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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
Alison Booth

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief

Senior Alison Booth is undergoing her third year on JagWire staff as an editor-in-chief. Along with newspaper, Alison choreographs the school musicals and is a member of Thespians, a chair for Relay for Life, co-president of the Make-A-Wish club, vice president of the National English Honor Society and participates in Student Ambassadors, Jag Leadership Corps, National Honor Society and National French Honor Society. Outside of school, Alison enjoys eating pancakes from Eggtc., tap dancing and the color yellow.

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Live your life with spontaneity

Live your life with spontaneity

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 24, 2018
At the seminar party on Wednesday, May 9, members of the journalism state team celebrate their state championship win, along with All-Kansas awards for all three publications.

Journalism wins seventh state title in 5A state contest

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 13, 2018
Looking down at the mat, sophomore Anthony Runk competes at the Gardner-Edgerton Invitational on Friday, April 27.

Track places second and sixth at Gardner-Edgerton meet

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 1, 2018
After school most days and occasionally on weekends, junior Corinne Brown hangs out with her caretaker, senior Dakota Wilson. The two met through the Peers in Learning program and according to Wilson, Brown is one of her best friends. “I would hope that she says I’m her best friend too,” Wilson said. “She’s very happy to have someone her age over to interact with.”

Senior Dakota Wilson dedicates time after school to working as caregiver for junior Corinne Brown

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 25, 2018
Reaching out of the water, freshman Grace McLeod swims the 100-yard butterfly.

Girls swim takes second at first meet of season

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 22, 2018
Defining student rights inside and outside the schoolhouse gate

Defining student rights inside and outside the schoolhouse gate

Alison Booth and Elizabeth Joseph
March 16, 2018
Be open-minded when it comes to experiencing new friendships

Be open-minded when it comes to experiencing new friendships

Alison Booth and Victoria Wright
March 13, 2018
Preparing to compete in public forum debate on Friday, Feb. 23, freshman Manoj Turaga, senior Michael Sandri and freshman Luke Capri discuss speeches and notes at Shawnee Mission North.

Forensics team begins competition in debate-structured group events

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 28, 2018
Spreading Mod Podge on a lantern, senior Bella Hadden makes a planet on Sunday, Jan. 28 that will be used for decoration at WOCO.

StuCo to host semi-formal, Saturday night winter homecoming dance

Alison Booth and Lexi Flipse
February 5, 2018
Stop attacking the news for sharing the news

Stop attacking the news for sharing the news

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 2, 2018
The quiz bowl team briefly discusses a math question at a meet at Maranatha Christian Academy. The team swept the competition and won the meet on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Quiz Bowl team takes first at Maranatha Christian Academy tournament

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 19, 2018
Lack of sleep affects mental, physical health of teens

Lack of sleep affects mental, physical health of teens

Alison Booth and Elizabeth Joseph
December 30, 2017
Midland Dr. holds historical significance

Midland Dr. holds historical significance

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 16, 2017
During a question about the periodic table, seniors Tom Colling and Jarod Griggs discuss the answer. In the quiz bowl tournament at De Soto High School on Tuesday, Nov. 28, Mill Valley had two teams compete and finished in sixth place out of 36 teams.

Quiz Bowl places sixth at De Soto meet

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 1, 2017
Kansas student state assessment scores from 2017 decreased from 2016, with only 40 percent of students meeting proficiency levels. Scores for the USD 232 district, though, have consistently exceeded state averages.

Kansas state assessment scores decrease, with only 40 percent of students meeting proficiency

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 16, 2017
Keep supporting victims of sexual harassment

Keep supporting victims of sexual harassment

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 12, 2017
At a Quiz Bowl practice on Monday, Oct. 23, junior Will Hect solves a math problem.

Quiz Bowl team dynamic adjusts to accommodate member specialties

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 27, 2017
Before the game begins, players cheer and high five.

Volleyball triumphs in three-set match against Blue Valley North

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 4, 2017
Without metal forks this year, students and staff have difficulty cutting and eating tougher foods provided with sporks.

Cafeteria replaces metal forks with plastic sporks

Nora Lucas and Alison Booth
September 30, 2017
The front row of hitters jumps up to block a ball.

Volleyball falls to Blue Valley West, Blue Valley Southwest

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 14, 2017
The JagWire staff encourages the class of 2021 to enjoy their time at Mill Valley

Welcome, class of 2021

Alison Booth, Victoria Wright, and Nora Lucas
September 5, 2017
Sitting in front of the class, debate coach Ann Goodson instructs her students during debate camp on Monday, July 24.

New debate teacher encourages students to participate in and out of debate classroom

Alison Booth and Elizabeth Joseph
September 2, 2017
Going on a picnic serves as a great opportunity to spend time with friends or family while enjoying some delicious food and the outdoors.

A detailed guide to organizing the ideal picnic experience

Katya Gillig and Alison Booth
May 24, 2017
Junior year was a wild but important ride

Junior year was a wild but important ride

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 19, 2017
Ten percent of the 2017 graduating class is entering college declaring as an “undecided” major. These students will then have the opportunity to discover a passion that they will be able to pursue in college.

Seniors head to college undecided about their majors

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 15, 2017
After turning around, senior Diana Auckly is shocked to find drama teacher Jon Copeland wearing a cow head from an "Into the Woods" costume. "I knew there was going to be a cow suit, but I was worried that it might be funny looking," Auckly said. "It actually looks really good."

Drama teacher Jon Copeland’s room encourages creativity, creates home away from home for senior Diana Auckly

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 26, 2017
Student nutrition assistant Pam King serves as a friendly face for students that rely on the Snack Shack for daily refreshments at breakfast and lunch.

Student nutrition assistant Pam King adds value to school’s Snack Shack

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 9, 2017
BuzzFeed provides both entertainment and journalism

BuzzFeed provides both entertainment and journalism

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 7, 2017
Working on the band mural, senior Jayna Smith helps paint the lower C-hallway for NAHS on Thursday, March 23.

NAHS begins painting new C-hallway murals

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 25, 2017
Photo illustration

New Kansas bill could change concealed carry handgun laws in colleges and hospitals

Alison Booth and Abby Layton
March 7, 2017
Looking down at the fret board on Monday, February 27, sophomore Dominic Martinez plays a variety of chords while strumming with his right hand.

Sophomore Dominic Martinez shares passion of music through SoundCloud account

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 27, 2017
Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Emily Schmidt observes her students as she teaches them SMART goals, which are life planning skills.

New classes at Mill Valley and De Soto High School differ

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 5, 2017
You don't have to decide what you want to do with your life in high school

You don’t have to decide what you want to do with your life in high school

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 3, 2017
Along with senior Sydney Williamson, juniors Parker Johnson (middle) and Zoltan Gothard (right) prepare their competition pieces in the Lansing High School commons on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Forensics finishes first tournament with three individual final awards

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 30, 2017
In the current: Trump is welcomed into office by protests, marches

In the current: Trump is welcomed into office by protests, marches

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 25, 2017
In the current: Federal court sentences shooter Dylann Roof to the death penalty

In the current: Federal court sentences shooter Dylann Roof to the death penalty

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 15, 2017
Letters from the Editors: Jumping right back in

Letters from the Editors: Jumping right back in

Nora Lucas, Raya Lehan, and Alison Booth
January 14, 2017
Letters from the Editors: Looking forward to the future

Letters from the Editors: Looking forward to the future

Nora Lucas, Alison Booth, and Raya Lehan
December 11, 2016
While pointing at the board during a creative writing meeting, sophomore Sarah Gawith explains the holiday writing activity.

Creative Writing club incorporates holidays into club activities and meetings

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 7, 2016
In the current: 'Thank you' for bragging, Trump

In the current: ‘Thank you’ for bragging, Trump

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 3, 2016
Everyday, world language teacher Edith Paredes, P.E. teacher Christine Preston and science teacher Landra Fair carpool to and from school together from Lawrence. “We’ve gotten closer because we see each other all the time. We know things about each other that we wouldn’t [otherwise],” Paredes said.

Teachers are brought together through transportation to school

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 24, 2016
Colleague Companions: Staff members find friendships through work

Colleague Companions: Staff members find friendships through work

Alison Booth and Katya Gillig
November 24, 2016
In the current: An unexpected election with an expected reaction

In the current: An unexpected election with an expected reaction

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 15, 2016
Sophomore Makayla King colors on a worksheet in honor of National French Week on Wednesday, Nov. 9. "I'm not in French class, but I got to learn about the colors and the different types of food," King said. "I thought it was fun and a good interactive way to learn more about the French culture."

French IV students host activities for student body for National French Week

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 12, 2016
Politics aren't everything

Politics aren’t everything

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 3, 2016
In the current: Enough with the emails

In the current: Enough with the emails

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 30, 2016
Nodding along with her dad, junior Maci Montee discusses politics at the dinner table.

Student political opinions are influenced by societal factors

Alison Booth and Marah Shulda
October 28, 2016
During a Club 121 meeting on the morning of Friday, Oct. 21, freshmen Kaleigh Johnston and Eva Burke and senior Sarah McLaughlin have a group discussion and share their personal testimonies.

Freshmen provide new energy to Club 121

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 23, 2016
In the current: Debate nights imperative to election process

In the current: Debate nights imperative to election process

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 22, 2016
Senior Emma Mantel and sophomore Adelle Warford go up for a block against Blue Valley's right side hitter.

Volleyball falls to Blue Valley in two-set match

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 8, 2016
Letters from the Editors: Getting the ball rolling

Letters from the Editors: Getting the ball rolling

Alison Booth, Raya Lehan, and Nora Lucas
October 8, 2016
In the current: Serious storm plagues southeastern states

In the current: Serious storm plagues southeastern states

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 7, 2016
While taking an AP Euro test, senior Meg Green and sophomore Josie Carey focus on selecting the right answers. “I felt like I knew the material [on the test] very well,” Carey said.

AP scores fail to meet national average

Alison Booth and Abby Layton
September 30, 2016
Expectations of privacy differ among students

Expectations of privacy differ among students

Alison Booth and Braden Shaw
September 28, 2016
In the current: When will it stop?

In the current: When will it stop?

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 24, 2016
As senior Mallory Koca stands in the crowd, confetti erupts around her.

Senior class celebrates homecoming week with annual blue bomb

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 16, 2016
In the current: Oil, oil and ... more oil?

In the current: Oil, oil and … more oil?

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 16, 2016

Creative Writing

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 6, 2016
In the Current: Welcome to the world of now

In the Current: Welcome to the world of now

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 2, 2016
Letters from the Editors: Welcome back, folks

Letters from the Editors: Welcome back, folks

Alison Booth, Raya Lehan, and Nora Lucas
September 1, 2016
Don't go with the flow

Don’t go with the flow

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
August 16, 2016
Photo illustration.

Police investigating student breach of privacy

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 11, 2016
Freshman Grace Lovett catches the ball. In a double header against the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats, the team lost the first game 2-0 and won the second game 8-6 on Thursday, April 7.

Softball splits double header against Basehor-Linwood

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 10, 2016
Asking questions

Asking questions

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 8, 2016
Sliding into second base, senior Rienna Schriner prepares to stop. In a double header against the Bonner Springs Braves, the team won both games 13-0 and 13-2 on Thursday, March 24.

Softball

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 25, 2016
Sitting poolside, seniors Claudia Meredith and Jennifer Sims laugh over a story.

Swimming fosters friendship’s growth

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 21, 2016
In the woods, junior Brady Herron plays his guitar on Monday, Feb. 29.

Junior uses music as creative outlet

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 21, 2016
Who I Am: A collection of profiles

Who I Am: A collection of profiles

Nora Lucas, Alison Booth, and Sam Lopez
March 10, 2016
Sophomore Simon Vongxay continues to paints the C-wing mural on Thursday, Feb. 18.

NAHS finishes C-Wing mural

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 26, 2016
Seven staff parking spots remain empty during seminar on Friday, Aug. 28. The parking spots designated for staff limit the number of available parking spaces for students.

Plans for additional staff parking begin

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 11, 2016
JagWire staff members review pizza by the slice

JagWire staff members review pizza by the slice

Alison Booth and Justin Curto
February 11, 2016
Johnny Jo's Pizzeria

Johnny Jo’s Pizzeria

Alison Booth and Justin Curto
February 11, 2016
Joe's Pizza Buy The Slice

Joe’s Pizza Buy The Slice

Alison Booth and Justin Curto
February 11, 2016
d'Bronx

d’Bronx

Alison Booth and Justin Curto
February 10, 2016

Mattel’s new body- and race-inclusive Barbie should have happened a long time ago

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 6, 2016
Drama teacher Jon Copeland talks to sophomore Victoria Freshwater and senior Trevor Molz about set design. Copeland will direct the school's second performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" this year after he previously directed it four years ago.

Spring play announced to be Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 27, 2016

Sophomore Wendy Chen grows closer to family through work at family restaurant

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 16, 2015
College application process proves costly for seniors

College application process proves costly for seniors

Alison Booth and Sam Lopez
December 15, 2015

Sophomore Wendy Chen grows closer to family through work at family restaurant

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 7, 2015
Along with the rest of the teaching departments, math teachers Laurie Deuschle and Kristen Chavez review the new state assessments and scoring standards on Friday, Oct. 30.

District reveals state assessment scores

Alison Booth and Nick Booth
November 19, 2015
Senior Morgan Schuler shows her art to sophomore Tyler Orbin during the NAHS art show on Thursday, Nov. 6.

NAHS hosts private art show

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 7, 2015
To help art teacher Jodi Ellis, senior Dan Thomas and sophomore James Tharp cut out monsters to decorate Ellis's door during red ribbon week on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Red Ribbon Week spurs door decorating contest

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 29, 2015
Students lack knowledge of sexual consent

Students lack knowledge of sexual consent

Alison Booth, Margaret Mellott, and Adri Talavera
October 27, 2015
Planned Parenthood should not be defunded

Planned Parenthood should not be defunded

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 7, 2015
Finishing her design, junior Jayna Smith adds a layer of Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat to her nails. “I’ve been doing my own nails since I was in ninth grade,” Smith said. “I really got into my designs around 14 [years old.]”

Nail art proves fun for students

Abigail Archibong and Alison Booth
September 22, 2015
During the game against Turner on Tuesday Sept. 15, senior Marisa Macias stands in her ready position. The team beat Turner in all three games played.

Volleyball takes victory over Turner

Alison Booth, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 16, 2015
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