‘Sylvia? hits home

Alyssa Singles caught the ball and ran around the stage excitedly as the Clarkston High School Drama Club prepared for next week’s spring production of “Sylvia.” Singles plays Sylvia, the dog causing chaos in the plot between married couple Greg and Kate, played by Carl Meyer and Mason Van Gieson. “Sylvia is the alter ego […]

Clarkston grad to teach in Japan

Meg Worden was in disbelief when she opened the email from the Japan Exchange Teaching Program coordinator. The Clarkston High School 2008 graduate read it, taking in the words not to forget to do her paperwork. It was the next email she opened she was waiting for – it was to congratulate for making the […]

Lady Wolves play to win

The Lady Falcons tied the game moments after Lauren Sharkey made her second goal last Friday. It would be the last time they would be close in the score. Sharkey came back to score not just one goal but two to put the Lady Wolves Varsity Lacrosse team into the lead over Rochester, 4-2. The […]

Athlete of The Week

Senior co-captain Anna Gray shared one of the reasons the Clarkston Girls Varsity Lacrosse team is 5-0 going into this week. ‘It has a lot to do with the positivity and the team being well-rounded,? she said. ‘We are a really good team and we focus on everyone’s strengths. Coach (Daneen) Kincaid does a lot […]

Offense comes alive in second half victory

Junior Reid Kaminski started the celebration after the Notre Dame Prep game on Sunday as he led the Wolves in singing “Sweet Caroline.” The Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse team finished the game after a powerful fourth quarter as they took the win from the Notre Dame, 15-7. “It was a revenge game,” said Evan Kneisel, […]

Open enrollment for K-2

Independence Township resident Thomas Discenna went to Board of Education meeting on March 25 with an open mind. By the time he approached the podium to share his thoughts on the district having open enrollment for grades Kindergarten through second, his mind was made. “As I hear more about Schools of Choice, the more concerned […]

From spring break to field

The Wolves spent their time off from school practicing their moves and working on their skills for the season. Brian Kaminskas, head coach for the Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse team, said they look good as they come back from spring break. ‘We did our annual team trip down to Florida,? he added. ‘We had a […]

Athlete of The Week

Haley VanBuskirk finished her swim season the top eighth in the state for 10 and under girls division in state championship at Kentwood. ‘I was really excited,? she smiled. ‘I felt like crying from happiness. It was an exciting moment and it was my first time being up there.? She qualified for 12 events in […]

Success in season opener

Lady Kickers made each of their shots count in their season opener against Farmington, March 26. They made three shots on the goal – sinking each one to win the game, 3-1. ‘We did a good job of capitalizing on our opportunities in front of the net,? said Clarkston Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach Sarah […]

Athlete of the Week

When Sydney VanBuskirk of Clarkston was told by longtime instructors she was at the end of the line in gymnastics, she believed it. “I believed them because I was with them for so long,? she frowned. ‘I believed what they had to say about me and to me. I just wanted to give up.? But […]