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Jae Jepsen, Editor-in-Chief
Jae Jepsen is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School and is thrilled to serve as 2023-2024 Editor-in-Chief for the Spartan Shield Online! In past years, she has written for the Boston Terrier at Boston University's Summer Journalism Institute, worked as Copy Editor online, and been print News Editor. Outside of journalism, Jae is the Vice President Out-of-House for the PV Drama Officer Board, and participates in theatre both on and off stage. She has been a representative on Spartan Assembly throughout all of high school. After graduation, Jae will attend the University of Missouri to pursue a degree in journalism.
Ayah Alsheikha, Lede Editor
Ayah Alsheikha is a junior at Pleasant Valley High School, and Lead Editor of the Online Spartan Shield, as well as Editor-in-Chief of the Print Spartan Shield. Ayah is passionate about the environment as president of Environmental Club, and as a member of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Ayah is a member of Spartan Assembly as well. In her free time, Ayah enjoys playing the guitar, piano, and violin, as well as singing. Ayah also enjoys reading, playing tennis, and painting.