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Jordin Harris

Jordin Harris , JagWire reporter/photographer

This will be sophomore Jordin Harris’s first year on JagWire staff as a reporter/photographer. Outside of newspaper, Jordin is part of Student Ambassadors and MV Outreach. When she is not hard at work with newspaper, you can find her practicing basketball or shopping. In addition, Jordin enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends and family, working out and listening to music.

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During the regional tournament on Saturday, Feb. 22, senior Zach Keal wrestles with his opponent. Keal went on to take first place in the 132-pound weight class.

[Photo] Keal family attains success together on the wrestling mat

March 11, 2020
During the regional tournament on Saturday, Feb. 22, senior Zach Keal wrestles with his opponent. Keal went on to take first place in the 132-pound weight class.

[Photo] Keal family attains success together on the wrestling mat

Zach Shrader, JagWire reporter/photographer
March 11, 2020
Sitting in the library, senior Joan Downey crochets a bumblebee. She will be selling them during Relay for Life as a way to raise money. Last semester she spent a lot of time crocheting in the library because she was the teacher assistant for Mr. Shelley.

[Photo] Senior teaches herself foreign languages and crocheting

March 12, 2020
The Repertory Theatre class put on the musical Fantasticks on Thursday, Feb. 20. Fantasticks is a musical about two families, a father and his daughter who live by a father and his son. The two fathers built a wall to keep their children apart, but they find their way and they end up falling in love. The two lovers are Matt and Lusia played by junior Leif Campbell and senior Analiese Wilhauk.

Repertory Theatre performs “Fantasticks”

Claire Franke and Jordin Harris
February 21, 2020
Valentines Day is a harmful holiday

Valentine’s Day is a harmful holiday

Jordin Harris, JagWire reporter/photographer
February 14, 2020
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[Photo] The effects of stereotypes and racism are felt within the school and community

Anna Owsley, Zach Shrader, and Aiden Burke
February 13, 2020
Racial slurs and derogatory remarks have a long-lasting impact on people of all races and ethnicities and can lead to increased tension within society.

[Photo] Students and administration face racist language within the classroom

February 19, 2020
Although she is only a sophomore, Maddie Vosburg was selected for an internship with Cerner that was only offered to juniors and seniors.

[Photo] Sophomore Madison Vosburg gains experience by working at Cerner

Anastasia O'Brien and Grace McLeod
February 18, 2020
To help relieve stress, sophomore Lacey Marr looks to drawing. Whenever a tough test is coming up she gets out her sketchbook and draws.

Sophomore shows passion for art through drawing

Claire Franke and Jordin Harris
January 20, 2020
As he stands on a replicated set of a photoshoot, senior Tripp Starr poses with his hands in his pockets and glances to his side.

[Photo] Professional modeling gives students an inside look at the industry

December 31, 2019
During the Society of Women Engineers meeting Wednesday, Dec. 4, founder Courtney Mahugu gives the members a task where they must put together a functioning Marble Run set without verbally communicating.

[Photo] Students make STEM more accessible to girls throughout the school

December 8, 2019
During the Society of Women Engineers meeting Wednesday, Dec. 4, founder Courtney Mahugu gives the members a task where they must put together a functioning Marble Run set without verbally communicating.

[Photo] Students make STEM more accessible to girls throughout the school

Tatum Elliott, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 8, 2019
Students load into the little theatre and find a place to sit before the Film Fest begins.

[Photo] Video Productions puts on annual Halloween Film Fest

Claire Franke and Anastasia O'Brien
October 30, 2019
Raising his hand in the air, senior Bennett Doyle arouses the crowd while he explains the directions for the event.

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Smiling, sophomore Soledad Stevanov hands students voting ballots where they will vote for their favorite film.

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Putting her ticket in the pumpkin shaped bowl, sophomore Lauren Walker smiles as sophomore Danny Talavera greets her.“Enjoy the magic of the movies,” Talavera said Tuesday Oct. 30.

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Spanish teacher Jan Good-Bollinger hands sophomore Damara Stevens her certificate.

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After the induction ceremony, senior Hannah Davie enjoys a piece of cake.

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As they enjoy pieces of cake, new members Grace Emerson and Hadley Rupe laugh together.

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Members and club sponsors recite a pledge in Spanish during the ceremony.

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Pouring lemonade into a cup, junior Sofia Nicot serves a student waiting in line.

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During the Spanish NHS induction ceremony Wednesday Oct. 16, new and returning members lit candles for the initiation.

[Photo] Spanish NHS hosts induction ceremony to welcome new members

October 18, 2019
Mill Valleys Gay-Straight Alliance, or GSA, concludes their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

[Photo] Free to be Me: A look into the current state of LGBTQ rights

October 27, 2019
Mill Valleys Gay-Straight Alliance, or GSA, concludes their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

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Writing on the whiteboard, junior Madelyn Augustine and senior Madelynn Hodes draw the agenda for the GSA meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

[Photo] In Mill Valley

October 27, 2019
During the GSA meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9, freshmen Kimberly Ornelas Garcia and Noah Basso use laptops to plan ideas for posters.

[Photo] In Shawnee

October 27, 2019
During the GSA meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9, freshmen Kimberly Ornelas Garcia and Noah Basso use laptops to plan ideas for posters.

[Photo] In Shawnee, the community strives to improve

October 10, 2019
Concentrating on the board, junior Madelyn Augustine and senior Madelynn Hodes prepare the agenda and develop ideas for posters during the GSA meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9

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While holding her sticker-covered water bottle, junior Gabriella Hantla smiles. Featured on her water bottle are many unique stickers from a political “Immigrants Make America Great” sticker to a fun “She Lifts Bro” sticker.

[Photo] Junior Gabriella Hantla expresses herself with water bottle stickers

October 1, 2019
After junior Sophia Dawson (right) buys a sticker, sophomore and Silver Stars dance team member Hadley Skinner (left), hands her a sticker.

[Photo] Silver Stars dance team sells stickers for fundraiser

October 1, 2019
Motioning to his teammate to come receive the pass, senior Ian Carroll slowly dribbles up the side of the field.

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Studying his opponents footwork, sophomore Sutton Sick shuffles his feet as he moves up the field.

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After receiving a pass from his teammate, sophomore Garrison Schrag pushes the ball up field.

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Trying to control the ball in the air, freshman Owen Peachee bounces the ball on the top of his foot.

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Battling his opponent, senior Anthony Pentola looks across the field and pushes forward.

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Shuffling his feet, junior Dace Riddle keeps in line with his opponent in attempt to block him.

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After stealing the ball from his opponent, senior Ian Carroll breaks away and pushes up the field.

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After a loose ball is shot at the goal, freshman Colin Riley catches the ball and pulls it to his chest.

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After the ball is punted down the field by the opposing keeper, senior Will Coacher jumps up to the receive the ball with his head. The game ended in a 2-2 tie Saturday, Sept. 28.

[Photo] Gallery: Boys soccer ties 2-2 against Shawnee Mission Northwest

September 29, 2019
After the ball is passed into open space, freshman Dylan Ashford sprints after the ball.

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Preparing to boot the ball up the field, sophomore Yahel Anderson winds his leg back.

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Studying the field, junior Luke Kappes-Sum decides what to do.

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After the ball is kicked out near goal, freshman Colin Riley winds his leg back and kicks a goal kick.

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After the ball is passed from his teammate, senior Ian Carroll opens his foot to receive the ball.

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Less than two months after her open-heart surgery, sophomore Logan Pfeister finishes her run at cross country practice.

[Photo] After receiving open-heart surgery, student competes for cross country team

Steven Curto and Quinn Franken
September 24, 2019
As they smile, sophomore Jada Eggleston and junior Morgan Botts put their arms around each other.

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With arms around each other, freshmen Carson Mcelroy and Brant Benson smile.

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Pointing towards the camera, freshmen Paige Dinslage and Bella Mehner, smile.

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A group of sophomores smile and strike a pose.

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A group of freshmen get close and strike a pose for a picure.

[Photo] Gallery: Students dress in Hawaiian wear for Homecoming spirit week

September 17, 2019
Posing, juniors Lexi Claeys and Kylie Overbaugh, smile.

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With their backs turned towards the camera, sophomores Carson Miller, Cale Commerford, Nick Brubeck, and Danny Talavera, grin.

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Arm in Arm, seniors Anna Paden and Abbie Morgan smile.

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Striking a pose, sophomores Lauren Walker, Maddy Williams, and Bridget Roy smile with their Hawaiian gear on.

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Sophomores Carson Howe, Allison Seck, and Aubrey Burnett pose.

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With her hand extended out, senior Morgan Koca wraps her other arm around senior Jenna Walker.

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Trying to get the ball away from his opponent, sophomore Yahel Anderson pushes the ball over an opposing player’s foot.

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Getting ready to kick the ball downfield, senior Ian Carroll focuses and lines up with the ball.

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Trying to block his opponent, senior Anthony Pentola kicks the ball in front of him and his opponent and pushes the ball up the field. I am looking forward to [the] playoffs and seeing how far we can get as a team, Pentola said. Pentola and the boys varsity soccer team battled Olathe North on Thursday, September 5th.

[Photo] Gallery: Boys soccer ends first home game with a 2-0 win over Olathe North

September 7, 2019
In goal kick motion, freshman Colin Riley winds his leg back and kicks the ball down the field.

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Sophomore Sutton Sick breaks away from an opponent and dribbles the ball down the field.

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After goalkeeper Colin Riley punts the ball down the field, sophomore Yahel Anderson receives the ball with his head.

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After the ball is volleyed into the air by a teammate, junior Greyden Gustafson jumps in the air to head the ball.

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After receiving the ball, sophomore Yahel Anderson pushes the ball up the field towards the goal.

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Two pairs of freshmen practice square dancing moves during an icebreaker activity.

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Dressed in a toga, student body president Annie Bogart addresses incoming freshmen during the pep assembly.

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Sophomore Elise Canning guides freshman Sarah Huffman to the next class on her schedule.

[Photo] Freshman orientation kicks off the new school year

August 15, 2019
Senior Mallory Scheelk and an incoming freshmen perform a square dancing routine.

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Freshman biology teacher Betsy Meeks signs a freshman Haley Bryants class scavenger hunt paper Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019.

[Photo] Science teacher Betsy Meeks to retire from Mill Valley after 19 years

Gabby Delpleash, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 17, 2022
Incoming freshman Xander Shields helps fellow incoming freshman Noah Basso find his class.

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Freshman Anissa Chavez dials her locker combination during orientation.

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Junior Ben Wieland and junior Nicole Crist help freshman Lane Burson find his schedule.

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