Family business lights up town

Joe Freed has brought his passion for lights to the Clarkston area with Midwest Lightscapes. Freed used to work in sales in lights and learned a log about electrical lighting and how to install them. “I thought it was fun,” he smiled. “It is like painting with lights. You are able to light a home […]

Hitters work on skills

Jacob Drobot celebrated after he hit his target three times in a roll to help his team during Baseball Camp last Thursday. He smiled as he collected his reward – a stack of baseball cards to share and trade with his teammates. During the week players focused on the fundamentals of the game including throwing, […]

Athlete of The Week

Patrice Matthews took the next step in her athletic and academic career as she signed her letter of intent in May. She selected Kellogg Community College to continue playing basketball and become a Bruin. ‘I like the school, coach and the whole atmosphere,? said the 2013 Clarkston High School graduate about her decision. ‘She’ll do […]

Setting the start to summer

Clarkston High School gymnasium was filled with 150 enthusiastic girls last week as they worked on their skills and learned new techniques during Volleyball Camp. “It gets more and more popular,” said Kelly Avenall, head coach for the Lady Wolves varsity volleyball team. “I like to see they are excited about playing volleyball and having […]

Top three finish in state

Junior Dana Olsen battled on the No. 3 Singles court against Maggie Sweeney from Grosse Pointe South in the MHSAA Tennis State Finals, June 1. She finished with a 6-0, 6-4 win and capturing the state championship in her flight. The win boosted the team to 20 points and sharing third place with Grosse Pointe […]

Athlete of the Week

Erin Billette finished her running career for the Clarkston High School Girls Track & Field team hitting her personal best and making milestones. She claimed the OAA Red championship in the 1,600-meter run, crossing the finish line at 5:01. Billette followed it with a visit to the MHSAA Regionals where she shaved a few more […]

Brother Rice rains on finals hopes

The Wolves were stopped last Wednesday on their journey to the state finals once again by their foe Brother Rice. This time the Warriors finished Clarkston’s season in the MHSAA Semifinals with a 22-9 win. “We were exposed a little bit,” explained Brian Kaminskas, Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse head coach. “I don’t think they were […]

Broadway calls for young actress

Mason Van Gieson was ready for summer vacation weeks ago when she found out one of her goals was coming to life – she would be traveling to New York City and training with Broadway professionals. Van Gieson won the Michigan Ovation Awards at the Wharton Center, May 19. With the win she was given […]

Freshmen claim county championship

The depth of the Lady Wolves was proven when they captured first place at the 36th Annual Freshman Oakland County Track and Field Invitational, May 25. They scored 103 points during the meet. Milford took second with 60 points and Waterford Mott scored 48 to round off the top three. “It was because of our […]

Grads make the grade

From learning the alphabet to using letters in words and in math problems and beyond, Clarkston High School seniors closed the chapter of a 13-year journey as they graduated on Monday at DTE Energy Music Theatre. ‘Don’t lose sight of the last 13 years,? said AJ Schlaff, the student speaker for the class. Sharing a […]