesus’ message of hope, peace and
especially love will be shared through our students’ generosity.
Thank you for helping us help others.
Advent Reconciliation
On December 1st & 3rd, Fr. Greg Hammes, along with priests from
the Johnson County region, provided reconciliation for all students. A
Communal Reconciliation was also held in the auditorium with their
class. Sophomores and seniors attended on December 1st. Freshmen and
juniors attended on December 3rd. As we near the birth of Christ, may
we all take the time to evaluate our lives and seek forgiveness for the times
we have fallen short. God’s grace and forgiveness is a unique gift that can
help us truly celebrate the meaning of Christmas.
BEST NETWORK
We are proud to be partner again this year with the BEST Network.
This vibrant and exciting group, created by Marlene Wagnon, is a program
that helps to create communities of kindness and inclusion for people with
disabilities to perform with others so all people may develop and share
their talents with others.
On Sunday, December 5th, the group hosted its annual Christmas
program for family and friends. Along with seniors Allie Bishop, Morgan
Robbins, Rachel Myers, and Staci Gonzalez, the STARS shone for
everyone. This event is a fundraiser for their program. Each Thursday
evening from 6:30-8:00 p.m. BEST meets to plan and practice for the
entertainment club, as well as work on arts and crafts. The goal is to
provide a safe, social atmosphere for students and STARS to showcase
their talents. This is a service opportunity for students from Bishop Miege
and is held in the multi-purpose room on North Campus. Students can
sign up outside CMT.
Please visit www.thebestnetwork.org for more information. Your help
and support are always appreciated.
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Encour aging your
children to discern
their vocations
Imagine that you ask your son (or grandson) what he
wants to be when he grows up, and he answers, “I want
to be a priest!” What would your reaction be? Would you
be worried, or elated—or somewhere in between?
The truth is that God has a plan for every child; he
wants them to be happy even more than you do! And
their true happiness is found in discovering God’s plan
for their lives and following it wholeheartedly.
So if you’re truly concerned about a child’s wellbeing, it makes sense to help him discern God’s call.
A person’s occupation—professor, salesman, pilot,
writer—can change many times over a lifetime, but a
vocation is a deep part of a person’s identity.
Most people, of course, are called to the vocation of
marriage. But if your child feels called to a life of
service in the Church, don’t be afraid; priests and
religious live very happy and fulfilling lives! While they
experience sorrow and hardship like every other person,
they also experience great joy serving God and others.
So if you are a parent or grandparent, what can you do
to help your children discern their calling in life? The
primary thing is to foster openness to God’s will; let them
know that God has a plan for them. The next time the
topic comes up, consider asking the question: “What do
you think God wants you to be when you grow up?”
Home-Grown Vocations
Because everyone’s first vocation is to be holy, the most
important thing parents can do is to create a home
environment where Christian virtue can flourish. Here
are a few specific ideas for helping children discern
their particular vocations:
• Invite priests and religious to dinner at your home.
• Show your children a good example of holy marriage.
• Pray daily for more priestly and religious vocations –
maybe along with your regular dinner or night prayers.
• Read and discuss the Bible stories of Mary’s response
to God (Luke 1:26-39), and Jesus calling the Apostles
(Mt 4:18-22).
• Speak openly about vocations to marriage, priesthood,
and religious life.
• If your child does express interest in priesthood or
religious life, be supportive. If you’re excited, don’t
push too hard. If you’re apprehensive, trust in God’s
plan. The best thing you can say is, “Whatever God
wants for you, I want for you, too.”
Father Mitchel Zimmerman, Vocation Director
Vocation Office ~ Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas
December 2010
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MEDIA CENTER
NEWS
The Kincaid Media Center is dedicated to helping
students, faculty and staff find the books,
information and resources that they need.
Page Pirates Book Club
The Page Pirates continue to prepare for the second annual Battle of
the Books, which will be held May 10, 2011. The winning team members
will each receive a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble. The ten books in the
competition and club meeting dates may be accessed on the media center’s
page of the Miege Web site.
The pirates hosted their annual Barnes & Noble Bookfair at the Oak
Park Mall on Saturday, Nov. 27th from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Club
members were dressed as book characters and read to children at 10:00
a.m., noon, 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Other members
assisted shoppers by gift-wrapping their purchases. There were displays by
Mrs. Phyllis Hartwig’s photography students and by Mrs. Diana Werts’ art
students. The Miege choir performed seasonal music under the direction of
Mrs. Robin Christie. A combo comprised of Nick Baska, Josh Ellermann,
and Josh Staley provided additional music.
Eighth grade visitors in November were welcomed to the media center
with a lively game of literature-based Jeopardy, assisted by Nicole Miller,
Helen Stanley, Jordan Trumbull and Zach Fiskin. “It was really fun, said Nicole. “The
eighth graders seemed to have a really good time, especially when they found that the
prizes for the winning team were Snicker Bars. They all said, “WooHooo!”
A dozen students who are members of the Pirates, the Graveyard S.H.I.F.T., or both
clubs, joined other Miege students for the annual Christmas in October workday. “It
was really fun to help someone in need,” said Autumn Beiswanger, “I think we really
made a difference and I’ve already decided to help with the workday again next year.”
“It’s something I will never forget,” said Travis Atchison (shown taking a quick break
on the stairs and railing constructed to replace teetering concrete blocks used by the
80-year-old resident of the home).
At Christmas, the pirates will conclude their Bucket Brigade coin collection for wells
in Africa. As of mid-November, the students had raised $202.00 by collecting their
spare pocket change. The club’s goal is to raise money towards a well in Africa so that
the villagers will be healthier and their children have time to attend school. “The club
is also trying to live out our directive in Matthew 25, in which Jesus tells us that when
we give drink to the thirsty, we give it unto Him,” said club sponsor Judi Wollenziehn.
“It’s exciting to see the enthusiasm and compassion this project has generated in the
students.” In addition to participating in the bucket brigade, the Pirates will co-sponsor
a garage sale fund-raiser with members of the Graveyard S.H.I.F.T. in the spring. If you
are cleaning out your closets, basement, or attic, please place unwanted items in a box
and send them to the media center for the sale.
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MEDIA CENTER
NEWS
High Tea Book Club
(FACULTY, STAFF, & FRIENDS)
The High Tea Book Club members’ first meeting of the
year was hostessed by Joan Carlton and Cathie Sullivan as
members discussed their first read, The Same Kind of Different
as Me. Members brought items and $100 in pocket change to
donate to the Rose Brooks Center [see http://www.rosebrooks.
org/], which is hoping to expand their facility to accommodate
the escalating need in the greater Kansas City area for shelter
from domestic abuse.
Club members will read eight books this year, which
are posted online at http://www.bishopmiege.com/s/100/
bishopmiege.aspx?sid=100&gid=1&pgid=1031 along with
dates of the meetings. Parents and friends of Miege are
welcome to join the club; please call Mrs. Wollenziehn at 913262-2701 ext. 269 or e-mail: jwollen@bishopmiege.com for
more details.
GRAVEYARD S.H.I.F.T.
(STUDENTS HELPING IDENTIFY AND FIND TOMBSTONES)
READING POSTERS:
BKS RUL
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In honor of Veterans Day, S.H.I.F.T. members wrote letters of
appreciation to the servicemen and women who are patients at the VA
hospital. “It’s really important to write to the veterans in the hospital,”
said freshman Tyler Houghton. “They need to know that someone cares
and is grateful for what they’ve done.”
A new book, Elmwood Cemetery, was unveiled at a booklaunch
reception recently at the Central Kansas City Public Library. Hosted by
R. Crosby Kemper III, the audience of 400 enthusiastically recognized
the efforts of the Graveyard S.H.I.F.T. members who have adopted the
children’s section of Elmwood Cemetery and purchased headstones
for children buried for a century without a marker. Member Matt
Caffey joined author of the book, Bruce Mathews, and club president,
Alex Murfey prior to the reception. Alex said, “I felt honored that
the Graveyard S.H.I.F.T. was singled out for their work at Elmwood
Cemetery.”
Club members continue to add entries to the Web site findagrave.com
with Autumn Beiswanger and Davis Dodge tied for first place with the
highest points so far this year. The member with the most points by the
last club meeting will win $50 cash and be declared the champion for the
most memorial entries. At the October meeting, members Nicole Miller,
Matt Caffey, Alex Murfey, and Davis Dodge, pictured above, created
spooky popcorn hands for snack time.
This year, S.H.I.F.T. members’ service project is collecting spare
change to support the Sweet Sleep Project, with a goal of providing at
least one complete Sweet Sleep bunk bed for two Haitian orphans who
will help assemble the bed. [see: http://www.sweetsleep.org]. The coin
collection, which has raised $163.00, will continue through Christmas.
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SPORTS
FALL SPORTS ROUNDUP
School
sportsmanship
Bishop Miege High School
believes that sportsmanship is a
very important part of a studentathlete’s participation in high school
activities. We expect our student-fans
to conduct themselves in a positive
way. The administration and coaches
address sportsmanship issues with
student-athletes regularly, and we ask
that parents do the same. Athletic
programs are a community event,
and we ask that all parents, students,
fans and athletes conduct themselves
in a sportsmanlike manner.
School Sportsmanship Code
MIEGE VOLLEYBALL
CAPTURES 20th STATE TITLE
For the third year in a row and a remarkable 20th time in school history, Bishop
Miege is state volleyball champion once again.
One day after falling to rival Saint Thomas Aquinas in pool play, the Stags
dominated their rival in a final-round rematch 25-14, 25-15 on Oct. 30 in Topeka. The
victory pushed Miege to a 38-4 record on the season.
Senior setter Elizabeth Powell (St. Peter), junior outside hitter Shelby Workman and
junior outside hitter Anna Church earned selection to the Kansas Volleyball Association
2010 State All-Tournament Team.
The Stags jumped out to a 7-2 lead vs. Aquinas and kept the Saints at arm’s length
throughout. Aquinas grabbed a 9-6 lead in the second game, but Miege reeled off 10
straight points behind the serving of senior Leslie Starks
and two kills apiece by Church and senior middle
hitter Grace Whitley.
Miege reached the finals with a 25-9, 25-11
semifinal victory over Shawnee Heights.
In addition to being the school’s 20th state title
overall, it was the 17th for head coach Gwenn
Pike. The Stags also captured the Eastern Kansas
League title during the regular season.
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1. Be courteous to opponents, fans
and cheerleaders.
2. Be representative in your behavior
toward everyone present.
3. Respect and abide by the official’s
decision.
4. Exercise self-control at all times;
never boo an official, coach,
cheerleader or player.
5. Display character in your every
action.
6. Learn to win with character and
lose with dignity.
7. Display appreciation for a good
performance or play regardless of
team.
8. Gain an understanding and
appreciation for the rules of the
contest.
9. Your behavior influences others
whether or not you’re aware of it.
Sportsmanship is the
cooperation of people as
a unit showing common
courtesy, patience, pride
and respect.
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CROSS COUNTRY
BOYS SOCCER
The Bishop Miege Boys’ Soccer Teams made positive strides
throughout their respective seasons. The varsity had the difficult
task of trying to replace eight starters from their 2009 5A State
Runner-up team and they were doing this with mostly young and
inexperienced players. This was just one challenge to overcome
though, as injuries became a problem early in the season. At one
point during the year the varsity had eight starters out injured
over a two week stretch. The team battled through injuries with
great resolve and was able to get healthy heading into the final
week of the regular season. The varsity won its final two games
while collecting shutouts in each of those contests, and with these
two victories came confidence and momentum heading into the
playoffs. The boys won their first two playoff games with scores
of 3-0 and 2-0. With these two victories, the varsity collected
their 11th regional title under Coach Huppe in his 18 years and
made it to at least the 5A state quarter-final for the third year in
a row. The JV had a tremendous season. They finished the year
with a 9-3-3 record while collecting nine shutouts. The JV was an
extremely young team, comprised of 8-9 freshmen, 7 sophomores,
1 junior, and 1 senior playing every game. The C-Team was also
very young, as the team consisted of almost all freshmen. The
team competed hard in every game and got better as the season
went on. Overall, the boys’ soccer program can be proud of the
2010 season.
–Coach Creach
FOOTBALL
What a great year, to say the least. We are blessed to be part of
a wonderful community like Bishop Miege.
I would first like to thank the Bishop Miege community for
their support this year. Your constant love and support of our
players certainly put us over the top. The coaches and players
would like to thank you, alumni, parents, families and friends for
sharing this experience with us.
We are Miege ..
–Coach Grunhard
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This was a great season in Cross Country. I am proud of our
student-athletes’ accomplishments. It was a season of surprises,
as some of our best races were run by rookies in the sport. Two
outstanding debuts by freshman Josef Klein and senior Jesse
Seabury, made for an exciting boy’s team season. Maggie Hair
returned after a junior year hiatus to join fellow senior Emily
Mika. Both girls maintained the number one and two spots in
nearly every race.
In addition to these standout performances, there were more
first year runners than normal. We are thrilled to see so many
different athletes coming out for cross country and competing for
Miege. If you have thought about running before, now is the time
to make the commitment! As many learned this year, it is not
easy. However, if you stick with it, your time and effort will be
rewarded ten-fold as you accomplish things you never dreamed
possible.
Some recognition and awards this season Girl’s team average g.p.a.: 3.85
1. Best Newcomer - McKenzie Hamrick (12); P.R. = 17:21
2. Most Improved - Jordan Trumbull (11); P.R. = 18:20
3. “Ironwoman” - Emily Mika (12); P.R. = 16:08 (state qualifier)
4. Runner of the Year - Maggie Hair (12); P.R. = 15:37 (state
qualifier)
Maggie Hair also earned Academic All-State honors for finishing in
the top 30 at State and maintaining a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.75 or
better, and became the second-fastest 4K runner in Miege history.
Boy’s team average g.p.a.: 3.62
1. Best Newcomer - Josef Klein (9); P.R. = 18:10 (state qualifier)
2. Most Improved - J.C. Cronenwett (12); P.R. = 17:35
3. “Ironman” - Jesse Seabury (12); P.R. = 17:29 (state qualifier)
4. Runner of the Year - Jesse Seabury (12); P.R. = 17:29
Josef Klein also entered the record books by ranking in the
top ten of all freshmen since 1972 with a personal best time of
18:10 in the 5K.
A special thanks goes out to our parents, administration,
and community for supporting the cross country program. My
assistant coaches, Joann Heap and Pat McDermott, deserve
special recognition for their invaluable time and effort. We were
also well-managed by seniors Sophia Pawlewicz, Hannah Holt
and Julia Moore.
We have many ways of getting students “plugged in” at Miege.
We encourage all of our athletes to go out for other sports during
the off season. We are particularly interested in our runners going
out for Track and Field in the spring. The next opportunities to
get involved are: Track and Field/Cross Country Clinic, Cross
Country Team Camp, and our summer running program. If you
are interested in joining the cross country team, please contact
Mr. Alan Thomas at athomas@bishopmiege.com .
Best of luck to the winter and spring sports teams.
–Coach Thomas
December 2010
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UNDERSTANDING ANOREXIA IN SPORTS
(This article was published for coaches from “American Sport
Education Program” and the body of the text has been altered for this
publication)
Thin is beautiful, happy and successful! This ideal hits
teens from every direction: movies, TV, commercials and in all
advertisements. Another powerful message can come from the world
of sports- a leaner body means better athletic performance. The
popular belief that minimal body fat equals athletic success may
start a dieting pattern that leads to dangerous extremes.
Because anorexia nervosa (self-starvation syndrome) has such
damaging physical and emotional effects, parents need to know
its signs so they can take steps to get help for their children. But
besides educating themselves, parents also need to realize the
powerful influence they can exert on their young athletes, and the
ways they may inadvertently contribute to the development of an
eating disorder.
Personality Traits
Although family and cultural issues lay the foundation for
anorexia, the issues usually interact with some of or all of several
personality traits:
Need for approval- Anorexics often have low self-esteem and
only feel good about themselves when they lose weight and get
compliments.
Perfectionism- Anorexics tend to have extremely high
standards, especially for themselves. Watch for signs of rigidity
in grades, appearance, intolerance of errors, and resistance to
new ideas for fear of failure.
Lack of response to inner needs- Many anorexics are experts at
blocking out their bodies messages of hunger, pain or fatigue.
Concern about identity- Anorexia often appears in early
adolescence, when teens are discovering who they are. Dieting
and thinness can become their identity.
Behaviors to watch for
Parents should suspect anorexia in children when
• They eat only specific foods at specific times
• Seems inordinately focused on food
• Always watches his/her weight
• Makes excuses for not eating
• Complains of feeling or being fat even when visibly thin
• Exercises or trains compulsively and feels panicked if she/he
cannot because of injury or weather
• Ignores injury or pain rather than stop training
• Refuses to weight train for fear of adding muscle weight
• Denies that a problem exists
Physiological symptoms
A significant weight loss is the most obvious sign of anorexia.
Other physical symptoms are amenorrhea (interruption of
the menstrual cycle): constipation, diarrhea, or bloating: and
development of fine hair on the face and arms (the body’s attempt
to stay warm in the absence of adequate body fat). Additional
signals include excessive fatigue or muscle weakness in training or
competition, complaints of always being cold, and overuse injuries
or stress fractures from too much training.
A teen does not have to display every symptom to have anorexia,
nor does the presence of one or more mean that your child
definitely has an eating disorder. Further, no specific weight or
percentage of loss signals the onset.
Parents need to know the signs of anorexia because the current
emphasis in sports on low body-fat percentages makes athletes
prime targets for this disease. Sports that emphasize slenderness or
weight control seem to have higher numbers of anorexic athletes,
but they can be found in any sport. The earlier anorexia is detected
and treated by a professional, the better the teen’s chance to return
to a normal life, and if an athlete, to an athletic career that does not
revolve around weight and body image.
For more information on eating disorders contact ANAD (Anorexia
Nervosa and Associated Disorders). Box 7, Highland Park, IL, 60035
Ph. (708-831-3438).
Parents please, always feel free to contact me, our trainer, Linda Gregg,
our school nurse. Mrs. Peterson, or coaches if you have concerns about
eating disorders or illnesses of this nature. We at Bishop Miege High
School are only interested in the well-being of your student’s health and are
open to helping in any way possible.
Mr. Michael Bohaty
Associate Principal, Athletic Director CAA.
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Drama...............................................................Dave Steinberg, 544
English...................................................................Mary Engler, 513
Family & Consumer Science............................ Brianne Ogilvie, 547
World Languages.................................................. Paula Munro, 532
Mathematics........................................................ Clara George, 518
Music..................................................................Robin Christie, 533
Band...................................................................... Doug Watts, 510
Physical Education.................................................... Dave Eller, 251
Theology.................................................................. Bill Creach, 509
Science................................................................ Alan Thomas, 508
Social Studies....................................................Donna Sullivan, 529
Visual Arts............................................................. Diana Werts, 535
Athletics............................................ Mike Bohaty, Athletic Director
Baseball............................................................... Tim Kennedy, 524
Boys’ Basketball........................................................Rick Zych, 550
Boys’ Soccer............................................................Joe Huppe, 564
Cross Country...................................................... Alan Thomas, 508
Football............................................................... Tim Grunhard, 552
Girls’ Basketball................................................... Terry English, 514
Girls’ Soccer............................................................ Bill Creach, 509
Boys’ Golf.........................................................................................
Girls’ Golf............................................... Jeff English, 913-226-9146
Softball................................................................. Dan Gemmill, 559
Swim/Dive...............................................Dennis Mueller, 248-4546
Boys’ Tennis......................................... Gail Gregory, 913-677-3070
Girls’ Tennis............................................................Amy Lukert, 523
Track................................................................ Scott Anderson, 500
Volleyball.......................................................Gwenn Pike, 422-0581
www.bishopmiege.com
Main phone: 913-262-2700
For extensions, dial 913-262-2701+ext.
Wrestling.................................................................. Dave Eller, 251
Attendance, discipline ................... Bob Ludwikoski, Asst. Principal
and dress code for freshmen and sophomores
Attendance, discipline.................. Mike Bohaty, Associate Principal
and dress code for juniors and seniors
Auction.............................................................Development Office
Bus Schedule................................................... Lorraine Gerard, 235
Campus Ministry Team.........................................Mary Perrini, 237
Car Pool........................................................... Lorraine Gerard, 235
Cheerleaders...................................................... Nancy Weber, 549
Class Schedule:
Individual counselor: EO.............................. Elaine O’Connor, 227
Individual counselor: ES....................... Elaine Schmidtberger, 228
Individual counselor: BB......................................Brady Beek, 230
Debate/Forensics.......................................... Melissa Reynolds, 539
Drill Team........................................................... Nancy Weber, 549
Facets................................................................... Paula Munro, 532
Financial Aid..................................................... Lorraine Gerard, 235
Freshman Orientation..................... Bob Ludwikoski, Asst. Principal
Health/Nurse....................................................Maura Peterson, 225
Media Center................................................. Judi Wollenziehn, 269
Miege Activities Booster Club......................... Susan Tremonti, 238
National Honor Society........................................ Clara George, 518
Security Officer/Parking Enforcement................... Dennis Lark, 262
Student Council.........................................Sr. Martina Rockers, 540
Student Parking.............................. Bob Ludwikoski, Asst. Principal
Tuition/Fees.........................................................Jean Lininger, 234
Uniform Purchases.............................................Jan Easterday, 242
Work Study......................................................... Frank Harkins, 240
Yearbook/Newspaper....................................... Phyllis Hartwig, 520
December 2010
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