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Ella Alexander, Co-Print Editor-in-Chief

Ella Alexander is a senior and a second-year staffer on Le Journal. She is a co-print Editor-in-Chief and is so excited to lead the publication. She loved covering the Chief's Super Bowl win last year, as she’s filled with KC pride and spent her childhood Sunday afternoons watching games with her family.

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Standing before the audience at the end of the first scene, senior Suzanne Sade stands perfectly still as her character is returned to its former plastic state as a mannequin.

Sion’s Production of The Twilight Zone

Ella Alexander, Co Print Editor-in-Chief Apr 17, 2024

The spotlights illuminate the black box theater at Avila University as junior Rin Cambell takes the stage. Ominous music hums through the speakers setting the audience on edge, all the while Cambell sets...

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Sion Senior Assassins

Ella Alexander, Co Print Editor-in-Chief Apr 3, 2024

Sion Students discuss the Barbie Movie at Rockhurst Highschool

Sion Students discuss the Barbie Movie at Rockhurst Highschool

Ella Alexander, Co Print Editor-in-Chief Mar 27, 2024

On Friday March 22, Rockhurst high school invited Sion students to the Rose theater to watch the Barbie movie in honor of women’s history month. This invite also asked for Sion students to sit on a panel...

Kansas City hosts the 2024 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship

Kansas City hosts the 2024 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship

Ella Alexander, Co Print Editor-in-Chief Mar 1, 2024

The squeak of shoes can barely be heard over the announcers proclaiming the most recent highlight and the roar of the crowd. The cheers correspond to the dribbling, passing and shooting of the collegiate...

Comet's forward Rian Marques protects the ball from Stryker's defender.

Kansas City Comets crush the Empire Strykers

Ella Alexander, Co Print Editor-in-Chief Feb 17, 2024

In the Comets vs Strykers game defender Chase Peterson attempts to steal the ball from a Stryker player.

In the Comets vs Strykers game defender Chase Peterson attempts to steal the ball from a Stryker player.

On Feb. 10, the Comets won their home game 7- 2.

On Feb. 10, the Comets won their home game 7- 2.

In third quarter of the game Comets lead 4-1, as the ball gets stolen by a Stryker defender.

In third quarter of the game Comets lead 4-1, as the ball gets stolen by a Stryker defender.

The Comets gain momentum on a forward run in the third quarter only to be stopped by the defense.

The Comets gain momentum on a forward run in the third quarter only to be stopped by the defense.

Fighting for the ball Comets player Jacob Garza assists his teamate.

Fighting for the ball Comets player Jacob Garza assists his teamate.

Midfielder Michael Lenis passes up to his teammates in the first quater of the Comet's game Feb. 10.

Midfielder Michael Lenis passes up to his teammates in the first quater of the Comet's game Feb. 10.

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Lucas Sousa scores a goal for the Kansas City Comets in the first quarter bringing the game to 1-3 Comets in the lead.

Lucas Sousa scores a goal for the Kansas City Comets in the first quarter bringing the game to 1-3 Comets in the lead.

Comet's forward Ramone Palmer passes the ball to midfielder Henry Ramirez in the third quarter.

Comet's forward Ramone Palmer passes the ball to midfielder Henry Ramirez in the third quarter.

Midfielder Mason Greenwood has scored five goals for club team Getafe and played in 18 matches.

La Liga investigates Jude Bellingham’s rumored offensive comment to Mason Greenwood.

Ella Alexander, Co Print Editor-in-Chief Feb 9, 2024

The Spanish soccer league, La Liga, has been experiencing controversy after the match between Getafe and Real Madrid on Thursday, Feb. 1. During the second half of the game Real Madrid midfielder Jude...

WIN for KC Women's Sports Awards

WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards

Ella Alexander, Co Print Editor-in-Chief Feb 2, 2024

The largest conference celebrating women’s sports took place in downtown Kansas City on Tuesday Jan. 30. WIN for KC, the creators of Camp WIN, created this event and is celebrating their 30 year anniversary....

After winning the AFC divisional game, Chief's quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates his team's victory.

Kansas City Chiefs are Baltimore bound after winning the AFC Divisional game

Ella Alexander, Co Print Editor-in-Chief Jan 25, 2024

On Jan. 21 the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills at Highmark stadium in the AFC divisional playoff game. This was the first playoff game, bar Super bowls, that Chief’s quarterback Patrick...

As the game begins fans walk to their seats in the upper levels. Originally only the lower bowl tickets were for sale but due to high demand the upper levels were opened up for the Jan. 6 home opener in Minnesota.

Women’s hockey is getting recognition through the new professional league

Ella Alexander, Co Print Editor-in-Chief Jan 18, 2024

On Jan. 6 the Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota was packed with people, top to bottom almost every seat was full. History was made as fans across the state swarmed to the arena to watch Minnesota play Montreal...

In an arrest attempt on Nov. 12, Gonzalez-Munoz grabbed a gun off of an officer and fired a shot at Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, Kansas City. No one was injured and the suspect was apprehended.

Three shootings in the Kansas City area over the course of one week

Ella Alexander, Co Print Editor-in-Chief Nov 30, 2023

Gun violence in Kansas City is rampaging. On Nov. 10 at the Independence Center five people were injured. On Nov. 12 a shooter was present at Oak Park Mall and no one was injured. Then the following Wednesday,...

Costume Considerations

Ella Alexander, Co Print Editor-in-Chief Oct 6, 2023

A week before Halloween, and all you can hear in the halls is the murmur of “what are you wearing for Halloween?” During class students are frantically shopping on Amazon to see what will arrive in...

Yelling out in excitement, the field hockey team stands together to take a photo on Sep. 2 after winning the gateway tournament for the first time in 15 years. “It was one of my best field hockey memories ever, " Greta Martin said. “We got on the bus after the game and started screaming “We are the champions” and took super cute pictures with the trophy and our medal.”

Sticking With It

Ella Alexander, Co-Print Editor-in-Chief Sep 25, 2023

Friday September 1 at 9am vans full of Sion field hockey athletes left the circle drive and drove to St. Louis. Field Hockey was competing in the Gateway tournament, the same as every other year.  Field...

Juniors Suzanne Sade, Mary Margret Perkins and Claire Boma; sophmore Ella Saterwhite; and Kenyan student Sabina dig holes under the holes for drip irrigation while missions director Annie Riggs takes a photo.

Juniors Suzanne Sade, Mary Margret Perkins and Claire Boma; sophmore Ella Saterwhite; and Kenyan student Sabina dig holes under the holes for drip irrigation while missions director Annie Riggs takes a...

*TRIGGER WARNING* Josphat squats next to the goat as he explains what all the parts are used for.

*TRIGGER WARNING* Josphat squats next to the goat as he explains what all the parts are used for.

Walking across a log Junior Claire Boma and Kenyan student Diana follow the other students on a hike.

Walking across a log Junior Claire Boma and Kenyan student Diana follow the other students on a hike.

Junior Kosi Okuagu takes her turn tilling the garden.

Junior Kosi Okuagu takes her turn tilling the garden.

*TRIGGER WARNING* In order to skin the goat junior Lucy Wittek pulls back the hide as she cuts it away from the flesh.

*TRIGGER WARNING* In order to skin the goat junior Lucy Wittek pulls back the hide as she cuts it away from the flesh.

On a hike Junior Lucy Wittek waits for Emilie Lai to jump across a creek.

On a hike Junior Lucy Wittek waits for Emilie Lai to jump across a creek.

Junior Suzanne Sade tills in the garden while fellow juniors Mary Margret Peerkins, Kosi Okuagu, and Lucy Wittek watch.

Junior Suzanne Sade tills in the garden while fellow juniors Mary Margret Peerkins, Kosi Okuagu, and Lucy Wittek watch.

Joseph teaches junior Lucy Wittek and sophmore Ella Satterwhite how to play a traditional Maasai game.

Joseph teaches junior Lucy Wittek and sophmore Ella Satterwhite how to play a traditional Maasai game.

Kuresh Hassan, who works at the school, teaches the Young Conservationists how to garden and till the ground.

Kuresh Hassan, who works at the school, teaches the Young Conservationists how to garden and till the ground.

Junior Kate Wren starts to climb the rocks leading to a precipice.

Junior Kate Wren starts to climb the rocks leading to a precipice.

Juniors Suzanne Sade and Lucy Wittek plant seeds in a local school's garden.

Juniors Suzanne Sade and Lucy Wittek plant seeds in a local school's garden.

A white rhino feeds in the tall grass.

A white rhino feeds in the tall grass.

On a morning game drive the Young Conservationists saw hyenas.

On a morning game drive the Young Conservationists saw hyenas.

Before the traditional killing of the goat juniors Kosi Okuagu and Lucy Wittek talk with Kenyan student Sabina.

Before the traditional killing of the goat juniors Kosi Okuagu and Lucy Wittek talk with Kenyan student Sabina.

Junior Mary Margret Perkins pushes the wheelbarrow to get fertilizer for the garden.

Junior Mary Margret Perkins pushes the wheelbarrow to get fertilizer for the garden.

The male impala walks away from the herd.

The male impala walks away from the herd.

Out on a morning game drive there was a flock of impalas basking in the sunrise.

Out on a morning game drive there was a flock of impalas basking in the sunrise.

*TRIGGER WARNING* Taking turns skinning the goat junior Suzanne Sade helps take off the hide.

*TRIGGER WARNING* Taking turns skinning the goat junior Suzanne Sade helps take off the hide.

At sunset the giraffe feeds on trees.

At sunset the giraffe feeds on trees.

The safari cars drive back to camp for lunch.

The safari cars drive back to camp for lunch.

While visiting Lewa Wilderness lodge the sun streams over the roof.

While visiting Lewa Wilderness lodge the sun streams over the roof.

Kenyan student Diana smile for the camera while wrapped up in the traditional Maasai shuka.

Kenyan student Diana smile for the camera while wrapped up in the traditional Maasai shuka.

While sitting on the rocks Juniors Suzanne Sade and Lucy Wittek lean in for a selfie while Sophmore Ella Satterwhite and Junior Kate Wren admire the scenery.

While sitting on the rocks Juniors Suzanne Sade and Lucy Wittek lean in for a selfie while Sophmore Ella Satterwhite and Junior Kate Wren admire the scenery.

While on a morning drive other safari vehicles from Lewa's luxury lodges drive around tourists.

While on a morning drive other safari vehicles from Lewa's luxury lodges drive around tourists.

While driving the safari cars pass over a dusty road.

While driving the safari cars pass over a dusty road.

Junior Lucy Wittek helps till the dirt in order to plant things in the garden.

Junior Lucy Wittek helps till the dirt in order to plant things in the garden.

An impala was spotted on a nightly game drive.

An impala was spotted on a nightly game drive.

The elephants munches on a tree.

The elephants munches on a tree.

Junior Claire Boma plants seedlings in the garden.

Junior Claire Boma plants seedlings in the garden.

A black rhino a species that is critically endangered was spotted on a morning game drive.

A black rhino a species that is critically endangered was spotted on a morning game drive.

At Lewa Wilderness Lodge the Young Conservationist learned about luxury tourism.

At Lewa Wilderness Lodge the Young Conservationist learned about luxury tourism.

After eating breakfast in the forest the Young Conservationist, led by Kate Spencer look at the water source for local villages.

After eating breakfast in the forest the Young Conservationist, led by Kate Spencer look at the water source for local villages.

Kenyan student Diana grabs Kenyan student Sabina's hand.

Kenyan student Diana grabs Kenyan student Sabina's hand.

*TRIGGER WARNING* Junior Ginger Griffiths helps skin a goat as a part of a Maasai tradition.

*TRIGGER WARNING* Junior Ginger Griffiths helps skin a goat as a part of a Maasai tradition.

The local school funded by Lewa Wildlife Conservancy uses drip irrigation in order to preserve water.

The local school funded by Lewa Wildlife Conservancy uses drip irrigation in order to preserve water.

The garden at a local school funded by Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.

The garden at a local school funded by Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.

Junior Ginger Griffiths hands her coffee mug to Kate Spencer in order to jump across the creek.

Junior Ginger Griffiths hands her coffee mug to Kate Spencer in order to jump across the creek.

Turning around to smile at the camera junior Lucy Wittek stands in sunlight.

Turning around to smile at the camera junior Lucy Wittek stands in sunlight.

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Josphat helps junior Kate Wren skin the goat by pulling back the hide.

*TRIGGER WARNING* Josphat helps junior Kate Wren skin the goat by pulling back the hide.

While hiking Junior Mary Margret Perkins and director of STEAM Emilie Lai stop to pick up something they saw on the ground.

While hiking Junior Mary Margret Perkins and director of STEAM Emilie Lai stop to pick up something they saw on the ground.

The cast of Rian Johnson's "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" poses for a cast photo.

Keeping Up With Le Journal: What We’re Watching

Ella Alexander, Copy Editor Jan 20, 2023

The Le Journal staff works tirelessly to continue to release well-developed and entertaining media. However like anyone else our staffers enjoy a nice relaxing day when they get to consume the media instead...

At the Sion marketplace, junior Gracie Orf, sits behind a table filled with crocheted hats, clay jewelry with custom paintings lining the outskirts of the table.

Shop Sion

Ella Alexander, A&E Editor Dec 5, 2022

With the holidays approaching, gift giving season is here. It’s time to deck the halls, trim the trees and blow your entire budget. This season is a great time to explore different options when it comes...

The wreckage on Fort Myers beach after Hurricane Ian, captured via drone

Florida Devastated by Hurricane Ian

Ella Alexander, Reporter Oct 10, 2022

It’s been one week since Florida was hit with one of the worst hurricanes America has seen in years. Hurricane Ian touched down inCape Coral, Florida as a category 4 hurricane on Wednesday Sept 27...

Senior Paige Castillo and her mom Amy Castillo show off their outfits from Addie Rose Boutique.

Senior Paige Castillo and her mom Amy Castillo show off their outfits from Addie Rose Boutique.

Senior Kori Franklin and her mom Micole Franklin walk towards each other at the end of the runway.

Senior Kori Franklin and her mom Micole Franklin walk towards each other at the end of the runway.

Senior Chloe Welch walks hand in hand with her mom Jennifer Welch.

Senior Chloe Welch walks hand in hand with her mom Jennifer Welch.

Senior Isabel Dumsky and her mom Rocio Dumsky strut down the runway.

Senior Isabel Dumsky and her mom Rocio Dumsky strut down the runway.

With a smile on her face senior Eden Davis walks the runway with her mom Jessica Davis.

With a smile on her face senior Eden Davis walks the runway with her mom Jessica Davis.

Senior Mo Browne shows off her jacket at the mother  daughter fashion show.

Senior Mo Browne shows off her jacket at the mother daughter fashion show.

Senior Elle Simon and her aunt Amber DiCioccio strut down the runway in their outfits from Clothology 135.

Senior Elle Simon and her aunt Amber DiCioccio strut down the runway in their outfits from Clothology 135.

Senior Lauren Smith and her mom Linda Smith strut their stuff.

Senior Lauren Smith and her mom Linda Smith strut their stuff.

Senior Anna Golian leans into her mom Kara Golian at the end of the runway.

Senior Anna Golian leans into her mom Kara Golian at the end of the runway.

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