KelLee Parr Lecture Series

From KelLee Parr:

Starting March 5 I'll be doing another Osher Lecture series on The Willows and other maternity homes that helped make Kansas City the adoption hub of America. This time it will be in Lawrence. The dates are March 5, 12, and 19 from 7-9 p.m. I'll be doing another lecture in Roeland Park, Kansas, at the Roeland Park Community Center on July 9, 16, and 23 from 6:30-8:30. The link with more information on how to sign up is below. Please share with anyone you think might be interested in attending. Thanks! https://www.enrole.com/kupce/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=OC20212F&courseId=OSH256&categoryId=3A6D7130

3A Substate Girls Baskerball

    The Rossville girls basketball team will play in the 2A Substate beginning on March 2 at Winchester.  Rossville will play Jeff Co. North at 6:00 PM.  You can see the bracket at:
http://www.kshsaa.org/public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Basketball/2ASub-State.cfm?Activity=2&WeekID=4534

Boys 2A Substate Basketball

    The Rossville boy's basketball team begins 2A Substate play on Monday, Mar. 2 at Winchester-Jeff Co. North at 7:30 PM,    The substate bracket can be read at:
http://www.kshsaa.org/public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Basketball/2ASub-State.cfm?Activity=2&WeekID=4491

KWCA Rankings For 2/25/20

321A wrestling rankings by the KWCA just before the State meet.

1. Hoxie      (1)
2. Norton     (2)
3. Beloit       (3)
4. Rossville  (4)
5. Larned      (5)
6. Hoisington (6)
7. Republic Co.(8)
8. Southeast of Saline (7)
9. Plainville        (9)
10. Silver Lake  (NR)

Zach Archer is still #1 in 113 lb.  Layne Hurla is still #4 in 138 lb, and Kody Davoren is still #2 in 220 lb.

The 321A state tournament is this weekend in Hays.

Maura Buhler On Dean's List

Maura Buhler was on the first semester Dean's List at Benedictine College.

Cody Lambotte Raffle

From the KWCA · 

Cody Lambotte is a Rossville, KS native that has made an impact on the lives of many people. He is a great family man, father, brother, son, uncle, teammate, coach, teacher, and wrestler. Cody was diagnosed with ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, in April of 2017.

Cody has been an integral part of the wrestling community for many years. Beyond high school he competed at the college level at Labette Community College where he was part of a Junior College National Championship team. From there, he went on to compete as part of the NCAA Division II Nebraska-Kearney team where he was part of their first NCAA Championship.

After college, Cody went on to work for both the City of Rossville and the Rossville Schools. As a teacher, coach, and an active member of his church, he has made a positive impact on numerous students. He has dedicated countless hours to the sport of wrestling and the lives of too many people to count.

Please join us in supporting Cody and his family by raising money to help with their medical expenses. We will be doing a drawing for a trip to the wrestling NCAA Championships in Minneapolis, MN in March of 2020. The trip will include 4 tickets to all sessions, an invitation to the Ohio State after party and a hotel room during the event. Chances are 1 for $5, 5 for $20, 15 for $50 and 35 for $100. Thank you for supporting Cody!

There is also a Venmo account that can be used in Alaina Lambotte’s name.
Venmo is @alaina-Lambotte.

You can mail cash or checks payable to Rossville Elementary School in care of Courtney Horgan PO Box 116 Rossville, KS 66533.

Call, text, or email any questions you might have to Courtney Horgan, Rossville Wrestling Coach at 785-221-3108 or Wrestlingfloorlayer@yahoo.com

We will draw a winner on February 29th at the Class 321A State High School Championships! Winners will be notified directly by Coach Horgan.

Thank You for Your Support!!

Rock Creek & Rossville Girls BB

Rock Creek and Rossville girls basketball Feb. 24, 2020.

Rossville      3   8  5   6 — 22
Rock Creek  5 10  8 15 — 38

Rossville scoring:
Streit                1  4-6  6 
Bergstresser    1  2-2  4 
Morelli              0 8-10 8
Foster              0  1-2  1 
Rodehorst        1  0-0  2 
Gillum              0  1-3  1

Rock Creek & RHS Boys BB

Rock Creek and Rossville boys basketball Feb. 24.

Rossville        3   4   3  5 — 15
Rock Creek  13 12 16  1 — 42

Rossville scoring:
Perine      1     0-0    2 
Morelli      0     2-2    2 
Reeves    0     1-2    1 
Badura     3     1-2    7 
Brown      0     1-4    1 
Garcia      1     0-0    2

Cletus Manhart Passes Away

     Cletus G. Manhart, 83, of Silver Lake passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020.

He was born September 9, 1936, in Grinnell, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Ann Zimmerman Manhart.  Cletus graduated from Hoxie High School and Pittsburg State University in 1960.

     He lived in Beloit from 1960 until 1966 he later  moved to Silver Lake where he has lived for many years.  Cletus was a teacher at Beloit for five years and then at Rossville for two years. He was a computer programmer working for the State of Kansas and later BC/BS in Topeka.  Cletus was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and the Knights of Columbus.

     Cletus was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ray, Robert (Doris), and Joseph Manhart; sisters, Marcella (Floyd) Edgington, and Mildred Manhart.

     On June 8, 1963, he was united in marriage to Louise Reiter at Beloit.  She survives of the home.

     Other survivors include his five children, Steve Manhart, Birmingham, AL, Jerry (Karen) Manhart, Shawnee,  Karen (Dave) Palmer, Auburn, Joanna (Brian) Fair, Andale, and Jason (Jamie) Manhart, Silver Lake; his sister Loretta (Ed) Schwerdt, Topeka; nine grandchildren, Abbie and Chad Manhart, Brandon, Easton, Trent, and Carson Fair, and Jersey, Journey, and Jax Manhart.

     Service times are pending.  To leave condolences,  go to:  http://www.piperfuneralhome.com

Kyle Parr Running At KSU

Here is an excellent article about KSU senior  Kyle Parr who is on the KSU track team.
https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2020/2/21/sports-extra-se-parr-continuing-to-prove-himself-live-out-dream-for-k-state-track-and-field.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0ZnVxZ2nnYc9rgjJ8SrMUMQHi_x4aM69_zfMIq3YhFXRsC0hYSr4groZs

You can read another excellent article about Kyle  winning the heptathlon recently at:
https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2020/01/kyle-parr-wins-heptathlon.html

Dawgs Win 321A Regional Wrestling

Rossville 142, Riverside 126, Silver Lake 120, Osage City 79, Council Grove 74, Riley County 69, Sabetha 68.5, Maur Hill 67, Perry-Lecompton 67, Mission Valley 63, Atchison County 56, Wabaunsee 56, Oskaloosa 53, Doniphan West 52.5, St. Marys 36, Pleasant Ridge 24, Herington 24, Onaga 23, Burlingame 7, Horton 7, Northern Heights 3, Troy 3.

Zach Archer won the 113 class with a decision over G. Collins of Osage City.
Layne Hurla came in second in the 138 class losing by decision to B. Horn of Riverside.
Sam Trombly came in second in 145 by "inj def" to C. Smith of Atchison Co.
Kody Davoren won the 220 class with a pin over Whalen of Osage City.

In the Consolation finals,  Cody Hurla (138) was pinned by Thalwell of Riley Co., and Jacob Carver (285) pinned Lara of Onaga.

The above six wrestlers listed qualify for the State Tournament at Hays this next weekend.

For additional info about the Council Grove Regionals,  go to:
https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&TIM=1582836591629&pageName=

Riley Co. Boys BB At RHS

On Feb. 21,  the Riley Co. Falcons defeated the Bulldawgs 63-26.

Riley County  19 12 22 10 -- 63

Rossville          0 14   2 10 -- 26

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Rossville scoring:

Perine        0      0-1   0 

Morelli        3      1-1   7 

Reeves      2      2-2   6 

Badura       3      0-0   6 

Garcia        3      1-1   7

You can see video of the game at:
https://www.wibw.com/content/news/KPZ-Riley-County-63-Rossville-26-Boys-568103151.html

Riley Co Girls At RHS

Riley Co. Falcons at Rossville Feb.21, 2020.

Rossville      3     5    10      7 - 25
Riley Co.     12    3    15    15 - 45

Rossville Scoring:

Streit              3 (3)    0-0    9 
Bergstresser 1            0-0   2 
Rabe              0            1-2    1 
Morelli          3            0-0   6 
Rodehorst    3 (1)      0-0   7 
Gillum          0            0-2   0

Esther Pugh Celebrates 90th

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -- It was a big day for Rossville Elementary School on Friday.

All the students from Rossville Elementary School and the staff wanted to do something special for Esther Pugh who is turning 90 years old.

"Esther is like the staple of our community, she's the perfect neighbor a grade school could have. she looks out for us," Travis Vleck, Principal of Rossville Elementary School said.

More than 300 students and staff members lined up to wish Esther Pugh 'happy birthday,' when the wheels of the school rolled away.

Esther has lived across from Rossville Elementary since 1961.

"She loves the school and she can't wait for spring, because she really likes to sit out on the front porch and watch the kids come to and from school everyday. She's just an amazing person and we love her," Vleck explained.

She is more than a neighbor to many of them.

Brayden, a student from Rossville Elementary says "she gave me a band-aid to heal my knee. she's a great lady, she looks over our school, she's like the grandmother of our school."

"It doesn't matter what day of the week it is, she's looking out for us. If there happens to be suspicious activity, it's not often, but if there is in the evening time, she's not afraid to call me at home anytime, or she'll call law enforcement if needed," Vleck emphasized.

"I have to call them every once in awhile about something don't I," Pugh said.

After serenading her with a song, students greeted Esther with presents and cupcakes.

"She's is just a wonderful person, she protects our school, because she just wants to keep the school safe," Brylie Price, sixth grader of Rossville said, "I'm just so grateful that she is here to protect our school."

"She's always got eyes on our building, it's pretty special to have someone who cares so much about our school," Vleck said.

Esther turns 90 years old on Sunday.

All 4 of Esther & her late husband Gene's children graduated from Rossville.