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
Audri Brizendine

Audri Brizendine, JAG editor-in-chief

This is senior Audri Brizendine’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff and she will be taking on the position of Editor-in-Chief. When not working on the yearbook,  She is also involved as president of Spanish NHS, participating in Relay for Life as an ELT, tennis and NHS. Outside of school, you can find her spending time with her friends, listening to music, or watching Criminal Minds

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To showcase his talent, junior Gavin Hurt juggles tennis balls for the audience.

With precision, freshman Stuart Lovejoy performs bottle flips for his talent.

Gesturing to the audience, junior Elliot Fischer dresses as Bruno Mars for the idol portion of the pageant.

Striking a pose, junior Oliver Feiring holds out a fan while dressed as his idol, Elton John.

Holding his arms out, freshman Sam Thomason is recognized as “People’s Choice” winner and “Mr. Underclassman.”

Alongside junior Sienna Suderman, senior Clayton Sondgeroth sings “All of Me” while waiting for the final results.

After being asked an interview question, freshman Jack Musil explains his morning routine to the audience.

Speaking into the microphone, senior Aiden Lehr paints a Bob Ross painting as his talent.

Holding out a watch, junior Nate Petrowsky attempts to hypnotize junior Oliver Feiring.

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Grinning, freshman Tierney Gilmore high-fives her teammate after their alliance won their qualification round.

Along with his co-president, senior Carter Tollman discusses with the judges about the build process of their robots.

Holding an “1810” sign, sophomore Lucas Comer cheers on the junior and senior robotics team.

[Photo] Robotics teams wins multiple awards at Heartland Regional event

March 28, 2025
With his hands in claws, junior Ethan Culver looks to the crowd while his team is announced.

Holding on to the handles, sophomore Lucas Agre prepares to swim in the 100 yard backstroke.

[Photo] Boys Wrestling competes in the Desoto Tournament

Zoe Engelhart, Maggie Kriks, and Thomas Helm
January 31, 2025
Mallets in hand, junior Jordan Powell plays the chimes in “A Christmas Tale."

Band hosts winter concert with Monticello Trails Middle School

Audri Brizendine, Callie Cahoy, and Taylor Rude
December 19, 2024
Strumming, senior Zach Chesser plays the bass guitar.

Along with the other flautists, freshman Calder Hsu plays the flute.

Reading his script, science teacher Neil McLeod voices Krampus in “A Christmas Tale."

Standing, senior Sophie Hsu plays a solo on the saxophone.

Focusing on the music, sophomore Turner Bruce plays the trumpet.

Using a cup mute, senior Carson Reynolds plays “Big Noise From Winnetka."

During “Now’s the Time,” senior Brayden Evans performs a solo.

Smiling, junior Stella Beins waves her pom poms in the air.

Cheer takes state for a Two-Peat

Gracie Pollicita, Alex Powell, and Audri Brizendine
December 5, 2024
Holding their pixie sticks in the air, the cheer team chants “Every single effort matters.”

Exiting the stage, junior Stella Beins waves a towel in the air.

With a smile, senior Rylie Maguire holds up a jaguar sign.

On junior Ava Lucht’s shoulders, junior Lilli Verbenec raises a pom in the air.

Cheering loudly, junior Sydney Epperson performs the fight song.

Holding up an “S,” senior Jada Winfrey leads a chant.

In unison, the cheer team raises their poms high during the fight song.

Holding up a white sign, junior Brynlee Sword chants.

Singing together, junior Harrison Guest, seniors Zane Lauer, Blake Gray and Yazid Vazquez perform as a quartet.

Choir performs in their first concert of the school year

Audri Brizendine, Sarah Allerheiligen, and Emma Ronning
October 23, 2024
Standing at the microphone, junior Harrison Guest performs a solo during “Runnin’ Home to You”.

In unison, the Jag Singers perform “Flower of Beauty”.

Looking at their director, Grace Notes sings “Come to the Celebration”.

While performing “Mairi’s Wedding”, Concert Choir claps in time with the music.

Before the game, the soccer team huddles together.

Boys soccer takes down Shawnee Mission North on senior night

Aniston Crabtree, Audri Brizendine, Maggie Kriks, and Caitlin Pham
October 9, 2024
Striding, sophomore Brice Zenger attempts to take the ball from his opponent.

Poms up, senior Kenzie Johnson cheers to the student section.

Foot on the ball, senior Drew Enloe looks to pass to a teammate.

During the senior night recognition, senior Joel Hayes hugs assistant coach Justin Crawford.

Yelling during the kickoff, seniors Conner Wood, Thatcher Ivey, and Jake Hobbs cheer on the football team.

Seniors Maggie Wieland and Connor Bohon were crowned Homecoming Queen and King at football game

Audri Brizendine, Molly Griffin, Thomas Helm, Madelyn Mahoney, and Macy Fothergill
September 27, 2024
Meticulously, senior Emmie Chezem makes a sign to recognize the judges for the homecoming parade.

Student Council decorates the halls for Homecoming

Audri Brizendine and Avery Cole
September 20, 2024
Sitting on the floor, junior Stella Beins blows up a balloon for the junior hallway.

Surrounded by plates, junior Paige Roth writes out “juniors” to decorate the hallway.

Writing out “2028”, freshman Leah Tucker decorates the freshman hallway.

Sponge in hand, senior Brynn Shideler paints a “Mamma Mia!” themed sign.

After scoring a goal, freshman Paige Frost high-fives senior Kate Ricker.

With her arms out, junior Calista Marx tries to get past another player.

Leg out, senior Brooke Bellehumeur prepares to kick the ball.

Looking down at the ball, junior Caroline Hooper attempts to take the ball from her opponent.

Freshman Em Ramsey holds one of her pieces up.

I Am Mill Valley: Freshman Em Ramesy sews cat toys to sell

Kaitlyn Hood and Audri Brizendine
April 30, 2024
Freshman Em Ramsey looks at her finished work.

Arms out, senior Brooke Bellehumeur prepares to kick the ball.

Girls soccer defeats Olathe West 2-0

Audri Brizendine, Bella McPeake, and Avery Cole
April 12, 2024
Competitively, freshman McKenna O’Neill keeps the ball away from her opponent.

After scoring a goal, junior Calista Marx celebrates with her team.

Eyes on the ball, sophomore Jamie Ricker passes the ball to a teammate.

During the Jazz Bands performance junior Sophie Hsu plays her saxophone solo during “Jump” by Wynton Marsalis.

Band members perform their March concert

Avery Cole and Audri Brizendine
March 8, 2024
Standing up, junior Brayden Evans plays his solo on saxophone.

With her eyes on the music stand, senior Kate Marten plays the bassoon.

During the symphonic band performance, juniors Halle Nelson, Kai McGarry, and Sophie Hsu play the clarinet.

Looking to the side, junior Sawyer Clark plays the cymbals.

Focused, sophomore Jamie Boggs plays “Take 5” on the saxophone.

Looking at his music, junior Carson Reynolds plays the trumpet.

Leaning back, junior Jackson Fisher participates in traditions by yelling “Hey, hey, whaddya say?”

Gallery: Student Council hosts annual WoCo pep assembly

Alonnah Gage and Audri Brizendine
February 6, 2024
Lightsabers outstretched, winter homecoming candidates seniors Brooke Bellehumeur and Maddox Casella act out a battle scene.

Arms out, the cheer team performs the fight song.

Yelling out, students participate in the “Hey, hey, whaddya say?” tradition.

With a shocked expression, counselor Erin Hayes pies FACS teacher Lauren Stringer.

With a smile on her face, librarian Ashley Agre pies English teacher Mike Strack.

In unison, choir sings “Apple Tree” at the winter homecoming pep assembly.

Tugging the blanket, winter homecoming queen candidate senior Jaiden Fisher attempts to pull winter homecoming king candidate senior Garrett Cronin to the other end of the gym.

Hands out, winter homecoming candidates seniors Violet Hentges and Truman Griffith show their handshake to the crowd.

In their Barbie and Ken inspired outfits, winter homecoming candidates seniors Sam Colletti and Julia Coacher dance to “Barbie World.”

Freshman Andrew Buchwitz swims fly in the 200 yard medley relay.

Gallery: Boys swim places 18th at Shawnee Mission Invitational

Audri Brizendine and Emma Ronning
January 23, 2024
Eyes on the water, freshman Andrew Martin prepares to swim the 100 yard butterfly.

Taking a breath, sophomore Pete Williams swims the 50 yard freestyle.

Turned to the side to take a breath, junior Alex Martin competes in the 200 yard freestyle.

Reaching his arm back, freshman Owen Vielhauer swims backstroke.

Coming up for a breath, sophomore Gavin Hurt competes in the butterfly.

Gallery: Boys swim places sixth at Lansing Relays

Audri Brizendine and Emma Ronning
December 7, 2023
Arms stretched in front of him, junior Evan Wendler dives into the pool during the relay.

Preparing to go under, senior Gabe Budimlija swims breaststroke.

With his arm back, freshman Turner Bruce competes in the backstroke.

Reaching back, junior Justice Bussell swims backstroke.

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