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Mill Valley News

The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News

The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News

‘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 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...

Before school starts on Tuesday, Oct. 6, athletic director Jerald VanRheen visits with secretary Lynn Bath.

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

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...

Left: Senior Hannah Ceule has a co-worker fix her makeup on Saturday, Oct. 8. Middle: Crawling towards people unknowing of her presence, senior Savannah Praiswater prepares to scare them on Saturday, Oct. 8. Right: While standing in The Boneyard at Worlds of Fun on Saturday, Oct. 10, senior Jordan Wootton waits, hiding in the midst of the fog to scare bypassers.

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...

School mascot JJ acts as the face of the school

School mascot JJ acts as the face of the school

JJ interacts with the community through sporting events
Victoria Wright, JagWire editor-in-chief October 20, 2015

What specific jobs do you have being the mascot? I’m supposed to interact with the community and … really focus on the little kids more than the student section because they’re the ones who get...

Sophomores McKenna Harvey and Simon Stewart rehearse their songs after school on Tuesday, Oct. 6 for their lead roles in “Oklahoma!” this fall.

Sophomores McKenna Harvey and Simon Stewart cast as lead roles in this year’s fall musical “Oklahoma!”

This is the first time underclassmen have been cast as leads since 2010
Braden Shaw and Victoria Wright October 20, 2015

As the cast for the fall musical, “Oklahoma!” rehearses in preparation for their performances, the spotlight is put on sophomores McKenna Harvey and Simon Stewart. The pair find themselves in unique...

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Crowding at school manifests itself to students and staff

With a constantly increasing student population, students and staff begin noticing the effects of an overcrowded school
Nick Booth, Justin Curto, Jillian Leiby, and Sarah Myers September 24, 2015

With the constant influx of students coming into the school each year, students and staff are beginning to feel like they have less space. While much of the focus has been on crowding in the parking lot,...

Finishing her design, junior Jayna Smith adds a layer of Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat to her nails. “I’ve been doing my own nails since I was in ninth grade,” Smith said. “I really got into my designs around 14 [years old.]”

Nail art proves fun for students

Junior Jayna Smith and sophomore Katie White paint nails with their own designs
Abigail Archibong and Alison Booth September 22, 2015

Sitting in her room, brushes and nail polishes scattered across her desk, sophomore Katie White applies a top coat to her nails, finishing an intricate nail design after an hour’s worth of work. White...

Francesca's at Town Center is a boutique with everything from trinket-like gifts to clothes and accessories.

JagWire reviews shopping districts

JagWire reviews restaurants, shops and attractions in Westport, Prairiefire, Town Center and Hawthorne Plaza
Jason Chen, Tricia Drumm, and Adri Talavera September 22, 2015

Senior T-ying LIn acts as a translator for her family.

Bilingual senior acts as a translator for her parents

Senior T-Ying Lin takes on the responsibility of speaking English on behalf of her parents
Jason Chen and Sarah Myers September 21, 2015

In the kitchen with her parents by her side, senior T-Ying Lin sits, listening to the hold music that’s been playing through her phone for the last 30 minutes. In front of her, insurance cards, bills,...

Senior invests in caring for his car

Senior Hawkeye Mitchell spares no expense in taking care of his car
Margaret Mellott, JagWire editor-in-chief September 21, 2015

Taking care of a car can be both very difficult and rewarding. While there’s a certain freedom that comes with owning car, there are plenty of things to be wary of — scratches, bumps, gas prices and...

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