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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
Elizabeth Summa

Elizabeth Summa, JagWire reporter/photographer

This is senior Elizabeth Summa’s third year on the JagWire staff and she will be taking the role of being a photographer. Outside of journalism, Elizabeth spends her time shopping, listening to music and watching sports. Her favorite team to watch is Sporting Kansas City.

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JagWire seniors share advice about high school

JagWire seniors share advice about high school

Anna Zwahlen, Emma Clement, Jules Shumaker, Luke Wood, Elizabeth Summa, and Olivia Peters
May 17, 2024
Senior Opinion: Reach out, get involved

Senior Opinion: Reach out, get involved

Elizabeth Summa, JagWire reporter/photographer
May 17, 2024
The team celebrates the win while head coach Joel Applebee holds up the 5A championship trophy beating Kapaun 62-37 Saturday Saturday, Nov. 25 2023. The football team has won five consecutive state titles.

I Am Mill Valley: A timeline of the defining moments of the senior classes high school career

Elizabeth Summa, JagWire reporter/photographer
May 16, 2024
Five staff members to leave the school at the end of the 2023-2024 school year

Five staff members to leave the school at the end of the 2023-2024 school year

Luke Wood, Elizabeth Summa, and Maddie Martin
May 11, 2024
Sophomore Emma Hadley winds up to pitch the ball.

Junior Madi Lehr swings at the ball.

[Photo] Softball defeats Olathe South 7-5 in one of their first games of the season

April 2, 2024
Evading her opponent, freshman Faith Pittenger slides into home plate.

Looking forward, sophomore Makenah Brown gets ready to field a ball.

Sophmore Emma Hadley throws the ball to sophmore Makenah Brown in an attempt to get the runner out.

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[Photo] Assistant principal Marilyn Chrisler to retire at end of school year and pass the torch to newly hired Dr. Heath Wilson

March 21, 2024
Going up for a shot, sophomore JaKhai Carter gets fouled.

[Photo] Boys basketball beat Free State 68-50 for their seventh consecutive win Friday, Feb. 23

February 25, 2024
Senior Bryant Wiltse goes up for a lay up.

Sophomore JaKhai Carter passes the ball to a teammate.

Sophomore Reece Riedel sticks out his arm and dribbles around his opponent.

Junior Carter Kaifes dribbles around his opponent.

Senior Bryant Wiltse shoots three pointers while warming up before the game.

Sophomore JaKhai Carter goes up to dunk.

Sophomore JaKhai Carter dribbles between his legs to slow the game down.

Sophomore Reece Riedel drives to the basket.

Sophomore JaKhai Carter jumps up in an attempt to block a pass.

[Photo] Boys basketball falls to undefeated Shawnee Mission Northwest 50-60

February 2, 2024
Senior Mason Kemp drives his body to the basket.

Senior Mason Kemp gets ready to shot a free throw.

Senior Kael Drummond pass the ball to a teammate.

Sophomore Reece Riedel shoots the ball.

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[Photo] Graphics: Principal Dr. Gail Holder gives insight into who she is outside of school

December 11, 2023
Junior Averie Landon uses a stiff arm to block her opponent from getting the ball.

Freshman Riley Riggs pass the ball to a teammate.

Junior Josie Benson guards her opponent

Senior Blake Neis holds up a three after Riely Riggs makes a three pointer.

Freshman Riley Marshall uses a stiff arm to get around her opponent.

Junior Joseie Benson sets up a screen so freshman Riley Marshall can drive to the basket.

Junior Josie Benson dribbles down the court.

Junior Josie Benson puts a hand out while guarding her opponent

Junior Josie Benson runs out after her name is called.

[Photo] Girls Basketball falls 38-41 to Blue Valley West in season home opener

December 3, 2023
The lineman pose for a picture with the 5A state championship trophy.

Senior Lincoln Gray poses for a picture with his family.

Junior Jayden Woods poses for a picture with a young fan.

Junior Jayden Woods hugs his mom after the game.

The team celebrates the win while head coach Joel Applebee holds up the 5A championship trophy.

Head coach Joel Applebee hugs his wife after the game.

Junior Andrew Watts puts his hands up after the ball across the goal line in the second half of the game.

Senior Jaden Scobee runs with the ball to the end zone during the second half of the game.

Coaches Derrion Brooks, Jamie Resseguie and Cory Wurtz call out signs to the offense.

[Photo] Jags win 5th consecutive 5A state football title, beating Kapaun 62-37

Kaitlyn Hood, JAG reporter/photographer
November 25, 2023
Assistant coach Jamie Resseguie gets excited after a touchdown was scored.

Senior Jaden Scobee protects the ball while going around the defender.

Senior Tristan Baker dives into the end-zone to get a touchdown.

Senior Jackson Lawler brings down his opponent.

Evading the defensive line, senior quarterback Daniel Blaine weaves towards the endzone following a turnover.

Gallery: Football advances to substate following a win against Seaman

Anna Zwahlen, Elizabeth Summa, Luke Wood, and Aubrie Barton
November 12, 2023
Seniors Arpit Toor, Josh Breninger, Maddox Casella, Drew Snyder and Dylan Judd rush the field after the game .

Senior Evan Seifert runs with the football down the field to get a touch down.

Senior Daniel Blaine runs with the ball down the field.

Senior Ebrima Sabally celebrates the team getting a big play on the field.

Amidst a hand-off in her second year of flag football practice, senior Emily Summa sets her gaze on the end-zone to score a touchdown Wednesday, Oct. 18

[Photo] I Am Mill Valley: Senior Emily Summa defies gender norms through participation in flag football

November 3, 2023
Students wait in two lines to order at the Catty Shack Monday, Oct. 9.

[Photo] Catty Shack reopens with new line system after closure due to popularity

October 11, 2023
Students wait in two lines to order at the Catty Shack Monday, Oct. 9.

[Photo] Catty Shack reopens with new line system after closure due to popularity

Evan LeRoy, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and Mill Valley News Social Media Manager
October 11, 2023
Junior Drew Enloe tries to get the ball back from the other team.

Fighting the other team for the ball, junior Joel Hays defends.

Broden Resch strikes the ball to switch the field.

Senior Kael Drummond used his body to defend to ball.

Defending the ball from, junior Drew Enloe steps in front of his opponent.

Senior Tristan Baker blocks his opponent so senior Daniel Blaine can run Friday, Sept. 2. Blaine is one of two starting quarterbacks for the team this year.

[Photo] The football and soccer teams look to fill the shoes of the former seniors

Ian Chern, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 25, 2023
Running toward the endzone, senior Jaden Scoobe attempts to get a touchdown.

Snapping the ball, senior Jack Fulcher starts the first drive.

Maneuvering around a defender, senior Daniel Blaine fights for a first down.

Running from a defender, senior Daniel Blaine attempts to recover from a failed pass play.

Diving for a tackle, senior Haden Applebee grabs onto the ballcarriers leg.

Sophomore Olivia Nzioki

[Photo] Students share what school style looks like for them

Maddie Martin and Emma Clement
September 27, 2023
Running out of the tunnel, the team prepares to face their opponent.

Throwing up the classic landshark celebration, junior Jayden Woods reacts to his sack.

Gallery: Football defeats Shawnee Mission Northwest 14-7

Luke Wood, Elizabeth Summa, Thomas Helm, and Molly Griffin
September 18, 2023
Head Coach Joel Applebee watches the game closely.

Senior Tristan Baker runs down the field after junior Connor Bohon hands the ball to him.

Defensive line coach Eric Thomas talks to junior Abram Shaffer.

Defensive Coordinator Mike Strack listens to senior Jake Fischer.

Sophomore Dylan Everhart brings down his opponent.

The team gets hype together after the coin toss.

Celebrating a defensive stop senior Evan Seifert yells to the sideline.

School welcomes new teachers and staff members for the 2023-2024 school year

School welcomes new teachers and staff members for the 2023-2024 school year

JagWire Staff
September 12, 2023
Business teacher Brian Kirkpatrick holds up his Ted Lasso mug that says “be curious, not judgmental,” Friday, Sep. 1.

Senior Tristan Baker blocks his opponent so senior Daniel Blaine can run the ball.

Senior Daniel Blaine runs down the field to score a touchdown.

Senior Daniel Blaine hands the ball off to senior Jaden Scobee.

Senior Tristan Baker looks down the field so he can run down with the ball.

Senior Sully Suderman gets ready to block.

Senior Evan Seifert tackles his opponent.

Senior Kentan Laughman kicks the ball to make a field goal.

Senior class of 2023 vote for Senior Superlatives

Senior class of 2023 vote for Senior Superlatives

Julia Shumaker, Gabby Delpleash, and Elizabeth Summa
May 24, 2023
Teachers' words of advice for graduating seniors

Teachers’ words of advice for graduating seniors

Maggie Wieland, Leah Dresvyannikov, Anna Zwahlen, and Elizabeth Summa
May 24, 2023
To conclude the graduation ceremony, seniors throw up their caps in celebration.

[Photo] Graduation ceremony held to celebrate Class of 2023

May 22, 2023
Scanning the clothing rack at Savers thrift store, junior Gwen Heideman looks through the women’s clothes Monday, April 10. Heidman shops at thrift stores because she thinks it’s better for the environment and she can also find more unique pieces of clothing.

[Photo] StuCo hosts annual Buff Puff tournament

Avery Cole and Brooklyn LaFon
April 20, 2023
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[Photo] Spanish National Honors Society hosts annual donut sale

Hailey Perrin
April 13, 2023
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