Eva Bousho is a senior at Clarkston High School and is in the ACE (Accelerated College Experience) program through Oakland Community College. She has made the Dean’s List three semesters in a row, most recently with the Fall 2023 semester.Last year, as a junior in high school, she was one of only three high students […]
Everest Academy lower elementary students, including the first graders pictured, celebrated 100 days of school on Feb. 5. Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli/Everest Collegiate
By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff WriterINDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston High School Drama Club is making the last preparations as they get ready to present “The Addams Family High School Edition” at the CHS Performing Arts Center, Feb. 15-18.“‘The Addams Family’ follows the Addams family,” said senior Aubrey Drouin. “Wednesday falls in love with a boy […]
Amelia Zyskowski, of Clarkston, has been named to the Knox College (Galesburg, Ill.) Dean’s List for the 2023 Fall term.To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade-point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Riley Nicole Schneider, of Clarkston, […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor OAKLAND COUNTY — The friends and family of Wally Niezguski have announced the second annual Wally’s Service Project scholarship contest.This project commemorates the life and legacy of Niezguski (pictured), a long-term organic gardener, nature lover, and avid supporter of the Clarkston Family Farm.According to Dr. Larry Kodosky, farm volunteer and […]
The Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, will host a Free Practice Digital SAT on this Saturday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m.This will give students a chance to experience the new test format, style and content well ahead of the official SAT in April.Students should bring their own device, fully charged, and they are […]
Everest Collegiate High School has announced its Class of 2028 merit scholarship recipients. The school offers the scholarship for incoming freshman students who have demonstrated excellence on their High School Placement Test. Scoring in the 99th percentile, with a gold scholarship of $2,000 per year, is Christian Abraham, pictured left, while scoring in the 95th […]
Rhianna Hensler, of Clarkston and a senior at the University of Notre Dame (South Bend, Ind.), earned Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2023 semester, achieving a 4.0 GPA.Hensler is also a member of the university’s swim team. Courtney Farrugia (Exercise Science), Mae Norman (Finance), and Angelena Perry (Business Administration), all of Clarkston, have been […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — A total of 14 new school buses for Clarkston Community Schools was approved unanimously for purchase at the Jan. 22 board of education meeting.The buses will be purchased from Hoekstra Transportation in the amount of $2,012,318.Wes Goodman, executive director of operations for CCS, was asked at the […]
Six Everest Collegiate juniors attended the first CHSL St. Sebastian’s Day recently. The day, hosted at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, was an opportunity for prayer, fellowship, and reflection on sports as a vehicle for evangelization. Mountaineers enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with athletes from across the Catholic League. Everest alumnus, Fr. Jeremy […]