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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/

"As I got bigger and made more accomplishments, my confidence grew, too." Assistant Raider Zone Editor Maizy Machmer-Wes...
10/14/2025

"As I got bigger and made more accomplishments, my confidence grew, too." Assistant Raider Zone Editor Maizy Machmer-Wessels has the story on senior Jacques Penn, September Raider of the Month.

After stepping away from the sport as a child, senior defensive end Jacques Penn has returned to football to tackle quarterbacks for the Raiders. Penn first started playing at 7 years old for a Shaker youth team, The Brawlers, but didn’t enjoy the physical side of the sport and quit. He didn’t r...

"She’s super aggressive and explosive in the way she defends, which creates confidence among all of her teammates.” Read...
10/14/2025

"She’s super aggressive and explosive in the way she defends, which creates confidence among all of her teammates.” Read sophomore Raider Zone Reporter Graham Gurney's Raider of the Month report on junior Zoie Garnett.

Junior field hockey captain Zoie Garnett, a centerback, helped lead the Raiders to a 9-0 start. A three-year varsity player and first-year captain, Garnett said effort has paid off; she attributes her leadership to her work ethic. “Hard work and really working in the off season got me to where I a...

"I think the PTO does a lot of amazing things for our school system, and fun runs and 5Ks are always a great way to buil...
10/14/2025

"I think the PTO does a lot of amazing things for our school system, and fun runs and 5Ks are always a great way to build community and have fun and raise some funds." Senior Campus and City Editor Vijaya Sadler and sophomore City Reporter Cate Wanick attended the first Raider Run Oct. 11 and filed this report.

Shaker Heights residents, school staff and students ran to support parent-teacher organizations at the inaugural Shaker Raider 5K and Fun Run Oct. 11. The race comprised a 5K run and a 1-mile “fun run.” Participants could sign up for the 5K, the fun run, or both. The races started at Aldersyde D...

“I have immense respect for school board members. It’s one of the hardest jobs in Shaker.” Sophomore Spotlight reporter ...
10/10/2025

“I have immense respect for school board members. It’s one of the hardest jobs in Shaker.” Sophomore Spotlight reporter Charlie Howell looks at community expectations for BOE leadership.

In an unprecedented election, six candidates will compete for three Board of Education seats Nov. 4. The last time board seats were on the ballot was November 2023, when four candidates competed for two open seats. This year, six candidates are competing for three seats, a large number compared to p...

“My goal is to show Jorin what goes on culturally in America and also what makes Shaker specifically special because tha...
10/10/2025

“My goal is to show Jorin what goes on culturally in America and also what makes Shaker specifically special because that’s something they did with us while we were in Goslar.” Copy editor Claire Joyce and Raider Zone Reporter Ezra Epstein attended the annual Goslar student exchange assembly and filed this report.

SHHS students and staff filled the Large Auditorium for the 47th year in a row to welcome 20 exchange students from Goslar during 10th period on Oct. 3. Shaker Heights High School’s student exchange program with its sister school in Goslar, Germany is the oldest consecutive exchange program betwee...

“We have state politicians and people in the state house who just do not want to fund public schools." Sophomore Policy ...
10/07/2025

“We have state politicians and people in the state house who just do not want to fund public schools." Sophomore Policy Reporter Emma Barker has this look at Issue 51 and how sate law affects school tax revenue.

Editor’s note: This story is the first of two stories about Issue 51. The second story, focusing on Issue 51 opposition, will be published in the October print edition and online. Like many public school districts across Ohio, the Shaker Heights City School District is facing challenging times —...

Senior Raider Zone Editor Spencer Zbanek filed this recap of Friday's Shaker v. Lorain battle at Russell H. Rupp Field.
10/06/2025

Senior Raider Zone Editor Spencer Zbanek filed this recap of Friday's Shaker v. Lorain battle at Russell H. Rupp Field.

It was a game of missed opportunities for two 1-5 teams. The Raiders lost 19-14 to the Lorain Titans Oct. 3 in a GCC matchup at the Russell H. Rupp Field on Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night. The Titans, now 2-5, dominated in the trenches, out rushing the Raiders 220 yards to 20 on the ground. Facult...

“It’s really important to acknowledge the people in the building that make coming to school worth it.” Senior football p...
10/03/2025

“It’s really important to acknowledge the people in the building that make coming to school worth it.” Senior football players invited adults they wanted to recognize to wear their jerseys to school today and attend the game tonight as honorary captains. Junior Gabe Moulthrop talked to players and their chosen adults about the third-annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Game at Russell H. Rupp Stadium.

Football Captain Isaac Smith knew right away what teacher he wanted to recognize for tonight’s Faculty/Staff Appreciation football game. In AP Psychology class, Kyle Fleming creates a welcoming space for students, including Isaac, where they can feel comfortable. “I chose Mr. Fleming because he....

“I think because of what happened this past week, it made me more aware of what’s happening and it gave me another reaso...
09/05/2025

“I think because of what happened this past week, it made me more aware of what’s happening and it gave me another reason to be here.” Shakerite editors and reporters gathered this report on today’s protest against gun violence. Sophomore policy reporter Emma Barker has the story, with photos by senior Photo Editor Camryn Dozier.

For the third time in four years, students participated in a nationally organized walkout in protest of gun violence. The walkout, organized by juniors Zoie Durham, Nora Kaelber and Gavin Marston, occurred at noon today and followed the shooting of two SHHS students in Maple Heights Aug. 30, in whic...

"I just encourage you guys to lean into each other in a way that we see each other, we support each other, we help each ...
09/02/2025

"I just encourage you guys to lean into each other in a way that we see each other, we support each other, we help each other." Students returned to school today after a senior died in a weekend shooting in Maple Heights. Senior Managing Editor Daniel Carroll compiled this report. Sophomore staffers Maizy Machmer-Wessels and Graham Gurney contributed reporting.

Classes resumed at the high school today with grief counseling available following the shooting of two SHHS students in Maple Heights Saturday night. Senior Jayden Bonner was killed. The other student was injured. Principal Isaiah Wyatt and Associate Principal Elizabeth Massey addressed students in....

“He’s like a Mount Rushmore type of coach." Sophomores Graham Gurney and Maizy Machmer-Wessels attended the ceremony hon...
08/29/2025

“He’s like a Mount Rushmore type of coach." Sophomores Graham Gurney and Maizy Machmer-Wessels attended the ceremony honoring former Raider tennis coach Al Slawson and filed this report.

Raider tennis players, alumni and staff honored long-time tennis coach Al Slawson Aug. 25 during a ceremony at the high school tennis courts. Slawson began coaching the men’s tennis team in 1980, and began coaching the women’s team in 1982. He coached both teams until 2007, stepped away from the...

“It is moving by very quickly." Senior Editor-in-Chief Isabel Siegel compiled this report about the first day of school ...
08/22/2025

“It is moving by very quickly." Senior Editor-in-Chief Isabel Siegel compiled this report about the first day of school for all students under the new 50-minute schedule. Raider Zone Reporter Ezra Epstein and Spotlight Reporter Charlie Howell contributed to reporting.

After five years of following alternate-day block schedules, students today attended all seven of their 50-minute class periods on the first day of school for grades 10-12. Freshmen attended their first day yesterday. During the block-schedule era, the first day of school essentially occurred twice....

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