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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
Lizzie Kulcsar

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter

Lizzie is a sophomore and this is her first year as a reporter on the JagWire staff.  Lizzie is involved in many school activities such as running cross country and track, participating in the musical, StuCo, Student Ambassadors, and Operation Smile. In her free time she volunteers once a week at a nursing home, loves to draw, lift weights, and play sports. Lizzie's life motto is "Life is short. Eat dessert first."

All content by Lizzie Kulcsar
Horse stable blends work with home for local family

Horse stable blends work with home for local family

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 26, 2016
Playing the role of a fairy, senior Maria Guilford (right), directs senior Carson Vitt to his resting place during rehearsal on Thursday, March 31.

Shakespeare play draws large senior class

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
April 12, 2016
Sophomore Durga Jambunathan sings one of her two solos in a practice room before preforming on Saturday, April 9.

Choir and band compete in regional music competition

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 12, 2016
Junior Dylan Smith hang cleans 315 lbs. during his Advanced Strength and Conditioning class on Thursday, March 31.

Powerlifting and bodybuilding transform junior

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 11, 2016
In order to stop the bleeding at the site where the needle was injected, senior Madison Remijio, on Thursday, March 29, elevates her arm.

Blood drive brings in fewer donations than usual

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 26, 2016
During the Shawnee Leadership Program's Education Day, senior Taylor Pullen gives participants a tour of the school on Thursday, March 24.

Shawnee leadership program visits school

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
March 25, 2016
who-i-am

[Photo] Who I Am: A collection of profiles

March 10, 2016
In AP Language and Composition, juniors Jazz Loffredo, Brady Rolig and Payton Frye (pictured right to left) wait patiently while communication arts teacher Kristen Crosbie checks their homework on Friday, Feb. 26.

Proposal to ban national curriculum reoccurs

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
March 10, 2016

Sophomore analyzes classic novels on YouTube channel

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 8, 2016
After winning KU’s Women of Distinction award, 2011 graduate Miranda Wagner begins new career path

After winning KU’s Women of Distinction award, 2011 graduate Miranda Wagner begins new career path

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 5, 2016
Having an obscure name is a struggle

Having an obscure name is a struggle

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
February 29, 2016
Has Kanye West gone too far?

Has Kanye West gone too far?

Nick Booth and Sarah Myers
February 25, 2016
Kanye West's music doesn't make up for his attitude

Kanye West’s music doesn’t make up for his attitude

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 25, 2016
School resource officer Mo Loridon talks with Mayor Michelle Distler during her visit to the school on Friday, Feb. 19.

Mayor visits school to learn about school resource officer program

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
February 20, 2016
Photos from Tribune News Service, New York Times and Time Magazine.

An in-depth look at gun violence and gun control

Nick Booth, Tricia Drumm, Jillian Leiby, Adri Talavera, and Victoria Wright
February 11, 2016
Photos from Tribune News Service, New York Times and Time Magazine.

Gun control remains a contentious issue

Tricia Drumm, Jillian Leiby, and Adri Talavera
February 11, 2016
The Make-A-Wish Club excitedly receives a giant $500 check from the Mill Valley Bowling team, which will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Make-A-Wish surpasses fundraising goal for Wish Week

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 9, 2016
Girls shouldn’t feel ashamed of their menstrual cycles

Girls shouldn’t feel ashamed of their menstrual cycles

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
February 9, 2016
Don't let debt deter you from your dream school

Don’t let debt deter you from your dream school

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
February 1, 2016
Senior Audrey Linsey reviews the book of Romans from the Bible during a Club 121 meeting on Friday, Jan. 22. “I really like the fact that [the study] is continuous,” Linsey said. “It’s really nice to be able to go more in-depth with something instead of just talking about it in the 15 minutes we get.”

Club 121 reads book of Romans as part of new series

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 22, 2016
Gluten-free: the good, the bad, the lack of rolled-crust pizza

Gluten-free: the good, the bad, the lack of rolled-crust pizza

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 22, 2016

Horseback riding takes priority in student-equestrian’s life after school

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
December 16, 2015

Family dance studio impacts sophomore as she matures

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 16, 2015
Cheating becomes more prevalent with technology

Cheating becomes more prevalent with technology

Sam Lopez, Nora Lucas, and Sarah Myers
December 15, 2015
Senior Nicole Stoneburner works on her wood-carving project - a new addition to the Advanced Sculpture class.

New project introduced to Advanced Sculpture class

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 12, 2015

Family dance studio impacts sophomore as she matures

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 9, 2015
Horseback riding takes priority in student-equestrian's life after school

Horseback riding takes priority in student-equestrian’s life after school

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
December 7, 2015
MV Update: Dec. 2

MV Update: Dec. 2

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
December 2, 2015
MV Update: Nov. 25

MV Update: Nov. 25

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
November 25, 2015
Students and staff submit favorite Thanksgiving recipes

Students and staff submit favorite Thanksgiving recipes

Morgan Gurwell and Sarah Myers
November 20, 2015
Spinach Pie

Spinach Pie

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 20, 2015
MV Update Nov. 19

MV Update Nov. 19

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
November 19, 2015
At custodian Rhonda Jensen’s house on Sunday, Nov. 8, Jensen stands next to her horse named Star. “I love animals. I’d rather be around animals than I would people. They talk back, even though you can’t understand them. They’re beautiful,” Jensen said.

Job and animals provide solace to custodian after past struggles

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
November 16, 2015
MV Update: Nov. 12

MV Update: Nov. 12

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
November 12, 2015
MV Update: Nov. 6

MV Update: Nov. 6

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
November 6, 2015
Beauty Boss: The clueless girl's guide to makeup

Beauty Boss: The clueless girl’s guide to makeup

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
November 4, 2015
Students lack knowledge of sexual consent

Students lack knowledge of sexual consent

Alison Booth, Margaret Mellott, and Adri Talavera
October 27, 2015
Beauty Boss: At home dye tips to dye for

Beauty Boss: At home dye tips to dye for

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
October 26, 2015
During the blood drive on Thursday, Oct. 22, sophomore Haley Harvey is excited to help others through blood donation. "I read this story about this little girl, thanking the people that donated blood," Harvey said. "It made me realize that my blood is actually going to help someone. I feel good about it."

Students and staff give blood at biannual blood drive

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 23, 2015
MV Update: Oct. 21

MV Update: Oct. 21

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
October 22, 2015
Left: Senior Hannah Ceule has a co-worker fix her makeup on Saturday, Oct. 8. Middle: Crawling towards people unknowing of her presence, senior Savannah Praiswater prepares to scare them on Saturday, Oct. 8. Right: While standing in The Boneyard at Worlds of Fun on Saturday, Oct. 10, senior Jordan Wootton waits, hiding in the midst of the fog to scare bypassers.

Seniors take on jobs as Halloween Haunt actors at Worlds of Fun

Sarah Myers and Adri Talavera
October 20, 2015
Seniors should go all out for their final year

Seniors should go all out for their final year

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
October 16, 2015
MV Update: Oct. 14

MV Update: Oct. 14

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
October 14, 2015
MV Update Oct. 8

MV Update Oct. 8

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
October 8, 2015
Senior Camille Gatapia counts and sorts out money from the fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

Make-A-Wish club organizes first fundraiser

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 7, 2015
Beauty Boss: Everyone is pretty

Beauty Boss: Everyone is pretty

Adri Talavera, Adri Talavera, and Adri Talavera
October 5, 2015
MV update: Sept. 30

MV update: Sept. 30

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 30, 2015
Beauty Boss: Change is good

Beauty Boss: Change is good

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 28, 2015
Photo illustration.

Crowding at school manifests itself to students and staff

Nick Booth, Justin Curto, Jillian Leiby, and Sarah Myers
September 24, 2015
Club president Sue Kim discusses future plans for the Make-A-Wish club at a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Students gain permission to start Make-A-Wish club

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 23, 2015
MV Update: Sept. 23

MV Update: Sept. 23

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 23, 2015
Francesca's at Town Center is a boutique with everything from trinket-like gifts to clothes and accessories.

JagWire reviews shopping districts

Jason Chen, Tricia Drumm, and Adri Talavera
September 22, 2015
Beauty Boss: Your makeup can look good at 4 a.m.

Beauty Boss: Your makeup can look good at 4 a.m.

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 21, 2015
After practice, freshman Ryan Williams takes an ice bath with his teammates on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Prior to league change, athletes reassess current facilities

Nick Booth, Jason Chen, and Sarah Myers
September 21, 2015
Senior T-ying LIn acts as a translator for her family.

Bilingual senior acts as a translator for her parents

Jason Chen and Sarah Myers
September 21, 2015

Wesport

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 21, 2015
MV Update Sept. 16

MV Update Sept. 16

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 16, 2015
MV Update: Sept. 10

MV Update: Sept. 10

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 9, 2015
Beauty Boss: God bless the scientific method

Beauty Boss: God bless the scientific method

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 7, 2015
MV Update: Sept. 2

MV Update: Sept. 2

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
September 2, 2015
Beauty Boss: I've got senioritis

Beauty Boss: I’ve got senioritis

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
August 31, 2015
Seven staff parking spots remain empty during seminar on Friday, Aug. 28. The parking spots designated for staff limit the number of available parking spaces for students.

Seminar parking survey provides information for administrators

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
August 29, 2015
A district facilities worker spray paints numbers onto the student parking spaces for assigned parking on Thursday, July 23.

Students will choose parking spots for upcoming year

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
July 28, 2015
Senior best friends Laura Earlenbaugh and Brienna Kendall prepare to be roommates in college

Senior best friends Laura Earlenbaugh and Brienna Kendall prepare to be roommates in college

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 14, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to stay positive

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to stay positive

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
May 11, 2015
During a rehearsal for "The Importance of Being Earnest," junior Aidan Quinn and senior Steven Blaine practice a scene in which their characters, Algernon and Jack, fight.

Theater department completes show week

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
May 4, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to feel more comfortable in your own skin

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to feel more comfortable in your own skin

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
May 1, 2015
Tanning is more beneficial than it seems

Tanning is more beneficial than it seems

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
April 29, 2015
Sophomore Jordan Fullerton listens to speeches given by this year's candidates for StuCo executive officers on Monday, April 27.

Student body election results announced

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 28, 2015
Race does not correlate with personality

Race does not correlate with personality

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
April 14, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to deal with a big change

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to deal with a big change

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
April 14, 2015
While labeling the inner body parts of a cat, junior Kelly Gothard and senior Morgan McLeroy view the cat's intestines in Human Anatomy and Physiology on Friday, April 10.

Human Anatomy class dissects cat

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
April 12, 2015
Senior Cody Deas gets into a 2015 Ford Mustang during the Drive 4 UR School event on Saturday, April 11.

Drive 4 UR School event raises money for Booster Club

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 11, 2015
Senior Kaitlin Parker and sophomore Kristen Kelly do a handshake to start off the game against Basehor-Linwood on Thursday, April 9. The Jaguars defeated the Bobcats 12-1 in the first game, and fell 5-2 in the second.

Softball team splits games with Basehor-Linwood on Thursday, April 9

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
April 11, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to deal with anxiety

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to deal with anxiety

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
April 7, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to deal with bullies

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to deal with bullies

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
April 2, 2015
Senior Drew Nelson drags honeysuckle branches after cutting them away from Monticello Trails Park on Saturday, March 28.

NHS members volunteer to remove honeysuckle bushes from local park

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
April 1, 2015
Math teacher Alex Houlton, along with other faculty and students, donates blood to Red Cross in the auxiliary gym on Thursday, March 26.

Students donate blood in semiannual blood drive

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 27, 2015
Beauty Boss: At-home eyebrow tips

Beauty Boss: At-home eyebrow tips

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
March 26, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to be creative

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to be creative

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
March 23, 2015
Makeup is not an indicator of promiscuity

Makeup is not an indicator of promiscuity

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
March 11, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to keep a long and healthy relationship

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to keep a long and healthy relationship

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
March 11, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to stress less

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to stress less

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
March 4, 2015
After the Lady Jags beat the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats 47-36, the seniors on the team celebrate by holding up the Kaw Valley League Championship trophy on Friday, Feb. 27.

Girls basketball earns Kaw Valley League champion title on Friday, Feb. 27

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
March 1, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to better appreciate life

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to better appreciate life

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
February 24, 2015
Math teacher Laurie Deuschle leads the math department through changes

Math teacher Laurie Deuschle leads the math department through changes

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
February 13, 2015
Physical education teacher and wrestling head coach dedicates himself to the betterment of his team

Physical education teacher and wrestling head coach dedicates himself to the betterment of his team

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
February 11, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to raise your grades

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to raise your grades

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
February 11, 2015
Gifted facilitator Carmen Shelly continues to grow with gifted services program

Gifted facilitator Carmen Shelly continues to grow with gifted services program

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 10, 2015
Sophomore Riley Doyle creates posters to advertise for Mr. MV during a StuCo meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5.

StuCo organizes first annual Mr. MV

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 5, 2015
A new year does not necessarily mean a new you

A new year does not necessarily mean a new you

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
February 5, 2015
Beauty Boss: Oral hygiene is too often overlooked

Beauty Boss: Oral hygiene is too often overlooked

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
February 5, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to beat boredom

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to beat boredom

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
February 3, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to get along with your parents

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to get along with your parents

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
January 28, 2015
Senior Michaela Mense performs her musical solo from the Kansas Thespian Conference on Monday, Jan. 26.

Thespians earn superior ratings at conference

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
January 27, 2015
Juniors Amber Akin and Derek Meeks hold their academic all state plaques on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Two cross country runners achieve rare academic all-state

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
January 24, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to be less materialistic

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to be less materialistic

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
January 20, 2015
Freshman Autumn Webb dances to the song "Y.M.C.A." by Village People on Friday, Jan. 16.

King and queen of winter sports crowned, dance follows

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 17, 2015
Lizzie's Lists of Helpful How-To's: How to get organized

Lizzie’s Lists of Helpful How-To’s: How to get organized

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
January 13, 2015
Freshman Emily Jackson rolls one of many strikes to help her team advance through the qualifying game against St. James at Royal Crest Lanes on Saturday, Jan. 10.

First bowling meet of the season held in Lawrence

Lizzie Kulcsar, JagWire reporter
January 11, 2015
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