Allie Swanson, an eighth grader at Clarkston Junior High School, took the day off Thursday in honor of National Day of Prayer. She kept busy ? she offered a Reading for Education to more than 1,000 people at the state Capitol building in Lansing. ‘It was really exciting. I was really honored,? Swanson said. As […]
The changing schedules for Clarkston schools continue to concern parents. Three parents with a petition of hundreds of names spoke to the Board of Education May 6. ‘We represent numerous concerned parents,? said Danette Meny. ‘I have a petition with over 250 signatures.? Research shows later start times for elementary schools negatively affect students. Young […]
The teenage driver swerved the car to avoid an obstacle in his path. A crunch underneath signaled a less-than-successful attempt. No problem. He’ll do better next time. The driver, a student in the Toyota Driving Expectations program, ran over a few cones. But he learned what it was like to swerve a car without actual […]
After a three-month selection process, Michelle Pickett of Clarkston has been chosen to join a 16-person mission to Africa. Her remaining obstacle: $3,000 for flight, lodging, and other expenses. She has raised $2,000 so far from family, friends, and classmates at Clarkston High School, and has until June 1 for the rest. She hopes the […]
The capstone project for Chad Mester’s engineering class at Clarkston Junior High School is determined by consensus. This year’s decision: let’s build a tank. Students usually build scale models. This time, however, they decided to make it lifesize. ‘I said, let’s make it big,? said ninth-grader Brandon Landry. ‘We thought we could make it so […]
Dozens of parents, high school students and community performers converged on Springfield Plains Elementary Thursday for Art Around the World, an International Journey through the Fine Arts. The entire school was transformed into a performing arts gallery and studio for the day, as students learned how to draw, tell stories, make jewelry, beat on drums, […]
Community efforts to build a local memorial to Michigan military men and women lost in Iraq is off to a good start. A bake sale organized in about two weeks by Clarkston area parents and students raised more than $4,000, half of the $8,000 needed. Clarkston Junior High School students Ali Olsen-Beever, Ashley Richardson, Brad […]
The mission sounded serious ? four coal miners unconscious underground. Rescue robots were available, but had to be carefully designed and programmed. Teams Robo Rays, Beta Rays, and Coal Patrol of Cedar Crest Academy in Independence Township took the Robofest 2007 Game Competition Challenge. They built Lego robots with motors, wheels, light sensors and claws, […]
Christmas In Action did just that Saturday morning, renovating and restoring three houses in the Clarkston area. ‘This is better than Christmas, much better? said homeowner Bill Chamberlain. ‘Everybody is so busy and so friendly. They know what they’re doing.? Chamberlain, who for health reasons has not been able to maintain his house, was nominated […]
Enrico Caruso of Independence Township has two national citizenships, two law degrees, and two licenses to practice law ? in the U.S. and Canada. ‘I love the Red Wings, but I’m a diehard (Toronto Maple) Leafs fan, too,? he said. ‘I love America, and Canada as well.? He was born in New York and raised […]