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Emma Vaaler, Photo Manager
Emma Vaaler is a senior at Pleasant Valley and will be serving as the photo manager of the Spartan Shield this year. She is 17 years old, was a dancer for most of her life, and lived overseas for seven years in Finland and Russia. She is a lifeguard at the Outing Club and a barista at Dunn Brothers Coffee. Emma is looking forward to graduating in May and attending an undecided university to major in marketing. She loves to travel and has spent a huge part of her life taking trips around the world with her family exploring new cultures. Emma enjoys being on frontline, cheering on PV student-athletes, and is excited for the rest of the year. In her free time, she spends time with friends, getting coffee, and playing with her dog, Apollo. Emma enjoys writing and managing social media and is excited about her role in the Spartan Shield this year.
Maura Peters, Photo Manager
Maura Peters is a Senior at Pleasant Valley High School and serves as a Photo Manager of the Spartan Shield. In the fall, Maura plays on the Varsity Volleyball team that previously earned a state title in 2021. She also competes on the Varsity Golf team in the spring placing 5th as an individual in the 2022 State Tournament. Outside of school and extracurricular activities, Maura likes to spend her time with her family, friends and two dogs. Some of her hobbies include listening to music and watching movies. You can find her working at Crow Valley Country Club or taking her daily trip to Chick fil A and Starbucks. Maura plans to pursue a post-secondary education focused on biology and she can’t wait to see what her senior year will bring.