Monday, August 28, 2023

RHS Art Teacher Creates Delia Artwork

RHS Art Teacher haa created a number of murals and sculptures in Delia using former students for inspiration.  The below linked WIBW video shows off much of tht artworkin Delia.

https://www.wibw.com/2023/08/28/rossville-high-school-teacher-gives-back-community-through-his-artwork/

 

TopSports.News Features RHS Volleyball

 


KINLEY PORTER, Rossville

Porter, a senior, earned second-team All-Shawnee County and All-Mid-East League recognition last season after helping the Bulldawgs post a 34-6 record.



KINSEY PERINE, Rossville

A senior, Perine was a unanimous All-Mid-East League first-team selection for the third straight year in 2022 and was an All-Shawnee County first-team repeater after helping lead the Bulldawgs to a 34-6 record. Perine finished her junior season with 568 kills, 40 total blocks and 327 digs. A three-sport standout for the Bulldawgs, Perine helped lead Rossville to the Class 3A state softball title this past spring.


Dawgs Ready For 2023 Season

 Below is a link to a WSNT video about Rossville football and their expectations for this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=etxD6a0RQSM

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Preseason 2A Football Rankings

 Kansas Prep Football has the 2023 2A teams ranked:

1.  Sabetha
2.  Nemaha Central
3.  Hoisington
4.  Beloit
5.  Ellsworth


Catch It Kansas and MAX  PREPS  have the 2A top ten as:

1. Sabetha
2. Kingman
3. Nemaha Central
4. Hoisington
5. Silver Lake
6. Ellsworth
7. Beloit
8. Rossville
9. Southeast of Saline
10. Russell


Saturday, August 26, 2023

Michael Perry Passes Away


Michael C. Perry, 60, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his home in Topeka.

Mike was born July 31, 1963, in Topeka, the son of George J. and Nadine M. Kolde Perry. Mike was raised in St. Marys and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1982.

He entered the Kansas Army National Guard in in 1982 and retired as a Master Sergeant after 38 years. Mike worked full time with the guards as a Senior Maintenance Analyst. He was an AVID KU and Chief’s Fan.

Mike and Tammy Engelken were united in marriage on Nov. 28, 1992. They later divorced. Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include a daughter Kylie (Cody) Lyda, Gardner, son Mitchell Ralph, Topeka; his brother, William (Trina) Perry, Topeka; sisters, Judy (Roy) Muckenthaler, Sandy (Clay )Winters, Nancy Lister all of St. Marys, Mary Kaye Siebert, Olathe, and Lori Westerdale, Rossville; and a grandson, Dorian, his many cherished nieces and nephews along with his close friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, August 25, 2023, at Piper Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas National Guard Museum and sent in care of the funeral home.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

2023 Cross Country Roster

Boys       Name and grade 

Mason Broce 12 
Logan Kufahl 11
Nate Fund      10 
Wyatt Carey 10
Dalton Verschelden 10
Torin Culbertson 10
Eden Thompson 10
Jed Wood            10
Spencer Verschelden 9 

Girls      Name and Grade  

Audrie Davis 12 
Keera Lacock 12 
Makenna Hensley 10
Kinsley Kufahl 10
Madelyn Wonnell 9
Presley Thompson 9

Pamela Berkey (63) Passes Away.

 Pamela “PJ” Berkey, 78 died at her home in Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

A Celebration of life will be held on 8/26/23 from 1:30-3:30 at 1801 McGee St, suite 100 KC, Mo 64108.

PJ was born on May 20, 1945 in Topeka, KS to Donald and Mary Jane (Nicholson) Berkey. She graduated from K-state with a communications degree and then went on to get a Masters in mass communications. Professionally, she worked in advertising and eventually landed in University Development at Baker University and The Kansas City Art Institute.  She grew up in Rossville, Kansas and graduated from Rossville High in 1963.

When she became a mother, she became not only a mother, but a friend, confidant, sounding board and supporter to so many more than just her children. Our house was always a safe space where you could get a delicious meal and an open ear. She was always the biggest supporter of her children and grandchildren, and dedicated her life to us.

Her strength, loyalty, perseverance, independence, kindness, compassion, open mindedness, unfailing love, and sage advice live on in all the lives she touch. She leaves a palpable emptiness in all our lives.

She is preceded in death by her parents Mary Jane, and Donald, her brother Curtis, and her son-in-law Jason.

Survivors include her children, Tiffany Shepherd (Barry), Shana Coppedge ( Dec-Jason) and Erick Sibert (Kim); her grandchildren Cheyanna, Riley, Carter, Piper, and Weston.

Memorial contributions may be made to https://safehome-ks.org/donate/

Monday, August 21, 2023

Volleyball Roster 2023

 #   Name      Grade 

1 Leni Lewis     +9
1 Ryan Leathers 12
2 Kinsey Perine 12 
3 Kendra Hurla 12 
4 Emma Mitchell 12
4 Lilly Miller 11 
5 Rylee Dick 10
6 Maggie Sanders 10
7 Kinley Porter 12 
7 Shayla Rezac 11
8 Katie Spielman 12
10 Quinlin Gentry 11
10 Brooke Springer 10
11 Emily Dohrman 12
12 Sydney Sumner 11
13 valentina Mammi 12
14 Lilly Mitchell 10
15 Madelyn Kenney 11
15 Emma Bruning 10
19 Kellyn Foster 11
20 Hailey Horton 12
21 Shailee Hubbell 10
22 Lilly Rumsey 10
23 Nora Burdeik 9
25 Ady Henry 9
26 Grace Olejnik 9
28 Tatum Miller 9
29 LeAnne Cox 10
31 Isela Wehrli 9
33 Cassidy Wade 9
36 beya Boumaiza 12
37 Payton Dick/Shaddox 9
41 Karleigh Frost 10
40 Isabelle Verschelden 12
44 Madelyn Berggman   9

Michael Perry Passes Away

 Michael C. Perry

July 31, 1963 — August 20, 2023


Funeral Services and Obituary are Pending

KSNT Football Article

 ROSSVILLE, K.S. (KSNT) – The Rossville Dawgs won the 1A state title in 2021, but last season left much to be desired.   (Rossville is 2A not 1A

The Dawgs lost core players up front on both sides of the ball after last season, including three skilled offensive linemen. The quest to replace them is already underway, but luckily for the Rossville, head coach Derick Hammes said there are plenty of new Dawgs in the house this year. 

“We’ve got a lot of names that maybe folks aren’t familiar with yet,” Hammes said. “We’re trying to develop those guys and develop depth around them.” 

Coach Hammes told 27 News the story of this year’s team is that several offensive assets are returning this season; and many of them are taking on leadership roles. Senior quarterback Camden Horak and senior offensive/defensive lineman Barrett Lietz are two of those returners. They’ve been tasked with integrating the younger players into the system and helping the squad gel during camp. 

“You’ve got to lead by example and also kind of guide the other guys into what they need to be doing,” Lietz said. 

Both Lietz and Horak started for the Dawgs last season. 

“You’ve just got to step into that role,” Horak said. “[I] followed up my cousin Torrey [Horak]. He was a big leader; it was a big class. We just had to fill spots.” 

In 2023, all eyes are on bouncing back from last season. After finishing 2022 with a 5-5 record and a playoff loss at the hands of the Nemaha Central Thunder, Lietz and Horak agreed on one goal for this year: posting a better record. 

Whether they’re veterans like Lietz and Horak, or rookies like other members of Rossville’s team, one thing always remains the same each season. 

“End goal is always state,” Lietz said. 

Horak said he thinks the Dawgs have the guys to go the distance this season. 

“This year, expectations are high, high at Rossville,” Hammes said. “And that never changes with the group that we have. That’s what for, that’s what we’re excited about with this group and we’re just eager to keep working at it and see how far we can get this group to go.” 

The Dawgs face the St. Marys Bears in their season opener at home on Sep. 1. 


Friday, August 18, 2023

Back The Dawgs Night Aug. 24

 The Back The Dawgs night will be Aug 24 from 5:30-8:00 PM.

Thursday, August 17, 2023

2023 RHS Football Roster

1 Andre Johnson 10 6' 204 RB/LB
2 Kameron Badura 11 6'3 171 WR/DB 
3 Camden Horak 12 6' 181 QB/LB
5 Conner Bush 10 5'11 164 RB/DB
6 Cael Horgan 9 5'11 156 QB/LB
7 Gabe Fund 10 5'6 121 WR/DB
8 Ke'San Whayne 9 5'8 181 RB/LB
9 Kelton Lacock 9 5'7 136 WR/DB
10 Mason Broce 12 5'10 146 WR/DB
12 Tayson Horak 11 5'9 156 Slot/DB
14 Canann Mitchell 10 5'9 141 QB/DB
15 Mahki Jackson 11 5'10 161 Slot/DB
16 Cameron Miller 10 6'4 171 WR/DB
17 Hayden Salmon 11 5'9 156 WR/DB
18 Remi Droegemeier 9 5"8 136 RB/LB
20 Logan Kufahl 11 6' 161 Slot/DB 
21 Jack Donovan 10 5'11 171 WR/DB
22 John Robb 11 5'10 151 RB/LB
23 Seth Catron 11 5'7 146 Slot/DB
28 Paxton Willett 10 6' 189 RB/LB
34 Gunnar Webb 10 5'8 136 Slot/DB
35 Drake Robb 9 5'9 146 RB/LB
50 Brock Bush 11 6'2 186 OL/LB
51 Barrett Leitz 12 6'2 232 OL/DL
52 John McGrath 12 5'10 186 OL/DL
53 Ayden Crosswhite 10 6'3 204 OL/LB
55 Avery Crosswhite 12 6'3 236 OL/LB
56 Jared Cunningham 11 6'2 171 OL/LB
58 Saint Mildren 11 6'4 201 OL/DE
62 Caleb Lehman 10 6'2 198 OL/DL
64 Jordan Johnson 11 5'8 171 OL/DE
65 Will Koch 11 5'10 191 OL/DL
70 Easton Webb 9 5'9 189 OL/DL
72 Charlie Chance 10 5'10 181 OL/DL
76 Austin Cummings 10 5'9 286 OL/DL
78 Leo Wehrli 11 6'3 286 OL/DL
80 Bogdan Mihajlovic 11 5'9 156 WR/DB 

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

2023 Cross Country Schedule

Aug

31            At Mission Vallley

Sep

7            At Wamegoi
14          At Onaga
21          At Royal Valley
28          At Horton

Oct

5          At  Osage City
12        MEL meet
21        3A Regional
28        3A State




 

Monday, August 14, 2023

Tall Corn Festival 2023

 TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - People of all ages celebrated the community and agriculture as Rossville held the second day of their annual Tall Corn Festival on Saturday.

People of all ages were enjoying vendor booths, bounce houses, and train rides.

With tons of handmade crafts and delicious food — there was something for everyone.

One group of kids said that they started their vendor booth to work on social skills and show that you are never to young to start your own business.

“You can go out and talk to people and actually do stuff in business,” said Trent.

“So they don’t feel like they can’ t and just so they know that everybody from any background can do this,” said Jax.

The celebration included live music, food trucks, and even a firework show.

Carly said that this opportunity allowed her to bond with her friends prior to the start of the new school year.

“I get to hang out with my friends and do some stuff that I like doing and I get to learn while I do it and also just hang out with them,” stated Carly.

Corn is a staple in the Rossville community and President of the Rossville Community Development Committee, Morgan Hansen, said they are proud to hold this event year after year.

“We’re a small town, we love our farmers. So, corn is almost ready, not quite. We like to focus around it because it’s a big part,” said Hansen. “If you’ll notice, when you come into Rossville, we’re surrounded by it. It’s a big piece of who we are.”