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Lydia Sommer

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor

Lydia Sommer is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School. It is her first year working for the Spartan Shield and she serves as the PV Only Editor. While you may find her pursuing her passion in writing, you could also find Lydia doing her other passion: running. She competes on PV's cross country and track and field team as a four-time varsity runner, where she has run at the state level numerous times and is a highly decorated athlete. Besides running, Lydia is a devoted student who spends her time enjoying honors and AP classes and volunteering wherever help is needed. She also loves listening to music, watching movies, and sunsets. However, keeping a creative and sharp mind is something Lydia also thrives at; she frequently questions ideals and ponders the uncertainties of the world. Lydia is excited to bring her artistic ideas to the Spartan Shield this year!

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Athletes commitments to prestigious universities spark controversy.

Pressure from Prestige in Athletics

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor
November 29, 2022
Wrapping paper leftover from Christmas fills houses, waiting to be dumped into landfills.

The Environmental Crisis of Christmas

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor
January 10, 2023
Senior Claire Saklar writes in her gratitude journal to reflect on what she is grateful for going into 2023.

Top 7 Best New Year’s Resolutions

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor
January 9, 2023
Enjoy a fun and enlightening conversation with your family this season.

Top 9 Holiday Dinner Topics

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor
January 9, 2023
Spotify was created in 2006 in Sweden and is now one of the largest music streaming services in the world thanks to its innovative tactics.

Spotify’s individualized expansion

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor
December 12, 2022
Grace Boleyn handing the baton to Lydia Sommer during the 4x800 meter dash at Drake Relays in 2022.

The Importance of Plyos in PVGTF

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor
December 12, 2022
A beautiful walk near the Mississippi River in December.

Top 9 Underrated Holiday Activities

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor
December 12, 2022
Less kids go out for trick-or-treating each year, yet the causes are still unknown.

A Change in Trick-or-Treating Culture

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor
November 7, 2022
The PV girl’s cross-country team having a meeting after their first meet of the season, at Iowa City.

Motivation behind running

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor
November 4, 2022
The feeling of happiness while listening to music is unmatched.

Top 9 Artists To Uplift Your Mood

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor
October 25, 2022
A shimmering night is often dulled by the pressures and stresses that students face by school dances.

Self esteem with school dances

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor
October 11, 2022
The resurgence of older music

The resurgence of older music

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor
September 8, 2022
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