Mayhem Week offer spirit events for students
Eric Howes, reporter
May 17, 2012
The StuCo-sponsored Mayhem Week began with a dodgeball tournament on Monday, May 7 and ended with a mud volleyball tournament on Saturday, May 12. “It’s a week full of school spirit,” StuCo sponsor Erica Crist said. “Mayhem Week is a fun way to end the school year.” This year,... Read more »
Student selected for honor choir
Regan Jones, reporter
May 15, 2012
Junior Chloe Stewart has been selected as the only singer from Kansas to be on the National Association for Music Education National Honor Choir. Stewart thinks that it will give her the opportunity to meet new people. “I am really excited to meet kids from different states that like to do the... Read more »
School Board votes to outsource technology
Sarah Darby, editor-in-chief
May 10, 2012
The School Board voted to outsource district technology services beginning July 1 at its meeting on Monday, May 7. The Board voted unanimously to contract with K 12 ITC, a technology outsouring company that works with area schools to manage technology. The company operated under a short-term contract... Read more »
School resource officer John Midiros to be replaced
Ryan Fullerton, reporter
May 10, 2012
After six years, school resource officer John Midiros will no longer be the SRO starting next year. Midiros is being replaced due to a new policy being initiated by superintendent Dr. Doug Sumner that says an SRO should not stay at a school for more than five years. Midiros’ replacement will be... Read more »
Fire department conducts yearly school fire inspection
Josh Duden, news editor
May 10, 2012
The yearly inspection for fire safety was performed by the Shawnee Fire Department on Thursday, May 10. The goal of the inspection is to ensure all fire systems are working properly and to begin working on the new system to assure the exiting of all students from the building more efficiently. The inspection... Read more »
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream hits the stage
Josh Duden, news editor
May 4, 2012
The spring play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, will begin tonight, Friday, May 4 and run through Saturday, May 5 with both shows starting at 7 p.m. This is the first Shakespearian play ever attempted at the school. Director Jon Copeland said the old English brings new difficulties for the students to... Read more »
Students participate in Zumba class during seminar
Kelsey Floyd, Photographer
May 4, 2012
Mill Valley High School participated in National Physical Education and Sport Week. From Tuesday, May 1 to Monday, May 7 the week’s theme was “Let’s Move”. In celebration for the week, the school had student teacher Heather Katz intruct Zumba during seminar on Thurday, May 3. Physical... Read more »
Girls softball team extends record to 15-1
Lisa Joerling, briefs editor
May 2, 2012
With a record of 15-1, the softball team prepares to travel to Emporia this weekend for the Emporia Classic Tournament. “I think this tournament will definitely show our strengths and weaknesses as a team,” head coach Sarah Haub said. “It will certainly help us get ready for regionals. Senior... Read more »
Art show showcases students’ hidden talents
Jack Lopez, reporter
April 29, 2012
The annual art show opened to the public Thursday, April 26, hosted by Country Club Bank. More than 30 students’ artwork will be displayed for a week in the bank’s lobby. Senior vice president of Country Club Bank Charley Vogt sees the art show as a unique opportunity for students to show... Read more »
Girls soccer team wins its eighth game in a row
Cory Reinoehl, reporter
April 26, 2012
The girls soccer team played the Gardner-Edgerton Blazers Tuesday, April 24 and won 2-0. This game sets the team’s record to 9-1 and sets their win streak to eight games. “I’m very excited and I hope we can continue it, but we might run into a few bumps on the way,” junior Bri Franklin... Read more »
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