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
Thomas Helm

Thomas Helm, JAG photo editor

This is senior Thomas Helm’s second year on the JAG yearbook staff and he will be taking on the position of photo editor. When not working for the yearbook, you can find him running cross country and track. Outside of school he enjoys playing golf, coaching baseball teams, playing video games and listening to music.

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Post game, the team listens to Head Coach Joel Applebee's speech.

Jaguars bid for sixth straight state football title ends with loss to St. Thomas Aquinas

Jake Brown, Molly Griffin, Thomas Helm, and Macy Fothergill
November 19, 2024
Dipping in Willards arms, played by senior Blake Gray, Rusty, played by senior Allyson Makalous, smiles out at the crowd

The theater department has a record breaking performance of “Footloose”

Thomas Helm, Emma Ronning, and Callie Cahoy
November 12, 2024
With a defender reaching for his leg, senior Connor Bohon runs into the endzone.

Football finishes the regular season with a win over Olathe East

Alonnah Gage, Thomas Helm, Macy Fothergill, and Madelyn Mahoney
October 31, 2024
After landing in a helicopter, Penn State Football’s head coach James Franklin shakes School Resource Officer Darion Hillman’s hand.

Hands in the air, seniors Noah Pham and Colton Bendure do the "party" chant.

Addressing the team, head coach Joel Applebee gives his post game speech.

Looking towards the crowd, senior Zach Zaldivar yells in celebration.

Yelling during the kickoff, seniors Conner Wood, Thatcher Ivey, and Jake Hobbs cheer on the football team.

Seniors Maggie Wieland and Connor Bohon were crowned Homecoming Queen and King at football game

Audri Brizendine, Molly Griffin, Thomas Helm, Madelyn Mahoney, and Macy Fothergill
September 27, 2024
Flexing, senior Andrew Watts celebrates with the team on the sideline after a catch.

Evading a defender, senior Connor Bohon looks down field at the opposing player.

With her pom in the air, junior Racheal Johnson cheers during the football game.

With her hand outstretched, senior Kenzie Johnson stands on the cheer float and throws candy to the crowd.

Mill Valley hosts the annual Homecoming Parade throughout the streets of Shawnee

Avery Cole and Thomas Helm
September 23, 2024
Holding both drumsticks, junior Carson Schmidtlein plays the drums and marches in the parade.

Holding up a sign, junior Finley Rose rides on the girls wrestling float.

Candy in hand, junior Gus Malone gives candy to a kid along the parade route.

Looking towards the crowd, senior Brynn Shideler waves and smiles at spectators.

Waving his hand, School Resource Officer Darion Hillman leads the parade.

Running out of the jag head, junior Hayden Heller leads his team with the American flag.

Even with a tough loss football still had a great night honoring seniors

Molly Griffin and Thomas Helm
September 17, 2024
Watching the toss, senior El-Roi Hasabu prepares for the game.

During kickoff, senior Jake Hobbs screams along with the student section.

After an offensive drive, senior Zach Zaldivar listens to his coach.

Holding his arm out, senior Grayson Moore stiff arms his opponent.

Beginning to run out, Junior Jag football players run out with an American flag.

Mill Valley Junior Jags host annual Mill Valley Night Lights

Molly Griffin, Thomas Helm, and Avery Clement
September 2, 2024
After the scrimmage, head coach Joel Applebee motivates his players to stay focused on the upcoming week.

Stiff-arming the defender, senior Andrew Watts fights for extra yards.

Running towards the sideline, senior Connor Bohon escapes the pressure from the defense.

With their hands on their hearts, seniors Zach Zaldivar, Isaac Sauder, and Brody Brigham stand for the national anthem.

Running out of the pocket, a Junior Jag football player passes the ball.

Holding the ball tight, a Junior Jag football player runs upfield to avoid getting his flag pulled.

With a pen in his hand, senior Garret Clark signs sophomore Brayden Wingerd’s elbow tape at the senior signing table.

Reaching out his hand, a Junior Jag football player runs through the tunnel before the game.

Wrapping a football player's ankle, athletic trainer Jake Brownback helps them prepare for Mill Valley Night Lights Friday, August 30th.

Looking down at his papers, senior Walt Midyett gives his graduation speech.

Holding her cap, senior Lucy Roy gives her speech during graduation.

Fingers locked with principal Dr. Holder, senior Nate Carter does his special handshake.

Smiling, senior Blake Powers hugs School Board Vice President Stephanie Makalous

Pointing towards the stands, senior Ryan Deverill walks across the stage.

Focused on her sheet music, junior Sophia Hsu plays in the band during graduation.

looking past the official, senior Peyton Zenger dribbles the down field.

Preparing to kick the ball, freshman Alyssa Emo passes the ball down field.

With her leg back, senior Julia Coacher takes a shot at the goal.

Looking down at the ball, senior Brooke Bellehumeur steals the ball from her opponent.

with her leg out stretched, senior Kate Ricker delivers a pass to her teammate.

Making contact with the ball, freshman Paige Frost contests the defender.

Pushing away the defender, junior Kate Martin controls the ball.

I Am Mill Valley: sophomore Gavin Wilson and junior Dylan Burgess find a new hobby in boxing

I Am Mill Valley: sophomore Gavin Wilson and junior Dylan Burgess find a new hobby in boxing

Thomas Helm, JAG photo editor
April 30, 2024
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With their hands in the air, senior Macy Bidnick and junior Conner Wood bump hips.

Gallery: StuCo hosts annual prom pep assembly

Thomas Helm, Stella Harryman, and Aubrie Barton
April 9, 2024
Before his throw, junior Eric Penner rears back to throw.

Gallery: Boys and Girls track teams place third and fourth at the Olathe Invitational

Thomas Helm and Callie Cahoy
April 9, 2024
Holding his pole vault pole, senior Jackson Lawler prepares to jump.

Leading the race, junior Carter Cline rounds the curve in his 800 meter race.

Focused, junior Meg McAfee runs the last lap of her race.

Passing the baton, freshman Haydn Legleiter hands off to junior Braden Peter.

Answering the question wrong, senior Nate Garner shows his impression of the judge.

After announcing the powerlifting records, coach Sachen high fives senior Truman Griffith.

With his arms extended, senior Noah Brueggemann dances during the silver studs performance.

Kicking her leg, senior Keira Bret preforms during the half time show.

Dribbling the ball, business teacher Adam Runyan jukes out senior Haden Applebee.

Passing the ball, paraprofessional Andrew Bock communicates the play.

Holding her hand up, senior Lucy Roy signals for the seniors to stand up.

Hitting the gym helps students reach goals, maintain healthy lifestyle

Hitting the gym helps students reach goals, maintain healthy lifestyle

Thomas Helm and Bella McPeake
March 19, 2024
driving towards the basket, sophomore Reece Riedel evades the defender.

Boys basketball earns third place at 6A state

Mill Valley News staff, Callie Cahoy, and Thomas Helm
March 11, 2024
Spotted by a teammate, senior Waylon Schenk pushes himself to lift the weight.

Boys and girls powerlifting competed at state with the boys taking fifth

Thomas Helm and Meg McAfee
March 8, 2024
helping the teammate, junior Carter Kaifes and senior Mason Kemp pick up sophomore Jahkai Carter

Protecting the bal, senior Mason Kemp evades the defense.

Cheering, senior Garret Corin supports the team.

Scanning the defense, senior Kael Drummond passes the ball.

With his hand in the air, junior Carter Kaifes celebrates a three point shot.

Maneuvering around the defender, sophomore Jakhai Carter attempts a lay up.

Focused on basket, junior Carter Kaifes shoots a free throw

Yelling, senior Mason Kemp celebrates with sophomore Reece Riedel.

going up with the ball, sophomore Reece Riedel attempts to score.

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Focused on the bar, freshmen Nick Jenkins completes his final bench attempt.

Yelling in celebration, senior Truman Griffith re-racks the bar.

With the bar on his shoulders, junior Conner Wood grinds to lift the weight.

Getting help with his straps from junior Noah Pham, sophomore Brody Williamson prepares for his lift.

Encouraged by the crowd, senior Waylon Schenk squats during power-lifting state.

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