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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
Molly Hillner

Molly Hillner, JAG photographer/reporter

This is junior Molly Hillner’s second year on JAG yearbook staff and she will be taking on the role of photographer. When she’s not in C-101, you can find her leading the Society of Women Engineers, volunteering for various honor societies, participating in book club, working as a babysitter or spending time with friends and family. In her free time she enjoys reading, exploring local coffee shops, playing electric guitar and taking photos.

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Senior Marissa Hoelting walks down the field with her family as the crowd applauds her.

Girls soccer takes down Shawnee Mission North on Senior Night

Aniston Crabtree, Emma Ronning, and Molly Hillner
April 30, 2025
Senior Kate Martin dribbles the ball past her opponent.

Setting up a pass, Keanni Shang kicks the ball to a teammate up the field.

Senior Kate Martin battles for possession of the ball.

Sophomore Biti Hasabu looks for an offensive player to pass the ball to.

Junior Ava Edwards passes the ball upfield to her teammate.

Senior Jamie Ricker hugs senior Kate Martin before she walks down the field with her parents.

Putting his arms out in the air, junior Oliver Feiring hits a high note during his performance.

[Photo] StuCo hosts ninth annual Mr. Mill Valley event after skipped year

Quin Peters, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 29, 2025
Looking at the music together, senior Clayton Sondgeroth and junior Sienna Suderman perform “All of Me” by John Legend together.

Speaking to the audience, senior Aiden Leher explains his painting like his idol, Bob Ross.

Introducing his hypnosis act, junior Nate Petrowsky gestures to the audience.

Freshman Sam Thomason, senior Aiden Lehr and junior Oliver Feiring perform the Mr. Mill Valley opening number to “It’s Raining Men” by The Weather Girls.

After being introduced to the audience by senior Clayton Sondgeroth, freshman Jack Musil poses as his idol Frank Sinatra.

Looking at her music, junior Sienna Suderman announces the titles of her songs.

Sophomore Lucy Suman meticulously performs her solo in front of the guests and other choir members.

Choir teacher Laura VanLeeuwen introduces the event and explains what songs choir members will be performing.

Parents of choir members set up the drink station before the showcase begins.

As parents, grandparents and students enter the Performing Arts Center, they grab a pamphlet to preview the soloists performing at the event.

[Photo] Singing and Sweets choir event features choir state soloists

April 3, 2025
Seniors Reese Miller and Blake Gray arrange the cookies on the table for guests to enjoy.

In the air, junior Jack Carpenter shoots the ball.

Boys basketball beat Shawnee Mission East in substate to advance to the next round

Molly Hillner, Molly Griffin, and Stella Harryman
March 7, 2025
Looking for an open teammate, junior JaKhai Carter dribbles the ball down the court.

Boys Basketball loses 58-53 to Olathe Northwest

Molly Hillner, JAG photographer/reporter
February 25, 2025
Attempting to distract Olathe Northwest and regain possession, junior Reece Riedel and senior Carter Kaifes team up to stop their opposition

Ahead of Olathe Northwest, junior Jack Carpenter takes a leap to score.

Junior Reece Riedel dribbles past his defender, attempting to reach the basket before the shot clock runs out.

As the defence reaches to stop the shot, senior Carter Kaifes jumps in the air in hopes of scoring.

Seniors Meg McAfee, Brynn Shideler, and Elly Hayes congratulate the winner of the Relay for Life ‘Chuck a Duck’ contest.

Dribbling towards the goal, junior Reece Riedel pushes through Olathe Northwest’s defense.

Senior Carter Kaifes battles against his defender while shooting the ball.

Society of Women Engineers Hosts ‘Wings of Tomorrow’ Design Challenge

Molly Hillner, JAG photographer/reporter
January 29, 2025
Measuring carefully, freshman and SWENext secretary Mia Kenkel ensures she is being as detailed as possible to determine the winners.

Freshman Sophia Sturdy lets go of her plane, aiming to take first place in the competition.

Thoughtfully drawing out her design, freshman Delaney Konen helps to create the main body of her team’s airplane.

Testing out his improved design, freshman Gavin Wilson observes what was successful and what he needs to do to win the challenge.

SWENext secretary and freshman Mia Kenkel hands candy out to the winners of the ‘Wings of Tomorrow’ challenge’, freshmen Natnael Vega and Bryan Mboya.

Freshman MachKennen Pinney steps forward, attempting to throw his team’s plane to the 15ft mark.

Freshmen Gabriel Lagat-Muttai, Ayden Brooks, and Carson Conner look at the design challenge together and make a plan on how to execute their different ideas.

Holding the microphone, sophomore Azaria Vazquez introduces the next song.

Choir holds their semester end Christmas concert

Myah Ronning and Molly Hillner
December 20, 2024
Senior Lily Folendore sings her solo to the famous Christmas song “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Bing Crosby.

Juniors Keegan Wootton and Sienna Suderman sing along with senior Zane Lauer to renditions of popular Christmas songs.

Along with several other members of the bass choir, MJ Barton sings his solo to the traditional Hanukkah song “Do Di Li”.

Seniors Allyson Makalous and Blake Gray introduce the themes of the winter choir concert.

Students load their plates at clubsgiving.

StuCo hosts seventh annual Clubsgiving

Aniston Crabtree, Molly Hillner, and Sarah Allerheiligen
December 4, 2024
Sophomore Avery Huber participates in a pie eating contest, eating as fast as she can to beat the other contestants.

Juniors Rachel Johnson and Doreen Mahugu debate on which answer they should choose in the Thanksgiving Themed Kahoot.

Seniors Celeste White and Lily Folendore fill their plates with all of the different options at Clubsgiving.

Speaking on behalf of Mill Valley’s StuCo, senior Clayton Sondgeroth takes attendance for the various clubs attending Clubsgiving.

Juniors Noah Kim and Jack Daly sit down to color a thanksgiving turkey, patiently awaiting for all of the guests to arrive in time for dinner.

Freshman Ava Munsey and English teacher Malorie Waller discuss how to organize the different foods brought to Clubsgiving by the different clubs.

Seniors Brynn McGillicuddy, Emmie Chezem, Logan Miller, Emmy Gashler, Lily Friedman, Addison Long, and Arye Meyer show up to Mill Valley’s last regular season game decked out in patriotic spirit wear for USA Military Night.

Stars and Stripes at the Swamp

Alex Powell and Molly Hillner
October 29, 2024
Junior Ella Jones dances to the beat of the music as she leads the Silver Stars in their hip-hop routine.

Sophomore Amanda Makalous and junior Rachel Johnston lift up Senior Jada Winfrey to get the crowd excited for a Mill Valley first down.

Junior Ella Jones performs on the sidelines of the Mill Valley football field to get the fans on their feet in support of the Jaguars.

Jumping in the air, junior Addison Maier rallies the crowd before the end of the second half.

Senior Josie Mason leads the Silver Stars in their sideline routine as people enter the Mill Valley’s football stadium.

Freshman Isabella Herman pumps up the crowd with a defense cheer alongside her teammates on the JV Cheer team.

Mr. D's Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Fall Drink Review

Molly Hillner, JAG photographer/reporter
October 14, 2024
Potting flowers, sophomore Reese Miller doctorates the tables in the auxiliary gym.

Student Council decorates gym and hallway for Homecoming Dance

Maggie Kriks, Sarah Allerheiligen, and Molly Hillner
September 25, 2024
Preparing the backdrop for the entrance of the dance, Senior Kenzie Johnson carefully places balloons over the top of the concession stands.

Junior Callaway Clifton creates a balloon arch by using various sizes of blue and silver balloons over the auxiliary gym doors.

Sophomores, Caitlin Pham, Reese Miller, and Avery Huber carefully blow up balloons to be placed around the gym for decoration.

Junior Lauren Fenemore cuts out a piece of black paper to hang over the windows, concealing the homecoming decorations till the guests enter the building later that night.

Using her creative skills, senior Kate Martin, paints a “Mama Mia” inspired banner to be hung over the dessert table.

Get to know some of the staff members that make Mill Valley excellent

Get to know some of the staff members that make Mill Valley excellent

September 16, 2024
Attendance Secretary Julie Rugenstein holds cards that she received from students.

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