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
Maya Parks

Maya Parks, JAG reporter/photographer

This is junior Maya Parks’ second year on the JAG yearbook staff and she will be taking the position of a photographer. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with friends, going to coffee shops and working. She also likes to watch Netflix, drive around and spend hours online shopping.

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Senior Hadley Skinner signs to attend William Jewell College for track and field.

Senior athletes sign letters of intent

Aidee Barron-Mendez, Maya Parks, and Sophia Estes
May 6, 2022
Senior Reice Kennedy takes a selfie with his mom.

Senior Harrison Bensouda signs to play soccer at Fort Hays State University.

Senior Anna Brazil signs to dance at the University of Tennessee.

Senior Adrian Dimond signs to attend Hutchinson Community College for track and field.

Senior Sydney Fiatte signs to play volleyball at Johnson County Community College.

Senior Libby Green signs to play golf at the University of Central Missouri.

Senior Kendrick Jones signs to play football at Kansas State University.

Senior Ella Lorfing signs to dance at Carthage College.

Senior Jacob McGlasson signs to attend Baker University for Cross Country.

Senior Jared Napoli signs to play football at William Jewell College.

Senior Cecilia Ribares signs to play soccer at Missouri Southern State University.

Senior Alex Sauder signs to play baseball at Baker University.

Senior Emree Zars signs to play basketball at William Jewell College.

Senior Rhyan Lucas signs to play volleyball at McPherson College.

Senior Katie Schwartzkopf signs to attend Kansas State University for cross country.

Senior Katie Schwartzkopf and her friends gather together to take a group photo.

Senior Payton Thomas signs to play lacrosse at Rockhurst University.

Senior Christian Ammann signs to play baseball at Kansas City Kansas Community College.

Giving her all, senior Katie Schwartzkopf competes in her leg of the relay.

Ahead of the competition, senior Logan Pfeister runs on the track.

Baton in hand, sophomore Sarah Anderson competes in her leg of the race.

After gaining momentum, sophomore Sully Suderman releases the discus.

Senior Emree Zars releases the shot put from her hand.

With his arm raised in the air, junior Dylan Miller runs along the track.

Reaching for the ball, senior Mason Johnston spikes the ball onto the other team's side.

Senior Ryan Fulcher sets the ball from the back of the court.

Senior Evan Harris prepares to hit the ball back over to the other team.

Jumping in the air, senior Brock Olson spikes the ball.

[Photo] StuCo hosts the first ever Buff Puff volleyball tournament

April 3, 2022
In the middle of hitting the ball, junior Jameson Fisher returns the ball over the net.

After passing the ball, senior Gage Foltz sets the ball up for his teammates Wednesday, March 30.

public speaking

[Photo] Facing the fears of public speaking

March 3, 2022
After tackling her mom, junior Sophia Chang pins her mother to the ground.

Junior Sophia Chang

Maya Parks, JAG reporter/photographer
February 10, 2022
Taking a breath, senior Brendan Akehurst competes in the men's 50 freestyle Saturday, Jan. 22 where he finished with a time of 00:29.08.

Boys swim competes at the Shawnee Mission North Invitational

Abby Steiger and Maya Parks
January 24, 2022
While in the middle of a dive, sophomore Max Roh competes in the third heat.

In the middle of a stroke, sophomore Andre Arnold races in the men’s 200 meter freestyle.

Before diving into the water, junior Anthony Molinaro prepares to compete in the men’s 50 m freestyle.

To give his support, sophomore Koby Cooke shakes hands with Randy Davis.

Sophomore Reagan Raether embraces Randy Davis after the assembly.

Going in for a hug, sophomore Carley Broyles embraces Grayson Davis.

While watching Little Women for Women Empowerment Wednesday, Nov. 3, junior Alex Cobin and sophomore Bridgit Duffin talk before the start of the movie.

[Photo] The Women’s Empowerment Club hosts a movie night

November 9, 2021
While watching Little Women for Women Empowerment Wednesday, Nov. 3, junior Alex Cobin and sophomore Bridgit Duffin talk before the start of the movie.

[Photo] The Women’s Empowerment Club hosts a movie night

Sophia Estes, JAG editor-in-chief
November 9, 2021
Surrounded by her classmates, senior Katie Schwartzkopf hands off a plant root to senior Karaline Nielson to bring back to the classroom to study.

While walking up the hill, seniors Jack Brown and Soledad Stevanov take their plant roots in a bucket to the car.

After their names were announced, Homecoming queen candidate senior Logan Pfeister and Homecoming king candidate senior Declan Taylor stand next to their parents.

Reaching to make it into the end zone, junior Hayden Jay scores a touchdown.

Celebrating another touchdown, seniors Kendrick Jones and Jared Napoli chest-bump mid air.

Previous Homecoming king Quinten Wittenauer applauds Homecoming king senior Cody Moore and Homecoming queen senior Hannah Hunter.

Filled with shock, senior Hannah Hunter shows her surprise as she is crowned Homecoming queen.

After being introduced, Homecoming queen candidate senior Katie Schwartzkopf embraces her mom.

While meeting their partner, Homecoming queen candidate senior Quincy Hubert’s father shakes Homecoming king candidate senior Cody Moore’s hand.

During his first year on the golf team, freshman Nick Mason Tees off.

Senior wins Individual title for the golf Sunflower League

Maya Parks, JAG reporter/photographer
May 14, 2021
Many shows from Nickelodeon have become popular on Netflix.

Opinion: A blast from the past: childhood TV show edition

Maya Parks, JAG reporter/photographer
April 26, 2021
Posing with their medals, sophomores Sarah Johnston and Isaac Steiner smile with their award from a previous debate tournament Oct. 5 2019.

Sophomore earns Congress Champion debate honor

Maya Parks, JAG reporter/photographer
April 19, 2021
The back right corner features a large selection of herbs.

Review: The Energy Within

Maya Parks, JAG reporter/photographer
March 14, 2021
The bar where the drinks are made allows engaging conversations between the customer and employee.

Review: Inspire Nutrition

Maya Parks, JAG reporter/photographer
February 18, 2021
Inspire Nutrition provides healthy and nutritious drinks and food in a welcoming environment.

Welcoming the customers with an inspiring message, Inspire Nutrition creates a positive atmosphere for their customers.

With the new full in-person learning module taking effect on Feb. 1, the lunch room was extended to the hallway and gym to accommodate for the influx of students.

[Photo] School implements new lunchroom seating options in anticipation of all in-person school

Madison Burrow, JAG reporter/photographer
January 28, 2021
While being in a zoom call, Savannah Harvey sits with Shianne Childers with their cameras off during class.

[Photo] How different Zoom features help teachers teach students remotely

Ally Sul, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
December 14, 2020
After scoring another touchdown, the team celebrates in the win.

Trying to block, defensive lineman Cody Moore grabs onto the other player's shoulders.

After finishing a play, defensive linemen Pete Janssen helps up linebacker Kolten Jegen.

Running down the sideline, quarterback Cooper Marsh looks for someone to throw to.

After gaining control of the ball, the players indicate the turnover was their ball.

Running up the field, running back Quin Wittenauer tries to fake the other player and run past him.

[Photo] Football team beats Spring Hill on first day of playoffs

November 9, 2020
Senior Katherine Weigel walks with her parents to meet up with her homecoming partner.

After being announced king and queen, Ellie Boone and Quin Wittenauer smile at their new title.

As she walks with her arms interlocked with her parents, senior Isabella Loya smiles while walking to meet up with her partner.

With the ball cradled in his arm, wide receiver Jared Napoli runs to the end zone while a player from Olathe North tries to tackle.

While scoring a touchdown, quarterback Cooper Marsh jumps into the air.

To help out quarterback Cooper Marsh, wide receiver Kendrick Jones puts his hand in the air to show he is open for the pass.

Hands in air to represent a touchdown, wide receiver Jared Napoli stands next to the pile of football players to show the referee that they had made it into the end zone.

To start the game, defensive back Trey Worcester leads the group of football players to the sideline with the American flag in his right hand.

With hands behind their back, the cheerleaders walk down the track to get ready to cheer for the game.

Using her students’ creative talent, art teacher Mrs. Strong displays their “Dot Project” in the main hall.

Dot Day inspires students to show their creativity

Maya Parks, JAG reporter/photographer
October 14, 2020
On the sideline, defensive back Mark Bauer gets on one knee to recognize the seniors being acknowledged on senior night.

Football suffers first loss of the season

Maya Parks, JAG reporter/photographer
September 19, 2020
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