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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

A year abroad: this senior’s transformative journey

Jenna Abu-Zahra October 25, 2024

One of only 250 students chosen across the United States, senior Santiago Muirhead was a participant in the 2023-2024 Congress Bundesliga Youth Exchange program (CBYX). As part of the year-long study abroad...

Wonderland Bookshop opens on the corner of Downer and Capitol.

Fall down the rabbithole with new bookstore

Asha Lindvall, Hannah Malloy, and Anita Bendre October 25, 2024

Wonderland Bookshop, a bookstore for children, will open this October on 4001 N Downer Ave, the space that previously housed Hayek Pharmacy. The grand opening is October 26 and 27.  “On Saturday...

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SHS senior leads robotics team in 2024 season

Andrina Roberts and Aud Jenkins October 25, 2024

Sophia Deak, senior, has spent the last several years channeling her skills into robotics competitions. According to Deak, she stumbled upon robotics in sixth grade as a result of her mother’s interest...

Meet the new SHS foreign exchange students

Catalina Perez, Ryan Wilson October 25, 2024

This year, SHS was joined by two American Field Service (AFS) foreign exchange students. The organization allows students from around the world to participate in an academic year abroad, and SHS has hosted...

Ripples welcomes new advisor, Miguel Browne

Andrina Roberts September 20, 2024

DJ, juggler, fashion model, basketball enthusiast, podcaster, and campus supervisor Miguel Browne has joined Ripples for his first year as advisor. A man of many hats, Browne was interested in adding Ripples...

Shorewood alumna competes at Olympics

Shorewood alumna competes at Olympics

Catalina Perez, Laila Zietlow Leandro, and Ryan Wilson September 20, 2024

In July, Amie Barrow, SHS Class of 2022, became one of seven athletes to represent Gambia in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The current Brown University swimmer and former Shorewood Swim Club athlete competed...

In the Halls: your guide to an amazing year

In the Halls: your guide to an amazing year

Masha Malinkine September 20, 2024

The school year is back in session, and from freshmen to seniors, there has been a recurring question: how do I make this the best possible year?  The high school process for each different student...

New science teachers added to science staff

Sophie Hanna September 20, 2024

Matthew Wozinak Matthew Wozniak will be teaching Chemistry, Physics, Intro to Engineering, and Principles of Engineering. A graduate of UW-Stout, Wozinak is a huge sports fan with a love for engineering...

SHS students gain learning experiences abroad

Ashely Slomann, Cleo Rosenberg, and Claramae Hill September 20, 2024

Cassidy Quandt Cassidy Quandt, senior, spent around two months in Madrid, Spain. While she was there, she participated in three-hour Spanish classes and four hours of cultural immersion daily. Through...

Teachers in STEM department step up

Andrina Roberts and Aud Jenkins June 8, 2024

Kyle Sweeney, AP Calculus AB + BC  With the retirement of Troy Thibedeau, longtime calculus teacher, Shorewood’s calculus students will see a new face in the classroom next school year. Kyle Sweeney,...

SHS finishes up school year with prom

Jenna Abu-Zahra June 8, 2024

Alongside the glamor of dazzling gowns and a Prom Court crowning, Shorewood experienced a night of unforgettable memories. Jessica McCabe, administrative assistant and Prom organizer, had a feeling...

SSD takes time to appreciate the teachers

Noa Biener June 8, 2024

During the week of May 13-17, the Shorewood School District celebrated school staff and teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week.  This year, teachers and staff received free breakfast, two...