LINK CREW DEBUT: Walking through a human tunnel to the sounds of the drumline, around 450 incoming freshmen were welcomed to McCallum Wednesday afternoon in the Don Caldwell Gymnasium. The day not only marked the orientation of incoming ninth-graders but also the debut of Link Crew.  Link Crew is a nationwide program that aims to build leadership skills for juniors and seniors while also providing mentorship for freshmen. McCallum was introduced to Link Crew by former principal Nicole Griffith, who previously led the program at Austin High.  The Class of 2027 was introduced to McCallum's team of administrators and counselors. Mr. Featherstone taught the freshmen their first McCallum cheer. Ms. Noack, one of the Link Crew sponsors, led the group in some games before everyone was split up into smaller groups led by their Link Leaders. The small groups were then led to a classroom where students participated in team building exercises as well as get-to-know-you games, followed by a tour...