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    Saxon Shield and Interaction

    The Saxon Shield

    Publication of the journalism class's newspaper began in Fall 1962 while students were still attending Magnolia High School, and continued until the 2001 class year.  It was resurrected in 2012/2013 and Volumes were relabeled beginning with Vol. I.  Since it is the same publication, we show those editions as what they would have been if continued from the beginning plus the rebranded number.  The newspaper was published roughly on a monthly or bi-monthly basis typically with 6 issues in the first semester and 6 in the second; and it included headline news, follow up and investigative reporting, photo journalism, opinions, comics or other entertainment, sports results and stats, and sponsor advertising from local businesses. 

     

    The Shield received a First Class Honor rating from the National Scholastic Press Association and "First Place" in some categories from the American Scholastic Press Association in various years including 1968, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 2000; plus numerous individual staff awards in a number of publishing areas.

     

    We are missing several Volumes and Issues of the Shield.  If you have a copy, please contact us at loarasaxonsalumni@gmail.com.

     

    Missing Saxon Shields:

    1962/1963 - Vol. I, Issues #2, #3, #4, #5 and anything after #6

    1963/1964 - Vol. II, Issues #1 and #5

    1969/1970 - Vol. VIII, Issue #8, p. 1b

    1970/1971 - Vol. IX, Issue #7

    1972/1973 - Vol. XI, Issue #10, p. 1b

    1975/1976 - Vol. XIV, Issue #7

    1976/1977 - Vol. XV, Issues #2, #4, #5, and #7

    1984/1985 - Vol. XXIII, Issue #6

    1985/1986 - Vol. XXIV, Issues #1, #3, and #7

    1986/1987 - Vol. XXV, Any issues after #5

    1987/1988 - Vol. XXVI, Any issues after #1

    1989/1990 - Vol. XXVIII, Issues #2 and all after #3

    1990/1991 - Vol. XXIX, Issues #3 and #4

    1995/1996 - Vol. XXXIV, Issues #1, #2, #3 and all after #4

    1996/1997 - Vol. XXXV, Issue #2

    1997/1998 - Vol. XXXVI, Issue #2

    1998/1999 - Vol. XXXVII, Issue #1

    1999/2000 - Vol. XXXVIII, Issues #2 and #4

    2000/2001 - Vol. XXXIX, Any issue after #4 (February 2001)

    2013/2014 - Vol. XLI (rebranded as Vol. ?), All issues

    2014/2015 - Vol. XLII (rebranded as Vol. II), All issues except #1 and #3

    2015/2016 - Vol. XLIII (rebranded as Vol. III), All issues

    2016/2017 - Vol. XLIV (rebranded as Vol. IV), All issues

    2018/2019 - Vol. XLVI (rebranded as Vol. VI), All issues

    2019/2020 - Vol. XLVII (rebranded as Vol. VII), All issues

    Saxon Shield Editor-in Chief/Advisor:

    (NOTE:  If no EIC mentioned, News Editor is used)

    1962/1963 - Bob Alder; Robert Corfman

    1963/1964 - Debi Murdoch; Dorothy McPhillips

    1964/1965 - Debi Murdoch; Dorothy McPhillips

    1965/1966 - John Cahill; Dorothy McPhillips

    1966/1967 - Linda Seifert; Dorothy McPhillips

    1967/1968 - Morna Carey; Doris Lowman

    1968/1969 - Jody Harris & Alan Stark; Doris Lowman

    1969/1970 - Marcia Garcia & Mary Ruggiero;

    Pam Hildebrand

    1970/1971 - Kim Oritz ; Mike Rowe

    1971/1972 - Jan Kleemann; Mike Rowe

    1972/1973 - Paula Selleck; Mike Rowe

    1973/1974 - Dora Summers; Mike Rowe

    1974/1975 - Dave Spiker; Mike Rowe

    1975/1976 - Amy Alpern; Keni Robinson

    1976/1977 - Debbie Emery; Keni Robinson

    1977/1978 - Howard Sklar; Keni Robinson-Christensen

    1978/1979 - Terry Becker; Keni Christensen

    1979/1980 - Ron Zehr; Keni Christensen

    1980/1981 - Chris Beyerbach; Keni Christensen

    1981/1982 - Lisa Curtis; Keni Christensen

    1982/1983 - Gaylord Humphries; Keni Christensen

    1983/1984 - Sean Storm & Gabe DeLeon; Keni Christensen

    1984/1985 - Gabe DeLeon & Michael Buff; Keni Christensen

    1985/1986 - Terri Mabry; Linda Esping

    1986/1987 - Jason Lacomb & Alison Iser; Linda Esping

    1987/1988 - Christina Yarosik; Linda Esping

    1988/1989 - Meghan Boyle; Linda Esping

    1989/1990 - Eddeane Casares; Linda Esping

    1990/1991 - Eddeane Casares; Linda Esping

    1991/1992 - Sarah K. Cron; Linda Esping

    1992/1993 - Bethany Otuteye; Linda Esping

    1993/1994 - Joonchul Yoo; Linda Esping

    1994/1995 - Mona Hanouni; Michael Smith

    1995/1996 - Eve Winnick; Wendy Dotan

    1996/1997 - Lei Shen; Gary Drent

    1997/1998 - Kathy Chen; Tracy Antolin

    1998/1999 - Abby Winnick; Tracy Hedges

    1999/2000 - Christine Lam; Tracy Hedges

    2000/2001 - Christine Lam & Crystal Atry; Tracy Hedges

    Special Editions and Rebranded years:

    50th Anniversary Special Edition - Bill Norris ('89); John Marshall, publisher ('69)

    2012/2013 - Matt Argame; Katherine Lo

    2013/2014 -    ; Katherine Lo

    2014/2015 - Isabel Pena & Bella Lee; Katherine Lo

    2015/2016 -    ; Katherine Lo

    2016/2017 -    ; 

    2017/2018 -    Thu Vu & Sara Jilani; Teresa Ghassemi

    2018/2019 -    ;

    2019/2020 -    ; Teresa Ghassemi

    Interaction

    The Saxon Shield offshoot newsmagazine Interaction was created in Fall of 1975 (Class of 1976) as an alternative method of communication and additional learning opportunities for the Saxon Shield staff.  According to Amy Alpern's (editor) comments in the first edition (May 3, 1976):
     

       "The Saxon Shield staff has decided to take on a new challenge this year, with hopes of starting a new tradition in the area of communication here at Loara.

       "Interaction recognizes people who, because of special qualities, offer unique perspectives in regard to Loara and its inhabitants.  We captured students, teachers and administrators in activities different from that of their usual role.  Many different cultures exist at Loara, yet they all seem to blend together in campus activities.

       "It is the hope of the Shield Staff that through this magazine Saxons will realize that not only are we all either teacher, student, or administrator, but that we all all people."

     

    The idea and Amy's position as Editor-in-Chief served her well -- she went on to be the feature editor for the Daily Trojan at the University of Southern California (~Interaction 4, 1979, p. 2).  The Interaction staff included an editor, journalists, photographers, and an advisor; and was published once a year until 1991 (15 Volumes).  During its run, Interaction won many awards including a First Class Honor Rating and three Marks of Distinction from the National Scholastic Press Association in 1979 and 1980. 

     

    We are in need of various years of Interaction.  If you have a copy, please contact us at loarasaxonsalumni@gmail.com.

     

    Missing Interactions:

    1979 - Vol. 4 - p. 5, 6, 11 and 12

    1982 - Vol. 7 - All

    1983 - Vol. 8 - All

    1985 - Vol. 10 - All

    1986 - Vol. 11 - All

    1987 - Vol. 12 - All

    1988 - Vol. 13 - p. 2

    1989 - Vol. 14 - All

    1990 - Vol. ?? - All

     

    Interaction Editor-in Chief/Advisor:

    1976 - Amy Alpern; Keni Robinson

    1977 - Debbie Emery; Keni Robinson

    1978 - Howard Sklar; Keni Robinson-Christensen

    1979 - Terry Becker; Keni Christensen

    1980 - Ron Zehr; Keni Christensen

    1981 - Karl Schorr; Keni Christensen

    1982 - Lisa Curtis; Keni Christensen

    1983 - Gaylord Humphries; Keni Christensen

    1984 - Sean Storm; Keni Christensen

    1985 - Gabe DeLeon & Michael Buff; Keni Christensen

    1986 - Terry Mabry; Linda Esping

    1987 - Jason Lacomb & Alison Iser; Linda Esping

    1988 - Christina Yarosik; Linda Esping

    1989 - Meghan Boyle; Linda Esping

    1990 - Eddeane Casares; Linda Esping 

    1991 - Eddeane Casares; Linda Esping

     
    2000's
    1990's
    1980's
    1970's
    1960's

    2019/2020

    2018/2019

    Saxon Shield 2017/2018

    2016/2017

    2015/2016

    Saxon Shield 2014/2015

    2013/2014

    Saxon Shield 2012/2013

    Saxon Shield 2000/2001

    Saxon Shield 1999/2000

    2012 Special 50th Anniversary Edition

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    Saxon Shield 1998/99

    Saxon Shield 1997/98

    Saxon Shield 1996/97

    Saxon Shield 1995/96

    Saxon Shield 1994/95

    Saxon Shield 1993/94

    Saxon Shield 1992/93

    Saxon Shield 1991/92

    Saxon Shield 1990/91

    Interaction 1990/1991

    Saxon Shield 1989/90

    Interaction 1989/1990 (Missing)

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    Saxon Shield 1981/82

    Saxon Shield 1985/86

    Saxon Shield 1988/89

    Interaction 1988/1989 (Missing)

    Interaction 1985/1986 - (Missing)

    Interaction 1981/1982 - (Missing)

    Saxon Shield 1987/88

    Interaction 1987/1988

    Saxon Shield 1986/87

    Interaction 1986/1987 (Missing)

    Saxon Shield 1984/85

    Interaction 1984/1985 - (Missing)

    Saxon Shield 1983/84

    Saxon Shield 1980/81

    Interaction 1980/81

    Saxon Shield 1979/80

    Interaction 1979/80

    Interaction 1983/1984

    Saxon Shield 1982/83

    Interaction 1982/1983 - (Missing)

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    Saxon Shield 1978/79

    Saxon Shield 1975/76

    Saxon Shield 1971/72

    Saxon Shield 1970/71

    Interaction 1975/1976

    Interaction 1978/1979

    Saxon Shield 1977/78

    Interaction 1977/1978

    Saxon Shield 1976/77

    Interaction 1976/1977

    Saxon Shield 1974/75

    Saxon Shield 1969/70

    Saxon Shield 1973/74

    Saxon Shield 1972/73

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    Saxon Shield 1964/65

    Saxon Shield 1968/69

    Saxon Shield 1967/68

    Saxon Shield 1963/64

    Saxon Shield 1966/67

    Saxon Shield 1962/63

    Saxon Shield 1965/66

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