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
Libby Strathman

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor

This is junior Libby Strathman’s second year on the JAG yearbook staff and she will be taking on the position of photo editor. At Mill Valley Libby is a part of NHS and the track team. In her free time, Libby enjoys spending time with friends and hiking.

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Relay For Life raises $100,203 during their annual event Saturday, April 23.

Relay for Life raises over $100,200 for the American Cancer Society

Abby Steiger and Libby Strathman
April 26, 2022
Kneeling on the floor, sophomore Chase Beaver plays human Whack-A-Mole.

Pointing to the sign hanging above his booth, sophomore Aidan Stroebel explains how to win prizes at his booth.

Stretching out her arm, sophomore Taylor Hey collects tickets for her Hungry Hungry Hippo-themed booth.

Holding up a microphone, senior Sean Allerheiligen sings for the audience during the open mic portion of Relay for Life.

Playing the saxophone, junior Sean Olin performs at the open mic portion of Relay for Life.

Eyes locked on his target, sophomore Noah Brueggmann attempts to pop a balloon with a dart in order to win a prize.

Holding Wii remotes in their hands, sophomores Ella Hansen and Logan Holdren face off against each other in Just Dance.

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[Photo] Grammys red carpet review

April 14, 2022
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Picking out a donut, freshman Caroline Hooper supports SNHS.

Spanish National Honors Society hosts Krispy Kreme Donut fundraiser

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
April 2, 2022
Eyes on the puck, freshman Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick participates in a drill at hockey practice with her co-ed team Thursday, Feb. 10. Fitzpatrick plays for the KC Stars.

Freshman plays hockey on both a coed and an all-girls team

Sophia Yang and Libby Strathman
March 1, 2022
Collecting the money for Crush sales, senior Anna Springer helps a student buy one.

NEHS hosts send a Crush to your Crush fundraiser

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
February 15, 2022
Taking down his opponent, junior Eddie Hughart wrestles in the annual Bobcat Classic hosted by Basehor-Linwood High School Friday, Jan. 14.

Boys wrestling team places fourth at annual Bobcat Classic

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
January 19, 2022
Looking to his coach for advice, sophomore Brady Mason works to pin his opponent.

After winning a point, junior Eddie Hughart presses down on his opponent to stand up.

Working to get his opponent on the ground, sophomore Brady Mason attempts to flip his opponent on his back.

Hand raised in the air, junior Eddie Hughart is recognized for winning his match.

Working to pin his opponent, sophomore Maddox Casella holds him down.

Lifting his opponent’s arm, sophomore Brady Mason works to score points.

Reaching out, sophomore Hayden Applebee attempts to grab his opponent.

Facing off, junior Eddie Hughart circles his opponent.

Jumping back from his opponent, senior Jacob McGlasson scores a point for escaping.

Focusing intently, junior Avery Blubaugh draws a Christmas tree on her card.

[Photo] NHS makes cards to send to troops overseas

Sophia Yang, JAG reporter/writer
November 28, 2021
With a black marker in her hand, freshman Laura Hickman finishes drawing the mouth of her pumpkin to fit her Halloween-themed decorated door.

jagPRIDE hosts mental health themed door decorating contest

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
October 30, 2021
Lunging for the ball, junior Bri Coup works to win the point.

Returning the ball to her opponent, junior Bri Coup follows through with her shot.

Tossing the ball into the air, junior Bri Coup serves to her opponent.

Motioning to her doubles partner, senior Eden Schanker congratulates senior Lauren Butler on her shot.

Eyes on the ball, senior Lauren Butler prepares to swing.

Hoisted in the air by his classmates, senior Danny Talavera crowd surfs.

Seniors celebrate the end of Homecoming week with the annual Blue Bomb

Ally Sul, Libby Strathman, and Molly Morgan
September 28, 2021
Looking up, senior Maggie Smith smiles as the streamers she threw rain down on her.

Standing in the main foyer, senior Eden Schanker watches as blue streamers float in the air.

Lifted onto the shoulders of their friends, seniors Noah Carroll and Tyler Gross rise above the crowd.

Jumping to the beat of the music, senior Adrian Dimond participates in the mosh pit as his classmate lifts the speaker above his head.

As confetti rains down upon him, senior Jack Weber prepares to throw a pool noodle into the air.

Walking through the main foyer, principal Dr. Gail Holder views the decorations put up by the senior class.

In the center of the mosh pit, senior Nick Brubeck yells the lyrics to the music.

Focusing on the race, the 200-yard freestyle relay team encourages freshman Ella Hansen as she swims her leg at the state meet Saturday, May 22. The team placed fourth overall.

[Video] Gallery: Girls swim and dive team places 4th at state meet

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
May 25, 2021
While counting laps, senior Cali Rhodes encourages her teammate sophomore Suzette Donovan as she competes in the 500-yard freestyle.

Swimming her leg, senior Emma Cross competes in the 400-yard relay.

Junior Lauren Walker poses for a picture amongst a group of friends Saturday, May 8.

COVID-19 causes students to celebrate prom in untraditional ways

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
May 11, 2021
With her arms placed behind her, freshman Sireen Fraitekh swims the butterfly.

Senior Emma Cross brings her arm up while swimming the freestyle.

Using her arms to propel herself forward, freshman Kate Haney swims the butterfly.

Swimming the butterfly, freshman Sireen Fraitekh comes up for air.

Sophomore Hannah McLeod warms up for the meet while her teammates watch.

[Photo] Gallery: Girls swim takes first at Blue Valley Triangular

April 16, 2021
Taking a breath of air, Senior Emma Cross swims the freestyle at the Blue Valley High School Girls Triangular on Tuesday, April 13.

Students begin to qualify to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Students begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
April 6, 2021
The Energy Within is a metaphysical supply store located in Overland Park, Kansas that sells a variety of items such as crystals, jewelry, herbs, incense, and oils.

By the register, there is a display case housing a variety of unique rings.

The back right corner features a large selection of herbs.

[Photo] Review: The Energy Within

Maya Parks, JAG reporter/photographer
March 14, 2021
Inside the Shell Gas Station, Lulu's place is a small Mexican place that serves a variety of tacos, tortas, burritos and much more.

Review: Lulu’s Place

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
January 25, 2021
Moving on top, freshman Dillon Cooper works to pin his opponent.

[Photo] Wrestling team finishes third at Olathe North meet

January 23, 2021
Eyes on the computer and pencil in hand, sophomore Analia Stevens works on an art project for her Art I class Friday, Dec. 4. After the district transitioned to a remote environment, art projects became more independent since students now work on them at home.

New learning model forces art department to adapt

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
December 14, 2020
Eyes on the computer and pencil in hand, sophomore Analia Stevens works on an art project for her Art I class Friday, Dec. 4. After the district transitioned to a remote environment, art projects became more independent since students now work on them at home.

New learning model forces art department to adapt

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
December 7, 2020
With smiles on their faces, athletic director Jerald VanRheen, math teacher Sarah Heffernon, PE teacher Debbie Fay, PE teacher Christine Preston and Assistant Principal Marilyn Chrisler stand for a photo after Fay was awarded into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, Nov. 15.

Volleyball coach Debbie Fay inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
November 17, 2020
Sitting in an empty classroom, freshman Abby Wolff works on her canvas assignment on Monday, Oct. 19.

Freshmen adjust to a new school with added pressures from COVID-19

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
October 22, 2020
Ashley Bennett shares book recommendations and Book Club information with a member of her club.

New club encourages students to read and meet new people

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
October 2, 2020
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