Talking About Shaker, Now and In the Future

February 2, 2012
Filed under Editors' Note

One mission of high school journalism is to represent students’ diverse opinions. This month marks the debut of our “Talking About” series, for which we seek students’ views on timely topics.

With Shaker’s 100th anniversary at hand, we wondered what the centennial means to students. We asked: “What does Shaker mean to you?” and “What do you think Shaker will be like in another 100 years?”

Mariah Douglass – junior

“A group of people coming together whether you’re rich or poor . . . We’re all a community.”

“I think that everyone’s talents and abilities within Shaker will probably broaden . . . I feel like more people will know about it because of the things that we do, groups that we have like SGORR.”

Kayelyna Davis – freshman

“I like the fact that it’s all types of races here. You can go get any type of friends; it doesn’t matter whether you’re black, white or whatever type of race you are.”

“I think the school system is going to get a lot better. I think it’s probably going to be the top in the country.”

Ben Walker – senior

“I moved here relatively recently. I didn’t ever have troubles getting into Shaker, meeting people. Never did I feel alienated. I think it’s a very friendly society.”

“I think there will be more effort put in to bring up the lower levels and be able to give better opportunities to all of the students.”

Adam Friedman – junior

“A lot of snow . . . If I had a choice, I would be living somewhere warmer.”

“I think Shaker would be one of the only places in the world to benefit from global warming.”

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