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John Amaechi speaks to Shaker students in the small auditorium Oct. 22, 2014. In 2007, Amaechi, became the first NBA player to come out. He encourages athletes to be themselves, but, he said, “You can’t tell an athlete to come out.”

[PHOTO] The Last Closet Opens up With Difficulty

May 2, 2016
Due to new state requirements in reading and math, kindergarten students will trade crayons for more mandated standardized tests this year.

[PHOTO] Kindergartners’ New Activity: Exams

January 2, 2015
Dean of Students Jon Moorehead works at his office computer. Moorehead addresses low-level behavioral offenses and will help to establish a restorative justice program at the high school.

[PHOTO] New Dean of Students Aims to Alter Discipline Culture

November 23, 2014
Members of the Les Miserables ensemble practice a scene in the Large Auditorium at an after-school rehearsal.

[PHOTO] Vive La Révolution

November 5, 2014
James Rodem instructs students during a 10th period art class.

[PHOTO] New Art Teacher Finds His Zone in Shaker

October 7, 2014
Maintenance mechanic Tom Vanderpool declared the main offices water fountain dead and said it would be replaced.

[PHOTO] Main Office Water Fountain Declared “Dead”

October 6, 2014
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Freshman Joey Attias signs into conferences Sept. 11.

[PHOTO] Conference Sign-Ins Discourage Dishonesty

September 11, 2014
Terrence Pollack estimates that he has worked with “well over 45,000 young people” through teaching, the Association of Reform Zionists of America, the Anti-Defamation League, the North East Lakes Federation of Temple Youth and The Agnon School.

[PHOTO] Pollack is Leaving The Shaker Classroom Behind

June 3, 2014
Terrence Pollack began teaching at Shaker Heights High School in 1964, after a brief stint at East High School in Cleveland.

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