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
Ally Sul

Ally Sul, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief

This is senior Ally Sul’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff and will be taking on the positions of both the JAG yearbook editor-in-chief and Mill Valley News editor-in-chief. When not in the J-Room, you can probably find her helping with JLC, Relay for Life, participating in NHS, NEHS or in a Student Council meeting. When not in school, she’s either reading a cheesy romance novel, watching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on Netflix or freaking out over how handsome Miles Teller is in Top Gun: Maverick.

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Down on one knee, Mr. Bingley, played by junior Blake Powers, proposes to Jane Bennett during the pride and prejudice play April 2023.

Students spread positivity on social media

Students spread positivity on social media

Ally Sul, Kate Haney, Casey Cunningham, and Sophia Chang
April 18, 2023
Students use social media to spread awareness on topics they’re passionate about

Students use social media to spread awareness on topics they’re passionate about

Ally Sul and Sophia Chang
April 18, 2023
Student ran social media pages promote clubs and activities

Student ran social media pages promote clubs and activities

Ally Sul, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 18, 2023
STATE FEATURED

[Photo] StuCo hosts annual Buff Puff tournament

Avery Cole and Brooklyn LaFon
April 20, 2023

Spring play “Pride and Prejudice” challenges student actors

Ally Sul and Emma Ronning
April 17, 2023
Seniors Taylor Smith and Grant Werner have helped Libby Davis, mom of the late Cooper Davis, spread the message of the dangers of illegal drugs through the Keepin’ Clean For Coop foundation.

Seniors advocate against drug use

Ally Sul, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 12, 2023
Jumping in the air, sophomore Averie Landon blocks the opponent.

Girls basketball falls to Shawnee Mission South 57-22

Ally Sul and Molly Griffin
February 19, 2023
Fist in the air, junior Trinity Baker dances with the Silver Stars during halftime.

Sophomore Josie Benson looks around the court to pass to a teammate.

Ball in hand, junior Keira Franken dribbles the ball down the court.

Eyes up, senior Sophie Pringle looks to pass to one of her teammates.

Hands raised, junior Keira Bret dances during halftime with the Silver Stars.

Students plan for college in variety of ways

Students plan for college in variety of ways

Ally Sul, Casey Cunningham, Kate Haney, and Sophia Chang
February 6, 2023
Science teacher Chad Brown helps junior Shelby Kindt on her science ACT practice sheet.

Standardized testing plays an important role in several student’s college decisions

Ally Sul, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 6, 2023
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[Photo] Sweetheart Week

February 5, 2023
THES DOM

Senior Finn Campbell acts as Sky Masterson alongside senior Carter Harvey who played the role of Nathan Detroit.

Theater department holds annual fall musical “Guys and Dolls”

Ally Sul, Casey Cunningham, Emma Ronning, and Kenzie Gorr
November 10, 2022
Kneeling on stage, senior Finn Campbell and freshman Evan LeRoy look out to the audience.

Hat in his hands, senior Carter Harvey dances on stage while playing the role of Nathan Detroit.

Arms extended, Nathan Detroit, played by senior Carter Harvey, shakes hands with Harry Horse, played by junior Blake Powers.

Looking down at the papers in their hand, freshman Nathaniel Petrowsky, sophomore Blake Gray and senior Brayden Heath act alongside each other.

Using his hands to talk, junior Aiden Ferguson acts alongside senior Asa Esparza.

Eyes wide, sophomore Blake Gray listens to senior Carter Harvey.

Junior Blake Powers puts his arm around senior Jameson Beran’s shoulder.

Clutching her pearls in her hands, junior Grace Cormany sings “Take Back Your Mink” while playing the role of Adelaide.

With concerned looks on their faces, senior Jameson Beran and freshman Drew Cormany discuss where to hold the crap game in “Guys and Dolls.”

Smiling to the audience, senior Hayden Rider dances to “A Bushel and a Peck.”

Hand raised in the air, senior Jameson Beran acts as Nathan Detroit while on stage.

Newspapers in hand, sophomore Ayden Brown and freshman Drew Cormany converse on stage.

Senior Carter Harvey, freshman Drew Cormany and sophomore Ayden Brown sing an opening number to “Guys and Dolls.”

Former social studies teacher Keil Hileman teaches a class April 25, 2017. Hileman's classroom contains thousands of historical artifacts and objects he collected over his 30-year career in the district. His courses were based on the artifacts and their significance in history, and due to his departure from the district, those courses will no longer be offered at Mill Valley High School or Monticello Trails Middle School.

Students, staff and community react to charges against former USD232 teacher Keil Hileman

Emma Clement, Gabby Delpleash, Avery Gathright, Kate Haney, and Ally Sul
November 2, 2022
USD232 social studies teacher Keil Hileman explains the plan for presentations in his Archeology and Artifacts class at Mill Valley High School Oct. 16, 2021. Hileman was removed from the classroom Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

Update: USD232 social studies teacher remains in custody after arraignment

Gabby Delpleash, Kate Haney, Emma Clement, Ally Sul, and Avery Gathright
October 27, 2022
Former social studies teacher Keil Hileman teaches a class April 25, 2017. Hileman's classroom contains thousands of historical artifacts and objects he collected over his 30-year career in the district. His courses were based on the artifacts and their significance in history, and due to his departure from the district, those courses will no longer be offered at Mill Valley High School or Monticello Trails Middle School.

District social studies teacher Keil Hileman charged with six counts of unlawful sexual relations with students

Gabby Delpleash, Emma Clement, Ally Sul, Kate Haney, and Avery Gathright
October 26, 2022
Album Review: Taylor Swift's Midnights

Album Review: Taylor Swift’s Midnights

Ally Sul and Casey Cunningham
October 23, 2022
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[Photo] Zero Reasons Why campaign makes its debut since the 2019-2020 school year

Kenzie Gorr, JAG reporter/photographer
October 6, 2022
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[Photo] School moves up to 6A classification

September 23, 2022
In the huddle alongside his teammates, senior Hayden Jay laughs at his coaches jokes.

Football defeats Shawnee Mission Northwest 51-0

Ally Sul, Brooklyn LaFon, Hailee Ford, and Molly Griffin
September 19, 2022
In the conga line, junior Sydney McGlasson smiles as she holds onto the person in front of her.

Student Council hosts a Valleywood themed Homecoming dance

Ally Sul, Keira Patty, Molly Griffin, and Casey Cunningham
September 19, 2022
After receiving her diploma, senior Shelby Easum embraces her former administrator with a hug.

Graduation ceremony moved indoors due to rainy weather

Ally Sul, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 24, 2022
Sophomore Julia Schumaker and juniors Avery Gathright and Gabby Delpleash accept the state title plaque at the KSPA journalism contest Saturday, May 7 at KU.

Journalism earns 5A state championship title

Ally Sul, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 13, 2022
Students create lifelong friendships in the classroom

Students create lifelong friendships in the classroom

Damara Stevens, Ally Sul, Elise Canning, and Avery Davis
April 25, 2022
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[Photo] Tailgate Tuesday Recap

April 21, 2022
After the round, seniors Darren Hall and Ryan Layton carry the robot out of the ring.

The robotics team placed 14th at the Lee’s Summit North Regional competition

Ally Sul and Aubrey Beashore
March 29, 2022
The Silver Stars dance team win two National titles

The Silver Stars dance team win two National titles

Ally Sul, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 8, 2022
School dress code causes controversy

School dress code causes controversy

Elise Canning, Damara Stevens, Avery Davis, and Ally Sul
February 16, 2022
In a full court press, senior Emree Zars guards a Shawnee Mission North player.

Girls basketball defeats Shawnee Mission North 61-49 on senior night

Ally Sul and Aubrey Beashore
February 13, 2022
After giving senior Emree Zars her senior gift, sophomore Kiera Franken hugs her.

Junior Sophie Pringles goes to hug senior Greta Trowbridge after giving her a senior gift.

Senior Maggie Smith walks across the court as she is recognized on senior night.

Hugging her teammate, senior Mackinley Fields accepts her senior gift.

Smiling, senior Hadley Skinner accepts her senior gift from sophomore Alli Gervais.

With a smile on her face, senior Anna Brazil walks across the court to be recognized as a dance senior.

Between her parents, senior Rheagan Handy is recognized as a cheer senior.

Senior Audra Finley accepts her senior gift from junior Eden Hakes on senior night.

With a bouquet of flowers in her hand, senior Shelby Easum walks across the court to be recognized as a cheer senior.

Senior Derek Long walks across the court as he is recognized as a boys swim and dive senior.

In between his parents, senior Brendan Akehurst is recognized as a boys swim and dive senior.

Alongside his parents, senior Ben Fitterer walks across the court to be recognized.

Senior Adrian Dimond walks across the court as his name is announced on senior night.

Ball in hand, senior Mackinley Fields runs down the court.

Eyes up, senior Emree Zars prepares to run a play. Emree is the youngest and last of the Zars children to go through the Mill Valley athletic program. Emree plans to continue her basketball career at William Jewel College in Fall 2022

After being passed the ball, junior Sophie Pringle makes her way down the court.

While in a full court press, seniors Emree Zars and Mackinley Fields guard a Leavenworth player.

Jumping off the ground, senior Emree Zars shoots a layup.

As their names are announced, seniors Greta Trowbridge and Emree Zars high five before the game begins.

Ball in hand, freshman Averie Landon dribbles past her opponent.

[Photo] Girls basketball defeats Leavenworth 34-26

January 23, 2022
Driving down the court, senior Mackinley Fields dribbles the ball.

Senior Katelyn Kurovski lifts her arms up in the air and watches one of the girls shoot a free throw.

Eyes up, junior Sophie Pringle looks to pass to her teammates.

Arms stretched out, senior Emree Zars and junior Sophie Pringle guard a Free State player. The girls defeated Lawrence Free State at home Tuesday, Jan. 18 with a final score of 56-16.

Girls basketball defeats Lawrence Free State 56-16

Ally Sul and Aubrey Beashore
January 19, 2022
After stealing the ball from her opponent, freshman Marissa Hoelting dribbles down the court.

Eyes on the court, freshman Josie Benson looks out to her teammates to pass the ball.

Jumping off the ground, senior Emree Zars shoots a layup.

Ball in hand, freshman Averie Landon dribbles the ball down the court.

Junior Finn Campbell points the pool cue towards the audience as the rest of the cast looks out. The drama department performed "The Music Man" which will be shown Wednesday, Nov. 10, Thursday, Nov. 11, Saturday, Nov, 13 and Sunday Nov. 14.

Drama department puts on “The Music Man”

Ally Sul and Casey Cunningham
November 11, 2021
Pointing his finger, junior Bryce Jennings yells at junior Garrett Cowen.

Juniors Finn Campbell and Asa Esparza hold their hands out while playing their roles as Professor Harold Hill and Marian Paroo.

Book in hand, junior Asa Esparza stands beside middle schooler Kai Campbell and senior Hayley O’Keefe.

Making air quotes, junior Bryce Jennings argues with junior Asa Esparza while playing his role as Mayor Shinn.

Arm leaned against the porch, junior Finn Campbell converses with senior Hayley O’Keefe.

Juniors Asa Esparza and Finn Campbell dance together during the song “Marian the Librarian.”

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