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Art teacher Jessica Garcia, demonstrates an aluminum foil art project to Vivian Garris and Vera Petrowsky, freshmen in her Art 1 class.

Teaching through laughter

Nate Williams, co-editor-in-chief
April 9, 2025

The Proust Questionnaire, named after French writer Marcel Proust, is a series of 35 questions designed to gauge the personality and values of the answerer.  For our latest PQ, Shield co-editor-in-chief...

Jace Klein prepares to be pied by PALS Hana Diamond and Ariana Mendez at the 2022 Pink Week pep rally.

Coming up Klein

Naomi Di-Capua, social media managing editor
October 18, 2023

According to Vanity Fair, the Proust Questionnaire was originally made as a parlor game popularized, but not made by, Marcel Proust, a French essayist and novelist. Proust believed that answering the 35...

English teacher James Hutcheson poses in his classroom workspace. For Hutcheson, the meaning happiness and fulfillment change from moment to moment. Whether it be in teaching a student a new skill, catching a fish or eating a good meal, Hutcheson finds value in the many things that make living life special.

Hutch on special moments, happiness, fear

Gaby Esquivel, staff reporter
March 13, 2023

The Proust Questionnaire, named after French writer Marcel Proust, is a series of 35 questions designed to gauge the personality and values of the answerer. For our latest PQ, Shield staffer Gaby Esquivel...

Biology teacher Gabriel Adame at the Bondi beach Bronte Coastal Walk in Australia.

All things Adame

Lanie Sepehri and Francie Wilhelm
December 2, 2022

According to Vanity Fair, the Proust Questionnaire was originally made as a parlor game popularized, by Marcel Proust, a French essayist and novelist. Proust believed that in answering 35 questions, the...

Juana Gun looks at this picture of her and her grandma, Chabelita (who raised her) every day.
"She's been gone over 30 years. But I aspire to be as kind as she was. ... I never saw a mean streak in her. She had patience for all of us. And she raised two grandbabies, I'm the last one she raised."

If you don’t love Juana Gun already, read this and you will.

Sofia Ramon and Kate Boyle
April 7, 2022

The Proust Questionnaire, named after French writer Marcel Proust, is a series of 35 questions designed to gauge the personality and values of the answerer. Shield staffers Sofia Ramon and Kate Boyle...

IT'S FOOTBALL BABY: Holding his daughter Camilla, head football coach Thomas Gammerdinger runs the football teams at the Manor scrimmage in 2019. At this particular game, Gammerdinger had to bring his daughter in spite of the summer heat because she hadn't hadn't been feeling well. Luckily, he had plenty of help from his assistant coaches. Camilla's personal favorite being Coach Steve Searle. "Anytime Camilla is up here, they'll all jump in and help take care of her," Gammerdinger said.Though Camilla was a fun addition to the team on Thursday, she is seldom on the sidelines at games. Gammerdinger says his schedule with football limits his time with his daughter: "It's hard not being with her all the time," he said. "I usually wake up and leave before she even wakes up, then I come home to her fast asleep." Although it is never a good thing for a baby to be sick, parents and players at McCallum were sure glad that they got to see her at the scrimmage.

Coach G values empathy, improvement, community

Anna McClellan, design editor
February 20, 2022

According to Vanity Fair, the Proust Questionnaire was originally made as a parlor game popularized, but not made by, Marcel Proust, a French essayist, and novelist. Proust believed that in answering 35...

Equipped with his backpack and helmet, Eric Wydeven enjoys a climbing trip in Mexico.

Eric Wydeven: climber, craftsman, Carver fan

Samantha Powers and Grace Nugent
January 20, 2022

The Proust Questionnaire, named after French writer Marcel Proust, is a series of 35 questions designed to gauge the personality and values of the answerer. In the Shield's latest edition of the questionnaire,...

While she said she most admired the female heroes who have emerged in real life and on the big screen, she identified as her heroes: two men: her sons, Daniel, 25, and Nicholas, 19.

Pearls of wisdom from Niki Sorto

Marley Angle, staff reporter
February 14, 2021

The Proust Questionnaire, named after French writer Marcel Proust, is a series of 35 questions meant to gauge the personality and values of the answerer. Last month, The Shield interviewed science...

Even during the pandemic, McLaughlin looks at home in the classroom that has been his work home the past five years. If it weren't for the pandemic, McLaughlin says the present would be the best times of his life.

Mac’s big Mac loves his kids, his school, his drums

Loki Wilson, staff reporter
December 21, 2020

The Shield: What is your idea of perfect happiness? Mike McLaughlin: It would have to be spending time with my family but also, boy, I do not want to sound horrible if I don’t say my family, but one...

TOP: Carcione explains an assignment to a group of students in his first period AP US History class. “I’m really happy to be able to work at such a good school and pursue a career that I love,” Carcione said. Photo by Janssen Transier.

A very Carcione confession

Janssen Transier, co-editor in chief
March 30, 2020

The Proust Questionnaire, named after French writer Marcel Proust, is a series of 35 questions meant to gage the personality and values of the answerer. Janssen Transier caught up with U.S. History...

Assistant principal Andy Baxa talks to junior Emmett McCormick in the main hallway where he supervises during passing period Monday morning. “What I would encourage [students] to do is do whatever you want to do, do whatever you feel passionate about, “ he said. “Good things will happen if you follow your passion.”  Photo by Elisha Scott.

We check Baxa off the interview list

Elisha Scott, people editor
January 24, 2020

The Proust Questionnaire, named after French writer Marcel Proust, is a series of 35 questions meant to gauge the personality and values of the answerer. Elisha Scott caught up with assistant principal...

Black and White: Physics teacher Nicholas Koslan draws a free body diagram for juniors Lily Prather and Lily Wilson on his class whiteboard. Koslan, a Physics I and II teacher, previously worked with researchers studying the affects of certain chemicals on brain tumors. Photos by Tomas Marrero

Proust Questionnaire: Nicholas Koslan

Tomas Marrero, staff reporter
November 21, 2019

The Shield: What is your idea of perfect happiness? Nicholas Koslan: Perfect happiness? I guess it would be playing jazz, I like to play jazz. TS: What is your greatest fear? NK: Honestly, it...

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