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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
Lauren Cannata

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer

This is senior Lauren Cannata’s second year on the JAG yearbook staff. This year she will be both a writer and photographer. When not participating in yearbook, Lauren is involved in managing the Mill Valley boys varsity and junior varsity soccer teams, engaged in French Club and working as a server at Chili’s. Outside of work and school Lauren is often reading, watching bad crime shows and hanging out with her friends.

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Counting her backward strokes, junior Torri Olivarez reaches backwards Friday, May 6 at the Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center.

Girls swim places fourth at the Sunflower League meet

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
May 11, 2022
Coming up for air, junior Halee Evans participates in a breaststroke heat Friday, May 6 at the Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center.

Diving off the block, sophomore Ella Hansen jumps into the relay following junior Eva Garcia Cuenca Friday, May 6 at the Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center.

Reaching forward, junior Suzette Donovan races forward in with freestyle stroke Friday, May 6 at the Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center.

Swimming at the Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center, sophomore Ella Hansen approaches the end of the heat Friday, May 6.

Preparing to dive into the water, junior Eva Garcia Cuenca stands still at the Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center Friday, May 6.

Breaking the surface, freshman Cora Jones competes in the 200 individual medley at Blue Valley Northwest Thursday April 28.

Participating in a competition against Blue Valley Northwest, junior Cassie Frias completes a back dive half in the free position on Thursday April 28.

Competing in fly at Blue Valley Northwest, junior Eva Garcia Cuenca takes a breath on Thursday April 28.

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Pacing on stage, juniors Abhi Raut and Jackson Wilhoit prepare for their showing.

Running one last rehearsal, juniors Asa Esparza and Sean Olin practice their roles in "A Midsummer NIght's Dream."

Practicing their stage work before show night, juniors Asa Esparza and Sean Olin circle one another in character in a heated argument.

During the final dress rehearsal, junior Asa Esparza portrays her character Helena.

In preparation for the final dress rehearsal Monday, April 18, drama teacher Jonathan Copeland gives a pep talk to the cast and crew of students participating in the play "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

Wordle trend challenges students’ vocabulary and problem-solving skills

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
March 30, 2022
Dribbling down the court, junior Sophie Pringle goes to the basket Saturday, March 5 at Lansing High School.

Girls basketball loses at substate against Lansing 43-33

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
March 8, 2022
Operating his 2021 rapid blue convertible C8 Chevrolet Corvette, technology teacher Sean Endecott enjoys his new found skills on the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School race track.

Technology teacher attends car program in Nevada

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
February 10, 2022
Lego plane in hand, senior Laird Toland shows off his room’s aesthetic.

[Photo] Welcome to senior Laird Toland’s room

February 8, 2022
Ball in hand, freshman Averie Landon dribbles past her opponent.

Girls basketball defeats Leavenworth 34-26

Lauren Cannata and Lily Godfrey
January 23, 2022
Seniors Natalie Fuser and Natalia Hernandez wait patiently for their turn to present.

The Art Club is creating a sculpture for the Monticello roundabout

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
November 18, 2021
The Varsity Team huddes up before kick off on Thursday Oct. 28 for their game against De Soto.

Boys soccer season ends with 1-0 loss to De Soto

Elizabeth Summa and Lauren Cannata
October 30, 2021
After presentations were done, Archeology and Artifacts teacher Keil Hileman pulls a puppet from his childhood off his shelf to show the class.

Students are tasked with creating a presentation for Archeology and Artifacts

Lauren Cannata and Aubrey Beashore
October 16, 2021
Microphones in hand, seniors Elise Canning and Lauren Walker announce at the Homecoming pep assembly held Friday Sept. 24.

StuCo holds first pep assembly in nearly two years

Lauren Cannata, Casey Cunningham, and Emma Rathbun
September 28, 2021
Crumbl Cookies is located at 15159 W 119th St in Olathe, KS. The bakery is popular for their fresh and gourmet desserts ready for takeout, delivery, or pick-up.

Review: Crumbl Cookies

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
May 26, 2021
Approaching the green, sophomore Karson Chalupnik takes his turn putting.

Lining up his shot, junior Brock Olson takes his turn putting.

[Photo] Boys golf places fifth at Falcon Lakes Invitiational

May 3, 2021
Practicing his swing, senior Caden Gurwell accesses his surroundings .

Observing his opponents putt, sophomore Matt Morgan waits patiently for his turn.

Catching his breath after a hit, sophomore Matt Morgan walks back to his clubs.

Fist bumping his coach, junior Brock Olson celebrates his hit.

Making his way to the next hole, sophomore Matt Morgan carries his clubs.

Waiting his turn to hit, sophomore Codey Geis readjusts his hat.

Swinging his club, sophomore Codey Geis drives his ball down the course.

Band teacher Renee Huehy conducts the band through their final performance.

[Photo] Bands earn highest ratings in modified state music contest

Ellie Basgall, JAG reporter/photographer
April 16, 2021
Juniors Noah Reed and Grace Emerson say that though the tournament had a rough start, it was a success.

Mill Valley forensics team hosts fully-virtual tournament

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
March 17, 2021
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Counselor Judy Intfen says that she is still slightly on edge about being back. (By Lauren Cannata)

Students, staff react to fully in-person return

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
March 3, 2021
Freezing in place, senior Manoj Turaga stares at his screen focusing on solving the problem.

Quiz Bowl faces off against a record amount of 34 schools

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
December 4, 2020
Facing the rest of the team, junior Benjamin Baumgart explains how he found his answer.

Quiz Bowl kicks off season with virtual tournament

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
November 24, 2020
Pictured in a screenshot is the yearbook staff of 2020 showing their HOCO spirit virtually.

Students dress up for modified Homecoming spirit week

Lauren Cannata, JAG reporter/photographer
October 22, 2020
Posed outside of Mill Valley is senior Alexis Claeys in her spirit wear.

In her comfy Mill Valley sweatshirt, junior Isabel Aerni poses in front of MV.

Dressed in her spirit wear is junior Alyson Brown.

Pictured in his Mill Valley mask and soccer hoodie is junior Nick Brubeck.

Ready to show some school spirit is sophomore Cassandra Frias in her jaguar nation shirt and jaguar mask.

Pictured is junior Jordin Harris ready to show her HOCO spirit in her Mill Valley basketball hoodie.

In her jaguar print and MV sweat shirt, sophomore Avery Blubaugh showcases her HOCO spirit.

Pictured outside of Mill Valley in her spirit wear is junior Katie Bonnstetter.

Showing her HOCO spirit in her Mill Valley jaguar shirt is freshman Audrey Holick.

Looking super cozy in her PJs is junior Vannia Arora.

Dressed in sloths PJ pants and crocs, junior Jordin Harris poses in front of MV.

Bringing her MV spirit to school in her PJs sophomore Grace Brookshire poses outside MV.

In her PJs and slippers is junior Alyson Brown ready to show off her HOCO spirit.

In her plaid PJs is freshman Kate Helm.

Showcasing her Mill Valley spirit wear is junior Hadley Rupe.

Outside Mill Valley is junior Garrison Shrag in his MV spirit wear.

Posed in Mill Valley spirit is junior Isabel Hurst.

Pictured is senior Avery Norman showing her spirit in her MV soccer shirt.

Showing off her MV spirit wear is junior Maddison Vosburg.

Ready to show his HOCO spirit, freshman Cooper Line shows off his MV spirit wear.

Outside Mill Valley is Alexis Shults in her Mill Valley swim and dive sweatshirt.

Repping her state championship sweatshirt is junior Anna Roberts.

Pictured outside of Mill Valley is sophomore Codey Geis in his Mill Valley soccer spirit wear.

Pictured in her oversized KU sweatshirt and comfortable coffee pants is junior Eden Schanker

Pictured in her plaid PJs is sophomore Emma Nentwig in her homecoming spirit wear.

Standing in her Eeyore PJs is sophomore Helen Springer.

Posed in her fluffy pajamas is senior Addison Stover.

Standing at the entrance of Mill Valley, junior Audrey Zade smiles in her comfy PJ pants.

Posed in her plaid PJs is junior Madison Vosburg showing her spirit for homecoming week.

Mrs. Sides explains the first project of the year for NHS students

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