Math department receives new technology
Margo Wieschhaus, JAG Reporter
May 2, 2013
Wireless slates are now in use in five classrooms in the math department. In April, math teachers were given the option to receive a SMART slate. According to math teacher Natasha Cox, the ones who felt they were going to use it often or were willing to try them were the ones who accepted the... (more...)
Sophomore softball player enjoys leadership position
Margo Wieschhaus, JAG Reporter
April 8, 2013
For sophomore pitcher Kaitlin Parker, time devoted to practicing softball in the off-season is reaping rewards on the school team. As a freshman, Parker was double-rostered on both JV and varsity, but enjoys being one of three varsity pitchers this year. When she’s not pitching, Parker plays... (more...)
Seven questions with Thespian Troupe member Alex Ralston
Margo Wieschhaus, JAG Reporter
March 27, 2013
Which show is the Thespian Troupe going to see? The non-musical version of “Hello Dolly” at Park Hill [High School]. When are you going to see it? [We are going on] Thursday [March 28] after school. What do you learn from going to these shows? It’s mostly just for fun, but it helps us... (more...)
StuCo Plans Winter Dance
Margo Wieschhaus, JAG Writer/Photographer
January 18, 2013
Detailed preparation for this year’s winter dance is taking place within StuCo. Discussion and input from members at weekly meetings are helping to finalize the plans. StuCo will be hosting the dance on Friday, Feb. 1 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. after the varsity boys basketball game against Tongagoxie... (more...)
Class Cup Activity of the Week for Dec. 3-Dec. 7
Margo Wieschhaus, Jag Writer/Photographer
December 4, 2012
The Class Cup Activity for the week of Dec. 3-Dec. 7 is to follow @millvalleynews on Twitter. The class with the highest percentage of people following the account at the end of the week will receive Class Cup points. Students who were following the account before Dec. 3 will be considered... (more...)
Survey of Fine Crafts classes begin creating personalized T-shirts
Margo Wieschhaus, JAG Writer/Photographer
November 15, 2012
Instructed by art teacher Jodi Ellis, students in the Survey of Fine Crafts class began screen printing on T-shirts on Monday, Nov. 12. From start to finish, the process took about five class periods. Students created stencils of an image that represented popular art, such as the “Harry... (more...)
Seven questions with sophomore KMEA singer Caitlin Alley
Margo Wieschhaus, JAG Writer/Photographer
October 30, 2012
What is KMEA and when will you audition for it? KMEA is a state choir that you audition for with a bunch of kids from Kansas high schools. We audition Saturday, Nov. 10. How do you feel about being selected to audition for KMEA? I feel lucky to be able to audition because it’s a big thing... (more...)
Boys and Girls Cross Country teams place at annual Cat Classic meet
Margo Wieschhaus, JAG Writer/Photographer
October 9, 2012
On the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 4, the boys and girls cross country teams hosted the annual Cat Classic meet, held at Shawnee Mission Park. The boys team came in second in the 5K race to Shawnee Mission North. Senior Chris Gillespie led the team, finishing thirteenth with a time of 16:49.90.... (more...)
Vocal music instructor Sheree Stoppel a finalist for presitigious award
Margo Wieschhaus, JAG Writer/Photographer
September 18, 2012
Vocal music instructor Sheree Stoppel is one of five finalists for the Northeast District of Kansas Music Education Association’s (KMEA) Outstanding Choir Director award. Stoppel, in her third year teaching at Mill Valley,was nominated anonimously by another member of KMEA. The Northeast... (more...)