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The online newspaper of Notre Dame de Sion

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Maleah Downton

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief

Favorite Show: Grey's Anatomy

Spirit Animal: Turtle

Guilty Pleasure: Big Brother

Favorite Place to Visit: Las Vegas, Nevada

Favorite Music Artist: Lauryn Hill

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The senior class kicked off the year with their first senior tradition, the tailgate Aug. 19.

Class of 2020 Photo Gallery Tribute

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2020
Displayed is the full schedule for this years virtual AP Exams. All times are listed in central time. It is strongly suggested that students check-in at least 30 minutes prior to their designated start time.

[Photo] Changes to the AP Tests

April 29, 2020
Report Maggie McKinneys virtual learning workspace was situated on her bed throughout the first week. McKinney always kept her laptop, her AirPods, a scrunchie, writing utensils and her notebooks close by so she wouldnt have to get up during class.

What’s in Your Quarantine Survival Kit?

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2020
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COVID-19 Update

April 12, 2020
As I say goodbye to Sion, due to the closure of in-person classes for the remainder of the year, I reflect back on these past four years. Pictured is my friend group, seniors Maya Scott, Inaya Khan and Tehya Frederick, and I at the color fun event freshman and senior year.

Farewell, Sion. I’ll Miss You.

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2020
The high school campus pictured before school starts.

Online-Learning Extended until April 24

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2020
With a Walking Dead comic thrown in among Harry Potter books, senior Anna Tomka is conflicted as she watches Netlfix.

5 Ways to Pass Time While Social Distancing

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2020
Junior Addie Vance studies for a class. Classes are set to transition to online-learning beginning Tuesday March 24 amid COVID-19 concerns.

Classes Transition to Online-Learning March 24

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2020
Senior Maya Bair and religion teacher Stephanie Pino-Dressman leads the school in song during the annual reconciliation service March 12.

[Photo] A Season of Love and Forgiveness

March 14, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden is hosting a rally Saturday, March 7 in Kansas City ahead of Missouris March 10 democratic primary election.

[Photo] Biden Comes to Kansas City

March 6, 2020
Senior Dana Kalt registers to vote during senior lunch period Feb. 24 with the League of Women Voters.

Get Registered, It’s Your 19th Amendment Right

February 24, 2020
In 33 states marijuana is legal for medicinal use and 11 states have legalized it for both recreational and medicinal use.

It’s Time to Right Our Wrongs

February 20, 2020
Michael B. Jordan (left) and Jamie Foxx in Just Mercy. (Warner Brothers Pictures/TNS)

Mercy in the Face of Injustice

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2020
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free confidential resource to anyone in need of help and support or knows someone who is during any mental health crisis. The lifeline is open 24/7.

[Photo] SOS: Signs of Suicide

February 14, 2020
Maleah Downton 20 received a full-ride scholarship to attend Washington University in St. Louis through the Questbridge 2019 National College Match Dec. 2.

We’ve Reached the Finish Line

February 9, 2020
Senior Tehya Frederick purchased at drink at the concessions at AMC Ward Parkway 14 prior to the free screening of Just Mercy Feb. 4. Bryan Stevensons memoir Just Mercy remains apart of English teacher Casey Engels AP English language and composition class as well as theology teacher Polly Holmes faith-filled life class curriculum.

Night at the Movies: Students Attend Free Screening of “Just Mercy”

February 6, 2020
Seniors Felicia Knox, Reilly Jackoboice and Logan Dixon join students in cheering Go Chiefs! during the Red Friday tailgate Jan. 31. During all lunch periods, students were invited to the Grande Salle for the tailgate in support of the Kansas City Chiefs upcoming Super Bowl LIV game. The tailgate consisted of a concession stand, music and games.

Students Get Pumped for Super Bowl LIV

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2020
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Unleash the Magic: Legalization and Decriminalization of Magic Mushrooms

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2020
Sports journalists from around the world visited the schools newspaper staff with Global Ties KC through the International Visitors Leadership Program Nov. 11.

International Sports Journalists Visit Journalism Program

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2019
Senior Phoebe Mullen and freshman Ellie Meredith performed as young Santana and young Azmira in Night of One Acts final play Lemonpops and Teardrops Oct 9. Written by sophomore Tyra Frazier and directed by senior Hannah Sue Kennish, Lemonpops and Teardrops served as the only student-written play for the evening.

Night of One Acts: Photo Gallery

Maleah Downton, Grace Hills, and Kennedy Wade
October 11, 2019
Senior Maya Scott attended Howard Universitys first year of their residential Entrepreneurship Enrichment Program this past summer.

Business 101

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2019
Seniors Caroline Boessen, Emma Edgar and MaryBeth Ismert show each other the letters they wrote to themselves during their Freshman Retreat in 2016. For this years senior retreat, students spent the night in the high school gym Sept. 16 and received letters theyd written their freshman year.

Senior Retreat Brings Back Memories

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2019
Senior Caroline Boessen texts on her phone before school Sept. 11. For the third day of Spirit Week, students participated in the Devils and Angels theme.

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Senior Brie Bowes enters her second-hour class with white, feathered angel wings and a halo Sept. 11 for the third day of Spirit Week.

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Prior to school, devil-horned senior Emily Rine chats with friends in the commons Sept 11. Students dressed as either devils or angels for the third day of Spirit Week.

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dressed in white clothing with a furry halo for Spirit Week theme Devils and Angels, Senior Maddy Anstoetter talks with classmates before her second-hour class Sept 11.

[Photo] Spirit Week Day 3: Devils and Angels

September 12, 2019
Senior Cristina Peters arrives to her second-hour class dressed as an angel for the Spirit Week theme Devils and Angels Sept. 11.

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Senior peer ministers posed for a group picture in the Grande Salle Sept. 10, following this years first peer ministry lunch. For the second day of Spirit Week, students dressed in Area 51-themed costumes.

Spirit Week Day 2: Area 51

Maleah Downton and Kamryn Rogers
September 11, 2019
Seniors Grace Parrot and Brie Bowes, dressed in plaid and cheetah print, give a Scream Team announcement during lunch Sept 9. The theme for day one of Spirit Week was Pattern Day.

Spirit Week Day 1: Pattern Day

Maleah Downton, Kaitlin Lyman, and Kamryn Rogers
September 9, 2019
Decked out in polka dots, junior Shakyra Wilburn chats with friends before school in the cafeteria Sept. 9. For the start of Spirit Week, students participated in Pattern Day.

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Junior Mattie Mills, in her cheetah print shirt, shows off her Pattern Day outfit to her classmates before school Sept. 9 in the cafeteria. Pattern Day was the first theme for Spirit Week.

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Freshman Paige Castillo stops by her locker in her black and white striped shirt on her way to class Sept. 9. For the first day of Spirit Week students were encouraged to dress up in various patterns.

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Senior Tehya Frederick laughs at a friends Pattern Day outfit before school Sept. 9 in the cafeteria. To kick off Spirit Week, students wore patterned clothing for the Pattern Day theme.

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Alumna Gwyn Powell and sophomore Tyra Frazier performed in last years Night of One Acts Oct. 3. Night of One Acts auditions for this year are Sept. 4 at 3:45 p.m.

[Photo] Night of One Acts Auditions Sept. 4

September 3, 2019
NOW: Web Editor-in-Chief senior Maleah Downton and her peer ministry group The Fine Nines gather for a photo at this years feshman retreat Aug. 23.

Freshman Retreat: Then and Now

Maleah Downton, Web Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2019
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[Photo] Don’t Stress Over the Tests

May 9, 2019
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks at an annual Women's History Month reception hosted by Pelosi in the U.S. capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. This year's event honored the women Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: Associate Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan. (Allison Shelley/Getty Images/TNS)

Showcasing the Notorious RBG

Maleah Downton, Editorial Editor
April 25, 2019
Budding Business

Budding Business

Maleah Downton and Jenna Barackman
April 20, 2019
Actor Jussie Smollett leaves the Leighton Criminal Court building after all charges were dropped in his disorderly conduct case on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Where’s the Accountability?

Maleah Downton, Editorial Editor
March 31, 2019

Making A Ripple Through Art

Maleah Downton, Editorial Editor
March 7, 2019
Respect Diversity Club’s theme for Black History Month was Lift Every Voice. An assembly will be held in March celebrating the theme.

Black History Month Wraps Up

Maleah Downton, Editorial Editor
March 3, 2019
Cheer halftime performance at Rockhurst game Oct. 19.

Cheer Takes on Dallas

Maleah Downton, Editorial Editor
January 25, 2019
Quick Tips for Finals

Quick Tips for Finals

Maleah Downton, Editorial Editor
December 11, 2018
Students gather in groups of 10 to create bracelets made of five beads, to symbolize the four different presented faiths and the prayer of music at the interfaith prayer service Nov. 15. Prayer beads serve as a common shared tradition across a variety of religions.

Annual Thanksgiving Prayer Service Emphasizes Interfaith Connections

Maleah Downton, Editorial Editor
November 15, 2018
A screenshot of Venmos Twitter page

Venmo: Convenience Over Security

Maleah Downton, Editorial Editor
November 3, 2018
Children and their families wait in line to greet Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton during Halloween festivities at the Governors Mansion in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. Full-sized candy, apple cider and glow sticks were handed out. (Leila Navidi/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Trick-Or-Treating: How Old Is Too Old?

Maleah Downton, Editorial Editor
October 24, 2018
Freshmen Tyra Frazier and Olivia Mancina take a bow with Rockhurst sophomore Ian Mulkey following their performance at Night of One Acts Oct. 3.

Night of One Acts: Photo Gallery

Maleah Downton, Editorial Editor
October 6, 2018
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