Chandi Marsh

SENIORS Chandi Marsh Marsh paves the way for that is also doing the same thing,” Sion students by exploring Marsh said. her passion in computer sciences. Marsh believes that girls need to be exposed to engineering and computer science classes at an early LUCY STOFER REPORTER age so it feels like an option to them as opposed to an unlearnable foreign language. Buzzfeed is one of the most popular websites for teens and is a large source of social news and entertainment. Most students love to visit the site to see the latest on their favorite celebrities or take a funny quiz, but senior Chandi Marsh dreams of working for and designing websites for companies like Buzzfeed and Google. Marsh has a passion for computer sciences and tech that she hopes will carry on as a career in her future. This is not the conventional route as the tech industry is still dominated largely by males. Marsh wants this to change. Her advice for getting more young girls interested in computer sciences is to tell them that they can do anything and not be discouraged because it is a male dominated field. Since Marsh has taken so many computer science classes outside of the all girls school atmosphere, she has encountered her share of males that think they are smarter and superior to her. She has learned to have a tough skin and not let it hurt her. “Girls aren’t just exposed. The girls that I know that are into [computer science] k n o w someone or they have another female figure “I think it’s so cool that you can just put a ton of words and numbers together and then get such a big outcome,” Marsh said. Marsh is also interested in the creative side aspects of computer sciences and hopes to take a wide variety of classes in college to broaden her horizons and learn as much as she can about the field as a whole. Marsh’s love for tech all began from her admiration for her mom who works in Information technology and constantly encouraged and inspired Marsh to become interested in computer sciences. Along with enrolling Marsh in computer science and coding classes when she was younger, Marsh’s mother, Chanel Rayfield would have her take apart their computers and put them back together to learn about the engineering side of computer sciences. “My mom put me in coding class when I was really young and that sparked my interest because I remember we created this little cartoon character that danced and I thought that was really fun,” Marsh said. According to Marsh, she thinks of her mom as one of the biggest role models in her life and really looks up to her. Rayfield, describes Marsh as a hardworking young lady who believes in treating everyone fair and loves volunteering and helping others. “I’ve seen Chandi transform into her own identity when she started loving the things about herself that University of Kansas Favorite senior year memory? My friends wearing hijab in solidarity with me. Favorite place at Sion? Ms. P’s room, because Ms. P. Finals horror story? Forgetting my calculator and no one giving me one because “If I give it to you, I have to give it to everyone.” Manahil Khan Washington University in Saint Louis Freshman year memory? Running out of gas multiple times in my sister’s car. Funniest pink slip? Drinking Diet Coke and refusing to throw it away. Favorite place at Sion? Pil’s office because Pil is bae. Song that sums up Sion? “I’m Different” by 2 Chainz. Camille Keane make her a unique individual, like for instance her natural hair,” Rayfield said. “She also is not as shy as she was in middle school, and now you can find her enjoying the moment and just dancing without being concerned about what others think.” Part of Marsh’s tendency to pursue her goals lies in her ability to move on from her biggest challenges. Marsh had a love for track that lasted her all Daria Kinchelow through high school until she suffered UMKC School of Medicine from multiple injuries but has managed to overcome this and got to compete in track again for her senior year. Freshman year memory? Making pom finals for the first time in Sion history. Funniest pink slip? I got a pink slip for “I like to break out of my shell having my dance team bag on the a lot.” Marsh said. “Even though I’m bench in the South Six. Like what even interested in computer science, I think is that? if you’re interested in something you Finals horror story? I don’t have one should still try to do other things too.” because I slay my finals.

Maggie Keller

University of Kansas What teacher would you take with you? Mrs. Dreas because she is the best person on the face of the planet. Finals horror story? My first final of high school I wore my uniform when everyone else was out of uniform. Song that sums up Sion? "We’re All In This Together" by High School Musical.

Guthrie Kimball

Missouri State University Freshman year memory? When I was getting my beanie, the senior giving it to me pronounced my name “goo-thrie.” Favorite place at Sion? The Music Room/ OGS, because it’s always so peaceful. Finals horror story? Finals week in general is a horror story.

Sarah King

Texas Christian University Freshman year memory? Rockhurst football games and awkward mixers. Song that sums up Sion? "Sanctuary" sung by Mrs. Pino Dressman. Finals horror story? Sophomore year I thought Mr. Conaghan’s final started at 10 instead of eight so I missed the whole thing.

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Jessica Korth

Loyola University Chicago Major? Psychology. Freshman year memory? Planning for Winter Formal in September. Favorite senior year memory? Kairos 49. Favorite place at Sion? I like the ceramic mirror shelves because I can admire the artwork I made and the artwork God made (my face).

Ellen Lilek

Kansas State University What teacher would you take with you? Conaghan because no matter how boring the topic, he is able to make me laugh. Song that sums up Sion for you? “Work” by Rihanna ft. Drake. Finals horror story? I got the days mixed up so I had to wing it.

Aubrey Makar

University of Dayton Major? Graphic Design. What teacher would you take with you? Theodore Ratisbonne because he was original homie. Favorite senior year memory? Having school off for the Royals parade. Finals horror story? I got hit in the face with a water bottle before my last final.

Grace Lesniewski

Creighton University Freshman year memory? 2:10 dismissal aka the best thing ever. Song that sums up Sion for you? The school song. I love it yet I still don’t know all the words. Oops. Finals horror story? Half of our test was missing. Unlucky for us we had it reprinted and had to take it.

Anna Lillis

Creighton University What teacher would you take with you? Mr. Conaghan so that we can meet Warren Buffet together. Freshman year memory? Braces Funniest pink slip? Standing next to my desk instead of sitting from Mrs. Norberg. Favorite place at Sion? The new field.

Chandi Marsh

Clark Atlanta University Major? Computer Science. Freshman year memory? Wishing I was at Sion, I transferred my sophomore year. Favorite place at Sion? The peace garden because it’s a great place to read. Best outfit for a Sion event? Dressing up as a baby for the Sion vs. STA basketball game.

Isabella Lightner

Stephens College Major? Fashion Communication. Funniest pink slip? Looking up fashion on my laptop the first week of freshman year. What teacher would you take with you? Wall because I love her. Freshman year memory? The most

Speech Pathology

“My little brother went to a speech therapist because he could not talk as well. After watching him improve I have always had an interest in speech therapy. Helping kids improve their linguistics skills to carry on with them for the rest of their lives is something I look forward to.” -Anna Demetree

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Claire Magsamen

University of Nebraska Funniest pink slip? I thought wearing a teal coat to class was funny. On the other hand Ms. Engel did not. Favorite place at Sion? The couches in the NGS are always really inviting. Best outfit for a Sion event? When Chioma was the Preston Burke to my Christina

Animation/ Digital Cinema

"Majoring in animation is merely the next step for me, getting me closer and closer to my goal of becoming a movie-maker and animator. I've always loved stories and storytelling and movies/ animation are the way I want to tell my stories." -Devon Graham

Elementary Education

“I have always loved kids and been really passionate about how a child’s environment affects their development as well as their future. There are children who are not as blessed as I am, and I want to help them choose the right path.” -Katie Donnelly

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Rachel Martin

Loyola University Chicago What teacher would you take with you? Leah LaFaver because she is mi gemela and the most well-rounded person. Freshman year memory? Pretty sure my "Dance of the Chromosomes" video is still somewhere on Facebook. Senior year memory? Being photo editor for yearbook.

African American and African Diaspora Studies

"I feel like it's pretty comprehensive and intersectional with other multicultural studies and gender studies. I became interested after reading critical race theory and learning about African settlement around the world or diaspora." -Alyssa Moncure