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
Evie Tindell

Evie Tindell, JAG editor-in-chief

This is senior Evie Tindell’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff, and she will be acting as an editor-in-chief. When her face isn’t buried in the computer screen editing photos, she can be found in GSA club, volunteering at Imagine Furever Ranch, spending time with friends and family or staying up late with a good book. Evie also loves to travel the world with her camera, photographing whatever she comes across. 

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Running with the flag, senior Landon Stockwell leads the Jaguars on to the field.

Football defeats Blue Valley 35-26 in first playoff game

Marlee Wallace and Evie Tindell
November 3, 2025
Leg kicked out, senior Ella Jones turns during the halftime performance on the field.

Standing by the replay TV, coach Mike Strack yells at the team.

Taking a break, senior Hayden Heller gets a drink of water.

With a smile to the stands, sophomore Madeline Lawson holds her pompoms to the air.

Smiling at the crowd, senior Jack Daly completes his pushups on the fold-out table.

Fitting with the game’s theme of costumes, seniors Reagan Thate and Ana Rios dress up as Starfire and Raven.

With a smile, freshman Brooklyn Epperson holds a large ‘Make Noise’ sign in the air.

Taking a knee, junior Holden Applebee stops for a prayer before the game.

Leading the pack, senior Landon Stockwell carries the flag across the field.

KCTV5 reporter Neal Jones does a quick interview surrounded by the Mill Valley cheer team.

Singing together, sophomore Brynnan King, sophomore Isabella Herman and freshman Loryl Chiles jump to the beat of the music.

StuCo hosts Homecoming dance themed “Country Roads, Take Me Homecoming”

Gracie Pollicita, Evie Tindell, and Marlee Wallace
October 8, 2025
Hands in the air, seniors jump and sing to the music.

Senior class celebrates Homecoming week with annual Blue Bomb

Evie Tindell, August Reeves, and Nora Claycamp
October 7, 2025
Nearing the end of the dance, sophomores Jack Moulin, William Otteson and Andrew Rocha dance the “YMCA.”

Pointing to her right, senior Kaitlyn Shinkle dances the “Cha-Cha Slide.”

Hands in the air, seniors Pete Williams and Izzy Simms vibe together on the dance floor.

In a quiet corner, senior Nate Petrowsky spins senior Katie Davis.

With a smile on her face, junior Harper Long spins in a circle with her dress flowing like a ballerina.

In matching green, juniors Lydia Reynolds and Benedicte Rios dance with their arms around each other.

Hair flowing out behind them, seniors Bianca Pepe and Stella Harryman spin in circles together.

Dancing along with the music, senior Landon Stockwell leads a conga line.

With a smile, junior Darby Hawkins holds hands and dances with junior Quyncee Graves.

Striking a pose, a friend group takes a few pictures at the country themed photo booth.

Walking up to the check-in counter, sophomore ​​K'Aliyah Gates and sophomore Sadie Comelie show their digital Homecoming tickets.

During the quiet Homecoming, senior Daneka Jones dances along with senior Henry Moulin.

Utilizing a plate as a broom, senior Alexa Hocker cleans up confetti from the school foyer.

Stepping from the landing to the Jaguar statue, senior Greyson Davis pulls decorations off the jaguar's tail.

Reaching up, senior Addi York pulls down a string during cleanup.

Seniors sway with their arms around each other, singing along to “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond.

Hands in the air, seniors sing along to the music.

Looking upwards, senior Ethan Culver smiles at the falling confetti.

With a smile, senior Quinlyn Peters bumps a balloon with her head.

Smiling for a photo, a friend group poses together.

Donned in blue, senior Taylor Goodwin attaches streamers to a locker bank.

Leaning over the railing, senior Jamie Ricker tries to put a blue lantern onto the jaguar's tail.

Arm back, senior Daneka Jones gets ready to throw a streamer roll.

Smiling up at her friends, senior Stella Harryman blows up a balloon using a small pump.

Olympian Katie Ledecky inspires district students to pursue careers in STEM

Evie Tindell, JAG editor-in-chief
October 3, 2025
Students from Mill Creek Middle School ask questions to Katie Ledecky.

With a smile, Katie Ledecky answers questions from Mill Creek Middle School students.

Suturing a fake cut, Desoto senior Abigail Storm explains the process to Katie Ledecky.

Biomedical students with Panasonic Brand Manager and STEM education advocator Katie Ledecky.

A petri dish of LB Agar signed by Katie Ledecky.

With a smile at the biomedical students, Katie Ledecky learns how to take blood pressure from senior Gracyn Schreiber.

Dressed in a lab coat, Katie Ledecky measures out 100ml of distilled water with help from senior Ethan Austin.

Prototype in hand, CTEC teacher Tim Mispagel shows Katie Ledecky what students have been working on in class.

Smiling at the circle of news cameras, Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky heads a short Q&A at Cedar Trails Exploration Center.

The football team crashes together in celebration after a favorable call is made on the field.

In an away game, the football team falls to rival Lee’s Summit North.

Evie Tindell, Jason Sweany, and Lucas Pennel
September 18, 2025
Forming a line, the team walks out onto the field together.

Standing straight, junior Gracyn Schreiber holds a hand to her heart during the national anthem.

Following the game, Coach Applebee debriefs the team

With his hands in the air in triumph, sophomore Sho Imoto celebrates with the crowd after completing 14 pushups.

The Lee’s Summit North football field during the game Friday, Sept. 12.

Pressed against the fence, seniors Ayden Kostus and Reece Riedel cheer from the student section.

Projecting her voice, sophomore Audrey Mason gets the crowd fired up.

Sign in the air, freshman Brooklyn Epperson encourages the crowd to get loud while being held up by her teammates.

Hands held up, seniors Callaway Clifton and Kyndal Geis and freshman Brooklyn Epperson shout out the Y at the end of the Mill Valley chant.

With a step, senior Ava Lucht cheers alongside her teammates at the start of the football game.

After the coin toss, the team runs together in celebration.

Lifting a slab of tiles, senior Jenner Scobee helps to put together the volleyball court before the big day.

Foot outstretched, sophomore Elynne Strack helps a parent volunteer roll out a black cover for the outdoor volleyball court.

Addressing the team, Coach Corneliusen gives everyone a post-game breakdown and congratulations.

Arms outstretched, senior Olivia Nzioki and junior Riley Riggs block a spike.

Eyes on the ball, senior Corinne Schwindt gets low to make a pass.

The outdoor court at the start of the second period of the varsity volleyball games against Piper, Tuesday Sept. 2.

[Photo] Volleyball team hosts its first game of the season outdoors

September 6, 2025
Mill Valley seniors stand behind a large sign while cheering at the outdoor volleyball game.

With a smile, senior Callaway Clifton holds up a handmade sign.

Starting off the game, senior Ella Florez serves the ball across the court.

During the JLC mini-game between teams, sophomore Brooklyn Roush and freshman Jacob Izatt simultaneously reach to serve the ball.

Hands at his mouth, senior Gavin Hurt cheers alongside seniors Anderson Strack and Jack Carpenter at the end of the JV outdoor volleyball game.

With the sun setting, senior Elise Davis hugs a family member with flowers in her hand.

Tears in her eyes, senior Davin Bickerstaff runs to hug a family member.

Grinning, principal Gail Holder opens her arms to hug a graduate after they receive their diploma.

With a glance to the sky, senior Marissa Akehurst tosses her cap into the air.

English teacher Kristen Huang reads students names while they walk across the stage.

Principal Dr. Gail Holder shakes the hand of a graduate while on stage.

Smiling, history teacher Angie Dalbello reads aloud names while the seniors walk across the stage.

With a smile, superintendent Cory Gibson shakes the hand of a graduate after she received her diploma.

School principal Dr. Gail Holder speaks to the graduates.

Teachers and administrative staff applaud after the end of a speech.

Student Council class president senior Brynn Shideler talks to graduates about the four leaves of a lucky clover.

Looking out at the crowd, senior Kenzie Johnson speaks about her struggles with mental health and perfectionism.

At the podium CTEC teacher Brian Hagstrom gives a speech to the graduates.

With a smile, senior valedictorian Shubh Patel gives his speech.

Filing in, seniors Evey Maniquis, Emma Mahoney, and Allyson Makalous find their seats for the ceremony.

Senior Gracie Kurzejeski gets assistance from senior Reese Miller in getting her cap on while another friend holds up the selfie camera.

Standing at first, sophomore Peyton Heinrich high fives her coach after a line drive hit.

Softball defeats Olathe East 6-0

Aniston Crabtree, Avery Cole, and Evie Tindell
April 11, 2025
Striding out, sophomore Emma Hadley pitches the ball to the batter.

Arm outreached, sophomore Liv Peery slides into home to avoid the tag.

With a smile, sophomore Peyton Heinrich celebrates while crossing home plate.

Hands in the air, junior Kinley Ruder cheers on her teammate’s hit.

Eyes on the ball, freshman McKenna O'Leary starts her swing.

Looking up, junior Kinley Ruder moves toward a pop fly ball.

Hand raised in triumph, senior Colton Bendure holds up a finger after placing first at state.

Keeping a cool head, senior Colton Bendure works on scoring a takedown.

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