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Maddie Welch, JagWire Assistant Editor

This is junior Maddie Welch’s second year on the JagWire staff. She is excited to be undertaking the position of assistant editor and copy editor for the JagWire this year. In her free time, Maddie plays club soccer and loves being active. Maddie also enjoys playing the ukulele, reading, hanging out with friends and baking.

 

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Up to bat, junior Haley Bryant gets in her batting stance, focusing on the pitcher to make a move during a varsity vs junior varsity scrimmage Thursday, Mar. 25th.

A preview of spring sports

April 21, 2022
Placing a toy truck, sophomore Ashlyn Bellmyer puts the finishing touches on her order for a monster truck cake Tuesday, Jan. 25th.

Sophomore Ashlyn Bellmeyer turns passion for baking into a business

April 20, 2022
Up to bat, sophomore Blake Neis concentrates on the ball when playing Shawnee Mission South.The team came out on top with a final score of 12-0 Monday, Apr. 4th.

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Female students recognize influential women in their lives for International Womens Day

Female students recognize influential women in their lives for International Women’s Day

March 7, 2022
Students and staff recommend books

Students and staff recommend books

March 4, 2022
In Forensics class on Friday, February 25 senior Megan Habib is presenting her skit about characters in a book store in front of her class

[Photo] Forensics team starts season, competing at weekend tournaments in multiple events

March 6, 2022
Senior Carson Howe shows a shirt from the Catty Shack to the 8th graders.

High school students give eighth graders tours of CTEC

January 31, 2022
Answering a question about weighted and unweighted credits, counselor Erin Hayes explains to the upcoming sophomores how to sign up for classes and what grades and classes will mean to them next year on Thursday, Jan 20.

A guide to enrollment, advanced classes and CTEC

January 31, 2022
Seniors Shaye Neilson and Katen McLeod are in the wrestling stands getting ready to match.

Girls wrestling added to winter sports lineup

December 15, 2021
Students choose their favorite fast food restaurants

Students choose their favorite fast food restaurants

November 26, 2021
Senior Elisabeth Peters shares her experience with diabetes

Bringing awareness to American Diabetes Month

November 20, 2021
Before the girls varsity race, the team huddles with the coaches to share some last. minute words of wisdom.

Girls cross country places second at regionals qualifying for state

October 27, 2021
Presenting her seminar students with a meme from the show “Ted Lasso” on Monday, Sept. 27, Spanish teacher Siri Campbell highlights different aspects of the emotional process during one of the new social-emotional lessons.

Seminar changes create new benefits and challenges for students

October 20, 2021
While meeting for Project Lit on October 11, sophomore Emma Clement explains her opinions on the auto-biography the group just finished

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Talking to her small group, sophomore Ryleigh McCall finds a quote in the book that she enjoyed

[Photo] Project LIT Book Club Is back to in-person meetings

October 11, 2021
In her office, assistant Principal Deb Jaeger poses with a framed photo of her favorite quote in hand.

Assistant principal looks forward to improving school strengths

September 5, 2021
Seniors vote on senior superlatives

Seniors vote on senior superlatives

May 26, 2021
This turbulent past school year dramatically affected by COVID-19 has left many seniors feeling drained of energy and impatient in anticipation of their long awaited goal: graduating.

Senioritis has taken a toll on this year’s seniors

May 21, 2021
As freshman Kate Ricker goes to shoot for a goal, she makes a move around a defender.

Gallery: Girls soccer team defeats Leavenworth in playoff game

May 21, 2021
Holding up an environmental science textbook, science teacher Julie Roberts reflects on how teaching climate change is less stigmatized now than at the start of her career, “...13 years ago there was more skepticism when it came to climate change. We don’t really see that anymore.”

The importance of the environment in our curriculum

April 24, 2021
Students at Mill Valley talk about how they express themselves through fashion.

Students express themselves through fashion

March 23, 2021
After missing the first shot, senior Jackson Penny hopes to hit all the pins for a spare.

Boys and girls bowling teams compete at state

March 10, 2021
Posing for a family portrait, senior Emily Feuerborn smiles alongside her siblings including her eldest sister Megan, who she says had a profound impact on her identity.”

How being a member of a larger family has impacted student identity

February 27, 2021
Freshman Belle Bonn gets ready to catch an incoming ball.

Senior softball player switches sports due to COVID-19 uncertainty

February 8, 2021
New debate teacher, Cameron Carlson, is heading the program for the 2020-2021 school year. The JagWire sat down with Mr. Carlson and went over his outlook for the school year and program.

[Photo] Q&A with new debate teacher Cameron Carlson

December 22, 2020
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many local small businesses have had to adapt to an ever-changing landscape of restrictions and closures that has wreaked havoc on business operations, so the JagWire staff believes community support is crucial.

Staff editorial: Why we should support local businesses

December 19, 2020

Students have traditional and unique family recipes

December 16, 2020

Beignets

December 16, 2020

Butterbeer

December 16, 2020

Local restaurants face significant industry changes amid COVID-19 pandemic

December 16, 2020
The Catty Shack opens for business with a variety of items for sale, including cookies, drinks and spirit wear.

The Catty Shack hosts grand opening

November 23, 2020
In this years election, some students in the Class of 2021 became eligible to vote for the first time.

Seniors vote for the first time in presidential election

November 5, 2020
Reporter Madelyn Welch argues that, for the sake of fairness, colleges should should keep the test-optional model for applications even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

Colleges should continue using the test-optional model for applications

October 22, 2020
The new theater is expected to be complete by mid-October, according to Manning Construction superintendent Everett Dexter. 

New additions to the school almost complete

October 5, 2020
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