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Gabi Ragins, Multimedia Manager
Gabi Ragins is a junior at Pleasant Valley High School and currently serves as the Multimedia Manager of Spartan Shield. She enjoys reading her favorite comfort books at whatever coffee shop she is trying out that week. In addition to reading many books, Gabi enjoys making experimental lattes, and she is always on the lookout for new noodle recipes because that’s the only thing she can cook. Amazingly, Gabi does many extracurricular activities including, but not limited to, Girls Learn International, Model Un, Young Women's Group, Students for Political Action, Volleyball, and Track and Field. Outside of school, she holds a job at the Isle Casino, and entertains herself with piano and Sims 4. Most importantly, Gabi can’t wait to help contribute and collaborate with the writers of the Spartan Shield!
Laura Chen, Feature Editor
Laura Chen is a junior at Pleasant Valley High School and currently serves as the Feature Editor for the Spartan Shield. Outside of journalism, she enjoys her AP 3D Art and photography classes as well as Calculus III. At PV, Laura is the co-president of Ceramics Club, leads Book Club, and is involved in numerous other activities, including Math Club, Women in STEM, and girl’s tennis. Alongside her school activities, she plays the piano and plays the cello in the Quad City Youth Symphony Orchestra. She also works as a hostess and waitress at Red Lantern. In her free time, Laura loves reading and listening to books and can be found at the Bettendorf Public Library, perusing the graphic novels or spending time in the Creation Studio. Her other pastimes include watching reality TV and keeping up with international soccer. Laura is excited to write for the Shield and collaborate with the other staff members!