Anita Banach has been director of communications and marketing for Clarkston Community Schools for the past 10 years, but also has the skills for other positions. When Clarkston Board of Education voted Banach to take over as director of human resources in July, it was for a role she already knew, she said. Prior to […]
Shawn Ryan has worn many hats throughout his 14 years with Clarkston Community Schools. His latest, deputy superintendent. ‘It is about perspective,? he said. ‘It’s one thing to understand by listening to them, it’s another to understand by doing their job – living their life.? Ryan began as a substitute and student teacher before hiring […]
Over 70 students flooded the stage for opening act of Bailey Lake Elementary’s Talent Show on Friday night. They welcomed the audience with a song and dance to ‘Be Our Guest? from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Families and friends were entranced by the vast talent everyone brought to the stage – singing and dancing […]
Newly appointed Trustee Elizabeth Egan’s first action on Clarkston Board of Education was to break a 3-3 tie, promoting two administrators and sending lay-off notices to 50 teachers. Brief discussion focused on the process leading to promoting Clarkston Junior High School Principal Shawn Ryan to deputy superintendent, and Communications Director Anita Banach to human resources […]
New Trustee Elizabeth Egan stepped up and into her new role Monday night, as Clarkston Board of Education President Steve Hyer swore her in. Egan was one of six candidates interviewed prior to the regularly scheduled meeting to fill former board member Joe Armstrong’s seat. Her business background, passion for learning and community involvement were […]
The crack of the bat gave off the sound of the Wolves beginning their baseball season with a great start. The boys varsity baseball team posted their first win last Friday against Rochester Adams, 12-10. ‘It was tough conditions because it was really windy out,? said Coach Phil Price. ‘Vince Siwicki did a nice job […]
Golfers kept one stroke below Rochester Adams to take first place at the OAA Red tournament last Thursday. The boys scored 325, leaving Rochester to take second and Lake Orion for third. ‘The boys played extremely well under tough circumstances,? said Boys Varsity Golf Coach Pete Gallagher. ‘It was an extremely windy day,? he continued. […]
Lady Wolves kick started the season dominating the scoreboard. They took down Troy-Athens in their first double header and won 12-1 and 10-0. “We scored lots of runs and didn’t give up any,? said Coach Don Peters. ‘I am very pleased.? The girls followed it up with three games at the Pinconning Tournament and facing […]
Seniors Jordan Clark, Matt Kamieniecki and Tyler Scarlett have earned various honors during their years on the Boys Varsity Basketball team and the most recent honor is All-league for their last season. All three agreed it was an accomplishment brought on with the help of their teammates. ‘Winning a share of the league championship is […]
The Wolves added one to each column last week as they came back from break.They lost to Troy-Athens on April 15, 19-7. ‘We didn’t look good that night,? said Boys Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Brian Kaminskas. ‘We had five starters out for the game and it showed we weren’t ready.? The top performers of the […]