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The Shakerite The award-winning Shaker Heights High School student news organization, covering senior pranks, the

With four print issues each school year, The Shakerite currently publishes most of its content online at www.shakerite.com. Opinions expressed in columns are those of their respective authors, and do not represent the views of The Shakerite, Shaker Heights High School or the Shaker Heights City School District. The editorial board comprises Chief Editors Nora Spadoni, Grace Lougheed, Zachary Nosan

chuk, and Lily Roth in addition to Opinion Editors Emily Montenegro and Hannah Kornblut. The editorial board’s editorials, called the “Rite Idea,” present the views of the editorial board; however, they may not reflect the opinion of The Shakerite’s entire staff. The board rules on ethical, staff-related and logistical issues within the paper. Learn more about The Shakerite here: www.shakerite.com/about/

The incident involved current and former SHHS students – without these protections in place, it could have happened here...
04/18/2025

The incident involved current and former SHHS students – without these protections in place, it could have happened here. The emphasis should be, now more than ever, on fixing weak links in the system and improving consistency. Read the Editorial Board's latest 'Rite Idea.

The community of Shaker Heights was alarmed and distressed after 18-year-old Charles Shanklin was murdered in an act of gun violence at the Shaker Heights Main Library April 1. In the face of such a tragedy, the need for sufficient security measures has never been more apparent. In recent months, th...

“Immediate joy when I saw those dogs.” Shakerite editors compiled this report about therapy dogs that visited the high s...
04/17/2025

“Immediate joy when I saw those dogs.” Shakerite editors compiled this report about therapy dogs that visited the high school and IC after the April 1 shooting at the main library.

Therapy dogs are bringing joy and comfort to students since SHHS reopened April 3 following a fatal shooting at the main library. Therapy dogs from the Crisis Response Canines team, the Sit Means Sit Therapy Dog Training Program and University Hospitals have visited the high school and IC several ti...

“He understood that international students need more than just grammar rules, and I know I am not the only one who was h...
04/09/2025

“He understood that international students need more than just grammar rules, and I know I am not the only one who was helped this way.” Copy Chief Daniel Carroll attended the April 7 BOE meeting and reported on community comments about cuts to the district's English Language Learner staff.

International students, ELL teachers and parents called on the Board of Education during yesterday’s rescheduled meeting to restore three English Language Learner positions that have been cut. The April 1 meeting was rescheduled after a fatal shooting involving current and former SHHS students occ...

"We have some hurting people in our community right now, and we want to honor that and make sure that we're able to supp...
04/03/2025

"We have some hurting people in our community right now, and we want to honor that and make sure that we're able to support." Copy Editor Daniel Carroll and Campus and City Editor Liam MacGilvray filed this story about today's return to school. Spotlight Editor Olivia Cavallo contributed reporting.

Students returned to school a day after classes were canceled due to a fatal shooting involving a current and a former SHHS student. The shooting occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the Shaker Heights Main Library April 1. The victim, former student Charles Lee Shanklin, was taken to a hospital and died th...

Updated at 6:45 a.m. April 2.
04/02/2025

Updated at 6:45 a.m. April 2.

A shooting involving a current and a former SHHS student occurred at 4:42 p.m. today in the Shaker Heights Main Library, severely injuring one person. The individual, who was unresponsive, was transported to the hospital and treated with extreme life saving measures, according to Shaker Heights poli...

“Regrettably, a lot of our students were there, and we had staff there as well." Campus and City Editor Liam MacGilvray ...
04/02/2025

“Regrettably, a lot of our students were there, and we had staff there as well." Campus and City Editor Liam MacGilvray and Editor in Chief Eliot Call compiled this story about today's shooting.

A shooting involving a current and a former SHHS student occurred at 4:42 p.m. today in the Shaker Heights Main Library, severely injuring one person. The individual, who was unresponsive, was transported to the hospital and treated with extreme life saving measures, according to Shaker Heights poli...

"Cutting the ELL department by 60 percent, leaving two teachers to teach in eight buildings, will leave many students wi...
03/21/2025

"Cutting the ELL department by 60 percent, leaving two teachers to teach in eight buildings, will leave many students without essential language and academic support. It is inequitable and a disservice to students and their families. This decision goes against the values Shaker Heights Schools uphold." Managing Editor Isabel Siegel, with help from Opinion Editor Ingrid Holda, have the story on the district's recent cost-cutting decision.

Three of the district’s five English Language Learner positions have been cut for next school year. Dr. John Morris, Shaker Heights Teachers’ Association president, confirmed that the three ELL teachers have been reassigned to other roles in the district. The ELL department provides English lang...

"I have to walk an extra distance when the bathrooms are closed, and it really sucks because it takes away from my learn...
03/11/2025

"I have to walk an extra distance when the bathrooms are closed, and it really sucks because it takes away from my learning experience." Seventh-period Journalism II students reported and freshman Lauren Jalics wrote this spot news story about locked restrooms and Interim Principal Isaiah Wyatt's response.

Students should no longer have to worry about finding a restroom after Interim Principal Isaiah Wyatt was notified of locked restroom doors. Since about the middle of February, so many restrooms across the high school campus were locked throughout the day that students carrying hall passes had to se...

"I’m very proud of them ’cause there were so many times they could’ve dropped their heads and quit, but they didn’t.” Ra...
03/07/2025

"I’m very proud of them ’cause there were so many times they could’ve dropped their heads and quit, but they didn’t.” Raider Zone Editor Spencer Zbanek filed this game story on the men's basketball regional semifinal upset of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees.

A team effort propelled the men’s basketball team to the Division II regional final yesterday at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron. The No. 17 seed Raiders defeated a fatigued Brecksville-Broadview Heights team, the No. 4 seed, 54-50 in overtime. Head coach Danny Young said the team’s unity fueled ...

“We have come a long way, but we have belief in each other so we don’t really worry about seeding, record or standings; ...
03/05/2025

“We have come a long way, but we have belief in each other so we don’t really worry about seeding, record or standings; we go hoop." Read Raider Zone Editor Spencer Zbanek's preview of the men's basketball team matchup with Brecksville tomorrow in the Division II regional semifinal.

The men’s basketball team can advance to the Division II regional championship game by defeating Brecksville-Broadview Heights on Thursday. Following a 7-15 regular season, the Raiders entered the district tournament as the No. 17 seed. The Raiders defeated No. 22 seed Parma Normandy 65-43 and No....

'Rite Artist Dylan Smith's latest editorial cartoon addresses fears that President Donald Trump's executive orders forbi...
02/28/2025

'Rite Artist Dylan Smith's latest editorial cartoon addresses fears that President Donald Trump's executive orders forbidding diversity, equity and inclusion programs will target some SHHS student organizations.

The U.S. Department of Education sent public schools nationwide a “Dear Colleague” letter Feb. 15 ordering them to “cease using race preferences and stereotypes as a factor in their admissions, hiring, promotion, compensation, scholarships, prizes, administrative support, sanctions, discipline...

If the Department of Education were eliminated, Title I protections would evaporate, and students who currently benefit ...
02/25/2025

If the Department of Education were eliminated, Title I protections would evaporate, and students who currently benefit from these special programs would suffer. Opinion Editor Ingrid Holda talked to teachers and students about President Donald Trump's plan for the DOE.

President Donald Trump wants to shut down the Department of Education, in keeping with the goals of conservatives before him. He has previously promised to accomplish this via executive order, despite the fact that such a drastic decision would require congressional approval. Congress established th...

“Sankofa goes into early history and represents ancient African society. We had societies that started there as the birt...
02/21/2025

“Sankofa goes into early history and represents ancient African society. We had societies that started there as the birthplace of humanity, but when you think African culture, you think enslavement. We are more than what is thought of us." Sankofa takes the stage tonight. Read this preview story and enjoy Photo Editor Camryn Dozier's pictures of today's assembly.

“I am a masterpiece of creation, the quintessence of liberation And the beautiful reality of my ancestors’ imagination.” Senior Sharon Orisadipe, a Sankofa performer, delivered this message while performing the poem “I am a Black Girl” by April Chukwueke today during an assembly in the lar...

Senior Dylan Smith makes his editorial cartoonist debut with this peek at President Donald J. Trump's plans for revising...
02/12/2025

Senior Dylan Smith makes his editorial cartoonist debut with this peek at President Donald J. Trump's plans for revising U.S. landmark names.

In his debut editorial cartoon, senior ‘Rite Artist Dylan Smith provides a glimpse of President Donald J. Trump’s evolving plans for renaming additional U.S. landmarks. Yesterday, the White House banned an Associated Press reporter from the Oval Office because the AP, an international news servi...

“We find phones in binders behind papers, in accordion binders, inside tin foil, inside broken Yondr pouches, and even s...
02/12/2025

“We find phones in binders behind papers, in accordion binders, inside tin foil, inside broken Yondr pouches, and even shoes are very popular this week. We started finding two phones, or even three, in just one Stanley [cup].” Lots of Yondr pouch unlocking stations are available around the building now, but staff continue to confiscate unsecured phones and locked pouches during morning security screenings. Daniel Carroll has today's spot news story.

Twelve Yondr pouch unlocking stations are installed on the exterior of the high school and available for student use. The magnets, installed shortly after winter break, can be found at the front entrance, science wing bike rack, lower cafeteria patio, and near the north and south gym parking lots. S...

“I feel like it is a lot of work, and you are never accurate." With electronic devices locked away, students are finding...
02/10/2025

“I feel like it is a lot of work, and you are never accurate." With electronic devices locked away, students are finding their analog clock literacy lacking. Raider Zone Editor Spencer Zbanek has today's spot news story.

Now that it’s illegal to check the time by glancing secretly at their phone’s home screen, some students are struggling to tell time the old-fashioned way. History teacher Paul Kelly notices students struggle with reading clocks. “I know some can’t. It is not a good sign. I see them looking ...

“We’re supposed to be a welcoming environment, but you can’t have that when you have a big ol’ dripping hole of mold in ...
01/31/2025

“We’re supposed to be a welcoming environment, but you can’t have that when you have a big ol’ dripping hole of mold in your ceiling.” Read Vijaya Sadler’s spot news story about the recurring roof leak above the Shaker Writing Center. With help from a few classmates, Vijaya reported, wrote, revised and published this story in one class period today.

The roof above the Shaker Writing Center is leaking once again. Last year, the leak, which is visible in the northwest corner of the SWC home, Room 228, disrupted the program. “We had to move our writing center sections to four different classrooms,” said English teacher Cathy Lawlor, SWC direct...

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