Band & Choir Trip To Chicago

Hi all,

    Rossville senior high band and choir members recently returned from a trip to the Windy City. Here's a brief recap of our time in Chicago.

    28 Rossville senior high band and choir members, as well as 11 chaperones, were prepped and ready to set out to Chicago at the planned 10:30 PM departure time on Wednesday, March 13th. After initial calls to the charter bus company, it became evident that something had gone awry. Arrow Stage Lines and our travel company Director's Choice had had a miscommunication and our leave day was incorrect on Arrow's calendar. Told to "sit tight," we kept ourselves busy with kickball, basketball, reading, snacks, and naps until we finally heard word after midnight that a driver and charter bus would be en route soon.

    We finally loaded the charter bus at 1:30 AM on Thursday, March 14th, and were on our way to Chicago! We picked up a relief driver in Kansas City and drove all through the night, arriving at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago shortly before noon. After enjoying the museum and eating lunch, we departed for VanderCook College of Music, where the RHS Band performed for and received a clinic with Professor Stacey Dolan. Once we were done at VanderCook, it was time to zip over to Navy Pier and load a ship for the "Student Spirit Dinner Cruise" in Lake Michigan... not before our driver (of a 56 passenger coach) accidentally went down a one-way street the wrong way and, while attempting to a multiple point turn-around, back into and knocked a Chicago street light completely over. We blocked traffic for about 10 minutes while pictures/documentation was taken, and then got dropped off JUST in time to load our ship and begin our dinner cruise in the bay. It was a very fun cruise dinner, with the entire 500+ capacity passenger ship all to ourselves and the crew. Once we finally had our fill of food and fun, we unloaded the ship, loaded the coach, and headed to our hotel just outside of Chicago, near the O'Hare airport for a much needed night of quality rest to conclude Thursday, March 14th.

    Friday, March 15th we started the day at Millennium Park for a photo op at Cloud Gate, aka "The Bean," while it was overcast, drizzling rain, and below 30 degrees. We then walked over to the Art Institute of Chicago for an hour and half guided tour of the history of Modern Art. After the museum, groups split up to grab lunch, we were able to stop across the street from the Art Institute and see members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra protesting outside Symphony Hall, they are on strike as the negotiations over wages and pensions continue - so all performances are currently canceled until an agreement can be met. Once everyone had filled up with lunch, it was off to the Shedd Aquarium for a few hours. We capped off the day with dinner at Giordano's (Deep Dish Pizza) and then had a few hours to relax at the hotel and swim.

    Our final day in Chicago, Saturday, March 16th, was a whirlwind. We started the day by driving to Michigan Avenue (also known as Magnificent Mile), which is a stretch in downtown Chicago with lots of shopping and stores. The weather was much nicer today, with sunshine and a cool breeze. There were a lot more people in Chicago today due to the St. Patrick's Day parade being at noon, and the streets were packed. The river is dyed green and people were celebrating everywhere! After sightseeing and shopping, we had dinner at Hard Rock Cafe and were entertained by some live bagpipe music. We departed Hard Rock Cafe for Willis Tower and SkyDeck Chicago - lots of people overcame/managed their fear of heights as we went up 103 floors to the observatory floors and the glass step-out boxes. After SkyDeck, we returned to Magnificent mile for a bit more shopping and dinner before ending our trip in Chicago with a fantastic performance by The Blue Man Group at Briar Street Theatre. We made it back safe and sound to RHS on Sunday, March 17th around 9:00 AM, extremely tired and sore from the long bus ride, but with lots of great memories from a great trip.

Go Dawgs!

Garrett Jones

Rossville Jr/Sr High School

Band & Choir Director

For an additional 19  photos taken on the trip, go to:

https://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2019/03/rhs-band-choir-trip-to-chicago.html

NW Bailey Rd Closed

NW Bailey Road will be closed temporarily on March 25 for the replacement of the bridge over Snake Creek.  The projected date for completion is June 28.

For a map of the closure and other details,  go to:
https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/nw-bailey-road-will-temporarily-close-near-rossville/1858566828

Ostrander & Silversmith Have a Boy

Tinley Ostrander and Braelund Silversmith of  Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby boy born March 22 2019 at Stormont-Vail in Topeka.

Edna (Kincaid) Prior Passes Away

Edna Mildred Kincaid Prior, 89, formerly of St. Marys, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at McCrite Health Center in Topeka.
She was born March 8, 1930 in Topeka the daughter of Colton F. and Alma M. Smalley Kincaid. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1947. After graduation Edna worked at Ray’s Printing in Topeka for 8 years. In 1967 she started working at Gockel’s IGA where she worked for 21 years. She co-owned and operated Prior-DeBacker Liquor Store in St. Marys for 7 years. Edna also worked as a sub for USD No. 321 in food services for several years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, and the American Legion Auxiliary.
She was united in marriage to John William Prior on November 7, 1953 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. They had 4 children, Dennis, Karen, Diane and Patricia. John preceded her in death on June 20, 2017. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, C.F. “Junior Kincaid and Donald Kincaid and a sister, Arlene Kincaid.
Survivors include her children, Dennis (Janice) Prior, Rossville, Karen Stockman (Marc Rupp), Arvada, CO., Diane (Severin) DeBacker, Topeka/Seattle and Patricia Rentfro, Topeka; 7 grandchildren, Dannielle, Andy, Matt, Bailey, Adam, Jeff and Zach; 7 great-grandchildren, Jacob, Max, Sebastian, Ava, Calyn, Hadley and Ida; nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank McCrite Health Center and Great Lakes Hospice for the care given to Edna and her family.
A graveside service will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 25, 2019 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Prior will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Piper Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street; St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

Taylor Kirk & WU Softball

Washburn U played two softball games on Friday, March 22 in a tournament at Emporia State.

St. Cloud State U. defeated Washburn in the first game 7-3 with the Washburn bats unable to string hits together to generate runs.   Both teams had 8 hits,  but the Ichabods weren't able to get them at the right time.  Taylor Kirk had four at-bats with no hits.

Washburn made up for the lack of hitting in game one to defeat Concordia-St. Paul 11-1 in their second game of the day.  Taylor Kirk had 3 hits, 2 runs, and 3 RBIs.  Her hits included a double, a triple and a home run to boost her already impressive slugging average.

Prom Royalty Candidates

The 2019 Prom Royalty Candidates are:

Alex Archer           Lizzie Foster
Ben Price              Katie Glotzbach
Karsen Waggoner Cheyenne Reese

Taylor Kirk & WU Softball

    Washburn picked up a win against Upper Iowa on March 21 to the tune of 7-5.  Taylor Kirk had 1 hit, 2 RBIs in 3 at-bats.  Her one hit was her seventh home run of the season.
    Wayne State defeated Washburn  5-0 in a game with little offense from WU on March 21.  Taylor Kirk had 2 at-bats without hits,  but did reach base twice on walks.  However the Ichabods only generated 4 hits and couldn't drive any runs home.
    At this point in the season, Taylor is second on the team with a .360 batting average and leads the team in slugging percentage at .730.

Zlatnik (08) Is KWCA Asst Coach Of Year

Duane Zlatnik has been selected by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Assn. as the 2019 6A Assistant Coach Of The Year.

RHS Varsity Baseball Schedule

Mar

28    Vs Anderson Co.

Apr

2      Vs Riley Co
8      Vs Wabaunsee
11    Vs St. Marys
12    @ Santa Fe Trail
18    Vs Sabetha
20     Rock Creek @ KCMO  12:00
29    @ Wamego

May

7      @ Rock Creek
10    Vs Olpe            5:00
13-16  2A Regional
22-24  2A State

All games except tournaments and those games where time is listed,  start at 4:30 PM.

All Mid-East League Basketball Teams

Boys

First team

Dillon Byrne, sr., Silver Lake; Mason Griffin, sr., Silver Lake; Garrett Harmison, jr., Riley County; Caden Hurla, jr., St. Marys; Garren Jackson, sr., Riley County; Walker Moore, sr., Silver Lake; Danny Moylan, so., St. Marys; Bryan Schoemann, jr., St. Marys; Taegan Sumner, sr., Rossville; Dawson Zenger, so., Rock Creek.

Honorable mention

Wyatt Earhart, sr., Riley County; Wyatt Heiman, sr., Silver Lake; Cameron Minihan, sr., Rock Creek; Rhett Murray, jr., Wabaunsee; Tyree Sowers, so., Rossville; Jory Schindler, sr., St. Marys.

Girls

First team

Jessi Brummett, so., Riley County; Josie Harrison, sr., St. Marys; Caila Hill, sr., Rossville; Reagan Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Madelyn Hutley, jr., Wabaunsee; Jayme Lindstrom, jr., Silver Lake; Abby Oliver, sr., Wabaunsee; Autumn Schreiner, jr., Wabaunsee; Lainey Scott, sr., Rock Creek; Sara Thomson, jr., Riley County.

Honorable mention

Macey Clark, sr., Silver Lake; Lauren Gill, so., Rock Creek; Rachel Hutley, sr., St. Marys; Addy Oliver, sr., Riley County; Lyndsey VandeVelde, jr., Silver Lake; Morgan Vargo, sr., Riley County; Dani Wagner, sr., Riley County

Varsity Softball Schedule for 2019

Mar

26    @ Jeff West

April

2      Vs Riley Co
4      Vs Santa Fe Trail
5      Vs Wabaunsee
9      @ Manhattan
11    Vs St. Marys
25    @ Silver Lake
29    @ Wamego

May

7      @ Rock Creek
9.    Vs Burlington & Sabetha  3:30
13-16  2A Regional
24-25  2A State @ Pratt

All games between April 2 and May 9 will start at 4:30 pm.

Track & Field Schedule

Mar

28    Silver Lake Inv.  3-9 pm

Apr

5      Wabaunsee Inv. 3:30-8:30
9      Royal Valley Inv.  4-9
12    Rock Creek Inv.   3-8
18    Rossville Inv.   2-7
26    Ray Kovar Inv.    3:30-8:30

May

3      Riley Co., Inv.  3-8
9      MEL @ Rock Creek 
17    2A Regional
24-25 2A State 

Parent/Student Resource Night 3/21

THURSDAY, March 21, USD #321 Parent/Student Resource Night is at SMHS. (Last year it was at RHS.) Over 90 vendors/agencies coming. This is for anyone and everyone! 6:00 - 7:30.

Caila Hill On All-State Team

Caila Hill, a  5-11  senior, was selected to the third team,  All-State 2A basketball team by the Capital-Journal.  She led the Lady Dawgs in scoring and rebounding this past year.