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The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
Annie Myers

Annie Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief

Senior Annie Myers is undergoing her third year on the JagWire staff as an editor-in-chief. At Mill Valley, she’s an event chair for Relay for Life, senior class secretary on Student Council, club officer for Youth for Refugees and MV Outfitters, and participates in National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society. Outside of school, she enjoys leading her kindergarteners every Sunday at Westside Family Church alongside a wonderful friend. Her loves include brunch food, Taylor Swift and scrapbooking, though she also loves cheering on the Jayhawks.

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Dear diary, I love Mill Valley

Dear diary, I love Mill Valley

Annie Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 20, 2019
Positioning himself in front of paraprofessional Kody Cook, senior Matt Wittenauer prepares to shoot a basket during the Student vs. Faculty game on Tuesday, April 30.

Playing in the Student vs. Faculty game on Tuesday, April 30, senior Presley Barton runs down the court.

During a time out on Tuesday, April 30, paraprofessional Kody Cook gives input on which team should have possession of the ball.

As a referee in the Student vs. Faculty game, science teacher Jessica Long calls a foul on Tuesday, April 30.

[Photo] Mayhem Week: Faculty defeats students 37-36 in basketball game

May 1, 2019
Jumping up, paraprofessional Zach McFall moves to shoot a basket during the Student vs. Faculty game on Tuesday, April 30.

From the sideline, senior Nick Davie reacts to a play on Tuesday, April 30.

Jumping, senior Lexi Ballard attempts to block the ball during the Student vs. Faculty game on Tuesday, April 30.

Running past faculty members, senior Claire Kaifes dribbles the ball on Tuesday, April 30.

At the start of the Student vs. Faculty game on Tuesday, April 30, English teacher Coral Brignoni tosses the ball up for tip off.

Letter from the editors: The road is winding down

Letter from the editors: The road is winding down

Ally Nguyen, Anika Roy, and Annie Myers
April 27, 2019
Junior Annie Hoog throws the ball back in bounds at the girls soccer game on Thursday, April 4. "I choose soccer because I knew I could have a future with college soccer," Hoog said.

Together for their last time as Silver Stars, seniors Addie Ward, Eve Steinle, Bella Line and Olivia Augustine walk onto the court to bow.

fter the senior ensemble performance, senior Olivia Augustine embraces sophomore Kenzie Harris on Saturday, March 30.

During the senior ensemble, seniors Bella Line and Eve Steinle pass out gifts to team members seated on the sideline.

Senior Addie Ward dances in the senior ensemble at the spring show on Saturday, March 30.

Arms out, senior Addie Ward performs in the senior ensemble on Saturday, March 30.

Turning, freshman Anna Brazil performs in the jazz routine.

Palm to her forehead, freshman Anna Brazil dances in the jazz routine on Saturday, March 30.

Looking back, senior Olivia Augustine turns her body during her solo performance on Saturday, March 30.

Throwing her arms out, senior Olivia Augustine performs her self-choreographed solo on Saturday, March 30.

Kicking her leg back, senior Addie Ward performs her solo on Saturday, March 30.

Performing her solo for the last time, senior Addie Ward dances in the spring show on Saturday, March 30.

Dancing alongside Silver Stud senior Killian O’Brien, senior Olivia Augustine performs at the spring show on Saturday, March 30.

With Silver Studs gathered around him, senior Hunter Harris performs at the spring show on Saturday, March 30, reaching his arms toward the crowd.

Pushing her arm out, senior Addie Ward performs with the Silver Studs on Saturday, March 30.

At the spring show on Saturday, March 30, senior Bella Line performs her solo, dedicated to the people in her life who have supported her.

During the Silver Studs performance on Saturday, March 30, junior Gavin Fangman falls into a death drop.

Reaching her arm up, senior Bella Line performs her solo on Saturday, March 30.

Kicking her leg up, senior Eve Steinle performs her solo at the spring show on Saturday, March 30.

A young dancer throws out a peace sign during the Shining Stars dance at the spring show on Saturday, March 30.

Leading young dancers, senior Bella Line does the movements to the side during the Shining Stars dance.

Dancing in the junior ensemble, junior Sammie Pennington fans out her dress.

During the junior ensemble, junior Ali Greenhalgh leaps above juniors Sammie Pennington and Sydney Ebner.

Bending down, senior Olivia Augustine performs in the hip hop routine.

Arms on her hips, junior Sydney Ebner performs in the hip hop routine on Saturday, March 30.

At the spring show on Saturday, March 30, senior Addie Ward performs in the hip hop routine.

After the Super Stars dance on Saturday, March 30, seniors Bella Line and Matt Santaularia hug.

At the finale of the sophomore ensemble on Saturday, March 30, sophomores Lauren Acree, Jenna Haase, Lauren Jarvis, Tyler Bret, Kenzie Harris, Kate Sutton and Emily Gipson gather around each other.

Performing in the sophomore ensemble, sophomore Kenzie Harris grabs her wrist.

Moving her arms, sophomore Kenzie Harris dances in the sophomore ensemble at the spring show on Saturday, March 30.

Performing her solo on Saturday, March 30, junior Sydney Ebner lifts her body from the floor.

During her solo performance at the spring show on Saturday, March 30, freshman Anna Brazil kicks her leg back.

Reaching her hands up, freshman Anna Brazil performs her solo at the spring show on Saturday, March 30.

Silver Stars gather to form a smiley face out of light sticks during the light show on Saturday, March 30.

Falling on her knees, senior Eve Steinle performs in the pom routine at the spring show on Saturday, March 30.

Kicking up, senior Olivia Augustine performs in the pom routine on Saturday, March 30.

Arms up, junior Sydney Ebner performs in the pom routine at the annual spring show on Saturday, March 30, showcasing dances performed throughout the season.

[Photo] Silver Stars close season with Spring Show and senior send off

April 1, 2019
Arms out, senior Addie Ward performs in the pom routine on Saturday, March 30.

At the spring show on Saturday, March 30, sophomore Jenna Haase performs in the pom routine.

Doing a turn, senior Olivia Augustine performs in the pom routine on Saturday, March 30.

After the mom dance at the spring show on Saturday, March 30, junior Sydney Ebner hugs her mom.

Dancing in the spring show on Saturday, March 30, senior Olivia Augustine performs in the pom routine.

At the spring show on Saturday, March 30, sophomore Jenna Haase performs in the pom routine.

Letter from the editors: scrapping it all together

Letter from the editors: scrapping it all together

Ally Nguyen, Anika Roy, and Annie Myers
March 22, 2019
Partaking in leadership roles outside of school, sophomore Emma Schieber is a team captain for her KC Fusion club soccer team, senior Chase Mick is an assistant manager at Hy-Vee and senior Libby Mullican serves on the regional youth cabinet.

[Photo] Students take on leadership positions outside of school

March 8, 2019
Partaking in leadership roles outside of school, sophomore Emma Schieber is a team captain for her KC Fusion club soccer team, senior Chase Mick is an assistant manager at Hy-Vee and senior Libby Mullican serves on the regional youth cabinet.

[Photo] Students take on leadership positions outside of school

Steven Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 8, 2019
JagWire reporters review Oscars "Best Picture Award" nominees

JagWire reporters review Oscars “Best Picture Award” nominees

Ally Nguyen and Annie Myers
February 23, 2019
Students share how to have a successful Galentine's Day

Students share how to have a successful Galentine’s Day

Annie Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 12, 2019
Reaching out, senior Addie Ward shows emotion during her solo performance, making the circle of winners at Miss Kansas on Sunday, Jan. 20.

Leaping in sync with each other, juniors Sydney Ebner, Samantha Pennington and Ali Greenhalgh perform their ensemble routine, making the circle of winners at Miss Kansas on Sunday, Jan. 20.

Leaning back, senior Addie Ward performs her solo routine, making the circle of winners at Miss Kansas on Sunday, Jan. 20.

During her solo performance, which made the circle of winners at Miss Kansas on Sunday, Jan. 20, senior Addie Ward leaps forward, throwing her arms up.

Leaping in the air, junior Sydney Ebner performs her solo, making the circle of winners at Miss Kansas on Sunday, Jan. 20.

Shaking their poms together, senior Addie Ward and sophomore Lauren Acree perform in the pom routine, which received the Polish and Precision award at Miss Kansas on Monday, Jan. 21.

Reaching one arm out, sophomore Tyler Bret dances in the jazz routine, which received the Outstanding Choreography award at Miss Kansas on Monday, Jan. 21.

Poms above head, junior Sydney Ebner dances in the pom routine, which received the Polish and Precision award at Miss Kansas on Monday, Jan. 21.

Throwing her arms out, sophomore Kenzie Harris dances in the jazz routine, which received the Outstanding Choreography award at Miss Kansas on Monday, Jan. 21.

Holding onto her waist, senior Olivia Augustine performs a duo routine with senior Bella Line, making the circle of winners at Miss Kansas on Sunday, Jan. 20.

During her solo, which made the circle of winners at Miss Kansas on Sunday, Jan. 20, freshman Anna Brazil lowers into the splits.

Dribbling down the court on offense, senior Presley Barton avoids Lansing defenders as she approaches the basket on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

After the win on Tuesday, Jan. 15, sophomore Madison Jensen cheers from the sideline.

Sitting in the band section, senior Logan Arnold cheers for the basketball team against Lansing High School on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

On offense, senior Claire Kaifes looks to pass the ball to another teammate.

In the second half of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 11, senior Lexi Ballard shoots a free throw.

Letter from the editors: it's a (wo)man's world

Letter from the editors: it’s a (wo)man’s world

Ally Nguyen, Anika Roy, and Annie Myers
December 13, 2018
With her arms in a low-v, senior Bella Line smiles at the conclusion of the pom routine at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Rubbing her poms together, freshman Hadley Skinner performs in the pom routine at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Smiling to the crowd during the pom routine, sophomore Kenzie Harris performs at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

In a hurdler, senior Addie Ward performs in the pom routine. This routine placed first in Division 3 at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Pom out, freshman Hadley Skinner performs in the pom routine at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Holding her poms behind her head, senior Bella Line shows emotion in the pom routine. This routine placed first in Division 3 at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Doing a pirouette, sophomore Tyler Bret performs in the pom routine at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Holding her poms together during the pom routine, sophomore Tyler Bret performs at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

At the conclusion the the lyrical jazz routine, freshman Anna Brazil and senior Olivia Augustine hold hands, leaning on each other at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Reaching her arms out before a seconde turn, senior Bella Line smiles while performing the lyrical jazz routine at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Holding her hands to her chest, senior Olivia Augustine expresses emotion during the lyrical jazz routine. This routine placed first in Division 3 at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Reaching her hand out, sophomore Tyler Bret performs the lyrical jazz routine at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Doing a seconde turn, freshman Anna Brazil performs in the lyrical jazz routine at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Reaching out, senior Bella Line performs in the lyrical jazz routine. This routine placed first at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Pressing the ball of her hand to her forehead, sophomore Tyler Bret performs the lyrical jazz routine at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

As she performs the lyrical jazz routine at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8, senior Bella Line holds her hands to her chest.

Reaching out, sophomore Jenna Haase performs in the lyrical jazz routine at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8. At the Kansas City Classic, the team finished first in Division 3 pom and lyrical jazz, senior Olivia Augustine placed first in senior solos, senior Addie Ward placed seventh in senior solos and junior Sydney Ebner placed tenth in junior solos.

[Photo] Gallery: Silver Stars dance team places first in lyrical jazz and pom at Kansas City Classic

December 10, 2018
Pointing her arm out, senior Addie Ward performs in the lyrical jazz routine at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

During the lyrical jazz routine at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8, senior Addie Ward does a front walkover.

During the junior ensemble at the Kansas City Classic, junior Samantha Pennington does a seconde turn.

Waiting for the music to start in their ensemble routine at the Kansas City Classic, juniors Ali Greenhalgh, Samantha Pennington and Sydney Ebner rest their heads on each other.

Preparing to go into a turn, junior Sydney Ebner points her arms out during her solo, which placed tenth among juniors at the Kansas City Classic on Saturday, Dec. 8.

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