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
Maddie Welch

Maddie Welch, JagWire reporter/photographer

This is senior Maddy Welch’s third year on the JagWire newspaper staff and she will be taking on the positions of writer and photographer. Maddy is also involved in FCA at school. When not in the journalism room Maddy can be found hanging out with friends, reading, or playing volleyball and soccer for fun. Maddy is very excited for her last year of journalism on the JagWire staff.

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In preparation for this year's prom, junior Avery Gullach-Ruiz carefully places a group of fake white roses into a vase.

Prom committee is in the midst of prom planning season

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
March 21, 2023
Members of the football team, juniors Gavin Johnson, Daniel Blaine and Ryan Deverill team up to unload a donated bed out of a truck for the House to Home project Tuesday, Feb 28.

Youth for Refugees partners with Della Lamb for House to Home project

Gabby Delpleash and Maddie Welch
March 21, 2023
Fat Bee Cafe is located at 13223 Shawnee Mission Parkway and they celebrated their grand opening on Dec. 20, 2022. They provide numerous seating areas to enjoy your drink.

New location of Fat Bee Boba opens in Shawnee

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
February 11, 2023
Science Olympiad places in top ten in all events at invitational

Science Olympiad places in top ten in all events at invitational

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
January 14, 2023
Standing outside her office, school social worker Debbie Gudenkauf talks with a student Wednesday, Nov. 30

School social worker plays important role in caring for students’ mental health

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
December 15, 2022
Sophomore Josie Benson guards a Gardner Edgerton player as she tries to move closer to the basket Friday, Dec. 9.

Girls basketball defeated by Gardner-Edgerton

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
December 13, 2022
Senior Rose Lee works on her project for psychology about the different parts of the brain on October 26

Standing in front of Mr. Brown's class, junior Sam Mullen presents her project by telling which part of the brain she used to "ask Mr. Brown a question"

Standing in her highwaisted jeans, Junior Brianna Guerrero smiles for the camera on Wednesday, October 19.

[Photo] A glimpse at current trends with jeans

Baylen Monson, JagWire copy editor
November 9, 2022
Full of diverse restaurants, the Lenexa public market is a great place to relax with friends and eat some good food.

Moving in sync, freshman Ella Florez and sophomore Saida Jacobs jump up to block the Olathe South hitter.

Volleyball wins Shawnee Mission West Triangular 2-0

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
September 23, 2022
Holding up his Olympic wrestling singlet Wednesday, Aug. 31, math teacher and head wrestling coach Joey Lazor is excited to be a part of the community at Mill Valley after coming from teaching at a Catholic school.

New head wrestling coach is excited for the upcoming season

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
September 7, 2022
Teachers give advice to graduating seniors

Teachers give advice to graduating seniors

Kaitlyn Burke and Maddie Welch
May 20, 2022
Up to bat, junior Haley Bryant gets in her batting stance, focusing on the pitcher to make a move during a varsity vs junior varsity scrimmage Thursday, Mar. 25th.

A preview of spring sports

Liz Summa, Sydney McGlasson, and Maddie Welch
April 21, 2022
Placing a toy truck, sophomore Ashlyn Bellmyer puts the finishing touches on her order for a monster truck cake Tuesday, Jan. 25th.

Sophomore Ashlyn Bellmeyer turns passion for baking into a business

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
April 20, 2022
Up to bat, sophomore Blake Neis concentrates on the ball when playing Shawnee Mission South.The team came out on top with a final score of 12-0 Monday, Apr. 4th.

Female students recognize influential women in their lives for International Women's Day

Female students recognize influential women in their lives for International Women’s Day

Madelyn Welch and Julia Coacher
March 7, 2022
Students and staff recommend books

Students and staff recommend books

Madelyn Welch, Assistant Editor
March 4, 2022
While senior Megan Habib is presenting her skit, forensics teacher Cameron Carlson is looking on and grading with Cory Sears also watching

[Photo] Forensics team starts season, competing at weekend tournaments in multiple events

Emma Clement, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 6, 2022
Senior Carson Howe shows a shirt from the Catty Shack to the 8th graders.

High school students give eighth graders tours of CTEC

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
January 31, 2022
Answering a question about weighted and unweighted credits, counselor Erin Hayes explains to the upcoming sophomores how to sign up for classes and what grades and classes will mean to them next year on Thursday, Jan 20.

A guide to enrollment, advanced classes and CTEC

Gabby Delpleash and Madelyn Welch
January 31, 2022
Seniors Shaye Neilson and Katen McLeod are in the wrestling stands getting ready to match.

Girls wrestling added to winter sports lineup

Madelyn Welch and Julia Coacher
December 15, 2021
Students choose their favorite fast food restaurants

Students choose their favorite fast food restaurants

Madelyn Welch and Baylen Monson
November 26, 2021
Senior Elisabeth Peters shares her experience with diabetes

Bringing awareness to American Diabetes Month

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
November 20, 2021
Before the girls varsity race, the team huddles with the coaches to share some last. minute words of wisdom.

Girls cross country places second at regionals qualifying for state

Sydney McGlasson and Madelyn Welch
October 27, 2021
Presenting her seminar students with a meme from the show “Ted Lasso” on Monday, Sept. 27, Spanish teacher Siri Campbell highlights different aspects of the emotional process during one of the new social-emotional lessons.

Seminar changes create new benefits and challenges for students

Maddie Welch and Baylen Monson
October 20, 2021
While meeting for Project Lit on October 11, sophomore Emma Clement explains her opinions on the auto-biography the group just finished

Talking to her small group, sophomore Ryleigh McCall finds a quote in the book that she enjoyed

[Photo] Project LIT Book Club Is back to in-person meetings

October 11, 2021
In her office, assistant Principal Deb Jaeger poses with a framed photo of her favorite quote in hand.

Assistant principal looks forward to improving school strengths

Avery Gathright and Maddie Welch
September 5, 2021
Seniors vote on senior superlatives

Seniors vote on senior superlatives

Madelyn Welch
May 26, 2021
This turbulent past school year dramatically affected by COVID-19 has left many seniors feeling drained of energy and impatient in anticipation of their long awaited goal: graduating.

Senioritis has taken a toll on this year’s seniors

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
May 21, 2021
As freshman Kate Ricker goes to shoot for a goal, she makes a move around a defender.

Gallery: Girls soccer team defeats Leavenworth in playoff game

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
May 21, 2021
Holding up an environmental science textbook, science teacher Julie Roberts reflects on how teaching climate change is less stigmatized now than at the start of her career, “...13 years ago there was more skepticism when it came to climate change. We don’t really see that anymore.”

The importance of the environment in our curriculum

Tanner Smith, Madelyn Welch, and Avery Gathright
April 24, 2021
Students at Mill Valley talk about how they express themselves through fashion.

Students express themselves through fashion

Madelyn Welch, JagWire reporter/photographer
March 23, 2021
After missing the first shot, senior Jackson Penny hopes to hit all the pins for a spare.

Boys and girls bowling teams compete at state

Madelyn Welch, JagWire reporter/photographer
March 10, 2021
Posing for a family portrait, senior Emily Feuerborn smiles alongside her siblings including her eldest sister Megan, who she says had "a profound impact on her identity.”

How being a member of a larger family has impacted student identity

Aiden Burke and Madelyn Welch
February 27, 2021
Freshman Belle Bonn gets ready to catch an incoming ball.

Senior softball player switches sports due to COVID-19 uncertainty

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
February 8, 2021
New debate teacher, Cameron Carlson, is heading the program for the 2020-2021 school year. The JagWire sat down with Mr. Carlson and went over his outlook for the school year and program.

[Photo] Q&A with new debate teacher Cameron Carlson

December 22, 2020
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many local small businesses have had to adapt to an ever-changing landscape of restrictions and closures that has wreaked havoc on business operations, so the JagWire staff believes community support is crucial.

Staff editorial: Why we should support local businesses

Tanner Smith and Madelyn Welch
December 19, 2020

Students have traditional and unique family recipes

Tanner Smith and Madelyn Welch
December 16, 2020

Beignets

Madelyn Welch, JagWire reporter/photographer
December 16, 2020

Butterbeer

Madelyn Welch, JagWire reporter/photographer
December 16, 2020

Local restaurants face significant industry changes amid COVID-19 pandemic

Gabby Delpleash and Madelyn Welch
December 16, 2020
The Catty Shack opens for business with a variety of items for sale, including cookies, drinks and spirit wear.

The Catty Shack hosts grand opening

Madelyn Welch, JagWire reporter/photographer
November 23, 2020
In this year's election, some students in the Class of 2021 became eligible to vote for the first time.

Seniors vote for the first time in presidential election

Madelyn Welch, JagWire writer/photographer
November 5, 2020
Reporter Madelyn Welch argues that, for the sake of fairness, colleges should should keep the test-optional model for applications even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

Colleges should continue using the test-optional model for applications

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
October 22, 2020
The new theater is expected to be complete by mid-October, according to Manning Construction superintendent Everett Dexter. 

New additions to the school almost complete

Avery Gathright and Madelyn Welch
October 5, 2020
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