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Kelly Nugent

Kelly Nugent , Web Editor-in-Chief

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Sophomore Mikayla Gunther was elected as Executive Secretary last spring, following her speech on March 28, 2018. Speeches and elections for Executive Officer positions will be held March 19.

2019 Freshman Student Council Candidates

Callie Cameron, A&E Editor Sep 25, 2019

Sophomore Mikayla Gunther was elected as Executive Secretary last spring, following her speech on March 28, 2018. Speeches and elections for Executive Officer positions will be held March 19.

Sophomore Mikayla Gunther was elected as Executive Secretary last spring, following her speech on March 28, 2018. Speeches and elections for Executive Officer positions will be held March 19.

Stuco Election Season Begins

Ava Stoltz, News&Sports section editor Mar 4, 2019

Sophomore Mikayla Gunther was elected as Executive Secretary last spring, following her speech on March 28, 2018. Speeches and elections for Executive Officer positions will be held March 19.

In “The Odd Couple,” senior Emily Bello has her shoulders massaged by senior Joileeah Worley during the performance of the play April 19 and 20. The play was performed at Rockhurst Rose Theater and was co-directed by junior Jordan Harrison.

Class of 2018 Highlight Photo Gallery

May 4, 2018

In “The Odd Couple,” senior Emily Bello has her shoulders massaged by senior Joileeah Worley during the performance of the play April 19 and 20. The play was performed at Rockhurst Rose Theater and...

Senior Anna Tomka struggles to finish the school year strong knowing she is headed to Creighton University in the fall.

Tuesday Talks With Tomka: A Serious Case of Senioritis

Anna Tomka, Print Managing Editor Apr 17, 2018

Senior Anna Tomka struggles to finish the school year strong knowing she is headed to Creighton University in the fall.

Asked by the speaker for the crowd to hold their signs in the air, a woman puts a sign given to her at the march in the air at the March For Our Lives held at Theis Park in Kansas City, Missouri March 24.

Thousands Gather for Gun Control

Kaitlin Jones, Features Editor Mar 26, 2018

Marching down Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, a teenager holds a sign in front of her body at the March For Our Lives in Kansas City, Missouri March 24.

Students head back to school at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Wednesday, Feb. 28 for the first time after a gunman killed 17 students in the school Feb. 14.

Prepared to Protect

Kelly Nugent, Web Editor-in-Chief Mar 3, 2018

In the weeks since the mass school shooting in Parkland Florida, threats against schools nationally have risen 500 percent, from 10 threats a day to 50, according to The New York Times. Although no threats...

Senior Anna Tomka cringes when she sees Valentine’s Day advertisements and is angry when given things such as chocolates, roses and heart-related items for the holiday.

Tuesday Talks With Tomka: Valentine’s Day is an Overrated Holiday

Anna Tomka, Print Managing Editor Feb 13, 2018

Senior Anna Tomka cringes when she sees Valentine’s Day advertisements and is angry when given things such as chocolates, roses and heart-related items for the holiday.

Senior Mary Evans screams while cheering on the volleyabll team in the third set against Rockhurst High School Feb. 5.

Annual Volleyball Tournament Benefits Charity

Ana Pendergast, Reporter Feb 12, 2018

After beating Rockhurst High School in two out of three sets, sophomore Reilly Jackoboice chants and pumps her arm in the stands Feb. 5.

The swim team poses for a picture with seniors Lexi Smith and Ellie Magsaman holding up the first place trophy after singing the school song to celebrate their win at the Independent League Championship.

Swim Places First at Independent League Championship

Kelly Nugent, Web Editor-in-Chief Feb 7, 2018

The swim team received first place at the Independent League Championship for the first time since 2013 Feb. 7. Competing against 14 schools including St. Teresa's Academy, Center High School and St....

A man sits on a piece of cardboard in Paris, France with nothing but the clothes he is wearing and a cup to collect change in.

Pop Culture Overshadows Important Issues

Kelly Nugent, Web Editor-in-Chief Jan 29, 2018

In today’s media, more often than not, the leading news story on television, websites and newspapers is related to President Donald Trump or Hollywood. With the spotlight being on trivial issues that...

Cheer senior Catherine Wilkerson laughs alongside her parents while her plans after high school are announced over the speaker at dance and cheer senior night Jan. 23.

Dance and Cheer Celebrate Seniors at Annual Senior Night

Melissa Koppers, Reporter Jan 26, 2018

Cheer senior Catherine Wilkerson laughs alongside her parents while her plans after high school are announced over the speaker at dance and cheer senior night Jan. 23.

A sign is held up above the crowd at the Women’s March in Lawrence, Kansas Jan. 20.

Women’s March Lives On

Kelly Nugent, Web Editor-in-Chief Jan 23, 2018

From Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, thousands of people marched for women’s rights as a whole. In Lawrence, KS, hundreds marched down the sidewalks of Massachusetts Street chanting things such as...

Junior Kaitlin Jones and seniors Phylicia Barner-Lewis, Kelly Nugent and Anna Tomka pose for a picture on the ice skating rink at Park Place.

Try Gals Go Ice Skating

Kelly Nugent, Web Editor-in-Chief Dec 12, 2017

Senior and STUCO executive president Carolyn Dickey gasps after walking into the dance and seeing her friends.

Winter Formal Photo Gallery

Dec 3, 2017

Senior and STUCO executive president Carolyn Dickey gasps after walking into the dance and seeing her friends.

Pictured is half of a sushi roll with tuna and cucumber wrapped in seaweed paper, then coated in rice.

Sakura is Subpar

Kelly Nugent, Web Editor-in-Chief Nov 10, 2017

Walking into Sakura Japanese Sushi Train II, customers are greeted with a circular bar set up with a train endlessly carrying sushi around the table. WIth two sushi chefs in the middle, they make crab...

Try Gals Try to Box

Try Gals Try to Box

Kelly Nugent, Web Editor-in-Chief Oct 12, 2017

Brock Turner leaves the Santa Clara County Main Jail on September 2, 2016,  in San Jose, Calif. Turner was released after serving 3 months of his 6-month sentence for the sexual assault of an unconscious woman in January 2015. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Unusual Punishment is Far From Cruel

Kelly Nugent, Web Editor-in-Chief Sep 30, 2017

After being convicted of sexual assault, former Stanford University student Brock Turner was sentenced to six months in prison. However, due to “good behavior” he was released in three months with...

Looking over to the crowd, senior Megan Breckenridge smiles while performing a cheer during the third volleyball match Sept. 13.

Rivalry Night Ends With Two Varsity Losses

Paige RItter, Co-Photo Editor Sep 16, 2017

Looking over to the crowd, senior Megan Breckenridge smiles while performing a cheer during the third volleyball match Sept. 13.

Senior Sarah Totta smiles while holding a yoga pose.

Dodgeball and Firefighters Highlight Freshman Field Day

Sydney San Agustin, Reporter Aug 26, 2017

Senior Sarah Totta smiles while holding a yoga pose.

Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Molly Crawford watches as players participate in tryouts.

Going Back to Where It All Began

Kelly Nugent, Video Content Editor Apr 7, 2017

As the Head Coach of Varsity Lacrosse, Molly Crawford communicates her passion for the sport through the girls that she coaches. As a Sion alumna, Crawford has found her home where her young adult life...

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