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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
Ryan Fullerton

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief

Senior Ryan Fullerton is a third-year staff member and holds the position of editor-in-chief. Fullerton hopes to continue the success of the staff and publication from previous school years, as well as work for the continued improvement of JagWire and MVNews. Outside of newspaper, Fullerton is a fourth-year cross country runner.

All content by Ryan Fullerton
Members of the Catty Shack walk in the opening parade of the ACCESS House Spring Fling on Thursday, April 30.

Advanced Marketing students participate in ACCESS House Spring Fling

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 1, 2015
Taking selfies does not make someone vain

Taking selfies does not make someone vain

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 14, 2015
Geek Guru: Nintendo is, as usual, on a hunt for all of my money

Geek Guru: Nintendo is, as usual, on a hunt for all of my money

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 1, 2015
Equality for men and women will come from feminism, not meninism

Equality for men and women will come from feminism, not meninism

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 27, 2015
Geek Guru: Conventions, Orlando and my endless love for Disney

Geek Guru: Conventions, Orlando and my endless love for Disney

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 26, 2015
Geek Guru: Time for Apple fans to break into their emergency savings

Geek Guru: Time for Apple fans to break into their emergency savings

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 10, 2015
Sophomore Garrison Fangman competes in his led of the 200 yard freestyle relay at the boys state swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Boys swim and dive places 14th at state

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 23, 2015
At Risk and physical education teacher Bob Lewis enjoys combination of working with variety of students

At Risk and physical education teacher Bob Lewis enjoys combination of working with variety of students

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 11, 2015
Receptionist Edie Waye views school from several different angles

Receptionist Edie Waye views school from several different angles

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 11, 2015
Geek Guru: The first annual Geek Guru Awards

Geek Guru: The first annual Geek Guru Awards

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 11, 2015
Geek Guru: Is Snapchat revolutionary, or just odd?

Geek Guru: Is Snapchat revolutionary, or just odd?

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 28, 2015
Junior Logan Schmidt performs a turnaround during the boys swim meet at Blue Valley Southwest on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Boys swim team places seventh at Blue Valley Southwest meet

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 27, 2015
Geek Guru: A walk through uncanny valley

Geek Guru: A walk through uncanny valley

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 20, 2015
Sophomore Spencer Smith relaxes after his freestyle heat during the swim meet at Turner High School on Monday Jan. 12.

Boys swim team places first at Turner Invitational

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 14, 2015
Blog: All my favorite things are coming back

Blog: All my favorite things are coming back

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 14, 2015
Blog: Winter is coming

Blog: Winter is coming

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 7, 2015
Blog: Finals week is kind of like a zombie apocalypse

Blog: Finals week is kind of like a zombie apocalypse

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 9, 2014

Blog: The Geek Guru Awakens

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 2, 2014
Blog: Interstellar

Blog: Interstellar

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 26, 2014
Animation outshines plot in "Big Hero 6"

Animation outshines plot in “Big Hero 6”

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 25, 2014
Blog: Geeky gift guide

Blog: Geeky gift guide

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 19, 2014

Blog: Shire shenanigans

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 11, 2014
Blog: You’ve got mail

Blog: You’ve got mail

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 4, 2014
Blog: More Marvel movies than hours of sleep I got last night

Blog: More Marvel movies than hours of sleep I got last night

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 29, 2014
Pacing himself in the last 50 feet of the race, senior Kurt Loevenstein qualified for state cross country along with boys cross country runners junior Derek Meeks and junior Garret Fields and girls cross country runner junior Amber Akin on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Four cross country runners qualify for state

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 27, 2014
Blog: I subscribed to a comic for the first time ever

Blog: I subscribed to a comic for the first time ever

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 21, 2014
Blog: Puzzling screen adaptions

Blog: Puzzling screen adaptions

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 14, 2014
At the Cat Classic on Thursday, Oct. 9, senior Kurt Loevenstein and junior Derek Meeks run in sync. The girls team placed third and the boys team placed second.

Cross country places second and third at home meet

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 13, 2014
Blog: Fanfiction writers go mainstream

Blog: Fanfiction writers go mainstream

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 7, 2014
Blog: This Friday will be a smashing day for video games

Blog: This Friday will be a smashing day for video games

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 30, 2014
While running uphill at Rim Rock Farm on Saturday, Sept. 27, junior Derek Meeks focuses on finishing the course . Meeks placed 19 among 305 other runners.

Cross country teams struggle at Rim Rock Classic

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 29, 2014
Blog: Superheroes find their way to the screen

Blog: Superheroes find their way to the screen

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 23, 2014
Blog: Geek Guru introduction and Apple announcement thoughts

Blog: Geek Guru introduction and Apple announcement thoughts

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 16, 2014
Junior Derek Meeks runs the course at Shawnee Mission Park in the Shawnee Mission South Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 4. Meeks placed first overall out of 149 male runners.

Cross country places first and second at first meet of season

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 5, 2014
First Fridays review: Studio 1404

First Fridays review: Studio 1404

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 15, 2014
The girls swimming team places second at the last regular season meet on Thursday, May 1 at Turner High School.

Girls swim places second at last regular season meet

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 3, 2014
AP physics teacher Alyssa Meyer reviews Newtoniam mechanics with her class on Tuesday, April 8.

College Board alters AP Physics curriculum

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 16, 2014
New SAT brings positive changes

New SAT brings positive changes

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 16, 2014

Competitive Cheer from Cindy Swartz on Vimeo.

Junior Halie Breninger prepares with KC Cheer to compete at Worlds Cheer Competition

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 16, 2014
Social studies classes have value

Social studies classes have value

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 15, 2014
Choir students from all elementary schools in the De Soto district performed with their choir instructors in the annual 2014 Elementary Choral Festival on April 10 in Mill Valley’s main gym.

Elementary school choirs perform together in choral festival

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 12, 2014
Freshman Devonte Smith competes in the long jump event at the Lansing Split on Tuesday, March 8.

Junior varsity track members compete in varsity meet

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 11, 2014
Sophomore Sherry McLeod swims in the 400 freestyle relay on Wednesday, March 26. This relay team qualified for state.

Members of girls swim team qualify for state in first meet of season

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 28, 2014

Kick Butts Day 2014 from Cindy Swartz on Vimeo.

Students participate in Kick Butts Day volleyball tournament

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 28, 2014
Boundary committee member Will Stelle addresses the School Board before it begins its discussion of boundaries on Monday, February 10.

Board votes in favor of no boundary changes

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 13, 2014
Set aside the fear of failing and work to accomplish goals

Set aside the fear of failing and work to accomplish goals

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 12, 2014
Junior Elijah Sheahan saws wood to the correct dimensions in order to complete the frame for the spring play sets on Thursday, Feb. 27. "[In Set Crew] we rebuild off of existing sets," Sheahan said. "It is a fun way to make friends and prepare for the future."

Spring play practice begins

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 1, 2014
Senior Tyler Dickman wrestles against a Lansing opponent during the KVL league championships on Saturday, Feb. 15 to be first in the 138 weight class.

Wrestling team places first at league tournament

Callee Linton, reporter
February 17, 2014
Boundary committee member Will Stelle makes a final case to the Board of Education before they discuss boundary changes at a meeting on Monday, Feb. 10. "We want to have as minimal impact as possible on families," board member Tim Blankenship said at the meeting. The Board will make a final decision on boundary changes, if any, at its meeting on Monday, March 10.

Board narrows boundary options down to three choices

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 13, 2014
Sophomore Richard Wooten competes in an event at the Kaw Valley League championship on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Boys swim team wins league

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 12, 2014
A winter storm on Tuesday, Feb. 4 resulted in three consecutive snow days for students as well as 10.5 inches of snow in the area.

District closes schools for three days after snow storm

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 6, 2014
Filling out the answer to a trivia question, freshman Kameron Smith takes a break from seminar to enjoy the jagPride-sponsored National Drug Fact Awareness Week on Jan. 29.

jagPRIDE hosts National Drug Fact Awareness Week party

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 30, 2014
Town Topic Diner Review

Town Topic Diner Review

Callee Linton, reporter
January 30, 2014
Superintendent Dr. Doug Sumner discusses different boundary options with patrons at one of two public forums on Wednesday, Jan. 22

District patrons discuss boundary proposals at public forums

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 24, 2014
Boundary committee members listen to proposals Thursday, Jan. 16.

Boundary committee members present proposals at fifth meeting

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 21, 2014
District should increase credit requirements

District should increase credit requirements

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 15, 2013
Junior arrives at LAX safely after delay due to shooting

Junior arrives at LAX safely after delay due to shooting

Callee Linton, reporter
December 13, 2013
District Boundary committee members go over the possible boundary changes for next year at the committee meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Boundary Committee begins progress on discussing ideas at its fourth meeting

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 13, 2013
Sophomore Brendan Tener observes the Remember The Fallen exhibit in the main hallway on Thursday, Nov. 21. The exhibit was created to honor soldiers from Kansas and their duties.

Exhibit honoring local fallen soldiers on display in main hallway

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 22, 2013
Junior Kate Schau plays her Euphonium in band class Friday, Nov. 22. Schau qualified to play in the KMEA district band on Saturday, December 7.

Students make District KMEA Honor Band and Choirs

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 22, 2013
Sophomore Karla Kim experiences difficulty finishing her Human Anatomy and Physiology test on Thursday, Oct. 31. "We didn't get to finish the test because the computers were slow," Kim said. "If they were better, we could probably get more work done."

District technology plan includes wireless upgrade

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 14, 2013
Blog: Planning for parts

Blog: Planning for parts

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
November 14, 2013
Rape culture contributes to an unacceptable victim-blaming problem

Rape culture contributes to an unacceptable victim-blaming problem

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 13, 2013
Passing a runner at the state cross country meet, CJ Meeks helps the boys team earn third place. The girls team also took third on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Cross country teams place third at state for first time ever

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 4, 2013
Blue Valley Southwest ended the Jaguar's boys soccer season on Friday, Nov. 1.

Boys soccer season ends with loss to Blue Valley Southwest

Callee Linton, reporter
November 4, 2013
Students watch student-made horror film "The Playmate" during the Halloween Film Fest on Thursday, Oct. 31.

Halloween Film Fest entertains students

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 1, 2013
Blog: Stagnating

Blog: Stagnating

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
October 29, 2013
Science teacher Betsy Meeks’ freshman Pre-AP biology class is one of the many classes that experiences problems with overcrowding. “[Class- room overcrowding] makes it harder to focus and get around the classroom,” freshman Jessica Mitchell said.

District faces population problems, forms boundary committee

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 17, 2013
Blog: Ballet in crisis

Blog: Ballet in crisis

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
October 16, 2013
“Anonymous” has good atmosphere but lacks plot

“Anonymous” has good atmosphere but lacks plot

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 16, 2013

Sisters explain their lifelong passion for equestrian

Karissa Schmidt and Sydney Wilson
October 16, 2013
Checking the various temperatures throughout the school, energy specialist Dwight Stoppel makes sure the building is free of abnormalities on Tuesday, Dec. 4. “Monitoring is what I do,” Stoppel said. “[I try] to change people’s energy habits.”

District makes adjustments after changing Local Option Budget

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 15, 2013
English classes need to focus on grammar more than literature

English classes need to focus on grammar more than literature

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 15, 2013
School dog Fala assists in counseling program

School dog Fala assists in counseling program

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 15, 2013
The cross country team competed at the Cat Classic Invitational on Thursday, Oct. 10

Boys cross country team wins Cat Classic

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 12, 2013
The Board of Education held an emergency meeting Friday, Oct. 4, during which they discussed whether or not to keep technology purchased several months ago.

School Board votes to keep technology in emergency meeting

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 11, 2013
The cross country team traveled to Kansas University Rim Rock Farm on Saturday, Sept. 28; the varsity boys placed first and the varsity girls placed fifth.

Cross country places first and fifth at Rim Rock meet

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 30, 2013
Social studies teacher Jeff Wieland discusses the importance of practicing the ACT with his prep class on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

ACT prep class made available to students

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 26, 2013
Senior Zach Huston attempts to steal the ball from an opponent in the Sept. 16 soccer game against the Braves at Bonner Springs High School.

Boys soccer team defeats Bonner Springs, 5-1

Ellen Merrill and Callee Linton
September 18, 2013
National Art Honor Society sponsor Jerry Howard instructs his Blue 4 Art Foundations class on Thursday, Sept. 12. "NAHS gives student artists the opportunity to participate in a national art program and have their art recognized by the community," Howard said.

Honors art club created

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
September 18, 2013
Blog: Cast list drama

Blog: Cast list drama

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
September 16, 2013

Freshmen First Day 2013 from Cindy Swartz on Vimeo.

Orientation helps largest freshman class adjust

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
August 23, 2013
Learning to teach

Learning to teach

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
May 22, 2013

Activities and sports achieve unprecedented success

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 21, 2013
Swim team places third at KVL meet

Swim team places third at KVL meet

Callee Linton, reporter
May 10, 2013
Anatomy classes begin cat dissections

Anatomy classes begin cat dissections

Callee Linton, reporter
May 1, 2013
Blog: Costume concerns

Blog: Costume concerns

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 26, 2013
All bands and choirs score ones at state

All bands and choirs score ones at state

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 24, 2013
Choir puts on Broadway-themed concert

Choir puts on Broadway-themed concert

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 23, 2013
Flipside review: The Diviners

Flipside review: The Diviners

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 20, 2013
Learning the languages

Learning the languages

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 19, 2013
Power lifting becomes a popular sport

Power lifting becomes a popular sport

Callee Linton, reporter
April 19, 2013
Future Wal-Mart causes controversy

Future Wal-Mart causes controversy

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 19, 2013
Athletes commit to colleges

Athletes commit to colleges

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 17, 2013
Actresses play male roles in “You Can’t Take It With You”

Actresses play male roles in “You Can’t Take It With You”

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 17, 2013
Assistant principal resigns

Assistant principal resigns

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 17, 2013
Blog: A rehearsal of realization

Blog: A rehearsal of realization

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 17, 2013
Blog: Raising the funds

Blog: Raising the funds

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 5, 2013
Boys golf team places at invitationals

Boys golf team places at invitationals

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 5, 2013
Election results released

Election results released

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 3, 2013
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