The student news site of Bellarmine Preparatory School

The Bellarmine Prep Lion
The student news site of Bellarmine Preparatory School

The Bellarmine Prep Lion
The student news site of Bellarmine Preparatory School

The Bellarmine Prep Lion
The author enjoys the lovely landmark of the San Carlos Institute. Photo by Dan Mohrbacher

Jeanne Hanigan, Teacher/Adviser

Jeanne (Dressel) Hanigan B’84 practices what she preaches or, in this case, what she teaches. An English literature, AP Composition and Journalism teacher at Bellarmine Prep, she is also the founder of the online venue, www.writesociety.com, a website which celebrates strong and creative prose. She continues to love her newspaper staff, as long as they meet their deadlines and fill the snack jar.

All content by Jeanne Hanigan
Natalie Jones, Margeaux Liloc, and Betty Roberts are all smiles on March 9 in Arlington, WA.

[Photo] Journalism students win at State

Lion Staff
March 12, 2024
Even as sophomores, these now juniors served the community. The Tacoma Rescue Mission is yet another place to serve. From left: Jack Wall, Max Moloznik, Clara Rosati, Kate Kokich, Kent Hoiden.

[Photo] Helping hands on the hill: students provide service in the community

Margeaux Liloc, Natalie Jones, and Ian Stoddard
February 23, 2024
Jackson Morrissey won 1st place for his mint cookies. See award-winning recipe below.

[Photo] It’s here- the 22nd Annual Cookie Contest winners

Lion Staff, Maya Deaton, Sage Vasko, and Talia Patel
November 29, 2023
Young alums and current students from left to right: Betty Roberts ‘24, Taraneh Moeini ‘22 (Emerson), Leo Bessler ‘22 (Harvard), David Anel ‘25, Talia Patel ‘24, Allison Berg ‘23 (Boston College), and Mary Anna Joyce ‘23 (Tufts).

[Photo] Student journalists attend National Scholastic Press Association conference in Boston

Lion Staff
November 6, 2023
Screenshot courtesy of Bellarmineprep.org .

Staff Spotlights from this spring and summer

Lion Staff and Jeanne Hanigan
September 30, 2023
The 2022-2023 Lion staff members wear Lilly Burgess's original t-shirt design. (Missing from the photo: Levi Coovert)

[Photo] A reflection on my time on journalism staff

Lilly Burgess
May 30, 2023
Melinda Michaelson and Jessica Achziger keep the school and MyBellarmine running.

[Photo] Staff Spotlight: Jessica Achziger and Melinda Michaelson attend professional development in Colorado

Lion Staff
February 8, 2023
All English I PLC members were together, in some way or another.

Travel, titles, and tropics: The time the FAA delayed the PLC heading to the KWLS

Lion Staff and Jeanne Hanigan
January 24, 2023
From left to right: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners.

[Photo] The Lion announces the winners of the 21st annual cookie contest

Roma Sharkey
December 14, 2022
Cindy Davis addresses the faculty/staff in the chapel following the interim principal announcement.

[Photo] Bellarmine announces interim president, Cindy Davis

November 16, 2022
Damani Leech: From Bellarmine to Princeton to NCAA to NFL to Denver Broncos president

[Photo] Monday Night Football: Broncos vs. Seahawks at Lumen

Sophia McLain
September 14, 2022
Veteran teacher Anita Emery teaches not only AP and Honors Chemistry, but she is also the AP Statistics instructor.

[Photo] Staff Spotlight: Anita Emery tests new science curriculum

Lion Staff
September 4, 2022
Allie Bunn B'22 interviews 2050 Company founder Austin Hirsh B'15.

[Photo] The 2050 Company founder Austin Hirsh B’15 interviews with the Lion

Allie Bunn
May 27, 2022
On Friday, Jan. 28, Bellarmine’s semester break, senior Ryan Hundven loads up the donated blankets in Leadership teacher Jim Dempsey’s truck Photo courtesy of Jim Dempsey

[Photo] The Leadership classes’ Afghan blanket drive 

Josie Jaback
February 27, 2022
It takes a village to host a mass such as the All School one in December 2021.

[Photo] Mass at Bellarmine: Who makes it happen?

Ruby Serra
January 26, 2022
Cookie Contest

[Photo] Countdown to Christmas Cookie Competition continues

Lion Staff
December 3, 2021
From left: Danny Anderson, Maggie Smith, Danny Anderson, Riley Cusack, Rowan Cusack, Josh Hanigan

Bellarmine graduates continue as student athletes at Linfield University

Jeanne Hanigan
November 8, 2021
The seniors attempt the W sign to represent the University of Washington.

[Photo] College Night on Memorial Field

Jacob Hanigan
May 9, 2021
LION TALK: Seniors learn and live in a pandemic

LION TALK: Seniors learn and live in a pandemic

Jeanne Hanigan, Jack Christensen, and Inga Larson
April 11, 2021
The readerboard welcomes back students.

[Photo] School: To return to campus or remain at home

Maren Jones
January 31, 2021
The seniors honor their freshman teammate's legacy.

[Photo] Football plays for B.R.O.O.K.S.

Jacob Hanigan
February 24, 2021
Lion legends Sefo Liufau and Kim West talk about their identities beyond athletics.

[Photo] Oct. 23 Interview with Sefo Liufau B’13 and Kim West B’01

Jacob Hanigan, Inga Larson, and Jacob Neeb
October 23, 2020
The discipline header of the referral form.

[Photo] Bellarmine’s response to offenses against Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Taraneh Moeni
September 16, 2020
The Panama Hotel in Seattle prominently displays its historic landmark designation.

[Photo] Author Jamie Ford plans to speak in Ignatian Formation classes

Jacob Hanigan, Assistant Online Editor
September 9, 2020
This year's staff started meeting via Zoom last May.

[Photo] Lion Journalism Staff members share their goals for 2020-21

Inga Larson, Lion Broadcast Team
August 26, 2020
Class of 2020 graduates make college decisions during coronavirus times

Class of 2020 graduates make college decisions during coronavirus times

Jeanne Hanigan, Adviser
June 19, 2020

Netflix ‘Last Chance U’ star gives a shout-out to Bellarmine students

Jeanne Hanigan, Adviser
June 2, 2020
Author Buzz Bissinger writes a message in the school library copy of "Friday Night Lights."

January-the month of ‘Reading Between the Lines: Sports and Literature’

Jeanne Hanigan, Adviser
January 28, 2020
Sophie Boyd spent hours creating this Pop Culture project. Photo by Jeanne Hanigan

Students express Pop Culture knowledge through various mediums

Jeanne Hanigan, Adviser
March 29, 2019
Margaret Atwood signs a copy of "The Handmaid's Tale" for a giddy English teacher. Does Atwood seem to be a more mature doppelganger of of a Bellarmine teacher? Photo by Jim Hanigan

Professional Development instills joy in teachers and students

Jeanne Hanigan, Adviser
February 3, 2019
Bellarmine will debut broadcast at the end of November. Photo by Jeanne Hanigan

Bellarmine welcomes Broadcast Journalism

Jeanne Hanigan, Adviser
November 15, 2017
Bellarmine C-Team Defeats Olympia 21-6 on Mon Oct. 27. (Photo Courtesy of Erin Behkne)

Lions C-Team football seeks a victory down in Olympia against the Bears

Jeanne Hanigan and
October 27, 2014
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