Rattlers Sign Nate Reeder

    Today the Rossville Rattlers  announced the signing of OF Nate Reeder from the University of Evansville

Boy's Golf Outlook

    The Dawgs captured Mid-East League title last year and finished eighth at the Class 3A state tourney.  The top returners from that  team are sr. Gabe.Marney,  who is three-year starter and took fifth at the regionals last year; so. Cory Hadsall, who  was league champion; sr. Kole Davoren; jr, Trey Anderson; and jr. Andrew Hudson.

Taylor Brecheisen (15) At FSCC

    Taylor Brecheisen is a freshman at Fort Scott Community College and is on their 2016 softball roster as an outfielder/first baseman.  Her bio can be read at:
http://www.fsgreyhounds.com/sports/sball/2015-16/bios/brecheisen_taylor_c6bi

Taylor Kirk (15) at DCCC

   Taylor Kirk is a freshman at Johnson  County Community College and is on their softball team this year as a pitcher/outfielder.

2016 Softball Team Outlook

The Dawgs finished 16-4 last year with three of those losses being to Silver Lake,  the 2015 Softball State Champion team.   All 3A team selections Taylor Kirk and Taylor Brecheisen graduated and must now be replaced.

The top returners from last year include senior Heidi Nitsch, all 3A and first team All-Mid-East League hitting .533;  senior Britnee Zemek, who hit .517 and was first team All-Mid-EastLeague;  senior Lauren Steckel  who hit .353 ; junior pitcher Amanda Hill who had 88 strike-outs and honorable mention All-Mid-East League;  junior Lara Shinn who hit over .300,  junior Sara Shinn, who hit over .300;  and junior Sammy Murray.

The team begins their season April 5 at Riley County

Louis Vega (12) Passes Away

      Luis Manuel Vega, 24, El Dorado, KS passed away March 24, 2016, at his home. He was a longtime resident of the Topeka area.
      Luis was born September 8, 1991 in Topeka, KS to Connie and Daniel Vega. He graduated from Rossville High School in 2012. He participated in Special Olympics with the Washburn Rural Junior Blues team, participating in bowling and wheelchair track and field events. Luis was active in the community through his day program at Easter Seals Capper Foundation. He had a contagious smile, an upbeat attitude, and a passion for peanut butter cups. However, he could show a mischievous side when least expected. His staff immediately fell in love with this young man, and one working in another home even asked for a transfer to work with Luis after she met him!
      Luis was a super-hero who never gave up! He loved Disney movies, Sponge Bob, bright lights, and music.
      Mr. Vega is survived by his father, Daniel Vega; six brothers - Jasper Burns, Shawn Burns, Adam Burns, Juan Vega, Derek Burns, Jacob Burns; five sisters - Janice Cazares, Alicia Burns, Jessica Guerrero, Rebecca Burns, Heaven Burns; his guardian, Crystal Nelson and her family; his staff, roommates, and friends.
      He was preceded in death by his mother Connie Vega on January 9, 2005. 
Services will be Friday at 11am at Davidson Funeral Home with viewing from 10-11am. Graveside services will follow at Topeka Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to Easter Seals Capper Foundation.

Latest E-Mail Scam

    The crooks keep thinking up new schemes to get their malware into your computer and thus steal data.  Among the new ones is a fake speeding ticket e-mailed to you.

    What makes the scam particularly alarming is that the emails contain accurate traffic data, including street names, speed limits and actual driving speeds. The people who received the emails were actually speeding at the time and location noted in the scam emails.  

    But,  once you click on the link provided, your computer is infected

    NEVER click on a link unless you are certain that the message is legitimate, even if it APPEARS to be from a friend.

RHS Baseball Outlook For 2016

      The Dawgs will be kicking off their 2016 baseball campaign against Perry-Lecompton on Thursday,  March 31, at Joe Campbell Stadium.                    
      Last year, Rossville lost to Wellsville in the regional semi-final.    Tucker Horak and Christian Roduner were first team All-Mid East League last year,  but four members of that all-league team  have graduated and must the replaced.    
      The top returners for this year include Tucker Horak, sr.; Dawson Hammes, jr.; Christian Roduner, sr.; Wyatt Dyche, jr.; Jacob Bradshaw, jr.; and Jared Morris, so.

Prom King And Queen Candidates

Eric Ebert

Isaac Luellen

Riley Falk

Zach Jensen

Rachel Day

Ashley Broxterman

Chris Johnston

Becca Ledeboer

Monica Olson Passes Away

Monica Olson, of Topeka, passed away March 24, 2016 at Midland Care. She was born in Delia, Kansas to Homer and Mary Redmon. Monica grew up in the Emmett, Rossville and Silver Lake communities. She worked for the John Morrell Company and Stauffer Communications. Monica was a homemaker, and took delight in spending a great amount of time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Monica was united in marriage to James Leonard Olson on April 5, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by her children, Tamara Mentzer and Dennis Olson; brothers, Ed and Lloyd Redmon, of Topeka, Theron, Gene and Billy Redmon of Valley Falls; sister, Anna Lou Lahey of California; two grandchildren, Joely and Troy, and two great-grandchildren, Nick and Emma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Donald, Carl, John and Lee Redmon, and sisters, Margaret Ballard and Mary Ann Bryant. 

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 29th at Penwell Gabel Cemetery, 6th and Gage in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.

To leave a special message for the family, please click “Share Memories” button at http://www.dovecremation.com/obituary/116626/Monica-Olson/Topeka-Kansas

Bulldogs Baseball Roster

0   Bryson Hase 9
1   Derek Gentry 12
2   Jacob Bradshaw 11
3   Wyatt Dyche 11
4   Payton Catron 9
5   Christian Roduner 12
8   Jared Morris 10
9   Phoenix Thomas 9
10 Bryce Gfeller 11
11 Tucker Horak 12
12 Nick Brummer 10
13 Garrett Carver 9
14 Karson Waggoner 9
15 Zayne Martinek 10
16 Tronnie Blair 10
17 Berek Balch 10
20 Collin Culbertson 9
22 Perry Foster 10
23 Jackson Reeves 11
25 Alex Cavanaugh 12
33 Cody Dyche 9
43 Dawson Hammes 11
55 Cheyne Hulbert 12
66 Dawson Schaffer 10
69 Sheldon Hulbert 10

Bulldogs 2016 Softball Roster

     Iana Catana 12
24 Heidi Nitsch 12
8   Lauren Steckel 12
23 Britnee Zemek 12
11 Amanda Hill 11
20 Lora Shinn 11
21 Sara Shinn 11
10 Sierra Streit 11
     Sammie Murray 11
     Shanel Cooper 11
14 Rylee Brecheisen 10
15 Meg Kirk 10
7   Ashley Zemek 10
19 Jayln Porter 10
     Makayla Lane 10
     Cassie Punchard 10
17 Breaira Bergstresser 10
     Caila Hill 9
     Kelcie Kippes 9
 

RHS Baseball Schedule for 2016

Bulldogs  baseball schedule for 2016.  All games at 4:30 except for Regional and State.
Mar
31      Vs Perry-Lecompton
April
5        @Riley Co.
8        @ Wabaunsee
14      @ St. Marys
26      Vs Kansas City Christian
29      Vs Silver Lake
May  
2        Vs Wamego
5        @ Nemaha Central
10      Vs Rock Creek
16-18    3A Regional
26-27    3A State

Rattlers Sign Harrison Whitworth

  The Rossville Rattlers have signed catcher Harrison Whitworth from Fort Scott Community College.

Harrison is from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Sarah Richardson (98) Passes Away

Photo from RHS yearbook

Photo from obituary

    Sarah Suzanne Richardson, 36, passed away March 23, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital. 
    She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
    Sarah was born to Marvin Richardson and Janet (Lake) Richardson on September 14, 1979 she was born in Topeka Kansas. Sarah graduated from Rossville High school.
    Survivors include her parents Marvin and Janet Richardson, brothers Jamie and his wife Heather and daughter Temple, and Jason and his daughter Isabella, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.
    A memorial service will be held at Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene 730 SW Fairlawn Road Topeka Kansas, on Tuesday, March 29 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Due to Sarah's deep love of animals please designate memorial contributions to Helping Hands Humane society in care of Chapel Oaks cremation and funeral services 235 SW. Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66603.
    You can sign a guestbook at:
    http://www.chapeloaksne.com/fh/obituaries/tribute.cfm?o_id=3639467&fh_id=13452

All Mid-East League Basketball Teams

MID-EAST ALL LEAGUE TEAMS

Boys

First team

Carson Becker, sr., Rock Creek; Mason Giffin, fr., Silver Lake; Blake Hallacy, sr., Silver Lake; Cooper Imthurn, jr., Wabaunsee; Jeffery Kleinsmith, jr., St. Marys; Joe Mioni, sr., St. Marys; Christian Roduner, sr., Rossville; Cole Schumacher, jr., Rossville; Bailey Vetter, sr., Rock Creek; Jackson Wagner, sr., Riley County.

Honorable mention

Jared Garcia, sr., Rock Creek; Tucker Horak, sr., Rossville; Lorenzo Mason, sr., Rossville.

Girls

First team

Bethany Crubel, jr., Riley County; Alexis Gifford, sr., Silver Lake; Rachel Heiman, sr., Silver Lake; Amanda Hill, jr., Rossville; Alyssa Kulp, sr., Riley County; Heidi Nitsch, sr., Rossville; Karsen Schultz, so., Wabaunsee; Alli Terrapin, sr., Wabaunsee; Madison Wegner, sr., Silver Lake; Taylor White, sr., Silver Lake.

Honorable mention

Jordan Clouse, sr., Riley County; Morgan Feldkamp, jr., Rock Creek; Logan Hurla, so., St. Marys; Alli Snapp, sr., Rock Creek; Lauren Steckel, sr., Rossville; Tory Thomson, so., Riley County.

Betty (Trubey) Escritt Passes Away

      July 11, 1928 - March 16, 2016
      Betty Louise Escritt went peacefully to be with her Lord on March 16, 2016 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, WA at the age of 87.
      Betty was born to loving parents Walter Trubey and Martha Mae Trubey in McPherson, KS. She attended Rossville Rural Schools in Rossville, KS, and was her class valedictorian. Her college education was in Manhattan, KS.
      At the age of 18 she married Daniel Escritt , and they were married for 56 years until his death in 2003. Betty loved books and delighted in raising flowers. During the years that her children were young she worked hard at gardening, raising chickens and pigs, and preserving many fruits and vegetables to feed her family. After her family was raised, she worked at Marvin Windows in Warroad, MN for many years. The part of her life that she felt was most important was her service for the Lord. She taught children's classes and VBS, was active in church youth camps and family camps. She faithfully attended church services and special church activities all of her life.  
      The love of the children at church gave her a special joy! Betty loved and was loved by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by 3 sisters - Evelyn Ratliff of Mayfield, KY, Rosella Feltner of Maple Hill, KS, and Marilyn Trubey of Topeka, KS. She has three daughters - Beth Gaalswyk of Mountain Lake, MN, Carol (Peter) Hull of Deer Park, WA, and Roseanne Loseke of Mitchell, NE. She has 5 grandchildren - Candi (Dan), Jennifer (Kagen), Brenna, Bethany, and Brock (Gillian). Her 5 great grandchildren are Tyler, Rylie, Charlotte, Clayton, and Sadee. She was "Aunt Betty" to many nieces and nephews.
      A memorial service to honor Betty will be held at Christ's Church of Mt. Spokane, in Mead, WA on March 26th,2016, at 2:00 pm. A second memorial service will be held on May 29, 2016 in Oakdale, NE at the Church of Christ. She will be laid to rest in the Oakdale Cemetery. She is missed by her family and many friends.

Charles Sumner Passes Away

Charles Robert  "Bob" Sumner, 90, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born north of Delia, KS on September 26, 1925 to Walter and Maude Sumner. He attended Neive Grade School and Mayetta High School.     He was a farmer until 1954 when he went to work at Goodyear. He retired in 1984. In 1947 he married Margaret Moore. They have two sons: Dennis and Vernon and one daughter Nancy. Bob and Margaret raised their family in Delia, KS. Bob was very active in the Delia community and served as mayor for many years, he was instrumental with the implementation of water resources into Delia, and was council member of Sacred Heart Church. In 1990 Bob and Margaret moved to St. Marys where they became members of the Immaculate Conception Church. Bob enjoyed coaching baseball, fishing and golfing. He always attended the grandchildren and great grandchildren's events. For twenty years Bob and Margaret spent their winters in Texas and enjoyed their time there with new and old friends. The last four winters they traveled to Phoenix, AZ. Bob led a very loving, family and faith oriented life.     Survivors include wife, Margaret, St. Marys, two sons, Dennie (Kathy), Topeka, Vern (Janet), Rossville; a daughter, Nancy, Phoenix, AZ.; brothers, Bill (Kay), Topeka and Don (Peg), Topeka; sisters-in-law, Virginia Sumner, Texas and Beth Sumner, Washington; 8 Grandkids; 10 Great-Grandkids, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; 6 brothers, Cleve, John, Ted, Ray, Everett and Dale and a sister, Ethel Lutz.     Bob will lie in state at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys on Monday, March 21, 2016 with a visitation starting at 5:30 P.M. and a Rosary following at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church St. Marys on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To see a full obituary and to leave an online condolence go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Warning For Youngsters

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A young girl in St. Marys says a suspicious stranger approached her on the street Tuesday.

St. Marys Police Chief Josh WInkleman says the girl told adults she was walking to a friends house just after 2 pm Tuesday when a man in a light-brown SUV with tinted windows started following her in the 700 block of Alma. She says the man then pulled up in front of her and rolled down the window.

The girl screamed and the man drove off. Winkleman says police responded and searched the area but were unable to find the suspect vehicle.

Police remind you to always be alert and contact police if you see anything suspicious. Winkleman says it's an especially pertinent reminder with so many children outside during this spring break week and as the weather gets warmer.

Norman Hoerman Passes Away

     Norman Hoerman was born September 12, 1944 in Manhattan, KS.
     He died March 16, 2016 in Rossville, KS. He worked as an accountant for the State of Kansas most of his life.
     Norman is survived by his wife Mary, and their two children Laura and Matthew.
     A memorial service will be at a later date. Contributions may be made in his honor to Aubry's Angels Rosary Garden at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th St, Topeka, KS 66614.            Condolences can be left at:     
  http://www.midwestcremationsociety.com/2016/03/norman-hoerman/

Terese VanderPutten Receives Award

Terese VanderPutten is the January Academic Success Tutor of the Month a Dodge City Community College.  Terese is a graduate of Rossville Senior High.  Terese is an active member of Phi Theta Kappa,  HALO, a Dean’s list scholar, SGA Activities Co-Chair for the 2014-2015 academic year, peer tutor, member of the National Honor Society, and a Kansas Honor Scholar. Terese  graduated from DCCC with an Associate of Arts in December and planned to attend WSU for the Spring semester.

Rattlers Signed Players For 2016

The Rossville Rattlers have announced the signing of twelve players for the 2016 season.  Signed so far area;

 INF Michael Sinks. Michael is currently playing at Barton Community College, but is a University of Kansas signee. Michael was a 2015 6-A All-State selection at Lawrence High School.

 LHP Taylor Mah from the University of Nebraska-Kearney who was with the Rattlers last year..

 Team MVP Jeff Christen is returning for 2016!   Jeff is currently playing at the University of Evansville.

OF/IF Colton Kooser from Lyon College!  Kooser will be in his third year with the Rattlers!

 LHP Ty Stahl from the University of Kansas.

 RHP Tristan Johnson from Allen County Community College resigned for another year with the Rattlers.  Tristan recently signed to play at Lewis University next fall.

1B/OF Garrett Weber from Rockhurst University  is heading into his third summer with the Rattlers.

Freshman Left-Handed Pitcher Ross Davis from Northwest Missouri State University.

Ross is from Hugoton, Kansas and was named to the MIAA Academic honor roll in 2015. 

 INF Nate Bakaitis of West Liberty University.

Nate attended Wheeling (WV) Central Catholic high school where he played baseball for Coach James Conlin. Nate lettered in baseball, basketball, and football. Nate was also a member of his Legion’s State championship team (2015). Nate studies exercise physiology at West Liberty University.

OF Ben Patranella from Division 1, University of Arkansas-Little Rock. Ben will join the Rattlers this summer after completing his freshman season with Little Rock. He is from Dallas, TX.

The Rattlers are pleased to announce the signing of two Kansas State commits.

Tristan Peterson – C/LF Tucson, AZ

Tyler Eckberg – SS/3B Edina, MN

Glenis Sebring Passes Away

Rossville—Glenis Marie Sebring, 58, Rossville, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

She was born February 27, 1958 at Topeka, the daughter of Robert Wayne and Joan Marie Seitz Sebring. Glenis was raised in Rossville and Topeka and graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1976. She had attended Clark’s School of Business.

Glenis last worked for USD No 321 in Rossville. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Rossville.

She was preceded in death by her father Wayne Sebring on March 22, 2008.

Survivors include her mother, Joan Sebring, Rossville, two brothers, Robert W. Sebring Jr. (Janet), Lake St. Louis, MO, and Ronald Sebring (Suzie), Topeka; a sister, Bev (Rick) Bradley, Hoyt; aunts, uncles and 13 nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, March 18, 2016 at Piper Funeral Home where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for Masses or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Margaret Boyd Passes Away

Margaret J. Jeannie Boyd, 81, Topeka, passed away March 13, 2016, in Rossville, KS. Arrangements pending.

2016 Softball Schedule

Monday, March 28

    4:00pm     JV Softball v. Shawnee Heights

Tuesday, April 5

4:30pm     Softball @ Riley County

Thursday, April 7

4:30pm     JV Softball v. Seaman

Friday, April 8

4:30pm    Softball @ Wabaunsee

Tuesday, April 12

4:30pm   JV Softball v. Manhattan

    4:30pm     Softball v. Manhattan

Thursday, April 14

4:30pm   JV Softball @ Marysville

    4:30pm    Softball @ St. Marys

Friday, April 15

4:30pm   Softball @ Marysville

Tuesday, April 19

4:30pm    Softball v. Atchison

Thursday, April 28

4:30pm    JV Softball v. Silver Lake

    4:30pm     Softball v. Silver Lake

Monday, May 2

4:30pm    JV Softball v. Riley County

    4:30pm     Softball v. Wamego

Tuesday, May 3

4:30pm    Softball v. Osage City

Friday, May 6

4:30pm    JV Softball v. Rock Creek

Saturday, May 7

9:00am    JV Softball @ Holton Tournament

Monday, May 9

4:30pm    JV Softball v. St. Marys

Tuesday, May 10

4:30pm    Softball v. Rock Creek

Monday, May 16

 3A Regional Softball

Tuesday, May 17

 3A Regional Softball

Wednesday, May 18

 3A Regional Softball

Thursday, May 26

 3A State Softball

Friday, May 27

 3A State Softball

Cole Brecheisen At Pittsburg State

   Cole Brecheisen,  son of Curt and Candy Brecheisen of Rossville,  is a sophomore at Pittsburg State U.  and plays on the Gorillla's baseball team.  He is currently batting .264 for 2016.  His bio can be read at:
http://www.pittstategorillas.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2646&path=baseball

Silver Lake Girls Undefeated Season

    The Silver Lake girls basketball team won the 3A state championship with a perfect undefeated season.  You can read about it at:

http://cjonline.com/sports/2016-03-12/3a-girls-silver-lake-completes-perfect-season-tops-sabetha-57-44-state-title

Track and Field Schedule

April 15       3:30      Rock Creek Invitational
April 22       12:30    Rossville Invitational
April 29       12:30    Ray Kovar Invitational
May  6          3:00     Riley Co. Invitational
May 12                     Mid-East League (Loc and Time TBA)
May 20                     Regional (Loc and Time TBA)
May 27-28                State  (Cessna Stadium, Wichita)  

Boy's Golf Schedule For 2016

Rossville High Boy's Golf Schedule for 2016.

April

5        Wamego Inv.               1:00 PM
12      South Lynn Co. Inv.    1:00 PM
14      Osage City Inv.            3:00 PM
18      Horton Inv.                  3:00 PM
25      Silver Lake Inv.          10:00 AM
29      St. Marys Inv.               9:00 AM

May

3        Rossville Inv.               1:00 PM
5        Perry-Lecompton         3:00 PM
10      Mid-East League          3:00 PM
16      3A Regional                  8:30 AM
23      3A State at Salina          8:30 AM

Annual Alumni Dinner June 4th

     The Rossville High Alumni Foundation will hold their annual reunion, dinner and party  on Saturday, June 4th.  It will be held at the Dekat Parish Hall.  A catered dinner will be served at 6:00 with plenty of time before that to visit with friends and former classmates.   As in years past, we will honor our two $ 1,000 scholarship winners.   They will be chosen sometime near the end of April.   More details will be provided when plans are finalized.  

     If you have questions or wish to assist the committee, contact June Burgett at  meburg@embarqmail.com

 

 

Lydia (Smatla) Carl (35) Nearing 100

      Lydia F. Carl  (Lydia Frances Smatla), who lives at Overland Park Place, will turn 100 years young on the 28th. of July, this year.  While she deals [now] with difficulty in hearing and vision, and other issues, she's still living "essentially" on her own.
      Having joined the Overland Park Presbyterian Church (OPPC) in January of 1958, she  continues to keep OPPC in her life.  Her husband DON (deceased) was a Ruling Elder, and her son Tom continues to be a member, attending when he's in town from the "wilds" of Colorado.  Her second husband (Jim Carl) was a regular attendee as well.

Tucker Horak Article

    This article from Sports In Kansas is several months old,  but has a lot of information about Tucker Horak,  RHS quarterback.
http://kansas-sports.com/ks/news/?id=5983&t=faces-in-ks-tucker-horak

Ethan Woodcock (15) at McPherson

    Ethan Woodcock of Rossville is a freshman at McPherson College and plays Outfield for their baseball team.  His bio can be read at:
http://www.macbulldogs.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2571&path=base

Band and Choir Concert

TODAY, March 7th at 7:00pm is the

7-12th Band & Choir Concert in the RJSHS auditorium.  

Come hear a wide-variety of musical performances, featuring some of the small ensembles that received high ratings at the Mid-East League Music Festival hosted at Rossville on Wednesday, February 17th.