Fearless Faculty Footlighters return to the stage

What do Clarkston High School teachers and organized crime have in common? The answer is that they will both be on stage at CHS Dec. 1-2 as part of the annual comedy performed by the The Fearless Faculty Footlighters. The Footlighters group is composed mostly of CHS and CJHS faculty, but also staff and students […]

Clarkston considers trimester system

Like many other high school’s throughout Michigan, Clarkston High School’s curriculum will undergo some changes to meet the new state standards for graduation requirements. Though nothing is confirmed at this time, district officials are already weighing multiple options for how to adjust the workings of CHS to meet those requirements by 2011. At the Nov. […]

Building character at Pine Knob school

Roosevelt Johnson has a few tricks up his sleeve, and he’s not afraid to show them off for children. ‘If you ever want a kid’s attention, do a magic trick,? Johnson joked before an assembly at Pine Knob Elementary on Nov. 15. ‘I don’t just do a trick for them, I teach them about character.? […]

Puppet Christmas play at Depot

Christmas time is almost here, and the thoughts of children turn to Santa in his workshop, preparing to make his big annual trip. This year, however, Santa’s sack of toys is missing, and the only person who can get it back is an elf. So begins the story of ‘A Merry Christmas Caper,? the latest […]

Team RUSH gears up for new challenges

After your team takes eighth place in the world, where do you go next? For the members of Team RUSH, the robotics team based at Clarkston High School, the answer would be even further. Last year marked the team’s move to CHS after the district adopted the OSMTech program for advanced math and science studies. […]

Pine Knob LEGO team goes ‘Bananos?

Monkeys working with nano-technology might sound funny, but it is actually not what you think. A quick look at the Pine Knob Elementary LEGO Robotics team might give you a better idea. LEGO competitions have become a regular part of extracurricular activities in the Clarkston School District. The 8-week international competition challenges students to develop […]

Making the walls talk

BY ANDREW DUPONT Clarkston News Staff Writer For the last eight years, Amy and Greg Wilson have slowly uncovered the stories hidden within their own home. After extensive research and lots of tender care, the Wilsons shared their story on Nov. 4, when they and their home at 18 N. Holcomb were filmed for a […]

Bucklebear visits little troopers in Clarkston

Driving in school is usually not permitted, but the staff at the Early Childhood Development Center made an exception for Michigan State Police Trooper Bucklebear and his friend Trooper Cynthia Edwards on Oct. 31. Edwards visited several classrooms throughout the day, and talked to students about her job and why buckling their seatbelt is important. […]

Variety, solid acting in ‘Enchanted April?

The Clarkston Village Players know how to be funny. My personal favorite performances are their comedies by far, so I was curious to see what they did with ‘Enchanted April.? Some might not see the shift from American to British humor as drastic, but for many people, it can be hit or miss. The English […]

Change? Unlikely this election

So the election is almost here, and if nothing else, we will all enjoy a blissful end to the overbearing attack ads on TV. Regardless of who wins, I think we’ll all be happy to stop hearing candidates complaining about each other. As with previous elections, I’m going to try my hand and predicting the […]