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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

Anna Owsley

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief

This is senior Anna Owsley’s third year on the JagWire staff. She is thrilled for her second year as Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and is undertaking the position of assistant editor for the newspaper. When Anna isn’t busy with journalism duties, she can be found working, volunteering for NHS or multitasking homework and her current Netflix show. Additionally, she loves reading, watching movies, getting coffee with friends and traveling.

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Make an effort to live in the moment

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 14, 2021
Glancing at her artwork, NHS member junior Jada Eggleston plans out what shes going to write next to elementary students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School on Monday, May 3.

NHS cheers elementary students on with sidewalk chalk art

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 2, 2021
The forensics team competed virtually at the the Shawnee Mission South tournament March 19 and 20.

Forensics finds success at Shawnee Mission South tournament

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 23, 2021
Hammering together PVC pipe, Robotics sponsor Gary Hannah helps robotics members senior Alex Owens and De Soto sophomore Julie Steeb make dog beds for non-profit animal shelter Imagine Forever Homes. The robotics team made dog beds on Thursday, March 4 at their weekly after school meeting.

Robotics team creates and donates dog beds

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 8, 2021
The MV In the News clubs Instagram account provides information on meetings and what the club is all about.

A look into the MV In the News club

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 26, 2021
Inspired by her love for BTS, junior Lacey Marr opened a fan account for the group on Instagram and attracted thousands of BTS fans.

Lacey Marr’s BTS fan account connects her to thousands

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 11, 2021
Prior to the Kansas stay-at-home order, local business owner Anh Nguyen closed her beauty salon Hello Beautiful to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 among her clients and employees.

COVID-19 impacts local economy

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 16, 2020
The district released an update regarding fourth quarter grading protocol Thursday, April 9, outlining how students can maintain or improve their semester grades throughout fourth quarter.

District releases fourth quarter grading protocol

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 13, 2020
The districts implementation of the class Argumentation and Debate Fundamentals has the potential to harm the schools competitive debate program.

Non-competitive debate class threatens program’s future

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
January 31, 2020
Juniors Adam White (right) and Tanner Smith (left) and seniors Thomas Babcock (second left) and Travis Babcock (second right) won the teams first state elimination rounds in school history Saturday, Jan. 18.

Debate sets school records at state competition

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
January 19, 2020
Assistant superintendent Alvie Cater sat down with Mill Valley News staffers to explain how the district is addressing the issue of vaping within schools Friday, October 25.

A deeper look into the district’s actions against vaping

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 16, 2019
As one of the early performers at the Open Mic Night, juniors John Fraka and Ellie Boone perform the song “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Students participate in Open Mic Night

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 13, 2019
The district is selling spirit wear for the football game, offering the apparel in both navy and green to represent the opposing teams. Mill Valley will face De Soto in quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 15, so order forms will be due Monday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.

Spirit wear sold for USD 232 rivalry football game

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 10, 2019
Assistant superintendent Alvie Cater sat down with Mill Valley News staffers to explain how the district is addressing the issue of vaping within schools Friday, October 25.

A deeper look into the district’s actions against vaping

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 4, 2019
Standing on stage, seniors Allison Gourd, Anna Ricker, Tina Talavera and juniors Emma Schieber and Emily Feuerborn recite the English NHS oath. The club held its induction ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 23.

English NHS hosts induction ceremony

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 24, 2019
Walt Disney Studios has invested in the strategy of producing live-action remakes and sequels, and the result is a steady stream of movies that lack true creativity. Mill Valley News editor in chief Anna Owsley argues that boycott is the only solution.

We need to boycott Disney sequels and remakes

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 19, 2019
Junior Anna Owsley reviewed Ad Astra, finding the move to be an interesting introspective and character study.

Ad Astra: movie review

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 21, 2019
Waiting for the ceremony to begin, the team displays the DECA hand sign. The team competed Tuesday, Sep. 17 at Johnson County Community College.

DECA produces four top five finishes at their first tournament

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 19, 2019
Students gather in the library to listen to a guest speaker Mona Lyne before watching the Democratic debate.

Debate team hosts Democratic primary debate watch party

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 13, 2019
Explaining the Womens Empowerment Club’s purpose, juniors Avery Kuehl and Grace McLeod address future club members at their first meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5.

[Photo] Women’s Empowerment Club hosts inaugural meeting

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 6, 2019
A Natural Cook: executive chef Armando Paniagua

A Natural Cook: executive chef Armando Paniagua

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
June 11, 2019
Further action should be taken to solve climate change

Further action should be taken to solve climate change

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 16, 2019
After the award ceremony, the team poses for a picture after their third place victory. The team ended with a total score of 136 points, 22 points behind the second place team. “Our team has become like a family over the season, senior Sydney Clarkin said. We all work very well together and are very supportive of one another.

Science Olympiad places third at state

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 8, 2019
With an Olathe West player on her back, sophomore Peyton Wagoner keeps possession of the ball in the game on Thursday, March 21. The Jags won the game with a final score of 1-0. “[Olathe West] passed in patterns and we were struggling to figure out the patterns,” Wagoner said, “but once we figured it out [the game] was a lot better.”

Girls soccer season begins with a 1-0 win over Olathe West

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 24, 2019
We should end the practice of tipping

We should end the practice of tipping

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 21, 2019
Stop and smell the roses

Stop and smell the roses

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 26, 2019
Among many other technological items, senior Wil Anglemyer builds and rebuilds speakers.

Senior Wil Anglemyer enjoys repairing and rebuilding electronics

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
January 19, 2019
While still holding on to her love for fashion, junior Belle Baker pursues STEM-based activities and classes, and is a member of the Robotics team.

Junior Isabella Baker enjoys STEM-based classes and activities

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
December 13, 2018

Self-defense class held for community

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 16, 2018
Before the game, the boys soccer team huddles up for a pep talk. “It’s the post season, so [losing] is always at the back of our minds and they scored two,” senior team captain Jake Ashford said. “Especially at the second part of the second half, it was close.”

Boys soccer defeats Shawnee Mission South 3-2

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 24, 2018
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