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The student news site of Mill Valley High School

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Austin Gillespie

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief

Senior Austin Gillespie is one of the three editors-in-chief of JagWire this school year. Gillespie joined staff his sophomore year as a reporter and page designer. His junior year, Gillespie was the A&E editor. As a newspaper enthusiast, he is prepared to help lead this year's paper to success.

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Senior Sankie Smith has been playing tennis since seventh grade and will miss the sport in college.

Senior leaves tennis after involvement for six years

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
May 6, 2014
Junior Eric Marquardt prepares for his solo at the KSHSAA Music Festival in the auxilliary gym of De Soto High School on Saturday, April 5.

Band competes in solo and ensemble competition

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
April 15, 2014
A man orders from behind the large windows at the original Arthur Bryant’s in Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, April 10. Arthur Bryant’s was founded in 1908 and has been visited by several former presidents and celebrities, making it one of Kansas City’s most storied barbecue joints.

[Photo] JagWire reviews famous Kansas City barbecue

Nick Booth, Jack Lopez, Ellen Merrill, JagWire opinions editor, JagWire managing editor, JagWire reporter
April 16, 2014
NHS loses purpose due to absence of leadership and lack of direction

NHS loses purpose due to absence of leadership and lack of direction

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
March 12, 2014

[Photo] Board votes in favor of no boundary changes

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 13, 2014
Boundary committee member Will Stelle makes a final case to the Board of Education before they discuss boundary changes at a meeting on Monday, Feb. 10. We want to have as minimal impact as possible on families, board member Tim Blankenship said at the meeting. The Board will make a final decision on boundary changes, if any, at its meeting on Monday, March 10.

[Photo] Board narrows boundary options down to three choices

February 13, 2014
Grades are sometimes not worth the cost

Grades are sometimes not worth the cost

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
January 28, 2014
Boundary committee members listen to proposals Thursday, Jan. 16.

[Photo] Boundary committee members present proposals at fifth meeting

January 21, 2014
WPA should be formal

WPA should be formal

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
January 6, 2014
Bear attack and lightning strike give student a scare

Bear attack and lightning strike give student a scare

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
December 13, 2013
Senior Kali Gracy experienced a concussion at a wresting meet on Saturday, Mach 31, 2012.

Senior wrestler suffers concussion with lasting effects

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
November 14, 2013
Blog: Planning for parts

Blog: Planning for parts

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
November 14, 2013
Students watch student-made horror film The Playmate during the Halloween Film Fest on Thursday, Oct. 31.

[Photo] Halloween Film Fest entertains students

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 1, 2013
Blog: Stagnating

Blog: Stagnating

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
October 29, 2013
Senior takes the necessary steps to become a nurse

Senior takes the necessary steps to become a nurse

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
October 17, 2013
Blog: Ballet in crisis

Blog: Ballet in crisis

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
October 16, 2013

Sisters explain their lifelong passion for equestrian

Karissa Schmidt and Sydney Wilson
October 16, 2013
Counselor Randy Burwell explains Ed-Tech benefits

Counselor Randy Burwell explains Ed-Tech benefits

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
October 15, 2013
Samantha Meyers plays her role at the opening of the Renaissance Festival on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Junior and mother work at Renaissance Festival

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
October 15, 2013
The Board of Education held an emergency meeting Friday, Oct. 4, during which they discussed whether or not to keep technology purchased several months ago.

[Photo] School Board votes to keep technology in emergency meeting

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 11, 2013
Social studies teacher Jeff Wieland discusses the importance of practicing the ACT with his prep class on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

[Photo] ACT prep class made available to students

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 26, 2013
Speaking to an administrator through his radio, school resource officer Mo Loridon watches surveillance video on Friday, Sept. 20. Preparation is literally just all about education, Loridon said. I now have to re-educate teachers and staff members on how to survive if something like that happens.

[Photo] New intruder plan created after Newtown shooting

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief and Ellen Merrill, JagWire reporter
September 20, 2013
Senior Evan Boxler recently started working out to improve his self image.

Self Image: Evan Boxler

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
September 20, 2013
Boulevard Drive-In Review

Boulevard Drive-In Review

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
September 18, 2013
National Art Honor Society sponsor Jerry Howard instructs his Blue 4 Art Foundations class on Thursday, Sept. 12. NAHS gives student artists the opportunity to participate in a national art program and have their art recognized by the community, Howard said.

Honors art club created

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
September 18, 2013
Avoid being that student

Avoid being “that student”

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
September 18, 2013
US should strike if Syria does not turn over chemical weapons

US should strike if Syria does not turn over chemical weapons

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
September 18, 2013
Blog: Cast list drama

Blog: Cast list drama

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
September 16, 2013

Band preforms at competition

Regan Jones, features editor
May 22, 2013
Learning to teach

Learning to teach

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
May 22, 2013
Foreign exchange student sets tennis records

Foreign exchange student sets tennis records

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
May 21, 2013
Blog: Farewell from the Culture Consultant

Blog: Farewell from the Culture Consultant

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
May 11, 2013
Tennis team placed second team at regionals

Tennis team placed second team at regionals

Regan Jones, features editor
May 7, 2013
Blog: Amanda Bynes herself in chaos

Blog: Amanda Bynes herself in chaos

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
May 4, 2013
Varsity tennis team wins three matches

Varsity tennis team wins three matches

Regan Jones, features editor
April 29, 2013
Girls soccer suffers seasons second loss to BVN, defeat Gardner 7-0

Girls soccer suffers season’s second loss to BVN, defeat Gardner 7-0

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
April 26, 2013
Blog: Annoying social media app Vine surfaces

Blog: Annoying social media app Vine surfaces

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
April 26, 2013
Blog: Costume concerns

Blog: Costume concerns

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 26, 2013
All bands and choirs score ones at state

All bands and choirs score ones at state

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 24, 2013
Flipside review: The Diviners

Flipside review: The Diviners

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 20, 2013
Blog: Lets go, Gomez

Blog: Let’s go, Gomez

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
April 19, 2013
Learning the languages

Learning the languages

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 19, 2013
How to make a marshmallow popper

How to make a marshmallow popper

Regan Jones, features editor
April 17, 2013
Class Cup reward chosen

Class Cup reward chosen

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
April 17, 2013
High school curriculums must change with the times

High school curriculums must change with the times

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
April 17, 2013
Assistant principal resigns

Assistant principal resigns

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 17, 2013
Senior Ally Garton volunteers at animal shelter

Senior Ally Garton volunteers at animal shelter

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
April 17, 2013
Blog: A rehearsal of realization

Blog: A rehearsal of realization

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 17, 2013
City of Shawnee starts the Monticello North Corridor project

City of Shawnee starts the Monticello North Corridor project

Regan Jones, features editor
April 17, 2013
Inaugural girls swim team works to improve abilities

Inaugural girls swim team works to improve abilities

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
April 17, 2013
Blog: Austins music is in fact good music

Blog: Austin’s music is in fact good music

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
April 12, 2013

Girls soccer undefeated after three games

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
April 9, 2013
Seven questions with student missionary Becca Bilyeu

Seven questions with student missionary Becca Bilyeu

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
April 8, 2013
Blog: Review: Spring Breakers

Blog: Review: ‘Spring Breakers’

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
April 5, 2013
Blog: Raising the funds

Blog: Raising the funds

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 5, 2013

Boys tennis team wins dual

Regan Jones, features editor
April 5, 2013
Boys golf team places at invitationals

Boys golf team places at invitationals

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 5, 2013

Girls soccer defeats Olathe North 3-1

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
April 3, 2013
Blog: Harlem Shake your way out of my life

Blog: Harlem Shake your way out of my life

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
March 29, 2013
Blog: Is Bieber falling apart?

Blog: Is Bieber falling apart?

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
March 15, 2013
Exercise video reviews

Exercise video reviews

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
March 14, 2013
Q&A with health teacher Amy McClure

Q&A with health teacher Amy McClure

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
March 14, 2013
Facebook motivates senior Sarah Davis to live healthy

Facebook motivates senior Sarah Davis to live healthy

Regan Jones, features editor
March 14, 2013
Snow days bring extra day of school

Snow days bring extra day of school

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
March 14, 2013
ACT scores reflection of effort

ACT scores reflection of effort

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
March 14, 2013
Blog: Single review: Heart Attack by Demi Lovato

Blog: Single review: “Heart Attack” by Demi Lovato

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
March 9, 2013

Blog: Hard times in rehearsal

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
March 8, 2013
Band performs spring concert

Band performs spring concert

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
March 6, 2013
Bowling team participates in state competition

Bowling team participates in state competition

Regan Jones, features editor
March 4, 2013
Blog: Learning the part

Blog: Learning the part

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
March 1, 2013
Blog: Jennifer Lawrence shines at Oscars

Blog: Jennifer Lawrence shines at Oscars

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
March 1, 2013
Blog: Looks like Sweet Brown cleared her schedule

Blog: Looks like Sweet Brown cleared her schedule

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
February 19, 2013
Blog: Miley should be admired for embracing short hairstyle

Blog: Miley should be admired for embracing short hairstyle

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
February 11, 2013
Arming teachers decreases school security

Arming teachers decreases school security

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
February 7, 2013
Etiquette for hallway couples

Etiquette for hallway couples

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
February 7, 2013
Varsity bowling team does well in meet

Varsity bowling team does well in meet

Regan Jones, features editor
February 7, 2013
Blog: (Re)learning the steps

Blog: (Re)learning the steps

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
February 7, 2013
Seven questions with WPA king Joey Perkins

Seven questions with WPA king Joey Perkins

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
February 7, 2013
Blog: Beyoncés lip-syncing fiasco

Blog: Beyoncé’s lip-syncing fiasco

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
February 1, 2013
Blog: Why I love Scream and Shout

Blog: Why I love “Scream and Shout”

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
January 25, 2013
Seven questions with sophomore Maddie Holland

Seven questions with sophomore Maddie Holland

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
January 23, 2013
Blog: Judge the pageant, not the contestants

Blog: Judge the pageant, not the contestants

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
January 18, 2013
Teacher honored with Kansas Horizon Award

Teacher honored with Kansas Horizon Award

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
January 17, 2013
Blog: Back from the break

Blog: Back from the break

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
January 11, 2013
Choir hires temporary accompanist

Choir hires temporary accompanist

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
January 11, 2013
Blog: What the pluck, Farrah?

Blog: What the pluck, Farrah?

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
January 11, 2013
Girls and Boys varsity team were successful at meet

Girls and Boys varsity team were successful at meet

Regan Jones, features editor
January 11, 2013
Blog: Behind the scenes, part 2

Blog: Behind the scenes, part 2

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
December 17, 2012
Blog: Celebrity baby names

Blog: Celebrity baby names

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
December 14, 2012
Controversy surrounds speculated ending of the world

Controversy surrounds speculated ending of the world

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
December 12, 2012
Junior thrives as only female on school team

Junior thrives as only female on school team

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
December 12, 2012
Depression is not to be taken lightly

Depression is not to be taken lightly

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
December 12, 2012
Blog: Victorias Secret Fashion Show stirs up predictable reaction

Blog: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show stirs up predictable reaction

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
December 7, 2012
Blog: Toughing it out

Blog: Toughing it out

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
November 30, 2012
Blog: Life-Size sequel in the works

Blog: “Life-Size” sequel in the works

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
November 30, 2012
Seven questions with senior wakeboarder Jacob Harrington

Seven questions with senior wakeboarder Jacob Harrington

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
November 29, 2012
Blog: Fun photo-sharing app Snapchat becomes popular

Blog: Fun photo-sharing app Snapchat becomes popular

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
November 16, 2012
Giving back should be valued

Giving back should be valued

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
November 13, 2012
Blog: Never underestimate the power of Twitter

Blog: Never underestimate the power of Twitter

Austin Gillespie, editor-in-chief
November 9, 2012
Blog: Pushing through

Blog: Pushing through

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
November 9, 2012
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