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Life
On the cover: From left, Mercer MAC
Scholar Michael Ratcliffe, Lomond MAC
Scholar and 2019 SHHS graduating senior
Khalil Abdullah, and MAC Scholar advisors
Ray Ratcliffe and Derek White.
Photo by Jason Miller.
32 The MAC Scholars Program
Turns 30
The peer-to-peer mentoring
program at the Shaker Schools
continues to help African American
males develop their leadership
and academic skills.
38 The Power of Public Art
Six of Shaker’s accomplished
arts professionals guide the City’s
growing collection of public art.
Here they share their visions about
the impact of public art
on the community.
64 Mr. Fix-It
Chuck Bates, the
Fire Department’s in-house
mechanic, is integral to the City’s
commitment to public safety –
and the City’s longest
serving employee.
50 Nature’s Playground:
A Photo Essay
The Nature Center at
Shaker Lakes deepens the
connection between residents
and nature, as this photo
essay demonstrates.