Dear Editor, I would have preferred not to see a picture of that truck driver, who rammed the building, in the paper…anywhere (“Seconds to space,” April 25). I don’t know what caused him to do that, but he could easily have killed a number of people. I think he should’ve been held in custody until […]
Everest students learned how texting and driving don’t mix, with the help of a driving simulation. They had to direct a virtual car while answering texts sent by educators. “I was going all over – I just crashed,” said student Lucas Denigris. “I thought I could do it, but once I tried to message, it […]
John Wyatt, 1997 graduate of Clarkston High School, earned a gold medal with Team USA at the Men’s Roller Derby World Cup in Barcelona, Spain, April 5-8. Twenty four teams participated, including England, France, Belgium, Ireland, Mexico, Japan, Australia, Argentina, and Canada. The USA Amateur All Star Men’s Roller Derby team defeated England in the […]
Clarkston Foundation for Public Education presented Recognition Awards for Mathematics and Science to Sashabaw Middle School, Clarkston Junior High School, Clarkston High School, and Renaissance High School students, April 26. “They all share a love for learning and an outstanding work ethic,” said high school Principal Gary Kaul. “A confluence of natural gifts and hard […]
The Clarkston Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Interim Superintendent Shawn Ryan as the next Superintendent of Clarkston Community Schools, pending successful contract negotiations. The school board interviewed three candidates at their meeting on Monday, May 7. Ryan has been with the district for 22 years, beginning as a guest teacher, teacher, assistant principal, principal […]
The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professional Network hosts their third annual Food Truck Rally on Friday, May 18, from 4:30-9 p.m. in the Neiman’s Family Market parking lot, 7121 Dixie Highway. Admission is free. The event will have 16 food trucks, beer and wine tent, Kid Zone, and exhibitors. Returning food trucks include […]
Automotive students from Oakland Schools Technical Center got a view of the technology and work environment of a state-of-the-art service center at Bowman Chevrolet, April 25. The students toured the service center at 6750 Dixie Highway, and learned about the automotive field in a real-world scenario. Jim Roy, service manager, shared insights into the shop, […]
Not unlike most of you who are reading this, I have a bucket list of career goals and life experiences I hope to someday realize. Before last Tuesday, nowhere on that list could you find aspirations of stopping traffic on a major highway. And then a dump truck rolled down I-75 with its lift bed […]
The Board of Education’s interviews of three finalists for Superintendent of Schools will be on Monday, May 7, starting at 5 p.m. All are invited to attend the interviews at the Clarkston Community Schools Board Room, 6389 Clarkston Road, and will have the opportunity to provide feedback to the Board of Education. 5-5:50 p.m., Pamela Campbell, Ph.D. Dr. Campbell has been the Superintendent in Columbia Community Schools since 2012. She previously served as superintendent in Tekonsha, MI (4 years), Lansing Christian Schools, MI (4 years), and Montpelier, OH (4 years). She started her career as a teacher of Mathematics and Computer Applications in Kansas and later served as Assistant Principal and Principal in Jonesville, MI. A graduate of Michigan State University, Dr. Campbell earned her doctorate in Education Administration in 2012. 6-6:50 p.m., Derrick Lopez, J.D. Superintendent Lopez has been serving as Southfield’s interim leader since July of 2017, having previously served as Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and School Performance. Highlights of Lopez’s career include serving as the inaugural CEO for the Homewood Children’s Village in Pittsburgh (3 years), Chief of High School Reform for Pittsburgh Public Schools (3 years), and High school Principal in Berkley, MI (3 years). Lopez earned his Master’s degree in Education Administration from Marygrove College, his Juris Doctorate from Cornell Law School and is currently completing his Ph.D. in Education Policy at Michigan State University. 7-7:50 p.m., Shawn P. Ryan Superintendent Ryan has been acting as interim leader of Clarkston since January of 2018. Ryan’s […]
Charles Gray Robertson IV of Rochester Hills, Michigan, May 2, 2018. Born June 21, 1959 in Clarkston, Michigan where he graduated from Clarkston High School and then graduated from Western Michigan University in 1982 with a degree in Journalism and soon after traveled the world as a tour guide for composer and singer star Barry […]