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Nick Booth

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor

This is senior Nick Booth’s third year on the JagWire staff. He is very excited to be copy editor and to continue his work with Mill Valley News, which includes his gaming blog Extra Lives. Outside of journalism, Nick is involved in band, debate, forensics, Science Olympiad, Quiz Bowl and drama and is co-captain of the robotics team. In his free time, Nick loves to read, watch a nice movie, play video games or listen to some music.

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My childhood blog taught me to appreciate journalism

My childhood blog taught me to appreciate journalism

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 17, 2017
Freshman Ella Shurley fights with a player from Olathe Northwest for the ball.

Girls soccer falls to Olathe Northwest 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 9, 2017
With an Aquinas defender on her back, junior Adde Hinkle looks to create a scoring opportunity during the second half of Mill Valleys 1-0 win over St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday, April 25.

Girls soccer defeats St. Thomas Aquinas 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 27, 2017
Fighting for the ball, senior Adam Grube blocks a Shawnee Mission North player on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The Jaguars won after the game was called at halftime due to inclimate weather, making the final score 4-0.

Eastern Kansas League challenges and improves athletes across all sports

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 15, 2017
Fighting for the ball, senior Adam Grube blocks a Shawnee Mission North player on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The Jaguars won after the game was called at halftime due to inclimate weather, making the final score 4-0.

First season in the EKL league deemed successful by teams, coaches

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 11, 2017
Fending off a Blue Valley player, freshman Emerson Kaiser dribbles the ball.

Girls soccer defeats Blue Valley 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 7, 2017
With his hands on his opponents shoulders, junior Ike Valencia pushes the Bishop Miege player back on Friday, Oct. 7. The Jaguars fell to Bishop Miege 64-21.

KSHSAA classifications challenged to increase competitiveness between public and private schools

Jakob Twigg and Braden Shaw
April 7, 2017
JagWire reporters review local chicken finger restaurants

JagWire reporters review local chicken finger restaurants

Michael Sandri and Braden Shaw
March 30, 2017
The Jaguars fall to Blue Valley West 12-3 on Friday, March 24. Keeping his eyes locked on the ball, sophomore Seth Hobson defends his opponent.

Lacrosse falls to Blue Valley West 12-3

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 26, 2017
Boys basketball falls to Blue Valley 76-65

Boys basketball falls to Blue Valley 76-65

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 25, 2017
Senior Blake Montgomery shoots a free throw.

Boys basketball team falls to St. Thomas Aquinas

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 11, 2017
The bowling team has grown close this past season. Its a good group of guys and this year has been a lot of fun, senior Spencer Butterfield said.

Boys bowling team grows closer through the sport

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 9, 2017
Head cross country coach Mark Chipman decides to retire after leading the cross country team to statewide success and teaching in the district for 35 years.

After 35 years in the district, head cross country coach Mark Chipman retires

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 4, 2017
Photo illustration

Rise in fake news clouds judgment of students

Braden Shaw and Marah Shulda
February 2, 2017
Freshman Whitney Van Dyke spends her afternoons with her friends outside the journalism room. All of our parents work, so we just hang out [here] while we wait for them, Van Dyke said.

Freshman Whitney Van Dyke and friends frequent main hallway after school

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 18, 2017
The NCAA needs to finally start paying college athletes

The NCAA needs to finally start paying college athletes

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 16, 2016
Going for a layup, senior Blake Montgomery looks at the basket on Friday, Dec. 9. The Jaguars fell to Lawerence Free State 68-60.

Boys basketball falls to Lawrence Free State

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 10, 2016
During the football game against St. James on Friday, Nov. 11, football and track coach Eric Thomas reviews a play with sophomore Christian Roth.

Coaches train athletes in more than one sport

Braden Shaw and Abby Layton
November 25, 2016
Renovations of B&B Shawnee 18 began in mid to late September as a way to revamp the theater. The two-month project is expected to bring life to the theater, especially when considering updated equipment, seating and concessions.

B&B updates theater in hopes of more business

Braden Shaw and Jakob Twigg
November 23, 2016
Before heading to class, senior Adam Gillette fills out one of the new department of the month forms on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

SLT unveils new ‘Department of the Month’ program

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 11, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: High School football playoffs edition

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 27, 2016
Volleyball falls to De Soto in three sets at Dig Pink game

Volleyball falls to De Soto in three sets at Dig Pink game

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 23, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: The Big Ten is a legitimate conference

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 12, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: The 2016 Royals were not a failure

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 4, 2016
Winding up for a serve, senior Kaley Muir focuses on her opponents during her doubles match on Monday, Oct. 3. At its last regular meet of the season, varsity girls tennis went 6-2.

Girls tennis goes 6-2 in triangular

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 4, 2016
Expectations of privacy differ among students

Expectations of privacy differ among students

Alison Booth and Braden Shaw
September 28, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: Should athletes cross sports?

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 20, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: What should we expect from this Chiefs team?

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 15, 2016
Letters from the Editors: Its the start of something new

Letters from the Editors: It’s the start of something new

Madison Ferguson, Margaret Mellott, and Braden Shaw
September 15, 2016
With the Saints heading towards him, senior Spencer Butterfield waits to receive the ball.

Boys soccer ties with Aquinas 1-1 in rain-shortened game

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 15, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: Here we go again

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 3, 2016
With the ball in motion, senior Sam Lopez fights for possession of the ball on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Boys soccer defeats Shawnee Mission North 4-0 in rain shortened game

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
August 31, 2016
Dont wait to get involved

Don’t wait to get involved

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
August 16, 2016
The Lady Jags soccer team falls to the Maize Eagles 4-0 on Saturday, May 28. The Lady Jags finished the season with an 18-3 record.

Girls soccer finishes fourth in state tournament

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 28, 2016
Scout camp offers a unique blend of history and adventure

Scout camp offers a unique blend of history and adventure

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 21, 2016
Junior Lauren Moores takes a free kick during the game against Blue Valley on Tuesday, April 12.

Girls soccer defeats Blue Valley 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 15, 2016
Johnson County Landfill owner Waste Management works to control odor

Johnson County Landfill owner Waste Management works to control odor

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
April 14, 2016
JagWire reviews Chinese takeout

JagWire reviews Chinese takeout

Nick Booth and Justin Curto
April 12, 2016
As the ball rushes toward him, junior Parker Billings prepares to return it to his singles opponent at the tennis dual against Kansas City Christian Thursday, April 7. The Jaguars lost the dual, which consisted of three doubles matches and six singles matches.

Boys tennis loses to Kansas City Christian

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
April 8, 2016
Red Fortune: General Tsos chicken

Red Fortune: General Tso’s chicken

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
April 8, 2016
East China: General Tsos chicken

East China: General Tso’s chicken

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
April 8, 2016
Grand Wok: General Tsos chicken

Grand Wok: General Tso’s chicken

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
April 8, 2016
Sideline Report: Villanova and North Carolina provide an instant classic in the national championship game

Sideline Report: Villanova and North Carolina provide an instant classic in the national championship game

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 6, 2016
FILE PHOTO: Staring down the ball, sophomore Alec Bergeron waits to make contact at a meet on April 16, 2015.

Boys tennis

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
March 28, 2016
While recieving coaching from head girls soccer coach Arlan Vomhof, junior defender Lauren Moores takes a shot at the goal during practice on Friday, March 26.

Girls soccer

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 26, 2016
Sideline Report: State champions (again)

Sideline Report: State champions (again)

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 23, 2016
2005 graduate Brandon White gives motivational speeches

2005 graduate Brandon White gives motivational speeches

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
March 11, 2016
Sideline Report: The greatest regular season quarterback ever finally calls it quits

Sideline Report: The greatest regular season quarterback ever finally calls it quits

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 9, 2016
Sideline Report: Yet another conference title puts Kansas in the drivers seat for a deep run in the NCAA tournament

Sideline Report: Yet another conference title puts Kansas in the driver’s seat for a deep run in the NCAA tournament

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 2, 2016
Has Kanye West gone too far?

Has Kanye West gone too far?

Nick Booth and Sarah Myers
February 25, 2016
Looking for an open teammate, senior Jaison Widmer holds the ball away from his defender.

Boys basketball defeats Tonganoxie

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 24, 2016
Sideline Report: Do projections before the season have any impact whatsoever?

Sideline Report: Do projections before the season have any impact whatsoever?

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 23, 2016
Respect Kanye West for his artistic achievments

Respect Kanye West for his artistic achievments

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
February 22, 2016
Sideline Report: The student section needs to step up their game

Sideline Report: The student section needs to step up their game

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 17, 2016
Photos from Tribune News Service, New York Times and Time Magazine.

An in-depth look at gun violence and gun control

Nick Booth, Tricia Drumm, Jillian Leiby, Adri Talavera, and Victoria Wright
February 11, 2016
Second Amendment does not make sense in modern society

Second Amendment does not make sense in modern society

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
February 11, 2016
Sideline Report: Super Bowl 50 — Peyton’s gotta retire now, right?

Sideline Report: Super Bowl 50 — Peyton’s gotta retire now, right?

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 9, 2016
Photo illustration.

Johnson County cities could raise tobacco product purchase age to 21

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
February 5, 2016
Freshman Chris Sprenger swims in the 200 yard IM. Sprenger placed second overall in the event.

Swim team grows as new changes continue to come to program

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 5, 2016
Senior signee Lucas Krull is interviewed by Time Warner Cable Sports News station.

Twenty-three athletes sign letters of intent at signing ceremony

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 5, 2016
Sideline Report: Do Peyton and the Broncos stand a chance on Super Sunday?

Sideline Report: Do Peyton and the Broncos stand a chance on Super Sunday?

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 3, 2016
In a close game against the Olathe East Hawks, sophomore Cooper Kaifes runs ahead of the defense to shoot a lay up. The Jaguars lost to the Hawks 59-54 to claim second place in the Saints Classic Tournament.

Looking back at the Saints Classic: Jaguars’ trip to Saint Thomas Aquinas tournament leads to second place finish

Margaret Mellott, Braden Shaw, and Victoria Wright
January 29, 2016
In a close game against the Olathe East Hawks, sophomore Cooper Kaifes runs ahead of the defense to shoot a lay up. The Jaguars lost to the Hawks 59-54 to claim second place in the Saints Classic Tournament.

Boys basketball loses to Olathe East, finishes second at Saints Classic tournament

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 29, 2016
Sideline Report: Look, Kansas is going to win the Big 12 again, but here’s how it won’t happen

Sideline Report: Look, Kansas is going to win the Big 12 again, but here’s how it won’t happen

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 27, 2016
In a close game against the Olathe East Hawks, sophomore Cooper Kaifes runs ahead of the defense to shoot a lay up. The Jaguars lost to the Hawks 59-54 to claim second place in the Saints Classic Tournament.

Boys basketball loses to Olathe East, finishes second at Saints Classic tournament

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 24, 2016

The Big Short was the best movie of 2015

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
January 22, 2016
Sideline Report: The “Hunt for Red January” was well worth it, even if it ended abruptly

Sideline Report: The “Hunt for Red January” was well worth it, even if it ended abruptly

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 19, 2016
Sideline Report: Alabama winning another championship is bad for college football

Sideline Report: Alabama winning another championship is bad for college football

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 12, 2016
Sideline Report: The ‘Golden Age’ of Kansas City sports

Sideline Report: The ‘Golden Age’ of Kansas City sports

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 5, 2016

Senior Rachel Morgan nannies children with special needs

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
December 16, 2015

Senior Chase Midyett participates in athletics all year long

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 16, 2015
Don’t count out the ‘unelectable

Don’t count out the ‘unelectable’

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
December 15, 2015
Racing ahead of the other team, freshman Jack Matchette pushes off a defender to get the ball on Sunday, Nov. 28.

Freshman boys form recreational team

Jason Chen and Braden Shaw
December 11, 2015
2015 is the year of the sequel

2015 is the year of the sequel

Nick Booth and Jillian Leiby
December 11, 2015

Senior Chase Midyett participates in athletics all year long

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 10, 2015
Sideline Report: Three needs the Royals have to address at the Winter Meetings

Sideline Report: Three needs the Royals have to address at the Winter Meetings

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 8, 2015

Senior Rachel Morgan nannies children with special needs

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
December 7, 2015
Extra Lives: The game that got me playing again

Extra Lives: The game that got me playing again

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
December 4, 2015
Sideline Report: The coaching carousel that is college football

Sideline Report: The coaching carousel that is college football

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 1, 2015
Along with the rest of the teaching departments, math teachers Laurie Deuschle and Kristen Chavez review the new state assessments and scoring standards on Friday, Oct. 30.

District reveals state assessment scores

Alison Booth and Nick Booth
November 19, 2015
JagWire editors-in-chief Tori Aerni, Sarah Myers and Karissa Schmidt, Mill Valley News editor-in-chiefs Justin Curto and Jena Smith and adviser Kathy Habiger hold up the awards earned by the journalism department on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

JagWire newspaper and Mill Valley News online win awards at national convention

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 18, 2015
Sideline Report: Number 18 should finally hang it up

Sideline Report: Number 18 should finally hang it up

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 17, 2015
Students bond with friends and family through hunting outdoors

Students bond with friends and family through hunting outdoors

Sam Lopez and Braden Shaw
November 17, 2015
Dont celebrate Keystone XL decision quite yet

Don’t celebrate Keystone XL decision quite yet

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
November 13, 2015
Photo illustration.

An in-depth look at compulsive texting

Nick Booth, Jason Chen, Jillian Leiby, and Margaret Mellott
November 13, 2015
Senior Rohit Biswas goes without texting

Senior Rohit Biswas goes without texting

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
November 13, 2015
Photo illustration.

Compulsive texting found in teens

Nick Booth and Jillian Leiby
November 13, 2015
Sideline Report: How much power does a college football team really have?

Sideline Report: How much power does a college football team really have?

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 11, 2015
Juniors Ben Stadler and Marc Hinnen take a photo of their design for the Battle of the brains on Oct. 16.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing students enter engineering competition

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
November 7, 2015
Sideline Report: Party like it’s 1985

Sideline Report: Party like it’s 1985

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 3, 2015
Dribbling the ball around his opponent at the regional soccer game on Tuesday, Oct. 27, sophomore Daniel Nicot focuses on the ball. The team won 3-1 against Turner and will advance in regionals.

Boys soccer defeats Turner 3-1 in regional playoffs

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 28, 2015
Sideline Report: Wait, there’s another Kansas City team in the playoffs?

Sideline Report: Wait, there’s another Kansas City team in the playoffs?

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 27, 2015

Make-A-Wish club begins operations

Nick Booth and Sam Lopez
October 22, 2015

Who’s who in the district

Nick Booth and Jason Chen
October 21, 2015

Dr. Stacey Yurkovich, director of teaching and learning

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
October 21, 2015

Tara Harmon-Moore, coordinator of health services

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
October 21, 2015

Lee Hanson, director of special services

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
October 21, 2015

Amy Droegemeier, director of student nutrition

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
October 21, 2015
Situated in the Prairiefire Art and Entertainment district, Cinetopia offers three types of theaters: Movie Parlor Experience, GXL Theater and Living Room Theater.

JagWire reviews area movie theaters

Nick Booth, Jillian Leiby, and Nora Lucas
October 21, 2015
Before school starts on Tuesday, Oct. 6, athletic director Jerald VanRheen visits with secretary Lynn Bath.

Athletic director Jerald VanRheen switches his focus from coaching to administration

Morgan Gurwell and Braden Shaw
October 21, 2015
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