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
Callie Cahoy

Callie Cahoy, JAG editor-in-chief

This is senior Callie Cahoy’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff and she will be taking on the position of Editor-in-Chief. She’s also involved in cross country, NHS as an officer, Relay for Life ELT, and the psychology club. Outside of school, she enjoys watching 90’s rom-coms, listening to Taylor Swift, dominating on the sand volleyball court, and hanging out with friends.

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Dipping in Willards arms, played by senior Blake Gray, Rusty, played by senior Allyson Makalous, smiles out at the crowd

The theater department has a record breaking performance of “Footloose”

Thomas Helm, Emma Ronning, and Callie Cahoy
November 12, 2024
Junior Ella Florez looks to tap the ball over an Olathe West blocker.

Senior Saida Jacobs looks to get a kill in the final pool play match of the day against Olathe West.

The Jags celebrate after junior Ella Florez gets a kill against Olathe West in the first set.

[Photo] Volleyball wins second straight 6A state volleyball title

November 3, 2024
Reaching toward the ball, senior Brekhan Waters looks to hit the ball against Garden City.

Focusing on the ball, senior Ashlyn Blazer serves the ball in the second set against Garden City.

With her arms out in front, sophomore Corinne Schwindt prepares to pass to a teammate.

Keeping her focus on the ball, freshman Sophia Sturdy looks to hit the ball over the net.

Volleyball outscores DeSoto in all three sets

Aniston Crabtree, Myah Ronning, and Callie Cahoy
October 29, 2024
Jumping in the air, senior Saida Jacobs reaches for the ball in an attempt to gain a point for the Jags.

Before the serve, senior Saida Jacobs low fives junior Ella Florez.

With her eyes focused on the ball, junior Leilah Perry looks to tap the ball over the net.

While her teammates celebrate around her, senior Saida Jacobs smiles after making a big play.

During the third set, junior Corinne Schwindt dives to save the ball.

The team cheers on the sideline after the Jags score a point against Olathe Northwest Tuesday Oct. 1.

Volleyball wins against 3 different opponents Oct. 1-3

Evie Tindell, Zoe Engelhart, Callie Cahoy, and Ian Chern
October 10, 2024
Junior Leilah Perry jumps to hit the ball over the net Wednesday, Oct. 2.

With their arms up, junior Olivia Nzioki and sophomore Riley Riggs block the ball Tuesday, Oct. 1.

With her eyes on the ball, senior Saida Jacobs looks for a teammate to make the perfect pass Wednesday, Oct. 2.

With her arms extended, sophomore Riley Riggs prepares to get a dig Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Yelling toward the seniors, senior Noah Pham celebrates after winning the class game.

Student Council holds Annual Homecoming Pep Assembly

Alonnah Gage, Callie Cahoy, and Caitlin Pham
September 23, 2024
With both hands in the air, senior Hudson Powers celebrates after winning a round of the class game.

Holding her poms high, junior Sydney Epperson performs a routine with the team.

Pointing ahead, senior Maggie Wieland attempts to show her partner senior Abe Shaffer where the correct song title is.

Seniors Maggie Wieland, El-Roi Hasabu and Abe Shaffer fight over a song poster during the HoCo candidate game.

Standing back to back, seniors El-Roi Hasabu and Logan Miller cross their arms after completing their candidate handshake entrance.

With a smile on her face, senior Ashley Ayers performs a routine with the Silver Stars.

Microphone in hand, senior Aiden Lehr announces at the Homecoming pep assembly.

After winning teacher trivia, English teacher Sara Sedgwick, Journalism teacher Kathyrn Habiger and Science teacher Eric Thomas pose for a picture in front of their whiteboard.

Excitingly, junior Gavin Hurt welcomes a freshman through the crowd of students.

Student Council and JLC hold annual Freshman First Day

Molly Griffin, Callie Cahoy, and Sarah Allerheiligen
August 15, 2024
Holding the mic up to the freshmen, senior Aiden Lehr leads a chant.

With her arms in the air, principal Dr. Holder prepares to welcome the freshmen during the pep assembly.

With smiles on their faces, seniors Calista Marx and Maggie Wieland hold up signs to welcome the freshmen.

Juniors Gavin Hurt and Blake Jay carry a freshman boy through the crowd to the entrance.

Junior Stella Beins cheers as the freshman enter the building.

Two incoming freshman girls smile as they walk through the crowd of students welcoming them to the Valley.

Members of Stuco and JLC lead the fight song and get the freshmen on their feet during the pep assembly.

At the end of freshman orientation, junior Elliot Fischer hands a MV T-shirt to an incoming freshman.

Media Center Specialist Ashley Agre poses with her son freshman Lucas Agre.

I Am Mill Valley: 21 staff members have kids in the building this school year

Kate Haney, Sophia Estes, and Callie Cahoy
April 30, 2024
Science teacher Chad Brown poses with his son sophomore Miles Brown.

Students use social media platforms to promote school spirit

Students use social media platforms to promote school spirit

Kate Haney, Callie Cahoy, Alonnah Gage, and Seville Skinner
April 18, 2024
Before his throw, junior Eric Penner rears back to throw.

Gallery: Boys and Girls track teams place third and fourth at the Olathe Invitational

Thomas Helm and Callie Cahoy
April 9, 2024
Focusing on her run-up, senior Makenna Payne prepares to pole vault.

With his eyes on the sand in front of him, senior Gage Graham competes in the long jump.

Junior Josie Benson clears a hurdle during the 100 meter hurdle race.

With his eyes up, sophomore Anderson Strack competes in the 4x800 meter relay.

While being cheered on by assistant coach Brian Fitzsimmons, junior Sierra Manning focuses on finding her pace in the 1600 meter race.

Junior Alonnah Gage receives a handoff from junior Lauren Welch in the 4x100 meter relay.

Leading the pack, sophomore Paige Roth finds her pace in the 800-meter race.

Opening her stride, senior Sarah Anderson secures her place in the 1600 meter race.

Focusing on the finish line, junior Desmon Williams pumps his arms to gain speed.

driving towards the basket, sophomore Reece Riedel evades the defender.

Boys basketball earns third place at 6A state

Mill Valley News staff, Callie Cahoy, and Thomas Helm
March 11, 2024
The student section celebrates after the Jags score a three pointer.

Holding off his opponent, sophomore JaKhai Carter brings the ball up the court.

Listening to Coach Bangle, the team huddles together during a timeout.

With his eyes on the basket, senior Kael Drummond shoots a free throw.

Focusing on the basket, sophomore Reece Riedel shoots a jump shot over his opponent.

Senior Mason Kemp attempts to shoot the ball over his opponents arm.

In mid-air, junior Carter Kaifes shoots the ball against Olather North.

Going up for the jump shot, sophomore Reece Riedel attempts to avoid his opponent's block during the playoff game.

Victory over Blue Valley West secures the Jags a spot in state tournament

Kaitlyn Hood, Callie Cahoy, Aubrie Barton, and Molly Griffin
March 7, 2024
Sophomore JaKhai Carter dunks the ball against Lawrence Free State.

Jumping over his opponent, junior Carter Kaifes dunks the ball.

With his eyes on the ball, sophomore Reece Riedel brings the ball up the court to look for the open pass.

Juniors Carter Kaifes and Thatcher Ivey hug to celebrate the Jags win over Blue Valley West Friday, March 1.

The student section celebrates after a dunk by senior Mason Kemp.

After beating his opponents, senior Bryant Wiltse scores a layup to secure the Jags lead in the 4th quarter.

With his eyes on the hoop, sophomore JaKhai Carter looks to shoot the ball.

Many classes use technology to create learning opportunities for students

Many classes use technology to create learning opportunities for students

Kate Haney, Callie Cahoy, Alonnah Gage, and Seville Skinner
February 8, 2024
After hearing her name called as winter homecoming Queen, senior Violet Hentges looks in shock towards the crowd.

Winter Royalty King and Queen crowned at halftime of the boys basketball game against Olathe East

Meg McAfee, Thomas Helm, Callie Cahoy, Molly Griffin, and Avery Cole
February 6, 2024
Avoiding his opponents, sophomore JaKhai Carter looks to shoot the ball.

Sophomore Reece Reidel looks to float the ball into the hoop.

With his hand raised in the air, senior Gus Hawkins posts up on the block.

Senior Lucy Roy crowns senior Violet Hentages Winter Homecoming Queen.

After coming off the court, senior Mason Kemp high-fives his teammates on the bench.

Grabbing his opponent's leg, freshman Quinn Vaka attempts to flip his opponent over.

Gallery: Boys wrestling honors seniors and defeats Gardner Edgerton 40-32

Callie Cahoy, Evie Tindell, and Maggie Kriks
January 30, 2024
Holding his opponent's head down, senior Robert Hickman prevents his opponent from getting up.

With his arms around his opponent, senior Maddox Casella tries to escape his opponent's grasp.

After stealing the ball, junior Carter Kaifes goes up for a dunk.

Boys basketball defeats Blue Valley 75-64

Kaitlyn Hood, Callie Cahoy, and Molly Griffin
December 18, 2023
After beating his defender, senior Bryant Wiltse shoots a layup.

Sophomore JaKhai Carter drives past the defenders to shoot a layup.

Looking for an open teammate, sophomore JaKhai Carter prepares to pass the ball.

The student section celebrates after senior Mason Kemp gets fouled on a layup.

Hanging onto the rim, senior Mason Kemp dunks the ball on the defenders.

With a smile on her face, senior Keira Bret performs a dance at halftime.

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