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
Avery Liby

Avery Liby, JAG editor in chief

This is senior Avery Liby’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff. This year she is taking on the position of editor-in-chief alongside seniors Sammie Volkamer, Taylir Charest and Abby White. Other than yearbook Avery is a member of the Psychology Club, MV Outfitters, In the News and NHS. Outside of school Avery enjoys watching The Office, taking her dog Louie to the dog park, eating QuikTrip ice and religiously updating her Spotify playlists.

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Walking alongside the gay-straight alliance float during the annual homecoming parade Wednesday, Sept. 18, senior Jay Zuch waves the pride flag to promote the club. “A lot of people think being part of the LGBT community is a bad thing, but we’re just normal human beings being ourselves,” Zuch said.” Being in the gay-straight alliance club has given me a place that I feel welcomed and accepted by everyone. At the beginning of high school, I was scared to be myself, but other members of GSA showed me that I could love who I truly am.”

[Photo] Finding Purpose: a look at what motivates students

April 17, 2020
Why Us? Advice for the class of 2020

Why Us? Advice for the class of 2020

Avery Liby, JAG editor in chief
March 25, 2020
During his introduction senior Kevin Lee flashes the audience with the A's taped to his pants.

[Photo] StuCo hosts fifth annual Mr. Mill Valley event and raises $700 for Relay for Life

Molly Smith, JAG editor-in-chief
March 12, 2020
Town Topic Hamburgers is a great stop for food when in downtown Kansas City.

Town Topic Hamburgers: A historic restaurant located downtown

Abby White and Avery Liby
February 26, 2020
Dribbling towards the goal, sophomore Emree Zars avoids a defender.

[Photo] Girls basketball defeats Sion 44-40 on senior night

Elise Canning, JAG editor-in-chief
February 26, 2020
The sketch for the layout of the bus was done by Tom Huang.

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Tom and Kristen Huang work on the bamboo ceiling paneling of the bus.

[Photo] English teacher Kristen Huang and her husband Tom Huang are in the process of repurposing a school bus

January 31, 2020
The Bus is stored in a warehouse in Lawrence while it is being worked on.

After finishing decorating, freshman Avery Blubaugh and her friend take pictures on snapchat.

[Photo] Purple bomb held to promote Relay For Life

January 29, 2020
At 5:30 am senior Abby Miller wakes up to find out she is a WoCo candidate.

[Photo] Broadcast students surprise Winter Homecoming candidates

Taylir Charest, JAG editor in chief
January 6, 2020
At the winter concert Wednesday, Dec. 4, senior Sam Greenup plays "Sunburst" on his trumpet.

[Photo] Band performs at winter concert

Molly Smith, JAG editor-in-chief
December 9, 2019
Finishing the crowd leading portion, senior Ellie Kerstetter holds her position. The cheer team received a two rating at their first competition of the season Saturday, Nov. 16.

[Photo] Gallery: Cheer team receives a two rating in the first competition of the season

November 19, 2019
Nearing the finish, junior Carsyn Turpin sprints for a time of 16:40.

Approaching the bridge, senior Darius Hightower begins his last mile before finishing fifth.

During the girls individual awards, sophomore Katie Schwartzkopf hugs senior Morgan Koca.

[Photo] Girls cross country team brings home second straight state title

November 2, 2019
The girls accept the 6A state trophy during team awards.

After receiving a medal for his fifth place finish, senior Darius Hightower smiles.

In shock, senior Morgan Koca gasps after finding out that the team won.

Shortly after racing, the girls cross country team discovers they have won another state championship.

Putting in one final push, senior Jenna Walker sprints to the finish line.

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Sophomore Katie Schwartzkopf runs to clinch second place at the state meet.

Being guided down upper A hall, sophomore Asilya Johnson puts her arms out. At the beginning of second quarter, psychology students participate in interactive project around the school.

[Photo] Psychology students participate in blindfold project

Sammie Volkamer, JAG editor in chief
October 21, 2019
In front of the congregation at Grace United Methodist Church, junior John Fraka plays his guitar in worship on Sunday, Sept. 29.

[Photo] John Fraka works as church guitarist, plays in band with former teacher

March 30, 2021
Ahead of the GSA float in the Homecoming parade, senior Jay Zuch waves a rainbow flag.

[Photo] In America

October 27, 2019
Beginning the third mile of the race, senior Morgan Koca pushes to secure her eighth place finish, with a time of 19:07.

[Photo] Cross country places first and fifth at Rim Rock Classic

September 28, 2019
Excited he is in the final two, senior Duncan Haines-Mills has to face sophomore Danny Talavera.

[Photo] StuCo hosts pep assembly to hype student body up for Homecoming game

Kayla Brethauer, JAG reporter
September 20, 2019
As the parade comes to a close, one of the lunch ladies waves to the public from the back of her float.

[Photo] Students, staff and community celebrate the annual Homecoming parade

Grace McLeod, JAG editor-in-chief
September 19, 2019
Sitting on the football float, senior Nick Pettigrew waves to a crowd of kids.

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[Photo] Student tech Wyatt Lindsey increases his skills in technology

Taylir Charest, JAG editor in chief
September 3, 2019
Beginning her second lap, sophomore Molly Ricker competes in her relay.

[Photo] Gallery: Boys and girls track win EKL titles

May 16, 2019
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