Ellie Samec – Spartan Shield

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor

Ellie Samec is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School. Ellie is a writer and a Copy Editor for the Spartan Shield, and this is her first year participating in the journalism program at PV. She has played the violin in the PV orchestra since 7th grade and plans to continue at the college level. Ellie enjoys taking science classes such as Anatomy and Physiology and Bio-Med as she hopes to, one day, become a doctor. She loves the outdoors and participates in the Love Your Mother Environmental Club where she helps to grow and maintain a flower garden at the high school. Ellie is excited to be a part of the Spartan Shield and to learn about writing and reporting!

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[Video] PV Boys Basketball Team Strive For Success in the New Year

Ellie Samec and Hannah McVey
January 4, 2024

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[Video] Shield Shows You: How to Decorate the Best Gingerbread House

Ellie Samec and Hannah McVey
January 4, 2024

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Holiday breaks in the United States don’t compensate for major holidays

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
December 21, 2023

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Pandemic reveals the efficiency of online courses compared to traditional learning

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
December 14, 2023

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Timing of finals causes substantial issues for Iowa high school students

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
December 7, 2023

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Soft and chewy Christmas sugar cookies

Ellie Samec and Hannah McVey
December 3, 2023

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[Video] Shield Shows you: How to Make Christmas Cookies

Hannah McVey and Ellie Samec
November 27, 2023

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Shifting tides: Unveiling current controversies in modern education

November 27, 2023

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Academic validation destroys the intent of the education system

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
November 26, 2023

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Top 5 football game themes

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
November 20, 2023

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Pleasant Valley boys basketball team prepares for highly anticipated upcoming season

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
November 15, 2023

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Societal epidemic glamorizes poor financial responsibility for women

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
November 10, 2023

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Duel roles: Student athletes grateful for extra push

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
November 3, 2023

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Voices of the Valley episode #39: The Highs and Lows of Being a Female Athlete

Hannah McVey and Ellie Samec
October 26, 2023

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Approaching sick season poses concerns for the public

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
October 19, 2023

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Spartan Shield Shows You: How To Make Delicious Pumpkin Cookies!

Hannah McVey and Ellie Samec
October 12, 2023

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Trick or Treating with Spartan Shield

Cassi Paustian and Ellie Samec
October 11, 2023

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Old fashioned soft pumpkin cookies recipie

Hannah McVey and Ellie Samec
October 10, 2023

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Spartan alumni thank Pleasant Valley for their success

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
October 10, 2023

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Pleasant Valley takes steps towards environmental amiability

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
October 3, 2023

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PV halftime show never fails to awe

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
September 27, 2023

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Homework Spotify Playlist

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
September 25, 2023

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Top 10 fall activities to do with your friends in the QC

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
September 20, 2023

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[Photo] Top 5 Places to take Homecoming 📸

Cassi Paustian, Infographic Manager
September 20, 2023

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Pleasant Valley girls tackle powderpuff football

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
September 18, 2023

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Spartans welcome international faces this school year

Ellie Samec, Copy Editor
September 11, 2023

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