VOICES
The ways we express ourselves are unique to each of us, but how we use our voices doesn’t stop with us. When we speak up, we’re representing ourselves, our beliefs and our school. And speaking aloud is only one way for us to express ourselves.
With this collection of coverage, Mill Valley News staffers explore how various voices speak up for themselves and for others at our school.
Students express themselves through the art of dance
Whether it’s leaping across a gym floor at a pep assembly or spinning on a stage at a club competition, students use dance to express themselves, both on club teams and on the school’s Silver Stars Dance Team. According to freshman Ella Lorfing, dancers use their talents to express themselves in their own unique way, without literally using their voices. “There [is] a story we are telling ...
Being bilingual provides students with an avenue of expression
Language is everywhere, surrounding each and every individual with a stream of words, an abundance of culture and a plethora of voices. While different parts of the world express their voices in different ways, it is through language that people can remain connected. According to sophomore Sofia Nicot, who speaks French and English, learning other languages is an important part of society. “Wi...
Jazz band encourages student self-expression through freeform music
Every day, classes of students meet in the band room to showcase their talents, but a certain group, known as Jazz Band, meets in the band room to explore their creative side when performing music. Junior saxophonist Joey Gillette believes jazz band is special because of the makeup of the group. “Jazz band is really unique because it’s a small group and it’s kind of a group within a...
The science of sound
JAG staffer: How do we produce sound? Science teacher Eric Thomas: It starts with the diaphragm and the lungs. The diaphragm acts on the lungs and it [relays] pressure to either bring air into the lungs or exhale air out of the lungs. The same thing affects your vocal cords, so as you speak, air is pushed past your vocal cords and as you desire a certain sound or pitch, those vocal cords wil...
Football announcer positively impacts community through job
Sitting among the crowd of coaches in the press box, football announcer Nick Pierce prepares to speak on a Friday night. Pierce, a seventh grade teacher at Mill Creek Middle School, has been announcing for the football team for the past four years. Pierce, who started announcing at games in 2015, believed that accepting the position was a good way to remain in contact with his former students. �...
Students communicate nonverbally through sign language
Junior Maddie Valencia uses the visual form of communication, sign language, to talk to her mom who was born deaf. Whether that be from talking about her day to asking her mom a question, sign language provides Valencia the opportunity to communicate with her mom. “My mom was born deaf, so I started learning sign language when I was about ten months old,” Valencia said. “I don’t really remember...
Sophomore Gabi Hantla uses social media to help others
Sometimes spending up to three hours on a single post from writing her captions to taking the photos, sophomore Gabi Hantla is dedicated to empowering others to live a healthy lifestyle through her Instagram platform. Gabi describes herself as a “vegan powerlifter, mental health advocate, animal and human rights advocate and intersectional feminist,” in her profile, using her account as a pl...
Students express their political opinions through volunteerism
In the past months, junior Noah Hookstra has worked after school and on weekends in hopes of showcasing Sharice Davids, the new Congressional Third District representative, as well as his political involvement. This fall, Hookstra did everything from handing out flyers, to calling potential voters, in hopes of swaying voters. During this process, Hookstra used his voice to promote, and inf...
Students express themselves through music
As senior Jordyn Allen plays a few chords on the piano, senior Meghan Dillon adds her own ideas to the music. Their voices blend together, harmonizing powerfully, as they sing. Allen began singing through private lessons when she was in eighth grade, because she “enjoyed the songs [she] heard on the radio.” Allen has played piano for 11 years. On top of that, she began playing the flute in fift...
Students express themselves through art
Spraying her paper at the NAHS meeting on Thursday, Nov. 8, junior Analiese Wilhauk conveys her emotion through her piece. Like Wilhauk, many other students and teachers choose to express themselves visually. According to NAHS sponsor Krystal Strong, art is a medium for conveying thoughts and emotions. “I’ve always said that art is a way of visually communicating. So, instead of communicating with wor...
Daily announcements keep students up to date
As the main hallway fills with students en route from one class to another, a few distinctive voices ring throughout the building, informing and updating students about the day’s happenings. Staff members and students alike work together to impact their listeners’ days, using their voices to create a school that is always in-the-know. Science teacher Chad Brown starts off each day with his morning ...
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