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2. IN THE PAJAMA GAME, the ensemble sings “Seven and a Half Cents” April 25. Freshman Ashley Kozan said she enjoyed this song in particular for its message. “I like it because we’re standing up for ourselves and we’re not going to stand for getting less than everybody else does,” Kozan said.
3. CREATING AN ORANGE PARFAIT, senior Jessica Reynolds participates in a competition against other members of her Foods II class March 27. “I decided the orange looked like a basketball,” Reynolds said. “Then we put the chocolate syrup on the plate to make it look like it was a hoop.”
4. AT PROM, junior Bernadette Chinn crowns senior Hannah Glasgow Prom queen April 20. Senior Henry Moore won king. Glasgow said the award was unexpected. “I was definitely really surprised when I got it, but I was very excited,” Glasgow said. emilie kennedy
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Burrus reflects on past 12 years as president, future plans After leading the school as president for 12 years, Mike Burrus decision to leave. announced his retirement earlier this school year, effective May “I was very unhappy to hear of Mr. Burrus leaving,” Meitzner 31. said. “Mr. Burrus is a friend of my dad’s, so since freshman year During his time as president, one of Burrus’ largest accom- I’ve had a familiar, friendly, adult face in the hallways. He will replishments was the construction of the science classrooms, com- ally be missed by my friends and me.” mons and gymnasium. While Development Director Kevin Arkin Recently, Burrus revealed he had accepted a position as diconsidered this to be an important rector of the Wichita sector of Catholic achievement, he said Burrus brought Charities and would start his new posisomething even more important to Mr. Burrus exudes Catholicity. He is Catholic tion Sept. 3. Though Burrus will no lonKapaun Mt. Carmel as well: stability. before he does or is anything else. As our presi- ger work for KMC, he plans to continue “Once he came to Kapaun [Mt. dent, he made every decision with the internal to be involved in the community. Carmel], everyone knew what the “I will try to remain available to idea of educating and forming the total person rules were, what was expected, what Mr. [Rob] Knapp as he undergoes the in the image of Jesus Christ.” our mission is and how we strive to transition to his new responsibilities achieve it,” Arkin said. “He put in place assistant principal kelly dandurand [as president],” Burrus said. “Also, I a rock-solid administrative team, and will continue to attend many athletic that administrative team has added stability.” events and all of the plays and musical concerts.” Both assistant principal Kelly Dandurand and junior Natalie Even with his new job at Catholic Charities, Burrus said leavMeitzner agreed that Burrus excelled as president. Dandurand ing KMC will be bittersweet. largely attributes this success to his faith. “I will be very happy and very sad at the same time,” Burrus “Mr. Burrus exudes Catholicity,” Dandurand said. “He is Cath- said. “My happiness will be due to the fact that I know I am leaving olic before he does or is anything else. As our president, he made our school in great hands with Mr. Knapp, and that our adminisevery decision with the internal idea of educating and forming the trative team, faculty and staff are well-positioned to support him total person in the image of Jesus Christ.” in moving KMC to ever-greater success. My sadness will be due to Compassion, assertiveness and humility are other qualities leaving behind an institution that I truly love – one in which I have Dandurand said have made Burrus an excellent president. All of poured my heart and soul for the past twelve plus years.” these positive traits made students more upset to learn of Burrus’ - CAROLINE ENGLE
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Bishop, chaplain, student speak about transfer of Abp.-elect Jackels On April 8, Archbishop-elect Michael a way to continue paying for the education Jackels, current bishop of the Wichita Dio- of our seminarians, our future priests and cese, announced he was being reassigned it also, of course, allowed for the renovato the Diocese of Dubuque, Iowa. tion of our Cathedral which was in desper“I am sad to see the new ate need of repair, renovation appointment of Archbishopand new building,” Fr. Spexarth elect Jackels,” Fr. Aaron Spexsaid. arth said. “As his Master of CerArchbishop-elect Jackels emonies, I have been blessed wrote a letter to the public in the to get to spend a lot of time Catholic Advance to announce with him and get to know him. his new appointment. He is a good man and a good “It is hard to get used to the bishop.” idea of leaving the Diocese of Archbishop-elect Jackels Wichita,” Archbishop-elect Jackaccomplished many things els said in the statement. “I had michael jackels while serving the Diocese of hoped to end my ministerial days Wichita. Among these achievehere, and what bishop in his right abp.-elect ments were the founding of mind would not harbor such a the Together Vision and renodesire! It has been a great expevating the Cathedral of the Immaculate rience to pray and work with the priests, Conception. religious and lay faithful of the Diocese of “The Together Vision brought together Wichita, to yoke ourselves together, sharour diocese to support quality education ing responsibility to continue the mission for every Catholic; it allowed us to set up of Jesus in his church here.”
Archbishop-elect Jackels will begin his new position May 30. When he leaves Wichita, many will have great memories of Jackels, including junior Malerie Davied. “At my sister’s Confirmation, he sang my younger brother ‘Happy Birthday’,” Davied said. “My brother was a lucky boy to have the Bishop start singing to him.” The people of the Wichita Diocese are sad to see him go, but they know he will be successful in his new role. “He truly was my boss, my mentor, my shepherd and my ‘Father’ these past eight years,” Fr. Spexarth said. “He was the bishop that supported me through my final years of seminary, the bishop who ordained me, and the bishop who formed me during my first five years of priesthood. He taught me to work and pray hard every day, and to trust in the plan of the Lord always. I will miss Bishop Jackels, but I also trust in the Holy Spirit to continue to lead and take care of the wonderful diocese that I call home.” - EMMA PADGETT
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Abp.-elect Jackels, Burrus leave lasting legacies Shepherd, leader, steward — all our school in the best possible way. Burrus stands as a true representation describe two men who are close to our hearts: Archbishop-Elect Michael Jackels of Christ. He shows his dedication to this and President Mike Burrus. Though both school each and every day by encouraging will soon be leaving us, they will remain each student and making Kapaun Mt. close to our hearts as we continue to Carmel feel like a family. We are so blessed to have pray for them had him as and follow their extraordinary We must continue to follow Archbishop-elect our president examples. Jackels and Burrus’ examples of dedication to and we will remember him Archbishopthis diocese, this school and the Catholic faith. after he has elect Jackels has left. led the Diocese of Wichita for eight years. We must continue to follow As a shepherd of Christ, he has been an inspiration of faith to all. With a witty sense Archbishop-elect Jackels and Burrus’ of humor, his homilies are memorable examples of dedication to this diocese, and wise. He constantly shows his this school and the Catholic faith. To show support to all the Catholic schools in the our gratitude for everything they have diocese, especially the Crusaders. We are done, we should pray for them each and so fortunate to have had such a faithful, every day. We should also hope and pray wise and joyful bishop, who has been so for their successors, that they may also learn from their examples. These men involved in our lives as students. Just as Archbishop-elect Jackels have dedicated years to this diocese and has led our diocese, Burrus has led our this school. They are two extraordinary school. For 12 years, he has represented men, to whom we should be grateful.
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Ode to KMC: Columnist says goodbye to classmates We have pined. We have procrastinated. We have prayed. And now it is here – Graduation. After three years of sending previous classes off into the real world, our turn has finally arrived. The time has come where we must cherish the remaining time we have with our class; for, a few months from now, we will all be gone. This will be the last time you see some faces. All our friends will move away; it will never be the same again. Being a class means something more than merely having been born and schooled in the same years. Sure, you may claim you like or dislike specific people, but we have survived four years of the ups and downs of high school with these people. If you think about it, the Class of 2013 is just one big dysfunctional family. I like to think our class is extra special, speaking without bias of course. Our class is the only class that worked tirelessly every year for COTY points, always giving the seniors a run for their money. And, OK, our class size dwindled a little bit throughout the years for, um, various reasons, but for the most part, our class is an altogether intelligent group of
people. Together, we partied through dances, argued and made friends with teachers, fell out of the lunchroom chairs, got caught chewing gum, got caught dropping blueberries, never saw religion teacher Tony Brandt kick the door and were clueless about finding books in the library. We all have deliberately gone up and down the “wrong set of stairs,” wanted to push past the really slow people walking in front of us and stood under the hand-dryers in the bathroom longer than needed because of the school’s sub-zero temperatures. Here is the bottom line: we spent four years with each other, which is not something to take lightly. Packing up and leaving without going out with a bang is sad to think about. Let us treasure these final times together. Do not misunderstand me, I cannot wait to move on to college, but it will be a bittersweet goodbye. It will be interesting to see where my peers end up in 10 years. United we stand, as Kings and Queens of ‘13. Best of luck to you, I will be seeing you at reunions, as long as my red carpet events do not conflict with those dates. - GRACE HESSE
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“Must-haves,” study tips, hour by hour timeline for all-nighters in preparation for finals
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Work on your to-do list. Do all the prestudying things now, such as index or flashcards or vocabulary. Websites like quizlet.com can also help.
Your nocturnal necessities: Food with a lot of protein will keep you awake longer: nuts, peanut butter, bananas, etc.
Choose water instead of coffee. Coffee will make you crash later, water will keep you hydrated and awake.
A sturdy chair: it will be a lot harder to fall asleep sitting up in a chair, particularly if it is uncomfortable.
Lots of light: turn all the lights in your room on so you will not fall asleep easily.
A SHORT nap: perhaps at the beginning, before starting to study.
A constantly blowing fan to keeps you awake and alert.
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I prefer to take 15 to 20 minute naps every other hour; however, if you will not be able to wake up then do not risk it. When I take these naps, I leave all my lights on and just cover my eyes so I will be able to wake up quickly.
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This is possibly the time you would normally wake up. Start getting ready. Girls, it may take this long to do your under-eye makeup. Start drinking coffee or some form of caffeine. Have a large breakfast, since you have time.
3. Read over the material; even reading out loud to helps you remember it. 4. IMPORTANT: Make sure all distractions are off. Separate yourself from your cell phone. Put it completely in a different room if you have to. 5. The last resort: if you drink coffee while studying, drinking a cup before the test will help jog your memory.
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When imagining where they will be three and a half months from now, many seniors see themselves in college or at a job. Senior Natalie Hertel, on the other hand, plans to be living in Nashville with the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. Hertel said she has wanted to be a Nashville Dominican since she first saw Beloved, a video clip about the sisters. This vision of her future has not prevented her from enjoying and participating in high school through Crusaders for Life, Handmaids of Mary, Women’s Ensemble and Madrigals. “Natalie has been a joy to work with in Handmaids, always upbeat and positive,” sponsor Sr. Mary Elizabeth Boede, IHM, said. “We will miss her positive attitude, especially shown in her cheerful smile.” Senior Logan McCully also said he will miss Hertel’s personality and smile most when she leaves. “[Hertel] always has a smile on her face and can spread joy even if she’s in a bad mood,” McCully said. “[Her greatest accomplishment] is having the courage to say ‘yes’ to going to the convent right out of high school.” Next year, Hertel will attend a college run by the sisters, earning a degree in education, which is the apostolate of the Nashville Dominicans. She said her Kapaun Mt.
Carmel experience has helped her to prepare for further education and strengthened her faith. “[KMC] has given me a place to grow spiritually through offering morning Mass, having a chapel you can stop in to and having awesome religion teachers,” Hertel said. Hertel met a Nashville Dominican for the first time in the bathroom at the March for Life rally junior year, and visited the convent this past October. Though she also visited a convent in Michigan, Hertel said Nashville felt like home. “I came back [to Nashville] on the January vocations retreat, and it was here where I felt that Christ asked me to be His bride,” she said. After discerning her vocation to the religious life, Hertel said she began praying a novena to St. Therese to determine which order to join. She chose an encounter with a white rose as a sign to apply to the Nashville Dominicans, and four days later received a holy card picturing Mary with white roses at her feet. “If it is God’s will that I am accepted [to the Nashville Dominicans], then I cannot wait for the day when I can give Him everything and be His bride,” Hertel said.
Though everyone at Kapaun Mt. Carmel may not know senior Meggie Schafer by name, they have probably noticed the sunflower in her hair at All-school Mass or seen her at school events with a camera around her neck. Involved in Student Council, Handmaids of Mary, Women’s Ensemble, photography and yearbook at KMC, Schafer also participates in St. Thomas Aquinas youth group, Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) retreats and various volunteer activities. “People always seem to want to leave a huge mark so they’re not forgotten, but I think if you make a difference in just one person’s day, that can leave a lasting impression,” Schafer said. Though she has made changes in the school through her involvement, the people in Schafer’s life identify and appreciate her for more than her list of accomplishments. Senior Teresa Lara said she will miss being able to talk and share laughs with Schafer when they leave high school. “[Schafer] is always there to help people,” Lara said. “If you need help with anything or need a ‘pick-me-up,’ you can always go to [her]. People [here] probably won’t be as happy without Meggie.” Assistant principal Kelly Dandurand said she believes Schafer’s greatest accom-
plishment in high school has been leading her class and bringing people closer together. “Meggie is able to acclimate into any group of people and feel comfortable,” she said. “No matter what is happening, Meggie makes anyone and everyone smile.” This summer, Schafer will travel across the Diocese of Wichita as a counselor for the Totus Tuus parish retreats. “I was ecstatic [when I first heard I was accepted], and still am,” Schafer said. “It’s going to be a blessed summer.” After this, Schafer plans to attend Wichita State University, earn a double major in early childhood and elementary education and eventually return for a master’s degree in special education. While in college, she hopes to participate in the WSU choir, join a sorority and be a photographer for the newspaper, The Sunflower. Schafer said KMC has influenced her most by teaching her how to make good relationships, deal with difficult situations and ask for help when she needs it. “[KMC] has given me some of the biggest challenges, but also some of the best memories,” Schafer said. “Every day at [KMC] was different, there was always something new. I’m going to miss the people here the most.” - KATIE ELLIOTT
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At the end of this year, most seniors will face many changes; from constantly following directions from parents, to the sudden freedom of college and moving out. These changes will not be quite the same for senior Alex Lutz, however, who has decided to join the seminary rather than college. “It’ll definitely be a change of pace,” Lutz said. “It’s a large learning process. A lot of change, but good change.” Growing up in a strong Catholic environment at home and at school benefitted Lutz in his decision to join seminary to discern further his vocation, he said. “My family was really excited,” Lutz said. “I told my parents first, and they were just really enthusiastic and supportive.” Like his family, Lutz’s friends were supportive of Lutz’s decision. Seniors Roc Cyphert, Luke Vanderpool and Blake Torline helped Lutz discern. “Honestly, it wasn’t very surprising [when he told us] because his personality has always pointed to seminary,” Torline said. Lutz said Fr. Mike Simone, director of vocations for the Wichita Diocese, helped him decide to join the seminary, as well as Fr. Pat York. “[Fr. York] answered my questions and told me about it,” Lutz said. “He also helped with my spiritual formation.” The strong presence of religion at school also contributed to his future attendance to seminary, Lutz said. “Having a priest here to discuss anything with helped,” Lutz said. “Learning so much in religion classes every semester did too.” The faculty at KMC, where the mission statement is “the formation of the total person in the image of Christ,” strives to help students like Lutz to be better Christians, Fr. Spexarth said. “Everyone here at KMC is dedicated to form our students in the image of Jesus Christ; with such a great mission, and such a fine example of faculty and staff who are faithfully living out our vocations, how can that not impact our students a little bit?” Fr. Spexarth said.
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First team All-city, 1st team All-metro, 3rd team All-state, 1st team 5A All-state, and an unforgettable state championship—all of these accolades illustrate the skill and talent of Braden Hullings who has played varsity basketball since his sophomore year. “Braden has been a player that coaches enjoy to coach and it has been a highlight in my career to be as fortunate to coach him during his high school tenure,” coach John Cherne III said. Junior Gabby Torline said Hullings’s senior year has shown him how to work hard for what he wants, especially in basketball, and how to make good decisions for his future. “I think he will leave a huge impression on the basketball team, one that shows that hard work will pay off,” Torline said. Described as a “man of few words” by his brother, freshman Colter Hullings, Braden’s personality is another testament to his character. “One of my favorite characteristics of Braden would be his humor,” Colter said. “I am always laughing at something he says.” Braden said he wants to be remembered as someone who was always nice to people, someone who would always help, someone you could confide with. History teacher David Roberts said Braden is exactly that. “Hullings was an enjoyable person to have in class, and not everybody is,” Roberts said. “He is always willing to cordially visit with people. He is willing to help adults do things whether it
be office errands or something outside of the class.” Undecided on his plans for next year, Braden is considering Wichita State University and the University of Kansas. Braden said he looks forward to starting a new chapter in his life, however, he said he will miss the relationships he has made. “[I will miss] all my classmates, all the people I’ve been going to school with for the last thirteen years, all the friendships I’ve been lucky to come across,” Braden said.
From helping the community through KAY Club to participating in musicals to singing in Women’s Ensemble and beyond, senior Holly Nguyen keeps herself busy within the school community. Even with her busy schedule, however, Holly is always there to help others with a friendly smile. “She is always smiling whenever I see her,” senior MaryAn Nguyen said. “She is rarely in a bad mood. When she is not trying to make you smile, she is out helping someone. She is just an overall great person.” Outgoing, cheerful, kind, passionate, helpful, dedicated, bubbly and smiley were just a few adjectives sister, junior Jenny K. Nguyen, used to describe Holly. Jenny said Holly is always supportive and willing to help anyone. “She is always there to support me and help me make good decisions,” Jenny said. “I can tell her anything and she gives me good advice.” Holly is a member of KAY
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Club, Ecology Club, Student Council, Crusaders for Life, French Club, Student Annual Fund Council, Women’s Ensemble and thespian troupe. KAY Club sponsor Angie Etheredge said Holly acts as a leader by supporting, helping and motivating those around her. “I always see her as one who encourages others, especially in KAY Club,” Etheredge said. “She helps plan service projects and if it fits her schedule, she is always one to jump in and volunteer.” Both Jenny and MaryAn said whether she is listening to someone who needs to talk or standing up and helping anyone in need, Holly gives herself to those around her. They agreed that she is an amazing friend and example of what it means to be Catholic. “For me, it is not important whether people will remember what I looked like, who I was friends with, or what I did,” Holly said. “I want others to remember how I made them feel.”
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“To develop Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service...” This is the mission statement of the United States Naval Academy, which senior Molly McAuliffe will attend next year. McAuliffe said this mission statement will form her life in the military. “I believe the mission statement of the Naval Academy defines and creates the mindset of a member of the Navy,” McAuliffe said. McAuliffe said her interest in the Navy started at a young age but did not become a serious consideration until early high school. “I have always admired the Navy and Marine Corps,” McAuliffe said.“Also, it became more appealing to me after I met coach [Marvin] Estes and found out that he was an officer in the Navy.” Estes said he supports McAuliffe’s decision to en-
Breathing deeply, he sees the finish line ahead. Just a few more meters and he will cross it. Senior Henry Moore has been training for this moment and it has finally come--crossing the finish line of a half-marathon. This is just one of many goals Moore has succeeded in accomplishing before graduating. Whether on the track or among his peers, friends agreed Moore gives his all to every task he faces. “Henry is a friend that always has a smile on his face and always just wants to have fun,” senior Jack Strickland said. “He can turn any boring situation into a great time.” Running a half-marathon, becoming an Eagle Scout, lettering in cross country, swim and track three years in a row are just a few of the goals Moore has accomplished in the past four years. Strickland described Moore as driven and always having a crazy idea or something fun to go do, while also being there for support and advice. English teacher Clair Pennycuff said he uses his humor to help in the classroom. Pennycuff said earlier this year, Moore created “Henry’s Hierarchy of Needs” to help his classmates memorize what they were learning easier. “When on task, his humor can help people stay engaged in daily discussion,” Pennycuff said. During football and basketball games this past year, one could see Moore exciting the
crowd, leading chants and cheers. “He brings a sense of excitement when he goes to sporting events,” Strickland said. “He just brings so much hype and fun.” Both in athletics and friendship, Moore excels. He said he hopes to set an example for others, especially underclassmen, for what they can accomplish if they work for success. “I would love nothing more than to come back to KMC and see someone smashing my times and accomplishing greater than I,” Moore said. “That is what drives me: the hope that one day someone will use my example to strive for greatness.” - ALI OATSDEAN
ter the Naval Academy. “I know Molly is ready because of her high academic standards, her excellent work ethic and her tenacity to be successful,” Estes said. “Knowing Molly, she will embrace those challenges and exceed our and her expectations.” McAuliffe’s friends said they are inspired by her decisions. “To see her put everything she had into something and realize what she wanted to do was amazing,” junior Lindsey Medina said. Regarding the upcoming year, McAuliffe said she is unsure about the changes but she is looking forward to the many blessings the Naval Academy will bring. “What I would say to people considering going into the Navy is to always work harder and never give up,” McAuliffe said. “Keep focused on your goal and continuously try to improve every day, whether it’s something big or small.” - OLIVIA AYRES
Described as extremely intelligent by his fellow students, senior William Klausmeyer has been known to learn quickly and earns high scores on exams. Klausmeyer has also developed a computer program to help forensics tournaments run smoothly and efficiently. “He is the kind of student who can quickly grasp very difficult concepts,” debate and forensics teacher Lynn Miller said. “He is able to take ideas that are really complicated and apply them. An example of grasping complicated concepts is his hobby of model rocketry which involves making model rockets and launching them. Klausmeyer is also actively involved in debate and forensics. “He is very hard to describe,” senior Jamie Jackle said. “He is very intelligent and is always two steps ahead of everyone else in a conversation.” Describing himself as eccentric and socially awkward with everyone besides the forensics team, Klausmeyer believes others would describe him as intelligent and lacking in motivation. Klausmeyer believes that he does a lot of things he finds entertaining that others do not. William has plans to go to Wichita State University and major in aeronautical engineering, receiving the Wallace Scholarship for Engineering.
“I’m proud to have earned it,” Klausmeyer said. “My dad earned it when he was in high school, so I’m continuing the family legacy.” With a wide range of interests, Klausmeyer said that he has always been interested in engineering and thinks that it is a good place to start. In 20 years, Klausmeyer sees himself still living in Wichita or working for Space X, a company similar to N.A.S.A. and is taking over the space industry in the United States. “I can see him being anything,” McHenry said. “He’s good at a lot of things and changes what he is interested in, you never know what he will do next.”
- NICHOLLE WARD
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Kapaun Mt. Carmel Edition Senior reveals winner based on who took her on the best date The setting sun, a slight breeze and a basket full of fresh food marked the evening of senior Anna Korroch’s final date as the Bachelorette April 19. She sat waiting anxiously for the winner to arrive at the picnic she had prepared for him at Tallgrass East park. “I wanted to do something for him and it was kind of hard to figure out what to do,” Korroch said. “I’ve always wanted to do a picnic date, so this was the perfect opportunity. Plus I’m really good at making sandwiches.” Finally, junior David Ewers arrived. Thinking he was attending a meeting with all the contestants, Ewers said he was surprised when Korroch revealed he was the winner. “I was shocked and excited to beat out my fellow competitors,” Ewers said. “I thought Tony was going to win, so I was ecstatic when I found out I had won her heart. My parents were super thrilled [when I told them] and I’m sure my friends
will be impressed and shocked.” Korroch said the date went well because the food was great. She prepared sandwiches, cupcakes and even sparkling grape juice at the picnic. “It was perfect outside and we just had a good time.,” Korroch said. “ He looked genuinely excited when we told him he won, and it made me happy that he was happy. It was hard to come to the ending decision, but I know I picked the right person and he deserves it. Ewers took Korroch on their first date Jan. 13 when the couple went to Doc Green’s for lunch, then to Petland to play with puppies. “From the very beginning, I was trying to win so I knew I needed to impress her,” Ewers said. “I thought the date went well, but I knew there was some tough competition.” Despite other suitors who took Korroch ice skating, sledding and out to dinner among other things, Korroch
decided Ewers’s date was the best. “It was a really hard choice, but I just looked back on the dates and the one I had the most fun on,” Korroch said. “David’s date was really well-thought out and fun, and he is just really funny and fun to be around.” Korroch said it is bittersweet to end her time as the Bachelorette, but she will never forget this experience. “It went by so fast,” Korroch said. “I want to tell all the contestants that I had fun with all of them. I honestly am thankful I went on dates with all of them and they’re all great guys.” Ewers said his experience as a contestant has been unique and fun. He said the best part of competing was going on the dates. “This experience gave me confidence with the ladies,” Ewers said. “Even if I hadn’t won, I would still be grateful that I got to know Anna.” - RACHEL WALKER
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9 students commit to playing sports in college next year NATALIE RAMIREZ will play softball at Pratt Community College.
JEREMY LICKTEIG will play basketball at Washburn University.
“I liked how it was a small town with not many people on the team, so I will get a lot of playing time,” Ramirez said. “It is also close to home. The coach was awesome and the campus is small so I can get around quickly. Everyone was really friendly.”
“Washburn was the best place for me to use my God-given gifts,” Lickteig said. “Being an Ichabod meant that I could play basketball for a great program and also study pre-medicine in a good department.”
TIMMY HAMILTON will play football at Butler Community College.
KENZIE WRIGHT will play volleyball at Sterling College.
“I overall chose Sterling [College] because I loved the campus, the team and the atmosphere,” Wright said.
ROC CYPHERT will play football at Benedictine College.
“I decided to go to Benedictine because of the great education I will receive and the Catholic community,” Cyphert said.
MARI HOFFMAN will play softball at Sterling College.
“When I visited, I felt very welcomed,” Hoffman said. “The campus was great, and I felt like it was a good fit. The coach was excited to have me, and I cannot wait to play for him.”
“They are really good,” Hamilton said. “I really like the coach and they win championships.”
JAKE DREILING will play soccer at Benedictine College.
“They have a great atmosphere with a successful program and respected coach,” Dreiling said. “I am excited to be apart of the Benedictine family.”
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KATE MADSEN will play volleyball at Cowley Community College.
“I went on a visit and I really liked the campus and it is close to home,” Madsen said. “Their volleyball program is number two in the country for junior colleges so I thought it would be a good fit. It will be a good atmosphere.”
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SAM WESCOTT will play football at Baker University.
“I had a great connection with the linebacker coach and I really like the location because it is 20 minutes away from my sister who lives in Overland Park,” Wescott said. “It is also the opportunity to play football for four more years.”
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It is 5:30 on a Friday morning, a time when most students would still be asleep. But senior Missy Daily is awake, practicing her strokes at the Wichita Swim Club. Daily has brought this dedication to the swim team since she was a freshman, lettering and competing at state each year. While Daily is now a talented swimmer, she said she used to be afraid of water. “When I was younger I used to take an umbrella into the sprinklers and scream every time I got near water,” Daily said. “My mom signed me up for swim lessons when I was 7 and [my teacher] forced me into the water and I have enjoyed it ever since.” As a senior, Daily is a team veteran and provides leadership for the younger students. “Missy is a very quiet person and a silent leader,” coach Maureen Hansen said. “Missy has a sense of kindness to all the swimmers that make them want to be there, and she is a total team player.” Junior teammate Emily Barker says she enjoys swimming with Daily because of her calm personality and ability to keep the team upbeat. “Missy is the one person on the team that never complains during practices and keeps us all from freaking out,” Barker said. “She will offer suggestions when you have questions and is always cheering people on because she knows everyone.” Daily said many of her teammates are her closest friends. She leads them by keeping the team updated on meets and carb dinners and by encouraging everyone. “My favorite part is hanging out with my friends,” Daily said. “Everyone has bonded so well on the team and we are all like a large family.” The team has become more close-knit through fun experiences, like laughing together over accidental disqualifications and attempting to out-run a tornado on the way home from a state competition, Daily said. As much as she enjoys swimming, Daily said it is not likely she will be able to pursue it at WSU, where she plans to study accounting. “Not many schools offer swimming, and even less offer good scholarships, so I will not be swimming in college even though I would love to,” Daily said. “I do plan on joining the rowing team at WSU next year to stay in shape and will probably keep swimming laps at the YMCA.” Hansen believes Daily will go far with her strong work ethic. “Her tenacity shows through in her grades and foresight for after graduation,” Hansen said. “My wish for Missy is for her to take advantage of this summer and do something that would be fun and frivolous.” Even though she will not be part of a team in college, Daily says she looks forward to swimming when she can. “Swimming always gives me energy and can be very relaxing when I’ve had a bad day,” Daily said. “Just the smell of chlorine can sometimes lift my spirits.” - KATIE CRANDALL
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Athletes discuss stress-relieving effects of running “Running is calming because when you are not competing, there is no opponent and it is just a matter of you and your will. When I run, my mind is free and I have no worries. I also enjoy being outside and running, because nature is very calming. It is nice to just get away from everything else for a while.” -senior John Dolechek “Running helps me release anxiety and anger. I run when I am angry and don’t stop until I feel better. It helps me calm down and I can think straight afterwards. When I run, I think about anything that is on my mind at the time and it just helps me to relax.” -junior Nolan Hesse “I enjoy running because it’s very relaxing. When I run, I can relax and not worry about anything. I am constantly motivated to try to get better. After every run I feel really good because I know I am working towards my goal of improving my time and becoming a better runner.” -junior Theresa Schaller “I run whenever I am stressed out and it helps me get out my energy. Running after school also provides a nice break between school and doing homework and helps me concentrate better on my homework. It is a way to stay in shape and gives me a chance to think about things and clear my mind.” -freshman Colleen Hand
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