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The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News

The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News

Kate Ocker

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor

Senior Kate Ocker is returning for her third year on the JAG staff. She is a writer, designer and student life editor. Ocker is involved in NHS, SLT and Student Ambassadors. Outside of school, she enjoys making mix CDs, watching “The Office” and thrift shopping while sipping on iced coffee.

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The Science Olympiad team prepares for the state competition on Wednesday, March 30.

Science Olympiad places 6th at state

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
April 8, 2016
Senior Hawkeye Mitchell answers questions before the first test is given out.

Four DECA team members qualify for nationals

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
March 9, 2016
There's no excuse not to vote

There’s no excuse not to vote

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
March 4, 2016
Sophomore Adde Hinkle looks for an open teammate as she dribbles the ball on Tuesday Feb. 17. The girls won against Bonner Springs High School with a leading score of 40-31.

Girls basketball team victorious over Bonner Springs

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
February 17, 2016
With his hand ready to buzz in, senior Jack Booth discusses the answer to a question with senior Karla Kim at the Quiz Bowl meet on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at St. James Academy.

Quiz Bowl fails to place at Saint James

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
January 27, 2016
With the ball in hand, junior Courtney Carlson advances down the court. The Lady Jags fell 50-45 to the Pirates.

Girls basketball defeated by Piper 50-45

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
January 13, 2016
When the announcer calls her name, sophomore Evan Zars runs onto the court and high fives her teammates. The Lady Jags beat Bishop Ward 64-14.

Girls basketball defeats Bishop Ward 64-14

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
December 7, 2015
While in the prep room at the Blue Valley West DECA competition on Wednesday, Nov. 4., junior Meghan Burke gets ready for her upcoming series.

DECA competes in Blue Valley West meet

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
November 5, 2015
During the tennis dual on Thursday, April 30, sophomore Spencer Butterfield forehands the ball to his St. James Academy opponent.

Tennis team wins Dual against Saint James

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
May 1, 2015
While holding a poster which is signed by students who are in MV Outreach, sophomores Emma Wilhoit and Ally Saab walk around the perimeter of the KC Sporting field.

MV Outreach takes part in Autism Walk

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
April 27, 2015
During the all day tennis  tournament, sophomore Aaron Middaugh returns a serve.

Tennis team places fourth at first tournament

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
April 2, 2015
The Lady Jags cheer on their team during the basketball game on Tuesday, February 10 against the Lansing Lions.

Girls basketball wins game against Lansing 63-42

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
February 11, 2015
Clicking the buzzer, sophomore Tom McClain follows through with an answer to help teammate Ben Stadler increase their score.

Quiz Bowl places first at Lansing

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
November 5, 2014
Annual fall blood drive receives 98 student donors

Annual fall blood drive receives 98 student donors

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
October 23, 2014
Eye on the ball sophomore Lauren Tracht prepares to return the serve on Thursday, Aug. 28. Tracht won the match 8-2.

Girls tennis team loses dual to Bishop Miege

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
August 29, 2014
Seniors Joe Vincent and Connor Mills compete at the home tournament on Friday, April 4.

Varsity tennis team places sixth at first meet

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
April 8, 2014
The boys and girls bowling team placed first at the KVL league meet on Monday, Feb. 17 at Ranch Bowl.

Bowling team defends league title

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
February 20, 2014
Girls and boys bowling team takes first at the Gage Bowl meet against Topeka High School, Topeka West High School and Leavenworth High School on Tuesday Jan. 21.

Bowling team finishes first against Topeka schools

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
January 23, 2014
Bowler looks forward to new season

Bowler looks forward to new season

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
December 5, 2013
To prepare for the meet against Spring Hill High School on Saturday, Nov. 9, freshman Mariana Cruz looks over her notes while another classmate makes an opposing statement.

Debate team finishes third at Spring Hill invitational

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
November 12, 2013
Debate teacher 
Jeanette Hardesty holds up a time card while her students practice for their  meet at Olathe North High School on Saturday, Oct. 26. 
Photo by Halie Rust

Debate team finishes third in 6A meet

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
October 29, 2013
Q&A with sophomore Brooke Houghton

Q&A with sophomore Brooke Houghton

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
October 2, 2013
Senior Logan Robertson works on a project in her Silver 4 art class. Robertson sold art work at her aunt's art gallery in North Carolina over the summer.

Senior artist sells work at North Carolina gallery

Kate Ocker, JAG student life editor
September 10, 2013
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