April 2011 - The Channel 3 news crew came to Sunnyslope High School to award English and Journalism teacher, Melanie Shawcroft, the Silver Apple Award. According to the news station's website, this award and a five hundred dollar check is given monthly to one teacher who is nominated for going above and beyond the rest. Mrs. Shawcroft was nominated by one of her beloved students, National Merit Scholar Jasmine Fuller. Jasmine wrote a touching letter to Channel 3, nominating Ms. Shawcroft for her creativity in the classroom, innovation, and her dedication to student success. Melanie Shawcroft with student Jasmine Fuller. Sunnyslope Principal Linda Whitehead with Ms. Shawcroft. Ms. Shawcroft being interviewed by Channel 3 News.