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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
Eva Hernandez

Eva Hernandez, JagWire photo editor

This is senior Eva Hernandez’s third year on the JagWire staff. Eva will be the photo editor for JagWire this year. Outside of newspaper, Eva is a part of the band and is also a member of Relay for Life and Spanish NHS. Outside of school in her free time, she is found hanging out with friends, longboarding, baking, watching scary movies and listening to music.

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Going over the schedule for the tournament, tennis coach Denise Smith tells her players what matches are up first Saturday, Oct. 11.

[Photo] Girls tennis program gains a new head and assistant coach

Ryan Bloomer, JagWire reporter/photographer
15 hours ago
Pointing out her players' mistakes, tennis coach Denise Smith tells them what to improve on during the tennis tournament Saturday, Oct, 11.

Discussing her player’s performance, tennis coach Denise Smith points out what to improve on in her next match Saturday, Oct. 11.

Watching choir teacher Laura VanLeeuwen the first choir keeps time with her conducting during the concert.

While the first choir group sings they also do hand motions to go along with their song during the concert.

While lower voices create a beat using their hands the Jag Chorale sings and look at choir teacher Laura VanLeeuwen to keep together during the concert on Tuesday, Oct.14.

Performing the chamber choirs first song of the year, the group preforms a dance to go along with the song.

[Photo] Choir presents their annual fall concert

October 23, 2025
Getting ready to sing their first song for the night, choir teacher Laura VanLeeuwen says what they are going to perform.

Performing the chamber choirs first song of the year, the group preforms a dance to go along with the song.

[Photo] Choir presents their annual fall concert

Gwen Ansell, JagWire reporter/photographer
October 23, 2025
Stocking up the hygiene kits, senior Keegan Wootton counts each kit on his side of the table, Thursday, Sept. 18.

Preparing hygiene kits, seniors Rachel Joseph, Doreen Mahugu and junior Kennedy Botkin listen to the volunteer thats been there for 30 years, Thursday, Sept. 18.

Listening to what the volunteer wanted them to do, students in Youth for Refugees made hygiene kits for Heart to Heart on Thursday, Sept. 18.

Volunteering at Heart to Heart, senior Barron Fox folds towels for part of the hygiene kit, Thursday, Sept. 18.

Paying attention on what to do, junior Kennedy Botkin, asks the volunteer if she was doing it correctly, Thursday, Sept. 18.

Finishing up folding the last couple of towel, senior Jordan Powell helps contribute to Heart to Heart, Thursday, Sept. 18.

Volunteering at Heart to Heart, seniors Will Schieber and Ian Weatherman talk while folding the towels, Thursday, Sept. 18.

On the second stack of bags, senior Mya Franco writes the date on each bag, Thursday, Sept. 18.

Focusing on not trying to wrinkle the towel, senior Keegan Wootton volunteers at Heart to Heart, Thursday, Sept. 18.

Discussing with his offense team, officer Hillman creates a plan on his clipboard for them to score a touchdown during the game against Wellsville on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

With the ball tucked so it doesn’t drop, junior Kate Mikuls carries the ball right past her defenders for a touchdown during the game on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Passing by with ease, sophomore Lauren Woods runs by the defenders trying to grab on to her flag during the game on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Without crossing the line, sophomore Austin Brown use all his muscle to kick the ball, Thursday, Sept. 4.

Boys soccer team defeats Blue Springs 3-0

Eva Hernandez and Bella Davidson
September 7, 2025
Racing to the ball, senior Caleb Hayes tries to beat his opponent to the ball.

Focusing on his kick, junior Zane Hodson uses all of his leg strength to kick the ball to his teammate at the end of the field.

In control of the ball, junior Brice Zenger passes his opponent with ease during the second half of the game.

Trying to get around his opponent, junior Brice Zenger sprints to the ball.

Looking for a teammate to receive the ball, junior Zane Hodson goes to kick the ball to a teammate on the far end of the field.

Trying to get past his opponent, senior Ayden Kostus focuses on his footwork.

Protesting during passing period, students pass out fliers about school not keeping kids safe from gun violence on Friday, Sep. 5.

Participating in a nationwide protest, students walkout of school in the middle of the school day on Friday, Sep. 5.

[Photo] Group of students participate in national high school walkout to protest gun violence in schools

Maddie Martin, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and JagWire editor-in-chief
September 6, 2025
Participating in the protest, seniors Melia Davis and Avery Clement sign their names on Friday, Sep. 5.

Participating in the protest, sophomore Jack Musil holds a sign "Grades are supposed to be the scary thing in school" to protest against the schools nationwide not protecting their students from gun violence, Friday. Sep. 5.

For a group photo, seniors Alexa Hocker, Madi Roberts, Addison Maier, Corinne Schwindt, Kinley Ruder, Jordan Schierbaum and Dylan Mothersbaugh capture their special bond they've had through the years, Aug, 20.

Wearing their senior sweatpants, senior Lola Dumler and Sydney Epperson pose for a photo.

Saving a special bond, seniors Abby Haney and Bianca Pepe form a memory for senior sunrise, Aug, 20.

With a homemade sign, senior Bianca Pepe holds the memory of senior sunrise.

Waiting for the sunrise, seniors Mia Plumberg, Ian Weatherman and Nathan Turvey talk about their plans for the weekend.

With the sunrise in the background, seniors Taylor Goodwin and Ashlyn Keim capture their friendship with a photo

Holding up their homemade sign, seniors Kylie Stegner and Mae Reynolds get a picture to capture the memory of senior sunrise, Aug, 20.

Laughing, seniors Eva Hood, Mylah Vanderhoorn and Mariana Loya talk while the sunrises.

Introducing her family, senior Lauren Welch signed to University of Central Missouri for Track and field on Thursday, April 24.

Students commit to play sports at the collegiate level

Gracyn Schreiber, Eva Hernandez, and Stella Harryman
May 1, 2025
During seminar on Thursday, April 24, senior Thatcher Ivey signed to Kansas Wesleyan University for basketball.

With her parents supporting her, senior Meg McAfee signed to University of Wisconsin Stevens Point for cross country and track and field on Thursday, April 24.

Introducing his family at the table, senior Jake Hobbs signed to Cowley College for baseball during seminar on Thursday, April 24.

Hugging his mom, senior Desmon Williams signed to MidAmerica Nazarene University for football on Thursday, April 24.

Introducing his mom and dad, senior Carter Cline signed to University of Kansas for cross country and track and field on Thursday, April 24.

Proud of his decision, senior Isaac Sauder signed to William Jewell College for baseball during seminar on Thursday, April 24.

From support of his friends, senior Brandon Brown hugs them after he signed to William Jewell College for baseball on Thursday, April 24.

With the support of her family, senior Morgan Speciale signed to Nebraska Wesleyan University for track and field on Thursday, April 24.

Celebrating the point, juniors Ethan Austin and Chase Jackson clink their rackets together after the match on April 21.

Throwing the ball high in the air, junior Ethan Austin prepares himself for the serve for the match on April 21.

Bouncing the ball, junior Ethan Austin centers himself so he can serve the ball on April 21.

Preparing for the other team to serve, junior Chase Jackson sets himself for the ball to come during the match on April 21.

Following the ball, junior Ethan Austin focuses and gets ready for the ball during the tennis match on April 21.

The special education budget gets withdrawals from the house and senate, making the district struggle to allocate money for the schools.

Learning to use Photoshop, freshman Xander Reynolds gets assistance from paraeducator Lilian Hollis on Wednesday, March 26. Recent special education withdrawals may halt the addition of new paraeducators.

[Photo] Special education funding gets substantial withdrawal for 2025-2026 school year

Mya Franco and Madelyn Mulryan
April 12, 2025
Students plan to pursue music beyond high school

Students plan to pursue music beyond high school

Ian Chern, Evan LeRoy, Doreen Mahugu, and Eva Hernandez
April 3, 2025
Performing his back stroke, sophomore Andrew Martin swims to improve his mental health, Mar. 7.

Focusing on his form, sophomore Andrew Martin practices his back stroke after being off for most of the season, Mar. 7.

Growing as a swimmer, sophomore Andrew Martin copes with his knee injury, Mar. 7.

Back in the pool, sophomore Andrew Martin improves on his freestyle stroke, Mar. 7.

[Photo] Sophomore Andrew Martin came back from a two and a half month injury and placed fourth in state

March 10, 2025
Overcoming his injury, sophomore Andrew Martin swims to strengthen his abilities, Mar. 7.

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Practicing his back stroke, sophomore Andrew Martin swims strongly through the water without struggle, Mar. 7.

Checking the cars, School Resource Officer Hillman does his checking rounds around the school parking lot to make sure people are parking in the right places, Thursday, Jan 16.

[Photo] Overcrowded school parking lot causes issues for students and staff

Ian Chern and Mya Franco
February 24, 2025
After rolling the ball, junior Abby Haney follows through.

Bowling team places second at Olathe Lanes East

Eva Hernandez and Abby Stidham-Ebberts
February 8, 2025
Bowling with two hands, sophomore Devin Leiker focuses on what angle to throw the ball, Tuesday, Feb. 4.

With good technique, sophomore Hudson Berg throws the ball aiming for a strike, Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Low to the ground, sophomore Ian Field finds the perfect spot for the ball to hit the pins, Tuesday, Feb. 4.

With good technique, junior Layla Gonzalez focuses on throwing the ball at the perfect angle and speed for a strike, Tuesday, Feb.4.

Two handed bowling, sophomore Lincoln Goertz knows just where to throw the ball, Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Students make Lego trendy as a way of creative expression

Students make Lego trendy as a way of creative expression

Ian Chern, Evan LeRoy, Eva Hernandez, and Doreen Mahugu
February 4, 2025
Displaying some of his lego sets, senior Michael Handlin says that his favorite sets to build are star wars, Thursday, Jan.30.

Showing off his penguin lego, junior Hayden Kelo says that legos are nice to build and you are able to display them when you are finished, Thursday, Jan. 30

Holding one of his car lego sets, senior Michael Handlin describes building lego sets as a good way to build problem solving skills, Friday, Jan.31.

Displaying his favorite car lego set, senior Michael Handlin describes how building legos are a good way to pass time and helps you learn how to put things together, Friday, Jan. 31

With 42 lego sets, freshman Jack Tracy has built anything from his own sets to music sets and even plants, Thursday, Jan. 30.

Displaying one of his favorite star wars sets, junior Hayden Kelo describes how building lego sets is a relaxing hobby to do, Thursday, Jan. 30.

Looking for a teammate, junior JaKhai Carter tries to pass the ball off.

Calling to his teammates, junior Reece Riedel lets them know his next move.

Focusing on the shot, senior Carter Kaifes prepares to shoot the ball, Tuesday Jan. 14.

[Photo] Boys and Girls Basketball both defeated Shawnee Mission North on Tuesday Jan. 13

January 17, 2025
Shooting for the point, junior JaKhai Carter focuses on the basket.

Looking for a way pass the defenders, junior JaKhai Carter dribbles the ball through his legs.

Looking for some help, junior Reece Riedel tries to get pass his defender.

Running to the basket, junior Reece Riedel looks for an opening.

Looking for help from his teammates, junior JaKhai Carter tries to pass the ball.

Jumping for the shot, senior Thatcher Ivey gets past his defenders.

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