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
Kate Haney

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief

This is senior Kate Haney’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff and she will be taking on the position of JAG editor-in-chief. When not in C-101, you can find her participating in NHS, NEHS and SNHS or hanging out with the Mill Valley swim team. Outside of school, you can catch her working at Target, rereading and obsessing over her favorite fantasy novels, stressing over her homework, watching her comfort movies and shows or fangirling with her younger sister about their favorite celebrities. 

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I Am Mill Valley: senior Sarah Anderson plays the violin in Orchestras around the city

Kate Haney and Molly Griffin
April 30, 2024
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
Senior student athletes sign their ceremonial documents of intent.

Athletic department honors 41 seniors who signed to play sport in college

Kate Haney, Molly Griffin, Evie Tindell, and Emma Ronning
April 26, 2024
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
Getting help from art teacher Samantha MacAuley, junior Noah Pham wraps up his pumpkin painting project Thursday, Oct. 26. “I like having MacAuley as a teacher because she is very nice and helpful to the class,” Pham said. “She lets us have our own freedom with projects so that we can have fun.”

Teachers adjust to teaching and collaborating while sharing a classroom

Kate Haney, Avery Cole, and Kaitlyn Tracy
March 18, 2024
As a team senior Kiara Gonzalez, junior Molly Bahorst, sophomores Abby Haney, Layla Gonzalez, Bella Gonzalez, and freshman Ella Diehl pose for the picture

Girls bowling places fifth and boys bowling places sixth at state meet

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
March 7, 2024
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
Pulling her arm back, sophomore Abby Haney throws the ball down the lane.

Boys and girls varsity bowling teams each take first place

Kate Haney and Keira Patty
January 30, 2024
Review: Starbucks holiday drinks

Review: Starbucks holiday drinks

Kate Haney and Sophia Estes
November 16, 2023
gingerbread chai

Sugar cookie latte

Standing in front of the starting line, the cross country team posses for a picture.

Members of the cross country team competed in the Nike Cross Regionals Heartland race Sunday, Nov. 12

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
November 15, 2023
Looking ahead, sophomore Paige Roth pushes to the finish.

Boys cross country places third at regionals qualifying for state

Kate Haney, Hudson Whalen, Alonnah Gage, and Bella McPeake
October 25, 2023
Smiling and hugging her dog, sophomore Abby Heinish enjoys Bark for Life.

Relay for Life holds annual Bark for Life event

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
October 19, 2023
Seniors cheer after Homecoming candidates Halle Wampler and Walt Midyett win Tic Tac Toe.

Homecoming 2023: Student Council holds annual pep assembly to close out Homecoming week

Kate Haney, Alonnah Gage, Callie Cahoy, and Maggie Kriks
September 27, 2023
Sophomores Evie Grover, Annie Newell, and Esther Kisivo dance on the sophomore float.

Homecoming 2023: Annual parade includes 18 floats that showcase students, clubs, activities and sports

Kate Haney, Keira Patty, Eden Christian, and Thomas Helm
September 26, 2023
To conclude the graduation ceremony, seniors throw up their caps in celebration.

Graduation ceremony held to celebrate Class of 2023

Molly Griffin, Emma Ronning, Keira Patty, and Kate Haney
May 22, 2023
Students spread positivity on social media

Students spread positivity on social media

Ally Sul, Kate Haney, Casey Cunningham, and Sophia Chang
April 18, 2023
Students advocate for awareness on social media

Students advocate for awareness on social media

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
April 18, 2023
Students use social media to share about mental health

Students use social media to share about mental health

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
April 18, 2023
Sophomores Matthew Tieman, Drew Hannam and Gunnar Knight built new friendships through playing lacrosse.

Sophomores enjoy playing lacrosse in their free time

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
April 12, 2023
Smiling for a photo, members of the journalism program take a picture with principal Dr. Gail Holder after she won the 2023 Administrator of the Year award by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association.

Principal Dr. Gail Holder wins state Administrator of the Year award

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
March 31, 2023
Celebrating the Chiefs touchdown, junior Lauren Prestia high fives her friend.

Students react to the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win

Kate Haney, Brooklyn LaFon, Kenzie Gorr, and Avery Cole
February 14, 2023
Students plan for college in variety of ways

Students plan for college in variety of ways

Ally Sul, Casey Cunningham, Kate Haney, and Sophia Chang
February 6, 2023
Sports scholarships help student athletes to figure out where they want to go for college

Sports scholarships help student athletes to figure out where they want to go for college

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
February 6, 2023
Smiling for the photo, junior Ashley Makalous and her mom Stephanie Makalous pose for a selfie at Luther University while on a college tour.

College visits allow for students to have idea on what university they want to attend

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
February 6, 2023
Junior Annabelle Alena walks side-to-side with a band across her legs.

Spring sports starts pre-season conditioning

Kate Haney, Brooklyn LaFon, and Kaylen Hyde
January 19, 2023
Former social studies teacher Keil Hileman teaches a class April 25, 2017. Hileman's classroom contains thousands of historical artifacts and objects he collected over his 30-year career in the district. His courses were based on the artifacts and their significance in history, and due to his departure from the district, those courses will no longer be offered at Mill Valley High School or Monticello Trails Middle School.

Students, staff and community react to charges against former USD232 teacher Keil Hileman

Emma Clement, Gabby Delpleash, Avery Gathright, Kate Haney, and Ally Sul
November 2, 2022
USD232 social studies teacher Keil Hileman explains the plan for presentations in his Archeology and Artifacts class at Mill Valley High School Oct. 16, 2021. Hileman was removed from the classroom Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

Update: USD232 social studies teacher remains in custody after arraignment

Gabby Delpleash, Kate Haney, Emma Clement, Ally Sul, and Avery Gathright
October 27, 2022
Former social studies teacher Keil Hileman teaches a class April 25, 2017. Hileman's classroom contains thousands of historical artifacts and objects he collected over his 30-year career in the district. His courses were based on the artifacts and their significance in history, and due to his departure from the district, those courses will no longer be offered at Mill Valley High School or Monticello Trails Middle School.

District social studies teacher Keil Hileman charged with six counts of unlawful sexual relations with students

Gabby Delpleash, Emma Clement, Ally Sul, Kate Haney, and Avery Gathright
October 26, 2022
Standing in formation for movement one, the members of the band play the song “Shockwave” while they compete.

Band earns a one rating at Central States Marching Festival

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
October 25, 2022
To give proof that they attended the tailgate, juniors Ellie Walker, Maddie Angell, Kaitlyn Burke and Abby Wolff huddle around junior Lucy Roy to take a picture.

Relay for life holds tailgate before pinkout football game

Kate Haney and Keira Patty
October 3, 2022
After their dance, senior Homecoming candidates Mikey Bergeron and Avery Blubaugh pose for the judges.

Student Council held their annual Homecoming assembly as a close to Homecoming week.

Kate Haney, Bryn Simpson, Stella Platt, and Audri Brizendine
September 19, 2022
Spraying blue dust everywhere, senior Bella Mehner twists the exploding tube to release the blue powder.

Seniors finish off Homecoming week by holding their annual Blue Bomb

Kate Haney, Alonnah Gage, Molly Morgan, and Hailee Ford
September 19, 2022
As the anchor leg of the 4x800 meter relay, senior Jacob McGlasson runs the last 300 meters of the race.

Track and field places fifth and seventh at the 70th annual Shawnee Mission North Relays

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
May 8, 2022
With his arm stretched behind him, freshman Abram Shaffer steps to throw the javelin.

Track places second and fourth at KC Relays

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
April 18, 2022
Singing together, juniors Brayden Heath, Carter Harvey, Luke O’Neil and sophomore AJ Lauer perform their quartet piece.

Choir hosts their spring concert

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
March 31, 2022
Facing the fears of public speaking

Facing the fears of public speaking

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
March 3, 2022
Putting her horse away, sophomore Bryn Simpson leashes up her horse.

Sophomore Bryn Simpson

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
February 10, 2022
Looking for an open teammate, senior Jackson Van Dyke attempts to pass the ball.

Boys basketball team defeats Leavenworth 56-43

Kate Haney and Addison Bailey
January 29, 2022
Watching the ball roll down the lane, junior Emma McCall waits to see how many pins she will hit.

Throwing the ball, sophomore Mya Diacono bowls for the Unified Olympics Bowling team.

About to release the ball, senior Jack Weber focuses on the pins he needs to hit.

Standing on one foot, senior Jack Weber extends his arms towards the pins.

[Photo] Unified Bowling places sixth at regionals

November 14, 2021
Trophy in hand, the girls cross country team poses together for a team photo. The girls took home their third state title in four years with sophomore A.J. Vega and senior Chase Schieber also medaled at the state meet in Wichita Saturday, Oct. 30.

Girls cross country team wins state championship

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
November 1, 2021
The girls cross country team runs off after the starting pistol was shot. The teams ran at Rim Rock Farms Saturday, Oct. 16 for the Sunflower League conference meet, where the boys placed fourth and the girls placed third.

Cross country takes third and fourth at the Sunflower League meet

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
October 17, 2021
With a smile on his face, Homecoming king candidate senior Nick Brubeck throws candy from the car to the children on the side of the road while his partner Homecoming queen candidate senior Avery Davis waves to the crowd.

The annual Homecoming parade returns

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
September 28, 2021
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