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Mill Valley News

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Mill Valley News

Sam Lopez

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor

Junior Sam Lopez is in his 2.5th year on the JagWire staff. He was the sports editor his sophomore year and is now the news editor. His interests include soccer, snowboarding, scuba diving, travelling and, above all else, playing guitar. He likes to spend his weekends in downtown Kansas City searching for new restaurants or walking around with his friends. Lopez is incredibly excited for his 2.5th year on the JagWire and hopes to accomplish a lot as an editor.

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During the first day of the art show on Monday, April 25, art teacher Jerry Howard and athletic director Jerald VanRheen converse over the art displayed

Country Club Bank hosts student art show

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
May 4, 2016
Reel Talk: Did Beyonce save this week?

Reel Talk: Did Beyonce save this week?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 28, 2016
Reel Talk: Are sequels ever really necessary?

Reel Talk: Are sequels ever really necessary?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 21, 2016
Talking about politics

Talking about politics

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 13, 2016
Photo courtesy of Middle of the Map Fest

Middle of the Map Fest

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 12, 2016
Photo courtesy of Country Stampede

Country Stampede

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
April 12, 2016
You're more than your test scores

You’re more than your test scores

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
April 12, 2016
On Wednesday, April 6 at Prairie Highlands Golf Course, freshman Jack Matchette drives the ball into the fairway.

Boys golf places ninth at tournament

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
April 8, 2016
FILE PHOTO: Junior Koy Holden watches his golf ball at a meet on Monday, April 20, 2015.

Boys golf

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
March 25, 2016
Society needs to slow down

Society needs to slow down

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
March 7, 2016
Reel Talk: Fool-proof Oscar predictions

Reel Talk: Fool-proof Oscar predictions

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 26, 2016
Following the singers of Chanticleer on Wednesday, Feb. 29, Jaguar Singers incorporate the critiques received to better there performance.

Choir learns from Chanticleer singers

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 26, 2016
Reel Talk: Movies are pretty boring right now

Reel Talk: Movies are pretty boring right now

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 18, 2016
JagWire reviews low-cost music venues

JagWire reviews low-cost music venues

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 9, 2016
The Confessors, a band that performs weekly at B.B.’s Lawnside Blues & BBQ, performs on Sunday, Jan. 17 with a guest singer.

B.B.’s Lawnside BBQ

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 5, 2016
The Sons of Brasil perform at the Art Factory on Saturday, Jan. 23.

The Art Factory

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 5, 2016
Playing on the other side of the bar, Tim Whitmer & KC Express performs at the Phoenix on Saturday, Jan. 23.

The Phoenix Jazz Club

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
February 5, 2016
Sophomores Dominic Martinez  and  Caroline  Gambill perform two songs at the open mic night on Monday, Feb. 1.

Students sing at Make-A-Wish’s open mic night

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 2, 2016
Reel Talk: 2016 SAG nominations

Reel Talk: 2016 SAG nominations

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 29, 2016
Before he bowls his next frame, senior Cole Griggs prepares to pick up his bowling ball at Olathe Lanes East on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The boys and girls bowling teams placed fourth out of four schools at the meet hosted by Olathe East High School.

Bowling teams face off at Olathe Lanes East

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
January 21, 2016
Reel Talk: The Academy let me down

Reel Talk: The Academy let me down

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 14, 2016
Reel Talk: Golden Globe predictions

Reel Talk: Golden Globe predictions

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
January 7, 2016

Junior Anna Clayborn works out for self-improvement

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 16, 2015
Injuries can hinder way of life

Injuries can hinder way of life

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
December 14, 2015
Reel Talk: New nominations, new me

Reel Talk: New nominations, new me

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 10, 2015
Reel Talk: The science of crying at movies

Reel Talk: The science of crying at movies

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
December 4, 2015
Reel Talk: Watching Shia Labeouf watch himself

Reel Talk: Watching Shia Labeouf watch himself

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 19, 2015
Reel Talk: Bond is bad, but can be good

Reel Talk: Bond is bad, but can be good

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 12, 2015
Reel Talk: So October was a disaster

Reel Talk: So October was a disaster

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
November 5, 2015
Senior Dani Stompoly and junior Austin Garner host the Video Production Halloween Film Fest during seminar on Wednesday, October 28.

Video Productions holds Halloween Film Fest

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
November 3, 2015
Senior Megan Feuerborn serves a cookie to freshman Lexie Ballard during the Catty Shack's grand opening in seminar on Friday, Oct. 23.

The Catty Shack opens for the year

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 24, 2015
Reel Talk: The art of EGOTing

Reel Talk: The art of EGOTing

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 22, 2015
Seniors don't need to have school spirit

Seniors don’t need to have school spirit

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 16, 2015
Raising one hand, Board candidate Don Clark explains how, if elected to the Board, he would measure their success.

Board of Education interviews candidates

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
October 7, 2015
Reel Talk: Who will win the Emmy?

Reel Talk: Who will win the Emmy?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 17, 2015
Reel Talk: The End of the Reboot?

Reel Talk: The End of the Reboot?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 10, 2015
Reel Talk: Best movies of the summer

Reel Talk: Best movies of the summer

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
September 3, 2015
Taking selfies does not make someone vain

Taking selfies does not make someone vain

Katherine White, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 14, 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
Who will win the Oscar?

Who will win the Oscar?

Jillian Leiby, JagWire opinions editor
February 20, 2015
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