Thirty years ago, Everest Academy opened its doors to 33 students. This year, Everest Collegiate High School and Academy has a current enrollment of 427 students in grades preschool through 12th grade. Everest has impacted the lives of thousands of students and families. Fr. Lorenzo Gomez, LC, founding priest, returned for last week’s Founders’ Day […]
September is a busy time of year, especially with school starting. Everest students Louise Neme, Aviannah Cronin, and John Neme partnered with Choices Detroit to provide 72 backpacks full of supplies for Detroit children in need. Photo provided by Mary Williams
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Now in the third week of school, Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan sent out a communication last Friday stating he is “proud to say the 2021-22 school year is off to a great start.” He added the district faculty give 110 percent every day and the vast […]
Last week, Everest unveiled new playground equipment specifically rated for the youngest Mountaineers, made possible by generous donors. Father Thomas Koys prayed a special blessing for the equipment and all those who will use it. Photo provided by Mary Williams
Melissa Fitterer drops off her daughters, Katy, first grade, and Emily, second grade, this past Monday to kick off the 2021-22 school year at Andersonville Elementary. Photo by Matt Mackinder
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor With the 2021-22 school year beginning next Monday, August 30, Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan sent out an email to the community last week to provide an update on the upcoming school year. “We know our return to school does not come without challenges,” said Ryan. “While […]
The Clarkston Farm and Garden Club presented four Clarkston High School students from the Class of 2021 with their $1,000 scholarship grants at the August meeting. Pictured, from left, are Owen Meyer, Lillian Schuster, and Madison McGraw. Nathan Dimmer was not present as he was working on a mentorship. Photo provided by Joette Kunse
Many Everest students signed up for the ECYD camp after participating in this spring’s B16 Tournament where the spirit and enthusiasm of ECYD is lived. ECYD is an acronym – “Encounters, Convictions, Your Decisions.” This summer’s five-day camp had the theme “Hope Lights the Way.” Mountaineers joined other girls from the area at Subiaco Retreat […]
Kelsey Letchworth, of Clarkston, has been named to the Kalamazoo College Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Dean’s List recognition is earned with a grade-point average of 3.5 or better. *** Kaitlyn Joyner, of Clarkston, has been named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. Joyner is majoring in Writing, Lit and Publishing and […]