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Junior Nathan Nagy started his spring break as a starter for the Knights as they started district play against Crockett on Monday March 13. Nagy combined with reliever Sam Stevens to extinguish the Cougar offense as the Knights won at Northwest Park going away, 10-0.

[Photo] From T-ball to team leader

March 29, 2023
PART OF HISTORY: Principal Nicole Griffith, journalism teacher Dave Winter and science teacher Elaine Bohls-Graham pose with pride flags on the first day of AISD PRIDE Week. At his previous school in Midtown, Atlanta, Winter witnessed a similarly accepting and robust observance of PRIDE week. However, he feels that McCallums history and culture, particularly with Spectrum, make Macs PRIDE celebrations unique.  For as long as I have been at Mac and before that, [Spectrum] has been vital in providing a safe space for LGBTQ students to be themselves, Winter said. The group has had a lot of turnover with faculty sponsorship in recent years, but its essential role has stayed constant through all of that. I think that the main thing is that Spectrum and PRIDE Week helps to give students a voice on campus.  PRIDE Week closely followed Black History Month, where students and faculty organized similar events, like student panels. In both instances, Winter saw how crucial and courageous it is for students to lead the conversations on issues like identity.  I was impressed [by] the fearlessness and leadership of the panelists and the willingness of students and teachers to listen and work to understand better the experience of others, Winter said.  Caption by Francie Wilhelm. Photo by Lillian Gray. 

Mac ‘PRIDE’ more than just school spirit

Gaby Esquivel, Morgan Eye, Shila Gill, Lillian Gray , and Francie Wilhelm
March 28, 2023
Junior David Herring runs the 1600-meter race where he was able to stick with the lead pack throughout the entire race, placing third overall with a time of 4:41.

Wren, Herring lead Mac track teams to top 10 finishes

Lillian Gray and Nate Williams
March 19, 2023
Sophomore Zane Wiggins and junior Jesse Silverman hug after beating one of their toughest competitors in the qualification rounds. This win brought them to a 5-0 record at the time. “I feel like we did great,” Silverman said. “A part of that success was being paired with very strong teams.”

Despite adversity, robotics qualifies team for Worlds

Lillian Gray, Mac photojournalism
March 17, 2023
Sanchez up to bat at a game against LBJ on Feb. 28.

[Photo] Sanchez finds home plate

March 12, 2023
EXCEDRIN HEADLOCK: McCallum may have lost decisively to Anderson in its opening wrestling match of the season, but there were some highlights to build on. Winning his match by pin, senior Corgan Berger said he was able to overcome his emotions and enjoy success. “I fought and I never gave up,” Berger said. “I went into the match, and I was terrified, but its not about being afraid: its about what you do when you are afraid.” Although Berger walked away with a win, he felt that he could have left more on the mat. “I think I couldve done a little bit better.” Berger said. ”I mean, some might say if you look at the scoreboard it was 11-4 some might say I was ‘killing it,’ but personally I think that there were a few things that I couldve done better.” Photo by Lillian Gray.

[Photo] Shield staff ranks third in nation in fall NSPA individual entry contest

February 27, 2023

[Video] MAC beats LBJ to reach 10-0 in district play

Lillian Gray, Mac photojournalism
January 28, 2023

Knights vanquish Jaguars in second faceoff to stay unbeaten in district play, crack 5A state Top 25

JoJo Barnard, Isley Cameron, Lillian Gray, Amira Habib Weymouth, Stella Little, Helen Martin, Elena Ulack, Francie Wilhelm, and Dave Winter
January 25, 2023
Gergő Major, “One in a million” first place, open advanced

Mac photographers make lasting impression in ATPI Fall Contest

JoJo Barnard, Julia Copas, Jolie Gabriel, Lillian Gray, Chloe Lewcock, Gergő Major, Charlie Partheymuller, Lexi Ramos, and Clara Williams
January 4, 2023
Sophomore Lucca Lewis earned one of her two victories at the tournament by defeating a familiar opponent from Anderson whom she had beaten previously. In the final moments of a tight match Lewis delivered the move that earned the win. My thoughts were just to pick her up and drive, just get her to the floor, Lewis said.

Wrestling team makes an impact at Capital Classic

Lillian Gray, Mac photojournalism
December 29, 2022
Bauld was at the center of the teams identify and chemistry as evidenced by this team photo taken out side the teams home locker room between their season-opening scrimmage wins against Anderson and Pflugerville Connally on Oct. 29.

Surrounded by her peers, Bauld goes out a winner

Lillian Gray, Mac photojournalism
December 27, 2022
On Dec. 9, the freshman A team enjoyed a decisive win over Navarro with a score of 42-16. Freshman Evelyn Jenkins said that it was a much needed victory. I think getting this win has really helped our confidence, she said.

[Photo] Freshmen Knights find success, opportunity in their first season on the high school court

December 23, 2022
After matches, the engineers headed back to their tables or went to practice in the practice area. For junior Henry Holmes, fixing temporary issues with his robot was an important job he had to do.  “I was trying to put a roller on the top part of the robot,” Holmes said. “But most of the work on the robot was to try to fix our intake system since it was very high maintenance at the time.” For Holmes and his team, the effort of tweaking the robot’s system helped during the matches. “Our intake system ran much smoother every time we worked on it,” Holmes said. “But I wasn’t very successful in installing a roller system.” Photo and caption by Lillian Gray. 

Mac robotics shoots and scores at home tournament

Lillian Gray, Stella Little, and Vivian Medina
December 21, 2022
FISHING FRIENDS: Freshmen Sienna Gunning and sophomore Fin Kirsch sit at the Mac Angling Club table, advertising to visitors at A Knight at McCallum. Gunning decided to join the club at the beginning of this school year to find new ways to experience one of her favorite hobbies. “I’ve always enjoyed fishing, and I was looking for a club to join,” she said, “so I joined fishing club, [and] it was something different.”  Even though it’s only her first year as a Knight, Gunning appreciated the opportunity to show off one of the many extracurriculars that McCallum offers, as well as getting to see the future freshmen take a look around campus. “I enjoyed showing the bait off and just talking to other people about fishing,” she said. “It was nice to see them interested and excited to be apart of Mac fishing club when they come to McCallum.” Caption by Francie Wilhelm. Photo by Dave Winter.

A ‘Knight at McCallum’ to remember

JoJo Barnard, Lillian Gray, Chloe Lewcock, Merrill Price, Lanie Sepehri, Maya Tackett, Priya Thoppil , and Francie Wilhelm
November 16, 2022
GREENER PASTURES: The house at 2606 Greenlawn Parkway in Allandale before it was demolished.

Remembering the lives lived at 2606 Greenlawn Parkway

Lillian Gray, Macphotojournalism
October 18, 2022
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