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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

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Azariah Courtney

Azariah Courtney , Editor in Chief

Hi, I’m Azariah Courtney and I am the Editor in Chief of the Spartan Shield Online! This year will exciting to read my peers’ work, and write my own, to better our PV community. I’m involved in swimming and am part of the executive team in Be the Change Club. In my free time, I enjoy getting involved with reading and writing, spending time with my younger sister, Kaiya, or playing with my dogs!

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A photo of the halls of PV where change will soon occur in the following year.

New changes in positions and leadership roles at the high school

Azariah Courtney, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2019
The boys' tennis team is all smiles after becoming a state qualifier.

The case of the freshmen takeover

Azariah Courtney, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2019
Kate Mickle, bottom left, and fellow students at Monmouth College enjoying their time at a college lacrosse game.

Free time in college opens doors to new opportunities

Azariah Courtney, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2019
Student Maya McClain hands teacher, Maureen Dyer, flowers for teacher appreciation week.

[Photo] Celebrating Pleasant Valley Teachers

Odin McDonald, Hannah Lederman, and Abby Riley
May 10, 2019
Kelsey Allbaugh’s students stand together celebrating their success.

Riverdale students leading school in efforts to fight pollution

Azariah Courtney, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2019
Student Varun Vedula performs movements of self-defense.

Kicking schools into action: the need for self-defense

Azariah Courtney, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2019
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
Alexa Otterson, posing for her senior graduation portrait.

Chapter 63: Alexa Otterson

Azariah Courtney, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2019
Many students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are experiencing struggles following the shooting last year.

Disaster has followed the Parkland survivors… what’s next?

Azariah Courtney, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2019
Student tosses music away from an unethical artist

Editorial: Is the art affected by the artist’s actions?

Azariah Courtney, Editor-in-chief
April 3, 2019
Culture over Coffee: a podcast where we discuss any and everything related to pop culture. Brought to you by the staff.

Culture Over Coffee, Episode #2: Art vs. Artist

Varun Vedula and Azariah Courtney
April 1, 2019
Five Pleasant Valley students at the Q2030 Big Table Conference at John Deere, showing the importance of being dressed for success.

Confidence through clothing

Azariah Courtney, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2019
Senior student, Adrea Arthofer, looks at articles in question of what is happening to Planned Parenthood.

What the future holds for Planned Parenthood

Azariah Courtney, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2019

Coffee Hound opens new location

Azariah Courtney, Feature Editor
January 8, 2019
Outside of the norm for Senior Vashi Chintallapoli, he poses in front of the camera lens during the holiday season. Chintallapoli can usually be found behind the camera taking photos of others

This is spARTa: Vashi Chintalapalli

Azariah Courtney, Feature Section Editor
January 8, 2019
Offensive symbols like the swastika pictured have been found within the bathrooms around Pleasant Valley High School

An open letter concerning the rising intolerance at Pleasant Valley

Azariah Courtney, Feature Editor
January 8, 2019
Seniors Divya Vashisht and Christy Bishop embrace the Christmas season and represent the pay-it-forward movement

The holiday spirit’s influence on others to pay it forward

Azariah Courtney, Feature Section Editor
December 23, 2018
Sophomore Raegan Stein poses before attending her sophomore homecoming this past September

Chapter 58: Raegan Stein

Azariah Courtney, Feature Editor
December 19, 2018
Andy and Mallorie Ward's newborn, Bennett, is photographed during his extended stay in Iowa City hospital's NICU.

Choosing optimism: A Pleasant Valley family’s story of hope

Azariah Courtney, Feature Section Editor
December 12, 2018
Student research political facts to further understanding

The formation of one’s political views

Azariah Courtney, Feature Editor
November 19, 2018
A student stands in front of a dark winter landscape

The dark truth behind daylight’s saving time and seasonal depression

Azariah Courtney, Feature Editor
November 14, 2018

[Video] Stella’s story: A therapy dog

Christy Bishop, Staff Contributor
November 13, 2018
The importance of supporting local businesses

The importance of supporting local businesses

Azariah Courtney, Feature Editor
November 5, 2018
This is spARTa: Erin Balzer

This is spARTa: Erin Balzer

Azariah Courtney, Feature Editor
October 31, 2018
The Mississippi River flooding in Davenport

The Mississippi River flooding in Davenport

Azariah Courtney, Feature Section Editor
October 24, 2018
The art of procrastination

The art of procrastination

Azariah Courtney, Feature Section Editor
October 19, 2018
A Pleasant Valley female stands outside the school, holding the pepper spray she has deemed as absolutely necessary when alone outdoors.

The reality of sexual assault

Azariah Courtney, Feature Editor
October 9, 2018
Freshman Kora Ruff sets the ball in a game.

Athlete of the week: Kora Ruff

Azariah Courtney, Feature Section Editor
September 30, 2018
The school's therapy dog, Mojo, poses for a picture.

[Photo] A dog’s life

Katie Bullock, Photo Manager
October 2, 2018
Busy students can create productive outcomes

Busy students can create productive outcomes

Azariah Courtney, Feature Editor
September 24, 2018
Mac Miller preforming in February 2017.

The discussion to prevent tragedy

Azariah Courtney, Feature Section Editor
September 13, 2018
Spartans standing in front of the school, "Voices for Peru", created by a PV alumni.

Spartans making change in Peru

Azariah Courtney, Feature Editor
September 7, 2018
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