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Maddy Licea

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief

Maddy Licea, captain of the Sparkles cheerleading team and member of Pleasant Valley’s successful tennis team, also spends her time modeling for the popular Moxie Design photography company to express her love of fashion. Licea loves politics and is a proud liberal and feminist and is not afraid to speak and advocate for what she believes in. She also loves pop-culture and of course her dogs Rizzo and Gunner. After high school, Licea will attend George Washington University in DC where she will pursue her passion for English by studying political communication and lobby for people with disabilities while pursuing a law degree. Throughout her college experience, she will continue to exercise, cool off with her iced coffee, and volunteer her time to help others. For her senior year at Pleasant Valley, Licea will be Editor-in-Chief for the Spartan Shield Online and Business Manager for the print Spartan Shield.

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Maddy Licea’s collection of Justice Ginsberg’s fan merchandise

[Photo] Notorious RBG: Her long-lasting legacy on American culture

Lily Barrett, Student Life Editor
September 28, 2020

PVHS faculty send the Class of 2020 messages

Maddy Licea and Karleigh Nading
May 26, 2020
In the midst of a global pandemic, President Trump is once again more focused on his racist agenda. The unethical nature of the wall is yet another showing of how America needs morals in politics.

Put ethics back into politics

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2020
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 #1: Choosing your next step, what should be considered?

Maddy Licea and Karleigh Nading
April 28, 2020
Seniors come together and pose on a Hawaiian themed spirit day.

A letter to the seniors

Maddy Licea and Preksha Kedilaya
April 18, 2020
A stack of Liceas school supplies and books which are not being used due to Governor Reynolds not passing law to give access to an online education.

Governor Reynolds, this is embarrassing

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
April 1, 2020
A poster found in science and health classrooms. The need for updated material is exponential.

Sex Education- outdated and full of denial

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2020
Jeff Meyers Scott Community College dual credit Western Civilization class on Feb. 6

[Photo] Upperclassmen advantages: Getting a head start on college

Karleigh Nading, Opinion Editor
February 10, 2020
Aaron Hernandez walks off the field at a game in 2011.

REVIEW: The romanticism of a cold-blooded killer in Netflix’s new series, “Killer inside: The mind of Aaron Hernandez”

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2020

Seasonal depression during the winter

Carly Lundry and Maddy Licea
January 10, 2020
Pleasant Valley High School has been fortunate to not have many safety concerns and hopes its procedures will help it continue.

A day never forgotten

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
December 28, 2019
Meadows with two of her students. Freshman Christian Mali and Junior Rachel Wanke both gave a thumbs up to Meadows.

Looking beyond disabilities: A teacher’s inclusive efforts receive recognition

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2019
Gifts and supplies along a wall of the Liceas, all dedicated to friends.

For the girls: gift ideas for friends

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2019
Pressants and supplies along a wall of Liceas, all dedicated for friends.

[Photo]

A for sale sign representative of the presidential office or how it looks when candidates fund their own campaigns.

The presidency is for sale

Maddy Licea, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2019
The lead slide on the Alice drill presentation, in a third period class.

Why is your AK-47 in my lecture?

Maddy Licea and Carly Lundry
November 22, 2019
The program from Judge Cadys funeral on Nov. 20. The death of the judge was honored by several Iowans.

Judge Cady: A legacy honored by the state of Iowa

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2019
The Washington Monument on a morning sky, the monument is also representative of respect for America and the freedoms its armed forces fight for.

[Photo] An honorable path: PV seniors prepare for a future in the military

Morgan McCartney, Business Manager
November 19, 2019
One girl group, from left to right, Maddy Licea, Karleigh Nading, Abbey Wehrheim, Courtney Mohr, and Reese Lieneman.

For the girls: your friends should make you feel like the hottest girl out there

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2019
Pictured: Liceas mom, Martha Shaff, with a good friend, both fitting into the baby boomer age group however neither fitting the stereotype.

The social media outburst of “ok, boomer”

Maddy Licea, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2019
Student on their various social media networks including Twitter and Instagram. Both very popular, instagram was blamed for the altercation on Wednesday.

[Photo] Social media: the ideal scapegoat

Sanjiv Iyer, Multimedia Manager
November 11, 2019
Principal Darren Erickson posing for a photo after his interview with reporters Maddy Licea and Nate Martell.

The administration’s report

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
November 11, 2019
Pleasant Valley commons, where the fight took place.

When an Insta-fight turns physical: The implications of PV’s altercation

Maddy Licea, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2019
Chase Licea sitting next to Senior Abbey Wehrheim, Licea holding a sign saying I can while Wehrheims says I cant in representation of the recent sexism in the US government.

If he can do it, why can’t she…

Maddy Licea, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2019
Picture of Capital hill taken by Maddy Licea with the rainbow cover to represent the need for change. The rainbow background comes from Pixabay.

Suppression on the basis of…sexual orientation

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2019
Cada Vogt (left) posing in a picture with Haley Humes (right) at the Will Kohn Memorial run in August of 2018.

Seeing the glass half full

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
November 4, 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 #16: Democratic Candidates

Maddy Licea and Carly Lundry
October 29, 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 #13: The October Debate

Maddy Licea
October 23, 2019
Warren supports pins are given out at rallies and available on her website.

Warning: Warren is here to stay

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2019
Sign found in many classrooms, amplifying the idea of having perfect grammar. Photo by Maddy Licea.

[Photo] Calm down, grammarians

Theo Dassie, Staff Contributor
October 17, 2019
Senior Sakshi Lawande looking at the NRA donor website featuring CEO LaPierre.

How cover ups led to financial turmoil

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2019
Liceas pocket constitution is shown above popular religions identified at PVHS. This was the original intention of the founding fathers. Photo by Maddy Licea

Leave your bible at home

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
October 14, 2019
Political freedom to express thoughts is a constitutional right that citizens can use to share their voice in politics.

Left or Right: The importance of an opinion

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2019
Senior Roger Pavey is seen on the log in to the “Common App” website.

What underclassmen should know about resume building

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2019
Bradley Hamilton and Morgan McCartney celebrate together after finishing their choreographed dance for the student body during the Student Hunger Drive Assembly on Friday, Sept. 20 at PVHS.

Dancing with the Studs helps kick off the Student Hunger Drive at PV

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
September 21, 2019
Democrats are on their third debate on the race to the white house.

A debate recap

Maddy Licea, Editor-in-chief
September 20, 2019
Popular sticker among students, expressing the excitement around politics. Found on Licea’s laptop.

Democrats cannot have it all

Maddy Licea, Editor-in-chief
September 16, 2019
Taking things day-by-day

Taking things day-by-day

Maddy Licea, Editor-in-chief
September 11, 2019
Senior Karleigh Nading shows her morning coffee where she chooses to spend the extra 70 cents for Almond Milk.

The unrealistic extra costs of veganism

Maddy Licea, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
Controversial research has suggested the exposure to guns, video games and pornography all have effects on a boys mental wellness.

Grab ’em by the…

Maddy Licea, Staff contributor
January 11, 2019
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