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 student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
Abby Steiger

Abby Steiger, JAG editor-in-chief

This is senior Abby Steiger’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff and this year she will be taking the position of editor-in-chief. At Mill Valley, she is an NHS officer and a part of the tennis team. Outside of Mill Valley she enjoys volunteering in the NICU at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, having photoshoots, working at a local daycare and hanging out with her friends. She also owns a cat, she loves her cat.

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Relay For Life raises $100,203 during their annual event Saturday, April 23.

Relay for Life raises over $100,200 for the American Cancer Society

Abby Steiger and Libby Strathman
April 26, 2022
Signs up high, the Relay For Life chairs and ELTS reveal the grand total raised during the annual event Saturday, April 23.

Students enjoy zumba in the main gym Saturday, April 23.

Arms up, senior Lauren Walker dances with KC Wolf Saturday, April 23 during the annual Mr. Relay contest.

Smiling, seniors Quincy Hubert and Damara Stevens take a selfie Saturday, April 23 with KC Wolf.

Walking the survivor lap, sophomore Brynn Shideler walks beside her mom, Amy Shideler, Saturday, April 23 as the crowd cheers them on.

Microphone in hand, senior Shelby Easum and junior Cadence Mayhugh sing karaoke at their booth Saturday, April 23.

Pen in hand, senior Madison Shaw decorates a poster to decorate her booth with Saturday, April 23.

Pulling, juniors Mark Bauer and Sidney Lockhart focus on beating the sophomore class in the tug of war championship during the prom pep assembly Friday, April 1.

In deep concentration, senior John Teska tries to win against the junior class in tug of war Friday, April 1.

[Photo] Prom pep assembly honors candidates, students in fun atmosphere

April 2, 2022
Tongue out, senior Ben Bogart tries to get the cookie into his mouth as part of the prom candidate game during the assembly Friday, April 1.

Crawling on the floor, senior Ryan Pasley participates in the silver studs performance Friday, April 1.

Arms up, senior Evan Harris enjoys being lifted into the air as part of the silver studs performance during the prom pep assembly Friday, April 1.

Hitting rackets, senior Derek Mulder congratulates his doubles partner, senior Ben Fitterer, on a job well done Friday, April 1.

[Photo] Boys tennis places first overall at home tournament

April 1, 2022
Racket up, senior Derek Mulder hits the ball back to his opponent Friday, April 1.

Hitting a forehand, senior Ben Fitterer hits the ball back over the net Friday April 1.

Preparing to hit, senior Gage Foltz secures another point in his match he won 8-0 Friday, April 1.

Eye on the ball, senior Gage Foltz stays focused during his match Friday, April 1.

On a ladder, senior Hadley Skinner hangs letters to spell “Relay” Monday, Feb. 21 above the Performing Arts Center doors.

Focusing, senior Jada Eggelston wraps a table cloth around the stairs to help decorate the foyer Monday, Feb. 21.

[Photo] Purple bomb is held to promote Relay for Life team sign-ups

February 22, 2022
Writing, junior Sonny Pentola helps make a banner Monday, Feb. 21 for Relay for Life’s annual purple bomb.

Taping balloons, freshman Seville Skinner helps decorate the stairway Monday, Feb. 21.

Concentrating, senior Quincy Hubert focuses on hanging the photo booth banner Monday, Feb. 21.

Pencil in hand, senior Alyssa Canning works on a banner for the foyer Monday, Feb. 21.

Paper in hand, junior Madison McClure gets paper to make a banner Monday, Feb. 21.

Hands up, sophomore Gabe Budimlija swims the 100-yard breaststroke Thursday, Jan. 27 where he finished with a time of 1:16.28.

Warming up, junior Adam Budimlija decides to practice his freestyle stroke in preparation for his race.

Focused, junior Adam Budimlija swims the 50-yard freestyle Thursday, Jan. 27 finishing with a time of 26.41 seconds.

Taking a breath, junior Anthony Molinaro swims the 50-yard freestyle Thursday, Jan. 27 where he finished with a time of 22.92 seconds.

Arms out, junior Anthony Molinaro swims the butterfly leg in the 200-yard medley relay Thursday, Jan. 27. The team finished with a time of 1:50.72.

While watching the antics of sophomore Andre Arnold, head coach Dan Dervin cracks a smile Thursday, Jan. 27.

Boys swim places second at Blue Valley West meet

Allison Seck and Abby Steiger
January 27, 2022
Taking a breath, senior Brendan Akehurst competes in the men's 50 freestyle Saturday, Jan. 22 where he finished with a time of 00:29.08.

Boys swim competes at the Shawnee Mission North Invitational

Abby Steiger and Maya Parks
January 24, 2022
Arms extended, senior Brendan Akehurst competes butterfly in the men’s 200 medley relay Saturday, Jan. 22 where the team finished with a time of 2:10.89.

Arm in the air, sophomore Andre Arnold swims the men’s 200 freestyle Saturday, Jan. 22. Arnold earned a time of 2:05.77.

Competing in the men’s 200 medley relay, senior Derek Long swims the backstroke Saturday, Jan. 22. The relay team finished with a time of 2:10.89.

In the midst of a dive, sophomore Max Roh points his arm downwards in round one of the Shawnee Mission Dive Classic Friday, Jan. 21.

Making cards, students in NHS gather in the senior cafe Friday, Nov. 19 to make holiday cards for soldiers overseas in order to earn service hours.

[Photo] NHS makes cards to send to troops overseas

November 28, 2021
Supervising, NHS sponsor Cathy Stevens makes sure everything is in order for the military cardmaking session Friday, Nov. 19.

Drawing, junior Dylan Dedrickson illustrates an image on her card to send overseas Friday, Nov. 19.

Preparing to write, senior Noah Webber thinks about what message he wants to write to a soldier Friday, Nov. 19.

Laughing, senior Grace Emerson folds a card while talking with her peers Friday, Nov. 19.

In a classroom full of masked students, Tuesday Oct. 19 will be the last day full masking is required by the Board of Education for high school students.

[Photo] Board of education votes to make masks optional at the high school level

October 19, 2021
Pup cup in hand, third-grader Isla Davidson finishes feeding the cup to her friend's dog.

Focused, senior Madison Shaw applies a temporary tattoo onto a child's hand.

Paintbrush in hand, senior Ella Lorfing applies paint to a dog’s paw while seniors Sydney Wootton and Bret Weber laugh.

[Photo] Relay for Life hosts fourth annual Bark for Life

October 12, 2021
Pointing, participant Calvin Maddux enjoys meeting new dogs.

Feet in motion, senior Brock Olson completes the obstacle course with a golden retriever.

Paintbrush in hand, senior Logan Pfeister works on filling in the letters on a sign.

Tape in hand, freshman Addison Long works on hanging a sign as freshman Marissa Hoelting holds it in place.

Hands out, seniors Carly Hey and Bret Weber use handprints to add detail to their poster.

Focusing, junior Brianna Coup writes on her sign.

Working as a team, freshmen Logan Koester and Autumn Graves wrap streamers around the railing.

Bracing for a hit, junior Nick Brubeck lets participants throw water balloons at him for his station.

During open mic night, seniors Molly Smith and Emma Schieber sing “Love is an Open Door” from the Frozen soundtrack.

Posing for a picture, junior Quinn Franken enjoys the Hawaiian photo booth with her friends.

Huddled together, sophomores Skylar Szoke and Cree Crawford sing karaoke.

Helping to prepare for the badminton tournament, junior Carly Hey sets up nets for later in the night.

Holding their purple paper, sophomores Madison McClure and Avery Blubaugh walk the survivor lap to kick off the event.

Decorating, senior Claire Burke helps prepare for the event.

In deep concentration, junior Gage Foltz prepares to hit a backhand.

Focused, senior Keaton Verdict hits a forehand.

Hitting a backhand, senior Josh Stove focuses on returning the ball across the net.

Calling a ball out, senior Jost Stover returns the ball to his opponent.

Nearing the wall, sophomore Adam Budimlija finishes his swim.

Coming up for air, freshman Andre Arnold swims butterfly.

Mid-stroke, senior Noah Collins competes in the 200-yard IM.

Coming up for a breath, sophomore Adam Budimlija competes in the 100-yard breaststroke.

Slicing through the water, senior Cole McClure swims against his competitors in the 500-yard freestyle.

[Photo] Gallery: Boys swim team competes at Shawnee Mission West meet

December 11, 2020
Jumping off the starting block into the water, sophomore Alec Forristal starts off his 50-yard freestyle race.

Taking a breath of air, freshman Andre Arnold continues his race in the 200-yard freestyle.

Coming up to breathe, freshman Andre Arnold continues swimming the butterfly.

Above the water, senior Noah Collins continues swimming against his competitors.

Mid-stroke, sophomore Dylan Miller takes a breath while swimming freestyle.

[Photo] Boys swim team places fifth at Lansing Relays

December 7, 2020
Focusing, sophomore Alec Forristal comes up for air while competing in breaststroke.

Arms extended, senior Noah Collins focuses on finishing the race.

Arms above the water, senior Mason Davis competes swimming the butterfly.

Holding a sign, quarterback Cooper Marsh poses for a photo.

Posing with the crowd, defensive back Lucas Pringle takes a picture.

Sign up in the air, senior Callie Shryock cheers on the game.

Excited, junior Adrian Dimond screams through his megaphone to cheer on the team.

During the halftime show, freshman Trinity Baker shakes her poms to the music.

In order to carry, quarterback Cooper Marsh holds onto the ball and advances it.

Completing a handoff, quarterback Cooper Marsh hands the ball to running back Quin Wittenauer to advance the ball.

Taking off, running back Quin Wittenauer carries the ball.

In celebration, wide receivers Jacob Hartman and Ty Reishus jump up to shoulder bump after a touchdown.

In the crowd, senior Brodie Scott cheers on the Jaguars.

Holding the flag, senior Nate Milberger runs across the field at the conclusion of the game.

Running the ball, senior Quin Wittenauer makes his way down the field.

Yelling, senior Nick Lightcap leads a chant in the student section.

Focusing, senior Jacob Hartman tries to gain a few more yards.

Eyes on the game, senior Corbin Herron cheers the team on.

Diving, senior Ty Reishus gains yards before going down.

Shaking her poms, senior Chloe Carson cheers the team on from the sideline.

Pushing through, senior Quin Wittenauer works hard to avoid getting tackled by the other team’s defense.

Running the ball, senior Cooper Marsh avoids being tackled as he steps out of bounds.

Flag in hand, senior Trey Worcester leads the team as they run out on the field before the game.

Holding off the defense, junior Jared Napoli focuses on gaining a few more yards.

Running, senior Jacob Hartman makes his way down the field while holding onto the ball.

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