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Sion Student Media

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Sion Student Media

Elle Simon

Elle Simon, Web Editor-in-Chief

Favorite Song: “Daydreaming” by Harry Styles 

Celebrity You Want To Have A Meal With: Jennifer Aniston 

Favorite Childhood Stuffed Animal: My Jellycat cat, Special Kitty 

Guilty Pleasure: Shower concerts 

Favorite Sion Tradition: Junior Ring

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Actress Blake Lively's custom Versace gown, resembling classic New York architecture, cascades down the steps of the Met at the 2022 Met Gala.

The First Monday In May: Everything You Need To Know About The 2023 Met Gala

Elle Simon, Web Editor-In-Chief Apr 25, 2023

We’re just a week away from the biggest night in fashion: the Met Gala. Each year, on the first Monday of May, some of the world’s biggest stars and fashion icons gather together in New York City for...

The 95th Oscar Awards brought iconic fashion moments and some questionable fashion moments.

Oscars Fashion Recap | The Best And Worst Dressed

Elle Simon, Web Editor-In-Chief Mar 24, 2023

The 95th Oscar Awards were held on Sun. March 12 in Los Angeles, Ca.. Prior to the big show, many of the biggest names in the film industry and Hollywood walked the red carpet, well champagne carpet to...

The 95th Oscar Awards will be held on Sunday March 12 on ABC

Everything You Need To Know About The 2023 Oscar Awards

Elle Simon, Web Editor-In-Chief Mar 10, 2023

It’s award show season in Hollywood and this coming Sunday is the 95th Oscar Awards. With audience favorite movies nominated in the same category, it’s sure to be an interesting and exciting night....

Search and rescue teams dig through the rubble in hopes of finding survivors in Salqin, Syria.

Turkey And Syria Devastated By Massive Earthquake

Elle Simon, Web Editor-In-Chief Feb 15, 2023

On Mon. Feb. 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria at 4:17 a.m. local time. The aftershock could be felt in Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the Palestinian...

Country music artist Shania Twain paid homage to her 1998 music video for “That Don’t Impress Me Much” in a custom Rodarte gown at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards.

The People’s Choice of Fashion: The Best And Worst Dressed at The 2022 People’s Choice Awards

Elle Simon, Web Editor-in-Chief Dec 24, 2022

The 2022 People’s Choice Awards were held on Dec. 6 at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California. The event was attended by many A list celebrities and besides the awards, the biggest anticipation...

A voter drops their ballot into a box, casting their vote.

2022 Midterm Election Results

Elle Simon, Web Editor in Chief Nov 18, 2022

Millions of Americans voted in the 2022 midterm elections on Nov. 8. Races were on for senators, state representatives, and some states held governor elections as well. The Democratic Party won the Senate...

Sophomore Anna Kate Schweers walks down the runway in Christmas pajamas.

French Fashion Show Photogallery

Elle Simon, Web Editor in Chief Nov 1, 2022

 

Concert goers in the pit share in a human experience while listening to their favorite artist.

Concerts: They Now Mean More

Elle Simon, Web Editor in Chief Oct 31, 2022

Ears are ringing as people walk out of the crowded venue. Eyes continually scan their surroundings to ensure they don’t lose sight of their group. The streets are filled with Ubers waiting to pick up...

Queen Elizabeth II gives a public address during her tour of New Zealand in 1954.

Queen Elizabeth II: Remembering Her Life And Legacy

Elle Simon, Web Editor in Chief Sep 28, 2022

It feels as if there is a gaping hole in the world. Queen Elizabeth II, the only British monarch the majority of the world knows, passed away on Sept. 8, 2022 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland; her state...

The sophomore class gets hyped up during Thursday's pep rally

Fall Sports Pep Rally Photo Gallery

Elle Simon, Web Editor in Chief Sep 5, 2022

The junior class chants back at the seniors during the "we got spirit" chant

The junior class chants back at the seniors during the "we got spirit" chant

The senior class gets hyped up while practicing cheers

The senior class gets hyped up while practicing cheers

Junior Gianna Collins throws her arm up in excitement during the cheers

Junior Gianna Collins throws her arm up in excitement during the cheers

The junior class participates in the rollercoaster cheer

The junior class participates in the rollercoaster cheer

Seniors Bridget McDaniel and Makaila Traylor pose for a photo during Thursday's pep rally

Seniors Bridget McDaniel and Makaila Traylor pose for a photo during Thursday's pep rally

In costume, sophomores Christina Brooks, Kate Spenceri, and Bridget Bendorf lead the student body in the go bananas cheer

In costume, sophomores Christina Brooks, Kate Spenceri, and Bridget Bendorf lead the student body in the go bananas cheer

Dressed as a gorilla and a banana, sophomores Kate Spenceri and Bridget Bendorf lead the go bananas cheer

Dressed as a gorilla and a banana, sophomores Kate Spenceri and Bridget Bendorf lead the go bananas cheer

Senior Lauren Millard participates in the go bananas cheer

Senior Lauren Millard participates in the go bananas cheer

The fall sports seniors line up to be recognized during Thursday's pep rally

The fall sports seniors line up to be recognized during Thursday's pep rally

Seniors Chrissa Wilburn and Samy Mora-Cuevas laugh with excitement during the pep rally

Seniors Chrissa Wilburn and Samy Mora-Cuevas laugh with excitement during the pep rally

Senior Makaila Traylor claps her hand in excitement during Thursday's pep rally

Senior Makaila Traylor claps her hand in excitement during Thursday's pep rally

Senior Anna Golian displays excitement as Maison Mulkey is named champions of the magic carpet challenge

Senior Anna Golian displays excitement as Maison Mulkey is named champions of the magic carpet challenge

Mrs. Holmes's maison participates in the magic carpet challenge

Mrs. Holmes's maison participates in the magic carpet challenge

Sophomore Gretchen Kowalewich leads Maison Holmes in the magic carpet challenge

Sophomore Gretchen Kowalewich leads Maison Holmes in the magic carpet challenge

Junior Livvy Cavaliere poses during the dance team's kick performance

Junior Livvy Cavaliere poses during the dance team's kick performance

Sophomore Téah Calini holds a stilt while leaning on junior Natalie Stapp for support

Sophomore Téah Calini holds a stilt while leaning on junior Natalie Stapp for support

Reese Chambers '22, Zoey Chambers '25, and Stella McClure '25 kick as high as they can during the dance team's performance

Reese Chambers '22, Zoey Chambers '25, and Stella McClure '25 kick as high as they can during the dance team's performance

Front and center, junior Ava Townsend and the rest of the dance team perform at Thursday's pep rally

Front and center, junior Ava Townsend and the rest of the dance team perform at Thursday's pep rally

The dance team starts their performance at the fall sports pep rally

The dance team starts their performance at the fall sports pep rally

Junior Ava Townsend prepares to start the dance team's kick routine

Junior Ava Townsend prepares to start the dance team's kick routine

The Sion dance team gets ready to perform their kick routine at the fall sports pep rally

The Sion dance team gets ready to perform their kick routine at the fall sports pep rally

School mascot, Stormy dances during the fall sports pep rally

School mascot, Stormy dances during the fall sports pep rally

Junior Gianna Collins ruffles her pom poms during the cheer team's performance

Junior Gianna Collins ruffles her pom poms during the cheer team's performance

Junior Imani Cutler leads the crowd during the cheer team's performace at the fall sports pep rally

Junior Imani Cutler leads the crowd during the cheer team's performace at the fall sports pep rally

Senior Iyanna Coleman plays the drums during the drumline's performance

Senior Iyanna Coleman plays the drums during the drumline's performance

Senior Makaila Traylor bangs on her drum during drumline's performance

Senior Makaila Traylor bangs on her drum during drumline's performance

Junior Imani Cutler bangs on the floor during the "I believe" cheer

Junior Imani Cutler bangs on the floor during the "I believe" cheer

The drumline enters the tunnel created by the cheer team at Thursday's fall sports pep rally

The drumline enters the tunnel created by the cheer team at Thursday's fall sports pep rally

Juniors DeeDee Cohen and Tillie DeVolder cheer at the fall sports pep rally

Juniors DeeDee Cohen and Tillie DeVolder cheer at the fall sports pep rally

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Coachella 2022

Elle Simon, Features Editor May 2, 2022

Coachella: when all the kooky, crazy fashion comes together in the desert. As your resident fashion guru here at Le J, I’m getting the chance to play Haute Le Mode (my favorite fashion YouTuber) for...

Senior Grace Townsend is anointed with ashes by Father Thomas

Ash Wednesday Mass Photo Gallery

Elle Simon, Features Editor Mar 6, 2022

Students who participated in a study done by the University of Colorado Boulder responded to the question “I feel like I’m doing better in school since the online switch because I am at home”.

Connected Learning Allows for More Opportunities to Disconnect

Elle Simon, Features Editor Jan 16, 2022

   Sitting in front of a computer screen displaying dark gray squares with names typed across them, dressed in comfy clothes is how we’ve all been learning this past week. It's nice to deviate...

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Mental Illness Is Not A Laughing Matter

Elle Simon, Editorials Editor Oct 10, 2021

“I’m depressed” or “I might just unalive myself” are being thrown around on the internet as jokes when anything bad happens to a person. It’s almost never a serious tragedy, just inconveniences...

Volleyball Has a Clean Sweep in the First Game of the Season

Volleyball Has a Clean Sweep in the First Game of the Season

Elle Simon, Editorials Editor Sep 3, 2021

The volleyball team kicked off their season with a clean sweep against Summit Christain Academy on one home court on August 31st.   “We had great matches across the program last night,”...

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