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
Annie Crouch

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter

Junior Annie Crouch is a reporter for the JagWire. This is her second year on staff. In her free time she enjoys listening to music, shopping and hanging out with her friends and family. She loves animals, her friend Ellen Merrill and making people laugh. In the future she plans on graduating from the University of Kansas and getting her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

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Senior Sankie Smith has been playing tennis since seventh grade and will miss the sport in college.

Senior leaves tennis after involvement for six years

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
May 6, 2014
Eight senior athletes signed letters of intent at the sports signing ceremony in front of their friends and family on Wednesday, April 30. The athletes are Shelby Rayburn, Bryce Lievens, Wyatt Voorhes, Tyler Dickman, Brittany Rouse, Ian Calkins, Daniel Gray and Eric Howes.

Eight athletes sign letters of intent on Wednesday, April 30

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 1, 2014
Junior Eric Marquardt prepares for his solo at the KSHSAA Music Festival in the auxilliary gym of De Soto High School on Saturday, April 5.

Band competes in solo and ensemble competition

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
April 15, 2014
A man orders from behind the large windows at the original Arthur Bryant’s in Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, April 10. Arthur Bryant’s was founded in 1908 and has been visited by several former presidents and celebrities, making it one of Kansas City’s most storied barbecue joints.

[Photo] JagWire reviews famous Kansas City barbecue

Nick Booth, Jack Lopez, Ellen Merrill, JagWire opinions editor, JagWire managing editor, JagWire reporter
April 16, 2014
Junior Cassi Benson placed 7th overall in the pole vault event at the Jaguar Invitational on Friday, April 11.

Track wins Jaguar Invitational on Friday, April 11

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 14, 2014
Due to a faulty sensor, students and staff were evacuated on Tuesday, April 1.

School evacuated due to faulty sensor

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 3, 2014
Fogones Mexican Delights review

Fogones Mexican Delights review

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 12, 2014
NHS loses purpose due to absence of leadership and lack of direction

NHS loses purpose due to absence of leadership and lack of direction

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
March 12, 2014

[Photo] Board votes in favor of no boundary changes

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 13, 2014
Boundary committee member Will Stelle makes a final case to the Board of Education before they discuss boundary changes at a meeting on Monday, Feb. 10. "We want to have as minimal impact as possible on families," board member Tim Blankenship said at the meeting. The Board will make a final decision on boundary changes, if any, at its meeting on Monday, March 10.

[Photo] Board narrows boundary options down to three choices

February 13, 2014

Athletic Signing 2-7-14 from Cindy Swartz on Vimeo.

Athletes sign letters of intent in group signing ceremony

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 7, 2014
First year marketing students have begun the process of creating their products, which they will market beginning in the spring.

First year Marketing begins development of products

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 31, 2014
Homer's Drive-In Review

Homer’s Drive-In Review

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 30, 2014
Corner Cafe Review

Corner Cafe Review

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 30, 2014
Grades are sometimes not worth the cost

Grades are sometimes not worth the cost

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
January 28, 2014
Boundary committee members listen to proposals Thursday, Jan. 16.

[Photo] Boundary committee members present proposals at fifth meeting

January 21, 2014

Jaguars defeat league rivals 70-56

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 17, 2014
WPA should be formal

WPA should be formal

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
January 6, 2014
Why WPA should be informal

Why WPA should be informal

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 13, 2013
Bear attack and lightning strike give student a scare

Bear attack and lightning strike give student a scare

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
December 13, 2013
The football team won their fifth Kaw Valley League championship this year.

Talk of league change continues due to enrollment differences

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 11, 2013

Seniors defeat juniors in annual powderpuff football game

Tori Aerni, Jena Smith, JagWire sports editor, JagWire reporter
November 25, 2013
Senior Kali Gracy experienced a concussion at a wresting meet on Saturday, Mach 31, 2012.

Senior wrestler suffers concussion with lasting effects

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
November 14, 2013
Club drug gains popularity among students

Club drug gains popularity among students

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 12, 2013

Football team completes first undefeated regular season

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 4, 2013
Students watch student-made horror film "The Playmate" during the Halloween Film Fest on Thursday, Oct. 31.

[Photo] Halloween Film Fest entertains students

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 1, 2013

Jaguars defeat the Schlagle High School Stallions, 48-0, to move to 7-0

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 23, 2013
Senior takes the necessary steps to become a nurse

Senior takes the necessary steps to become a nurse

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
October 17, 2013

Jaguar volleyball team wins Dig Pink match against De Soto High School

Tori Aerni, Ellen Merrill, JagWire sports editor, JagWire reporter
October 16, 2013

Sisters explain their lifelong passion for equestrian

Karissa Schmidt and Sydney Wilson
October 16, 2013
Counselor Randy Burwell explains Ed-Tech benefits

Counselor Randy Burwell explains Ed-Tech benefits

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
October 15, 2013
Current events interest lacking among students

Current events interest lacking among students

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 15, 2013

Video: Homecoming coronation, Friday, Oct. 4

October 15, 2013
Samantha Meyers plays her role at the opening of the Renaissance Festival on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Junior and mother work at Renaissance Festival

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
October 15, 2013

Review of Lollicup

Alana Flinn, Callee Linton, JagWire editor-in-chief, JagWire reporter
October 15, 2013
The Board of Education held an emergency meeting Friday, Oct. 4, during which they discussed whether or not to keep technology purchased several months ago.

[Photo] School Board votes to keep technology in emergency meeting

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 11, 2013

Jaguars win 2013 Homecoming game against Bonner Springs High School, 23-9

Shelby Rayburn, Tori Aerni, JAG editor in chief, JagWire sports editor
October 7, 2013

Community gathers for Homecoming parade, pep rally and bonfire

Sydney Carson, JAG editor-in-chief
October 2, 2013

Jaguars remain undefeated after 27-7 victory

Alana Flinn, Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief, JagWire sports editor
September 28, 2013
Social studies teacher Jeff Wieland discusses the importance of practicing the ACT with his prep class on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

[Photo] ACT prep class made available to students

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 26, 2013

Students participate in Arrive Alive event

Kat Anglemyer, JAG editor-in-chief
September 25, 2013
An anonymous senior was affected by an eating disorder in many aspects of her life.

Self-image: anonymous senior

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 24, 2013
Speaking to an administrator through his radio, school resource officer Mo Loridon watches surveillance video on Friday, Sept. 20. "Preparation is literally just all about education," Loridon said. "I now have to re-educate teachers and staff members on how to survive if something like that happens."

[Photo] New intruder plan created after Newtown shooting

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief and Ellen Merrill, JagWire reporter
September 20, 2013
Senior Evan Boxler recently started working out to improve his self image.

Self Image: Evan Boxler

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
September 20, 2013
Boulevard Drive-In Review

Boulevard Drive-In Review

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
September 18, 2013
Avoid being "that student"

Avoid being “that student”

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
September 18, 2013
US should strike if Syria does not turn over chemical weapons

US should strike if Syria does not turn over chemical weapons

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
September 18, 2013

Jaguars win first football game against Manhattan, 26-21

Alana Flinn, editor-in-chief, Tori Aerni, sports editor
September 9, 2013
Photo by: Amber Nguyen

Fall sports season kicks off with Mill Valley Night Lights

Sydney Carson, JAG editor-in-chief
September 3, 2013
The girls soccer team celebrates their advancement to the state semi-finals at Mill Valley High School on Tuesday, May 21. The girls will play on Friday, May 24 against Valley Center High School in McPherson.

Spring sports go to state

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 23, 2013
Foreign exchange student sets tennis records

Foreign exchange student sets tennis records

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
May 21, 2013
Track captures League title

Track captures League title

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 9, 2013
Girls soccer suffers season's second loss to BVN, defeat Gardner 7-0

Girls soccer suffers season’s second loss to BVN, defeat Gardner 7-0

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
April 26, 2013
Senior Emily Brigham breaks KU Relays record

Senior Emily Brigham breaks KU Relays record

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 22, 2013
Class Cup reward chosen

Class Cup reward chosen

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
April 17, 2013
High school curriculums must change with the times

High school curriculums must change with the times

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
April 17, 2013
Senior Ally Garton volunteers at animal shelter

Senior Ally Garton volunteers at animal shelter

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
April 17, 2013
Inaugural girls swim team works to improve abilities

Inaugural girls swim team works to improve abilities

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
April 17, 2013
Rape culture in America: an ignored truth

Rape culture in America: an ignored truth

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 17, 2013

Girls soccer undefeated after three games

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
April 9, 2013
Seven questions with student missionary Becca Bilyeu

Seven questions with student missionary Becca Bilyeu

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
April 8, 2013

Girls soccer defeats Olathe North 3-1

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
April 3, 2013
Exercise video reviews

Exercise video reviews

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
March 14, 2013
Q&A with health teacher Amy McClure

Q&A with health teacher Amy McClure

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
March 14, 2013
Band performs spring concert

Band performs spring concert

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
March 6, 2013
Jaguars advance to sub-state championship

Jaguars advance to sub-state championship

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 1, 2013
Boys defeat league rivals 71-41

Boys defeat league rivals 71-41

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 13, 2013
Multi-sport student athletes are becoming less common

Multi-sport student athletes are becoming less common

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 12, 2013
Arming teachers decreases school security

Arming teachers decreases school security

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
February 7, 2013
Etiquette for hallway couples

Etiquette for hallway couples

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
February 7, 2013
Seven questions with WPA king Joey Perkins

Seven questions with WPA king Joey Perkins

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
February 7, 2013
Jaguars defeat Olathe Northwest 63-45

Jaguars defeat Olathe Northwest 63-45

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 28, 2013
Seven questions with sophomore Maddie Holland

Seven questions with sophomore Maddie Holland

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
January 23, 2013
Teacher honored with Kansas Horizon Award

Teacher honored with Kansas Horizon Award

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
January 17, 2013
Jaguars defeat league rivals 64-42

Jaguars defeat league rivals 64-42

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 15, 2013
Varsity boys win first game of season

Varsity boys win first game of season

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 16, 2012
Junior thrives as only female on school team

Junior thrives as only female on school team

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
December 12, 2012
Junior pursues basketball, transfers schools

Junior pursues basketball, transfers schools

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 12, 2012
Where parents went wrong

Where parents went wrong

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 12, 2012
Depression is not to be taken lightly

Depression is not to be taken lightly

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
December 12, 2012
Seven questions with senior wakeboarder Jacob Harrington

Seven questions with senior wakeboarder Jacob Harrington

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
November 29, 2012
Giving back should be valued

Giving back should be valued

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
November 13, 2012
Seniors leave impact on football tradition

Seniors leave impact on football tradition

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 13, 2012
Senior Staton Rebeck named for national record

Senior Staton Rebeck named for national record

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 9, 2012
Fall musical provides entertainment for anyone

Fall musical provides entertainment for anyone

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
November 8, 2012
Jaguars will not advance in state play

Jaguars will not advance in state play

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 27, 2012
Cross country runners partake in friendly competition

Cross country runners partake in friendly competition

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 26, 2012
Sophomore entertains students as school mascot

Sophomore entertains students as school mascot

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
October 26, 2012
Always think before you act

Always think before you act

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 26, 2012
Comparing parental control

Comparing parental control

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
October 26, 2012

Senior center Knute Holden receives defensive opportunity

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 16, 2012
Seven questions with musical lead Chloe Stewart

Seven questions with musical lead Chloe Stewart

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
October 8, 2012
Jaguars beat league rivals 49-12

Jaguars beat league rivals 49-12

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 1, 2012
School weeks should be four days

School weeks should be four days

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 26, 2012
Seven questions with musical lead Olivia Phillips

Seven questions with musical lead Olivia Phillips

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
September 13, 2012
Back To School Night Kicks Off School Year

Back To School Night Kicks Off School Year

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
August 27, 2012
Soccer team plays district rival at Livestrong Stadium for charity

Soccer team plays district rival at Livestrong Stadium for charity

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 17, 2012

Three summer concerts provide music-filled summer

Jack Lopez, JagWire managing editor
May 17, 2012

Soccer team plays district rivals at Livestrong Stadium for charity

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 14, 2012

Boys and girls track wins Kaw Valley League meet

Alana Flinn, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 10, 2012
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