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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

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Gillian Geist shows off one of her pieces that she created in the AP Studio Art class.

An unconventional course: AP Studio Art

Varun Vedula, Feature Editor May 15, 2019

AP Studio Art students took an unconventional AP test last week to assess their abilities and talents by submitting pieces of their artwork to the College Board. Many kids at PV have taken an AP class...

Ryan Anderson is excited to join his new improv team, Hatrick.

Improv improves their lineups for next year

Brenner Stickney, Business Manager May 13, 2019

The three varsity improv teams, Hatrick, Wacit, and Kakistocracy, held tryouts to replace the seniors who are leaving each team. In total, five spots were filled. Trying out for improv is much different...

Aman Manazir has excelled throughout his entire musical career.

This is spARTa: meet Aman Manazir

Nathan Wong, Opinion Editor May 7, 2019

Aman Manazir has been playing musical instruments his entire life and was recently recognized as the top senior musician of the Pleasant Valley Band Program. Manazir began his music career early on...

Over 800 students took part in a district-wide concert on April 22 at the TaxSlayer Center.

PV bands perform at District Band Night

Alexander Haack, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 2, 2019

Pleasant Valley hosted its District Band Night at the TaxSlayer Center on April 22, displaying over 800 total students performing in 13 different bands. The concert has been held at the TaxSlayer Center...

The cast and crew of She Kills Monsters stand together during company circle before their Saturday night performance.

Behind the curtains

Brenner Stickney, Business Manager April 30, 2019

During a performance by the Pleasant Valley Drama Department, the audience only sees the show. There is a lot more that happens behind the scenes before and during a performance. The drama department...

Violin sheet music with student’s markings for Large Group.

PV orchestra’s preparation for Large Group

Jeanelle Cho, Copy Editor April 29, 2019

While the school year is coming to an end, the PV orchestra is staying busy in preparation for their performance at Large Group Musical Festival, held at Bettendorf High School, on May 3. Large Group...

Trevor Glaum, Craig Richard, Sam Adams, Grant Ellingson, Alyse Zuiderveen, Josh Schmeichel, and Jonathan Glaum, shown left to right, on-stage before their performance at PV Palooza.

This is spARTa: meet Zero Effect

Nathan Wong, Opinion Editor April 29, 2019

The student-led band Zero Effect played a live music set at PV Palooza on April 13. Their set consisted of Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ‘69” and Maroon 5’s “Daylight”, along with other country,...

Maddie Anthony playing one of her many instruments.

This is spARTa: meet Maddie Anthony

Jeanelle Cho, Copy Editor April 22, 2019

PV junior Maddy Anthony is a musician with many talents and experiences. Due to her interest and involvement in PV band and orchestra, Anthony’s well-roundedness in music has made her a respective musician...

Sophie Curtis (left), Odin McDonald (center), and Jei Valle-Riestra (right) are the three students who received high honors at the QC Arts Invitational on April 4.

Pleasant Valley students excel at the QC Art Invitational

Annie Warner, Copy Editor April 17, 2019

Three Pleasant Valley art students have been awarded high honors and prizes at the Quad City High School Art Invitational. This exhibition has been hosted annually for the past 42 years, and it typically...

Fans of Marvel await to see upcoming film “Avengers: Endgame”, after watching their favorite characters snapped away with the infinity gauntlet.

The Quad Cities assembles to see the endgame of Avengers

Trinity Malmen, Staff Contributor April 16, 2019

The highest anticipated film of 2019, “Avengers: Endgame,” makes its way into the Quad Cities’ theaters on April 25. The anticipation for this film has been accumulating over the past ten years,...

Natalie Murphy, Christine Lyon, Charity Jensen, Emily Johnson, Madison Wells, Rachael Lyon, and Annie Warner stand together after completing their ensemble at the IHMSA Solo and Ensemble Festival.

Pleasant Valley’s success at IHSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival

Azariah Courtney, Editor in Chief April 16, 2019

On April 6, 2019, members of Pleasant Valley choral department participated in the IHSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival that took place at Davenport West High School. This year, there was a total of 116...

Haley Zelmer (left) with a fellow cake backstage at “Whipped Cream”.

A ballet as sweet as whipped cream

Jeanelle Cho, Copy Editor April 15, 2019

American Ballet Theatre, a world famous ballet company, performed “Whipped Cream” at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City, Iowa on April 6. Based in New York City, American Ballet Theatre, ABT, is...

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