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The Student News Site of McCallum High School

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Gregory James

Gregory James, Photo Editor

Gregory James is a senior and has been a member of the Shield since 2016 and is the current photo editor for the staff. James has written stories about a large range of topics from politics to sports. James has won three best of SNOs and the Tops in Texas for news photography for a photo taken of the inauguration walk out. Outside of newspaper he likes playing lacrosse and playing guitar. He is the king of proper capitalization no matter what his adviser says. James hopes to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and authoring his own books about his experience as a veterinarian in the future.

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A MARCH IN JANUARY: A group of MAC seniors marches from the fine arts buildings to join an estimated crowd of 150-200 students in the band parking lot. The students walked out at the beginning of fourth period today in order to join the Inauguration Day protests in downtown Austin at Auditorium Shores. The walkout was captured by several local media outlets. The demonstration was coordinated by student leaders with bull horns who instructed the crowd as they proceeded to the Capitol Metro bus stop at Koenig and Lamar. Photo by Gregory James.

A march in January (January 2017) by Gregory James

Gregory James
August 19, 2021
MAKING MUSIC WITH MARS: Junior Luke Lozano laughs as he poses for a photo with a wax figure of Bruno Mars at Madame Toussad's Wax Museum — one of the many excursions made on last year's Nashville piano trip. Lozano stated that the day was filled with lots of silly photos posed with the life-like celebrity figures. Photo by Gregory James.

[Photo] Incessant practice, innate musical expression are the ‘keys’ to junior piano major’s success

Madelynn Niles, staff reporter
May 3, 2020
GRAND OL’ TIME: As a sophomore designer, Heinley presents her line, the Grand Dame, to an applauding audience at Paradigm, the 2019 Benefit Fashion Show, in the MAC on Jan. 12. Her line won second place. “It was called the Grand Dame because it was about this idea of excessive extravagance,” Heinley said. “She’s just kickass and doesn’t care what anybody thinks: ‘I’m going to wear whatever I want all the time.’” Photo by Gregory James.

[Photo] For junior, sewing soothes the soul

Ellen Fox
December 6, 2019
FROM MAC TO ZACH: Members of the Zach Theatre Pre-Professional Company performed the second performance of its spring showcase, “Feedback: Too Loud to Ignore,” a medley of pop songs and songs of revolt that at their core challenge the social issues of today. Among the issues sung about were trivial matter like teenage relations all the way to serious social issues like gun violence at schools and hate and war around the world. Eleven of the show’s performers were @macfinearts Academy theatre majors: (2) sophomore Isabela Diago, freshman Lila Plummer and sophomore Emma Wallace(3) junior Owen Scales, (4) freshman Lila Plummer, (5) senior Hannah Hufford, (6) junior Abigail Lerma, (7) sophomore Helena Lang, (8) junior Amelia Paul, (9) junior Lilah Guaragna, sophomore Aydan Howinson, (10) senior Sophia Mullican and (not pictured) freshman Alysa Spiro.

[Photo] Photos of the week

November 11, 2014
BLEACHER GIRLS: Sophomore Isabela Diago sings part of "You belong with me" by Taylor Swift. The piece was paired with the A/B dance company of the ZACH PPC.

From Mac to ZACH

Gregory James, photo editor
June 6, 2019
BAND BUDDIES: Senior Jonathan Forbes and junior Dexter Canning pose at the annual Battle of the Bell football game, in which McCallum defeated Travis, 72-0, at Burger Stadium on Oct. 26. The pair has been playing in marching band together since their time attending Fulmore Middle School. “Jon is more dedicated to music than anyone I know, whether it be random facts, or just how to be better.” Canning said. Photo by Gregory James.

[Photo] Artistically speaking: Jon Forbes

Stella Shenkman, staff reporter
June 4, 2019
Producer Stella Shenkman and guest hosts Gregory James and Bella Russo sit down with outgoing principal Mike Garrison in the lastest episode of The S Word, the Shield's exclusive podcast series.

In Episode 8 of ‘The S Word,’ Mike Garrison talks Mac past, present and future

Stella Shenkman, Gregory James, and Bella Russo
May 16, 2019
ALL IN AT ANDERSON Wiley celebrates taking a point in the Lady Knights’ 25-20, 25-21, 18-25, 14-25, 15-11 triumph at Anderson on Aug. 24. Because Wiley plays libero, a defensive specialist position, she wears a different colored jersey. Wiley signed her commitment letter to play college volleyball at Prairie View A&M on April 12. Photo by Gregory James.

[Photo] Answering the call of college athletics

Alex Dowd, staff reporter
April 26, 2019

Senior Lindsey Wiley commits to Prairie View A&M

Gregory James, photo editor
April 21, 2019
Garrison went without goggles at this years Pink Week pep rally despite years or prior advance preparation before this years pie time. Photo by Gregory James.

[Photo] Garrison to retire after 16 years as principal

Sophie Ryland, co-editor in chief
April 19, 2019
GONZALEZ THE GUITARIST: Sal Gonzalez plays the guitar for the assembled McCallum students on March 11, the night before their recording session. Photo by Gregory James.

From soldier to songwriter

Gregory James, photo editor
April 14, 2019
Shield reporters Bella Russo and Kristen Tibbetts catch up with three of the four girls varsity soccer captains (Ellie Stites, Delaney Carter and Henna McRae) on the eve of their opening round state playoff game. Photo by Gregory James.

[Photo] In third episode of ‘The S Word,’ we catch up with girls soccer captains on eve of their playoff opener

Bella Russo and Kristen Tibbetts, staff reporters
March 28, 2019
At the 2019 Alumni Baseball Game, rally captain Noah Cooley brought Ralphie out of the dugout to change the moo-mentum after the alums put up three runs in the top of the first. Ralphie went right to work, and before Harry Caray could say, "Holy cow!" the varsity led, 8-3. Photo by Dave Winter.

In Ralphie they trust

Gregory James, photo editor
March 4, 2019
Alejandra Berrelleza models one of Sease’s devil-inspired designs during the Jan. 12 fashion show, Paradigm, in the MAC.

[Photo] Artistically Speaking: Jules Sease

Olivia Watts, staff reporter
March 8, 2019
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[Photo] For Scales, on-stage joy outweighs rehearsal pain

Macjournalism fine arts team
February 15, 2019
Designer walk: Vaughn Burger. Photo by Gregory James.

[Photo] A Paradigm postscript in 400-plus photos

Stella Shenkman, staff reporter
January 23, 2019
FACES OF THE SHUTDOWN: Junior Acacia Burnett and freshman Finn Higginbotham are among the many Americans whose families are facing financial hardship because of lost income during the federal government shutdown. Photo by Risa Darlington-Horta

For these three Knights, cost of government shutdown hits close to home

Gregory James, photo editor
January 18, 2019
Rob Wade celebrates with teammate Albert Garza after sinking the game-winning shot on a put back as the second overtime period expired. It was the Knights' third shot on the game's final possession, and it dropped through the basket after the buzzer sounded while the ball was still in midair.

Knights win one for Coach Caldwell

Gregory James, photo editor
January 13, 2019
NO. 8 -- ANOTHER HOMECOMING VICTORY: On Thursday night at House Park (Nov. 1), senior @townesghobratschk marched on the field with his bandmates for the first time since his freshman year. Hobratschk spent his sophomore year as a homebound student while battling cancer and then returned to Mac as a junior as he has continued his long recovery. "What a journey it's been for him," band director Carol Nelson told MacJournalism last night after the game. "Townes is absolutely the best! We are so proud of him!! Yay, Townes! We love you!" We aren't supposed to express our opinion in our posts, but we think in this case an exception is in order. Townes has reminded all of us that you can always find something positive in any situation and that doing so allows you to the opportunity to do amazing things and overcome the most difficult challenges. We salute you too Townes. Congratulations our your return to marching. Photos by Gregory James. #hoco2k18

[Photo] A Best of 2018 #TuesdayTop10

MacJournalism photo team
December 31, 2018
The academic rigor of senior year may prepare students well for college, but it does not do them any favors when they are applying to college.

Seniors suffer a double burden

Gregory James, photo editor
December 17, 2018

A blessing in disguise

Gregory James, photo editor
December 5, 2018

Cruising past Crockett

Gregory James, photo editor
November 7, 2018
Democratic candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, Lupe Valdez and Beto O'Rourke, hope to unseat Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott.

Can statewide challengers turn Texas blue?

Gregory James, photo editor
November 3, 2018
DAWGHOUSE: Varsity football players charge out of the McCallum banner after halftime, leading the Reagan Raiders 28-3. Photo by Gregory James

One step closer

Gregory James, photo editor
November 1, 2018
Alvino Carbajal stands on the sideline during the Knight's loss to Seguin. Not only did Carbajal play both offensive and defensive lines throughout the game, but he also made an impact on special teams by blocking a Matador extra point attempt.

The Seguin setback

Gregory James, photo editor
October 20, 2018

The Lanier reboot

Gregory James, photo editor
October 15, 2018
MITE TIME: The Starmites, played by juniors Javier Garcia, Sam Richter, Duval Bingham look at their leader Spacepunk, played by junior Tosh Arora as he sings M’lady. Photo by Jazzabelle Davishines

MacTheatre shoots for the stars

Gregory James, photo editor
October 12, 2018

Tough night in the trenches

Gregory James, photo editor
September 27, 2018
Junior wide receiver Darius Lewis leaps into the end zone to complete a 6-yard first-quarter touchdown that put the Knights on the scoreboard after the Grizzlies had jumped to a 14-point lead. Photo by Lindsey Plotkin.

The Glenn Glitch

Gregory James, photo editor
September 17, 2018

Lobos lassoed

Gregory James, photo editor
September 8, 2018

Tie broken

Gregory James, photo editor
September 3, 2018
GAMEPLAN: Head coach Thomas Gammerdinger talks to the defense at the Taco Shack Bowl in 2017 when he was defensive coordinator. File Photo by Gregory James.

Coach G, Knights step up to Taco Shack challenge

Gregory James, photo editor
August 30, 2018
Junior Alexa Fannin spikes the ball between two Anderson defenders during the Knights' 3-2 victory over the Trojans at Anderson on Friday night. Fannin, who played for Anderson last year as a sophomore, had eight of the Knights' 51 kills for the match. Photo by Bella Russo.

Visiting varsity beats host Anderson in volleyball version of Taco Shack Bowl

Gregory James, photo editor
August 27, 2018
Cookie monsters?

Cookie monsters?

Gregory James, staff reporter
July 12, 2018
Through hard work, perseverance, Zepeda-Sanic to finish journey from Guatemala to Ivy League

Through hard work, perseverance, Zepeda-Sanic to finish journey from Guatemala to Ivy League

Gregory James, staff reporter
June 11, 2018
Photo by Gregory James.

[Photo] Graduation Gallery 2018

June 2, 2018
Jerry Howard sends the ball downfield during the Knights’ 2-0 victory over Reagan on March 9 at Nelson Field. The win was the team’s eighth victory during a nine-game unbeaten streak to end the regular season. Photo by Isaias Cruz.

Leaving his mark

Gregory James
March 29, 2018
League of Nations

League of Nations

Gregory James, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2018
Photo by Madison Olsen.

Knights’ historic season comes to an end in Houston

Gregory James, staff reporter
December 31, 2017
Photo by Charlie Holden.

Knights D cages Calallen to win Region IV final, extend playoff run

Gregory James, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2017
Photo by Charlie Holden.

Coyote Beautiful!

Gregory James, MacJournalism Sports Team
December 8, 2017
The brothers stand together at the end of the Seguin football game on Sept 14. As part of his cheer duties, Miles has to run the sideline with the McCallum flag after every Mac touchdown. Max and his mates on the offensive line have made sure Miles has gotten a good workout during each football game so far this season. Photo by Gregory James

For Perkins brothers, Fridays a family affair

Gregory James
November 17, 2017
McCallum races past Reagan to go 10-0

McCallum races past Reagan to go 10-0

Gregory James
November 13, 2017
FOOT ON THE GAS: The Knights quarterback Max Perez runs the ball in for his second touchdown of the game. The knights ran for 433 yards in their 56-13 win over district competitor Austin High. Photo by Gregory James

Knights annihilate Austin to improve to 6-0

Gregory James
October 6, 2017
A SILVER LINING: Chief Acevedo of Houston Police discusses the better moments of the rescue operations after Hurricane Harvey. Acevedo was one of many speakers at the 7th annual Texas Tribune Festival. In a panel called the Story of Harvey, Acevedo discussed the effects of Harvey with Texas Tribune editor in chief, Emily Ramshaw. Photo by Gregory James

Acevedo discusses impact of natural disaster on Texas

Gregory James and Gregory James
September 29, 2017
LEFT: Officer Georgia Gonzalez watches as students pass through the main hallway during passing period. “I really like interacting with the students as they go to class.” Gonzalez said. Photo by Gregory James.

An Officer and an Ambassador

Gregory James
May 19, 2017
Kawhi Leonard

Dual-threat Leonard is NBA’s most valuable

Gregory James
March 20, 2017
The Salzach River in Salzburg, Austria

Amerika Die Wunderschone

Gregory James
March 7, 2017
FANTASTIC FARMER: Kaya Azasu (19′) cuts up vegetables that had just been picked at the Urban Roots farm. The Urban Roots growing season has finished, but there are still slots open to join the spring and summer season. Go to http://urbanrootsatx.org/ for more info

Building A Strong ‘Roots’ Structure

Gregory James
February 28, 2017

Successful Season on hold

Gregory James
February 14, 2017
Photo by Gregory James.

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