Exploring bonds forged between seniors and their teachers throughout their classes

During their years at the school seniors and teachers at were able to learn from each other

Maddie Martin, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and JagWire copy editor • May 16, 2024

(By Luke Wood)

ABBY SOMMERFELD AND CHAD BROWN (Physics)

Abby Sommerfeld

“I was never a fan of the science part of [his physics class]. But the way he taught it and the way he allowed you a lot of freedom with projects was what I really liked about it. As a teacher, he is so chill about everything. We were supposed to make posters of Galileo, but the poster I made of Galileo was so ridiculous that he let me make it and put it up on his wall.”

Chad Brown

“I think the main thing [I do is] provide a safe space for her, encourage the abilities she has and not discourage her because science is not her thing. I wanted to encourage her to be involved and she ended up joining the Science Olympiad team.”

(By Luke Wood)

CHLOE CLAYTON AND ERICA MATYAK (Ceramics)

Chloe Clayton

“In my Advanced Ceramics class junior year, it was [Matyak] and five other seniors. It was just the best class, where she would talk to you and tell stories. I think that entire time I was just invested in her.”

Erica Matyak

“My favorite memory is the collective memory of the banter that we’ve had because she’s a student that I can say anything to and she’s not going to be offended, and we can tease each other and joke around.”

(By Luke Wood)

BLAKE POWERS AND JESSIE REIMER (Choir)

Blake Powers

“She’s taught me how to prioritize my time and [how] to figure out what I should be focusing on most.”

Jessie Reimer

“Once he finally joined choir, his junior year, he’s been super active. He has the type of personality that is very outgoing, so it’s really easy to get to know him. [Because of this he] immediately became a leader in chorale last year.”

“I think he found something that he really loved that he didn’t realize he loved until he was a part of it.”

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About the Contributors

Maddie Martin, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and JagWire copy editor

This is junior Maddie Martin’s second year on the JagWire staff, she is excited to be taking on the role of Mill Valley News editor-in-chief as well as working for the JagWire as copy editor. Along with journalism she is a member of the Mill Valley golf team, as well as, NHS, French Club and is an ELT for Relay for Life. Outside of school she volunteers as a part of the National Charity League and works at Pinnacle Gymnastics as a coach. On her weekends she can be found reading a new romance book, listening to Zach Bryan or hanging out with her friends.

Quin Peters, JagWire reporter/photographer

This is junior Quin Peters’ second year on the JagWire staff. This year she is excited to continue her role as a writer and designer on staff. Beyond newspaper, Quin is the media manager for Youth for Refugees as well as being involved in NAHS, Scholars Bowl, French Club, Crochet and Knit, Creative Writing club and Model UN. Outside of school, she spends her free time crocheting, drawing, hanging out with her friends and listening to music.

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