Month: December 2016

Rally outside City Hall

A small group of people held a rally about 6 p.m. Dec. 15 outside City Hall. “We’re not going back,” said one of the signs that they were holding. Several issues were mentioned, including immigration. The Wyandotte Rally for Solidarity stated all people deserved to be free from fear so that together they could build the world they want. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
A small group of people held a rally about 6 p.m. Dec. 15 outside City Hall. “We’re not going back,” said one of the signs that they were holding. Several issues were mentioned, including immigration. The Wyandotte Rally for Solidarity stated all people deserved to be free from fear so that together they could build the world they want. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

A small group of people held a protest about 6 p.m. Dec. 15 outside City Hall. “We’re not going back,” said one of the signs that they were holding. Several issues were mentioned, including immigration. The Wyandotte Rally for Solidarity stated all people deserved to be free from fear so that together they could build the world they want. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
A small group of people held a rally about 6 p.m. Dec. 15 outside City Hall. “We’re not going back,” said one of the signs that they were holding. Several issues were mentioned, including immigration. The Wyandotte Rally for Solidarity stated all people deserved to be free from fear so that together they could build the world they want. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

A small group of people held a protest about 6 p.m. Dec. 15 outside City Hall. “We’re not going back,” said one of the signs that they were holding. Several issues were mentioned, including immigration. The Wyandotte Rally for Solidarity stated all people deserved to be free from fear so that together they could build the world they want. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
A small group of people held a rally about 6 p.m. Dec. 15 outside City Hall. “We’re not going back,” said one of the signs that they were holding. Several issues were mentioned, including immigration. The Wyandotte Rally for Solidarity stated all people deserved to be free from fear so that together they could build the world they want. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Sheriff’s deputies graduate

Eleven Wyandotte County Sheriff’s deputies graduated in ceremonies tonight at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Eleven Wyandotte County Sheriff’s deputies graduated in ceremonies tonight at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Sheriff Don Ash addressed an audience at the deputies’ graduation ceremony Dec. 15 at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Sheriff Don Ash addressed an audience at the deputies’ graduation ceremony Dec. 15 at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Jeffrey Fewell, administrator of the Wyandotte County Jail, with new graduates at a ceremony Dec. 15 at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Jeffrey Fewell, administrator of the Wyandotte County Jail, with new graduates at a ceremony Dec. 15 at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Jeffrey Fewell, administrator of the Wyandotte County Jail, with new graduates at a ceremony Dec. 15 at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Jeffrey Fewell, administrator of the Wyandotte County Jail, with new graduates at a ceremony Dec. 15 at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
New sheriff’s deputy Timothy Willis displayed his certificate Dec. 15 at graduation ceremonies at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
New sheriff’s deputy Timothy Willis displayed his certificate Dec. 15 at graduation ceremonies at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
New sheriff’s deputy Elijah Ming displayed his certificate Dec. 15 at graduation ceremonies at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
New sheriff’s deputy Elijah Ming displayed his certificate Dec. 15 at graduation ceremonies at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Wyandotte County District Court Judge Timothy Dupree addressed new sheriff’s deputies Dec. 15 at graduation ceremonies at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Wyandotte County District Court Judge Timothy Dupree addressed new sheriff’s deputies Dec. 15 at graduation ceremonies at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

New baseball coach named for Bishop Ward

Matthew Carpenter
Matthew Carpenter

by Josh Sukraw

Bishop Ward High School’s baseball team has had much success securing eight Kansas state championship wins since 2001 and as the returning 2016 regional champions, they have a big season ahead of them.

With pre-season preparations beginning, Bishop Ward High School has announced that Matthew Carpenter will be heading the baseball program as head coach for the 2017 season.

Carpenter started his coaching career at Plaza Heights Christian Academy in 2002, building their program from scratch. Within seven years, he helped the program to earn a No. 1 ranking in the MAACS National Regionals.

By the end of his career at Plaza Heights, he left with a 20-2 record and a MAACS National Championship in 2008, making him the only person in MAACS history to win a championship as both a player and head coach.

Carpenter most previously served as assistant coach at Avila University for the past five seasons. While at Avila the team made it to the post season playoffs four times and won the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship in 2012 and 2015.

“I am so excited and grateful for the opportunity to become a part of such a storied program. It is my hope and belief that we will continue to build on that tradition and write another chapter in the history of Cyclone baseball, a chapter that hopefully will be defined by success with integrity on and off the field. I want to thank everyone involved in giving me this opportunity. I will make every effort to honor the trust that you have put in me,” Carpenter said.

Head coach Matthew Carpenter will be taking over for Dennis Hurla and will be the 10th head baseball coach of the Bishop Ward baseball program that began in 1949. Bishop Ward will play its first game of the season against Smithville on Saturday, April 1, at Smithville.

The full baseball schedule is online at www.wardhigh.org or www.kawvalleyleague.org.

Joshua Sukraw is the marketing and social media manager at Bishop Ward High School.