Rossville KS Alumni News

Saturday, August 24, 2019

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.

Friday, August 23, 2019

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

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Charles Nez Benefit

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For

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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.

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

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.

Monday, August 19, 2019

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.