Rossville KS Alumni News

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Wabaunse Invitational Track-Girls

The standings of the girls teams at the Wabaunsee Invitational Track and Field meet on April 7 were:
1. St Marys
2. Wabaunsee
3. Rossville
4. Olpe
5. Rock Creek
6. Cornerstone
7. Santa Fe Trail
8. Northern Heights.

The Rossville team had at least 15 girls competing. Some of the best performances were by

Ashley Rietcheck
4. 100 M
6. 200 M

Danielle Mason
7. 200 M
5. 100 M Hurdles
2. 300 M Hurdles

Kylee Badura
2. 400 M

Taylor Bittner
2. 800 M.
4. 1600 M

Breaira Bergstresser
5. 800 M
10. Long Jump

Kaytlin Dohrman
4. 3200 M

Jordan Bittner
2. 100 M Hurdles
3. 300 M Hurdles

Maura Buhler
6. Triple Jump
6. Javelin

Laura Gillum
3. Shot Put
10. Discus

Danielle Mason
5. Shot put

Mary Shults
6. Discus

The Rossville relay teams performed will.
4 x 100 3rd place
4 x 400 4th place
4 x 800 1st place

Softball Team At Manhattan

Rossville's softball team visited Manhattan on April 11 and dominated the matchup with scores of 13-2 and 13-5. The RHS girls are now 8-0 in the early season outscoring their opponents 111-15.

Softball Team Sweeps Riley

The Lady Dawgs sent the Riley Co. softball team home scoreless on April 10. Rossville swept the twin bill with imposing scores of 11-0 and 15-0.

Baseball Team Splits With Riley

The Dawgs split a double header with Riley County on April 10, losing the first game 3-5, but winning the second game 5-1. The Dawgs are 2-4 for the season and 1-3 in the MEL.

Latest Willard Bridge Photos

Lora and Sara Shinn Honored

Lora and Sara Shinn were nominees for the Capital-Journal Athlete Of The Week this week. The twin sisters were a big part of the offense at the plate during the Dawg's 4-0 start of the season, with the pair going 18/35 with 5 doubles, 4 homers and 22 RGIs.Sara had 3 of the homers and scored 8 runs and each had 11 RBIs

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Softball Team Wins Two

The RHS girls continued their perfect record with two convincing wins over the Wabaunsee Chargers on April 7. The scores were 13-2 and 15-5 to up their season record to 4-0.

Baseball Team Loses Two

The RHS baseball team dropped two games against Wabaunsee on April 7. The scores were 12-1 and 9-5 which brings the season record to 1-3 thus far.

Vincent Dudney Passes Away

Vincent Bryce "Pete" Dudney, 80, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

He was born January 3, 1937 at Dover, the son of Vincent G. and Edna Lister Dudney.. Pete graduated from Dover High School in 1955 and served in the Kansas Army National Guard.

Pete worked for the Gas Service Company retiring after 44 years of service. He was an avid Coon Hunter and played softball in his younger years. Pete was on the football "Chain Gang" at Rossville High many years and loved to fish. He was a small engine mechanic. Pete was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville and the Rossville United Methodist Church.

On August 17, 1958 he was united in marriage to Barbara Gentry at Rossville. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2011.

Survivors include his son, Mark Dudney, Silver Lake; two daughters, Robyn Dudney, Silver Lake, and Brenda Powell, Temple TX; two sisters, Beverly (Larry) Ketter, Topeka and JoAnn (Neil) Crow, Maple Hill; brother-in-law, Bill Gentry, Rossville; sister-in-law, Linda Gentry, Rossville; his granddaughter, Alayna Powell, Temple, TX.

Memorial graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Rossville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Rossville United Methodist Church.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pete Dudney Memorial Fund, the Rossville United Methodist Church or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Softball Team Rolls Over Santa Fe

The RHS softball team got off to an excellent start with two lopsided wins over Santa Fe Trail on Thursday, April 4. The scores were 15-0 and 10-1.

Dawgs Split With Santa Fe In Baseball

The RHS baseball team split a double Header with Santa Fe Trail on April 4, The Dawgs won the first game 18-11, but lost the second one 3-5.

Friday, April 7, 2017

State FCCLA Results

Ariel Sherer-received a Gold in Career Investigation and qualified for Nationals.

Cheyenne Reese and MaKenzie Decklar-received a silver in Life Event Planning Senior

Allison Perry-received a silver in Life Event Planning Junior

Karsen Waggoner and Liam Grant-received a bronze in Sports Nutrition and each qualified for a $500 scholarship to Johnson & Wales University for placing 3rd.

Sally Heslet Passes Away

Due to complications from cancer and surrounded by family, Sally Heslet, 76, went to be with the Lord on April 1st, 2017.
Sally was born July 31st, 1940 to Raymond Rice and Mary Kinsey in Kansas City, MO. After moving to Kansas from Des Moines, IA, Sally worked food service and bartending for the Knights of Columbus in St. Marys, KS and the American Legion Post #31 in Rossville, KS. She was then employed by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas before running the Swirly Top restaurant in Rossville from 1993 to 2010. Sally was an avid reader and loved her stable of television shows. She was a loving and caring mother. Sally was best known for her role as a grandmother, commonly called Grammy by the entire family. She was a great listener and an even better talker. Sally will be missed greatly but her legacy will undoubtedly continue on through her impact on the community, friends, and family.
Sally was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Kingcade of Ukiah, CA. She is survived by her sister, Mary Patricia Sheridan of California, as well as her four children: Jesse; Tina of Drexel, MO; Tammy of Rossville, KS; and Tonya of Silver Lake, KS. Sally has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she was most proud of and loved very much.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Monday, April 10th, at 10 A.M. at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions in Sally s name can be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, American Legion Post #31 of Rossville, or the Rossville United Methodist Church. Special thanks to all friends, family, and acquaintances who have made Sally s life so full of joy and love.