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Paddle in hand, freshman Jace Hutchins prepares to strike the ball back at his opponent.

Jaguar Leadership Corps raised $2,500 at annual pickleball tournament

Keira Patty and Sarah Allerheiligen
April 26, 2024

Gallery: Winter royalty seniors decorate their sashes with Clear Creek JCPRD students

Keira Patty, JAG reporter/photographer
February 6, 2024
Freshman Hadley Doyle, Samantha Reed, and special education teacher Faith Bilyeu get ready for spirit week Tuesday Jan. 30th

Gallery: Students dress up for the spirit week leading up to the Winter Homecoming trivia night

Bella McPeake and Keira Patty
February 6, 2024
Pulling her arm back, sophomore Abby Haney throws the ball down the lane.

Boys and girls varsity bowling teams each take first place

Kate Haney and Keira Patty
January 30, 2024
Senior Peyton Zenger moves the water willow to another bed to prepare for cleaning while in the Environmental Resources and Wildlife class.

Gallery: Environmental Resource and Wildlife does weekly maintenance on the aquaponics system

Keira Patty, JAG reporter/photographer
November 17, 2023
After librarian Ashley Agre set up a coloring table, elementary students color their pictures.

StuCo puts on Haunted Halls for the second year in a row

Meg McAfee, Keira Patty, Stella Harryman, and Maggie Kriks
November 3, 2023
Sophomore Heidi Baillos swings her racket back to hit the ball from her opponent.

Gallery: girls tennis places second at regionals

Emma Ronning, Keira Patty, and Stella Harryman
October 10, 2023
Sophomores Evie Grover, Annie Newell, and Esther Kisivo dance on the sophomore float.

Homecoming 2023: Annual parade includes 18 floats that showcase students, clubs, activities and sports

Kate Haney, Keira Patty, Eden Christian, and Thomas Helm
September 26, 2023
To conclude the graduation ceremony, seniors throw up their caps in celebration.

Graduation ceremony held to celebrate Class of 2023

Molly Griffin, Emma Ronning, Keira Patty, and Kate Haney
May 22, 2023
Participating in the senior prank, senior Jameson Beran hands his blue beaded necklace to principal Dr. Gail Holder.

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Quoting Hannah Montana, student body president Bri Coup gives her speech to the graduating senior class.

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Once getting his diploma, senior Baruch Hasabu goes in to hug principal Dr. Gail Holder.

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To celebrate before getting his diploma, senior Darrelle Hillmon dances on stage to the audience.

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Senior Matt Morgan recovers after cartwheeling and accidentally falling from the stage.

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Before taking their seats, seniors Bella Mehner and Jack Melvin pose for a picture holding out a four to show off his rings.

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Walking onto the stage after his name was called, senior Dean Sisney happily put his hands in the air.

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Being the elected teacher speaker, science teacher Chad Brown gives a heartfelt speech.

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Once hearing the signal, seniors turn their tassels and watch as their caps fly into the air.

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Walking onto the stage, senior Brody Shulda puts his arms out in excitement.

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Senior Hayes Miller pumps his arms during the 100 meter dash.

Track and Field places third and 10th at Sunflower League

Callie Cahoy and Keira Patty
May 16, 2023
Jag Chorale Quartet consisting of juniors Tenley Moss, Maddie Olivier, Ella Edwards and Liviana Kirkpatrick sing “Turn Around” by Rene Clausen. The quartet received a I superior rating will be attending the state competition.

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Tenor and bass voices from the Jag Singers top choir perform at the regional solo and ensemble competition at De Soto High School. The tenor and bass Jag Singers small ensemble received a one rating and will be attending the state competition in Salina, April 29.

[Photo] Jag band and choir competed in regionals at DeSoto High School

April 22, 2023
During warm up time at the beginning of band class, junior Kate Martin tunes her bassoon.

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Working with a guest choir director, junior McKinley Graves gets advice for her choir regionals solo. Graves received a I superior rating on her solo.

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Looking at himself in the mirror, sophomore Blake Gray sings his regionals solo in an empty practice room.

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Before band class starts, senior Madison Koester, sophomore Marissa Akehurst, senior Brody Shulda and junior Ben Hansen play a phrase of their contest song that features the low brass section.

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In preparation for regionals, junior Evan Mack, junior Trent Richardson and senior Madison Koester play a short section of their regionals performance song.

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Senior gymnast Amaiya Manirad reached level 10 and learned countless lessons by competing in gymnastics.

Senior excels after years of gymnastics experience

Keira Patty, JAG reporter/photographer
April 12, 2023
After being crowned Mr. Mill Valley, senior Jameson Beran runs to hug JJ Wednesday, March 29.

StuCo hosts eighth annual Mr. Mill Valley Pagent

Keira Patty and Callie Cahoy
March 31, 2023
Junior AJ Lauer unravels his poem about principal Dr. Gail Holder and reads it to the judges

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Taking inspiration from Bob Ross, senior Parker Volski paints a picture of audience member senior Grant Rutkowski.

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Wearing a blindfold, junior Blake Powers paints a crown for the audience.

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During the talent portion, junior Nate Garner performs his ribbon dance to “Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone.

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After sophomore Reese Miller fluffs junior Beck Scherzer, senior Brayden Heath gives the audience a thumbs up.

Theater Department stages “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind”

Keira Patty, JAG reporter/photographer
February 9, 2023
Supporting sophomore Reese Miller, junior Riley Martin smiles while Blake Powers is disappointed.

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Sharing the fork at a ‘blind a date’ junior Caroline Alley and senior Carter Harvey perform that numbered play.

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Sophomore Reese Miller performs the bit of placing a rubber chicken on junior Blake Powers’s head.

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Junior Blake Powers is left shocked after junior Grace Cormany leaps on the stage.

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Senior Eden Hakes and sophomore Miranda Hakes give each other an encouraging fist bump after a frame.

Girl’s bowling places first overall at Olathe Lanes East meet

Keira Patty, JAG reporter/photographer
February 2, 2023
Senior Eden Hakes prepares her form before rolling the ball down the lane.

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Junior Dawson Berg swings back to get the ball momentum.

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Bringing his arm back, junior Noah Zade makes his way to the front of the lane.

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Getting ready for the next frame, sophomore Miranda Hakes wipes the lane grease off her ball.

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Freshman Chase Jackson focuses on the lane to knock as many pins down.

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Ready to bowl, junior Kiara Gonzalez keeps her eyes on the pins.

Boys and girls bowling both place second overall

Abby Warren and Keira Patty
January 19, 2023
Seniors Finn Campbell, Brayden Heath, Jameson Beran, Carter Harvey and Asa Esparza pose for a celebratory at Thescon 2023 after placing second in Competitive Improv.

Team of five thespians place second overall in improv competition at Thescon

Meg McAfee and Keira Patty
January 19, 2023
Getting ready to let go of the ball, junior Austin Leiker aims for a strike.

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About to release the ball, senior Eden Hakes focuses on the pins she needs to hit.

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Senior Carter Harvey sings “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra.

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Senior Atticus O’brien performs alongside his guitar.

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Sharing a microphone, junior Nate Garner and senior Finn Campbell sing a duet together.

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Getting the crowd to create a beat, freshman Annie Newell and junior Taylor Hey freestyle a rap.

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Seniors Brody Shulda, Carter Harvey, Brayden Heath and Finn Campbell make up the men’s quartet to sing “Autumn Leaves” by Joe Ashmore.

Choir performs their annual fall concert

Kenzie Gorr, Keira Patty, and Emma Ronning
October 20, 2022
Collectively, Grace Notes pleasantly sings “Music Down In My Soul”.

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Jag Chorale harmonizes to the song “The Times They Are A-Changin’”

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To create an interactive song, the soprano section of the combined choir sings the song “Connected” along with snaps.

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Freshman Lola Dumler watches as her ball rolls toward hole number 2.

Girls golf wins tournament at Shawnee Golf and Country Club

Avery Cole and Keira Patty
October 7, 2022
While focusing on the ball, freshman Sydney Epperson raises her club for the tee off.

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With a big swing, Freshman Sophie VanInwegen tees off.

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Smiling, junior Kathryn Yockey and sophomore Reagan Swartz laugh it out after driving into the hole.

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To give proof that they attended the tailgate, juniors Ellie Walker, Maddie Angell, Kaitlyn Burke and Abby Wolff huddle around junior Lucy Roy to take a picture.

Relay for life holds tailgate before pinkout football game

Kate Haney and Keira Patty
October 3, 2022
In the conga line, junior Sydney McGlasson smiles as she holds onto the person in front of her.

Student Council hosts a Valleywood themed Homecoming dance

Ally Sul, Keira Patty, Molly Griffin, and Casey Cunningham
September 19, 2022
To “Sweet Caroline,” juniors Sebastian Smith, Mackenzie Simpson, Katie Fredericks and Luke Wilson all flash their phone flights to set the mood.

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On the dance floor, sophomores Molly Barhorst, Elly Hayes, Emma Ronning and Callen Herman clap along to “The Chicken Dance.”

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On top of junior Lucian Zaragoza, sophomore Zach Casper dances to the beat.

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Juniors Ellie Walker, Lucy Roy and Kynley Verdict collectively dance on the dance floor.

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Senior Homecoming candidates Sonny Pentola and Ava Gourd look to the crowd in awe.

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Retiring lunch lady Pam, waves to the Homecoming crowd one last time.

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Waving to the crowd, senior Homecoming candidates Brianna Coup and Hayden Jay sit on their balloon decorated float.

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Sitting atop their decorated float, senior Homecoming candidates Sophie Pringle and Lucas Robins, smile at the crowd.

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Listening to the crowd cheer, senior Homecoming candidates Avery Blubaugh and Mikey Bergeron happily ride their float.

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Waving to the crowd, senior Powderpuff players walk alongside the senior class float.

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