Notre Dame de Sion High School - Sionian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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A. Megan Daw discusses the December issue of “Le Journal” with mysterious friend. B. Editors Anna Thorpe and Lin- da Estevez lay plans for entertaining sur- veys and series in a coming issue. C. Kate Shatzkin, news editor, puts the fin- ishing touches on her page. D. Senior staffers Cathy Calovich, Andrea Eddy, Gini DeMarco, Sharon McIntosh, and Kathy Farnsworth review a new edition of Le Journal”. E. Stephanie Bailey tries furiously to meet her deadline. F. Leslie Digby reads the finished product. Newspaper 43

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Student Journalists Share Talent and Spirit I’ve been on the newspaper staff since my fresh- man year because I enjoy writing and like working with others,” reported Linda Estevez, Editor-in-chief of Lejournal. Linda readily accepts the fact that she must work during her study halls and several days per week after school as deadlines approach each quarter. Her enthusiasm is echoed by sophomore Madelaine Thorpe, who considers work on the paper fun, “because it is important to everyone and they are important to each other.” There are varying reasons for students’ joining the newspaper staff. Some use it for training for a possi- ble career in journalism, while others simply enjoy contributing their talents to the school. The very large group involved in the ’81-’82 editions have worked to- ward improving the written and photographic cover- age as well as the layout style of Le journal. Assisting them were faculty members Cara LaForge during the first semester and Lynn Pierle during second term. News Editor Kate Shatzkin summarized the spirit of the student journalists as she stated, “We have a good staff and things keep looking better and better.

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Staff Works Late to Solve Mystery of ’82 After attending local, state, and national workshops concerning modern yearbook design, the staff and sponsor of LeFlambeau felt ready to delve into the Mystery of the '82 yearbook. Developing the largest staff in the history of Sion and a new sponsor into a unit was the job of Editor-in-Chief Gillian Turner, who showed no hesitation in tackling the difficult chore. Even though the '81 yearbook won All-Missouri ranking and a Second Place from the Columbia Scho- lastic Press rating service, both judges listed the need for improved picture reproduction. Staff photographers printed and reprinted to improve clarity, and the en- tire staff voted to shift to a glossier paper to improve contrast. Another '82 innovation was the naming of two junior editors to supplement the senior leaders who tradition- ally have held such positions. Lisa McClain, a junior who stepped in to fill a vacancy as copy editor, com- mented, ‘‘It is a new and challenging experience to be one of the youngest editors in Sion's history. I am proud of my job.” After new sponsor Mrs. joan Speidel moaned, Once a week is not enough!” the eleven new staff members and six veterans joined her in giving time beyond the long Wednesday afternoons and evenings to produce a lasting record of the mysteries of another unique Sion year. A. Le Flambeau staff editors Gillian Turner, Pam Grant, Heather Grosko, Patty Flack, Debbie Lyon, and Lisa McClain investigate some mysterious footprints. B. Debbie Lyon reviews copy for a headline idea. 44 Yearbook B