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Daniel Zietlow, Sports Editor
Daniel Zietlow is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School participating in his first year on the spartan shield working as the Co-Sports Editor. He has been in three sports throughout high school including Cross Country, Track and Field, and Baseball. His favorite is track specifically hurdles where he became a Drake and State champion last year. After high school Daniel plans to continue running track and his learning in the science and medical field. After three years at the High School his favorite classes have been Anatomy and Physiology and Microsoft Certifications. During his time away from school Daniel enjoys lifting, being in the outdoors, and spending time with his friends. Daniel is all ready for his senior year and is ready to be this years Co-Sports Editor this year.
Gretchen Highberger, Copy Editor
Gretchen Highberger is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School and serves as a copy editor for the Spartan Shield. Most afternoons in the fall, she can be found at cross country practice. Since freshman year, she has been a member of Pleasant Valley Girls Cross Country and has had the opportunity to compete on the varsity squad at the state level multiple times. During home football games, she can be found behind the endzones or on the field as a member of the marching band. This year, she has the honor of being one of five drum majors. During concert band, she plays clarinet and was selected for All-State Band her sophomore year and junior years. She enjoys meaningful conversations, which lead her to compete on the Ethics Bowl team that advanced to nationals last spring. When not at school, she enjoys experimenting with the same 10 ingredients in her kitchen and using an inordinate amount of dishes to make very rudimentary meals, much to the annoyance of her family, as well as trying to fit 8 hours worth of sleep into a 6 hour period.