Summer is a word that I have used a few times. With it comes joy, smiles, no crimes. People are happy and helpful and free. Summer brings out the best in me. I remember a day when the sun was shining and everything was bright. There was not an unhappy per- son or frown in […]
Students at Bailey Lake Elementary School were able to see the world on Feb. 25 when the school hosted ‘International Day.? Each class divided into a country. Students, along with teachers and volunteers, participated in traditional activities of the country’s culture. Students from the Sashabaw Middle School Spanish club assisted in activities as well.
Students from the Oakland Schools Technical Campus? culinary arts program combined their cooking skills and love for kids to participate in ‘Cooking for Kids.? ‘Cooking for Kids? is affiliated with the American Culinary Federation. The program is to promote healthy nutritional information for younger people. Originally, the program was designed for elementary school students, however, […]
A new team attitude is already paying dividends for the varsity baseball team. The Wildcats defeated Warren De La Salle Pilots, last year’s Division I state champions, 7-6 to open the 2010 season. ‘It’s always nice when you are saying it’s going to be a different kind of year and a different kind of ball […]
The inaugural season for the Varsity Lacrosse team got underway on Wednesday, March 31 with a 9-7 loss against Heritage High School. ‘I thought we had a respectable showing, but we were disappointed to take the loss,? said Head Coach Joe Zmikly. Oxford trailed 4-1 after the first period, but battled back and eventually tied […]
A week and a half into the season, and already the varsity girls soccer team is catching some bad breaks. Senior captain Sarah Ricketts was lost to a leg injury for the entire season during their first game against Bloomfield Andover, and last week’s games did not produce a victory. They lost a 1-0 decision […]
After finishing in fifth place last season in the Flint Metro League, the Varsity Boys Golf team brings back some young talent who hope to challenge for a league title this season. ‘The season looks good,? said Head Coach Terry Kelley. ‘We lost our top two guys from last year, but I think that we […]
Gloria Rzadko-Henry loves art. She follows art, showcases art and even travels around the world to teach others about art. She is an artist, a teacher, a historian and a speaker. Graduating from Western Michigan University with a degree in art history education, Henry spent years acquiring her passion. Once she mastered her artistic technique, […]
The Rotary is eager to celebrate their 100th birthday on Feb. 23. Rotary is an international service club founded in 1905 by Paul P. Harris from Chicago, Illinois. After visiting with numerous tradesmen in the Chicago area, Harris decided to form a fellowship comprised of business men from different occupations, without restrictions from politics and […]
The presidential inauguration was something everyone was able to watch on their television sets. Norah Elizabeth Kelly did even better, she had front row seats. Kelly traveled to Washington D.C. as part of ‘Presidential Classroom? ? a nonprofit organization founded by John. F Kennedy to make young Americans committed to public service. The program is […]