The award-winning Shaker Heights High School student news organization

The Shakerite
The award-winning Shaker Heights High School student news organization

The Shakerite
The award-winning Shaker Heights High School student news organization

The Shakerite
Josh Levin

Josh Levin, Editor in Chief

Josh Levin (‘24) is in his fourth year with The Shakerite, overseeing all web and print publication as editor in chief. Last year, Josh covered detracking, school policies and breaking news. Josh is currently serving his third term on the editorial board and his second as chairman. He is also a member of the Ohio attorney general’s teen ambassador board.

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The petition, posted on change.org, reached 169 signatures in fewer than eight hours.

Petition Urges District to Replace Fudge

Josh Levin, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2024
Marcia Fudge as secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Fudge retired from the department in March.

Speaker Choice Supported Woodbury Teacher’s Abuser

Josh Levin, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2024
Cassie Lyles, a sophomore, performs "What Was I Made For?" during the 3B Sankofa student preview in the large auditorium Feb. 23, 2024. The audience responded to the gentle song by swaying along with their phone flashlights, the modern version holding aloft a lighter in emotional solidarity with the performer.

Sankofa Changes the Narrative

Josh Levin, Isabel Siegel and Will Stewart
February 23, 2024
A Shakerite story, published in October 1997, shortly after ID cards were first issued. At the time, students were required to carry their ID cards, but not to display them. The current policy, which requires students to display their ID at all times, was enacted in 2018, though students generally have not seen consequences for noncompliance.

[Photo] ’Rite Idea: Building a Culture of Safety

The Editorial Board
January 19, 2024
In a 3:15 p.m. email to parents, Principal Eric Juli stated that students will not be allowed to enter the building without an ID badge. File photo.

[Photo] “This should’ve been prevented”

Will Stewart, Policy Reporter
January 12, 2024
The fight, initiated by two trespassers and two students, took place in the upper cafeteria. The students sustained minor injuries.

Students to Attend Virtually Due to Security Concerns

Josh Levin, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2024
Two police cars parked outside of the high school front entrance in November 2019. File Photo.

Rumors Lead to Stay-Put

Josh Levin, Editor in Chief
January 10, 2024
Students exit the building at 1:49 p.m. today. Students who could not leave immediately were permitted to remain in the lower cafeteria, where they were supervised by building security. Shaker Heights Police Department officers were also present.

Classes To Resume Tomorrow Following Early Dismissal

Josh Levin, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2023
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[Photo] Mayor Weiss Re-elected

Malachai Shulman, Arts Reporter
November 13, 2023
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[Photo] Ohio Approves Issue 1

Eliot Call and Vaughn Ullom
November 7, 2023
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[Photo] Live Updates: Nov. 7 General Election

Shakerite Staff
November 7, 2023
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[Photo] ‘Rite Idea: Vote Yes on Issue 13

The Editorial Board
November 3, 2023
Yard signs for and against Issue 13 are posted around the city. The Committee for Shaker Schools supports the issue, while the Committee for Shaker's Future opposes it.

[Photo] District Seeks Funds for Facilities

Will Stewart, Policy Reporter
November 2, 2023
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[Photo] ‘Rite Idea: Scott and Wang for Board of Education

The Editorial Board
November 1, 2023
A collection of used "late to class" passes. In order to enter class late, students must receive a pass from a security guard or administrator in the hallways. Teachers collect the passes and return them to the office for reuse.

[Photo] Tardies Surge Since Covid

Liam MacGilvray, Journalism I Reporter
October 25, 2023
0 Days Since Last Alarm

0 Days Since Last Alarm

Josh Levin and Will Stewart
October 13, 2023
False Alarm

False Alarm

Josh Levin and Will Stewart
October 3, 2023
Abandoned tri-fold boards from years past can be found stashed behind filing cabinets in high school classrooms.

Teachers, Please, Tri-Fold No More

Josh Levin, Editor in Chief
September 21, 2023
It's Good To Be Back

It’s Good To Be Back

Josh Levin, Editor in Chief
September 21, 2023
Students who had not selected a Tuesday Flex Block activity were instructed to report to the large auditorium via a P.A. announcement at the end of sixth period.

Flex, But Less Flexible

Josh Levin, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2023
The bleachers remained empty because spectators were prohibited from attending last night's game. Fans could watch the game from home via a live stream on the athletic department’s YouTube channel.

Spectators Prohibited Due to Threat

Josh Levin, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2023
The storm downed tree limbs and snapped off the top of a tree at the corner of Rawnsdale and Lomond roads. Power at Lomond Elementary School was also knocked out by the storm.

Schools Close for Storm Cleanup

Josh Levin, Editor in Chief
August 25, 2023
One student sits in AP Psychology class Feb. 5, 2021 at the high school. Concerns about segregated groups of elementary school students returning to buildings during the pandemic accelerated the district's decision to institute detracking, according to Superintendent David Glasner.

“We Did It During a Challenging Time”

Josh Levin and Brendan Zbanek
May 30, 2023
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Police Report on Restroom Fight Cites Felonious Assault

Josh Levin, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2023
Students Walk Out in Wake of Gun Violence, Again: Speakers

Students Walk Out in Wake of Gun Violence, Again: Speakers

Josh Levin, Web Design Editor
April 5, 2023
Student leaders Christian Holt, Oli Graves, Julia Loveman, Leah Reymann, Zara Troupe and Amber Perkins organized the protest at the high school today as part of the Students Demand Action national walkout against gun violence.

[Photo] Students Walk Out in Wake of Gun Violence, Again

Brendan Zbanek, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2023
A Response to Dr. Glasner

A Response to Dr. Glasner

Josh Levin, Editorial Board Chairman
March 24, 2023
Senior Nikolai Ewing addresses marchers after exiting the administration building today.

Marching in Support of Latin and Greek

Brendan Zbanek, Jenna Loveman and Josh Levin
March 21, 2023
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Director of School Leadership Felicia Evans and Communications Specialist Kristen Cash address marchers outside the administration building today.

Communications Specialist Kristen Cash and Director of School Leadership Felicia Evans approach the marchers after exiting the administration building.

Dr. John Moore, director of curriculum, shakes hands with Nikolai Ewing after Boron delivered the petition.

Senior Emily Boron delivers the petition to Dr. John Moore, director of curriculum.

Seniors Emily Boron and Nikolai Ewing wait in the lobby of the administration building to deliver their petition in support of Latin and Greek studies.

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Students march past Bradley Gillette's third grade class outside Onaway.

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Seniors Nikolai Ewing and Emily Boron display some of the Latin club's awards.

Board Considers Music and Language Cuts

Brendan Zbanek, Annie Sullivan, Jenna Loveman, Josh Levin and Marin Hunter
March 15, 2023
The hallway ceiling of outside Room 206 contains visible water damage and holes

[Photo] The High School is Showing its Age

Lucy Horrigan, Campus and City Reporter
March 15, 2023
When students reach the high school front entrance Sept. 19, they will encounter metal detection by wand and bag checks. Shakerite file photo by David Vahey

High School Proceeds as Normal After Phone Threat

Jenna Loveman and Josh Levin
February 14, 2023
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[Photo] Eliot Call

September 1, 2022
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[Photo] Bay Simonelli

October 26, 2020
A first period math class in Room 234 Nov. 18. In a class of 18 students, only eight were present at 8:20 a.m. when the bell rang.

[Photo] ‘Rite Idea: Rules Aren’t the Problem

The Editorial Board
December 1, 2022
Smoke was visible from the high school.

[Photo] Smoke Visible Off Campus Unrelated to Schools

October 25, 2022
Police vehicles present in the main entrance parking lot in September 2021. File photo.

Shots Fired Near The High School

Brendan Zbanek and Josh Levin
October 21, 2022
Students stand outside the high school with fire trucks visible in the background.

Staff Pull Alarm After Smelling Smoke

Josh Levin, Web Design Editor
October 6, 2022
A white ID card on a red lanyard with the text "Shaker Student" at the top and "Temporary Student Badge" at the bottom.

High School Enforces New ID Policy

Josh Levin, Web Design Editor
September 15, 2022
Social Media Threat Targets Shaker

Social Media Threat Targets Shaker

Josh Levin, Web Design Editor
June 3, 2022
Student leaders (from left to right): Josh Mink, Kaiya Thomas, Spencer Payton. Not Pictured: K Armstrong and Jordyn Mitchum

[Photo] Students Walk Out in Wake of Gun Violence

Brendan Zbanek, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2022
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