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
Sydney Wilson

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor

Sydney Wilson is the arts and entertainment editor as well as the copy editor of the JagWire newspaper. As a senior, this is her third year on staff. When she's not watching cheesy science fiction, Wilson also dances with the American Youth Ballet. Her favorite quote is, "Never let your fear decide your fate," from the song "Kill Your Heroes" by AWOLnation.

All content by Sydney Wilson
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
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

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
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
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
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 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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Snow days bring extra day of school

Snow days bring extra day of school

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
March 14, 2013
Patrons to vote on increase in Local Option Budget

Patrons to vote on increase in Local Option Budget

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 14, 2013
Boys basketball team takes third at state

Boys basketball team takes third at state

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 9, 2013
Boys basketball team to play for third place in state

Boys basketball team to play for third place in state

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 8, 2013

Blog: Hard times in rehearsal

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
March 8, 2013
School hosts incoming freshmen parent night

School hosts incoming freshmen parent night

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 7, 2013
Blog: Learning the part

Blog: Learning the part

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
March 1, 2013
Athletes sign to colleges in group signing ceremony

Athletes sign to colleges in group signing ceremony

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 11, 2013
Number of shortened-day seniors increases

Number of shortened-day seniors increases

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 7, 2013
Blog: (Re)learning the steps

Blog: (Re)learning the steps

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
February 7, 2013
Opera singer performs for choir and band students

Opera singer performs for choir and band students

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 24, 2013
Blog: Back from the break

Blog: Back from the break

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
January 11, 2013
Choir hires temporary accompanist

Choir hires temporary accompanist

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
January 11, 2013
School receives new technology

School receives new technology

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 9, 2013
Blog: Behind the scenes, part 2

Blog: Behind the scenes, part 2

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
December 17, 2012
Controversy surrounds speculated ending of the world

Controversy surrounds speculated ending of the world

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
December 12, 2012
Blog: Toughing it out

Blog: Toughing it out

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
November 30, 2012
Two new coaches join basketball coaching staffs

Two new coaches join basketball coaching staffs

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 29, 2012
Blog: Pushing through

Blog: Pushing through

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
November 9, 2012
Blog: Rinse and repeat

Blog: Rinse and repeat

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
October 29, 2012

Portal logins changed

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
October 26, 2012
Class cup introduced

Class cup introduced

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 26, 2012
Practices begin for school lip dub

Practices begin for school lip dub

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 18, 2012
Blog: Take the lead

Blog: Take the lead

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
October 18, 2012
Blog: One Elegant Evening

Blog: One Elegant Evening

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
October 12, 2012
Blog: Already excited for Nutcracker

Blog: Already excited for Nutcracker

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
October 5, 2012
Student leadership team initiates Class Cup competition

Student leadership team initiates Class Cup competition

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 3, 2012
Profile: junior foreign exchange student Marinela Koleva

Profile: junior foreign exchange student Marinela Koleva

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
September 26, 2012
Blog: Busy beginnings

Blog: Busy beginnings

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
September 14, 2012
Guest speaker urges students to understand consequences

Guest speaker urges students to understand consequences

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 11, 2012
Candidates prepare for presidential election

Candidates prepare for presidential election

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 15, 2012
Students present the play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Students present the play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
May 15, 2012
School resource officer John Midiros to be replaced

School resource officer John Midiros to be replaced

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 10, 2012
Last thoughts on Swan Lake

Last thoughts on Swan Lake

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
May 8, 2012

Mystery novel exceeds expectations

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 4, 2012

New volleyball coach announced

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 3, 2012
The show must go on

The show must go on

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
May 1, 2012
Respect the corps

Respect the corps

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 24, 2012
Q and A with StuCo treasurer candidate Maegann Parsons

Q and A with StuCo treasurer candidate Maegann Parsons

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 23, 2012
Q and A with StuCo treasurer candidate Jasmine Hitt

Q and A with StuCo treasurer candidate Jasmine Hitt

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 23, 2012

Journalism staff travels to Seattle

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 18, 2012
Almost there

Almost there

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 18, 2012
Fundraiser frustrations

Fundraiser frustrations

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 12, 2012
School begins serving breakfast

School begins serving breakfast

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 12, 2012
New Anime Otuko club available to students

New Anime Otuko club available to students

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
April 5, 2012
District begins implementation of Common Core State Standards

District begins implementation of Common Core State Standards

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 28, 2012
Summer intensives

Summer intensives

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
March 27, 2012

Stephen King novel offers unexpected vampire story

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 22, 2012

Sixteen teens charged with Minor in Possession

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 21, 2012
Recovery

Recovery

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
March 20, 2012
Choirs perform in preparation for competition

Choirs perform in preparation for competition

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 8, 2012
An inside look at the plot of "Swan Lake"

An inside look at the plot of “Swan Lake”

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
March 7, 2012

Mill Creek Middle School performs musical

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 6, 2012
Reconstruction plan begins for baseball and football practice area

Reconstruction plan begins for baseball and football practice area

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 1, 2012
Ballet hierarchy

Ballet hierarchy

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
February 29, 2012
Ballet mythbusting

Ballet mythbusting

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
February 22, 2012
NHS hosts 'Know Ya Boo' contest

NHS hosts ‘Know Ya Boo’ contest

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 15, 2012
NHS prepares to host 'Know Ya Boo' contest

NHS prepares to host ‘Know Ya Boo’ contest

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 10, 2012
Little Swans of Horror

Little Swans of Horror

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
February 7, 2012
Injuries in dance

Injuries in dance

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
January 31, 2012
School reforms art club

School reforms art club

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 31, 2012
Third lunch option initiated to better serve students

Third lunch option initiated to better serve students

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 27, 2012
Sometimes dancers have to laugh it up

Sometimes dancers have to laugh it up

Sydney Wilson, A&E editor, copy editor
January 25, 2012
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