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Members of the high school’s chapter of the NAACP engage in discussion in Room 157. “Through the [NAACP’s] Race and Culture Committee, we’ll be doing different discussions and different activities, maybe even field trips, based around bringing racial and cultural awareness,” said Siraj Lee, senior and NAACP leader.

Bringing a National Presence to Shaker

Rowan Gingerich, Spotlight Editor
May 26, 2017
English teacher Nikki Costa teachers her 9th period 9 English Honors class Sept. 22.

Back for Good

Rowan Gingerich, Spotlight Editor
September 2, 2016
Attendees view student artwork at the annual Art Exposed art show on the second floor of the Shaker Heights Public Library on Lee Road May 6.

Check Out Art Exposed

Rowan Gingerich, Spotlight Editor
May 13, 2016
First period Honors Drawing students Payton Clark and Sophie Browner work on their self-portrait assignment. Though Shaker does not offer STEAM-structered courses, there is an extensive arts program.

[Photo] STEAM Curriculum Takes Root at Shaker

Astrid Braun, Investigations Editor
May 2, 2016
The Chamber Orchestra plays at their spring concert April 25.

Orchestra’s Strength is Challenged by Their Numbers

Rowan Gingerich, Spotlight Editor
April 29, 2016

[Video] Around the World at Boulevard

Rowan Gingerich and Arwa Elmashae
March 22, 2016
Student attendees play a game at the Public Speaking Club informational meeting March 14.

Public Speaking Club’s Debut Hooks Students

Rowan Gingerich, Journalism II Reporter
March 18, 2016
Sankofa members put their hoods up for a 10-second moment of silence to honor Trayvon Martin during the Feb. 26 Sankofa performance.

[Photo] Reed Responds to Last Week’s Hoods-Up Act

Grace Lougheed, Campus and City Editor
March 2, 2016

[Video] Sankofa Portrays Powerful Messages

Rowan Gingerich, Journalism II Reporter
March 1, 2016
Senior Jamie Semel sings a cover of "At Last" by Eta James during Sankofa preview Feb. 26, 2016.

Sankofa to Honor Black America in a Time of Increased Activism

Rowan Gingerich, Journalism II Reporter
February 26, 2016
Black History Month spirit week participants, dressed to the black-out theme, gather in the Egress for a picture Feb. 24.

Students Show Spirit for Black History Month

Rowan Gingerich, Journalism II Reporter
February 26, 2016
Junior Vance Fleming, freshman Daian Phillips, senior Morgan Owners, junior Phanawn Bailey and junior Britta Nelson modeling yellow outfits from the African-American Cultural Gardens scene.

Fashion Club Models a Brand New Event

Rowan Gingerich, Journalism I Reporter
February 1, 2016
Underground Fashion show tickets are available in the upper cafeteria during lunch. The show is sponsored by Fashion Club.

Modeling a Trendy New Event

Rowan Gingerich, Journalism I Reporter
January 29, 2016
A banner displaying the 2015 homecoming theme hanging in the Ely gallery near the main office Oct. 6.

They Aren’t Just For Novels

Rowan Gingerich, Journalism I Reporter
December 11, 2015
Volunteers packing the meals for Stop Hunger Now in the high school’s lower cafeteria.

Girl Scouts And YEH Team Up to Relieve Hunger

Rowan Gingerich, Journalism 1 Reporter
October 5, 2015
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