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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
Spencer Zbanek

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor

Spencer Zbanek (‘26) is in his third year with The Shakerite and is currently the Raider Zone Editor. Last year, he published thirteen stories that included sports opinions and Raider Zone news. Apart from The Shakerite, Spencer is the captain of the varsity soccer team and is a member of SGORR. Spencer enjoys spending time with friends and going out to eat.

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Fireworks flare in Huntington Bank Field as the Browns prepare to make their entrance in a 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys Sept. 8, 2024.

A Plea for Jimmy Haslam

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
October 21, 2025
Brigadier General Jeffrey Watkins speaks with Spotlight Reporter Charlie Howell during first period Oct. 10 in the small auditorium. Watkins was among the nine 2025 inductees to the Shaker Schools Foundation's Alumni Hall of Fame. He told Howell that that he wore the same jersey number, 85, while playing football for the Raiders. The inductees addressed an assebmly audience in the large auditorium during second period.

‘I Definitely Think About Shaker, Every Day’

Maizy Machmer-Wessels, Graham Gurney, Spencer Zbanek, Charlie Howell, Andrew Mullen and Ruth Becker
October 20, 2025
When it Comes to Conferences, Change is the Rule

When it Comes to Conferences, Change is the Rule

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
October 17, 2025
Faculty and staff chosen by senior football players to be honored for Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night pose with captains Kingston Seals, Isaac Smith, James Wood and Jacire Eaddy before the opening coin toss Oct. 3 at Russell H. Rupp Field.

Raiders’ Hot Offensive Start Simmers Away After Opening Drive

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
October 6, 2025
Plaque in recognition of Slawson's coaching career hangs on the front gate of the SHHS tennis courts

[Photo] Al Slawson Honored With Tennis Court Plaque

Graham Gurney and Maizy Machmer-Wessels
August 28, 2025
Molly Milligan, a junior, makes contact during a 10-1 loss to Brunswick May 15. Milligan switched to softball this year after two years in the outfield for the baseball team.

Milligan Hits Raiders Home

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
June 4, 2025
Senior Miles Shelton heads downfield during the Raiders' 10-8 defeat of North Canton Hoover May 13 at Russell H. Rupp Field.

Shelton Stifles Opponents

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
June 4, 2025

Expand the NBA

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
May 28, 2025
A group of students gathers around the HVAC presentation during Trades Day April 24 in the South Gym.

Trades Day Connects Students With Industry Professionals

Spencer Zbanek and Ingrid Holda
May 2, 2025

Betting Cheapens Trust in Professional Sports

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
April 3, 2025
The videoboard at James A. Rhodes Arena displays a final overtime score of 54-50, Shaker over Brecksville-Broadview Heights, in the March 6 regional semifinal game.

Raiders Outlast Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
March 7, 2025
The men's basketball team poses with the district championship trophy following their 72-67 victory against Massillon Washington on March 2. It is the team's first district championship since 2019-20.

Raiders Tip Off for Regional Semifinal Tomorrow

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
March 5, 2025
Students walk past a two-sided analog clock in the second floor main hallway.

Clocked Out

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
February 10, 2025

Ohio Public Schools Deserve Chances to Win State Titles, Too

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
January 31, 2025
Juan controls the ball Aug. 29 v. Dexter (MI) at home.

Juan Runs Up Raider Score

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
October 27, 2024
Hurley volleys versus Hathaway brown Sept. 16 at home

Hurley Leads Raider Charge

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
October 27, 2024
Smith takes off from the starting line Oct. 5 at the Legends XC Meet.

Smith Leads Raider Charge

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
October 27, 2024
Beard evades Willoughby South defenders Aug. 23 at Russell H. Rupp Field

Beard Runs Up Raider Score

Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor
October 27, 2024

Raiders Finding GCC Footing

Spencer Zbanek, Sportswriting Reporter
September 23, 2023
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