Derek Balch Is Student Of Week

    Derek Balch assisted another student in finding a folder (that was full of homework) and turned it into the office. The other student was able to avoid a handful of zeros due to Derek's kindness!

Rowena Gannon Passes Away

Rowena M. Gannon, 86, of Rossville passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the St. Marys Manor.

She was born May 16, 1932 at Muscotah the daughter of Russell and Gladys Sisco Hollenbeck. Rowena moved to Topeka at an early age and graduated from Topeka High School.

Rowena had worked at Nellie's Variety Store in Rossville and clerked sales for her son. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and the UMW at the church. Rowena was a charter member (65 years) of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Auxiliary in Rossville. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and crafts. Rowena collected Raggedy Ann Dolls and had made many as gifts.

On January 6, 1950 she was united in marriage to Leo H. Gannon. He preceded her in death on April 28, 2017. Rowena was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bud, Dee and Dwayne; sisters, Norma, Marilyn and Bonnie.

Survivors include two sons, Randell (Cindy) Gannon, Rossville and Vern (Sherri) Gannon, Manhattan; a daughter, Linda Lake, Manhattan; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Gannon will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30, Friday, May 18, 2018 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. The family wishes to thank Dr. Cahoj and the staff at St. Marys Manor for their loving care. To leave online condolences please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Lady Dawgs 2nd In Regional

The semi-finals and championship game were played May 15 in the Sabetha 3A softball  regional.
Rossville won their semi-final game against St. Marys 3-0.  On the other side of the bracket,  Silver Lake bear Riley Co. 10-0.  The Lady Dawgs and Eagles met for the championship game which was won by Silver Lake 4-1.

Baseball Team Loses Round One

    The Rossville baseball team lost their first round regional game against Council Grove 4-2 in five innings.

Lady Dawgs Win First Regional Game

Lady Dawgs win 13-3 over Hiawatha and will play tomorrow at 3:30 PM

Alex Little Engagement

Kristin Jean Conley and Alex Jordan Little, of Manhattan announce their engagement.

Kristin is the daughter of Dwight and Julie Conley, of Gypsum. She is a graduate of Southeast of Saline High School, Gypsum, and Kansas State University with a degree in political science. She works as a district representative for U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran.

Alex is the son of Randal and Nancy Little, of Rossville. He is a graduate of Rossville High School, Rossville, and North Central Kansas Technical College, in Beloit. He is employed by Bayer Construction, of Manhattan.

The wedding is planned for July 7.

Baseball Softball Stat Leaders

The area stat leaders from Rossville for high school baseball and softball per the Capital-Journal are below.

Baseball
RBI           
Tronnie  Blair      14

Strikeouts   
Bo Reeves           46

Softball

Batting Average
Gracie Rabe      .515
Gracie Rabe      .475
Kinlyn Lundin  .455
note:  Capital error--one of the above is likely Kelcie Kippes or Elisa Princic

Home Runs
Elisa Princic     5
Kelcie Kippes   4
Gracie Rabe      4
Cala Hill           2

RBIs
Princic    26
Kippes    24
Lundin    21
Rabe       21
Hill         17

Pitching Wins
Kippes      8
Rabe         7
Lundin      2

Pitching Strikeouts
Kippes   52
Lundin   21

ERA
Lundin  0.82
Kippes  2.08
Rabe     3.04

Alumni Foundtion Scholarships

    The Rossville High Alumni Scholarship Foundation has announced the four winners of $1,500 scholarships.   The scholarships are given to graduating seniors of Rossville High School.   The  winners are Kylee Badura, Maura Buhler, Jalyn Porter and Isaiah Luellen.

Alumni Foundation Dinner

    Plans have been finalized for the 9th annual Rossville High Alumni reunion and party to be held on June 2nd.  The four $1,500 scholarship winners have been invited to the party and will tell the group about their plans for college.   Travis Van Vleck, a former scholarship winner and principal of Rossville Grade School, will speak to the group also.  All alumni are invited to attend.   A catered dinner starts at 6:00 with social time at 4:00.   Cost for the party is $22.50 per person.   Proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund.  Registration is requested.  The invitation follows.  Contact June at 785-584-6080 or email meburg@embarqmail.com with questions. 

Alumni Foundation Dinner & Program

     Saturday, June 2, 2018        

 Dekat Parish Center – 700 Main    

                 Social Hour 4:00 p.m.                 

Catered Dinner 6:00 p.m.

The Rossville High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation has awarded over $20,000.00 in scholarships to graduating seniors of Rossville High since 1999.  An endowment account was established in 2007.   Interest from this account and a grant received from the Prairie Band Potawatomie Nation will be used for scholarships to be given in May.   This year we will give four scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each during this party.   We thank all alumni and friends for your tax deductible donations to this fund.  Join us for the reunion party and/or consider making a donation to our Foundation.

Cost for the evening is $22.50. 

Meal by Wanda’s Country Cookin’.  

Program will follow the dinner.   

Scholarships awarded.  Class roll call and pictures. 

For information call 785-584-6080 or 785-584-6335 or email meburg@embarqmail.com

I plan to attend the Celebration (list number attending)_________

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                            Total enclosed is __________________

         

       Registration deadline is May 26th.   Checks are made payable to RHS Alumni Foundation

       Mail registration to:  RHS Alumni Foundation, PO Box 803, Rossville KS 66533.

Name ___________________________________ RHS Graduate?  Y___ N___ Year__________

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Pops Concert May 11

RJSHS Bands & Choirs will present their Pops Concert this Friday, May 11th in the auditorium at 7:00 PM.   It's a relaxed concert, with exciting musical selections, senior/award recognitions, and more.

Lady Dawgs Win MEL Title

The Lady Dawgs added 4 more wins this week.
They defeated Wabaunsee 7-1 and 7-3 and defeated Rock Creek 5-2 and 6-4.
Their season record now stands at 17-3 and 9-1 in the MEL.

Silver Lake 3A Regional Baseball

Round One Games Monday, May 14  
St. Marys (5: 7-13) at Silver Lake (4: 11-7), 5 p.m.; 
Royal Valley (7: 3-15) at Riley County (2: 16-2), 5 p.m.; 
Rossville (6: 3-15) at Council Grove (3: 17-3), 5 p.m. 

Semi Final Games TBD — 
Mission Valley (1: 18-2) vs. Silver Lake-St. Marys winner 
Riley County-Royal Valley winner vs. Council Grove-Rossville winner 

 Regional Championship, 5 p.m.

You can see the brackets and results at:
http://kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Baseball/3ARegional.cfm?Activity=3&Class=3A&WeekID=2957

Softball Regional Starts May 14

The 3A softball regional will begin May 14 at Sabetha.  Hiawatha will be the Lady Dawgs first opponent.

Games Monday 
Field 2: 
Rossville (1: 17-3) vs. Hiawatha (8: 3-15), 4 p.m. 
Silver Lake (2: 17-3) vs. Sabetha (7: 6-14), 5:30 p.m.
Field 3: 
Royal Valley (3: 14-6) vs. Riley County (6: 7-13), 4 p.m. 
St. Marys (4: 12-8) vs. Nemaha Central (5: 9-11), 5:30 p.m. 

Games Tuesday 
Rossville-Hiawatha winner vs. St. Marys-Nemaha Central winner, 3 :30 p.m.; 
Silver Lake-Sabetha winner vs. Royal Valley-Riley County winner, 5 p.m.; 
Championship, 6:30 p.m.

To see the full brackets and results, go to: 
 http://kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Softball/3ARegional.cfm?Activity=3&Class=3A&WeekID=2992