Chapter 70: Ryan Saddler Jr.

Ryan Saddler Jr. is a very involved, role model student in the class of 2022. As a very academically and activity motivated person, he participates in football, baseball, choir, and more. 

Saddler is an active member of the school’s choir program, as he sings in both Chamber Choir and Jazz Choir. Learning to sing as a young child at home, he started singing at school ever since fifth grade. “I’ve been singing ever since I can remember,” said Saddler. “My mom always had me singing, both in church and at home, where I sang with siblings as a trio.”

Saddler is also an extremely gifted athlete, as he participates in three sports, football, baseball, and throwing in track and field. For the last six years, he has played baseball at a competitive level. Currently, he covers first base for the Pleasant Valley baseball team and loves playing the sport as “it’s very exciting and anything can happen at any time”. 

Saddler continues to show his athleticism and devotion to sport as a part of the school’s sophomore football team. On the team, he plays on both the offensive and defensive lines. “The reason I continue to play football is because every game is different,” said Saddler. “I love the sound of two platers in pads hitting each other and the hard work and fun that comes with being good at the sport.”

In his free time, he likes to spend time with his friends and play with them on his Playstation. Saddler’s friends would describe him as energetic, nice, caring, and athletic. 

Saddler is an embodiment of Pleasant Valley High School’s ideals and values through his never-ending commitment to athletics and extracurricular activities.