The student news site of Mill Valley High School

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
Sarah Allerheiligen

Sarah Allerheiligen, JAG photographer/reporter

This is junior Sarah Allerheiligen’s second year on the JAG yearbook staff and she will be taking on the position of a photographer. When outside of the classroom, you can find her on the tennis courts or throwing the javelin. Outside of school, she can be found shopping, going places with friends, and spending time with her dog. Sarah enjoys cheez-its, watching Gilmore Girls, and baking desserts to enjoy with her family. 

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Looking through his rangefinder, sophomore Eli Platz measures the distance to the hole.

Staying focused, junior Brayden Repp prepares to hit the ball.

Completing his swing, senior Jackson Sprecker watches to see where his ball lands.

After hitting the ball, sophomore Eli Platz follows through on his swing.

Mid swing, junior Brayden Repp drives the ball.

After a heartfelt speech, senior Matthew Tieman hugs Relay sponsor Kirsten Jones.

Kicking off the banquet, members of Relay For Life get pizza and salad for dinner Thursday April 24.

[Photo] The Relay for Life committee holds their first ever banquet to celebrate their successful year

April 28, 2025
Media center specialist Ashley Agre and guidance counselor Erin Hayes slice and hand out chocolate cake.

With a big smile, senior Maddox Walker takes recognition for his work on Relay For Life.

Speaking to the audience, seniors Elly Hayes and Brynn Shideler run the Relay For Life banquet.

Wearing her face paint, a kid enjoys playing whack-a-mole at Relay For Life.

Junior Lilli Verbenec puts pink hair spray in a kid’s hair.

Running his booth, freshman Calton Bierl watches a kid play golf.

Throwing the ping pong ball, senior Joah Clark supports Relay For Life.

Decorating her booth, junior Kinley Ruder blows up a balloon.

Two Relay For Life participants focus on their guitar playing.

Completing the survivor walk, social studies teacher Tina Keith walks with her father.

Coloring Club founder junior Maddie Martin focuses on her artwork.

Coloring club holds its first meeting Wednesday, March 5

Aniston Crabtree, Myah Ronning, and Sarah Allerheiligen
March 11, 2025
With her hand in the crayon bag, junior Mya Franco chooses a color for her coloring sheet.

Spending time together, sophomores Aiden Finell and Kennedy Botkin color their flowers.

Taking a breath for air, sophomore Turner Bruce finishes his 100 meter breaststroke.

Diving into the water, senior Carson Reynolds begins his 100 meter breaststroke.

Treading through the water, senior Carson Reynolds completes his 100 meter breaststroke.

In the lead, senior Carson Reynolds competes in the 100 yard butterfly.

Boys swim athletes qualify for state at Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center

Sarah Allerheiligen, JAG photographer/reporter
January 31, 2025
Before finishing his race, senior Sawyer Clark takes a breath in the 50 yard freestyle.

Building momentum, freshman Nathan Reedy begins his swim in the 50 yard freestyle.

Students load their plates at clubsgiving.

StuCo hosts seventh annual Clubsgiving

Aniston Crabtree, Molly Hillner, and Sarah Allerheiligen
December 4, 2024
After winning the pie eating contest, junior Grant Kuchynka celebrates his victory.

Competing against each other, juniors Grant Kuchynka and Stella Beins eat their pies.

After winning a game of Kahoot, junior Abby Haney goes to collect her prize.

Looking at their friends, juniors Kate Dresvyannikov and Max Fierro sit together.

Preparing to eat, junior Tristyn Jones puts food on her plate.

Side by side, juniors Elaina Weese and Emma Carbajo color together.

Singing together, junior Harrison Guest, seniors Zane Lauer, Blake Gray and Yazid Vazquez perform as a quartet.

Choir performs in their first concert of the school year

Audri Brizendine, Sarah Allerheiligen, and Emma Ronning
October 23, 2024
Bowing for the audience, the Grace Notes and Tenor and Bass choir end their performances.

Admiring the crowd, pianist Cindy Rhodes flashes a smile.

At the microphone, junior Ozzie Hentges sings his solo.

Standing together, the Tenor and Bass Choir sings for the crowd.

Eyes on the ball, junior Maddie Martin prepares to tee off.

Girls Golf competes in the Sunflower League Tournament

Avery Cole and Sarah Allerheiligen
October 4, 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
Painting a banner, seniors Remi Ziebell and Kate Martin work together.

Staying in theme, senior Logan Koester tapes a disc to the wall.

Up on the ladder, junior Mallory Lux wraps a string of lights around a pole.

With a helium machine, junior Paige Roth blows up a balloon.

Staying focused, junior Lauren Fenemore cuts a piece of paper.

Standing tall, junior Stella Beins decorates a pole

Excitingly, junior Gavin Hurt welcomes a freshman through the crowd of students.

Student Council and JLC hold annual Freshman First Day

Molly Griffin, Callie Cahoy, and Sarah Allerheiligen
August 15, 2024
Showing their school spirit, the freshmen practice their chants.

Wearing their togas, seniors Logan Miller, Ashlyn Blazer, Arye Meyer and Gracie Kurzejeski cheer for the freshmen.

Beginning the pep assembly, juniors Abby Haney and Carson Schmidtlein play the drums.

Giving a piggyback ride, senior Juliya Laws carries freshman Kathryn Laws into the building.

Junior Aiden Lehr welcomes a freshman by carrying him into school.

Greeting the crowd, a freshman prepares to enter the school.

Holding their signs, juniors Corinne Schwindt and Kinley Ruder cheer for the incoming freshmen.

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
Senior McKinley Graves smiles while everyone claps for her.

Activities signing ceremony held in Performing Arts Center

Emma Ronning and Sarah Allerheiligen
April 25, 2024
After signing to the University of Arkansas, senior Blake Powers shares a moment with his friends.

Senior Augusta Miller, signing for Kansas State University, looks at her friends that are also signing.

With a big smile, senior Grace Cormany prepares to head to Temple University.

Listening to choir teacher Jessie Reimer, seniors Kate Marten, Augusta Miller and Blake Powers all watch their teacher.

As both seniors Kate Marten and Augusta Miller prepare to sign for Kansas State University, they share a moment with their peers.

As choir teacher Jessie Reimer talks, senior Blake Powers listens to what she has to say.

Working together, sophomore Landon Vincent and his partner Joel Hayes prepare to receive the ball.

Cheering for his team, sophomore Jack Thomas celebrates the play.

Watching carefully, junior Clayton Sondgeroth hits the ball.

With a focused face, freshman Morgan Hennes serves the ball.

Looking down, junior Jackson Sprecker prepares to hit the ball.

Standing in the fairway, junior Jackson Sprecker finishes his swing.

With a focused face, senior Broden Resch lines up the ball.

Finishing his swing, senior Broden Resch stands in the tee box.

Preparing for a game of tug-of-war, a group of girls look across the stage.

Moving their arms, the Treble choir all sing together.

Singing together, senior AJ Lauer, sophomore Drew Cormany, and juniors Zane Lauer and Yazid Vazquez perform at the spring concert.

Taking off his glasses, junior Yazid Vazquez Vazquez sings his solo.

Offering her teammate an escape, junior Josie Benson stands on guard.

Gallery: Girls basketball falls to Olathe East

Aubrie Barton and Sarah Allerheiligen
February 9, 2024
Strategizing, sophomore Leah Konen holds the ball.

Running with the ball, junior Averie Landon looks for an open teammate.

Taking her position, junior Josie Benson guards her opponent.

Getting ready for the next play, sophomore Paige Roth prepares to play defense.

In the air, freshman Riley Riggs shoots the ball.

With a smile on her face, sophomore Madi Roberts tapes her poster.

Relay for Life decorates for Purple Bomb

Sarah Allerheiligen and Evie Tindell
January 23, 2024
Using teamwork, junior Logan Koester and senior Blake Powers map out their poster together.

Working together, juniors Reese Miller and Seville Skinner paint their plates.

With a focused face, sophomore Emma Carbajo works on her project.

Looking ahead, freshman Riley Marshall attempts to rush past her opponent and towards the basket.

Gallery: Girls basketball falls to Gardner Edgerton 50-45

Alonnah Gage and Sarah Allerheiligen
December 15, 2023
Performing for the crowd, the Bass Choir sings “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”.

The choir department gets into the holiday spirit at winter concert

Sarah Allerheiligen, JAG photographer/reporter
December 13, 2023
Standing by the basket, junior Josie Benson guards her opponent.

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