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
Carter Lawson

Carter Lawson, JagWire reporter/photographer

This is senior Carter Lawson’s second year on JagWire staff. This year he will be a reporter and photographer. Carter is also involved in soccer, swim, boxing, and taekwondo. In his free time, Carter enjoys watching Netflix, and spending time with family and friends.

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Find your "track" in life

Find your “track” in life

Carter Lawson, JagWire reporter/photographer
May 24, 2018
While in his families coup, senior Zac Janssen holds a chicken on Monday, April 30.

Before feeding them, senior Zac Janssen holds one of his family’s chickens on Monday, April 30. “I’ve had chickens for two years, and my family wanted them so we could have ultimately an unlimited amount of fresh eggs,” Janssen said.

Sophomore Anna Paden sings "Ordinary People", which was enough to earn her third place in the talent show.

During her performance, senior Elaina Smith performs "If I Were A Boy".

During their performance, Dakota Wilson and the rest of Deb's Children play the Kahoot theme song.

During her dance performance, junior Bella Line turns toward the crowd and smiles.

During a break in performances, junior Lexi Knappen tosses candy into the crowd.

During her performance of on Thursday, May 10, senior Claire Boone sings "American Teen" and received first place in the talent show for her performance.

[Photo] StuCo hosts talent show in the little theatre

May 13, 2018
After her hip hop solo, Lucy Graff received second place in the talent show.

With his hair in his face, junior Killian O'Brien plays a guitar solo of "Sweet Child of Mine".

While playing the ukulele, junior Sarah Gawith sings her own original song.

During the talent show, freshman Addison Stover performs her piano solo.

After putting on impressive performances, the three winners collect their trophies.

Under pressure from an Aquinas midfielder, sophomore Ella Shurley maneuvers her way out of trouble.

After Aquinas was called for an offsides penalty, senior goalkeeper Bailey Heffernon restarts the play from inside her own box.

After beating her defender, junior Kendra Bross prepares to receive a throw in.

Attempting to secure the ball, senior Adde Hinkle runs to receive the ball.

Preparing to pass the ball back, sophomore Emerson Kaiser looks down to focus on the pass.

After winning the ball away from the Aquinas player, senior Gracie Eckardt retains possession.

Racing towards the ball, senior Payge Bush battles with an Aquinas midfielder in Mill Valley's 1-0 loss to Saint Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday, April 24.

[Photo] Girls soccer falls to Aquinas at home game

April 29, 2018
While preparing to control the ball, senior Gracie Eckardt boxes out her defender.

While at Nail Art, sophomore Khloe Knernschield gets her nails painted.

During a visit to Nail Art, sophomore Khloe Knernschield has her nails filed before they are painted on Wednesday, March 21. “I usually change the color every time, and I request the same person,” Knernschield said.

One of Joe's KC's most popular sandwiches is the Z-Man, which features an onion ring on top of home cooked barbecue.

[Photo] JagWire staffers contrast different cultures of barbecue

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 21, 2018
After being coached by her dad, Todd Phillips, since she was 13 years old, junior Abby Phillips is now joined by him after he was hired as the new pole vault coach for this season.

[Photo] Pole vaulting serves as bonding activity between junior Abby Phillips and new coach Todd Phillips

April 21, 2018
During Mill Valley's dominant 5-1 victory over Blue Valley on Thursday, April 5, senior Adde Hinkle races to get the ball.

Sprinting towards the ball, sophomore Ella Shurley competes for possession.

Running by her defender, freshman Peyton Wagoner shoots the ball past the opposing goalie for Mill Valley's fourth goal.

After scoring in the second half, freshman Peyton Wagoner celebrates with teammates.

After gaining possession, senior Madison Irish looks to pass the ball to teammate Adde Hinkle.

While playing defense in the second half, senior Madison Irish competes with an opponent for possession.

While preparing to catch the ball, senior goalkeeper Bailey Heffernon is put under pressure by an opposing player.

With a defender putting pressure on her, senior Adde Hinkle shoots a half volley.

After a dominant 5-1 win, the girls soccer team acknowledges the fans.

After defeating Olathe West 4-0 on Thursday, March 22, the team meets with head coach Arlan Vomhof.

[Photo] Girls soccer defeats Olathe West 4-0 in first game of season

March 26, 2018
During the second half, senior Gracie Eckardt observes the play.

While watching the play unfold, senior Adde Hinkle moves to get into position.

While restarting play, sophomore Emerson Kaiser throws the ball in.

While under pressure, sophomore Annie Hoog controls the ball.

With defenders closing in, freshman Peyton Wagoner controls the ball and looks to turn.

After receiving a pass, sophomore Emerson Kaiser passes the ball to a teammate.

After shooting the ball, sophomore Annie Hoog looks to collect the rebound.

After a foul, junior Shyanne Best lines up for a long ball upfield.

With a defender on her back, sophomore Annie Hoog turns away with the ball.

While holding a knife, senior Alyssa Talavera uses a sharpening rod to sharpen the knife.

While in his Culinary Arts class at Eudora High School, junior Grant Loew asks his teacher question.

After preparing the first two courses, senior Allysa Talavera finishes cutting the cranberries for the dessert course on Friday, Feb. 23. “I like how it gives us real world experience in an actual kitchen and there’s no sugar coating it,” Talavera said.

After completing their Medical Terminology lecture, junior Sydney Pullen completes her class work on Friday, Feb. 23. “I want to go into sports medicine and this class is super helpful because we get to learn the real terms that professionals in the medical field use,” Pullen said.

While looking over some notes, senior Haley Minor studies in her Medical Terminology class Friday, Feb. 23. “For the first semester I took Medical Terminology and that consisted of learning about all the different body systems and the anatomy of the body,” Minor said.

While relaxing during a day off of school, senior Brennan Schulte plays Fortnite on Sunday, Feb. 25.

While showing the specifications of her tower, sophomore Eva Burke competes in the Tower event at the Science Olympiad regional competition at Johnson County Community College on Saturday, Feb. 24.

[Photo] Science Olympiad team finishes third at regional competition

Abby Layton, JagWire A&E editor
February 28, 2018
Looking at the test, senior Daniel Nicot competes in the Blue Valley High School Invitational DECA meet on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

[Photo] Ten DECA members place in top 10 at competition

February 1, 2018
Looking at the test, senior Daniel Nicot competes in the Blue Valley High School Invitational DECA meet on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

[Photo] Ten DECA members place in top 10 at competition

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 1, 2018
Performing the sophomore ensemble, sophomores Ali Greenhalgh, Samantha Pennington and Sydney Ebner each dance in sync.

During the opening sequences of their sophomore ensemble, sophomores Samantha Pennington, Sydney Ebner and Ali Greenhalgh each hit their opening move.

After completing the pom routine, juniors Bella Line and Olivia Augustine stand with their arms raised.

With her leg outstretched, freshman Tyler Bret does her part during the pom routine on Saturday, Jan. 13.

Performing the pom routine, senior Emmy Bidnick prepares to turn.

With arms outstretched, freshman Jenna Haase performs the pom routine with senior Emma Barge right behind her.

Looking above, senior Emmy Bidnick performs her part in the jazz routine on Saturday, Jan. 13.

Standing in front of her fellow teammates, sophomore Sydney Ebner performs the jazz routine on Saturday, Jan. 13.

During the jazz routine, freshman Lauren Acree stretches out her arms on Saturday Jan. 13.

Eyes forward, junior Bella Line performs the jazz routine on Saturday, Jan. 13.

Reaching out, freshman Kenzie Harris competes at the Miss Kansas dance competition.

While studying for a math test, freshman Lily Fleetwood enjoys a Starbucks iced frappuccino on Saturday, Nov. 18.

While working on Saturday, Nov. 18, senior Whitney Burke puts a sandwich in the oven. “The one thing that can make the job really stressful is just how busy it is 24/7,” Burke said.

[Photo] Starbucks offers a meeting spot for students

December 23, 2017
After taking a customer's order, senior Whitney Burke prepares to cook a breakfast sandwich on Saturday, Nov. 18.

After the conclusion of first semester, senior Abigail Archibong will graduate and travel to Manhattan, KS where she will begin her first semester at Kansas State University and continue her volleyball career.

[Photo] Senior Abigail Archibong will become first student in district to graduate early

December 27, 2017
During the final minutes of the game, junior Claire Kaifes prepares to box out her opponent on a free throw.

After beating her defender on a fast break, junior Lexi Ballard scores the layup.

While preparing for a cheer, senior Brooke Davis smiles at a fellow cheerleader.

After receiving a pass from a teammate, junior Presley Barton shoots a three pointer over her defender.

After a time out by the Jaguars, junior Claire Kaifes directs a teammate to their spot on the court.

During the third quarter, senior Adde Hinkle looks for a pass.

After getting her own rebound, junior Trinity Knapp scores the putback.

During the Lady Jags game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Thursday Nov. 30, Evan Zars drives to the basket.

[Photo] Girls basketball defeats SMNW in season opener

December 2, 2017
While executing a play, senior Adde Hinkle passes the ball to a teammate.

As her teammate watches her, junior Trinity Knapp dribbles towards the basket.

With tight defense on her, junior Presley Barton surveys the court for a pass.

With her defender in close pursuit, junior Claire Kaifes drives from outside the three point line.

Traveling promotes personal growth

Traveling promotes personal growth

Carter Lawson, JagWire reporter/photographer
November 25, 2017
Senior Nolan LaBarge holds up one of the two products that he sells from his company Kansagonia. LaBarge has encountered several difficulties while starting up his business. “Don't put [the stickers] on a car because they are not weather-proof,” LaBarge said. “I learned that the hard way.”

[Photo] Senior Nolan LaBarge creates brand of t-shirts and stickers

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 24, 2017
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[Photo] JagWire reporters review local sushi places

Anika Roy, Katya Gillig, and Ally Nguyen
November 27, 2017
During the lunch break, debate coach Ann Goodson gives advice to sophomore Srikar Turaga and freshman Benjamin Wieland during their competition on Saturday, Nov. 4.

[Photo] Debate team finds success at Blue Valley Classic

Anika Roy, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 6, 2017
While touring Studio A, Broadcast teacher Dorothy Swafford poses with senior MVTV producers Emma Barge and Bailey Heffernon.

While visiting the Fox 4 News studio, sophomore Riley Ferguson, and juniors Blake Aerni and Noah Smith sit behind the news desk in Studio A on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

[Photo] Broadcast students tour Fox 4 News studio

October 25, 2017
Fox News morning reporter Matt Stewart poses with the group of 34 Broadcast students in Fox 4's Studio A.

Senior MVTV producers Emma Barge and Bailey Heffernon smile while sitting behind the news desk used by Fox 4 reporters.

Half of the broadcast group poses for a photo in the Fox 4 News studio.

While touring part of the studio, seniors Hailey Stelle and Bailey Heffernon are given information by a Fox 4 News employee.

During the tour, morning reporter Matt Stewart explains the importance of social media in the news.

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