Heading into the roaring 20s with increased representation across the nation
Kate Stewart, Copy Editor
January 14, 2020
Throughout the twenty-first century, there have been several advances made within aspects of society such as technology, science and education. However, within the last decade specifically, representation for a wide variety of groups of people has begun to be more prevalent within the media. On Oct. ...
2019 Spartan Year-in-Review
Shield Staff
January 14, 2020
As 2019 comes to a close, the Spartans reflect on the many successes of the year. Pleasant Valley students have worked incredibly hard to achieve so many great accomplishments. Students have provided the following articles displaying Spartan excellence in news, sports, and arts & entertainment. F...
2019 in News
Morgan Miller, Copy Editor
January 14, 2020
2019 has provided a collection of memories for students to cherish. As students take a look back at this year’s wild ride, the transformation of this past year is recognized. The past year was undoubtedly one of extremes, beginning with one of the worst winters in history. After five late starts, seve...
2019 in Arts & Entertainment
Morgan McCartney, Business Manager
January 14, 2020
As 2019 comes to a close, the successes of Pleasant Valley’s Art and Entertainment programs makes this year one to remember. PV started the new year off with a bang. In early January, news of senior Annie Warner’s selection into the Quad City Symphony Orchestra Youth Ensemble’s Concerto made...
2019 in Sports
Sam Rothbardt, Social Media Manager
January 14, 2020
In 2019, PV had many successful sports teams and historical moments. The Spartans trained for many hours to ensure they would keep fond memories of this season for years to come. Here are some of the most successful moments for PV sports from the past year. The boy’s bowling team had their best ever...
Walking on thin ice
Kate Stewart, Copy Editor
January 2, 2020
On Dec. 2, the island of Whakaari in New Zealand erupted into a fiery blaze, killing over 46 people. Those affected by the blaze had been visiting the island in order to observe the highly active volcano there. The tragic event is still affecting families across the world. But the spread of touri...
PV embraces school lunch debt reform
Carly Lundry, Editor in Chief
December 19, 2019
As some students arrive to the lunchroom anxious about which option to choose, others are wondering if they can afford to eat at all. School lunch debt is an ever-growing epidemic that is affecting thousands of worrisome children. One young girl decided to take it upon herself to help her classmates. Kat...
A walk to self-discovery
Sam Rothbardt, Social Media Manager
December 18, 2019
People discover themselves in different ways. Some people find themselves through activities they participate in, others through religion or by moving to a new place. But one former PV student took a more unique path to self-discovery by simply going on a walk. Ali Young, a 2015 PV graduate, made it her g...
Looking beyond disabilities: A teacher’s inclusive efforts receive recognition
Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2019
A teacher's job is hard. While many realize that the task of taking care of and teaching adolescents day after day is unique to other professions, the hard work and critical attention that goes into the job often goes unnoticed. Gina Meadows, Special Education Teacher, was recently recognized for her ab...
Teens for Tomorrow: PV students make an impact through youth philanthropy
Alyce Brown, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 15, 2019
Many little kids dream of growing up to change the world. Too many high schoolers think that childhood aspiration requires a fancy degree or large amounts of power, but a group of Quad City teens is proving that notion wrong. Teens for Tomorrow, a youth philanthropy group, is creating waves of change ...
Wearing the crown of inclusion
Caitlin Crome, P.V. Editor
December 12, 2019
There is no denying the pageant system has gotten a bad rap in the past decade. While many would say that some of this criticism is unfair, the organizations have made changes to help keep up with the times. From eliminating the swimsuit competition at the Miss America pageant, to creating a more i...
In the dog house: University shamed for live mascot treatment
Caitlin Crome, P.V. Editor
December 9, 2019
“Lions and tigers and… bulldogs?” Several collegiate teams have recently found their colleges making headlines for their use of live animals as team mascots. University of Georgia (UGA) is one of many collegiate organizations that have received backlash from People for the Ethical Treatment of A...
