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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

Katya Gillig

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief

This is senior Katya Gillig’s third year on the JagWire staff. This year she is one of the Mill Valley News editors-in-chief alongside Elizabeth Joseph and Marah Shulda. Katya is involved in MV Outfitters and Youth for Refugees. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

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[Photo] After Prom moves to Topgolf

Tanner Smith, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 17, 2019
The six additional Mr. Mill Valley contestants raise victor junior Cline Boone into the air after his crowning at the StuCo hosted Mr. Mill Valley fundraiser on Wednesday, March 20. All of the event’s proceeds will go toward Boone’s charity of choice: Relay for Life of Jaguar Nation.

StuCo holds fourth annual Mr. Mill Valley

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 22, 2019
Q&A with Relay for Life event chairs

Q&A with Relay for Life event chairs

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 14, 2019
School to switch to Sunflower League

School to switch to Sunflower League

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
January 19, 2019
The mental relief from traveling is worth the trouble of leaving

The mental relief from traveling is worth the trouble of leaving

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 28, 2018
As a Topeka West player puts his hand into senior Logan Talley’s face, Talley tries to catch the ball on Friday, Oct. 26.  “[The touchdown] gave us momentum throughout the whole entire game,” Talley said

Jaguars win first round of playoffs against Topeka West

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 28, 2018
After being thrown the ball, senior Cameron Young runs the ball downfield against Blue Valley Southwest on Friday, Oct. 19. “It’s the best feeling there is.” said Young “There is nothing like playing on Friday night with your brothers by your side.”

Jaguars win in final regular season game

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 21, 2018

New dog-friendly restaurant opens downtown

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 20, 2018
Other companies should follow Nike’s lead

Other companies should follow Nike’s lead

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 9, 2018
After connecting with a player, senior Jordan Preston throws the ball to a teammate. The Jaguars defeated Blue Valley West 35-24 on Friday, Aug. 31. “ This is the tone setter [and] this shows the EKL that we're coming we're ready to go and excited to finish the season” said Preston.

Jaguars win in season opener

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 1, 2018
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Daughter and barista Cheyenne Lowe and son-in-law and barista Colton Lowe of Cause Coffee owner Tara Stuke celebrate the success of the business in the first few months of operation on Friday, May 4.

Local coffee shop gives back to various charities

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 14, 2018
One of Joe's KC's most popular sandwiches is the Z-Man, which features an onion ring on top of home cooked barbecue.

JagWire staffers contrast different cultures of barbecue

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 21, 2018
Running a test in a calorimeter, junior Aniston Cumbie touches the rim to gauge temperature.

Science Olympiad places fourth at state competition

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 10, 2018
Looking at the test, senior Daniel Nicot competes in the Blue Valley High School Invitational DECA meet on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Ten DECA members place in top 10 at competition

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 1, 2018
Don't take AP classes only for the weight

Don’t take AP classes only for the weight

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
December 23, 2017
Shawnee Mission Park, a 1,600-acre park, was established in 1964.

Shawnee Mission Park provides way for residents to get outdoors

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
December 13, 2017
Senior Nolan LaBarge holds up one of the two products that he sells from his company Kansagonia. LaBarge has encountered several difficulties while starting up his business. “Don't put [the stickers] on a car because they are not weather-proof,” LaBarge said. “I learned that the hard way.”

Senior Nolan LaBarge creates brand of t-shirts and stickers

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 24, 2017
In the sub-state game against St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday, Nov. 17, the Jaguars lost 55-21. Extending his arm, junior Tanner Moore avoids a defender as he carries the ball.

Jaguars’ loss to St. Thomas Aquinas ends their postseason run

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 18, 2017
In their second match up of the season, the Jaguars beat the St. James Thunder 21-14 on Friday, Nov. 10. While keeping the ball away from a defender, senior Evan Rice catches a pass.

Jaguars advance to sub-state after win over St. James

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 11, 2017
In the first round of playoffs, the Jaguars defeated the Topeka-Seaman Vikings on Friday, Oct. 27. Jumping in the endzone, junior Logan Tally catches a pass for a touchdown.

Jaguars defeat Topeka-Seaman 31-7 in first playoff game

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 28, 2017
Running away from a member of the opposing team, senior Evan Rice stiff arms a defender on Friday, Oct. 20 against Gardner-Edgerton, leading the Jaguars to a 35-21 victory.

Jaguars win final regular season game

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 21, 2017
As he hands the flower to his mom, senior Evan Rice reaches out to give her a hug.

Jaguars take tough loss on senior night

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 7, 2017
Avoiding members of the opposing team, junior running back Cameron Young runs downfield.

Jaguars lose to St. Thomas Aquinas

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 30, 2017
The Jaguars pulled out a win against Blue Valley Southwest 51-26 on Friday, Sept. 15. With a defensive player holding onto him, senior Brody Flaming attempts to gain yards.

Jaguars win over Blue Valley Southwest

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 16, 2017
The Jaguars kick off their season on Friday, Sept. 1 against the St. James Thunder. Hand-in-hand, captains senior Ike Valencia, juniors Ben Hanson and Trevor Wieschhaus and senior Brody Flaming walk to the center of the field.

Jaguars lose in season opener

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 2, 2017
Sophomore Caroline Rutledge prepares to kick the ball to an open player.

Girls soccer defeats Leavenworth

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 17, 2017
Embrace March Madness for what it is: madness

Embrace March Madness for what it is: madness

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 23, 2017
Standing in the freshman locker bank, senior Emma Wilhoit prays aloud alongside junior Grace Abram. The prayer walk, held on Tuesday, Feb. 21, allowed students to come together to pray for issues seen at school.

Students host prayer walk around school

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 23, 2017
After the Make-A-Wish club's speech prior to the game on Friday, Jan. 27, junior Brody Flaming high-fives Calin Strahm.

Make-A-Wish club raises funds at basketball game

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
January 28, 2017
Junior Dakota Wilson spends extra time in the band room and deems it one of the most memorable places this far in her high school career. "[The band room] is just a good place to be and all my friends are always there, so we hang out there a lot. When Steiner and Arpin are around they are really sarcastic, so it takes a while to warm up to their sense of humor, but after that it's really easy going," Wilson said.

Band room creates a comfortable space for junior Dakota Wilson

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
January 17, 2017
Sophomores Grace Goetsch and Sophie Friesen place their books in the box for donation.

[Photo] NEHS sponsors book drive for Books Kansas City

Anika Roy, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 14, 2016
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