By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Staff WriterINDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Technados and Robowolves robotics teams from Clarkston have qualified for the state tournament during their FIRST Technical Challenge competitions in Lake Orion and Rochester Hills, Nov. 11.This year’s challenge is called “Center Stage” and mentor and parent R. Joe Brandon shared it is widely considered […]
Lara Steib, of Clarkston, and Larry Hojna, of Davisburg, were part of the Ferris State University (Big Rapids) Summer 2023 graduating class.Steib graduated with a BS in public relations, while Hojna earned a BS in automotive management. The Ferris State University Summer Dean’s List includes Jakob Loutzenhiser, Kaitlyn Ort, Carter Hearld, Brenden Nye, Elizabeth Jordan, […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor LANSING — Everest Collegiate students attended the Michigan March for Life Nov. 8 in Lansing.Following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the battle for pro-life advocates has turned to the state level.On the first anniversary of the passage of pro-abortion Proposal 3, Everest students joined other Michigan citizens […]
Everest’s Our Lady Seat of Wisdom chapter of the National Honor Society recently inducted 19 new members, including Sarah Bradley, Justin Brzezinski, Natalie Cross, Zachary Felix, Grace Groves, Victoria Honce, Madelyn Krappmann, Olivia Leahy, Abigail Legg, Valentino Orsini, Addison Pearce, Samantha Pietras, Maria Saad, James Schmitt, Parker Stalcup, Lilly Stevens, Jack Villella, Erica Walker, and […]
Everest Collegiate High School’s Drama program presents “Alice in Wonderland,” Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at the high school gym, located at 5935 Clarkston Road.Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at https://tinyurl.com/495m5rtr. Day-of tickets will be cash only.For more information, call Karen Beggs at 248-241-9001.
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Five Clarkston High School seniors have been named in the National Merit Scholarship Program.Drew Dollins, Katarina Fisher, Andrew Floros, Katherine Meyer, and Kyle Nord make up the quintet. Dollins, Meyer and Nord were subsequently named semifinalists in a group of more than 16,000 students nationwide (less than […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble (SEMWE) will present its Fall Concert on Nov. 19, at 3 p.m. in the Clarkston High School Performing Arts Center, 6094 Flemings Lake Road.The concert is open to the public and admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated.Conducted by former Clarkston Director of Bands Cliff […]
Sashabaw Middle School and Clarkston Junior High FIRST Robotics teams are holding a community event at Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m.-noon.The students and coaches will have a short presentation on how origami is used to create versatile and expandable technologies in the real world.The Technadoes and Electric Mayhem of […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Each year at Clarkston Junior High School, a local veteran is honored during the school’s Veterans Day celebration.This year, Clarkston native Donald Steiner was front and center during the Nov. 9 event inside the Performing Arts Center.Shortly after his 17th birthday, on June 13, 1942, Steiner left […]
Allison Green’s Young 5s class shows off their variety of Halloween costumes as part of the day’s activities. See more photos on page 4 of this week’s print edition. Photo: Matt Mackinder