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.
![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.”](https://www.mvnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Leiby_122-900x600.gif)
![After updating his computer, senior Patrick Gambill browses it on Saturday, Nov. 7. “I put in a new RAM [and] a new battery,” Gambill said. “I also upgraded the OS.”](https://www.mvnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/webedit-900x600.gif)
![Junior Cooper Hutteger spikes the ball over the net on Wednesday, March 25. "[Kick butts day] is very fun. I like the atmosphere," Hutteger said.](https://www.mvnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/kickbuttsdayjs8-900x600.gif)
![During an informational meeting for NAHS on Thursday, Sept. 4, sophomore Sophie Griffin listens attentively to the requirements of what it takes to join the club. "[I'm most excited about doing projects for the school] programs," Griffin said. "Plus, I'm a sophomore, so I'm no longer a new [member]. I'm super excited that I'm not new."](https://www.mvnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/NAHS_Web_9.4_MM.gif)
![Praising the Catty Shack for its implementation of healthy snacks, USDA Deputy Undersecretary Dr. Janey Thornton pays a visit to the school store. "We are trying to help kids learn about what selections they should be making [in order to eat healthier]," Thornton said. "It's an educational process."](https://www.mvnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/usda_AT.jpg)
![Sophomore Jillian Ottesen plays the trumpet in the ensemble on March 4 in Plumb Hall at Emporia State University. “I enjoyed watching my sister play [in the Emporia band] and the Emporia band was amazing,” said Ottesen.](https://www.mvnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/band_color_MM.jpg)
![As high level classes result in even higher expectations, English teacher Dorothy Swafford offers some helpful essay writing advice to sophomore Abbie Hughes. "This year, I've noticed my writing isn't as good as I thought it was, but I've definitely improved [due to taking Pre-AP English]." Hughes said.](https://www.mvnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/apclasses_AT.jpg)
