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
Mackenzie Eckman

Mackenzie Eckman, social media/a&e editor

Senior Mackenzie Eckman is the social media and a&e editor of the JagWire. Last year, Eckman joined staff as a reporter. She enjoys taking pictures and hanging out with friends in her free time. Eckman is also involved in Club Operation, jagPRIDE and is a member of NHS.

All content by Mackenzie Eckman
A closer view of the football scoreboard reveals extensive damage.

A state championship sign formerly at the football field flew over the parking lot and landed outside the tennis courts during the storm.

The football ticket booth ended up on the entrance to the soccer field about 20 feet behind it after the storm.

Storm damaged the football scoreboard.

Trying to get out of the rain, students walk into MTMS.

After returning to the school, students wait in line to be checked out at the office and go home.

Beginning to move toward Monticello Trails Middle School, students and staff walk away from the school Thursday, March 7.

Junior Lilly Rugenstein leads the percussion section during the band's halftime performance.

[Photo] Jags win 5th consecutive 5A state football title, beating Kapaun 62-37

Kaitlyn Hood, JAG reporter/photographer
November 25, 2023
Smiling for a photo, members of the journalism program take a picture with principal Dr. Gail Holder after she won the 2023 Administrator of the Year award by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association.

[Photo] Principal Dr. Gail Holder wins state Administrator of the Year award

March 31, 2023
Sophomore middle hitter Ashlyn Blazer celebrates after a kill in the state match against Lawrence Free State.

After a team block in the state match against Free State, first-year head coach Kylie Corneliusen shows her excitement for the play.

The parents of senior Madeline Schnepf, show off a fat-head of their daughter during the state match against Free State. The Jags beat the Firebirds 2-0.

Stuffing their Free State opponent, junior Addison Bailey and sophomore Saida Jacobs extend their arms over the net. The team beat Free State 2-0 in the second match of the state tournament.

After a kill on the court, parents of the players celebrate from the stands during the match against Free State.

With arms outstretched, sophomore Ashlyn Blazer and junior Kaitlyn Burke stuff their Free State opponent during the 2-0 win in the second match of the state tournament.

Smiling at a photo, senior Lauren Aycock helps students with photography skills.

Gathering in a room, students get ready for the middle school workshop.

The journalism staff from both Mill Valley and De Soto gather together for a photo.

A De Soto High school student helps a middle schooler with photography.

Students gather in a room to go over how to take photos.

Pointing at the screen, senior Lauren Aycock helps a student with her work.

Moving along the table, students grab the food they want to eat.

Smiling at the camera, middle and high school students gather together for a final picture.

[Photo] The middle school journalism workshop returns

September 27, 2022
Helping a group of students, junior Hailee Ford points to a picture a student took.

After the blue balloons were released in honor of Cooper Davis, the race participants lined up to begin the 5k on Saturday, Jun. 18.

[Photo] The Impact

September 26, 2022
Cooper’s father, Randy Davis, thanks the crowd for coming out to the 5k and tells the story of what happened to his son, Cooper Davis, on Saturday, Jun. 18.

[Photo] The Legislation

September 26, 2022
Sophomore Julia Schumaker and juniors Avery Gathright and Gabby Delpleash accept the state title plaque at the KSPA journalism contest Saturday, May 7 at KU.

[Photo] Journalism earns 5A state championship title

Ally Sul, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 13, 2022
NSPA associate director Gary Lundgren presents Mill Valley News students their Online Pacemaker award in the lobby of the convention hotel Saturday, April 9.

[Photo] Mill Valley News wins national honors at journalism convention

Emma Rathbun, JAG assistant editor
April 16, 2022
Mill Valley News website staff members accept their Online Pacemaker award from NSPA associate director Gary Lundgren Saturday, April 9.

The four editors of Mill Valley News, juniors Avery Gathright, Gabby Delpleash and Ally Sul and senior Damara Stevens accept their plaque at school Monday, April 12

Sophomores Truman Griffith and Davion Harris battle with another classmate in Wordle during seminar Tuesday, March 29. They both play individually each day and sometimes play other friends in the partner version.

[Photo] Wordle trend challenges students’ vocabulary and problem-solving skills

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
March 30, 2022
Counselor Erin Hayes signs the ceremonial check presented to McKenzie Marshall from the American Cancer Society Wednesday, May 12.

The Relay for Life committee takes a photo with principal Dr. Gail Holder and American Cancer Society representative McKenzie Marshall Wednesday, May 12.

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Some students abandoned their shoes, purses and cell phone on the floor as they rushed to the dance floor.

Students wind around the dance floor in a Conga line.

The event was held at Fiorella's Event Center in Overland Park.

A photo booth with hats as props gave students a memory to take home.

Prom chaperones and teacher Lauren Stringer, Kirsten Crandall and Dorothy Swafford dance in a circle with Principal Dr. Gail Holder's husband.

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The theme for prom this year was Kansas City so the prom committee painted large signs with logos and phrases from around the city. Party favors were decorated sugar cookies and stickers with Kansas City-related items.

[Photo] Student enjoy Kansas City-themed prom despite restrictions

May 11, 2021
Light illuminated the dance floor as students danced to a mix of current hits and '80s and '90s songs during prom Saturday, May 8 at Fiorella's.

Leaning in, senior Margaret Carey smiles for a picture.

The song "Low" by Flo Rida got students in the mood to dance early in the event.

Teachers Laurie Deuschle and Brian Rodkey checked each student into and out of the dance using QR codes and a printed list of those who bought tickets. The school sold a little over 100 tickets. In a normal year, they sold between 550-600.

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A group of seniors arrive at the prom with tickets in hand.

A group of seniors poses for a photo taken by prom sponsor Angie DalBello before entering the venue.

Prom sponsor Angie DalBello took group photos for all students as they entered the venue.

Prom sponsor Angie DalBello takes a photo of a couple arriving at the dance.

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In a circle with her friends, junior Ashley Atkinson sings and dances.

District secondary human resources director Brain Schwanz introduces the school's new athletic director Brent Bechard to the Mill Valley staff Wednesday, May 5.

[Photo] Q&A with new athletic director Brent Bechard

May 7, 2021
District secondary human resources director Brain Schwanz introduces the school's new athletic director Brent Bechard to the Mill Valley staff Wednesday, May 5.

[Photo] Q&A with new athletic director Brent Bechard

Madison Burrow, JAG reporter/photographer
May 7, 2021
Some members of the 5A state journalism title team celebrate with posters and banners Monday, May 3.

[Photo] Journalism department earns 5A state champion title

May 9, 2021
Clapping along with the song, junior Gracie Martin and the girls around her add to the singing of the song.

[Photo] Gallery: Choir hosts first in-person concert of the year

March 17, 2021
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Choir director Jessie Reimer gives instructions to her singers during the concert Tuesday, March 16.

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Seniors Ben Wieland, John Fraka and John Lehan were recognized Wednesday, Feb. 11 as National Merit Finalists.

[Photo] Three seniors named National Merit Finalists

February 19, 2021
Head coach Joel Applebee thanks the crowd of parents after the game. Only players and coaches were allowed on the field after the game.

[Photo] Football team wins second straight state title in 49-35 shootout over Wichita Northwest

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 28, 2020
Team members celebrate after the whistle ended the game.

To honor students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, principal Dr. Gail Holder holds a sign reading “Congratulations” on a Zoom call Wednesday, Sept. 9.

[Photo] Three students named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Quinn Franken, JagWire Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2020
The exterior of Monticello Trails Middle School.

[Photo] District reports first presumed positive COVID-19 case

September 14, 2020
Gifted services facilitator Carmen Shelly and librarian Andy Shelly have made the decision to retire from working at the school after 20 years.

[Photo] Teachers retire on school’s 20-year anniversary

Aiden Burke and Zach Shrader
May 28, 2020
Members of the Mill Valley journalism department attended the KSPA regional contest at KU Friday, Feb. 21 at the University of Kansas. The state contest was to be held at KU on Saturday, May 2 but instead was held digitally and the results announced via Twitter.

Prior to the Kansas stay-at-home order, local business owner Anh Nguyen closed her beauty salon Hello Beautiful to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 among her clients and employees.

[Photo] COVID-19 impacts local economy

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 16, 2020
New Mill Valley principal Gail Holder outlines new ideas for the building at her introduction ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 12.

[Photo] District names Gail Holder next principal

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 12, 2020
After being introduced to the faculty, new principal Jill Holder greets the teachers Wednesday, Feb. 12.

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