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
Morgan Gurwell

Morgan Gurwell, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief

Senior Morgan Gurwell is starting her third year on the JagWire staff and is taking on the role of Mill Valley News editor-in-chief alongside two wonderful ladies. In addition to being a NHS officer and a Relay for Life committee member, she can be found on the tennis court or swimming laps in the pool. She loves to travel, take her dog to the park and cheer on the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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Hold the door open for each other

Hold the door open for each other

Morgan Gurwell, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 24, 2018
Lunging forward, senior Landon Butler gets underneath the ball to give it some lift while playing against St. James.

In the first set of his doubles match with senior Landon Butler, senior Erich Schulz hits using his forehand.

Keeping his eyes on the ball, senior Landon Butler serves the ball.

Taking a step into his swing, senior Drake Brizendine makes contact with the ball.

Competing in his first set of doubles, junior Jacob Hoffman does a two-handed backhand swing.

As he waits for his doubles partner senior Drake Brizendine to serve the ball, junior Jacob Hoffman keeps his eye on the De Soto player. The boys competed in the regionals tournament from Thursday, May 3 to Friday, May 4 at Pittsburg High School.

[Photo] Boys tennis places third at regional tournament

May 5, 2018
After throwing the ball in the air, senior Drake Brizendine leans back in preparation to serve.

During a rally during his match, junior Eric Schanker completes a forehand swing.

Approaching the ball, sophomore Eric Schanker chops the ball with a one-handed backswing.

In attempt to reach the ball playing up at the net, junior Eric Schanker extends his racket to earn the point.

Keeping the ball in play, senior Erich Schulz lunges forward to put backspin on the ball.

During his singles match on Friday, May 4, sophomore Joey Gillette prepares to make contact with the ball.

In the main foyer before class on Friday, April 13, senior Brady Watkins works for the Catty Shack and squirts whipped cream on junior Ally Nguyen's coffee. "I like using the whipped cream to express my emotional, artistic abilities," Watkins said.

[Photo] Coffee cart satisfies early-morning caffeine cravings before class

April 25, 2018
Working in the Catty Shack before school starts on Friday, April 13, senior Aly Tennis prepares a Fruit Blast frozen drink for a customer.

Crowded around science teacher Chad Brown's desk on Tuesday, April 10, students utilize their free time before school to hang out together. "All my friends like to hang out in there in the morning," senior Ashley Ebner said. "We pretty much are all in Science Olympiad, so it's another chance for us to all just chill and get ready for the day."

[Photo] Science classroom serves as positive work, social environment before school

April 25, 2018
Sitting in science teacher Chad Brown's room on the morning of Tuesday, April 10, junior Eve Steinle works on her math homework. "I enjoy [spending time in Brown's room] because my friends hang out in there, so it's a chance to see and talk to them since I don't really have any classes with them," Steinle said.

After a point scored by the Jaguars, senior Grant Everhart faces of against his opponent on Friday, April 6.

With a defender on his back, sophomore Ethan Mantel changes direction.

Sprinting towards the ball, sophomore Jameson Clark tries to beat his opponent.

Extending the stick, senior Zac Janssen prepares to scoop up the ball.

After making a save in the goal, senior Preston Cole looks to an open teammate to pass to.

In attempt to cause his opponent to drop the ball, senior Camden Commerford hits him with the stick.

Running down the field, senior Camden Commerford keeps his eye on the ball.

After the ball becomes loose on the field, the Jaguars take possession.

The CMY sticker on the back of Hannah Barnes’ Jeep Liberty is a representation of the memories she has made at Camp Menito-Wish YMCA.

[Photo] Students discuss emotional value behind car accessories

April 6, 2018
With a defender running alongside her, junior Presley Barton dribbles toward the basket.

[Photo] Girls state quarterfinal game: second half

March 8, 2018
Playing defense, senior Adde Hinkle reaches in front of a Maize player to steal the ball.

[Photo] Girls state quarterfinal game: first half

March 8, 2018
During practice on Friday, Feb. 23, sophomore basketball coach Steve Bock instructs the team on how to perform the next drill.

[Photo] Substitute teacher finds school involvement by coaching three sports

March 15, 2018
Nominated by Emily Dumler, seniors Dani Crispin and Allison Winker participate in a seven-week fundraising competition for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

[Photo] Senior girls participate in Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Student of the Year campaign

February 25, 2018
Letters from the Editors: Every detail counts

Letters from the Editors: Every detail counts

Tricia Drumm, Morgan Gurwell, and Ally Nguyen
January 31, 2018
Looking up anxiously, junior Trinity Knapp waits to see if the ball will make it in the basket. The Lady Jags beat the BVSouthwest Timberwolves 53-39 on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

[Photo] Girls basketball beats Blue Valley Southwest 53-39

Michael Sandri, JagWire reporter
February 1, 2018
As multiple defenders try to make a steal, junior Presley Barton defends the ball at the game against the Lansing Lions on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

[Photo] Lady Jags defeat number one-ranked Lansing Lions

Michael Sandri, JagWire reporter
January 18, 2018
Letters from the editors: My, oh my, how time flies

Letters from the editors: My, oh my, how time flies

Tricia Drumm, Morgan Gurwell, and Ally Nguyen
December 20, 2017
During her mock interview in Career and Life Planning, sophomore Sydney Ebner answers a question asked by a volunteer interviewer on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

[Photo] Students receive real-world experience through mock interviews

Tricia Drumm, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 30, 2017
In the summer of 2016, Brittany and Lucas McWilliams opened Kick It Foos, a place where players can participate in a life-size version of foosball.

[Photo] Kick it Foos provides life-size version of foosball to the community

Anika Roy, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 2, 2017
Letters from the Editors: Better late than never

Letters from the Editors: Better late than never

Tricia Drumm, Morgan Gurwell, and Ally Nguyen
November 17, 2017
At the end of the game, offensive line coach Rick Pollard picks up his son.

[Photo] Jaguars advance to sub-state after win over St. James

Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 11, 2017
During dress rehearsal on Wednesday, Nov. 1, senior Mckenna Harvey taps on top of a platform resembling a dime during the scene “We’re in the Money.” “Because it is such a big tap show, during rehearsals we spent a lot more time on dances,” Harvey said.

[Photo] Theatre department performs first tap musical since 2009, “42nd Street”

Tricia Drumm and Michael Sandri
November 9, 2017
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