When Scott Hazelton began competitively lifting in 1998, it was to raise money for charity. ‘I kind of enjoyed it and it went from there,? he said. Now, some eight years later, Hazelton holds the title of USA Powerlifting bench press national champion. Hazelton accomplished the feat at the end of March in Denver, which […]
With the MHSAA regionals right around the corner for the boys and girls varsity track teams, the two squads headed a few miles north for the annual Oxford Invite over the weekend. That invite, coupled with two big league dual meets, made for the biggest track and field week to date. At Oxford, the girls […]
Billy Weaver called his return to Lake Orion ‘interesting.? Weaver, a 2004 Lake Orion High School grad who was voted as the state’s top soccer player his senior year, recently played his first game on the school’s new artificial field. Weaver was playing with the Premier Development League’s Kalamazoo Kingdom in an exhibition game against […]
After two games between Lake Orion and Bloomfield Hills Lahser, finding a difference between the two teams seems like a difficult task, at least on the scoreboard. The two teams tied for the second time in as many games, playing to a 2-2 draw at LOHS on May 9. Rachel Bemman and Kaitlin Denton both […]
Congratulations to Oxford resident Pamela Barclay, 24, who won the ‘Heart and Soul? award from Central Michigan University for the third year in a row. The 2000 Oxford High School graduate was one of 20 CMU students to receive the award presented by Michigan Campus Compact at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Center in April. The […]
It’s never too early to start thinking about the future. Twenty-two parents and volunteers visited Blanche Sims Elementary on May 5 to share their work experiences at the school’s annual Career Day. Speakers ranged from architects and television reporters, to a variety of health science professionals. The speakers were split up by grade level, and […]
Layne Smedley had a double and four RBI, while Kristin Larsen added a triple and three RBI, as Lake Orion swept a doubleheader from host Troy on May 10. Danielle Dunn was the winning pitcher in both games, which included a 6-0 shutout in game one. LO notched 13 hits in game two, en route […]
Kindergarteners at Clear Lake Elementary sang special songs for their moms May 8 as a Mother’s Day tribute. The children sang ‘We Love Mothers? and ‘Roses are Red.?
Bravo to the students at Leonard Elementary who donated $250 to the Heifer International Coin Drive sponsored by the Student Council. The money will be used to purchase a goat, flocks of ducks and geese, a trio of rabbits and a share of a pig through Heifer International, whose mission is to end world hunger […]
Students at Lakeville Elementary soaked up the spotlight at their talent show on May 5. They sang, danced, did karate, performed magic tricks and got the crowd laughing with comedy routines. The students later performed their show for parents at the Performing Arts Center on May 10.