This year, Clarkston native Mikaela Schmidt is one of the top graduating seniors from Olivet College. She is graduating with the highest grade point average and completing all coursework, earning the Donald A. Morris Academic Excellence Award. A Mathematics major, Schmidt is currently looking for employment in the data analytics field. After she attains some […]
A total of 19 Career Technical Education students from across Oakland County have been awarded funds from Oakland Schools’ prestigious Scholarships for Success program. Benjamin Exline, of Clarkston, OSTC-NW, Mechatronics (EET), earned a $500 scholarship. Since its inception in 1991, Oakland Schools Education Foundation has awarded 342 scholarships totaling over $476,000 to Oakland County students.
Nicholas Stevenson, of Clarkston, is one of more than 700 students who received a diploma at Harding University’s Spring commencement ceremonies May 7-8. Stevenson received a Bachelor of Arts in Film, and was also on the Dean’s List for grades achieved during the Spring 2021 semester. The Dean’s List honors those who carry 12 or […]
CJHS ninth grader Megan Ruby was recently nominated as an outstanding soloist on both flute and piccolo for her performances at the MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival. Photo provided by CCS
Everest Collegiate salutatorians Theresa Waller and Anthony Felix move their tassels on their graduation caps to signify the official graduation on May 23 at the Everest campus. Photo provided by Everest Collegiate The Everest Collegiate Class of 2021 was celebrated for their many achievements on Sunday, May 23. The 24 graduates gathered with family and […]
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 […]
Renaissance High School students interact with an automated driving exploratory module in the STEMi at the school, June 1. Photo submitted by Ron Conwell
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]