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Michael VanDerSchaaf, Sports Editor
Michael VanDerSchaaf is currently a senior at Pleasant Valley High School where he is a big part of Spartan pride. Michael is a big fan of sports, being a fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cubs. He also enjoys fishing, going out on fishing trips frequently with his friends and family. He has a younger brother in the 11th grade at Pleasant Valley high School and younger sister in the 7th grade at Pleasant Valley Junior High. In school, Michael is part of the Pleasant Valley Football team, in which he plays the position of offensive linemen. In regards to his future, Michael wishes to attend either University of Wisconsin or University of Illinois in order to pursue a career in finance. This summer, Michael traveled to Wisconsin and Colorado for vacation, where he went fishing and hung out with family. Through football, Michael hopes to spread positivity and energy for the PV Spartans.