The Miegian Newspaper: March 2026

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dear reader,

It is with great pleasure that I present to you our third issue. This issue is filled with the best stories that Miege has to offer and I look forward to you reading it. We have everything from trends of the past decade to our winter play and features on our very talented students. We thank you for all your support of our publication. Everything we do is thanks to your encouragement and none of this would have been possible without it. Without further ado, enjoy the issue.

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“I was super excited when they told us,” Grant said. “I have worked super hard to get to it and have gotten

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Mary Thompson

here for the long run

Prairie Village City Council recently voted to ban short-term rentals inside the city, requiring all properties have a minimum of a 30-day stay. Supporters believe it will help keep neighborhoods quieter and safer. Current short-term rental owners need to find a new use for their properties or they may face a $500 per day fee.

game on

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, excitement is building across the Kansas City metro as the city prepares to host multiple matches. Local leaders are finalizing transportation, security, and fan-fest plans. Businesses are planning for a large increase in international visitors.

next drive

The Kansas City Chiefs are officially moving their home from Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri, likely to build a domed stadium in the Legends shopping mall and commercial area in Kansas City, KS. The location would allow for relatively easy traffic flow, as it is next to Interstate 435 and 70. Lamar Hunt hopes that in building a domed stadium, he can fulfill a dream of his: hosting a Super Bowl.

red, white and gold

Team USA won the men’s Olympic ice hockey gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, defeating rival Canada 2-1 in overtime in the final on Feb. 22. It was the first men’s hockey gold for the United States since 1980. jack Hughes scored the overtime game-winning shot. it was marked as the most watched Olympic hockey games in U.S. television history.

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Norah Murtha copy editor

Hailey Hodge

social media editor

Sophia Hart photographers

Paul Olson

Megan Ball writers

Emma Lonergan

Kayla Lueckenotto adviser Matt Thomas

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chasing gold: women rise in winter games

by Kayla Lueckenotto staff writer

For the first time in Olympic history, 47% of the athletes participating are women. With four new women’s events, this milestone marks a significant step forward in promoting gender equality in international sports.

“Growing up, women’s sports were not advertised a lot, but now they started advocating, with shirts that say ‘people love watching women’s sports,’” senior Abigail Baniewicz said.

According to winterolympics.com, ski mountaineering (sprint), women’s doubles luge, women’s large hill ski jumping, and freestyle skiing (dual moguls) were added to the 2026 games, totaling 50 events for women.

The International Olympic Committee stated that this total helps acheive their goal of providing equal opportunity to men

and women athletes, reducing the gender gap while also introducing modern, endurance-driven sports.

Growing up, women’s sports were not advertised a lot, but now they started advocating for it. “

Senior Abigail Baniewicz

The women of the United States’ team won a total of 17 medals at this years games, six of which were gold. Top winners were the women’s ice hockey (Team USA), Alysa Liu in women’s singles figure skating, Mikaela Shiffrin in women’s slalom, Breezy Johnson in women’s

what students were watching

downhill, Elana Meyers Taylor in women’s monobob, and Elizabeth Lemley in women’s moguls.

The women’s hockey team which won gold in an overtime victory over Canada.

“It is more of an even playing field, because we see a lot more women’s sports being more successful on the biggest stages than men’s sports lately,” girls’ volleyball coach Lindsay Franco said.

“And a lot of women have been fighting for equal pay in the sports world.”

One athlete who received lots of hype was women’s alpine skier, Lindsay Vonn. Having particiated in several world championships, Vonn 41 years old, qualified for her fifth Olympic games.

“I look up to Lindsay Vonn because it’s really inspirational how she came back from her ACL tear,” junior Josephine Astor said.

“It’s inspiring to look up to athletes like her, (and seeing the) incorporation of new events,” Astor said.

1. witness on display Football coach and video production teacher Christopher Bergida gives a witness talk during the annual junior retreat, encouraging students to reflect on their spiritual journey and growth over the following two days. “My main objective was to show kids that having a relationship with Jesus isn’t just this boring sitting in quiet thing that they should fear,” Bergida said. “It’s something that they should actually want to do, and there’s an exciting part to it.”

2. faith and friendship

Juniors Natalie Yehle and Carleigh Heffron laugh together during Junior Retreat after a time of worship and reflection. “I was so excited to be able to praise Jesus with my friends during junior retreat,” Yehle said.

encountering Christ

juniors find connection, freedom from screens

by Hailey Hodge

copy editor

When juniors turned in their phones at the start of this year’s retreat on Feb. 2, many expected discomfort. What they found instead was connection.

The overnight retreat, held at Prairie Star Ranch, brought the Class of 2027 together for two days of reflection, discussion, and time away from daily routines. Introduced in 2025, the retreat gives students space to step back from distractions and focus on faith and community.

According to campus minister Kayla Calvert, the having the retreat at Praire Star was designed to create a special environment where interaction with each other was essential.

“Our hope was for every junior to have some encounter with Jesus on the retreat,” Calvert said. “Students also had the opportunity to grow closer to their classmates regardless of where they are in their faith journeys.”

Without screens, students were pushed to slow down and engage more intentionally. Junior Finley LeMay said giving up her phone was difficult, but ultimately rewarding.

“I hated turning my phone in at first,” LeMay said. “But it was good to be off of it and away from school and sports. It helped me get out of my bubble.”

LeMay also described the retreat as unifying, comparing it to the song “We’re All in This Together” from High School Musical

“I felt very united with my classmates,” LeMay said. “It felt like we were all on a journey together.”

For junior Luca Marrello, the strongest sense of connection came during Adoration.

“It was great to be unified in our faith and share in reverence together,” Marrello said.

He added that conversations felt more

meaningful without phones.

Calvert said she noticed students responding especially well during smallgroup discussions and reconciliation opportunities.

“Confession were a huge positive,” Calvert said. “We had quite a few students in line during Adoration.”

Some moments were unexpected, including warmer-than-anticipated weather.

Four Culture Project missionaries joined the retreat helping lead group activities.

LeMay said a spontaneous moment occured at the end of Mass, when students joined together in song.

“It’s always beautiful when we can get as many voices as possible singing together,” LeMay said.

While some students returned home tired, many described the experience as a reset rather than a break. LeMay encouraged future retreat participants to arrive with an open mindset.

“Just be open-minded and ready to grow,” LeMay said.

2016:

2016: 2016:

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by Megan Ball writer/photographer

Somewhere between TikTok dance trends and Spotify throwback playlists, 2016 has come back to life. Or maybe it never left; people just finally missed it enough to bring it back.

Welcome to 2026, the year that was decided it was time to rewind.

In 2016, the social media Vine, and it’s short video format, was at its peak, Instagram feeds were filtered to perfection, and everyone knew at least one person with galaxy leggings or chokers. It was loud, ironic, and carefree in a way that felt effortless. For many of today’s high school students, it was also middle school, a time before college applications, before responsibilities felt real and before the world seemed heavier.

Music tells the same story. In 2016, artists like Rihanna, Drake and The Chainsmokers dominated with bright, danceable hits. Now, after years of muted, minimalist trends, upbeat pop is creeping back onto playlists. Older songs from 2016 are climbing streaming charts again, fueled by nostalgia-driven playlists and viral sounds.

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People are realizing just how long ago that was and are searching for that same feeling.

Senior Bebe Preu

“I think music from 2016 is definitely coming back,” sophomore Ava Lipari said. “I have a 2016 playlist, and I love the summer and fun vibe it gives me.”

That might be the real reason 2016 feels so magnetic. It represents a version of adolescence untouched by global shutdowns and constant uncertainty. Re-creating the trends: the choker necklaces, the playlists and messy Instagram dumps, may be less about copying the past and more about chasing the feeling of it.

“Musical.ly was a big trend in 2016, and with TikTok dances resurfacing, the social media nostalgia is too,” senior Bebe Preu said.

She’s right. But this revival feels less like a coincidence and more like comfort.

“A lot of us seniors are nostalgic for that time because we were in middle school in 2016,” Preu said. “People are realizing just how long ago that was and are searching for that same feeling.”

So is 2026 actually the new 2016?

No. It’s 2016 with perspective. And maybe nostalgia isn’t about escaping the present, it’s about choosing joy in it.

Is 2026 is a remake, sequel or completely different genre from 2016?

“I know people are really pushing to have that similar experience.”

”The overall vibe of the trends that were surfacing in 2016 are coming back.”

From fidget spinners to phone filters, students rush to acquire popular items from 2016

by Mary Thompson

EIC

Nostalgia is taking over the internet, and this time, it’s 2016 making a comeback. Social media has been buzzing with one big idea: 2026 is the new 2016. From the viral challenges to the Snapchat dog filter, students shared what trends they miss most, and we turned their answers into a 2016-inspired bucket list.

Do you think 2026 is the new 2016?

Based on a poll of 126 students

“People are gonna try and make it similar; however since it’s a new time, even if it has similarities, it will be a different genre than 2016.”

Bucket List

Ride a hoverboard

Play the Mannequin Challenge

Put on 2016 makeup

Use 2016 Snapchat filters

Play Pokémon Go

Watch bottle flipping videos

Listen to Hamilton

Bring back the Dab

Rewatch Musical.lys

Make some slime

Get a fidget spinner

“2026 is going to be a sequel because for me I see trends like memes coming back.”

family ties

Brother, sister sports duo discuss their connection, motivating each other, what’s next

by Emma Lonergan staff writer

Sophomore Brooklyn Davis quickly emerged as one of the Stag’s top wrestlers despite only beginning the sport her freshman year.

Having competed at the state level, and earning fourth, she ranks among the top competitors in Class 4A. Davis said her drive partly stems from early doubt from her older brother, senior football player Devyn Davis.

“He said I couldn’t do it,” Brooklyn said. “So then I just ended up doing it to prove that I could be better at something.”

After qualifying for state last season but not placing, Davis entered this year determined to improve.

“I was really sad that I wasn’t able to place at all,” Brooklyn said. “I made it a mission over the summer and offseason to wrestle and keep wrestling so I can place.”

Teammates say her work ethic stands out on a small but close girls wrestling team.

“Brooklyn is a great person to have on the team,” junior wrestler Sadie Lepper said. “She really pushes me to go the extra mile.”

Competition between the Davis siblings has fueled both athletes’ growth.

Brooklyn said they support each other by watching film and giving feedback across sports.

“We are very competitive with each other,” Brooklyn said. “If we can’t show up for one another, we take the time to rewatch each other’s games.”

Senior Devyn Davis built a standout high school football career defined by resilience and recognition, while taking the time be a student and brother.

In the fall, Davis will play D1 football for Drake University. Prior to that he will compete in the 53rd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl as 1 of 500 players selected statewide. This milestone caps years of hard work, dedication, and bouning back from heart surgery in October 2020.

“I feel like it’s pretty special to be chosen,” Davis said. “I know a lot of guys that went on to play college ball who played in the Shrine Bowl.”

The Shrine Bowl is a statewide all-star football game that raises money for Shriners Children’s. Players are nominated by their high school coaches, and Shrine Bowl staff review film before selecting participants.

“Devyn is a young man with a unique drive to be great,” football head coach Jon Holmes said. “Devyn has earned all his success.” Davis has been on the varsity football team since his freshman year — a rare four-year career at the varsity level.

“It is awesome to see Devyn rewarded for his play on the field,” Holmes said. “It is rare to see someone have a 4-year varsity career.”

Davis said his faith and perspective shifted after his surgery, shaping how he approaches football.

“I like to put it in my game and realize that God gave me a second chance to go and do what I love,” Devyn said.

Much of his motivation also comes from his family, especially his younger sister, Brooklyn, a standout wrestler at Bishop Miege.

“She supports me with football all the time,” Devyn said. “It goes both ways, inside and outside of sports.”

Beyond football, Devyn plans to study medicine at Drake University with the goal of becoming a cardiologist.

“Devyn is going to be an impact player at Drake,” Holmes said.

“I can see him using his passion in medicine to help others.”

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trainer brings collegiate experience to training room

by Sophia Hart Social Media Editor

Everyone knows him just as Mark. If not in the gym or weight room, he can often be found substitute teaching. From taping ankles and administering ice packs to filling in, athletic trainer Mark Cairns is there for studnets.

Cairns has dedicated last 3 years to the Stag athletic program, helping students recover from injuries get better so they can play the sports they enjoy safely. Prior to Miege, he worked at the collegiate level as an athletic trainer for their Division 1 athletes.

Q. What is one thing you would like students and parents to know about the athletic training?

“It’s not just being a game, I look at injured athletes, I can treat them and rehab them. I can also be a coordinator of Medical Care, which means I can get

little stags

Gianna Hafey

Math teacher Erica Hafey with Gianna, born February 2026.

athletes into the doctor quicker than the parents because I have relationships with all kinds of doctors that can get them care quicker.”

Q. With a school of many athletes, how do you make sure they can feel comfortable?

“I try to treat everybody with respect and make sure that they have time to tell me their problem, so I can spend time with them and listen to how I can fix it.”

Q. How do you think God has helped you in your journey of athletic training?

“I think God has been with me the whole time. I know Saint Luke is behind me, making sure I do the right thing. Faith has really brought me up and has kept me going in my career.”

Q. What is your favorite comeback story of a patient you have worked with?

“A big comeback story is the starting quarterback. He worked his tail off to be the starting quarterback at Miege and, unfortunately, broke a bone in the first game. He was able to get rehab quickly and was able to be back by the end of the season, and I was glad that I was a part of that.”

Congratulations to the teachers who added to their family this school year.

Katherine Verschelden

Social studies teacher Maggie Verschelden with her family and Katherine, born February 2026.

Marian Fitzsimmons

English teacher Katie Fitzsimmons with her husband and Marian, born October 2025.

listen closely

The ensemble cast of Clue eaves drop on a conversation behind the door. Clue, performed Mar. 5-8, blendended comedy, drama and suspense.

Photo by Paul Olson

mystery solved: substitute director not a stranger to the Miege stage

by Hailey Hodge

copy editor

When teacher Katie Fitzsimmons accepted the role of theater director in 2022, she stepped into a position that would define the department’s modern era. She has since directed many plays and musicals, with several productions earning prestigious Blue Star awards. This year, however, she had to step away from the director’s chair to welcome a newborn baby. In her absence, Michael Fitzsimmons took the lead to guide the department through its latest production.

While leadership changes can be jarring for a cast, the students producing the play Clue embraced the shift. The transition was defined by trust both in the strength of the department and in the director taking the lead.

“I had total faith in Michael running the show,” Katie said. “I wouldn’t trust this production to anybody else.”

That confidence came not only from their personal relationship but from years of shared experience in theater. The two met doing theater at Benedictine College and worked as a team behind the scenes ever since.

together while she was taking care of their new baby.

“We had to have a really strong understanding of the goal of the overall show: the aesthetic, the timing, and our focal points before we started,” Katie said.

The most notable shift was the atmosphere in the rehearsal room. This character-first philosophy changed how actors approached their roles. While Katie takes a traditional approach to ensemble movement and visual storytelling, Michael encouraged each actor to see their character as the driving force of the story.

“The most rewarding part was finding those character nuances and watching the actors really come alive once they understood who their characters were,” Michael said.

Despite the new techniques, the foundation of the program remained steady. Senior Joshua Collins said the transition felt natural, noting that the cast quickly adapted to the new leadership.

According to Katie, having a shared vision before rehearsals began was essential, especially since they could not always be present

With Clue featuring a smaller, eightperson cast, the group got to know each other on a deeper level.

“We’re just much more closeknit, and I really enjoyed that,” Collins said.

Now that the curtain has closed, both directors agreed on the ultimate goal the production achieved: creating an experience that kept audiences engaged from start to finish.

“I wanted the audience to be on the edge of their seats the entire time and to laugh really hard,” Michael said.

the real clue is commitment

by Hailey Hodge copy editor

From the moment the lights came up, Clue invited the audience to do more than simply watch; it asked them to pay attention. Every glance, every line, and every movement felt like a potential clue. That expectation of attentiveness was no accident. It was a hallmark of a Miege theater program that asks for focus from both its performers and its audiences.

As the mystery unfolded, viewers were encouraged to form their own theories. The show succeeded not by overwhelming its audience but by trusting them to keep up. This trust was built on precision, seen in the sharp timing, the deliberate pacing, and every intentional choice onstage. Clue worked not simply because it was a clever script, but because it was in the hands of disciplined students who understood how to make it land.

The strength of this production lay in the foundation the department built over years. That foundation was especially visible in the seniors, whose final season this represented. For them, and for their director, Katie Fitzsimmons, now in her fourth or senior year guiding the program, the show was a culmination of seasons of commitment. Their confidence wasn’t flashy; it was earned through rehearsals and quiet leadership backstage. You could see it in the effortless flow of scenes and in the actors’ nuanced reactions

Clue allowed that dedication to shine. Freed from struggling with the plot, the audience could focus on the telling details: a raised eyebrow, a perfectly timed stumble, or a loaded silence. These subtle choices, born of experience, served as a reminder that strong theater isn’t always about spectacle. It is about trust in the craft and in each other.

In a busy school year filled with routine, Clue became more than a performance. It reflected what the Miege theater department does best: creating thoughtful, disciplined, and engaging work. When the final reveal came and the lights went down, the real takeaway wasn’t just who committed the crime. It was the profound level of commitment that made the story worth telling.

valentine’s drink review

by Megan Ball, Paul Olson and Kayla Lueckenotto staffers/photographers

With Valentine’s season and spring sneaking around the corner, pink drinks have taken over menus and social media platforms everywhere. From the

Pink Drink

Strawberry Açaí Refreshers

Base, coconut milk and freeze-dried strawberries

MEGAN BALL: My go-to drink at Starbucks. The coconut flavor blends perfectly with the strawberry base, and the strawberry inclusions add a fresh, fruity touch that makes it even more enjoyable.

classic Starbucks Pink Drink to Dutch Bros’s new Cherry Pie Chai, our team decided to put them to the test to see which ones are worth the hype. We visited Starbucks, Swig, Seven Brew, and Dutch Bros to try some of their most popular pink drinks - judging them on taste, sweetness and overall appeal. Some were refreshing, some were surprising, and one just might become a new favorite. Here’s how they compared:

Hula Girl

Sprite, lemonade, mango, pineapple, strawberry and coconut cream

MEGAN BALL: The Hula Girl had a bright, tropical flavor that was both sweet and refreshing, The fruity flavors blended smoothly and gave it a light peachy taste that made it stand out from the other drinks we tried.

Cherry Pie Chai

Chai tea, cherry flavoring, 2% milk with Soft Top and Cinnamon Sprinks

PAUL OLSON: Really like the cinnamon cold foam, which pairs well with the chai. The cherry flavor is complementary to all the cinnamon and other spices. This drink truly tastes like a cherry pie.

Toasted Strawberry Coconut Smoothie

Strawberry Smoothie Base, coconut and toasted marshmallow flavor

PAUL OLSON: Tastes like burnt caramel, there is no inkling of the advertised strawberry flavor, and has a chemical aftertaste which takes any good out of it. The second sip is better than the first, however, it is still not good.

resting the soul

by Sophia Hart

Social Media Editor

As the ordinary days of the church season run out, students prepare for 40 days of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving during Lent. The season starts with an all-school mass for Miege students to begin their personal journeys with God during Lent. Many students have been participating in Lent activities since they were little, when it was first taught to them by their families.

Sophomore Adaley Handlin says that she and her family have been participating in Lenten activities for as long as she remembers. They read a lent book before dinner every night, and say prayers before the other meals of the day.

“I think that doing this with my family helps keep all my family members and me accountable,” Handin said. “It helps us all grow together as individuals instead of having to do it alone.”

Miege only serves nonmeat options at lunch on Friday’s every year to help students resist the temptation so they can fully allow

themselves to commit during Lent. Senior Joe Charles says that this makes an impact on the school community because it helps everyone on their journey, especially the students who are trying Lent for the first time.

“Seeing someone else doing something helps create a standard that definitely makes an impact to do something good for yourself, like not eating meat on Friday,” sophomore Sophia Radetic said.

Charles tries to stick with the activities that his family does each year by sticking with his Lenten promise, even when he fails it. He says extra prayer before going to bed to help stay on track for the rest of the 40 days.

“It’s one of the most significant times because it’s leading up to when

Jesus died for us, and I think that sometimes we forget that is the purpose,” Charles said. “But it’s important to remember that Jesus made this huge sacrifice for us, and even though it’s hard for us to make little sacrifices, it’s important that we try to not forget the purpose of it.”

the Ash Wednesday mass, sophomore Kaydence Hurlbert is reminded that

Photo by Paul Olson

With Lent officially underway, it’s time for the annual question: what are you giving up? For many students, Lent is a time to reflect, reset and grow. From habits they want to break to areas they want to grow in, students shared what they’re choosing to give up this year. Based on their responses, here are the top 6 things to do or give up for Lent.

By Mary Thompson

staff picks: spring break edition

by Mary Thompson EIC

With spring break right around the corner, the weather’s warming up and some people are counting down the days until they can trade classrooms for carry-ons. Whether some are dreaming of beaches, big cities or just a change of scenery, the Miegian staff put together a list of the top vacation spots to make the most of your week of school.

Where are you going for spring break?

New York

Hailey, Norah, Mary, Megan, and Elise

“There are so many activities you can do there, whether it be going to see a Broadway show, sightseeing or just going around to all the different shops that they have.”

- Mary

Colorado

Paul, Jack, and Kayla

“I love Colorado because the weather is always perfect and the landscape is beautiful.”

- Kayla

Based on a survey of 96 students

Florida

Sophia

“I love it because I love to get tan, lie out on the beach, and go jet skiing.”

- Sophia

Mexico

Emma

“The culture is beautiful, the beach is super pretty, and it’s a fun place to go to with your family.”

- Emma

class activities

foods and fun

Senior Luke Nelson builds a food truck model in his Foods Two class. “Foods is a staple at Miege; I feel like it’s tradition to take it senior year and have fun with your friends,” Nelson said. “The food truck project made me realize how high inflation prices are and taught me how to budget expenses.”

Photo by Norah Murtha

dissection duo

PLTW teacher Mary Beth Summers works side-by-side with freshman Alaina Schroeter during a sheep heart dissection, guiding handson learning and curiosity about biology. “I was really scared I was going to cut the wrong area with Mrs. Summers right next to me,” Schroeter said. “I was grateful to see what the heart actually looks like, how the two sides are different and to learn something new.”

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Megan Ball

its not rocket science

Photo by Paul Olson world builder

Senior Victor Axtell constructs his model of the planet jupiter. Students assemble scale models of the solar system and surrounding celestial bodies in Aerospace Engineering. “The problem solving skills that I learned through engineering classes are very helpful, and I think they’ll carry me very far,” Axtell said.

Photo by Paul Olson

goggles on Junior Zecheus Rodriguez performs a titration lab in his Advanced Placement Chemistry course. The lab is focusing on concentrations of acids and bases in a solution. “It is a fun class and I am going to be pursuing a science based major in college, so it is a very good start,” Rodriguez said.

Junior Landon Cole works on his Aerospace Engineering solar system project. Cole’s project is going to be set up in Okinawa, Japan to complete the scale model. Landon used problem solving skills he gained through his experiences in the Project Lead The Way program. “My PLTW classes are giving me a lot of options for the future,” Cole said. “I’m learning problem solving skills that will definitely help in college.” Photo by Paul Olson

sadie’s week

dance fever

Sophomore Emorey Koehler busts a move with sophomore Cooper Woods at the Sadie Hawkins dance. “I was really happy that night,” Koehler said. “We were having so much fun on the dance floor.”

Photo by Norah Murtha

soaring into sadies

Sadie’s king Luke Nelson smashes his entrance into the Sadies assembly on Feb 12. “The whole experience was a surreal feeling,” Nelson said. “I didn’t expect to win, but it was really awesome. I had such a memorable time, and I am happy Mary Grant won too.”

Photo by Paul Olson

dancing the night away

Junior Adeline Balino dances with her friends at the Sadie Hawkins dance on Feb. 14. “We had a Fireball mosh pit, and everyone was doing line dances,” Balino said. “Overall I thought Sadies was really enjoyable and I had a great time.” Photo by Norah Murtha

elevated

Senior Joseph Charles is carried across the gym at the Sadies court assembly. “I felt so full of joy in this moment,” Charles said. “I was shocked to be on the Sadies court because there are so many people in my class who deserve it.”

Photo by Paul Olson all smiles

Senior Joshua Collins escorts senior Nora Butler across the gym floor after doing their Sadie’s Court handshake. “I am grateful for this experience and I tried to live it to the fullest,” Collins said. “Being on court was such a joy.”

Photo by Norah Murtha

queen moment

Senior Mary Grant smiles with her parents as she gets crowned Sadie’s queen at halftime of the boys basketball game on Feb. 13. “I was so surprised that I won,” Grant said. “My parents were really excited and proud of me.”

by Paul Olson

stag perspectives

it’s good to give Sophomore Breanna Hernandez gets her stamp after donating to the “I Am Dom Stuffed Animal Drive” on Jan. 30. “This is a good opportunity to give back because not every kid gets stuffed animals,” Hernandez said. “The donations will bring them joy and make them feel like somebody thought about them.”

bears of blessings

Campus ministry director Bill Creach helps pack stuffed animals for the I Am Dom stuffed animal drive on Jan. 30.

“It’s great to keep Dominic’s legacy alive,” Creach said. “It’s important for the current Miege kids to see that we remember past students. Once a stag, always a stag.”

Photo by Norah Murtha

herd

hustle

Junior Griffith Meyer races to get Tylicki ahead in the bouncy-ball race herd competition on Feb. 12. “The atmosphere was electric,” Meyer said. “I heard Devyn screaming my name and everyone else hyping me up, so I was just overjoyed.”

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Family fun

Junior Joseph Jaska winds up to score a goal for Reardon in the handball Herd game on Jan. 30. “It’s really fun to compete against everybody, it brings us closer together,” Jaska said. “I didn’t really understand the herd system when I was a freshman, but now I understand that we are building a family here at Miege.”

Photo by Norah Murtha

getting groovy

Leading by example, junior and Tylicki herd representative Isaac Frenzel has fun with the 8th graders on the dance floor at the junior high mixer on Jan. 16. “When I started dancing, it helped the kids not feel so awkward anymore, and they started to join,” Frenzel said. Photo by Norah

middle school moves

Brooklyn Jameson has a blast at the junior high mixer as she leads students in the YMCA dance. Jameson reflects on her experience going to the mixer as a middle schooler versus now, helping to lead it as a high schooler. “I went around and talked with the students standing on the sides to get them more involved,” Jameson said. “This year was really fun, and everyone got so hyped.”