From The Clarkston News archives

25 years ago – 1995
“Teachers come out against privatization” The Clarkston Education Association announced it opposed contracting out any school services to private companies. The remark came at the end of a lengthy meeting in which two companies made presentations about running the district’s custodial, grounds and maintenance services.
“’You’ve got the cutest little baby face’ times four” Larry and Joyce Thompson of Clarkston enjoyed all four of their precious grandsons over Memorial Day weekend in Gladwin. The four babies, Ryan Butterfield, Corbin Thompson, Devon Thompson and Domanic Thompson, were born within 17 weeks of each other.
“Despite drop, 3,200 relay team is all-state” The baton was dropped during an exchange in the 3,200-meter relay before quickly picked up, but the Clarkston squad of Jennifer Bauer, Stefanie Burklow, Lisa Herron and Leah Schari finished at 9:34.66, for the best time of the season, and second place at the state finals and All-State honors.

50 years ago – 1970
“Leak wins election” David Leak was elected to a 4-year term on the Clarkston Board of Education in the June election. He received 427 votes while his opponent, Ingrid Smith, only had 379 votes.
“Speak at Commencement” Seniors Sue Griffiths, David Lehman and Steven Kratt were chosen to speak at the Clarkston High School Commencement on different topics which included “The Internal Revolution,” “The Indoctrination of United States Education,” and “The Potential of Today’s Student in Tomorrow’s World.”
“Around town” Cheryl Davis, a sixth grader at Clarkston Junior High School, played in the Michigan Annual Music Festival at Cobo Hall, June 7.

75 years ago – 1945
“Musical treat in Andersonville” Mrs. Orabelle Ganther presented her piano students in a recital at the Andersonville Church.
“Senior trip” Forty-four Clarkston High school seniors went on a 3-day trip to Niagara Falls which included a 300-plus mile boat ride across Lake Erie.
“Our boys and girls in service” Private Woodrow L. Lowes, a battalion runner in the Fifth Marine Regiment, crawled 300 yards and then ran 300 yards when mortar shells fell near him while he was carrying an urgent message from the front line.

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