Swimmers cut down times in meet against Avondale

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves celebrated their 11 seniors during their win over Avondale last Thursday, 147-23. “There were some great surprises from our team and some great time drops we weren’t expecting,” said Amber Miller, Clarkston Boys Swim and Dive head coach. For individual events, in the 50-yard freestyle […]

Mountaineers race to finish on the slopes

Clarkston Everest Collegiate Ski team finished the regular season at Pine Knob League Division race last week. They finished the Giant Slalom race in eighth place with 137 points. Cade Parsons tied for 21st place in the time of 37.35. John Suran finished in 32nd place, 38.65; Jake Jackson, tied for 37th place, 39.23; Stephanie […]

A Look Back for February 3, 2021

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Search for new school superintendent begins” The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education began the task of finding its next superintendent which included a national search to find the right person. “No raises for township officials” The Clarkston JV Ski racers showed their depth and […]

Spindler brings Anvil Award to Clarkston

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Rocco Spindler smiled as he lifted the STATE CHAMPS! Anvil Award on Friday morning from the bench where friends and classmates were admiring his latest accomplishment. “It’s just the cap of my entire career here at Clarkston, said Spindler, a four-year starter for the Clarkston Varsity Football […]

Hitting the lanes

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Bowlers are ready to go as they start competing this week. “The kids are excited to be back,” said Clarkston Boys Bowling Coach Ken Clayton. “They are just so happy to be active and back to bowling – practicing and competing. They are thrilled.” He added for […]

A Look Back for January 27, 2021

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Juniors face new state test this year” Beginning with the Class of 1997, Michigan students would have a new hoop to jump through en route to graduation. They were the first class to take the High School Proficiency Test, a series of tests covering writing, […]

Wolves open on slopes

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Clarkston Boys and Girls Varsity Ski teams are racing to great finishes in the first few weeks of competition. “They are very consistent, very deep,” said Brian Popelier, head coach. The varsity teams opened the season in a dual meet against Notre Dame Prep and Lake […]

Pause continues for contact sports

The start of the winter season for contact sports hit another delay last Friday. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced winter contact sports including girls and boys basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling must remain non-contact through Sunday, Feb. 21. The previous emergency order was set to […]

Wendi’s Word: Home office tales

I like to think of my personal office as a little haven even when it is being used for work. It might be the only place in the house there aren’t any toys laying about. Might… I could have missed some during the weekend. I have let the boys more into my little haven in […]