The Dart: Vol 72 Issue 8

VOLUME 72 ISSUE 8 MAY 2, 2013 ST. TERESA’S ACADEMY KANSAS CITY, MO WWW.DARTNEWSONLINE.COM

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Eric Thomas..............................................advisor Emily McCann...managing editor of design Anna Leach.............managing editor of web Natalie Fitts.........managing editor of stories Emma Wheatley...managing editor of photos print Mickey Redlingshafer...................news editor Caitlin Fletcher..........................features editor Emily Wemhoff..........................features editor Shaeffer Smith...........................opinion editor Sara Jessica Dilks............centerspread editor Rosie Hutchison............sports/health editor Sara Meurer...............................lifestyles editor Katie Parkinson.................................a&e editor Emma Willibey.......................in the mix editor Jordan Berardi..........................last look editor Maddie Knopke...............................copy editor Lindsey Valdiviez............................copy editor Emma Willibey.................................copy editor contributors Kennedy Bright, Catherine Brown, Gillian Cutter, MaryMichael Hough, Bridget Jones, Sara McKnight, Sara Jane McQuaid, Elizabeth Mitchell, Alexandra Meuchberger, Lily O’Neil, Darby Pedersen, Jamie Tholen, Jesse Walker-McGraw, Hannah Wells, Anna Bauman, Jacklyn Blanck, Casey Campo, Sarah Cigas, Gloria Cowdin, Katherine Donaldson, Gabriella Dorrell, Claire Finn, Anna Marie Francesca, Anne Gravino, Katherine Green, Viridiana Hernandez, Mary Hillard, Claire Jefferson, Grace Kitts, Whitney Klump, Victoria Richardson, Carolyn Scheuler, Magdalene Allen, Katherine Becker, Katharene Crow, Jessica Culver, Angelica Duckworth, Kelly Fletcher, Julia Hammond, Katie Hornbeck, Anna Kropf, Morgan Marso, Lauren Nagle, Maggie Nothnagel, Natalie Nuessle, Amy O’Leary, Rose Patterson, Cari Reardon and Madison Sage. policies ownership and sponsership The Dart is created by the student newspaper staff and is published by general operating funds of St. Teresa’s Academy, a Catholic institution sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The Dart will not publish opinions that contradict the teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church, whether on a diocesan or worldwide level. editorial policy The Dart is subject to prior review by the St. Teresa’s Academy administration in circumstances that concern student safety and illegal behavior by students. Otherwise, the policies above will guide the Dart. The Dart intends to be a public forum for voices regardless of diverse ages, sexes, races, cultures, religions or beliefs. Signed columns reflect the opinions of the individual, not necessarily the newspaper staff or the school community. letters policy The Dart encourages letters to the editor.

Letters can be sent in the following ways: in person to Eric Thomas in D204; by mail to St. Teresa’s Academy, attn: Eric Thomas, 5600 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64113; or by email to ethomas@stteresasacademy. org. Letters should be limited to 250 words.

The Dart staff reserves the right to edit or shorten letters for publication. photo illustrations Photo illustrations are conceptual photos that combine the limitless possibility of the drawing with the realism of the photograph.

They are not intended to be documentary photos of real moments. corrections policy The Dart will print corrections as soon as possible after the error is discovered.

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1. smile big H Mika poses for a picture on First Fridays April 5. She came with some friends to eat and watch the street performers. photo by ROSE PATTERSON 2. hand it over H Willow Lundgren purchases lunch from a street vendor at the Middle of the Map Music Festival April 6. She arrived to the outdoor stage in Westport before the band She’s A Keeper took the stage. photo by MAGGIE NOTHNAGEL 3. romeo, romeo H Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles, left, chats with Leah Brownlee and Gavin Carter between scenes in the Commons April 15. photo by JESSIE WALKER-MCGRAW 4. bike it up H Jack Thompson and Mary Williams stack bikes up at the edge of the sidewalk at First Fridays April 5. For First Fridays, bikers came together to ride throughout the streets at the Crossroads. photo

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5. just keep swimming H The Nativity eighth graders conclude their first performance of Finding Nemo April 17. photo by ANNA MARIE FIORELLA 6. behind the scence H Brian Garrison works the merchandise table at the Middle of the Map Fest in Westport April 6. The table consisted of t-shirts and posters promoting the second year of the music festival. photo

by MAGGIE NOTHNAGEL 7. stop, look, listen H The merchandise table is temporarily ignored at the Outdoor Stage of the Middle of the Map Music Fest as the crowd flocks to the stage April 6. photo by MAGGIE NOTHNAGEL 8. strike a pose H From left, Katie Corum, Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles and Michael Madison goof off in the middle of a scene they are rehearsing in the Commons April 15. The three are playing Queen Gertrude, King Claudius and Laertes at the Heart of America Shakespear festival. photo by JESSIE WALKER-MCGRAW

9. turn it up H Middle of the Map Music Festival’s outdoor stage sound mixer adjusts for the next band set April 6. The outdoor stage hosted eight bands April 6. photo by MAGGIE NOTHNAGEL 10. order up H Joe Wilson, owner of a food cart, smiles for a picture while parked on a side street in the Crossroad’s district April 5. photo by ROSE PATTERSON 11. roll out H Nativity eighth graders Janie King, from left, Taylor Downs, Cameron Koppers and Thomas Angles and on top of them, Lanie Hall, practice their turtle scene at dress rehersal for their play “Finding Nemo” April 16. photo

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The Planet Comiconwas held April 6 and 7 at the Kansas City Convention Center. It is the largest comic book convention in Kansas City

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flying high H Gavin Lallament, dressed as baby Superman, is held by his father in line for Comicon tickets April 6. photo by NATALIE NUESSLE

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watch and learn H Lisi Johnson watches crowds enter and exit the main forum and helps to direct people to the correct conference rooms outside of the Comicon convention April 6. photo by NATALIE NUESSLE

fix it up H Caroline Merry, left, and Jenna Merry rest momentarily near the entrance of Comicon April 6. Caroline was fixing her costume. photo by NATALIE NUESSLE

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There are various venues in Kansas City to experience the arts, including concerts, acting festivals and First Fridays in the Crossroads District

double take H Jennifer Old, left, and Valorie Jennings pose in the hallway in different versions of the same costume. In this case, the character possessed two different “looks,� so the friends coordinated to each dress as one. photo by NATALIE NUESSLE

brace yourself H Bracelets from the Hidden Cape Foundation lie on a table Saturday. photo by NATALIE NUESSLE

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holiday hunt Holy Cross School sponsored an Easter egg hunt for its young parishioners April 6

gather around H Holy Cross principal Allison Carney, left, leads prayer for the kids and parents before the April 6 Easter egg hunt on the school grounds. Carney became the replacement principal halfway through the school year. photo by ANNA KROPF

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Austin Dearth and Kailey Hammond, siblings of STA students Abbey Dearth and Julia Hammond respectively, enjoy doing different things. Julia photographed both families as part of a project on intellectual disabilities.

1. quiet time H Austin Dearth relaxes on a Sunday afternoon, reading in his room. Dearth has a rare disability called Lowe Syndrome.

2. i wanna hold your hand H Kailey Hammond, left, shares a quiet moment with her helper Molly McCune on their walk April 7. Hammond has intellectual disabilities and autism.

3. sibling bonding H Austin Dearth, left, laughs with his sister Abby as they watch a Youtube video in Abby’s room April 7.

4. pondering H Kailey Hammond stares off into the distance while she nears the end of her daily walk around her neighborhood. photos

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find those eggs H Ellie Haeusser participates in the Easter egg hunt at Holy Cross School April 6, collecting a full bag of her own. photo by ANNA KROPF

monkeying around H Eighth graders, Alessandro DeBrevi, left, Ciaran Sweetman, Ryan Jones and Daniel Greet hang on the swingset April 6 after the Easter egg hunt at the Holy Cross School. photo

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playtime H Laura Haeusser, left, the coordinator of the Easter egg hunt assists her granddaughter, Lily Haeusser, in hunting for eggs at the event April 6. photo by ANNA KROPF

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adventures in babysitting Many STA students babysit regularly as an after-school job

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all smiles H Shannon McAuliffe smiles and hugs Caitlin Franey during a break in the basketball game they were playing while she babysat. photo by KELLY FLETCHER

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color it in H Jake Ward draws on the window with window makers while his siblings color in the other room. Ward and his brother and sister have been slowly adding to this window mural for sometime. photo by KELLY FLETCHER

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it’s snack time H Annie Ward steps inside the fridge after arriving home in order to pick out the drinks she wants to mix together for herself and her brother Jake.

Annie decided to do this while looking for something fun to do when she got home. photo by KELLY FLETCHER

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baby face H Wyatt Ward stands by his front door after his sister and brother wandered into the kitchen. photo by KELLY FLETCHER

1. shake your groove thing H Fouryear-old Joaquin Duckworth gives dance lessons on top of a table on a pavillion in Westport April 7 as his brother plays music for him.

2. lots of laughs H Silvia Duckworth laughs as her youngest son dances on top of a table in Westport April 7. “I can always guarantee that I will laugh at something he does,” Duckworth said. “He just has a lot of character.”

3. half full H Silvia Duckworth has a drink at Port Fonda’s restaurant in Westport April 7 as she celebrates her husband’s 47th birthday.

4. got your nose H Jason Duckworth helps his son Joaquin blow his nose on Westport Street in Westport April 7.

5. en garde H Jacob, left, Sylvia and Joaquin Duckworth stick battle on stage in Westport April 7. photos by ANGELICA DUCKWORTH

Family time is important to the Duckworth’s. Whether they are dancing, having a meal together or sword fighting each other on a stage.

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Our Lady’s Montessori School is a non-profit Montessori preschool operated in Kansas City, Kan. by the Catholic missionary community of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. The school operates for children ages 12 months to 6 years.

The Montessori classrooms provide four areas: practical life, sensorial, language and mathematics. Geography, art, music and science are also included in the curriculum.

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1. straight stare H Baby Amy waits for her water cup April 11 at Our Lady’s Montessori in Kansas City, Kan. Sister Stella Maris was passing out her class’ water cups. photo by AMY O’LEARY 2. guardian angel H Sister Holy Hope, right, overlooks the playground at Our Lady’s Montessori in Kansas City, Kan. with student Regan looking up at her April 11. photo by AMY O’LEARY 3. teetor-totter H At Our Lady’s Montessori in Kansas City, Kan. April 8, Beatrice tries to sit down in

the school’s toy wagon. photo by AMY O’LEARY 4. boo boo H Cadence rolls up her leggings to inspect her knee injury outside of Our Lady’s Montessori School April 8 in Kansas City, Kan. photo by AMY O’LEARY 5. wonderwoman H Beatrice plays outside at Our Lady’s Montessori School April 11 in Kansas City, Kan. She jumped from stump to stump in a spot that is one of the Montessori’s newest editions to their playground. photo by AMY O’LEARY

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HOME ON THE RANGE Shamrock Golf Course in Lee’s Summit is one of the most premier courses in the country

power swing H Ron Doyle hits his driver on the driving range at Shamrock Golf Course April 14. Doyle paused for a moment to admire his shot of 145 yards. photo by MADI SAGE

bend and snap H Gail Kinzler takes practice shots on the driving range at Shamrock Golf Course April 14. On the next shot, Kinzler hit a 150 yard drive. photo by MADI SAGE

hole in one H Amy Sage hit her first ball on hole one at Shamrock Golf Course April 14. The ball landed on the green. photo by MADI SAGE

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CULTURAL QUEST Students looking to learn the Chinese language and culture attend the Chinese School of Greater Kansas City.

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daydreamer H Freshman Catherine Jung pauses to look up from studying while freshmen Aaron Cheng and Samuel Liu practice memorizing words together April 21 at Notre Dame de Sion High School.

The Chinese School recently held its annual “Recognizing Words Competition.” photo by SARAH CIGAS

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1. one step at a time H Mandy Swafford descends the stairs on her way to Chinese class April 21 at Sion. The Chinese School of Greater Kansas City has met weekly on Sundays since its inauguration in 1973. photo by SARAH CIGAS

brain power Throughout the school day, an STA student can attend up to eight classes, learning from up to eight teachers. From bobbleheads to QuikTrip cups, teachers seem to have their own signature item that their students remember them by.

listen up H Chinese teacher Ya-Ying Chuang smiles as she explains a practice SAT question to her class April 14 at Sion. photo by SARAH CIGAS

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test me H The papers of freshman Catherine Jung are scattered with both Chinese language and culture problems.

138 students attend the Chinese School of Greater Kansas City. photo by SARAH CIGAS

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1. laugh out loud H Social studies teacher Jacqui Brewer laughs along with the class April 17 as sophomore Brogan Cafarelli makes a joke about an article on a oneway Mars mission. photo by LILY O’NEIL 2. wobble H Cartoon characters, famous figures and sport mascots’ heads bobble up and down on the shelves of social studies teacher Mike Egner. According to Egner, the last time he counted, he had 67 bobbleheads in his collection. photo by LILY O’NEIL

3. upgrade H Math teacher Diana Blessen sits in a quiet free April 18 grading papers. photo by LILY O’NEIL 4. lending a handH Journalism teacher Eric Thomas leans in to assist freshman Jesse Walker-McGraw with an in-class photo cropping assignment April 18. photo

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Wayside Waifs is Kansas City’s largest no-kill animal shelter for cats and dogs 1. dog park H Volunteer Joan Schwartz kisses Ferguson, a 1-year-old terrier mix, on the head after he finished running in the Bark Park April 19 at Wayside Waifs.

Schwartz and her husband created and carried out the idea of bringing a new dog and cat to Fox 4 News every week to increase adoptions.

2. bare necessities H With a vest to distinguish volunteers from visitors, plastic bags to clean up after dogs, treats to reward animals and sanitizers to keep illnesses from spreading from pet to pet, the desk in

the break room at Wayside Waifs provides everything a volunteer needs to complete their tasks during their shifts at the shelter.

3. the dog house H Wayside Waifs is the largest no-kill adoption shelter in Kansas City, saving around 5400 animals each year.

4. puppy eyes H Three-year-old Siberian Husky Merlin jumps against his cage after completing a walk with volunteer Katie Lamar at Wayside Waifs April 19. Like other animals at Wayside Waifs, Merlin’s owner surrendered him to the shelter after not being able to care for him.

5. looking for a home H Fresca, a 5-month-old hound, stands on her hind legs to patrol what dog walker is coming to her cage next in the blue row at Wayside Waifs April 21. The shelter is divided into six rows to accommodate more animals, put-

ting the dogs in rows based on their size.

The no-kill shelter saved more than 6,500 abandoned, abused and homeless pets in 2011, with that number increasing as the years progress.

6. who let the dogs out H Shawnee Mission East freshman and Wayside Waifs volunteer, Katie Lamar, laughs and tries to dodge Tamika, a 3-month-old boxer pitbull mix, as the dog attempts to lick Lamar’s face. Lamar came in from walking dogs to play with the puppies.

7. working with the big dogs H Caroline Green, an STA senior and Wayside Waifs volunteer, browses the dogs in the volunteeronly side of the shelter April 21. photos by KATHERINE GREEN

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EQUAL Summit promotes safety, support

Young boys learn to play baseball, have fun Families bring their sons to the Blue Valley Recreational Center to learn to play baseball

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The EQUAL Youth Empowerment Summit, held April 6, promotes a safe environment and support for queer youth

The annual EQUAL Youth Empowerment Summit was held April 6 in Royal Hall at UMKC. The event serves as a way for Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs), queer (non heteroxexual) youth, straight allies and educators to work towards social justice and bond over commonalities. Participants attended workshops and discussions on topics such

as Safe Sex, Body Positivity, Religion, Trans(gender) Inclusion and Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History. The nonprofit organization also sponsors the KC National Coming Out Day, the Day of Silence and other gatherings meant to promote a safe environment and strong support system for queer youth. H

fly ball H Chris Sternecker spots a pop fly during practice at the Blue Valley Recreation Center April 21. One of the dads was helping him practice before he went onto the field. photo by ANNE GRAVINO

out at first H Ryohei Tagami watches the baseball during practice at the Blue Valley Recreation Center April 21. Tagami caught the ball in time to get the runner out. photo by ANNE GRAVINO

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1. in front H Leah Albee, left, Shane Fitzpatrick, Emily Bricker and JJ Sears stand in the front of an auditorium for the EQUAL Youth Empowerment Summit.

2. tracing her body H Sophie Eisner lays while waiting for her silhouette to be traced for a Body Positivity seminar.

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3. same love H Zachary Mallory, left, hugs his boyfriend Alden Millering.

4. breaking the ice H Emilie Miller, left, and Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles grab each other during icebreaking activities at the EQUAL Youth Summit.

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Vaneaton and Bailey Reynolds sit at a table at the LikeMe Lighthouse. The LikeMe Lighthouse is a center for the LGTBQ. 6. opening up H Chelsea Newsome, left, laughs during an icebreaker activity. photos by KATIE CROW

hitting lesson H Chris Sternecker, right, listens to batting pointers during practice April 21. Sternecker was able to hit the baseball and run to first base. photo by ANNE GRAVINO

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This year’s senior class at St. Teresa’s Academy consists of 135 students.

End-of-the year senior activities include prom, the Mother-Daughter luncheon and the senior fashion show. The class of 2013 will graduate May 19 and will hand over their roles as leaders to the current junior class.

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1. calling the shots H Senior Morgan Trees calls out to get the attention of her classmates before they walk the runway at the Mother-Daughter Luncheon April 14.

During the fashion show, seniors modeled apparel from local stores. photo by MARYMICHAEL HOUGH

2. going out with a bang H Senior Elizabeth Arensberg flashes a grin as she tries on her graduation cap after school April 17. “I’m not ready to leave my class here at STA because they really have become my sisters,” Arensberg said. photo by MARYMICHAEL HOUGH

3. bubble up H Senior Lauren Goode practices blowing bubbles before strutting the runway at the Mother-Daughter Luncheon April 14. Goode and six other seniors modeled clothes from Re-Runs Vintage Apparel and Accessories. photo by MARYMICHAEL HOUGH

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The intro to journalism class is taught by adviser Eric Thomas and consists mostly of freshmen and sophomores hoping to become part of the Dart or Teresian staffs next year. The year-long elective teaches the history and ethics work and play H Freshmen Casey Campo, left, and Tori Richardson of journalism, writing, reporting, laugh as they take out note-taking materials April 16 during their intro interviewing and photojournalism. to journalism class, taught by Eric Thomas. photo by GABI DORRELL

look up H Freshman Claire Jefferson watches a photojournalism powerpoint during journalism class. photo by GABI DORRELL

what’s your type H Freshman Jaclyn Blanck takes notes on her netbook during journalism class, a year-long elective. photo by GABI DORRELL

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FROSH MEAT The 2012-2013 freshman class is the largest class ever in STA’s history. The individual class sizes range from 18 to 23 students.

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goofing around H Freshmen Claire McHugh, left, and Eleanor Lueke laugh and joke with each other while eating lunch April 12 in the Commons. photo by DARBY PEDERSEN

The 2012-2013 Teresian yearbook staff, made up of sophomores, juniors and seniors, works daily both in and out of class on their publication. Each year, the editor(s)-in-chief(s) decide a theme and create a consistent design style for the book.

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1. edit-quette H Senior Janie Thompson works in Eric Thomas’s room April 16 to edit photos that were taken at the Walk of Fame fundraiser, which took place on April 12. The photos will be incorporated into a spread in the 2012-2013 Teresian yearbook.

2. clicking around H Junior Katie Tampke spends her activity period working on the Teresian along with several other staff members.

lesson learned H Eric Thomas presents a slideshow on photojournalism ethics to his period one class of 18 freshmen and sophomores. photo by GABI DORRELL

3. publication power H The Teresian co-editors-in-chief, senior Carrie Hudson and junior Marina Vianello, inspect a pamphlet from the JEMKC awards ceremony April 16 at Johnson County Community College.

4.stress test H Senior Carrie Hudson, a Teresian co-editor-in-chief, expresses her frustration while working on the yearbook in Thomas’s room. photos by CLAIRE FINN

mac city H Freshman Casey Campo listens to Thomas’s lecture and takes notes during journalism class. After completing the course, students can apply to be on either the Dart or Teresian. photo by GABI DORRELL

jumping for joy H Freshman Sophie Burke leaps to hit a birdie during a badminton game in the Gopper Center April 11. Physical education and health teacher Stacie O’Rear allows students to play badminton games against each other during lunch/ activity. photo by DARBY PEDERSEN

in the zone H Freshman Lily Cosgrove listens to music and works on her netbook during silent study April 17. The class of 2016 has different netbooks than the other grades. photo by DARBY PEDERSEN

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eyes on the prize

The track team mentally prepares to face competitors during the spring sports season

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track field The STA track team hurdles, jumps and sprints toward success in the 2013 spring sports season.

The athletes were photographed during practice and at home and away competitions

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deep in thought H Junior Clare Mitchell sits against a wall in Goppert April 18 and thinks about how she will perform at the Kansas Relays in her leg of the 4x100 meter relay. photo by KENNEDY BRIGHT

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fierce focus H Senior Serenity Wallace mentally prepares for her hurdle events at the Miege track meet April 6. Wallace has been a member of the STA track team since her freshman year. photo by GIGGY REARDON

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wise words H STA track coach Richard Samuels attends the track invitational held at Bishop Miege High School April 5. “I’m enjoying the track season and having fun,” Samuels said. “I’m looking forward to bigger and better things as this season progresses.” photo by VIRIDIANA HERNANDEZ

shine bright H Sophomore Kennedy Bright talks with some underclassman as she prepares for her events at the Miege meet April 6. Bright ran the 100 dash, 200 dash, and the 4 x 100 relay at the competition. photo by GIGGY REARDON

1. view from above H The crowd watches the boys’ 100-meter dash in anticipation at the track invitational held at Bishop Miege High School April 5. Along with STA, many other high schools in the area participated in the meet. photo by VIRIDIANA HERNANDEZ 2. up & away H Junior Kennedy Reller practices pole vaulting during the track invitation held at STA April 4. STA received first place at the meet that day. photo by VIRIDIANA HERNANDEZ

3. mad dash H Sophomore Kennedy Bright runs the 100-meter dash at the Bishop Miege track meet April 6. Last season Bright broke the record for the 100-meter dash and competed at the State meet. photo by GIGGY REARDON 4. break away H Senior Courtney Coppinger sprints past Maize High School’s Sydney Roy in the final stretch during the second leg of the 4 x 800m relay to bring STA into second place at the Kansas Relays April 20. STA finished second out of 40 schools competing. photo by KENNEDY BRIGHT

5. lace up H In preparation for the 100-meter hurdles, girls lay their spikes down on the track and start to put them on. STA girls wear track spikes for better traction while running and blocks to help them start running quicker. photo by GIGGY REARDON 6. full speed ahead H Freshman Molly Riffel reacts after the gun and sprints out her of block at the STA home meet April 5. Riffel also ran the 100 and 300 meter hurdles at the STA meet. photo by GIGGY REARDON 7. fast friends H Senior Serenity Wallace, left, and junior Jordan Berardi have a quick conversation before Serenity’s event at the track invitational held at Bishop Miege High School April 5. “I was about to run the hurdles, and I told [Jordan] to hold my earrings,” Wallace said, “I got sixth place that day.” photo by VIRIDIANA HERNANDEZ

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STA’s “C” soccer team is composed mainly of freshmen and is coached by Luke Harmon. The team played Blue Valley High School April 16. STA lost the game 1-0 2.

suiting up for their season Many STA students participate as members of co-ed recreational teams in the Brookside Soccer League

hands on H Sophomore Quinn Kernell, front, prepares to take a goal kick as players from both teams and a referee ready themselves during a Brookside Soccer game at the Swope Park soccer complex April 20. photo by ANNA BAUMAN

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make a plan H Notre Dame de Sion freshman Chloe Barrett and STA freshman Maddy Medina chat before their game April 20. They tied 8-8. photo by BRIDGET JONES

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strap it on H Notre Dame de Sion freshman Chloe Barrett adjusts her sock and shin guard as she waits to go in the game on the sidelines April 13. photo by BRIDGET JONES

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1. high kick H Freshman “C” team soccer goalie Payton Seever kicks the ball onto the field to resume play during the first game of the Shawnee Mission East Tournament against Blue Valley High School. photo by CAROLYN SCHEULER 2. close-up H The Stars’ “C” soccer team practices on the field at STA’s campus during an evening practice. The ball, which had been kicked off to the side by a player, sat in the grass while the team warmed up. photo

by JAMIE THOLEN 3. pump up the crowd H Freshmen Grace Orscheln, Anna Bennett and McKenzie Grimaldi laugh while talking on the bench during the home “C” team soccer game

against Blue Valley High School April 16. photo by CAROLYN SCHEULER 4. pass it to me H Freshman Delaney Meyer, left, throws ball to wide midfield player McKenzie Grimaldi as she defends against a Blue Valley player during an STA game on April 16. photo by JAMIE THOLEN 5. kick that ballH Freshman “C” team soccer player Natalie Rose kicks the ball down the field during the home game against Blue Valley High School April 16. photo by CAROLYN SCHEULER

in the game H Sophomores Sydney Hunter, right, and Ellie Shorter watch their team from the sidelines during a Brookside Soccer game April 20 at the Swope Park soccer complex. Both girls were taking a breather on the bench. photo by ANNA BAUMAN

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Varsity and junior varsity soccer players kick off the season with players from each grade. The varsity team is ranked 33rd in the nation

1. celebrate good times H Juniors Lizzie Luallin, left, and Savannah Trujillo celebrate Trujillo receiving the MVP award Saturday April 6 at the Heart of America Tournament.

Trujillo was the second person to have recieved this award two years in a row. photo

by MORGAN MARSO 2. warm embrace H Sophomore Olivia Bellatin, left, snuggles next to sophomore Gretchen Dudley in hopes of keeping warm before their game against Liberty North High School April 18. photo by GILLIAN CUTTER 3. kickin’ it H Freshman Colleen DeRuyter, a defensive player, kicks the ball down field at Lee’s Summit North High School April 10. photo by GILLIAN CUTTER

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St. Teresa’s beat Bishop Kelley 3-1 in the championship game of the Heart of America Tournament. photo by MORGAN MARSO 5. huddle up H The St. Teresa’s varsity soccer team huddles up before the championship game in the Heart of America Tournament April 6. Coach Jeremy McElduff gave the girls words of advice before they took the field. photo by MORGAN MARSO

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Spanish students strut their stuff Spanish substitute teacher Kylie Grasher had her students hold a fashion show April 17.

show it off H Freshman Megan Klinginsmith, left, presents her model, freshman Sara Stubbendieck, to the Spanish I class for a fashion show April 17. Grasher has substituted for Spanish teacher Melissa Montoya, who had her baby Feb. 18. photo by TORIE RICHARDSON

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dressing up H Freshman Kara Black presents her model to the Spanish I class and to teacher Kylie Grasher for a fashion show April 17. The students modeled creative outfits and talked about them in Spanish. photo by TORIE RICHARDSON

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make it pretty H Spanish teacher Kylie Grasher, from left, and freshmen Sara Stubbendieck and Megan Klinginsmith prepare for the class fashion show April 17 outside the Spanish classroom in the M&A hallway. photo by TORIE RICHARDSON

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Prom: a night to remember STA’s Tiffany & Co. themed senior prom was held April 19 at the Little Theatre.

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1. laugh out loud H Sophomore Quinn Kernell laughs at Greg Monsma’s joke during an advisory party April 18. photo by CATHERINE BROWN 2. organized chaos H The Monsma advisory gets ready to go to lunch April 17. The girls signed in, got their food, talked to friends and worked on homework after they listened to announcements. photo by CATHERINE BROWN 3. passing moment H Greg Monsma hands junior Kennedy Reller a paper during announcements April 17. After announcements, Monsma talked to the girls about the upcoming advisory party and assigned food contributions. photo by CATHERINE BROWN 4. bead work H Sophomore Meghan McCalla clasps a homemade beaded bracelet in teacher Lisa Dibble’s classroom April 11. McCalla said she enjoys spending time in the art room.

She makes all sorts of jewelry, from bracelets to earrings, all with a certain type of string and beads. photo by KATIE DONALDSON 5. playing with clay H Ceramics students Amelia Marsh and Lauren Zastrow play with clay in the ceramics room in the Donnelly basement. “I think we all like the class, but it is harder than it looks,” Claire Zahner said. photo by KATIE DONALDSON

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6. shocking statement H Freshman Eileen Kerrigan, left, tells a story to sophomore Lizzie Sanders in Kelly Fast’s room April 16. Kerrigan’s story was about how a bunny died while hanging onto her leg. photo by WHITNEY KLUMP 7. advisee bonding H Sophomore Sam Smith, left, listens to Kelly Fast as he asks her if she has her phone out during advisory period April 16. Smith quickly put her phone away following his question. photo by WHITNEY KLUMP 8. creative coloring H Freshmen drawing I students Sophia Cusumano, Shiva Hoffine, Sarah Wunder, Maddie Torti and Molly Riffel watch as teacher Theresa Wallerstedt demonstrates a subject using pastels. photo by KATIE DONALDSON 9. flower power H Magnets on the board are used by the Fast advisory to check-in in the morning and to check out in the afternoon.

The magnets were made and decorated by Fast’s daughter, Veronica. photo by WHITNEY KLUMP 10. color coordinated H Students use colored pencils in the art room all the time.

“Colored pencils allow me to make my drawings look more 3D,” drawing I student Anna Bennett said. photo by KATIE DONALDSON

H for homestead H STA seniors Alex Jackson and Jackie McGee, and Rockhurst senior Augie Gude pose for a photo after the STA pre-prom procession in the auditorium Friday April 19. The “H” pose symbolizes the students’ former summer jobs as Homestead Country Club lifeguards. photo by HANNAH WELLS

say cheese H STA senior Rose Hutchison poses with her date, Shawnee Mission East senior Mason Bur, at the pre-prom procession April 19. Photos and announcements were held in the M&A Auditorium. photo

by HANNAH WELLS

tiffany ticket H The prom tickets were placed on the front tables at the entrance to The Little Theatre in downtown Kansas City. The theme of the prom was Tiffany and Co. photo by HANNAH WELLS

throw it down H Seniors Mattie Davis and Cecil Keyes use their synchronized dance moves to dance to “The Wobble” at STA’s prom April 19. photo by HANNAH WELLS

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RHS lacrosse swings into spring season With four coaches, lacrosse team Rockhurst Jesuit has earned the ranking of third in the region during the spring.

water down H Rockhurst High School senior Mitch Holland grabs a drink while senior John Quinly heads into the first half of the Rockhurst vs. Shawnee Mission East High School game Apr.18. The Rockhurst Hawklets defeated Shawnee Mission East High School 7-6 in overtime. photo by CLAIRE JEFFERSON

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sideline cooldown H Freshman Jake Enenbach, from left, sophomore Liam Ryan, junior Alex Stubbendieck, sophomore Andrew Mohajir, junior Joey Crowe, sophomore Billy Hodes and sophomore Jacob Kerns crowd the sideline while watching a drill at practice Apr. 12. At regular practices, varsity and junior teams use the turf football field while the freshman team practices on the practice field. photo by CLAIRE JEFFERSON

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3. stretch it back H Senior Michael Cesena stretches out fellow teammate, senior Isaac Zorn, prior to practice Apr.12. photo

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lax talk H Sophomore Kyle Savage chats with sophomore Joseph Giwa after finishing a line drill Apr.12. The Hawklets play in the Lacrosse Association of Kansas City region, or LAKC. photo by CLAIRE JEFFERSON

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1. checking out H Junior Audrey Muehlebach jogs by her teammates after a stick check. “[Lacrosse] is really demanding physically and mentally, but it’s just too fun to give up,” Muehlebach said. photo by MAGGIE ALLEN 2. cradle and pass H Sophomore Jessie Culver, left, heads to goal using the pick set by junior Katie Tampke, right, on Visitation Academy defender

C. Kiernan Apr. 6 at STA. Although Culver did not score on this play, STA earned an 11-7 victory. photo by KATIE HORNBECK 3. braid break H Senior Peyton Gajan, left, braids sophomore Anna Meagher’s hair before STA’s home game against Barat Academy Apr. 5.

Many girls on the team wore braids for the anticipated intensity of the game. photo by KATIE HORNBECK

4. stick it H Stars put their sticks in before the lacrosse game against the Lee’s Summit High School Tigers Apr. 9. The Stars went on to victory with a 12-3 win over the Tigers. photo by MAGGIE ALLEN 5. wait it out H Seniors Elizabeth Arensberg, left, and Danni Porter prepare for their game Apr. 9. The Stars played Lee’s Summit High School at home. photo by MAGGIE ALLEN

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dance to ADVANCE 2.

The dance team is STA’s dance and spirit group.

Not only do they provide school spirit, but they show their talents by performing at games and competitions. Unlike other STA teams, dance team begins practice early in the year to prepare for fall and winter sports as well as their own events.

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1. balancing act H Sophomore Alex Amey, from left, junior Katie Daniels, junior Camille Porterfield and junior Meghan Daniels joke during a break at STA’s dance clinic Apr. 17. “This is the most girls we’ve had try out since I’ve been

at STA,” varsity dancer Katie Daniels said.

2. on the floor H STA students for the 2013-2014 school year practice their dance routine at the clinic Apr. 17. STA held the clinic prior to dance team tryouts Apr. 18 as a mandatory session for

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3. dancing queen H Freshman Molly Riffel listens to her group talk during a break at STA’s clinic Apr. 17. “I had a lot of fun,” Riffel said. “It was hard, but fun.”

4. dance drama H Senior Sara Meurer helps teach a dance routine to the girls at the clinic Apr. 17. Meurer choreographed the audition routines along with senior Caroline Fiss. photos

by VIRIDIANA HERNANDEZ

gym class HEROES As second semester concludes, health/fitness teacher Stacie O’Rear breaks out the badminton. Freshmen gym classes currently play in partner tournaments, while students not enrolled in physical education classes play during lunch/activity.

good sport H Freshman Elizabeth Countee laughs as her badminton opponents lightheartedly trash-talk during gym class Apr. 15. photo by CASEY CAMPO

coaching lesson H Health/fitness instructor Stacie O’Rear, center, coaches freshmen Ellie Petree, left, and Clare Cain during gym class Apr. 17. Freshmen have gym classes three days a week, while badminton courts are open to all during every lunch/activity. photo by CASEY CAMPO

having a ball H Freshmen partake in badminton during gym class Apr. 15. Freshmen started badminton tournaments in gym classes, while health/fitness teacher Stacie O’Rear invited all grades to play during activity periods. photo by CASEY CAMPO

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SINGING HIS praises 1.

STA relies on the Praise Band to lead songs and provide live music during masses and liturgies.

Members meet in the choir room at least once a week during lunch/activity to practice under direction of choir teacher Greg Monsma. Praise Band is not just singers, but also a diverse mix of instruments including a piano, bass guitar, drums and flute.

Praise Band was started in 2010 and is open to any student who wishes to audition

work hard, play hard Students have rehearsed multiple days a week for Student Productions, written and directed by seniors.

hat lady H Sophomore Marley Schmidtlein laughs as she tries to mimic her character’s enthusiasm in Shana Prentiss’s room April 21 during a dress rehearsal for “The Zoo.” Schmidtlein played a zoo keeper in the play written and directed by senior Elaine Schmidt.

safe and sound H A sound crew member tapes junior Rachel Moran’s microphone on in Shana Prentiss’ room for a dress rehearsal April 21. During the dress rehearsal, the cast ran through their play, while the technical crew made lighting and sound adjustments.

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honest emotion H Juniors Bailey Whitehead, left, and Kelly Gardella rehearse for their student production, “The Zoo” in the Black Box Theater during activity period April 16. “It’s just a lot of fun,” Gardella said about starring in the play, which was written and directed by senior Elaine Schmidt.

1. belt it H Sophomore Hillary Talken sings a solo in the Windmoor Chapel at the last senior mass April 17. Talken has played piano and sung for Praise Band since freshman year. photo by

Law plays flute at the last senior mass in the Windmoor Chapel April 17. Law has played the flute for 6 years and has been in Praise Band since freshman year when it was started. photo by GLORIA

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2. page of praises H Sheet music rests on the Praise Band’s piano at the last senior mass in the Windmoor Chapel April 17.

Praise Band was started in 2010 to provide musical accompaniment for liturgies and masses. photo by GLORIA COWDIN

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4. cymbolic H Sophomore percussionist Lizzie Sanders’s drum set sits unused in the Choir Room April 22 while Praise Band members eat lunch. Sanders has played percussion for Praise Band since freshman year when she was an alternate for senior Cricket Martin. photo by GLORIA COWDIN

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tough crowd H Senior Elaine Schmidt, from left, sophomore Marley Schmidtlein, junior Tessa Smith, and freshman Cara Gose watch the cast of “The Zoo” practice for student productions during a dress rehearsal in the auditorium April 21. photos

by MARY HILLIARD

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the world is a stage

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STA Student Productions ran from April 26-27 in the M&A auditorium. Each production was approximately 10 minutes.

floor work H Freshman Violet Cowdin practices her dance for student productions directed by Sarah Kostoryz in the Black Box Theatre April 21.

WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC A Capella choir is a non-audition group of sophomores, juniors and seniors that sing choral music for STA. They perform four concerts a year.

Their class meets five times a week in the choir room. When they meet, they rehearse music and learn more about how to read music

indian style H Freshmen Lily Cosgrove, left, and Hayley Burgess go over their script together during a student production rehearsal at STA April 21.

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laughing laptop H Senior Anna Heldt laughs at the scene being practiced by her fellow cast members during a student production rehearsal April 21.

routine work H Freshmen Violet Cowdin, Hayley Burgess and Lily Cosgrove reherse their dance routine April 21. photos by JACLYN BLANCK

1. clap your hands H The A Capella choir sings “Still I Rise” during class April 18. They were practicing for the fine arts showcase. photo by LIZ MITCHELL 2. helping harmonize H Sophomore Alexia Arrieta, left, talks with junior Kathy Zhang before class April 17. photo by LIZ MITCHELL 3. sit and listen H Sophomore Micah Welch looks up at choir teacher Greg Monsma during A Capella class April 18. Monsma was giving directions on improv-

ing the students’ singing tecniques. photo by LIZ MITCHELL 4. piano man H Choir accompanist Steven Karlin plays the piano during A Capella. He supplies the musical aspect of the choir. They were rehearsing for the fine arts showcase. photo by LIZ MITCHELL 5. can you stand the music H A music stand sits in the middle of the A Capella choir during class in the choir room April 18. photo by LIZ MITCHELL

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Italian restaurant serves up family atmosphere Cascone’s Italian restaurant in North Kansas City is known for its family owned hospitality

italian delight H Customers eat at Cascone’s Italian restaurant April 15.The restaurant has been a family-owned business since 1954 and has had many regular customers over the years, according to owner Jim Cascone. photo by SARA MCKNIGHT

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crazy cooking H Chef Naomi Gonzalez boils some pasta in the Cascone’s kitchen April 16. Everyday the restaurant has three menu items for a special reduced price according to owner Jim Cascone. photo

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playing with fire

lovely ladies H Owner Sara Cascone and waitress Dorothy Macaluso share a laugh after “Girls Night Out” held at Cascone’s April 18. “The night was a great success and the ladies had a ton of fun,” Macaluso said. photo by SARA MCKNIGHT

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1. friendly face H Fireman Brett Batmer smirks as he sees his friend Joe Culver April 9 in the parking lot of Station 19. Culver and Battmer worked with each other for years, but Joe recently switched stations. photo by JESSIE CULVER 2. clowning around H Brett Battmer throws Joe Culver over his shoulder jokingly April 9 at Station 19. The two have been friends since Brett joined the KCFD nine years ago. photo by JESSIE CULVER

2. breaktime H Manager John Cascone sits down for break to eat chicken noodle soup after a lunch hour rush April 20. “The job keeps me busy,” Cascone said. “It’s hard to even get a lunch break but I love working here.” photo by SARA MCKNIGHT

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3. wash up H Sharon Martin washes dishes after a meal April 9 at Station 19 in Westport. Each shift takes turn cooking and cleaning dishes for each meal. photo by JESSIE CULVER 4. all of the lights H Pumper 19 and Truck 7 refuel, waiting for the next call, in Station 19 April 9. The station is located on 550 W 43rd Street in Westport. photo by JESSIE CULVER

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Bistro Kids gives healthy options to STA students New lunch provider at STA gives students an opportunity to eat healthier lunches

laughing over lunch H Freshmen Alyssa Seitzer, left, and Mary Hilliard laugh while eating macaroni and cheese April 17 in the Commons. Their meal was provided

by STA’s new lunch program, Bistro Kids. photo by GRACE KITTS

crazy commons H STA girls enjoy nutritious lunches from Bistro Kids while in the Commons April 17. This program offers healthier options to students which are made fresh daily. photo by GRACE KITTS

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1. super service H Scooping some vanilla Dippin’ Dots into the bowl, STA junior Meredith Latenser helps a customer April 7 at the Cheerleaders of America Cheer Competition. Percup, a business started by STA alumna Amy Latenser-Nagle, vends at events across the Kansas City area. Latenser’s mother also works for Percup, which is how Latenser got involved. photo by LAUREN NAGLE 2. wide open spaces H After a hectic 12-hour day, Amy Latenser-Nagle, owner of Percup Coffees, finishes up counting sales April 7 at Bartle Hall.

The Cheerleaders of America Cheer event lasted all weekend with over 2,000 people who attended. photo by LAUREN NAGLE

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3. tough customers H Tucker Winkle and his sister decide which flavor to buy from the Dippin’ Dots stand April 6 during the COA Cheer Competition. photo

by LAUREN NAGLE 4. staring into space H Jocelyn Dunham, employee of Percup, dazes off after a long day of working the Cheer Event at Bartle Hall April 7. Over 2,000 dancers and spectators attended the competition. photo by LAUREN NAGLE 5. staring into space H Employees of Percup Coffees discuss business at the Cheerleaders of America competition hosted in Bartle Hall April 6 and 7. Percup is a business started by STA alumna Amy Latenser-Nagle. photo by LAUREN NAGLE

bistro boy H Maxwell Littlejohn, Bistro head chef, focuses on cooking chicken in the STA commons before lunch period April 16. Littlejohn begins preparing organic lunches hours before lunch began everyday. photo by GRACE KITTS

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Out on the town A s three of Kansas City’s main attractions, Brookside, Loose Park and the Country Club Plaza are popular sites for STA students to frequently visit because of their proximity to St. Teresa’s. Loose Park, located at 5200 Pennsylvania Ave., is well-known for its history with the Battle of Westport. Its 75 acres are

often home to locals jogging, walking and enjoying nature. Another popular destination for students is Brookside because of its family-owned stores, restaurants and bakeries. For more retail businesses, many students head to the 15-block long Country Club Plaza to go shopping. The Plaza also features dining, entertainment and cultural events. H

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1. beautiful bottles H Anthropologie, a women’s clothing and accessory store, displays a collection of bottles in the window on the Country Club Plaza April 21. The bottles were recycled and donated from a local recycling plant. photo by SARA JANE MCQUAID 2. balancing act H James Cox, left, and Stephanie Acer help their daughter Kenni walk a mini tightrope April 7 at Loose Park. photo by KATHERINE BECKER 3. slippery snake H Greg shows off his snake, Atticus at Loose Park on Sunday, April 7. photo by KATHERINE BECKER

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4. story time H Racque Stone educates Eddie Johnson on the history of trains at the weekly Saturday morning storytime April 20 at the Barnes and Noble in the Country Club Plaza.

Johnson attends these storytime sessions every week. “I enjoy coming in to read to these kids,” Stone said. “It is something I look forward to every week.” photo by SARA JANE McQUAID 5. hangin’ out H A local rides in the back of a Chevy truck on the bumpy roads as the driver backs out of a Loose Park parking lot April 15. photo by ALEX MUEHLBERGER