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

Joe McClain

Joe McClain, JagWire reporter/photographer

This is sophomore Joe McClain’s first year on the JagWire staff.  This year he is a photographer and a reporter. Other than newspaper, Joe runs cross country, plays trombone for the Mill Valley band,  is a student ambassador, and is a sophomore representative on Stuco.  When out of school, Joe enjoys hiking, mountain biking, being a semi-pro at the ripstik, causing global warming with his rhymes, and playing games with his mates.

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Freshman Ella Shurley fights with a player from Olathe Northwest for the ball.

Girls soccer falls to Olathe Northwest 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 9, 2017
With an Aquinas defender on her back, junior Adde Hinkle looks to create a scoring opportunity during the second half of Mill Valleys 1-0 win over St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday, April 25.

Girls soccer defeats St. Thomas Aquinas 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 27, 2017
Fending off a Blue Valley player, freshman Emerson Kaiser dribbles the ball.

Girls soccer defeats Blue Valley 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 7, 2017
While working a shift at Country Club Cafe, senior Kristen Schau makes a specialty espresso drink for a customer on Sunday, March 26

Country Club Cafe undergoes changes with new owner

Joe McClain, JagWire reporter/photographer
April 7, 2017
The Jaguars fall to Blue Valley West 12-3 on Friday, March 24. Keeping his eyes locked on the ball, sophomore Seth Hobson defends his opponent.

Lacrosse falls to Blue Valley West 12-3

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 26, 2017
Animated movies of my childhood made me a better person

Animated movies of my childhood made me a better person

Joe McClain, JagWire reporter/photographer
March 26, 2017
Junior Kate Miller gives junior Sydney Ralston jambalaya at Mardi Gras on Friday, Feb. 24.

French III hosts Mardi Gras celebration

Joe McClain, JagWire reporter/photographer
February 27, 2017
Boys basketball falls to Blue Valley 76-65

Boys basketball falls to Blue Valley 76-65

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 25, 2017
Senior Blake Montgomery shoots a free throw.

Boys basketball team falls to St. Thomas Aquinas

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 11, 2017
The bowling team has grown close this past season. Its a good group of guys and this year has been a lot of fun, senior Spencer Butterfield said.

Boys bowling team grows closer through the sport

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 9, 2017
Going for a layup, senior Blake Montgomery looks at the basket on Friday, Dec. 9. The Jaguars fell to Lawerence Free State 68-60.

Boys basketball falls to Lawrence Free State

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 10, 2016
Displaying an ornate belt buckle has changed my life

Displaying an ornate belt buckle has changed my life

Joe McClain, JagWire reporter/photographer
November 24, 2016
Before heading to class, senior Adam Gillette fills out one of the new department of the month forms on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

SLT unveils new ‘Department of the Month’ program

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 11, 2016
Money rewards are dangerous to a high school education

Money rewards are dangerous to a high school education

Joe McClain, JagWire reporter/photographer
November 11, 2016
Winding up for a serve, senior Kaley Muir focuses on her opponents during her doubles match on Monday, Oct. 3. At its last regular meet of the season, varsity girls tennis went 6-2.

Girls tennis goes 6-2 in triangular

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 4, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: Should athletes cross sports?

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 20, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: Here we go again

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 3, 2016
Dont wait to get involved

Don’t wait to get involved

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
August 16, 2016
Junior Lauren Moores takes a free kick during the game against Blue Valley on Tuesday, April 12.

Girls soccer defeats Blue Valley 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 15, 2016
While recieving coaching from head girls soccer coach Arlan Vomhof, junior defender Lauren Moores takes a shot at the goal during practice on Friday, March 26.

Girls soccer

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 26, 2016
Sideline Report: State champions (again)

Sideline Report: State champions (again)

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 23, 2016
Looking for an open teammate, senior Jaison Widmer holds the ball away from his defender.

Boys basketball defeats Tonganoxie

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 24, 2016
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