2019 Volleyball Roster

# Name                            Cl  Ht

1 Breck McCrory             11 5'5
2 Brinley Dyche                9 5'4
3 Jaycee Fiedler               11 5'7
4/9L Michaela Paulsen    12 5'1
5 Maxine Smith               10 5'6
6 Amiley Mendoza          10 5'1
7 Kaitlynn Balch               9 5'5
13 Kaylee Verschelden   10 5'11
15 Destiny Bergstresser  11 5'8
15 Vynessa Shafstall       11 5'7
20 Erika Hatina               12 5'10
21 Gracie Rabe                11 5'9
22 Taylor Morelli            12 6'0
23 Elizabeth Schaefer      10 5'11
24 McKenzie Shenk           9 5'5
25/29 Briar Gillum           10 6'1
25 Jasmine Stover              9 5'5
33 Tatum Gentry              11 5'2
35 Destiny Schmidt         10 5'5

Head Coach: Tom Colwell
Assistant Coaches: Kennedy Anderson, Jeremy Innes
Manager: Jalyn Davis

Washburn Tech Graduates

Spring Graduates from Rossville at  Washburn Tech were:

Holden Hurla                Electrical Tech
Justin Jordan                Welding
Richard Ross                 Welding
Derek Balch                   Diesel Tech
Harry Dennison             Technical Drafting
Brock Dick                     Phlebotomy
Nathanual Lekanoff      Automotive Service Tech                      
Jared Morris                  Welding
Camillus Settanni          Information Systems
Emma Streit                   Health Care Tech

  

Richard Ross First Place Finish

    Richard Ross was first in the 2019 Shells USA Kansas  welding contest in Hutchinson.

Cornelleus Settanni Graduates

Cornelleus Settanni was inducted into the Washburn U. Institute of Technology Honor Society this spring.  He graduated in May.

Golda Marney Passes Away

Golda Faye Marney was born on December 14, 1922 and passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Golda was a resident of Topeka, Kansas at the time of passing.

She graduated from Rossville High School.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Berryton United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2019.

Memorial contributions may be made to Berryton United Methodist Church, 7010 SE Berryton Rd, Berryton, KS 66409.

Steve Buhler named Shrine Bowl coach

      Washburn Rural football coach Steve Buhler has been named the head coach for the East Squad for the 2020 Kansas Shrine Bowl, which will be played July 18 at Washburn’s Yager Stadium. Buhler served as an assistant coach last year for the East team and will be a head coach in the game for the second time, the other coming in 2008 when he was head coach at Rossville High.

Girls Golf Outlook

Eric Anderson replaces long-time golf coach Greg Marney for this season.

The Lady Bulldawgs return plenty of experience to mesh with solid newcomers.

Top returners: Sydney Wonnell, sr.; Jenna Rodehorst, sr.; Leah Hudson, sr.; Alexander Broughton, sr.; Kayla Davis, jr.

Back the Dawgs Tonite

Girls Golf Roster For 2019

Name                       Grade
Leah Hudson             12
Alexandra Broughton 12
Jenna Rodehorst        12
Sydney Wonnell         12
Kayla Davis                11
Hailey Steele              11
Taylor Williams           11
Abigail Broughton        9
Jenna Thompson         9
Jessica Thompson       9
Clara Broxterman         9

Cross Country Roster For 2019

Boys                 Grade 
Zach Archer       12
Sam Twombly    10
Bronc Reser       10
Tres Faith            9
Hayden Sanders  9
Wade Twombly   9
Nicholas Dugan  8

Girls                Grade
Meagan Huston  12
Emma Streit       12
Kitty Jordan       11
Jula Seidel         11
Julia Streit         11
Alexis Zabala    10
Amelia Foster     9
Cassie Fund        9
Reagan Wonnell 9
Samantha Chancellor 8
Audrie Davis      8
Maurisa Koch     8
Keera Lacock      8
Zola Morelli        7

Head Coach: Garrett Jones
Assistant Coach: Jared Schultz
Managers: Mary Shults, Kennedy Haynes, Ashley Chuc, Caden Cole

Oregon Trail Marker In Rossville

    The City of Rossville has announced the addition of an Oregon Trail Monument at Andrick Park in Rossville.

2019 Football Roster

# Name Grade Ht. Wt. Position Position
1 Finn Ringhoff 11 6' 156 K
2 Corey Catron 10 5'7 156 RB LB
3 Austin Klesath 11 5'10 151 WR DB
4 Parker Kenney 11 5'7 151 WR LB
5 Raphael Cooney 10 6'1 171 WR LB
6 Torrey Horak 10 6' 166 QB DB
8 Tyree Sowers 11 6' 184 RB LB
9 Trent Gentry 10 5'7 131 RB LB
10 Bo Reeves 11 6'4 196 WR DB
11 Giacomo Lemma 11 6'2 171 K
12 Kaleb Badura 12 5'9 151 WR DB
13 Aiden Garcia 10 5'9 151 WR DB
14 Kaiden Brown 11 5'8 171 RB LB
15 Trenton Barker 9 5'8 156 RB LB
16 Kaden Brown 10 5'9 131 RB DB
17 Woodrow Rezac 11 6' 166 WR DB
19 Randy Morelli 12 6'2 181 WR DB
20 Tagen Kippes 10 5'8 166 WR DB
21 Layne Hurla 11 5'8 146 WR DB
22 Cody Barker 11 5'9 156 RB DB
23 Colby Hurla 10 5'7 121 WR DB
28 Braiden Hensley 9 5'10 151 RB LB
33 Aryon Klesath 9 5'5 121 WR DB
34 Hayden Roberts 9 5'4 114 WR DB
35 Sebastian Ruecker 11 6'2 156 K
47 John Rapelli 11 5'8 171 K
50 Mahliq Jackson 9 5'7 206 OL DL
51 Joe McGrath 11 6' 171 OL DE
55 Trevor Cunningham 12 6'2 281 OL DL
56 Kris Brown 11 6' 191 OL DE
60 Sean Cunningham 9 6' 156 OL DE
62 Jordan Hulett-Quinones 11 6'1 231 OL DL
63 Brody Lietz 10 6'2 216 OL DE
64 Carter Bergman 9 5'8 171 OL DL
65 Mshewe Hale 10 5'9 201 OL DL
71 Bryson Balch 11 5'10 186 OL DE
72 Kody Davoren 12 6'1 231 OL DE
74 Eddie Brockamp 12 6'3 229 OL DE
76 Jacob Carver 9 6'1 261 OL DL
79 DeAndrea Sowers 10 5'7 201 OL DL
83 Krew Lacock 9 5'6 126 RB LB
Lance Buskirk 10 5'9 156 RB LB
Braden Rathbun 10 5'7 121 WR DB
Hayden Roberts

Girls Golf Schedule

Aug
28      Jeff No Scramble  9 AM
Sept
5        Jeff No Open        1 PM
10      West Franklin Inv.1 PM
12      Wamego Inv         3 PM
19      Osage City Inv     3 PM
26      Council Gr Inv     3 PM
30      Jeff No Inv.          9 AM
Oct
3        Clay Center Inv   3 PM
7        Silver Lake Inv    3 PM
10      Rossville Inv        1 PM
14      3-2-1 A Regional at Ozawkie
21      3-2-1 A State at Salina

Cross Country Outlook

Coach: Garrett Jones

Top returners: Boys – Zach Archer. Girls – Julia Streit, Meagan Huston, Alexis Zabala, Emma Streit, Kitty Jordan.

Outlook: Bulldawg girls took fourth at last year’ Class 2A state meet and return five runners from that squad. ... Julia Streit was 18th at state, while Huston was 37th. ... Trio of freshmen will also have impact for girls team. ... Archer is lone returning boys’ team which has just five runners out.

Cross Country Schedule

Sept. 5.     at Mission Valley Inv. 14.   at Wamego Inv. 19.   at Onaga Inv. 
26.  at Royal Valley Inv.

Oct.  
3.     at Horton Inv.
10.   at Osage City Inv.
17.    at MEL meet (Silver Lake).

Ruth (Reser) Davis Passes Away

    Ruth  E.. Davis, 88, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Topeka.

     She was born January 18, 1931 at Rossville the daughter of Clifford and Bertha Holtz Reser.   She was raised in the Rossville community.  Ruth had lived in Pauline from 1957 until moving to the St. Marys community in 1988.   She had lived in Topeka the past year.

     Ruth was a farmer and had worked for USD No0. 321 as a custodian retiring in 2009.

     She was united in marriage to Joseph W.  “Joe” Davis on July 30, 1949.  He preceded her in death on October 28, 2009.

     Survivors include her children, Josephine Davis, Dianne (Bud) Park, Bill Davis, Debra (Mike) Bond, David (Elaine) Davis, Brenda (William) Parsons and Milinda (Keith) Bourne; her sister, Lucille Porter; 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren with two on the way.

     Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.  Mrs. Davis will lie in state from 1:00 until service time.  Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Delia In New Book In Library

    The Rossville Community Library has a new book on display called "Golden Rule Days: History and Recollections Of 109 Closed Kansas High Schools."    Delia High School is one of the 109 schools reported on in the book by author James Kenyon after consulting with previous students and faculty.

Rez For Nez Reminder

Aug, 31 at 6:00 PM

High Honor Roll

This is the High Honor Roll for Rossville High, Spring Semester 2019

Seniors
Alexander Archer                     Jordan Bittner
McKenzie Deckler                   Dylan Ditch
Kaytlin Dohrman                     Elizabeth Foster
Fergus  Grank                          Bryson Hase
Caila Hill                                 Stacy Keithline
Cheyanne Reese                      Ava Stipp

Juniors
Calil Andaloc                          Zachary Archer
Kaleb Badura                          Danielle Bittner
Alexandra Broughton              Kody Davoren
Erika Hatina                            Camille Hoffelt
Leah Hudson                           Meagan Huston
Amanda Kengne                     Andrei Kim
Joao Lovisi                             Danielle Moore
Randy Morelli                        Taylor Morelli
Michael Paulson                     Allison Perry
Charlotte Rahn                       Jenna Rodehorst
Mia Sellenmerten                   Colten Stalbaumer
Sydney Wonnell

Sophomores
Destiny Bergstresser              Jaycee Fiedler
Tatum Gentry                         Brody Jackson
Parker Kenney                       Breck McCrory
Payton Price                          Jordan Quinones
Gracie Rahn                          William Reeves
Dylan Ritecheck                   Julia Streit
Chris Vanderputten

Freshmen
Cory Catron                          Briar Gillum
Colby Hurla                          Venesa Quinones
Elizabeth Schaefer                Sam Twombly
Adam White                         Alexis Zabala
Caylee Zemek 

Andrea Rietcheck on ESU Honor Roll

     Andrea Rietcheck was named to the Emporia State University Honor Roll for the Spring Semester. A 3.8 or higher GPA is required for this honor.

Ashley Rietcheck on ESU Honor Roff

Ashley Rietcheck was named to the Emporia State University Honor Roll which requires a 3.8 or higher GPA.  She was also named to the  School of Business Dean's List.

Andrea Rietcheck Graduates

    Andrea Renee Rietcheck graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Nursing from Emporia State University in May.

Cara Biswell Selected For Award

Casa Biswell was selected by Gov Laura Kelley to attend the 36th Annual Governors Scholarship Awards Program.

Football Team Outlook

Coach: Derick Hammes (7th year).

Last year’s record: 8-3

Postseason: lost in 2A playoffs quarterfinals.

Returning starters: Offense (7), Defense (7).

Top returners: Kody Davoren, OT/DE, Sr.; Bryson Balch, C/DE, Jr.; Kris Brown, OG, Jr.; Tyree Sowers, RB, Jr.; Kaiden Brown, RB/LB, Jr.; Bo Reeves, WR/CB, Jr.; Kaleb Badura, WR/SS, Sr.; Torrey Horak, CB, So.; Callen Bahner, DL, Sr.

Outlook: Bulldawgs rebounded from down 2017 season by reaching 2A quarterfinals, ending season with 24-22 loss to Humboldt. ... Only other losses came to one-loss Silver Lake and 2A runner-up Riley County. ... Biggest loss to graduation was quarterback Garrett Carver, who ran for 1,276 yards and 18 touchdowns and threw for 1,269 yards and nine scores. ... Either Reeves or Horak, who battled Carver for starting QB job last preseason, will take over position this year. ... Reeves was leading receiver with 381 yards and four TDs. ... Sowers was second on team with 566 yards and TDs rushing. ... Badura led team in tackles with 66 and Kaiden Brown had 64.

Football Team Jamboree Aug 30

    The RHS football team will participate in a Jamboree  at Highland Community College on Aug  30 beginning at 6:30.  Gates open at 6:00 PM.  RHS will scrimmage against Riverside and Troy.  Admission if FREE.

Back The Dawgs Night 8-29

Back The Dawgs Night     Aug. 29

5:30     Volleyball Intro and scrimmage at Main and New Gyms.

6:00     Intro to Band, Cheer, and Fall Sports in Main Gym

6:50     Football Intro and scrimmage on Football Field


Food is available

Charles Nez Benefit

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Benefit to help Charles Nez 

who has suffered a life changing event

Food, drinks, silent auction, Karaoke Dance Party

Sat., Aug 31,  6 PM to Midnight

Hoyt Community Center

900 Park Drive, Hoyt, KS.

Tickets are $10.  Only a few left.

The tickets qualify you for door prizes.

Contact Chad Shafstall for tickets at 584-506-4218.

Dillons Community Rewards!

Did you know your Dillons Plus Card will 

get you more than just fuel points?

 Simply register your Plus Card in Dillon Community Rewards program by following the steps below DILLONS WILL DONATE MONEY TO OUR SCHOOL - AT NO COST TO YOU!

To Enroll: Go to www.dillons.com/communityrewards
Create an account or sign in
Enter ROSSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB or our NPO Number - KG057 . Select this as your organization and click "enroll"

 Or if you have the Kroger app, you can also access the site by going to the "Community Rewards" tab.

Share with all your friends and family, neighbors - anyone that shops at Dillons can help support our students at our school!

Derick Hammes Graduates

    Derick Hammes graduated from Ft. Hays State University in May with a Masters of Scienc in Special Education,2

Heather Garcia Graduates

    Heather Garcia graduated from Ft. Hays State University in May with a Masters of Science in Educational Administration. 

Jason Thornburg Graduates

Jason Thornburg graduated from Wichita State University in May with a Masters of Education in Exercise Science.

Class of 1984 35th Reunion

The RHS Class of 1984 celebrated their 35th year reunion during the 2019 Tall Corn Festival and they rode the below pictures float in the TCF parade on Aug. 10, 2019.

Class of 1989 thirtieth Reunion

   The RHS Class of 1989 celebrated their 30th year reunion at the 2019 Rossville Tall Corn Festival.  Their parade float is below. 

Dorothy Dohrman Koch Passes Away

    Dorothy Louise Dohrman Koch, Newton, gained her eternal reward on Thursday (Aug. 15, 2019). 
    Dorothy was born Feb. 23, 1941, in her grandmother's bedroom in Delia. Though she was an only child, she never saw herself that way and, instead, liked to think she was blessed to be "everyone's child." She attended Catholic schools her entire life and it would be upon that foundation that she would build her life. On Dec. 31, 1961, Dorothy and Vern were married at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys and began their life together, where they were blessed with almost 58 years of marriage. Her family was her greatest joy and a source of immense pride. From an early age, she taught her four daughters the value of hard work and to believe that they could do anything they wanted if they simply put their mind to it. She and Vern owned and operated Newton Livestock, where they bought hogs for 40 years. She was also a partner and clerk for Auction Specialists in Newton and thoroughly enjoyed the thousands of people she met along the way, considering each one a friend. Dorothy was the woman behind the man, supporting Vern in all of his endeavors. She was her grandchildren's biggest cheerleader and supporter, attending every activity or event they were ever involved in. Dorothy was a world-class pie maker, wedding cake baker, sugar Easter egg maker and caterer extraordinaire, feeding as many as 1,000 people in one meal. She was a perpetual student and traveled the world. She boasted being a skilled weighmaster, daily Mass attendee and famous radio personality, giving the daily hog markets for more than 25 years. She and Vern had faithfully given one hour each week to the Perpetual Adoration since its inception in 1990. She was a charter member of the Divine Mercy Prayer Group, church lector, Eucharistic minister, birdwatcher, avid reader, Harvey County 4-H supporter, Sunday school teacher, dominoes enthusiast, Girl Scout leader, card shark, hoarder of rosaries and other religious relics, trailblazer for medical advancements and scientific research, 22-year cancer survivor and a call-it-like-she-sees-it-straight-shooter who, as surrogate mother to the masses, single-handedly taught more kids to drive hogs and stick-shift - all in the same summer. She opened her home to anyone and everyone, whether they were Labo Exchange students, kids needing summer jobs or just someone down on their luck. She had a gracious heart and loved people. She had a fiery spirit, a quick wit and was a strong and brave soul showing immense courage, grace and conviction. She loved her family and she loved Jesus. Her devotion and faith were an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. Those lucky enough to be loved by her in this life will miss her loyalty, laughter, glass-half-full attitude, fighting spirit, unending friendship and unconditional love. She will be deeply mourned and eternally loved but, most of all, she will be celebrated.   
    Dorothy is survived by her husband, Vern; her four daughters: Rae Niles (Doug) of Sedgwick, Dana Knott (Terry) of Hesston, Joy Gehrer (Kory) of Zimmerdale and Jana McKinney (Kyle Headrick) of Zimmerdale; as well as her beloved grandchildren: Abby and Mark Walker, Megan and Aaron Austin, Andy and Donna Niles, Morgan and Nathan Simmons, Garrett and Laura McKinney, Chance and Tayler Gehrer, Madi Gehrer; Wyatt McKinney, Ellie McKinney and Kyle Rutschman; great-grandchildren: Madden, Sam; Winston, Abel, Kade, Lin, Logan, Lance, twins Coleman and Peyton, Elliott and baby boy Gehrer; and stepbrothers, Gary Burgett, Terry Burgett and Greg Burgett. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raphael J. Dohrman and Helen L. Dohrman Burgett; and son-in-law, Lance McKinney. 
    Family was present for visitation from 4 to 6:45 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 18, 2019), with recitation of the rosary immediately following at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Newton. Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m. Monday (Aug. 19, 2019) at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Newton, with private burial following at Eastlawn Cemetery, Zimmerdale. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Food Pantry or St. Jude' Children's Research Hospital, c/o Petersen's Funeral Home, Newton.

Published in The Kansan on Aug. 20, 2019.

Rossville Estate Sale Aug. 24, 25

   Estate Sale on Aug. 24,25 in Rossville.  For more info,  go to:
https://estatesales.org/estate-sales/ks/rossville/66533/rossville-estate-sale-1704305

Hailey Thornburg Graduates

    Hailey Thornburg is a spring graduate of Washburn University with an Associate of Science degree in Occupaional Therapy.

Alex Bird Graduates From WU

    Alex Bird graduated from Washburn University this spring with a BA in English

Washburn U Dean's, President's Lists

    The spring semester Dean's List contained the following students from Rossville:  Abagail Escobar, Rachel Klaske, Corgin Horak, and Sydney Marney.
    The Spring semester President's List had the following students from Rossville:  James Benton and Breanna Hill

Class of 59 Reunion

    The RHS Class of 1959 held their 60th reunion on Aug. 8-11 during the Tall Corn Festival.
Attending Were Marlene Stockman, Connie Wiggins, Geraldine Davis, Linda Raine, Ginger Allen, Jerry Perry, Neil McKenzie, Ed Humston, Roger Zeller, Doug Martinek, Clifford VanVleck,  and Frank Ruff.
    About 16 photos can be seen at:
https://rhsclassof1959.blogspot.com/

2019 Tall Corn Festival

    There are about 30 photos taken during the 2019 Tall Corn Festival.  See them at:
https://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2019/08/2019-tall-corn-festival.html

Paul Lenherr Passes Away

    Paul Leo Lenherr, 80, St. Marys, KS, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at home after a short battle with cancer.      He was born March 3, 1939, in Topeka, KS, the son of Paul Joseph and Regina Ann Schuler Lenherr. He was a 1957 graduate of St. Marys High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Omaha in 1964. Paul worked in the distribution offices of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company until assuming ownership of Sparks Insurance Agency in St. Marys in 1976. Paul was a life-long member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys, serving as one of the first lectors and continuing for nearly 50 years. He also remained faithful to his weekly 1:00 am adoration hour for over 30 years. Paul had an extremely active role with the Knights of Columbus throughout his life earning leadership positions at the local and state level, ultimately resulting in his service as State Deputy of Kansas and State Master of the Fourth Degree in the 1990's. For over 20 years Paul was the Ceremonials Chairman. He was an honorary life member of the St. Marys K of C Council #657 and the Thomas A. McNeive Assembly of the Fourth Degree. At the community level Paul was the Supervisory Judge of the Election Board for many years, and previously served as President of the Chamber of Commerce and a term on the Board of Directors of Wamego Country Club.
     He married Peggy Jane Sparks on June 9, 1962 in St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters: Christy (Mark) Grannell, Gardner and Helen (Joe) Schwinn, Leavenworth; two sisters: Sr. Letitia Lenherr, SCL, Leavenworth and Ann (Don) Henry, Fort Collins, CO; and 5 grandchildren: Jim (Ashley) Grannell, Tom (Allegra) Grannell, Ann Grannell (fiancé Jack Vielhauer), all of Shawnee; Sarah Jo Schwinn and Zachary Schwinn of Leavenworth; and one great grandson, Henry Grannell. He was preceded in death by one brother, Vincent John Lenherr, and three sisters: Regina Simonton, Sr. Mary Cecilia Lenherr, SCL, and Josepha "Jo" Mulvihill.
    Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Visitation will be at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville on Thursday, August 15 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm followed by a rosary recitation. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple Street, St. Marys, KS 66536 http://www.piperfuneralhome.com 

Please Note Location of Visitation & Rosary

Teresa and Sheldon Newsham Have a Girl

    Teresa and Sheldon Newsham of Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby girl born Aug. 6, at Stormont-Vail.

Josephine Voelker Passes Away

Josephine Marie Voelker, 99, of Topeka, passed away February 23, 2019. Josephine was born on March 12, 1919 in Rossville, Kansas. Daughter of Henry E. McGuire and Monica A. Prockish McGuire.

Graveside memorial service will be at held at Mount Calvary Cemetery on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

The family will receive guests immediately following the graveside. To leave fond memories or online condolences, please visit www.brennanmathenafh.com

Back From TCF

I was in Rossville for the Tall Corn Festival and class reunion,  but am back home and will be adding news from Rossville over the next few days.

Bart Crow At TCF

Bart Crow and band will be performing Sat. night, Aug. 10, at the Tall Corn Festival.  For more info, go to:

Bart Crow at TCF

Booster Club Needs You

Click on image below to enlarge for reading or printing.

Taylor Kirk To Coach At W.U.

From the Capital-Journal:
Washburn U. softball has announced that former Ichabod Taylor Kirk has been added as an assistant coach.

Kirk, a Rossville native, was a three-time all-state selection for the Bulldawgs and a first-team all-MIAA pick at shortstop her senior year at Washburn after leading the MIAA with 13 home runs. She also earned second-team all-MIAA her junior year as a utility player after transferring to WU from Johnson County Community College. Overall, she finished with a .309 batting average with 26 home runs, 101 hits and 70 runs scored while driving in 92 runs at Washburn.

“Taylor Kirk is coming off a great playing career, helping lead us to an MIAA Championship in 2018,” Holaday said. “She has all the potential to be a great coach — great passion and work ethic, natural leadership skills and a strong knowledge of the game. We are elated to have her continue in our program as a coach.”

Ruth Larson Passes Away

    Ruth E. Larson 88, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Brewster Place in Topeka.
She was born March 5, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of LaVerne and Edna Vilven Spears. Ruth grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School. She attended Kansas State University. She lived most of her life in Rossville moving to Topeka in 2009.
    Ruth worked at Midwest Machines in Topeka. She later worked many years at the People's State Bank in Rossville and served as the treasurer for the city of Rossville. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and Countryside United Methodist Church in Topeka. Ruth was a life member of the Eastern Star and was Grand Ruth for the state of Kansas in 1962. She held many offices in local chapters. She was a past member of the ABWA and was women of the year in 1983.
    On January 24, 1957 she was united in marriage to William "Bill" Larson at the First Presbyterian Church in Topeka. He survives.
    Other survivors include two sons, Robert (Annie) Larson, Topeka and James Larson, Olathe; a sister, Helen C. Miller, Rossville; three grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
    Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Brewster Place Chapel in Topeka. Inurnment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brewster Foundation and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.