Homecoming 2019

JAG: What is the importance of participating in class cup? Annie Bogart: I think it is important to participate in class cup because it's important to support your school. High school is enjoyable when you take pride in your school. When you're excited for other people and other people are excited for your activity, it creates such a positive environment. I think that all comes with like buil...

In the midst of Homecoming week, the community came together to enjoy the annual Homecoming parade on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Along with the 17 floats for school classes, clubs and athletics, the lunch ladies assembled their own float for the first time in school history. According to cafeteria worker Michelle Kile, the float was a spontaneous decision. “We have been planning [our float] for about a week. I ...

The seniors won 14-7 In the annual Powderpuff football game Wednesday, Sept. 18. The senior team had two practices, allowing for more preparation for the game. After achieving the victory, the senior Powderpuff team jumped up and down chanting “I believe that we will win.” Senior Ashlyn Dempsey, who caught a touchdown pass, felt that last year’s outcome pushed them to success. “We wer...

To celebrate the end of Homecoming week, seniors came to school at 5:00 a.m. to deck the halls with their spirit during the annual Blue Bomb on Friday, Sept. 21. Blue Bomb is a longstanding tradition at Mill Valley. Every year on the last day of homecoming week the seniors come to school and decorate the foyer and halls with blue plates, balloons, and streamers. The underclassmen watch from the...

Getting students excited for the upcoming Homecoming game, the first pep assembly of the year was held on Friday, Sept. 20. The assembly was put on by StuCo to increase the student body’s school spirit and introduce the 2019 Homecoming candidates. Senior class treasurer Chloe Griffin believes that pep assemblies boost school spirit and give students a chance to have a good time. “I thin...

At halftime of the annual homecoming football game, senior Ashlyn Dempsey and Ben Stove were crowned homecoming king and queen on Friday, Sept. 20. After being announced queen, Dempsey’s mouth dropped in shock. She liked all of the support she got from everyone in the school. “I truly did not expect to win, but when I heard my name it was such a good feeling,” Dempsey said. “It’s suc...

The Mill Valley football team fell to Bishop Miege 42-35 in the Homecoming football game Friday, Sept. 20. The team couldn’t recover from their slow start — Miege put up 14 points before the Jaguars converted a first down — despite a fourth-quarter comeback attempt spearheaded by junior quarterback Cooper Marsh, who finished the game with three rushing touchdowns. The team came back from a ...

When walking into the school, the Galactic Rodeo theme was very apparent with rocket ships, hay bales and cacti covering the entrance. The theme was portrayed with aliens, cowboys, and lights all around. The DJ did a great job of keeping the music upbeat and choosing songs that kept students dancing and singing along all night. The playlist included Party in the USA, Super Bass, and Don’t...