Taking the Stage
Georgia Thompson, Reporters
March 14, 2013
Standing on stage in front of a captivated audience while completely transformed into a unique character is something that defines junior Sam Ruiz. A performer and drama queen at heart, she said she enjoys entertaining others and utilizes every opportunity to pursue her dream of acting. For Ruiz, acting... Read more »
A Man’s Best Friend: More than just a Dog
Dana Routh, Reporter
March 5, 2013
From loyal pups to exotic snakes, Sion students and faculty share stories about their beloved pets. Gary Adams, music director, has a vast family of pets. Adams has two dogs, Ellie and Ringo, and three cats, Squeak, Finn, and Fann. In addition, he raises a rooster and several chickens. “I love the... Read more »
The Mechanical Mission
Audrey Saracini, Sports Web Editor
February 28, 2013
Science education at Sion has taken on a new form, and it has wheels. The robotics club was added to the white Friday club schedule this semester with help from Katherine Bloemker, Sion alumna and assistant teaching professor of the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the University of... Read more »
Tragedy of Twinkies
Katy Zahner, Reporter
February 20, 2013
If you were to make a list of “Things that would survive a nuclear war,” Hostess Twinkies could be at the very top, right up there with cockroaches. So is it possible that the shelf life for the preservative-packed snacks have finally reached their expiration date? In November, the iconic Hostess... Read more »
Senior Contagion
Laura Travis, A&E Editor
February 15, 2013
The virus has spread. The majority of Sion seniors have caught the contagion. Side effects include laziness, relaxation, and lack of motivation. There is a name for this virus. Senioritis. Merriam-Webster dictionary describes it as “an ebbing of motivation and effort by school seniors as evidenced... Read more »
Diary of an Exchange Student
Kim Fryer, Reporter
February 11, 2013
We anxiously peered over the Gate 57 walls at the Kansas City International airport. Dozens of travelers with bags in hand waltzed off the plane, making their way towards the baggage claim. Adorned in our grey kilts, we laughed nervously while holding up welcome signs and scanned the crowd of people... Read more »
‘Well’ do it for Africa
Mary Kate Hense, Reporter
February 11, 2013
Everyone has a childhood dream: becoming the first woman president, saving all endangered species or being a superhero. But as you get older these dreams may change. The class of 2014’s dream was to construct and plan a $3,500 well at a school in Sudan, Africa. And this dream came true this January. “Coming... Read more »
Wasted Youth
Georgia Thompson, Reporter
January 29, 2013
Approximately 11 million American youth under the age of 21 drink alcohol regularly. It is estimated that over 3 million of those are recognized alcoholics, according to dosomething.org. High schools across the country are grappling with this widespread issue, and even Sion students agree that our school... Read more »
Laura Travis’s Tips for Taming Stress
Laura Travis, A&E Editor
January 25, 2013
Third quarter, the period following the jubilation of the Christmas season, has descended upon Sion. Characterized by self-professed insomnia and a rise of early onset senioritis in underclassmen, this dark time usually brings incomparable amounts of stress to all students. Though students often feel... Read more »
Enduring Diabetes
Emma Dopheide, Reporter
December 15, 2012
When people think about November, some things that come to mind are changing leaves, colder weather, getting together with family for Thanksgiving and Christmas lurking around the corner. For most people, American Diabetes Month is not on that list. But for freshman Camille Keane and her sister, senior... Read more »
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