The future doesn’t just include a new superintendent for Clarkston Community Schools, but also a new vision. “For a year and a half we wanted to look at it,” said School Board President Steve Hyer. “We want to look at what the vision is and where we are headed.” Members of the Teaching and Learning […]
Independence Oaks was the site for smiles on Saturday during the 30th Annual Wright & Filippis Wheelchair Daze Picnic. The free event was for people of all ages, with any form of disability and their families. The fun included carnival games, boat rides, music, dancing, face painting, a delicious lunch, and a try at the […]
The boys left the post game pep talk still dressed in their array of pink and blue jerseys, Saturday night. Though the scoreboard read 27-10, everyone left as a winner during the second annual Football for a Cure event by the Clarkston Wolves Football Program. “It’s amazing,” said Noreen Dyczkowski, of Lake Orion. “It’s so […]
Seventy players kicked the soccer balls across the green last Thursday afternoon. Charles Lawhorn watched the players as he did every August for the last five years. But this year was different he was looking for varsity players. Lawhorn was named head coach for the Clarkston High School Boys Varsity Soccer team in June when […]
The quest for Clarkston’s next superintendent is down to six. Clarkston Board of Education swiftly went through 17 candidates, Aug. 16, and voted unanimously for their top picks. Ms. Geraldine Moore, assistant superintendent, Rochester School District of Instruction hired in 2006. Prior experience includes executive director, director of curriculum, research, planning and evaluation, executive director […]
The football season has officially kicked off. The Clarkston High School gridiron heroes attacked the practice field on Aug. 9 and haven’t slowed down since ? taking in drill after drill, play after play. Then, the boys showed off some of their techniques and practiced plays during Saturday’s Football for a Cure, their annual intra-squad […]
Dr. Richard Drury, former superintendent for Community Unit School District 200, Wheaton, Ill., had some explaining to do at his job interview for Clarkston superintendent. “I am sure there were times I was overly passionate, but in the meantime I did what needed to be done,” said Drury to Clarkston Board of Education, Monday. “In […]
Yummy ice cream, delicious food and helping a great cause makes Culver’s of Clarkston the place to be this Saturday. Culver’s is hosting their first annual Scoop for Hearts with activities for the entire family while donating 10 percent of all proceeds to the Children’s Heart Foundation, a non-profit organization for children born with congenital […]
Clarkston High School kickers started their season undefeated during the weekend. They came back from the Traverse City Invitational winning all three of their games – TC Central, 2-0, Petoskey, 3-0, and Traverse City West, 2-1. “They did fantastic,” said Coach Chuck Lawhorn. “They played fantastic.” Senior Alex Wilson led on the field as senior […]
It’s time for the Wolves’ gridiron gang to get back to work – beginning with their season opener against Rochester Adams. “It’s going to be a tough one,” said Wolves Football Head Coach Kurt Richardson. “Like all previous Adams teams they are well-coached and a very solid football team.” The Wolves are gearing up for […]