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A scenic hike around McCallum

A scenic hike around McCallum

Caroline Owen and Lucy Marco
January 26, 2022
ANONYMOUS PIZZA ENJOYERS: Two unidentified diners and their dog, Waffles, sit at a picnic table in front of Little Deli, a pizza restaurant in the heart of Crestview. Little Deli, originally a sandwich shop, added a pizza kitchen to the business in 2009 and has been attracting huge numbers of customers for years. “It’s a great gathering spot for the community,” one of the diners said. Photo by Camilla Vandegrift.

A photo walk through Crestview

Chloe Lewcock and Camilla Vandegrift
January 18, 2022
Dancers in the Pre-Professional dance class perform the piece SHEEN, choreographed by Mac and Texas Christian University dance alumnus Terrance L. Carson, Jr., during the winter dance concert on Friday at the AISD Performing Arts Center. The McCallum dance  directors brought in professional dancers to teach the choreography to the majors and the result was a beautifully crafted performance. “The show went amazingly well, especially because of the challenges of the current COVID situation,” said McCallum’s dance director Natalie Uehara. “The dancers overcame many obstacles and together with the technical staff of the AISD PAC, put on a beautiful performance.” Caption by Grace Vitale.

This time the ‘Breaking’ news is good news

Alysa Bijl-Spiro, Naomi Di-Capua, Julia Husted, Cassidy Levin, Sophie Leung-Lieu, Lucy Marco, Madelynn Niles, Grace Nugent, Samantha Powers, Alice Scott, and Grace Vitale
January 11, 2022
Sophomore Alice Scott interviews freshman Ben Polega who brought his service dog Friday to school on Aug. 16. The broadcast feature package that came from this interview, Thank God its Friday, won first place at the fall National Scholastic Press Association Best of Show competition, marking the first time that MacJournalism has earned a Best of Show Award in broadcast journalism.

The year in review in videos

Alice Scott, Morgan Eye, Kennedy Weatherby, Grace Nugent, Kate Boyle, Anna McClellan, Lucy Marco, Makenzie Mason, Samantha Powers, and Caroline Owen
January 3, 2022
At 2 p.m. on Monday Nov. 15, hundreds of students walked out of their third-period classes in a show of support for students who have been victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault. The group met in the band parking lot and then marched around the perimeter of the school stopping often to hear personal stories of assault and survival. Each story elicited embraces and statements of support from members of the crowd. The walkout was about building community and improving systemic support on campus. “We shared ideas for a better support system at Mac while talking about the realities of the situation, said Aubrey Mitchell, one of the organizers of today’s walkout, “People cried, laughed, yelled, hugged and left feeling supported and empowered.” Caption by Dave Winter.

The year in review in photos

Alysa Bijl-Spiro, Morgan Eye, Evelyn Griffin, Meredith Grotevant, Anna McClellan, Madelynn Niles, Grace Nugent, Lindsey Plotkin, Lexi Ramos, Bella Russo, Elisha Scott, Kennedy Weatherby, Francie Wilhelm, and Dave Winter
December 28, 2021
CHEERFUL CROWD: Two kids share a fun time together, as they wait in line for Santa near the large Christmas tree.

A seasonal sojourn at the Jingle Bell Jamboree

Augustina Weber, Mac photojournalism
December 21, 2021
SINGING FOR SCROOGE: To preface the choir concert, a group of choir members sang Christmas carols in a “Dickens-esque” fashion. Senior chamber choralist, Evelyn Griffin (second from the left), told Macjournalsim that the group stuck to classic Christmas songs. “[We sang] We Wish You a Merry Christmas, some Latin thing, Silent Night, that kind of thing,” Griffin said. “My wardrobe situation was a bit stressful, but I enjoy singing with tenors and basses.” Caption by Lucy Marco.

Mac music programs ring in the the holiday season with return of December concert series

Evelyn Griffin, Sophie Leung-Lieu, Julian Magee, Lucy Marco, Caroline Owen, Samantha Powers, Elena Ulack, and Francie Wilhelm
December 14, 2021
Beginner Environmental Portrait Ellie Collard McCallum Fine Arts Academy Austin, Texas Andrew Cooke, instructor

Mac photographers win 9 awards in ATPI photo contest

Sophi Beardslee, Ellie Collard, Risa Darlington-Horta, Mia Gomez, Meredith Grotevant, Silvio Guzman, Emma Hagood, Charlie Partheymuller, and Kennedy Weatherby
December 14, 2021
At 2 p.m. on Monday Nov. 15, hundreds of students walked out of their third-period classes in a show of support for students who have been victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault. The group met in the band parking lot and then marched around the perimeter of the school stopping often to hear personal stories of assault and survival. Each story elicited embraces and statements of support from members of the crowd. The walkout was about building community and improving systemic support on campus. “We shared ideas for a better support system at Mac while talking about the realities of the situation, said Aubrey Mitchell, one of the organizers of today’s walkout, “People cried, laughed, yelled, hugged and left feeling supported and empowered.” Caption by Dave Winter.

Standing up and walking out

Evie Barnard, Amaya Collier, Naomi Di-Capua, Emma Hagood, Julia Husted, Eliza Jensen, Cassidy Levin, Lucy Marco, Helen Martin, Kaela Martin, Lexi Ramos, Elisha Scott, Lanie Sepehri, Alysa Spiro, Francie Wilhelm, Nate Williams, and Bo Witzel
December 7, 2021
ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: The cast performs in “Something’s Coming.” “We bickered like siblings and annoyed each other to no end, but we also have such a tight bond that allows us to pull off these massive shows,” senior Meg Willimont said. “I am constantly astounded by the talented people I work with every day, and I know I will see them on TV one day.”

Denning: ‘Sondheim is one of the greats. It’s like Shakespeare dying.’

Samantha Powers, Meena Anderson, Ashley Chamberlain, Josephine Clarke, Emily Goulet, Zoe Hocker, and Madison Olsen
November 30, 2021

Coffeehouse enjoys triumphant return to Mac campus

Evie Barnard, Alysa Bijl-Spiro, Amaya Collier, Carter Eason, Evelyn Griffin, Cassidy Levin, Madelynn Niles, Caroline Owen, Samantha Powers, Sofia Ramon, Alice Scott, and Grace Vitale
November 9, 2021
SIGN ME UP: Dressed as princess Rapunzel, junior Kathryn Dooley signs a little girl’s autograph book after the show. The princess tea party consisted of three main events: the prepared performance — a mix of choreographed disney songs and short scenes, autograph signing and a photobooth. “After the princess tea party show when we got to meet all the little kids,” Dooley said. “We were able to talk to them and sign their autograph books. It was really sweet to see how happy meeting all the princesses made them.” The fundraising event originated in 2015 when then junior Atley Brown, a committed fan of the Disney princess franchise, came up with the idea. She and Alana Raper, also a junior at the time, managed the donations while Jack Holtcamp organized everyone to perform the songs. Sophomore Ava Deviney, who played Tinker Bell at Sundays tea party, said the 2021 event was also planned, organized and staged entirely by students. Reporting by Alice Scott.

Mac reconnects with its love for costumed community

November 2, 2021
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