NEWLY CROWNED, seniors Sarah Williams and Gabe Montemayor share a dance as Prom king and queen April 25.

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As high school comes to a close, senior reflects on the things she will miss through the eyes of her dog, Bode.

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Eight seniors have played a special part in defining the class of 2009.

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Athletes who have competed in 10-12 seasons at KMC share their stories.

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Young forensics team qualifies 16 for state tournamentKATIE MOOREbyasst. feature editor

The National Catholic Forensics League tournament will be May 21-24 in Albany, N.Y. The students who qualified for this tournament were juniors Lauren Gengler in dramatic performance and Michael Washburn in Lincoln-Douglas debate.

“My forensics team is younger than previous years with many underclassmen, as well as some seasoned seniors,” forensics coach Wayne Avery said. “Overall, this has been an outstanding year in debate and forensics.”

According to Avery, the team has won several tournament trophies for sweepstakes. These trophies are given to the three high schools that perform the best with 20 entries competing in 10 events.

In order to achieve successes such as these, the forensics team has spent a lot of

time in preparation.“Mr. Avery always coaches the team so we

are very well prepared for our tournaments,” Washburn said. “We constantly research our topics, practice every day, and do a lot of work outside of the debate and forensics room as well.”

The amount of time the students have put into their work has benefited them in a great way, according to Washburn.

For the first time in over three years, over 16 students qualified for state which will be in Topeka May 2.

“Our forensics team has been really strong this year,” Gengler said. “We have been doing well despite losing some outstanding varsity members in last year’s senior class.”

The forensics team participated in the National Forensics League qualifiers at Campus High School April 17-18. Senior Jake Lazzo qualified for nationals in domestic extemporaneous speaking. The national

tournament will be in Birmingham, Ala. in June.

“I am eager to see how well Jake Lazzo performs at nationals,” Gengler said. “I love the excitement people are developing because of the success of the forensics team this year.”

According to Avery, several students are attending forensics camps this summer to prepare for the season next year. They will be lasting one to three weeks this summer at Kansas State and Wichita State.

“My team is younger this year with many underclassmen, as well as some seasoned seniors. Overall, this has been an outstanding year for debate and forensics.”debate coach WAYNE AVERY

ON YEK MARKET DAY, junior

Becca Clark makes a

smoothie in the commons April 24. Yah

Boys Pizza won the

competition as the most

profitable business.

IN THE ART ROOM, senior Chelsea Hermann paints her ceramic piece with flowers April 24.

AS PART OF A FIRST AID CLASS, sophomores Alyssa Gerdes, Victoria Schimming, Natalie Santiago and Maddie Schulte participate in an exercise simulating life with blindness April 24. The students were blindfolded and had only a meter stick to guide them.

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New graduated driving law establishes restric-tions, requirements for beginning teen drivers

“Driving is a privelege, and one that must be taken seriously. With this legislation, our roads are safer, our teen drivers will be more prepared and parents can - hopefully - feel a little bit better about handing over the keys.”former governor KATHLEEN SEBELIUS

Last summer, sophomore Keaton Lewis was driving home from the pool when he decided to reach for his cell phone, distracting him from the road.

“At about 30 miles per hour, I ran into a tree,” Lewis said. “The car was totaled and we did not replace it.”

A Students Against Destructive Decisions survey in 2007 showed that 37 percent of teen drivers text message while driving. This fits under the category of inattentiveness which is listed as the number one “contributing circumstance” for teen driving deaths according to the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office. Speed, DUI, failure to yield and disregard to road signs round out the rest of the top five.

Though statistics say otherwise, many teens feel they can drive and text message at the same time, and be safe while doing it.

“I know I shouldn’t text while driving,” sophomore Ashley Howell said. “But I feel like I’m a good enough driver to where I can get away with it.”

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news editor & asst. news editor

Text messaging while driving is one of several driving dangers a recently passed graduated driver’s license law aims to reduce.

According to the full text of Bill 2143 on http://www.kansas.gov, the law will put new procedures into effect concerning restricted licenses and unrestricted licenses.

“Driving is a privilege, and one that must be taken seriously,” former governor Kathleen Sebelius said in a press statement. “With this legislation, our roads are safer, our teen drivers will be more prepared and parents can – hopefully – feel a little bit better about handing over the keys.”

Teens will still be able to get a learner’s permit at 14, but the ages and restrictions for restricted licenses change. At 15, a teen can get a license that allows driving to work and school if the teen has been through a driver’s education course. If a teen has a certain number of driving hours with an adult and meets other requirements, he may get a slightly less-restricted license at 16 which will last for six months and also allows unrestricted driving from 5 am to 9 pm and driving to and from authorized school activities.

An unrestricted license can finally

be earned six months after obtaining the restricted license at 16, if the driver has followed traffic laws and the restrictions put in place on the previous license.

“This new law sounds unneeded to me,” junior Chris Hayes said. “I don’t think that teens need any more restrictions put on them.”

According to the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens between the ages of 15 and 18.

Lawmakers first began creating graduated driver’s license systems in the mid-1990s according to the Issue Brief, a public policy paper of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). Today, North Dakota is the only state left without a graduated driver’s license law. After passing such laws, states have reported 11-32 percent decreases in fatal crash rates of new drivers.

Lewis said that after his experiences, he agreed that removing distractions for teen drivers is a good idea.

“My views on phone use have changed because I am now much more careful,” Lewis said. “Texts can wait.”

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Driving not to be taken lightly

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of

teenagers in Kansas, and teens are four times more likely to be in crashes than older drivers. Although young people ages 15-20

make up only 6.7 percent of the driving population,

they are r e s p o n s i b l e for 15 percent of all fatal crashes.

Despite its stricter limitations, the new graduated license bill in Kansas is just one way to keep these startling statistics from increasing.

The new bill has several parts, including provisions to prohibit cell phone use by drivers under the age of 17 and raises unrestricted licenses from 16 years old to 17. Though the bill keeps the age to receive a learner’s permit at 14, it does cause one to reconsider this coming-of-age milestone. If teenagers are not responsible enough to drive alone at 16, why should they be allowed behind the wheel of a vehicle at 14? Fourteen-year-olds are barely responsible enough for unrestricted internet use, let alone the navigation of a 4,000 pound vehicle.

Although teenagers across the state will grumble at the thought of waiting an extra year to receive their driver’s licenses, parents across Kansas must be taking sighs of relief at the idea of keeping their teens safe for another year. It is a fact that young drivers are more likely to be in accidents, and according to KDOT, in 2008, 51 people were killed in accidents involving teen drivers in Kansas.

In order for this new bill to be successful, both teenagers and parents must be willing to make sacrifices. Teens must be patient and take the new law seriously. Parents must be willing to put more effort into the education of their new teen drivers in order to meet the new requirement of 50 supervised driving hours.

When considering this new bill, teens must consider all perspectives. Teen driving is not an issue that affects just teenagers, but rather every driver on the road, and graduated licenses will provide for more responsible, mature drivers. As teens across Kansas begin their journeys behind the wheel, the new bill ensures that their first step is a safe one as better prepared drivers.

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ON HIS WAY OUT OF THE

PARKING LOT, senior Nathan

Bryant waits for traffic in the parking

lot. According to the Kansas Traffic Safety

Resource Office, 3-4

pm has the highest

number of teen crashes

of any hour in the day.

LEAVING HER PARKING SPACE, senior Danielle Brown maneuvers her car. With the new graduated driver’s license law, teenagers will no longer be able to earn an unrestricted license at 16 years old.

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Commended scholars namedThe National Merit Scholarship Corporation

notified Kapaun Mt. Carmel that seven juniors have been recognized as commended scholars, due to their performance on the Oct. 2008 PSAT test. They are juniors Sara Ciccolari-Micaldi, Laura Elson, Leah Grant, James Hogan, Christian Kehr, Viktoria King and Zack Reed.

Honor Society inducts new membersThe National Honor Society Spring Induction

took place May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Officers for the 2009-2010 school year were installed. They include co-presidents juniors Zack Reed and Riley Tigert, vice-president junior Schuyler Stump, secretary junior Sadie Johnston and treasurer junior Christian Kehr.

New members include juniors Karen Akao, Melissa Davied, James Hogan, Heidi Hurtig, Drew Papadelis, Kristen Rathert, Cody Saunders, Stephanie Solis and Lindsey Weixelman and sophomores Seamus Bann, Andrew Betzen, Bailey Buer, Erin Coulter, Jacob Ewers, Katie Gilbaugh, Haley Hungate, Katie Marney and Nikki Nuckolls.

Musicians receive recognitionJuniors Stephanie Solis and Elizabeth

Strunk received a “I” rating at the state music competition. Solis competed in a clarinet solo, while Strunk competed in vocal solo.

Students perform Children of EdenThe Kapaun Mt. Carmel Theatre Department

performed Children of Eden by Stephen Schwartz April 30 and May 1-2. Additional performances will take place May 7-9.

All shows begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $7 for the general public and $5 for students. Children of Eden is a musical, focusing on the book of Genesis. The stars of the play are senior Kayla Mitchell as Eve, junior Sean Doyle as Adam, senior Gilberto Perez-Abraham as Cain and Japeth and junior Patrick Pirtle as Abel.

Journalism society inducts membersThe Quill and Scroll journalism honor society

will induct new members May 6 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

The journalism staffers who will be inducted include seniors Andrea Munevar and Emily Trollope and juniors Emily Bengston, Sean Doyle, Katie Moore, Zack Reed, Sarah Stadler, Riley Tigert and Danielle Valliere.

DVD Yearbook wins PacemakerThe 2008 DVD Yearbook, themed

“Framework”, won the National Scholastic Press Association’s (NSPA) 2008 Digital Yearbook Pacemaker.

The results were announced at the NSPA Spring Convention in Phoenix, Ariz. Saturday, April 18. Finalists were chosen by a panel of judges based on excellence in a variety of categories.

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What is a Crusader?Is it the fan who attends

every football game to cheer on the team? Is it the athlete who stays after practice to run extra laps? Is it the student who is involved in every club and volunteers after school?

The answer: all of the above because there is no set definition for the Kapaun Mt. Carmel student. We all bleed blue and white but just choose different ways to show our colors. Some of us display our pride on the athletic field or in the classroom; others represent KMC in our communities and parishes.

No matter the ways in which we support KMC, it is important that we continue to show commitment to our alma mater. Much can be said about senior athletes who have worked hard through 12 seasons of sports or club presidents who went to every meeting in the last four years. We have to take pride in all that we have accomplished and attribute some of that success to our Crusader ties.

For seniors, it is easy to think that the race is almost won and the time as Crusaders is coming to an end. That is not the case because our school spirit lives on long past graduation.

Commitment to school pride, Crusader reputation a shared responsibility

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Included materials will be those of responsible journalism, including restraint by the students and adviser in matters such as libel, privacy, obscenity and copyright.

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Corrections of errors will appear in the appropriate section of the next issue.

For juniors and underclassmen, there is still more time to roam the halls of KMC and be beacons of Crusader excellence.

We all have different talents and abilities and must find outlets for the skills that have been fostered by our teachers and administration. We must also commit to maintaining the good name of our school through our academics, athletics and actions in general.

The name of Kapaun Mt. Carmel should be synonymous with respectability, good sportsmanship and decent students; not, outlandish pranks, run-ins with the cops and immaturity. Our actions within the classroom should mirror our behavior outside of it. We are Crusaders on the athletic field, in the community, in the classroom and on the weekends. We cannot clock out every Friday and

abandon our school colors. The teachers and

administration are dedicated to the students and their intellectual and spiritual well-being. In turn, we must also make the commitment to represent our school in the best possible light. As the song goes, “For wherever you go, you will always know that the Kapaun Crusaders are here, that the Kapaun Crusaders are here. Go Kapaun!”

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Obituary:On April 18, 2009, Kapaun Mt.

Carmel French teacher Tom Peterka, 58, passed away after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Peterka, a Yankton, S.D., native, started teaching at KMC in 1997 and taught 12 years of French I, French II, French III and AP French IV. He was also head of the world language department and the French Club sponsor.

“Mr. Peterka made us want to learn French,” senior Kate Seiwert said. “Not a lot of people are going to take four years of a language, but he made us all want to. He gave us the desire to learn.”

According to President Mike Burrus, Peterka’s contributions to KMC

extend beyond just basic instruction.“Ever since I have been here, he

has been the heart and soul of the world language department,” Burrus said. “He’s been the steady influence that we always knew we could count on for his leadership.”

Peterka’s struggle with cancer began when he was officially diagnosed in the fall of 2008. The illness started in his pancreas but quickly spread to his stomach, leading to his death.

Peterka’s funeral was held at the Cathedral on April 23, 2009. Several teachers, a d m i n i s t r a t o r s , students and alumni were in attendance. Donations can be made through the memorials

established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and the American Cancer Society.

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As the year comes to an end, one can only imagine the dedication it takes for of our Kapaun Mt. Carmel teachers to deal with students’ barbaric ways.

I have come to realize there are many distinctive traits our teachers possess that are worthy of recognition and of an award — or at least some “props.”

Let us start with the “Busy Bee” award which would go to a man who, aside from raising his eight (soon to be nine) children, has enough time to be actively involved in Kansas For Life, Knights of

Student nominates teachers for unusual awards

ANNA LEbyasst. sports editor

Columbus and the pro-life movement. Yet he still has enough energy to keep

his students awake and on the edge of their seats, science teacher Alan Oberley.

The “Best Tan” award would most likely go to math teacher Ryan Burr

for his sunglass tan which continues to grow as baseball season progresses.

Math teacher Kelly Dandarand would be granted the “Booming Voice”

award for her thunderous ‘hellos’ and contagious laugh which echoes from junior hallway all the way

downstairs.Next would be “Best Hair” to science

teacher Rob Archibald for his intricate spikes. His “do” constantly keeps students wondering about the high-tech and complex process that Archibald goes through each morning in order to maintain his image. No matter how many attempts have been made, we can all agree that it cannot be duplicated.

Award titles can’t simply be limited to a few categories and teachers, however. The student body must be willing to give all teachers the appreciation they deserve. So, consider this column my personal “props” to my teachers.

Downtown proves to be timeless, cultural district

Creativity is the key at the Donut Whole. This far from ordinary donut shop explores a new side of food with donuts topped with Oreos, Fruity Pebbles and even bacon.

The live music, bright wall colors and fun paintings fit perfectly with the unique variety of donuts which will satisfy any person’s taste buds. Customers can snack on their favorite donut day or night, dine in or drive-thru, at the Donut Whole.

For anyone seeking an alternative to packaged food, the Wichita Farmer’s Market is always an option. Open Saturday mornings from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., the market offers fresh fruit and vegetables, children’s activities and local musicians. All products from the market come from local farms, ranches, nurseries and dairies. The market lasts from May 9 _ October 10 and is located at First Street and Mosley.

With its bright red walls, Japanese artwork and ceramic creations, the Hana Café gives Wichita a taste of Asian culture. For those who have a fear of the unknown, the waitress will explain the meanings of all the strange words on the menu.

Those with a more adventurous side can try a variety of sushi dishes, including the California and Rainbow rolls.

The best of Kansas sports come together at the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame located on Mead in downtown Wichita. The tour starts out with an incredible display of clips and highlights on a big screen. The displays in each exhibit show pictures and information about individual players and teams as a whole. If one is wanting to learn about Kansas sports history in a non-traditional way, then the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame is the place to gather new historical facts.

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Do not take things for granted. Get involved. Make a lot of friends and do not have one exclusive group.

Do not form cliques. If you do, you do not get to meet new people and experience everything. Have an open mind; it makes high school more fun.

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After four years at KMC, what advice would you give to the underclassmen?

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KAYLA WELLEMEYERsenior

GABE MONTEMAYORsenior

ADAM TRANELLOsenior

Kapaun is unique. They instill in you something you can use in the outside world. Take advantage of the opportunity.

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ALI KRYZERbyopinions editor

I feel a scratchy paw hit my face. Trying to ignore the annoying paw slap, I roll over in my bed. Again, I feel something rough strike my face, then a low growl. Finally, a cold, wet nose is nuzzled against my cheek, and my 60-pound dog, Bode, begins pouncing on me to wake up. Pulling at my hair, he eventually manages to drag me out of bed.

Need out! Need food! Need to sink teeth into newspaper. Need to mark territory! Need to check on family! Need to chase cat. Need to get out!

As I let Bode out of my dim bedroom at 6 a.m., I trip over my suitcases scattered around the room. Silently, I cuss at my throbbing toe and Bode’s ability to consistently wake me up each morning before my alarm. As I trudge back to my warm cocoon of blankets I hear Bode’s paws tapping frantically against the wooden floors.

Dad! Dad! Here I am. Let me out. Can’t wait to get paper. I love the paper! Paper, paper, here I am. Dad, Dad, look at me! I am such a good boy! I love treats. Where’s my treat. I love dad! I love paper!

It is two hours later and I am still in bed.

Ali, need to wake her up. Run! Run upstairs to get Ali. Second room, jump on girl. Step on hair, smear with nose. There she is! There she is! Ali is up. Ali! I love Ali! Job done. Must go downstairs. Patrol territory. Watch for cat. Take up post on leather couch.

I open my window shades and I see a foreign room in the light. My closets are emptied and my room looks like an obstacle course of bulging suitcases, boxes and college supplies. I sigh knowing my room of 18 years will no longer be my home. I cringe at the thought of waking up to worse things: no longer a paw slap or a slobbery nose, but instead, a strange roommate. Leaving behind my “comfort zone” seems the hardest change for me to face.

How do I desert the physical things that have soothed me? I can say goodbye to the people in my life. I can explain to them why I am leaving and that I still love them and will miss them. Knowing that their thoughts and voices are only a phone call away is

much more reassuring. But what do I say to Bode since he only understands my actions? I cannot text him or leave him a message saying how much I love and miss him. All he understands is what is here and now, but after I leave, I am afraid he will forget about me. This world that he and I have become so accustomed to will no longer be the same.

I love this couch! I love my family! I can’t wait to go on my

walk! Can’t wait to catch Frisbee! Can’t wait to chase cat! Can’t wait to get mail with Ali! I love tug, my favorite thing. Frisbee, my favorite thing!

“Plunk, plunk.” I drag my clumsy luggage down the stairs. As I walk into my kitchen, I look around at my

surroundings and wonder what I’ll miss the most. Will it be

the outdated family pictures lining the halls, the balcony that doubled as my personal laundry shoot or perhaps the kitchen counter and all

the stories that have been told around it? Or maybe the leather couch Bode and I always took our naps on each afternoon, the smell of dinner on the stove or the familiar creaks my house makes at night?

Ali! Coming down the stairs. Oooh big toy. I love toys. I love tug. My favorite thing. (Wiggle butt.) Mmmm, time for human food. I love human food. I love scraps. My favorite thing!

I plop down on my kitchen stool where my sisters and I used to build our forts. Enjoying my last “mom-cooked” breakfast for awhile, I slip Bode a piece of bacon to satisfy his drooling snout. Finishing up breakfast, I take a look around and wonder how am I supposed to say goodbye. I try to take a picture of my house in my mind. I kiss Bode on the nose and give him a final ear rub. He wiggles his furry, Aussie face up to my legs and looks at me. I do not know how to explain through a hug or pat that I have to leave. As eight hours of waiting will soon turn into weeks and months—I can only hope Bode will not give up watching for me.

Ali leaves. Can’t wait for Ali to come home for nap time! Love Ali! Nap with Ali. Press nose to window. Watch for Ali. Wait for Ali.

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Whether you see her on the tennis court, in the classroom or volunteering in the community, one thing is certain: senior Simone Fisher always has an optimistic outlook and a smile on her face.

“Simone is caring, driven, funny and always positive,” senior Amy Rider said. “She brings people’s spirits up when they are down with her always positive attitude and puts others and the causes she supports before herself.”

Fisher is extremely active in the community and at Kapaun Mt. Carmel. She plays tennis and rides horses. She volunteers and tutors for National Honors Society. Last summer, she went on a missionary trip to Guatemala.

“Helping others creates a great feeling of a positive culture,” Fisher said. “If we want to make the world better, we have to make positive contributions and try and make differences in people’s lives.”

As president of Ecology Club,

It is easy to stereotype senior Kyle Glasgow as a jock. The 10-season athlete is a three-time all-class 5A cross country runner and has medaled at the state track meet the past two years. He was a finalist for the 2008-2009 Kansas Gatorade Runner of the Year. While still in high school, however, Glasgow does not want to be perceived as just an athlete.

“I don’t want to be known as just a runner,” Glasgow said. “Hopefully, people can see that I’m a good person too.”

Those closest to Glasgow know he has more than just athletic ability.

“Kyle’s best quality is his optimism,” senior Patrick McEnulty said. “Kyle never fails to find the silver lining in every cloud. No matter what the odds, he believes he can succeed.”

An example of such optimism is Glasgow’s pink 1996 Chevy Cavalier. Despite the feminine

MEGAN GAUDREAUbyfeature editor

color and a peeling paint job, Glasgow felt he could make the best of the car. After three years and several fender-benders, a rust problem, a drop kick to the side door and a coffee mug thrown into the other, Glasgow has come to embody his run-down ride.

“It makes me ‘me,’” Glasgow said. “Wherever I go, everyone says ‘that’s Kyle.’ Who else has a pink car? There may be a couple dents in there and it’s rusting a little bit, but the ‘Pink Panther’ is an indescribable love.”

Glasgow plans to attend Wichita State University and study either pharmacy or accounting. He is unsure if he will run there, but says he will be happy with whatever decision he makes.

“Kyle has so many qualities as a person and as an athlete, who knows where the future could take him,” McEnulty said. “Basically, whatever Kyle decided he wants to do, he will do. He is confident that nothing can hold him back, and when he wants something, he will do anything to get it.”

Fisher has organized many activities, from providing KMC with a bike rack to sponsoring a polar bear.

In her own home, nicknamed the “Fisher Farm,” she has a number of animals she rescued. Out of the current 12 Fisher pets, seven are animals the family has nurtured back to health.

“The Fishers rescue any animal that is in need,” Rider said. “One that stands out in my mind is a squirrel named Nuts. They’ve also rescued raccoons, rabbits, horses, any animal you can think of.”

While Fisher is enthusiastic to graduate, she is leaving KMC with many fond memories.

“More than anything I will miss all of the wonderful people from KMC, my friends and teachers,” Fisher said. “I believe that our class is filled with open-minded, good-hearted individuals. I feel very lucky that I was able to be a part of the KMC class of 2009.”

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Whether it be scrapbooking, card-making, decorating cookies or painting murals, senior Rachel Weber is the person for the job.

“Presentation in general is very important to me,” Weber said. “I am obsessed with making sure things look pretty.”

In the fourth grade, Weber decided she wanted to be a pastry chef. She said she was intrigued by the amount of detail and creativity it required. That early idea has now evolved into interest in interior design.

“One of the things I really enjoy about baking is being able to take my vision or idea and being able to properly execute it into real life,” Weber

said. “It is really fun and rewarding to accomplish something I love to do.”

During her junior year, Weber took YEK and created a pastry shop called Sweet for her business plan.

English teacher Pat Raglin said Weber brings treats into her AP English IV class.

“She embodies all the traits that made Martha Stewart famous,” Raglin said.

Besides baking, Weber also took piano lessons for seven years, played the flute for a year, painted several murals and scrapbooked.

“Being creative is being able to use and draw inspiration from others and incorporate them with your ideas,” Weber said. “It is just something I have a knack at – it is just my outlet, something that makes me happy.”

MEREDITH OSBORNEbyasst. student life editorKeyways, B shot and spotface-

- to the everyday teenager, these words are foreign, but for senior Johnny O’Neill, they are part of everyday life.

“I have been interested in cars since I was given my first hot wheels car when I was a toddler, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about cars since,” O’Neill said.

O’Neill has helped his dad with cars in the machine shop since he was thirteen.

“My dad was a mechanic, and I learned through his example,” O’Neill said.” He taught me most of

what I know about cars.” O’Neill mainly does work on his

families cars, including his sister, junior Shannon O’Neill’s jaguar.

Johnny O’Neill is looking at a shop class at Butler County Community College this summer and will attend the University of Kansas next fall.

As well as studying mechanical engineering, Johnny O’Neill is going to minor in jazz guitar.

“It doesn’t matter what car it is, he knows the year, price, gas mileage- everything,” Shannon O’Neill said. “He’s been able to do that since sixth grade. Whenever I have a question about my car or cars in general, I always ask him.”

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A genuine smile, a humble attitude, a passion for singing — all make senior Morgan McCray a lasting voice at Kapaun Mt. Carmel.

“I was 10 years old when I first knew that I wanted to sing,” McCray said. “Now I’ve come such a long way, my voice has developed so much, and I need to share my gift.”

McCray began singing in the Holy Savior adult choir at the age of 12 and has also been in the choir at KMC for all four years of high school.

“Morgan has a great determination for singing and that’s what is going to carry her through all the way to the end,” sophomore Raven Taylor said.

After accepting a music scholarship at Butler Community College, McCray has decided this is just the beginning of her journey.

“If it is in the choir at my local church or as a career, singing will always be a part of my life,” McCray said.

Her peers and teachers also said she has the potential

Senior Daniel Glover, a soon-to-be student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said he has always had a knack for math and science. Glover was also accepted to the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Princeton University and Stanford University.

“I have chosen MIT because of the innovative research that it is known for,” Glover said. “Also, last summer I attended an engineering and science session there and I really enjoyed it.”

Glover has amassed many awards during his four years at Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Superior Honor Roll, Cum Laude, National Merit Commended Scholar, National Achievement Scholar and Kansas Honor Scholar — all are included on his resume.

“I like KMC because I am able to focus on academics as well as my Catholic faith,” Glover said.

Glover said his family and friends have encouraged him to pursue his academic goals.

“My greatest motivation has been my best friend, [senior] Alex Crownover,” Glover said.

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“He’s always kept me going and is a hard-working individual — a characteristic that has rubbed off on me over the years.”

In the future, Glover plans to become a cardiothoracic surgeon and do his own cardiac adult stem cell research.

“I’ve always been interested in the anatomy and physiology of the heart and, at the age of five, I made a promise to my grandfather, who died from heart failure last year, that I would one day invent a heart that would never stop beating,” Glover said. “I’m aiming to keep this promise.”

Chris Van Sickel, Glover’s A.P. Calculus teacher, agrees that math is a strong suit for Glover.

“Sometimes, Daniel will turn in three pages of work,” Van Sickel said. “If he doesn’t get an answer, he’ll cross it out and start again. He’s persistent. Sometimes he’ll solve things in a different way. He looks at things in a different way.”

Despite all his accomplishments, Glover still seems to be quite humble.

“I am dedicated student, not the smartest guy in the world, but someone who enjoys deeper thinking,” Glover said.

for a singing career.“Anybody who has the

passion can accomplish anything,” choir director Brian Miller said. “She definitely fits the mold of people who find a way to succeed.”

McCray said that determination is important to making her dreams a reality. She surrounds herself with friends who help inspire her, but she also turns towards God.

“I have a super strong faith in God, and He has always been a big part of keeping me motivated,” McCray said.

Wherever life takes McCray, she said she plans to be singing and expressing herself the whole way.

“There is this insane, indescribable feeling that takes over my body,” McCray said. “It’s such a rush to make people feel emotions with my voice.”

Not only does McCray bring out emotion in others through her voice, but music strongly affects her as well.

“Morgan comes alive when she sings,” Miller said. “It is extremely evident that it is a part of who she is.”

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“Kapaun Mount Carmel Catholic High School is dedicated to the education and formation of the total person in the image of Jesus Christ.”

In the last four years, senior Becca Simon has roamed the halls of KMC with a smile on her face and Crusader pride in her heart. She is a model for what the KMC mission statement strives to achieve.

Simon is currently president of Crusaders for Life, a member of the KMC Scholar’s Bowl team and National Honors Society, a tutor at KMC and a “Big Sister” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program.

“The pro-life cause has always been very close to my heart,” Simon said, “and I think

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that it is fantastic that we have an opportunity to participate in something at school involved with the cause. Mr. [Alan] Oberley is very passionate about it, which really helps to inspire us.”

Simon has helped organize activities for Crusaders for Life such as the Life Chain, a baby drive and rosaries in front of Tiller’s Clinic.

“Becca’s leadership style is certainly unique,” senior and Crusaders for Life member Ali Sanchez said. “She is always willing to listen to other member’s ideas and appreciates any help she can get.”

Simon’s proficiency in extracurricular activities has also extended into her academic success. She maintains a high GPA and is currently ranked in the top five percent of the senior graduating class.

“Becca is a student who

can do anything she puts her considerable mind to,” Honors English teacher Pat Raglin said. “Mr. [David] Roberts calls her ‘chairman of the English Department.’ I prefer to call her the ‘assistant chairman.’”

Following graduation, Simon plans on attending either Regis University or College of St. Benedict, St. John’s University and will major in mathematics

with a focus in engineering. Simon tends not to focus on the future; however, and wants to enjoy her remaining time at KMC.

“I have loved the relationships I have made at KMC and the day to day occurences which make things entertaining,” Simon said, “I will most miss the feeling of home that I have here.”

Music is everywhere around us. At the root of every song is a strong constant beat that takes charge of the flow.

No one understands this and the time and talent it takes to produce beats and music more than senior Danny Haik.

“I didn’t really have

anything when I moved here from Seattle,” Haik said. “I really started listening to music more and I found it to be inspiring.”

Haik became involved in Wichita’s music scene when he took an interest in creating beats and DJing. According to Haik, a beat is drums surrounded by cymbals, synthesizer and piano.

“I was inspired by Dr. Dre, who is a famous West Coast rapper and music producer,”

Haik said. “Every time I make a new beat it makes me want to produce more and I continue to improve my skills.”

Senior Larry Nguyen has seen the part music plays in Haik’s life.

“His dad loves to play Arabian music and has an Arabian keyboard,” Nguyen said. “Sometimes we dance to the music.”

According to Nguyen, Haik spends lots of time on his beats.

“Usually what I do is, I start different tracks, like track one, two and three,” Haik said. “Track one I put the bass, track two, I put the drums and track three I’ll put the synth. It all comes together then.”

To create a beat, Haik first uses the Yamaha Motif es6 keyboard to make a basic melody. Then Haik sends what he has produced to the sampler, the Akai MPC1000. He also uses the Stanton T80 turntable to

produce sounds. His Numark Mixer changes the sound he created at the turntable into a more rhythmic beat. After all of those steps are complete, Haik sends everything to his Cool Edit Pro where he edits what he has made and sequences it into a three minute song to be sent out to the rapper he is working with.

An East Coast rapper, Mic Nice, used one of Haik’s beats for a song used on ESPN. The only credit he asked for was a “shout out” from the rapper.

Haik will attend Wichita State University in the fall and major in mechanical engineering. He plans to focus on the jazz piano and one day be a performer.

“I’ve stopped music production right now,” Haik said. “I am teaching myself the jazz piano and I do a lot of freestyle and improvising. I’d like to be a performer.”

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Team looks to improve after loss Losing against Northwest at Westurban

during a double header gives the baseball team much to improve upon.

“We knew we were going up against a tough team and it would be a challenge,” junior Chris Hayes said. “If we played as well as in the games we won we could have beat them.”

The score of the games were 1-9 and 3-10, with Northwest winning both. According to coach Ryan Burr, senior John Bartak was a key player.

The team hopes for a win against West May 11 at South.

“Playing a hard game makes you focus and when you go back to practice you know what you really need to work on,” Hayes said.

Tennis ‘outplayed’ by NorthwestThe Kapaun Mt. Carmel boys tennis

struggled in a 1-8 loss against Northwest April 27.

“We all played well and fought hard,” junior Kolby Cornejo said. “They just outplayed us.”

According to sophomore Eric George,

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the team needs to improve on being consistent and staying aggressive throughout the entire match.

“They competed well,” head coach Chris Stewart said. “We just need to work on being at the right spot at the right time, to not give up on any ball and play every point out.”

With City League and regionals approaching, the team has high expectations, including placing second at City League and qualifying players to state.

“We’re getting there,” George said. “Slowly but surely we’re continuing to improve.”

Girls swim team places 9thDespite the disadvantage of having

only 12 of the 16 swimmers participate at the largest and most competitive meet of the season, the Kapaun Mt. Carmel girls placed ninth out of 19 teams at the Trinity Invitational April 25.

The team was only five points away from taking fifth place.

“The team was much more supportive than we have been in the past,” sophomore Katie McGreevy said. “We did a lot of cheering on Saturday.”

McGreevy and juniors Jane Gaulding, Bridget Ayala and Sarah Clark placed sixth in the 400 free relay and sophomore Kayla Rathert, McGreevy, Ayala and Gaulding

placed seventh in the 200 medley relay.According to junior Sam Schuster,

KMC’s biggest opponents are North and Norwthwest.

“We work well together and are very versatile, since we can switch events,” Schuster said.

KMC’s next meet is the GWAL Tournament at Northwest May 13.

Individuals place 1st-3rdHeavy rainfall and cold temperatures

did not stop Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s top three boys golfers from taking first through third places in the City League match at Sim Golf Park April 20.

Sophomore Jack Cantele placed first with an 18-hole score of 70, followed by junior AJ Gebert in second place with a 71 and sophomore David Auer placing third with a 74.

“We need to get a strong fourth man score to reach our peak as a team,” Auer said.

Bishop Carroll is currently trailing the trio by more than 15 strokes.

“It was a solid start and we are going to build on it,” Cantele said.

At press time, the next match had not been rescheduled.

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INSIDE THE LINESACTIVITY: Senior Jill Wyss dribbles the ball against Heights April 23.

Senior Jill Wyss had no idea a softball game would lead to 10 years of soccer. When Wyss was a second-grader, the Lady Tigers coach saw her playing and recruited her to join the soccer team. Wyss is now a starter on the Kapaun Mt. Carmel varsity team.

“[Wyss has] the fundamentals, [the] ability to be aggressive and knowledge of the game,” coach Alan Shepherd said. “She was converted from a forward to a defender.”

According to junior Caroline Kastor, Wyss contributes with her stability and leadership. Kastor said Wyss is more confident in her abilities.

“[She leads] by the way she presents herself as a student, athlete and person,” Shepherd said. “She has a very positive personality and is good in the classroom and on the field. People look up to her because of it.”

Wyss said the team has great chemistry. This year the team’s strength is speed; the weakness, lack of experience. According to Wyss, the thing she enjoys most about soccer is her teammates.

“KMC soccer is not just about soccer,” Wyss said. “It’s about having fun and doing everything together. We do a lot of team bonding and show each other we care.”

Though Shepherd said she has the ability to play in college, Wyss does not plan on continuing her soccer career.

“I will miss the fun of it,” Wyss said. “I will miss all the girls. Most of my friends are from soccer. I will not miss the seriousness of it though. That is why I’m not doing it.”

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10-12 season senior athletes show commitment, perseverance in sports ANNA LEby

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Three p.m. is considered the end of the day for most students at Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Seven seniors have known since freshman year, however, that 3 p.m. only signals the beginning of long evening practices.

Seniors John Bartak, Brandon Esposito, Kyle Glasow, Max Martin, Nathan Nece, Max Sheets and Nellie Schafer have participated in 10 or more sports seasons since freshman year.

Combined, these athletes have played a total of 78 seasons.

According to Sheets, it takes commitment and perseverance in order to participate in ten or more sports.

“These athletes have to be very

Reflections on end of 10-year long basketball careerthrows in warm ups, followed by all of the girls touching the ground and saying, “Ah oosh!” And Meredith Tatum, who gave the team some attitude.

Through the years we continued to get better and make memories. Middle school came. Now, everyone feared the white and blue. Brogan went to Independent and later moved to Colorado. We were down to eight. We took first during sixth and seventh grade, but due to a new diocesan rule, we were required to create two equal teams our eighth grade year. Sara Ragan and I were put on a different team, and said goodbye to our teammates of 9 years. High school came and we went our separate ways.

Sarah Siedhoff made the pom team. Abby and Chelsea became involved in the cheer squads. Patty made the volleyball team and Ali went to cross country and soccer. Sara Ragan and I were left alone side-by-side on the freshman girls basketball team. She was the last Bomber I played with.

Senior night was against Carroll this year. There were five seconds remaining. We were down by two and I had the ball. Five, four, three, two; the shot is up, one. A miss. The crowd silent; the Eagles celebrate.

As tears streamed down my face, I

looked at the student section. Ali, Sara Ragan, Abby, Meredith and Sarah Siedhoff were all smiling at me. They were the same smiles I saw after every Bombers game. We would be OK.

We were a rare, talented breed. I was the last one standing but now I am hanging up my shoes too. My 13-year career is ending, but I will always hold on to the memories.

Five seconds remain on the clock. Kapaun Mt. Carmel is trailing by one point to rival Bishop Carroll. The ball is stolen by Schafer. She sprints down the court. Four, three, two; the shot is up, one. It’s good! The court is rushed and Nellie Schafer is lifted in the air by the crowd.

This is the game scenario I replayed in my head as I played basketball until dark every night when I was growing up. I would take shots from behind the minivan so I could pretend I was guarded. Sometimes I would even fall down afterwards, scraping my elbows and knees. The game was always against Carroll, but I only won half the time.

My basketball career began 13 years ago, on a team sponsored by Bradley Fair. We were the Bombers and all of Biddy Basketball feared the black and gold. We had height with Sara Ragan and Patty Boswell. We found our speed in Ali Kryzer and Brogan Turner. Our team spirit was led by a very small, but vocal, Chelsea Hermann. Rebounds were gathered through Sarah Siedhoff. Intimidation was always found in Abby Bachrodt’s air ball free

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BRADLEY FAIR BOMBERS: Front Row: Kristy Herman, Sarah Siedhoff, Meredith Tatum, Chelsea Hermann, Brogan Turner Back Row: Connie Tatum, Ali Kryzer, Patty Boswell, Sara Ragan, Abby Bachrodt, Nellie Schafer, Casey Bachrodt

organized,” President Mike Burrus said. “They have to be excellent at setting priorities, and intend to follow through on those priorities. They have to have a high energy level. They have to have God-given talent and use it to the best of their abilities.”

Aside from these traits, these athletes must be willing to sacrifice their time, according to Bartak, who plays football, basketball and bowls.

With two to three hour practices, game preparation can be tedious.

“It can make you become stressed and make you feel burnt out on playing so many sports,” Sheets said. “It also cuts into your homework and leisure time.”

Sports are also beneficial, however, according to Sheets. He said they help keep

him in shape and help his mind stay sharp.

“You meet other athletes and friends playing multiple sports,” Bartak said. “It relieves stress because you are able to get away from everything and

just focus on having fun.”“Toward the end of the season, I always

find myself thinking to myself ‘Why am I still doing this?’ but in the end it’s always worth it,” Bartak said.

“You meet friends playing mul-tiple sports. Toward the end of the season, I always find myself think-ing ‘Why am I still doing this?’ but in the end it’s always worth it.”senior JOHN BARTAK

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boys Opponent KMCBASEBALL VARSITY Heights 4/4 0 10 North 4/7 2/13 12/14 Hays 4/9 4 3 McPherson 4/9 13 12 Bishop Carroll 4/17 8 7 South 4/18 5 9 South 4/20 2 12 Heights 4/21 7 6 Northwest 4/24 10/9 3/1JV Heights 4/3 3 11 North 4/7 0 16 Hays 4/9 8 9 Bishop Carroll 4/17 5 3 Northwest 4/18 7 8 Heights 4/18 1 10 Bishop Carroll 4/18 8 10 South 4/20 0 11 Heights 4/21 1 15 Northwest 4/24 3 4

boys Opponent KMCGOLF VARSITY Bishop Carroll Inv. 4/6 First City League Match 4/13 First City League Match 4/20 First

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girls Opponent KMCSOFTBALL VARSITY South 4/7 0,2 8,15 West 4/14 0,0 15,17 Bishop Carroll 4/17 8 0 Northwest 4/18 10/13 0/3 North 4/21 0/1 8/10 JV South 4/7 1 20 Bishop Carroll 4/17 17 0 North 4/21 4 17 Bishop Carroll 4/21 18 0 Maize 4/25 10 0 South 4/25 11 1 North 4/25 0 15 Southeast 4/25 0 17

boys Opponent KMCTENNIS VARSITY Collegiate Tournament 3/26 Seventh North 4/3 1 8 Southeast 4/6 0 9 Ark City Inv. 4/7 Sixth Heights 4/13 2 7 East 4/16 7 2 Collegiate Tournament of Champions 4/18 10th South 4/20 4 5 West 4/23 1 8 Northwest 4/27 8 1

girls Opponent KMCSOCCER VARSITY Titan Classic 3/31- 4/4 Third South 4/7 0 4 Trinity 4/16 1 3 Bishop Carroll 4/17 0 5 Southeast 4/21 1 11 Heights 4/23 1 6 McPherson 4/27 0 5

Team continues success with 19 placing at meet

Improving and developing, is still a priority for the track team well into the season according to coach Kevin Ford. These skills proved helpful athletes at the Campus Invitational April 24, when 19 athletes placed.

“We need to continue to work on our form,” Ford said. “We also need to work on the different characteristics of each event.”

Sophomore Dolan Greathouse placed first in the high jump, sophomore Clint Hitt placed second in the triple jump and junior Katie Zwick placed third in the javelin.

Sophomore Emily Lantz placed sixth in the discus.

Athletes were also successful in running events. Senior Kyle Glasgow placed third in the 1600, senior Jacob Rose placed sixth in the 200 and junior Tim Wescott placed sixth in the 3200. Sophomore Mackenzie Maki placed first in the 3200 and junior Karen Akao placed sixth in the 100 hurdles.

The boys placed second in the 4x400, with a team consisting of seniors Max Sheets, Kyle Glasgow and Jacob Rose and junior Mesfin Smalls.

In the 4x800, the team of seniors Austin Cooksey and Nathan Nece, junior Christian Kehr and freshman Tony Baldessari placed second overall. Junior Marie Schaller, sophomores Kaitlan Klitzke and Katie McGreevy and freshman Emilee Strecker placed fifth in the 4x800.

“We are doing really well,” Maki said. “We have accomplished a lot. We

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KEEPING PACE, senior Bridget Jorgensen competes in the mile run. She placed second in her heat and ran her personal record for the season, 6 minutes 22 seconds.

BEGINNING HIS RUN, sophomore Austin Rickert pole vaults at the Andover Invitational track meet April 20. Rickert did not place at the meet, but he did vault a personal record of 9 feet, 6 inches.

girls Opponent KMCSWIMMING VARSITY Southeast 4/2 63 110 Northwest 4/2 77 103 Heights Inv. 4/3 Fifth North 4/9 61 37 West 4/16 8 84 Trinity Inv. 4/25 Ninth

team Boys GirlsTRACK VARSITY North/East Track Classic 3/24 Second First Winfield Inv. 4/4 Third Third Maize Inv. 4/7 Third First Andover Inv. 4/21 Fourth Third

are a strong team and we work hard everyday.”

Although the team continues to do well, there is always room for improvement, according to Greathouse.

“Personally, I need to improve on staying focused in practice and working hard,” Greathouse said. “[As a team], we need to come together in practice. It’s what will make us a better team.”

Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s next meet is the GWAL meet May 15.

“A lot of the younger athletes step up and fill the shoes of the older kids,” Ford said. “Juniors and seniors also continue to do well. I look forward to the GWAL meet.”

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The Kapaun Mt. Carmel girls softball team defeated North with scores of 8-0 and 10-1 at Two Rivers Youth Club April 21.

According to sophomore Chloe Haffley, in the first game the team did not get the hits they needed right away, however, they were able to improve in the end.

“Defensively, we were good,” said Haffley. “Even if our pitching wasn’t good for one hit, the players in the field made the play good.”

The team knew it would be a tough game, but were confident it would have a good outcome, according to sophomore Liz Stasiewicz.

“After we got ahead, we had trouble staying focused,” said Stasiewicz. “We need to work on that in our next game as well as fielding and waiting on the ball while hitting.”

The Crusaders’ next game is against Southeast at Two Rivers Youth Club April 28.

“We need to beat them quickly,” said Haffley. “Our team is notorious for elongating games that shouldn’t be.”

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