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| Left to Right: Luke Krajewski, Alex Stoupa, Alex Hotovy, Matt Amao, Jack Hitzemann, Logan Baumberger, Coach Chase Petersen |
Go Knights!
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Knights Capture River Cities Conference Championship
Congratulations to the Mount Michael tennis team on winning the conference championship!
Monday, October 6, 2014
Knights Stumble in Loss to Storm
October 3, 2014 also published in the Douglas County Post-Gazette
By Jim Steier
Elkhorn South traveled to Mount Michael on Friday night and capitalized
on eight Knights’ turnovers en route to a 28-14 victory in high school football
action. The Storm, who were the beneficiaries of three interceptions and five
fumbles, remained unbeaten with the win and improved its record to 6-0.
Although Mount Michael outgained Elkhorn South 360-279 and had nine
more first downs than the Storm, the turnovers proved to be too much to
overcome. Elkhorn South used five first-half turnovers to build a 21-7
advantage at intermission. “The biggest difference in the game was the number
of turnovers we had,” Mount Michael senior linebacker Andy Ernst said. “I think
the result would have been different had we not given Elkhorn South so many
opportunities.”
Each team added second half touchdowns to create the final 28-14
margin. Mount Michael’s second-half
points came on an 89-yard kickoff return by Senior Chris Riddle.
Offensively, the Storm were carried by running back Moses Bryant. The
speedy freshman raced for 149 yards on 19 rushes. His three touchdowns included
an explosive 58-yard sprint in the second quarter. “We came out fired up and
played pretty well defensively,” Mount Michael senior Garrett Raabe said. “Although
they had a few big runs, we worked well together as a team defensively.”
Elkhorn South quarterback Collin Point completed only six passes, but
the aerial game was unnecessary as the Storm finished with 238 yards rushing. Point
ran for 74 yards and Brayton Haley added 55 and a touchdown.
“Elkhorn South is a very athletic team with good size,” Mount Michael
Coach Jon Borer said. “We knew they had a strong running game and stopping the
run has been a challenge for us this season. Aside from a couple big plays, we
played good team defense all night.”
Mount Michael quarterback Jake Batenhorst utilized his entire receiving
corps by targeting six different teammates during the game. Riddle and Alex
Miklas each had seven receptions and Mick Steier added five. Jake Mumby, Raabe
and Caiden Groff each contributed multiple catches as well.
The Knights’ ground game featured a 50-yard performance by Batenhorst
and 42 yards from Mumby, which included an 11-yard touchdown scamper in the
first half.
“We moved the ball consistently throughout the game,” Steier said. “But
the turnovers obviously killed us.”
On the defensive side of the ball, Elkhorn South’s Tanner Meyo led the
way with 14 tackles. He also had one interception and a fumble recovery. Kohlton
Bingham had 12 stops and Garrett Streeks added 10. Grant Nelson, Tyler Johnson
and Cole Anderson each chipped in with six tackles. Anderson had two fumble
recoveries, while Nelson and Scott Ritter each added one. Cole Butler and Tyler
Johnson snagged interceptions for the Storm.
Mount Michael was led defensively by Groff’s 15 tackles. The
sophomore’s strong outing included an interception and two fumble recoveries.
The Knights benefited from strong performances by Raabe, Mumby and Steier, who combined
for 24 tackles. Steier also added a leaping grab for an interception in the
fourth quarter.
Mount Michael fell to 1-2 at home this season, but Borer said the home
field atmosphere is fantastic on the school’s tree-filled campus. “It is an
awesome experience and I love the backyard feel that we have at our home
games,” Borer stated. “The fact that we can walk out of our own locker room
onto our field makes a big difference to our guys. I am so thankful to everyone
who made it possible.”
The Storm will now enter the tough stretch run on its schedule with
upcoming games against Elkhorn, Omaha Skutt and Gretna. These three foes have a
combined record of 17-1.
Mount Michael, which dropped to 3-3 with the loss, will travel to play 3-3
Bennington next week. The Badgers fell 26-14 to Waverly on Friday night.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOTAL
Elkhorn South 7 14 0 7 28
Mount Michael 0 7 0 7 14
SCORING SUMMARY
1st Quarter
ELK SO - Moses Bryant 18 run
(Jeremy Baker kick) 0:59
2nd Quarter
ELK SO - Bryant 58 run (Baker
kick) 9:02
ELK SO - Bryant 3 run (Baker
kick) 4:43
MMB - Jake Mumby 11 run
(Matt Dugick kick) 1:26
3rd Quarter
No Scoring
4th Quarter
ELK SO - Brayton Haley 4 run
(Baker kick) 1:52
MMB - Chris Riddle 89
kickoff return (Dugick kick) 1:38
Friday, October 3, 2014
Grandparents Night 2014
Every year students look forward to spending an evening with their grandparents at the Mount. For many it is the first opportunity for the grandparents to see where their grandsons go to school. The evening began with a formal assembly for which Fr. Richard was the MC. Talks were also given by Student Council President Harrison Hohman, Head of School Dr. David Peters, Head of Development Kim Volpone and Booster Club President Mr. Bill Miklas.
After the assembly students showed their grandparents around the school and then gathered in the Armory for cookies and drinks. The evening ended in with the singing of Night Prayer.
More Photos - Choir Audio
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014
Archdiocese High School Teacher Of The Year.
Mount Michael's John Gathje was a recipient of the "Omaha Archdiocese Secondary Educator Of The Year" award. The award ceremony for this year's award winners was held at the La Vista Conference Center. The honorees "embody service, dedication and professionalism" as part of the prize was a check for $5,000. Congratulations John Gathje
From the banquet's program:
Mount Michael Benedictine High School English teacher John Gathje is able to connect with his students and make vocabulary, literature and even grammar memorable by bringing the material to life through humor and creativity. He has introduced students to the Coordinating Conjunction Chant, the Great Wall of Grammar and G-Elves. he takes subjects that can often be intimidating for freshmen and makes them fun and accessible.
Since coming to Mount Michael in 1991, John has taught freshman English for 20 years, junior level English for 18 years, senior level English for five years as well as creative writing. He has been chairman of the English department since 2009 and served as assistant freshman dean from 1991-1994.
John has been head cross country coach since 1991. During his tenure, he has coached five state championship, two runner-up and 20 state qualifying teams. From 1993-2010 he was head track and field coach and is currently the team's assistant coach.
"I have never had a teacher so full of passion and energy," Lukas Buehler, a former student said. "Mr. Gathje's excitement about English was contagious, and his impeccable sense of humor made 15 year-old boys eager to go to English. Any student of Mr. Gathje will remember the meaning of words like 'panacea' and 'loquacious' until the day they die thanks to the hilarious examples he gives." Lukas is now a member of the cross country and track and field teams at Saint John's University, John's Alma mater. Lukas said he was encouraged by his former coach to pursue the sport in college despite being hesitant to do so.
Former student Thomas Feichtinger echoes Lukas' sentiments. "John teaches everyone around him how to live with kindness, leadership and most importantly, humor."
John holds a bachelor's degree in English from Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minn., a master's in curriculum and instruction from Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb., and has completed additional course work at Augsburg College, the University of Minnesota, Creighton University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In 1998 he received the Wal-Mart Teacher of the year award.
John and his wife, Melissa, have two children, Jacob and Benjamin. In his free time, he enjoys reading, running, yard work, gardening and home brewing.
Previous Mount Michael Award winners are:
1999-2000 Brian Osborne Administrator of the Year
2002-2003 David Peters Administrator of the Year
2002-2003 Rev. Michael Liebl, OSB Secondary Teacher of the Year
2004-2005 Patricia Dowd Secondary Teacher of the Year
2009-2010 Rev. John Hagemann, OSB Secondary Teacher of the Year
More Photos from the Awards Ceremony
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| David Peters (Head of School), John Gathje, Archbishop George Lucas, Patrick Slattery (Archdiocese Superintendent) |
Mount Michael Benedictine High School English teacher John Gathje is able to connect with his students and make vocabulary, literature and even grammar memorable by bringing the material to life through humor and creativity. He has introduced students to the Coordinating Conjunction Chant, the Great Wall of Grammar and G-Elves. he takes subjects that can often be intimidating for freshmen and makes them fun and accessible.
Since coming to Mount Michael in 1991, John has taught freshman English for 20 years, junior level English for 18 years, senior level English for five years as well as creative writing. He has been chairman of the English department since 2009 and served as assistant freshman dean from 1991-1994.
John has been head cross country coach since 1991. During his tenure, he has coached five state championship, two runner-up and 20 state qualifying teams. From 1993-2010 he was head track and field coach and is currently the team's assistant coach.
"I have never had a teacher so full of passion and energy," Lukas Buehler, a former student said. "Mr. Gathje's excitement about English was contagious, and his impeccable sense of humor made 15 year-old boys eager to go to English. Any student of Mr. Gathje will remember the meaning of words like 'panacea' and 'loquacious' until the day they die thanks to the hilarious examples he gives." Lukas is now a member of the cross country and track and field teams at Saint John's University, John's Alma mater. Lukas said he was encouraged by his former coach to pursue the sport in college despite being hesitant to do so.
Former student Thomas Feichtinger echoes Lukas' sentiments. "John teaches everyone around him how to live with kindness, leadership and most importantly, humor."
John holds a bachelor's degree in English from Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minn., a master's in curriculum and instruction from Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb., and has completed additional course work at Augsburg College, the University of Minnesota, Creighton University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In 1998 he received the Wal-Mart Teacher of the year award.
John and his wife, Melissa, have two children, Jacob and Benjamin. In his free time, he enjoys reading, running, yard work, gardening and home brewing.
Previous Mount Michael Award winners are:
1999-2000 Brian Osborne Administrator of the Year
2002-2003 David Peters Administrator of the Year
2002-2003 Rev. Michael Liebl, OSB Secondary Teacher of the Year
2004-2005 Patricia Dowd Secondary Teacher of the Year
2009-2010 Rev. John Hagemann, OSB Secondary Teacher of the Year
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| Many Mount Michael families, alumni, teachers past and present attended the awards ceremony in support of John Gathje |
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