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
Audri Brizendine

Audri Brizendine, JAG editor-in-chief

This is senior Audri Brizendine’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff and she will be taking on the position of Editor-in-Chief. When not working on the yearbook,  She is also involved as president of Spanish NHS, participating in Relay for Life as an ELT, tennis and NHS. Outside of school, you can find her spending time with her friends, listening to music, or watching Criminal Minds

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Singing together, junior Harrison Guest, seniors Zane Lauer, Blake Gray and Yazid Vazquez perform as a quartet.

Choir performs in their first concert of the school year

Audri Brizendine, Sarah Allerheiligen, and Emma Ronning
October 23, 2024
Standing at the microphone, junior Harrison Guest performs a solo during “Runnin’ Home to You”.

In unison, the Jag Singers perform “Flower of Beauty”.

Looking at their director, Grace Notes sings “Come to the Celebration”.

While performing “Mairi’s Wedding”, Concert Choir claps in time with the music.

Before the game, the soccer team huddles together.

Boys soccer takes down Shawnee Mission North on senior night

Aniston Crabtree, Audri Brizendine, Maggie Kriks, and Caitlin Pham
October 9, 2024
Striding, sophomore Brice Zenger attempts to take the ball from his opponent.

Poms up, senior Kenzie Johnson cheers to the student section.

Foot on the ball, senior Drew Enloe looks to pass to a teammate.

During the senior night recognition, senior Joel Hayes hugs assistant coach Justin Crawford.

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
Meticulously, senior Emmie Chezem makes a sign to recognize the judges for the homecoming parade.

Student Council decorates the halls for Homecoming

Audri Brizendine and Avery Cole
September 20, 2024
Sitting on the floor, junior Stella Beins blows up a balloon for the junior hallway.

Surrounded by plates, junior Paige Roth writes out “juniors” to decorate the hallway.

Writing out “2028”, freshman Leah Tucker decorates the freshman hallway.

Sponge in hand, senior Brynn Shideler paints a “Mamma Mia!” themed sign.

After scoring a goal, freshman Paige Frost high-fives senior Kate Ricker.

With her arms out, junior Calista Marx tries to get past another player.

Leg out, senior Brooke Bellehumeur prepares to kick the ball.

Looking down at the ball, junior Caroline Hooper attempts to take the ball from her opponent.

Freshman Em Ramsey holds one of her pieces up.

I Am Mill Valley: Freshman Em Ramesy sews cat toys to sell

Kaitlyn Hood and Audri Brizendine
April 30, 2024
Freshman Em Ramsey looks at her finished work.

Arms out, senior Brooke Bellehumeur prepares to kick the ball.

Girls soccer defeats Olathe West 2-0

Audri Brizendine, Bella McPeake, and Avery Cole
April 12, 2024
Competitively, freshman McKenna O’Neill keeps the ball away from her opponent.

After scoring a goal, junior Calista Marx celebrates with her team.

Eyes on the ball, sophomore Jamie Ricker passes the ball to a teammate.

During the Jazz Bands performance junior Sophie Hsu plays her saxophone solo during “Jump” by Wynton Marsalis.

Band members perform their March concert

Avery Cole and Audri Brizendine
March 8, 2024
Standing up, junior Brayden Evans plays his solo on saxophone.

With her eyes on the music stand, senior Kate Marten plays the bassoon.

During the symphonic band performance, juniors Halle Nelson, Kai McGarry, and Sophie Hsu play the clarinet.

Looking to the side, junior Sawyer Clark plays the cymbals.

Focused, sophomore Jamie Boggs plays “Take 5” on the saxophone.

Looking at his music, junior Carson Reynolds plays the trumpet.

Leaning back, junior Jackson Fisher participates in traditions by yelling “Hey, hey, whaddya say?”

Gallery: Student Council hosts annual WoCo pep assembly

Alonnah Gage and Audri Brizendine
February 6, 2024
Lightsabers outstretched, winter homecoming candidates seniors Brooke Bellehumeur and Maddox Casella act out a battle scene.

Arms out, the cheer team performs the fight song.

Yelling out, students participate in the “Hey, hey, whaddya say?” tradition.

With a shocked expression, counselor Erin Hayes pies FACS teacher Lauren Stringer.

With a smile on her face, librarian Ashley Agre pies English teacher Mike Strack.

In unison, choir sings “Apple Tree” at the winter homecoming pep assembly.

Tugging the blanket, winter homecoming queen candidate senior Jaiden Fisher attempts to pull winter homecoming king candidate senior Garrett Cronin to the other end of the gym.

Hands out, winter homecoming candidates seniors Violet Hentges and Truman Griffith show their handshake to the crowd.

In their Barbie and Ken inspired outfits, winter homecoming candidates seniors Sam Colletti and Julia Coacher dance to “Barbie World.”

Freshman Andrew Buchwitz swims fly in the 200 yard medley relay.

Gallery: Boys swim places 18th at Shawnee Mission Invitational

Audri Brizendine and Emma Ronning
January 23, 2024
Eyes on the water, freshman Andrew Martin prepares to swim the 100 yard butterfly.

Taking a breath, sophomore Pete Williams swims the 50 yard freestyle.

Turned to the side to take a breath, junior Alex Martin competes in the 200 yard freestyle.

Reaching his arm back, freshman Owen Vielhauer swims backstroke.

Coming up for a breath, sophomore Gavin Hurt competes in the butterfly.

Gallery: Boys swim places sixth at Lansing Relays

Audri Brizendine and Emma Ronning
December 7, 2023
Arms stretched in front of him, junior Evan Wendler dives into the pool during the relay.

Preparing to go under, senior Gabe Budimlija swims breaststroke.

With his arm back, freshman Turner Bruce competes in the backstroke.

Reaching back, junior Justice Bussell swims backstroke.

With their arms raised, the boys swim team huddles together before the meet.

Theater department stages ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

Alonnah Gage, Audri Brizendine, and Emma Ronning
November 13, 2023
Arms out, Conrad Birdie, played by Drew Cormany, sings along to “Bye Bye Birdie” during curtain call.

The team celebrated together after receiving the title trophy at Tony's Pizza Event Center Saturday, Oct. 28.

Jags wins school’s first state volleyball title

Callie Cahoy, Audri Brizendine, and Molly Griffin
October 30, 2023
Arms up, sophomore Ella Florez and junior Saida Jacobs block a hit from Garden City.

Surrounded by his fellow coaches, head coach Jason Pendleton is recognized for coaching his 800th high school varsity game.

Head coach Jason Pendleton coaches his 800th varsity game

Kaitlyn Hood, Audri Brizendine, and Maggie Kriks
October 6, 2023
In an attempt to keep the ball away from his opponent, senior Kael Drummond dribbles the ball.

Preparing to kick the ball, senior Roman Alvarado bends his leg back.

Focused, junior Nic Schrag prepares to kick the ball.

While decorating the halls for spirit week, freshman Ellie Newell and Caitlin Pham pass a paper streamer around the pillar.

Homecoming 2023: Student Council prepares for Homecoming week by decorating the halls

Sophia Estes, Audri Brizendine, and Bella McPeake
September 22, 2023
Collaboratively, freshmen Lyci Manirad and Biti Hasabu make a Fortnite-themed sign.

Sophomore Dalamar Read’s karate black belt was earned through consistent training and teaching children’s classes

Sophomore learns and teaches karate outside of school

Audri Brizendine, JAG editor-in-chief
April 12, 2023
Holding hands, seniors Nen Matlock and Gracie Knight dance together amongst their friends.

Students attend prom at the Ball Conference Center

Meg McAfee, Audri Brizendine, and Molly Griffin
April 4, 2023
Accepting his prom king sash, senior Finn Campbell raises his hands in celebration.

Holding hands, juniors Riley Martin and Ella Doyle dance together.

Singing, junior Guss Miller dances with a fellow student.

Pointing, junior AJ Vega dances with his friends.

Being recognized as prom queen, senior Hayden Rider smiles.

Joining in on the prom fun, gym teacher Sarah Haub dances with the students.

Smiling, seniors Olivia Page and Madeline Schnepf dance to “Wobble”.

With smiles on their faces, juniors Ella Edwards and Mackenzie Simpson dance.

Holding each other's hands, senior Dylan Dedrickson dances with her friend.

Showing off their moves, senior Colin Riley twirls senior Ty Marsh.

Competing in the 100 meter freestyle, sophomore Evalyn Dill comes up for a breath.

Girls swim placed first at first meet of the season

Emma Ronning, Audri Brizendine, and Avery Cole
March 27, 2023
Turning to the side to breathe, junior Gabriella Nielson competes in the 100 meter freestyle.

Resurfacing for a breath, sophomore Halle Nelson swims the 100 meter butterfly down the lane.

Reaching her arm back, junior Ella Hansen swims backstroke during the 200 meter individual medley race, placing first.

Focused, senior Kylie Wilson reads the sheet music.

Band performs March Masterworks concert

Audri Brizendine and Brooklyn LaFon
March 9, 2023
During the concert band performance, sophomore Kai McGarry plays the clarinet.

Conducted by band teacher Deb Steiner, the flute section focuses on playing.

Performing her solo, senior Sienna Delborell plays the saxophone.

Looking down at his music, senior Charles Beal plays the trumpet.

Standing up for his solo, senior Brody Shulda plays the saxophone.

Beside his family, senior Nen Matlock is recognized as a basketball senior.

Senior night held between the girls and boys basketball games

Audri Brizendine and Bryn Simpson
February 19, 2023
Smiling at her mom, senior Aliyah Cloughley is recognized as a basketball senior.

Joining the other seniors, senior Dylan Miller walks alongside his parents.

Being recognized, senior Adam Budmlija smiles with his parents.

Receiving her gift from freshman Bella McPeake, senior Lucy Pearce is recognized as a cheer senior.

In between her parents, basketball senior Ryleigh Kennedy is recognized.

Carrying a bouquet of flowers, senior Dylan Dedrickson smiles at the crowd.

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