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Thomas Helm

Thomas Helm, JAG photographer

This is junior Thomas Helm’s first year on the JAG yearbook staff and he will be taking on the position of photographer. 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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With their hands in the air, senior Macy Bidnick and junior Conner Wood bump hips.

Gallery: StuCo hosts annual prom pep assembly

Thomas Helm, Stella Harryman, and Aubrie Barton
April 9, 2024
Before his throw, junior Eric Penner rears back to throw.

Gallery: Boys and Girls track teams place third and fourth at the Olathe Invitational

Thomas Helm and Callie Cahoy
April 9, 2024
Holding his pole vault pole, senior Jackson Lawler prepares to jump.

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Leading the race, junior Carter Cline rounds the curve in his 800 meter race.

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Focused, junior Meg McAfee runs the last lap of her race.

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Passing the baton, freshman Haydn Legleiter hands off to junior Braden Peter.

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Answering the question wrong, senior Nate Garner shows his impression of the judge.

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After announcing the powerlifting records, coach Sachen high fives senior Truman Griffith.

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With his arms extended, senior Noah Brueggemann dances during the silver studs performance.

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Kicking her leg, senior Keira Bret preforms during the half time show.

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Dribbling the ball, business teacher Adam Runyan jukes out senior Haden Applebee.

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Passing the ball, paraprofessional Andrew Bock communicates the play.

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Holding her hand up, senior Lucy Roy signals for the seniors to stand up.

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Hitting the gym helps students reach goals, maintain healthy lifestyle

Hitting the gym helps students reach goals, maintain healthy lifestyle

Thomas Helm and Bella McPeake
March 19, 2024
driving towards the basket, sophomore Reece Riedel evades the defender.

Boys basketball earns third place at 6A state

Mill Valley News staff, Callie Cahoy, and Thomas Helm
March 11, 2024
Spotted by a teammate, senior Waylon Schenk pushes himself to lift the weight.

Boys and girls powerlifting competed at state with the boys taking fifth

Thomas Helm and Meg McAfee
March 8, 2024
helping the teammate, junior Carter Kaifes and senior Mason Kemp pick up sophomore Jahkai Carter

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Protecting the bal, senior Mason Kemp evades the defense.

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Cheering, senior Garret Corin supports the team.

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Scanning the defense, senior Kael Drummond passes the ball.

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With his hand in the air, junior Carter Kaifes celebrates a three point shot.

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Maneuvering around the defender, sophomore Jakhai Carter attempts a lay up.

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Focused on basket, junior Carter Kaifes shoots a free throw

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Yelling, senior Mason Kemp celebrates with sophomore Reece Riedel.

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going up with the ball, sophomore Reece Riedel attempts to score.

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Focused on the bar, freshmen Nick Jenkins completes his final bench attempt.

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Yelling in celebration, senior Truman Griffith re-racks the bar.

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With the bar on his shoulders, junior Conner Wood grinds to lift the weight.

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Getting help with his straps from junior Noah Pham, sophomore Brody Williamson prepares for his lift.

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Encouraged by the crowd, senior Waylon Schenk squats during power-lifting state.

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After squatting, junior Noah Pham screams in celebration.

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After hearing her name called as winter homecoming Queen, senior Violet Hentges looks in shock towards the crowd.

Winter Royalty King and Queen crowned at halftime of the boys basketball game against Olathe East

Meg McAfee, Thomas Helm, Callie Cahoy, Molly Griffin, and Avery Cole
February 6, 2024
Evading his defender, junior Carter Kaifes attempts a layup at the boys basketball game Friday, Feb. 2.

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With his eyes locked on sophomore JaKhai Carter, senior Mason Kemp passes the ball.

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After making a three, sophomore Reece Riedel throws up 3 fingers in celebration.

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Jumping up for a lay up, senior Kael Drummond breaks away on a fast break.

Gallery: Boys Basketball defeats Blue Valley Southwest 75-64

Thomas Helm, JAG photographer
January 29, 2024
Wearing his weight lifting belt, junior Eric penner squats 465 pounds.

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Pushing the bar off his chest, junior Conner Wood takes his final attempt at bench press.

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Gritting his teeth, junior Benten Weber fights to lift the weight.

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Using all of his strength, senior Waylon Schenk attempts a new personal best in hang clean.

[Photo] Powerlifting places eighth at Basehor-Linwood meet

January 30, 2024
After securing the win, senior Kael Drummond high fives his coaches and teammates on the bench.

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Ball in hand, sophomore Reece Riedel attempts to dribble past his defender.

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With his arms outstretched, junior Carter Kaifes passes the ball during a play he called.

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Discussing the game plan, head coach Alex Houlton meets with the team during a timeout.

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Juniors Juliya Laws, Molly Barhorst, and Reagan Swartz spend their snow day sledding at the hills of Stump Park

[Photo] Q&A: Superintendent Dr. Cory Gibson explains the process of deciding snow days

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January 16, 2024
Getting involved in theater in 7th grade gave freshman Zane Hodson the confidence to be a part of the musical in high school.

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Being interested at computers at a young age led senior Joshua Onkoba to successfully build computers by hand.

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Grabbing his opponent, senior Brady Mason returns him to the mat.

[Photo] Boys wrestling places 8th at Gardner Edgerton Invitational

December 6, 2023
With his opponent wrapped around him, senior Maddox Casella throws the opponent to the mat.

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Pulling back his opponents leg, senior Dillion Cooper attempts to pin his opponent.

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Upside down, senior Maddox Casella flips his opponent.

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Coach Joel Applebee lifts the trophy and celebrates with the team.

[Photo] Jags win 5th consecutive 5A state football title, beating Kapaun 62-37

Kaitlyn Hood, JAG reporter/photographer
November 25, 2023
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Having a blast, sophomore Stella Beins competes in a pie eating contest at clubsgiving.

StuCo hosts sixth annual Clubsgiving

Meg McAfee, Thomas Helm, Stella Harryman, and Hudson Whalen
November 17, 2023
Filling their plates, a group of juniors take food provided by stuco and other students attending.

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Smiling, junior Maggie Wieland colors her turkey coloring sheet.

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Stuco poses after organizing and preparing clubsgiving.

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Pointing junior Gabe Coleman invites everyone at clubsgiving to the rep theater performance.

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After the play, junior Garret Clark shows “landshark” to the team and crowd.

Gallery: Football wins the last regular season game of the year

Sarah Allerheiligen, Thomas Helm, Molly Griffin, and Aubrie Barton
October 25, 2023
After their games, the unified bowling team smiles and poses.

Unified Bowling competes against seven teams

Thomas Helm and Hudson Whalen
October 21, 2023
Addressing the team, head coach Joel Applebee gives his postgame speech.

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After an interception, junior Garret Clark celebrates with his team.

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Protecting the ball, junior Connor Bohon looks down field for the receivers.

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Senior Ryan Deverill crawls towards the captains meeting before the game.

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Meeting around the table, the unified bowling team grabs snacks.

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After bowling a strike, senior Sireen Fraitekh high fives her coach.

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During the coinflip, junior CJ Tilley and his teammates wait for the captions to return.

Gallery: Football falls to Olathe North

Molly Griffin, Thomas Helm, and Aubrie Barton
October 18, 2023
After the game, head coach Joel Applebee talks to the team.

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After a fumble, senior Tristan Baker points signaling that we recovered the ball.

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With his hands stretched, senior Evan Seifert dives to make the tackle

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With his leg back, junior Connor Bohon punts the ball.

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Senior Lucy Roy embraces a hug with her mom after being crowned the 2023 homecoming queen.

Homecoming 2023: King and Queen crowned at halftime of football game against Gardner Edgerton

Meg McAfee, Molly Griffin, Thomas Helm, Aubrie Barton, and Hudson Whalen
September 28, 2023
Her arms linked with both her parents senior Halle Wampler walks to her spot after coronation

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Senior Walt Midyett points and talks to his parents during coronation.

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Senior Jack Fulcher walks with his parents after his name was called for coronation.

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Senior Sam Colletti, carrying the American flag, leads the team through the smoke pregame.

Homecoming 2023: Gallery: Football takes its first loss against Gardner Edgerton

Molly Griffin, Thomas Helm, Aubrie Barton, and Hudson Whalen
September 28, 2023
The Junior powderpuff team celebrates after a touchdown.

Homecoming 2023: Seniors win annual Powderpuff football game for the third year in a row 15-14

Kaitlyn Hood, Kaitlyn Tracy, Molly Griffin, and Thomas Helm
September 26, 2023
Sophomores Evie Grover, Annie Newell, and Esther Kisivo dance on the sophomore float.

Homecoming 2023: Annual parade includes 18 floats that showcase students, clubs, activities and sports

Kate Haney, Keira Patty, Eden Christian, and Thomas Helm
September 26, 2023
Senior Kaitlyn Burke holds flowers and smiles with her parents

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In full uniform, senior Preston Fischer smiles with his parents.

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With their arms locked together, senior Tristan Baker smiles with his mom.

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Flowers in hand, senior Olivia Moore smiles while walking with her parents.

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