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
Stella Platt

Stella Platt, JAG reporter/photographer

This is sophomore Stella Platt’s first year on the yearbook staff and she will be taking on the position of a photographer and writer. When not working for the yearbook, you can find her playing tennis or volleyball. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with family and friends, reading, watching movies and baking.

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Watching the ball, junior Elly VanRheen swings her bat for the hit.

Softball won 10-0 against Shawnee Mission Northwest Wednesday, May 3

Abby Warren and Stella Platt
May 8, 2023
Stretching for first base, sophomore Ashley Bryant touches the base.

Stopping the ball, senior Annalise Stottlemyre gets the out at first base.

With her arms up, sophomore Ashley Bryant catches the fly ball.

With her arm out, senior Macee Moore gets ready to catch the pitch.

Winding up, sophomore Ashlyn Blazer pitches the ball for a strike.

Watching, freshman Kinley Ruder makes contact with the ball.

Softball wins 11-2 against Blue Valley

Abby Warren and Stella Platt
March 27, 2023
Running for the ball, junior Elly VanRheen catches a pop fly.

At second base, sophomore Madi Lehr picks up the ground ball.

Touching home plate, senior Anna Stottlemyre scores a run for the team.

Engaged in the game, sophomore Madi Lehr prepares to hit the ball.

Focused on her target, junior Brooklyn LaFon pitches a strike.

The boys and girls varsity bowling teams gather for a photo after their successful day at regionals where they placed third and second overall. Both teams advanced to state on March 3 in Wichita.

Girls and Boys bowling advance to state

Sophia Estes and Stella Platt
February 26, 2023
Sophomore Alex Martin takes a breath nearing the end of the 500m

Boys swim places second overall

Bryn Simpson and Stella Platt
January 20, 2023
About to dive off the block, sophomore Anderson Doyle prepares himself for the race.

Halfway through the race, sophomore Alex Martin comes above the water for a breath.

Continuing his race strong, junior Carson Reynolds glides through the water.

Coming up for a breath, freshman Harrison Guest finishes his race.

In the pike position, junior Max Roe performs his dive.

Librarian Ashley Agre plays calming music throughout the library.

Former English teacher Ashley Agre creates a new environment in the library

Sophia Estes, Stella Platt, and Casey Cunningham
November 30, 2022
Librarian Ashley Agre continues her freshman banner tradition.

While librarian Ashley Agre checks in seminar students, sophomore Natalie Burson asks for help with her computer.

Situated at a desk, sophomore Laura Hickman focuses on completing English homework.

Aiming for the pins, sophomore Boji Green rolls the ball down the ramp with help from senior Jane McDaneld.

Unified Bowling hosts senior night

Callie Cahoy, Stella Platt, and Audri Brizendine
November 7, 2022
Letting go of the ball, junior Mya Diacono rolls the ball down the lane.

Focused on his form, junior Andre Arnold watches the ball roll out of his hands.

Leading the rest of the runners, sophomore Charlotte Caldwell starts the race in first place.

Girls cross country places second at regionals qualifying for state

Stella Platt, JAG reporter/photographer
October 23, 2022
Nearing the finish line, junior Kynley Verdict pushes herself to finish the race.

Keeping her mind set on the race, sophomore Meg McAfee runs steadily.

Running around the curve, junior AJ Vega finishes the race.

At the beginning of the race, freshman Paige Roth starts strong.

Step by step, freshman Jordan Schierbaum continues the race strong.

Looking towards the finish line, sophomore Thomas Helm finishes the race.

Determined, junior Sarah Anderson runs strongly.

Focused on the race, senior Lucas Robins keeps a steady pace.

Coming down the hill, sophomore Carter Cline runs steadily.

After a time out, head coach Kylie Corneliusen breaks down the team.

Volleyball loses to Olathe West 3-1

Sophia Estes, Bryn Simpson, Callie Cahoy, and Stella Platt
October 9, 2022
After the kill, junior Addison Bailey high fives freshman Ella Florez as they celebrate with the rest of the team.

Reaching with her arms up, sophomore Ashlyn Blazer makes the kill against Olathe West.

Arms in front of her senior Sidney Kacsir makes a pass to her setter.

Working together, senior Madeline Schnepf and sophomore Saida Jacobs time their block against their opponents.

Arms up, junior Ava Jones focuses on her hands for the perfect set to her outside hitter.

Sophomore Saida Jacobs reaches high for a kill against Olathe West.

Seniors Sidney Kacsir and Madeline Schnepf stand proudly by their parents as they are recognized on senior night.

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
The sophomore student section is cheering loud for their peer Jayden Woods in musical chairs.

Senior Homecoming candidates Lucas Robins and Sophie Pringle walk on to perform their dance to “Price Tag.”

Hands in the air, senior Homecoming candidates Eli Olson and Jenna Myres run on the floor as they are introduced.

Senior Homecoming candidates Mikey Bergeron and Avery Blubaugh run on the floor as they are introduced.

Senior Lucy Pearce, sophomore Emersyn Jones, and freshman Sydney Epperson perform a stunt during the pep assembly.

The cheer team performs a routine.

The sophomore student section gets loud during their turn to see what grade could be the loudest in a friendly competition.

As the music gets ready to play, the Silver Stars dance team gets ready to perform their dance.

Juniors Madeline Epperson and Claire Moberly perform to the fight song as students fill the gym for the Homecoming assembly.

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