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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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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.

Running with ball in hand, junior Reece Riedel tries to pass his opponent.

Focusing on the basket, junior Reece Riedel shoots for a point.

Helping each other with the rules worksheet De Soto high school students, senior Ellery Wilson and sophomore Aurora Straight look for the answers on their computers on Thursday, Dec.12.

Finding the answers, junior Ethan Culver writes down the penalties for the rules worksheet on Thursday, Dec.12.

Trying to find the penalties, senior Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick and her partner search for the answers on Thursday, Dec.12.

Observing the game reveal, students watch to know what they need to do.

presenting the instructions, junior Ian Weatherman tells his team what they need to do next on Thursday, Dec.12.

[Photo] Robotics team prepares for upcoming competitions

December 13, 2024
Helping out on the computer, junior Ian Weatherman guides his partner.

Talking to Neil McLeod, sophomore Aurora Straight and senior Ellery Wilson takes a break from working on their rules worksheet.

Side by side, juniors Fabian Hernandez and Zach Chang work to complete their rules worksheet on Thursday, Dec.12.

Watching the middle schoolers wrestling moves, senior Laiyah Kirkpatrick helps the ref know when the match times up, Thursday Nov. 7.

[Photo] The girls wrestling team has been working hard in the offseason to prepare for the upcoming season

Maddie Martin and Hailey Gussio
December 12, 2024
Participating in the activity, senior Robin Bishop figures out a way to master bowling with the help of junior Ava Lucht in class, Wednesday, Nov. 13.

[Photo] Unified Physical Education class gives students of all abilities a feeling of belonging

Evan LeRoy, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and Mill Valley News social media manager
December 11, 2024
Planning for the future, seniors Bella Supica, Wyatt Wardle and Axel Brooks talk to the sponsor for Johnson County Community College on the last day of next steps, Thursday Oct. 31.

Talking to the sponsor for Fort Hays State University, sophomore Azaria Vasquez talks about what path she wants to take in college, Thursday Oct. 31.

[Photo] Students get the opportunity to talk to college representatives at the Next Steps College and Career Fair

Ian Chern, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
December 11, 2024
JagWire reporters compare Crumbl Cookies and Twisted Sugar to see which cookie shop is better

JagWire reporters compare Crumbl Cookies and Twisted Sugar to see which cookie shop is better

Eva Hernandez, Maddie Martin, and Avery Clement
December 12, 2024
Teaching freshman CJ Olivas wrestling techniques, senior Laiyah Kirkpatrick shows where to put her hand, Tuesday Nov, 19.

Hiding from senior Lilly Rugenstein's character, senior Blake Gray squats behind senior Mads Shimmel.

Dancing and singing with the music, senior Reese Miller and Blake Gray look for the cue to go the next move.

Dancing on stage, senior Logan Koester and Christina Baumgart dance to the music.

Whispering to one another, senior Christina Baumgart and junior Izzy Sims tell secrets.

Playing the piano, senior Blake Gray sings a song his character wrote while senior Reese Miller admires the music, Monday, Dec.2.

[Photo] The Repertory Theatre class put on the musical "Holiday Inn"

December 11, 2024
Dancing for the performance, Seniors Logan Koester and Josie Mason harmonize together, Monday, Dec.2.

Getting ready to sing, senior Blake Gray does a little dance to go along with the song as senior Josie Mason watches him for Holiday Inn Monday Dec. 2.

Looking for his cue, junior Pete Williams waits to say his next line.

With seriousness, senior Mads Shimmel points to senior Blake Gray to make sure his character was not lying.

Selected as a judge teacher Nicole Porter is amazed at the work done on this house as juniors Saige Pretz and Victoria Comelie describe it.

Fashion and Interior Design class finishes their haunted house project with judging

Eva Hernandez, JagWire photo editor
November 12, 2024
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