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News and Publications of Notre Dame de Sion

Sion Student Media

Ella Satterwhite

Ella Satterwhite, Managing Editor

Ella is a second-year staffer on  Le Journal. This year she is working as the Managing Editor and is excited to hang out in the lab with her fellow staffers. Outside of school, she travels with her family to go to climbing competitions. Her favorite food combo is sweet potatoes with marshmallows, and she loves a good herbal tea. Ella’s favorite Sion traditions are Beanie Week and the senior polo. If she could do anything for a day, Ella would stay home in bed curled up with a good book. Ella loves candy and her best advice would be to use the club fair to stock up. Her favorite show is Madame Secretary, which she watches with her mom. Ella’s biggest pet peeve is having to delete Oxford commas in journalistic pieces because she loves them and it makes her sad to delete them. She loves to doodle in class and do her nails with various stationery.

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The Trials Begin

The Trials Begin

Ella Satterwhite, Managing Editor Feb 7, 2025

This year, the Sion theatre department is performing “Twelve Angry Jurors,”, a drama about the deliberations of a murder jury. The show provides insight into the role of everyday people in the criminal...

Studying Simplified

Studying Simplified

Ella Satterwhite, Managing Editor Dec 4, 2024

I still distinctly remember my first big final. It was in eighth grade and I had no idea what I was doing. I sat at my desk for nearly half an hour just flipping through the pages of things I was meant...

City of Civics

City of Civics

Ella Satterwhite, Managing Editor Nov 13, 2024

This summer, three teachers traveled to the Upper West Side for a five-day development opportunity on teaching civil discourse.  “I’m always trying to figure out how we can do a better job of teaching...

The Sweet Spots

The Sweet Spots

Ella Satterwhite, Managing Editor Nov 13, 2024

McLain’s Bakery McLain’s sugar cookie featured cute seasonal designs. I went for the pumpkin cookie because of its high frosting content (what can I say, I love frosting), but mummy cookies were also...

Coming up in Quarter Two

Coming up in Quarter Two

Ella Satterwhite, Managing Editor Oct 28, 2024

Oct. 31: Storm Stomp  Storm Stomp is a school-wide fundraiser raising money for student scholarships. Students are invited to fundraise $35 each for the opportunity to dress up for Halloween and take...

Pointing at a poster, two guests stand in the banner hall connecting the cafeteria to the Grande Salle and gym.

Once Upon A Time

Ella Satterwhite, Managing Editor Oct 14, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Sion hosted its annual tailgate before the volleyball game against St Teresa’s Academy. The tailgate serves as an admissions event organized by Director of Admissions Katie Glatz. “At...

Striding towards the school, freshman Ava Doyle arrives at Sion on her first full day on August 22. The purple carpet is a yearly tradition of welcoming freshmen by rolling out the purple carpet lines with cheerleaders and faculty waving pom poms.

A Warm Welcome

Ella Satterwhite, Managing Editor Sep 3, 2024

    Each year, Sion welcomes a new class of freshmen with various school traditions. This new class begins the year with timeless classics such as the beanie ceremony, new orientation...

Spring Art Gallery

Spring Art Gallery

Ella Satterwhite, Copy Editor Apr 24, 2024

Bailey Biggs In this portfolio, senior Bailey Biggs focused on making her pieces reflect herself and her interests, including her interest in gore. Biggs mixed cuter images, such as teddy bears and...

More Than a Thrift

More Than a Thrift

Ella Satterwhite, Reporter Apr 17, 2024

In the age of fast fashion, new clothing is only $5 and a single click away. However, the environmental and social effect of such rampant consumerism bears many hidden dangers. There are alternatives to...

3 Easy Books for a Summer Book Club

3 Easy Books for a Summer Book Club

Ella Satterwhite, Reporter Apr 10, 2024

Summer is approaching, bringing with, for many of us, more time. Time to explore new concepts, practice old skills and re-discover past favorites. One way to stay engaged over the summer is through a book...

On the Horizon

On the Horizon

Ella Satterwhite, Reporter Apr 3, 2024

March, and with it music in our school's month, has come to an end, but many more musical events are on the horizon. Here is a brief overview of some of the events coming to Sion in April.   Tri-M...

The back of Suleika Jaouad Batiste's dress depicts Jon Batiste conducting a symphony.

Red Carpet Review: The Oscars

Ella Satterwhite, Reporter Mar 27, 2024

The Oscars, or Academy Awards, are a spring ceremony to recognize achievement in the film industry. Awards presented range from Best Picture to Best Actor in a Supporting Role to Best Makeup. The Oscars...

Basketball Bash

Basketball Bash

Ella Satterwhite, News & Sports Editors Nov 15, 2023

This year, Sion’s varsity team won against Barstow 46-7 and defeated Harrisonville by around 25 points. The Basketball Jamboree is an annual Sion tradition where the varsity team plays various other...

Wicked West 
In one of the scare zones, called Outlaws Revenge, guests experience a town filled with undead cowboys and other frightening creatures.

How to Haunt

Ella Satterwhite, Sports/News Section Editor Oct 6, 2023

Every year in the fall, Worlds of Fun is transformed from an amusement park into a haunted experience. Guests can experience all of the standard rides and a few extra experiences like haunted mazes, outdoor...

Beach Ball Bonding 
Junior Allie Serville catches a ball as a part of a get-to-know-you game. “While I am atheist, I've always found religion and religious traditions very beautiful and interesting, which led me to do my own research about different religions purely for fun,” Serville said. “When I heard Sion had a club in which students could learn and celebrate other religions and religious beliefs I saw it as a perfect opportunity to meet like-minded peers.”

Meet the Purple Week Clubs

Ella Satterwhite, Staffer Sep 19, 2023

Fun Club With Fun Club comes crafts, candy, games and more as every week brings a new activity designed to help everyone have fun. “My favorite part about Fun Club is that it’s kind of like a...

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