Kara Marsac, Clarkston High School senior, stood and walked to the podium. “I understand class sizes have to be raised,? said Marsac, who is taking three advanced placement classes. ‘Some of our highest level classes are smallest. I don’t want the higher level of education to be cut because we had to make budget cuts.? […]
In light of surprising difficulties, at least one Clarkston School Board member was not satsified with information supplied by school administration. School board trustee Rosalie Lieblang filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts, Feb. 1, seeking budget-impact sheets used by administrators for making recommendations for budget cuts. ‘We have […]
It’s the classic story about two teenagers, Danny and Sandy and their friends, brought to life by the Clarkston High School Drama Club’s rendition of ‘Grease.? ‘Over the summer Sandy meets Danny and they get separated,? said Assistant Dance Captain Katie Hokanson. ‘They reunite, surprisingly.? Though Sandy is thrilled to see him again, Danny doesn’t […]
Response from Clarkston teachers to $13 million in proposed cuts has been one of disbelief, according to union reps. “We aren’t sure how we can continue to do what we are doing with aides cut and larger class sizes,” said Brooke Davis, president of Clarkston Education Association. “We are hoping it doesn’t have to come […]
Response from Clarkston teachers to $13 million in proposed cuts has been one of disbelief, according to union reps. “We aren’t sure how we can continue to do what we are doing with aides cut and larger class sizes,” said Brooke Davis, president of Clarkston Education Association. “We are hoping it doesn’t have to come […]
The weather was perfect on Friday for outdoor activities – cold enough to go sledding but warm enough to smile while going fast down a hill. After baking cookies, Alexei and Sabina Schulz, from White Lake Township, joined their grandmother, Sharon Hoover at the hill behind Independence Elementary. Matthew Enright and his sister Stephanie were […]
Students throughout Independence Elementary were filled with love on Friday as they celebrated Valentine’s Day with treats, games, crafts and sharing cards. A few classes added a new tradition to the celebration. Some were quickly walking through the halls for a scavenger hunt. Another class grabbed their sleds and whisked down the snowy hill by […]
Sophomore Jaren Jones caught the long pass and shot the ball towards the hoop as the game went into the last 90 seconds. The ball hit the backboard, sending it through the rim for two points and teammates congratulated Jones with high fives and handshakes. Another basket from Clarkston’s Brent Cousino concluded last Thursday’s game […]
Senior Zac Roberson stood with his feet firmly on the mat and went in for the attack at the referee’s signal. The wrestler knew each battle was one closer to his desired destination – The Palace of Auburn Hills for the MHSAA Individual Finals to become champion in the 112-weight class. Last year he took […]
Freshman Erin Davenport’s cheering section sat right in the middle of the bleachers encouraging her on Friday night. During her first game wearing a varsity jersey she added eight points to the board, the second highest scorer for the night against Southfield-Lathrup. The leader for the night was Lindsey Reppuhn with nine points, two 3-pointers […]