Rossville KS Alumni News

This blog is for posting all news of Rossville residents and Rossville High alumni. Bookmark this page and send any appropriate news (births, deaths, engagements, marriages, anniversaries, job changes, honors, etc.) items to: Frank.Ruff@juno.com . Feel free to add comments to any of the articles. Check this site often because I sometimes delete items. There are SEARCH (top left of page) and LINK (bottom of page) features. For photos, see link at bottom.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

W. Franklin Inv. Golf

WEST FRANKLIN INVITATIONAL At Lamont Hill GC Sept 11, 2018

Osage City 221, Jefferson West 249, Rossville 252.

Individual results (top 10)

1. Woodward, Osage City, 46; 2. Konen, Council Grove, 53; 3. Hower, Council Grove, 53; 4. Serner, Osage City, 53; 5. Holthaus, Jefferson West, 58; 6. Wonnell, Rossville, 60; 7. Hudson, Rossville, 60; 8. Overstreet, Jefferson West, 61; 9. Rodehorst, Rossville, 61; 10. Davenport, Osage City, 61.

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Girls Golf Season Under Way

Jenna Rodehorst

The Rossville High girls golf teams' season is underway. At the Jeff West Scramble event the team of Leah Hudson and Lizzy Foster came in 5th with a score of 90. The next outing was at the Jeff West Open, in which the team made a very good showing. All four players attending the meet had a nine hole score in the 50's: Jenna Rodehorst 53, Sydney Wonnell 53, Lizzy Foster 58, and Leah Hudson 59. The most recent meet took place at Wamego Country Club. Playing well on the very difficult course were Jenna Rodehorst 62 and Sydney Wonnell 62.

Members of this years' team are Lizzy Foster, Payton Bolte, Jenna Rodehorst, Leah Hudson, Sydney Wonnell, Alexandra Broughton, Charlotte Rahn, Hailey Steele, Kayla Davis and Kendall Abernathy.

Greg Marney
Girls Golf Head Coach

Dylan & Tristan Brown Have A Boy

Dylan and Tristan Brown of Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby boy born Sept. 10, 2018, at Stormont-Vail.

Monday, September 10, 2018

Christi McKenzie (85) Is New Library Director

Please join the Rossville Community Library Board in welcoming new Library Director Christi McKenzie. As Director, Christi brings more than two decades of service in Rossville schools and a lifetime of contributions to the Rossville community.

"We're looking forward to see what new ideas Christi brings to the Rossville Community Library. She has always been an active member of the community, and we're excited to have her join our library team," said Board member Sarene McCrory. Christi said she looks forward to the opportunity to build upon the strength of programs¦ and connect and listen to the needs of patrons.

Christi graduated from RHS in 1985. Her husband is Alan McKenzie from the same class. Their children are Jordan, Scott and Nicholas. She has had a career of over 20 years at RGS and RHS. Recently was the At-risk Coordinator, Student Council sponsor and Freshman class sponsor and TASMAD adult leadership team. She currently serves on the Rossville City Council as Park Commissioner. She also is a volunteer for Rossville PRIDE and serves as president. She is also a member of Rossville Community Foundation. and a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.

Christi began her new role September 4, 2018. Make a point to come by Rossville Community Library or reach out to Christi to welcome her and offer your support to her as the library enters its next era of commitment to the Rossville community.

New Junior High Student Council

President: Aiden Baumchen
Vice President: Brooklyn Horgan
Treasurer: Baylor Cooper
Secretary: Kayleigh Johnson
Representatives: Jalyn Davis, Amelia Foster, Brooke Robb, Emma Tams

2A Football Rankings

Team (last week) record
1. Conway Springs (1);2-0
2. Silver Lake (2);2-0
3. Phillipsburg (3);2-0
4. Garden Plain (4);2-0
5. Nemaha Central (5);1-1
Others — Chaparral 2-0, Humboldt 1-0, Hutchinson Trinity 2-0, Lakin 2-0, Maur Hill 2-0, Osage City 2-0, Riley County 2-0, Rossville 1-1, Southeast-Saline 2-0.
Notes: Played in muddy conditions which limited both offenses, the War on 24 showdown between Silver Lake and Rossville didn’t let the conditions detract from the drama. The Eagles built a 17-7 lead, but had to fight off the Bulldawgs late with Rossville missing a game-tying field goal with five minutes left as Silver Lake held on for a 17-14 win.

Sunday, September 9, 2018

Replay of Dawg-Eagle Football Game

The complete game against Silver Lake can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syNARQ9K4Vc&feature=em-uploademail

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Elzora (Marney) Homan Passes Away

Elzora M. Homan, 82, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018.

She was born October 23, 1935, in McFarland, Kansas, to James "Ivan "and Mamie (Belcher) Marney. Elzora attended Rossville Schools. She completed requirements for the GED, while working and raising four children, earning a Topeka High School diploma.

Elzora married James E. Homan November 1, 1952. He preceded her in death October 29, 2016.

She worked first at Topeka State Hospital, then at Kansas Neurological Institute, before returning to Topeka State as administrator of medical records. She retired from this position in 1993.

Elzora enjoyed fishing, doing crossword puzzles, and solving crimes on her favorite show, Law and Order SVU. She especially enjoyed long drives in the country looking for deer and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert and James Marney and a sister, Toria Marney.

Survivors include son, Mike Homan (Marilyn); daughters Judi Kutzke (Bob); Barbara Kutzke (Randy) all of Topeka and daughter Pattie Homan of Silver Lake, Kansas; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother Benjamin "Bud" Marney (Letha) of Scottsdale, Arizona; brother-in-law Ray Homan; sister-in-law Mary Homan and her beloved dog, Bella.

The family thanks Midland Hospice and Stormont Vail Hospital for the care they gave their mother.

A graveside memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 11, at Prairie Home Cemetery, 35th and Menoken Rd., just northwest of Topeka.

Elzora was a member of the Kansas Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Helping Hands Humane Society of Topeka or Midland Care Hospice. Online guestbook and obituary at www.kansascremation.com.

Intro to War On 24 and Lambotte Fundraiser

This is an introduction to the War On 24 with coaches comments and outstanding plays. Also there is video of the Indian Tacos for the Cody Lambotte fundraiser. Former RHS wrestling and football coach Cody has ALS.
https://www.wibw.com/video?vid=492755401