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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 attending the Civics hearing

Civics students hold biannual legislative hearing

Sophie Hanna, Anita Bendre, and Asha Lindvall December 20, 2024

On December 4, Civics students experienced a real-life simulation of the legislative process through their first hearing of the year. Students had the opportunity to prepare, propose, and debate bills...

Village budget includes new fees and tax hike

Aud Jenkins December 20, 2024

On November 18, the Village Board approved its 2025 budget, including new fees, a 6.77% property tax levy increase, and funding to replace the Village’s aging infrastructure.  In some cases, the...

Students who attended Carthage Model UN

Model UN participates in Carthage competition

Jenna Abu-Zahra and Julia Crysdale November 22, 2024

On Friday, November 1, delegates from SHS departed for the annual Carthage College Model United Nations Conference (CCMUN). Due to Shorewood having more spots for the trip compared to other conferences...

District begins visioning for strategic plan

This fall, the school district and Shorewood community have begun the process of updating the strategic plan, an overarching document that outlines the district’s goals and priorities over a five-year...

Trump elected; Shorewood favors Harris

Andrina Roberts and Aud Jenkins November 22, 2024

With decisive victories in all seven battleground states, former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump won 312 electoral votes in the November 5 presidential election, securing him the White House....

Construction on Downer Avenue completed

Masha Malinkine November 22, 2024

The prolonged construction on Downer Avenue has come to an end following the completion of phase two of the South East Area Combined Sewer Improvements (SEACSI). SEACSI is a project aiming to secure sewer...

(from left) Ritisha Dey, Max Holifield, Andrina Roberts

Three students named National Merit semifinalists

Masha Malinkine and Julia Crysdale October 25, 2024

Last fall, Shorewood High School juniors had the opportunity to participate in the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), either to prepare for other standardized tests or for the chance to compete...

Homecoming week faces unexpected changes

Sophie Hanna, Isa Stiller, Sam Feiges, and Maya Skoien October 25, 2024

This year’s homecoming week, held from September 23 to 28, included both new and traditional events in light of unexpected changes. Organized by student council and led by senior co-presidents Breckan...

ACLU helps first-time voters register

ACLU helps first-time voters register

Aud Jenkins October 25, 2024

With the November presidential election on the horizon, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the League of Women Voters (LWV) partnered on October 10 for one of their annual voter registration...

Interim principal welcomed to Lake Bluff

Interim principal welcomed to Lake Bluff

Asha Lindvall, Hannah Malloy, and Julia Crysdale September 20, 2024

This fall, Lake Bluff welcomed a new interim principal, Johanna French, to the administrative staff. After former principal Alejandra Ovalle-Krolick resigned in late June, French saw an opportunity to...

Leadership program empowers students

Jenna Abu-Zahra and Anita Bendre September 20, 2024

In only four days, Shorewood High School students of color formed life-long connections with almost a hundred students from across the state during a community-building program held at Carthage College. The...

American Society curriculum updated

Aud Jenkins, Andrina Roberts, and Catalina Perez September 20, 2024

Starting this year, the freshman-level American Society course will now focus on history from the 1980s to the present, replacing its previous coverage of the late 19th century onwards. This change is...