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
Sydney Wood

Sydney Wood, JAG reporter/photographer

This is senior Sydney Wood’s third year on the JAG yearbook staff. This year she is taking on the position of a photographer. Other than yearbook, Sydney is involved in NHS. Out of school, she loves hanging out with family and friends, traveling and spending time outdoors.

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With his foot in the air, sophomore Austin Leiker rolls the ball toward the pins.

[Photo] Bowling team competes at Mission Bowl

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
January 23, 2022
Using a cutting board and knife, junior Devin Sitcler chops up bacon to add to the top of the green bean casserole.

Stirring up green beans, sophomore Molly Bilhimer spreads the casserole out evenly in the pan.

With a smile on her face, junior Paige Dinslage scrapes out the remaining mixture for the hash brown casserole.

Scooping in ice, senior Sydnie Short cools down the homemade fruit juice Monday, Nov 22.

Preparing to make green bean casserole, junior Madison McClure adds butter to a measuring glass.

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

[Photo] Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day class celebrations

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
November 4, 2021
Taping plates to the wall, junior Toby Kornis spells out "2023"

Getting ready to swing her bat, sophomore Adisyn Hopkins waits for the ball.

[Photo] Softball team falls to Gardner Edgerton 10-0

April 24, 2021
Students at Mill Valley, spend their spring break traveling.

[Photo] Students share how COVID-19 impacted their spring break

Payton Ross, JAG reporter/photographer
April 5, 2021
These crispy crunchy quesadillas filled with chicken are only $9.00 at Taco El Viejon.

A taco truck, Tacos El Viejon, located off Shawnee Mission parkway, has a variety of Mexican food and drinks.

[Photo] Review: Tacos El Viejon

March 17, 2021
Releasing the ball toward the lane, freshman Kiara Gonzalez swings her arm forward.

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

February 8, 2021
With cilantro, onions, and lime these delicious chicken taco's are a must try from Lulu's place.

[Photo] Review: Lulu’s Place

Libby Strathman, JAG photo editor
January 25, 2021
Ready to assist math teacher Kevin Mosher sits and waits for students to show up to his study hall on Monday, Dec. 7

[Photo] Evening study halls help students transition into remote learning model

Allison Seck, JAG editor-in-chief
December 11, 2020
Taping a poster to the wall, juniors Carly Knight and Vania Arora kick off French week Wednesday, Nov. 3.

[Photo] Mill Valley students celebrate French culture with French Week

Allison Seck, JAG editor-in-chief
November 9, 2020
Blowing up a balloon, senior Taylor Sitzman prepares to hang them on the wall.

[Photo] Homecoming hallway decorating lifts Jaguar spirits

Allison Seck, JAG editor-in-chief
October 13, 2020
Walking with her parents, senior Anna Judd is recognized for senior night. The girls volleyball team won a triangular against Lawrence High School and Lawrence Free State on Tuesday, Sept. 29, beating Lawrence in 2 sets, and Lawrence Free State in 3 sets.

[Photo] Girls volleyball team defeats Lawrence High and Lawrence Free State in triangular

October 2, 2020
Running toward the ball, junior Eden Schanker prepares to hit the ball.

[Photo] Girls tennis wins home dual against Olathe South

September 18, 2020
Handing the English NHS members money, senior Joan Downey and sophomore Allision Rader buy carnations Thursday Feb. 7.

[Photo] NEHS sells carnations

February 11, 2020
Sitting in a foam pit sophomore John Carl, plays with the foam cubes at Pinnacle Gymnastics on Thursday, Jan. 23.

[Photo] Gallery: Students make their monthly trip to Pinnacle Gymnastics

January 24, 2020
Scrolling through TikTok, junior Lexi Claeys sees what others have posted.

The different ways TikTok has affected teenagers

Sydney Wood, JAG reporter/photographer
November 29, 2019
Participating in the Super Smash Bros. Tournament on Wednesday, Nov 20, senior Quentin Kornis, smashes his opponent, and gets first place for that round.

[Photo] StuCo hosts Super Smash Bros. tournament

Abby White, JAG editor in chief
November 23, 2019
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