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
Jordan Prestia

Jordan Prestia, JagWire reporter/photographer

This is junior Jordan Prestia’s second year on the JagWire staff. She will be undertaking the positions of photographer and designer. Outside of journalism, Jordan can be found working, playing with her hedgehog or listening to music.

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Two students start a podcast called ‘Uncut and Unfiltered’

Two students start a podcast called ‘Uncut and Unfiltered’

Jordan Prestia, JagWire reporter/photographer
May 17, 2021
While combining the ingredients for her homemade buttercream, freshman Lauren Prestia measures vanilla extract to add to the mixture.

Student turns baking passion into a business

Jordan Prestia and Lily Godfrey
May 17, 2021
Major polluter products to avoid

Major polluter products to avoid

Anna Owsley and Jordan Prestia
April 14, 2021
With her leg extended forward, junior Emree Zarrs clears the hurdle to finish her practice set.

[Photo] Track prepares for meets after loss of 2020 season

Avery Gathright, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 23, 2021
Working on her computer, Mill Valley counseling secretary Judy Intfen discusses how she will be leaving her position at the school in April to work with family.

[Photo] Counseling secretary Judy Intfen to leave position at the end of the month

Avery Gathright, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 12, 2021
Due to the tomato plant’s wilting leaves, science teacher Julie Roberts transfers the plant to the clay pebbles, which are fertilized by waste from the fish in hopes of the plant thriving Monday, Dec. 7

To begin the Spanish National Honor Society induction ceremony Wednesday, November 18, Spanish teacher Jan Good-Bollinger speaks about the importance of the club.

[Photo] Spanish National Honor Society holds induction ceremony for new members

Quinn Franken, JagWire Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2020
Stepping into science teacher Jill Lloyd’s chemistry class, principal Dr. Gail Holder discusses the results of an experiment with a student Friday, Oct. 9.

[Photo] New principal Gail Holder adjusts to her position during COVID-19

October 29, 2020
With a thermometer in hand, principal Dr. Gail Holder checks a students temperature before school Monday, Sept. 28.

During Jessie Reimer’s chamber choir class, students sing the national anthem while one joins the class remotely Monday, Sept. 28

While gathered around the table, special education teacher Sara Evans helps junior Gabe Fuller complete an activity on an iPad during her daily living class Monday, Sept. 28.

[Photo] Teachers react to the new learning enviroment

October 25, 2020
While playing a ring toss game, junior Morgan Prosser prepares to throw a ring. To celebrate Mardi Gras, french teacher Charisse Highlander’s classes participated in games, music and ate the traditional Mardis Gras king cake Monday, Feb. 24 and Tuesday, Feb. 25.

[Photo] French classes celebrate Mardi Gras

Quinn Franken, JagWire Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
Framed photos, such as this one, cover the walls of the upstairs floors with varying pictures.

[Photo] Review: River Market Antiques is a fun store filled with unique vintage finds

Quinn Franken, JagWire Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2020
Results from the 2019 census of different racial groups shows Mill Valley closely mirrors the state of Kansas.

[Photo] Looking at our racial demographics

Steven Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 17, 2020
The new French V class will begin next school year and will be taught by French teacher Charisse Highlander.

[Photo] School will offer new French V course next year

Quinn Franken, JagWire Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020
Leaning in, senior Srikar Turaga discusses the question with his teammates. The team went 3-3 during the Quiz Bowl tournament at Lansing Thursday, January 16.

[Photo] Quiz Bowl goes 3-3 at Lansing tournament

Quinn Franken, JagWire Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2020
After a year and a half of chemotherapy, sophomore Camryn Beggs is now in her seventh month of remission.

[Photo] The road to remission for sophomore Camryn Beggs

Quinn Franken, JagWire Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2019
After correctly answering a language arts question, seniors Joan Downey and Noah Hookstra high five each other. The team placed second at Saint James Tuesday, Oct. 29.

[Photo] Quiz Bowl places second in St. James tournament

Quinn Franken, JagWire Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2019
During seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 8, sophomore Lauren Payne browses through careers recommended based on the answers she gave during her matchmaker assessment on Xello.

[Photo] District chooses Xello to replace Career Cruising

Hannah Chern and Quinn Franken
October 28, 2019
Extending her arms, sophomore Sydney Fiatte uses her fingers to set the ball to her teammate. The team competed in a triangular at St. Thomas Aquinas against Aquinas and Bishop Miege on Tuesday, Oct. 15. They beat Miege 2-0 but lost to Aquinas 0-2.

[Photo] Girls volleyball goes 1-1 in triangular at St. Thomas Aquinas

Quinn Franken, JagWire Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2019
Watching the ball, junior Caroline Lawson finishes her swing at Eagle Bend Golf Course on Wednesday, Oct. 2nd.

Gallery: Girls golf takes sixth place at Eagle Bend Invitational

Jordan Prestia, JagWire reporter/photographer
October 3, 2019
With hands over their heads, students yell a cheer with smiles on their faces

Something needs to be done about our disappointing lack of school spirit

Jordan Prestia, JagWire reporter/photographer
September 28, 2019
Following through on a forehand hit, sophomore Lauren Butler returns the ball to her opponent. She and teammate Carli Dupriest won this match against Olathe Northwest on Wednesday, September 4.

[Photo] Girls tennis starts season with first place tournament finish

Quinn Franken, JagWire Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2019
New family and consumer science teacher transfers from Mill Creek Middle School

New family and consumer science teacher transfers from Mill Creek Middle School

Jordan Prestia and Hayden Resch
August 25, 2019
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