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Cole Halupnik

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor

Cole Halupnik is a Senior at PV and is the Copy Editor for the Spartan Shield. Cole is an aspiring engineer and hopes to study to be an aerospace engineer in college. He enjoys taking classes like Engineering Problems, AP Physics 2, and Robotics due to his love of engineering. You might see Cole running around town with the Cross Country team, and he also participates in the Trap Shooting Club. He is also an Eagle Scout who loves the outdoors, and he enjoys skiing, hunting with his friends, and biking local trails. Cole continues his love of biking by working at Healthy Habits bike shop. He also can't wait to work with the journalism team on the Spartan Shield this year!



All content by Cole Halupnik

[Video] The Impact of Postseason Running

Tyler Nels and Cole Halupnik
January 4, 2024
Seniors Kyle Almgen and Tyler Nels hold up their personalized blue crew jerseys after they were handed out on Dec. 12.

Winter sports bring back PV student section traditions

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
January 3, 2024
Senior Izzy Steele hits the links in Florida with her family instead of staying home for the holidays last winter. Photo credit to: Izzy Steele

Family and holiday traditions are substituted for vacations

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
January 3, 2024
Senior Izzy Steele visits her former teammate Maura Peters, who is now a freshman at the University of Iowa. Photo credit to: Izzy Steele

Long distance friendships are often created after seniors graduate high school

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
January 3, 2024
Senior Max Sorgenfrey, junior Cameron Gotto and junior Jack Perry (left to right) start out strong at the Iowa Boys Cross Country State Meet.

[Photo] Spartan Shield’s Photo of the Day

Ashwin Parab, News Editor
January 3, 2024
PV Seniors and Eagle Scouts Spencer Johnson, Luke Eckman, David Todd, and Cole Halupnik stand with former Cub Scout Timmy Ku after attending an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Nov. 19. Photo credit to: Jennifer Halupnik

Boy Scouts of America presents benefits to students and the community

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
December 18, 2023
Senior Alex Blunk has yet to make any decisions about his college plans and is still applying to colleges.

College decisions: Student choose between committing early or deciding later

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
December 4, 2023
With the release of Fortnite’s OG season comes the old Fortnite maps. This map has many nostalgic landing spots that are also fun for new players.

Top 6 places to drop in Fortnite OG

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
December 3, 2023
As states around the nation place bans on classroom subjects and discussion topics, the integrity of the American education system comes into question.

Shifting tides: Unveiling current controversies in modern education

November 27, 2023
Freshman Mazie Sweers receives a serve in the state semi-final game against Dowling Catholic. Photo credit to: Kathryn Haas

Pleasant Valley volleyball team exceeds expectations with a young team

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
November 10, 2023
Students participate at the 2023 state trap meet in Cedar Falls. The team won multiple awards for squad and individual performances at state.

Pleasant Valley Trap team wraps up their fall season

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
November 8, 2023
Freshman runner Vivian McCombs competes for the Spartans in the state meet.

[Photo] Spartans Compete in Iowa High School State Cross Country Meet

Luke Eckman, Photo Manager
November 3, 2023
Seniors Luke Eckman and Cole Halupnik get their bikes ready to ride this fall.

Best off-road biking trails in the Quad Cities

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
October 26, 2023

Nailed It Failed It: Pumpkin Carving Edition

Luke Allaman, Justin Clemons, Kyle Almgren, and Cole Halupnik
October 25, 2023

Voices of the Valley episode #34: Max Sorgenfry’s Cross Country Season

Luke Eckman, Luke Allaman, and Cole Halupnik
October 24, 2023

Voices of the Valley episode #32: Finance Career Path

Johnny Ziegelbein and Cole Halupnik
October 24, 2023
PVHS teachers are required to read one of five books about grading practices this semester.

Faculty professional development sparks grading controversy

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
October 19, 2023
PV cross country member Luke Eckman studies the recent change in Iowa team rankings.

PV boys cross country team faces a brutal drop in rankings

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
October 5, 2023
Many Americans struggle to name their constitutional rights

Schools are failing to educate students on government

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
October 4, 2023

Interviewing the 2023 Homecoming Court

Cole Halupnik and Johnny Ziegelbein
October 2, 2023
Pleasant Valley celebrates after narrowly beating Cedar Rapids Kennedy 36-35 on September 1

The 2023 Pleasant Valley football season may be tougher than previous years

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
September 26, 2023
Last year’s FRC robotics team competed in the world championships in Houston, Texas. Photo Credit to: Jason Franzenburg

Pleasant Valley robotics teams start a new chapter

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
September 19, 2023
New principal Mike Hawley is excited to be a part of the Pleasant Valley School District

New principal Michael Hawley hired at PV

Cole Halupnik, Copy Editor
September 11, 2023
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