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Sion Student Media

News and Publications of Notre Dame de Sion

Sion Student Media

Rachel Ergovich

Rachel Ergovich, Print Managing Editor

Guilty Pleasure: Binge-watching Netflix with my cat aka my bff

Favorite Movie: The Harry Potter Movies

Favorite Artist/Music: whatever they play on 96.5 (I'm a hipster, I know)

Favorite Holiday: My birthday

Favorite Food: Mac n' Cheese (preferably from the Mixx)

Biggest Pet Peeve: When people try to talk over me, people that don't like cats, people that tell me Diet Coke is bad for you

Favorite Quote: "Sometimes you've got to work a little so you can ball a lot." - Tom Haverford, Parks and Rec

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Seniors Olivia Neal, Isadora Comens and Caroline Hodes walk the track during lunch to promote a healthy lifestyle as a part of the Project Purple initiative.

Project Purple Promotes Healthy Decisions

Rachel Ergovich, Print Managing Editor Mar 21, 2016

Students wearing purple shirts filed in and out of classrooms, bringing an end to the week of Project Purple, part of a collaboration with First Call, a substance abuse prevention and treatment program....

Peter Arch, Alexis Cutrera's club soccer coach, speaks about Cutrera's drive and dedication to soccer.

Peter Arch, Alexis Cutrera's club soccer coach, speaks about Cutrera's drive and dedication to soccer.

Coach Leslie Berger speaks about senior Camille Keane's contributions to the Sion basketball team this season.

Coach Leslie Berger speaks about senior Camille Keane's contributions to the Sion basketball team this season.

Senior Camille Keane talks about how she looks forward to her future at Washington University in St. Louis.

Senior Camille Keane talks about how she looks forward to her future at Washington University in St. Louis.

Senior Erin Mills and her parents, Todd and Anne Mills, listen to swim and dive coach Kelly Timson speak about Erin's time on the swim team.

Senior Erin Mills and her parents, Todd and Anne Mills, listen to swim and dive coach Kelly Timson speak about Erin's time on the swim team.

Senior Izzy Romano signs to play soccer at Northwest Missouri State University.

Signed, Sealed, Determined

Mar 10, 2016

Senior Izzy Romano signs to play soccer at Northwest Missouri State University.

Senior Alexis Cutrera listens to teammates tell stories about her time on the Sion soccer team.

Senior Alexis Cutrera listens to teammates tell stories about her time on the Sion soccer team.

Senior student council runs into the gym carrying an American flag during the parade of nations.

Sion Olympics Brings Out Friendly Competition Among Grades

Feb 27, 2016

Senior student council runs into the gym carrying an American flag during the parade of nations.

Junior Maddi McMaster participates in the blood drive put on by National Honor Society.

Blood Drive is a Success

Rachel Ergovich, Print Managing Editor Feb 23, 2016

This year, 63 students signed up to donate blood for National Honor Society’s fifth annual blood drive, and 38 units of blood were collected. The number of units did not match donors since some people...

Varsity Head Coach Leslie Young and Athletic Trainer Kyle Jensen attend to sophomore Amaya Adams when she tore her meniscus during the last quarter of the Sion v. St. Teresa's game Jan. 29.

Sion v. STA Game Photo Gallery

Feb 5, 2016

Varsity Head Coach Leslie Young and Athletic Trainer Kyle Jensen attend to sophomore Amaya Adams when she tore her meniscus during the last quarter of the Sion v. St. Teresa's game Jan. 29.

Junior Margo Gerke warms up for a match during the Sion Tennis season.

Tennis Career Continues to Grow

Alex D'Alesio, Web Managing Editor Jan 12, 2016

Junior Margo Gerke warms up for a match during the Sion Tennis season.

Senior Rachael Beck tips off for the Storm against Blue Springs player Taylor Overman.

Storm Finishes Strong

Rachel Ergovich, Print Managing Editor Dec 7, 2015

The varsity basketball team played against Blue Springs High School for fifth place in the final game of a three-day tournament held at Lee’s Summit North High School on Friday. The team was looking...

*All information from nbcnews.com

*All information from nbcnews.com

Neurologist Kathy Hedges-Sell gives psychology student, Kate O'Keefe, a neurological exam to test her cranial nerve function.

Students Connect Class Material to Their Everyday Lives

Rachel Ergovich, Print Managing Editor Nov 9, 2015

As students filed into their Psychology class, there was no lecture, Powerpoint or TED talk waiting for them from teacher Linda Blasdel. Instead the students were greeted by a smiling face of a different...

Theology teacher Bonnie Haghirian discusses the history of Nostra Aetate.

Sion Celebrates Nostra Aetate Anniversary

Natalie Williams, Reporter Nov 6, 2015

Theology teacher Bonnie Haghirian discusses the history of Nostra Aetate.

Seniors Audrey Calovich and Rachael Beck watch with anticipation as the Royals World Series parade begins. The parade started at the Sprint Center and finished at Union Station.

Rushing For The Royals Rally

Toni Mathis, Reporter Nov 6, 2015

Royals mascot Sluggerrr prepares fans for the players to drive by as he waves a Royals flag.

Senior Bella Lightner struts on the Kansas City Fashion Week runway.

Senior Models in 2015 Kansas City Fashion Week

Rachel Ergovich, Print Managing Editor Sep 30, 2015

Senior Bella Lightner modeled for eNVe Designs out of Lenexa, Kan. in this year’s Kansas City Fashion Week. It featured designers from around the Midwest, including designers from Omaha, Nebraska, St....

Fine Arts Day Showcases Many Talents Despite Attendance

Rachel Ergovich, Reporter May 5, 2015

Fine Arts Day is a highly anticipated day marked on the calendar of Sion events every year. It’s a tradition that many students look forward to every year. It’s an opportunity for students to show...

Sophomores Natalie Moussa, Bilha Kahindi, Esobel Moore, Honor Schleicher and sophomore Hannah Hawver pose in front of plastic water bottles.

Fine Arts Day Slideshow

Apr 28, 2015

Junior Aree Tomes drew a portrait with chalk for Fine Arts Day April 24. The annual chalk drawings had to be moved inside because of the rain.

Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4), center fielder Lorenzo Cain (6) and right fielder Alex Rios (15) celebrate the team's 10-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday, April 6, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium inKansas City, Mo.

Royals Raise Expectations

Rachel Ergovich, Reporter Apr 14, 2015

Just a couple of short weeks ago, I was spending my spring break in warm, sunny Phoenix, Arizona, home of the Cactus League. The Cactus League is just another name for the group of 15 Major League Baseball...

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields works during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of the World Series.  (Photo by MCT Campus)

A Royal Loss

Rachel Ergovich, Reporter Feb 18, 2015
The Kansas City Royals lost pitcher James Shields to the San Diego Padres in free agency but still hope to repeat last season’s playoff run.
Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek and returns it 38-yards for a touchdown in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, September 19, 2013.

The Fight of His Life

Rachel Ergovich, Reporter Dec 10, 2014

After almost two weeks of testing at Emory University, Kansas City Chiefs player Eric Berry has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. This type of cancer occurs in only about eight percent of Lymphoma...

iPhone 6: Most Popular iPhone Yet

iPhone 6: Most Popular iPhone Yet

Rachel Ergovich, Reporter Oct 27, 2014

During study hall I flipped opened my Laptop and clicked on Safari which, by default, opens to the Apple website. What did I see? “iPhone 6” was displayed across my 13-inch screen in bolded letters....

Guatemalan Miracle

Guatemalan Miracle

Rachel Ergovich, Reporter Apr 29, 2013

Lisbeth Juarez-Lopez was three years old. She was playing on the balcony of her third floor house with a friend, when he accidentally pushed her off. Her mother rushed her to the hospital, but the doctors...

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