Vicki Potter doesn’t only teach French at Clarkston High School but immerses the students in the culture and experiences she has encountered. She answered the phone a few weekends ago to hear the Michigan World Language Association president announcing news Potter was named Secondary Teacher of the Year. ‘It was a complete surprise,? Potter said. […]
Students filled Bailey Lake Elementary on Saturday afternoon – yes, during the weekend! It was the School Fair and Bulldogs of all ages and sizes had lots to do – playing games, dunking staff members, face-painting, buying books, and of course – eating delicious food. For more photos from the fair – click on the […]
Clarkston’s gridiron gang left Southfield-Lathrup’s field in good spirits on Friday. They avenged last year’s homecoming loss and by beating Lathrup, 38-14, while upping their overall record to 5-0 (4-0 in conference). ‘It was probably our best game we’ve played so far,? said Wolves Head Coach Kurt Richardson.’It was our most rounded game – we […]
The Clarkston Equestrian Team secured the District Championship in Armada. During the two day event, September 19-20, they competed against eight teams – Armada, Goodrich, Imlay City, Lake Orion, Lapeer West, Marion, Notre Dame Prep and Stoney Creek. They competed in Showmanship, English riding, Western riding, Saddleseat and Speed and ended with 463 points. Imlay […]
Spikers defeated two more league foes last week continuing on their season goal to win the OAA Red. They faced Troy on September 22 and took them down in all three games, 25-21, 25-14, 25-9. ‘We were at the top of our game,? said Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach Kelly Avenall. ‘Troy is a pretty good […]
Bowler Nick Cooper can be found on the lanes practicing for his upcoming winter season, but he has a much bigger goal for next year – to win a national tournament. During this past summer he won a local Teen Masters tournament in Lansing and qualifed for the national tournament in Las Vegas. As the […]
The sunny and warm weather is an oddity in late September but Art in the Village patrons welcomed it during the weekend. Some traveled to Depot Park to spend money on unique treasures made by Michigan natives for their home, themselves, or friends. Others enjoyed day walking around and seeing what creative ideas were brought […]
The Clarkston High School Marching Band made their plans to celebrate New Year’s Day ? in 2011. The Deputy Lieutenant of London, Her Majesty The Queen’s Representative Roger Bramble arrived at the high school Monday morning with the special invitation for Clarkston to participate in the 25th Anniversary New Year’s Day Parade. ‘It’s really a […]
BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Natalie Smith kept her pace on the trail at Springfield Oaks and finished at the Holly Invitational in fourth place. Her finish helped the Girls Varsity Cross Country team take the fifth spot at the race, behind Ann Arbor, Lakeland, Hartland and Waterford Mott. ‘We did okay,? said […]
Kickers prepare for a busy week getting deeper into their OAA Red league play. As the Boys Varsity Soccer team goes into this week against Stoney Creek, Lake Orion, and Rochester, they will take the lessons learned throughout the weeks with them, even from their eighth shut-out game from Sept. 15 against Auburn Hills Avondale, […]