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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

Liv Zender

Liv Zender, Web Co-Editor in Chief

Favorite Movie: Back to the Future

Guilty Pleasure: Starbucks almost every day

Favorite Show: Friends

Celebrity Idol: Drew Starkey

Favorite Fast Food Restaurant: Chick-fil-a

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Senior Sabrina Ross shows off her perfected model walk along with her not only thrifted, but upcycled pants, which she painted herself.

Strut Your S(ustainable)tuff

Liv Zender, Web Editor in Chief May 1, 2022

Woman displays poster reading, "I want to be heard". Similar posters were used during the protests against gun violence in June of 2020.

Five Ways You Can Honor Black History Month

Liv Zender, Web Editor in Chief Feb 23, 2022

Dedicate time in your day to educate yourself. There is so much available knowledge at our fingertips. It is important to know the history and purpose behind Black History Month, and aknowledge how american...

The Hype House, a content house for tiktok stars, took over TikTok at the end of 2019, eventually leading to a Netflix show.

Worth the Hype

Liv Zender, Web Editor in Chief Jan 18, 2022

Anybody who had TikTok at some point or another could probably list off a couple of the “A list” stars without skipping a beat. Think Addison Rae, Charlie and Dixie Damelio, Avani, the list goes on....

Senior Rajitha Velakturi snaps pictures of senior Kathryn Sade and class of 20' alumna Cara Hiatt.

Senior Rajitha Velakturi snaps pictures of senior Kathryn Sade and class of 20' alumna Cara Hiatt.

Senior Aly Heefner gathers outside with her family after the ring ceremony.

Senior Aly Heefner gathers outside with her family after the ring ceremony.

Senior Anna McQueeny snaps pictures of senior Grace Hills and her grandmother, who is also an alumna, featuring their junior rings.

Senior Anna McQueeny snaps pictures of senior Grace Hills and her grandmother, who is also an alumna, featuring their junior rings.

Seniors Brynna Dow, Keely Schieffer, Kate Conway, Mikayla Gunther, Ruby Wright, Lindsey Dougherty, Audrey O'Brien, and Julia Hughes pose while parents take pictures at the reception that took place after the ceremony.

Seniors Brynna Dow, Keely Schieffer, Kate Conway, Mikayla Gunther, Ruby Wright, Lindsey Dougherty, Audrey O'Brien, and Julia Hughes pose while parents take pictures at the reception that took place after...

The senior class of 21' concludes the ring ceremony by singing the school song.

The senior class of 21' concludes the ring ceremony by singing the school song.

Senior Rajitha Velakaturi and class of 20' alumn Hannah Sue Kennish pose in front of the photographer after Velakaturi received her ring.

Senior Rajitha Velakaturi and class of 20' alumn Hannah Sue Kennish pose in front of the photographer after Velakaturi received her ring.

Senior Audrey O'Brien and family friend Melissa DeLeon pose in front of the photographer after DeLeon presented O'Brien with her ring.

Senior Audrey O'Brien and family friend Melissa DeLeon pose in front of the photographer after DeLeon presented O'Brien with her ring.

The seniors gathered with family, friends, teachers, and faculty for their annual "Junior Ring Ceremony" almost exactly a year later than the original date, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 last spring.

The seniors gathered with family, friends, teachers, and faculty for their annual "Junior Ring Ceremony" almost exactly a year later than the original date, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 last spring....

Senior Katelyn Brinkman attempts to escape her guard, Junior Grace Quinn, by dribbling down the lane.

Basketball Wins Rivalry Game

Liv Zender Jan 7, 2021

The basketball team won their game against St. Teresa’s Academy on Jan. 5. The game was filled with many three pointers scored, slick layups, focused free-throws, and a multitude of different plays,...

Senior Maddie Mills presents her speech during Her Majesty's Theatre.

The Show Must Go On

Liv Zender, Reporter Dec 17, 2020

Her Majesty’s Theatre, a combination of the fall choir concert, poetry readings, and artwork on display, took place in the gym on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. This diverse production is led by music and...

Junior Elizabeth Nordhus studies for her finals in the journalism lab on Dec. 7.

COVID-19 Causes Change in Final Exams Procedures

Liv Zender, Reporter Dec 9, 2020

Final exams are set to take place from Dec. 15-17. For many reasons, modifications have been made for these exams. There are many priorities that have driven these changes, including students' mental health...

Junior Anna Sheedy jumps to block the volleyball as a student from William Chrisman High School sets it over the net.

Volleyball Tournament at Truman Ends with a Loss

Liv Zender, Reporter Oct 20, 2020

The volleyball team won one of their four games played at Truman High School on Saturday, Oct. 17. They won their third game, played against William Chrisman Highschool, by 25-19 in the first set and 25-23...

A coal plant continuously releases toxins, such as mercury, lead and sulfur.

Destroying the Environment One Fashion Trend at a Time

Liv Zender, Reporter Sep 23, 2020

Fast fashion describes inexpensive clothing rapidly produced by market retailers to fit the latest trends. This form of fashion was created to target the lower-middle class by designing off brand clothing...

Senior Hannah McGraw works on her project for the Designing Real World Impacts Class at the Burns & McDonnell headquarters on Aug. 31.

Taking a Class from the Real World

Liv Zender, Reporter Sep 4, 2020

A business and entrepreneurship class called Designing Real World Impacts had been added to the selection of electives for the 2020-2021 school year. The class is designed for students that are interested...

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