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Voices of the Valley, Episode #29: Balancing School, Sports, and Social Life
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Sarah Abdullah, Social Media Manager
Sarah Abdullah is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School and serves as the Social Media Manager on the Spartan Shield. Throughout high school, Sarah has participated in the school’s Varsity Dance team. She was a part of the 2022 and 2023 state champion team and also had the honor of competing as a state solo in the 2023 state competition. Sarah has danced nearly all of her life and is a part of the Elite Competition team at Above The Barre Dance Academy. She also works as a dance instructor at her dance studio where she teaches recreational and competitive classes. Sarah also spends her time tutoring younger students at her former elementary school. Outside of school, Sarah enjoys traveling, hanging out with friends, and watching movies. Sarah plans to continue her education at an undecided university and study Psychology on a Pre-Law track. In hoping to continue her life-long passion for dance, Sarah hopes to be a part of a collegiate dance team. Sarah loves using social media as a creative outlet and is eager to take on her role on the Spartan Shield this year.
Caroline Corcoran, Multimedia Manager
Caroline Corcoran is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School. This is her first year working with the Spartan Shield, and she is excited to be a writer. Throughout her four years of high school, Caroline has become involved in various Pleasant Valley extracurriculars including football cheer, competition cheer, track, and Sparkles cheer. She is a member of the National Honors Society and has taken advantage of numerous AP/honors classes offered at PV. Caroline enjoys spending her free time with her family, friends, and pets. She also enjoys being outdoors and finding new activities to do with her friends. Caroline enjoys writing and is looking forward to growing both her writing and her perspective during her time with the Spartan Shield.