Remembrance through art
Everest art teacher Caroline Mazure, pictured above, recently painted an image in remembrance of children lost through stillbirth or miscarriage. The image, at right, was commissioned in conjunction with the installation of a Book of Innocents and will stand at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit during this year’s annual Mass for […]
On-stage theatrics
From left, Everest Collegiate Drama students Mauricio Nahed, Erin Carr, Juan Tress, Leah Westlake, Luke Walker, Jonah Reichert, and Maria Saad perform a scene from “Our Town” over the November 10-12 weekend. Photo provided by Mary Williams
Thank you for your service
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Elaine Jefferson-Blevins served in the United States Navy for 20 years and is now the principal’s secretary at Clarkston Junior High School. For her service to the U.S., she was honored and recognized by the school last Thursday during a special Veteran’s Day ceremony. “This day means that they […]
CHS Drama show
The Clarkston High School Drama Club and MIME Troupe present “The Elves and the Shoemaker” by Karen Boettcher-Tate in cooperation with Pioneer Drama Service. Performances at the CHS Large Group Instruction Room are 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1 and Thursday, Dec. 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. Please note, performances on school property require […]
Let there be light(s)!
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Students on Team RUSH 27 Robotics are thinking about the holidays and toys as the 20th annual Holiday Lights Parade returns to downtown Clarkston on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. with this year’s theme as Toyland in C-Town. “RUSH is super excited to get the parade […]
Underwater tales
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston Junior High School Drama Club brings to life the tale of a mermaid and her adventure to be part of our world in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” this Friday and Saturday. “Ariel wants nothing more than to be human,” said ninth grader Hannah Budzinski, who […]
Robotics in Clarkston
Clarkston Junior High hosted the first in person FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association tournament with 12 participating teams from around the county, Nov. 1. Three of the four Clarkston teams competed, including Team 10016, which took third place. The teams will compete twice a week for the next two weeks before […]
Wolverines, Spartans and Wolves … oh my!
Clarkston graduates turned members of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University marching bands, from left, Joe Deschaine, Lewyn Beernink, Anthony Deschaine, Cameron Hempton, and Tim O’Daniel, reunited in East Lansing back on October 30 as the bands combined for an entertaining halftime show during the Wolverines-Spartans football game, which Michigan State won in […]
Clarkston Community Schools focusing on complete well-being
Dear CCS Families, As you know, our mission in this district is to create a learning environment where students, staff, and families are challenged, healthy, engaged, safe, and supported. Every decision we make is driven by our Strategic Plan and our Four Pillars of Excellence: Whole Person Development, Foundational and Academic Skills, Student-Focused Learning, and […]