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Sion Student Media

Melissa Koppers

Melissa Koppers, Reporter

  • Walkout Song: “All We Got” by Chance the Rapper
  • Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate donuts
  • Favorite Food: Cookies and cream
  • Favorite TV Show: “Jane the Virgin”
  • Spirit Animal: Dog
  • Pet Peeve: Using phones at dinner too much
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Director of Facilities and Operations Andy Sheer dresses as Santa Claus at the annual Breakfast With Santa Dec. 2, 2017. Sheer was recently diagnosed with stage four urethral cancer in December after being hospitalized for an infection. In support of Sheer, student council organized a get-well video for him and his family.

Get Well Soon, Andy

Paula Sweeny, Copy Editor Jan 22, 2020

Director of Facilities and Operations Andy Sheer dresses as Santa Claus at the annual Breakfast With Santa Dec. 2, 2017. Sheer was recently diagnosed with stage four urethral cancer in December after being...

Playing former Head of School Christina Broderick, senior student body president Carolyn Dickey gives a thank you to students for their anticipated contributions to the canned food drive. As a school, the goal of 10 tons was exceeded with a total of 12.3 tons collected.

Class of 2018 Highlight Photo Gallery

May 4, 2018

Playing former Head of School Christina Broderick, senior student body president Carolyn Dickey gives a thank you to students for their anticipated contributions to the canned food drive. As a school,...

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

Floral decorations were spread all throughout the Sheraton Overland Park hotel ballroom for Prom April 7th. As students arrived, they were handed a mocktail beverage ticket, which included sparkling lemonade...

Senior co-captain Sarah Totta looks inside as she dribbles down the court in the first half of the basketball game against St. Teresa's Academy Nov. 17.

St. Teresa’s Academy Game Scheduled for Saturday

Melissa Koppers, Reporter Feb 23, 2018

The Varsity Basketball game has been rescheduled for this Saturday at noon and is still taking place at St. Teresa’s Academy. The game is sold out and only varsity is playing. The theme is boxing, and...

Cheer senior Catherine Wilkerson laughs alongside her parents while her plans after high school are announced over the speaker at dance and cheer senior night Jan. 23.

Dance and Cheer Celebrate Seniors at Annual Senior Night

Melissa Koppers, Reporter Jan 26, 2018

As the cheer and dance seasons are winding down both teams celebrated the annual senior night Jan. 23. Cheer has a total of 11 seniors and dance team has five seniors. “We are having 16 seniors...

  Director of Facilities and Operations Andy Sheer poses with lower school girl at the annual Breakfast With Santa Dec. 2.

Breakfast With Santa Attracts Large Crowd

Melissa Koppers, Reporter Dec 5, 2017

Director of Facilities and Operations Andy Sheer poses with lower school girl at the annual Breakfast With Santa Dec. 2.

During the State competition Feb. 17, 2017, sophomore Bridget Schumm is ready to take dive off the starting block to swim in a team relay.

Road to Winter Sports

Melissa Koppers, Reporter Nov 3, 2017

As fall sports come to a close, tryouts for winter sports are beginning. Thirty-seven students are trying out for the upcoming basketball season. Coaching positions are switching around with a new freshman...

Freshman Megan Propeck practices putting before teeing off.

Golf Swings to Success at State

Olivia Dopheide, Web Managing Editor Oct 11, 2017

Freshman Megan Propeck practices putting before teeing off.

Portrait of Christopher Columbus who has a federal holiday named after him in many states.

Controversial Columbus

Melissa Koppers, Reporter Oct 9, 2017

Everyone learned in school about what a hero Christopher Columbus was when he discovered America. Similar to many significant discoveries and innovations, Columbus discovered the Americas by accident,...

Undated photo from North Korean News Agency shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visiting a Korean People's Army unit, in an undisclosed location, North Korea. Photo released August 2017. (Balkis Press/Abaca Press/TNS)

North Korea Reaching New Military Heights

Melissa Koppers, Reporter Sep 22, 2017

The Korean War wages on as North Korea is not backing down from numerous threats from the United States and countries from around the world. Responding to President Donald Trump's speech in front of...

Freshman Katelyn Brinkman smiles after receiving her beanie.

Beanie Week Video and Photo Gallery

Sep 5, 2017

Carrying on the tradition for over 50 years, the freshmen class were presented with hats or "beanies" made by their maison seniors Aug. 28. The freshmen are required to wear these beanies all week when...

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