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Pumpkin spice and everything nice!

Jessie Clemons, Sports Editor • September 20, 2023

1. Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam

You can find this delicious treat at your local coffee shop. The most popular can be found at Starbucks. You can even ask for a tall cup of just cold foam.

2. Pumpkin Spice Air Freshener

Indulge in an air freshener that makes your room smell the wonders of fall. A few popular brands include Glade, Air Wick and Bath and Body Works.

3. Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

This delicious treat can be found at any of your local ice cream shops. You can add graham crackers or whipped cream to your liking.

4. Pumpkin Pie

One of the most popular Thanksgiving treats can be found at most grocery stores. The only way to enjoy it is with a heaping pile of whipped cream on top.

5. Pumpkin Loaf

The pumpkin loaf is a severely underrated treat that is most popular at Starbucks. While it is available year round, it is most enjoyable in the fall.

6. Pumpkin Spice Day

Pumpkin Spice Day is celebrated every year on October 1st. This celebrates the beginning of the fall season in pumpkin bliss.

7. Pumpkin Spice Rolls

This new product from Pilsbury highlights the fall season in style. Enjoy freshly baked “cinnamon” rolls in the morning along with your favorite pumpkin beverage.

8. Jack-O-Lanterns

The epitome of everything pumpkin, Jack-O-Lantern carving is a fantastic way to spend an evening with your friends and family.

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Jessie Clemons, Sports Editor

Jessica “Jessie” Clemons is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School. She is the Sports Editor for the Spartan Shield. At school, Jessie participates in softball, basketball, and track and field. She has been privileged by participating in nine different Iowa Girls High School State Tournament events, where she has been awarded 1st Team All State- Shortstop for softball. Outside of school, Jessie enjoys watching Suits and Stranger Things with her twin brother Justin. Who, she is thirty seconds older than. Jessie’s future college plans include playing softball at Iowa State University and studying biology. After college, she hopes to become a Physician’s Assistant.

Ariana Assadi, Design Editor

Ariana Assadi is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School. During her time at Pleasant Valley, Ariana has participated in many academic and extracurricular activities. Her numerous out-of-school activities include soccer and weightlifting, as well as taking part in the Pleasant Valley ambassador program for the past three years. Her favorite classes include Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and Medical Terminology and Pharmacology. When she is not doing some sort of school activity, she can be found reading a book, binge watching Criminal Minds, or listening to Matt Maeson or Hozier. Ariana is a three year varsity athlete and plans on continuing to do soccer her senior year. Ariana is the design editor for the spartan shield.