Lisa Baniewicz

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Alumni Spotlight - Maur Hill - Mount Academy

Once a Raven, always a Raven! At the close of each school year, we welcome a new class to the ranks of our prestigious alumni, forever remaining part of our Raven family. Whether you’re the first in your family to attend MH - MA or the second, third, or even fourth generation Raven, good things are in store for you. Meet just a few of our outstanding alumni.

Megan (Klebba) Dougherty comes from a long line of alumni before her. Her father, John Klebba '75, and his seven siblings all attended Mau...
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Maur Hill-Mount Academy principal headed to national theater competition - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

by Lisa BaniewiczSpecial to The LeavenATCHISON — Although Dr. Cameron Carlson here is the Maur Hill-Mount Academy principal by day, he’s an award-winning actor by night.Carlson and MH-MA parent Charlie Peitsch competed in the theater production of “The Wall” at the Region V Festival in Salina in April.Not only did they both receive “Outstanding Actor” awards for their performances, but “The Wall” was selected from among six productions to represent Region V at the American Association of Communi...
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Atchison students learn early a corporal work of mercy - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

By Lisa BaniewiczSpecial to The LeavenATCHISON — At St. Benedict’s Elementary School here, it is not uncommon to see students lining the sidewalks in front of the school.They are modeling an important lesson: Being present and offering up a silent prayer can speak volumes.After every funeral at St. Benedict Church, whether the deceased has ties to the school or not, the students line Unity and Second streets to pay their respects and participate in a corporal work of mercy — burying the dead. Fa...
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Community leans in to help family raise ‘miracle’ child - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

by Lisa BaniewiczSpecial to The LeavenATCHISON — While most expectant couples are busy painting nurseries, being showered with gifts and posting pictures of their growing bellies on social media, this Atchison couple was not.Mary and Luke Baker were planning a funeral instead.It was early 2017 when the Bakers found out Mary was pregnant with Patsy. Dr. McGarrett Groth, OD, of Amberwell Hospital in Atchison, had delivered Patsy’s three older brothers — Joe, now 12; Sam, 9; and Charlie, 7. Due to...
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Pandemic drives increase of mental health issues in teens - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

by Lisa BaniewiczSpecial to The LeavenEditor’s note: The names of the students and teacher interviewed for this story have been changed to protect their privacy.ATCHISON – The American Psychological Association states:  “There is no question:  The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the lives of all Americans, and it will continue to do so. It has disrupted work, education, health care, the economy and relationships, with some groups more negatively impacted than others.”New data f...
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Atchison street with racial undertones is changed from Division to Unity Street - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

by Lisa BaniewiczSpecial to The LeavenATCHISON — “Do not let anyone look down upon you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity” (1 Tm 4:12).With support from their parents and community, three teenagers from Maur Hill-Mount Academy (MH-MA) in Atchison courageously stepped up to take a stand for something they believed in.They trusted God to do the rest.Tired of nationwide riots, senseless death and destruction from racism...