Students and faculty lead in school and the community in new, unsung ways

Although leadership means different things to different people, sophomore Kenzie Johnson exemplifies her leadership qualities every day through serving as her class president.  With so much on her plate, it can be difficult to handle a busy schedule. However, Johnson does it all with a positive mindset: “a leader means having the best attitude at all times because sometimes you have situations t...

Each day, lead cafeteria lady Michelle Kile arrives at school by 5:30 a.m., long before students come in for breakfast. To get a head start on her busy days, early mornings are a necessity.  Kile has been working at Mill Valley for nine years, six of which have been spent in the lead . Currently, the lunch team is experiencing understaffing which means there is more work to do.  “I’m mult...

Say the name Mill Valley and high school sports excellence comes to mind. Holding multiple state and national titles, it's an honor to lead the student section of one of the most high-performing schools in the state. With every sporting event, is the student section bringing the energy. The student section is led by senior Max Weber, who presents himself as a dynamic, extroverted leader who, ju...

The world of debate is vast and often very intimidating for new members. Luckily for this year’s novices, National Debate qualifier sophomore Bella Guess has stepped into the vacant role of student leadership.  With the previous year’s upperclassmen dropping the program or graduating, the team suffered from a lack of experienced members. “My twin and debate partner Luci and I ended...

A common place to go and escape the stress of school during seminar is The Catty Shack; a place where warm faces, such as Catty Shack President senior Libby Strathman, are there to greet students and take their order. This is Strathman’s first year serving The Catty Shack after getting a counselor recommendation.  “I talked to [my counselor] about joining [the Catty Shack team].” Str...

A good leader is someone who is responsible, driven and dedicated. National English Honor Society president senior Helen Springer exemplifies all of these qualities and more.  NEHS is an honor society exclusively for students that are high achieving in the English department. The club has monthly meetings where attendees plan events to raise money and promote interest in the subject of English.�...

Many students see the productions put on by the theater department, but what most students don’t see is the effort it takes to put on these shows. Senior Asa Esparza has played multiple lead roles in theater productions, in addition to student directing, and is a leader in the arts department. In this year’s fall musical, Guys and Dolls, Esparza played the lead female role, Sister Sarah Brow...

Every Thursday in seminar, students gather to watch a new episode of MVTV. Whether it be a blindfolded taste test or information on the school’s newest club, the MVTV staff undoubtedly works hard to achieve the quality of their content. Senior Alex Shank, one of the MVTV senior producers, plays a huge role in this. As one of the producers of MVTV, Shank has been on the staff for three years....

There are so many pieces that go into the production of stunning school plays which would not be possible without the hard work from student directors like senior Reece Moulthrop, who consistently gives her best, even if that means sacrificing her own time. In the past year, Moulthrop has student directed Guys and Dolls. Previously she also directed 12 Angry Jurors and The Drowsy Chaperone.  Moult...

For senior Lucas Robins, leadership looks like cheering on his track and cross country teammates, setting the tone for both practices and competitions. Although he does not hold an official title, Robins, as one of the few seniors on the team, has stepped into a leadership role. Robins did not start running for cross country or track until his sophomore year, after an injury prevented him from ...

A great way to be involved at Mill Valley is by participating in clubs. The Robotics team and Chess Club are two of the many clubs that are offered at Mill Valley. Both Robotics and Chess Club are led by senior Isaac Steiner. Steiner is a Robotics veteran. He joined as a freshman and has since grown to be the leader of Robotics.  “I joined just kind of looking for a social place with some STEM kids and didn’...

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, better known as FCA, is a student-run club. This club provides a place for athletes, or anyone, to get closer to God and their classmates. Senior Bryce Jennings, stepped into a leadership position for FCA, after realizing the differences he wanted to see from last year's leadership and how the club was run. “So at the start of the school year, I realized tha...