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

Sam Lopez

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor

Junior Sam Lopez is in his 2.5th year on the JagWire staff. He was the sports editor his sophomore year and is now the news editor. His interests include soccer, snowboarding, scuba diving, travelling and, above all else, playing guitar. He likes to spend his weekends in downtown Kansas City searching for new restaurants or walking around with his friends. Lopez is incredibly excited for his 2.5th year on the JagWire and hopes to accomplish a lot as an editor.

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During the first day of the art show on Monday, April 25, art teacher Jerry Howard and athletic director Jerald VanRheen converse over the art displayed

Country Club Bank hosts student art show

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
May 4, 2016
Photo courtesy of Country Stampede

Country Stampede

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
April 12, 2016
Youre more than your test scores

You’re more than your test scores

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
April 12, 2016
Society needs to slow down

Society needs to slow down

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
March 7, 2016
JagWire reviews low-cost music venues

JagWire reviews low-cost music venues

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 9, 2016
The Confessors, a band that performs weekly at B.B.’s Lawnside Blues & BBQ, performs on Sunday, Jan. 17 with a guest singer.

B.B.’s Lawnside BBQ

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 5, 2016
The Sons of Brasil perform at the Art Factory on Saturday, Jan. 23.

The Art Factory

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 5, 2016
Playing on the other side of the bar, Tim Whitmer & KC Express performs at the Phoenix on Saturday, Jan. 23.

The Phoenix Jazz Club

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 5, 2016
Before he bowls his next frame, senior Cole Griggs prepares to pick up his bowling ball at Olathe Lanes East on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The boys and girls bowling teams placed fourth out of four schools at the meet hosted by Olathe East High School.

Bowling teams face off at Olathe Lanes East

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
January 21, 2016
Injuries can hinder way of life

Injuries can hinder way of life

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
December 14, 2015
Senior Dani Stompoly and junior Austin Garner host the Video Production Halloween Film Fest during seminar on Wednesday, October 28.

Video Productions holds Halloween Film Fest

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
November 3, 2015
SLT needs to work harder earlier in the year

SLT needs to work harder earlier in the year

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 5, 2015
Senior Willie Reed plays Sir Duke on his trumpet with the Jaguar Jazz Band at Baker University Jazz Festival on Friday, Nov. 21. Mill Valley earned a rating of 2 at the festival.

Jazz band performs at Baker University

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
November 25, 2014
The volleyball team defeated De Soto in five sets on Thursday, Oct. 9.

Volleyball defeats De Soto at dig pink match

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
October 12, 2014
Freshman Izzy Hellon and senior Maddie Little go up for a block on Thursday, Sept. 18.

Volleyball loses to Blue Valley and Saint James

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
September 23, 2014
Students need to be more cautious behind the wheel

Students need to be more cautious behind the wheel

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
September 17, 2014
Student teacher Phillip Warring explains the expectations of an upcoming debate on the Hiroshima bombing in AP U.S. History.

AP U.S. History curriculum changes

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
April 16, 2014
Tolerate the Phelps family

Tolerate the Phelps family

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
April 15, 2014
The girls soccer team fell to the Piper Pirates, 2-1, on Thursday, April 10.

Girls soccer falls to Piper

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
April 11, 2014
Sophomore Jillian Ottesen plays the trumpet in the ensemble on March 4 in Plumb Hall at Emporia State University. “I enjoyed watching my sister play [in the Emporia band] and the Emporia band was amazing,” said Ottesen.

Band plays with ESU

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
March 12, 2014
Sophomore Rhett Pierce controls the robotics teams newest robot as the team puts on the final touches before their next competition.

Robotics finishes building robot

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
March 4, 2014
The new security signs inform incoming visitors of the available entrances.

New security features

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
January 30, 2014
Middle school supports school counselor

Middle school supports school counselor

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
January 28, 2014
Pop music has no artistic value

Pop music has no artistic value

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
January 9, 2014
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