The Student News Site of Flintridge Sacred Heart

Veritas Shield
The Student News Site of Flintridge Sacred Heart

Veritas Shield
The Student News Site of Flintridge Sacred Heart

Veritas Shield
Claire McDonald

Claire McDonald, Managing Editor

Claire McDonald is the managing editor this year for the Veritas Shield. She started writing for the Shield her sophomore year and served as news editor her junior year. Claire enjoys scenic walks, and her guilty pleasure is listening to The Carpenters. Claire’s dream job is to be a chef (even though she doesn’t cook).

All content by Claire McDonald
Mask up! Isabella Durand '21 (left) and Joelle Souma '21 (right) headed to the polls in Souma's car back in November. While it was fun to exercise their rights, they had even more fun driving there.

Let’s drive: The teenage escape

By Claire McDonald, Managing Editor
April 16, 2021
According to Wallaroo Media, over 60 % of TikTok users belong to Generation Z.

The Veritas Shield announces the winners of its writing contest

By Ella Kitt and Claire McDonald
February 21, 2021
Picture perfect: Claire McDonald ‘21 deserves an award for the amount of self-control she showed in taking this picture before biting into her delicious El Sombrero taco.

The LA taco scene: Claire’s hard and soft shell favorites

By Claire McDonald, Managing Editor
January 31, 2021
Theater teacher Ms. Jane McEneaney coordinated with a team of editors to create the fall play, which will be live streamed on Stellar Tickets in a series of four episodes.

Theater during a pandemic: Ms. Mac spills the tea on ‘The Girl Who Was a Hundred Girls’

By Ella Kitt and Claire McDonald
December 3, 2020
In "Coastal Elites," which is available for streaming through HBO, Sarah Paulson plays a meditation guru who guides her Zoom audience in some much needed breathing exercises after her mom tells her that this whole “corona thing” will just blow over.

Coastal elites, please stop criticizing ‘Coastal Elites’

By Claire McDonald, Managing Editor
November 16, 2020
The VSP, Episode 1

The VSP, Episode 1

By Ella Kitt and Claire McDonald
November 14, 2020
Looking like locals! Seniors Beatriz Giménez Cerezo and Emmie Barnard soak up the Newport sun, eat chocolate-covered bananas and match in white jeans.

From classmates to sisters: A boarder moves in with her best friend

By Claire McDonald, Managing Editor
September 28, 2020
The "Corona Countertop" features Lysol wipes, latex gloves and yearbooks from San Marino High School.

The Luggage Room: Your go-to to-go restaurant

By Claire McDonald, News Editor
May 15, 2020
Two of Salt and Straw's special scoops sit on the counter, ready to be consumed by a hungry hipster.

Salt and Straw reimagines ice cream. But is that good?

By Claire McDonald, News Editor
April 1, 2020
Claire McDonald '21 takes a walk with her mother and finds herself connecting with both her neighborhood and her family's past in new ways.

Stay healthy, Claire

By Claire McDonald, News Editor
March 29, 2020
Senior patio looks bleak.

COVID-19 shuts down Flintridge Sacred Heart

By Ella Kitt and Claire McDonald
March 13, 2020
Ms. Jessie (left) steps in to help student choreographer Jaden Jones ’20 (right) and dancer Natalia de Kansky '23.

[Photo] ‘Past Forward’: Behind the scenes of this year’s dance concert

By Jacqueline Fitzpatrick and
February 18, 2020
Graffiti on the walls completes Triple Beam's hipster vibe.

Triple Beam: The not-so-secret gem of Highland Park

By Claire McDonald, News Editor
February 11, 2020
Surrounded by family, Claire McDonald '20 (second from left) dreaded every time she was forced to go visit Santa.

The least wonderful time of the year

By Claire McDonald, News Editor
December 11, 2019
According to the Internet and Television Association, over 81 million Americans used streaming apps on their TVs in 2017.

[Photo] Goodbye Netflix, hello network

By Claire McDonald, News Editor
November 19, 2019
The Garrity family's beloved dog, Cookie, attends every game.

Varsity tennis a family affair: Garritys step onto the court

By Claire McDonald, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
Juniors Blu Mackey, Jordyn Hart, Kathryn Lytle, Martyna Malolepszy, Maddie Leroy and Jaden Jones join forces to voice their support for the environment.

Tologs join the climate strike

By CJ Huston and Claire McDonald
September 25, 2019
My delicious latte sits on the table while I take an atmospheric photo and the customers inside give me odd stares. Little did they know, I was a journalist.

Kaldi Coffee lives up to the hype

By Claire McDonald, News Editor
September 20, 2019
Mila plans to buy a shiny new Volkswagen Eurovan when she gets to USC. (JK, Mila! We’re going to miss you! -- Cerys, Nikki and the rest of the crew)

[Photo] A bittersweet goodbye to a classic car

By Mila Mendoza
May 14, 2019
The Mayfield Senior Body Positivity Club uses a cartoon to promote body positivity.

Does the Hill need a body positivity movement?

By Claire McDonald
May 14, 2019
Softball wins Sunshine League

Softball wins Sunshine League

By Claire McDonald
May 14, 2019
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