When Oxford High School teacher Paul McDevitt gives his geometry students a test, they putt a par-four on a twelve-hole course. Instead of a written exam at the end of the semester, McDevitt challenges his students to build a putt-putt golf course. ‘It’s more about being able to apply the geometry rather than using it […]
With New Year’s Eve on a Friday this year, here are few things to keep in mind before you sip that first adult beverage. On any given weekend there are 10,000 drunk drivers on Oakland County roads, according to Oakland County Sheriff’s Det. Ken Alderman. In 2003, there were more than 440 alcohol related fatalities […]
During the Great Depression, milk was expensive at 14 cents a gallon, but the cost of holiday memories was priceless. Lifelong Addison Township resident Shirley Patterson recalls her family did not have much money during the Depression, but rich memories of stringing popcorn and cranberries to decorate the tree is what made Christmas special to […]
Despite missing four wrestlers from their starting lineup, the Wildcats earned 123 points to place 13th out of 44 teams at the Oakland County Tournament held Friday and Saturday. Head Coach Paul McDevitt said although the team was hoping to place somewhere in the top ten, he’s not at all disappointed with how the Cats […]
Despite a 70-58 loss to Lapeer West Friday, Wildcat Boys Basketball Coach Steve Laidlaw is pleased with how the young team opened the game. ‘They were very aggressive,? said Laidlaw, adding the team played the best quarter of their season, but just can’t close the game. Up by six points at the end of the […]
This week Oxford mourns the loss of 20-year-old Scott Boyl. Scott graduated with honors from Oxford High School in 2002. He was 16th in his class and earned a letter for his academic accomplishments. On Sunday, Dec. 5 gutsy Scott Boyl lost a two-year battle with a recently diagnosed blood disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome. ‘Scott […]
Once again the athletic chest of Oxford is puffed up with pride as another Wildcat graduate is considered for the National Football League. Eric Ghiaciuc, a 2000 Oxford High School graduate, has gained recognition by the NFL as a powerful, three-year, starting center for the Central Michigan University Chippewas. Standing 6 feet, 3 inches and […]
With three wins and one loss already under the mat this season, Oxford Wildcat Varsity Wrestling Head Coach Paul McDevitt said the best is yet to come. Although the team ended last season with an impressive 22-9 record, McDevitt said the upcoming season will be a challenge to the young team because even the four […]
Despite the opening season 48-33 loss to Utica Eisenhower, which Wildcat Varsity Basketball head coach Steve Laidlaw described as a respectable defeat, the team has a shot for a great season. Laidlaw said he was not disappointed with the team’s performance against one of the best teams in the county, especially when you consider his […]
Missing the Red Wings? Check out the Wildcats! Although the team lost 6-4 to Lapeer East Dec. 4, Oxford Wildcat Hockey Coach Dave Hague called the first league game a good one. ‘It was a pretty even game,? he said, explaining the young Wildcats were skating against an older team with a lot more ice […]