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Seniors comment on their fa-vorite memorable moments from 2007-2011.

Map gives ideas for summer road trips to different types of attrac-tions around Kansas.

For the last installment of Matt in the City, Matt Riedl takes part in several activities.

Senior athletes share memories from playing various sports at Kapaun Mt. Carmel.

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Students recognized for high scores

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognized nine students for their performance on the October 2010 PSAT test. They are juniors Matthew Ayres, Tony Baldessari, Eva Chavez, Tyler Dobbs, Sydney Hartkopp, Charles Mohr, Jared Ojile, Lauren Pfeifer and Alyssa Scott. They will have the chance to be named as Semifinalists or Commended Scholars next fall.

Honors Society elects officers, inducts members

The National Honor Society had its Spring induction ceremony May 4. Officers for the 2011-2012 school year were announced. They are co-presidents juniors Tony Baldessari, Jared Ojile and Maria Vo, vice president Alyssa Scott, secretary Kristin Palmer and treasurer Caroline Morales. For a complete list of new members, visit http://journalism.kapaun.org.

Journalism society inducts members

The Quill & Scroll journalism honor society will induct new members May 10 at 7 p.m. The journalism staffers being inducted are senior Emily Wittler and juniors Anna Gonzalez, Melissa Hernandez, Alyssa Scott, Maddie Sleconich, Olivia Smith and Rachel White. Grade point averages and significance to staff

were taken into consideration when current members voted on new members.

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boardCurrent Student Council

members voted to elect an executive board for next year. The board members are juniors president Robert Castleberry, vice president Maria Vo, secretary Rachael Baldwin and treasurer Priscilla Pringle.

Student earns high ranking

Senior Brian Petr earned the rank of Eagle Scout April 9 and will receive the title in an Eagle Court of Honor May 21. The ranking of Eagle Scout is the highest advancement rank in scouting. To earn this rank, one must do many activities, including a leadership service project and earning 21 merit badges.

Catholic Conference announced

The Catholic Men’s Conference will be presented by the Knights of Columbus June 4 at Newman University. Speakers include religion teachers Tony Brandt and Chris Stewart. The event is for men ages 14 years and older. Registration forms can be found at http://www.kofc4118.org/.

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DURING THE VARSITY BASEBALL GAME against Bishop Carroll April 20, junior Thomas Meitzner sits on the bench. “I was pretty mad,” Meitzner said. “It was the seventh inning and the game was slipping away from us.” The Eagles won with a score of 0-8.

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1.AFTER THE CROWNING, seniors Prom Queen Emily Lantz and Prom King Matt Riedl share a dance April 30. “Prom was a really great experience,” Lantz said. “That moment of surprise after they called my name for Prom Queen was definitely the best part of the night. It was a total shock. I almost cried.”

3. TO END THE DANCE NUMBER, freshman Evan Pyle falls into senior John Mitchell’s arms during the April 13 production of Hairspray. After facing difficulties that caused the show to be postponed a week, it sold out on all three performance nights.

4. IN ENGLISH CLASS, junior Juan Espinosa presents a book report about Dear John April 21. “I liked the book because it is a real life, present day romantic story that focuses on how life is in the military and the struggles people undergo,” Espinosa said.

5. MEMBERS OF CRUSADERS FOR LIFE senior Chris Wierman and sophomore Nathan Carpenter set up crosses in front of the school April 20. They made 130 crosses to represent the number of abortions done last year in Kansas. Each cross represented 56 babies.

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“All the guys were being bad. People were throwing things dur-ing Mass and doing dumb things during confession. All the teach-ers got mad and I remember after that year the freshman retreat got pushed to the end of the year so we could ‘mature.’ During the re-treat no one was in a good mood. After the retreat, I got into a fight with another freshman. My nose is still crooked.” - senior MICHAEL GLAMANN

“We were at school Mass and they sent the dogs around the school. I was called to the office asked if I had any drugs in my locker or if I had been to any parties over the weekend. I told them no. I’m pret-ty sure it was my salami sandwich in my locker, because what dog wouldn’t want that? I didn’t get in any trouble but I was the new kid so everyone heard about it and thought it was funny. “ - senior DOUG BEEBE

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tional Honor Society interviews and Student Council.

“[Van Dorn] was a great coach,” sopho-more Kylie Wuestewald said. “She was al-ways helpful and supportive.”

Along with the overall joy of teaching, each teacher said they will miss the great stu-dents and fellow faculty members of KMC. Ferrance said she was proud of her Spanish class for applauding when they understood a complex book completely in Spanish. Allmon

said his first day of school was a nightmare because students did not remember to bring their schedules to school.

Van Dorn admits that there have been hard times, but the students are overall great.

“I love teaching at KMC because the students are great,” Van Dorn said. “I get the opportunity to not only teach math, but also the faith and how to be a good Catholic.”

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Long-time faculty members seem to become part of the school’s history. From teaching or coaching to counseling or help-ing spread the faith, faculty members impact many students’ lives.

Two long-time teachers retiring this year are counselor Bob Allmon and FACS teacher Jan Knuth.

“All of the students and faculty are really great,” Allmon said. “They have great personali-ties and are always respectful.”

Knuth said she plans on playing golf and sewing along with volunteer work after retire-ment. Allmon is retiring in order to enjoy himself while he is in good health.

“I loved teaching FACS because of the hands-on activi-ties, the great students and the incredible parent support,” Knuth said

Math teacher Amy Van Dorn and Span-ish teacher Jennifer Ferrance will be leaving because their husbands got new jobs. Van Dorn is relocating to Arkansas, while Fer-rance is moving to the Washington, D.C. area.

Van Dorn has been a faculty member for seven years and said she loves being a part of Kapaun Mt. Carmel because of the

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great students and faculty members.“I love teaching Spanish because it

opens new doors for students and helps them interact with people from all over the world,” Ferrance said.

Ferrance said she enjoyed the opportu-nity to show students that there is a whole wide world out there with new experiences to explore.

As she leaves for the D.C. area, she said she will miss her former students talk-

ing to her in Spanish in the hallways along with helping students become excited about learning different languages.

“I love teaching the students along with working with the cheerleaders and watching their performances,” Van Dorn said.

The departing teachers said they will also miss their KMC extracurricular ac-tivities. Allmon helped coach girls golf. Van Dorn assisted in cheerleading, softball, Na-

ESPN Football GameOctober 2009

“The Fire”August 2010

March for LifeJanuary 2011

“When we got on the field it was really loud because everyone was going crazy and scream-ing. I remember everyone was in black. I’m glad everyone wore black even though we weren’t supposed to. Everyone was there and the stadium was filled. And it was cool that I sacked the quarter back on national TV. That’s some-thing I won’t ever forget. It was a really good and close game.” -senior ERIC PETERS

“I remember I was at home and got a text that Kapaun [Mt. Carm-el] was on fire. One of my friends said the whole school burnt down. And then I heard that like eight fire trucks were there. I was shocked because the new gym had just been built. When I found out it was just a little fire I was kind of relieved but kind of disappointed because we still had to go back to school.”

-senior ELISE FONDAW

“On the bus ride I think everyone got a little closer. For two days we were all packed on a bus. It was really fun. We all told jokes and stories and got excited to go to Washington, D.C. Getting to see all the sights in D.C. was fun too. The best part was the actual march though. We went up to the hill, turned around and saw thou-sands of people. It was an amaz-ing sight to see everyone there.”

-senior LINDSAY SMITH

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Walking down the hallways during the final weeks of school, one can distinguish the voices of classmates either excited for the end of high school and ready to move to college or those who cry at the mention of graduation. Although emotions can be mixed at times like these, everyone will carry with them memories and lessons from their times at Kapaun Mt. Carmel.

As students prepare to leave what has been a home for the past four years, “ r e m e m b e r that time when…” is a common phrase. While seniors are spending time reminiscing, freshmen are not even halfway done with their journey, their memories still vivid. Four years later, the memories might have blurred, but one thing will remain: the lessons taught to us during our years at KMC.

As KMC is a Catholic school, students are instilled with a love and knowledge of the faith, an appreciation that will continue to develop for life. There are lessons in academics, which can include learning how to study or even finding the subject that sparks an interest in a future career. There are also many chances to develop leadership skills through clubs, sports and in classes. The most outstanding aspect of KMC, though, is its sense of

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While wearing our uniforms, we all look alike. Over the years though, each student has developed an individual personality. So while we look similar in our plaid skirts and Parker pants, the decisions we make differentiate us. These choices then lead us to college and career choices.

Although leaving one home for another can be scary and unpredictable, we will bring what we have learned in high school with us. Freshmen, however, have three more years to deveop individually and incoming students will just begin this journey to becoming Kapaun Mt. Carmel Crusaders.

As always, we invite your ideas, input and letters. All letters should be under 150 words and signed. We reserve the right to edit or omit any letters. Baseless accusations, libelous statements, insults or unsigned letters will not be considered for publication. Take letters to Room 215 or mail to the address below.

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community, which has taught lessons to students outside of classrooms.

Individually, there are great students at KMC, but what is most impressive is the way people band together. During the football game against Carroll that aired on ESPNU, almost the whole school joined together in black clothing to support our sports team. The school in union, we celebrate the Mass as one. Walking up the steps of Century II, filling up the auditorium

and stage, we have each other to thank for this sense of community.

Freshman year, we were forced to be close as the freshman

hallway is the smallest in the school. By senior year, however, cliques have divided and students can appreciate how united we have become. Beyond the bonds between students, there are also teachers and administrators that have become sources of support for many. KMC is considered by many a home and the connection between the individual classes, teachers, and the school as a whole cannot be forgotten.

So as some cry and others rejoice as high school comes to an end, everyone should be proud to say, “I attended Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School” because really, the knowledge passed on to us these past years will be with us for life.

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Trying all year to write a decent column, attempting to make the Opin-ions section pages look nice, and keep-ing my senior grades high are coming to a close very quickly. What I say here, you will not remember in 20 years. At best, maybe a few points might come into mind as far away as the beginning of the fall semester, but no further than that.

What you will remem-ber, if you are a senior, is what your graduation party was like, the hard work that got some of us through high school and the fear you feel at leaving behind what is familiar. En-joy the good emotions, be-cause that is what we can remember most vividly. If you consider anything I have so say, think on what you want to remember about yourself in the future. I know that I have made my mistakes, but regret and reliving are not for us — look at a wrong and the pain that surrounded it, and then resolve not to repeat it.

Now, I am realizing that whether or not I joined teams and clubs does not oc-cupy my mind like I thought it would. I have never wanted to be average, none of us have; but, some of the things I went

along with made me “just like everyone else.” How many times have I listened to friends talk about someone, while know-ing I do not agree with the harsh words? Even if the awful words were true in some instances, is talking extensively about it right or kind? I know better,

and not saying anything was as bad as participating. Plato said, “Be kind for everyone you meet is carrying a heavy burden.” Maybe I should have been listening to that.

High school does not determine your personal-ity, because you have a lot of growing left to do, but it has formed part of that base. Do you want to be just like everyone else, an “Average Joe?” That idea sounds awful,

but it is what you will become if you fol-low your peers in every assessment.

Sweating your failings is not what I am hitting on. If you do not think you are just another face in the crowd, then do not be. You are the absolute best at only one thing, and that is being your-self. I hope you do not remember this column specifically, but remember well the graduation parties and relief you feel. And with any luck, you will love and be entirely proud of the ‘you’ that you remember.

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I have a lot more free time now that I don’t do

homework.

I don’t know if other people do this, but whenever I go places I check out to see if they would hold up after a

zombie apocalypse.

Nike ads bring out my compulsive side.

Whenever I see one, I think “Just do it.” Now I’m

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1. Participate in the Fall or Spring Phonathon. During your phone calling sessions, make sure you leave a message in a Brit-ish accent for at least one person.

2. Take at least one art class such as 3D Art, 2D Art, Ce-ramics or Studio Art after taking Intro to Art.

3. “Pull off a great senior prank,” senior Tailor Simko said.4. Tell a teacher that you were attacked by a ninja and did

not have time to finish your homework. 5. Support KMC at games against rival Bishop Carroll. “[I

want to] take a flag over the Bishop Carroll court after we beat them,” sophomore Andrew Kollar said.

6. Go on the March for Life in Washington D.C.7. Take Biology with Rob Archibald. “He brings the subject

of biology to life,” sophomore Nathan Carpenter said. 8. Take part in Student Council and gain privileges to help

with Future Crusader Day, the first day of school for the fresh-men and organizing and setting up for school dances.

9. Go on a mission trip with your parish or other trips such as the Blessed Sacrament CYO ski trip.

10. If you are looking for a more adventurous high school career, do as junior Stephen Moore aspires to do and “let a cow off in the school.”

Summer road trips range from scary to scenic

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Only an hour and a half away, off of US Highway 166, this wa-terfall is a remote little place to go for a day-time visit. Only a few people are said to visit there daily. Right off Cowley County State

Fishing Lake, you have to look hard to find this hidden sce-nic adventure for there are no signs to guide you. Though a great photo opportunity, it is dangerous to climb down to the bottom of the waterfall. There is a small dirt road west of the park that takes you only 100 to 200 feet away from the waterfall, so that you can more safely get to the bottom. Just because Kansas is not normally thought of as a waterfall hub, this is a sight worth seeing.

Many have been to Oceans of Fun for field trips and family vacations, felt their stomachs drop and enjoyed a splash when it gets hot. While this trip would be a little more on the expensive side (due to the $29.99 ticketing, $10 parking and gas) it would definitely take you on the ride of your life. The park is full of water toboggan rides, tubing slides and wave pools for a hot summer day. If you buy your tickets online you can save a cou-ple bucks on each ticket. Load up your friends with snacks, a strong stomach and your new summer bathing suit for a quick one-day getaway to paradise.

80 million years old and 70 feet high, Monument Rocks features lime-stone magnificence that has awed visitors for centuries. Also known as the “Badlands of Kansas” or the “chalk pyramids,” these natural creations are great for looking at fossils, including fish bones, turtles, oyster shells, swim-

ming reptiles, birds, coral, dinosaurs and shark teeth. Though there is no fee to visit this site, camping, digging for fossils and building fires is prohibited. Also, one must beware — Monument Rocks is a natural landmark; therefore, it is still inhabited by animals such as birds, coyotes and even rattlesnakes. If you are up for a road trip where you can look for fossils, have a beautiful pic-nic and enjoy a brilliant sunset, do not let this place pass you by.

Between the many haunted homes, streets and parks in Atchison, Kan., the suspicion that Atchison is the most haunt-

ed city in Kansas is easily proven. One of the homes was featured in

a movie called Haunted Heartlands and a TV show called Sightings. One park, called “Molly’s Hollow,” is said to be haunted by a young girl. Different stories narrate the cause of haunting but the two most popular are of an eerie Prom night and that of a young African American woman. Some claim to have seen her ghost hanging from the tree where she was hung by her Prom date and some claim she was lynched by an angry mob. For a weekend of adven-ture and chills, Atchison is the place to check out. With tons of supernaturally proclaimed hauntings, it will be hard to be bored here.

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The roar of the engine. The zip through the air. The dynamics that a make it fly. All the aspects of airplanes have fascinated senior Alex Nolte. He has considered becoming a pilot since he was in third grade.

“I have always been interested in the technology and the general science,” Nolte said. “I always liked anything in museums, like the military equipment. I was wondering if we still used that and curious to see what we have now.”

This lead to the decision to study aircraft — a choice he made in seventh grade.“Once he decides something, he just sticks with it,” Nolte’s mom, Dena Williams,

said. “He is very passionate about it, very focused and very driven. He is very respon-sible and he always knew what he wanted to do and what he wanted to be. I seriously doubt he will ever change his mind.”

Nolte decided joining the Air Force would be the best outlet for him to work with planes. If he cannot fly, he would prefer to test, build and design the aircraft.

“I can’t see him being a quitter and not going through with it for any reason at all,” Strecker said. “Whenever you talk to him about it, he is usually pretty excited. He has never regretted it. He is always talking about random military stuff.”

Last summer Nolte visited the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. He par-ticipated in basic cadet training and took seminar classes. After that experience, he decided to enroll in ROTC at the University of Kansas. He is continually preparing by staying physi-cally fit and even received LASIK eye surgery to be better qualified for the program.

“With the eyesight I had, I couldn’t fly with it,” Nolte said. “ Now I can see everything at night. It was definitely worth it, but it was freaky.”

Nolte said he has always felt the call to serve. “ It fit me better, [because I would be] defending what I care about,” Nolte said. “I’ve

really enjoyed the freedom and what I have been given in America and I want to ensure future generations can enjoy the same things I have.”

As a freshman, Raven Taylor did not have set ambitions about her career at Kapaun Mt. Carmel. She became involved in Pure and Simple Club and the bowling team; but, on a whim, decided to try out for the spring production, Seussical the Musical, and landed a major role.

“Theatre, from the end of my freshman year, has made me become more of an open person because I used to be shy,” Taylor said. “It’s caused me to challenge myself and believe more in what I do.”

Four years later, she has been in four musicals, one play and is a member of Thespian Troupe # 695. All have contributed to her possible future in theatre.

“My unrealistic dream is to become a singer/song-writer, but I don’t want to be a one hit wonder but to make my name known out there,” Taylor said.

She would like to take music classes and then go to New York City to try out for the Conservatory for Dramatic Arts or American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Tay-lor though, says she needs to be realistic and have a backup plan.

“I can’t just count on my voice to take me everywhere,” Taylor said. “You never known what will happen. I need to pick up every piece of life’s puzzle as I go.”

Next fall, Raven will be at Sterling College on a music theatre scholarship. She is majoring in biology and minoring in musical theatre. Senior Leslie Carrillo has worked with Raven through theatre and feels Raven’s independence will help her.

“She’ll fall in love with the college life,” Carillo said. “And because of her personal-ity, she’ll meet people who will fall in love with her.”

One thing Raven thinks will carry her through any obstacles is her personality. “I am a truly nice person and legitimately love people, there is no fake about

me,” she said. “Fakeness takes so much energy and I put all my energy into music, so there’s none left to be fake.”

She believes this will help her to develop relationships she needs to pursue any goal in her life, whether it be winning a record label, or becoming a doctor.

“I know I will be okay,” Taylor said. “It is important that I keep a straight head and am realistic, but I will do what makes me happy. It is my life and I feel like right now it’s time — my time.”

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From captain of the football team to a member of National Honor Society, senior Will Hutton has established himself as a successful student and athlete throughout his four years at Kapaun Mt. Carmel.

“Will is determined, driven and has a good head on his shoulders,” football coach Dan Adhelhardt said. “He has goals and a great attitude.”

Hutton plans to attend Cornell University next year to play football and major in ap-plied economics and management with an emphasis in finance.

“I have always dreamed of attending and graduating from an Ivy League school,” Hutton said. “Cornell University’s undergraduate business school is ranked in the top five in the country according to Business Week. Attending Cornell University will open a lot of doors in the field of international finance, specifically merges and acquisitions.”

Athletically, he has won three varsity letters in football which included being Second Team All-city offensive guard, his senior year. He participated in the 5A State power lifting meet his freshman, sophomore and junior year. He was the state cham-pion as a junior in his weight class while setting a state record in the squat. He was also the KMC male recipient of the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.

“I will really miss the small, intimate atmosphere at Kapaun Mt. Carmel which cultures close relationships between the teachers, students and administrators,” Hut-ton said. “The administrators and the teachers palpably care and love the students and are exceedingly dedicated and devoted.”

In addition to his contributions at KMC, he has also worked over 150 hours at the Lord’s Diner and served on the Wichita Mayor’s Youth Council.

“The strong sense of community that exudes throughout [KMC] has taught me why community service and helping the disadvantaged gives you purpose and

satisfaction in your life,” Hutton said. “The Catholic community does a great job in helping others out who are economically disadvantaged and further helps those who are otherwise directionless. Further, Kapaun Mt. Carmel has taught me so many great lessons in life and I will always appreciate the meaningful and didactic life experiences I have been fortunate enough to experience at Kapaun Mt. Carmel.”

A girl who dreams of working her way up in the fashion community, whose hobby is searching for vintage accessories, whose resume ranges from Film Club vice president to a Wesley Hospital VolunTeen — Kelly Pham is a senior whose positive attitude is infec-tious.

“My friends think I’m crazy for staying up late browsing the Internet for my next unusual clutch, necklace or brooch,” Pham said. “I enjoy ferreting out items with distinctive details anywhere and everywhere.”

Although she does not know when her interest in fashion first began, Pham has found herself growing more interested each year. She has always been “irre-sistibly drawn” to styling herself and others.

“With the Internet, you have so much access to things that used to be closed to the public, such as runway shows,” Pham said. “Now, you can watch runway shows live from New York, Milan or Paris. You can research designers, models and the history of the fashion houses.”

Other activities that consume Pham’s time are Forensics, Ecology Club, Crusad-ers for Life, Piano, Mayor’s Youth Council, ballet, Vietnamese youth group, tutoring, Big Brothers Big Sisters and a job at Chester’s Chophouse.

“She doesn’t sleep much,” friend, senior Sarah Elliott jokes. “She finds time to work, do homework and hang out with friends though.

Elliott said Pham has inspired her to be more outgoing in regards to fashion and in how she dresses.

“I admire how she’s always happy and in a good mood no matter what’s going on,” Elliott said.

As Pham finishes up her senior year, she is still deciding on college but knows that one day she wants to be a fashion editor. She currently plans on breaking into the industry through jobs interning.

“I know it’s so cheesy to say this,” Pham said, “but anything is truly possible with hard work, determination and God’s grace.” katie gilbaugh

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A music man through and through, senior Jared Dreiling has been a part of the Kapaun Mt. Car-mel music and drama programs for four years as an accompanist.

“The Music Department has been my second home,” Dreiling said. “I seems like I spend every waking moment here, whether it’s in class or whether it’s doing choral music.”

Dreiling said he considers music to be his passion, and plans to possibly major in music per-formance. However, Dreiling is not going to college this coming semester, as he will be spend-ing that time in Ireland with an organization called National Evangelization Team (NET).

The organization is based in Donegal and its primary goal is to facilitate religious retreats to high school and middle school students across the country. Dreiling first got connected with NET his seventh grade year, when a team came to St. Thomas Aquinas and the Dreilings were chosen to be a host family.

“We hosted two or three gentlemen from NET that year, and soon it got to be that we were hosting people every year they came,” Dreiling said. “I told my parents ever since seventh

grade that ‘I’m doing this; this is what I want to do.’” Dreiling’s departure will have an impact not only on KMC, as he was also an accompanist for

Magdalen and the Sisters of St. Joseph convent. Music teacher Bryan Miller admires Dreiling’s work ethic.

“Jared’s one of those few people in this school that actually wants to do work,” Miller said. “You don’t even have to say anything, and it’ll be done for you. I’d say that’s his best quality.”

During his time at KMC, Dreiling has become very close with Miller. “He’s definitely one of those that I would have hung out with when I was in high school,”

Miller said. “It’s a little more than the traditional student-teacher relationship. I’ll continue to be friends with him throughout his adulthood.”

Dreiling said he believes the most important thing he has learned from KMC is to keep his faith strong.

“I’m so glad that I’ve had the opportunity to come to Catholic school for an-other four years of my education, to have such great teachers such as Mr. Chris Stewart and James Lewis and the whole band,” Dreiling said. “Theology is the most important part of my life.”

For senior Krista Kubik, high school has been about balance. In a day you can find her laughing at Mr.Van Sickle’s math jokes in AP Calculus, at Nun Bingo for National Honor’s Society, or suiting up for a varsity basketball or softball game.

“I play because I’m competitive,” Kubik said, “I like the challenge. I love being physically active and keeping busy. When I’m not playing sports, I partake in National Honors Society activities, teach Sunday school, baby-sit, work or hang out with my family and friends.”

A post-player for the girls basketball team, Kubik has advanced progressively from freshman team, to C-team to JV/varsity and finally playing varsity as a junior and senior. The encouragement of friends and family has been important to Kubik throughout her four years of athletics. Her par-ent and grandmother have come to every game, even supporting the team when Krista was out with a concussion, she said.

“At one game a couple of my friends showed up with a huge sparkly poster with my name and number written on it,” Kubik said. “It was slightly embarrassing but it showed their sup-port for me and [Kapaun Mt. Carmel] basketball.”

With her busy sports schedule, Kubik has worked hard to maintain balance as a student. Kubik has done well in some of KMC’s most challenging courses - AP English, US History, chemistry and calculus. She also hopes to be the first in her family to graduate Cum Laude.

“Krista has a great work ethic,” senior Amanda Phillips said. “She never procrastinates and always has her homework done the day it’s assigned. On the basketball team she moti-vated everyone to get things done; she’s definitely a ‘go-getter’.”

Next year Kubik will attend Kansas State University, where she plans to major in indus-trial engineering. Though she will not compete athletically for K-State, she hopes to stay ac-tive, possibly by participating in intramural sports. After graduation Kubik said she will miss the people most.

“The teachers at KMC are some of the best,” Kubik said. “They are enthusiastic and truly want their students to succeed. My classmates are also pretty awesome.” katie hand

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On most days senior Jordan Bohm can be found in the Art Room, sketching in her notebook or with her fingers covered in paint. Bohm has been active in the Art Department for the last three years where she has created, discovered and expressed herself through art.

“I love the beauty of [art],” Bohm said. “You can express yourself silently through the beauti-ful things you create.”

Bohm obtains ideas from music, nature and observing people around her. Art teacher Lori Sprague said that creativity is key for an artist and that it is a quality Bohm possesses.

“Her skill level is advanced,” Sprague said. “It is her creativity which takes it to the next level.”

From Introduction to Art, to 2D and Studio Art, Bohm’s artistic talent has progressed. “She is more daring, more committed, more focused, more dedicated,” Sprague said.

“Her artistic talent is just beyond the norm.” On Jan. 7, Bohm won a Gold Key for her artwork entitled “The Three Levels of Life.”

The Gold Key is the highest award a student can earn at the Scholastic Art Awards. The piece, in colored pencil and ink, depicts Bohm’s view of Earth, Heaven and Hell.

“After working on it for two months, I started to see all the little flaws,” Bohm said. “I wasn’t expecting that piece to win.”

In addition to the Gold Key award, Bohm’s “Green Horse” won an Honorable Mention. The piece is a painting of a single horse on a carousel.

Bohm said that art has positively influenced her life. “[Art] has definitely made me more thankful to God for the talent he gave me,” Bohm said.

“I appreciate nature and people around me; I see things beautifully and differently.” Bohm plans to pursue a career in graphic design at Fort Hays State University. Sprague, a

graduate of Fort Hays, said that it has the best graphic design program in the state and that Bohm would thrive there.

“I can see her doing anything she wants in the future,” Sprague said. “I wouldn’t be sur-prised if she designs a logo for a multimillion dollar company in the future.”

Fondly called “little spuds” by science teacher Kerry Beach, senior Matt Louis and his class mates hid potatoes decorated for Easter around the classroom, earning them the title “Beach’s Creatures.” Louis said managing to combine funny experiences like this with a busy schedule has taught him valuable lessons of perseverance and hard work combined with a unique religious aspect.

“[Kapaun Mt. Carmel] has taught me to be proud of who I am, to help others, to attain my goals and to be charitable,” Louis said. “You get to live out your faith every day and be friends with people who have the same values.”

English teacher Pat Raglin said Louis has benefited and has grown as a person as a result of his KMC education.

“As a sophomore, Matt was pretty quiet and he went along with the crowd,” Raglin said. “Now he is his own man. I like his attitude about college as well. He has applied for a

lot of wonderful schools, but it is not like he has to go to one to be content.” Louis applied for many prestigious schools, including Harvard University and

Northwestern University. He plans to attend Baylor University and major in biomedical engineering or biochemistry before going to medical school to be an oncologist or plas-tic surgeon. Louis said he believes that his years at KMC, filled with activities such as Cum Laude, National Honor Society and tutoring, along with swimming, have prepared him for such a demanding career.

“Above all, I want to have a passion for what I do,” Louis said. “I have learned to do what makes me happy, as long as it is moral, and to have a great work ethic in all that I do. I plan to continue with this attitude after I leave high school.”

Louis’ younger sister, Abby Louis, said these outlooks and values that her brother has developed have impacted her positively and motivated her to succeed.

“I will miss everything about him when he goes to college,” Abby Louis said. “He leads by example and I’ve always wanted to be like him because he is so smart and funny and I can go to him for anything.”

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Matt in the City is a monthly column where student life editor Matt Riedl explores and experi-ences Wichita culture firsthand, giving insight along the way.

So this is it. The final month of Matt in the City. For this issue, I decided to go all-out and do every possible thing I could think of. The first focused on a misunderstood group in society: the police. I tagged along with an off-duty Bel Aire police officer the other weekend for a po-lice simulation; we were not actually in a police car but he took me through what a typical night would be like.

Wichita is so much different at 2 a.m. than it is at 2 p.m.! Switching on the free 5-0 Radio app on my iPhone, we were able to tune in to the Wichita Police Department radio. We had a quiet night, though we stayed away from the down-town area, where drug deals run rampant during the night.

The next day, I had a truly “uplifting” experi-ence, as I helped co-pilot my friend’s two-seater airplane to Newton and Benton. For my first time ever being in a two-seater airplane, I did not do such a bad job landing! My landing at Newton (EWK) airport was smooth and slick. We did a touch-and-go at Newton and then flew out to the Benton Airport, otherwise known as Stearman Fields.

As some of you know, senior Anthony Nick-el and I are the famous band 6OH!6, and we’ve been spending hours in the recording studio at St. Vincent de Paul recording our debut album Vowel City. On Friday, April 30, we had a little re-lease party at the Andover Central Park Lodge, which we rented out for the night. We were really pleased with the turnout, so thank you to every-one who came out to the party.

For the final part of Matt in the City, I re-membered the phrase, “F.O.E. (Family Over Everything).” Senior Bea Tretbar and I, being cousins, have to have cousin bonding time every now and then, because we have a lot of life and a lot of bonding to do. We had a nice little brunch at Panera before going back over the footsteps of the first-ever Matt in the City and walking in the Hyatt fountain downtown. Cousin bonds never break; not even college can tear apart the sassy, cousin bond Bea and I have.

With all this, I guess that I am going to have to part ways with Matt in the City for the final time. It has been a pleasure writing for you all and I hope you enjoyed! And so it is with sadness that I say, “for the last time, this has been Matt Riedl, who kept it fresh, fly and clean all year long.” It is time for Matt to leave the city!

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Floyd. “What I will miss most about bowling is the bond our whole team had with each other. No matter how good or bad we did in a match, we always had fun and enjoyed each other’s company.” – Joe Hunninghake. “I’ll miss soccer dinner and the things [Tyler Flores] and I learned freshmen year, and [coach] Alan Shepherd’s smile.” – Luke Campbell. “I’ll miss just going out there every day and getting to hit. The competitiveness is something I’ll miss too. Big tournaments like city and regionals are things I looked forward to so much. Our team got really close and I’m going to miss seeing them every day.” – Juan Salgado. “I will miss the feeling right after completing a race. Your body feels completely exhausted but there is also a great feeling of accomplishment.” – Ryan Zwick. “The thing I will miss most about wrestling this year is the team itself and all the supporters of [Kapaun Mt. Carmel] wrestling. It was a great year and I’ve never experienced so much support from coaches, parents and students for wrestling. I can’t think of a better group of people to end my high school career with. We’ve improved a lot this year as a team and there’s no reason why the team

at swim meets and time trials. I will always remember making senior breakfast and our new coach’s classic one liners. This year I have felt so much closer to all the girls and I’m really going to miss not seeing them all the time once the season is over.” – Katie McGreevy. “I’m going to miss all my teammates and coaches. We have so much fun. We’re all really close and have so many inside jokes and memories.” – Kaitlan Klitzke. “The two things I will miss most about football are the people and the football atmosphere.” – Keaton Lewis. “I’ll miss all the problems we cause at hotels when we go to Hutch every year.” – Jack Cantele. “I’m going to miss the competition and the people I meet.” – Clint Hitt. “The thing that I will miss the most about diving is the sense of camaraderie that existed on the team. It didn’t matter what school you went to – everyone was on Wichita Diving and was representing our whole city. I’m going to miss being able to hit the icy pool after a hard day and relieve some stress by flopping in the water. It was such a learning experience; I’m proud to be able to call myself a diver.” – Matt Riedl. “The thing I will miss most about basketball is being with the guys and hanging out everyday.” – Taylor

“I’m going to miss how close our team was. We were like one big family, no matter how terrible of a day you were having, we were always there for one another. I looked forward to practice every day.” – Kayla Rathert. “I will miss our team bonding nights. We always had a ton of fun together and I have a lot of great memories with those girls.” – Maddie Schulte. “I’m really going to miss the atmosphere of the cross country team. It was like a giant family plus the running. We always had something to laugh about regardless of the heat, snow or bus breakdowns.” – Mackenzie Maki. “I’m going to miss all of the laughs, inside jokes and road trips. We could have fun at any given moment and by the end of

the season we became like sisters.” - Jenny Gerlach. “I’m going to miss coming to practice everyday and all of us complaining about something, someone was able to help you get over it. Ill miss beating the red team every single practice and watching them run for it. The biggest thing I’m going to miss is the bond that our team had. It doesn’t matter what grade you are in. If you need anything, you could talk to basically anyone.” – Ashley Howell. “I’m going to miss coming to practice and goofing around with everyone on the team, even our coaches. I will miss pulling pranks on [the coaches] or hiding before and during practices. I’ll miss dancing and performing for Kapaun [Mt. Carmel] for sure. Nothing is more comforting then looking into the stands and recognizing almost everyone attending, whatever event it is.” – Kirsten Steckline. “I’m really going to miss our team dinners. We always laughed and played jokes on each other. I will always have awesome memories with those girls.” – Camille Kollar. “Bowling at [Kapaun Mt. Carmel] the past three years has been a wonderful experience. I will definitely miss the team. We really got the chance to bond this year and become closer friends. I will miss the coaches as well, they have helped me to become the bowler I am today and I am greatly appreciative of that.” – Lauren Baker. “I am going to miss 6 a.m. practices, car washes, squad bonding during the summer and going to every football game in the fall. Cheer takes up basically the whole year which means you have tons of time to bond with your teammates. I will miss my little family from this year.” – Amanda Marrone. “I’m going to miss how well we all got along, how tight we were, and how it didn’t matter what group you hung out with at school because once it came to practice, we were a group. I’m going to miss team dinner, practices and pre-game festivities.” – Liz Stasiewicz. “I’ll miss how close the classes got progressively through the four years, senior coach days where seniors just dance around the pool deck, making all kinds of cheering noises

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graduating seniors reflect on sport experience

clint hitt

keaton

jackcantele

Floyd. “What I will miss most about bowling is the bond our whole team had with each other. No matter how good or bad we did in a match, we always had fun and enjoyed each other’s company.” – Joe Hunninghake. “I’ll miss soccer dinner and the things [Tyler Flores] and I learned freshmen year, and [coach] Alan Shepherd’s smile.” – Luke Campbell. “I’ll miss just going out there every day and getting to hit. The competitiveness is something I’ll miss too. Big tournaments like city and regionals are things I looked forward to so much. Our team got really close and I’m going to miss seeing them every day.” – Juan Salgado. “I will miss the feeling right after completing a race. Your body feels completely exhausted but there is also a great feeling of accomplishment.” – Ryan Zwick. “The thing I will miss most about wrestling this year is the team itself and all the supporters of [Kapaun Mt. Carmel] wrestling. It was a great year and I’ve never experienced so much support from coaches, parents and students for wrestling. I can’t think of a better group of people to end my high school career with. We’ve improved a lot this year as a team and there’s no reason why the team

at swim meets and time trials. I will always remember making senior breakfast and our new coach’s classic one liners. This year I have felt so much closer to all the girls and I’m really going to miss not seeing them all the time once the season is over.” – Katie McGreevy. “I’m going to miss all my teammates and coaches. We have so much fun. We’re all really close and have so many inside jokes and memories.” – Kaitlan Klitzke. “The two things I will miss most about football are the people and the football atmosphere.” – Keaton Lewis. “I’ll miss all the problems we cause at hotels when we go to Hutch every year.” – Jack Cantele. “I’m going to miss the competition and the people I meet.” – Clint Hitt. “The thing that I will miss the most about diving is the sense of camaraderie that existed on the team. It didn’t matter what school you went to – everyone was on Wichita Diving and was representing our whole city. I’m going to miss being able to hit the icy pool after a hard day and relieve some stress by flopping in the water. It was such a learning experience; I’m proud to be able to call myself a diver.” – Matt Riedl. “The thing I will miss most about basketball is being with the guys and hanging out everyday.” – Taylor

“I’m going to miss how close our team was. We were like one big family, no matter how terrible of a day you were having, we were always there for one another. I looked forward to practice every day.” – Kayla Rathert. “I will miss our team bonding nights. We always had a ton of fun together and I have a lot of great memories with those girls.” – Maddie Schulte. “I’m really going to miss the atmosphere of the cross country team. It was like a giant family plus the running. We always had something to laugh about regardless of the heat, snow or bus breakdowns.” – Mackenzie Maki. “I’m going to miss all of the laughs, inside jokes and road trips. We could have fun at any given moment and by the end of

the season we became like sisters.” - Jenny Gerlach. “I’m going to miss coming to practice everyday and all of us complaining about something, someone was able to help you get over it. Ill miss beating the red team every single practice and watching them run for it. The biggest thing I’m going to miss is the bond that our team had. It doesn’t matter what grade you are in. If you need anything, you could talk to basically anyone.” – Ashley Howell. “I’m going to miss coming to practice and goofing around with everyone on the team, even our coaches. I will miss pulling pranks on [the coaches] or hiding before and during practices. I’ll miss dancing and performing for Kapaun [Mt. Carmel] for sure. Nothing is more comforting then looking into the stands and recognizing almost everyone attending, whatever event it is.” – Kirsten Steckline. “I’m really going to miss our team dinners. We always laughed and played jokes on each other. I will always have awesome memories with those girls.” – Camille Kollar. “Bowling at [Kapaun Mt. Carmel] the past three years has been a wonderful experience. I will definitely miss the team. We really got the chance to bond this year and become closer friends. I will miss the coaches as well, they have helped me to become the bowler I am today and I am greatly appreciative of that.” – Lauren Baker. “I am going to miss 6 a.m. practices, car washes, squad bonding during the summer and going to every football game in the fall. Cheer takes up basically the whole year which means you have tons of time to bond with your teammates. I will miss my little family from this year.” – Amanda Marrone. “I’m going to miss how well we all got along, how tight we were, and how it didn’t matter what group you hung out with at school because once it came to practice, we were a group. I’m going to miss team dinner, practices and pre-game festivities.” – Liz Stasiewicz. “I’ll miss how close the classes got progressively through the four years, senior coach days where seniors just dance around the pool deck, making all kinds of cheering noises

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After working 10 years as head basketball coach and physi-cal education instructor, coach Bernie Pearson has decided to bid KMC farewell. “I’ll miss the people I work with,” Pearson said. “I have a lot of fond memories, but it is time for a change and I am moving on.”

Students, athletes and faculty members discussed what they will miss after Pearson leaves.

“All the classic stuff he used to say during practice, like when he yelled at everyone. [I will miss] just his presence in the halls. I love him. I love the man.” –junior Thomas Meitzner

“Friendship, the little witty conversations we always had. [I will miss] his professionalism.” –coach Marie Thomas

“His sense of style and his personality [will be missed]. He taught me mental toughness and extra effort.” –sophomore Toby Baxter

“I love his excitement after big wins and big games. I will miss his classic one-liners, like ‘butter,’ ‘dagger’ or when he made a shot, he would say, ‘It’s like riding a bike.’ He was a great coach. I love him and will miss him.” –junior Nick Cook

“He made weights [class] really fun. He is really personal and comes up and talks to us. I will miss his friendliness.” –sophomore Hannah Lienhard

Pearson leaving after 10 years as coach, teacher

After four years as a varsity softball player, senior Chloe Haffley signed Feb. 28 to play softball at Tabor College in Hill-sboro, Kan.

“My dream has always been to play softball,” Haffley said. “It just feels right to be able to live out that dream.”

Haffley was awarded All-city Honorable Mention as catcher her freshman, sophomore and junior years. Junior year, she was also given an Honorable Mention for playing outfield. The varsity team went to finals in regionals her first three years on the team.

“She is very encouraging and always positive,” teammate senior Marissa Schuett said. “She is willing to help anyone and give advice to others.”

Coach Missy Congdon said Haffley is constructive with her teammates. Congdon said Haff-ley’s speed, athletic ability and determination are an inspira-tion to other teammates.

“I see her playing all years in college at a very high competitive level.” Schuett said.

Congdon has high hopes for Haffley’s future in softball. She said Haffley’s

leadership skills, passion for the

game and will to win will pave her way for success.

“The sky is the limit for Chloe,” Congdon said. “I believe she will have a wonder-ful college career. She is a winner

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