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
Justin Curto

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief

This is senior Justin Curto’s third year working on the JagWire and Mill Valley News, this year as one of the editors-in-chief of Mill Valley News. Outside of journalism, Curto is the president of Club 121 and co-vice president of NHS, and also plans to be in the spring play for the second year. Curto enjoys going to alternative rock concerts, spending time with friends, eating pizza, reading contemporary young adult fiction, watching coming-of-age dramedies and baking unhealthy foods. After graduating, Curto would like to study journalism with eventual hopes of reporting on and reviewing music for a news website.

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My childhood blog taught me to appreciate journalism

My childhood blog taught me to appreciate journalism

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 17, 2017
Freshman Ella Shurley fights with a player from Olathe Northwest for the ball.

Girls soccer falls to Olathe Northwest 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 9, 2017
With an Aquinas defender on her back, junior Adde Hinkle looks to create a scoring opportunity during the second half of Mill Valley's 1-0 win over St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday, April 25.

Girls soccer defeats St. Thomas Aquinas 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 27, 2017
Fighting for the ball, senior Adam Grube blocks a Shawnee Mission North player on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The Jaguars won after the game was called at halftime due to inclimate weather, making the final score 4-0.

Eastern Kansas League challenges and improves athletes across all sports

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 15, 2017
Fighting for the ball, senior Adam Grube blocks a Shawnee Mission North player on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The Jaguars won after the game was called at halftime due to inclimate weather, making the final score 4-0.

First season in the EKL league deemed successful by teams, coaches

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 11, 2017
Fending off a Blue Valley player, freshman Emerson Kaiser dribbles the ball.

Girls soccer defeats Blue Valley 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 7, 2017
With his hands on his opponent's shoulders, junior Ike Valencia pushes the Bishop Miege player back on Friday, Oct. 7. The Jaguars fell to Bishop Miege 64-21.

KSHSAA classifications challenged to increase competitiveness between public and private schools

Jakob Twigg and Braden Shaw
April 7, 2017
JagWire reporters review local chicken finger restaurants

JagWire reporters review local chicken finger restaurants

Michael Sandri and Braden Shaw
March 30, 2017
The Jaguars fall to Blue Valley West 12-3 on Friday, March 24. Keeping his eyes locked on the ball, sophomore Seth Hobson defends his opponent.

Lacrosse falls to Blue Valley West 12-3

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 26, 2017
Boys basketball falls to Blue Valley 76-65

Boys basketball falls to Blue Valley 76-65

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 25, 2017
Senior Blake Montgomery shoots a free throw.

Boys basketball team falls to St. Thomas Aquinas

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 11, 2017
The bowling team has grown close this past season. 'It's a good group of guys and this year has been a lot of fun," senior Spencer Butterfield said.

Boys bowling team grows closer through the sport

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 9, 2017
Head cross country coach Mark Chipman decides to retire after leading the cross country team to statewide success and teaching in the district for 35 years.

After 35 years in the district, head cross country coach Mark Chipman retires

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 4, 2017
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Rise in fake news clouds judgment of students

Braden Shaw and Marah Shulda
February 2, 2017
Freshman Whitney Van Dyke spends her afternoons with her friends outside the journalism room. "All of our parents work, so we just hang out [here] while we wait for them," Van Dyke said.

Freshman Whitney Van Dyke and friends frequent main hallway after school

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 18, 2017
The NCAA needs to finally start paying college athletes

The NCAA needs to finally start paying college athletes

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 16, 2016
Going for a layup, senior Blake Montgomery looks at the basket on Friday, Dec. 9. The Jaguars fell to Lawerence Free State 68-60.

Boys basketball falls to Lawrence Free State

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 10, 2016
During the football game against St. James on Friday, Nov. 11, football and track coach Eric Thomas reviews a play with sophomore Christian Roth.

Coaches train athletes in more than one sport

Braden Shaw and Abby Layton
November 25, 2016
Renovations of B&B Shawnee 18 began in mid to late September as a way to revamp the theater. The two-month project is expected to bring life to the theater, especially when considering updated equipment, seating and concessions.

B&B updates theater in hopes of more business

Braden Shaw and Jakob Twigg
November 23, 2016
Before heading to class, senior Adam Gillette fills out one of the new department of the month forms on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

SLT unveils new ‘Department of the Month’ program

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 11, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: High School football playoffs edition

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 27, 2016
Volleyball falls to De Soto in three sets at Dig Pink game

Volleyball falls to De Soto in three sets at Dig Pink game

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 23, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: The Big Ten is a legitimate conference

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 12, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: The 2016 Royals were not a failure

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 4, 2016
Winding up for a serve, senior Kaley Muir focuses on her opponents during her doubles match on Monday, Oct. 3. At its last regular meet of the season, varsity girls tennis went 6-2.

Girls tennis goes 6-2 in triangular

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 4, 2016
Expectations of privacy differ among students

Expectations of privacy differ among students

Alison Booth and Braden Shaw
September 28, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: Should athletes cross sports?

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 20, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: What should we expect from this Chiefs team?

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 15, 2016
Letters from the Editors: It's the start of something new

Letters from the Editors: It’s the start of something new

Madison Ferguson, Margaret Mellott, and Braden Shaw
September 15, 2016
With the Saints heading towards him, senior Spencer Butterfield waits to receive the ball.

Boys soccer ties with Aquinas 1-1 in rain-shortened game

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 15, 2016
Senior Braden Shaw proves to be the biggest sports fan. Ever.

Sideline Report: Here we go again

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 3, 2016
With the ball in motion, senior Sam Lopez fights for possession of the ball on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Boys soccer defeats Shawnee Mission North 4-0 in rain shortened game

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
August 31, 2016
Don't wait to get involved

Don’t wait to get involved

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
August 16, 2016
The Lady Jags soccer team falls to the Maize Eagles 4-0 on Saturday, May 28. The Lady Jags finished the season with an 18-3 record.

Girls soccer finishes fourth in state tournament

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 28, 2016
Scout camp offers a unique blend of history and adventure

Scout camp offers a unique blend of history and adventure

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 21, 2016
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[Photo] Gardner coffeehouse brings community together

Tricia Drumm, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 10, 2016
Facing each other, Bassh bassist-vocalist C.J. Hardee and lead vocalist-guitarist Jimmy Brown play guitar solos. Bassh, a side project from the two members of Matrimony, played many unreleased songs along with the single "Body."

Day Four: Middle of the Map Fest rocks its way to a close at CrossroadsKC, shows off young talent at Collection

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 9, 2016
The Music Man: Middle of the Map Fest solidified my love for Kansas City

The Music Man: Middle of the Map Fest solidified my love for Kansas City

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 8, 2016
For a solo set, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Taryn Miller, who performs as Your Friend, played the Californos indoor stage on Day Two of Middle of the Map Fest. Your Friend's set looped vocals, guitar and synthesizers as backing, but ended abruptly after Miller made mistakes during "Who Will I Be In the Morning?".

Day Two: Local favorites shine at Californos

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 8, 2016
Pulling off a jacket to reveal a gold-sequined outfit, The Struts lead vocalist Luke Spiller sings a note as the band performs for Day Three of Middle of the Map Fest. The set, just before Cold War Kids at CrossroadsKC, was the band's first in Kansas City.

Day Three: There’s something for everyone at CrossroadsKC

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 8, 2016
The Music Man: My Middle of the Map Fest plans

The Music Man: My Middle of the Map Fest plans

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 4, 2016

Working with athletic trainer Clint McAlister helps students learn about sports medicine, physical therapy

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 1, 2016
The Music Man: So, some things happened

The Music Man: So, some things happened

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 26, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Exciting news

Letters From The Editors: Exciting news

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
April 23, 2016
The Music Man: My top three quintessential ’90s songs

The Music Man: My top three quintessential ’90s songs

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 19, 2016
Junior Lauren Moores takes a free kick during the game against Blue Valley on Tuesday, April 12.

Girls soccer defeats Blue Valley 1-0

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 15, 2016
Learning

Learning

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 13, 2016
Red Fortune: Orange chicken

Red Fortune: Orange chicken

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 12, 2016
Grand Wok: Orange chicken

Grand Wok: Orange chicken

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 12, 2016
East China: Orange chicken

East China: Orange chicken

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 12, 2016
JagWire reviews Chinese takeout

JagWire reviews Chinese takeout

Nick Booth and Justin Curto
April 12, 2016
The Music Man: Photos and setlists: Atlas Genius plays for small and dedicated audience at Madrid Theatre

The Music Man: Photos and setlists: Atlas Genius plays for small and dedicated audience at Madrid Theatre

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 8, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Awards season

Letters From The Editors: Awards season

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
April 8, 2016
As the ball rushes toward him, junior Parker Billings prepares to return it to his singles opponent at the tennis dual against Kansas City Christian Thursday, April 7. The Jaguars lost the dual, which consisted of three doubles matches and six singles matches.

[Photo] Boys tennis loses to Kansas City Christian

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
April 8, 2016
Sideline Report: Villanova and North Carolina provide an instant classic in the national championship game

Sideline Report: Villanova and North Carolina provide an instant classic in the national championship game

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 6, 2016
To help students learn about the state judicial branch, state Supreme Court Justice Dan Biles speaks to social studies teacher Angie DalBello's Constitutional Law class Wednesday, March 30.

State Supreme Court justice talks to social studies class

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 31, 2016

The Music Man: Why LCD Soundsystem matters

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 28, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Montage

Letters From The Editors: Montage

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
March 27, 2016
While recieving coaching from head girls soccer coach Arlan Vomhof, junior defender Lauren Moores takes a shot at the goal during practice on Friday, March 26.

Girls soccer

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 26, 2016
Sideline Report: State champions (again)

Sideline Report: State champions (again)

Braden Shaw, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 23, 2016
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