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The Shield September 2015 The Food Issue
Staff Pages / 2 Letter from the editor / 3 Editorial / 4
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Gallery: #NotEvenOne / 6 Joco Gateway / 8 Policing Then and Now / 10 Brother Elias / 12 #NotEvenOne/ 14 Ovarian Cancer Stories / 16 First Impressions / 18 Royal Saints / 20 Papal Promenade / 22
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Team Dinners / 23 2015 Cookbook / 25 Resturant Review / 30 Social Media / 32 Survey Says / 34 Learning About Your Teachers / 36 Future Careers / 38
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Keeping The Peace / 40 Who Wore It Better? / 42 Icebreakers / 44 Last Look / 46 Calendar / 48
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An issue full of recipies that make Aquinas truly home. Food is one of those things that truly does bring everyone together. Every Aquinas student knows the taste of a fresh, outof-the microwave cookie, and every Aquinas athlete knows the joys of a hearty team dinner. This issue is dedicated to those events and the simple foods that encapsulate them. The food issue features The Shield’s first annual (unofficial) cookbook on page 26, where we decided to show you how to bring Aquinas’s magical cafeteria favorites into your home. It features step by step instructions and a blind taste
tester to help determine our success in the making of each dish. Along with this food guide, we also have a review of Pizzeria Local on page 30, (a Chipotle owned pizza joint in Waldo.) The food-themed issue is capped off with a tale of team dinners, how they came to be and why they matter on page 24. So sit back and dig into the food issue 2015!
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The Five Game Challange Let’s boost attendance across the board.
Nearly every sport at Saint Thomas Aquinas is considered to be highly successful. Despite the equal distribution of this success, what isn’t equal is the fan attendance of these programs. An average Friday night football game at home gathers at least a quarter of the student body, while most volleyball games barely fill the first row of bleachers. This unequal distribution of support is something that
The Shield would like to help change. It is the norm for high school students to not only go to events that all their friends are attending, but to also only go to the ones that are the most hyped, such as Friday night football games. The Shield calls upon the students to rally together to boost attendance in all fall sports this year. On the very last page of this newspaper, we have listed five must-attend games for the
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next month. These five games are ones that we challenge everyone of you Saints to be at. On October 1, the volleyball team will be playing St. James right here at Aquinas. This game is The Shield’s No. 1 game of the month. We will have a photo booth and other surprises before and after the tournament. Make memories Saints. The time is now.
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The Shield Staff, has deemed volleyball’s senior night our number one game of the month. We will have staff there promoting the exciting, triangular.
Washburn Rural and St. Jamees Academy. On October 1, 2015
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September 12, 2015 Volleyball plays in Lee’s Summit West tournment. Courtesy of Michele Gress
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Road Closed AHEAD
BY KAT SCHARTZ
Detour signs, road closings and orange cones have become common for saints’ drive to school. Kansas’ largest highway project has become the largest headache for many saints. The Johnson County Gateway is a Kansas Department of Transportation project to improve the I-35, I-435 and K-10 interchange. The project, now in its second phase, has had to close many major roads for construction and has added higher traffic with detours. This construction work has presented challenges to St. Thomas Aquinas students trying to drive to school. According to a poll of Aquinas students, 48.4 percent said they have experienced a delay, with the most common delay being five minutes.
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Road Closed sign on Lenexa Drive and 102 Street
One of the road closings that has caused the most issues for saints’ is Pflumm Road. It has been closed since May 27 and
“They’ve been fixing it for three months now. There is no way they couldn’t have had it done by now.” Brooke Ritter Junior is expected to reopen by late October. Junior Brooke Ritter said, “Pflumm’s closing has delayed my drive to school, but they’ve been
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fixing it for three months now. There is no way they couldn’t have had it done by now.” Not only has Pflumm been closed and a detour been set up, but the detour has become a construction zone of its own, so now there is a detour for the detour. Junior Chyna Schiltz-Ragsdale said “It’s been a hardcore struggle going to school! Before the Pflumm detour was closed it wasn’t that bad. It took me maybe an extra three to five minutes to get to school, but since the Pflumm detour got its own detour, it takes me five to eight minutes extra.”
September 2015 The most recent long term closing is Lackman. The ramp onto eastbound I-435 will be closed until November 1, and the north and southbound left lanes between 101st Terrace and 105th St. will be closed until September 29. Senior Kelsey Hillyer said “I drive down Lackman usually, and because Pflumm is closed everyone is on Lackman, and now Lackman is down to one lane.” Junior Nathan Mark said “The first day, I didn’t know it [Lackman] was closed down to one lane, so we sat in traffic for fifteen minutes.” Thus far in phase two, the College Boulevard widening and the K-10 and Ridgeview Road diverging diamond interchange have been completed. Construction on westbound I-435 east of I-35, I-435 between Renner Boulevard and Lackman Road,
Detour sign at Pflumm and 103 Street
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Road closed sign at Pflumm and 103 Street
eastbound K-10 and Renner Blvd, Pflumm Road at the I-35 bridge, the widening of northbound I-35, and the new two lane flyover
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ramp between 1-35 and 1-435 are all scheduled for completion as part of phase two. Each of these projects could cause delays to those trying to get to Aquinas whether it be because the highway itself will have heavier traffic, or because these projects will cause other roads to close and increase traffic. Phase 2 is scheduled for completion on December 31, 2016. However, future phases could extend the project for 20 years, so there will undoubtedly be more road closings to block current and future students’ routes to Aquinas. Junior Kat Schartz, @KatSchartz on Twitter, is a reporter for The Shield. This story was edited by Olivia Rode Back Pages Editor.
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Law Enforcement In The 21st Century Officer Ufford shares his insights on the everchanging world of law enforcement, especially in this last year.
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hen I started it was 1987, so that’s been what, 28 years ago?” Officer Ken Ufford, Aquinas’s School Resource Officer, has been wearing a badge for quite some time now and has seen a lot of change throughout his career. When it comes to answering the questions of how law enforcement has changed, especially in the last year, there is perhaps no one at Aquinas better to answer than Officer Ufford. One major change Ufford noticed is that “in this last year there have been lots and lots of people who will go out of their way to
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thank you.” According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, there were 133 line-of-duty police deaths in 2014 alone. At this point in 2015,
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began in 1987. There were 93 line-of-duty deaths during that year. While each previous year has been stagnant, there has been, on average, a decrease in lineof-duty police deaths. By looking at the numbers alone, it would appear that the police have been less threatened while on duty in the past years. So why are the Overland Park and Aquinas communities taking the extra step to thank police officers if fewer police officers are being killed in the line of duty?
September 2015 The answer: the media. With and put virtually all of their cities such as Ferguson and trust in the technology such as Baltimore conquering the news body cameras and recordings. feed with scenes of unrest and Technology such as this “makes protesting, police officers viewers are “It is well worth it because more accountable taking a of the gratitude shared with for their actions,” sympathetic you and the feeling of giving Ufford said. feel for A number of back to your community.” smaller changes both parties involvedhave also occurred Ken Ufford police and during Officer School Resource Officer protesters. Ufford’s long time serving. For Another instance, training major change Officer Ufford in his opinion noticed during his career was has become more rigorous and diversified. Furthermore, the technology involved with “schools started to have S.R.O law enforcement. officers,” a change occurring Technology in the past during the ’90s. decades has affected every aspect of our world When asked if he would immensely, and the world of law recommend a career in enforcement is no exception. law enforcement to Compared to the ’80s, police students, Officer officers today now have Ufford said, “computers, cell phones, and “if they are body cameras (among other interested advancements).” we need good Officer Ufford claims that having more technology has kids to resulted in less trust for police go into officers. Back in 1987, people (law were forced to trust police officers because they had no other resource to turn to for the truth. In today’s world, however, the technology available makes people second-guess officers,
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enforcement).” Despite the signals the media may send off, it is still a very good career area. Especially in the Overland Park and Aquinas area, “it is well worth it because of the gratitude shared with you and the feeling of giving back to your community.” The world of law enforcement, along with the rest of our world, has seen a lot of change with many strides in technology. One aspect to be proud of for our community, however, is that our community respects and is thankful those who serve us. Sophomore Andrew Schoonover is a freelance reporter for The Shield. This story was edited by Alex Kinnan.
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Following a Calling BY DANIEL PETRACEK
German teacher Br. Elias Thelen has taken the next step in his journey as a member of the religious life. A man in his 20s taking a set of vows is not uncommon. Br. Elias Thelen did not take marriage vows, though, but rather religious vows. Bryan Thelen’s life drastically changed in August of 2014, as he received his black robe, called a habit, and took the name Brother Elias. He began growing a beard, too, but that was just for fun. A year later, even more has changed for him. This time, however, the change is more on the inside, rather than the outside. On August 28, 2015, Thelen completed his Novitiate, the initial stage of his discernment for the Augustinian Order. That Friday evening, the feast day of St. Augustine, the archbishop celebrated a special Mass. During the
Mass, Thelen took the temporary vows of poverty, chastity and obedience that will last one year. Member of the Society of St. Augustine
and Thelen’s Novice Master Father Joseph Arsenault said, “The Novitiate is a time for someone who is desiring to live our way of life to look at our life more
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closely and to study our spirituality and way of life. During this time there is a lot of time for prayer.” At the end of the Novitiate one must either
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Thelen kneels before the priest to take his vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
September 2015 take the vows or leave the community. Thelen decided to take the vows, making him a member of the Society of St. Augustine. Thelen explained, “I am now consecrated to God and receive graces through those vows.” Arsenault said, “I have certainly seen Br. Elias grow and mature spiritually. In the time that I have known him, he has continued to seek God and His plan for his life.” Thelen has at least three years to take perpetual vows and make a permanent commitment to God and the community. “He has been able to say yes to God’s invitation,” Arsenault said. “This is only something that one can do if they have grown closer to God.” Between teaching German classes and remaining devout in his religious life, Thelen does not have much free time, but he enjoys his lifestyle, knowing that he is living out God’s plan. “The religious life stretches you a lot. I think some people think it’s easy, but you have to strip yourself of everything,” Thelen said. “You definitely have to grow in faith life and community life.” As an Augustinian, Thelen has a busy daily schedule: • Wake up - 5:00-5:30 • Morning Liturgy of the Hours - 6:30 • Mass at Aquinas - 7:20 • School - 8:00-3:00 • Get home - 4:30 • Evening Liturgy of the Hours - 5:00 • Common supper - 5:45
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Thelen writes his signature on papers at the altar, as he is accepted into the Society of St. Augustine. He is now an official Augustinian brother, but still has time to decide if he wants to make this his permanent lifestyle.
• Community recreation - 8:00 For those trying to find their vocation, Thelen said, “Ask God for the grace to be open to what He wants, instead of what
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you want, and you will fall in love with whatever His will is.”
Senior Daniel Petracek is The Shield’s Managing Editor. This story was edited by Alex Kinnan.
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Students who helped put the Suicide Awareness video recieved a one-thousand dollar check from Marillac.
Not Even One
BY BECCA HAEUSSER
Late last spring, seven Aquinas students created a video to spread suicide awareness throughout the Kansas City metro.
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uring National Suicide Awareness week, seven students decided that they wouldn’t let even one more suicide happen. Abbie Gartland, Elizabeth Roth, Kayla Cline, Kate Schartz, Maria Scanlan, Kenna Flood and Jared Flood took a stand against the second leading cause of teen death in the United States. Last spring, Sherri Balmer, the director of
communications and unaware of how many lives suicide affected.” marketing for Marillac, approached All seven these “All of it has made me students students and asked become more aware of helped write the if they the stigma that surround script would be suicide.” interested and were in helping filmed in to create the video, Maria Scanlan a video along with Junior to raise suicide sophomores Meg Goza awareness. Senior Abbie and Devin Diggs. They Gartland said, “Prior to spent hours at Panera, this project, I was very all giving their input and
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discussing the best way to spread this message. Senior Elizabeth Roth said, “We focused on the script, what we wanted to be said and how we wanted to say it.” Their video has started a movement. Fox 4 News wrote a story on these students and has been playing their video. Other local schools have also asked these students to present the video, hoping that it will create a lasting impact on the community.
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“I’ve always taken suicide very seriously,” Junior Maria Scanlan said, “But being part of the video, writing the script, delving deeper into the disquieting statistics on teen suicide, all of it has made me become more aware of the stigma that surround suicide.” The students also came up with the slogan, “Not Even One.” They have been encouraging teens to use #notevenone on social media to help spread the message that those who are
suffering from depression a very difficult time in our lives, so it is up to us as a community are not alone. Junior Kate Schartz said, to help each other through our “Even if it hardships. No one deserves to carry their burdens alone.” helps one “Even if it helps one person, Becca Haeusser, person, then what Junior then what becca_haeusser on Instagram, is a we’ve done we’ve done is worth freelance reporter for The Shield. This is worth it.” story was edited by Daniel Petracek, it.” Scanlan managing editor. said, “Every Kate Schartz person in our Junior community is talented, multi-faceted, and absolutely worthy of love and happiness. We all will go through
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Kayla Cline speaking at the Suicide Awareness assembly on September 10th.
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Mary’s Team
A family has come together to team up against cancer in the memory of their loved one. BY HAGAN MAROZAS Losing your mother to cancer is tragic, realizing she won’t be there for your first prom, your graduation, your wedding day, your first child, and many other events is heartbreaking. Twelve years ago Katie Martinovic lost her mother, Mary, as Katie was graduating college. At 43 years old, her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2000. Her symptoms were quiet, being just side pain for about a week. Mary was a nurse and thought nothing of it. She didn’t go to the doctor right away. After she was diagnosed, it was going to be a long ride to
recovery. Mary went through chemotherapy and surgeries to try and lessen or even get rid of the tumor. Three years later, she lost her battle. Katie volunteers and does research every year at the Whisper Walk in Zona Rosa. Four years later, she started serving as the head of the walk. “Until there’s a test, awareness is best!” Martinovic said. “So educate yourself, your family, and your friends about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer symptoms are said to whisper as they are often misdiagnosed for something else.”
Photo courtesy of Katie Martinovic Left: Mary (left) and her daugher Katie (right) Right: Katie with her daughter Nika.
“Catching ovarian cancer early is key to increasing the survival rate.” -Katie Martinovic
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Mary’s team pictured at the Whisper Walk in 2014.
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The most common signs of ovarian cancer include: • Bloating or a swollen abdomen • Urinary frequency, urgency or difficulty • Problems eating, such as feeling full quickly after a meal • Nausea • Pelvic pain or pressure • Pain anywhere in the abdomen • Back pain • Weight loss
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Walking With A Purpose
The symptoms whisper, please listen. More than 22,000 women will be diagnosed, more than 14,000 will die. Not only their life, but their friends and families lives will never be the same. Ovarian cancer is often referred to as the “silent cancer” because it comes in and takes over your body almost as quiet as a whisper. Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor meaning it is violent and infectious. The tumor starts in a female’s cells then traveling to one or in some cases both ovaries. You can easily confuse the symptoms as normal aging symptoms or even as another disease. Ovarian cancer is rare for someone under the age of 40, and is most commonly found in women at the age of 63 or older. The Vicki Welsh fund states that the symptoms of ovarian cancer include things like bloating to having difficulty eating. To gain recognition of the powerful disease, Katie Martinovic has decided to carry on the tradition of the Whisper
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Walk at Zona Rosa every year in September, the month of ovarian cancer. The walk ten years ago in Leawood. Martinovic started volunteering the second year in 2006. She’s held multiple leadership positions since 2010 because of her commitment to the cause. The walk is in memory of Vicki Welsh. Welsh was said to be an “outgoing, compassionate woman who loved nature, animals, outdoor activities, art, and traveling with her husband.” Welsh had symptoms in 2001 and was finally diagnosed with stage four ovarian Cancer in 2002. Tragically, she lost her battle in 2006, three months later, her mother in law passed away from the same aggressive cancer. During her time fighting, Welsh wanted to further educate women around the world about the disease that is almost unpredictable until it’s at an advanced stage. “Helping people live longer will be her legacy” the vickiewelshfund.org stated.
Every year, the walk has balloons, t-shirts, all in commonly known teal ribbon. On the back of everyone’s t-shirts there’s a paper pinned on your back that says the name that you walk in memory of, or in honor of. Martinovic walks in the memory of her mother. The day of the Whisper Walk is dedicated to the women who have fought, or are fighting this horrible disease. The walk is this Sunday September 27th at Zona Rosa in Kansas City, Missouri. The run starts at 8:30, and the walk starts at 9:00.
Junior Hagan Marozas, @hmarozas on twitter, is the Shield’s Social Media Editor. This story was edited by Alex Kinnan
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Participants gather for a talk before the walk begins.
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First Impressions BY EZRI KILLEEN
The first day of high school can be scary, but it means you’ve officially become a saint.
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Going clockwise: Senoir Caroline Shaw, Senoir Kelli O’Donnell with her now-freshman brother Eric O’Donnell, and juniors Isabella and Joseph Pierce.
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y first day at Saint Thomas Aquinas was both the most terrifying and best day of my life. I had no idea what to expect going in. I was scared of the upperclassmen, I was afraid I wasn’t going to know anyone in my classes, and to top it all off, the first thing said to me on my first day was, “You know you can shorten your skirt, right?” I don’t remember much of my first day, and what I do remember is a blur. But one thing that still stands out to me when I think of my first day at Aquinas is how inviting everyone was.
September 2015 makes you feel that I don’t think I felt like I was immediately part you can get at any other school,” of the Aquinas family because of When I say everyone, I mean the upperclassmen who reached sophomore Devin Diggs said. everyone. From my teachers I’m sure, everyone remembers out to us,” senior Isabel Kemp to the upperclassmen to my hearing someone say, “Get said. peers, everyone just wanted us involved, it’s the best way to freshmen to feel welcome. Due When I was a freshman, I meet people,” freshman year. to the general television and film participated in tennis, multiple stereotype that everyone is choirs, and the musical, and I still mean to the freshmen, I was “We’re all one big community have friends from each and every pleasantly surprised by this. one of those activities. and do really well at making others Now, I’m not sure if that Meyer also got involved feel like they belong. There’s some- with activities soon after she stereotype is true at other high schools, but Aquinas felt thing about how Aquinas makes you transferred. “I came in right like home from my very first feel that I don’t think you can get at around musical time and I did day. Senior Abbie Meyer, who backstage work, and literally any other school.” transferred from Olathe East everyone was so nice to me and Devin Diggs halfway through first semester really welcoming and really made Sophomore last year, said, “Coming from me feel like Aquinas was where I public school, my (junior) class belonged.” had 600 people in it so I didn’t When I heard someone say that, It’s not hard to belong at ever really get the chance to know I generally dismissed it. But it is Aquinas, because if there’s one one-hundred percent true. everyone, but here everyone thing we’re good at (besides “I joined StuCo freshman year knows each other and interacts sports), it’s welcoming anyone and could not be happier I did. It with each other.” and everyone who decides they Junior Ezri Killeen, @e_claire17 on helped me not only get involved “We’re all one big community twitter, is a freelance reporter for The and do really well at making others with the school, but also helped Shield. This story was edited by Edime meet everyone in my class feel like they belong. There’s tor-In-Chief Alex Kinnan. through various school events. something about how Aquinas
What do the freshmen think? “My first impression of Saint Thom- “I came from a as Aquinas was I knew I was gonna public school and have a great time. I feel changed in when I came here a positive way since I’ve been here. everyone just I’ve met plenty of new friends, got- seems so much ten involved in school activities, and nicer, it feels like more of a have just had a awesome time just community here being on this campus!” at STA.” Connor Glasgow
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“My first impression of Aquinas was that it was really overwhelming... It was a huge change from being home schooled, to over 200 people in just my grade alone. I’ve gotten to know so many wonderful people over the past couple of weeks and I can’t wait to see what the next four years have in store for me!” Maddie Charles
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Royal Saints With the MLB playoffs fast approaching, the saints are ready to support the boys in blue. BY ANNIE GELLOTT
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Saints are known for their competitive sports spirit and they don’t fall flat when it comes to the Kansas City Royals. With quite a few Royals superfans in the school, the student body bleeds royal blue in October. With the playoffs fast approaching, the fans at Aquinas are prepared for a Royals victory. Based on a poll taken by The Shield, 16 students thought the Royals would not make the playoffs, 60 thought they would lose the American League Championship Series, 20 thought they would lose the American League Division Series, 45 thought they would lose the World Series and an overwhelming 257 students
believed the Royals would win the World Series. No matter how far you think the Royals will get this postseason, many students are excited for the atmosphere that was brought to Kansas City last season. From experiencing the playoffs from inside Kauffman stadium or to following DuBois’ tweets from home, this blue October is sure to be one to remember.
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Junior Annie Gellott, @anniegellott on Twitter, is a reporter for The Shield. This story was edited by Senior Olivia Rode.
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Aquinas' Biggest Royals Fans
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Q: How many Royals games did you go to this season? A: I have been to about 7-8 Royals games this year so far Q: What is your favorite snack to get at a Royals game? A: My favorite snack would be Cookie Dough Belfonte Ice Cream. Q: Who is your favorite player? A: Favorite player is Alex Gordon Q: How far are you predicting them to go post-season? A: I think they will win the World Series. Q: Who would you like to see sing the national anthem at a KC world series game? A: I would like to see the STA choir sing the National Photo from Allie Koster’s Instagram Anthem Q: Did you ever make it on the jumbotron? A: I have been on the jumbo tron for a few seconds but Q: What is your favorite snack to get at a Royals for no specific contest or question game? Q: Who is your favorite rival of the Royals? A: Footlong hotdog A: Favorite Rival Team would be Detroit Tigers Q: Are you planning on going to any post-season Q: If you could be stuck in an elevator with two Royals games? players, who would they be? A: Yes. My dad is getting the post season ticket A: If I could be stuck in an elevator with two players package since we are season ticket holders so I am they would be Salvador Perez and Mike Moustakas hoping to go to all of the ones that are here. Q: Who is your favorite player? A: Alex Gordon Q: How far are you predicting them to go postseason? A: They will win it all Q: Who would you like to see sing the national anthem at a KC world series game? A: Mckenna Sneed Q: Favorite memory from a Royals game? A: I was there when the won the wildcard game and it was the best thing I have ever experienced. I was hugging random people and everyone was so happy. Q: Who is your favorite rival of the Royals? A: Cardinals Q: If you could be stuck in an elevator with two Royals players, who would they be? A: Lorenzo Cain and Salvador Perez
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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Pope Francis is coming to America for the first time, and future Saints might be able to see him too. BY ELLIE HEIT
The pope is making a stop in America while individualizes them.” Andrew said. “I think it will be he goes on a world tour Pope Francis made a great experience to see the pope in America. This three stops: Washington D.C., New York City, and might be the only time he comes.” Philadelphia. On September 26, three Aquinas “I love that Pope Francis lives a very simple life seniors get the opportunity to see him up close. and admire his immense love for the poor,” Martin Andrew Wagner, Alex Wagner, said. “I am most looking forward and Maggie Martin leave today to celebrating mass with a crowd “The world tells us to seek to get the chance to see the of people from all over the US that success, power and money; are just as passionate about the Church’s leader in person. Archdioceses from around God tells us to seek humility, faith.” the country were given tickets This visit has inspired an idea service and love. to go celebrate mass with in math teacher Kat Kennedy. Pope Francis and local Holy With a few Teens for Life student -Pope Francis Spirit Catholic Church jumped leaders, she went to go see an on the opportunity. abortion speaker at Benedictine “It was a quick decision last College. On the way back, a spring, I had about two to three days to make up conversation sparked between her and junior Becca my mind on what I wanted to do,” said Alex. “It was Haeusser about the possibility of seeing the pope. quick just so they could get things in advance for “That evening Becca’s mom told me that the when we are there.” archdiocese of St. Joseph’s in Kansas City had 12 While the last two popes have also made a visit, extra tickets to go see the pope in Philedelphia.” this trip is deemed to be the best one yet because of Looking into the process for what it would take the serious issues Pope Francis will address. to bring Aquinas students, Kennedy deemed it Pope Francis has made several changes in the impossible this year. “Unfortunately, it was way too past year to help modernize the Church. last minute to sponser a school sponsored event.” In one of his recent speeches, Pope Francis She then made a new goal. “The hope is to get said, “Let the Church always be a place of mercy a group of students together and make it to World and hope, where everyone is loved and forgiven,” Youth Day sometime in the future.” made in regard to promote forgiveness to those who Senior Ellie Heit @eheit0 on Twitter, is the Reports Editor for have sought an abortion. The Shield. This story was edited by Daniel Petracek. “He relates the most to the youth and his teachings are structured towards the youth and
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Family dINNERS
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Football enjpys a team dinner on a Wednesday before their game.
Friendships, memories, laughs and quite a bit of food. BY ALEX KINNAN
It’s around 5:45 on a Thursday evening in early September. The athletes of Aquinas’s renowned fall sports programs begin to pour out of the Athletic Hall. Anywhere else is the metro this scene would end with “then they all headed home,” but not at Aquinas. “Team dinners provide camaraderie, good opportunities to laugh and talk about the upcoming opponent,” Activities Director Sarah Burgess said. “It is more of a family feel and atmosphere here as opposed to the public schools.”
On any given weekday at Aquinas you might just stumble upon one. Their importance is truly immeasurable. “These are all about team chemistry” Head Soccer Coach Craig Ewing said. They help his soccer players get to know one another in a setting other than the athletic field. “The atmosphere is a lot more relaxed than what we see during the stressful games and practices,” said Football Coach Travis Thurston. “This is an opportunity for our team to grow together as a family outside of the football field.”
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The typical dinner menu? Carbs. “The food we had mainly was lasagna, spaghetti, salads, desserts,” Burgess recalled, from her previous position as a volleyball coach. Head Volleyball Coach Sarah Cretors said that sandwiches with salad or pasta are very popular among her athletes now. While Ewing said that lots of Italian carbs are always staples, in order to stay healthy before games. Team dinners come in all shapes and sizes, volleyball girls have a dinner after school every night they have a game. “We also might have one at someone’s house during the season,” said Cretors. Soccer’s team dinners are multifunctional with a team meeting and scouting report, Ewing said. Head Golf Coach Ryan Best says his favorite format the golf team does is a tailgate before Pink Out.
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The origin of these dinners is truly unknown. Best said that they have been around at least 19 years, since he started coaching. Burgess added that “team dinners have evolved over the years, all levels of teams seem to have them, and practically every sport has them.” The memories that
they provide prove to be unforgettable. Recalling “The atmosphere is a lot a story from when she was a volleyball coach at more relaxed than what Aquinas, Burgess said, we see during the stressful “I don’t even remember if we beat Miege that games and practices,” next night, but I will never forget that team dinner.” Football Coach Travis Thurston
aQUINAS lAsagna Recipe - Recipe serves 8 Ingredients EGG SHELL LARGE GR AA USDA WHT 2 each Japanese Bread Crumbs (25#) 2 cup Kosher Salt 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt 1 Tbsp CELERY PASCAL FDSVC 4 oz PARSLEY FRESH TRIMMED 2 Tbsp Pizza Sauce (Spaghetti Marinara - 105oz) 64 oz PASTA SPAGHETTI 10 IN 16 oz CHEESE PARMESAN GRTD IMP ZIP 8 oz OIL OLIVE 80/20 BLEND 4 oz OIL OLIVE 80/20 BLEND 4 oz BEEF GRND BULK 80/20 FINE 1 lbs ONION WHITE JMBO FRSH 8 oz SPICE PEPPER BLACK CRACKED 0.5 tsp SPICE PEPPER BLACK CRACKED 2 tsp Sausage - Bulk Italian 16 oz Water 1.5 cup
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A team dinner favorite. In a mixing bowl, combine beef, susage, garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Mix until well incorparated. Slowly add water until mixture is wet but still holds it`s shape. Portion meat into 2 oz meatballs and set aside. In a skillet, heat 1/2 cup of oil and cook meatballs until browned and slightly crispy. Drain on a towel and place on a sheet pan to finish in oven to an internal temp of 165 degrees. Wash vegtables. Dice onion and celery. In a seperate pan, heat 1/2 cup oil. Add garlic and slightly cook. Add onions and celery. Cook until onions are translucent. Add red sauce and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and let simmer for about an hour. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente.
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THE 2015 SHIELD COOKBOOK BY ALEX KINNAN & HAGAN MAROZAS
How did they taste? “They are good but taste actually homemade,” Junior Hagan Marozas
In the pages that follow, we have chosen Saint’s favorite cafateria staples and shown how to make them from the comfort of your own home. Cookie 25
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The Difference... Aquinas cookies are not made on site, they arrive frozen in pucks and are baked. “My life is a lie,” Senior Daniel Petracek Photos by Alex Kinnan | The Shield
¾ cup brown sugar (replace for molasas) 1 ¼ sugar chocolate chips ½ tps. coca powder 1 ½ tbs chocolate syrup 3 ½ flour ¾ shortening 1 cup butter ½ tsp vanilla ½ tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 9 mins on 375 degrees / use two scoops for Aquinas size. 26
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Mac and Cheese Pizza
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Ingredients :
1/2 cup grated mozzarella One 12-inch pizza base, recipe follows 1 cup elbow macaroni, fully cooked 1/2 cup grated Cheddar
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella evenly over the pizza base. Add the elbow macaroni, again sprinkled evenly on top. Cook in the oven until the pizza base has cooked through and the cheese has melted, about 8 minutes.
PIZZA DOUGH: 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup warm water 1/4 ounce dried yeast 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for bowl 1 teaspoon salt Cornmeal, for dusting
fried Ravioli
Instructions : Pour enough olive oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F.
While the oil is heating, put the buttermilk and the bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Working in batches, dip ravioli in buttermilk to coat completely. Allow the excess buttermilk to drip back into the bowl. Dredge ravioli in the bread crumbs. Place the ravioli on a baking sheet, and continue with the remaining ravioli. When the oil is hot, fry the ravioli in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried ravioli to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle the fried ravioli with Parmesan and serve with a bowl of warmed marinara sauce for dipping. 27
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Ingredients
Olive oil for frying 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups Italian bread crumbs 1 box store-bought cheese ravioli 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesean cheese 1 jar store-bought marinara sauce
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A Rainy Day Fave.
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Ingredients: 2 (.25 ounce) packages of active dry yeast 2 1/2 cups warm water 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil 7 cups of all purpose flour 1 tablespoon of cornmeal 1 egg white
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Amount per serving: Calories: 393.5 Total Fat: 27.7 GM Cholesterol: 80 MG Sodium: 1058.2 MG Potassium: 228.1 MG Total Carbohydrates: 13 GM Dietary Fiber: 0.8 GM Sugars: 2.2 GM Protein: 22.1 GM
How to make: • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes • Add salt, oil and 4 cups flour to the yeast mixture; beat well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time • When the dough has pulled together, turn it on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.Lightly oil a large bowl, and place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 40 minutes. • Punch the dough down, and divide into 8 equal portions. Place loaves on lightly greased baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover it and let it rise in a warm place for about 35 minutes. • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, beat together egg white and 1 tablespoon water; lightly brush the loaves with half of this egg wash. • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Brush with remaining egg mixture, and bake 10 to 15 more minutes or until golden. • To make bowls: Cut a 1/2 inch thick slice from top of each loaf; scoop out centers, leaving 3/4-inch-thick shells. Fill bread bowls with hot soup and serve immediately.
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Chicken Wrap September 2015
To WRAP It All Up...
Ingredients: Tomatoes Caesar dressing Parmesan cheese (shredded) Lettuce Wheat tortilla Boneless chicken breast
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Amount Per Serving: Calories: 760.5 Calories from Fat: 369 Total Fat: 39.5 GM Cholesterol: 85 MG Sodium: 1834.6 MG Potassium: 72.5 MG Total Carbohydrates: 55.1 GM Dietary Fiber: 7.6 GM Sugars: 2.3 GM Protein: 45.9 GM
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How to make: Grill chicken and cut up into pieces. Lay out totilla and spread with caesar dressing Cover with lettuce Put the tomatoes, chicken, and cheese onto the tortilla
• Wrap it up like a burrito
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Restaurant Review: Pizzeria Locale Each month, The Shield will review a restaurant suggested to them by the student body. Using a rating system, we will tell you whether or not the place is worth the trip. r BY OLIVIA RODE With only three locations in the country, Kansas City is fortunate to be one of the first cities to try out this new restaurant. Owned and in a partnership with Chipotle itself, Pizzeria Locale is looking to be the “Chipotle of pizzerias.” With a similar design and feel to the atmosphere, you can see that the
two have a lot in common. The biggest similarity comes when you are creating the pizza yourself. You step into line and tell the employees what you want on your pizza. The pizza makers then throw it in a state-of-theart pizza oven in the center of the restaurant. In five minutes or less, the pizza is ready
and waiting to be devoured. Although hip and new, Pizzeria Locale could improve in many ways. Less grease, and maybe something extra, like a secret ingredient to make it memorable, would do it wonders. Pizzeria Locale is in Kansas City, Missouri, and if you call yourself a 30
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true Kansas City native, chances are you’ve heard of Waldo Pizza as well. Turns out, Waldo Pizza is a threeminute walk from Pizzeria Locale. If you’ve made the drive and you are looking for outstanding pizza, Waldo Pizza would be the better choice. Sorry Chipotle!
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Shield Scale: 1-Terrible 2-Poor 3-Average 4-Good 5-Great
Overall Score- 4 SHIELDS
Atmosphere- Very small, which is acceptable until the business really takes off. Location is great. Decor is similar to Chipotle’s and clean. 4 SHIELDS.
Price- It was surprisingly affordable, especially for the amount of food you get. 4 SHIELDS.
Food- Coming from something owned by Chipotle, one has high expectations. However, it was a let down. The pizza was too greasy. It was good, but not amazing. 3 SHIELDS.
Service- Quick and efficient. 5 SHIELDS.
Senior Olivia Rode, @oliviarode on Twitter, is the Shield’s Back Pages Editor. This story was edited by Daniel Petracek.
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Teachers Tell All
Aquinas teachers talk about their life before teaching and what they would be doing if they were not teachers. BY SETH WALKER
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Br. Elias Thelen teaches his first hour German class.
Br. Elias Thelen
Growing up, Br. Elias Thelen didn’t really know what he wanted to do with his life. He has felt since the fifth grade that the priesthood was something he might want to pursue but he never really thought about teaching. The first person that made him want to be a German teacher was his high school German teacher, Frau Judy Nickum. Thelen graduated from Aquinas in 2008 and went to college to major in German, thinking he would join the priesthood after he graduated. Right before he finished his degree, he dropped out and joined
the seminary. He was in the seminary for a while before going back to college to finished his German degree. When Nickum said she was retiring, she asked him if he wanted to take over for her. He started teaching while simultaneously taking online courses through Fort Hays State to get his teaching degree. After teaching at Aquinas for two years, he rejoined the seminary, and is now an Augustinian brother working toward priesthood. Thelen said that if he was not a teacher, he would want to learn how to farm.
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John Tompkins at Yellowstone National Park.
John Tompkins
John Tompkins always says, “I’m not a physics teacher, I’m an engineer teaching physics.” In his case, that is true. Tompkins graduated college with an engineering degree, and got a job with Burns and McDonnell in the air quality control division. He was assigned to a desk job. This was not satisfying to Tompkins, so he told the company to send him anywhere. He was sent to help start a pollution control system for coal power plants in southern Illinois and he loved it. “There were times when I would work 20hour days and I would go home and I wouldn’t
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want to sleep at night because it was so exciting,” Tompkins said. After working with them for awhile, Tompkins went to work selling power plant equipment for his father’s business. He worked there for 24 years before going back to school to get his graduate degree. His daughter was enrolled at Aquinas when a physics job opened up. Tompkins spent a long time praying about it before he decided to take it. He is extremely thankful to President Bill Ford for giving an inexperienced person the opportunity to teach.
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Soccer Head Coach Craig Ewing talks to a Rockhurst coach before the game.
Greg Wilson at the Greg Wilson classic with junior Meredith Bush and senior Abby McCormick
Craig Ewing
If Craig Ewing wasn’t a teacher, he’d be an accountant for his father’s tile company. “It wasn’t the job I wanted to do, but it was the job I was expected to do,” Ewing said. His college English teacher at the University of Kansas changed Ewing’s mind. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and joined the Peace Corps, where he was sent to Guatemala. He cites his time in Guatemala as when he really started to pick up on the game of soccer. After two years in the Peace Corps, Ewing came back to the U.S., getting his first teaching job in Jackson, Mississippi. After a year in Mississippi he moved back to Kansas City and started teaching at Bishop Miege High School where he helped start up the soccer program as an assistant
coach. “This was a time when soccer was finally becoming acceptable in the U.S.” Ewing said. After twelve years at Miege, Ewing was asked to come start the soccer program at Aquinas. He did just that, and within four years he had won a state championship with the boys team. Within six he had won three state titles and a national championship. It didn’t take him long to find success with the girls either. Within the first eight years, Ewing had racked up four state titles. Needless to say, Ewing has made a major impact on Aquinas’ past and present. Ewing said that other than being a teacher, he has always thought that being on the radio would be fun.
Greg Wilson
Greg Wilson graduated from Bishop Miege High School in 1965. After his graduation, he attended Pittsburg State University on a track scholarship. In 1967, he transferred from Pitt State to the University of California, Santa Barbara. After a year in California, Wilson joined a Vincentian Seminary in Perryville, Mo., with his goal to become a priest. Wilson cites this as when he picked up on Latin. After two years in the seminary, Wilson dropped out and attended Rockhurst University where he got his English degree. After graduation, he got his first teaching job at St. Ann’s Elementary School. Over the next 17 years, he worked at places such as Nallwood Junior High, Shawnee
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Mission South, and Miege. In 1988 he came to Aquinas, since then he has always had a summer job to earn extra cash. He worked as a mover for seven years, he ran Indian Trail pool for three years, and is still a videographer and house painter. Last summer he was going to work as an Uber driver, but couldn’t because he does not have a smartphone. This is the first summer that he does not plan on working. Junior Seth Walker, @SethWalker3 on Twitter, is a reporter for The Shield. This story was edited by Alex Kinnan.
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Future Careers BY ALEX WAGNER
Singer/ Song Writer
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Makayla Bassi
Camryn Eberhardy
Pediatric Oncologist Jordan Zerr Senior
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Luke Godard Freshman
Orthodontist Mary K McCanna Senior
Day Trader Jacob Leikam Senior
Danny Goza
Veterinarian
FBI Agent
Annie Gellot
Tatum King
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Speical Effects Makeup Artist
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Sports Broadcaster
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Katie Connor
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Broadway Actor
Anesthesiologist
Grace Miller
Brooke Ritter
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Georgia Stevens
Mallory Heying Sophomore
Biochemical Engineer
Marine Biology
Ben Van Pelt
Sports Medicine
Interior Designer
Political Leader Mallory English
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September 11, 2015 The football team defeats North in a blowout, 42-15. Courtesy of Michele Gress
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Keeping The Peace BY CONNOR RAGAN
Photo courtesy of Michelle Gress
Throughout the history of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, the boys’ soccer program has seen many greats pass through. All-American players, record-breakers, and even a couple of national championship teams. But one common thing that these players share is that they all generally have years of experience leading up to the high school level. This season’s team, however, is setting a new precedent. Head Coach Craig Ewing is always happy to have new players try out for the soccer team. This year, though, he was put in a difficult situation; what should he do about the goalkeepers?
Last season saw the beginning of Senior Matthew Romme’s career, as he made the switch from football to soccer. Having never played the game before, the coaches weren’t sure what to expect. Playing in the same position as Derek Engel and Matthew McCrave, both seniors last year, Romme impressed everyone at tryouts and was handed the junior varsity goalkeeper position. Throughout the season, with his confidence and skill growing with each game, he began to fight for varsity playing time. Now, with a year behind him, as the most experienced upperclassman at keeper, Romme shines for the varsity squad.
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What has been very unusual about this season, though, is the fact that, competing for the varsity spot, the only experienced player had a single year under his belt. Similar to Romme, junior Brandon Wheat has been successful in his transition from football to soccer. Very much like the situation last year, as a junior, Wheat is beginning at the junior varsity level, but will hope to scratch the surface of varsity as the Saints get closer to the postseason. “Soccer was a new sport that I wanted to try. My friends really convinced me,” said Wheat. “I’m loving it so far.”
September 2015 Going into the season, the soccer program seemed set to be quite successful. However, early into the season, sophomore Spencer Mogren, the starting JV goalkeeper, suffered an arm injury and was sidelined completely. In desperate need of someone to now fill the position of reserve keeper on the varsity team, Ewing contacted someone he knew would fit in. Despite already being a multi-sport athlete, senior Wesley Weissend was eager to jump into the Saints’ soccer program. When Ewing approached him, Weissend knew that he was faced with a great opportunity. “Might as well, it’s my senior year,” Weissend said. He is, technically, the only new keeper with any experience; although
that was only in junior high. Balancing soccer with previous commitments, such as a job, competitive hockey, and lacrosse, the senior is fighting to make soccer a priority and hopefully get more playing time as the season progresses.
“Might as well, it’s my senior year.” Wesley Weissend Senior
finding quality goalkeepers. Wheat, being a junior, will certainly compete for the varsity position, but Ewing didn’t want to promise anything. “You never know,” Ewing said. “But I think he (Wheat) would have a good shot, depending on how he does this year.” The Saints are off to a fantastic start, and seem poised for another strong finish. With great leadership on the field, and a tenacious bunch of players protecting the goal, the boys will feed off of the energy of their fans and the hard work that they each put into the team. As for the goalkeepers, the only way is up, and they feel confident that success is in their hands.
“I’m getting better with each practice and game,” said Weissend. “But it’s usually only when we’re winning by a lot that I’m getting into the game.” With both Romme and Weissend as seniors, next season will Senior Connor Ragan, @csragan13 on prove to be another challenge of social media, is a reporter for The Shield.
This story was edited by Alex Kinnan. Left: Senior Wesley Weissand drives a punt downfield against Rockhurst, a game in which he saw minimal playing time. Right: Junior Brandon Wheat (far right, in red) battles against the varsity team in the annual Blue & Gold game.
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Who Wore It Best
The percentages below reflect Aquinas students’ favorability of other school uniforms. BY ANSLEY REYNOLDS
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- White, navy or crimson polo with school logo - Oxford shirt with school logo - Navy sweater or sweater vest with logo - Navy 1/4 zip with logo - St. James navy/crimson stripped tie - Plaid skirt - two pleats, two pockets, zipper in the back - Skirt four inches above the floor when kneeling - Khaki slacks - Navy or black tights/leggings
2. Bishop Miege (2.9%)
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2 3. St. Teresa’s (2.6%)
- Tartan plaid skirt - White or black STA emblem polo shirt - Solid black or red v-neck sweater, sweater vest or cardigan - Solid black, white, or grey socks - Solid black ankle length tights/ leggings - Closed-toe shoes - Students can wear STA emblem sweatshirts/t-shirts on Fridays
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- Purple or white polo with school logo - White short or long-sleeve blouse for dress uniform 2. Rockhurst (22.8%) - Gray kilt - Any clean pressed dress shirt with collar - Three inches above the knee - Any type of dress pants with a belt - Gray walking shorts or gray tailored slacks - Approved Rockhurst shorts may be worn during - Purple or black cardigan, v-neck or v-neck vest periods announced by the dean with school logo - Only dress shoes or loafers of a solid color - Navy v-neck sweater or vest with logo - Socks three inches above the top of the shoe - White leather sweater - Tennis shoes only allowed when shorts are - White, gray or black crew or knee-high socks allowed - White, black or gray tights - Students can wear sweaters (cardigan, v-neck, - Socks must be visable above the shoe and worn 1/4 zip or pullover) or Rockhurst sweatshirts over with footless tights the dress shirt - Solid black, gray, white, brown or navy shoes
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- Khaki or navy school pants - Khaki or navy school skirt - Skirts four inches off the floor when kneeling - Navy or nude tights/hose - Socks cannot be worn over tights/hose - White or powder blue polo or oxford shirt - Navy v-neck sweater or vest with school logo - Navy or gray school sweatshirt
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Junior Ansley Reynolds is a reporter for The Shield. This story was edited by Daniel Petracek.
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Random Icebreaker
Collyne Marsolf An Aquinas student is chosen to be interviewed at random each issue. This issue’s is sophomore Collyne Marsolf.
Have you ever cried in a movie? During the movie War Horse I had to leave the theatre in the middle of the movie. It was too sad.
What is your favorite song? The Climb- Miley
Cyrus.
What do you participate in at Aquinas? I do football and I did shot put last year, but this year I am thinking about trying baseball or maybe rugby. I love all the sports programs here.
If you had a time machine, what point in history would you visit? I would visit the cold war, so I could experience what they experienced. What is your favorite thing about Aquinas? We are a family, and I don’t think every school has that feel to it.
If you were an animal, what would you be and why? I’d be a tiger. They’re versatile. Photo by Olivia Rode | The Shield
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Interviewed by Olivia Rode, @oliviarode on Twitter, is the Back Pages editor. This story was edited by Ellie Heit.
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Mariah Brim Meet Mariah, a new Aquinas junior and varsity volleyball player.
What actor would play you in a movie about your life? Beyonce, LOL.
If you could meet one person from history, who would it be? Abraham Lincoln. He has a cool tophat. Also, our birthdays are only a couple days apart, so that’s chill.
You transferred, so how are you liking Aquinas? It’s a huge change from public school. The volleyball team is awesome. They are like a second family to me. What is the best thing you’ve dressed up as for Halloween? One time, I dressed up as a cowgirl, Ironman, and bunny mix.
Most embarassing moment? I got an award for honor roll one time and while I was walking up the stage to accept it, I fell. Photo courtesy of Michelle Gress
Brim leaps in the air to bat down a ball at the Lee’s Summit Tournament.
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Last Look Friday Night Lights
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Photos by Emily Conard, Jenni Nguyen and Connor Ragan | The Medallion 1) Saints studnet section in white out for varsity football versus Mill Valley. 2) Senior Duron Lowe plays against Blue Valley North West. 3) Saints football runs through spirit banner at the first game of the season versus Mill Valley. Layout By Kat Schartz, @KatSchartz on Twitter
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Photos by Emily Conard, Jenni Nguyen and Connor Ragan | The Medallion 4) The Saints’ student section cheers on varsity football versus Blue Valley North. 5) Senior Parker Swanson and Junior Angel Dominguez play against Blue Valley North. 6) Varsity cheer at the varsity football game versus BVNW. Layout by Kat Schartz, @KatSchartz on Twitter
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September/October 2015 Our Five Games Of The Month
Friday 9/25 Football vs. Miege @ Miege 7pm Our game of the month
Thursday 10/1 Volleyball vs. SJA & Wasburn Rural @ home 5pm
Tuesday 10/6
Soccer vs. Blue Valley @ home 7pm
Thursday 10/15
Cross Country League Championships @ BV 4pm
Monday 10/19 State Golf @ Dub’s Dread Golf Club (near The Legends) 8am
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