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

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Monsignor Koch distributes Communion to loyal Stags at the opening Mass of the school year, September 18. High Mass Opens School Year And Football Season A high Mass to draw God’s blessing upon the current school year was celebrated by Monsignor Koch at Saint Agnes Church at 10:20, September 18. The student body participated in the singing of the Mass in honor of the Holy Spirit. During his sermon, Monsignor welcomed the stu- dents to Miege and reminded them of their privilege of being members of the Miegian student body. He also offered some helpful hints on how they could get the most out of their studies. The Mass provided a spiritual beginning for the 1959 football season as well. It was climaxed by the reception of Communion by the student body. Jeanne Beyer STAGS ATTEND Y.C.S. CONVENTION (Continued from Page 3) St. Joseph’s College in Renssclar, Ind. Students from the United States, Canada, and as far away as Nassau in the Bahama Islands attended the convention. All are members of the YCS, the Young Christian Students, which is a form of an organization founded in Belgium by Canon Cardign. The purpose of the YCS is to develop student leaders and to bring Christ into the lives of the student body. At the national convention, the program consisted of workshops and discussions which were aimed to help pro- mote YCS work. These were centered around topics of fam- ily life, work life, and human relations. There was a social end to the convention also. Each night the delegates attended a dance, and the last night they put on a talent show. While the students were attending the workshops, Father Sullivan, Sister M. Grace, and Sister de Lourdes, who ac- companied the students to the convention, also attended conferences for moderators of YCS. A trip to Notre Dame Coaches Inspire Stags When a team is doing exceptionally well it seems as though the entire credit is given to the players. But the person who probably deserves more credit than any other individual, the Coach, usually goes unnoticed. In most cases the difference between a good team and an excellent team is the calibre of the coaching staff. A good coach is more than just one who makes sure the players come to practice and abide by the rules of the game; he also has to be the chief instigator of team hustle and team sports- manship. Coach Dick Byard briefs Coaches Zimola and Hill on the 1959 sport schedule. This year, as in the past, we feel Bishop Miege is blessed to have one of the finest coaching staffs in the area. The head coach vacancy left by Mr. Mar- tel has been more than ably filled by our new head coach, Mr. Byard. Coach Byard is himself a Stag Alumni, having been an outstanding student and ath- lete for two years at St. Agnes High. After graduat- ing from St. Agnes, Coach Byard attended St. Bene- dict’s College, where he again excelled in both ath- letics and studies. Although Coach Byard is only in his second year of coaching he has already estab- lished himself as an outstanding coach. With his great vigor and tremendous school spirit, he has im- pressed everyone who has come in contact with him. Surely the students of Miege should take their hats off to this fine coach and fine man. Holding the reins of varsity line and head B-team Coach is Mr. Zimola. Coach Zimola is now in his third year of building Stag athletes. The Freshmen squads are tutored by Mr. Hill, who is also in his third year of coaching at Meige. Surely the Stags should feel lucky and apprecia- tive for this fine coaching staff. Bob Ferkenhoff, Sports Editor in South Bend, Indiana, climaxed the trip for the delegation from Miege. Jeanne Beyer 10

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HALLOWEEN High in the autumn heavens Rides the bright and brilliant moon; Aware of the shapes and shadows It forms with a misty gloom. Loudly the owl screeches Swooping among the trees, Leaving an eerie echo That makes us weak in the knees. Over the somber evening Descends a haunting mist. Weaving its creeping fingers To tinge our cheeks, ice-kissed. Everywhere vigilant citizens Close themselves warmly indoors Except for the bravest of small ones Abroad for the happiest of chores. Noiselessly moving on muffled feet Boo! They cry out: Twick or Tweet!” Jeannie Cody (Freshman) RESTLESS STREAMLET TO A FRIEND I have traveled half way o’er the earth In search of a sacred thing, A treasure to make my life worthwhile Into existence some joy to bring. I have experienced the joys of life God gave to men to spend. And found there is none more special Than the worth of one true friend. Regina Davis (Senior) FOUR SENIORS AND THE FRESHMEN It was four seniors of Stagland To learning much inclined Who went to see the freshmen (Now each of them was kind), That each by observation Might satisfy his mind. Flow on, ye restless streamlet, Flow on to greet the dawn. The shadows fast are falling. Again, I say, flow on. For while the world is sleeping The fall creeps slowly in, And will waken to the strumming Of the Autumn’s mandolin. Ah, sing out celestial choirs, Proclaim the harvestime; It is as if all beauty Were on stage in pantomine. Now, a breeze is gently stirring And you’re rip’ling, restless stream. Flow on and do not tire Of the Indian Summer dream. For you must flow into the night. And you must greet the dawn, The shadows fast are falling. Again, I say, flow on. Donna Lynn Swope (Freshman) OCTOBER'S PICTURES Leaves are falling, Geese are calling. Autumn days are on their way. Shaggy sweaters. Football letters, Autumn—you may come and stay. Mary Lu Doll (freshman) THE FIRST approached the Freshman And happening to be tall (As seniors are inclined to be) At once began to bawl: “God bless me! but the Freshman Is very, very SMALL!” The SECOND who chanced to see a frosli His wits about to lose Was quite impressed with all of this And then began to muse: “This character called a Freshman Is very much CONFUSED! The THIRD went out with eagerness And giggling girls saw he “What most this wondrous thing must be Is mighty plain,” quoth he: “’Tis clear enough the Freshman Cannot control his GLEE!” The FOURTPI no sooner had begun His way through frosh to grope Than seeing a most unhappy one That fell within his scope, “I see,” quoth he, “the Freshman Is much inclined to MOPE!” And so these seniors of Stagland Disputed loud and long Each in his own opinion Exceeding stiff and strong. Though each was partly in the right We hope that all were wrong! Janet Schmitz (Senior)

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The opening kickoff of the opening game with Olathe in the 1959 football season. Miege Debaters Launch New Season Debate Coach, Sister Stephen, has high hopes for the new sea- son when this term’s debaters will be challenged with the following proposition: Resolved: That the federal government should substan- tially increase its regulations of labor unions. This topic is cur- rently of nation-wide interest. Debaters returning from last year are Norman Chaffee, Mike Roach, Bill Clifford, Jack Barnard, Dixie Doll, Joe Flynn, Mary Kay Pyle, Jo Magerl, Regina Davis, and Nick Corrado. Novices who have joined the class are Dave For- tin, Jed Kee, Dennis Wills, Ronnie Taylor, and Bob Hansel. With the large number of returnees from last year to add valuable experience to the Stag’s ranks, the outlook for Miege debate teams is promising. On October 17, Norman Chaffee, Jack Barnard, Bill Clifford, and Dixie Doll attended the first de- bate of the season at Fredonia, Kansas. Joe Flynn, Ronnie Taylor, Mary Kay Pyle, and Jo Magerl at- tended the Derby, Kansas rounds on the same day. Many other tour- naments are on tap for the Stag orators. Dixie Doll Stags Open on Right Note The Miege gridders opened the '60 season by romping past the Olathe eleven by an impressive 31-7 margin. The game was quickly opened up by the impressive pass- ing of Dick Hcnnier and the con- tinuous ground gains by backs Jack Barnard and Bill Clifford. Our line, led by Mike Hope, Dixie Doll, and Ronnie Taylor quickly showed the Olathe squad who was boss. The Stags under their new coach, Mr. Byard, looked exceptionally sharp for an opening game. Coach Byard substituted freely with the starting squad seeing little action in the second half. Jack Barnard’s touchdown, com- ing on a 78-yard run from scrim- mage, was probably the highlight of the game. Other contributors to the list of TD’s were: Bill Clifford, Dick Hennier, Dick Barbour, and Mike Hope. Hennier converted for the only point after touchdown. Olathe’s only score against the stout Stag defense was tallied by Floyd Scott late in the game. Bob Ferkenhoff, Sports Editor BISHOP MIEGE FOOTBALL ROSTER 1959 Name, Year Pos. lit. Wt. •Abeel, Jerry, Sr ...E oir 153 Ewing, Mike, Jr ... E 571” 145 Gotner, Felix, Soph.... ... E 6’0” 135 •Hope, Mike, Sr ... E 6’0” 180 Proffitt, Dave, Soph.... ...E 570” 145 •Proffitt, Tony, Sr ...E 571” 160 Wheeler, John. Soph.. ... E 571” 135 DcCoursey, Hill, Sr.... ...G 571” 165 Meitner, Phil, Jr ...G 5T0” 165 Owens, Connie, Jr ... G 5’8” 185 Regan, Jim, Sr ...G 5’9” 170 Sims, Rich, Sr ...G 5’8” 145 Taylor, Ronnie, Jr ...G 5’9” 175 Allen, Robert, Jr . MB 5'5” 130 Barbour, Dick, Jr . HB 570” 160 •Barnard, Jack, Sr . HB 5’10” 175 Brennan, Pat, Jr . HB 57” 115 •Clifford, Bill, Sr . HB 5’9” 170 Ferkenhoff, Bob, Sr.... . HB 5’10” 165 Long, John, Jr -QB 5’6” 135 Metzger, Bob, Jr . HB 5’8” 135 McGill, Richard, Soph.. . QB 5’6” 130 O’Connell, Tom, Soph.. QB 5’6” 125 Parra, Ralph, Soph .. FB 6’0” 165 Redlinger, Jake, Jr .. FB 5’10” 160 Whitaker, Jack. Jr . HB 57” 130 •Hennier, Dick, Sr QB 6T’ 170 Bertels, Jack, Soph.... ...T 6 0” 165 Bower, Vince, Sr ...T 5’8” 145 Cutcliffe, Tom, Sr ...T 6'2” 165 Dickey, Ted, Soph ...T 57” 160 •Doll, Dixie, Sr ...T 6’1” 195 Doyle, Mike, Jr ...T 5’1I” 155 McGill, John, Jr ...T 6’0” 155 Welter, Ralph, Soph.. ...T 5’9” 165 Brooks, Larry, Jr ... C 5'9” 140 Nash, John, Jr ... C 5’9” 145 Pagacz, Paul, Jr ...G 5 8” 175 Walsh, Bob, Sr c 571” 180 •Denotes lettermen LIKELY LIT (Continued from Page 5) reputation, blasted future. For information, contact . . . What man in possession of all his mental faculties would answer the above want ad? Hundreds of men in the history of our country have responded; in other words, they have become senators. They are men like Daniel Webster, who have followed the dictates of conscience and have received, as reward, the censure of the ungrateful people for whom they have sacrificed their all. Like John Quincy Adams, they have lost friends and apparently all political future—but have done so with courage. In all things they were loyal to the ideals they loved. Janice Wilbur (jun or) II