Nicole Ankersen’s says her philosophy has always been that ‘you sing because you want to, not because you have to.? Needless to say, Ankersen has known she’s wanted to sing for a long time. A freshman at Lake Orion High School, Ankersen has the opportunity of a lifetime: A chance to sing with an honors […]
When Bob Service was asked to stand in as pastor at Oakwood Community Church in 1966, he admits he had second thoughts. The building was a former school house that was in bad shape, to say the least. The sinking floor was laden with pots and pans to catch water from the leaking roof, curtains […]
Three 2005 Oxford High School graduates are preparing for a battle next month. No, they’re not heading off to war in Iraq. They’re headed to the second annual Detroit News Battle of the Bands. On April 1, Emily Burns, Chris Agar and Mike Berlingieri, all 18, will compete against nine other teenage bands from Michigan […]
Fifty-seven marketing students from Oxford High School will spend March 10-12 participating in Michigan DECA’s 60th Annual State Career Development Conference in Dearborn. This event is the only opportunity in Michigan where high school marketing leaders can come together to prepare for their careers. By going to this conference, the students will have the change […]
Fourth graders at Clear Lake Elementary spent the day blind, deaf and handicapped as part of the Disability Awareness Workshop held on March 6. The free workshop, sponsored by Oakland Schools, is meant to help the young students understand what it is like to be handicapped. Parent volunteers, like Jenny Todd, taught students about physical […]
Clarkston High School student Devere Enoch feels the burn during the dead lift portion of competition at the third annual CHS Powerlifting Meet in memory of Kelly Ray Firby on March 4.
The Varsity Boys and Girls Track and Field teams shook the winter dust from their running shoes and participated in the 2009 Oakland County Indoor Meet on Wed, March 18. The event turned out to be successful for the Wildcats as the Varsity girls had three girls finish in the top three in four different […]
A major accident left two cars totalled but no serious injuries on March 4. According to police reports, at approximately 1 p.m on March 4, a black 2006 Buick heading westbound on Walton Road near Pine Valley crossed over the cernterline and struck a grey 2003 Saturn headed eastbound.The Buick continued down the road swerving […]
‘Objection! He’s leading the witness,? is not a common phrase used by high school sophomores. That is, unless they are members of their school’s mock trial team. The goal of mock trial competition is to give students with an interest in law some tactile experience with the subject. Recently, members of the Clarkston High School […]
By Chloe Slade Staff Writer The Goodrich girls varsity soccer season has begun and the Lady Martians are ready. ‘The biggest challenge we have right now is the weather,? said Coach Evan Huizenga. ‘We’re trying to stay warm during the game and on the bench.? The Lady Martians fell, 8-1, to the Lapeer West Panthers […]