Harmony Club bake sale
Cassi Benson, JAG Reporter
May 1, 2013
Harmony Club held a bake sale on Monday, April 29-Friday, May 3. They have raised about $20 so far by selling an assortment of treats every morning before school. They sold cookies, brownies, sopapillas, and doughnuts all priced at 50 cents each. “We are hoping to raise $40-$50,” senior... (more...)
Swim team places at Blue Valley West Invitational
Cassi Benson, JAG Reporter
April 11, 2013
The girls swimming team beat Turner and De Soto High School at the Blue Valley West Invitational on Monday, April 8 placing fifth out of seven teams. To prepare for the meet the swimmers made sure to get enough sleep over the weekend and listen to their coaches encouragement. The team has succeeded... (more...)
Cheerleaders celebrate at end of season banquet
Cassi Benson, JAG Reporter
March 29, 2013
Tears were shed at the cheer banquet as the senior cheerleaders talked to their fellow teammates about all the memories and friends they made on the team. The banquet was held on Wednesday, March 27 and, according to senior Rachel Allen, ending cheer in high school is bittersweet. “It was... (more...)
Girls basketball wins sub-state game
Cassi Benson, JAG Reporter
March 4, 2013
The girls basketball team beat Shawnee Heights, 46-21, in the final sub-state game, qualifying them for state for their first time ever. Before the game on Friday, March 1, senior Tanner Tripp felt anxious for the game to begin. “I was really nervous and I was expecting it to be a point for... (more...)
Varsity girls win El Dorado basketball tournament
Cassi Benson, JAG reporter
January 30, 2013
After beating Wichita West 60- 32, Witchita East 48-47, and Gardner-Edgerton 48-28 at the EL Dorado tournament, the varsity girls basketball team became champions for the second year in a row. The girls left for El Dorado on Thursday, Jan. 24 and returned Saturday, Jan. 26. They brought along... (more...)
Girls Basketball team gears up to face Shawnee Mission South
Cassi Benson, JAG reporter
January 17, 2013
With five seniors on the varsity girls basketball team and a 7-1 record, the team is optimistic about its away game against Shawnee Mission South on Friday, Jan. 18. According to head coach John McFall, key South players include junior Allison Hines who has been starting on varsity since freshman... (more...)
Special Olympics volleyball tournament gives students a day of fun
Cassi Benson, JAG reporter
November 16, 2012
Senior Tyler Dubas, junior Matt Nesselrode and junior Brittany Nicholson competed with the Shawnee Storm Special Olympics sports team on Friday, Nov. 16. The volleyball team prepared for the tournament by practicing once a week for an hour and a half to go through skill levels on how to hit... (more...)
Girls place fifth at state cross country meet
Cassi Benson, Reporter
October 29, 2012
The varsity girls cross country team placed fifth at the 5A Kansas State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Oct. 27. Freshmen Amber Akin and Ellie Wilson placed sixth and eighth respectively,both earning All-State honors. Akin finished with a time of 15:32 and Wilson finished with a time of 15:33.... (more...)
Mill Valley Cheerleaders hold annual Junior Jaguar Clinic
Cassi Benson, JAG writer
October 10, 2012
Over 80 kids in kindergarten through first grade wearing bright pink shirts crowded the gym on Friday, Oct. 5 for the annual cheer clinic. They learned basic chants, cheers and jumps to perform at a football game against Piper that night. “They got to interact with high school cheerleaders,... (more...)
Senior Tyler Dubas works at Country Club Cafe
Cassi Benson, JAG Writer
September 18, 2012
Cleaning, refilling, and stocking: that’s how senior Tyler Dubas spends his Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Country Club Café. Dubas started his job in December 2011 and continued to work through the summer. “I want to continue working at the Country Club Café at least through... (more...)