Sidney Brockmann is the Social Media Manager of the Spartan Shield. As her first year writing for the Shield, Sidney is excited to be a member of the Spartan Shield. Throughout her years at Pleasant Valley High School, Sidney has taken up various positions in school activities. Sidney is an executive member of Spartan Assembly - Pleasant Valley’s student council where she plans meetings, organizes events, and discusses the power of leadership. In addition, Sidney is an officer of Future Business Leaders of America. Along with her leadership positions, Sidney has participated in choir and jazz choir all four years of high school, and enjoys playing tennis in the spring season. As a member of Girls Learn International club, Sidney discusses global and local issues with her peers. In her free time, Sidney spends time with her friends and family, getting coffee and ice cream. Additionally, Sidney loves listening to music, working out, and being outdoors. She is looking forward to writing for the Spartan Shield this year.

Allisa Pandit is the Innovation Manager for the online Spartan Shield. After writing for the Spartan Shield for three years, Allisa took on the role as Editor-in-Chief of the print Spartan Shield. This role allows Allisa to work with her staff to produce monthly issues of the Spartan Shield while reporting on local and global issues. Aside from writing, Allisa enjoys working as an executive member of Spartan Assembly. This position on Pleasant Valley’s student council allows her to plan meetings, organize events for the community, raise funds for charities she is passionate about, and teach others the power of leadership. Allisa also participates in Girls Learn International-- a club that discusses social injustices from around the world. Outside of school, Allisa likes going thrifting and getting boba with her friends. In addition to hanging out with friends, she enjoys traveling with her family, spending time outdoors, and going on ventures to find new sushi restaurants. Allisa is looking forward to writing for the online Spartan Shield and continuing her passion for journalism.