Mill Valley News

Students and staff submit favorite Thanksgiving recipes

Students and staff celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with their favorite family recipes

Morgan Gurwell and Sarah Myers • November 20, 2015

Job and animals provide solace to custodian after past struggles

Custodian Rhonda Jensen said she 'tries to make someone smile every day'

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager • November 16, 2015

Anyone who’s ever wandered the halls during seminar or stuck around school past 2:55 p.m. has probably encountered the smiling face of custodian Rhonda Jensen. For over 12 years, Jensen has been...

Students pursue interests in technology through programming and building computers

Programming and building computers cultivates students' passion for technology

Sam Lopez and Tricia Drumm • November 16, 2015

After school and in their free time, any other student might do their homework, watch television, go to sports practice, or hang out with their friends. Juniors Nathan Gawith, Kyle Kappes-Sum and Hanavan...

An in-depth look at compulsive texting

Study published by the American Psychological Association, JagWire survey and student accounts show effects of compulsive texting

Nick Booth, Jason Chen, Jillian Leiby, and Margaret Mellott • November 13, 2015

Senior Val Merriman enjoys working with students who have special needs

Merriman works with Helpers Inc. to care for a girl with special needs after school

Olivia Reyes, 21st Century Journalism student • November 13, 2015

This Q&A is part of a series of content produced by students in the 21st Century Journalism course. What is your job? I am a caregiver, as they call it at the company, and basically I just provide...

Mission trip impacts junior Kaylie McLaughlin

McLaughlin has traveled on several mission trips, most recently to Belize during spring break

Ashley Ebner, 21st Century Journalism student • November 13, 2015

This Q&A is part of a series of content produced by students in the 21st Century Journalism course. Why did your church go on the trip to Belize? So, every year we go on a spring break trip....

“We Love Disney” is better than it sounds

Released by Disney, this compilation album features popular artists covering classic Disney songs

Tricia Drumm, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief • November 11, 2015

When I first heard of the album “We Love Disney,” I did not have very high standards. It registered the same way as the new Poltergeist movie did: a boring remake and another way to get money. https://open.spotify.com/album/3VZhtobnayfWeRS5Nm2uSu Originally,...

‘The timing seemed right’ to join the Board of Education for new member

Board member Danielle Heikes filled position four after an appointment in October

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief • November 8, 2015

The opening for position four on the Board of Education could not have come at a better time for Board member Danielle Heikes. “I was not interested in the previous election process because I was...

Students lack knowledge of sexual consent

Students need to know the facts surrounding consent and assault

Alison Booth, Margaret Mellott, and Adri Talavera • October 27, 2015

She met him over spring break. After hanging out a couple times, he invited her to a party. Although she hadn’t known him long, he seemed like a nice guy, so she agreed. He picked her up with a couple...

Athletic director Jerald VanRheen switches his focus from coaching to administration

VanRheen explores his new career as an administrator after coaching middle and high school sports for 19 years

Morgan Gurwell and Braden Shaw • October 21, 2015

After spending his whole career as a high school coach, associate principal Jerald VanRheen switched gears and took on the task of being the new athletic director. Throughout his life, VanRheen has been...

Fantasy football serves as a competitive outlet for students

Weekly competition adds a different element to the NFL season

Tori Aerni and Braden Shaw • October 21, 2015

As the Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch ran into the end zone for a touchdown, senior Ben Gillig cheered. Gillig usually wasn’t a fan of the Seahawks, but being a part of a fantasy football...

Seniors take on jobs as Halloween Haunt actors at Worlds of Fun

Working at the annual Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt has made seniors Hanna Ceule, Savannah Praiswater and Jordan Wootton step out of their comfort zone

Sarah Myers and Adri Talavera • October 20, 2015

It’s another day at the office for seniors Hanna Ceule, Savannah Praiswater and Jordan Wootton. They walk into work together and head to a table to check out uniforms, only their uniforms aren’t what...