Stuco implements prom theme, ‘Dancing Through the Decades,’ into the prom pep assembly

Students and prom candidates participate in the last assembly of the year

Sammie Volkamer, JAG editor in chief
April 15, 2018

Students in the bleachers roar in excitement as the prom candidates perform to songs during the prom pep assembly on Friday, April 13. With the 2017-2018 school year almost finished, StuCo hosted the year’s final pep assembly.

For about a month, student body secretary junior Hannah Barnes worked with other StuCo members to prepare for the assembly. Together they had meetings to discuss what they wanted to say at the assembly.

“I like planning pep assemblies because it’s what gets the class really fired up,” Barnes said. “It’s a lot of work, but it comes together really awesome. You have to figure out all of the little intricate pieces like who needs to talk, who needs to be recognized, what games you want to play and all that fun stuff.”

A contest between the prom candidates, judged by teachers, was just one activity of many. Students from each grade had the chance to wrap teachers with toilet paper, the sophomores coming out on top with science teacher Jill Lloyd. Additionally, the prom candidates lip-synched and danced to throwback songs in honor of this year’s prom theme, ‘Dancing Through the Decades.’

Dressed in their matching ‘Vote for Pedro’ shirts, prom candidates Carter Lawson and Taylar Powers won the candidates dance-off. Junior class secretary Kate Backes enjoyed watching the candidates show off their dance moves.

“My favorite part was definitely the candidate game,” Backes said. “It’s a lot of fun and I like seeing all of them doing their goofy skits.”

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Sammie Volkamer, JAG editor in chief

This is senior Sammie Volkamer’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff, taking the position as editor in chief alongside seniors Avery Liby, Taylir Charest and Abby White. Other than yearbook, Sammie is a Relay for Life chair, NHS officer, on the DECA Board of Directors and in National English Honor Society. Outside of school, Sammie works at QuikTrip and enjoys volunteering for various causes around Kansas City. In the little free time she has,...

Avery Liby, JAG editor in chief

This is senior Avery Liby’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff. This year she is taking on the position of editor-in-chief alongside seniors Sammie Volkamer, Taylir Charest and Abby White. Other than yearbook Avery is a member of the Psychology Club, MV Outfitters, In the News and NHS. Outside of school Avery enjoys watching The Office, taking her dog Louie to the dog park, eating QuikTrip ice and religiously updating her Spotify playlists.

Alyssa Cosmillo, JAG reporter/photographer

This is junior Alyssa Cosmillo’s first year on the JAG yearbook staff. She will be taking on the position of a photographer and writer. Other than being on the yearbook staff, Alyssa is apart of student ambassadors at Mill Valley. During her free time she enjoys watching Royals games and Netflix, going hammocking and spending time with her friends and family.

Ciara Pemberton, JAG photo editor and student life editor

Senior Ciara Pemberton will be taking on the positions of photo editor and student life editor in her second year on the JAG yearbook staff. Besides working on the yearbook, she is an officer for student ambassadors, a member of NHS, Spanish NHS, English NHS and MV Outfitters, and will be one of five committee chairs for this year’s Relay for Life of Jaguar Nation. Outside of school, Ciara works at Mill Creek Animal Hospital, enjoys taking senior...

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