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Volume 24 Issue 7 May 9, 2012 Bishop Carroll Wichita, KS
THE SENIOR ISSUE
As students prepare to let the caps fly, take a peek at the exclusive Senior Section for spotlights, “most likely predictions�, and find out where your classmates will be continueing their education // pages 8-16
May 9 2012
Events Ahead
Events Ahead May 8
Demerit-Free Reward Lunch
The lunch awaited by well behaved students has arrived. Students with zero or one demerits recieve a free calzone lunch.
May 18
Senior Farewell Mass The annual Mass and awards ceremony will be held at 8:40 a.m. in the Activities Complex. This will be the student body’s farewell to the Class of 2012.
June 1-9
Riverfest
Wichita’s River festival is back again for its 40th year. Admission buttons are still $5. There will be a Kellie Pickler concert, a dodgeball tournament, and various parades, along with traditional food and activities for all ages.
August 17
First Day of School
The dreaded day is back again. This year it is on a Friday, so students can ease back into their old routine before the precious weekend comes.
On the Cover
As another school year ends, get ready to say goodbye to the Class of 2012. See pgs. 8-16 for the special Senior Section. Photo by Abby Mies.
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Carroll librarian’s son receives Purple Heart Librarian Carol Nott recently shared the dramatic story about how her son won a prestigious military honor while serving in Afghanistan. Her son was injured on May 29, 2011, but she said that she didn’t find out about the injury until much later. Erik Nott, an Air Force Major and a medical doctor, is part of an elite medical operations unit that supports military troops on special missions. As an orthopedic surgeon, he had been on a mission in Afghanistan to save an 18-month old girl who was badly burned as a result of an explosion. On May 29, after the girl had been treated, a heart-stopping attack ensued. Taliban rebels had unleashed a torrent of deadly rain. As gunfire showered all around Nott, he and two other surgeons began running towards a small alleyway that could shelter them from the onslaught. Nott told the “Wichita Eagle,” “It felt like something kicked me, smacked me in the leg. I thought maybe a rock had hit me.” Later, he noticed his shoes beginning to fill with blood. The bullet that injured him missed his tibia by only a millimeter. Nott said that the injury was “small enough to cause an injury, but not deep enough to damage or crack bone.” Instead of choosing to return home to wait while he recovered, Nott chose to stay and support his fellow team members. “I didn’t want to leave and disrupt the team,” he said on an article on the website of St. Louis University, where he is an orthopedic surgeon. He was treated and then returned to full duty for several more months until early August. “The doctors numbed it with Lidocaine, stitched it up, covered it and I kept it clean. I just kept doing my thing,” Nott said. As a result of his sacrifice and courage, Nott was awarded the Purple Heart on Nov. 7, 2011. He received it at the Eglin-Hurlburt Air Force base, the same base he arrived at when he returned to the United States. The Purple Heart is one of the oldest military decorations, and is given to those who have been wounded in combat. Nott received the 2012 Heroes in Military Medicine award on May 2. Nott said that there is a lot of pride within the family for his accomplishments. However, she reflected that she wished she knew more about where he served. “We’ve gotten a lot of positivity,” she said. —by Alex Simpson
Junior Theresa Nank has been selected to represent Bishop Carroll at the Riverfest this summer. Photo by Brooke Biby
Nank chosen as BC Prairie Schooner Mate Ever since she was a little girl, junior Theresa Nank has been going to the Wichita River Festival. However, she never thought that she would get to be a part of the annual event. After researching the Prairie Schooner Mate program, Nank decided that it would be a good experience and a way to meet new people. She completed an application, which included writing an essay and getting the approval of Bishop Carroll’s counselors, and was selected to be the school’s representative. Prairie Schooner Mates are juniors from area high schools who accompany Admiral Windwagon Smith throughout the River Festival. Their duties consist of marching in the Sundown Parade at the start of the Festival, attending press conferences and photo shoots, and volunteering at various events. In addition, the Schooner Mates help package Riverfest buttons and visit local hospitals. A few special privileges are given to the Schooner Mates, including getting to go on the rides first and receiving backstage passes to concerts. Nank is looking forward to meeting country singer Kellie Pickler, who will be performing at the West Bank Concert Stage. “I want to see what really happens backstage and behind the scenes,” said Nank. Nank also took part in team-building exercises with the other Schooner Mates at Butler County Community College. She spent the day at an orientation session participating in an obstacle course and zip lining. While it will be a busy 10 days, Nank is looking forward to serving as an ambassador and volunteer for the event. Nank said, “I’m really excited and glad to be representing Bishop Carroll.” —by Emily Jacobs
May 9 2012
News
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Teacher meetings will let students sleep in Audrey Kruse | Staff Writer
Lisa Carlino (left), Aubrey Logsdon (center), and Jenny Cass (right) plan to teach ‘Hunger Games’ as part of the freshman curriculum. Photo by Erin Hastings
‘Hunger Games’ to become part of English curriculum Abby Goodale | Staff Writer “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins was recently approved by the English Department to be a part of the freshman curriculum, and this decision has got students talking. “They’ll actually enjoy reading it instead of some old book that they haven’t heard of,” said Carmen Macias, an eighth grader at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Fellow eighth graders Alex Steinert (SEAS) and Jake Allen (St. Peter’s) agree that students will be more likely to read this book when they are assigned it. Although freshman English teachers Aubrey Logsdon, Jenny Cass, and Lisa Carlino were considering replacing “Of Mice and Men,” it was kept, and “The Hunger Games” was added to the Optional List. Even so, Cass, Carlino, and Logsdon all predict that “The Hunger Games” will find a place in each of their curriculums next year. “We have been looking for a replacement (for ‘Of Mice and Men’) for several years now, but could not find a suitable replacement agreed upon by all,” wrote Logsdon in the proposal she wrote on behalf of the freshman English teachers. Once the idea was proposed, it was approved unanimously at
a meeting. The teachers’ agreement also has BC students’ approval. “They’ll actually read it,” sophomore Andy Denning said. “Can they add it to the juniors’ list, too?” This ties in to one of the pros listed in Logsdon’s proposal. “It’s engaging,” Logsdon said. “They’ll get excited about reading again.” Cass and Carlino agree that such excitement is an important aspect in a novel. “The Hunger Games,” which was No. 1 on the “USA Today’s” Bestseller list for 16 weeks, was also made into a movie. The film had the highest debut ever for a non-sequel, making $152.5 million on opening night. One of the main cons about adding “The Hunger Games,” according to Logsdon, is the morality issues in the novel, which includes violence. However, she believes she and her fellow English teachers will not have an issue with parents refusing to allow their children to read it because of the other books already in the curriculum that address the same issues, such as “Oedipus Rex” and “Romeo and Juliet.” “Freshman year is a good time to start thinking about things that aren’t pretty,” said Carlino. Another thing that the teachers
foresee as a potential problem is the fact that many students coming into Bishop Carroll may have already read this book. The teachers believe that the students will get much more out of the book because of the indepth lessons that will be paired with the reading. Carlino said that after about two years when the hype of “Hunger Games” dies down, it will no longer be an issue because fewer students will have read it. Some of the themes of the book are the “decreased value for human life,” according to Logsdon, and the “danger of overpowering government,” according to Cass. “(The book) is based on the fact that they (the characters) are being punished,” Logsdon explained. According to Carlino, these themes flow well into sophomore year when students will read books like “Animal Farm” and “1984.” “Literature reflects the society in which it’s created,” said sophomore English teacher Tracey Fox. Overall, the teachers are excited and look forward to their new addition to the curriculum. “We’re trying to provide a range of literature for students,” Logsdon said.
The administration will implement a new Collaborative School Inquiry (CSI) schedule, giving students a late start on the second Wednesday of each month next year. “The idea is to build time into the school day for staff meetings so that teachers and everyone will have time to collaborate,” Principle Vanessa Harshberger said. During meetings, teachers will discuss the new common core standards which will come into effect next year. In common core, national standardized tests will replace state testing. Another change students will see is the addition of iPads to some teachers’ resources. IPads will be given to 14 to 16 staff members, at least one from each department, as a trial run. These teachers will go out to schools that currently use iPads to observe their teaching methods and the effectiveness of the new technology. After working with and observing the use of the iPads for some time, the administration will consider the idea of giving iPads to every student and eliminating the use of hardcopy textbooks. “Research shows that iPads, smartboards, and other things like that have raised student knowledge and success,” Harshberger said, “so we’re testing them out.” Also, there will be an increase in the number of students enrolled next year. The incoming freshman class is already tallied at 307 students, making it the largest class ever to walk the halls of the school. “Right now we don’t expect to have to hire more teachers,” Harshberger said, “but if need be, we’ll finish more classrooms to fit everyone.” However, projections for the 10 years following next year’s large freshman class show a decline in the number of students expected to enroll at BC due to smaller numbers in the feeder schools. “This will be the last big class for a while,” Harshberger said, “so we don’t want to make any drastic changes.”
Flyer wins state honor
The school newspaper has once again received the highest honor possible from the Kansas Scholastic Press Association. The Flyer was named an All-Kansas newspaper for the third consecutive year. An AllKansas newspaper is described as “a quality newspaper that would compete well at any level.” An out-of-state judge gave the paper All-Kansas ratings in each category: coverage, writing, design, visuals and leadership. “For the most part, the staff covers all kinds of events, people and attitudes in a bright, fun-filled, colorful manner,” the judge said. “It is readily apparent to the reader that this newspaper leads rather than follows.”
BC Flyer All-Kansas Winner 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012
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Issue 7 Volume 24 May 9, 2012
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May 9 2012
Editorial
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Setting the record straight on COTY The Class of the Year Competition has concluded for yet another year. The seniors took first place, but on Tuesday it was announced that the juniors would be joining the seniors on the COTY day off. The day of the announcement, and several days after, rumors were circulating, and classes began verbal battles online. Now that everything is “resolved,” here is our effort to clear it up. What happened with the points? Toward the end of the year, word spread that the juniors were only a few points behind, resulting in the junior class pulling together at the last minute to win. Controversy occurred when, after the juniors won all the competitions they believed they needed to win COTY, the senior point total was still higher. StuCo adviser Jose Gonzalez said the problem was caused by a mistake on the Excel spread sheet. Points for seniors were typed in, he said, but those points were not added to the total points box at the bottom. When the lost points were found, and the competitions over, the seniors had won by 22 points. “The senior column on the Excel sheet stopped adding, and we don’t know when, and it looked like the juniors were only 12 points behind. The juniors were never ahead; they were just led to believe they could win,” Gonzalez said. What about the rumors that COTY is rigged for the seniors? Many students claim that the competition was rigged, but in reality, it was a simple miscalculation that led to the mess. Although it may seem suspicious at times, it seems ridiculous to suggest it’s rigged. Principal
Vanessa Harshberger even commented that she wished she was creative enough to come up with such a story of miscalculated points. After finding the source behind the confusion, the accusations from the students to the administration was disrespectful. Students showed their immaturity when immediately pointing fingers and blaming Cartoon by Aubrey Burgess the administration when a tion takes place and fill in the points for the simple mistake was made. classes and the running total. This way, stuWhy did the juniors get the day off? dents would be able to track their standings Juniors were awarded the day off because more efficiently and point tallies could just if the false information they were told was be reviewed more carefully. true, the efforts they put forth would have led Another solution would be in regard to to their victory and a day off. The administhe false rumors and ideas that COTY is tration was very generous by allowing both rigged. This problem could be addressed by classes a day off since with the new COTY bringing in a group of outside judges (alumni system, it is mathematically impossible to perhaps?) to determine competition winners have two classes tie. Harshberger said they in contests such as scrapbook, Christmas thought allowing both the juniors and the tree decoration and Spirit Week videos. This seniors the day off was “the only thing to would lead to a fairer playing ground for all make it right.” classes. What are the solutions to be certain this Because of changes made this year, doesn’t happen again? Gonzalez said that he expected competition Controversies and allegations have, unforto be close, and, besides the glitch in Excel, tunately, simply become a part of the COTY he was pleased with this year. Harshberger competitions. Students seem to expect a was also content. hidden competition to arise or points to be “I thought this was a good year, very incorrect. How can the reputation of COTY competitive. The things they wanted to acbe redeemed? Solutions may include making complish, with the service to the school, and COTY a more public process. Harshberger the community, it went well.” mentioned that next year StuCo plans to post lists around the school after each competi—for the staff, Melissa Lies
Opinion Line
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I think we need nap times… It would help me a lot….
Blocking Pinterest was the greatest move ever made by the BC administration. Pinterest is a complete distraction to the female students at BC and needed to be stopped. Now that this vile distraction has been crushed, female students can better focus on their studies.
Driving is much better than being driven around by someone else.
Blocking Pinterest really makes me mad! There is nothing on Pinterest that is inappropriate, so what’s the point in blocking it? It helps you be creative and have something to talk about.
There is a 96.3 concert on May 24th, which is the day we get out of school at like 11:10! SO EXCITED!!! Hot Chelle Rae will be there!
I can’t wait til summer! I can practically smell the sunblock, chlorine, and freshly mowed grass. Not to mention the taste of popsicles and watermelon.
I think more people should come out and support the tennis team!!!!!
May 9 2012
Columns
blake bell
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Lexie Dorn | Staff Writer A normal lunch in December of my freshman year soon turned awkward, thanks to two popular seniors. I was with my friend Jessica when all of a sudden two people approached us and sat down: senior football stars Blake Bell and Timmy Chadd. We were in total shock. I was thinking, “Why are they here? What is going on?” They just started talking to us as if it were a normal, everyday conversation. I remember the details clearly. Blake asked me, “Is anyone sitting here?” I gave him a shy, “No.” Then, Timmy asked me, “Oooh, you brought milk?” I gave a bewildered look and answered yes.
He replied, “And it doesn’t get cold? I mean, warm?” I said no, and he replied, “Awesome!” Blake pointed to my little blue container and asked me, “What’s in there?” I said, “Green beans,” as I slowly lifted the lid. Another “Awesome!” from Blake. Timmy said to Jessica “Hi. My name’s Timmy, what’s yours?” Jessica gave him an apprehensive look and slowly scooted away. They awkwardly shook hands as Jessica told him her name. Timmy said, “So we were looking for some girls to go to Prom with.” Jessica’s eyes got wide and she nervously giggled. Blake looked at me and confidently nodded. “Yeah,” he said. Jessica and I had no idea
what to say so we just looked at each other and awkwardly smiled at the boys. Then, finally, after what seemed like eternity, they said, “Bye. See ya later.” After they left, Jessica and I breathed a sigh of relief and burst out laughing. For the rest of lunch I was so scared that they were going to come back, and my friends had a blast taunting me throughout the rest of lunch. I’m not sure if my stunning beauty, my irresistible personality, or my green beans and milk drew him in, but sadly, Blake Bell has moved on to bigger and better things. He may be scoring touchdowns down in Oklahoma, but he will never be able to score a date with me.
New diet: Eat like a cave man
Madeline Lubbers| Staff Writer It started one afternoon when my mom was browsing the internet on our family iPad. She interrupted my dad’s show to tell us all random facts about our diet in this modern world compared to the diet of the caveman. As it turns out, the diet of our hunter-gatherer ancestors was much healthier, so my mom started on a new diet craze: The Paleo Diet. It’s called Paleo because dieters are supposed to eat like cavemen, but not literally. Bread is not allowed because it takes two weeks to go through our digestive systems, which is not healthy. Also, milk and dairy products are discouraged because we are the only species to drink milk that is not our own, and it’s not good for us. At first, I thought that was just harsh, but after thinking about it, I decided that it made sense. If milk was essential to our diets, would we be able to become allergic to it? I don’t think so. So what can we eat? Fruits, vegetables, meat, and nuts provided the essential nutrients that cavemen needed, and that we continue to need today. Milk is substituted with coconut and/or almond milk, and
flour can also be ground from almonds and coconut. Sugar, processed chocolate, and high fructose corn syrup have been eliminated and replaced with more beneficial things that provide nutrients. After reading a couple books, my mom follows the diet somewhat. I agree that the whole thing makes sense, but actually abstaining from bread is a lot harder than you may think. I now know how bad sugary foods are for us. In fact, our bodies are still geared towards hunting and gathering like cavemen, so if they didn’t need sugar, we shouldn’t. At best, that information has helped me refrain from eating certain foods. At worst, however, I second guessed my decision to eat something and then decided I didn’t care. For those of you who have tried diet after diet without getting any results, I would say that the Paleo diet is the one to start. In my limited experience of diets (I don’t diet!), Paleo makes the most sense. It is very difficult but it allows dieters to reach their ultimate physical peak because it is more than just a diet. It is an ancient lifestyle. Artwork by Aubrey Burgess
Photo illustration by Alex Simpson
The day asked me to prom
May 9 2012
Opinion
Rate Your Ride Brier Mermis
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“My car is very unique and nobody else I know has one like it. It turns a lot of heads!”
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Sam Peck “The Bachelorette... just look at the picture next to this quote.”
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“It is very reliable. I also like the lowered look, and the color. It’s easy to keep clean. ”
Ixy Esparza “Fear Factor because I’m a beast, and I think I could win the entire show.”
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“It gets good gas mileage, and it is pretty small so I can fit in almost any parking spot. I like the culture of it, and I think it looks cool. ”
Making The Grade God Squad
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Julian Brown
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Though several changes were made to the group, attendance was up from last year and members enjoyed having the opportunity to go to Mass every day. There were some setbacks, however; Saturday practice, the retreat, and the service project were cancelled.
Sleep in a Box
A lack of students signing up has caused this yearly event to be cancelled. Only 17 students signed up, eight short of the needed 25. StuCo Sponsor Abby Johnsen said, “We’re going to try to revamp it for next year so more people will know about it.”
New Wrestling Coach
Coach Mark Stovall has returned to Carroll. While at Carroll previously, he was named City League coach of the year three times and led the Golden Eagles to state championships in 2001 and 2002.
Photos by: Brooke Biby Page compiled by: Audrey Kruse and Madeline Lubbers
‘Hunger Games’ movie appeals to all When I first discovered The “Hunger Games” last year, I immediately fell in love with it and quickly read the other books in the trilogy. Like many other fans, I waited for the release of the movie and hoped it would stay true to the novel. The film pleased most fans of the book. The acting was good and the scenery was vivid. The plotline was set up and explained well, which made it easy for people who had not read the books to follow along. However, this part moved a little slow because of the large amount of time spent
on background information. During the actual “Hunger Games,” the camera work was a little shaky, which could make it hard to see what was going on. Still, the game scenes were intense and filled with action. No print-to-screen adaption is ever perfect, but The “Hunger Games” did a good job at being similar to the book. While the film strayed from some of the book’s details, it kept the main ideas and most of the plot points. The movie is definitely worth watching. —by Emily Jacobs
Splash
May 9 2012
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SUMMER SPLASH a little dip into everything summer bucket list
see a movie at the drive-in
buy a from fly a kite treat the ice cream truck
new movies to watch Men in Black III Agent J travels back in time to change history forever
blow bubbles
May 25
Madagascar 3 run through a sprinkler
roast the perfect marshmallow
draw with chalk on your driveway
June 8
Brave
A princess must use archery to break an evil curse
June 22
catch fireflies
personalize your flip flops 1. water balloons
The animals join a circus
2. fabric scraps
3. ribbon
The Amazing Spider-Man High schooler Peter Parker discovers who he is
July 3
The Dark Knight Rises Batman protects Gotham once more
July 20
Page compiled by Molly Bogner. Photos by Brooke Biby and Erin Hastings.
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What are your best memories at Carroll?
“Doing a Smeagol voice “Getting hired on the spot “The trips to in Mrs. Diepenbrock’s class.” Sonic, QT, and in speech class.” —John Linnebur restaurants be—David Thor tween rehearsals “Nick McVey getting tackled on for the shows. the football field during the pow- Friends and all.” “All the religious —Gavin Myers der puff game.” education I have —Landon Lauer received. “Watching Mr. “The Kapaun Carroll So inspiring.” Geist sit on Sam game that was on ESPN.” Johnson while —Kady Russell —Daniel Hayes he was doing push ups in “I tripped Mrs. Fox in the hallway and she turned Freshman P.E.” around and punched me.” —Alex Hamel —Caleb Carrillo
What will you miss most about Carroll? “Being a stud on “Being sent home after “Serenading Katie Martin the soccer bench.” the electric box was hit. & Sarah Reida every day in —Lauren Sanders Thanks, Emily Hanna.” Web Team.” “The chocolate —Keighton Allen —Kati Bush brownies at “Watching the teachers eat.” lunch.” “Watching Nathan —Sam Meether —Austin Dugan Hunter watch Sam Meether “Watching Sam Meether “Mrs. Fox’s class. ‘Nuff sleep.” sleep.” said.” —Keddy Hart —Nathan Hunter —Rachel Tangney “Making Mrs. Ramsey cry with our readers theatre project.” —Luke Osterhaus
“Being state runner-up in tennis.” —Anne Feldkamp Design by Hannah Keating. Photos by Travis Kingsley.
SENIOR EDITION
May 9 2012
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Senior Edition
May 9 2012
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Seniors reveal plans after BC Kansas State University
ting/Architecture Braedon Armstrong- Accoun ring inee Cody Baldwin- Eng Tyler James Bastian- Dietetics Sciences & Disorders Alyssa Beck- Communication Haley Berning- Pre-Nursing Heather Betzen- Engineering Becky Brady- Micro-Biology Austin Dugan- Business Anne Feldkamp- Undecided e Keddrick Hart- Sports medicin ogy Biol rchle Hirs n Madilyn ineering Tyler Jacobs- Architectural Eng ed ecid Und sonJohn uel Sam ineering Courtney Karst- Industrial Eng ce Alec Khoury- Business/Finan ineering Sean Mallory- Architectural Eng e icin Alec Maly- Pre-Med inistration Paige McMahon- Business Adm gineering e/En icin Med PreEvan McMillan s Samuel Meether- Busines Alyssa Myers- Pre-Pharmacy e Katherine Niedens- Architectur y tistr Den Presdhu Nor y Brad Kathleen Rajewski- Accounting Matthew Reilley- Accounting ice Drew Rhoades- Criminal Just Eric Santiago- Pre-Law Engineering Thomas Sauber- Mechanical nce Scie ery Bak ngarpi Heather Sch al Engineering Dalton Schnieders- Architectur Kylie Shuckman- Undecided ineering Jacob Schwindt- Industrial Eng gy iolo ines n/K ritio Nut ySeel Alex e icin Med ry rina Vete Clara Seiwertce Engineering Harrison Shellhammer- Aerospa ineering Evan Smeltzer- Mechanical Eng ed ecid Und Jordan SteinbrockJordan Summervill- Kinesiology keting Grace Thibault- Business Mar ting Jeremy Youk- Journalism/Wri ign Des rior Inte sner Wie Sarah
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Newman University
Daniel Aleman- Pre-Medicine Katelyn Balderas- Pre-Veterinary Medicine Katilyn Bush- Graphic Design/Photography Tory Freeman- Pre-Nursing Alexis Gable- Pre-Medicine Dayanna Huerta- Undecided Kaitlin Johnson- Physical Therapy/Business Administration Kristen Johnson- Chemistry Kris Caba- Undecided Yajaira Marin- BioChemistry/Pre-Medicine Elizabeth Martin- Elementary Education Azucena Martinez- Pre-Medicine Joseph Minh- Pre-Medicine Lucero Olivas- Pre-Medicine Luke Osterhaus- Pre-Medicine Nicole Rau- English Taylor Schawe- Nursing Emily Simon- English/Business Colette Sponsel- Nursing Kali Stickney- Early Childhood Education
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Military
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Future plans: I’m going to Memphis for Nursing and plan to pursue Pediatric Oncology. What attracted you to Memphis? My brother went there so it’s kind of like a home and St. Jude’s research hospital is located close by! Favorite memory at BC: The dances and Mitchell slipping on a grape, screaming like a little girl. What is something people don’t know about you? I want to join the Peace Corps. What is your favorite movie quote? “Yes, the past can hurt, but the way I see it, you can either run from it...or learn from it.” The Lion King Who was your favorite teacher at Carroll? It’s a four-fold tie: Gonzo, Krotz, Ram Dog, and Berry. Advice to underclassmen: Make friends with your teachers (and really smart people). Don’t take anything for granted.
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Gemma Duling
Future plans: I’m going to Cowley to play baseball. What are you most excited about for the future? Playing baseball at a different level and becoming even more focused and committed to it. What does your scholarship entail? It pays for books and tuition, so I must maintain a 3.0. What will you miss about BC? Sporting events and all the people I have met. Favorite school lunch? Chicken tenders! Favorite movie character? Joe Dirt Who was your favorite teacher at Carroll? Mrs. Ramsey Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your years here, because they go by faster than you think.
Future plans: Join the Air National Guard and go to WSU. What motivated these plans? My brother joined the Marines and it inspired me to join the Air National Guard. What will you miss about BC? All of my friends Favorite memory at Carroll? Locker room conversations with the swim team. Favorite super hero? Aquaman, because I’m a swimmer! Favorite teacher at Carroll? Mr. Krotz Advice to underclassmen: Live everyday like it’s your last.
Jesse Elpers
Future plans: Business management at WSU. Why did you choose this major? I like working with the bigger picture side of getting things done. What does your scholarship entail? Tuition, room and board, and books for freshman year. To uphold it I have to attend meetings and live in the dorm. What is your favorite song? “Dare you to move” by Switchfoot What was your most embarrassing moment at Carroll? The fake drug-bust this year. I didn’t know what was going on. Advice to underclassmen? Get involved! If you could be in any TV show which would you choose? Bones
Photos by Travis Kingsley. Design by Alyssa Beck.
Future plans: Attend K-State for two years, then WSU to get my Criminal Justice degree. I want to become a detective. Why did you choose this major? Ever since I was a little kid I would watch the news and see all these people who are murderers and running on the loose, and I always wanted to be the one to catch them. What is something people don’t know about you? I’ve played the drums since I was in kindergarten. Favorite teacher at Carroll? Ms. Logsdon If you could be in any TV show which would you choose? And what character? “CSI Miami,” and Heratio Cain. He’s a beast. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take a single day for granted.
Timmy Tran Future plans: Creighton for college, KU for biochemistry studies, and WSU for Electrical Engineering study. What is your biggest goal for the future? Recieving a doctorate degree for both bio-chemistry and electrical engineering. Favorite class at Carroll? U.S. History continued Favorite memory at Carroll? Charging with the whole student body onto the basketball court in the pep rally. Favorite movie character? Why? Bruce Lee. He killed Chuck Norris. Most embarrassing moment? Falling down the bleachers at the football stadium junior year. Who is your role model? Both of my parents.
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DORM ROOM
MAKEOVER From boring and dull to bright and airy
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1. Posters >> Posters are an easy and inexpensive way to personalize your dorm room and make it feel more homey. 2. Dresser >> Modern rustic dressers make the room feel more manly and provide plenty of storage for the student’s wardrobe and toiletries. 3. Furniture >> Every dorm room needs additional seating for having friends over to hang-out and for playing video or board games. 4. Mini-Fridge >> Every student needs a nice chilled beverage to keep them awake at three in the morning cramming for their semester exams ** A MUST **
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5. TV >> A great way to recover from those long two-hour lectures in college. 6. Curtains >> Curtains jazz up any dorm room, making it feel more like a calm oasis from the stress of the everyday college campus. 7. Throw Pillows >> Pillows are an effective way to make any dorm room feel more welcoming and are greate for napping in between classes. 8. Organization Cubicle >> The individual shelves on the organize provides storage for everyday items and allows students to show off their belongings.
I’m going to cover my walls with pictures of my friends and posters of my favorite celebrities.
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I’m making a big collage of the stuff I like: pictures, posters, random stuff.
Taylor Schawe
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Faith
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MISSION TRIP Students go to Gallup, New Mexico, with Father Ben over spring break Melissa Lies Staff Writer
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pring Break was not made up of sleep and laziness for a group of students who traveled with Father Ben Sawyer and teacher Abby Johnsen to Gallup, New Mexico, to work with missions. Fourteen juniors and seniors went on the trip for various reasons. Some went for the work, the chance to see the poor, and others went for the spiritual enlightenment. Senior Melissa Kraft went for the experience. “I like doing mission work and I love Mother Teresa and I wanted to go where she went to work with her order,” Kraft said. Junior Hannah Schauf went as a possible career choice. “I chose to go personally because I am trying to decide if I wanted to be a missionary,” said Schauf. The group left for their 12-hour trip which soon turned into a 14-hour ride, with a couple stops along the way. The group was not even out of the Carroll parking lot when Father Ben was rear ended. Luckily, it was a light bump, resulting in no damage. The group arrived safely and was ready to work. The group worked
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with two different missions while down in Gallup, New Mexico. The location for the mission trip was chosen because Mother Teresa called Gallup the Calcutta of the United States. The group worked with Students on the mission trip pose with the Missionaries of Charity. Photo the Mission courtesy of Melissa Kraft. of Charity homes were no larger than trailer homes. She which was started by Mother Teresa, and aswas suprised at the dramatic culture change, sists homeless men. They also worked with but would love to go again. the Little Sisters of the Poor which focuses on Junior David Baalman mentioned that he helping the elderly poor. was already planning on going to another trip The group served every day for the misnext year. sions and on Thursday went hiking in Canyon “The people that went, the things I saw, and Chelly. the expiriences I had, I have to say it was my Schauf explained that on the trip they passed most favorite Spring Break ever,” he said. a Navajo Indian Reservation. She said the
Q &A withFather Ben
Q: Has your first year here at Bishop Carroll been everything you thought it would be? A: I think it has been everything and more. From getting to know the students, to the spiritual life and activities here. It has been great to be involved in the lives of the students. Q: What is your most memorable moment so far? A: The first All School Mass Q:On your first few days year was there any students who showed you large amounts of kindness? A: Absolutely, especially the servers and the Liturgy Club showed me the ropes at Bishop Carroll Q: How worried were you about filling Father Jarrod’s shoes? A: Jarrod was a great chaplain but I knew God wanted me here so I really trusted in the Holy Spirit and gave it my all. Q: What is your favorite thing about Carroll? A: I think the excitement and devotional life of most of the students. Q: If you change one thing at Carroll what would be it? A: I would say I would like to see even more students to take advantage of the sacrament of confession. Q:Have the All School Masses made you feel a part of the Bishop Carroll community? A: Absolutely. That is when I feel most apart of this community because everyone is there at the same time, worshipping our Lord. Q:What is the reasoning for having daily M? A: I think it’s good for the students to have the opportunity to go to daily mass and know it’s available on a regular bases and I think it can build up the spiritual life of the school. —interview by Sarah Deines
Summer Faith Events June 9-11 2012 TEC Retreat in Hutchinson Pick up a form from Father Ben and register today. June/July 2012
Camp Totus Tuus
Separate one week retreats occur for different ages and genders. Register online at www.totustuusofwichita. July 21-23 2012 TEC Retreat in Pittsburg Register today. August 3-5 2012
Catholic Family Conference
Located at Century II. Register online at www.catholicfamilyconference.org
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Food
Sonic Slushes
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard
Sonic has a wide range of sweet summer treats, from limeades to slushes to smoothies—all refreshing after a long day in the Kansas heat. The 1950s-like drive-in, complete with carhops, sometimes in roller skates, has 398,929 drink combinations. Although Sonic’s menu has an array of choices, costumers still insist on creating their own drinks. Some just add a shot of vanilla while others choose a more drastic route by mixing different flavors to create a unique drink that fits their personality. One drink that has been created is the raspberry peach Sprite slush. “I love it becuase it’s a great flavor combination for summer,” said sophomore Lauren Eaton. These summer beverages come in different sizes from small to the legendary Route 44 and they are all half price during Sonic Happy Hour, which is every day from 2-4 p.m.. Ice cream shakes are half price every day after 8 p.m. all summer long.
A common misconception about frozen custard is that it is just ice cream. Frozen custard is made with a higher concentration of egg yolks; therefore, it is richer and the perfect indulgence when relaxing by the pool. The best place to find this rich, decadent dessert is none other than the famous Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburger restaurant. They specialize in creating this sweet summer treat and many other frozen custard based desserts. Pairing Freddy’s frozen custard with its signature shoestring fries is the perfect summer treat for any age. “The Turtle Sundae is the best because it has both caramel and chocolate. Everything is just so good about it, I love it, it’s a real treat!” said sophomore Miranda Reichenberger.
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream With 31 different flavors on the menu, Baskin Robbins’ goodies are the textbook definition of a delicious summer treat. Flavors run from plain vanilla to more exotic flavors, such as cotton candy. Top flavors include Very Berry Strawberry, Made with Snickers and Mint Chocolate Chip, which all can be bought by the scoop or by the carton. “Icing on the cake is the best because I love icing and cake and ice cream! You get the pleasure of all three in one. You feel like you are
in heaven,” said sophomore Katie Cooper. Baskin Robbins ice cream has been around since 1945 and the store is the world’s largest ice cream specialty shop. But Baskin Robbins doesn’t just serve ice cream cones. It also has sundaes, soft serve, floats, smoothies, shakes, frozen yogurt and cakes, both fun and elegant. These old-fashion treats have a taste that will keep you coming back all summer. Stories and photos by Sarah Hoffman
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Military Families Toughin’ it out BC Students in military familes speak out about how they cope
Brian Gericke and his father. Photo Courtesy of Brian Gericke
Halee Buckingham | Staff Writer Sophia Olsen is part of a normal everyday family with normal everyday family issues, except for one. Olsen’s father, Jody Olsen, is a TEC Sergeant in the Kansas Air National Guard and as a result, has had to spend time overseas. Jody Olsen was stationed in Kuwait, a small nation in the Persian Gulf, for six months, from December 2010 through June 2011. Besides a short two week trip to Israel, this was Olsen’s first tour outside of the United States. Luckily for the Olsen family, Kuwait is not an active war zone. “I didn’t worry about him too much because he was in a non-fighting zone,” Olsen said, “but I still thought about him every day.” Olsen is not the only student at Carroll with a military parent. Fellow junior Brian Gericke’s father, Chad Gericke, is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force. Chad Gericke has been on multiple tours, including three months in Qatar, one month in Hawaii, and one month in Turkey. “It’s always hard on everyone when someone you love could possibly be hurt or even worse,
killed in the line of duty,” Gericke said. “My family prayed together every night for my dad’s safety when he was gone.” During both Jody Olsen’s and Chad Gericke’s time away from their families, they were not allowed to return home until their tour was over. “I’d say that the worst part is the separation,” Gericke said. “Not seeing your parent for months takes a lot of strength and courage to deal with, especially when they’re such an important part of your life.” The Gericke and Olsen family have had to learn to adapt to life without one of their parents around, a reality that is hard for any family. “We had to work together more to take over the things around the house he had normally taken care,” Olsen said. “And we had to learn how to talk to each other.” “At times my mother had to raise my brother and me on her own for half a year at a time,” Gericke said. No matter where their parents are, at home or deployed, Olsen and Gericke are always thinking about them. “It’s really hard,” Olsen said, “but you just have to take things one day at a time.”
A special look into staffer Abby Goodale’s experience being in a military family Abby Goodale | Staff Writer Day 58 was when I decided to keep track. Despite my mom’s warnings of “sharpie poisoning,” I continue to write a small number on my left wrist every day in black marker as a reminder that my dad is coming home soon. Every day, I scrub off the mark that faintly remains from the day before. Every day, I write a lower number. At the end of this countdown, I will get to see him for a short period of two weeks. Fortunately, after this, his deployment is almost over. This deployment is his first. The duration of this deployment is approximately 14 months. Currently, he is located in Kuwait, which is southeast of Iraq. He is an All Source Intelligence Analyst. He is attached to an aviation unit, so he briefs all of the pilots on enemy activity and movement in the area. He also keeps tabs on his surrounding countries. My dad joined the Army National Guard about three years ago. Over his short military career, he has developed a sense of pride in his country that I cannot help but to admire. The Army has highlighted his many valuable attributes: integrity, loyalty, and dedication, to name a few. I’m sure that it has also failed to stifle his remarkable sense of humor that could literally turn my day around if I was in an irritable mood. I can imagine him constantly cracking jokes in the tent that he temporarily calls home. One day about a week before his departure, he was testing out his new Magic Jack phone that he planned on using to contact us when he was overseas. In order to do this, he decided to prank call my mom’s store. My mom answered the phone and my dad proceeded to, in an exaggerated accent, offer her a ridiculously low amount for a piece of furniture that she was selling. “I know you don’t negotiate, but it’s cash money!” he said. This act went on for several minutes, during which his accent become less consistent. Finally, my dad revealed himself and we all had a good laugh. When he comes home in May, I look forward to his cheesy grin paired with many more of his shenanigans. This will shortly follow his recovery period, where he will sleep for the first three days and use up all of the hot water, but that’s OK. Though I’m sure this is very hard on my dad, and this has affected him in countless ways, I too have changed. Obviously, it’s made me stronger. It also has made my family develop a mutual reliance on each other, which is important regardless of the situation. The main thing is that I have learned to look at the positive rather than the negative; see my glass half full instead of half empty. It would be easy to have pity on myself and cry to all of my friends about how much I miss my dad and how unfair it is that I lost so much time with him (which I’m sure I have done a handful of times in the past year.) Rather than do this, I have been trying to appreciate the family I have with me here, and also to be positive for them. In addition to these things, I am trying to envision how great it will be to have him home very soon. Abby Goodale and her dad at a wedding circa 2007. Photo Courtesy of Abby Goodale
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A GOOD HAND
BC students bring joy to retirement homes Elizabeth Goenner | Staff Writer If one were to walk into the Mount Hope retirement home on a Sunday afternoon, they would find all the typical activities that someone would find at a retirement home. But they would also find a group of teenagers playing cards with the residents, talking, laughing, and having a good time. But to them, going to retirement homes is about more than just playing cards. Hannah Savage said, “We want to bring the joy of Pitch into their lives.” “And company,” added Clara Savage. The group, which is composed of seniors John Linnebur, Hannah Savage, Jake Schwindt, and junior Clara Savage, began going to visit a retirement home in Mount Hope on Sundays during Lent. While at the home they would play card games, including Pitch and Rummy, with the elderly people that live there. The group has a lot of fun together and a lot of funny memories. Once while they were playing cards, a man in a wheelchair wearing a fedora came up beside Linnebur. The man asked if Linnebur had ever played strip poker. Jokingly, he told him that he had. “You naughty boy!” the elderly man exclaimed. Linnebur and Schwindt learned how to play Pitch on the March for Life in January. The Savages, however, have known how to play pitch for years after learning at family reunions when they were young. “My sisters and I went through our house one time and we found 28 full decks of cards and eight or nine incomplete decks,” Hannah Savage said. “I guess you could say we really love cards.” Their love of Pitch also grew into the formation of Pitch Club. Though there was only one meeting this year, they hope that the club will take off next year. “We were the founding fathers of pitch club,” Schwindt said. “We want it to continue.” They also want to carry on the joy of Pitch at the retirement home and Bishop Carroll, even after Linnebur, Schwindt, and Savage graduate. They’ll continue going to the retirement home on weekends and work to build up Pitch Club at Carroll. “We hope to carry on the tradition,” Linnebur said.
Junior Clara Savage plays Pitch with Clarentine Tasset, Hallie Tasset’s grandmother, after the Grandparents Day Mass. Savage has played Pitch since she was young, and now goes to retirement homes to bring the joy of cards and company to others.
Seniors John Linnebur and Hannah Savage play Pitch with Helen Jimenez, Hallie Tasset’s grandmother, after the Grandparents Day Mass. They are part of the group of BC students that play cards with elderly people on Sundays at a retirement home in Mount Hope. Photos by Brooke Biby
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The Ultimate Game Senior Cody Balwin organizes local club to share his love of ulimate Frisbee with fellow Bishop Carroll students
Top: Junior Riley Rathbun and freshman Kolbe Peloguin try to steal the pass as sophomore John Paul Hauge leaps into the air to catch the frisbee. Bottom left: Senior Cody Baldwin passes the frisbee to his teammate while sophomore John Paul Hauge attempts to block his pass. Bottom Right: Freshman Mitchell Doerneman throws the Frisbee in the hopes to score. Photos by Emily Neises
Senior Cody Baldwin, the leader of Bishop Carroll’s Ultimate Frisbee Club, began playing the sport recreationally 1 1/2 years ago at the persistent urging of his uncle, who is the coach for the Missouri State men’s Ultimate team. “He really pushed me to play, so I joined in a game with him,” Baldwin said. “I actually played with a world champion, and he guarded me part of the game.” After his initial taste of the game, Baldwin decided he loved it. “I get to run around the perfect amount, it’s a strategy-based game, and it makes me feel like myself,” Baldwin said with a shrug. Because there are no local organizations that play Ultimate, Baldwin decided to start a club and found a faculty sponsor in science teacher Eric Weber. After broadcasting news of the first meeting during the school announcements for a week, half past three on Thursday finally rolled around. A total of nine people showed up on the practice football field for the first meeting. Baldwin didn’t seem to mind the low numbers; he attributed the small group to the bad weather from earlier in the day. On a good day, though, Baldwin expects attendance to be around 20 to 30 people. “Let’s divide into teams and play Ultimate” were the words that started the first Ultimate Frisbee Club meeting on April 12, 2012. A quick briefing of the rules commenced before the two opposing sides split up and walked towards separate ends of the practice football field. After the Frisbee changed hands a couple of times—no one wanted to be the first to throw it—the game began. Players rushed towards each other a little awkwardly, trying to set a good pace and get in a rhythm for the rest of the game. The first throw shot out in a lazy curve towards Weber, who slid on the wet grass while trying to chase it down. Skidding on the thick grass proved to be a regular occurrence after that, and players usually hit the ground during critical moments in the game. Besides the slippery grass, though, the game was fast-paced and smooth. For the first Ultimate Frisbee Club meeting, the sky was overcast, the field was muddy, and the attendance was low, but the participants had a lot of fun. The opportunity to spend an afternoon playing with friends is an attractive idea to most teens. Sophomore club member John Paul Hauge had a good time sliding around in the mud. “Ultimate Frisbee is fun,” Hauge said. “It’s a good way to stay in shape.”
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Annual Sports Awards
Boys
MVP
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Bishop Carroll’s Second Annual Sports Awards
Kristen Powell Courtney Jordan | Staff Writer
Courtney Jordan | Staff Writer Senior John Linnebur’s love of sports and competition has landed him the “MVP” of sports spot in the Flyer. Football keeps him busy in the fall, and track in the spring. “I like both, but football’s definitely my favorite. I’ve wanted to play ever since I started watching it.” Linnebur says he likes the “team aspect” of football. He plays running back for Carroll’s team, and, even though he was injured for half the season, received honorable mention in this position and he averaged 6.4 yards a carry. When asked what a favorite memory of his football career would be, Linnebur replied that he really enjoyed his last game as a senior on Carroll’s turf against Emporia. The seniors played a very good game and worked well together, which is another thing that Linnebur loves about football. “Seeing all the guys working together at the same time to make the play happen is pretty cool.” For Linnebur, track began in sixth grade. At Carroll he runs the 110 hurdles, the 300 hurdles, and the 4x1 relay. Though he says he hasn’t “made his breakaway yet” this year, his past seasons have shown a lot of achievement. He missed qualifying for the state meet by a mere five hundredths of a second, running a 41.5 second 300 hurdle race, but he qualified along with the 4x1 relay, which ended up placing third at the state meet on Wichita State’s campus. With the City League, Regional, and State track meets coming up, Linnebur hopes to either match or break his personal record from last year, a 41 second 300 hurdle race. “Our Regional is extremely competitive. If I make it through I guarantee I will place at State.” Linnebur says he enjoys competing in sports at Bishop Carroll so much because, “Seeing the God-given talent that’s out there is awesome. People sacrificing to better themselves is encouraging.”
With year-round sports, the words “off season” are not in Senior Kristen Powell’s vocabulary. She starts off the fall with cross country, then moves straight into basketball, and from there goes on to track. “When I first heard about cross country my freshmen year I thought ‘who would want to do that!?’ Then my hurdles coach told me he wanted me to do it to help with my track season.” Even though it’s not her favorite pastime, Powell dedicates herself completely during the season, even helping her team win state her junior year by placing nineteenth overall. Even though she was injured most of her senior year, she came back and ran very well for having been injured. During the season she earned the BLANK AWARD, which means that she DID SOMETHING. Moving from fall to winter, it’s basketball time. Powell has been playing since fourth grade, and got started because she liked playing with her brothers so much. Her proudest moment of her basketball career was starting her senior year, and a close second is helping her team to win sub-state. Spring brings with it Powell’s favorite sport, track. She has been running the 4x4 relay, the 4x8 relay, the 100 hurdles, and the 300 hurdles all four years of her track and field experience, and has qualified for state in all four each year. Her junior year has been the most successful of the four, and she experienced many of her proudest sports moments. She was state champion in the 300 hurdles, part of the number one 4x8 team, and helped to earn her team the state title. This year she looks forward to helping her team win yet another state championship, and place as number one in the state for hurdles. Powell has had a very successful sports career at Bishop Carroll, and hopes to keep up the level of achievement as she moves on to run track and field at Benedictine College.
A defensive back, Meether contributed his stellar defense to this year’s football team and was a first-team All-City selection. He helped to lead the Bishop Carroll Eagles to a substate championship. “I’m really excited to win this award. Winning Breakout Player of the Year is like winning the Super Bowl,” Meether says about his achievement.
The team finished off its year with a suprising finish. Led by coach Lonnie Lollar and a strong group of seniors, the boys finished third in the state in 5A. Pictured, from left to right, are seniors Brandon Newell, Sean Reazin, Tanner Palmore, and Jordan Bieberle.
Breakout Player of the Year
Palmer’s Left-Handed Pass to Linnebur
Their flourescent neon green T-shirts made their uniforms something special. The crisp and classy look helped them stand out against the other teams they faced. Pictured at left are senior team members Joey Koester and Cooper Hoefling.
Best Play
Boys Golf
The play happened in the game students look forward to every year: Kapaun versus Carroll. Here’s what happened. It was third down when quarterback Zeke Palmer recieved the ball in the shotgun and dropped back. Suddenly swarmed by several Kapaun defensive players, Palmer rolled out to the left side, where he was trapped with no one in sight. Suddenly sophomore wide-reciever Scott Linnebur appeared on the left side of the field. Unable to use his right arm because of the Kaupun pressure, Palmer threw the ball left handed perfectly into Linnebur’s hands for a first down. This led to a touchdown the next play. Adding to the excitement, BC went on to win the game.
Shanae Vasquez Shanae Vasquez’s hard work and positive attitude on the field earned her a spot in this year’s Bishop Carroll Sports Awards. Vasquez, a starting varsity soccer player, has contributed positively to this year’s undefeated soccer team. Although only a sophomore, she means business out on the field. Don’t mess with Shanae or she will dominate you.
Boys Swimming
After going 6-1 in the City League, the team finished second at the state meet. Pictured above, from left, are Taylor Ubert, Alex Vulgamore, Alec Khoury, Devin Bacha, and Joseph Bachman.
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Paige Lauer and Anne Feldkamp took second place in state doubles to help the team capture a 2nd place trophy at State. Pictured above are (front row from left) Lexie Dorn, Courtney Lubbers, and Maddie Oxler. Back row from left are Paige Lauer, Anne Feldkamp, and Mary Jo Peter.
Boys Carroll VS Kapaun Basketball Game
The most energic and exciting Bishop Carroll sports event of the year goes to the Kapaun-Carroll boys basketball game in the Activities Complex. After the fifth point scored by the eagles, the BC student section rocked the gym after waking up from a pre-game snooze. In the back-and-forth game, the two teams were close to even most of the time. In an exciting ending, the Bishop Carroll team pulled ahead and won 59-53.
Game of the Year
Junior quarterback Zeke Palmer scores a touchdown against the Hutchinson Salthawks. The BC football team went on to be runner-up at sub-state. Photo by Erin Hastings
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Freshman Rylie Thompson blows bubbles while outside on an April afternoon during a photo shoot for the Flyer. Photo by Brooke Biby
BEST Flyer of
Senior Nathan Hunter poses while lifting weights to show off his tattoo. Hunter will leave for Great Lakes, Ill., for Navy SEALS training on August 9. Photo by Abby Mies
Photography
Junior quarterback Zeke Palmer is restrained by two members of the opposing team during a play. Photo by Travis Kingsley