School’s in session
The Goddard School owner Heidi Marini cuts the ceremonial ribbon Aug. 9 for the new school in town, located at 6440 Citation Drive. Photo: John Ransom/Winship Studio
Madrigals at Pine Knob
The Clarkston High School Madrigals are set to shine at Pine Knob, opening for the Foreigner concert on Aug. 30. These talented performers earned this opportunity by winning a contest hosted by WMOC with their rendition of ELO’s “Mr. Blue Sky.”The group will perform not only “Mr. Blue Sky” but also Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” on […]
Check for CAYA
Agents from Real Estate One and Max Broock presented a check to Clarkston Area Youth Assistance on Aug. 2 at their downtown Clarkston office in the amount of $400. At left is Tricia Delude from REO and at right is Jackie Fromm from CAYA. Money was raised at REO’s Euchre Night on July 21 that […]
Everest teachers recognized by archdiocese
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor Each year, the Archdiocese of Detroit’s Office of Catholic Schools offers an opportunity for its teachers to be recognized for their consistent efforts, touching the hearts, souls, and minds of students.One elementary/middle school teacher and one secondary teacher may be nominated.This year, Archdiocese of Detroit Excellence in Teaching Award recipients […]
Upcoming Lake Orion concert boasts Clarkston connections
Music is in the air.The Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble (SEMWE) will present its free concert ‘Americana!’ on Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. from the Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Court, in Lake Orion.The event is open to the public and features individuals with ties to Clarkston.Conducted by former Clarkston Director of Bands Cliff Chapman, who served […]
College achievements
Catherine Bisio and Kristen Kennedy, both of Clarkston, have made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester at the University of Findlay (Ohio).To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Julia Fitzgerald, of Clarkston, has been named to the Kalamazoo College Spring 2023 […]
CCS job fair
Clarkston Community Schools is holding a job fair Aug. 9 from 2-5 p.m. at Renaissance High School, 6558 Waldon Road.All support positions, including bus drivers, para pros, childcare workers, and food service employees, will be available.For more information, call 248-623-5400.
Car wash fundraiser
Last Saturday, July 29, a group of Clarkston High School students hosted a drive-thru car wash for fundraising improvements towards Depot Park. Some of the improvements that this event will go towards are new lights in the park and to also begin raising money for building a new pavilion. The car wash was held in […]
College achievements
A total of 8,625 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 12-13, including Alexander Carlson, of Clarkston, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Ferris State University has announced its recent graduates, including Independence Township’s Carter Herald (Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude), Clarkston’s Jessica Murray (Illustration), and Davisburg’s Harry Flynn […]
Summer creativity at work during Camp Invention
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer Each child put on their safety glasses and picked up a screwdriver before opening the small robot in the desks in front of them on the first day of Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education, July 10. They were in one of four modules offered through this […]