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The Student News Site of McCallum High School

The Shield Online
The Student News Site of McCallum High School

The Shield Online
Former Shield co-editor in chief Grace Nugent teaches modular design to first-year journalism students at the Journalism Boot Camp at the Interscholastic League Press Conference summer workshop held June 17-19 on the University of Texas campus.

Grace Nugent: NSPA Designer of the Year portfolio

Grace Nugent, co-editor-in-chief
June 23, 2022
Senior Grace Nugent takes a photo of seniors Colby Napier and Tino Rodriguez at her last football game of her high school career, the playoff loss to Alamo Heights in November. Nugent spent the last game enjoying her time with her fellow journalists even as the score was not in favor of the Knights. Photo by Charlie Partheymuller.

Friday (nights), I’m in love

Grace Nugent, co-editor-in-chief
June 4, 2022
ABOVE: The Friesem brothers Theo (15), Kai (18) and Lyrr (15) pose after a morning Mac baseball practice. Photo by Grace Nugent. BELOW: The Frisesem brothers Theo (age 9), Kai (age 11), and Lyrr (age 9) pose with the Sharon Region Juvenile division trophy after a summer baseball league game in Tel Aviv. Photo courtesy of Kai Friesem.

Fighting Fahrenheit in 512

Grace Nugent, co-editor-in-chief
May 12, 2022
Sophomore Nathan Nagy struggled to get through the first inning, and erratic team defense did help his cause. After giving him five runs and struggling with his control, he settled down to pitch into the seventh inning allowing only one more run in the game.

Anderson edges Mac to put title streak in jeopardy

Grace Nugent and Thomas Melina Raab
April 21, 2022
ONLINE SPORTS ACTION PHOTO: The varsity girls basketball team went on the road on Tuesday to play its second game against the LASA Raptors. The Knights were on top of their game, securing a season sweep against the Raptors with a 51-32 victory. Playing before only a few spectators on an unfamiliar court, the team played stifling defense, preventing the Raptors from getting into their offensive rhythm. Several JV players moved up to bolster the varsity bench that has been decimated by injuries and illness. According to sophomore guard Esme Barraz who returned to the lineup herself on Tuesday, having more roster depth made a big difference after Friday’s tough home loss to Crockett, which left the Knights with three eligible players at game’s end. “I think our intensity needs to go up for the rest of the games and playoffs,” Barraz said. “We need to learn to play without some of our key players.” The varsity and the JV-A teams play against Anderson Friday at home. The JV game tips off at 6 p.m., followed by the varsity at 7:30. Caption by Francie Wilhelm. Reporting by Grace Nugent.

This is literally a SUPERIOR photo and art gallery

Evie Barnard, Amaya Collier, Meredith Grotevant, Sophie Kessler, Kai Kirkham Macias, Anna McClellan, Madelynn Niles, Grace Nugent, Lexi Ramos, Kennedy Weatherby, and Nate Williams
April 12, 2022
Senior team captain Wyatt Cunningham yells after scoring during the Knights six-run second inning that gave them the upper hand against the Lake Travis Cavs.

With no fear of the Knights, Lake Travis did not survive

Grace Nugent, co-editor-in-cheif
March 14, 2022
Senior Holden Satterwhite, CEO of Redfruit Media, works on his computer adorned with his collection of stickers–including his own Applelosophy logo.

Confessions of a teenage CEO

Madelynn Niles and Grace Nugent
March 2, 2022
GOLDEN GRINS: While celebrating their win, senior Tino Rodriguez proudly holds the historical Taco Shack Bowl trophy with senior Wyatt Cunningham beaming by his side. Cunningham said there was a rush of emotions following their win. “At first, I felt extremely happy, then relieved after all the obstacles our team had to go through coming into this game,” he said. “I’m very proud of the team and coaching staff’s preparation for this game.” During his final year of high school, he’s thankful that they brought the trophy home. “It’s good to know after the last two years, the Taco Shack trophy is back at McCallum.” Photo by Grace Nugent. Reporting by Lucy Marco.

Grace Nugent — ILPC photo portfolio

Grace Nugent, co-editor in chief
February 27, 2022
THEY ARE THE OVERALL GRAND CHAMPIONS: The Blue Brigade officers celebrate after winning the Overall Grand Champion Award as the top officer group at the Crowd Pleasers Dance Hill Country MS/HS Showcase on Feb. 19. For junior lieutenant Sophia Kramer, the team's success was more than just a good competition day; it was a redemption story. After a disappointing awards showing at Westwood High the week before, the haul of awards at Seguin was a rejuvenating relief. “There was a huge difference between both contests, and I feel like the whole team being there improved the energy of the dances overall,” Kramer said. “We were really cracking down on time and the day of the contest everyone stepped it up and played their part.” The Blue Brigade won a team Grand Champion Award in the large school category after all of their team dances placed first and earned platinum ratings. The three Blue Brigade duets swept first, second and third places with Kramer and senior caption Charli Cevallos bringing home first place for their duet "Because of you." While Kramer is excited about her personal success, she found more joy in the team's result. “We were all so excited!" she said. "It felt so good having all of our hard work pay off, especially having to choreograph team dances and not necessarily having much time on our own.” Caption by Grace Nugent.

Not throwing away their shot at redemption

Evie Barnard, Julia Husted, Sophie Leung-Lieu, Cassidy Levin, Madelynn Niles, Grace Nugent, Samantha Powers, Alice Scott, and Dave Winter
February 25, 2022

MacJ wins big in NSPA ‘Clips & Clicks’

Alice Scott, Evelyn Griffin, Lucy Marco, Alysa Spiro, Amaya Collier, Samantha Powers, Grace Nugent, Logan Davis, Francie Wilhelm, Morgan Eye, Emma Hagood, Sophie Kessler, Lanie Sepehri, Lexi Ramos, Meredith Grotevant, and Mia Gomez
January 28, 2022
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
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 12, 2022
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