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
Thomas Helm

Thomas Helm, JAG photo editor

This is senior Thomas Helm’s second year on the JAG yearbook staff and he will be taking on the position of photo editor. When not working for the yearbook, you can find him running cross country and track. Outside of school he enjoys playing golf, coaching baseball teams, playing video games and listening to music.

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Speaking with the team, Head Coach Justin Crawford congratulates the team on making it to state.

With her leg back, senior Kate Martin kicks the ball down the field.

Bumping into her opponent, sophomore Ella Grace makes an attempt at the ball.

Watching the ball, junior Jenna Lloyd defends her opponent.

Turning her back, senior Lauren Welch evades her defender.

With their hands in the air, the baseball team prepares to receive the trophy.

Baseball wins regional title, defeating Shawnee Mission East 4-3

Stella Harryman, Thomas Helm, and Zoe Engelhart
May 27, 2025
Motivating the team, senior Jake Hobbs helps the team make a comeback.

Yelling towards the first base coach, senior Hudson Powers celebrates after getting on base.

After striking out a batter, junior Beau Peterson flexes while walking off the mound.

Yelling in excitement, junior Blake Jay gives his teammates a high five.

Flexing, senior Isaac Sauder yells after dumping water on the coaches.

With his hands out, Head Coach Jeff Strickland celebrates with his fellow coaches.

with his hands up, junior Beau Peterson celebrates after the win.

After his home run, sophomore Easton Engelhart yells towards the crowd.

Seniors Alonnah Gage, Brooklyn Markovich, Laura Hickman, Maggie Wieland, Seville Skinner, Charlotte Caldwell, Callie Cahoy, Isabel Cherrito, Meg McAfee, and Calista Marx stand in front of Mill Valley to get senior photos taken together.

[Photo] Senior friend group forced to split up for college

May 19, 2025
With a smile on his face, senior Zach Zaldivar walks with his parents as he is recognized on senior night.

Baseball team hosts senior night at home

Thomas Helm, Zoe Engelhart, and Jake Brown
May 15, 2025
Bending his body, junior Drew Yockey throws over to first.

Rounding third, junior Drew Yockey heads home to score.

Stepping down the mound, senior Isaac Lightcap throws a pitch.

Smiling, senior Zach Zaldivar laughs with his coach during the national anthem.

[Photo] I Am Mill Valley: A recap of all the best moments from the senior classes four years

Evan LeRoy, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and Mill Valley News Social Media Manager
May 20, 2025
Throwing the ball, Mother of senior Hudson Powers throws out the first pitch to her son.

clapping her hands, senior Maggie Wieland dances during zumba.

[Photo] Tenth annual Relay for Life raised over $88,000

April 1, 2025
With a smile, junior Paige Roth paints senior Carter Clines face with glitter.

Smiling, Dr. Heath Wilson judges cakes during Relay for Life.

[Photo] Assistant principal Dr. Heath Wilson to leave at the end of the year

April 23, 2025
Focused, junior Lilian Verbenec sprays a relay for life participants hair.

Twisting his upper body, junior Reese Riedel shoots a layup around the SMNW defender.

Boys basketball loses to Shawnee Mission Northwest 76-52 in the state tournament

Molly Griffin, Callie Cahoy, and Thomas Helm
March 14, 2025
Speaking with the team, head coach Kurt Bangel motivates the team during a time out.

Weaving between defenders, senior Thatcher Ivey drives to the basket.

Looking towards the basket, junior JaKhai Carter prepares for his free throw.

Shooting the ball, junior Dylan Everhart jumps with the defender.

With teary eyes, junior Bianca Pepe cries after praying with junior Bella McPeake.

FCA hosts Revival Night for all students in Kansas City area Thursday, March 6

Madelyn Mahoney, Caitlin Pham, and Thomas Helm
March 11, 2025
Looking up smiling, senior Noah Pham shares a conversation with senior Aiden Lehr.

Looking up, senior Cole Huffman speaks during the revival night.

Holding her hands together, senior Maura Fleming bows her head in prayer.

Holding out her hands, senior Seville Skinner worships during the opening songs.

Holding down her opponent, sophomore Autumn Anderson looks towards the scoreboard.

Girls Wrestling competes in a tournament at Desoto High School

Stella Harryman, Thomas Helm, and Madelyn Mahoney
February 3, 2025
With his hand at his side, junior Jeredy Nilges gets his hand raised after winning his match.

Boys Wrestling competes in the Desoto Tournament

Zoe Engelhart, Maggie Kriks, and Thomas Helm
January 31, 2025
Making eye contact with her opponent, junior Jocelyn Paulsen looks for an opportunity to pin her opponent.

Pushing down her opponents hands, sophomore Sophia Hanson escapes her opponents grasps.

Yelling, junior Jakhai Carter celebrates his dunk as he hangs on the rim.

Looking towards the rim, junior Reece Riedel attempts a free throw.

Pointing towards the sky, senior Carter Kaifes finishes his pregame handshake.

Scanning the court, junior JaKhai Carter makes a baseline pass while falling out of bounds

[Photo] Boys basketball brings another win against Gardner Edgerton

December 17, 2024
Post game, the team listens to Head Coach Joel Applebee's speech.

Jaguars bid for sixth straight state football title ends with loss to St. Thomas Aquinas

Jake Brown, Molly Griffin, Thomas Helm, and Macy Fothergill
November 19, 2024
Hyping up the offensive line, associate head coach Jamie Resseguie gives his pregame speech.

With his hands between his legs, senior Jayden Woods jumps to high five senior El-Roi Hasabu.

After playing his last football game ever, senior Zach Zaldivar hugs his friend's mom

With red eyes, senior Eric Penner talks with former football player and Mill Valley alum Jack Fulcher.

After a heartbreaking loss, senior Garret Clark hugs senior Conner Wood.

After a touchdown, seniors Andrew Watts and Grayson Moore celebrate.

Yelling after a big play, senior Jasroop Sarai points towards the field cheering on the jags.

Dipping in Willards arms, played by senior Blake Gray, Rusty, played by senior Allyson Makalous, smiles out at the crowd

The theater department has a record breaking performance of “Footloose”

Thomas Helm, Emma Ronning, and Callie Cahoy
November 12, 2024
With a defender reaching for his leg, senior Connor Bohon runs into the endzone.

Football finishes the regular season with a win over Olathe East

Alonnah Gage, Thomas Helm, Macy Fothergill, and Madelyn Mahoney
October 31, 2024
After landing in a helicopter, Penn State Football’s head coach James Franklin shakes School Resource Officer Darion Hillman’s hand.

Hands in the air, seniors Noah Pham and Colton Bendure do the "party" chant.

Addressing the team, head coach Joel Applebee gives his post game speech.

Looking towards the crowd, senior Zach Zaldivar yells in celebration.

Yelling during the kickoff, seniors Conner Wood, Thatcher Ivey, and Jake Hobbs cheer on the football team.

Seniors Maggie Wieland and Connor Bohon were crowned Homecoming Queen and King at football game

Audri Brizendine, Molly Griffin, Thomas Helm, Madelyn Mahoney, and Macy Fothergill
September 27, 2024
Flexing, senior Andrew Watts celebrates with the team on the sideline after a catch.

Evading a defender, senior Connor Bohon looks down field at the opposing player.

With her pom in the air, junior Racheal Johnson cheers during the football game.

With her hand outstretched, senior Kenzie Johnson stands on the cheer float and throws candy to the crowd.

Mill Valley hosts the annual Homecoming Parade throughout the streets of Shawnee

Avery Cole and Thomas Helm
September 23, 2024
Holding both drumsticks, junior Carson Schmidtlein plays the drums and marches in the parade.

Holding up a sign, junior Finley Rose rides on the girls wrestling float.

Candy in hand, junior Gus Malone gives candy to a kid along the parade route.

Looking towards the crowd, senior Brynn Shideler waves and smiles at spectators.

Waving his hand, School Resource Officer Darion Hillman leads the parade.

Running out of the jag head, junior Hayden Heller leads his team with the American flag.

Even with a tough loss football still had a great night honoring seniors

Molly Griffin and Thomas Helm
September 17, 2024
Watching the toss, senior El-Roi Hasabu prepares for the game.

During kickoff, senior Jake Hobbs screams along with the student section.

After an offensive drive, senior Zach Zaldivar listens to his coach.

Holding his arm out, senior Grayson Moore stiff arms his opponent.

Beginning to run out, Junior Jag football players run out with an American flag.

Mill Valley Junior Jags host annual Mill Valley Night Lights

Molly Griffin, Thomas Helm, and Avery Clement
September 2, 2024
After the scrimmage, head coach Joel Applebee motivates his players to stay focused on the upcoming week.

Stiff-arming the defender, senior Andrew Watts fights for extra yards.

Running towards the sideline, senior Connor Bohon escapes the pressure from the defense.

With their hands on their hearts, seniors Zach Zaldivar, Isaac Sauder, and Brody Brigham stand for the national anthem.

Running out of the pocket, a Junior Jag football player passes the ball.

Holding the ball tight, a Junior Jag football player runs upfield to avoid getting his flag pulled.

With a pen in his hand, senior Garret Clark signs sophomore Brayden Wingerd’s elbow tape at the senior signing table.

Reaching out his hand, a Junior Jag football player runs through the tunnel before the game.

Wrapping a football player's ankle, athletic trainer Jake Brownback helps them prepare for Mill Valley Night Lights Friday, August 30th.

Looking down at his papers, senior Walt Midyett gives his graduation speech.

Holding her cap, senior Lucy Roy gives her speech during graduation.

Fingers locked with principal Dr. Holder, senior Nate Carter does his special handshake.

Smiling, senior Blake Powers hugs School Board Vice President Stephanie Makalous

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