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Shaker High School is a public high school in Latham, Albany County, New York, United States, and is the only high school operated by the North Colonie Central School District.
| Shaker High School | |
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| Address | |
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445 Watervliet-Shaker Road , , 12110 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°44′09″N 73°44′51″W / 42.7357°N 73.7476°W |
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| School type | Public school (government funded), high school |
| Motto | Terras Irradiemus (Let us light the Earth) |
| Founded | 1958 |
| School district | North Colonie Central Schools |
| NCES District ID | 3621000[1] |
| Superintendent | Kathleen Skeals |
| CEEB code | 333388 |
| NCES School ID | 362100002985[2] |
| Principal | Marcus Puccioni |
| Teaching staff | 162.75 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12[2] |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 2,018 (2022-23)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.40[2] |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Royal blue and white |
| Mascot | Bison |
| Team name | Blue Bison |
| Website | www |
It is part of the North Colonie Central Schools school district and is partly fed by Shaker Middle School.
History
editShaker High School was established in 1958, with its first class graduating in 1960. The school is named after the Shakers, a religious group that once inhabited the area.
Academics
editThe school offers a wide range of courses to students, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors courses, and career and technical education (CTE) programs. The AP courses cover a variety of subjects, such as English, mathematics, science, social studies, and world languages.
In addition to traditional academic courses, the school also offers CTE programs in areas such as engineering, culinary arts, computer science, and business. These programs allow students to explore career pathways and gain practical skills that can be applied in the real world.
In 2021, the school was ranked #21 in New York State by U.S. News & World Report. The school has also received recognition from the College Board as an AP Honor Roll school for its high percentage of students who receive a passing score on AP exams.
The school provides a range of resources, including academic counseling, peer tutoring, and study groups. The school also offers programs for students who need additional support, such as special education services, English as a second language (ESL) support, and academic intervention services.
Sports
editThere are 28 interscholastic sports at Shaker.[3] Shaker's "Blue Bison" sports teams include soccer, basketball, track, cross country, golf, ice hockey, wrestling, field hockey, lacrosse, swimming, diving, gymnastics, tennis, cheerleading, softball, volleyball, bowling, football, and baseball. Shaker also has several club teams, including Shaker Crew, the rowing team.[4]
The school is a member of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) and competes in Section 2 of the organization.
The school's athletic facilities include a gymnasium, a swimming pool, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, and a track and field complex. The school also has an award-winning[5] strength and conditioning program to help athletes improve their physical fitness.
In addition to competitive sports, the school offers a range of physical education classes and intramural sports programs. These programs allow students to participate in non-competitive sports and physical activities in a fun and supportive environment.
Music
editShaker High School has several curricular band, orchestra, chorus, and wind ensembles. Shaker also has four extracurricular vocal performance groups, including Shaker Select and Resolving Suspenders. The school also has several select instrumental ensembles, including Pep Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Counterpoint Strings.
The school's music ensembles perform at various events throughout the year, including school concerts, community events, and regional competitions. The school has a strong tradition of excellence in music,[6] with many of its ensembles winning awards and accolades at regional and state competitions.
Clubs and Organizations
editIn addition to athletics, Shaker High School has a range of clubs and organizations for students to participate in. These clubs cover a wide range of interests, including community service, student government, journalism, business, drama, and STEM. The school also has a thriving History Bowl and a robotics team that compete at the national and international level.
Robotics
editShaker High School's robotics team, known as "Shaker Robotics" or "2791," is one of the school's most successful extracurricular programs. The team competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition, a worldwide competition that challenges students to design, build, and program robots to compete in a series of challenges.
Shaker Robotics has a long history of success in the competition, with multiple regional championships and numerous appearances at the world championship. The team has won numerous awards for its robot designs, programming, and teamwork.[7]
The success of Shaker Robotics can be attributed to the school's strong STEM curriculum, which emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and math. The school's robotics program is supported by a range of resources, including a state-of-the-art machine shop, advanced software and hardware, and experienced mentors and coaches.
Shaker Robotics also plays an important role in the community, working with local organizations and participating in outreach activities to promote STEM education and inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology.
History Bowl
editThe school has multiple History Bowl teams, each consisting of 4-6 students. The teams have won multiple regional events and competed in the national championships in Washington, DC. One of the teams was the National Champion of the Spring 2022 National History Bowl Championship.[8]
Science Bowl
editThe school's Science Bowl team finished first in their regional competition in 2020,[9] earning trips to the national competition in Washington, DC.
Drama
editThe school puts on two annual theatrical shows, a fall play, and a spring musical. Both shows draw large crowds to the school auditorium and receive great remarks for students singing, dancing, and acting abilities.
Notable alumni
edit- Mike Campese, guitarist and composer who was part of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
- Leah Dickerman, Curator of Painting and Sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City
- Paul Elie, former Farrar, Straus & Giroux editor; and author.
- James H. Fallon, American neuroscientist, Fulbright, NIH, and Sloan Scholar
- Joseph Finder, thriller author
- Marina Shafir, Moldovan professional wrestler and mixed martial artist
- Jeff Hoffman, baseball player for the Philadelphia Philllies
- Tommy Kahnle, baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees
- Sam Perkins, former professional basketball player, NCAA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist
- Becca Rausch, member of the Massachusetts State Senate, from the Norfolk, Middlesex, and Bristol districts.
- Igor Vamos, member of The Yes Men
- Deborah Van Valkenburgh, actress; co-star of the TV sitcom Too Close for Comfort and the film The Warriors, among others
- Madison VanDenburg, finalist in Season 17 of American Idol
- Ron Vawter, actor, Obie Award recipient, and founding member of The Wooster Group
- Kevin M. Warsh, former member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Washington, DC and brother of Alexandra Steele (née Kate Warsh)
- Jason West, mayor of New Paltz, New York
- Tony Wise, former NFL assistant coach
References
edit- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for North Colonie Csd". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Search for Public Schools - Shaker High School (362100002985)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Shaker High School". North Colonie Central School District, Latham, NY. 2014-08-01. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
- ^ "Shaker Crew News". Retrieved June 24, 2014.
- ^ Kelsie.Conroy (2022-04-20). "Shaker High School awarded 2022 NHSSCA Program of Excellence". North Colonie Central School District, Latham, NY. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "Music Education at North Colonie". North Colonie Central School District, Latham, NY. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "FRC Event Web : Team 2791". frc-events.firstinspires.org. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "SHS History Bowl Team awarded National Champions of lower bracket". North Colonie Central School District, Latham, NY. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "Shaker High and Acadia Middle School win National Science Bowl regionals". NEWS10 ABC. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2023-04-12.