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Sion Student Media

News and Publications of Notre Dame de Sion

Sion Student Media

Paula Sweeny

Paula Sweeny, Reporter

Favorite Show: Black Mirror

Spirit Animal: Chameleon

Guilty Pleasure: Great British Baking Show

Emoji That Describes You: Orge Emoji

Favorite Place to Visit: The Mountains

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Seniors celebrated their college decision day with their peers and faculty, May 4.

College Decision Zoom

Paula Sweeny, Copy Editor May 6, 2020

Seniors celebrated National College Decision Day Monday, May 4 on Zoom with pictures in their college shirts and a Kahoot. Seniors were invited to join the Zoom with their college shirt for pictures...

My dad and I after our evening walk.

Out from Behind the Screen

Paula Sweeny, Copy Editor Apr 11, 2020

1. Walks This one, in particular, is my favorite. If you hate running as I do, then this is an obvious and easy alternative. Pop in your headphones and listen to your favorite music as you walk around...

"Onward" was released March 6 and provides the classic, heartwarming plot of Pixar movies.

Onward is a Classic Pixar Success

Paula Sweeny, Copy Editor Mar 18, 2020

Released March 6, “Onward” depicts the heartwarming and at times, nerve-racking, journey of two brothers racing against the clock at the chance to see their late father once more. Their journey is...

Senior Brie Bowes and freshman Emily Dierks hype up the crowd before the varsity basketball game at St. Teresa's Academy Dec. 6. The student theme was Boys. Storm basketball will play  the Stars Thursday, Feb. 27 in the gym.

A Storm Preview

Paula Sweeny, Copy Editor Feb 26, 2020

Storm basketball is set to go up against rival St. Teresa’s Academy Stars, Thursday Feb. 27 in the gym. The evening will start with a tailgate in the cafeteria at 5:00 p.m. with the varsity tip-off...

Shakira and J.Lo Stun at Super Bowl LIV

Paula Sweeny, Copy Editor Feb 4, 2020

Music sensations Shakira and Jennifer Lopez did not disappoint in this year’s Super Bowl LIV halftime in Miami, Florida Sunday, Feb. 2. Both singers dressed to impress with stunning outfits and multiple...

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

The student body gathered in the gym Wednesday, Jan. 22 to film a get-well video for Director of Facilities and Operations Andy Sheer.  “I’m glad that the student body could come together and wish...

Interfaith Prayer Service Unites

Paula Sweeny, Reporter Nov 22, 2019

The Interfaith club hosted the annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Prayer Service in the gym Nov. 21.  The interfaith club puts on the annual service to showcase different religions including Islam, Hinduism,...

Senior Madi Brown and her father Kevin Brown join in the school song at the Father-Daughter Mass Nov. 1.

#ThrowbackThursday: Father-Daughter Mass Photo Gallery

Morgan Herriott, Sports Editor Mar 5, 2020

Sophomore Sophia Totta and her father Frank Totta bring up the gifts at the Father-Daughter Mass Nov. 1.

2019 STUCO Sleepover

Paula Sweeny, Reporter Nov 5, 2019

New Changes for the ACT

Paula Sweeny, Reporter Oct 14, 2019

The ACT announced Tuesday, Oct. 8 that students will no longer need to retake the entire three-hour exam to improve their scores starting next year as well as the opportunity for online testing. With...

Seniors Abby Gahagan and Katie Fitzgerald observe the game from the bench at the annual Dig Pink volleyball game Oct. 3. The annual game in support of breast cancer awareness raised $1,300 for the Susan G. Komen foundation.

Volleyball Plays in Dig Pink Game

Ava Stoltz, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief Oct 4, 2019

Seniors Abby Gahagan and Katie Fitzgerald observe the game from the bench at the annual Dig Pink volleyball game Oct. 3. The annual game in support of breast cancer awareness raised $1,300 for the Susan...

Junior Rose Orrick runs up to kick the ball back into play during their game against Belton April 24. The team won in penalty kicks after the score remained at 1-1 throughout overtime.

Kicking Into High Gear

Paula Sweeny, Co-Photo Editor Apr 24, 2019

The soccer team played the Belton Pirates April 23 at home in a  game that went into overtime with the team winning 4-2 in penalty kicks. “We played very well. We possessed the ball, and had more...

Students from The Blake School’s Instrumental Program performed in the gym April 5.

Students Attend Blake School Performance

Paula Sweeny, Co-Photo Editor Apr 8, 2019

The instrumental program from The Blake School visited from Minneapolis, Minnesota and performed in the gym April 5. The Blake School has many musical arts programs and many have performed for the...

Junior Lilly Denney performs at the Christmas concert with Grand Choeur Dec. 11.

Choir Performs Christmas Carols

Paula Sweeny, Co-Photo Editor Dec 13, 2018

Grand and Petit Choeur and Symphonie de Sion performed at the annual Christmas Concert Dec. 11 in the gym. “I thought the girls did a wonderful job. We didn’t have any little bobbles,” Mulkey...

Sophomore Ana Colliton was born with a hearing impairment.

More Than Just An Impairment

Paula Sweeny, Co-Photo Editor Nov 29, 2018

When Sophomore Ana Colliton was around 3 years old she came and got her mom, Gay Ann Colliton, and went into the bathroom. She looked into the mirror and pulled up her long black hair and pointed first...

Sophomore Kate Vankeirsbilck sells lemonade at the Rockhurst football game for her club.

Raise a Glass to End Childhood Cancer

Paula Sweeny, Co-Photo Editor Oct 25, 2018

Sophomore Kate Vankeirsbilck sells lemonade at the Rockhurst football game for her club.

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

Flashback to the volleyball and softball games against St. Teresa’s Academy Sept. 12 resulting in losses and scores of 1-18 in softball and 8-24 in volleyball.  “I love playing against STA,"...

Sophomore Rajitha Velakaturi talks with friends at last years freshman mixer, Aug. 26, 2017. Freshman from Rockhurst and St. Teresa’s are also invited to come.

Dancing With the Freshmen

Paula Sweeny, Reporter Aug 24, 2018

The annual freshman mixer will take place on Aug. 25 at Sion high school in the gym. “The student council hosts the freshman mixer as a fun way to welcome the freshmen into our community,” Student...

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