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The Student News Site of McCallum High School

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Sofia Ramon

Sofia Ramon, people editor

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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).

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Krische poses with her violin before all-state Orchestra. She had qualified the year before, but the performance had been canceled due to COVID. Photo by Lanie Sepehri.

Krische finds her forte

Kate Boyle and Sofia Ramon
May 5, 2022
Juana Gun looks at this picture of her and her grandma, Chabelita (who raised her) every day. Shes been gone over 30 years. But I aspire to be as kind as she was. ... I never saw a mean streak in her. She had patience for all of us. And she raised two grandbabies, Im the last one she raised.

If you don’t love Juana Gun already, read this and you will.

Sofia Ramon and Kate Boyle
April 7, 2022
The Lark and Owl Booksellers team prepares boxes of books for their community during the first shut down. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a whole host of challenges to navigate. Co-owner Racheal Jonrowe said. We have survived and are beginning to thrive again. We worked with our supporters to find flexible and innovative ways to connect with folks during the pandemic.

Pandemic inspires Mac entrepreneurs to venture out with innovative businesses of their own

Kate Boyle and Sofia Ramon
January 12, 2022
Customers examine a wall of artwork during the gallery show. This year’s assortment of pieces sold out an hour and a half into the show, causing volunteers to bring out previous years’ work to fill the space. “A lot of people were looking forward to being able to attend this year,” volunteer Andre Joseph said. “The results speak for themselves.”

5×7 art show ‘knocks it out of the park’

Sofia Ramon, people editor
December 18, 2021

Coffeehouse enjoys triumphant return to Mac campus

Evie Barnard, Alysa Bijl-Spiro, Amaya Collier, Carter Eason, Evelyn Griffin, Cassidy Levin, Madelynn Niles, Caroline Owen, Samantha Powers, Sofia Ramon, Alice Scott, and Grace Vitale
November 10, 2021

When setting a Pink Week fundraising record is secondary

Evie Barnard, Anna Bausman, Sophi Beardslee, Lukas Bednar, Smith Bohls, Naomi Di-Capua, Cassidy Levin, Chloe Lewcock, Lucy Marco, Helen Martin, Kaela Martin, Gaby Maydozian, Madelynn Niles, Grace Nugent, Charlie Partheymuller, Samantha Powers, Sofia Ramon, Elly Schottman, Alice Scott, Lanie Sepehri, Alysa Spiro, Francie Wilhelm, Nate Williams, and Dave Winter
October 17, 2021
The girls tennis team prepares for practice. Last year, due to COVID, the team could only conduct practices after school or on Saturdays, instead of during class time. COVID didnt influence it—COVID wrecked it, head coach Christopher Purkiss said.

Tennis team doubles in size

Lanie Sepehri and Sofia Ramon
October 11, 2021
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
The Nostalgic, by senior Raleigh Margulies was one of 14 pieces by Mac artists chosen to advance to state VASE. “The piece of my sister holding a chicken is basically a happier depiction of our actual life,” Margulies said. “It’s reminiscent of life before the pandemic, yet taking care of the chickens is one of the things that hasn’t changed much.” Unlike most aspects of life, Margulies feels like this year’s VASE competition was actually improved by a virtual format. “Normal VASE is usually an all-day event and involves a lot of waiting around, so it can be kind of boring. The interviews are a bit nerve-racking,” Margulies said. “I actually liked VASE this year. It felt more relaxed for the students.”

A virtual VASE gallery of MAC state finalists

Evie Barnard, Kate Boyle, Josie Bradsby, Olivia Capochiano, Ellen Fox, Evelyn Griffin, Lucy Marco, Anna McClellan, Samantha Powers, Sofia Ramon, Lydia Reedy, Bella Russo, and Alice Scott
March 10, 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 couldnt 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 21, 2021
Wearing surgical gloves and using metal tongs, new facilities manager Camille Nix asks math teacher Scott Pass if he wants a glazed doughnut, a chocolate glazed doughnut or both. The sweet Friday treats came courtesy of the Mac administration.

Running McCallum, then and now

Evie Barnard and Sofia Ramon
January 3, 2021
Roberta Reed assists Orlando Castellanos-Martinez work on his semester final photo story in Ms. Webers 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
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