Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of McCallum High School

The Shield Online

The Student News Site of McCallum High School

The Shield Online

The Student News Site of McCallum High School

The Shield Online

Sofia Ramon

Sofia Ramon, people editor

(she/her)

Sofia Ramon is a junior and a second year staffer on The Shield. This year is her first year as people editor. She originally joined the newspaper because she loves writing and especially enjoys feature writing. Last year, she loved learning the basics of news writing and is excited to take it further this year and work with the rest of the staff to produce some amazing new issues! Outside of The Shield, Sofia enjoys sculpting, listening to music, watching tv, and hanging out with her friends (when COVID isn’t preventing it).

All content by Sofia Ramon
For many people, the isolation has been the hardest part of the pandemic experience. English teacher Amy Smith says she has never had as many students struggling academically and emotionally as she has this year.

Weathering the storm

Sofia Ramon, staff reporter
May 16, 2021
Christopher Purkiss accepts cake and flowers from principal Nicole Griffith and assistant principal Andy Baxa for being named Teacher of the Year. Purkiss was working with a student over Zoom when they arrived at his house. "I thought 'Oh, this is so cool!' I wanted to invite them in to have some coffee and chat until I remembered I couldn't invite anyone in," Purkiss said.

Purkiss named Teacher of the Year

Sofia Ramon, staff reporter
February 22, 2021
A district-provided Wi-Fi bus parked in front of an apartment complex provides internet access for children living nearby who are attending school virtually. These buses are stationed around Austin every day to ensure that students can access their schoolwork.

Bus drivers double essential duties

Sofia Ramon, staff reporter
February 20, 2021
Roberta Reed assists Orlando Castellanos-Martinez work on his semester final photo story in Ms. Weber's Principles of AV class on Wednesday Dec. 16.

Being there for those who need help

Sofia Ramon, staff reporter
December 2, 2020
The I Luv Video storefront faces a nearly empty parking lot after closing down for business. The art-covered walls and colorful exterior reflect the friendly, creative atmosphere inside. While the store was open, staff were always ready to help customers find the films they wanted inside the "oldest and largest video store in the world." Store owner Conrad Bejarano announced the abrupt closure on Sept. 1.

That’s a wrap on I Luv Video

Sofia Ramon, staff reporter
October 26, 2020
Load More Stories
Activate Search
Sofia Ramon