Josie Linton, photoj contributor
Josie Linton is a freshman in digital media. She has taken photos for the MacJ platform of football, volleyball and other things. She is a volleyball player and student council member, and she is excited to be part of the Shield staff.
![A NEW UNIFORM: Members of the Blue Brigade throw their legs in the air while performing during halftime at the annual Battle of the Bell. Senior team member Olivia Hexsel, the second dancer in the row on the right, said that while the game was memorable for its close score and the nerves she felt for her team, it was also fun to perform out of her typical game-day uniform. Since the game was the last one before Halloween, members of both cheer and Blue Brigade dressed up in costumes. Hexsel, a social officer, and the rest of her squad dressed up as football players. “[My squad leader] and I thought about doing football players because one: we wouldn’t have to spend money on a costume, two: it was comfortable, and three: we just liked the idea of being a football player for the night,” Hexsel said. Hexsel felt that performing out of her uniform was beneficial to not only her dancing but also the general atmosphere of the game. “[Wearing a costume] wasn’t as hot and felt more comfortable to dance on the field,” Hexsel said. “I loved having to take pictures before the game in our costumes. It was my favorite part.” While taking pictures in her costume may take the cake as Hexsel’s favorite part of the game, she also noted getting to ring the traditional bell to celebrate the Knights’ victory as a highlight. “For a moment there, I thought we would lose, but I’m glad the football team came out with a win,” Hexsel said. Caption by Lanie Sepehri.](https://macshieldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/53304284004_4459e4919e_o-edited.jpg)