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News and Publications of Notre Dame de Sion

Sion Student Media

Keely Schieffer

Keely Schieffer, Reporter

Favorite Show: New Girl

Spirit Animal: Penguin

Guilty Pleasure: Netflix

Emoji That Describes You: Steaming Nose Emoji

Favorite Movie: The Grinch (the realistic one)

All content by Keely Schieffer
Underrated Restaurants in KC

Underrated Restaurants in KC

Keely Schieffer, Co-Photo Editor Apr 6, 2021

I am a sucker for the classic, good-old chain restaurants. Chipotle and Chick-Fil-A are my go tos, but from time to time, it is nice to find somewhere new that deserves the same hype or even more than...

Humphry and Crook went deep sea fishing shortly after they graduated in 2013.

Reunited Sisterhood

Keely Schieffer, Co-Photo Editor Nov 20, 2020

Publications teacher Valerie Crook and math teacher Mary Humphrey graduated 2013 and rekindled their sisterhood as they now teach at the high school they once attended together. “Mary and I have known...

Junior Tess Tappan counted and collected money at the gym entrance as students paid to wear their costumes Oct. 30.

Food For Thought Changes

Oct 31, 2020

Junior Tess Tappan counted and collected money at the gym entrance as students paid to wear their costumes Oct. 30.

Junior Grace Townsend brings in her can donations for Food For Thought on Oct. 30.

Food For Thought Wraps Up

Dec 3, 2020

Junior Grace Townsend brings in her can donations for Food For Thought on Oct. 30.

Senior Kennedy Ruark turns in her five dollars in exchange to dress up as a Harry Potter character Oct. 30.

Senior Kennedy Ruark turns in her five dollars in exchange to dress up as a Harry Potter character Oct. 30.

Chick-Fil-A on 85th and State Line serves a great lunch option for those checking out for lunch

Where To Stop For Lunch Check-Out

Keely Schieffer, Co-Photo Editor Oct 8, 2020

From freshman year, all I could wait for was the privilege to check out during lunch as a senior. After four years, I have finally been able to test the waters and have found my four favorite places to...

Junior Angelina Ferrara takes a swing at the rivals pitch Sept. 16.

Softball Ends with a Loss against STA

Keely Schieffer, Co-Photo Editor Sep 18, 2020

Softball lost to St. Teresa’s Academy’s team 18-0 in the fourth inning at home Sept. 17. “Both teams came out with good energy,” assistant coach Madi Osias said. “STA is a rival of ours so...

Displayed are the six most recent posts on the @sionseniors2020 Instagram. Featured are seniors Ava Stoltz, Katie Fitzgerald, Holly Frey, Lauren Mead, Elizabeth Finn and Kennedy Wade.

A Senior Celebration

Keely Schieffer, Reporter Apr 25, 2020

Senior Rachel McRae created @SionSeniors2020 to celebrate her classmates' college decisions April 18. “I wanted to celebrate my class because we are all so unique and intelligent, and have been through...

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."

Prom’s New Look

Keely Schieffer, Reporter Mar 9, 2020

Update: 4/3/2020 Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, prom has been rescheduled to June 13. The venue of Prariefire will remain the same. Principal Natalie McDonough announced the change in Friday's Sion Weekly.  The...

Junior Zoe Zorn and freshman Veda Renzulli are served cake samples from senior Sela Kincaid at the bake-off Feb. 21.

Bake-Off for Andy Sheer

Keely Schieffer, Reporter Feb 22, 2020

Student Council hosted the first-ever bake-off Feb. 21 as a fundraiser for director of facilities and operations Andy Sheer who has been hospitalized following his cancer diagnosis. Bake-off winners included...

Senior dive captain Caroline Knopke warms up her front twister for the St. Teresa's Academy Dual meet on Jan. 28.

Diving into a New Chapter

Keely Schieffer, Reporter Jan 29, 2020

Senior Peyton Wiewel is congratulated for her last season of swim team at the St. Teresa's Academy Dual meet Jan. 28.

Senior Sam Shively is honored alongside her mother for field hockey's Senior Night Oct. 22. The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Pembroke Hill.

Striking Away Their Last Season

Keely Schieffer, Reporter Oct 23, 2019

Greeted with smiles, flowers and open arms from their teammates the field hockey seniors make their way down the center of the field. Their names and favorite memories of field hockey echoed from the...

As senior Abby Gahagan's name is called, she entered the gym to receive flowers alongside her parents at volleyball's Senior Night Oct. 10. At Thursday night's game against Raymore-Peculiar High School, senior players were recognized and honored.

“Setting” the Court for Senior Night

Keely Schieffer, Reporter Oct 13, 2019

Running through the tunnel of cheerleaders as applause filled the air, senior volleyball players entered the gym. The players high fived each other as they line up to get ready to play. Volleyball senior...

Senior Bridget Schumm dances in a cow-costume for the farm-themed Fall Dance Sept. 9, 2017.

Saying Goodbye to the Fall Dance

Keely Schieffer, Reporter Sep 8, 2019

The annual Fall Dance on Sept. 7 was canceled for the second year in a row due to low attendance. The dance was canceled last year for the same reasons and is discontinued for future years.  “I think...

Freshman Makayla Herbert, member of Maison Long, struts with a unicorn themed beanie Aug. 22.

Freshman Makayla Herbert, member of Maison Long, struts with a unicorn themed beanie Aug. 22.

Senior Peyton Wade positions the fur-lined beanie complete with squiggly worms dangling on freshman Kori Franklin’s head.

Senior Peyton Wade positions the fur-lined beanie complete with squiggly worms dangling on freshman Kori Franklin’s head.

Freshman Kaila Traylor flaunts her flower themed beanie for the audience.

Freshman Kaila Traylor flaunts her flower themed beanie for the audience.

As she walks toward the edge of the gym, freshman Ella Abiecunas sports her senior-made straw beanie.

As she walks toward the edge of the gym, freshman Ella Abiecunas sports her senior-made straw beanie.

Freshmen Dori Sandritter, Katherine Porch and Grace Gaither react to their new pink accessories.

Freshmen Dori Sandritter, Katherine Porch and Grace Gaither react to their new pink accessories.

Walking away after recieving her beanie, freshman Brynna Fitzgerald shows off to her classmates in the gym during the beanie ceremony on Aug. 22.

Walking away after recieving her beanie, freshman Brynna Fitzgerald shows off to her classmates in the gym during the beanie ceremony on Aug. 22.

Carrying on the classic tradition, freshman Carolina O'Byrne sports her “hang loose” beanie complete with falling hangers.

Carrying on the classic tradition, freshman Carolina O'Byrne sports her “hang loose” beanie complete with falling hangers.

Senior Brooke McKee arranges a gleaming pink top hat on freshman Lauren Smith.

Senior Brooke McKee arranges a gleaming pink top hat on freshman Lauren Smith.

Holding embellished bike helmets, seniors Avanni Martin and Elyse Makar prepare to present their maison freshmen Sophie Gromowsky and Zahra Parsons with their beanies.

Holding embellished bike helmets, seniors Avanni Martin and Elyse Makar prepare to present their maison freshmen Sophie Gromowsky and Zahra Parsons with their beanies.

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