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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
Avery Sheltra

Avery Sheltra, JagWire reporter/illustrator

This is sophomore Avery Sheltra’s first year on the JagWire staff. This year she is an illustrator and a reporter. When not working on the newspaper, Avery spends her time working for Custom Design Engineering. In her free time, Avery likes drawing, reading, and writing. She hopes to be able to draw to the best of her abilities for the newspaper, so people may enjoy it even more.

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Juniors Bella Hadden and Britton Nelson, sophomore Delaney Kemp and freshmen Molly Haymaker, Jenna Walker and Morgan Koca pose for a photo of their shirts on Saturday May 13.

[Photo] Mud volleyball tournament concludes Mayhem Week

May 16, 2017
Senior Jack Eber jumps for a frisbee while waiting to play his set at the mud volleyball tournament.

During a practice with his team before their game, sophomore Dylan Wootton spikes the ball back towards his teammates.

Practicing with her team before their second match, sophomore Grace Goetsch sets the ball.

Serving the volleyball, senior Emma Mantel participates in mud volleyball on Saturday May 13.

Students often use VPN to bypass restrictions on school Wi-Fi

[Photo] Community evaluates the virtual private networks controversy

Abby Layton, JagWire A&E editor
April 15, 2017
In a successful receive, sophomore Eric Schanker powerfully returns the ball on Thursday, April 6.

In order to receive a powerful serve, Senior parker billings jumps to return the ball.

After a successful play, juniors Erich Shulz and Landon Butler high-five to celebrate.

Starting off the play, junior Landon Butler serves.

Pushing forward to return the ball, junior Eric Schulz readies to swing.

To keep the other team from scoring, junior Dante Peterson quickly hits the ball that flew across the court.

In a quick receive, sophomore Eric Schanker swings to hit the ball back to the other side.

With a powerful start, senior Andrew Bock puts his all into a serve to start the match on Thursday, March 6.

With a strong swing, freshman Joey Gillette receives the ball.

Senior Andrew Bock indicates that he will take the next shot.

[Photo] Boys tennis is victorious in home dual

Anika Roy, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 9, 2017
Preparing to secure success, senior Andrew Bock sets his stance and locks his eyes on the ball.

Leisurely receiving a ball, junior Drake Brizendine goes for an underhand swing.

Junior Dante Peterson viciously jumps to receive a ball way over his head.

Rushing forward, sophomore Eric Schanker goes to replace his counterpart on the court.

Most stores in Johnson County offer card readers, eliminating the need for paper money to be used to pay for goods or services.

[Photo] Students evaluate personal knowledge of credit, debit cards

Lexi Flipse, Mill Valley News social media editor
March 23, 2017
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Boys tennis coach Steve Bock starts off practice on Tuesday, March 21. "I only have them from March," Bock said. "We practice for three weeks, then we're off to the races."

[Photo] Boys tennis takes on new leadership

March 23, 2017
Sophomore Ciara Pemberton pays for her groceries in the self checkout line.

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[Photo] Staff editorial: Be compassionate for Syrian refugees

March 5, 2017
Posing as a tree in "30 Reasons Not To Be in a Play," sophomore Haden Schelp participates in the play practice on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

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Drama teacher Jon Copeland instructs those performing in the musical on Thursday, Feb. 23.

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Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Emily Schmidt observes her students as she teaches them SMART goals, which are life planning skills.

[Photo] New classes at Mill Valley and De Soto High School differ

February 5, 2017
Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Emily Schmidt observes her students as she teaches them SMART goals, which are life planning skills.

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The library is sophomore Gigi Lin's favorite place to work and spend time."It is quiet and I can actually get work done there," Lin said.

[Photo] Sophomore Gi-gi Lin spends free time in the library

January 18, 2017
Looking for a place to pass, junior Evan Zars hesitates to throw the ball.

[Photo] Girls basketball falls to Shawnee Mission Northwest

Michael Sandri, JagWire reporter
December 8, 2016
Mill Creek principal Josh Kindler helps director of secondary personal Brian Schwanz with a presentation at the community engagement meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6.

[Photo] District holds community engagement meetings

Jakob Twigg and Nora Lucas
December 10, 2016

[Photo] Staff editorial: World religion studies encourage tolerance

December 14, 2016
A Creative Kind of Corner: "Eye" see you

A Creative Kind of Corner: “Eye” see you

Avery Sheltra, JagWire reporter/illustrator
November 28, 2016
President of the National Spanish Honor Society, senior Ben Hoepner practices his address to the inductees during the rehearsal of their induction ceremony on Monday, Nov. 14.

[Photo] The introduction of three new honor societies bring opportunities for students

Katya Gillig and Michael Sandri
November 21, 2016
A Creative Kind of Corner: Quoth the raven, "nevermore"

A Creative Kind of Corner: Quoth the raven, “nevermore”

Avery Sheltra, JagWire reporter/illustrator
November 12, 2016
Holding her full-page graph of dinosaur designs on Wednesday, Nov. 9, junior Marissa Olin uses them as inspiration for most of the clothing and items she creates.

[Photo] Junior Marissa Olin finds passion in knitting

Lexi Flipse, Mill Valley News social media editor
November 10, 2016
A Creative Kind of Corner: Taking a water-check

A Creative Kind of Corner: Taking a water-check

Avery Sheltra, JagWire reporter/illustrator
October 8, 2016
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[Photo] Staff editorial: EpiPens should be more affordable

JagWire staff
September 23, 2016
A Creative Kind of Corner: A Wilted Week

A Creative Kind of Corner: A Wilted Week

Avery Sheltra, JagWire reporter/illustrator
September 18, 2016
Senior Quinn Sheehan and vocal music teacher Stephanie Mooneyhan start vocal practice for musical participants.

[Photo] Drama department begins practice on musical

Christopher Sprenger, JagWire sports editor
September 20, 2016
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English NHS

Avery Sheltra, JagWire reporter/illustrator
September 6, 2016
A Creative Kind of Corner: It's a horse, of course

A Creative Kind of Corner: It’s a horse, of course

Avery Sheltra, JagWire reporter/illustrator
September 3, 2016
Associate principal Jennifer Smith

Associate principal Jennifer Smith

Avery Sheltra, JagWire reporter/illustrator
August 26, 2016
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[Photo] Staff editorial: Unity shouldn’t stop at district name change

JagWire staff
May 14, 2016
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