April 18, 2008 - More than 30 Shaker High School students were recognized for their musical ability, academic excellence, school involvement and community service in early April. The high school held their annual inductions into Tri-M Music Honor Society, an international honor society sponsored by the National Association for Music Education.

New members are: Kevin Angstadt, Catherine Austin, Jacqueline Bouchard, Te-Ching Chen, Gabriella Ciavardoni, Nicholas Cicchinelli, Brian Clayton, Michael Davies, Simon Erdile, Brian Haller, James Hickey, Brian Hines, Amanda Insero, Gregory Koski, Arin Kutey, Diana Lee, Benjamin Lindsay, Conor Lindsay, Fallon Lovrin, Benjamin Martin, Emily McDonald, Tar McNeill, Doris Pu, Steven Quirk, Thomas Quirk, Moriah Roberts, Kira Rosi-Schumacher, Matthew Russell, Wayne Russell, Emily Sleasman, Tyler Sowek, Kaylee Steck, Tony Sun, Irene Van Ryn, Kristina Marie Villajuan and Allen Yu.

In addition to honoring students, recently retired and beloved music teachers David and Sheila Kiehle were inducted into the society as honorary members. Shaker High School senior and Tri-M member Alex Turpin gave a heartfelt speech honoring the Kieheles for their dedication and support.

Previous honorary members include former Board of Education member and founder of North Colonie Friends of Music David Rosenthal, music director of the Albany Symphony Orchestra David Alan Miller and retired music supervisor Linda Wagner.