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Taylor Anderson

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief

Senior Taylor Anderson is co-editor-in-chief of the JAG yearbook. This is her third year on staff. Anderson is involved in theater, and is a member of NHS and Thespians. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, binge-watching Netflix shows and drinking Diet Dr Pepper.

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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
Social studies teacher Jack Johnson pushes past his opponent while dribbling the ball.

StuCo hosts Mayhem Week students vs. faculty basketball game

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
May 6, 2016
Senior Kennedy Hoffman is knocked off of her feet by an opponent from Basehor-Linwood on Tuesday, May 3. The Jaguars won 8-1.

Girls soccer defeats Basehor-Linwood

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
May 4, 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
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
Senior Tyler Grauer holds up senior Clayton Holmberg after the Jaguar win.

State championship marks final game for team’s eight seniors

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
March 31, 2016
Pushing against her opponent, junior forward Paige Lewis battles for the ball.

Girls soccer defeats Olathe North

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
March 31, 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
Senior Tyler Grauer holds up senior Clayton Holmberg after the Jaguar win.

State championship marks final game for team’s eight seniors

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
March 12, 2016
With the defense approaching, senior Catie Kaifes looks to pass to freshman Claire Kaifes.

Girls basketball loses in first round of state tournament

Taylor Anderson and Kate Ocker
March 10, 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
Dribbling the ball down the court during the sub-state boys basketball game against Harmon Hawks on Friday, March 4, senior Jaison Widmer looks for an opening to score.

Boys basketball wins sub-state championship

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
March 5, 2016
Taking a shortened day during your senior year isnt something to feel guilty about

Taking a shortened day during your senior year isn’t something to feel guilty about

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
March 5, 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
2006 graduate Grant Treaster pursues career as a law clerk for the district of Kansas

2006 graduate Grant Treaster pursues career as a law clerk for the district of Kansas

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
February 29, 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
Senior Logan Koch runs down the court while dribbling the ball.

Boys basketball defeats Bonner Springs

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
February 19, 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
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
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[Photo] Three Kansas City coffee shops prove to be great dives

Elizabeth Fleming and Kate Ocker
February 9, 2016
genderfluid

[Photo] Senior Keegan Lenkey transitions to living as genderfluid

Elizabeth Fleming, assistant Mill Valley News editor
February 8, 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
Seniors, its OK if you dont have your life together

Seniors, it’s OK if you don’t have your life together

Taylor Anderson, JAG 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
Running down the court, sophomore Cooper Kaifes dribbles past his opponent.

Boys basketball defeated by Olathe North

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
February 1, 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
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
Senior Logan Koch shoots through the defense.

Boys basketball beats Piper

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
January 13, 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 Chase Midyett participates in athletics all year long

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 16, 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

Senior Chase Midyett participates in athletics all year long

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 10, 2015
Blocking his opponent during the boys basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 8, senior Jaison Widmer throws his hands up and shuffles across the court to block a pass.

Boys basketball defeats Gardner Edgerton

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
December 9, 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
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
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
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
Sideline Report: Party like it’s 1985

Sideline Report: Party like it’s 1985

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 3, 2015
Decorating her pumpkin, senior Ally Henderson focuses to make recreate a famous artwork.

Art students paint pumpkins to celebrate Halloween

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
October 31, 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
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
Fantasy football serves as a competitive outlet for students

Fantasy football serves as a competitive outlet for students

Tori Aerni and Braden Shaw
October 21, 2015
Sideline Report: Once again, the Chiefs fail to meet expectations

Sideline Report: Once again, the Chiefs fail to meet expectations

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 20, 2015
Sophomores McKenna Harvey and Simon Stewart rehearse their songs after school on Tuesday, Oct. 6 for their lead roles in “Oklahoma!” this fall.

Sophomores McKenna Harvey and Simon Stewart cast as lead roles in this year’s fall musical “Oklahoma!”

Braden Shaw and Victoria Wright
October 20, 2015
Sitting in her home, senior Whitney Epps displays a photo taken after her 12 hour brain surgery. I was very loopy during the operation, but I knew what was going on, Epps said. It felt pretty weird, but I think it was kind of cool.

Senior Whitney Epps undergoes brain surgery to remove seizure-causing lesion

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
October 17, 2015
Sideline Report: I cant believe it happened again

Sideline Report: I can’t believe it happened again

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 13, 2015
Senior Whitney Epps undergoes brain surgery to remove seizure-causing lesion

Senior Whitney Epps undergoes brain surgery to remove seizure-causing lesion

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
October 13, 2015
Senior Zac Kornis dribbles down field while looking to score a goal.

Boys soccer falls to Shawnee Mission East 3-1

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 10, 2015
Sideline Report: Another Blue October

Sideline Report: Another Blue October

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 6, 2015
Sideline Report: An open letter to Andy Reid

Sideline Report: An open letter to Andy Reid

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 29, 2015
In preparation for the halftime show, the band takes direction from senior Lindsay Hamner the morning of the football game against Blue Valley Northwest on Friday, Sept. 11. The band, as well as the football team, dance team and physical education classes have been able to use the turf since it was placed on the field.

New turf football fields placed at both district high schools

Tori Aerni, Morgan Gurwell, and Braden Shaw
September 24, 2015
Hitting the ball over the net, junior Morgan Thomas scores a point. The team won against Tonganoxie in three games. We picked on their weak spots, but we made too many unforced errors, Thomas said. In practice, we are going to work hard so we can win our tournament this weekend and KVL this season.

Volleyball sweeps Tonganoxie

Taylor Anderson, JAG editor-in-chief
September 23, 2015
Sideline Report: A coaching decision gone wrong — Nebraska Edition

Sideline Report: A coaching decision gone wrong — Nebraska Edition

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 22, 2015
During the boys soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 17, senior Colby Sirivongxay fights for possession of the ball. The team lost 4-3 to Gardner-Edgerton.

Boys soccer loses to Gardner-Edgerton 4-3

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 18, 2015
Sideline Report: Was Johnny Cueto worth it?

Sideline Report: Was Johnny Cueto worth it?

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 15, 2015
Sideline Report: A look ahead to the upcoming NFL season

Sideline Report: A look ahead to the upcoming NFL season

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