A goal was etched in Kristina Lucas? mind while she prepared and headed to the state finals. She was going to bring home the championship in Singles #3 like her sister Alyssa. She battled throughout the two days in Midland and came back fulfilling her goal. ‘It felt really good,? said Lucas. ‘I was really […]
It’s been awhile since Clarkston Boys Varsity Baseball team had their last district honor in 2006. The boys reclaimed the trophy after giving Fenton a fight on Saturday, 12-5. ‘It was a total team effort,? said senior Chris Mocerino. ‘We needed hits and we got them.? Fenton scored two runs in the top of the […]
Despite a busy week of final exams, picnics, prom and graduation, Phil Price has seen his seniors Chris Mocerino and Tyle Scarlett put their attention on the diamond. ‘It’s nice to see seniors really busting their butt and focus,? said the boys varsity baseball head coach. ‘It’s a tough time of the year. It’s nice […]
The Lady Kickers season ended Saturday night when they faced Rochester Adams in the last showdown in the district finals. The Highlanders moved past Clarkston’s fancy footwork to win the championship, 3-1. Saves by Demaree Wells and Wolves defense kept Adams out of the net for most of the first half. With 14:24 to go […]
After receiving their diplomas on Monday night three of Clarkston’s best are ready to embark on their next journey. The journey won’t take Jordan Clark, Bryan Haslinger and Jeff Dean too far ? all three plan to play football for Michigan universities. Clark heads off to Adrian College where he will play linebacker or defensive […]
The girls had Hartland where they wanted them, Saturday afternoon. Clarkston Girls Varsity Softball team had solidified their lead at the top of the fifth inning, 4-0. They had just one more inning to go then Clarkston would head on to play Fenton in the district finals. But Hartland had their own plans, and they […]
No matter how many times Jan Finney walks from the parking lot to Springfield Plains Elementary, she’s excited and ready for the day. Her morning ritual changed on May 27 when she was honored with Clarkston Foundation’s Teacher of the Year Award. “I was very honored,” said Finney. “I appreciate they were highlighting me, but […]
The halls were crowded last Thursday morning as the Class of 2010 made their final walk through Clarkston High School. Then, a flurry of activity to mark their last days of their high school career – a picnic, prom, district games and graduation. One week celebrating one chapter of lives done and going out into […]
Great Lakes Cancer Institute invites cancer survivors, their families and friends to join them for ‘Survivorship…A Partnership? on June 13 for the First Annual Clarkston National Cancer Survivor Day. ‘The national day is celebrated the first Sunday in June,? said Susan Yun, RN. ‘It provides a way for us, the healthcare provider, to give back […]
Gabby Spindler and Erica Zentner threw their tennis balls up into the air and poised their rackets as they descended back down. They were practicing their serves on May 27 getting ready for the MHSAA Division 1 State Finals in Midland, June 4-5. ‘It’s going to be really tough,? said Spindler. ‘I am expecting everyone […]