The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples

The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples

The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples

Spring musical switches from Evita to Billy Elliot

Natasha Davis September 3, 2019

The drama department originally planned on producing Evita as its spring musical, but a change in production rights have prompted the department to choose another.  On February 5th, the Skylight Music...

New AP exam registration isnt all that bad

New AP exam registration isn’t all that bad

Naomi Raicu September 3, 2019

Starting this school year, students must register for AP exams before November 4, unless they want to pay $40 in addition to the $94 baseline fee. Students canceling their exam will be refunded all but...

Students travel the world through CIEE

Students travel the world through CIEE

Shannon Carlson September 3, 2019

Shorewood High School is one of 97 schools in the entire country that is a CIEE Global Navigator School. CIEE is a non-profit, study abroad organization, that chose SHS as a Global Navigator School back...

Biology teacher moves to the middle school

Abi Knox August 30, 2019

James Beckers, former biology and AP Biology teacher at the high school, is moving to the intermediate school this year, where he will teach seventh grade science.  “I have a handful of years left...

Village to vote on conversion therapy ban

Olivia Poole and Sophia Wiley June 5, 2019

The Shorewood Solidarity Network has been working alongside Forge Milwaukee to ban conversion therapy in Shorewood. The practice is mainly projected towards youth of the LGBTQ community. It is intended...

Amy Clark, math teacher, Andy Carey, social studies teacher and LIsa Bromley, physical education teacher, smile for a photo. The three teachers will be retiring this year and will be missed by many.

Shorewood bids goodbye to retiring teachers

Cela Migan June 5, 2019

Lisa Bromley Lisa Bromley, physical education teacher, has taught for 32 years in Shorewood and is leaving behind a legacy of delicious brownies and the cherished Shorewood games. One of Bromley’s...

A young fisherman tries his luck under a disputed oak tree. Kletszch Park is home to many such trees, some may be over 200 years old.

Community discusses river access

Naomi Raicu June 5, 2019

Developers from the Milwaukee County Parks system are planning designs for construction that will bring about repairs and new structures for the Kletzsch Park dam on the Milwaukee River. The project’s...

Student representatives to be on next year’s school board

Shannon Carlson June 5, 2019

Starting in the 2019-2020 school year, there will be two student representatives on the school board.  The students must be of sophomore, junior or senior standing, and will be required to go to one...

The high school varsity baseball team gathers for a team photo. The team had to overcome many challenges this year, such as low numbers and no school diamond.

New coach looks to strengthen future teams

Ethan McKaig, Lauren Davis June 5, 2019

The baseball team has had a challenging season, but a new era has begun as they have brought in a new varsity head coach. Whenever a new coach comes into a program it might take a few years to find success...

Mamma Mia! captures aesthetic and attention

Mamma Mia! captures aesthetic and attention

Laura Oldfather June 5, 2019

Shorewood Drama performed their spring musical, Mamma Mia! on May 16, 17 and 18. This marked the end of their 2018-19 season and the final show for many seniors.  For those unfamiliar with the production,...

Students and speakers attend the alumni luncheon hosted by Youth Rising Up. This was the third annual luncheon.

Largest turnout at YRU alumni luncheon

Noe Goldhaber and KeLan Migan June 5, 2019

On May 15, Youth Rising Up held their third annual Alumni Luncheon. The event invited students to meet Shorewood graduates and learn about how their experiences at SHS prepared them for life after high...

Create summer memories, not snap memories

Create summer memories, not snap memories

Eva McNally, Lulu Fregoso, and Ellie DeWeerdt June 5, 2019

As the school year comes to a close, students are excited for the warm weather and freedom of summer. However, teens are often too immersed in their technology to truly appreciate the outdoors and enjoy...