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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

2019 Alumni Caroline Carlson (right) and her roommate Hannah Akey, who met through the University of Iowa Class of 2023 Facebook group.

College roommates: The quick way to find a new best friend

Karleigh Nading, Opinion Editor February 24, 2020

With graduation on the way for the class of 2020, college and the many connected decisions are on the top of seniors minds. Along with the choice of college comes the big decision of who to live with. Choosing...

 Student section members show their support for the girls basketball team during their game against Davenport Assumption on Dec. 13, 2020

More jeers than cheers? Student section tensions flare

TJ Brown, Copy Editor February 21, 2020

The Pleasant Valley student section has been criticized often for leaving stands empty for many sports. The Twitter page “BarstoolPV” — a student run page not affiliated with Pleasant Valley High...

Senior Lucas Wood falls asleep in a textbook while trying to do school work.

Senioritis spreads throughout students

Jimmy Feeney, Multimedia Manager February 19, 2020

There is a sickness spreading around, but it’s not anything physical. It’s something that is psychological, and messes with the mind: the dreaded “senioritis.” Senioritis is not a real health...

How relationship norms have evolved through generations

How relationship norms have evolved through generations

Avery Welvaert, Copy Editor February 19, 2020

With the passing of Valentine’s day, analyzing relationship norms and comparing it to the norms of the past is appropriate. There are a variety of expectations and dynamics that have changed from the...

Senior John Mendelin singing his solo in the jazz song “Café” at a rehearsal for Leading Tones.

The future hidden within atypical classes

Preksha Kedilaya, News Editor February 18, 2020

For many students, the future is constantly in question. The number of roads to go down can seem overwhelming to some, especially to those that have not yet found a passion to pursue. Fortunately, Pleasant...

Olivia Marchiori, early graduating senior attending The University of Iowa in the Fall.

Seniors take the unbeaten path to graduation

Blake Sherman, Photo Manager February 11, 2020

While many students take the traditional path and plan to graduate in may, some seniors find the opportunity to graduate early beneficial., prompting students to make it through the last semester of their...

Senior Caitlin Crome representing Iowa at Miss Americas’s Outstanding Teen 2020 in her dress from Stacy’s Prom in Urbandale, Iowa.

How students are benefitting from businesses through social media

Brooke Goy, Copy Editor February 10, 2020

Many students struggle with the expenses of clothes and accessories. “My prom dress was $400. I don’t regret it, but I wish I could’ve paid less,” exclaimed senior Belle Bormann. In order to counter...

Jeff Meyers Scott Community College dual credit Western Civilization class on Feb. 6

Upperclassmen advantages: Getting a head start on college

Karleigh Nading, Opinion Editor February 10, 2020

From freshman year of high school to senior year, students look forward to the status and benefits of being an upperclassmen. As students at PVHS advance towards graduation there are many opportunities...

Sophomore Camryn Woods(left) posing with her 2 sisters that helped start their successful business called 3 Thrifty Sisters.

Insta Funds: Students turn to social media for entrepreneurship

Preksha Kedilaya, News Editor February 10, 2020

At first thought, a typical high school part-time job sounds like the epitome of a dreary minimum wage job that is rarely thought provoking. Recently at PVHS, students are finding a creative outlet that...

Senior Natalie Adams tries goat yoga for the first time.

The yoga trend: How high schoolers are trying to relieve stress

Sunny Wolfe, Copy Editor February 3, 2020

Yoga has been gaining popularity in many high schools since it has been shown to relieve stress. This generation seems to be more stressed than others, and yoga is the reliever many are leaning towards. Senior...

Senior Grace Halupnik reviews notes before a test as she gets back into the zone for the new semester.

Why students are eagerly signing up for another standardized test: The rising popularity of the Seal of Biliteracy

Margaret Huang, Feature Editor February 3, 2020

Following the state’s recognition of the Seal of Biliteracy as a symbol of students’ proficiency in at least two languages, Pleasant Valley High School has encouraged upper-level language students...

Robotics teams Flourish, Bots and Winter Soldiers competing against each other for a match at the League Championship at Central Dewitt High School.

FTC Robotics: An inside look at the preparation

Preksha Kedilaya, News Editor February 3, 2020

Robotics; A word gaining popularity among Pleasant Valley students. Although people are becoming more accustomed to the rising involvement of students competing in robotics, it can be difficult to understand...

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