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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
Jakob Twigg

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor

This is senior Jakob Twigg’s third  year on the JagWire staff. He is an avid runner and also swims. Twigg is involved with the Student Leadership team, National Honors Society and the band. He loves doing a lot and is excited for the 2018-2019 school year.

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Memories shape you

Memories shape you

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
May 18, 2019
As senior Dustyn Sweet goes up for a layup, business teacher Kurt Bangle blocks the shot with grace

[Photo] Mayhem Week: Faculty defeats students 37-36 in basketball game

May 1, 2019
Juniors Andrew Tow and Samuel Greenup play trumpet.

Junior Cael Duffin plays the drums during the jazz performance.

Junior Abby Lee plays the drums during the performance

During the Mill Valley high school Jazz performance on Wednesday April 25, Sophomore John Fraka stands up to play his solo piece. The band competed at Kansas City Community College and was one of only three bands to receive the "Outsdanding Jazz Ensemble" award out of the 22 schools at the festival.

[Photo] Jazz band wins "Outstanding Jazz Award" at Kansas City Jazz Summit

April 26, 2019
Juniors Adam Tilden, Joey Gillette and sophomore John Fraka look at band director Deb Steiner before their performance

Sophomore Devin Kuhlman strums the bass guitar.

Senior Michael Cowen and junior Jason Kingsbury play trumpet on Wednesday, April 25.

During the 800 meter dash on Friday, April 5, senior Delaney Kemp competes with her teammate junior Molly Haymaker. Kemp, like other girls varsity athletes at Mill Valley, was forced to choose between soccer and running during her freshman year.

Varsity athletes choose between sports

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
April 25, 2019
Holding up a bee smoker in his left hand, beekeeper Jeffery Hoover removes the top portion of the hive to begin his work on Monday April 8.

[Photo] Bees play a significant role in our agriculture and environment

Elizabeth Joseph and Anna Owsley
April 29, 2019
At bank night on Wednesday, March 27, juniors Megan Proctor, Gabrielle Fitterer and freshman Damara Stevens count money turned in by team captains.

[Photo] Annual Relay for Life event raises over $112,000 to fund pediatric cancer

Steven Curto, Hannah Chern, JagWire Reporters
April 19, 2019
KSHSAA basketball referee Andrew Kremer signals a foul to the scorer’s table during a freshman team boys basketball game against Blue Valley on Thursday, Feb. 21. The Jaguars lost 49-48.

KSHAA faces decline in full-time referees

Sam Hanson and Jakob Twigg
March 27, 2019
Swimming breaststroke, senior Chris Sprenger practices at Pioneer Trail Middle School on Tuesday, Feb. 26. "Being able to keep up for an entire two and a half or three hour workout is incredibly difficult," Sprenger said.

Senior Chris Sprenger is the most decorated swimmer in school history

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
March 20, 2019

[Video] Q&A with principal Tobie Waldeck

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
March 5, 2019
As his opponent trying to stop him, senior Matty Wittenauer makes a hard drive towards the basket. In the first round of substate against Shawnee Mission North on Monday, Feb. 25 the Jags fell with a final score of 55-46.

Boys basketball falls to Shawnee Mission North in first round of substate

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
February 27, 2019
During a game against the Spicy Boys, junior Jake Keller looks to receive a pass from his teammate on Tuesday, Jan. 29. “I like playing with and against my friends and everyone’s having fun while it’s still competitive,” Keller said.

Students play in recreational basketball league

Jakob Twigg and John Lehan
February 6, 2019
Senior Sarah Lawson receives Kenneth Smith award

Senior Sarah Lawson receives Kenneth Smith award

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
December 14, 2018

[Video] Tech crew works behind the scenes on school productions

John Lehan, JagWire reporter/photographer
November 15, 2018
Playing games brings people closer together

Playing games brings people closer together

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
October 22, 2018
Senior Nolan Sprague recovering from diving accident, met with support from the community

Senior Nolan Sprague recovering from diving accident, met with support from the community

Ally Nguyen and Jakob Twigg
October 18, 2018
Under the fundraising tent, senior Lexi Ballard and junior Brynn Ayers help register teams and sell Team Nolan gear.

Charity kickball tournament held to benefit Sprague family

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
September 26, 2018
The boys cross country team rounded out the summer Colorado trip with a high altitude run at Magnolia Road in Boulder, CO on Thursday Aug 12.

[Photo] Cross country team goes on annual summer trip

August 22, 2018
Tossing a pitch during a game against SMW in the 2018 season, senior Nolan Sprague works to strike a batter out on Friday, March 23. After pitching five innings, Sprague led the team to a 4-1 victory.

Community rallies around senior injured in diving accident

Ally Nguyen, Elizabeth Joseph, and Jakob Twigg
August 16, 2018
After spending time coaching at Mill Valley, coaches Mike Strack, TJ O’Neil and Rick Pollard are moving on to become head coaches at other high schools. “Ultimately we are going to make our decisions on what's best for the kids, so we can get the most out of every player in the program,” Applebee said.

Football coaches find new career opportunities

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
May 23, 2018
Leaping backwards during her start, junior Carly Tribble jumps into her 100-yard backstroke race.

Freshman Grace McLeod counts laps for her teammate during the 500-yard freestyle.

Sophomores Hannah Davie and Kayla Teasley, cheer on their teammate during the 500-yard freestyle.

Senior Jazlynn Schwegman is applauded by her teammates during senior night at Turner.

Senior Jordan Robinson walks with her mother as she is applauded by her teammates.

Senior Elena Ortega walks through a tunnel of teammates during senior night.

Sophomore Hannah Davie swims the backstroke portion of the 200-yard individual medley race.

Swimmers get ready to start their race during the Turner swim meet on Thursday, April 26.

University of Kansas admissions officer Emily Hoffman explains the enrollment process to a group of Mill Valley students. "I look at all the schools that are coming [to the career fair] and get a judgement of how many students are going to attend [University of Kansas]," Hoffman said.

[Photo] Students attend the De Soto school district's first career fair

April 17, 2018
Junior Madelyn Lynn presents her speech to her audience after being given only fifteen minutes to plan it.

Addressing her audience, freshman Grace McLoud breaks down the science behind conspiracy theories.

Freshman Adam White offers up his final rebuttal to the audience during the mock debate.

In their duo's acting, juniors Elizabeth Joseph and Lucy Graff perform a short comical skit about the ashes of a daughter's father.

Seniors Jayden Moore and Zolton Gothard listen to other forensics members perform.

After drawing from the cup, sophomore Annie Bogart and senior Parker Johnson learn what skit they will perform in the next half hour.

[Photo] Forensics holds first-ever showcase

March 30, 2018
Freshman Zachary Botkin draws a slip of paper from the red cup which will tell him the topic of the speech he will soon write within the next half hour.

Forensics teacher Anne Goodson gives the rundown of the showcase's purpose to the audience.

Looking at the computer, freshmen Ben Wieland and Tanner Smith converse as they prepare for their upcoming performances.

While swimming breast stroke , junior Sydney Walkup takes a breath in between strokes.

Junior Nicole Wieschhaus swims back stroke.

Junior Mia Thomas takes a breath between strokes while swimming the freestyle.

Sophomore Kayla Teasley takes a breath while swimming breast stroke.

Sophomore Kayla Teasley dives into the water.

Sophomore Hannah Davie dives off the block into the water.

Reaching out of the water, freshman Grace McLeod swims the 100-yard butterfly.

[Photo] Girls swim takes second at first meet of season

March 22, 2018
Freshman Kinley Drummond cheers for her teammate junior Emily Proctor as she dives into the water.

Freshman Caroline Lawson dives into the water.

This years flu season has proven to be harsher, and while mainly targeting youth, it is impacting people across the nation.

Vaccine resistant strains cause harsh flu season for children and young adults

Tricia Drumm and Jakob Twigg
March 14, 2018
While performing in the large varsity jazz routine during the Olathe Northwest dance showcase on Monday, Feb. 26, junior Bella Line extends her hands towards the audience.

[Photo] Silver Stars compete at Nationals for first time in school history

Nora Lucas, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 9, 2018
Junior Chris Sprenger dives off the block as junior Ethan Forristal reaches the wall during the 200 freestyle relay preliminary round on Friday, Feb. 16.

On Friday, Feb. 16, sophomore Avery Lawson swims his portion of the 400 freestyle relay.

She Loves Me Thespian musical from Dorothy Swafford on Vimeo.

Students put on first ever thespian-exclusive show

Elizabeth Joseph, Taylir Charest, and Jakob Twigg
February 2, 2018
Drawing back with her right hand, junior Grace Lovett gets ready to strike at the hand target in front of her. Members of the American Sport Karate Center led a self-defense seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

[Photo] JagPRIDE holds seminar self-defense class for students

February 1, 2018
Drawing back with her right hand, junior Grace Lovett gets ready to strike at the hand target in front of her. Members of the American Sport Karate Center led a self-defense seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

[Photo] JagPRIDE holds seminar self-defense class for students

Sydney Parker, JAG copy/managing editor
February 1, 2018
Preparing to begin the frame, seniors Trey Callahan, Brent Stevenson, Bradley Teasley and Clark Harris discuss their strategy for the meet. The bowling meet was held in Leavenworth at Crown Lanes versus Lansing on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Bowling takes second at Crown Lanes meet

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
January 19, 2018
The newest addition to the Andy’s franchise is located at Shawnee Mission Parkway and Goddard Street. Construction on the new Andy’s is set to be finished by the end of the year.

[Photo] Andy's Frozen Custard to open a Shawnee location

December 21, 2017
The newest addition to the Andy’s franchise is located at Shawnee Mission Parkway and Goddard Street. Construction on the new Andy’s is set to be finished by the end of the year.

[Photo] Andy’s Frozen Custard to open a Shawnee location

Ally Nguyen, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 21, 2017
The Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center was opened in 1987 and has since been renovated in 2002.

Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center provides fun memories for many

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
December 3, 2017
Students who attended the JEA/NSPA National Scholastic Press Association High School Journalism Convention awards ceremony Nov. 17. Six students represented Mill Valley at the convention, attending learning sessions and publications critiques. Their adviser is Kathy Habiger.

Journalism department wins multiple awards

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
December 1, 2017
Procrastination is not the smartest way to go about life

Procrastination is not the smartest way to go about life

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
November 12, 2017
For over a century, Boy Scouts of America has been for exclusively for boys. However, girls will be allowed to join the program in 2018.

[Photo] New rule allows for girls to join Boy Scouts

November 27, 2017
Soccer players on the bench join their teammates on the field after their win over Shawnee Heights on Thursday, Oct. 26. The Jaguars stomped the Thunderbirds winning 8-1, making them the regional champions. The Jaguars will play in the state quarterfinals on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

[Photo] Boys soccer wins regional championship game 8-1

October 28, 2017
Bringing his leg back, senior Kyle Franklin begins to pass the ball to a teammate.

Sophomore Riley Ferguson looks at the incoming ball ready to kick it.

Running back to centerfield together after a goal is scored, the Jaguars celebrate as a team.

Moving the game down the field, senior Kyle Franklin dribbles the ball through a defender.

Senior Isaac Knapp and an opposing player battle over possession of the ball.

Sliding towards the ball, junior Caleb Brown takes an opposing player down with him.

Fending off his opponent, sophomore Ian Carrol takes the ball down the field looking to score.

Junior Caleb Brown charges down the field looking to pass the ball to a teammate.

Junior Caleb Brown kicks the ball past a defender.

Addressing the class, consumer science teacher Emily Schmidt informs her students of their daily agenda.

New class promotes the importance of leadership

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
October 21, 2017
Looking at the scorboard on Thursday, Oct. 5, junior Joe Cosmillo celebrates with the varsity volleyball team after their win against Lansing. "It was a lot of fun to be involved with such a closeknit team when I started managing and helping out," Cosmillo said.

[Photo] Junior team manager Joe Cosmillo acts as third coach for the varsity volleyball team

October 22, 2017
Looking at the scorboard on Thursday, Oct. 5, junior Joe Cosmillo celebrates with the varsity volleyball team after their win against Lansing. "It was a lot of fun to be involved with such a closeknit team when I started managing and helping out," Cosmillo said.

[Photo] Junior team manager Joe Cosmillo acts as third coach for the varsity volleyball team

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 22, 2017
As phones become larger and pockets become smaller, students find alternative sources for their everyday storage. While Senior Brady Watkins shows off his fanny pack, senior Kendall Gaignat displays her KAVU bag. Photo illustration

Students compare trending bag styles

Abby Layton and Jakob Twigg
October 19, 2017
Senior Bella Hadden walks off after her putt at Lawerence Country Club golf course on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Girls golf places fourth at the Lawrence-Free State invitational

Jakob Twigg, JagWire sports editor
October 4, 2017
After major storms on Thursday, Mar. 9 workers replace the roof on a student's house on Wednesday, May 24.

Excessive amount of rain causes complications for students

Michael Sandri and Jakob Twigg
September 26, 2017
Debate coach Ann Goodson prepares the varsity debate team before the tournament at Washburn Rural High School on Friday, Sept. 15. "I’m really enjoying Goodson’s teaching methods in the classroom," junior Lauren Rothgeb said. "She’s doing a fabulous job of training everyone, and you can especially see that in the novices."

[Photo] Debate competes in both Washburn Rural High School and St. James Academy tournaments

Tricia Drumm, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 19, 2017
Freshman Alison Godfrey dives into the water after her teammate sophomore Celia Kistner touches the wall.

Freshman Kayla Teasley dives into the water to start her event.

Freshman Kayla Teasley cheers and counts laps for her teammate during the 500 yard freestyle,

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