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James Ball

James Ball, JagWire reporter

Junior James Ball is venturing into his second year on the JagWire staff. He spends much of his time running cross country and participating in the musicals and plays. Along with participating in the show, James is a student director for the Monticello Trails Middle School plays.

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While hosting her Halloween party, junior Ashlyn Windmiller talks with her friends in costumes on Saturday Oct. 28. “It’s always nice to get together and just hang out.”

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In Stagecraft class, senior Nathan Pettigrew uses a jigsaw on a piece of wood on Monday, Sept. 25. “My favorite part … is going into the theater and learning about all the different materials we use to build, Pettigrew said. It’s a lot more than you think.”

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As he turns on his PlayStation, senior Shayne Howell gets ready to play video games. Its something I love to do, Howell said.

[Photo] Senior Shayne Howell finds passion in playing professional esports

Jordan Robinson, JagWire photographer
October 9, 2017
Violence has no place in protests

Violence has no place in protests

James Ball, JagWire reporter
September 27, 2017
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[Photo] Steak 'n Shake

May 24, 2017
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[Photo] IHOP

May 24, 2017
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[Photo] Denny’s

May 24, 2017
Junior Jack Ball plays the Batman Arcade game at after prom on Saturday, April 29.

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Juniors Taylar Powers, Brody Flaming and Matt Wilson smile alongside sophomore Bella Williams.

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Senior Miguel Madrigal plays alongside Brayden Arnold at Powerplay at after prom.

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Senior Jason Chen dances at prom.

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Junior Caroline Gambill dances with her date at prom on Saturday, April 29.

[Photo] Students enjoy "Viva Las Vegas" themed prom

May 1, 2017
Junior Jack Ball dances at prom on Saturday, April 29.

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Math Teacher Brian Rodkey dances at prom.

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Alongside her fellow candidates, senior Sue Kim is awarded Prom Queen at the Madrid Theatre on Saturday, April 29.

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Senior Braden Shaw smiles at being awarded prom king on Saturday, April 29.

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Senior Braden Shaw is awarded prom king at the Madrid Theatre on Saturday, April 29.

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Students dance at Prom at the Madrid Theatre on Saturday, April 29.

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Senior Mary Petropolus sings and dances with her date at prom on Saturday, April 29.

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National WWI Museum offers a treasure trove of experiences

National WWI Museum offers a treasure trove of experiences

James Ball, JagWire reporter
April 16, 2017
Homemade gifts are more heartfelt than store bought gifts

Homemade gifts are more heartfelt than store bought gifts

James Ball, JagWire reporter
April 7, 2017
Freshman Mason Ericson holds up his well-known fanny pack that he wears every single Friday on Friday, Feb. 24.

Freshman Mason Ericson participates in self-proclaimed “fanny pack Friday”

James Ball, JagWire reporter
February 27, 2017
Students enjoyed a variety of food at Mardi Gras on Friday, Feb. 24.

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Sophomore Jackson Linton and freshman Griffin Schenk enjoy talking over food at Mardi Gras on Friday, Feb. 24.

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Students play musical chairs at Mardi Gras on Friday, Feb. 24.

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French students played a variety of games including musical chairs at Mardi Gras on Friday, Feb. 24.

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Students play musical chairs at Mardi Gras on Friday, Feb. 24.

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Junior Kate Miller watches as Senior Victoria Nicholson makes punch at Mardi Gras on Friday, Feb. 24.

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Junior Kate Miller gives junior Sydney Ralston jambalaya at Mardi Gras on Friday, Feb. 24.

[Photo] French III hosts Mardi Gras celebration

February 27, 2017
Our menu consisted of jambalaya with beef sausage, red beans and rice and gumbo made by one of our students, French teacher Charisse Highlander said.

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Junior John States does a presentation on the origins and history of Mardi Gras on Feb. 24, 2017

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Junior Dani Crispin and French teacher Charisse Highlander prepare king cake for Mardi Gras on Friday, Feb. 24.

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Junior Lauryn Hurley has participated in multiple shows with the Mill Valley theater department. “My favorite experience was “Hello, Dolly!” at Mill Valley this last year because I had the lead and because all of my friends were really involved.”

[Photo] Junior Lauryn Hurley expresses her creativity through participation in theater

Michael Sandri, JagWire reporter
February 6, 2017
The bowling team has grown close this past season. Its a good group of guys and this year has been a lot of fun, senior Spencer Butterfield said.

[Photo] Boys bowling team grows closer through the sport

February 9, 2017
For junior Brady Watkins, track coach Chris McAfees room is his favorite spot because its where his teammates meet before going on preseason runs. [Its my favorite spot] because all of my friends can get together there. Since we dont have any classes or lunches all together, McAfees room is always the place to go, Watkins said.

Junior Brady Watkins treasures experiences in cross country coach Chris McAfee’s room

James Ball, JagWire reporter
January 18, 2017
A guide to de-stressing finals week

A guide to de-stressing finals week

James Ball, JagWire reporter
December 8, 2016
Seniors Jack Campbell, Lauren Ashley, and Haley Freeman prepare the Catty Shack before customers arrive on Thursday, Nov. 4.

[Photo] Catty Shack holds grand opening for the new school year

Abby Layton, JagWire A&E editor
November 4, 2016
While waiting for their opponents to serve, the team prepares on Saturday, Oct. 22. The Jaguars beat Sumner Academy but fell to St. Thomas Aquinas in the second round.

Volleyball falls to St. Thomas Aquinas in substate championship

James Ball, JagWire reporter
October 23, 2016
Junior Chandler Randolph cleans an antique two-handle saw in Archaeology class on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

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Juniors Marissa Olin and Chandler Randolph help sort donated tools with senior Meghan Clark in Archaeology class on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

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Junior Maci Montee sorts antique drill bits in Archaeology class on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

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Science Olympiad members gather around sponsor Chad Brown for a team huddle on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

[Photo] Science Olympiad adjusts to new rules, new season

Abby Layton, JagWire A&E editor
October 6, 2016
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Kara Mason directs seniors to mass decorate upper C-hallway.

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Seniors decorate the foyer and staircase for their blue bomb.

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Seniors dance Friday morning after decorating the foyer.

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Griffin Hey body surfs a crowd of seniors after mass decorating the school.

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Seniors continue to dance Friday morning after their mass decoration.

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Senior Spencer Butterfield leads a dance after mass decoration Friday morning

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Seniors Sam Brown and Dana Schath speed through the foyer.

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Seniors mass decorate the main C-hallway Friday morning

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Seniors Jazz Loffredo, Tom McClain and Brady Rolig help support senior Aaron Kofoid while he decorates the ceiling.

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Lacrosse

James Ball, JagWire reporter
September 6, 2016
Math Teacher Andy Preston

Math Teacher Andy Preston

James Ball, JagWire reporter
August 21, 2016
Sitting in the dugout at Kauffman Stadium, former seniors enjoy their class cup reward.

Class Cup: an introduction

James Ball, JagWire reporter
August 17, 2016
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