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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
Cassidy Doran

Cassidy Doran, JAG photo editor

Senior Cassidy Doran is a third-year veteran to the JAG yearbook staff, working as photo editor for a second year. Doran is part of the band, colorguard, NHS and the bowling team.

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Tying off the string of her pendulum on Thursday, April 28, junior Sharnelle Bennett finishes the first stage of the pendulum making process before testing her experiment. Students explore scientific waves within the pendulum lab unit. “[My favorite part of the lab was] actually making the pendulum and seeing the different ways the height and weight can affect the swing and the cycle,” Bennett said.

As the pendulum swings toward her face, junior Diana Auckley stands in place to get accurate results of how close the pendulum can get to her face without hitting her for a physics lab on Wednesday, April 27. “It was slightly terrifying,” Auckley said. “I backed away from it a couple times but eventually I was brave enough to stand still.”

Hands covering her mouth in disbelief, junior Hannah Friesen reacts to pouring too much solution into an Erlenmeyer Flask for her titration chemical experiment making it a bright pink color on Thursday, April 21. “I like how we were in control of the experiment and how we got to see the reaction ourselves,” Friesen said. “I was a bit disappointed with the result, but overall I was still excited with the color.”

[Photo] Students conduct science experiments to round out the school year

April 29, 2016
Looking over the abdomen of a cat, senior Annie Dillon starts the dissection of the upper leg muscles after completing the open heart quiz on Thursday, April 21. “I think it’s really interesting how the body actually looks on the inside,” Dillon said. “My favorite system is the cardiovascular system so I really like getting to hold the heart and look at where all the features are.”

Gathered around a table for a demonstration of a cat dissection on Thursday, April 21 in Anatomy, junior Sam DeWitte watches how science teacher Eric Thomas correctly dissects the upper leg muscles of a cat. “I like anatomy because it’s probably the most interesting class I’ve ever taken,” DeWitte said. “Usually [science teacher Eric Thomas] tells us to do something and I have no idea what he’s talking about until he shows us.”

After the conclusion of the titration lab on Thursday, March 21, science teacher Jessica Haney goes over chemical amounts and equations for sophomore Myles Mustapich’s chemistry class. The lab will kick off the start of the titration unit where students learn about neutralization. “When she teaches she is really fun and it helps me learn a lot,” Mustapich said.

Sophomore second baseman Gage Miller gets ready to throw the ball.

After hitting the ball, senior Clay McGraw runs towards first base.

Assistant coach Dustin Stinett talks to one of his players during the game.

Senior outfielder Lucas Krull slides back to first base after leading off.

Junior center fielder Luke Sosaya dives for a ground ball.

Senior Tanner Reed takes off from home plate after hitting a pop fly.

About to pitch the ball, senior pitcher Tyler Grauer puffs up his checks before releasing the ball on Wednesday, April 20.

[Photo] Baseball wins over Shawnee Mission North

April 21, 2016
Sophomore Gage Miller watches before stealing third base.

Senior Brenden Shutt runs towards first base.

Senior Brenden Shutt hits the baseball.

The Science Olympiad team prepares for the state competition on Wednesday, March 30.

[Photo] Science Olympiad places 6th at state

April 8, 2016
After being crowned Mr. Mill Valley on Wednesday, March 30, junior Tom McClain gives a speech.

[Photo] StuCo holds second-annual Mr. Mill Valley competition

March 31, 2016
Senior Garret Fields reads a poetry piece.

During intermission, senior Tyler Shurley recites poetry.

Senior Nick Booth reads from a poetry book.

Junior Spencer Butterfield shows his jersey as he recites poetry.

Junior Austin Garner holds his poetry in his hand with a microphone as he reads.

Junior Tom McClain looks at the crowd as he reads his poetry piece.

Senior Cooper Hutteger gives a pose for his homecoming wear.

As senior Garret Fields ties his shoes, he flashes a pose.

Senior Nick Booth points, and winks at the audience.

Junior Spencer Butterfield gets comfortable in his homecoming attire.

Junior Austin Garner poses with his glasses.

Junior Tom McClain walks across the stage.

Seniors Cooper Hutteger and Shelby Hudson sit while answering questions.

Senior Nick Booth answers questions.

Senior Shelby Hudson looks at junior Spencer Butterfield confused by his answer.

Senior Shelby Hudson laughs at junior Tom McClain's answer.

Senior Cooper Hutteger shows his Mill Valley gear.

Seniors Shelby Hudson and Tyler Shurley announce the patent.

Junior Austin Garner holds a video camera as a part of the Mill Valley segment.

Junior Tom McClain shows off his Mill Valley gear.

The team holds up the state champions trophy at the end of the game.

Senior Tyler Grauer recieves a hug from head coach Mike Bennett.

Senior Ethan Lane hugs senior Logan Koch.

After players shake hands with the opposing team, senior Tyler Grauer lifts senior Kasey Conklin while holding up a number one.

Making his way off the court, senior Clayton Holmberg shakes hands with the coaching staff.

Looking for an open teammate, senior Logan Koch dribbles the ball.

Blocking the ball, senior Logan Koch makes his way down the court.

Senior Clayton Holmberg dribbles the ball down the court.

Sophomore Cooper Kaifes dribbles the ball down the court.

Senior Clayton Holmberg shoots a basket.

As he comes off the court, senior Tyler Grauer high fives senior Ethan Lane.

Senior Clayton Holmberg shoots a layup.

The crowd supports the boys basketball team.

[Photo] Photo gallery: boys basketball state championship game: first half

March 12, 2016
At the end of the game senior Kasey Conklin jumps on senior Tyler Grauer's back.

Waiting for the buzzer to hit zero, the basketball team helps coach their teammates.

Senior Tyler Grauer gets ready to pass the ball.

Senior Tyler Grauer receives a pass from a teammate.

Senior Logan Koch saves the ball from going out of bounce.

Senior Clayton Holmberg goes towards the basket.

Senior Logan Koch dribbles the ball between his legs.

Senior Clayton Holmberg protects the ball.

Senior Logan Koch dribbles around his opponent.

Senior Logan Koch gets ready to pass the ball.

Senior Jaison Widmer makes a layup.

[Photo] Photo gallery: First round boys state basketball: second half

March 9, 2016
Senior Tyler Grauer tries to find an open teammate to pass off the ball.

Senior Jaison Widmer comes down the court.

Senior center Clayton Holmberg keeps the ball from opponents.

Senior point guard Logan Koch dribbles down the court.

Sophomore Cooper Kaifes shoots a free throw.

Be proud to be a Kansan

Be proud to be a Kansan

Cassidy Doran, JAG photo editor
February 29, 2016
LEFT: 2000-2010 principal Joe Novak's 2010 yearbook photo. RIGHT: On Sunday, Feb. 28, Novak sits in the front room of his home.

[Photo] Former principal Dr. Joseph Novak coordinates and teaches master’s programs at KU

Shelby Hudson, JAG editor-in-chief
March 2, 2016
At the prom hosted by the special education department on Friday, Feb. 19, freshman Matt Santaularia hands a bouquet of hand-made flowers to his friend.

[Photo] School hosts special populations prom for area schools

February 23, 2016
Freshman Charlie Brock shows off his dances moves.

At the craft station, freshman Charlie Brock makes a crown.

Special education teacher Pam Sheehan does face paint for the students at the prom.

The truth about senior year

The truth about senior year

Cassidy Doran, JAG photo editor
January 29, 2016
During Jaguar Singers on Wednesday, Jan. 27, choir teacher Sheree Stoppel helps students to perfect the song "I Sing You Sing."

[Photo] Choir teacher Sheree Stoppel announces retirement

January 29, 2016
To fly their plane for the event Wright Stuff, seniors Nadia Suhail and T-Ying Lin spin a rubber band to turn the propeller at the Northland Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 16.

[Photo] Science Olympiad places seventh in Northland Invitational

January 19, 2016
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