# @macjournalism on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvi9KCwLy18
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/11216446-macjournalism-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-08-05T02:29:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** McCallum Journalism (@macjournalism) — https://gondola.cc/macjournalism

## Caption

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 of campus. 

Incoming freshman Owen Christie said he's eager for a change of pace. 

"I'm excited to be in a new environment, with all these new friends that I could potentially meet," he said.

Junior Shila Gill said that the skills she's learning as a Link Crew leader will help her beyond high school. 

"I think that this is a foundation that needs to be built,” Gill said. “In college and when I get a job in the future, these skills will be essential to being successful in those environments." 

The small groups will continue to meet throughout the school year, focusing on helping freshmen with academic success and establishing social connections.

Photos and reporting by Julia Copas.

#dayinthelifeatmac #linkcrew #macclassof2027 #classof2027

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## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| McCallum Journalism | @macjournalism | https://gondola.cc/macjournalism | Newspaper |
| Julia Copas | @julia_copas | https://gondola.cc/julia_copas | Photographer |
| Julia Copas | @julia_copas | https://gondola.cc/julia_copas | Reporter |

## Tags

macclassof2027, classof2027, linkcrew, dayinthelifeatmac

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