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The SHS Courier

The SHS Courier
Meredith Maiorana

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief

Meredith Maiorana is a senior at Solon High School. This is her third year on staff . Along with writing for The Courier, Meredith is Drama Club Treasurer and is a singer/dancer in Music in Motion. Meredith also sings in Madrigals and a barbershop quartet.    

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SHS college map

Edward Melsher, Meredith Maiorana, and Hannah Edelman
May 2, 2017
Posters advertising the fundraiser are up around SHS.

Spanish Culture Club hosts fundraiser to benefit fair trade artists

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2017
The senior countdown in the SHS commons dwindles.

Senioritis shouldn’t be an excuse

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2017
SHS' newest club aims to teach history beyond the textbook.

SHS juniors bring history to the forefront with new club

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2017
MIM members (from left) Kennedy Brooks, Michelle Kramarovsky, Meredith Maiorana, and Sydney Klein after their sweep at the Medina Midwest Showcase 2017.

Rivalries distract from purpose of competitive performance groups

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2017
Julia Rose (left), and Rachel Verbiar (center) in SCA's fall 2016 production of "Singing in the Rain."

SCA paves way to high school theater

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2017
The Kiwanis Club of Solon hosts three pancake breakfasts every year to fund scholarships for SHS seniors.

Pancake breakfast funds sweet scholarships

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2017
The Solon Community Band rehearses in the evenings at SHS preparing for their concerts and performances around the community.

Solon Community Band hosts winter concert

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2017
The Melt location in Independence is closest to Solon, still being more than 20 minutes away.

Solon restaurant scene needs revamp

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2017
Music in Motion celebrates after placing first at Piqua.

[Photo] Music in Motion crushes competition at Piqua Show Choir Invitational

Edward Melsher, Public Relations
January 27, 2017
The Potato Bacon Bomb is the January Special at Melt Bar & Grilled.

Melt’s Potato Bacon Bomb blows minds

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2017
The company of Fiasco Theater's "Into the Woods."

Fiasco Theater’s ‘Into the Woods:’ a fresh take on a classic show

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2017
"Scandal" returns to Thursday night on ABC Jan. 26.

‘Scandal’ returns to TGIT for season premiere

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2017
"Hairspray Live!" stars Kristin Chenoweth, Dove Cameron, Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande and Harvey Fierstein.

NBC’s live musical, reliable disappointment

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2016
SHS Girl Up hosts teacher panel, student discussion

SHS Girl Up hosts teacher panel, student discussion

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2016
Disney's "Moana" shatters expectations

Disney’s “Moana” shatters expectations

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2016
The cast of "Finding Neverland."

‘Finding Neverland’ soars to success at Playhouse Square

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2016
Progressive Field, the home of the Cleveland Indians.

My love letter to Cleveland:

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2016
"The drumbeat of racism, sexism Islamophobia, homophobia, disrespect to Americans with disabilities and disrespect to Americans with mental health challenges, none of that is who we are at our best," Chelsea said.

Chelsea Clinton visits Solon Community Center for campaign rally

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2016
Kate Shindle as Alison, Abby Corrigan as Medium Alison and Alessandra Baldacchino as Medium Alison tell the story of Alison Bechdel throughout her life.

“Fun Home” provides incredible human experience for all audience members

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2016
SHS junior Arielle Sternberg and Alexis Gross this summer.

SHS students discuss their private school backgrounds

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2016

[Photo] PSAT Semi-Finalists give tips to National Merit hopefuls

Chad Spurio, News Writer
October 18, 2016
SHS students attend a football game on Sept. 2.

A call for SHS spirit to be more inclusive

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2016
The SHS Marching Band and Starlettes perform a the home football game on Sept 2.

[Photo] SHS Band Bash cancelled for second year

Chad Spurio, Sports Writer
September 26, 2016
"Grey's Anatomy" premieres Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. of ABC.

Shondaland returns to Thursday nights this fall

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2016
The 2016 Jimmy Awards nominees in Times Square.

J.R. Heckman travels to New York for national Jimmy Awards

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2016
The first episode of "The Call Room" is set to debut on YouTube Sept. 14.

SHS graduate Adam Carr launches original webseries

Meredith Maiorana, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2016
Sophomore Laila Edelman uses her Chromebook, decorated with stickers, before school in the cafeteria.

SHS students receive personal Chromebooks

Meredith Maiorana, Editor in Chief
August 31, 2016
The show's adult ensemble members warming up on stage before the show.

‘Matilda’ brings its magic to the stage

Meredith Maiorana, News Reporter
May 20, 2016
Juniors Nick Sabljic and Haruna Heima took to the runway.

SHS clubs host fashion show

Meredith Maiorana, News Reporter
May 10, 2016
"Beautiful" opens with Carole King playing "So Far Away" at Carnegie Hall in 1971.

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical;” true to its name

Meredith Maiorana, News Reporter
April 28, 2016
In addition to Honors and AP US History, Robert Rivera also teaches AP European History at SHS, which is considered by many to be one of the most challenging AP courses.

Honors US History discontinued from SHS Program of Studies

Meredith Maiorana, News Reporter
April 21, 2016
The Jazz Lab performance, directed by Mark Mauldin featured a vocal solo by Erin Eisner and many instrumental solos. “It was a really great experience,” sophomore Jessie Dobrzynski said. “Our music is really exciting this year and Mr. Mauldin makes performing really fun.The crowd was really great to perform in front of and it was encouraging to have other kids from the music program watching you.”

Solon music program Orlando trip

Meredith Maiorana, News Reporter
April 18, 2016
June Fan played Xi Bei Qing Yun on the traditional Chinese instrument Gu Zheng that is sometimes called the Chinese piano.

Asian Culture Club revives Culture Night

Meredith Maiorana, News Writer
March 8, 2016
Anthony Rapp as Lucas sang “Ain’t No Man Manhattan,” the activist anthem of “If/Then.”

‘If/Then’ came to Cleveland and did not disappoint

Meredith Maiorana, News Writer
February 29, 2016
SHS seniors must face the consequences of social media interactions and college admittance.

Hidden consequences of drugs on social media

Hannah Edelman and Meredith Maiorana
January 15, 2016
Playhouse Square in the heart of downtown Cleveland will host the inaugural Dazzle Awards.

SHS Drama Club to participate in Playhouse Square’s inaugural Dazzle Awards

Meredith Maiorana, News Reporter
December 14, 2015
United States elections: 596 days of chaos

United States elections: 596 days of chaos

Meredith Maiorana, Columnist
November 11, 2015
The Atta-Girls dance during “Running Wild” on the red train set piece designed by Santo Loquasto.

‘Bullets Over Broadway:’ thanks to the chorus girls

Meredith Maiorana, Columnist
November 4, 2015

Perspectives: ‘Anchor babies’-America needs to find a middle ground

Meredith Maiorana, News Reporter, Columnist
September 28, 2015
From Left: Juniors Jordan Thompson, Shruti Gupta and Jessica Pan collect money to support the SHS Band, Orchestra and Starlettes on Tag Day.

SHS Band, Orchestra and Starlettes hold annual Tag Day

Meredith Maiorana, News Reporter
September 2, 2015
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