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Friday, October 14, 2022
Regional Tennis Tournament
Alivia Sherer advanced in the 321A Regional Tennis and finished in third place in Girls singles.. The top six places go to the State Tournament.
You can see the complete singles regional bracket and her results on her way to third place at: http://www.usd321.com/schools/rjshs/athletics/girls-tennis.html
Johanna Kempf and Taryn Bell competed in the regional 321A tennis tournament in the doubles division. They lost to the team that came in second place.
http://www.usd321.com/schools/rjshs/athletics/girls-tennis.html
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Donald Tusher Passes Away
Donald Tusher passed away peacefully at age 85.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cynthia S. Conrad Tusher; children, Tammie Tusher Everly (Pat), Terry C. Tusher (Chantal); grandchildren, JP and Rachel Everly, Susannah and Caroline Tusher; brother, Richard Tusher.He was preceded in death by his parents Herman F. Tusher, Edith Mary Elam; Stepmother, Esther H. Tusher and older brother Jack Tusher.
Don was a self-made man. He was proud of the hard work and perseverance that was reflected in his many accomplishments. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1962 with a degree in Physical Education. He started his career as a PE and History teacher in Rossville, Kansas. After a couple of years he joined the management training program at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka, Kansas. Over the years he rose to become both a plant manager and ultimately a director for the company and its subsidiary Kelly-Springfield, in many locations. His many years of service culminated with his retirement in 1997 in Gadsden, Alabama.
In 1959 at KU, Don met the love of his life Cynthia Conrad. They married in 1960. Don and Cynthia traveled extensively, with his career and on their own as they checked off many locations in the US, Europe and around the world. Exotic locales such as Luxembourg, Brazil, Egypt, Alaska and many more were favorites. Together they enjoyed golf and cowboy action shooting, winning many competitions around the U.S.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Melvin Lister (73) Passes Away
Melvin “Moose” C. Lister, 67, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
Melvin was born in Topeka on September 23, 1955. His family moved to Rossville, KS in his youth and he graduated from Rossville High School in 1973. He was a sheet metal worker with United Sheet Metal Workers #2. He went through his apprenticeship, becoming a Journeyman sheet metal worker, and went on teaching his craft back to apprentices through his union. He founded and operated Kaw Valley Body Works for several years in St. Marys. He then farmed for several more years in St. Marys before returning to metal work.
Melvin was a lifelong learner, always learning a new craft or skill, and applying them in his various projects. It was widely accepted that if Melvin took on a project, his craftsmanship was going to exceed even the highest of expectations. He had a passion for Harley Davidsons and riding motorcycles. He enjoyed fishing with friends on various waters around Topeka. Melvin made many friends through his various hobbies.
He is survived by a loving family, daughter Sara (Heath) Lawson of Washington; his ex-wife Nancy Lister of Kansas, his brothers, Ronald Lister, Florida; Galen (Geneva) Lister of Kansas, and his nephew, Elijah.
A Celebration of Life event will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Davidson Funeral Home. You are welcome to send plants, so they may live on, in lieu of cut flowers. www.davidsonfuneral.com
Monday, October 10, 2022
Rossville Ready For VB Sub-state
Rossville is 25-3 and headlines the Silver Lake sub-state. West Franklin is 25-5, while SL stands at 23-8, and Olathe Heritage Christian Academy (HCA) is 20-7. This is unquestionably the toughest 3A sub-state and maybe the hardest for 3A on down classes.
HCA is the definite favorite after it won 2A and 3A the last two falls and features its pair of Power 5 junior commits: Rachel Van Gorp (Iowa State) and Cy Rae Campbell (Wake Forest). Two of Rossville’s three losses have come against Silver Lake. Rossville does own quality wins against Ottawa, Wamego, two against Rock Creek, Jackson Heights and Royal Valley.
This past week, Rossville moved into the 3A rankings at No. 10. Royal Valley is ninth in 3A, and Jackson Heights seventh in 2A. HCA is ranked second in 3A.
Rossville has an opportunity for its fourth straight season of increased wins after 21, 25 and 30 the past three falls. The 5-foot-6 Perine has 1,001 career kills in 217 sets for an impressive 4.6 per set. That includes 6.5 per set this year.
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Osage City Cross Country Inv.
Results of RHS CC runners at the Osage City Invitational Oct. 6
HS Girls Varsity
3. Amelia 20:55
20. Reagan 23:03
24. Cassie 23:49
35. Keera 24:27
49. Rebecca 25:59
62. Audrie 27:42
HS Boys Varsity
39. Mason 19:41
43. Hayden 19:54
50. Dalton 20:17
70. Wyatt 21:20
72. Wade 21:23
78. Nate 21:47
81. Torin 22:28
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Holton At RHS For Senior Night
The Dawgs lost to a powerful Holton team 48-17 on Friday night. The Wildcats were stronger and faster and the Dawgs never posed a threat.
Friday, October 7, 2022
Agnes (O'Donnell) Johnson Passes Away
Agnes Johnson May 29, 1936 - September 29, 2022
Fair Oaks, California - Agnes Louise Johnson (O'Donnell) passed away peacefully on September 29, 2022, in Fair Oaks, CA. She was born on May 29, 1936, to Albert and Mary O'Donnell, in the small town of Rossville, Kansas. She is predeceased by her husband Larry (2014). She is survived by her four children: Dr. Lisa Woll (Dr. John Woll), Thomas (Maria), Stephen (Joan), Kathleen Kamibayashi (Rye); by her ten grandchildren: Mairead, Andrew, Brendan, Matthew, Brian, Sister Clara Marie, ASCJ, Elyse, Cate, Jack, Sean and her great grandchild: Lucille.VB Team Gets Two Wins At St. Marys
Thr Lady Dawgs celebrated another pair of wins against St. Marys to up their overall record to 25-3 (6-0 in MEL). Their losses have been to Silver Lake (twice) and Baldwin. Their scores against St. Marys were 17-25, 25-14, 25-19 and then 25-19 and 25-23.
Thursday, October 6, 2022
3A Volleyball Teams At Silver Lake Substate
Class 3A -- Silver Lake Sub-State
SchoolSilver Lake Inv. Golf Tourney
Team standings of Silver Lake Inv. at Western Hills on Oct. 3
1 HAYDEN 177
2 OSAGE CITY 193
3 SILVER LAKE 197
4 JEFF WEST 200
5 SEAMAN 207
6 HOLTON 230
7 CENTRE 240
8 ROSSVILLE 242
CJ Online Article About Dawgs Volleyball
From CJ Online:
The
Rossville volleyball team improved to 24-3 after Tuesday's win over St. Marys
at home.
There's
just one more tournament and two more dual meets in the regular season until
sub-state begins on Oct. 22.
With a
blend of returning experience from a team that went 30-9 last year and some new
faces are stepping in, Rossville is looking to get over the hump.
Two key
players to replace were Caylee Douglass and Briar Gillum.
Douglas
had 880 of the team's 1,014 assists last year. The closest player after her had
86. Gillum was second on the team with 289 kills.
This
year, two new faces and some returning ones have stepped into larger roles to
replace that production.
Last
year, Kinley Porter was that closest player with 86 assists. Through 26 games
this year, the junior leads the team with 296 of the team's 559 assists.
Junior
Giulia Caldart, a foreign exchange student from Italy, has 231.
To read the rest of this long article, and see several in game photos, go to: CJ Online article -- Rossville VB