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Chloe Seckar-Martinez

Chloe Seckar-Martinez, staff reporter

All content by Chloe Seckar-Martinez
EXCLAIMING FOR THE ECLIPSE: Freshmen Jack Wood, Arwen Pelletier and Cole Truong watch the eclipse from the softball field with their digital media class. Pelletier said she was glad she chose to experience the eclipse with friends at school. “So many kids were exclaiming whenever the clouds broke and you could actually see it,” Pelletier said. “I live really close, and my mom was at home and she was outside. She said that she could hear everyone yelling.” For Pelletier, the highlight of the eclipse was the few seconds when the clouds parted and the eclipse was visible in totality. “Ill always be able to remember what it looks like in my mind,” Pelletier said. “Some things I think about, but I cant remember what they looked like. But this was memorable enough and incredible enough that Ill be able to picture it forever.” Caption by Ingrid Smith.

At MAC, the eclipse really was Knight Time

JoJo Barnard, Shila Gill, Eliza Jensen, Chloe Lewcock, Sophia Manos, Josie Mullan, Alice Scott, Chloe Seckar-Martinez, Lanie Sepehri, Ingrid Smith, Maya Tackett, and Priya Thoppil
April 9, 2024
The varsity team after their 1-0 win against Magnolia High School, which made them area champions.

[Photo] Girls soccer makes historic 5A playoff run

JoJo Barnard, Shila Gill, Evelyn Jenkins, Chloe Lewcock, Maggie Mass, Maya Tackett, Priya Thoppil, and Francie Wilhelm
April 2, 2024
While senior Caroline Owen (left) and freshman Maya Garwood (right) hold the teams shape on the pitch, senior Kat Klein battles a Magnolia players for possession. Coach Tom Gammerdinger said that the game was a frenzied battle for possession on both sides and that he was brought of his team for matching the physicality of a team that was a lot bigger than they were.

[Photo] Stingy defense makes Hauck goal stand up as McCallum tops Magnolia 1-0 in ‘slugfest’

Camilla Vandegrift, sports editor
March 30, 2024
Freshman Paityn Jones speaks as part of the panel during the Black History Month assembly during fifth period. Jones said that being a member of the Knights Steppers and having Black teachers have given her spaces where she can be herself.

Opening doors to appreciating Black history

Shayla Allen, Gaby Esquivel, Lillian Gray, Carlo Hinsdale, Delaney Lavelle, Beatrix Lozach, Josie Mullan, Chloe Seckar-Martinez, Francie Wilhelm, and Chloe Lewcock
March 6, 2024
Juniors Camilla Vandegrift and Finley Dixon run during an untimed track meet at McCallum’s practice field against runners from LASA on Feb. 17..

Running into 2024

Chloe Seckar-Martinez, staff reporter
March 3, 2024
Freshman guard Ruby Airhart drives the baseline during the Knights 59-23 home win over Eastside. With several varsity players out sick, the team relied on younger players calling up several junior varsity players to play along Airhart and the other healthy varsity players able to suit up.

Airhart brings fresh enthusiasm, strong work ethic

Chloe Seckar-Martinez, staff reporter
February 7, 2024
AN EVEN MATCH: Senior Caroline passes the ball down the field during the game against LASA last Wednesday. Earlier in the game, Owen scored McCallum’s sole goal by heading in a corner kick taken by senior Kat Klein. The game concluded with a 1-1 tie. Owen knew that her competition would be fierce before the game even started. “LASA is at a higher level than most of the teams we play,” Owen said. “This game was harder mentally because we’re not used to playing such close games.” Even though her team didn’t necessarily win, Owen is glad to not have had to walk home with a loss.  “I’m glad we got the first round against them out of the way without a loss because next time we’ll know what to expect,” she said.  Caption by JoJo Barnard.

Win, lose or draw (actually all three)

JoJo Barnard, Morgan Eye, August Gleason, Evelyn Jenkins, Chloe Lewcock, Helen Martin, Sofia Saucedo, Chloe Seckar-Martinez, Maya Tackett, Priya Thoppil, and Camilla Vandegrift
January 31, 2024
Knight Steppers (right to left) Kyranise Hose, Paityn Jones, AJ Brown, Brooklin Fisher, Bailee Fisher and Jendayi Innocent, at the Steppers’ debut performance at the Nov. 3 pep rally

Stepping into McCallum

Chloe Seckar-Martinez, staff reporter
December 24, 2023
GAME GETS INTENSE: The crowd watches intently as junior co-captain Greta Carlson rears up for a spike during the third set of an intense varsity matchup with Ann Richards last Friday evening. Despite displaying an impressive level of prowess befitting of her position, Carlson and her comrades ultimately took home the first district loss for the varsity girls volleyball team since 2021, Despite the defeat, she is confident that with better coordination, future success is all but assured. “I think we’re fully capable of beating Ann Richards,” Carlson said. “I think that Friday was just an off night for everybody.” Caption by Noah Braun.

A great volleyball night with a sad ending

JoJo Barnard, Noah Braun, Julia Copas, Evelyn Jenkins, Chloe Seckar-Martinez, Priya Thoppil, Camilla Vandegrift, and Francie Wilhelm
September 26, 2023
IT ALL ADDS UP FOR FRIEDMAN: Ever since she was a little girl, Jami Friedman knew she wanted to be a teacher. Growing up, she always had teachers who inspired her and made her love math. Her first year teaching, she taught at Manor but realized it wasn’t the right place for her, so when the math department chair reached out to speak about a job available at McCallum, Friedman sensed it was the perfect opportunity. “I love McCallum so far, and the students are amazing,” Friedman said. “They are really kind to each other, really accepting, and really respectful to themselves and me.” As well as teaching the subject that she loves, Friedman is also the newest Blue Brigade assistant coach, which she says is the perfect fit for her, considering she started dancing when she was 5, danced competitively all throughout high school, was captain of her drill team and danced for Kilgore College Rangerettes in college. “I’m also so excited because I’ve always wanted to be a drill team director,” Friedman said. “The girls are really great dancers and also just great students in general, so I love being a part of the team. I’m really looking forward to football season, contest season in the spring and then the spring show.” Looking back at her teachers and dance directors, Friedman knows exactly what it’s like to have people motivate and guide their students to become better people, which is exactly what she wants to bring to the students at McCallum. “I’m just excited to get closer to the students and build the relationships that will help people grow in math, dance and life in general,” Friedman said. Caption by Maya Tackett.

Even the faculty has a freshman class

JoJo Barnard, Violeta Dimova, Zane Joly, Josie Mullan, Chloe Seckar-Martinez, Maya Tackett, Chloe Lewcock, and Mira Patel
September 5, 2023
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