Makenna Leiby is a junior at Pleasant Valley High School and the arts and entertainment editor for the Spartan Shield. When Makenna is not in school, she works at hand and hand, a daycare for children with disabilities. In addition to working at hand and hand, Makenna also spends time working as a camp counselor for Bettendorf parks and rec. In her free time, Makenna enjoys reading, baking, hiking and playing the guitar. Makenna is an avid traveler whose favorite places to visit are Colorado and Mexico. Makenna is a member of the National Honor Society and she would like to attend the University of Missouri after she graduates from high school. Makenna is super excited to contribute to the Spartan Shield!

Anagha Sudhindra serves as a copy editor for the Spartan Shield (2021-2022) and Co-Editor-in-Chief of the print Spartan Shield (2022-2023). In school, she heavily involves herself in both clubs and academics. As an avid student, her favorite class is AP physics and she will continue her education by majoring in a STEM field with a research focus. Anagha’s hard work earned her a spot in the National Honors Society Chapter at PV. Outside of her academics, Anagha takes part in Spartan Assembly. She also participates in ethics bowl where she analyzes and debates current ethical issues. She has played the flute for four years in the school band. Her musical talent has made her a three-year member of the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters honor band. Outside of school, Anagha has played in the Quad City Youth Symphony Orchestra for three years. Apart from band, Anagha participates in First Tech challenge where she volunteers to help her community and designs parts for robots. You can also find her at Mathnasium where she works as a tutor. Anagha attends art classes where her favorite medium is charcoal. Anagha enjoys expressing her creativity and she looks forward to doing so on the Spartan Shield.