Bishop Miege High School - Hart / Miegian Yearbook (Shawnee Mission, KS)

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Qulkliues by Steve Murray What were your reactions to the retreat l thought Father Curt's talks were very interesting, especially the one about death and its certainty. Even though I think that last year I made my best retreat, I know that I profited great- ly from the various talks I heard, and the prayers that I said. Terri Farrell I thought the re- treat was very benefi- cial to me this year more than any other year because of the ex- tensive freedom that we received. I realized fully that a person will get out of a retreat exactly what he or she puts into it. My only complaint about the retreat was that I wish it could have been longer. Mary Ann Kahler I thought Father Curt was a very good speaker, and that the various subjects that he covered were very interesting. Many of his talks answered so me of the questions I had in my own mind regarding vocational life. I think that since I tried to put more in- to this last retreat of my high school days, I got more out of it. Larry Alley I really think that this year was my best year for the retreat be- cause of the freedom we received. I say this because I think that this freedom really left it up to the person himself to decide whether he wanted to make a good retreat or not. Phil Meitner Newspaper Featured For J.A. Members The publication ofa newspaper is being planned by members of Junior Achievement this year. This newspaper will carry news of the many companies and the activities of the members. Tentative plans are that the paper will be published every two weeks and will be sent to schools participating in the program. Mary Redlinger, senior, is one of the 18 members who were interviewed and selected to work on the paper. This year's program started the week of October 16. As the activities progress, stu- dent members may hold important positions in business corporations. Students already work with a banking firm and about 50 companies. Students from Miege in J.A. this year are: Judy Stewart, Mary Ann Peterson, Dave Kierst, Mary Sue Scardello, Barbara Snead, Mary I-ledlinger, Ann Redlinger, Nancy Pfeiffer, Mary Lu Doll, Julie Ladesic, Mike Holland, Larry Alley, Vicki Koch, Mary Ann Lyons, and John Chase. Seniors Plan Events The senior class met October 5, in the cafeteria to discuss the homecoming Octo- ber 27, the student retreat October 9 and 10, and College Day, December 7. Volunteers for decorating for homecoming were asked to see any officer or representa- tive. A few general announcements were made concerning the student retreat. Most of the meeting was spent in discus- sing College Day. The top twenty-one col- leges chosen by the seniors will be repre- sented on this day. There will be talks, panels, and a general assembly. Papers were distributed naming the eleven necessary committees for College Day and seniors volunteered for work on the com- mittee which interested them. Kathy Connor - 118 - Stags Star on TV Representatives from Bishop Miege be- came television personalities when the Stags were featured on TV Teenhop October 21. All who participated saw first hand how a television show is broadcast. In order to gain a insight into the school, Tony Chapp, MC, interviewed the following Miegians: Mike Grady and Rich McGill, president and vice-president of the Student Council respectively, who told about the history of the school and of the current functions of the Student Council, Jeannine Allen who talked about the Pep Club, Dave Bussjaeger who modestly gave a brief ac- count of the Hayden football game, and Jack Hove who told about his latest swim- ming accomplishments and who just hap- pened to have a few trophies with him. The winners of the dance contest were Mike Grady and Mary Donohoe who were rewarded for their talent with record albums and boxes of candy, and of course, a big bag of Kitty Clover Potato Chips. Mr. Chapp showed TV closeups of an aerial and a ground view of the Bishop Miege building, and of the Miege chapel. He also focused the TV camera on copies of this year's school paper and last year's Miegian yearbook. Larry Rouse Boys' YCS Organized A boys' YCS group under the chaplain- ship of Father Henry Forge has been organ- ized at Bishop Miege. The purpose of the group is to produce apostolic leaders by having its members observe, judge, and act on the problems of school, home, and par- ish life. Several members of the junior class were most impressed with the need for true lead- ers after hearing a series of lectures given at Miege last year by Miss Audrey Pan- kratz, a representative of YCS and a per- suasive and dynamic speaker. These juniors worked to form as soon as possible, and with Father's assistance, a group of eight stu- dents who possessed the qualities of poten- tial leaders. At present the group meets every Mon- day evening after school for regular meet- ings. General meetings with the other YCS units in the school are held monthly through- out the school year. Faculty and students extend their sympathy to Belinda Ross on the death of her mother this month. May she enter into eternal rest.

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Edited by Elaine Hunter Under the direction of Sister Marie Ther- ese a French choir is being organized for French students. The purpose of this extra- curricular activity is to acquaint students with the popular melodies and tunes of France. In addition to the pleasure derived from such an activity, the students will ben- efit from the knowledge of the customs of our French neighbors. The first meeting of the 1961 PoVo's was held on the 20th of September. The pur- poses and advantages of PoVo were explain- ed by Sister Stephen, moderator. The pro- posed outline for the coming year was dis- cussed and it was announced that the next meeting would be on the 18th of October when the election of officers would be held. The second meeting was opened with nominations from the floor for the offices of president, vice-president, secretary, trea- surer, and reporter. Nominations were made and speeches of the candidates were heard. The newly elected officers were as follows: president, Mary Jo Walker: vice-president, Diane Smith, secretary, Connie Armentag treasurer, Mary Anne Manuelg and reporter, Kathy Daly. The bake sale to be held in the cafeteria on Friday, October 20, was discussed and the plans were made. The next meeting will be on the 22nd' of November. TB tests were administered here by nurses from the Johnson County Health De- partment in Olathe to members of the stu- dent body, faculty, and other school per- sonnel on Tuesday, October 24. The Schick test which requires an injection of tuber- culin under the skin was the method em- ployed. Bishop Miege's TB tests are part of the Public Health Department's nation- wide program to warn and safeguard the public against the dangers of tuberculosis. Forging along in their theological studies, Father Krische's Religion 1 classes continue their studies of Faith with the topic: Sins against Faith. Mr. Arensberg's algebra and General Math classes also continue to progress rap- idly in their challenging studies. Does the library seem rather crowded and full of activity lately? Sister Raymond hints that it could be the Latin V students doing some research on Virgil's Aeneid. The Latin IV class held in the former Foods Lab had an avid discussion recently. They delved deeply into their work and even found a good reason for their class's present location. It seems that the great orators like Cicero spoke a refined and per- fected Latin. The common people used what was called kitchen Latin. Students of Sister Martina's biology classes are working faithfully on their leaf booklets. Collecting all types of leaves, they are learning both the scientific and common names of the trees around them. In class they are closely watching the development of their young orange trees and black rad- ish trees from Mexico, to see the different characteristics of the leaves. ta lines ' Style ofthe Yeor I g Fashion Expert Louds New Uniforms A new uniform consisting of a gray flared skirt with a weskit of contrasting gray and a three-quarter length sleeve blouse has been introduced to the girls of Miege this year. Although the freshmen girls are re- quired to wear the new uniform the upper classmen have their choice between the old and new style. When Mrs. Barnes, Educational Repre- sentative of the Simplicity Pattern Co., visited the sewing class on October 5, she had a chance to see the new uniforms. She was left with this impression: During my visit I saw your new school uniforms, and I would like to take this op- portunity to tell you how attractive they are. The flared skirt has returned to the fashion scene this year and is being featured in all leading fashion magazines. Better still is the way it looks on you! It is very becom- ing to all the girls and looks well on all the figure types. You have chosen the style of the year and I am sure you will be happy with your new uniforms. Shirley Johnson Linda Taylor and Carolyn McHenry show their approval of the new two-tone gray uniforms introduced at Miege this year. Has Golloping Consumption or TB Golloped Cut of the 20th Century? In former years, every piece of literature written invariably had at least a mention of some lovely young maiden who, after touch- ing her lily white hanky to her lips, discov- ered a red spot on it. Alas, the red spot was, oh horrorsg blood and the poor lass was doomed to die a sad but brave death of gal- loping consumption. Fortunately, modern writers are forced to look elsewhere for tragedy because there are comparatively fewer deaths now of gal- loping consumption or tuberculosis. But contrary to popular belief, the threat of TB has not yet been entirely erased. It is esti- mated that today 250,000 Americans have active cases of TBQ 100,000 of these people don't even realize they have it and are daily infecting scores of people. In the health dis- trict of which Johnson County is a part, 20 deaths resulted last year from this disease. These alarming figures are not intended to frighten the public, but to stir them to the realization that although T.B. is the greatest killer among chronic infectious disease, most cases can be cured if detected in the earlier stages. The best possible meth- od of detecting TB germs in the body before noticeable symptoms appear is the tuber- culin test. Even if physically a person has never felt better, medical authorities urge them to receive this test, for they may be sicker than they think. Why be sorry when they can be safe? Ann Linton Alumni News by Kathy Dueber Grads of '61 who have answered the call of their country and have joined the Armed Forces are: Steve Dragert who is with the National Guard at Fort Leonardwood, Mo. Bob Allen has chosen the Air Force while Joe Riehle is in the Air Force Reserve. Don Landis has joined the Navy and Lou Knoche the Marines. Congratulations to Tom Cutcliff V605 who has made the first string on the varsity squad at St. Mary's of the Plain, Dodge City, Kansas. Tom was also chosen presi- dent of his sophomore class. Don McCormick t'60b was also chosen -117- president of his sophomore class at Don- nelly College. Here are some flashes from the class of '59: Tom Chisam is attending Rockhurst Col- legeg Jim Green has gone to Finley Engi- neering School. Jim Whitaker is furthering his studies at Donnelly College. '61 employees are: Johnny Grauberger and Rosemary Guni- gal are employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Barbara Downs is working at the Mis- sion State Bank.

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CLUB NEWS Math Club--On October 11 the Math Club was conducted on a first class tour of the Spencer Chemical Company at 9009 W 67th St. The members were greeted at the door and given a sample of fertilizer which the company produces. Then the guides led the members of the club along the halls of the main building and showed them the rooms in which chemists were experimenting with polymers and fertilizers amid a disorderly assortment of equipment. Among the more complex apparatus of the center were the infra-red and ultra-violet machines for determining qualities about newly discovered materials. After the tour of the main building, the members were led to the small scale production building where new products are produced on a larger scale than would be possible in the lab and on a smaller scale than is possible at an industrial plant. The third building to be visited was the high-pressure building where new materials are subjected to pressure tests. The club then went through the greenhouse where the agricultural products are tested. At the end of the visit the members were served refreshments, and any questions concerning the company were answered S.P.Q.R.--This is the first year for the new Latin Club started by Sis- ter deLourdes which will be known as the S.P.Q.R. As their motto, the members have chosen: Latine Colloquamur et Laboremus. The titles given to the club officers are the names of political offices held in ancient Rome. All of these Latin items provide a basis for the club to pursue its purpose: to furnish an opportunity for the pleasurable learning of Romans and their civilization for which there is not enough time in class, to arouse an interest in the classics in' general, to set up in school a friendly attitude towards the classics, to become acquaint- ed with the works of Roman authors not studied in high school. The club intends to join the American Junior Classical League, a national organization. The S.P.Q.R. will also subscribe to the biweek- ly Res Gestae and the magazine Auxilium Latinumf' The future activities of the Latin Club include a demonstration of the Catilinarian Orations by the third year members to the second year group and a presentation of slides or a movie on ancient Rome. Science Club--The medical problem of cancer is now being discussed by the senior division of the science club sponsored by Sister Gabriel. The club uses intelligent discussion to investigate the- nature of cancer, its cause, and the treatment of the disease. The meeting of October 25 was devoted to a movie concerning cancer. Sister Martina's junior division of the club which is composed of the freshmen who are studying the fundamentals of science has learned to use the microscope and will prepare a rock collection for the school's earth science and biology courses. Both divisionsiof the Miege Science Club will visit the K.U. Medi- cal Center on November 15th. Among other things, the members will be interested in the electron microscope, artificial kidney, and radio- isotope section. N.H.S.--National Honor Society President Dan Furst will appoint a committee to prepare amendments to the Societyis constitution that will expedite business. These amendments must be approved by the national office in Washington D.C. Po-Vo--The members of Po-Vo have voted to say St. Francis of Assisi's prayer for peace every day. They will therefore be praying not only for their own vocations and the vocations of others but also for peace in this troubled world. The members have planned a trip to Paola for the Thanksgiving Vacation. Art Club--Each month the art club appoints a committee to decorate the bulletin board by the office. The members of this month's com- mittee are: Pat Styles, Cathy Mahoney, and Maurine O'Shea. Alpha Lambda--Strange sounds could be heard radiating from room 17 last week. The Alpha Lambda art appreciation club members, in continuing their study of African art, listened to the folk songs of Ethiopia and the songs of the Watusi tribe. Barbara Minnena and Carole Pitnick checked out these African recordings from the library and prepared the programme for the club. Other aspects of African art have appeared on the bulletin board in room 17. Future Teachers Club--Members of the FTA Club were given a dem- onstration of the use of the Shadowscope in building speed reading, at their meeting October 25. Mr. Pat Dalton, freshmen English and Latin teacher, was well qualified to give the demonstration, having participated in a reading workshop last summer at KCU, and current- ly taking a course which makes a study of the various methods and techniques in building reading speed and skills. Bank fe6'Vf6'W Edited by Peggy Ha loran The setting of To Kill a Mockingbird is a small Southern town. Having lived all her life in just such a place, Harper Lee is familiar with the problems brought forth in her book. The main theme throughout the novel is the racial strife between the Negroes and white people of the south. The book is centered a- round the family of a small town lawyer, who is a defender of racial equality. Much of the book is devoted to the daily lives of the lawyer's two children, their ideas and fears. The highlight of the story is revealed when a young Negro man is arrested for assaulting a white girl. The tension and emotion of the towng the way the different people react are both written in such a way that the reader attains a state of high emotional feeling. The plot is challenging and the author's style appealing in To Kill A Mockingbird. Dave Kierst Starring at KCU Playhouse Saturday, November 4 Dinny and the Witches, by William Gibson. First play of the season, 8:15 p.m., University Playhouse. Tickets are avail- able at the KCU Playhouse boxoffice or by telephoning De3-7400. Sunday, November 12 Netherlands String Quartet, 4 p.m., University Playhouse. Sunday, November 19 Resident Artists Concert, 4 p.m., University Playhouse. Eugene Stoia, Wiktor Labunski, and a faculty mixed vocal quartet---Josephine Mader, Virginia Ehwa, Joseph Victor Laderoute, Hardin Van Deur- seng Pearl R. Kelly, accompanist. Sunday, November 19 Band Concert, University of Kansas Band, 8:15 p.m., University Playhouse. Tony Chapp, center, MC for WDAF TV Teenhop, interviews Rich McGill, right, and Mike Grady, left, about Student Council plans and projects for the year. 1Photographed over TV by Bill Humphreyl. - 119 -