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Baylen Monson

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor

This is senior Baylen Monson’s second year on the JagWire staff. This year she is taking on the position of assistant editor along with co-copy editor. Other than journalism, she is involved with NHS, English NHS and JagPride. Outside of school most of Baylen’s time is taken up by dance, but she can also be found hanging out with friends, watching Netflix and listening to music.

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Procrastination can be useful

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
May 30, 2023
Registrar Deana Thom helps a student receive a new laptop charging cord Thursday, April 20.

New laptops are deployed to freshman, sophomore and junior classes

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
May 12, 2023
Using bright hues of orange and yellow, senior Taylor Smith creates contrast through her use of green and blue values in the background of her artwork Tuesday April 4. The center image of her artwork is a depiction of a face, surrounded by eyes in the background.

AP Art allows students to create unique portfolios

Baylen Monson and Abby Riggs
April 21, 2023
In their Culinary Arts I class at Eudora, juniors Ashlyn Bellmyer and Lily Jensen prepare pizza dough to be made later in the week Wednesday, April 6.

[Photo] StuCo hosts annual Buff Puff tournament

Avery Cole and Brooklyn LaFon
April 20, 2023
In the third inning with the score at 5-2, shortstop senior Adisyn Hopkins stands up to bat. The game ended 16-3 as the team fell short to Olathe Northwest Thursday, April 6.

[Photo] Girls softball plays at home against Olathe Northwest

April 8, 2023
Senior Anna Stottlemyre engages in conversation with senior Adisyn Hopkins while out at dinner with her friends. I like going out to dinner with my friends because I enjoy spending time with them Stottlemyre said Wednesday, March 8.

Three ways to get out of the house this Spring break

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
March 10, 2023
At a team practice, junior mechanical sub-team captain Evan Mack leans over the varsity teams robot, using a screwdriver to carefully secure a part. Thursday, Feb. 23

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Friends share a passion for collecting vinyl records

Friends share a passion for collecting vinyl records

Baylen Monson and Leah Dresvyannikov
February 15, 2023
During seminar, senior Sonny Pentola counts change for a student buying snacks alongside senior Diego Martin Del Campo.

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To celebrate the store’s first day open after winter break, JJ the Jaguar sits outside the Catty Shack Friday Jan. 20.

[Photo] Photo Essay: A closer look at the business department through the Catty Shack and DECA team

February 12, 2023
After asking a student what they want, vice president of marketing senior Diego Martin reaches for a Celsius energy drink.

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Head lunch lady Michelle Kile prepares for the days lunch Thursday, Jan. 26

Michelle Kile enters sixth year of food service leadership

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
January 30, 2023
Robotics team begins their season with annual kickoff event

Robotics team begins their season with annual kickoff event

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
January 10, 2023
National English Honor Society sells candy canes in holiday fundraiser

National English Honor Society sells candy canes in holiday fundraiser

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
December 10, 2022
Standing outside her office, school social worker Debbie Gudenkauf talks with a student Wednesday, Nov. 30

[Photo] School social worker plays important role in caring for students' mental health

December 15, 2022
FACS teachers weigh in on best Thanksgiving pie

FACS teachers weigh in on best Thanksgiving pie

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
November 21, 2022
A glimpse at current trends with jeans

A glimpse at current trends with jeans

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
November 9, 2022
Senior Maya Parks, who is studying to become a commercial pilot, stands next to a plane that she has been learning to fly with. She has been practicing for a little over a year.

Senior Maya Parks paves the path for her future as a pilot

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
November 7, 2022
As he searches for unique door decorations in the art department storage room, freshman Ryan Cannata finds the perfect items for Mrs. Matyaks door Wednesday Oct. 26.

Lloyd’s seminar class wins door decorating contest two years in a row

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
November 2, 2022
Annual winter play makes a comeback with an avant garde style show

Annual winter play makes a comeback with an avant garde style show

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
October 15, 2022
Freshman Sarah Allerheiligan stands and smiles next to her new horse, Luke, outside of where she practices Sunday, Sept 11.

Freshman Sarah Allerheiligen competes as an elite horseback rider

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
September 30, 2022
During the cross-examination, freshmen Callyn Ambrose and Lily Suman discuss their arguments Friday, Sept 23.

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Nearing the end of the affirmative speech, freshman Callyn Ambrose reads from her computer Friday, Sept 23.

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Pointing to the computer, debate and forensics teacher Shawn Rafferty gives freshman Barron Fox advice on what to say Friday, Sept 23.

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During the first eight-minute speech, freshman Callyn Ambrose outlines the argument while her teammates follow along Friday, Sept 23.

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Practicing for the debate tournament, freshman Barron Fox reads a pre-written speech Friday, Sept 23.

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Presenting her argument about vaccine policy, freshman Callyn Ambrose stands in front of her teammates for a practice round Friday, Sept 23.

[Photo] Novice policy debaters compete at their first debate tournament

October 5, 2022
Reading the affirmative speech for the debate team’s second practice round, freshman Barron Fox stands at the front of the room Friday, Sept 23.

[Photo] Debate faces tough competition at Blue Valley North

Anna Zwahlen, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 19, 2022
Standing in her office, counselor Megan Mixon holds two items that are meaningful to her Friday, September 2. Coming from Piper High School, she looks forward to the school year ahead. “I have an ‘M’ sign… I really like it because it reminds me of my family,” Mixon said.

[Photo] New counselor can’t wait to start connecting with students

Abby Riggs, JagWire reporter/photographer
September 7, 2022
Standing in her office, counselor Megan Mixon holds two items that are meaningful to her Friday, September 2. Coming from Piper High School, she looks forward to the school year ahead. “I have an ‘M’ sign… I really like it because it reminds me of my family,” Mixon said.

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A timeline of the class of 2022s time at Mill Valley

A timeline of the class of 2022’s time at Mill Valley

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
May 20, 2022
Girls swim competes in their final season meet before postseason begins

Girls swim competes in their final season meet before postseason begins

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
May 2, 2022

Wrestling coach Travis Keal retires from coaching

Julia Coacher and Baylen Monson
April 20, 2022
After a long two years the garden bar returns. No more getting salad in bags.

Garden bar returns to cafeteria after its COVID-19 shutdown

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
April 16, 2022
Cleaning the senior cafe, custodian Gerald Young picks up food from lunch, Wednesday Mar. 2. One of Youngs jobs is to clean up rooms and set up for home sports games.

Behind the Scenes: Staff Edition

Baylen Monson and Sophie Sena
March 7, 2022
The new Chipotle comes with more parking, a larger interior, and the new hit drive-through. Junior Anna Stottlemyre enjoys the drive-though saying, “It makes it a lot quicker to get your food if its busy on the inside.”

Chipotle moves across the street to new location

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
March 6, 2022
While being introduced as Mr. Vid Pro, senior Vinny Bruno takes a picture with the audience.

StuCo hosts seventh annual Mr. Mill Valley event and raises over $1,000

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
February 24, 2022
Junior Tierney Fields, far left, poses with her siblings. Fields has two older sisters and one younger brother.

The fact and fiction of birth order stereotypes

Kaitlyn Burke and Baylen Monson
January 30, 2022
Students work on classwork in science teacher Eric Thomas Anatomy class during Blue 1 on Thursday, Jan.13. Thomas only has six students in his Blue 1 class due to scheduling changes. Last semester, he had 15 students in the same class.

Second semester schedule changes create varying class sizes

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
January 18, 2022
Students choose their favorite fast food restaurants

Students choose their favorite fast food restaurants

Madelyn Welch and Baylen Monson
November 26, 2021
Charles Beal posing with his 1947 Nissan Datsun 260Z on Sunday, October 31st.

Students take pride in their unusual cars

Baylen Monson and Abigail Troilo
November 20, 2021
After their blind taste test, teachers Lauren Stringer and Margaret Dieckoff pose with their top peanut butter choice on Thursday, Nov. 11

Nutrition and Wellness teachers do blind taste test for National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
November 20, 2021
Coming out of the psychology classroom, sophomore Kaelyn Russell feels her way around.

Psychology students participate in an interactive blindfold lab

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
October 31, 2021
After completing one round with a blindfold, junior Alex Schmidt writes on his reflection sheet.

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With her teammates following, sophomore Gabriela Gramajo makes her way down the hallway.

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In front of the performing arts center, junior Nico Pendleton follows his group while blindfolded.

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Having just put on her blindfold, sophomore Kaelyn Russell walks out of the psychology classroom.

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In the main hallway, senior Cole Seyb listens to senior Ashley Sagi’s instructions on where to go.

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A look at Nike shoes throughout history

A look at Nike shoes throughout history

Quinn Franken and Baylen Monson
October 20, 2021
Presenting her seminar students with a meme from the show “Ted Lasso” on Monday, Sept. 27, Spanish teacher Siri Campbell highlights different aspects of the emotional process during one of the new social-emotional lessons.

Seminar changes create new benefits and challenges for students

Maddie Welch and Baylen Monson
October 20, 2021
Senior Fischer Unruh stands in line with the rest of his section during the first movement of the marching show

Marching Band returns to performing and competing

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
October 11, 2021
New secretary Leslie Secretary Leslie Wilson stands by the wall next to the school seal in the main office

New secretary looks forward to getting involved

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
September 5, 2021
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