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Sion Student Media

Ana Pendergast

Ana Pendergast, Web Managing Editor

Favorite Show: The Office

Spirit Animal: Koala

Guilty Pleasure: Microwave Kettle Corn Popcorn

Pet Peeve: People who walk slow

Favorite Place to Visit: Ice cream stores

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While talking on the phone with the “Boogie Man” senior MK Shevlin performs in the student directed Night of One Acts, Oct. 3.

A Year in Review

Staff May 1, 2019

While talking on the phone with the “Boogie Man” senior MK Shevlin performs in the student directed Night of One Acts, Oct. 3.

Sophomore Avery Myricks hold her sister senior Keali Myrick after the Varsity lacrosse game and senior night April 29. The team beat Lee's Summit West 12-8.

Lacrosse Earns Last Home Win of the Season

Ana Pendergast, Web Managing Editor Apr 30, 2019

The lacrosse team won their last home game of the season against Lee’s Summit West 12-8 and celebrated seniors Suki Arnold, Keali Myrick and Lily Muehlebach after the game. “It felt really good...

Seniors Emily Koca and Lily Muehlbach present junior Libby Slaymaker with her class ring at the junior ring ceremony April 11.

Ringing in a New Senior Class

Ana Pendergast, Web Managing Editor Apr 13, 2019

After weeks of anticipation and guessing who will be the senior whose named will be called next to thiers, the juniors received their long-awaited rings April 11, with only 20 days left until their last...

Audrey Yazell from MOCSA explains Title IX regulations as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month March 28.

Seniors Prepare for a Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Ana Pendergast, Web Managing Editor Apr 1, 2019

As a part of their senior service project, seniors Maggie Carr and Kathleen McDaniel organized activities for Sexual Assault Awareness Month for the month of April including a presentation from the Metropolitan...

Senior Mia McLey stands with her parents Mike and Catherine to be recognized at the senior ceremony before the basketball game Feb. 21. McLey was recognized with fellow senior players Gretta Allen, Molly Wagner and Vanshay Purnell and senior manager Kaitlin Jones.

Basketball Loses the Irish Cup

Ana Pendergast, Web Managing Editor Feb 22, 2019

In the last home game of the season, the basketball team lost to St. Teresa’s Academy with a score of 61 to 55, surrendering the Irish Cup to the Stars.  Before the game, the players celebrated...

One of the many cats at Whiskers Cafe lounging in the sun.

The Purrfect Cafe Paws Its Way to the Top

Ana Pendergast, Web Managing Editor Feb 18, 2019

Whiskers Cafe, located in Westport near 37th street, offers a great way to relax and unwind with adorable furry, little friends. From tiny kittens that will curl up and sit in laps for an hour, like Stella...

Freshman Kenzie Warren and her father David Warren dance together at the father-daughter dance Feb. 10.

Dinner at the Sheraton or Breakfast at Tiffany’s?

Dani Rotert, Co-Photo Editor Feb 11, 2019

After dinner, senior Keely Roudebush and her father Forrest Roudebush move to the dance floor at the father-daughter dance Feb. 10.

Sophomore Mason Lewis places pads in the collection box for Project Period Jan. 29. Purple maisons are supposed to drop off in the commons and white maisons in the Grande Salle.

Sophomore Collects Necessary Items for Homeless Shelter

Ana Pendergast, Web Managing Editor Jan 29, 2019

Sophomores Alyssandra Heefner, Rajitha Velakaturi, Grace J. Riley and Genevieve Klobe organized Project Period, a collection of pads and tampons for those in need, during Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 28...

Attendees hold up a "Go Vote" sign during a get-out-the-vote rally with former President Barack Obama, gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker and other members of the Illinois Democratic ticket on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Ill. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Political Parties are Ruining America

Ana Pendergast, Managing Web Editor Nov 5, 2018

George Washington adamantly believed that the United States should not develop a party system, believing it would cause more harm than good. Hundreds of years later he has been proven right time and time...

Sophomores Mia Legato, Maggie McKinney, and Paxton Misemer hold up a “Saturdays are for the Boys” flag during their Beggining Debate class Sept. 17. The spirit week theme was Sion School for Boys.

Spirit Week Day One: Sion School for Boys

Sep 17, 2018

Senior Tess Prusa throws up her hands at lunch like a boy during the Sion School for Boys day of spirit week Sept. 17.

Junior Maya Bair pitches the softball during the game against St. Teresa’s Academy Sept. 12. Varsity lost in five innings 18-1.

Throwback Thursday: Back to Back Games With the Rival

Paula Sweeny, Co-Photo Editor Oct 11, 2018

Senior Caroline Hunter cheers on the volleyball team in the student section during the game against St. Teresa’s Sept. 12. The theme for the game was ‘Night Night Stars.’ The volleyball team lost...

Freshman Grace Powers hits the ball away from junior Lilly Denney during the Purple and White field hockey scrimmage Aug. 28.

Field Hockey Cuts Players for First Time

Ana Pendergast, Managing Web Editor Sep 4, 2018

Field Hockey made cuts for the first time. Over 50 students tried out for field hockey this fall, 17 of which were freshmen. The ideal team size is about 36, according to head coach Gwyn Savage. This years...

One of the new room signs created by Director of Technology Services Jason Ketter and members of the robotics and AV club.

New Classroom Numbers Etched by Robotics Team

Ana Pendergast, Web Managing Editor Aug 31, 2018

The robotics team and AV clubs worked with Director of Technology Services Jason Ketter to create new room signs for the school with the robotics team’s laser cutter over the summer, at the request of...

Seniors Katie Rosasco and Sam Wilson create the new room signs with the Robotic's laser cutter.

Seniors Katie Rosasco and Sam Wilson create the new room signs with the Robotic's laser cutter.

While laughing, seniors Stella Lilek and Tierney Manning dance together at Prom April 7, 2018. The theme for Prom was “In Bloom” which was inspired by Gucci Mane’s latest collection. This year's prom is Mar. 28. The theme is "Fire and Ice."

Class of 2018 Highlight Photo Gallery

May 4, 2018

While laughing, seniors Stella Lilek and Tierney Manning dance together at Prom April 7, 2018. The theme for Prom was “In Bloom” which was inspired by Gucci Mane’s latest collection. This year's...

Senior Mariah Lynn throws the ball inbounds in a game vs. Lee’s Summit North April 19.

Lacrosse Team Scores Another Win

Ana Pendergast, Reporter Apr 23, 2018

The lacrosse team continued their success beating Lee’s Summit North 15-11 on Thursday, April 19. After the league split the teams into two divisions, with the varsity in the harder division, the team...

Senior Catherine Dehaemers and Rockhurst High School Senior Joe Hathaway stop in the middle of the stage during introductions, which took place before the Prom queen and attendees were announced.

Prom Night ‘Blooms’ to Success

Melissa Koppers, Reporter Apr 9, 2018

Senior Catherine Dehaemers and Rockhurst High School Senior Joe Hathaway stop in the middle of the stage during introductions, which took place before the Prom queen and attendees were announced.

Senior Mary Evans screams while cheering on the volleyabll team in the third set against Rockhurst High School Feb. 5.

Annual Volleyball Tournament Benefits Charity

Ana Pendergast, Reporter Feb 12, 2018

The Varsity volleyball team competed in Rockhurst High School’s annual volleyball charity game along with St. Teresa's Academy Feb. 5. The varsity team including seniors Lucy Voysey and Ellie Chaffee...

Tom Hanks in "The Post."

To Print or Not To Print

Ana Pendergast, Reporter Jan 21, 2018

It was the 1970s, the United States was at war with Vietnam, Nixon was president and rumors of scandal were about to sweep the nation. The infamous Pentagon Papers were about to be released and chaos was...

Senior co-captain Sarah Totta dribbles past STA defender.

Rival Game Ends With Victory

Lily Drouin and Ana Pendergast Nov 21, 2017

The basketball team's season opener at home against rival school St. Teresa's Academy ended in a win Nov. 17. Varsity beat the stars with a score of 63-51.  Though two starting seniors were injured...

Sophomore Molly O’Keefe spreads peanut butter with a spoon as a face mask during the sophomore Food For Thought skit.

Class Skits Kick Off Food For Thought

Ana Pendergast, Reporter Oct 28, 2017

Student council skits kicked off this year’s annual Food For Thought drive Oct. 27. STUCO members started the campaign by attempting to experience the conditions in which the homeless live. They slept...

From the awarding-winning menu at Q39, “The Triple Threat” sandwich adds to the restaurant's popularity.

Q39’s Classic Barbecue Restaurant is Some of Kansas City’s Greatest

Ana Pendergast, Reporter Sep 7, 2017

From the awarding-winning menu at Q39, “The Triple Threat” sandwich adds to the restaurant's popularity.

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