After reading 36 scholarship applications, the Clarkston Area Optimist Club presented $1,000 scholarship awards to three Clarkston High School graduates. The winners ? Angela Compagnoni, Amanda Leach and Bryce Thompson ‘each wrote a brief essay describing how the Optimist Creed could enrich their lives. Angela Compagnoni was awarded the Octagon Scholarship for her participation in […]
You may say I’m a dreamer, But I’m not the only one, I hope some day you’ll come and join us, And the world will live as one. ‘JohnLennon The massive crowd at DTE Energy Music Theater became still as the Clarkston High School choir opened commencement ceremonies on June 1 with ‘Imagine.? That Wednesday […]
BY JENNY MATTESON & CHRISTINA ULAJ Clarkston News Writers The wait, rumors and negotiations may soon come to a close. According to Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner, township officials and Clarkston Community Schools are almost ready to shed some light on a land trade that would allow the construction of a new area senior center. […]
Covering the streets of Clarkston to assure sanitation and beauty is not always easy. Smith’s Disposal Company has been doing just that for over 23 years. Starting in 1981, Leonard and Doris Smith purchased the disposal company from the Powell family. When the chance came knocking, Leonard and Doris quickly answered the call. Working as […]
Recognition is the theme at Clarkston Community Schools. On May 23, the Clarkston Community Board of Education recognized the literacy math specialists of Clarkston Community Schools. The specialists were chosen based on their expertise, improvement of educational programs and hard work. Chosen literary specialists include: Lisa Crawford ? SAC; Karen Kumon ? AE; Renee Foster […]
The view behind Andersonville Elementary School is looking bright and prosperous. The school recently received a new garden, donated by the family of Sue Cattin, former Andersonville kindergarten teacher. The family left a $9,500 donation in Cattin’s memory for the creation of a garden for classroom instructional use. With the help of Andersonville staff, parents […]
Students from Sashabaw Middle School invited seniors from the Independence Township Senior Center to an ice cream social event on May 18 to cap their service learning project on the Great Depression. The students not only researched textbooks, but also were fortunate enought to hear real life stories. ‘I think the students learned more this […]
Learning how to ride his bike was a great achievement for 14-year-old Cody Passmore. However, just as this Clarkston youth grasped the skill, he was faced with a disturbing reality ? Cody’s bike was stolen off the front porch of his home on May 22. ‘He came to school on Monday and he didn’t look […]
The last time I spoke directly to the Clarkston community, I was anguished and disconcerted. My heart was taken for quite a ride as my puppy Sasha passed away on April 5. Updating the community is one of my main priorities, especially since the community showed great support. On May 18, I had a date […]
Many Clarkston Community School teachers received recommendation by their building principals for tenure. At the May 23 Board of Education meeting, these individuals were introduced, recognized and granted tenure. Elementary level teachers include: Alexis Iveson ? BLE; Jennifer Tripp ? IE; Megan Patnaude ? NSE; Carrie Stephenson ? NSE; Tamara Hamilton ? PKE; Kristin Smith […]