Holy Land experience for group of Everest seniors

Holy Land experience for group of Everest seniors

The first part of the Everest Collegiate senior class trip to the Holy Land in late March and early April took the group throughout Galilee in northern Israel. The senior class pilgrimage to the Holy Land has been suspended since the spring of 2020, but the Class of 2023 is thrilled to have the opportunity […]

If the slipper fits…

If the slipper fits…

The weekend of March 24-26, Everest drama students presented “Cinderella.” Long hours of preparation by cast and crew went into the success of the production. Many parent volunteers helped as well. An audience favorite was Cinderella’s pumpkin carriage. Photo: Kristy Sasak

Thankful for special fathers

Thankful for special fathers

On the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Everest students thank God in a special way for their fathers. Academy dads joined their children for donuts March 20 to celebrate. Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli

Successful destination

Successful destination

A quartet of Sashabaw Middle School students is making waves in the Destination Imagination realm. On March 4, two SMS teams competed in a regional Destination Imagination Challenge Experience meet and both came in first place. Then on March 18 at Waterford Mott High School, both teams competed in the state finals, with the girls […]

Robotics takes first place in Allendale

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer The Clarkston High School Team RUSH 27 Robotics team is heading to the state championship after qualifying in the FIRST in Michigan (FIM) District West Michigan last weekend in Allendale. They won the tournament in the third match of the finals with Team 3357 Comets from Grand […]

Staged Mountaineers

Staged Mountaineers

The annual International Thespian Society induction for Everest’s Troup 8546 took place on March 9. Three new members were inducted: Maria Saad, Kathleen Thibodeau, and Demarco Valentino. Several students performed, including an act from the upcoming spring production “Cinderella.” Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli

BPA honors

BPA honors

Clarkston High School’s Business Professionals of America chapter went to the state competition March 9-12 in Grand Rapids, qualifying eight students for the national competition at the end of April in Anaheim, Calif. At states, Anjali Issac was first in Economic Research Individual, Reagan Hakala second in Financial Analyst Team and fourth in Prepared Speech, […]

Stuffed animal collection

Girl Scout Troop 77514 at Andersonville Elementary is taking up a stuffed animal collection, collecting brand-new stuffed animals for children in hospitals. The troop is working on collecting at a couple other elementary schools in the district. The Rainbow Connection organization out of Rochester will distribute the animals to children for the troop. Drop off […]

Back on CCS school board

Back on CCS school board

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor After not gaining reelection to the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education in last November’s election, Greg Need is back on the board as a trustee after being appointed by the board on March 22. Need fills the vacancy left by former board trustee Andrea Catalina, who stepped down […]

Pinwheels out to promote prevention

Pinwheels out to promote prevention

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor For the month of April, expect to see blue pinwheels across the Clarkston community. Clarkston Area Youth Assistance’s “Pinwheels For Prevention” initiative takes over as the organization looks to bring heightened attention to positivity and overcoming adversity, especially among the area’s youth. Last Tuesday, CAYA kicked off pinwheel month […]

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