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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

Hilary Shakelton

Hilary Shakelton, Executive Managing Editor

Hilary Shakelton  (‘21) is in her fourth year with The Shakerite. She is currently The Executive Mentioning Editor overseeing coverage for The Shakerite. She also is a part of the Editorial Board. As an Investigations Reporter sophomore year and a Web Managing Editor her junior year, Hilary covered school ranking systems, the issues regarding unpaid internships, and the faculty response to multiple investigations within the district regarding administrative leave. Hilary runs track and plays both field hockey and basketball. She is also a member of the Student Group on Race Relations and STEM Ambassadors.

All content by Hilary Shakelton
Sophomore Meilani Walker wears her mask as she plays basketball in a practice.

District Announces the Restart of Winter Sports

Hilary Shakelton, Executive Managing Editor
December 10, 2020
Mia Compton-Engle, Juliet Tonkin, and Anna Carpenter compete in the Avon Lake Earlybird Invitational.

[Photo] Raider Review, Aug. 26-Sept. 1

Alex Markland, Raider Review Reporter
September 3, 2019
“I don’t think it’s right to abuse the elevators just because there are kids who need them. But I also don’t blame them because of how packed the stairs can get,” sophomore Clovis Westlund said.

Just Push the Button

Hilary Shakelton, Web Managing Editor
May 15, 2019
Although the district is widely acclaimed. Shaker fares poorly when compared to some other public schools by the ODE.

The Problem with School Rankings

Hilary Shakelton, Investigations Financial Reporter
May 2, 2019
Dozens of internships are available around the Cleveland area, including Fostering Hope, the CAMHP Foundation, the Young Scientist Foundation, From Me 2 U, and with the Sherrod Brown campaign.

Unpaid Internships Abound as Equity Concerns Increase

Hilary Shakelton, Financial Investigative Reporter
March 4, 2019
Students working during Advanced Placement U.S. History study circles Nov. 29. AP U.S. History study circles are held every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. in Room 302.

Study Circles Are to Continue

Hilary Shakelton, Investigative Financial Reporter
January 11, 2019
Junior Juliet Tonkin and Sophomore Zoe Rosenfelt run Cards for Humanity. For each card sold, one is donated to charity.

Making it Their Business

Hilary Shakelton, Investigations Financial Reporter
January 9, 2019
Students spectators cheer after a goal in the 2017 varsity hockey home opener game.

All Student Hockey Fans Now Face Alcohol Testing

Hilary Shakelton, Investigations Financial Reporter
November 16, 2018
Zannelli makes an effort to establish close relationships with students by interacting with them regularly.

The Answer Man

Hilary Shakelton, Investigations Budget Reporter
November 5, 2018
Students received pamphlets that included guides to healthy relationships and to recognizing warning signs for an abusive relationship. “I would hope that if people see abuse that they would speak up or tell someone," said freshman Tahsja Jackson.

Learning the Unspoken Truth

Hilary Shakelton, Journalism II Reporter
March 1, 2018
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