From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Shanks elected president of school board: The leadership of Clarkston Community Schools Board of Trustees changed hands. Kurt Shanks was elected president at the board’s organizational meeting. Shanks and former president, Karen Foyteck, were nominated for the position, and Shanks won by one vote. Shanks, […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer It was a memorable spring season for Zaidan Green. Green, a recent Clarkston High School graduate, and his teammates finished the season in the MHSAA Division 1 Boys Lacrosse Semifinal. Green scored 66 goals during the season, setting a new school record for the most goals for […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Blake Berry and Tyler Cray, two recent Clarkston High School graduates, received top honors from USA Lacrosse. Berry was named All-American, which according to USA Lacrosse is a player who exhibits superior skills and techniques and possesses exceptional game sense and knowledge. Also, the player is one […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer For three days, athletes going into sixth through eighth grade learned chants, jumps, stunts, tumbles and more from the Clarkston Varsity Cheer and coaches during camp, June 26-28. “We really try to build on the skills that will be helpful to them when they try out in […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Rain doesn’t dampen parade fun: The skies were overcast, the rain began to mist, but the elements did nothing to keep people away from downtown Clarkston. According to estimates, 10,000 people jammed into the area for the annual Fourth of July Parade. Award winners for […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Summer camps offered through Clarkston Community Education provide many with an opportunity to try something new or improve on their current skills. For eighth graders Lily Partchenko and Matilda Marsden, it was to try something new when they signed up for Beginner Lax Camp, held June 19-22. […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer Summer fun at the Oakland County Fair kicks off at Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Road, in Davisburg this Friday, July 7. “We have a little of something for everyone,” said Oakland County Fair General Manager LC Scramlin. “I see all the excitement of our vendors, […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Schools hear input from township, residents on new elementary: During the Independence Township Planning Commission meeting, Clarkston Community Schools Business Director Craig Kahler shared plans for the new elementary school at Hubbard Road and M-15. Kahler said the district wanted commissioners “to give their opinions […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Schools consider $250,000 Walters Road paving plan: During the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meeting, the board, administrators and trustees discussed the possibility of paving Walters Road from Flemings Lake to Waldon roads and using it for bus traffic. Craig Kahler, director of business […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Young basketball players spent the first few days of summer vacation at Dare to Dream. During the three day camp, for girls entering grades third through ninth, players learn and work on the fundamentals including ball handling, shooting, passing, pivoting, one on one moves, defense and rebounding. […]