Boys Golf Roster 2019

Justin Jordan           12
Trevor Cunningham 11
Kris Brown               10
Dawson Connell       10
Taegan Miller           10
Dylan Rietcheck       10
Chris VanderPutten  10
Ryan Willoughby        9
Mattox Hale                9
De'Andre Sowers        9
Bronc Reser                9
Colby Hurla                 9

Dawgfeed Five On-Line

DAWGFEED 5 for 2018-2019 is now available for viewing at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyM7h7S34zw&feature=em-uploademail

Poker and Auction For Cody

    On Sat.,  there will be a poker tournament and silent auction for the benefit of Cody Lambotte at the American Legion.  For more info,  go to:

https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2019/02/poker-tournament-benefit-for-cody.html

Season Stats For Girls BB

Stats for the RHS girls basketball team for their full 2018-2019 season of 20 games.

Name                   Pts       FG%      FT%      Reb.
Caila Hill             285      38.8         69.4      198
Taylor Morelli      115      29.7         53.1      120
Caylee Zemek    110      39.8         59.1        30
Julia Streit           68       26.3         34.4        33
Erika Hatina        39       57.1         46.7        47
Gracie Rabe       64       22.4         47.3        62

Emporia State U. Honors

Reed Miller of Rossville, Kansas, university honor roll and School of Business dean’s list.
Andrea Rietcheck of Rossville, Kansas, university honor roll and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean’s list.
Ashley Rietcheck of Rossville, Kansas, university honor roll and School of Business dean’s list.

Steven Donahue Passes Away

Steven R Donahue, 53, passed away on February 28, 2019. He was born July 12, 1965 to Robert and Mary (Winter) Donahue. He graduated from Royal Valley High School in 1983. Steven is survived by his parents and three sisters, Lori DeVorss, Linda Wichman, and Lisa Conus along with three nieces, two nephews, a great niece and great nephew. 

A celebration of life will be held March 17, 2019 from 4-6PM at Mikey's Bar and Grill, 601 E Hwy 24, Rossville, KS 66533.

Mary Wanda Love Passes Away

Mary Wanda Love spread her wings and left this earth on March 2nd. She was born on February 22, 1944 in Beaumont Texas to Betty and Jason (Red) Peery. She is survived by her husband George Love of St. Marys, daughter Anita (Stubbs) Lamberson of Rossville, two brothers, Mack Peery of Arizona and James Peery of Washington, her Aunt Phyllis Marney, four grandchildren; Adam Rodenbaugh, David Rodenbaugh, Tom Rodenbaugh and Sarah Jones and three loving great-grandchildren along with many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents and older brother Floyd Peery.

Wanda married Carl Stubbs and they had one perfect child, Anita. Later she married her soul mate George and they had 46 happy years together filled with dancing, camping, bowling and other fun activities. She treasured her family and left us with wonderful memories of a life too short but filled with laughter.

There will be a celebration of Wanda’s life at 3 pm Friday March 8th at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Great Lakes Hospice, 3715 SW 29th Ste 100, Topeka, KS, 66614.

Spring Concert On-Line

You can watch the Rossville Spring Concert beginning at 7:00 CST March 4 at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUAfDEg7RX4&feature=em-lbcastemail

You can still replay it after completion.

David Jacobson (80) named Engineer of the Year

TOPEKA, Kan.— Kansas Turnpike Authority’s Director of Engineering, David Jacobson, was named Engineer of the Year by the Topeka Chapter of the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE) on February 28. This prestigious award recognizes a registered engineer’s outstanding contributions to their profession and community.
KTA’s Open Road Tolling conversion project at the East Topeka (I-70/KTA) toll plaza was also recognized as the Outstanding Engineering Achievement by KSPE Topeka Chapter.
“I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this award than David,” said Steve Hewitt, KTA’s Chief Executive Officer. “He stands at the helm of our decade-long modernization and preservation efforts, most notably our work to convert mainline plazas to open road tolling. His work and dedication are enormous assets to KTA and in transforming tolling in Kansas.”
At KTA, Jacobson leads a team of staff assistants, field personnel and other professional engineers. Within Kansas, Jacobson has held and continues to hold multiple leadership roles, including Board Secretary of the Engineering Foundation of Kansas. In the past eight years, he has presented at more than 15 times at the state, regional, national and international level.

Mid-East League Music Festival

The Mid-League Music Festival will be at St Mary's High School Tuesday, March 5. 

Spring Concert March 4

There will be a Spring Concert on March 4 composed of the 7-12 grades bands and choir starting at 7:00 PM at the high school.

Washburn U. Loses Two Games

    Taylor Kirk had 3 hits in 3 at-bats in Washburn's softball loss to Northearstern State on Friday.  One of her hits was a home run which accounted for 2 of the team's 7 RBIs.
    In a second Friday game against William Jewell, Washburn lost 12-4.  Taylor was 0 for 4 at-bats, and was left on base twice.

Linda (Kelsey) (62) Wise Passes Away

Linda Faye (Kelsey) Wise passed away on Tuesday.  Linda was born on September 18, 1944 and passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.  More info will be posted when available.

Linda was the daughter of longtime Rossville residents Scott and Faye Kelsey, and sister to Douglas Kelsey.  She graduated from RHS in 1962 and has been living in Edmund, OK.

A celebration of life will be held in the next few weeks.

Janice (Whittet) (59) Reves Passes Away

Reves, Janice L.

October 1, 1941 — February 24, 2019

Jan went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 24, 2019. We rejoice that she is now free from the body that held her so captive these last few years. We praise God that we will see her again in heaven.
A celebration of life will be 2-4:00pm Saturday, March 9 at the Blue Hills Room, Manhattan, KS. Private inurnment in the Wheaton Congressional Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Meadowlark Hills Parkinson Foundation, 2121 Meadowlark Rd, Manhattan KS 66502.

Jan graduated from RHS in 1959