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Tara Jungden

Tara Jungden, Print Managing Editor

  • Favorite TV Show: 30 Rock
  • Spirit animal: Spider
  • Favorite Snapchat filter: Sad face
  • Favorite food: Stroganoff
  • Favorite artist/music: Leon Bridges
  • Guilty pleasure: Crappy foreign movies
  • Favorite quote: "My outside may be shiny and pretty but my inside is filled with cardboard and horse glue." - Jenna Maroney
All content by Tara Jungden
Foreign Language Students Attend Film Festival

Foreign Language Students Attend Film Festival

Tara Jungden, Print Managing Editor Apr 12, 2017

From left to right: seniors Angela Neunuebel, Katie Vopat, Elsa Brundige, Maria Arroyo and Zoe Locke.

National Merit Finalists Commended

Tara Jungden, Print Managing Editor Feb 23, 2017

Seniors Elsa Brundige, Katie Vopat, Angela Neunuebel, Zoe Locke and Maria Arroyo were awarded the title of National Merit Finalists one week ago, upon the arrival of official letters from the National...

James McAvoy plays Kevin Crumb in "Split."

An Even “Split” Between Meandering and Unoriginal

Tara Jungden, Print Managing Editor Feb 1, 2017

While the concept of “Split” is fairly original, writer, director and producer M. Night Shyamalan’s characteristic suspense driven cinematography is overused to the point of making any M. Night fan...

Deloris Van Cartier (senior Taylor Ramsey) sings the reprise of "Fabulous Baby" in Act 2 of "Sister Act."

“Sister Act” Photo Gallery and Video

Jan 23, 2017

Sister Mary Achi (freshman Maya Blair) and Sister Mary Michelle (freshman Peyton Wade) perform “Sunday Morning Fever” in Act 2. This was both Blair and Wade’s first production at Sion.

Totally Tara's Guide to 2016

Totally Tara’s Guide to 2016

Tara Jungden, Print Managing Editor Dec 29, 2016

Culturally, 2016, (similar to every other year of modern history) has been nothing but a 365 day expanse filled with wretched movie premieres, a fresh set of boosie pop culture trends and an offering of...

Seniors Josie Weck and Claire Ivey pose with their French exchange students, Julie Odille and Milla Bergandi, respectively.

French Exchange Student Arrival

Tara Jungden, Print Managing Editor Oct 31, 2016

French exchange students Julie Odille and Milla Bergandi arrived to Kansas City on Oct. 13, beginning their three week stay in the states with host students, seniors Claire Ivey and Josie Weck. The...

Leon Bridges wears his signature look, a semi-formal vintage suit, while performing with his band.

Little Known Artist Performs Unforgettable Concert at Uptown

Tara Jungden, Print Managing Editor Oct 5, 2016

A relaxed looking group of predominantly middle aged musicians nonchalantly walk onto the Uptown Theater stage Sept. 27 and take their positions. Moments later a smooth rhythm begins to sound, seemingly...

The finished product of senior Tara Jungden's hair.

Die Dye

Tara Jungden, Print Managing Editor Sep 14, 2016

Wigs, weaves, blowouts, highlights, lowlights, perms, ombrés; the amount of torture possible to bestow upon a scalp these days is nearly limitless but the fads of most recent have paved way for an...

Freshman Emily Rine and Name Here dance along to "Can't Stop the Feeling."

Freshman Mixer Photo Gallery

Sep 6, 2016

Freshman Chloe Meisel gets spun around by a friend.

Sophomores Ellie Magsamen, Anna O'Byrne and Mary Evans protect the ball from junior Marie Orrick during the soccer activity at the pep assembly at April 11.

Pep Assembly Photo Gallery

Apr 13, 2016

Senior Maya Visesio introduces herself as a member of the 2016 Track and Field team and prepares to give the microphone to a senior captain, Maddie Kahl.

Tri-M Takes Time to Help the Less Fortunate

Tri-M Takes Time to Help the Less Fortunate

Tara Jungden, Reporter Apr 12, 2016
National music honor society of Sion travels north for day of service.

Signed, Sealed, Determined

Megan Ostrander, Reporter Mar 10, 2016

3:10. The bell rings. The hustle and bustle of after school life begins. However, this day is different. Several parents rush around the New Grande Salle with cakes, cookies and balloons. Tables are set...

Gods of Egypt Entertains Despite Lack Of Originality

Gods of Egypt Entertains Despite Lack Of Originality

Tara Jungden, Reporter Feb 26, 2016

Looking past the extensive (and poor) use of CGI, the painfully predictable plot and the sub-par acting, "Gods of Egypt" may still be worth the watch for action movie fanatics. A movie created in the...

Seniors Isadora Comens and Ellie Schwartz are named National Merit Finalists.

National Merit Finalists Named

Tara Jungden, Reporter Feb 23, 2016

Seniors Isadora Comens and Ellie Schwartz were awarded the title of National Merit Finalists one week ago upon the arrival of official letters from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The next...

The Life of Lauck

The Life of Lauck

Tara Jungden, Reporter Feb 8, 2016

With a full time teaching position, a nationally ranked 10th place cheer team and a baby on the way, head cheer coach, history teacher and Physical Education teacher Lisa Lauck is anything but bored. The...

Sophomore Anna Tomka relaxes and takes in the beauty of St. Peter's Basilica.

Music Students Enjoy Week In Rome

Tara Jungden, Reporter Jan 15, 2016

After more than a year of planning, 16 students left on a long-awaited transatlantic adventure to participate in an international meeting of schools in the Vatican City over winter break. Music students...

Sophomore Allie Weinrich gets in one last practice set before the game starts.

Volleyball Wins Against Rock Bridge

Natalie Sopyla, Features Editor Sep 8, 2015

The cheer team tries to rouse enthusiasm from the crowd.

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