Shaker High School

Infobox Secondary school
name = Shaker High School
type = Senior High School
enrollment =
city = Latham
state = New York
country = USA
district = North Colonie
colors = Blue & White
mascot = Blue Bison

Shaker High School is a public high school in Latham, Albany County, New York. As of 2005, it has an enrollment of some 1,970 students. In 1985, it was recognized as an Exemplary School by the United States Department of Education, one of the first to receive this distinction. In 2006, it was noted as one of the top 10 high schools in New York, and one of the top 75 in the United States.

Shaker's principal, as of 2006, is Richard R. Murphy. Dr. James O. Jackson was the former principal of Shaker. Dr. Jackson paved the way for what is now a well functioning Shaker High School. Dr. Jackson is an alumnus of Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy.

It is part of the North Colonie Central Schools school district, and is fed in part by Shaker Junior High School. In recent news, Maplewood has been annexed into the North Colonie Central School District.

2007-2008 construction

Keeping with public traffic safety, a traffic light and turning lane to enter Bison Boulevard from Watervliet-Shaker Road were completed on February 15, 2008. [ [http://www.northcolonie.org/news/news_trafficsignalcomplete.htm Traffic signal eases congestion, enhances student safety - North Colonie Central School District, Latham, NY ] ] [ [http://www.spotlightnews.com/spotlightnews/article.php?article_id=tW1203978394t47c3409a75315 Spotlight Newspapers | Local News ] ]

Renovations to the high school are underway to make the school look more modern, with bright white wall panels over the hall walls, darkened windows, and extra chrome accents on each window section. Fact|date=April 2008

Sports Teams

Shaker's top sports teams (mascot: Blue Bison) include boys' track, boys' golf, basketball, girls' field hockey, lacrosse, boys' and girls' swimming, diving, tennis, softball, and football. In addition, both boys' and girls' crew (rowing) is offered as a club sport. New to the 2008-2009 school year, boys varsity-level gymnastics will no longer be offered due to a diminishing participation in the sport.

Science Research

Shaker High School has started a University in the High School Science Research program, where students are afforded the opportunity to select a scientific topic and perform original research. Part of a three-year program, students first gain background information before searching for a mentor and creating a conclusion based on the results. The program is run by Biology teacher, Mr. Covert, who has seen many projects and is eager to help students reach their research goals. A symposium is held in May each year. Shaker students, teachers, mentors, and parents are welcome to come.

Notable alumni

* Sam Perkins, former professional basketball player
* Jason West, former mayor of New Paltz, New York
* Kevin M. Warsh, member, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Washington, DC
* James H. Fallon, American Neuroscientist, Fulbright, NIH, and Sloan Scholar
* Cassandra Cardinell, 2004 U.S. Olympic Diving Team

See also

* North Colonie Central Schools
* New York State Education Department
* Shaker Junior High School

References

External links

* [http://www.northcolonie.org/shakerhighschool/SrHShome.htm Official site]
* [http://www.shakerhs.com Alumni site]