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About the Contributors
Cassi Paustian, Infographic Manager
Cassi Paustian is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School. Cassi is this year’s infographic manager for the Spartan Shield. At PVHS, her favorite subjects are related to Math and Science. Cassi actively participates in Girls Wrestling for both Pleasant Valley and Young Guns Wrestling Club. Some of her favorite things outside of school are to hang out with friends and family, go kayaking, travel, workout, eat ice cream, and show cattle. Additionally, Cassi was this year’s 2023 Mississippi Valley Fair Queen. In the Fall of 2024, Cassi plans to attend Iowa State University to major in Biological Systems Engineering and minor in Economics. Cassi is very excited for her senior year and taking on the role of infographic manager!
Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
Ellie Samec is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School. Ellie is a writer and a Copy Editor for the Spartan Shield, and this is her first year participating in the journalism program at PV. She has played the violin in the PV orchestra since 7th grade and plans to continue at the college level. Ellie enjoys taking science classes such as Anatomy and Physiology and Bio-Med as she hopes to, one day, become a doctor. She loves the outdoors and participates in the Love Your Mother Environmental Club where she helps to grow and maintain a flower garden at the high school. Ellie is excited to be a part of the Spartan Shield and to learn about writing and reporting!