Introducing Shaker Snapshots, a weekly collection of photos that will highlight everything from student life and classroom activities to school events and everyday moments. Shaker Snapshots will be published every Friday.
Freshman Jadon McClain, a member of Bike Repair Club, wrangles a bike in the second-floor science hallway Feb. 26. He said he enjoys the opportunity to help those in need. “We find bikes, fix them, and give them away. I love being able to give people who need it transportation,” he said. (Emma Barker)Sankofa performs at Rocket Arena Feb. 24 during halftime of the Cavs vs. Knicks game. Sophomore Kimaya Parker is at the center of the arena’s jumbotron. “I faced my fears,” said Parker. “This was the most scary experience I have ever done. I absolutely have the worst stage fright, and I overcame my fear during that performance.” (Emma Barker)IB Middle Years Program Coordinator Kailey Uhl, adviser to the Student Advisory Group, helps members Blake Durham, a junior, and Oceanne Kabore, a sophomore, create a form for gathering student feedback Feb. 26 in Room 221. The form will be distributed during Crew. Durham said it will help them further their goal of creating a better school environment. Said Durham, “We’re trying to find a solution to how to make the student experience better.” (Emma Barker)Students who take Mandarin classes paraded through the high school Feb. 27, carrying a traditional Chinese dragon and playing percussion instruments. Raina Li, who teaches all Mandarin classes at the high school, said that her classes celebrate the Chinese New Year over 15 days. Said Li, “Each day we celebrate a different aspect of the Chinese New Year. Today we woke the dragon.” (Camryn Dozier)Senior Sophia Steinweg kills two birds with one apple in Room 229 Feb. 26. “I love apples,” she said. “Two of my favorite things are eating apples and playing Snake. I combined my two passions.” The goal of the Google game is to make the snake grow by helping it to consume as many apples as possible. (Emma Barker)Sophomores Rachel Hren, Dalia Epstein, Charlotte Prokop and Lauren Jalics study for their AP U.S. History quiz in the hallway outside Rooms 254 and 255. “It’s going well. We have an APUSH quiz tomorrow, so we’ve been reviewing,” Jalics said. “It’s chill,” Hren said. (Emma Barker)“We do all the technical stuff. We fix things when they go wrong.” Freshman Keondre Newman, a member of the Sankofa production, said he prefers working on the sound aspect of the show. Said Newman, “I like working with anything that has to do with music and speakers. At our table, we manage all of those things.” (Emma Barker)Freshman Chasity Lockett locks in after class Feb. 26. “I’ve been locking in, focusing this week, to get my work in. It’s been hard, but good to get something accomplished,” she said. (Emma Barker)Two unopened gallons of milk perch on the curb in the north gym parking lot Feb. 27 during the 10th period fire drill. Theatre teacher Scott Sumerak admonished a student who had picked them up. “No dairy left outside is good,” he said. “Drop it, now!” (Emma Barker)Junior Autumn Kilpatrick takes a break during math conferences outside Room 205. “It’s been a good week, but it’s so tiring, doing math homework,” she said. (Emma Barker)Students begin the return to the high school at the conclusion of today’s 10th-period fire drill. “It’s nice outside,” senior Karmen Latten said, but “I would have preferred to stay inside.” (Emma Barker)Shakerite editors separate, count and organize Issue 4 for distribution in English classes and throughout the district and community in Room 229 Feb. 26. (Emma Barker)Senior Amani Smith, and Senior Sumaiyah Lakes, dancers in Sankofa, perform during two preview shows for students today in the large auditorium. “My adrenaline was pumping,” Smith said. “I was super happy to get out there.” Lakes said she had a lot of fun on stage and she enjoys sharing her passions with her peers. Said Lakes, “It was great up there. Being able to showcase what I love to do to all of the school is really fun.” (Emma Barker)Freshman Nicholas Bradley displays his work Feb. 26 in Room 304. “I’m working on Language and Literature stuff. It’s chill,” he said. Bradley said his Language and Literature homework gets in the way of relaxing. Said Bradley, “We’re learning about Japan, while I’m over here like, trying to freaking chill, bruh.” (Emma Barker)Dr. Elizabeth Mangan, instructional coach, and Ruthie Foreman, a junior, display squish toys in Room 227. Both said they prefer to get their clothes from thrift stores. “My pants and shirt are thrifted. I love thrifting,” Foreman said. “My favorite thrift store is probably Avalon Exchange.” (Emma Barker)
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