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
Lily Godfrey

Lily Godfrey, JAG reporter/photographer

This is senior Lily Godfrey’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff. This year she will be taking on the position of a photographer. Other than yearbook, Lily is involved in Mill Valley swim. Outside of school, Lily likes to hang out with her friends, go to Chick-Fil-A, work on her over 150 Spotify playlists and try to perfect her macaroni and cheese recipe.

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Passing the ball, freshman Averie Landon looks for an open teammate.

Protecting the ball, senior Emree Zars puts herself in between the players and the ball.

Dribbling down the court, junior Sophie Pringle goes to the basket Saturday, March 5 at Lansing High School.

[Photo] Girls basketball loses at substate against Lansing 43-33

March 8, 2022
After catching a pass, junior Sophie Pringle sets up another pass.

With the ball in her hand, senior Mackinley Fields prepares to pass the ball to her teammate.

The student section makes noise while Lansing shoots a free throw.

Putting her horse away, sophomore Bryn Simpson leashes up her horse.

[Photo] Sophomore Bryn Simpson

Kate Haney, JAG editor-in-chief
February 10, 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
Going toward the basket, senior Emree Zars moves past the other teams player.

[Photo] Zars family creates Mill Valley athletic legacy over five years

Kaitlyn Burke and Julia Coacher
March 4, 2022
Dribbling past the other team, junior Sophie Pringle goes toward the basket.

Holding hands, the girls basketball team sings the National Anthem.

In the air, senior Emree Zars shoots a three pointer.

Talking to the team, junior Sophie Pringle motions for help.

Holding her plate, senior Katen McLeod gets a helping of mashed potatoes.

[Photo] Culinary Essentials class participates in "Sidesgiving"

November 28, 2021
Smiling, senior Kiersten Dupriest places a roll on her plate.

Holding a bowl, senior Caleb Schmitz passes the rolls.

Scooping sweet potato casserole on her plate, sophomore Ella Bowling enjoys "Sidesgiving."

As they hold candles in their hands, Spanish NHS members recite the member oath during the ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 20.

As they hold candles in their hands, Spanish NHS members recite the member oath during the ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 20.

Smiling, Spanish teacher Jan Good-Bollinger announces a round of applause for the new inductees.

Looking at the ball, senior Libby Green hits it toward the hole.

[Photo] Girls golf team places first at Sunflower League Tournament

Sophia Estes, JAG editor-in-chief
October 8, 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
Covering her mouth, freshman Ella Hansen reacts to her 200 yard freestyle time.

Stepping on the block, senior Cali Rhodes shakes out her arms.

Celebrating after swimming the 100-yard breaststroke, junior Allison Seck hugs sophomore Madison McClure at the Sunflower League Finals Saturday, May 8

[Photo] Gallery: Girls Swim Places Fourth at Sunflower League Meet

May 11, 2021
Leaning on the rail, the team cheers on their swimmers.

Doing a two-step start, senior Kinley Drummond dives into the pool.

Yelling, senior Cali Rhodes cheers on her relay.

Entering the water, freshman Ella Hansen dives into the pool.

After releasing the ball, sophomore Haley Bryant follows through with her throw.

With the bat above her head, sophomore Adisyn Hopkins prepares to swing for the ball.

Holding their instruments, sophomore Anthony Molinaro and his band “Holiday Drive” pose for a picture while sitting on a tractor during band practice Thursday, Feb. 25. The band practices most Sundays. “The practices consist of us playing covers, our own songs and messing around,” Molinaro said.

[Photo] Students form hard rock and metal band 'Holiday Drive'

March 11, 2021
Holding their instruments, sophomore Anthony Molinaro and his band “Holiday Drive” pose for a picture while sitting on a tractor during band practice Thursday, Feb. 25. The band practices most Sundays. “The practices consist of us playing covers, our own songs and messing around,” Molinaro said.

Focusing on measuring correctly, junior Leila Garcia pours milk into a measuring cup.

[Photo] Newly implemented changes ensure students safety while cooking at school

February 22, 2021
With his arm up, senior Carsyn Turpin follows through with his throw.

[Photo] Gallery: Boys and girls bowling team place second and first at Park Lanes

February 8, 2021
Science teachers Landra Fair, Julie Roberts and Donna Riss describe their experiences being a part of a trial for the COVID-19 vaccine.

[Photo] Science teachers participate in COVID-19 vaccine trial

November 15, 2020
Sitting in an empty classroom, freshman Abby Wolff works on her canvas assignment on Monday, Oct. 19.

[Photo] Freshmen adjust to a new school with added pressures from COVID-19

October 22, 2020
Science teacher Landra Fair discusses the difficulties of practicing and competing this year for Quiz Bowl tournaments Thursday, Oct. 1.

[Photo] Quiz bowl will attend virtual competitions this year

October 8, 2020
Choir teacher Jessie Reimer conducts a song during class Wednesday, March 11. With the district's migration to online learning, Reimer has had to find new ways to teach choir without the opportunity to sing as a group. "We are all embracing the challenge and finding ways to create meaningful learning experiences for our students," Reimer said.

[Photo] District shifts to online learning for remainder of school year

Ben Wieland, Anna Owsley, and Hannah Chern
April 7, 2020
Throwing the ball, junior Devin Khulman extends his arm toward the pins. The Mill Valley Bowling team competed at regionals at Park Lanes Thursday, Feb. 27.

[Photo] Boys and girls bowling teams place seventh and fifth at regionals

March 1, 2020
After bowling the ball, senior Carson Ross follows through his throw.

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Getting ready to fix the machine, senior Nico Gatapia uses a tool.

A group of students on the robotics team make a change to their robot’s design at practice Thursday, Feb 6.

[Photo] Robotics team holds practice to prepare for upcoming competitions

February 8, 2020
Bending her knees, sophomore Emree Zars shoots a free throw.

Dribbling the ball at mid court, junior Katherine Weigel prepares to pass the ball.

About to pass the ball, freshman Sophie Pringle looks for a teammate.

On Monday, Jan. 13, the Mill Valley boys swam in a meet at Turner High School.

Working on her Macbook, senior Allison Godfrey focuses on her homework at home.

Moving her hands, freshman Sidney Claeys snaps to the beat.

Blowing, sophomore Jackson Raven uses a kazoo.

Focusing on winning the game, freshman Jordan Serna concentrates on beating his opponents.

Moving his thumbs on the controller, senior Alexander Heinking attempts to win the game.

Smiling, freshman Jackson Wilhoit celebrates winning his round.

With the ball in one hand, junior Cooper Marsh runs.

Running down the field, senior Tyler Green dodges the other team.

Pivoting, junior Quin Wittenauer runs toward the end zone.

Sprinting down the field, senior Tyler Green helps lead the team to their 42-6 victory against Olathe West Friday, Nov. 8.

[Photo] Gallery: Football defeats Olathe West 42-6

November 9, 2019
Swinging his leg, junior Chris Tennant kicks a field goal.

Standing on stage, seniors Allison Gourd, Anna Ricker, Tina Talavera and juniors Emma Schieber and Emily Feuerborn recite the English NHS oath. The club held its induction ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 23.

[Photo] English NHS hosts induction ceremony

October 24, 2019
Grabbing a cookie, senior Anna Ricker celebrates the English HS induction ceremony on October 23.

Putter in hand, sophomore Libby Green putts the ball.

[Photo] Girls golf team wins tournament at Sunflower Hills Golf Course

September 24, 2019
With her driver, senior Hannah Davie tees off.

Looking to the hole, junior Megan Haymaker lines up her shot.

Looking at her ball, junior Megan Haymaker follows through with her swing.

Focusing on her stroke, Sophomore Charley Strahm putts the ball towards the hole at Sunflower Hills Golf Course on Monday, September 3rd.

Jumping, sophomore Madelyn Williams dances.

[Photo] School hosts galactic-rodeo-themed Homecoming dance

September 22, 2019
Sophomore Aubrey Burnett dances to a song.

Sophomore Jordin Harris jumps to the music.

Senior Duncan Haines-Mills dances to a remix of Cotton Eyed Joe.

Sophomore Logan Pfeister sings with her friends.

Sophomores Katie Bonnstetter and Madeline Anderson pose for a picture.

Smiling, sophomore Carlee Liby hugs her friend from Desoto.

Freshman Carli Dupriest socializes with friends at the dance.

Swinging the club, senior Hannah Davie putts the ball on the green. Davie won fourth place on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Gripping onto her club, junior Caroline Lawson has her eyes locked on the ball trying to see where it lands.

Following through with her driver, junior Ava Van Inwegen attempts to get her ball on the green.

Junior Ava Van Inwegen watches her ball as it flies through the air. Van Inwegen won ninth place Tuesday, Sept. 10.

With a putter in hand, sophomore Libby Green follows through finishing her hole. Green won third place overall at the Shawnee Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

[Photo] Girls golf takes first place at home tournament

September 10, 2019
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[Photo] Student tech Madison Vosburg uses her childhood love for computers with new Macbooks

September 3, 2019
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