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
Payton Ross

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer

This is junior Payton Ross’ second year on JAG yearbook staff and this year she will be taking the position of a photographer. Outside of school she is on a competitive dance team and loves hanging out with her friends and family. At school she is part of the Relay for Life committee as well as NHS. 

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Walking out of the school’s kitchen for the last time, seniors Ryan Cohara, Henry Coulson and Alex Vinh pose for a photo.

The senior class gathers together for the annual senior breakfast and awards ceremony

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
May 23, 2022
In the arms of sophomore Nate Gardner, junior Carter Harvey looks to the crowd.

The drama department puts on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
April 21, 2022
Jumping in the air, senior Brock Olson spikes the ball.

StuCo hosts the first ever Buff Puff volleyball tournament

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
April 3, 2022
Student athletes gather together to listen to messages about Christ and share their beliefs Friday, March 11.

FCA holds monthly meeting

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
March 13, 2022
DECA sponsor Dianna Heffernon-Meyers begins the meeting Monday, Feb. 7.

DECA receives the School Based Enterprise (SBE) Chapter Certification award for the Catty Shack

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
February 11, 2022
With his foot in the air, sophomore Austin Leiker rolls the ball toward the pins.

Bowling team competes at Mission Bowl

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
January 23, 2022
A DEA representative gives a presentation on the effects of drug use in our area.

Junior students watch in awe at the drug awareness video and presentation.

Hands in the air, juniors Parker Volski and Spencer Vaka vote on which drug they believe is the fake.

Following the assembly, junior Makayla Hilman and sophomore Ava Vannier meet with the Davis family.

Junior Taylor Smith hugs Libby Davis after the assembly.

Embracing Randy Davis, junior Lauren Aycock speaks with the Davis family following the assembly.

[Photo] Optional assembly hosted by the Davis family and the DEA focuses on the dangers of drug usage

November 18, 2021
Sitting around a table, freshman Ava Bittner and her friends figure out the scavenger hunt.

Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day class celebrations

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
November 4, 2021
Located in Lenexa, Revocup Coffee is an enjoyable and modern coffee shop for students to try.

Review: Revocup Coffee

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
May 11, 2021
Customers can explore the wide variety of drink and pastry options offered at Revocup, although the pastries offered varies depending on location.

Before filming their dance routine for the National Dance Association, the team poses for a photo on Tuesday, April 13.

The Silver Stars win National Title at NDA Championship

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
April 20, 2021
Students at Mill Valley, spend their spring break traveling.

Students share how COVID-19 impacted their spring break

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
April 5, 2021
Relay for Life adjusts to new American Cancer Society guidelines

Relay for Life adjusts to new American Cancer Society guidelines

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
March 14, 2021
Focusing on measuring correctly, junior Leila Garcia pours milk into a measuring cup.

Newly implemented changes ensure students safety while cooking at school

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
February 22, 2021
Surprised by the decision to return in person even though case numbers for COVID-19 are rising is sophomore Jaxon

Students and teachers react to returning to school full time

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
January 27, 2021
Teaching the class how to take care of their fake babies, Human Growth and Development teacher Ellen Gray shows off her baby via zoom on Dec. 4.

[Photo] RealCare babies during COVID-19

Ellie Basgall, JAG reporter/photographer
December 8, 2020
Drama teacher Jon Copeland stands outside of his classroom for a picture. The COVID-19 restrictions are taking a toll in the theatre department with social distancing guidelines forcing his classes to be less hands-on than usual this year.

How the current hybrid model is impacting staff and students

Payton Ross and Lauryn Daly
November 15, 2020
Junior Quincy Hubert starts her morning off with a donut to celebrate the end of Homecoming week.

Joining in on the senior fun, freshman Allison Gervais enjoys her early morning breakfast.

Senior Davis Mason pulls up to school with his dad to get some breakfast.

A car full of students drives away excited to start their morning off right with donuts.

Seniors Sydney Knapp (right) and Kennedy Eyberg (left) eat their donuts together while social distancing.

Ashley Bennett shares book recommendations and Book Club information with a member of her club.

[Photo] New club encourages students to read and meet new people

October 2, 2020
Ashley Bennett shares book recommendations and Book Club information with a member of her club.

[Photo] New club encourages students to read and meet new people

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
October 2, 2020
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