Growing up in a loving and supportive family, I had never felt a severe or profound sense of long-term sadness. I had never even heard the word depression until I reached the age of thirteen and ...

With the journalism awards season wrapping up, the school’s journalism department has brought home many awards to commemorate all of their hard work throughout the school year and at the state contest ...

The school has been open for 25 years, and there are six teachers that have been here since the beginning. They have seen the school grow and change; they’ve seen traditions come and go, and the ...

This is senior Thomas Helm’s second year on the JAG yearbook staff and he will be taking on the position of photo editor. When not working for the yearbook, you can find him running cross country and ...

After taking a test or quiz during my time in high school, one of the first things I would do is ask my peers what grade they got on the test. Many times, I would use their score to make me feel ...

One of the first things that can set the tone for each school year is the school motto. This year, the word “optimize” is plastered on every teacher’s door, but what does that really mean? The motto ...

Mill Valley Next Steps is a new program at the school dedicated to helping students plan for life after high school. In previous years, colleges and businesses would set up informational tables in the ...

It has become a rite of passage for teens to get their wisdom teeth removed. Third molars are generally referred to as wisdom teeth and they are the four molars in the very back of the mouth and they ...

Finding someone to dorm with can be intimidating since students spend so much time with their roommate. However, seniors Reese Miller and Jada Winfrey have a strong foundation as friends, which made ...

Throughout high school, especially in my junior and senior years, I’ve been asked what I plan to do with my life a lot. It’s a reasonable and expected question. However I haven’t given a single person ...

Since the Trump administration has made its way back into office, there have been changes not only to the country but also to the school. The club, Youth for Refugees has been the one taking the brunt ...

When you were preparing to go to high school, your counselor probably mentioned taking a world language class in high school as a good way to earn an elective credit. I know mine did. While learning a ...