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The Shakerite

The award-winning Shaker Heights High School student news organization

The Shakerite

The American flag waves in front of the high school. “While the pledge does include the phrase ‘one nation under God,’ it does not specifically support or advocate for any specific religion, David Glasner, middle school  principal, said.

A Pledge to What?

Grace Geier, Journalism I Reporter
December 11, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan at President Donald Trumps Feb. 28, 2017 address to a joint session of Congress. Ryan led the successful GOP tax bill effort in the House of Representatives and maintains that the plan will not increase the federal deficit.

Shaker Will Feel the Pain

Sam Klein, Journalism I Reporter
December 9, 2017
Posters were put up by the GSA to challenge the usage of homophobic language in the school.  “I don’t think people understand that making a joke -- saying, ‘You’re gay!’ -- is homophobic,” junior Claire Burchmore said.

It’s Probably Not

Eliza Auten, Journalism I Reporter
December 8, 2017
For the first time, freshmen have Naviance accounts. “It made me realize that college is just around the corner, in a way,” said freshman Kate Hahnenberg.

College Comes Ever Closer

Emerson Coffman, Journalism I Reporter
December 5, 2017
Oof

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Katie Cronin, Journalism I Reporter
December 4, 2017
For non-testing students, school begins at 12:39 p.m. today and 12:09 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday to accommodate state exams.

Let the Disruptions Begin

Lily Camp, Journalism I Reporter
December 4, 2017
Principal Jonathan Kuehnle posted a Nov. 9 tweet, stating, “Our boys need to learn how to respect girls.” The tweet was in response to Spotlight Editor Ainsley Snyder’s column, ‘Who Deserves It?,’ which described an experience with sexual harassment from boys on school grounds.

Boys Have Lots to Learn

Ashley Sah, Journalism I Reporter
December 2, 2017
A Gun-Free Zone sign hangs in a window at the front entrance of the high school. “Think how often cell phones go missing or get stolen. Is it always possible to secure every piece of property in our building 24/7?” said Principal Jonathan Kuehnle.

Fighting Firearms with Firearms

Anna Krouse, Journalism I Reporter
November 30, 2017
A Mano en Mano poster of the Puerto Rican flag on display in the upper cafeteria.

Clubs Cooperate to Aid Puerto Rico

Isaac Van Orman, Journalism I Reporter
November 17, 2017
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