Parker Paulson is a Pleasant Valley Senior and currently serves as the Spartan Shield’s news editor. Parker can often be heard singing at Pleasant Valley Choir concerts. He is a member of Chamber Choir and the Leading Tones, and he has been selected for All State Choir the last three years. Parker is a swimmer on the Pleasant Valley Boys Swim Team and was selected as a team captain this year. He has qualified for the High School State Swim Meet all three years so far, and is planning on making it four this year. He is a co-founder of the PV Spikeball Club, and he is also a  member of the National Honors Society. His favorite classes are English and French. Outside of school, Parker swims for the local Piranhas Swim Club and also competes in piano competitions. Parker is a lifeguard at the Scott County Park Pool, and often works about 50 hours a week there over the summer. Obviously a very busy man, Parker cherishes every bit of free time that he can get. He spends this extra time swimming, lifting and hanging out with his friends. Next year, Parker is pursuing Criminology at Penn State University and is excited to spread valuable knowledge during his time with the Shield.

Ryan Vance is currently a Senior at Pleasant Valley and is the Business Manager for the Spartan Shield. He is a varsity starter for the PV Boy’s Swim Team, and he is also a team captain. Next year, he plans to study engineering at an undecided university. His favorite classes are French and AP Physics. Ryan recently became an Eagle Scout and was inducted into the National Honors Society, and although he is always working hard on academics and extracurriculars, you can often catch Ryan at a breakfast joint hanging out with his friends. Outside of school, Ryan likes to stay active; he enjoys skiing, playing Spikeball and cliff jumping. Over the summers, he spends his time working at Wendling Quarries and hanging on by the river. Ryan is looking forward to working on the Shield this semester.