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Mary Kate Lillis

Mary Kate Lillis, Podcast Editor

MaryKate Lillis is a senior and second-year staffer on Le Journal. She loves playing soccer, watching love island, and drinking diet coke! One of her favorite hobbies is nannying and taking care of kids, which makes her so excited to potentially work with them in the future! MaryKate is most passionate about revamping Sion Student Media’s podcast, making it something students can enjoy every week! MaryKate is most excited to spend her last moments of senior year making memories with her friends and soaking in every good and bad memory. One of her biggest pieces of advice is, “Don’t let your mind convince you you can’t do something, on my first year of Le Journel I was always siking myself out thinking I couldn’t complete all my tasks on time. My biggest piece of advice is find a niche that you are passionate about and share it with your piers, you never know how your creative ideas can benefit the staff and the project your working together as a team!” 

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Keeping it Classy: New Beginnings

Keeping it Classy: New Beginnings

MaryKate Lillis and Lauren Haggerty Sep 17, 2024

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The 2024 WNBA Draft: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Shine Bright

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Apr 23, 2024

Caitlin Clark, a standout guard from the University of Iowa, captured the attention of scouts and fans alike with her electrifying performances on the court. Known for her lethal scoring ability and remarkable...

Federal court overturns West Virginia's transgender sports ban

Federal court overturns West Virginia’s transgender sports ban

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Apr 16, 2024

A federal appeals court struck down on Virginia law banning transgender athletes from competing on girl's and women's sports teams in college and public schools. The U.S court sided with thirteen year...

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) (C) and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-VA) (L) raise their hands when asked if they know a transgender woman during an event to celebrate the House passing The Protection Of Women And Girls In Sports Act outside the U.S. Capitol on April 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden has promised to veto the legislation, which defines sex as 'based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth' and would ban all transgender women and girls from competing in female school sports. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

NAIA is the First Major Sports Organization to Ban Transgender Women from Competing in Sports 

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Apr 10, 2024

The NAIA council’s president approved the new policy with a 20-0 vote after a widespread survey pushed for this movement this past December. The new policy consists of only student athletes whose assigned...

IOWA CITY, IOWA- MARCH 3:  Guard Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates after breaking Pete Maravich's all-time NCAA scoring record during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.  (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Caitlin Clark Makes Headlines With Recent Wins and Future Plans

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Apr 2, 2024

There is no doubt University of Iowa Women's Basketball star Caitlin Clark has dominated the women's basketball industry. Clark is the NCAA leading scorer of all time making over 400 baskets. Her swift...

Spring Sports Have Officially Started, Pushing Sion Students to Try New Things

Spring Sports Have Officially Started, Pushing Sion Students to Try New Things

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Feb 26, 2024

Juniors Ava Hoehn and Abbie Dutheman have hung up their soccer cleats for a lacrosse stick as this is their first year trying out lacrosse. Wanting to mix it up, the two are excited to start the new season.  “I...

All Four Varsity Divers Place in the Top Eight in the Missouri State Swim and Dive Championships

All Four Varsity Divers Place in the Top Eight in the Missouri State Swim and Dive Championships

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Feb 20, 2024

Senior Jane Lehman has been diving all four years at Sion. She placed third in the state for the second year at the state championship despite having a nagging knee injury.  “Diving at state never...

Sion Swim and Dive Team Places First in the Independent League Swimming Championships, Setting Them Up for State

Sion Swim and Dive Team Places First in the Independent League Swimming Championships, Setting Them Up for State

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Feb 12, 2024

Water splashes as pointed toes and kicking feet slice through the water, the storm takes the trophy in both swim and dive giving them a fiery boost before state. Senior Caption Catherine Knopke has...

Sion Dance Team Places Second in Nationals

Sion Dance Team Places Second in Nationals

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Feb 5, 2024

Junior Stella McClure has been on the dance team all three years of her high school career. McClure won a national championship her freshman year and reflects on how the team has changed throughout the...

Swim Senior Night

Swim Senior Night

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Jan 29, 2024

On January 23rd, bouquets of flowers and teary eyes celebrated eleven seniors on their senior night at the YMCA “RockPleck’. With a record-breaking amount of seniors doing swim and dive this year,...

Sion Basketball dominates the Pleasent Hill Tournament despite major weather conditions

Sion Basketball dominates the Pleasent Hill Tournament despite major weather conditions

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Jan 16, 2024

The Storm’s first game was against Marshall Highschool. Even though they have never played this team before, Sion beat them by 40 points with Junior Abby Wendte dropping 20 points in one game.  “I...

The Final Stretch

The Final Stretch

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Dec 14, 2023

Exercising is a great way to give your mind a rest, but fueling your brain also helps! Have you ever heard of the term food as fuel? Well, it's true. Fueling your body with good and nutritious foods majorly...

Best and Worst Thanksgiving Traditions

Best and Worst Thanksgiving Traditions

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Dec 14, 2023

According to Mecca, over 80% of Americans consume turkey on Thanksgiving meaning this popular bird is a popular tradition among many American households. However, I do not approve of this tradition. I...

Alex Morgan Fined By NWSL

Alex Morgan Fined By NWSL

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Oct 27, 2023

Alex Morgan was in action for the San Diego Wave carrying the ball towards the goal, when she was recklessly slid into by a KC Current defender Stine Ballisager. No penalty was called, making Morgan furious...

Hungergames Prequel

Hungergames Prequel

MaryKate Lillis, reporter Oct 3, 2023

 The new Hunger Games Prequel is set to come out on November 19, 2023.  This will be the first Hunger Games movie to hit the big screen in 8 years, and the anticipation is rising.  According to Parade...

Record breaking heat dome

Heat Wave Affects Fall Sports

MaryKate Lillis, Reporter Sep 15, 2023

A record-breaking heat wave surged through the midwest Aug. 21 lasting 5 days and reaching up to 120 degrees. These conditions affected fall sports, causing schedule changes and health concerns. “Multiple...

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