Mountaineers celebrate graduation
The Everest Class of 2022 does the traditional cap toss at the end of the graduation ceremony, May 22, on campus at the Clarkston school. Photo: Provided by Ilze Lucero Photography
First communion
On May 20, Everest students took part in a special mass recognizing their first communion. Top row, from left, are Benjamin Sarnecki, Zachary Wolschleger, Connor Anderson, Rudolfo Torres Naranjo, William Groves, Sean Anderson, and Nathan Kuron. Middle row, from left, are Stella Ioco, Emily Neiman, Emily Kuron, Kira Franks, Anna Dean, Bryan Bowden, and Lyle […]
Local LEGO champion
With an epic LEGO build of a green sea turtle on May 21, Elly H., of Pine Knob Elementary, won the title of Michigan’s Mini Master Model Builder. Elly will now look to a bigger stage, vying for the title of North America’s Mini Master Model Builder. She’ll be looking for people to vote her to […]
Scholarly Wolves
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor As the 2021-22 school year winds down, it’s the season of recognition for Clarkston students that have worked hard in the classroom all year long. Back on May 12 at the Fountains Golf and Banquet Center, the top 25 senior scholars from Clarkston High School were honored at the […]
Optimists recognize elementary achievement
In an annual event put on by the Clarkston Area Optimist Club, one student from each of Clarkston’s seven elementary schools has been awarded the honor of Outstanding Student Citizen. The purpose of this program is to select and recognize fifth-grade students who demonstrate the exceptional traits, qualities and values attributed to being a responsible, […]
College achievements
Nathan Mark, 2016 Clarkston High School graduate, received his Master’s Degree in Architectural Engineering from Lawrence Technological University in December. He is working at GMB Architecture + Engineering firm in Royal Oak. *** Gino Pacifico, Clarkston High School Class of 2017, has graduated from Northern Michigan University and has started working in a lab in […]
Creative winner
Leah Sivak, junior at Clarkston High School, has received the Scholastic Writing & Arts Silver Key Award for their graphic novel concept, “Parasite.” Leah has loved to draw since they were a child, going through dozens of sketchpads. Over the past few years, they have taken this art form into the digital format, allowing for […]
Robotics students ready for next step
It was a special day for FIRST Robotics students across the nation including nine at Clarkston High School last week. Together with FRC teams across the nation, Team RUSH 27 Robotics celebrated their seniors on FIRST Signing Day. The nine include: Anna Cook, going to Grand Valley State University, currently undecided for area of focus; […]
Construction state champ
Over the April 9-10 weekend, Clarkston Construction Trades Program senior Joe Smothers won the carpentry state championship in Grand Rapids, competing against the regional qualifiers from around the state. The competition included print reading, building codes, and hands-on skills in rough and roof framing as well as stairs and green building practices. Smothers’ exemplary performance […]
Bus stop problems
Clarkston Community Schools reported two different reports of suspicious behavior near two different bus stops, May 9. At approximately 6:20 a.m. in the area of Clark and Big Lake roads, a small vehicle was pulling in and out of driveways and attempting to speak to students at the bus stop. The car contained two young […]