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News and Publications of Notre Dame de Sion

Sion Student Media

News and Publications of Notre Dame de Sion

Sion Student Media

Taylor Pitzl

Taylor Pitzl, Web Editor-in-Chief

Favorite Show: The Office

Spirit Animal: Dolphin

Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate

Pet Peeve: People driving below the speed limit

Favorite Place to Visit: Destin, FL

 

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“Little” is a Big Success

Taylor Pitzl, Web Editor-in-Chief Apr 18, 2019

Middle school. Surely a time no one wants to relive. However, in “Little,” released April 11, that’s exactly what tech startup executive Jordan Sanders played by Regina Hall is forced to do. In...

At the dress rehearsal March 21, junior Maya Bair and senior Tempest Malone perform in the spring play, “Love, Loss and What I was Wearing.” The play was a collection of mologues depicting the reality of being a woman.

Spring Play Promotes Women’s Experiences

Taylor Pitzl, Web Editor-in-Chief Mar 22, 2019

The theater department will be performing the play “Love, Loss and What I Wore” March 22 and March 23 at 7 p.m at Avila University’s Goppert Theater   “The whole point of the play is that everyone...

During Sion Olympics March 7, sophomores Paxton Misemer and Katelyn Brinkman dance with the rest of sophomore Stuco. The sophomores represented the country of the Bahamas.

School Spirit Shines at Sion Olympics

Emma Hutchin, Reporter Mar 8, 2019

During Sion Olympics March 7, sophomores Paxton Misemer and Katelyn Brinkman dance with the rest of sophomore Stuco. The sophomores represented the country of the Bahamas.

Actor Zac Efron (right) will be portraying serial killer Ted Bundy (left) in the upcoming movie “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.”

Stop Sensationalization

Taylor Pitzl, Web Editor-in-Chief Mar 8, 2019

Charming. Intelligent. Attractive. These are words that fit more in with describing a movie star rather than a serial killer. However, the notorious murderer Ted Bundy, who killed at least 30 women, is...

During Sion Olympics Mar. 7, Senior Class President Sarah Tappan performs during the senior Stuco dance. All of the classes’ Stuco’s choreographed a dance to perform. The seniors were voted the best dance by a panel of judges.

Sion Olympics- Stuco Dances

Mar 7, 2019

During Sion Olympics Mar. 7, Senior Class President Sarah Tappan performs during the senior Stuco dance. All of the classes’ Stuco’s choreographed a dance to perform. The seniors were voted the best...

The Boys Are Back

Taylor Pitzl, Web Editor-in-Chief Mar 5, 2019

With the Jonas Brothers back together, it sure feels like 2009 all over again. The Jonas Brother’s released their first song back together as a band, “Sucker” March 1, six years after they officially...

The benefits of vaccines greatly outweigh the risks. (Tero Vesalainen/Dreamstime/TNS)

Vaccines Are Just Common Sense

Taylor Pitzl, Web Editor-in-Chief Feb 25, 2019

Mumps. Measles. Rubella. These three diseases had been nearly eradicated in the United States due to the MMR vaccine that provides protection against all three diseases, according to the Centers for Disease...

Before the game against St. Teresa’s Academy Feb. 21, senior captain Molly Wagner runs through the tunnel of cheerleaders as they announce the starters. The seniors celebrated Senior Night before the game as it was the last home game of the season.

Basketball Loses the Irish Cup

Ana Pendergast, Web Managing Editor Feb 22, 2019

Before the game against St. Teresa’s Academy Feb. 21, senior captain Molly Wagner runs through the tunnel of cheerleaders as they announce the starters. The seniors celebrated Senior Night before the...

Junior Denise Carmona donates blood at the annual blood drive organized by the National Honors Society, Feb. 2, 2018.

Giving Blood to Give Back

Ava Stoltz, News & Sports Editor Feb 7, 2019

Junior Denise Carmona donates blood at the annual blood drive organized by the National Honors Society, Feb. 2, 2018.

Maroon 5 Unable to Score in Super Bowl Performance

Taylor Pitzl, Web Editor-in-Chief Feb 3, 2019

In the uneventful Super Bowl LIII Feb. 3, the New England Patriots topped the Los Angeles Rams with a score of 13-3 to win their sixth Lombardi trophy in Atlanta, GA. After a lackluster first half, where...

During the March for Life in Washington D.C. Jan. 18, sophomore Morgan Herriott and freshmen Lydia Poe and Sofia Aguayo carry homeade signs as they marched. The students made the signs in their hotel room the night before.

Students Attend Annual March for Life

Jan 21, 2019

During the March for Life in Washington D.C. Jan. 18, sophomore Morgan Herriott and freshmen Lydia Poe and Sofia Aguayo carry homeade signs as they marched. The students made the signs in their hotel room...

The benefits of vaccines greatly outweigh the risks. (Tero Vesalainen/Dreamstime/TNS)

Don’t Skip the Flu Shot

Taylor Pitzl, Web Editor-in-Chief Nov 12, 2018

Sneezing. Aches. Fevers. The flu is no fun. In spite of this, many people still forego getting a flu shot each winter. A flu shot greatly reduces the chance of contracting influenza and the severity of...

Sophomore Audrey O’Brien questions sophomores Brynna Dow and Avery Brundige during their skit about stolen cans in the gym Oct. 25.

Food For Thought Kicks Off

Jenna Barackman, Reporter Oct 26, 2018

Sophomore Audrey O’Brien questions sophomores Brynna Dow and Avery Brundige during their skit about stolen cans in the gym Oct. 25.

Golf coach Dana Hoeper, Junior Barbara King, Sophomores Megan Propeck, Lia Johnson, Caroline Giocondo and Junior Helen Willis get their picture taken after winning second place for the second year in a row at the Class 2 State championships at Swope Memorial Golf Course Oct. 16.

Golf Wins Second at State

Taylor Pitzl, Web Editor-in-Chief Oct 18, 2018

The golf team won second place at the Class 2 State competition Oct. 16 for the second year in a row at Swope Memorial Golf Course. Also for the second year in a row, Sophomore Megan Propeck won first...

Singer Ed Sheeran performs one of his songs from the albumn “Divide” at Arrowhead Stadium Oct. 13.

Ed Sheeran was “Perfect” at Arrowhead Stadium.

Taylor Pitzl, Web Editor-in-Chief Oct 16, 2018

One man and a guitar. That’s all it took for Ed Sheeran to get thousands of fans excited on a chilly Saturday night at Arrowhead Stadium. Sheeran’s “Divide” concert Oct. 13 showcased Sheeran in...

Purple team members line up to face the white team in Tug-o-War Sept. 21 at the Purple White Field Day.

Purple and White Spirit Fight

Stephanie Vince, Reporter Oct 5, 2018

Purple team members line up to face the white team in Tug-o-War Sept. 21 at the Purple White Field Day.

Volunteers carry boxes of tarps to hurricane victims Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 in Wilmington, N.C. New Hanover County, in partnership with FEMA, the Civil Air Patrol and volunteers from General Electric, gave out free water, tarps and the Meals Ready to Eat to county residents at three locations in Wilmington. (Chuck Liddy/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS)

Show ’em the Money

Taylor Pitzl, Web Editor-in-Chief Oct 1, 2018

Palettes of teddy bears, toys and other stuffed animals stacked eight feet tall covered a storage space nearly an acre and a half wide. After the tragic Newton school shooting, people from across the world...

Dressed for the sophomore's Kidz Bop theme of music genre day of spirit week, Sophomore Violet Tumlin checks her phone in the commons during her study hall. Each grade was assigned a different genre for the day. Freshmen were country, sophomores were Kidz Bob, juniors were disco, seniors were rock & roll and the faculty was 80’s.

Spirit Week Day 3: Music Genres

Sep 19, 2018

Dressed for the sophomore's Kidz Bop theme of music genre day of spirit week, Sophomore Violet Tumlin checks her phone in the commons during her study hall. Each grade was assigned a different genre for...

Sophomores Megan Adalco, Olivia Shively, Sophia Allen, Madeline Hammett, Haley Langle and Sharon Kramschuster pose for a picture for Campus Ministry Director Stephanie Pino-Dressman before school Sept. 18. The spirit week theme for the day was camo.

Spirit Week Day 2: Camo

Sep 18, 2018

Sophomores Megan Adalco, Olivia Shively, Sophia Allen, Madeline Hammett, Haley Langle and Sharon Kramschuster pose for a picture for Campus Ministry Director Stephanie Pino-Dressman before school Sept....

Senior Megan Broomfield looks at an amoeba through a microscope during her AP Biology class Sept. 17 as seniors Elizabeth Puthumana and Victoria Farrington look on dressed to the theme of the day. The theme was Sion School for Boys.

Spirit Week Day One: Sion School for Boys

Sep 17, 2018

Senior Megan Broomfield looks at an amoeba through a microscope during her AP Biology class Sept. 17 as seniors Elizabeth Puthumana and Victoria Farrington look on dressed to the theme of the day. The...

A timeline of Asian representation in Hollywood movies.

“Crazy Rich Asians” Delivers a Fun, Cute and Sweet Story

Maleah Downton, Reporter Aug 20, 2018

A timeline of Asian representation in Hollywood movies.

The high school campus pictured before school starts.

Classes Resume August 15

Taylor Pitzl, Web Editor-in-Chief Jun 22, 2018

  School is out of session for summer following the last final May 18. All orientations will be held August 14, including the Freshman Welcome. The first day of school is the next day, August 15.

Senior Kate Sullivan leans on senior Aidan McEnerney’s shoulder as they sit in silence to mourn those who have died at the hands of gun violence.

Students Honor National Walkout Day

Paige Ritter, Co-Photo Editor Apr 25, 2018

Junior Lohgann Wilson speaks in front of the school at the grotto about gun violence and how it has personally affected her life.

A ceramic mug that was painted by a customer and then glazed.

Expand Horizons This Spring Break

Taylor Pitzl, A&E Editor Mar 10, 2018

Spring break offers a welcome reprieve from the barrage of homework, sports practices and early mornings. However, it is easy to fall into a trap of sitting on the couch and watching Netflix while the...

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students and parents during a CNN town hall meeting to begin on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at the BB&T Center, in Sunrise, Fla.

More Must Be Done

Taylor Pitzl, A&E Editor Feb 21, 2018

Seven minutes. That is all the time it took for shooter Nikolas Cruz to kill 17 people and wound 16 more with a semi-automatic rifle, the AR-15, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida...

Maddie Ziegler poses in an advertisment for Sia’s Christmas album “Everyday is Christmas.”

“Everyday is Christmas” Fails to Impress

Taylor Pitzl, A&E Editor Dec 1, 2017

Sia brought her signature voice to the Christmas season with the release of her new album “Everyday is Christmas,” Nov. 17. This 10-song album failed to hit the mark with obscure lyrics and uncompelling...

Sophomore Kaitlin Lyman and her Father, Ed Lyman, present the gifts to Theology teacher Bonnie Haghirian and Father Jerry Warris.

Father Daughter Mass Celebrates All Saints’ Day

Taylor Pitzl, A&E Editor Nov 2, 2017

Students and their fathers celebrated the annual All Saints' Day Mass together Nov. 1. Senior Maria Rojas introduced Día de los Muertos and helped construct a traditional altar outside of the gym. “It...

Green apple, chocolate mocha and raspberry are the three main flavors that make up the Zombie Frappuccino.

Zombie Frappuccino Fails to Impress

Dani Rotert, Breaking News Oct 31, 2017

Green apple, chocolate mocha and raspberry are the three main flavors that make up the Zombie Frappuccino.

Singer Rihanna poses for a picture while on a red carpet.

Fenty Beauty Competes with Seasoned Competitors

Taylor Pitzl, A&E Editor Sep 27, 2017

Rihanna dove into the makeup industry with the release of her makeup brand Fenty Beauty Sept. 7. With the release, fellow celebrity owned makeup company, Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner and full-range...

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