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Shorewood Ripples

The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples

The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples

Civics students present bills at Committee hearing

Masha Malinkine and Jenna Abu-Zahra December 23, 2023

On December 1, Shorewood High School’s new Civics course held its first of three committee hearings. During the day-long event, students in the course engaged in the process of legislation, debating...

Youth Rising Up attends summit in NYC

Lifang Zhang and Ashley Slomann December 23, 2023

On December 1-2, members of Shorewood’s Youth Rising Up (YRU) club traveled to New York City to participate in the United Justice Coalition (UJC), an annual summit to raise awareness regarding social...

Lanes restructured on Edgewood Avenue

Advisory Bike Lanes (ABLs), a new type of bike lane, have recently been installed on Edgewood Avenue. The new road design features a single lane for cars and two bike lanes on both sides of the traffic...

Integrated Health classes utilize SCFC

Jillian Beaster and Amaris Kaleka December 2, 2023

Every Friday, freshmen in Integrated Health have the option to be active in the north gym, arena, youth center or community fitness center. During this time, students wear fitness watches that track heart...

Shorewood girls swim season concludes

Jenna Abu-Zahra, Masha Malinkine, and Andrina Roberts December 2, 2023

As the girls swim team wrapped up their 2023 season with the state meet on November 10, team members reflected on their successes and challenges. “I think the accomplishment I’m most proud of is...

Student talent flourishes at AFS Showcase

Student talent flourishes at AFS Showcase

Lucy Kuhnen-Grooms December 2, 2023

AFS Showcase returned for its annual performances on November 10 and 11. Showcase is a fundraiser for the American Field Service Intercultural Programs (AFS). 50% of the proceeds go towards AFS opportunities...

Drama opens with The Government Inspector

Sophie Hanna, Esme Kleban, and Masha Sizova December 2, 2023

Shorewood’s Drama Department’s first play of the season was the 19th century rendition of Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector. The classic Russian farcical play features a corrupt provincial...

The Beatles drop a surprise in “Now and Then”

The Beatles drop a surprise in “Now and Then”

Jillian Beaster and Andrina Roberts December 2, 2023

Thanks to a late John Lennon (and maybe a splash of modern technology), we in the 21st century can finally listen to a newly released Beatles song, something never thought possible. What was once a scratchy,...

Priscilla Presley’s story highlighted in new film

Priscilla Presley’s story highlighted in new film

Claudia Talarczyk and Ben Weisse December 2, 2023

Have you ever sat in a diner sipping on a Coke in the late 1950s? Well, neither have we, but Sofia Coppola makes you feel like you have in the opening scene of Priscilla, a biographic of Priscilla Presley’s...

Family Wellness Forum spreads awareness

LeAnn Hawkins December 2, 2023

The Family Wellness Forum this year was held in the LMC after years of being virtual due to Covid. The forum’s stated goals are for school counselors and on-site therapists through Children’s Wisconsin...

Chinese Club meets during lunch every Thursday in Mr. Gietzen’s Room

New club educates about Chinese culture

Jenna Abu-Zahra, Masha Malinkine, and Andrina Roberts December 2, 2023

This school year, SHS welcomed Chinese Club as a new addition to its roster of clubs. Founded by senior Joanna Townsend, the club works to immerse students in Chinese culture. “I am the student runner...

Civics teacher wins award for curriculum

Lifang Zhang and Ashley Slomann December 2, 2023

Jesse Perez, SHS Civics and American Society teacher was awarded the Jack Miller Center Award for Civic Excellence in Education. Perez was the only high school teacher in the country to receive this award...