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Nick Precht

Nick Precht, JagWire photographer

Senior Nick Precht is a photographer on the JagWire and Mill Valley News staff this year. He is involved in Jag Chorale and Jaguar Singers and is also a part of the drama department. Though this is only his first year on staff, he’s still excited to be a part of the team, make the most of this year and develop new friendships with the rest of the staff.

All content by Nick Precht

[Video] Gardner coffeehouse brings community together

Tricia Drumm, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 10, 2016
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[Photo] Johnson County Landfill owner Waste Management works to control odor

April 14, 2016
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A Deffenbaugh Industries truck enters the Shawnee Landfill, located at Holiday Dr. and I-435, on Monday, April 4.

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With a hard practice, you know youre getting better and it really shows at the meets, junior Elaina Bartlow said.

[Photo] Baseball splits double-header with Basehor-Linwood

April 12, 2016
The girls track team continues training on Wednesday, March 23, for their first invitational against Leavenworth at home on Tuesday, March 29.

[Photo] Girls track

March 26, 2016
Media specialist Andy Shelly works on the computer at the front desk of the library on Tuesday, Feb. 23.

[Photo] E-books soon to be made available to library

Tricia Drumm, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 10, 2016
Senior Sarah Soriano goes over technical details about the teams robot with junior Taylor Barth while mentors Gary Hannah and Megan Ring work on the robot itself on Tuesday, Feb. 23.

[Photo] Robotics finalizes robot for competition

February 25, 2016
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[Photo] Johnny Jo's Pizzeria

February 11, 2016
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[Photo] d'Bronx

February 10, 2016
Accompanist Julie Bosworth plays piano for choir director Sheree Stoppels Jaguar Singers on Friday, Jan. 29.

[Photo] Piano accompanist helps choir classes run more efficiently

Morgan Gurwell, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 9, 2016
Blindfolded Homecoming king candidate Shane Calkins crams his fist into a cup after he learns it is filled with yogurt.

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After figuring out the cup is full of yogurt, blindfolded Homecoming King candidate Shane Calkins begins eating the yogurt by the handful.

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Homecoming King candidate Shane Calkins wears a blindfold and stuffs his hand into a cup full of yogurt as he tries to guess what it is.

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The Make-A-Wish Club excitedly receives a giant $500 check from the Mill Valley Bowling team, which will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

[Photo] Make-A-Wish surpasses fundraising goal for Wish Week

February 9, 2016
The Silver Stars dance team performs a routine at the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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The Silver Stars dance team performs a routine at the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Seniors Jeremiah Kemper, Merrick Vinkie and Dalton Sieperda (not shown) compete on behalf of the senior class in a dance-off during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Seniors Jeremiah Kemper, Merrick Vinkie and Dalton Sieperda (not shown) compete on behalf of the senior class in a dance-off during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Seniors Jeremiah Kemper, Merrick Vinkie and Dalton Sieperda (not shown) compete on behalf of the senior class in a dance-off during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Seniors Jeremiah Kemper, Merrick Vinkie and Dalton Sieperda (not shown) compete on behalf of the senior class in a dance-off during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Seniors Jeremiah Kemper, Merrick Vinkie and Dalton Sieperda compete on behalf of the senior class in a dance-off during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Juniors Chris Weber, Garrison Fangman and Aaron Kofoid bust a few moves on behalf of the junior class in a dance-off during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Juniors Chris Weber, Garrison Fangman and Aaron Kofoid bust a few moves on behalf of the junior class in a dance-off during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Juniors Chris Weber, Garrison Fangman and Aaron Kofoid bust a few moves on behalf of the junior class in a dance-off during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Juniors Chris Weber, Garrison Fangman and Aaron Kofoid bust a few moves on behalf of the junior class in a dance-off during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Juniors Chris Weber, Garrison Fangman and Aaron Kofoid bust a few moves on behalf of the junior class in a dance-off during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Juniors Chris Weber, Garrison Fangman and Aaron Kofoid bust a few moves on behalf of the junior class in a dance-off during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Sophomores Maggie Lane, Dante Peterson and Cooper Kaifes (not shown) entertain the student body with their dynamic dance routine at the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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The MVHS cheer team generate excitement during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Blindfolded Homecoming King candidate Hawkeye Mitchell attempts to identify a hard-boiled egg using only his sense of touch during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Blindfolded Homecoming King candidate Christian Jegen tries to determine what the substance in the cup is (dough) during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Blindfolded Homecoming Queen candidate Sarah Myers attempts to identify the mysterious object(s) in her cup during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Blindfolded Homecoming Queen candidate Marisa Macias fears whats waiting in the cup for her to identify during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Blindfolded Homecoming Queen candidate Marisa Macias is disgusted by whats in her cup (banana peels) during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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Blindfolded Homecoming candidates Clayton Holmberg and Camille Gatapia participate in the guessing game during the Winter Homecoming pep assembly.

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[Photo] Winter Homecoming Photo Booth: Feb. 1

February 1, 2016
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This winner of todays contest is senior Brittney Vaughn.

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Drama teacher Jon Copeland talks to sophomore Victoria Freshwater and senior Trevor Molz about set design. Copeland will direct the schools second performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream this year after he previously directed it four years ago.

[Photo] Spring play announced to be Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 27, 2016
Senior Nicole Stoneburner works on her wood-carving project - a new addition to the Advanced Sculpture class.

[Photo] New project introduced to Advanced Sculpture class

December 12, 2015
Dianna Heffernon-Meyers and senior Kylie Pierce work the Catty Shack on Thursday, Nov. 3. I’m like the queen. Heffernon-Meyers said. I overlook the decisions.”

[Photo] Catty Shack adviser Dianna Heffernon-Meyers assists students in running school store

Nora Lucas, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 9, 2015

[Video] Pumpkin Squares

Morgan Gurwell, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 20, 2015
Along with the rest of the teaching departments, math teachers Laurie Deuschle and Kristen Chavez review the new state assessments and scoring standards on Friday, Oct. 30.

[Photo] District reveals state assessment scores

November 19, 2015
Senior, Dani Stompoly and junior, Austin Garner host the Video Production Halloween Film Fest during seminar on Wednesday, October 28.

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Senior, Dani Stompoly and junior, Austin Garner host the Video Production Halloween Film Fest during seminar on Wednesday, October 28.

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Senior Dani Stompoly and junior Austin Garner host the Video Production Halloween Film Fest during seminar on Wednesday, October 28.

[Photo] Video Productions holds Halloween Film Fest

November 3, 2015

[Video] Students compete in Papa Bob’s food challenge

Abigail Archibong and Jason Chen
October 28, 2015
Sophomores McKenna Harvey and Simon Stewart rehearse their songs after school on Tuesday, Oct. 6 for their lead roles in “Oklahoma!” this fall.

[Photo] 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
Senior Dani Stompoly puts on her makeup to perform the last scene in her Halloween film.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Halloween Film Fest preparation: Oct. 22

October 20, 2015
Paige Wiebe warms up for her tennis match.

[Photo] Girls tennis places second in triangular

October 7, 2015
Student choreographers, Alison Booth and Caroline Gambill rehearse their songs for the musical.

[Photo] Students take on roles as choreographers in musical

September 24, 2015

[Video] Senior invests in caring for his car

Margaret Mellott, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 21, 2015

[Video] Seniors end Homecoming week with blue bomb tradition

Jason Chen, JagWire reporter/illustrator
September 21, 2015

[Video] Seniors end Homecoming week with blue bomb tradition

Jason Chen, JagWire reporter/illustrator
September 18, 2015
Finishing her design, junior Jayna Smith adds a layer of Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat to her nails. “I’ve been doing my own nails since I was in ninth grade,” Smith said. “I really got into my designs around 14 [years old.]”

[Photo] Nail art proves fun for students

September 22, 2015
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