Future leader

Future leader

Bryce Anderson showed up to school on May 19, dressed very professionally for her day as Everest Academy’s dean for the day. After reading morning announcements for the school and making some special deliveries of coffee and donuts, she visited the classes, reminding students about uniform violations, and saying hello. Other highlights of the day […]

Career readiness

Career readiness

Renaissance High School students interact with an automated driving exploratory module in the STEMi at the school, June 1. Photo submitted by Ron Conwell

Gibby gives back

Gibby gives back

The Kirk Gibson Foundation presented four scholarships to local students at Waterford Bank, N.A.’s Clarkston office, May 24. Gibson, the former Detroit Tigers baseball star, personally met with the students to award them each $2,500 in scholarship funds. Recipients will use their scholarships to pursue their passion in athletics and the arts on their college […]

Everest students recognized by teachers, peers

Everest students recognized by teachers, peers

On the last Friday mass of the school year, Everest student award recipients are recognized by their teachers and peers. The Peer Apostle Award winners were ninth graders Kathleen Thibodeau and Ravi Iyer, tenth graders Jessie Burns and Nathan Czach, and 11th graders Celine Legg and John Morrison The Leadership Award winners were freshmen Caroline […]

SMS educator humbled by Teacher of the Year accolades

SMS educator humbled by Teacher of the Year accolades

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Monica Phillips didn’t think she would be named the Clarkston Foundation Teacher of the Year, so she told her husband to stay home and not attend the ceremony last Wednesday at the Clarkston Community Schools Administration Building. Turns out, she had reason to celebrate after all when she heard […]

Celebrating the Renaissance High School Class of 2021

Celebrating the Renaissance High School Class of 2021

After the senior walk last Wednesday, the Renaissance High School graduating Class of 2021 gathered in front of the school with members of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan, far left, and RHS Principal Gary Bigger, far right. Photo by Matt Mackinder

Final walk for class

Final walk for class

Clarkston High School Principal Gary Kaul in the Dan Fife Fieldhouse with seniors as the Class of 2021 prepares for their Senior Walk in the school. Photo by LKPhotography The Clarkston High School Class of 2021 took part in the annual Senior Walk, May 25. The seniors picked up their caps and gowns in the […]

Kaul reflects on 2020-21 school year

Without fail, Clarkston High School Principal Gary Kaul makes it a point every year to say the current senior class is the most amazing one to ever come through the high school doors. This year’s group of seniors may stick out over the rest, and for good reason, said Kaul. “They have carried themselves with […]

Clarkston seniors approaching graduation

Clarkston seniors approaching graduation

Clarkston High School seniors have taken their last exams and closed their lockers one last time. As the 2020-21 school year’s finish line is well within reach for the Class of 2021, the weeks and days leading up to Commencement at DTE Energy Music Theatre are filled with fun activities the students can enjoy as […]

Reflecting on past, giving hope for future

Reflecting on past, giving hope for future

On the final day of school for the Everest Collegiate Class of 2021 before exams began, the seniors walked the hallways, first of the high school, then of Everest Academy. At the academy, they stopped by the kindergarten class and together, the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2033 walk hand-in-hand through the academy […]

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