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
Aidee Barron-Mendez

Aidee Barron-Mendez, JAG reporter/photographer

This is junior Aidee Barron-Mendez’s second year on the JAG yearbook staff. Aidee will be working as a photographer this year. Outside of school, you can find her with friends at the dog park or in her room trying to understand school work.

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Senior Hadley Skinner signs to attend William Jewell College for track and field.

Senior athletes sign letters of intent

Aidee Barron-Mendez, Maya Parks, and Sophia Estes
May 6, 2022
Senior Dylan Hooper signs to play soccer at Stanford University.

Senior Yahel Anderson-Gonzalez signs to play soccer at University of Missouri Kansas City.

Senior Nick Brubeck signs to play baseball at Highland Community College.

Senior Jack Brackin signs to play Lacrosse at Ottawa University.

Senior Payton Douglas signs to play football at Friends University.

Senior Trent Gietzen signs to play baseball at Baker University.

Senior Gage Foltz signs to play tennis at William Jewell College.

Senior Ryan Wingerd signs to play baseball at State Fair Community College.

Senior Charley Strahm signs to play golf at William Jewell College.

Senior Taylor Roberts signs to play volleyball at Prairie View A&M.

Senior Caleb Schmitz signs to play ice hockey at Drury University.

Senior Brylee Peterson signs to play volleyball at the University of Texas at Tyler.

Senior Cody Moore signs to play baseball at Neosho County Community College.

Senior Reice Kennedy signs to play football at Baker University.

Walking beside each other, senior Brock Olson and head coach Drew Walters talk while they walk to the golf ball. Olson finished with a final score of 87 at Falcon Lakes Golf Club Invitational Monday, April 11.

Boys golf placed seventh at Falcon Lakes Invitational

Aidee Barron-Mendez, JAG reporter/photographer
April 12, 2022
Waiting for his turn, senior Brock Olson observes his opponents while they putt.

On the uncut grass, sophomore Jackson Sprecker attempts to hit his ball closer to the hole. At Falcon Lakes Golf Club Invitational Monday, April 11 Sprecker scored a 93.

Following through with his swing, senior Jack Weber keeps his eyes on the ball while it's up in the air. Weber ended up with a final score of 83 at Falcon Lakes Golf Club Invitational Monday, April 11.

Near the golf bag, junior Matt Morgan selects which golf club to use for his next shot, getting a score of 89 at Falcon Lakes Golf Club Invitational Monday, April 11.

Eyes on the ball, junior Codey Geis stays still while watching the golf ball roller closer to the hole. Geis finished with a final score of 85 at Falcon Lakes Golf Club Invitational Monday, April 11.

With a golf club in his hand, junior Karson Chalupnik walks to his golf bag to put his club away. Chalupnik went on to score 87 points at Falcon Lakes Golf Club Invitational Monday, April 11.

With a pencil in his hand, senior Jack Dedrickson lends his pencil to one of his competitors.

Eyes on the ball, junior Karson Chalupnik gets ready to swing his golf club.

Leaning on the golf club, junior Codey Geis waits until everyone in his group hits the ball.

Squating on the ground, junior Matt Morgan debates on how to hit the ball.

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Looking down at her music, senior Abby Hayes focuses on her music sheet while playing.

Gallery: The band hosts a concert to show off their contest pieces

Aidee Barron-Mendez, JAG reporter/photographer
March 8, 2022
Lifting up the music stand, senior Ellie Basgall helps out clean after the concert is done.

Above his chair, junior Brody Shulda stands up while playing his solo.

Talking to the crowd, band director Deb Steiner explains what music the band will play.

Saxophone player, sophomore Michelle Marney, focuses on the music sheet while playing.

Deeply focused, junior Justin Sivilayvong reads over the paragraph of his ACT practice test.

[Photo] School provides ACT preparation seminar sessions to juniors

Sophia Yang, JAG reporter/writer
February 9, 2022
Ready to bowl, junior Brody Shulda keeps his eyes on the pins.

Gallery: Boys bowling team competes at Olathe Lanes East Bowling Center

Aidee Barron-Mendez, JAG reporter/photographer
January 25, 2022
Still in the throwing pose, sophomore Andrew Kouris aims for a strike.

Getting ready to let go of the ball, sophomore Greyson Bruce aims for a strike.

After releasing the ball, junior Preston Oliver watches as it rolls down the lane.

With his leg in the air, senior Jack Weber positions himself in front of the lane.

Seniors Natalie Fuser and Natalia Hernandez wait patiently for their turn to present.

[Photo] The Art Club is creating a sculpture for the Monticello roundabout

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
November 18, 2021
The first slide to the Mill Valley High School art club sculpture theme presentation.

On the last stretch, junior Lucas Robins moves his arms for some momentum.

In the final stretch of the race, senior Jacob McGlasson sprints to the finish line.

Giving it his all, senior Nic Botkin passes through the bridge.

Past the bridge, senior Bridget Roy focuses on the ground while taking a step.

With steady hands, sophomore Codey Geis putts the golf ball

On break, sophomore Matt Morgan covers his golf club while he waits for everyone to hit the ball.

Paying close attention to the ball, junior Jack Dedrickson putts the golf ball.

[Photo] Boys golf places third in third leg of Sunflower League

May 4, 2021
Checking the distance, junior Jack Dedrickson looks to see how far away the hole is from where he’s putting.

Getting ready, senior Nick Mason cleans his golf club with a brush.

Walking off the course, sophomore Karson Chalupnik looks for his golf ball.

On the move, sophomore Codey Geis walks to the next hole.

Squatting down, junior Jack Weber plans out where the ball is going to go.

Near his golf ball, junior Jack Weber thinks about what golf club he should select.

Eyes on the ball, senior Caden Gurwell swings his club. Gurwell went on to score 89 points at the Falcon Lakes Invitational on Monday, April 26.

Up in a tree, the beginning of a hawk nest starts to be made.

A birdhouse located at Gamblin Park is near the playground.

At the Gamblin Park trail, science teacher Eric Thomas’s class enters the trails to identify more birds.

The robin is one of the many birds that was found during bird watching.

With his binoculars, sophomore Lane Burson tries to get a closer look of the birds.

Pointing out, science teacher Eric Thomas directes the class to where a bird is heard.

Leading his class, science teacher Eric Thomas takes his zoology class to a new area on Monday, April 5.

[Photo] Zoology Class partakes in bird watching activity

April 6, 2021
With a long row of balloons, junior Declan Taylor drags a row of balloons behind to hang up.

Looking through the posters, junior Jada Eggleston picks which poster she wants to hang up.

Placing the sign, Sophomore Grace Brookshire places tape onto the sign so it doesn't fall.

At purple bomb, junior Logan Pfeister hangs and positions the balloons to the railing.

Hanging up the balloons, junior Deema Rashid and senior Addison Stover tape the balloons onto the railing.

Junior Bret Weber ties up the balloons that will be used to decorate the halls.

Senior piccolo player Ella Greenup is the only piccolo player for the KMEA All-State Band.

[Photo] Ella Greenup earns state honors for school band performance on piccolo

April 16, 2021
Located on each table, McLain’s has sanitizers with its logo on them.

Eating her food, junior Ali Beall has the avocado toast which is $6.

A mocha with a $2.20 carrot muffin that comes in different flavors like blueberry and seasonal.

Hanging out, junior Natalia Hernandez has an iced latte and junior Dayanara Trevizo has a carrot muffin.

McLain’s Market is located at 5833 Nieman Rd Shawnee, KS 66203.

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Running together, both freshmen AJ Vega and junior Chase Schieber keep on pushing forward.

In the final stretch of the race, senior Molly Ricker sprints toward the finish line.

Running at a steady pace, junior Bridget Roy focuses on running at a steady pace.

Ready to go, varsity cross country girls at the start of the race.

Getting ready, senior Molly Ricker stretches out her body before the race begins.

Posing for a picture, a few varsity cross country girls take a picture with a sign before they run.

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