Nicholas Bawden Passes Away

Nicholas Michael Bawden, 18, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at his home.

He was born December 11, 2000 at Onaga, the son of Brian K. and Diane VandeVelde Bawden. Nick lived in the Emmett community all of his life. He had worked at St. Marys Lumber.

Nick was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his mother, Diane (future step-father, John Wehner); brothers Christopher David Bawden, Hoyt and Charles Alexander Bawden, Rossville; sisters, Stephanie Bawden Kerr, in Nebraska, Joanna Nicole Bawden, Rossville and Barbara Christine Bawden, New York, NY.

Burial will be at Noon on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Nicholas will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Piper Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in Nick’s name and sent in care of the funeral home.

RHS Softball Roster for 2019

The following girls have signed up to play softball this Spring.
Kendall Abernathy              Destiny Berstresser
Kayla Davis                         Alexis Dugan
Tatum Gentry                       Katie Glotzbach
Erika Hatina                         Caila Hill
Camille Hoffelt                    Kelcie Kippes
Kinlyn Lundin                      Heidi Magangeong
Amilee Mendoza                  Taylor Morelli
Michaela Paulsen                  Peyton Price
Vanessa Quinones                 Gracie Rabe
Mallorie Salmon                   Elizabeth Schaefer
Destiny Schmidt                   Mia Sellenmerten
Maxine Smith                       Caylee Zemek

Sharon (Davis) (60) Pierce Ill

    Sharon (Davis) Pierce (Class of 1960) is having serious health problems.  Her husband - Mike - is home taking care of her & Hospice is being called into their home at Paulden, AZ  Wednesday to see if they can help out. (Sharon is failing rapidly from serious heart and diabetes complications).  Cards or letters may be sent to:  Sharon Pierce, P. O. Box 121, Paulden, AZ 86334. 

Choir and Band to Chicago

 The Rossville Senior High Band & Choir Trip to Chicago will be March 13-17.

Paul Borcherding (17) On Presidents List

Paul Borcherding of Rossville was on the President's List for the fall 2018 semester at Allen County Community College.  The President's List is for students achieving a 4.0 GPA.  Paul is a sophomore majoring in Music Education and plans to attend Washburn University next year.

Linda Kelsey (62) Wise Passes Away

Linda Kelsey Wise, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She is now our angel in heaven alongside her parents watching over us.

Linda was born in Rossville, Kansas to Scott and Faye Kelsey on September 18, 1944. She graduated from The University of Kansas in 1966 and loved her Jayhawks. She was a wonderful stay at home mom who provided unconditional love and guidance. Being a mother was her most rewarding job. After her children were grown she worked a number of years at St. Anthony’s Bone and Joint Hospital in Oklahoma City and later as a hospice nurse where she touched lots of families. She was a friend to many and loved by all. There has never been a more amazing mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend.

Linda’s nurturing and compassionate nature called her to volunteer at Project 66 Food Pantry in Edmond and was an active member of Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City.

Linda is survived by her son, Jereme and Jennifer Wise of Austin, Texas. Daughter, Heidi and Brian Reeder of Edmond, Oklahoma. Brother Doug and Dar Kelsey of Mesa, Arizona. Grandchildren – Keelie Brei of Austin, Texas - Ella Jane and Grady James of Edmond, Oklahoma.

A celebration of her life will be held on March 15, 2019 at 2:00PM – Crossings Community Church, 14600 North Portland Ave. – Oklahoma City, OK 73134

In lieu of flowers donations may be given in her name to:

• Crossings Community Church – 14600 N. Portland Ave. – Oklahoma City, OK 73134
• Rossville United Methodist Church – 411 Pearl St. Rossville, KS 66533
• Meadows Center for Opportunity – 1000 S. Kelly Ave. - Edmond, OK 73003

Washburn U. Softball Team Adds 2 Wins

    Washburn added two more wins to their record on Fri, Mar. 8.
    They first defeated Lindenwood  7-5 in which Taylor Kirk from Rossville had one hit, one RBI, and one walk in three at-bats.
    In the nite-cap, they added an  easy 7-2 win as Taylor  had two hits, one run, one RBI in three at-bats.

Washburn U. Gets Two Softball Wins

    The Washburn softball team picked up two wins against Lincoln U. of Missouri on Thur.
    In the first game, a 2-1 Washburn victory, Taylor Kirk had two hits on 3 at-bats and drove in one of the two RBIs.
    In the second game, the Ichabod's  picked up an easy 8-0 win, Taylor had no hits or RBIs in her 3 at-bats

Paul Borcherding (17) On KS All-State Academic Team

Paul Borcherding, a sophomore at Allen Community College, was selected as one of the two students from the Iola campus that were named to the Kansas All-State Academic Team, sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa and the Kansas Association of Community College Trustees. He had to have at least 36 credit hours, a 3.5 GPA, plans to transfer to a university, and complete a 500-word essay on leadership to be selected as a Kansas All-State scholar. He plans to transfer to Washburn university to study music education.

2019 Boys Golf Schedule

April
2      @ Wamego Inv.
11    @ Osage City Inv.
16    @Horton Inv.
22    @Silver Lake Inv.
25    @ St. Marys Inv.
29    @ Onaga Inv.
May
2      @ Perry Lec. Inv.
7      @ MEL Tournament
13    @ 2A Regional
20    @ 2A State

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