Everest Collegiate High School and Academy students memorized and presented poems or speeches for their classmates last month. The finalists for each grade presented to grade-level divisions on October 29. The middle school finalists competed in their finals. The middle school winners included Jack Villella and Sarah Bradley (first place), Madelyn Krappmann (second place), and […]
Clarkston High School junior Annabelle Yeloushan is the president and enthusiastic leader for the new Rotary Youth Interact Club in Clarkston. “I learned about the Rotary Interact and decided to work to form a club,” she said. The club members planted crocuses around town in the beds near the parking lot and at Pine Knob […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As National Merit Scholar award semifinalists, the five Clarkston High School students who recently achieved this honor are more than just stellar students. CHS seniors Riley Beernink, Nathan Dimmer, Owen Meyer, Henry Sprague, and Parker Szachta are all honored by the recognition but realize the work is far from […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As Clarkston Community Schools’ daily routine changes seemingly on a daily basis, the district’s Board of Education has been on its toes since March in discussing and weighing options moving forward for the students and staff. As much of the attention last week was on local elections, board members […]
In a typical school year, November is one of our quietest months. Students and staff are settled into predictable classroom routines, sports seasons are wrapping up or just beginning, the days are shorter, and there is a calm in knowing that the holidays are right around the corner. As you may have guessed, this November […]
Everest second graders Branden Sanden (left) and Violet Taylor voted Nov. 3, choosing Mr. Chccolate Chip the winner over Mr. Oreo. Photos provided
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Shawn Ryan has been closely monitoring COVID-19 cases in the district, and as the numbers increase, so, too, does the chance that schools may close with students and staff returning to distance learning. Two schools are already shuttered. Andersonville Elementary and Independence Elementary have been […]
The Clarkston High School Drama Club’s Throwback Theatre event will feature “Les Miserables” (2017 CHS production) and “Mary Poppins” (2018 CHS production) this year. Les Miserables will be shown Nov. 12. at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 14 at 2 p.m., and 6:30 p.m., and Nov. 15, 2 p.m. For tickets, visit […]
Everest Collegiate High School and Academy inducted 24 new members into the Christ the King Chapter of the National Honor Society on October 16 after Friday Mass. Current chapter president Stephen Czach welcomed the new members and presented each inductee with their pin after the four pillars were described and the NHS pledge was made. Current […]
BY JOETTE KUNSE Special to the Clarkston News Clarkston shed tears as a community last week upon hearing the news Barbara Gibson passed away on Oct. 11. Gibson retired from Clarkston Community Schools after a long career as an English teacher, but is probably best known in the community as “Ma” Gibson, the theater director […]