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
Jena Smith

Jena Smith, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief

Senior Jena Smith is a Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and is on the JagWire newspaper staff as a photographer and designer. She is involved in NHS, Club 121 and Student Ambassadors. Smith spends the majority of her time in the journalism room and at Kaw Prairie Community Church. She loves turtles, chocolate milk, traveling, naps and Jesus.

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During the 2015 homecoming pep assembly, former students Ellie Wilson and Katie Burke join in doing the traditional roller coaster.

[Photo] A summary of school traditions

August 17, 2016
The Jaguar baseball team fell to the Shawnee Heights T-Birds 11-9 in the state quarterfinal on Thursday, May 26 at the Eck Stadium. The Jaguars finished the season with a 17-6 record.

Baseball team loses in first round of state tournament

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 26, 2016
Pioneer Crossing Park is located off of Shawnee Mission Parkway in Shawnee.

Pioneer Crossings Park includes several large statues.

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[Photo] Working with athletic trainer Clint McAlister helps students learn about sports medicine, physical therapy

May 1, 2016
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[Photo] Working with athletic trainer Clint McAlister helps students learn about sports medicine, physical therapy

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 1, 2016
On Wednesday, April 20 StuCo candidates for the 2016-2017 school election wait in the broadcast room before giving their live speeches.

Student body election results announced for 2016-2017 school year

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 25, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Exciting news

Letters From The Editors: Exciting news

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
April 23, 2016
Science Olympiad sponsor Chad Brown recognizes Science Olympiad for their successful season.

New superintendent Frank Harwood smiles with his wife and children.

New superintendent Frank Harwood looks to continue district success

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 15, 2016
During the track meet at the Olathe District Activity Center on Friday, April 8, freshman Steven Colling runs a sprint.

[Photo] Girls track places third, boys fourth at Olathe East meet

Tricia Drumm, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 12, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Awards season

Letters From The Editors: Awards season

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
April 8, 2016
Telling your parents you love them

Telling your parents you love them

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 8, 2016
Smiling, senior Brian Fitzsimmons hammocks at Garrett Park alongside his friends on Saturday, April 2.

[Photo] Trending activity provides relaxation for students

Jillian Leiby and Morgan Gurwell
April 12, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Montage

Letters From The Editors: Montage

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
March 27, 2016
While recieving coaching from head girls soccer coach Arlan Vomhof, junior defender Lauren Moores takes a shot at the goal during practice on Friday, March 26.

[Photo] Girls soccer

March 26, 2016
Looking to the batter, senior Jack Nielsen pitches to a Bonner Springs batter on Thurs. March 25. The Jaguars played a double header against the Braves and won both games 6-2 and 15-2.

Baseball

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 26, 2016
District offers superintendent position to Frank Harwood

District offers superintendent position to Frank Harwood

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 8, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Feedback

Letters From The Editors: Feedback

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
March 5, 2016
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[Photo] Students show support for presidential candidates

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 8, 2016
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[Photo] JagWire reviews local Kansas City clothing stores

Sam Lopez, JagWire news editor
March 7, 2016
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[Photo] 2005 graduate Brandon White gives motivational speeches

March 11, 2016
During the dual enrollment information meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24, counselor Erin Hayes explains how AP credits transfer.

Letters From The Editors: The prize bag

Letters From The Editors: The prize bag

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
February 19, 2016
It's a girl-eat-girl world

It’s a girl-eat-girl world

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 19, 2016
During the KVL meet at Turner High School on Tuesday, Feb. 9, senior Dan Thomas comes out of the water for a breath in the middle of the 200 yard freestyle. The team finished third overall.

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[Photo] Joe's Pizza Buy The Slice

February 11, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Habs, we have a problem (or two)

Letters From The Editors: Habs, we have a problem (or two)

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
February 7, 2016

Football team recognized by MaxPreps Tour of Champions

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 6, 2016
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[Photo] Homecoming Photo Booth: Feb. 3

February 3, 2016
The teacher to musician transformation I couldn't be happier about

The teacher to musician transformation I couldn’t be happier about

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 1, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Which Mill Valley News editor-in-chief are you?

Letters From The Editors: Which Mill Valley News editor-in-chief are you?

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
January 30, 2016
Near the end of the 100 yard butterfly, senior Adam Gray comes up for a breath.

Freshman Chris Sprenger swims in the 200 yard IM. Sprenger placed second overall in the event.

[Photo] Swim team grows as new changes continue to come to program

February 5, 2016
Senior Jeremiah Kemper takes a breath during the 200 yard IM race at Blue Valley Southwest High School on Saturday, Jan. 23.

[Photo] Boys swim team places ninth at Blue Valley Southwest Invitational

January 25, 2016
Letters From The Editors: We jinxed ourselves (Believe it or not, we don’t got this)

Letters From The Editors: We jinxed ourselves (Believe it or not, we don’t got this)

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
January 22, 2016
With their hands on the buzzers, seniors Jacob Hubert and Jack Booth compete at the Quiz Bowl tournament at Maranatha Christian Academy on Thursday, Jan. 21.

Quiz Bowl goes undefeated to place first at Maranatha meet

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 22, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Believe it or not, we got this

Letters From The Editors: Believe it or not, we got this

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
January 15, 2016
Letters From The Editors: New year, new Mill Valley News

Letters From The Editors: New year, new Mill Valley News

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
January 9, 2016

Shadowing at hospital provides medical experience for senior Hanna Ceule

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 16, 2015
Letters From The Editors: After 2:55 p.m.

Letters From The Editors: After 2:55 p.m.

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
December 12, 2015
Letters From The Editors: State champions

Letters From The Editors: State champions

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
December 5, 2015
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, sophomore Wendy Chen works the cash register at her family's restaurant, China King. "My family members are much more lenient and if I were to work for other people they would be much more strict ... It’s a lot better working for your family."

[Photo] Sophomore Wendy Chen grows closer to family through work at family restaurant

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 7, 2015
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Jaguars prepare to take on Bishop Carroll in 5A state championship game

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 30, 2015

Jaguars win school’s first athletic state championship

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 30, 2015

Jaguars win school’s first athletic state championship

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 28, 2015
A Mill Valley fan cheers.

Seniors Jeremiah Kemper, Will Dervin and Tyler Grauer watch in disgust as Bishop Carroll scores a touchdown.

Senior Clay McGraw holds his MV shark fin in the air to celebrate a Jaguar first down.

A Mill Valley fan cheers.

Mill Valley fans watch as the Bishop Carroll Golden Eagles gain yardage.

A Mill Valley fan cheers with a pom pom.

After the game, junior Adam Grube is lifted onto the shoulders to over the crowd of fans that stormed the field.

Head coach Joel Applebee talks to the team and the student section on the field after the game.

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During his interview with the Time Warner Cable sports channel, senior Christian Jegen’s mom runs to hug him. “I couldn’t wait any longer [to see you]” she said.

Senior Abbie Hughes is hugged by senior Natalie Golden after the game.

The student section stormed the field after the presentation of the state championship trophy.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: State football post-game celebration: Saturday, Nov. 28

November 30, 2015
Athletic director Jerald VanRheen holds back the student section from storming the field until after the presentation of the state championship trophy.

A Mill Valley fan cheers.

The football team hold up the state championship trophy after the game.

[Photo] 15 years in the making: Football wins first athletic state championship in school history

November 30, 2015
Senior Mitch Cowan stands in formation during the band’s halftime show.

The Mill Valley band and the Bishop Carroll band performed "Planet Queen" together during the halftime show.

Band director Deb Steiner leads “Hey Hey Whaddya Say” with the band.

Junior Katherine Rouse dances during the Silver Stars halftime show.

From the band section, junior Collin Petigna cheers.

Junior Lexi Moore cheers toward the student section during the game.

Senior Natalie Golden cheers toward the band section during the game.

Freshman Lexi Ballard and Claire Kaifes cheer as the Jaguars score a touchdown.

Junior Paige Lewis holds up a sign and cheers on the Jaguar football team during the game.

Mill Valley fans cheer.

Drum majors Kasey Meeks, Lindsey Hamner and Izik Gousseinov raise their fists in the air during the halftime show "Planet Queen."

Jaguars prepare to take on Bishop Carroll in 5A state championship game

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 25, 2015
Letters From The Editors: Shoutout to the pilgrims

Letters From The Editors: Shoutout to the pilgrims

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
November 22, 2015
Following a 45-28 win over the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints, Jaguar football players and fans celebrate after receiving the sub-state champions plaque on Friday, Nov. 20. The Jaguars will play for the state title for the first time in school history against Bishop Caroll on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Carnie Smith Stadium, Pittsburg State University.

Football team to play for state title after win over Aquinas

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 21, 2015
School won't teach everything

School won’t teach everything

Jena Smith, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 16, 2015
After beating the Pittsburg Purple Dragons 56-21,the Jaguars pose for pictures with the sectional trophy on Friday, Nov. 13. The team will advance to play Saint Thomas Aquinas in for the sub-state championship at home on Friday, Nov. 20.

Jaguars advance to sub-state with win over Pittsburg

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 14, 2015
Letters From The Editors: It's game time

Letters From The Editors: It’s game time

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
November 13, 2015
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[Photo] Compulsive texting found in teens

Nick Booth and Jillian Leiby
November 13, 2015
Letters From The Editors: Bonding

Letters From The Editors: Bonding

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
November 6, 2015
Letters From The Editors: We are one

Letters From The Editors: We are one

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
November 1, 2015
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[Photo] Students compete in Papa Bob’s food challenge

Abigail Archibong and Jason Chen
October 28, 2015
Breaking through the Braves defense, sophomore Ike Valencia carries the ball for a first down. The Jaguars defeated the Bonner Springs Braves 48-14 in their second playoff game, clenching the Jaguars a spot in the playoffs.

Football improves to 2-0 in district play, secures spot in playoffs

Tori Aerni, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 24, 2015
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