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

The Shakerite
CAMPUS & CITY
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’
This year's Hall of Fame inductees reflect on their return to the high school
Maizy Machmer-Wessels, Graham Gurney, Spencer Zbanek, Charlie Howell, Andrew Mullen and Ruth Becker | October 20, 2025
Yondr pouches awaiting distribution before the beginning of school in 2024. The personal electronic device policy is a state mandate, but the decision to use lockable phone storage was the district's, chosen in part to limit phone use to document and encourage fighting.
Renewed Yondr Checks Find Unsecured Phones
Vijaya Sadler, Campus and City Editor | October 17, 2025
The district has announced a renewed effort to hold students accountable for the Yondr pouch policy.
Students Skeptical of Renewed Yondr, ID Enforcement
Graham Gurney, Raider Zone Reporter | October 15, 2025
BOE Candidates In Their Own Words
October 9, 2025
Shaker parent Troy Jordan speaks during the public comment period at the Sept. 9 Board of Education meeting in the high school’s small auditorium. Jordan said that he wanted an opportunity for open dialogue with the board about a change in the district’s policy on unexcused absences, which no longer allows parents discretion on their students’ absences.
Voters Examine Role of School Board
Charlie Howell, Spotlight Reporter | October 9, 2025
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INVESTIGATIONS
SPOTLIGHT
In addition to the end of paychecks for federal employees, the shutdown also shutters government buildings. G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
‘If Congress Doesn’t Ever Negotiate, Nothing Will Get Done’
Students, staff react to the federal government's ongoing shutdown
Charlie Howell, Spotlight Reporter | October 24, 2025
Students visit the Sources of Strength information table in the upper cafeteria Oct. 22. The parachute represents mental health, family support, positive friends, mentors, healthy activities, generosity, spirituality and physical health.
Sources of Strength Promotes Connections
Natalie Better, Copy Editor | October 22, 2025
Assistant Principal Logan Cawley hands an ID to sophomore Jasyme Allen in the cafeteria during arrival Sept. 18.
New AP Logan Cawley Aims To Align With Commmunity
Cate Wanick, Campus and City Reporter | October 17, 2025
A flyer promoting the SAT sits on display in the guidance department Oct. 16. Students took the PSAT and SAT in-school Oct. 15.
Admissions Without Numbers
Natalie Better, Copy Editor | October 16, 2025
Participants line up on Aldersyde Drive behind the Mercer Elmentary School Meekat and the Onway Elementary School Giraffe, awaiting the start of the inaugural Raider Run Oct. 11.
Raiders Run
Cate Wanick and Vijaya Sadler | October 14, 2025
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RAIDER ZONE
  • Shaker
    5
    Andrews Osborne Academy
    1
    Oct 10 / Men's Soccer
  • Shaker
    9
    Lorain
    1
    Oct 7 / Men's Soccer
  • Shaker
    11
    Western Reserve Academy
    0
    Oct 7 / Field Hockey
  • Shaker
    3
    Pioneer Ann Arbor
    1
    Oct 4 / Field Hockey
  • Shaker
    14
    Lorain
    19
    Oct 3 / Football
  • Shaker
    2
    Dexter (MI)
    1
    Oct 3 / Field Hockey
  • Shaker
    4
    Mentor
    0
    Sep 30 / Men's Soccer
  • Shaker
    6
    Hudson
    2
    Sep 29 / Field Hockey
  • Shaker
    0
    Hathaway Brown
    5
    Sep 28 / Women's Soccer
  • Shaker
    3
    Solon
    1
    Sep 27 / Men's Soccer
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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'

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Students visit the Sources of Strength information table in the upper cafeteria Oct. 22. The parachute represents mental health, family support, positive friends, mentors, healthy activities, generosity, spirituality and physical health.

Sources of Strength Promotes Connections

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Yondr pouches awaiting distribution before the beginning of school in 2024. The personal electronic device policy is a state mandate, but the decision to use lockable phone storage was the district's, chosen in part to limit phone use to document and encourage fighting.

Renewed Yondr Checks Find Unsecured Phones

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Shaker parent Troy Jordan speaks during the public comment period at the Sept. 9 Board of Education meeting in the high school’s small auditorium. Jordan said that he wanted an opportunity for open dialogue with the board about a change in the district’s policy on unexcused absences, which no longer allows parents discretion on their students’ absences.

Voters Examine Role of School Board

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Senior wide receiver Lyndon Chavis executes a deadlift during third period Strength and Conditioning class in the Raider Athletic Center Oct. 22.

Stronger Every Day

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Birdseye view of Shaker Heights.

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OPINION
Senior wide receiver Lyndon Chavis executes a deadlift during third period Strength and Conditioning class in the Raider Athletic Center Oct. 22.
Stronger Every Day
How the RAC is boosting Raider athletics
Gabe Moulthrop, Opinion Writer | October 23, 2025
96 Years of SHHS History, as Told by Those Who Lived It
June 4, 2025
“Without A Place to Call Home”
June 3, 2025
‘Rite Idea: Next Year Can’t Be Like This
May 29, 2025
SATIRE
The Yondr Squad bravely rushes to pouch an unlocked phone in need.
We All Scream For Yondring
Daniel Carroll, Copy Chief | January 24, 2025

The Yondr pouch policy hit students like a rampaging garbage truck, and they spent the first semester adjusting to a phone-free environment....

New Schedule Freaks Everyone Out
May 1, 2024
Stories from Expeditions to the Loo (Satire)
May 24, 2022
Boobvoyage!
May 20, 2022
The men's rugby team will play in the state semifinal game after a first-round bye.
Rugby Teams Head to State Tournaments
Gabe Juli, Sports Writing Reporter | October 25, 2025

Both Raider rugby teams will head to the Division II state tournament this weekend at Walsh University in Canton.  The men’s rugby team will begin its bid for a second...

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
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
Junior field hockey captain Zoie Garnett works the ball up the field Sept. 12 at Russell H. Rupp stadium.
Garnett Leads Field Hockey To Perfect Start
Graham Gurney, Raider Zone Reporter | October 14, 2025
Senior defensive end Jacques Peen wrestles an opponent Sept. 19 at Russell H. Rupp stadium.
Returning To Football, Penn Finds Confidence
Maizy Machmer-Wessels, Assistant Raider Zone Editor | October 14, 2025
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PHOTO GALLERIES
Students Walk Out in Wake of Gun Violence, Again: Speakers
The work of Ella Grey, Meg Hahnenberg, Haiden Whitney and Ashlyn Inouye, IB HL Portfolio students, is on display through March 26.
Concrete Jungle, Evan Yule
Women's March Photo Gallery