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Luke Wood

Luke Wood, JagWire photo editor

This is senior Luke Wood’s third year on the JagWire newspaper staff and he will be continuing in his role of photo editor. Outside of the JagWire staff, Luke works on his cars, plays video games  and plays baseball. Other activities Luke enjoys include listening to music, welding and riding jet skis. Luke is very excited to have fun in his last year in high school.

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Senior McKinley Graves practices her solo during seminar Wednesday March 27. Graves not only practices during seminar, but also in her three choir classes. She chose to sing an upbeat song and a slower, harder vocal range piece at her audition.

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Writing during seminar Friday March 29, senior Nathan Anderson jots down ideas to use in future projects. Anderson found his passion for writing in his Creative Writing class this year, where he worked on some of the pieces he submitted.

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Coming in to close the game, sophomore Blake Jay delivers his first pitch.

Gallery: Baseball falls 1-0 to Shawnee Mission South

Luke Wood, JagWire photo editor
April 3, 2024
Celebrating a thrown out baserunner, sophomore Beau Peterson screams in excitement.

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Sophomore Drew Yockey stretches as high as he can to catch a ball from the catcher.

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Junior Jake Hobbs performs a pickoff move to second base.

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Searching for the ball, sophomore Drew Yockey lines himself up to catch a pop fly.

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Finishing the play, senior Aaron Gallimore lines up to throw the ball to first.

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Sophomore Beau Peterson stares down the pitcher before his at bat.

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Singing Juice WRLDs Lucid Dreams, seniors Nate Garner and Preston Fischer serenade the crowd.

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Leading the crowd, seniors Lucy Roy and Ellie Walker waive their flashlights in the air.

[Photo] Student Council's Open Mic Night gives students the opportunity to show off talents

February 29, 2024
Senior Micah Boatwright plays his guitar and sings to the crowd.

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Senior Trent Richardson plays the guitar and performs one of his favorite songs.

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Juniors Kai McGarry and Braden Evans perform an original song that they finished just before coming on stage.

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Sophomores Sienna Suderman, Paige Roth, Stella Beins and Gus Goetsch come together on stage to perform a song.

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Explaining a political cartoon, history teacher Angie DalBello dives deep into the artists through process in class, Thursday, Feb. 1. For the 2024-2025 school year, DalBello will be teaching History of the Holocaust, one of the eight new classes to be offered next year.

[Photo] District introduces new classes for students to select for the 2024-2025 school year

February 12, 2024
Preparing for his final bench attempt, freshman Nick Jenkins slows his breathing.

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Attempting a new squat personal record, junior Hank Danielson gives his all while observers cheer him on.

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Calming his breath before his squat attempt, junior Aiden Lehr unracks his weight.

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Searching for an ankle to control, senior Colin McAlister attempts to flip his opponent.

[Photo] Boys wrestling team places fourth overall in the 24th Annual Bobcat Classic

January 17, 2024
Searching for an ankle to control, senior Colin McAlister attempts to flip his opponent.

[Photo] Boys wrestling team places fourth overall in the 24th Annual Bobcat Classic

Ian Chern, JagWire copy editor
January 17, 2024
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On the football field, senior Garrett Cronin throws up the signature “Landshark” celebration Friday, October 27. In school, Cronin is a part of JLC, NHS and StuCo. On his computer, he checks his schedule to look at upcoming events Tuesday, Nov. 28.

[Photo] Student athletes use strategies to manage their time between homework and sports

Maddie Martin and Ian Chern
December 12, 2023
After a tackle for loss, sophomore Hayden Heller puts up the landshark celebration.

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After breaking a tackle, senior Preston Fisher gets behind blockers to make a run toward the end zone.

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Diving for the first down, senior Jaden Scobee goes airborne.

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Holding his head in her hands, senior Daniel Blaines mom shares a memorable moment with her son.

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With a baby goat in his hands, senior Garrett Cronin and coach Matt Best celebrate the victory.

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For the final time, the offensive line poses for their post game picture.

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Senior Jaden Scobee runs towards the endzone as defenders fall behind him.

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

Kaitlyn Hood, JAG reporter/photographer
November 25, 2023
After the defense forced a fumble on the first play of the game, senior Evan Seifert gets the sidelines excited.

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Diving to break up the pass, senior Jackson Lawler covers the opponent.

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Senior Haden Applebee leads the team out of the jaguar head while Metallicas Enter Sandman plays over the speakers.

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Evading the defensive line, senior quarterback Daniel Blaine weaves towards the endzone following a turnover.

Gallery: Football advances to substate following a win against Seaman

Anna Zwahlen, Elizabeth Summa, Luke Wood, and Aubrie Barton
November 12, 2023
Senior Kenten Laughman holds the American flag and leads the team out of the jaguar head.

Gallery: Football takes commanding playoff win against Topeka West

Luke Wood, JagWire photo editor
October 30, 2023
Junior Garret Clark prepares to rush the quarterback.

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Senior Daniel Blaine hands the ball off to senior Tristan Baker who would then run the ball in for a touchdown.

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Throwing up the landshark celebration, senior Garrett Cronin gets excited after his sack.

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Waiting for the coin flip result, the team does their pregame barking for intimidation.

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Returning a punt, junior Desmon Williams rushes toward the endzone.

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Stepping back in the pocket, senior Daniel Blaine searches for open receivers.

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Posing for an instagram picture, StuCo members smile for the camera.

[Photo] StuCo hosts the school's first Senior Sunrise

October 20, 2023
Students in math teacher Angela Weigels seminar class stand for the pledge of allegiance Friday, Oct. 6.

[Photo] In compliance with state mandate, school renews practice of saying the pledge of allegiance

October 7, 2023
Shooting his penalty kick, junior Nic Schrag earns a goal back.

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Stealing the ball, junior Nic Schrag fights his defender.

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Kicking the ball away, senior Liam Watson passes the ball before the defender gets to him.

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Leading the team through their second half warmups, assistant coach Jamie Resseguie blows his whistle.

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Making a goal line stand, the defense lines up in an attempt to stop the touchdown.

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Passing the ball for a touchdown, senior Daniel Blaine connects with junior Brody Brigham to gain the lead.

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[Photo] I Am Mill Valley: Sophomore Zach Chang enjoys the freedom of rock climbing

September 25, 2023
Throwing up the classic landshark celebration, junior Jayden Woods reacts to his sack.

Gallery: Football defeats Shawnee Mission Northwest 14-7

Luke Wood, Elizabeth Summa, Thomas Helm, and Molly Griffin
September 18, 2023
Crossing the goal-line, senior Tristan Baker secures the game winning touchdown.

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In the post game speech, head coach Joel Applebee congratulates his team on a good win against a solid team.

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Scanning the sky for the ball, junior Andy Watts awaits the pass as the rest of the field waits for the result.

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Fighting for extra yards, senior Tristan Baker continues running with the defender wrapped around his waist.

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Screaming in the opposing players face, junior Garret Clark lets his opponent know who won the game.

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Looking for a gap in the defense, junior Connor Bohon uses the block given to him by senior Davion Harris.

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Looking for an open receiver, senior Daniel Blaine searches downfield.

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Upset about a dropped pass, senior Daniel Blaine freezes with his hands on his head.

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Practicing field goals, kickers senior Kenton Laughman and juniors Porter White and Aidan Standly work during halftime.

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School welcomes new teachers and staff members for the 2023-2024 school year

School welcomes new teachers and staff members for the 2023-2024 school year

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September 12, 2023
After the coin toss, seniors Tristan Baker and Jake Fischer jump and lock arms for the pregame hype ritual.

[Photo] Jaguar football starts the season with a strong win against Olathe Northwest

September 2, 2023
In their stances, the defensive line readies themselves to pressure the Olathe North West quarterback.

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Upset about a penalty, head coach Joel Applebee yells at his players.

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Seniors Jaden Scobee and Daniel Blaine look to the sideline for the play call.

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Winding up, senior Kenten Laughman prepares for the fist kickoff of the season.

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After the coin toss, seniors Tristan Baker and Jake Fischer jump and lock arms for the pregame hype ritual.

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Waiting on the Districts decision about removal, artifacts collect dust next to the empty chairs of the former Museum Connections room.

[Photo] Museum Connections course and class museum to be removed after this year

May 16, 2023
Tightening down screws in the engine bay of the Auto Collision Technology truck, senior Alex Schmidt cleans up rouge wires in Auto Body Repair, Wednesday, April 5.

[Photo] StuCo hosts annual Buff Puff tournament

Avery Cole and Brooklyn LaFon
April 20, 2023
Senior Mallory Botts holds up a poncho inside of a case Thursday, March 9. Botts said she is packing her poncho because it’s supposed to rain while we are [in Florida].”

[Photo] Students utilize their school break to vacation to new destinations

Emma Clement, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 10, 2023
De Soto junior and programming sub-team captain Jack Williamson, junior Sebastian Smith and mentor Neil McLeod examine the varsity teams code to ensure the robot will work during reveal, Saturday, Feb. 25

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Building a battery cart for the junior varsity team, sophomore Jackson Pursell uses a nail gun to join pieces of plywood Saturday, Feb. 25.

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Leading a classroom talk about mindset in daily life, Monday, Jan. 23, business teacher Dianna Heffernon-Meyers discusses quotes over failure in everyday situations.

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Moving down the court, junior Jordan Harrison locks to pass the ball to teammate junior Noah Brueggemann at their game Tuesday, Jan. 24.

[Photo] Students play recreational basketball during winter sports season

February 6, 2023
Moving down the court, junior Jordan Harrison locks to pass the ball to teammate junior Noah Brueggemann at their game Tuesday, Jan. 24.

[Photo] Students play recreational basketball during winter sports season

Gabby Delpleash, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 6, 2023
On the sideline, senior Max Weber rushes onto the field with the rest of the student section after the team won.

Senior Max Weber represents the student body as student section leader

Luke Wood, JagWire photo editor
January 30, 2023
Senior Sophie Pringle takes a hit while driving to the basket.

Girls Basketball loses to Shawnee Mission North with a score of 22-27

Elizabeth Summa and Luke Wood
January 12, 2023
Sophomore Carter Kaifes watches his free throw shot while players fight for a possible rebound.

Boys Basketball defeats Shawnee Mission North

Luke Wood, JagWire photo editor
January 12, 2023
Focusing on the basket, junior Mason Kemp prepares himself for a free throw.

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Trowing up the ball, junior Kael Drummond attempts a layup.

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Setting up to defend, sophomore Carter Kaifes awaits the ball carrier.

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Reaching up for a layup, junior Mason Kemp fights through a defender.

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Junior Mason Kemp makes his way through the high-five line during pregame intros.

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Junior Mason Kemp catches his breath in preparation for a free throw shot.

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Attempting a fade-away shot, junior Bryant Wiltse throws the ball over the defender.

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Defending against the ball carrier, junior Bryant Wiltse forces a pass.

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