#Shielding

Lauren Flint, Managing Editor • March 22, 2013

There’s a new sensation sweeping the Gaels Nation. “Shielding” is the next big thing at Dublin High School.

Teens these days are always taking cool and funny pictures for Instagram and Twitter, seeing how many “likes” or “favorites” they can reach. Well, shielding will soon be the new trend for all you Gaels on Instagram.

Shielding is The Dublin Shield’s way to get the student body involved and excited about the newspaper and our social networking accounts.

Here’s how it works:

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Take a photo with The Dublin Shield visible in the picture. There is no specific setting or pose required for the photo. Post the picture on instagram and tag @thedublinshield in the caption. It’s sort of like planking… Only less awkward and school spirited!

Here’s the Point:

The point is to get all you little Gaels to be a bigger part of The Dublin Shield. Plus it’s just a funny new trend for Instagram! Remember, the more creative and entertaining the picture is, the better.

Have a copy of the newspaper always handy because you never know when you’ll get a great shielding opportunity.

Each month there will be a competition to see whose picture can get the most likes. The winning photo will be published in that month’s issue of the newspaper and the person present in the picture will win a $10 giftcard to Jamba Juice.

Get ready Gaels, and let the shielding begin!

A Shield staff member gives an example of #shielding from home.

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About the Contributors

Lauren Flint, Managing Editor

My name is Lauren Flint and I am a senior at Dublin High. I like writing for The Dublin Shield because it is our own product and we can be creative with how we put it together. I like the atmosphere at Dublin High and how most everyone gets along. My favorite place in Dublin is Alamo Creek Park because it is nice to walk around the creek and play football or frisbee on the field. In my free time, I take vocal lessons and practice singing for shows that I partake in during summer.

Winnie Chan, Copy Editor for News and Other

My name is Winnie Chan and I am currently a senior this year. Journalism provides me ample opportunities to write for the public, and in this case, the student body and staff members at Dublin High. I think it is important that I am able to inform others about what is going on. To have that ability is not only empowering, but also a gift that I cherish and will continue to cherish. Dublin High easily provides that opportunity for me as it has a safe environment perfect for learning and growth. Other than Dublin High, I consider the theater and plaza at Hacienda to be my favorite place in Dublin. It gives me a lot of memories, ones with both my friends and my family. Being there feels like being in a small community, and it allows me to stay in close connection to the area. Whenever I have the time, I simply enjoy walking. Long-distance walking for me not only gives me the chance to exercise, but also allows me to truly appreciate what is around me.