Category: SHS
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Limited Edition Masks from the Speech and Debate Team
If it’s about time to switch your mask game up, consider ordering one from the Shaker Speech and Debate Society. They are selling masks for $10 to raise money for entry fees to the various tournaments they compete in. There’s a limited quantity, so order early by using this form. Cash or checks made payable…
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SHS students compete in the New York State Capital District Regional High School Science Bowl
On Saturday, March 6, 10 students from Shaker High School competed in the New York State Capital District Regional High School Science Bowl. Students studied and prepared both independently and collectively, via virtual meeting platforms, for countless hours leading up to the competition. Shaker Team 2, consisting of Minyi Chen, Pranav Jagannath, Corey Ditzel, Jalen…
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On Hand Coping Support for The Loss of Southgate Teacher, Peter Mravlja
Dear North Colonie Families, Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our teacher and dear friend, Peter Mravlja. This will take time to process and an effort to be there for one another. The district is prepared to respond to the needs of our students, staff and families. Coach Peter Mravlja was a veteran…
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The Spirit of Giving Back Adds Up
Twelve juniors from Shaker High have been using their math and social skills to relate with younger students. This has led to sharper learning and connection skills. “It seems the 6th grade students and 11th grade tutors genuinely enjoy working with each other, and I think the high school students have served as excellent role…
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Young Playwright Will See Work Come to Life
A play written by Maya TerryStein, a senior at Shaker, will be produced by the Capital Repertory Theatre this summer. The play is called ‘Our New Colossus’ and uses the Statue of Liberty poem by Emma Lazarus as the lens for exploring the tensions, anxieties, and dreams of four young immigrants surveying America. “Congratulations to…
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Nominate SHS Finest Alumni for the Hall of Fame
Nominations are open for the 2021 Shaker High School Alumni Hall of Fame. Shaker has many outstanding alumni whose lives bring credit to the North Colonie Central School District, and the Alumni Hall of Fame provides a vehicle for the recognition of these individuals. We believe members of the Hall of Fame are role models…
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Identifying the Values of the Next SHS Principal
Dear Members of the Shaker High School Community, As you are most likely aware, after 15 years of dedicated service, Mr. Richard Murphy will be retiring at the end of June 2021. We are all deeply appreciative of his service, and while we all wish him well, we will certainly miss him. As we have…
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Shaker Speech and Debate Students Place at Shen Tournament
Shaker Speech and Debate competed in the Shenendehowa Speech and Debate Tournament on Saturday, February 13. They had their best results yet with Shaker placing first or second in every event that they competed in. Novice Lincoln Douglas 1st Place: Mariya Shareef Intermediate Lincoln Douglas 2nd Place: Aabidah Afzal Novice Public Forum 2nd Place:…
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Shaker athletics livestream information
North Colonie Community, If you would like to watch livestreams of our Shaker athletics teams this season, please visit our YouTube channel. Please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel! If we receive 1,000 subscribers, we will have the ability to stream more contests the remainder of this school year and into the future. Thank you…
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SHS senior Zachary Novkov-Bloom publishes op-ed in The Times Union
During the fall semester, SHS senior Zachary Novkov-Bloom took Participation in Government and, as part of the course, completed a semester-long civic action capstone project. For part of the project, Zach wrote an op-ed to The Times Union titled “Changes need in mental health education in New York.” The op-ed was published on Friday, Feb.…