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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
Jessi Mitchell

Jessi Mitchell, JAG student life editor

This is senior Jessi Mitchell’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff, where she will be working the student life section editor, writer and photographer. She is involved in MV Outreach and NHS. Outside of school, Jessi is an active figure skater. In her spare time, she enjoys being outside and watching icenetwork and classic movies.

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Dressed in tropical themed attire, students cheer as the football team competes against St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.

[Photo] Student section allows students to show pride for athletics and school

Katya Gillig and Michael Sandri
September 3, 2017
Running in the 4 by 8 relay, junior Isaac Knapp finishes his final lap.

Looking back, senior Riley Arthur reaches for the baton from junior Justin Grega.

In the long jump, senior Morgan Thomas reaches forward before landing in the sand pit on Friday, May 5 at Shawnee Mission North.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Track team competes at Shawnee Mission North

May 7, 2017
In the 100m dash, sophomore Steven Colling sprints ahead of his competitor.

With arms stretched out, junior Eli Midyett leaps over the first hurdle.

Before running toward the bar, senior Morgan Thomas prepares for her high jump.

With her arms stretched out, senior Nicole Lozenja leaps over the second hurdle.

Junior Jack Turner attempts to jump over a hurdle.

With arms in the air, sophomore Harry Ahrenholtz leaps into the sand pit.

In the triple jump, sophomore Steven Colling jumps into the sand pit.

Running toward the sand pit, sophomore Steven Colling explodes through his final phase.

With junior Justin Grega cheering him on, senior Thomas Hopkins runs in the 4 by 8 relay event.

Arm outstretched, sophmore Sophia Friesen receives the relay baton from junior Brynn Rittenhouse.

In the 4 by 8 relay, Brynn Rittenhouse sprints with baton in hand.

Leaning forward, sophomore Christian Roth thrusts the shot-put ball.

Reaching forward, freshman Mallory Scheelk jumps over a hurdle.

[Photo] Girls and boys track and field place in the top three at Leavenworth Invitational

Grace Lovett, JAG reporter/photographer
April 4, 2017
With her group, junior Sydney Ralston identify the different parts of the pigeon.

Madeline Myrick cuts the intestines of the pigeon.

During Zoology, sophomore Jenna Kopatich examines the pigeon on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

[Photo] Zoology class dissect pigeons

March 2, 2017
With senior Camryn Willett, junior Kenedee Yosick examine the pigeon.

Sophomore Jack Mahoney points to part of the pigeon.

With the help of Student Teacher Elizabeth Fredrickson, junior Jameson Isaacsen inspects the bird.

During Zoology, senior Camryn Willett prepares to pin the bird.

With junior Taylar Powers, sophomore Abby Hoepner inspects the pigeon.

Junior Jameson Isaacsen pulls out a feather.

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[Photo] Boys swim finishes second at Lansing meet

February 4, 2017
Swimming in the 100 yard breaststroke, sophomore Ethan Forristal gasps for air as he turns back.

Sophomore Jakob Twigg takes a breath in the 100 yard breaststroke.

With sophomores Ethan Forristal, Drew Thomas and Jakob Twigg, junior Brennan Shulte swims in the 200 yard freestyle relay.

As he turns back, freshman Colby Beggs takes a breath.

Freshman Avery Lawson competes in the 50 yard freestyle.

Competing in the 100 yard butterfly, freshman Colby Beggs propels himself forward.

In the Individual Medley, sophomore Chris Sprenger performs the breast stroke at the Blue Valley West on Thursday, Jan 26.

[Photo] Boys swim team places third at Blue Valley West Invitational

January 28, 2017
Breathing for air, sophomore Chris Sprenger turns back to complete his individual medley.

Swimming in the 200 yard freestyle, junior Jacob Soderling turns his head for a breath.

In the 200 yard medley relay, junior Carter Lawson performs the butterfly on Thursday, Jan. 26.

As he comes up for a breath, freshman Colby Beggs completes the butterfly on Monday, Jan. 9.

Boys swim team finishes third at Turner Invitational

Jessi Mitchell, JAG student life editor
January 11, 2017
Keeping the ball, junior quarter back Brody Flaming runs down the field.

After the game, the jaguars hold up the sectional championship plaque on Friday, Nov. 11.

Running with the ball, senior wide receiver Ben Hartman pushes away the St. James player

Pushing him over, senior line backer Brady Garrison tackles the St. James player.

Pushing through the block of St. James players, junior quarter back Brody Flaming attempts to avoid the tackle.

Reaching out, junior wide receiver Evan Rice attempts to catch the ball with one hand.

After the game's completion, junior Conner Ward shoots a quick selfie with the rest of the student section.

Senior Charlotte Muttai stands outside of her house, holding her two year old sister Arianna Muttai on Tuesday, Oct. 18. “I’ve always liked kids, so I feel like [pediatrics] would be a good place to start out and then maybe branch out into more specialties like the NICU,” said Charlotte Muttai.

After her sister’s birth, senior Charlotte Muttai finds passion in pediatrics

Jessi Mitchell, JAG student life editor
November 1, 2016
Avoiding a tackle, senior defensive back Joel Donn runs with the ball.

[Photo] Football defeats Sumner Academy in first game of postseason

Deanna Newman, JAG reporter/photographer
October 31, 2016
With the direction of choir teacher Stephanie Mooneyhan, the mixed choir sings during their first concert of the year on Thursday, Oct. 13.

Choir performs at first concert

Jessi Mitchell, JAG student life editor
October 15, 2016
Junior wide receiver Evan Rice and senior defensive back Alec Bergeron tackle their opponent on the field.

[Photo] Football falls to Blue Valley Tigers

Deanna Newman, JAG reporter/photographer
September 25, 2016
At the Make-A-Wish meeting on Friday, Sept. 9, senior Claire Rachwal creates a poster for the organization's homecoming parade float.

Make-A-Wish club raises $522 during first fundraiser

Jessi Mitchell, JAG student life editor
September 12, 2016
As Pyramus and Thisbe, senior Hawkeye Mitchell and junior Savannah Hurd pretend to kiss between the wall.

Looking through the chink in the wall, senior Hawkeye Mitchell, as Pyramus, seeks for his true love.

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As Helena and Demetrius, seniors Sarah Myers and Carson Vitt look into each other's eyes in excitement.

Helena, played by senior Sarah Myers, comes up with a plan to win over Demetrius's heart.

Yelling at Lysander for loving his daughter, senior Jack Booth plays the role of Egeus.

After Pyramus stabs himself with his pretend sword in the play for the wedding ceremony, Thisbe, played by Savannah Hurd, cries for her love.

[Photo] "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" play completes its production

May 6, 2016
Francis Flute, played by junior Savannah Hurd, runs from the lion.

As Puck, senior Camille Gatapia attempts to calm Oberon, played by senior Justin Curto.

As Puck, senior Camille Gatapia talks to a fairy.

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Pretending to be a lion, senior Hawkeye Mitchell plays the role of Nick Bottom.

Playing the role of a fairy, junior Kara Mason dances to a lullaby.

As Helena, senior Sarah Myers holds onto Demetrius, played by Carson Vitt.

Senior Bethany Coleman plays the role of Philostrate in the Midsummer Night's Dream.

In the final scene of the play, Theseus, played by senior Alex Alt, wishes the newly weds well.

Senior Hannah Schrepfer plays the role of Helena who is in love with Demetrius.

[Photo] Drama department begins spring play "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

April 28, 2016
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