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Voices of the Valley episode #46: All Things Christmas
Join anchors, Cassi Paustian and Ariana Assadi with guest, Myra Webb to talk about all things Christmas!
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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!
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.