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The award-winning Shaker Heights High School student news organization

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

The Shakerite
Olivia Cavallo

Olivia Cavallo, Spotlight Editor

Olivia Cavallo (‘26) is in her third year with The Shakerite and is currently the Spotlight editor. Last year, she wrote about Naomi Tutu’s speech at the high school and profiled substitute teacher Spencer Sowards. Outside of The Shakerite, she enjoys cooking, playing guitar and spending time with friends.

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The egress will be open for student entry once weapon detection begins.

Weapon Detection Begins Jan. 22

Olivia Cavallo and Liam MacGilvray
January 17, 2025
In this screenshot of the district's live stream, Interim Principal Isaiah Wyatt delivers a security update to the Board of Education during its Dec. 10 meeting in the high school's small auditorium.

High School Weapons Detection to Begin Jan. 22

Olivia Cavallo, Spotlight Editor
December 16, 2024
Principal Eric Juli's daily message to students about taking charge of their fate greeted the high school community this morning on the front lawn, courtesy of the high school PTO.

“I Think It Takes a Big Person to Do That”

Isabel Siegel and Olivia Cavallo
November 21, 2024
Voters scan their ballots in the Shaker Heights Middle School gym Nov. 5.

Concerned for the Future

Olivia Cavallo and Ingrid Holda
November 6, 2024
Voters waited more than an hour in line to cast a ballot at Shaker Heights Main Library this afternoon.

Waiting in Line, With Lots on Their Minds

Olivia Cavallo, Spotlight Editor
November 5, 2024
Assistant Principal Lisa Demkowicz staffs a table where parents who attended a meeting about the new electronic device policy examine Yondr pouches and unlocking mechanisms at the high school Aug. 13.

District Explains Phone Policy at Parent Meeting

Olivia Cavallo and Liam MacGilvray
August 16, 2024
Michael Better, a junior, and freshman Natalie Better enjoy a conversation with substitute teacher Spencer Sowards near the high school main entrance May 29. Natalie said Sowards often asks her about her sport, figure skating.

Inspired and Inspiring

Olivia Cavallo, Opinion Editor
May 31, 2024
A sign instructs staff to keep the women’s restroom next to Room 260 locked May 24, when a blocked sewage pipe forced restroom closures throughout the building.

Blocked Pipe Closes Restrooms

Liam MacGilvray and Olivia Cavallo
May 28, 2024
The Rev. Naomi Tutu speaks to a diverse audience in the large auditorium Jan. 29 as part of a community-wide human rights event.

Empathy is a Series of ‘Baby Steps’

Olivia Cavallo, Opinion Editor
February 7, 2024
After renovations, Ludlow Elementary School will house an expanded pre-K program which is also funded by Issue 13. The school was closed in 1987, but the district maintained ownership. Until recently, the building was occupied by Positive Education Program, an alternative school for students challenged by complex developmental trauma, mental health issues and autism, according to the organization’s website.

Voters Approve Facilities Plan

Olivia Cavallo, Opinion Editor
November 8, 2023
Monday Photo

[Photo] ‘Rite Idea: Consistency is Key

The Editorial Board
October 9, 2023
I relied on my 2018 Consumer Cellular flip phone for a week, and my head did not explode.

Flipping My Habits

Olivia Cavallo, Opinion Editor
June 7, 2023
A graphic at the Innovative Center for Personalized Learning displays features of the program.

A Different Way to Learn

Olivia Cavallo, Journalism II Reporter
April 4, 2023
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