Spartan Shield staff Maddy Licea and Karleigh Nading discuss college choices with guest Courtney Mohr.
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Culture Over Coffee, Episode #1: Choosing your next step, what should be considered?
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Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
Maddy Licea, captain of the Sparkles cheerleading team and member of Pleasant Valley’s successful tennis team, also spends her time modeling for the popular Moxie Design photography company to express her love of fashion. Licea loves politics and is a proud liberal and feminist and is not afraid to speak and advocate for what she believes in. She also loves pop-culture and of course her dogs Rizzo and Gunner. After high school, Licea will attend George Washington University in DC where she will pursue her passion for English by studying political communication and lobby for people with disabilities while pursuing a law degree. Throughout her college experience, she will continue to exercise, cool off with her iced coffee, and volunteer her time to help others. For her senior year at Pleasant Valley, Licea will be Editor-in-Chief for the Spartan Shield Online and Business Manager for the print Spartan Shield.
Karleigh Nading, Opinion Editor
Karleigh Nading is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School. Nading plans to attend University of Northern Iowa in the fall in order to study Education. Nading is able to get a head start with education as she is a nanny outside of school. Nading is very charismatic and caring and also appreciates having fun with her friends in her spare time. Nading spends time dancing at Luminous Dance Force, as well as spending time playing with her dog and cat. Nading is excited and is eager to be able to write for the Shield this semester as the Opinion Editor.