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Spartan Shield

The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

Zach Ngo is posing for his sophomore year football team picture.

Chapter 61: Zach Ngo

Bri Brauner, Social Media Manager March 8, 2019

Sophomore Zach Ngo is usually out on the football field or working at Pita Pit. While he spends a lot of time at these activities, there is so much more about Ngo that most people don’t know. In the...

A photo capturing the gorgeous sunset in Mexico.

Crime endangers PV senior trip

Varun Vedula, Feature Editor March 7, 2019

Although spring break should be a time for students to relax, crime could potentially threaten seniors on their trip to Cabo. Many seniors are unaware of the dangers that lie ahead on this eagerly awaited...

Abby Roth stands in front of the Monument to Alfonso XII in Retiro Park in Madrid.

Chapter 60: Abby Roth

Nathan Wong, Opinion Section Editor March 6, 2019

From skiing to aspirations in law, there is an endless amount of things to know about senior Abby Roth. Roth was born in New Jersey, but only lived there for one year. She and her family moved to Utah...

With her college decision made, Isabelle Hotard begins filling out her roommate questionnaire.

The many methods of selecting a roommate: is there a “right way”?

Sarah Danielson, Copy Editor March 5, 2019

The search for the perfect college roommate can bring much stress. Worries about how to find the “right roommate” cloud students’ minds, often bringing the fear of making the wrong decision or presenting...

Mary Klingerhoefer (middle)  and her friends (right to left) Katie Oros, Caroline Christophersen, Emma Tews, and Natallie Cremer all share in a vegan friendsgiving

Plant based diet power

Alyssa Paulson, Photo Manager March 4, 2019

Plant based diets are on the rise; many students are not only going vegetarian or vegan, but convincing their friends and family members to do the same. Students give many reasons for switching to a...

The LGBTQIA+ community continues to grow.

Learning the terms within the LGBTQIA+ community

Trinity Malmen, Staff Contributer March 4, 2019

The LGBTQIA+ community has grown tremendously in the Pleasant Valley district throughout the years. With the increasing number of students that are recognized members of the LGBTQIA+ community, many...

Evin Ersan utilizes props while recording his latest video.

Ersan offers uplifting advice in his video series

Kaitlyn Ryan, Student Life Editor March 4, 2019

PV Junior Evin Ersan has accumulated over 1000 followers on Instagram because of his daily videos. With these videos, Ersan aims to offer advice and help people improve their lives. Ersan was initially...

Photo of the Winter Soldiers holding the inspire award banner at the First Tech Challenge.

The Winter Soldiers’ winter success

Brenner Stickney, Business Manager March 1, 2019

The Winter Soldiers are a robotics team that is not affiliated with the Pleasant Valley robotics team, although most of the members attend PV. This year on February 23, they won state for the First Tech...

Senior Danielle Waldron shows her confusion regarding the true facts about college in PV’s career center.

Fact or fiction: college edition

Lilly Parker, Copy Editor February 25, 2019

As the end of high school rapidly approaches, seniors are searching for the truth behind the transition between high school and college life. Will the facts they firmly believe in be solidified or busted? ...

Student Mary Klingelhoefer displays the books she is planning on bringing in for the drive

Caroline Christophersen gives back to kids in need

Alyssa Paulson, Photo Manager February 25, 2019

Senior Caroline Christophersen is beginning her second book drive for underprivileged children in the Quad Cities, and she needs Pleasant Valley students’ help. Christophersen had many reasons for...

Computer Science Club poster found in a Pleasant Valley High School hallway.

Club Spotlight: Computer Science Club

Alexander Haack, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 20, 2019

The Computer Science Club is a new club at Pleasant Valley looking to amplify students’ love for programming and working with computers. It strives to do this by providing a friendly atmosphere for consultation...

Shammas visits London for a family vacation over the summer. She poses in front of a fountain in Hyde Park.

Chapter 59: Anna Shammas

Kaitlyn Ryan, Student Life Editor February 19, 2019

Anna Shammas, a senior at PV, defines her life by travel, Target, and her Chihuahua, Remi. While these three things are important aspects of her life, she also spends her time focusing on her hobbies,...

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