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Grace Halupnik, Lead Editor
Grace Halupnik, a senior at Pleasant Valley High School, is highly involved in the school’s journalism program. It is her first year writing for the online newspaper, where she will serve as the multimedia manager and lead editor. This is her third year with the Spartan Shield print magazine. She has been a Copy Editor, the Student Life Editor and this year she is the Co-Editor in Chief. Grace is a member of the JV girl’s tennis team and involved with PV’s National Honor Society. Outside of school, her exceptional knowledge in mathematics has led her to be a math tutor. On many days, Grace can be found working at Atomic as a barista. Her post-high school plans include majoring in physics with a concentration in biophysics and a minor in philosophy at an undecided university.
Caitlin Crome, P.V Editor
Senior Caitlin Crome is an involved individual in everything from athletics to community service. She has participated in track & field and platinum dance team all four years of high school and has been a dancer at Above the Barre for 16 years. Caitlin was also crowned Miss Iowa’s 2019 Outstanding Teen. As a result, she has started a youth mentorship program called “Confidence is Key” in which she partners with schools in the Quad Cities to spread positive messages to teens. Between all of these commitments, Caitlin still finds time to indulge in iced coffees and the show Big Brother. In the future, Caitlin hopes to attend the University of Iowa and be apart of the dance team. She would like to double major in journalism and sports management in hopes of someday working in management or reporting for the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.