Two From RHS Make All-State Band

I am very pleased to announce that Rossville had two musicians make the 1A-4A All-State band after live auditions on Saturday, January 7th in Salina.

Ella Terliesner and Eva Stipp, both playing clarinet, will represent Rossville at the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) convention in Wichita.  The convention begins Thursday, February 23rd and concludes with the All-State ensemble concerts on Saturday, February 25th at the Century II Convention Center.

As far as the records show, Ella and Ava are the first Rossville students to make it to the All-State band since Teresa Lacock made it playing flute in the spring of 1995!   22 years later, we are sending a couple of students back to Wichita to represent Rossville in the All-State Band.

This ensemble represents the  best of the best from the 1A-4A musicians in the entire state, and these ladies have worked very hard to make it to this point.

Go DAWGS!

Here is the full 1A-4A All-State band roster: http://ksmea.org/hsband/roster1234/

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Garrett Jones

Rossville Jr/Sr High School

Band & Choir Director

Head Cross Country Coach

Assistant HS Track Coach

Richard Gleason Passes Away

    DOVER Richard Harold Gleason, 92, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 at a Topeka hospital.
    He was born April 9, 1924 near Eskridge, the son of Richard G. and Ruth T. Eastman Gleason. Harold served in the United States Army during WWII. Harold worked in the Santa Fe Railroad shops in Topeka for 34 years. He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion.
    On August 12, 1947 he was united in marriage to Phyllis N. Thomas at St. Marys. She preceded him in death on August 16, 2012. He was also preceded in death by a son, Terry, on April 23, 2003; great-grandson Levi Bishop; his daughter-in-law Janette Gleason; brothers Maurice and Kenneth Gleason. Survivors include his son, Richard Gleason, Dover; his daughter, Sharon (Glen) Bishop, Rossville; a brother, Galen Gleason; a sister Ruby Thornwall; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
    Military graveside services will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Keene Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dover Fire Department and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave an online condolence please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Mid=East League Basketball Standings

The following are the Mid-East League basketball standings after the Jan. 13 games.

Boys          League  Overall

Rock Creek    5-1        7-2
Silver Lake     3-2        6-2
St. Marys        3-2        6-2
Rossville         2-2        3-6
Wabaunsee    1-3        5-3
Riley County   0-4        1-7

Girls             League  Overall

Riley County    4-0         7-1
Wabaunsee      4-0         7-1
Rossville           3-1         7-1
Silver Lake        2-3        4-4
St. Marys           1-4        4-4
Rock Creek        0-6        0-9

Sports Illustrated Stadium Article

    According to the Rossville Web Site,  there was an article in Sports Illustrated that had a picture of Joe Campbell Stadium in one of the 1976 issues.   Does anyone know which issue this would be in?
Send an e-mail to frank.ruff@juno.com if you can help.

Rodney Say Passes Away

Rodney A. “Rod” Say, 70, of Topeka, went home to be with his Lord Thursday, January 12, 2017.

He was born June 1, 1946 in Topeka, the son of Frank and Dorothy (Lewis) Say.

After high school, Rod went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad, starting in the mailroom and working his way up to working as an accountant. His career took him and his wife to Chicago, California and back to Topeka. He retired after 43 years of service.

Rod loved to coach his son’s baseball teams and was always very active in his church. Gospel music was an important part of his life and he enjoyed singing at several local churches where he was able to share Jesus Christ and the Truth of God with others. Most of all he loved his family, especially his nieces, nephews and foster nieces and nephews. 

He married Judy A. Guilfoil on June 26, 1965 in Eskridge, KS. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, Brian A. Say of Topeka and a sister, Cathy Cooper (Bob) of Topeka.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Bradley A. Say.

Rod will lie in state after 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, 2835 S.E. Croco Rd., Topeka, KS 66605, with burial to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Church of the Nazarene or to the Topeka Rescue Mission.

To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

RHS Girls Add Another Win

    The RHS girls were down one at the half,  but rallied in the 4th quarter for a 61-56 victory at Rossville on Jan. 13. 

St. Marys    13    12    12    19  =  56

Rossville     17    12    13    11  =  61

St. Marys scoring:
Schoemann     12        3-4   27
Harrison             3 (2)   2-2  10
Stewart              3         0-3    6
Hurla                  2         0-1    4
Hurla                  0         3-4    3
Hurla                  0         2-2    2
Hutley                1          0-0    2
Hurla                  1          0-0    2
Totals                22 (2) 10-16 56.

Rossville scoring:

Hill                       6 (3)    0-1   15

Shinn                   6         2-2   14

Hill                       5          2-2   12

Porter                  2          2-5     6

Shinn                   2          0-0    4

Buhler                  1 (1)    1-2     4

Badura                 2          0-0    4

Kirk                      1           0-0    2

Totals                 25 (4)     7-12 61

The game can be watched at:  http://thecube.com/event/rossville-vs-st-marys-boy-s-girl-s-varsity-basketb-705282

In other Mid-East League action,  Wabaunsee walloped Rock Creek 50-29.

Bears Comeback Nets A Victory

    The Dawgs jumped out to a 37-26 half time lead,  but the Bears came roaring back for a big 64-54 vicotry in boys basketball on Jan. 13 at Rossville.

St. Marys  17   9  18  20  =   64
Rossville   18 19    9    8  =   54

St. Marys scoring:
Kleinsmith             6 (5)   6-6   23
Schindler               6        0-1   12
Rieschick               5        1-3   11
Rabe                     2 (1)    4-4    9
Keller                    1          3-4    5
Flanagan               1 (1)    0-0    3
Totals                   21 (7) 14-18  64.

Rossville scorring:
Morris               4 (4)     1-2   13
Bradshaw         4 (2)     2-6   12
Hammes           4 (1)     0-0     9
Schumacher      2          3-4     7
Anderson           2          1-3     5
Hulbert               2 (1)     0-0     5
Dyche                1 (1)     0-0     3
Totals               19 (9)    7-15  54

The game can be watched at:  http://thecube.com/event/rossville-vs-st-marys-boy-s-girl-s-varsity-basketb-705282

The only other Mid-East League action was a 46-38 Rock Creek win over Wabaunsee.

Wrestling Tournament Postponed.

The expected ice storm on Sat. has caused the cancellation or postponement of many events.  Among those is the wrestling tournament at Linwood-Basehor on Sat. where Rossville was planning to participate in.

High school Wrestling Area leaders

WINS

113 — Davis, Santa Fe Trail, 18-0; Et. Totty, Burlington, 18-2; Stalford, Central Heights, 15-3; Mohr, Abilene, 13-4; Bradley, Free State, 10-1; Lee, Wamego, 8-3; Bockin, Marysville, 7-1; Fletcher, Holton, 7-3; Ragland, Pleasant Ridge, 6-2; Sicard, Junction City, 6-5; Archer, Rossville, 5-4; Powell, Doniphan West, 3-2.

132 — Ca. Johnson, Burlington, 20-1; Riedel, Tonganoxie, 16-2; Owen, Chase County, 16-4; Tubbs, Wabaunsee, 15-1; Wilson, Manhattan, 15-2; Siebert, Wamego, 12-6; Sales, Council Grove, 12-7; Kuhn, Silver Lake, 11-4; Oatney, Pleasant Ridge, 11-4; Karn, Riverside, 10-3; Knitter, Clay Center, 11-7; Umana, Emporia, 10-3; Koening, Riley County, 9-7; Thomas, Rossville, 8-3; Jar. Dye, Lawrence, 5-2; Roether, Junction City, 5-2; Hughes, Hiawatha, 5-4.

138 — Huseman, Tonganoxie, 19-1; Bober, Burlington, 19-2; L. Sharp, Chase County, 14-5; Parenti, Ottawa, 14-6; Ostertag, Atchison County, 13-0; Grabbe, Central Heights, 13-3; Norris, Manhattan, 13-3; Meyer, Sabetha, 13-7; H. Williams, Emporia, 12-1; Dultmeier, Silver Lake, 12-2; Pierson, Wamego, 12-7; Green, Baldwin, 11-2; Jam. Dye, Lawrence, 9-5; Randles, Abilene, 9-8; Gfeller, Rossville, 8-1; Capp, Marysville, 8-2; J. Jacobs, Free State, 5-2; Horn, Riverside, 4-1.

145 — Co. Johnson, Burlington, 20-0; Wallace, Manhattan, 19-1; Starcher, Tonganoxie, 16-2; J. Sharp, Chase County, 15-5; Bradford, Silver Lake, 13-2; Resler, Riverside, 11-0; Quinlan, Perry-Lecompton, 11-1; I. Williams, Emporia, 11-1; R. Williams, Wellsville, 11-3; B. Brownlee, Sabetha, 10-5; E. Jacobs, Free State, 9-3; Nutt, Ottawa, 9-4; Holder, Lawrence, 8-3; Roever, Marysville, 7-3; Humberg, Maur Hill, 7-4; Hurla, Rossville, 5-1.

160 — Killham, Manhattan, 17-2; Alfers, Burlington, 17-4; Mullin, Clay Center, 16-1; G. Greenfield, Santa Fe Trail, 16-4; Howerton, Silver Lake, 14-0; Lemon, Chapman, 14-4; Dak. Whiteley, Abilene, 13-4; Hand, Tonganoxie, 13-5; Luellen, Rossville, 12-1; Speer, Doniphan West, 12-4; March, Riley County, 12-5; Delgado, Emporia, 9-2; Birkinsha, Atchison County, 8-6; Lindhorst, Marysville, 6-5; Dorsey, Chase County, 5-4; Hagerman, Herington, 4-2.

Melva Martin Passes Away

    Melva Martin, 80, of Rossville, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017, with her family by her side.
    Melva was born on June 20, 1936, in Villa Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, the daughter of Rene and Victoriana Garza Prado. She graduated from Morgan City High School in Morgan City LA at the age of 16. After graduation she moved to Hutchinson KS. Melva married George Martin on August 15, 1956, and they had five children together, Mary Christopher (Craig), Silver Lake, Mark Martin (Anne), Olathe, Micah Martin, Oklahoma City, Myna Anderson (John), Tashkent, Uzbekistan and George Martin, Roeland Park. Melva worked for St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Hutchinson, Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington and, after the divorce, for Dr. Olmstead and Dr. Hassan in Wichita. Melva started the Kid's Wrestling program in Hoisington. After her retirement, Melva moved to Rossville. She was a faithful member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Great Bend and Grace Episcopal Church in Hutchinson. Melva loved to read, listen to music, watch sports and travel but most of all she loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. She opened her home to other children who became part of the family, including, Oscar Sanchez, Suzie Williams and many others. Melva was charming, fun and had an endearing sense of humor. She was dearly loved and will be sorely missed.     Melva had nine grandchildren, Luke Martin, Olivia VanVactor (Darin), Michael Christopher (Jaimie), Andrew Christopher, Nick Martin (Amanda), Hannah Lopez (Nick), Jackson Martin, Alex Martin and Haley Martin; five great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter; and brothers, Rene, Marin and Paul Prado. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Prado.
    Family will greet friends from 4:30-5:30 Friday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, with funeral service following at 5:30 p.m. As the weather gets nicer the family will host a gathering to celebrate Melva's life. Memorial contributions may be made to The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Mid-East League BB Standings

The following are the Mid-East League basketball standings after the Jan. 10 games.

Boys          League  Overall

Rock Creek    4-1        6-2
Silver Lake     3-2        6-2
Rossville        2-1        3-5
St. Marys        2-2        5-2
Wabaunsee    1-2        5-2
Riley County   0-4        1-7

Girls             League  Overall

Riley County    4-0         7-1
Wabaunsee      3-0         6-1
Rossville           2-1         7-1
Silver Lake        2-3        4-4
St. Marys          1-3        4-3
Rock Creek       0-5        0-8

KWCA Wrestling Rankings.

    The RHS wrestling team dropped to a 10th place ranking in 321A.  Bryce Gfeller is ranked number two in the 138 lb class behind Hunter Ostertag of AAAHS.  Isaiah Luellen maintains his number one rank in the 160 lb class.   For details,  click on the below list.

Basketball Games For Jan. 10

    The Dawgs played Rock Creek on Tue, Jan. 10.  The RHS girls prevailed 50-40,  but the RHS boys were defeated 50-63

Girls Game

Rossville         7  10  13  20   =  50
Rock Creek  10     8    6  16   =  40

Rossville scoring

Hill               13 (3:)    3-3    31 
Hill                 5          2-5   12 
Shinn             2          0-0     4 
Shinn             1          0-0     2 

Totals           21 (3)    5-10  50

Boys Game

Rossville        5    15      6    24   =   50
Rock Creek  24    13    10    16   =   63

Rossville  scoring: 

Schumacher       4 (2)    6-6     16
Hammes             4         5-7     13
Bradshaw           4          0-0      8
Musick                3         1-4       7
Anderson            1         1-2       3
Dyche                 1         1-2        3
Totals                17 (2) 14-23     50

    In other Mid-East League action,  the Silver Lake boys defeated Wabaunsee 63-61 but the Wabaunsee girls prevailed 55-33.    The Riley County girls defeated the St. Marys girls 64-42 but the St. Marys boys won 67-54

Isaiah Luellen Area Athlete Of Week

    This week's Capital-Journal Area Athlete Of The Week is RHS junior wrestler Isaiah Luellen.

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